Ernest W. Jennes, 90, formerly of Sykesville

Ernest W. Jennes, 90, formerly of Sykesville, died Oct. 4, 2008, at Carroll Hospice's Dove House.

Born in Connecticut on Nov. 30, 1917, he was the son of the late Jacob and Fannie Weinberg Jennes.

He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Avers Jennes, who died Dec. 11, 2003.

He was a graduate of Yale College (1939) and Yale Law School (1942).

He briefly served in the U.S. Naval Reserve until 1943, then worked in the U.S. Department of Justice during World War II. He was a member of the staff that tried eight German saboteurs before a military commission and the Supreme Court and of a small group of lawyers who worked on special projects for President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

He performed special assignments for the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee, where he drafted the Soldiers Absentee Voting Law and worked on other election legislation.

In private practice in the District of Columbia from 1944 until 1982, he had been a partner in Covington & Burling. He practiced administrative, business and appellate law.

He was involved in the early days of public broadcasting. He was counsel to the Carnegie Commission, whose work produced the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967.

He was involved in numerous matters on the frontier of communications law. He had been chief counsel in representing the Washington Post's Florida stations in litigation involving the battle of President Richard Nixon against the Washington Post for its Watergate role.

He represented the League of Women Voters in developing parameters for early presidential election debates.

He was a leader in the campaign for enactment of all-channel legislation which brought about effective utilization of the UHF broadcast spectrum.

He was a dedicated sailor with his wife and daughters, which led to an early retirement to allow for serious cruising. He was a member of the Yale Club, Metropolitan Club and Annapolis Yacht Club.

He was deeply involved in the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for many years, both as an officer and director.

He and his wife moved from the District of Columbia to Annapolis in 1976 and later to Fairhaven in Sykesville.

He is survived by daughters Gail A. Jennes of Somerville, Maine, Margaret "Peg" Jennes of Cumbria, England, and Kate Jennes-Kahn of Rockville. He is also survived by three grandchildren.

The family received friends for a reception at the Leighton Room at Fairhaven, Sykesville, on Oct. 12. Interment was private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Attention: Memorials, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403; or to the Annapolis Friends Meeting, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Arrangements were by the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville.

Harry D. Hadel Sr., 82, of Sykesville

Harry D. Hadel Sr., 82, of Sykesville, died Oct. 7, 2008, at Carroll Hospice's Dove House, Westminster.

Born Aug. 9, 1926, in Marriottsville, he was the son of the late William and Lydia Sandusky Hadel.

He was the husband of the late Dora Jean "Toot" Hadel, who died Aug. 20, 2007. They had been married for 55 years.

He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Phillipines.

He had enjoyed working and was an underground electrical foreman and retired at age 73.

He enjoyed music and reading. He was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church, and was a former Deacon.

He is survived by son Harry D. "Dave" Hadel Jr. of Sykesville and daughter and son-in-law Deborah Jean and Walter T. Kowalski of Sykesville.

He is also survived by brother Millard E. Hadel of Marriottsville; sister Catherine Arnold of Woodbine; granddaughter Alexandra "Lexi" Nicole Kowalski of Sykesville; and many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by brothers William Hadel and Marvin Hadel.

A funeral service was held Oct. 11 at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville with Pastor Mark Massey officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Finksburg.

Those desiring may make memorial donations to Friendship Baptist Church, 1391 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, MD 21784.

Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.haightfuneralhome.com.

Anthony Calbi, 80, of Eldersburg

Anthony Calbi, 80, of Eldersburg, died Oct. 8, 2008, at the Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster.

Born Oct. 24, 1927, in New York, N.Y., he was the son of the late Mario and Josephine Radino Calbi.

He was the husband of Estelle Calbi of Eldersburg. They had been married for 56 years.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during World War II and was a proud member of the Seabees.

He was a retired painter who had worked at the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission for 17 years.

He enjoyed his morning coffee with his many friends at McDonald's in Eldersburg.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter and son-in-law Wendi and Taylor Leatherbury and grandson Heavener, of California; daughter-in-law Jeannette Calbi of West Friendship; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Wayne Calbi, who died Sept. 27, 2004.

A funeral service was held Oct. 12 at Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home, Eldersburg, with pastors Steve Wall and Joshua Voigt officiating. Internment was at Springfield Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed in the form of contributions to the Wayne Calbi Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 988, Sykesville, MD 21784.

Alma A. Bristow, 96, of Mount Airy

Alma A. (Eder) Bristow, 96, of Mount Airy, died Sept. 24, 2008, at Our Family Assisted Living in Mount Airy.

She was born Dec. 10, 1911, in Baltimore, the daughter of the late Andrew J. Elder and the late Frances Desh Elder.

She was the beloved wife of 34 years of the late Raymond H. Bristow.

She was co-owner of Bristow's Delicatessen.

She was a member of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Poplar Springs. She was an active member of the Parkville Recreation. Council, won awards as a bowler and enjoyed ceramics.

She was the beautiful and devoted mother of Dolores G. Miller and Audrey H and husband Raul H. Yzaguirre Sr., and the loving grandmother of Michael, Linda, Deborah, Regina, Raul Jr., Elisa, Roberto, Rebecca and Benjamin. She is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren

A funeral liturgy was held Sept. 27 at St. Michael's Church, Poplar Springs. Interment was in Parkwood Cemetery, Baltimore.

Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Dr., first floor, Baltimore, MD 21211; or to The Autism Society of America, 7910 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814; or to Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, MD 21784.

Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.burrier-queen.com.

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