James Arth

ARTH, JAMES TIMOTHY (TIM), 54, of Alexandria, VA and Stevensville, died October 7. He was born August 30, 1958 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Tim attended Frederick Douglass High School in Upper Marlboro, graduating Class of 1976. In 1981, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the Corcoran School of Art & Design in Washington, D.C. He was President and owner of Arth Production Services in Glen Burnie from 1994 to present.

Tim was an aviation enthusiast. He truly loved being with his Skymaster 337 Twin Engine airplane, whether it was taking it up for quick ride, cleaning it or just being in the hanger with it. He also enjoyed boating, golf, skiing, reading, particularly military and aviation history, The Discovery Channel, Science, technology and NASA Space programs were also an interest. His hobbies were an integral part of his life, but he also took an enormous amount of pride in his three children. It was important to him that he share his extensive knowledge of life with them. He wanted to make sure they left the earth better than they found it. He will be missed by many and those that knew him were very fortunate.

Married on June 24, 2011, Tim is survived by his wife, Kendra Allman Arth of Alexandria, VA; his son, Ryan Renauld Arth of Alexandria, VA and currently attending the University of Alabama; his step-daughters, Cristina and Elena Fernandez; his mother, Frieda Arth, Santa Fe, NM and New York City; siblings, Pamela Arth, of Annapolis, MD and her children, Harrison and Garrett Kendall; Terence Arth, of Alexandria, ,VA and children Andrew and Chloe Arth; Jessica Ceccorulli and her husband, Scott, of St. Augustine, FL and children Michael and Tony Ceccorulli; Tracy Mazza and her husband, Mathieu, of Chevy Chase, MD and children Juliette and Felix Mazza; and Pennelope Arth and her husband, Peter Zavadil, of Austin, TX.

There will be a viewing from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m. at the Hardesty Funeral Home, 12 Ridgely Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401. A cemetery service will begin at 4:15 p.m. at Broad Creek Cemetery, 480 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666. Memorials may be made to The Civil Air Patrol, Bay Bridge Airport Stevensville, MD(W29) 202 Stevensville, MD 21666. Online condolences can be made at www.hardesty funeralhome.com.