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A rosary will be offered for Patricia on Saturday, April 12 at 10 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate John's life on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 2 to 4 pm & 6-8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will be private.

A complete obituary will be available soon. You can leave a message of condolence for John's family by using the memories tab on this page.

Florence “Boots” G. Carr, a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Gambrills. 

Boots was born on September 24, 1928, to the late Joseph and Theresa Hoernig. Boots was a farmer’s wife and enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, cooking, and canning. She was an active member of the Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau, where she served as the Women's Committee Chairperson from 1988 to 1998, and was a member of the Anne Arundel County Soil Conservation District.

In addition to her parents, Boots was preceded in death by her husband of 78 years, Kenneth Carr, her son, Henry “Pete” Carr, and grandson, Kris Carr.

Boots is survived by her grandchildren, Chad and Joni Carr, and one great-granddaughter, Dixie Carr.
 
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Boots' life on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 4 pm until her memorial service begins at 5 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment private.

In honor of Boots’ lifelong dedication, the AACO Farm Bureau is establishing a scholarship fund to support future Farm Bureau Ambassadors—just as she would have wanted. This fund will ensure that her legacy of encouraging and empowering young leaders in agriculture continues for generations to come.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like everyone to make memorial contributions to the Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau, Inc. and mail to: 2857 Davidsonville Rd. Davidsonville, MD 21035  Please be sure to indicate in the memo section of the check "Ambassador Scholarship Fund Boots Carr or In memory of Boots Carr". Online donations may be made <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/honor-the-legacy-of-florence-boots-carr-support-the-anne-arundel-county-farm-bureau-ambassador-scholarship-fund">HERE</a>


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Funeral arrangements are pending. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Elaine Mahoney, on 3/31/2025, at the age of ninety-one. Born on 10/14/1933 to the late Joseph and Ethel Ludwig, Elaine grew up in a small waterfront community called Harding Park in the Bronx, New York. She met the love of her life, Michael, at a parish dance in the Bronx while they were in their teens. They were married for seventy-one years. Here in Annapolis, Maryland, she pursued a career in real estate, where she was highly successful, winning many awards in her profession.

EIaine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a friend of many. Her kindness and love touched everyone who knew her. She had a warm smile and a gentle spirit that radiated love and compassion.
Elaine loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She was an excellent cook who loved her afternoon tea and enjoyed preparing cookouts for family gatherings. She also loved to dance at special events and get-togethers. Her kindness, compassion, and sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by her son, Michael Mahoney, her grandson Shaun Johnson, and her siblings, Ethel Lazzaro and Joseph Ludwig

Elaine is survived by her husband, Michael; her children Janet and son-in-law Ernie Beckner, Kevin Mahoney, Donna Schmitz; her grandchildren Drake, Brent and his spouse Cate Beckner, Christopher and his spouse Shannon Schmitz, Allison and her spouse Patrick Curry, and her great-grandchildren Michael and Elise Beckner, Rowen, Carter, and Elliot Schmitz, and Ethan Curry.

Elaine will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Rest in peace, our loving wife and mother.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Elaine's life on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 2pm until 4 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonvillle, MD. Interment will immediately follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Maryland, 502 Washington Ave Suite 300, Towson, MD 21204 or online at <a href ="https://www.alz.org/maryland">ALZ.ORG</a>

William R. Munk, 91, a resident of St. Mary’s GA and previously of Odenton, died March 31, 2025.  Born in Baltimore on September 1, 1933 to the late William P. and Estelle Munk (Franklin).  Bill was a longtime employee of the Carling Brewing Company in Baltimore, retiring after 30+ years of service.  He was an avid fan of the Orioles and Ravens and he loved listening to John Denver music.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Evelyn.  Bill is survived by his children; Susan (John) Russell of St. Mary’s, Eric Munk, of Middle River, MD and Joyce Hamilton of Inverness, FL; seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to Bill’s life celebration on Monday, April 7 from 4-7 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where his funeral service will be on Tuesday, April 8 at 10 AM.  Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Baltimore.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bill’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231.


Mary Ann Guaragna “Mern”, age 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in California on December 6, 1956 to the late John and Margaret Gannon, Mary Ann was one of four children. She married Alfred Guaragna in Silver Spring, MD on October 29, 1983 and they lived in Upper Marlboro, MD for 40 years. Mary Ann graduated from the University of Maryland College Park with a Bachelor of Science in Botany. She worked as a plant pathologist and scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 37 years. Mary Ann loved being around her family, whether it was on the sidelines of a soccer game or cooking Sunday dinner. She was passionate about her garden, sunflowers, her family vacations at the Outer Banks, disco dancing, singing, popcorn with milk, hummingbirds, and cheering on the Washington Commanders. She was tiny, but mighty. She was loyal and kind, caring and compassionate, always putting others first. She was a wonderful wife, daughter, sister, mother, friend, and Mimi. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Al Guaragna; her daughters, Gina (Zack) Notes and Angela (Adam) Marsh; her grandchildren, Nico, Luca and Knox Notes; her grandpup, Finley; her brother, Mick (Sue) Wilkinson and her extended family, including in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her brother, John Gannon, Jr. and her sister, Barbara Dubik. Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Mary Ann on Thursday April 3, 2025, from 4 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Friday April 4, 2025 at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue Davidsonville, MD 21035. Inurnment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the PSP CBD Foundation (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy/Corticobasal Degeneration) at pspcbdfoundation.org/honor. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

A full obituary will be posted soon. Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Edith Ann “Edie” Handley, 80, a 40-year resident of Bowie, MD, passed away on March 29, 2025, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.  Born on June 4, 1944, in Washington, D.C. to the late Kenneth and Margaret Gosweiler, Edie grew up in Suitland, MD, and graduated from Suitland High School.  She worked as an administrative secretary for the C&P Telephone Company (now Verizon), retiring in 1997 following 35 years of service.  Edie was an avid reader and had a great sense of humor.  She loved to laugh, garden, and flowers.  She is survived by her devoted son, Sean Michael Handley, and grandson, Sean Dylan Handley, both of Bowie, MD.  

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be offered using the Memories link on this page.

Online condolences and tributes can be made by using the memories link on the left of this page. 

Susan “Suzy” “Sushi” Mitchell, 65, a 28 year resident of Edgewater, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 28, 2025 after an eight year battle with metastatic breast cancer.  Born in Washington, DC on September 10, 1959 to the late Henry and Margaret Nicowski, she graduated from La Reine High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Maryland and a Master's from the School of Hard Knocks.
Suzy worked for many years as a lobbyist, first at Bristol Myers Squibb and then later for the Maryland Association of Realtors.  She loved dancing, listening to great live music, trips to Key West, Carribean Cruises, and traveling with her family in general, she always loved a beach destination where she could feel the sand on her toes and the sun on her skin, if there was ever a dog in the room,  especially a golden retriever…she would be giving it ALL of the cuddles.  All in all, she enjoyed living life to its very fullest.
She is survived by the love of her life and longtime partner, Stan Fletcher; her daughter/best friend, Ashley Mitchell of Edgewater; her brother, David Nicowski of Edgewater, her grandson whom she adored, Tristan Krauss, and her golden boy Gump.
A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, April 13, from 10 to 11:30 AM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A Celebration of Life will be held that same day from 12-4 PM at Stan and Joe’s Riverside, 4851 Riverside Drive, Galesville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Suzy’s memory may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 7460 Warren Parkway, Suite 150, Frisco, TX 75304.

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