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Carleen Giannotti, 75, passed away on May 22, 2022, in Annapolis, MD. Born on August 29, 1946 in Bristol, CT to the late Frank and Regina Gladowski, Carleen spent 43 years as an Annapolitan.   She received her undergraduate degree from the Nazareth College of Rochester, going on to receive graduate degrees from Central Connecticut State University and Loyola University. In her extensive career as an educator, she spent 20 years as a school teacher at St. Mary’s Elementary School, and was recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2003 by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Carleen was a proud Navy wife, involving herself in Naval Academy organizations such as the Naval Academy Garden Club and Naval Academy Golf Association. In addition to gardening and golf, she had a love for boating and travel. She was a parishioner at St. Mary’s Parish in Annapolis. In addition to her parents, Carleen is preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Gladd. She is survived by her husband, Louis Giannotti; her daughters, Louise (Bryan) McKernan of Annapolis, MD and Courtney (Mark) Dupcak of Arnold, MD; four grandsons, Bryan Jr. and Jack McKernan, and Drew and Ryan Dupcak; and two granddaughters, Annabella McKernan and Katelyn Dupcak. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Carleen’s life on Friday, May 27 from 4 to 6 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 28  at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at <a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1&_gl=1*19ig3aq*_ga*NjM4MzYxNDE3LjE2NTMzMjc5NDY.*_ga_QSFTKCEH7C*MTY1MzMyNzk0NS4xLjEuMTY1MzMyNzk4OS4w*_ga_9JTEWVX24V*MTY1MzMyNzk0NS4xLjEuMTY1MzMyNzk4OS4xNg..">www.alzheimers.org</a>, or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. 

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Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 1 at 3 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Tony Bryan Hayes of Naples, Florida passed away on Saturday, May 21st, 2022.

He was born in Washington, D.C. on October 31st, 1957, to the late Robert and Mary Hayes. Tony was the beloved husband of Marguerite D. See, whom he shared a marriage with for 5 months. He was a brother to the late Stephen R. Hayes, as well as Jack R. Hayes (Denise) of Leesburg, Maryland, James T. Hayes of Oxon Hill, Maryland, David M. Hayes (Christina) of Crofton, Maryland, Lisa D. Hayes of Naples, Florida, and Leslie J. Hayes of San Antonio, Texas. He was an uncle to three nieces; Mira, Cali, and Ellie, and three nephews; Christopher, Dallis, and Ryder.

Tony retired from the National Rifle Association after 40 years, and was a lifetime member of the NRA. His interests included golfing, reading, spending time with family and friends, watching sports and attending sporting events. He will truly be missed.

A memorial gathering will be held at on June 2nd, 2022 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, with a memorial service to follow immediately after beginning at 11:00 AM, at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Friends and family are all invited to attend.

Frank Joseph DeGeorge, 101, passed away on May 18, 2022 in Riva, MD. Born on January 16, 1921 in Washington DC to the late Louis and Innocenza DeGeorge, he was a longtime resident of Annapolis, and previously of Largo and District Heights. A graduate of Eastern High School in Washington DC, Frank served in the Navy, later going on to become a Career Civil Servant for the Department of the Navy. A parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD, he was active for many years in several church organizations, including Holy Name Society, St. Vincent DePaul and CYO, and was a loyal attendee and benefactor of Loyola Retreat House. Frank was also a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus, and of the Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. He was an avid fan of Washington sports teams, as well as Notre Dame. He enjoyed bowling, playing softball and soccer, and gardening, but most of all “Pasta Sundays” and time with extended family. In addition to his parents, Frank is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Dolores DeGeorge; two children, Paul and Barbara Jean DeGeorge; eight siblings, Angelina, Annunciata, Augustus (Gus), Annunciata (Nancy), Anna, Vittorio (Vic), Angelina (Bootsie), and Joseph. He is survived by his children, James (Peggy) of Columbia, MD, Frank (Mary) of Wilmington, NC, Gina (Robert) of Rehoboth Beach, DE, and Steven (Mary Kay) of Arnold, MD; sister, Louise Alleva of FL; sister-in-law, Jean Sanders of Kingsland, TX; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Frank’s life on Monday, May 23rd from 6 to 8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, May 24th at 10:30am at St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics of Maryland, 3701 Commerce Dr., Ste. 103, Baltimore, MD 21227, or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Mary’s, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401. 

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Our loving mother, Gertrude L. Hilgenberg has left her earthly body.  She was preceded in death by two husbands and her beloved son.  She leaves behind children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Mom was a wonderful and kind woman who always put others first.  She was giving, loving and kind, always there to lend a hand or give whatever she could to help.  She spent many years as an Angel of the Knights and a member of the Londontowne Peppers.  She loved the beach, playing bingo and picking crabs, but most of all she loved her family.

All services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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Betsy Friend Rambo, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022.
Betsy was born in San Antonio TX, August 17, 1944 to Gammon Morton Friend and Mary Elizabeth Reynolds Friend, who preceded her in death. Betsy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Tracy Berg and Whitney Davis; Rex Rambo, her husband of 41 years; her stepdaughters, Lynne Faulkner and Meghan Rambo; and 9 grandchildren.  
Betsy enjoyed singing in her church choir and Bible study in Columbia MD.  After moving to Annapolis, she was a member of the Heritage Harbour Chorus.
Betsy loved her family and attending her grandchildren’s many activities.
She was very sociable and outgoing, making many friends throughout her lifetime.  
Betsy’s last few years were spent at a facility for memory care. 
A memorial service will be held June 2, 2022, 11:00 AM, at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Rd. Annapolis MD, 21409.  All are welcome.




Gene Page (80) entered  into eternal rest on Tuesday May 17, 2022 at his home in Ft. Washington Maryland surrounded by family.

Gene was born November 29,1941 in Dillon South Carolina to the late Willie Beatrice and Henry Page Sr.

He graduated from Gordon High School in Dillon South Carolina. He played basketball while attending North Carolina  A & T State University in Greensboro, NC where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. After, NC A& T, Gene became a teacher (physical education) at Eastern High School in Washington DC which afforded him the opportunity to become a coach to the Men’s Varsity Basketball team. Gene was recognized as an outstanding coach and mentor, subsequently leading them to a Championship season in 1970. He was influential in the selection of players at Georgetown (notably Ronald Blaylock), by renowned (Hoyas) Head Coach John Thompson, and at Villanova.
Gene then attended Howard University in Washington DC where he earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD).

Gene has been a member of the American Bar Association since 1994. He was also a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (1994 ) and the Bar of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (1995). He was duly admitted and qualified as an Attorney/Counselor of the United States Court of the District of Columbia (1998) as well as the Supreme Court of the United States of America (2005). Gene also worked with the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Finally, Gene served as an Assistant Attorney General for the District of Columbia Department of Health and Human Services where he retired in 2011. Gene had also been a member of Phi Alpha Delta Legal fraternity since 1971.

As a coach, mentor and respected  lawyer, Gene excelled professionally while establishing and cultivating a balance in his life as a dedicated and involved husband, father, brother and uncle.  Gene routinely made conscious decisions throughout his life to elevate others. He was the embodiment of the principle of “lifting others as he rose”.  t was important to him to ensure that his children had the opportunities they needed to reach their full potential.  He will be truly missed by all of us.
Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 52 years Mildred Page, Ft Washington, Maryland; son Lance Page (daughter-in-law) Dr. Laura Castillo-Page), Burke, VA; Dawn Page, Ft. Washington MD; grandchildren Marcos and Isabel, brother Thornell Page, Washington DC , four sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly and will forever treasure his presence in their lives.

In addition to his parents, Gene was predeceased by one sister Joan Blaylock and two brothers Harold (Billy) Page and Henry Page Jr.


Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Gene Page's Life Celebration on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 11 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 12 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory,  6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Interment will be private at a later date. 

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Betty Ann Pahr, 99, of Annapolis, MD. died May 16, 2022. Born on December 17, 1922 in Baltimore, MD to the late Mollie and George L. Herman, Betty was a graduate of Western High School, the oldest public school for females in the United States.  
A lifelong community and political activist, Betty was a member of the Severn Town Club and the Republican Women of Anne Arundel County. She served on the latter’s Board of Directors as Vice Chairman and Publicity Chairman for over 38 years. Performing the Can Can with the Severn ladies to raise funds for charity was a treasured memory. 
Betty won the Governor’s Award as a member of the Mayor’s Committee for a Clean and Beautiful Annapolis. She waged a campaign for the planting of trees on the docks and on the sidewalks outside of businesses long before it became fashionable to do so. Many of the trees that exist in Annapolis today are because of her work. 
As a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Betty, along with her husband John, a WWII Navy veteran, helped instruct the Sailing and Seamanship classes. She and John sailed the Chesapeake Bay and appreciated its unique beauty in their own sail boat. 
She loved to read, and writing was a favorite activity. In 1995 she wrote the history of Anne Arundel County and frequently published articles on sailing. 
Her mother played the piano for the silent movies by ear and Betty taught herself to play at the age of 70. She loved fashion and, because of her long lifespan, she went from maxi skirts to mini skirts to pants. 
During WWII she had a brief job screwing caps on toothpaste tubes while her husband was in New London training for the U.S. Navy Submarine Duty. 
Betty is preceded in death by her devoted husband, John R.Pahr and her caring sister, Mary Jane Rankin.  She is survived by her daughter, Anne Minifie, her niece, Nora Lee Peters and her most compassionate and treasured friends, Colleen and John Mitchell.
Funeral services will be private.  Online condolences may be offered using the Memories tab on the left side of this page. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Fletchure Thompson's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the Masters Touch Praise Ministry, 4706 Raleigh Rd., Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623 at 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please send your cards to Brenda Thompson.

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