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Herbert C. Cassella, loving husband and father, died peacefully on January 20, 2022 at the age of 89.  He was born to Herbert and Mildred Cassella in New York City on August 27, 1932, where he attended school before honorably serving in the U.S. Air Force in Japan during the Korean War.  After completing his service, he returned to New York and began a long and distinguished career in the financial industry, working for several prominent Wall Street firms as a registered representative before transferring to Richmond, Virginia in 1972.  He retired to Garden City, SC in 1994 before moving to Edgewater, MD to be closer to family. 

Herbert was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Eileen Hannon Cassella, and is survived by his son, James P. Cassella (Yersi) of Fairfax Station, VA, his daughter Elizabeth C. Lynskey (John) of Churchton, MD, and four grandchildren, Erin, Nicole, James (Jimmy), and Julie Anne.  

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Herb’s life on Monday, January 31, 2022, from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Chuch, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers; please consider a donation to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Washington, DC, the Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the Gary Sinise Foundation. Online condolences may be made at KalasFuneralHomes.com.



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Friends and family may visit on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A Memorial Mass wil bbe held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 9am in the St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Fisher House Foundation, https://fisherhouse.org/  

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Relatives and friends are invited to John's Life Celebration on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A graveside service will held after the Life Celebration at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. 

On Tuesday, January 18, 2022; the beloved husband of Evelyn O. Bianes; father of Jocelyn O. (Ken Michell) Bianes and Jeremie (Daniel Cihlar) Bianes; brother of Rose Hielscher, Melchora Maliowski-Estabillo, Fhely Pomaat, Gina Estabillo and Aquilino Estabillo; grandfather of Matthew Bianes, Gabrielle ( Adam Chacon) Bianes-Chacon, Christian Bianes-Delrosario, Madeleine Bianes, Joziah Bianes-Delrosario, Evangeline Bianes-Delrosario and Knightly, Brighton and Raedyn Cihlar.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and freinds. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Joseph's Life Celebration on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private at a later date. 

Daryl Aud of Harwood, MD, passed away January 17, 2022 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.  After surviving a quadruple bypass, Daryl suffered with COPD.  He fought pneumonia for 4 months then succumbed after a 3-week battle with COVID.

Born in Saint Mary’s County on December 5, 1959 to the late Peggy and Joseph Aud, Daryl graduated from Great Mills High School. He began his career at Andrews Air Force Base before opening his own business, Auds & Ends, where he was a home improvement handyman. 

Daryl could always be found in his shed re-building engines; he could restore something broken into something good-as-new. He enjoyed going out on his motorcycle or fishing on his boat.  He was a laid-back man with a great sense of humor, and he took great joy in laughing at his own jokes.  He was a generous man that would give the shirt off his back.  Most of all, he was a family man who loved playing with his grandchildren.
Daryl is survived by his lifelong partner, Tracy Duszynski; his daughter, Kayla Aud: and three sons, Joey, Allen and Ryan Aud; daughter in-law, Liza Wong; and grandchildren Lydia and Noah.   He is also survived by his sister, Dana Aud-Tubbs and brothers, Douglas, Danny and David Aud.  

Daryl now joins his parents, grandparents and sisters, Darlene and Diane.
Friends are invited to celebrate Daryl’s life with his family from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 27 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater where Daryl’s funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 28.  Burial will be private.

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Relatives and friends are invited to Robert's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park, 7101 Sheriff Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785. 

Paul Thomas Root, 96, a resident of Edgewater, passed away at his home on Monday, January 17, 2022.

Paul was born on January 21, 1925, in Bel Air, MD to the late Paul and Lillian Root. He was a graduate of Annapolis Senior High. Paul served in the US Army in the South Pacific during WWII. He was a hard worker and worked for BGE from 1947-to 1985, starting as a lineman climbing poles and ending his career as a supervisor. He retired so that he could have more time to work in his yard, which he was very proud of, and received many compliments about his flowers and lawn from neighbors.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Virginia; his daughter, Barbara Ann Barber; his brother, Allen Root and many other relatives.

He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Root Lennartz; his six grandchildren, Tommy (Missy) Christensen, Chris (Jola) Barber, Nichole (Donald) McWaters, Heather and Tamiera Brown, and Andrea (Steve) Dale and is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Paul’s life on Friday, February 4 at 1:30 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Online condolences at: KalasFuneralHomes.com.


 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.


Frederick “Freddie” A. Boerste, 53, a resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16 at his home surrounded by family. Born on November 21, 1968 in Annapolis to Larry and Judith Boerste, Freddie was a graduate of South River High School in Edgewater, MD. He was a steamfitter for more than thirty years and most recently was the Director of Operations with the Severn Group. Freddie could always be found listening to his favorite classic rock tunes, on the golf course, or cheering on the Redskins at FedEx Field. Freddie loved his grandchildren and daughters more than anything, and treated his friends like family as well. He was generous and would give the shirt off of his back to those in need. Freddie was always the life of the party with a larger than life personality that could keep anyone laughing. In addition to his parents, Freddie is survived by his daughters, Samantha Mitchell of Frederick, MD and Madelyn Boerste of Nashville, TN; his sister, Michelle Ashley of Shady Side, MD; his grandchildren, Mark and Jane Mitchell and his former wife and best friend, Heather Boerste. A celebration of Freddie’s life will be held in the spring. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Arrangements for Charles are private.  Please leave a condolence by using the memory tab on the left.  

Departed from this life from Doctor's Hospital in Lanham, on Saturday, January 15, 2022; the beloved wife of the late Clarence L. Washington; aunt of Barbara A. (Joe) Boone, Carolyn C. Lewis and Wilma C. Edmonds; godmother of Joe L. Boone, Jr.; step-mother of Sandra Bembry.  She is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Maereen's Life Celebration on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. 

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