Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Family and friends are invited to gather on Monday, October 21 from 9-11 AM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery: 8000 Woodyard Road Clinton, MD 20735. 

Jules R. Cornet, 86, a 67- year resident of Severn, MD, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024 at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, MD. He was born on June 20, 1938, in Point Marion, PA to the late Jules D. Cornet and Sarah Jenkins.

Jules graduated high school and earned a Machining Certificate from Johns Hopkins University. He proudly served in the Air Force National Guard and spent his career working at Koppers Company, Machined Parts Service and H&H Machine Service. A dedicated Mason, Jules was known for his commitment to service and community.

In his personal life, Jules was passionate about hot rods and custom cars, a devoted fan of the Baltimore Ravens and enjoyed indulging in Maryland blue crabs. He loved boating and cherished watching his grandsons grow.

In addition to his parents, Jules was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 32 years, Helga C. Cornet.

He is survived by his daughter, Heide Cornet Hostelley of Severn, MD and her husband, William V. Hostelley, III, as well as two grandsons, Brock and Brent Hostelley. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Jules’s life on Friday, October 18 from 10 am until his funeral service begins at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Park, 7231 Ritchie Hwy., Suite E, Glen Burnie, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to <a href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/rev-accessability-inc">REV Accessibility</a>, 18001 Sunset Lake Ct., Olney, MD 20832. 

Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.

Arrangements for Marianne are being planned. Please check back for update.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories link on the left of this page.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dominic F. Cossa, a distinguished opera singer, and beloved professor, who left us on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Dominic’s illustrious singing career spanned over four decades, during which he graced the stages of the New York City and Metropolitan Opera houses, as well as numerous prestigious venues around the world.

His powerful voice and captivating performances earned Dominic acclaim and admiration from audiences and critics alike. His dedication to the art of opera was not only evident in his performances but also in his commitment to nurturing the next generation of opera artists as a Professor of Music at the University of Maryland. His students remember him as an inspiring mentor who shared his passion and expertise with generosity and warmth.

Dominic is survived by his loving wife, Jan; his son, Gian, and his wife Susie, his daughter, Francine, and her husband, Roberto; his cherished grandchildren, Heather and her husband, Joe, Lynsey, and James and his wife, Kari; and his adored great-grandchildren, Gianni, Gia, Leo, Willa, and Wolf.

His legacy will live on through his family, students, colleagues, and the countless lives he touched with his music. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

There will be a Celebration of Life mass at St. John Neumann’s Church on November 14, 2024, at 10:30 AM, located at 620 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Dominic Cossa Scholarship Fund supporting students in the Maryland Opera Studio at the University of Maryland, in honor of Dominic’s lifelong dedication to the arts.

May his soul rest in peace.

Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Father Bruce (Aquinas) Williams, O.P., a priest of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) died late on Sunday, October 6, 2024 after a long illness with Parkinson’s disease. He was 85 years old. He was born on January 8, 1939, in Woodside (Queens), NY, the son of Alfred Eugene Williams and Sylvia (neé Foster) Williams. He became a Roman Catholic during high school, being baptized on April 29, 1955, at St. Mary’s Church in Woodside.

After earning a B.A in history and an M.A in Philosophy at St. John’s University, he entered the Dominican novitiate in 1961 at St. Joseph Priory in Somerset, OH, where he received the religious name Aquinas. Following years of academic study and spiritual formation, he was ordained to the priesthood at St. Dominic’s Church in Washington, DC on June 8, 1967.

His priestly work was both academic and pastoral. He taught philosophy and theology at various institutions, including St. John’s University and The Angelicum in Rome; served as pastor at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Valhalla, NY; and devoted time and effort to preaching retreats, writing, and giving spiritual direction.

The debilitating effects of Parkinson’s disease forced him to retire from active ministry, though he remained in communication with family and a wide circle of friends. He lived with his Dominican community at St. Dominic Priory in Washington, DC for as long as possible until his care requirements necessitated a move to Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville, MD. The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate and the staff at Sacred Heart Home provided exemplary care.

Father Bruce Williams is survived by his cousin Suzanne (Ralph) Boehm, longtime friend Marc Pickerington, and the members of his Dominican community. Visitation is at St. Dominic Church in Washington, DC on Friday, October 11 beginning at 7 pm and again on Saturday, October 12 beginning at 10 am. The Funeral Mass is on Saturday, October 12 at 10:30 am. Interment immediately follows in the Dominican section at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 11:30 am at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for his family by using the memories tab on this page. A complete obituary will be available soon.

A graveside service will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Please continue to check here for updates on scheduling. 

Michael Hugo Barbagallo Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the age of 86.

A lifelong resident of Maryland, Michael was a spacecraft payload engineer, contributing his expertise to NASA and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Throughout his esteemed career, he played pivotal roles in several landmark spacecraft programs, including:

•	Skylab
•	Apollo 17
•	Apollo-Soyuz
•	Geosat-A
•	SeaSat
•	TIMED
•	Delta 180
•	Delta 181
•	Delta 183
•	MSX

Michael's legacy extends far beyond his professional accomplishments. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Dorothy, and their three sons: Michael Jr.; John, and his wife Kim; and Thomas, and his wife Una. He will also be deeply missed by his grandchildren Melissa, Carrie, Ashley, Conner, Joshua, Emily, Dominic, and Thomas; his great-grandson, Rory Barbagallo-Callahan; his brother, Dominic; and his sisters, Nancy Tolzman, Frances Barbagallo, and Joan Parker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominic and Frances Barbagallo.

Michael’s devotion to his family was unwavering, and he cherished his roles as a father and grandfather. An avid outdoorsman, he found joy in hunting, fishing, and tackling hands-on projects. Michael was known as a "Mr. Fix-it," always ready to lend a hand. Whether helping his dear friend Jerry build a cabin in Pennsylvania or assisting his buddy Bob in constructing a home-built airplane, his ingenuity and generosity knew no bounds.

Michael’s love of life, family, and community will be remembered forever. He was a wonderful man who enriched the lives of those who knew him. His spirit will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Friends are invited to celebrate Michael’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm and at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, October 10 from 10:30 am until Mass of the Resurrection begins at 11 am. Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Michael’s honor to either Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 5200, Harlan, IA 51593 or the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Attn: Membership Department, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.

Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Westley's Life Celebration on Monday, October 21 from 6pm tp 7pm at KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY in Oxon Hill, MD and on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, 2020 St Josephs Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, MD 20735.

Relatives and friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebration on Monday, October 28, 2024 from 11:45 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 12:45 pm. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  Interment to follow with military honors at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Robert S. Crain Hwy, Cheltenham, MD 20623 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made a charity to be denoted soon. 

Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.

Shirley Ann Owen (Barham), 86, passed peacefully to the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Brightview Assisted Living in Edgewater, MD.  She was surrounded by her family when she entered the gates of Heaven.

Shirley was born July 16, 1938, in Washington, D.C., to the late Roscoe Holland Barham and Thelma Virginia Barham. The family lived in Arlington, VA, where Shirley attended public schools and graduated from Washington-Lee High School in 1956.

She met Lee T. “Sonny” Owen, the man who would later become the love of her life, at a carnival in Deale, MD when she was just 15 years old.  Shirley worked for the Federal Reserve System for six years after graduating high school.  She and Sonny wed in 1960 in Arlington, VA, and were married for 58 years until his death in 2018. Early in their marriage, they lived in Bladensburg, MD, and moved to Hillsmere Shores in 1962, where they lived in the same house until 2018.

Shirley loved people and had numerous employments, but two especially unique careers. For 25 years, she was a newspaper carrier for the Annapolis Evening Capital, delivering up to 700 papers per day throughout the Hillsmere Shores community. Shirley was known for her dependability and congeniality.  

She was also an Avon representative and was especially proud of having been recognized as an elite member of the Avon Presidents Club. The relationships she developed with her clients over 25 years made it especially difficult for her to retire.  

Shirley was always known as a wonderfully caring and giving person. She was a lifelong member of Eastport United Methodist Church, where she worked tirelessly for many years for the annual Peach Festival. Shirley and Sonny loved gardening and had an award-winning yard in their community.  They also were competitive and passionate bowlers early in their marriage.  Shirley loved to travel with family and friends and took many trips to the mountains of Tennessee, the Amish Country of Pennsylvania, and the beach for the sunshine she loved, among other destinations.  Shirley enjoyed music and dancing and brought fun to every gathering she attended.  Her children were her pride and joy, and she was devoted to her grandchildren.   

Shirley is survived by her children, David (Amanda) Owen of Harwood, MD, and Debbie (Karl) Allen of Lothian, MD, and three grandchildren, Ryan, Karlee Allen, and Nathan Owen. She is also survived by her brother, Roscoe F. (Bud) Barham of South Carolina, and two nephews, Michael J. Barham and S. Douglas Barham of Virginia.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Shirley's life on Thursday, October 17, from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 18, at 11:00 am at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.  Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Annapolis, MD.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley's name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. 

Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

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