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A full obituary will be posted here soon.  Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, June 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be on Wednesday, June 7 at 11 AM at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, with burial to follow in St. Demetrios Cemetery.

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A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, please check back for updated information.

William C. “Bill” Mitchell, Jr., Esquire, passed away May 27, 2023 from congestive heart failure.  Born in Trenton, NJ on February 1, 1932 to the late William C. Mitchell, Sr. and Alice Rairdon Mitchell, he was educated at Loyola High School in Towson, MD, graduated from Georgetown Prep School in Garrett Park, MD, earned a BA in Philosophy from Catholic University in Washington, DC and his J. D from Catholic University as well.  He was married to Priscilla Church Mitchell for 22 years, his inseparable buddy since 1975.

Bill served in the United States Army as SP3, court reporter in Korea.  He was an attorney in private practice in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County beginning in 1962, a mediator, a temporary zoning hearing officer for Anne Arundel County, a hearing officer for the Board of Education and a real estate broker.  He was later admitted to the Court of Appeals of Maryland and the Federal District Court of the United States.

Bill had many professional memberships.  Those included the Maryland State Bar Association, a member and past president of the Anne Arundel Bar Association, the Anne Arundel County Bar Foundation, member and past president of the American Inns of Court, the Maryland Bar Foundation and the St. Thomas More Society.  He was past president of the Young Democrats of Anne Arundel County, a past member and vice president of the Young Democrats of the State of Maryland, and was a founder, attorney and member of many local and civic organizations.  He received many awards for leadership, outstanding service to various bar associations, pro bono service and public service.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Annapolis and sang bass baritone in the church choir for many years.  He also sang in the chorus of the Baltimore Civic Opera Company for five years.  Since 1968 he was a member of the Annapolis Yacht Club.  He was an avid sailor, sailing as first mate aboard the 60 foot log canoe “Mustang” out of Annapolis for 16 years, and as skipper of his own sailing vessels, “Inishbofin” and “Silver Lining”, with his first mate and wife Priscilla by his side.  He was also a member of the Colonial Players of Annapolis, Annapolis Elks Lodge 622 and former attorney and member of the Annapolis Opera Company.  He was Catholic, Irish, American and a Democrat, and proud of it.

Bill is survived by the love of his life, his wife Priscilla; his sister, Alice Fitzgibbon; five nephews and nieces and many grand nephews and grand nieces.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial gathering on Friday, June 16 from 4-7 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, June 17 at 9 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis.  Interment will be private.  


Arthur "Lee" Dove, Sr, age 89, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 27th, at his home in Davidsonville, MD while tending his garden. Born April 18th, 1934 in Chaneyville, MD, he was the son of Joseph Franklin Dove and Leona Emma Dove (Maxwell). He was a strong man of faith and shared the Word of God with everyone, wherever he went.

He was the sole proprietor of Dove Utility Contracting before returning to his family roots and pursuing his true calling of farming. He managed Willow Lake Farm in Davidsonville for the last four decades. He was highly respected throughout the farming community, and had a particular passion for raising beef cattle and maintaining the appearance of the farm. He was so grateful to share a strong bond and love with the Suraci family.

He was a member of Three Rivers Sportsman Club in Harwood, MD for several years where he won many trophies for his well trained hunting dogs. He managed the Davidsonville Little League baseball team for several years in the late 60s/early 70s, while winning several championships. Well known for his green thumb, he always had an amazing garden. He loved to share his harvest with others, especially his tomatoes. He passed his love for gardening and flowers to his children. He loved to spend time with his family and extended family, especially the young men who he mentored and grew close to over the years.

He was preceded in death by Elizabeth A. Dove (Burgan), his loving wife of 63 years, his parents, and 14 siblings.

He is survived by his four children, Arthur L. Dove, Jr. (Brenda) of Davidsonville, David (Scotty) Dove and Patricia S. Wood of Denton and Andy T. Dove (Amy) of New Church, VA: 7 grandchildren; Randy Perro (Rachel) of Greensboro, MD, Ashley Wood of Missoula, MT, Alison Fluharty (Eric) of Denton, Kimberly Wood of Denton, Andy T. Dove, Jr. (Frannie) of Reston, VA., Joshua Dove (Charisse) of Front Royal, VA., and Jacob Dove of New Church, VA.; 8 great-grandchildren; Gavin, Graham, Gwyneth, Gracie and Gabriel Perro of Greensboro, Elliot and Oliver Fluharty of Denton and Katie Dove of Reston, VA.; one brother,  Floyd Dove of Crownsville, MD, and one sister, Geraldine Eschinger of Easley, SC.

A viewing will be held at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD beginning at 10:00am on Monday, June 5th, followed by a funeral service beginning at 12:00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the interment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD, following the service.  


Martha Robey, 81, a thirty-eight year resident of Davidsonville, MD and formerly of Glenn Dale, MD died of cancer on Saturday, May 27 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on October 31, 1941 in New Jersey to the late William and Martha Hunter, Martha graduated from Bladensburg High School and worked as a financial analyst with NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. Martha lived for her family and was a devoted wife and mother. She loved watching her grandkids play sports and was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren in all of their endeavors.  Martha is survived by her husband of 62 years, George Robey, Sr.; her children, Sharon Shackelford and her husband, Jeff of Crofton, MD; George “Andy” Robey, Jr. and his wife, Delia of Bowie, MD, and Donna Spencer and her husband, Bruce of Davidsonville, MD; her siblings, Bill Hunter of Middletown, VA, Cecilia Hunter of Millsboro, DE and Pat DeMarco of Ashburn, VA; her grandchildren, Nick (Kasey) and Doug (Sarah) Shackelford, Alaina (Robbie) Lewis, Megan (Ricky) Schruefer, Andrew Robey,  Patrick, Cameron and William Spencer and her 4 great-grandchildren, Sloane, Lincoln, Franklin and Abigail Shackelford. Friends are invited to celebrate Martha’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, June 7 from 4 to 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Thursday, June 8 at 11 am. Entombment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery Mausoleum in Davidsonville, MD.

Margarita “Nanay” Ramos Galeng passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones. Margarita was born on June 14, 1926 in San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines. She was predeceased by her husband Nicholas Galeng Sr. and her daughter Maria Teresa Carbonell. She is survived by her 7 children, Alex, Amor, Julio, Nicholas Jr., Emmanuel, Benilda, Orland, and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Margarita moved to the United States in 1989 to live out the rest of her life with family and helped with babysitting her grandchildren and the kids of close family. Aside from spending time with family, she loved The Price is Right, casino, crossword puzzles, gardening, singing and dancing.

Relatives and friends are invited to Margarita’s Life Celebration on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 2 to 5 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. 

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. 

Mary Lee Lawson, 72, a resident of Millersville for eight years and previously of Annapolis, died May 25, 2023 in Millersville after a long illness.  Born in Washington, DC on April 24, 1951 to the late Grover Cleveland and Esther Lorraine Sears, she graduated from Southern High School and worked in the bookkeeping department for Home Depot.  In her spare time, she enjoyed being with her grandchildren and family. 

Mary is survived by her children, Dawn (Matt) Turner of Chester, MD and Marvin Lawson of Millersville; her siblings, Al (Carol) Sears of Fort Myers, FL, Linda Wright of West Virginia and Joyce (Jerry) Khulman of Fairhaven, MD; five granddaughters and one grandson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother in law, Don Wright.

Family and friends are invited to Mary’s life celebration on Wednesday, May 31 from 3-6 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, June 2 at 11 AM, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis.   


On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, one week after his 92nd birthday, George peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of forty-eight years, Madeline “Skippy” Hickey. He is survived by his five children: George Hickey of Waldorf, MD; Michael Hickey of Woodbridge, VA; Mary (Spencer) Teale of Woodbridge, VA; Thomas Hickey of Baltimore, MD; and Margaret (Eric) Biastre of Alexandria, VA, and six grandchildren:  Kathleen, Elizabeth, and Madeline Teale; Gabriel, Oliver, and Lillian Biastre. He is also survived by three siblings:  Helen Whetzel of New Carrollton, MD; Paul (Kristy) Hickey of Creedmoor, NC; and Mary (Gil) Vuolo of Weeki Wachee, FL. He was also predeceased by two of his sisters, Patricia Anderson and Kathleen Lee.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Thursday, June 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Road, Fort Washington, MD, followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Little Sisters of the Poor of Virginia www.littlesistersofthepoorvirginia.org. 

Manuel E. Mendenilla, 74, of Annapolis, Maryland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Manuel was born in Manila, Philippines, to the late Alejandro and Florencia Mendenilla.  In 1969 he was recruited by the US Navy and moved to the United States.  In 1972 he married Alicia Sayson of Pangasinan and together they raised three daughters.  After 23 years of numerous deployments, duty stations and achievements, he settled in Annapolis, Maryland and retired honorably as a Senior Chief (EMCS (SW)).  He continued to work for the federal government for many years before retiring from the United States Postal Service in 2012. His interests included singing karaoke, telling and re-telling stories, drinking coffee and spending time with his family - especially his grandchildren. 

Manuel is survived by his daughters Michelle (Steve Wootton), Melanie (Thomas Totten, Jr.) and Melissa; his siblings Pablo, Ramon, Maria Celina and Levi Florencio; his grandchildren Samantha, Theresa, Andrea, Matthew and Julia, and many nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Manuel’s life celebration on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, June 7th at 11 am at St. Mary’s Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735.  Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. 

Please leave condolences for Manuel's family using the “Memories” tab on this page.


A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, June 14th from 12-2 PM at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A full obituary will be posted when available.

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