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Robert Joseph Beasley “Bob”, age 86, passed peacefully, in his sleep, on the morning of September 27, 2023 after a lengthy illness, with a smile on his face. Born on August 4, 1937 in Washington, DC to the late Joseph Anthony and Margaret Alice Beasley, Bob attended St. Theresa Elementary, Ketcham Elementary, St. Anthony’s Catholic School and Linton Hall Military Academy. He also attended DeMatha High School and Bell Vocational High School where he was a member of the football teams at both high schools. While in high school, Bob was employed at Atlas Printing Co. and upon graduating he worked at Sumart Press in Washington, D.C. He later enjoyed a 38 year career as a journeyman pressman for Editor’s Press in Hyattsville, MD from where he retired in 1999. Bob was a former parishioner at St. Francis Xavier, St. Bernard’s, St. Joseph’s and Holy Family Catholic Churches. He currently attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater, MD, where he was an usher, Eucharistic Minister, altar server and a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society.  Bob helped with the collection of food for the food bank and worked for many years for Habitat for Humanity.  He was also a handyman for Holy Family Catholic Church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help and his family.  He also was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. Bob was a faithful blood donor for more than forty years.  His main love was his family where he gave undivided attention and help when needed.  He had a great love of God and country.  He was generous with his time and service to family, church, friends and anyone in need.  He loved to ride his Road King Harley Davidson motorcycle and was a member of HOG (Harley Davidson Owner’s Group) and belonged to the local and national chapters.  He was proud of his work in collecting for Muscular Dystrophy for the Harley Davidson campaign. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, the Washington Redskins, Navy Football games, tailgating, carpentry, stonework, traveling, camping, going on cruises, music, dancing, going to the theater, and gatherings with all members of the family whenever he could. You could hear him routinely say, “Honey!”, “Wait a minute now”, “Are you sure?” and “Sheesh.” Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marina Beasley who was the love of his life. They met at the young adults club at their church.  Initially, she did not like Bob but they married and lived happily ever after. He is also survived by his children, Lori (Jeff) and Rob (Connie);  his grandchildren, Gregory (Tessa), Victoria (Brad), Stefanie (Tim), Karolynn (Jordan), Christopher (Shannon) and Ashley (Austin); his sister, Kathleen Sozio Albee, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Richard Anthony Beasley who died at the age of three. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Bob's life on Thursday, October 5 from 5 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, October 6 at 11 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Robert Beasley to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090-6231. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.


Patricia Ann “Pat” Citrano, 76, passed away on September 27. She was a loving daughter, a kind sister, and a caring aunt to her family. Pat was a part of the eMerge, Inc. family for many years as well.  
 
Everyone who knew Pat loved her. She had a bright smile, and sweet disposition and loved to chat with anyone she met. Her happiest times were spent with her mother, Luralene Loey Barrack Kerschbaum, who loved and cared for her until her passing in 1997. They loved to go shopping, to the movies, and to travel. Pat loved to sit at her mother’s table as she prepared meals and when her family gathered at their home. Holidays were especially joyful for her. Pat had an amazing recall of every family member’s birthday!
 
Pat was a member of the eMerge, Inc. community for many years. She participated in their day program and eventually became a full-time residential member. She enjoyed the providers who took such great care of her and were invested in her happiness and health. Pat made many friends in the community as well.
 
Pat is survived by her brother, Robert (Debbie) Citrano, and his children, Lisa Citrano and Tracy Citrano; a niece, Teresa (Richard) Pierrie; and many great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her father Robert J. Citrano.
 
A private celebration of Pat’s life will be held in the spring.
 
With humble appreciation for their tender care of Pat in her final days, the family asks that any memorial donations be made to <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/guest?token=FBeXVmRP1ZFZvmHr7g-sJfreQDjPE1qxKK3lFLcv8-cFbr9ODljbPUze-5u7tiOmGXA3GN1iD-KprNUt">eMerge, Inc.</a>

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on this page.

All arrangements for Emily are private.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories tab on the left.

Services for Peggy are being planned. Please take a moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on this page.

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Relatives and friends are invited to Rogelio's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, October 2, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church,  8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD 20735. Entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD. 

Ronald Lee Cully, 89, of Annapolis, MD passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2023 of cancer.

Ron was born in York, PA to Raymond and Margaret (Noll) Cully in 1934.  He graduated from William Penn Senior High School and trained as a printer’s apprentice.  He worked at the York Gazette and Daily, York Dispatch and Maple Press.  He made the best decision of his life when he married Sylvia (Peters) Cully.

Desiring a more stable job he took a printing job with the Federal Government in the Government Printing Office (GPO).  Ron started his job in DC, while Sylvia sold their house (all alone and without a realtor).  They moved with their two daughters to Riva, MD.  Ron worked at the GPO until December 31, 1999 and retired as a government printing contract administrator.

He loved hunting as a young man, but his two little girls had other ideas.  He enjoyed square dancing, woodworking, vegetable gardening and catching a bushel of crabs for his family and grandkids.  He was feared by crabs and hated by garden weeds.  He was biking well into his 80s and loved to hike with the MD Mountain Club.  He would sit with his cat, Pumpkin, on the front porch to discuss world problems, the price of tuna and how pretty the trees were.  Until about a month ago, Ron did a daily 2-mile hike around the loop in his Heritage Harbour community.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Doris (Cully) Pickel and Jeannie (Cully) Danz, and his daughter, Brenda Piirto.

He is survived by his wife and crabbing buddy, Sylvia; daughter, Beth Baur; sons-in-law, retired Marines Gregory Baur and Mike Piirto (Brenda’s husband); five grandchildren, Sarah DiCerbo, Jessica Lewis (husband CDR Joshua Lewis), Hope Richards (Lee), Joy Frejka (Matt), and 2LT David Piirto USAF; and four great-grandchildren, James, Joseph and Jonathan Lewis and Nora Richards.

A service will be held at a later date.  Online condolences may be offered by visiting the Memories link on this page.


Elizabeth “Ellie” Bourdas, 85, a 20-year resident of Annapolis, MD passed away on September 22, 2023 at Johns Hopkins Hospital after suffering a stroke. Born on May 3, 1939 in Greece, Elizabeth graduated high school and went on to become a homemaker. She was a member of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, and enjoyed needlepoint, crochet, and cooking.

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Dimitrios Bourdas; her son, Anthony Bourdas of Annapolis; her daughter, Evdoxia Chiras of Annapolis and her grandchildren, Dimitrios Bourdas, Antonios Bourdas, and Georgia Chiras.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Elizabeth’s life on Tuesday, September 26 from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 27 at 11 am at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD. Interment to follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery, 2457 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD.
Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Ida Mae Little, 89, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on September 22, 2023 at Lorien Assisted Living in Elkridge, Maryland.

She was one of five children, born on April 11, 1934, to Albert and Kathleen Hancock of Suitland, Maryland.

Ida graduated from Suitland High School in 1952. Followed by a career of 41 years as secretary and office manager for the Stephen A. Goldberg Company of Washington, DC.

Ida enjoyed dining out, table games with family and friends, and the occasional visit to the casinos to try her luck. Her family and extended family were important to her. She took great interest in their lives and personal events. 

Ida is survived by her sons Mike (Sue) and Steve (Cheryl). Her brother Jimmy (Pat) and sisters Mary and Martha. Grandchildren Steve Jr. (Melissa), Jamie (Scott), Eric (Tassie), Kate and Mark. Great grandchildren Bailey, Ava, Jackson and Chuck; as well as many nieces, nephews and members of her extended family, the Manilli’s.

Ida was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Kathleen Hancock; her husband of 25 years, Bob Little; sister Margaret Smith; brothers-in-law Fred Sturgis and Thomas Smith; nieces Jenny Hancock and Gail Remington; and longtime companion, Paul Manilli.

Viewings will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill, Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Family will be present at both times.

The funeral service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 10:00 am. The interment will follow at 12:00 pm at the Washington National Cemetery, 4101 Suitland Rd., Suitland, Maryland 20746.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family are encouraged to ‘Pay It Forward’ by donating time or resources, in Ida’s name, to a charitable cause of their choice.


All services will be private at this time for Peggy. Please take a moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on this page.

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