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Arthur Joel Radice, Jr., "Joel", a 35-year resident of Annapolis, MD, and previously of Riva, MD, died of cancer on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, MD.

He was born on July 18, 1941, in Oceanside, NY to the late Arthur Joel and Catherine Radice. Arthur graduated with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering and worked for the Department of Defense for 47 years.  He enjoyed cars, Christmas, and Department 56 ceramics.

Arthur is survived by his wife of 17 years, Margaret Anne Radice; four daughters, Susan Radice of Pasadena, MD, Anne Marie Green of Glen Burnie, MD, Margaret Wolf of Crofton, MD, and Elizabeth Douglass of Glen Burnie, MD; a brother, Robert Radice of Geneva, NY; and three grandchildren, John and Clair Wolf, Anthony Boyer. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, RJ Copas.

Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Arthur's life on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 10 am, followed by a memorial service at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to <a href="https://www.thymiccarcinomacenter.com/take-action">Thymic Carcinoma Center</a>; <a href="https://secure.advancement.georgetown.edu/s/1686/18/giving.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=2844&cid=4226&dids=314.178.58.159.15.56.144&unit=11&appealcode=gfr099">Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center</a>, or <a href="https://donate3.cancer.org/?campaign=default">American Cancer Society</a>.

A graveside service will be held for Charlie on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 1:45 pm at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, MD 21403, or online <a href = "https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">here</a>


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Friends and family are invited to a memorial service celebrating Julia's life on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 10 am at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment to follow at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery at 11:30 am.

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Rita Donovan, born Rita Rison December 22, 1917, died on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

She grew up in Marbury, Maryland, one of ten children to Martha Elizabeth (Mattie) Bowie and William Edward Rison. 

After graduating from Lackey High School in nearby Indian Head, she moved to the big city, Washington, DC, hoping to start a new life. Rita worked in downtown DC for an early bank-credit card company and made the most of her opportunities after World War II broke out. After the war, she began a happy career with the Bricklayers union, and finally met and married her husband James (Dicky) Donovan. They bought a comfortable home in Friendly, Maryland, where they spent the rest of their lives.

Rita was very active in her church, St. Mary’s of Piscataway, mostly with the Sodality.

Dicky died in 1987, after battling Alzheimer’s for five years. Rita cared for him the whole time even though she was a little person and Dicky was six feet tall. After Dicky died, Rita was the “go-to person” for most of her family, helping out relatives often when they were in need. She helped care for her mother as she aged, as well as her oldest sister Mary.

Rita loved to travel and had many trips while working with the Bricklayers, including Western US, Canada and Hawaii. She took many junkets to New York, Florida, the Carolinas, New Orleans, New England, New Mexico and local theater and dinner gatherings with many ladies’ groups and with her sisters Marie and Henrietta. A favorite trip occurred when she bought two tour tickets to Europe, then went home to tell her husband that they were going! She had fond memories of Rome, Venice, and Paris.

A delightful person, she was a lot of fun to be with, and enjoyed many adventures, especially with her family. Her smile and laugh will be remembered by her many friends and her great nieces and nephews. A friend wrote her a poem that encapsulates her character best: “I could sail the waters of all the world, battle the wild and blue, but never find a friend to love like the friend I’ve found in you.”

She will be buried alongside her husband in the little cemetery at St. Mary’s church.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Donovan's Visitation and Rosary on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass o Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway road, Clinton, MD. Interment following Mass in the Church Cemetery. 

Helen Bechas Johnson, 87, of Annapolis, MD, died on January 31, 2023 following a long battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Washington, DC  by her devoted Greek parents, Marianthe Bounatsas and Gus Bechas, Helen grew up watching her father run his popular D.C. Greek restaurant of the day at “5th & G”. Helen was always a dedicated and active member of the Greek communities wherever she lived.  She managed a successful real estate office in Atlanta, GA, early in her career and later managed the offices of several large patent law firms in DC. An avid skier, sailor, and world traveler, Helen relished adventure and new challenges.  Helen and her husband, Bill, traveled often with fellow Naval Academy alumnus, visiting Europe and the Mediterranean. Helen particularly enjoyed sailing among the Greek Isles and visiting her family that still remained in Greece. She also enjoyed spending time at her vacation homes in Ocean City and Rehoboth. Helen was an active member of the Corinthian Cruising Club* and as a lifelong member of the Greek Orthodox faith, Helen most recently attended Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Commander William “Bill” Johnson, whom she married in 1972, and her brothers, George, Peter, and Anastasios “Ernie” Bechas.

She is survived by her nieces, Cassandra, Vanessa, and Christina Bechas and Robin Risley; her nephews, Dean Bechas and Rick Risley and her cousins, Paul (Ginger), Kathy and David (Debbie) Bartin and Marguerite Heidenberg.

Friends are invited to celebrate Helen’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, February 17 from 6 to 8 pm, where a prayer service will be held at Saturday, February 18 at 11 am. Contributions, in Helen’s memory, may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. 

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On the evening of January 31, 2023, Ronny passed away suddenly at his home as a result of a heart attack. He was 72 years old at the time of his passing.

Ronny was born on June 14, 1950 in Annapolis, MD. He was the second son of William E and Frances A Jones.

Ronny grew up on Conduit Street and attended Annapolis High School, where he was involved in many sports, primarily cross-country running and wrestling. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration from the University of Maryland. He was an avid runner for much of his life. 

Ronny had a passion for helping troubled youth and was dedicated as a case manager with the Maryland Department of Juvenile Justice. He was also the creator of the Neighborhood Youth Panel in Calvert County. He spent much of his time with troubled youth camping to encourage rehabilitation. 

He was a huge sports fan and could be found on many Friday evenings at the local high schools watching their games, or in his “man cave” watching any number of sports.

Ronny prized spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was well known by his family for his creation of the “Killer Butterfly”, where he would run around the house chasing his granddaughter listening to her laugh. Family dinners were also highly prized by him. Family was everything to him.

Ronny attended the Deale, MD branch of the Antioch Apostolic Church.

Ronny is preceded in death by his parents, William E Jones and Frances A Jones. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda K Jones, Daughter Kelly (Bill) Sutton, grandchildren Andrew (Evelyn) Sutton, Kerrie-Anne (Logan Simmers) Sutton, Daniel Sutton, and brother William F (Linda) Jones.

Friends are invited to celebrate Ronny’s life on Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a funeral service will be held on Monday, February 6 at 11 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made to the <a href="https://donate.als.org/give/287064/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=jumppage">ALS Association</a> (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), 1300 Wilson Blvd Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209.

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Sharon Ann Kelly, 61, a resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.

Born September 14, 1961 in Baltimore, MD to Ann Julia Rasinski and the late Wayne Rasinski, she was affectionately known as the Polish Princess. Sharon attended Archbishop Spalding High School, where she met her devoted husband of 41 years, Steve P. Kelly, Sr. The tradition of attending Spalding carried on through her children, oldest grandchild and will continue with her future grandchildren. 

Sharon loved Christmas and the snow as well as her family's mountain house. She also loved spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. 

In addition to her mother and husband, Sharon is survived by her children, Stephen Patrick Kelly, Jr. and his wife, Kim, Erin Ann Geraghty and her husband, Mike, and Nicolle Elizabeth Engelmeyer and her husband, Eric; her six grandchildren, Tyler and Kayla Kelly and Brayden, Mason, Lily and Kelly Geraghty; her brother, Kenny Rasinski and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to celebrate Sharon’s life on Thursday, February 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic Church, 701 College Pkwy., Annapolis, MD, where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, February 3, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in honor of Sharon Ann Kelly to <a href="https://www.ummsfoundation.org/site/Donation2?3001.donation=form1&idb=1816189937&df_id=3001&mfc_pref=T&3001.donation=root">University of Maryland Medical Center</a>, 110 South Paca Street, 9th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201 or <a href="https://ccharities.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1144">Cancer Comfort Angels</a>, PO Box 253, Chester, MD 21619.
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Denise Hayward, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on January 28th, 2023. She was 62 years old.

Denise was born on May 29th, 1960, to the late Marcel and Charlotte Vigneault of Fort Washington, MD.

Denise was raised in a military family and traveled as a young child throughout the
United States to include, Texas, Connecticut, Virginia, Kansas, and finally Maryland. Later in life, she continued her travels and relocated to Pennsylvania, Texas, and South Carolina, before finally returning to Maryland in 2022.

Denise graduated from Friendly High School and attended the University of Connecticut, where she earned her bachelor’s degree.

Denise’s proudest achievement was her son Sean. Sean and Denise shared many things, including a passion for animals.

Along with her parents, Denise is predeceased by her son, Sean Hayward. Denise is survived by her three sisters, Michelle Weeks (Kirk) of Gaithersburg, MD, Gisele “Gigi” Raley (Walter) of White Plains, MD, Danielle Davis (Michael) of Pensacola, FL, her brother Joseph Vigneault of Lexington Park, MD, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

In addition to her large, immediate family, Denise had many lifelong friends from high school, college, and other walks of life, who were extended family. They were by her side, and always there to support her.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kalas
Funeral Home: 6160 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Mass for Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 a.m. on the following day, February 8, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway: 13405 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the George Washington University ICU staff for their care and compassion for Denise and her family. Their acts of kindness will never be forgotten.

Robert James Herman, age 75, passed away at his residence in Fort Washington on Friday, January 27, 2023. 

He was born May 29, 1947, in Saginaw, MI to the late Henry and Belle Millie Herman. 

Herman graduated high school and entered the US Army. He retired as a Staff Sergeant in 1987. 

He is survived by his wife, Jung Im Herman and his son, Dean Herman.

A committal service and military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Please check back for updated information.  

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