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William Warren Taltavull, III, a longtime resident of Montgomery County, died on Thursday, March 23 at the Casey Hospice House in Rockville, MD. Born on July 26, 1943 in Washington, DC to the late Warren and Beulah G. Taltavull, Warren was a graduate of Gonzaga College High School, Catholic University and the George Washington University Law School. He enjoyed a lengthy career as a patent attorney in Washington. Warren is survived by his siblings, James (Razel) Taltavull of Silver Spring, MD, Ellen B. Kalas of Annapolis, MD, Paul (Maria) Taltavull of Bethany Beach, DE and Thomas (Denise) Taltavull of Gaithersburg, MD. Funeral services will be private. Contributions, in Warren’s memory, may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF.org).

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The Honorable Theresa A. Nolan, Circuit Court for Prince George’s County and the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Maryland (Retired)

Born on December 10, 1930 in Washington, DC to the late Peter J. and Mary D Hagan, Theresa died on March 22, 2023 in Annapolis, MD. She married Bernard A. Nolan, Jr. on February 3, 1951 and after having eleven children, she attended law school and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of  Baltimore School of Law. Theresa was a trailblazer for women’s liberation in the 1970s.  While balancing law school with raising her eleven children, she worked a full-time job as legal secretary to Bob Law and Ron Sinclair. Upon graduating from law school, she opened her own law practice on Main Street in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.  Throughout her career, Theresa continued to give back to the community by teaching courses at local colleges in Maryland.  She became the first female President of the Prince George’s County Bar Association and ultimately closed her practice to serve as a Master of Domestic Relations in the Family Division of the Prince George’s County Circuit Court.  From there, she served as a District Court Judge in the District Court of Maryland for Prince George’s County.  Fulfilling her lifelong dream, the Honorable Theresa A. Nolan was appointed by the Governor of Maryland as a Circuit Court Judge for the Prince George’s County Circuit Court. She retired from the bench at the age of 70 as required by Maryland law, but not ready to retire, she founded her own alternative dispute resolution practice and served as a mediator until the age of 82.  Among her many notable professional accomplishments, Judge Nolan would tell you that her true legacy is her ever-expanding family. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard A. Nolan, Jr., Walter G. Planet and Thomas G. Dugan; mother of Theresa B.  (Barry) Davis, Micki Purcell, Joanne M. (Bryan) Kowalczyk, Frances A. (Bernie) McKeever, Bernard A. (Deborah) Nolan, III, Christine M. Nolan, Thomas J. Nolan, Barbara N. (Ted)  Kristek, William J. Nolan, Kathleen M. Joseph and the late Patrick J. Nolan; sister of Mary Ellen O’Brien and the late Peter J., Michael, Karl and Thomas Hagan; stepmother of Michael and Christopher Planet, Laura Thompson, Nancy Ruiz, Marybeth (Mark), Kerry, Michael (Lori) and the late Tommy Dugan; grandmother of Matthew Davis, Marie Harbaugh, Jennifer Midgett, Anthony Purcell, Tonya, Deanna and Melissa Kowalczyk, Bernie and Kyle McKeever, Kellie Sutton, Bernard Nolan, IV, Alexandra Jamros, Colleen Shepherd, Thomas and Patrick McCarthy, Erin De Falco, Thomas Nolan, Jr., Micki Maple, Natalie Nolan, Theodore and Caroline Kristek, Sydney Murphy, Shannon Nolan, Theresa Breslin, William Nolan, Jr., Sean, Heather and Bridget Joseph and the late Michael J. Davis; step grandmother of Planet Family Step Grandchildren, Tully, Tripp and Arley Dugan; great grandmother of Kaley, Madison and Michael Davis, Grace and George Harbaugh, Makayla, MacKenzie and Matthew Midgett, Nolan Kowalczyk, Maren and Lillian McKeever, Alexander Jamros, Isla Nolan, Mason and Riley Shepherd, Brayden, Ella and Carter McCarthy, Anna and Adria De Falco, Capri and Cori Nolan, Molly and Jack Whitehead, William, Zelie, Luke and Leonie Breslin, Sean Joseph, Jr., and Annie Joseph, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to celebrate Theresa’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, March 26 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Monday, March 27 at 9 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mike Davis Foundation, 4640 Duley Drive, White Plains, MD 20695 or Walking With Anthony,11693 San Vicente Blvd., #375,Los Angeles, CA 90049. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Felicidad Arquero Abdon passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of March 22nd, 2023 at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital. She was 97 years old at her passing. She was predeceased by her husband, Poincaire Dumlao Abdon and  survived by her 5 children, Rowena, Frelynda, Ernie, Fredelcare, Angelyn, and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Felicidad was born on May 9, 1925 in San. Narciso, Zambales, Philippines. She moved to San Marcelino to enroll herself in dressmaking and there found the love of her life, Poincaire.  Felicidad was not only a seamstress, but a savvy business woman who diligently converted her wedding money into a thriving rice plantation that, even now, continues to feed the community in Zambales. 

In 1984, she came to the US to live out the rest of her life with her family. When not enjoying her family, she spent her time cooking, seamstressing, gardening, and babysitting the neighborhood children.

Relatives and friends are invited to Felicidad's's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial offered on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 


David T. Beard, “Lil Dave” 43, a 3-year resident of Huntington, MD, and previously a 28-year resident of Bowie, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, surrounded by his family, following his lifelong battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

David was born on July 5, 1979, in Silver Spring, MD to David and Vickie Beard. David graduated Cum Laude with an Associate’s Degree from Anne Arundel Community College. He later attended the University of Maryland but he was unable to complete his degree due to his illness.

He was an avid sports fan whose favorite teams included the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Capitals, and Michigan University.

David was preceded in death by his sister, Katherine Ann Beard.

In addition to his parents, David is survived by his devoted and beloved brother, Patrick W. Beard, his cousins; Hope & Paul Noone, Kristin Noone, Jennifer Kirkman McDermott, Emily Ramey, Mike McDermott, CUZ Pat McDermott and his best friend for life “Bootsie”, Eric Skinner.

Special thank you to; Daniel Obeng and Barb McCullough, for all the years devoted to caring for David.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate David’s life on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 1 pm until his funeral service begins at 2 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in David’s memory can be made to the Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic, Inc. 6555 Rock Spring Drive Suite 280, Bethesda, MD 20817.

Sybil Florence Combs Marks passed from this life on March 22, 2023. She was born on August 9, 1922 in Oklahoma where she spent her youth. While attending a wedding, she met the love of her life, a dashing paratroop officer, Mickey Marks, who was stationed in North Carolina after returning from World War II. They soon married, and began an odyssey Army life where Sybil was a devoted Army wife.  

Together they experienced stateside duty stations including North Carolina and Alaska where Sybil became an avid skier and learned that if a moose is in the driveway one leaves it alone. Overseas assignments included Japan, Germany and Panama. In Germany, she became very capable in the language and highly skilled driving on the Autobahn. Sybil kept the home fires burning during Mickey's combat duty in Korea and Vietnam.

Amidst the various responsibilities which she had, she raised three children, occasionally as a geographical single mom when Mickey was deployed. At Christmas, her front door was decorated as a huge red package with white ribbon for many years. When their Army time reached retirement, they settled in Fayetteville, North Carolina almost within earshot of the evening cannon at Fort Bragg. There she became very involved in the Episcopal Church, including Bible study, Sunday school and altar guild. She also enjoyed her garden club and helped Mickey maintain their roses.  After her beloved Mickey passed, she made her final move to the Knollwood retirement community in Washington DC. She enjoyed visits and always commented that she knew it was a "pain in the fanny" to drive there.

She is survived by her son, Steven Marks and his wife, Teresa; her older daughter, Sharon Whisnand and her husband, Galen; and her younger daughter, Sally Webber and her husband, Donnie, and many grandchildren, step grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Sybil was predeceased by her father and mother, Harry and Ruth Combs, her brother, Jack Combs and her dear husband, Major General Sidney M. (Mickey) Marks.

The family appreciates the caregivers and staff at Knollwood who assisted her.  She enjoyed being near the nurse's station which was the hub of activity.

Sybil's faith was strong.  She was certain that she would join her Lord Jesus Christ and her husband Mickey in Heaven.  We are sure they are together again.  Sybil will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the <a href="https://donate.cancer.org/?campaign=search&utm_id=go_cmp-376575966_adg-1229254341250388_ad-_kwd-76828658261450:loc-4101_dev-c_ext-{extensionid}_prd-_mca-_sig-&msclkid=ad38b904108719c80770dd1b19c4ef19&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5BB%5D%20-%20American%20Cancer%20Society&utm_term=cancer.org&utm_content=Brand%20-%20PM">American Cancer Society</a>

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Genghis “Ojie” Lao Chan returned to our Lord on the morning of March 22 nd 2023 after 70 years of celebrating life.

Ojie was born in Calamba, Misamis Occidental, Philippines on February 17th 1953, to the late Jose Chan Har and the late Consuelo Lao Galindo Chan. He spent his childhood years helping out in the family bakery and watching after his nieces and nephews.

He graduated from San Carlos University with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Business Administration in 1974. After immigrating to America in 1988, Ojie began a career as a radiology film library technician at Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Ojie enjoyed playing tennis, listening to music, working on cars, cooking hearty meals, watching old western and action movies, and watching games shows such as Family Feud and Jeopardy. He also loved helping his family and friends out as much as he could, even if they were far away in the Philippines.

Ojie is preceded in death by his siblings Bernado “Bado” Chan, Presentacion Fung Mei “Inday” Fui, Dr. Romeo “Tata” Chan, Carlito “Ling-Ling” Chan, Yolanda “Dandy” Mayor, and Rosario “Gaga” Chan.

He is survived by his siblings Perla “Bebe” Chan, Robia “Bobbie” Chan, Wilfredo “Boy” Chan, Dr. Estela “Inday” McDole, and Dr. Mario “Toto” Chan.
He is survived by his beloved wife Nita Namata Chan, daughter Jessica, son James, daughter-in-law Liane, and grandsons Logan and Keanu.

Viewings will be held on Friday, March 31 st , from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home: 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 1st at 12:30 PM at St. Mary’s of Piscataway: 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735. Repass to follow. Ojie’s final resting place will be in Calamba, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, where he will be buried with his parents and other siblings in their family plot.

Benjamin O Delaney, Jr., “Bodie”, a 45-year resident of Annapolis, passed away on March 21, 2023 following a 3-month illness.  He was 78.  Born on August 6, 1944 in Norfolk, VA to the late Nina and Benjamin O. Delaney, Bodie graduated from Sherwood High School in Ashton, MD and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from East Tennessee University in Johnson City, TN.  He was a Vietnam veteran, serving as a 1st Lieutenant and Platoon Leader in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division. He earned two Bronze Stars with Valor and the Air Medal for heroic acts during flight combat. After his discharge, Bodie pursued a successful banking career with Annapolis Federal and as President of Citizens Savings Bank.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and its Royal Blue Club in Annapolis, the Southern Maryland Society, Annapolis Yacht Club and Mariner Sands Country Club in Stuart, FL.  He was also President of the Village Homeowners Association.  Bodie enjoyed sailing, boating, hunting, golfing, skiing and, most of all, spending time with his family and friends.

Bodie is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joan Delaney; two sons, Benjamin Delany III (Kara) of Osterville, MA and Timothy Delaney (Jenn) of Arnold, MD; one daughter, Erin Delaney Brimhall (Billy) of Annapolis, MD; two sisters, Dabney Leonard (Ron) of Fairfax Station, VA and Susan Pyles (David) of Vero Beach, FL and seven grandchildren, Bo IV, Laine, Harper, Teagan, William, Delaney and James.

Mass of the Resurrection will be offered for Bodie at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis at 10:30am on Friday, March 31.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Schools, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401. 

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Judith M. Keenan (Judy) passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from complications of heart disease and kidney disease. Judy was 87 years old at the time of her death. Prior to this recent bout of illness, Judy was healthy and active, enjoying spending time with family and her partner Donald Halter. 

Judy was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 13, 1935 to mother Dorothy Hougham and father Joseph Mills. Judy grew up in Long Island, New York. After graduating from high school, Judy attended Julliard School of Music for performance and Hobart and William Smith Colleges in upstate New York.

After meeting and marrying Brian James Keenan, Judy relocated to Annapolis, Maryland with her husband in 1966. Judy worked at the Naval Academy and David Taylor Center while raising her two sons, Brian and Rory. Judy and Brian remained married until his death in 1998. 

Judy was a very talented vocal performer who specialized in operatic and sacred pieces. She performed solo pieces as well as participating in ensemble productions often with The Colonial Players of Annapolis. She also enjoyed watching her granddaughters follow in her footsteps pursuing careers in music. In her free time, Judy enjoyed tennis, board games, shopping, and spending time with her grandchildren. 

Judy is survived by her son, Brian Keenan, daughter in law, Melinda Keenan, son, Rory Keenan, brothers, Joseph Mills and Robin Mills, grandchildren, Cassandra Keenan, Erin Keenan, and James Keenan, and partner Donald Halter. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church, 6248 Shady Side Road, Shady Side, Maryland 20764 on April 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Refreshments will be provided after. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org/honor/memorial. 



Vincent Corozine, 88, of Edgewater, MD went home to be with the Lord, whom he so faithfully and joyfully served, on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born and raised in Peekskill, NY on February 5, 1935, to Nicholas and Carmella Corozine (Spiotti). He graduated from Peekskill High School in 1953 and then from SUNY Potsdam, NY with a degree in Music. He taught in East Hartford Connecticut before serving in the US Army stationed at West Point. He earned a master’s degree from Columbia University.

Vince was a teacher and director of music in the Peekskill School system for many years leading an award-winning marching band. In the late 1970s, Vince became the Professor of Music at The King’s College in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Vince invested his time and enthusiasm for music so generously in the lives of his many students. In the 1990s, Vince became a Professor of Music Industry Studies at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina, teaching students about the commercial music industry and again leading an award-winning marching band. In 2004, Vince relocated back to NY where he continued to compose and direct music, including involvement in the Norm Hathaway Band.

In addition to teaching and mentoring so many students, Vince studied music composition with a professor of the Julliard School of Music in NY and a number of composers including Jimmy Giuffre. Vince’s music achievements included arranging for the Jazz Knights at West Point, serving as Music Director for the annual Thanksgiving Parade in Philadelphia, and conducting members of the Toronto Symphony, Hong Kong Philharmonic and Philly Pops in recording sessions. Vince was commissioned by Youth with the Mission (YWAM) to compose a score for “Toymaker and Son”, produced in 26 countries. Additional compositions with YWAM included “Triumph” and “Tribute”, recorded in Hong Kong. Vince’s most recent composition is “Creation”, a 28-minute masterpiece in four movements.

As an author, Vince wrote “Arranging Music for the Real World” and “Jazzin the Blues”. He also wrote “Jazzin the Accordion” with Mario Tacca. Vince’s newest release “Encounters with Life” presents a humorous look at contemporary culture and Vince’s insightful and funny observations of events in his life. 

Vince has many other creative endeavors that have blessed and entertained many, those of which are too numerous to mention, including the honor of being inducted into the National Blues Hall of Fame in 2013. He played sax on the church worship team, led studies in men’s ministries, and was devoted to studying God’s Word. 

He is survived by his wife, Norma Corozine of Edgewater, MD and three children, Steve Corozine of Brewster, NY, Regina Crosley of Edgewater, MD, and Matthew Corozine of Miami, FL. His two brothers, Nick Corozine of Greenville, SC and Richard Corozine of New Paltz, NY, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren are all part of the family that he so loved and was devoted to. 

Vince is remembered for his high energy, interest in people, love of music, creativity, and always met everybody with a smile and a joke.

Memorial service will be held at Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Friday, March 24 at 11 am.

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