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John Joseph Murray passed suddenly on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026. He was born on February 15th, 1960, to Harry F. and Elizabeth L. Murray in Columbus, Ohio. The family moved between the suburbs of Pittsburgh and Baltimore, with John graduating from Vincentian High School in the North Hills of Pittsburgh in 1978. During high school he met Anita J. Woods, to whom he was married from 1983 to 1990.

John began playing tennis as a teenager on the courts of North Park in Pittsburgh. He played for the rest of his life, hitting with his longtime doubles partner Steve Lease, just days before his sudden passing. John’s love for ice hockey began while attending Pittsburgh Hornets games with his father and transferred to the Pittsburgh Penguins when they became an NHL expansion team in 1967. He was a Penguins season ticket holder for over 30 years despite living four hours from the arena. One of his most cherished moments was holding the Stanley Cup after the Penguins won it in 1992. John also loved nature - particularly the many fascinating butterflies he traveled near and far to photograph.

John received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from
Carnegie Mellon University in 1986, completing a four-year Office of Naval Research fellowship. He then joined the robotics group at Lockheed Martin. In 1996, he joined Larry Riddle, Steve Lease, and Kim Riddle as a founding member of Signal Systems Corporation (SSC), ultimately serving as its Chief Technology Officer. Over three decades at SSC, his world-class research in acoustic signal processing produced novel capabilities for the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, earning him the nickname "Dr. Doppler."

He is predeceased by his parents and his sister, Rebecca Bookhamer. He is survived by his brother, Harry W. Murray (Marianne Simmons), by his nephews Thomas Murray (Reina Chano) and Colin Murray, by his brother-in-law Randy Bookhamer, by his niece Marcie Henry (Jason), and by his nephews Jamin Bookhamer (Ingrid), Ryan Bookhamer (Sarah), and Phil Bookhamer (Katie). John was a very generous and devoted uncle.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate John’s life on Saturday, September 12 with a viewing beginning at 11 AM followed by his memorial service at 12 PM at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD 21037. There will be a lunch reception to follow with details to be provided at the conclusion of his service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to <a href="https://www.ladewgardens.com/donate">Ladew Topiary Gardens</a> in memory of John Joseph Murray. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, please check back for updated information. 

Joseph Michael Clark, 58, known to all as “Joey” or “Big Joe” passed away suddenly on September 1, 2026 surrounded by his family. Joey was born on July 20, 1968 at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC. Joey lived most of his life on Holly Avenue in Edgewater, MD. He was known as the fastest kid on the street, the funniest one in the pack, and the one you wanted on your team every single time. Joey was a gifted athlete who excelled in football and lacrosse. When the games weren’t organized, he was still in motion – playing kickball and dodgeball, racing mini-bikes an go-karts in the back field behind his house, hunting snapping turtles in the muddy ditches, and crabbing at the dock. He spent his life working as a flooring tradesman. Those who knew him remember his kind heart, his dedication to God, and the beautiful smile he greeted everybody with. Joey always made a room feel easier the moment he walked in. That smile, that laugh, and his love of showing up for people are what so many will carry with them. Joey is survived by his parents, Marsha Clark and James Dare; his brother, James Clark; his daughter, Laura Clark; his sons, Joey (Gabby) and Johnathan Clark; and four grandchildren, Taylor, Nathan, Cameron, and Riley. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Joey’s life on Friday, September 11 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where his funeral service will begin at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. A Celebration of Life for Joey will be held on Saturday, September 12 at 2 pm at the Heritage Harbour Community Lodge, 959 River Strand Loop, Annapolis, MD 21401.
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James “Jim” Michael Bieler III, also known as “Jimmy,” of Baltimore, MD, passed away on August 31, 2026. He was 30 years old.

Jim was born on October 23, 1995, to the late James Bieler, Jr. and Elizabeth Faulkner. He grew up in Edgewater, MD and graduated from South River High School in 2013. He worked at Waste Management for over seven years. 

In 2012, Jim earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. He also achieved his Triple Crown at Philmont, Northern Tier, and Sea Base.

Jim loved cooking, camping, fishing, kickball, volleyball, flag football, concerts, poker, crab feasts, board games, and travel. He completed a half marathon in May 2026.

Growing up, Jim rooted for the Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning, but after moving to Baltimore, he switched teams and proudly became a Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan. He had called Baltimore home for the past seven years.

In addition to his mother, Jim is survived by his wife, Stephanie Cupp of Baltimore, MD. The two had gotten married on October 25, 2025. He is also survived by his beloved cats, Ripken and Natty.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jim’s life on Saturday, September 5 at 1pm at , Adam's Grille & Taphouse 169 Mayo Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. 

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Go Fund Me, <a href="http://gofund.me/9b7057933">Online Here</a>


Services for Louis are currently being scheduled. Please check back as we will update the webpage. 

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John “Jack” Smith, 94, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, surrounded by love at Spring Arbor of Crofton.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 1, 1932, to Edward and Margaret (Donnelly) Smith. Jack grew up with a deep love of family and fun, attending many a Brooklyn Dodgers game.

Jack worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard before being drafted into the U.S. Army where he proudly served during the Korean War. He then attended The City College of New York and went on to a successful career as an electrical engineer with Bell Atlantic, AT&T, and ultimately Lucent Technologies, from which he retired.

Jack spent most of his life on Long Island, in Wantagh, New York, with his beloved wife, Joan (Moravus), and their daughters, Meg and Clare. In 2011, Jack and Joan moved to Heritage Harbour in Annapolis to be closer to their grandchildren. They enjoyed golfing, participating in activities at the Lodge, and taking walks at Quiet Waters Park. After Joan’s passing in 2022, Jack continued to cherish the life and memories they shared.

Jack was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis and formerly of St. Frances de Chantal in Wantagh. For the past three years, he was a resident of Spring Arbor of Crofton Assisted Living, where he became a cherished member of the community. He spent his final days surrounded by people who cared for him deeply.

Jack will be remembered for his gentle spirit, kind heart, quiet strength, and determination. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who treasured his family & friends above all else.

Jack is survived by his daughters, Margaret “Meg” Wallace and her husband, Jon, and Clare Kerrigan and her husband, John; his grandchildren, Jack and Isaac Wallace and Colleen and Emily Kerrigan; and his sister’s children, Michael, Margaret “Peggy”, and Robert Moore. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan; his brother, Edward Smith; and his sister, Theresa “Lorraine” Moore.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, September 18 at 9:00 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road Annapolis, MD. A hospitality reception will immediately follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to <a href="https://secure.bideawee.org/site/Donation2?df_id=7140&mfc_pref=T&7140.donation=form1">Bideawee Animal Shelter</a> . Bideawee, which means ‘stay a while’ in Scottish, is an impactful nonprofit in Wantagh where the Smith family dog, Smitty, was adopted in the 1980s. If choosing to contribute, please indicate that the donation is in memory of Jack.

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Kenneth Wayne Avery Jr.  (Age 62)  Known to all as "Wayne", lived on the Mayo Peninsula for the last 42 years with his wife, Mary Kathleen (Katy) Avery. He was born May 9, 1964 in Trenton, New Jersey to John Stanley Rogalski (Deceased) and Barbara Lou Becket (Deceased). He passed on August 29, 2026 at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, MD from complications from a hemorrhagic aneurysm.

Wayne studied criminal law at Anne Arundel and Chesapeake Community colleges. He was a Retired Sergeant with the Maryland Natural Resources Police, serving from May 1985 - May 2011. He kept himself busy after that with any and all handyman projects.

He was a faithful member of Carter Memorial SDA Church in Warsaw, VA.

Wayne was a passionate outdoorsman. He often told people that fishing was something to do until hunting season! He never lost the excitement of the hunt and found renewed enjoyment in hunting turkey. He was a sportsman and took competition to the next level, just ask anyone that played him in a "Friendly" game of anything! He was an accomplished cook; we often told him that he had ruined restaurants for all of us. He loved to feed people. He was a creative handyman and enjoyed the opportunity to help people. He loved to spend time in his peaceful place, the campsite in Colonial Beach VA, and he enjoyed getting to know the Northern Neck. Conversations around the campfire often steered toward Jesus, one of Wayne's favorite topics.

Besides his wife, Katy, Wayne leaves a son, Carl Wayne (Michele) Avery of Glen Burnie, MD, and a daughter, Rachel Marie Avery of Ridgely, MD; two sisters, Barbara (Steve) Harmel, and Wynee (Marty) Zehner of Davidsonville, MD; four grandsons, Mason Spranza, Austin Spranza, Kamden Luke Avery and Remington John Avery; and two granddaughters, Caliana Mae Avery and Maliah Leilani Avery.

Relatives and friends are invited to Wayne’s life celebration and viewing on Friday, September 4, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM, followed by his funeral service at 12, at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Entombment will follow immediately at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.  A reception will follow the entombment in the fellowship hall at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville.



Barbara Ellen Harper, age 82, an 11-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Forked River, NJ, died August 29, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with acute leukemia. She was born June 20, 1944, in Newton, NJ to the late Joseph and Charlotte Haas. Growing up in Newton, she lived without an indoor toilet until the age of thirteen.

Barbara was a teacher for 33 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed entertaining, decorating, thrifting, and playing the penny slots at various establishments around the Annapolis area—sometimes all in the same day.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Kenneth Harper, a wonderful man who kept her in line.

She is survived by her children, Justin (Katrina) Harper of St. Leonard, MD, and Preston (Tiffany) Harper of Stevensville, MD; as well as her grandchildren, Hudson, Gibson, Thomas, and Ava, who affectionately referred to her as “Bubbi.”

Besides her hobbies, Bubbi was famous for her unique take on life, most notably declaring that "fried onions make the best poopers."

A celebration of life for Barbara will be held at a date to be determined.

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Gladys Myra (Parker) Weikle, age 106, of Deale, Maryland, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, just one month short of her 107th birthday. Known to all as “Grams”—a nickname bestowed on her by her grandchildren—it became the name by which she would be known for the remaining 30+ years of her life.
Gladys was born on September 26, 1919, on the family farm in the Dufferin District near Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, in western Canada. She was the fifth of eight children born to Russell Delbert Parker and Annie Goodwin (Carswell) Parker. Gladys’ early years are a story of life on the vast, intimidating prairie, marked by harsh realities and hardship, mixed with fond memories and unbridled joy. In 1904, her father, Russell, moved to Canada from Michigan to acquire the prairie homestead on which he built a home and farm with a sturdy team of horses. Married to Annie Carswell in 1911, the couple had eight children between 1911 and 1926: Nora, Vera, Clayton, Elva, Gladys, Lyle, Mabel, and Hazel.
Along with other Canadian prairie families of the first half of the 20th century, the Parkers were impacted by significant historical events and acts of nature. These included the First World War, a shocking worldwide influenza pandemic, the Great Depression, the devastating droughts and crop failures that created the dust-bowl conditions of the 1930s known as the “Dirty ’30s,” and finally, the Second World War. Throughout it all, the Parkers persevered and worked their farm as a family. Gladys remembered these years as a period of "hard times," but she was not fully aware of this until later in life when "times were better" and comparisons could be made.
Despite the hardships, her childhood years were happy and uncomplicated. She remembered most vividly how she loved the Saskatchewan winters—playing in the snow, then going inside to warm herself by the living room heater, the cold and clear moonlight of winter nights, and the sleigh rides to school Christmas concerts. She fondly remembered the early morning hours of the fall harvest when she awakened to the sound of men's laughter from the kitchen and the smell of coffee and bacon. Harvest and threshing times were always exciting to the children. Gladys' memories of spring included the times when she, her siblings, and neighboring children met for a day of crow egg hunting. Among the not-so-fond memories were those times in autumn when she and her sisters had to follow behind their older brother, who set up the first sheaves of wheat stalks, leaving the stook to be completed by the younger children.
Gladys and her siblings attended the Dufferin school, a public, one-room schoolhouse opened in 1908. In 1935, the school added a second room for high school students. One of her classmates there would one day become her husband and the father of her three sons.
Shortly after she finished school, the British Commonwealth countries, including Canada, became embroiled in the Second World War. Those six years brought many changes to Gladys’ life. She worked for a time in Edmonton before returning to Cut Knife. In June 1943, she was married to Lt. Douglas Weikle of Cut Knife, the same young schoolmate she first met at the Dufferin school. Following a brief three-day pass for the wedding, Douglas returned to his unit, and, in late July 1943, his parachute battalion departed Halifax, Nova Scotia, en route to Scotland and England.
Following the war, Douglas attended the Academy of Radio Arts in Toronto and afterwards began his career in radio and television news at CFQC in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The couple's first son, Harlan Douglas, was born in the Cut Knife hospital on May 7, 1947. In October 1948, the young family emigrated to the United States as Douglas pursued his career in radio broadcasting. Their second son, Kim Aaron, was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin, on January 1, 1955. After moving to Grand Junction, Colorado, their third son, Scott Olaf, was born on March 31, 1959. The family moved to the Twin Cities area of Minnesota in 1961, where Douglas began working in television news at KSTP in St. Paul. The family’s final move came in March 1968, when they relocated to the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., where Douglas joined the Federal government’s Voice of America to head the Southeast Asia Branch.
Throughout her family’s history, Gladys embraced her role as a full-time mother, homemaker, and the heart of the home. She relished that responsibility—a timeless position of building a stable, warm foundation for her family. Gladys was a prolific provider of all things sewed, knitted, or crocheted, talents she learned from her mother and older sisters. She also played a little piano and the mouth organ (harmonica) throughout her life, and loved to tell the story of how she would abscond with her older brother’s mouth organ to play it. She laughed that he always knew exactly where to look for it!
Gladys also loved making arts and crafts, a passion born from a childhood where they had to create their own gifts for holidays and birthdays. Her house was always beautifully decorated with her creations—knitted and crocheted afghan throws, painted ceramics, crocheted doilies, and hand-sewn baby-doll dresses. In her later years, Gladys began painting on canvas, focusing on flowers, landscapes, and farms. She eagerly learned from and was inspired by her talented sister-in-law, Mary, mastering techniques to paint on bottles, glasses, wooden stools, bowls, and just about anything else she could find around the house. These art projects brought untold joy to her later years.
Gladys is survived by her son, Scott (Karen) of Deale, Maryland, and their children: son Thomas (Michelle) and great-granddaughters Emma and Nora of Edgewater, Maryland, and daughter Shannon of Bowie, Maryland. She is also survived by two grandsons (sons of her late son, Kim), Steven and Kevin of Bowie, Maryland, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families across the western Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Russell (1883–1975) and Annie (1887–1973), and her seven brothers and sisters. Sadly, she was also preceded in death by her two oldest sons, Harlan earlier in 2026, and Kim in 2023.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Glady’s life on Saturday, September 5 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment is private.
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John Murray Colhoun, 88, of Ivy Neck Farm, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, passed away on August 26, 2026.  John’s wife Betty Albrecht Colhoun preceded him in death on September 17, 2024.  John is survived by his four children Charles Murray, Brice Metcalfe (Amy), George Allen (Victoria), and Sara Catherine; his eight cherished grandchildren: Sara Marie, Charles Jr., Chloe, Thomas, Bodhi, William, John, and Matthew; and his half-sister Roberta Gwen.

Born in Washington DC on May 17, 1938, John was the son of Charles Murray Colhoun and Sara Catherine (Kitty) Rigg Colhoun.  When he was only nine months old, John tragically lost his father to a mining accident.  During the WWII era, Kitty raised John with the helpful community of her mother and six siblings while she worked.

In Annapolis John attended the Green Street Elementary School.  John waited for his mother after school at his Uncle Linton’s yacht brokerage office in the Carvel Hall Hotel with additional kind and loving care by the famous Maitre d’ Marcellus Hall.  When John was 10 years old, his mother Kitty married Roger V. Laynor, Chief of Maryland’s Alcoholic Beverage Division.  John’s half-sister Roberta was born two years later.  John also attended Elkridge Elementary School and Ellicott City Junior High.  John enrolled in ninth grade at the Page School in Washington, DC and served as a Page Boy in the U.S. Supreme Court.  John returned home to attend Howard High School where he graduated in 1957.  He participated in Howard High’s Yearbook Committee and the Camera Club.  During his high school senior year, John enlisted in the Army National Guard 121st Engineer Battalion as Private First Class and worked as Battalion photographer with a darkroom the National Guard built specifically for him.

On the Monday after graduating from high school, John enlisted in the United States Air Force.  He served in Texas, Guam, and New Hampshire as a jet engine mechanic from 1957 until he completed his service in 1961 and was honorably discharged with a rank of Air Force Service Airman Second Class.  John’s training took place at Sheppard AFB, Texas followed by assignment with the 41st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, a key strategic bomber base for the Strategic Air Command.  John not only serviced F86-D Sabre and B-47 bomber jet engines on Guam, but was the only airman out of 100 mechanics who could work on the personal T-33 jet of Brigadier General Jack J. Catton.  After his service, John obtained his private pilot’s license and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol.  John’s piloting came in especially handy when he would fly to the island Cariacou in the Grenadines to bring his Uncle Linton to the United States for cancer treatment.

Following his Air Force enlistment, John worked for the National Security Agency (NSA) supporting the intelligence community.  John effectively used his natural analytical skills as a pioneer in the evolution of computers.  After retirement of the SR-71 Blackbird, a strategic reconnaissance aircraft, John moved to work at Goddard Space Flight Center as a Network Security Consultant to the Hubble Space Telescope (HST).  John then became the Senior Principal Ground System Engineer for the GOES/POES satellite ground systems.  

John inherited a love of sailing from generations of Rigg family sailors, starting with his tiny dinghy The Bullfrog.  At work, he founded the NSA Sailing Club.  A midwestern employee named Betty Albrecht joined the club, thinking she might enjoy the sport and sail the local waters.  Before long, John and Betty became a couple and were married in a whiteout blizzard at Christ Church, West River on January 30, 1965.  John’s mother Kitty passed away in 1966 from complications of cancer when he was 28 years old. 

As a 12th-generation resident of Anne Arundel County, John was directly descended from the Puritans at Providence and even before that, the first settlers at Jamestown, VA.  John’s professional interests were equally matched by his dedication to his farm Ivy Neck in Maryland, his property in West Virginia, his passion for conservation, and his desire to teach early southern Anne Arundel County history.  John could fill rooms with his captivating lectures, making history an entertaining subject.  He could speak on a multitude of subjects from military battles, to steamships, to Native Americans, to church history.  John gave an especially moving presentation on slavery that included primary documents proving emancipation of Ivy Neck slaves owned in 1843.  And, with legal assistance John literally saved Ivy Neck Farm from developers in the 1960s. 

John was a lifelong member of Christ Church, West River.  He served repeatedly on the Vestry, gave tours based on his primary research, and took a personal interest in ensuring the accurate preservation of the historic church and graveyard.  John also served on the board of Anne Arundel County’s Soil Conservation District for many years.  John and Betty were honored as the 1998 Soil Conservation Cooperators of the Year by Anne Arundel County and the State of Maryland for their conservation practices, including creation of a 14-acre riparian buffer along the Rhode River.  

But nothing could match John’s pride in his children and grandchildren.  He fully absorbed each of their accomplishments, from the smallest hobby to professional achievements.  John completely immersed himself in each grandchild, studying every interest they had in great detail and giving encouragement to them.  He would gather and share articles about any subject or sport they were involved in, from photography, to baseball, to hunting.

The memorial service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 220 Owensville Road, West River on Saturday, September 12 at 11 am.  A celebration of John’s life will follow at the church Hall, 204 Owensville Road.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 531, Shady Side, MD 20764 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.


On August 25, 2026, Gregory J. Walling of Davidsonville, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.

Known fondly to many as “The Gov’ner”, Gregory was born in Washington D.C. to William French Walling and Doris Donohoe. He graduated high school from the Milton Hershey School and then went to the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He served as an assistant to the dean, Rudy Lamone and earned a Bachelor of Science focused on Human Resource Management and a Master of Business Administration.

From an early age, Gregory was a natural entrepreneur. He led several businesses, most notably a company that conducted executive searches in the health care, technology, and financial services fields for hospitals, HMOs, universities, and Fortune 500 corporations.

Gregory was preceded in death by his parents as well as brothers, Joe and George Walling and Willie Smith.  

Gregory is survived by his wife of 44 years, Colleen Joyce Walling, his sisters, Martha Flory, Diane (Jeff) Clum, and Darlene Smith and his beloved eleven nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, September 2, at 10:30am, at Holy Family Catholic Church,, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in honor of Gregory J. Walling to a scholarship at the Robert H. Smith School of Business within the University of Maryland <a href="https://giving.umd.edu/campaigns/academics-campus-areas/academics/rhsmith">Online Here</a> . If you prefer, donations via check could be noted for Smith School of Business undergraduate or MBA scholarship funds in memory of Gregory J. Walling and sent to: UMCP Foundation, 4603 Calvert Road, College Park, MD. 20740. 

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Eilleen Lynn Makell was born to Rebecca and William Makell on March 20, 2026, at 7:54am, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz, and  measuring 19.8 inches long. At birth, Eilleen was stillborn. Eilleen entered this world unresponsively, without breath or a pulse for five minutes. But during this 5-minute time, her father prayed that she would be given life. And, by the grace of God, Eilleen was miraculously given life. To the joy of her parents and family, Eilleen left the hospital on June 17, 2026, after a three month stay at the Children’s National Hospital NICU.

After the NICU period, her life at home was a special blessing to her family filled with movie nights, story time, and being held in her family’s arms. Though her journey on Earth was marked by physical challenges, like living bravely with a tracheostomy for breathing, and a G-tube for feeding, her bright eyes and loud spirit shined innocently with peace and grace. In their hearts, Eilleen’s parents and family give glory to God for every precious second they were granted with her.

Changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, Eilleen presented to the Lord in heaven, on August 23, 2026, at 1:50am.

~~ We prayed for more time and although it does not feel like enough, we are extremely thankful, blessed, and honored to have had this special girl in our lives.

 -Rebecca & William Makell

Relatives and friends are invited to Eilleen Lynn's Life Celebration on Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 1 to 6 p.m. and on Monday, August 31 from 5:30 p.m. until the start of the funeral service at 6:30 p.m.at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  Interment private at a later date. 

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available. Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Roswell Webster Chamberlin, a true son of Maryland. Web was born on January 18th, 1931 in Baltimore and he passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 at his place of residence in Annapolis. Through his remarkable 95 years, Web believed deeply in family, faith, good health, and giving his time and energy to others. He built his life around those things, touching countless lives with his enduring decency and boundless energy.

Web, the second son of Elenora and George Chamberlin graduated City College High School of Baltimore in 1949. In the Fall of 1949, he was enrolled at the University of Maryland where he played lacrosse, was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity and participated in a number of musical groups before graduating with a B.A. in Business Administration in 1953. Upon graduation he was drafted into the United States Army and completed basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina in preparation for the Korean War. During the War he was stationed in Europe and was discharged from duty in January 1956.

Returning to Maryland, Web met the love of his life, Elizabeth Mezey in 1957 at University of Maryland where Beth was a student and Web was a graduate assistant coach for the Terrapin lacrosse team. They were married on August 1st, 1959 in Manhasset, NY and were together for 55 years until Beth’s passing in 2014.

In 1957, Web accepted a job in the management training program with C&P Telephone in Washington, D.C.. Web worked with C&P Telephone, later part of Bell Atlantic, for more than 36 years in public relations, government affairs, and ultimately as the spokesperson for the company before retiring in 1992. Part of his role and his responsibility at C&P was to be very active in the community and it helped to establish a life long love of community service and volunteering.

Among his countless service milestones in Washington, he served on three United States Presidential Inauguration committees, he was the Cherry Blossom Festival Director, President of the Washington Advertising Club, a Board Member of the Washington Board of Trade, and a founding member of the Washington Lacrosse Club.

Web’s commitment to service and community only deepened after he and Beth purchased a summer cottage in Sherwood Forest in 1962. They eventually made the Annapolis area their permanent home in 1980, settling along the Severn River in Arnold. Over the decades that followed, Web became deeply involved in the community he loved. He served on the boards of the Sherwood Forest Club, Severn School, the Annapolis Striders, St. John’s College, First Night Annapolis, the Annapolis Symphony, and the New Annapolitans, and for many years coached youth lacrosse.

Perhaps closest to Web and Beth’s hearts was their more than 30 years as a sponsor family for midshipmen and their families at the U.S. Naval Academy. During that time they opened their home and their lives to more than 80 Middies, becoming surrogate parents, trusted friends, and a home away from home for generations of young men and women.

Web was also a longtime member of St. Margaret’s Church in Annapolis, where he and Beth generously gave their time and remained active in the church community for many years.

Annapolis was more than a place Web called home; it became part of who he was, leaving an imprint on his character that lasted a lifetime. He would raise his family on the shores of the Severn River, and Web and Beth became part owners and operators of City Dock Cafe in downtown Annapolis for many years. There was rarely a day where Web wasn’t at the Cafe, walking around town, meeting with other business owners and being an ambassador for the city. Even into his 90s, Web volunteered at the Annapolis Visitors Bureau, helping tourists navigate downtown and sharing his love of the city.

Web’s story is not complete without mentioning how active he was and how important health and wellness was in his life. Specifically, Web will be remembered for his love of running. He took up the sport in the 1970’s and he ran well into his mid 80’s. He ran more than 30 marathons all over the World, competed in more 30 Annapolis Ten Milers, 35 half marathons, and over 100 10 and 5k’s, often winning his age group in many of those races. When he stopped running he still participated in multiple walking groups around Annapolis all the way up to his passing. He never slowed down.

There was never a truer representation of Maryland than Web Chamberlin, right down to his rich Baltimore accent, the summer job in his teens at the historic Gunther brewery, his love of picking crabs and devotion to all things Maryland Terps.

Web is survived by his son Christopher (Heidi) of Millersville, MD, son, David (Kathleen) of Harwood, MD, son, Michael (Terra) of San Anselmo, CA and daughter, Amy (George) of Sheffield, England and his eight beloved grandchildren, Claire, Ian, Emma, Charlotte, Julia, Fiona, Ellis and Sean.

The funeral service will be held at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Rd., Annapolis, MD 21409 on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at 11 AM. The family invites all who knew Web to attend and share their love of this truly remarkable man.


Peggy Sager Britell, 78, passed away peacefully on August 21 surrounded by family.

Peggy was born July 28, 1948 in Chillicothe, Illinois to parents Wayne and Elnore Sager. After graduating from Illinois State University, she moved to Washington, D.C. to begin a 40 year career as a civil servant, to include 20+ years with the Bureau of Land Management, 10+ years managing the office of Congressman Arlen Stangland, and traveling to China as part of the historic 1975 U.S.-Chinese Trade Commission.

Peggy married Claudius James “Jim” Britell (USNA class of ’60) in 1983. Longtime Annapolis residents, they were proud Naval Academy supporters as well as loving dog parents.

Peggy is survived by a brother (Mark), a sister (Phyllis), four step-children (Andrew, Claire, Martine, Timothy) and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Peggy and Jim will be interned together at a private ceremony in Illinois; there will be no local services.

Peggy was a proud “rescue dog” mom, therefore in lieu of flowers, please consider any charitable donations to causes that support animal welfare.

Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories link on this page. 

Judith Ann Graham, 88, a resident of Davidsonville, MD for 50 years who previously lived in Eden, NC, died at her home on August 20, 2026.  Born in Eden on August 13, 1938 to the late Isaac and Sally Patterson, she worked as an IT Technician for the State of Maryland Social Services Department.

She was a member of the Londontowne Peppers and in her spare time, she enjoyed doing puzzles and going to casinos and seeing shows.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Blair W. Graham.

Judith is survived by her children, Kimberly (James P.) Millsap of Davidsonville and Michael Graham of Los Angeles, CA; her brother, James Talbott, Sr. of Eden; and her grandchildren, James B. Millsap and Sierra Millsap and Warren, Alec and Erica Graham.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 18 at 10 AM at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035.


Joy Hughes died August 20, 2026, at age 89. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from Langley High School. After graduating, she worked in the corporate trust department at Union National Bank until she moved to Annapolis, MD, in 1959. She married Thomas Hughes in 1958. They were married for 68 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bridge, attending Bible studies, and doing jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles. She especially loved and cherished her grandchildren. After her children were grown, she worked at Montgomery Ward until the store closed. She was a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis. She also was a member of the auxiliary of the Gideons International. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children: Thomas Ill of the home address, Janet Burt of Timonium, MD, Carol Matthews of Clearwater, FL, Steven of Eureka, MT; seven grandchildren; Erin, Zoe, Paul, Austin, Andrew, Ryan and Benjamin; two sons-in-law, David Burt and Paul Matthews; two great grandchildren, Greyson Matthews and Elias Stewart. She is predeceased by her parents, Mary and Blaine Rush; her sisters, Jean McMinn and Helen Schaub; and her great-grandson, Stetson Matthews. Friends are invited to celebrate Joy’s life on Friday, August 28 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 29 at 11 am at Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 710 Ridgely Ave., Annapolis, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 6741, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401. Condolences may be made online at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

A full obituary will be posted here soon.

Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

Joe Marquis Biddle, 64, a 6 ½ year resident of Shadyside, MD, passed away at his home on August 20, 2026.

Joe was born on May 15, 1962, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late John and Lucy Biddle. He earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Music from
Ohio University and worked for ABR Capital Partners for 37 years.

Joe was a member of Chesapeake Yacht Club, the Arundel Vocal Arts Society and was a
founding member of St. Charles of Brazil parish.

His interests included music directing, singing, boating, cycling, theater and barbershop
chorus. Joe enjoyed all forms of sports and especially cheering on the Ravens, Orioles
and his beloved WVU Mountaineers. He also enjoyed watching his grandson’s wrestling
matches. Joe had many titles but being PAPA and Finn's Dad was among his most
favorites.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his nephew Stevie Biddle.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Nora Ann Biddle, his children Donna
Puccinelli (Jimmy) of Springfield, Georgia and Kelly Taylor (Daniel) of Ocean City, MD,
Chris Marshall (Tracey) of Houston, TX, his siblings, Ann Barker of McDonough,
Georgia, Lucy Downey (Jamey) of Galax, Virginia, Jeff Biddle (Kay) of Granger, Indiana,
his grandchildren, Tre Puccinelli of Annapolis, MD, Trenton Puccinelli of Springfield,
Georgia and Ashlynn Marshall of Bonifay, Florida and his nephews, Jeb Biddle, Evan
Barker, John Downey, John Biddle and Liam Downey. Joe is also survived by sister-inlaw,
Gail Jamart, brothers- in- law, Bobby Boyer (Debbie) and Tony Boyer, his great
nieces and nephews and multiple friends.

Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Joe's life on Friday, August 28, 2026, from
3-6pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater,
MD 21037.A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 1 pm at the
Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church, 38 W. Central Ave Edgewater, MD 21037.
Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Midian Leadership
Project, 711 Park Ave., Charleston, WV 25302.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Midian Leadership Project, 711 Park Ave., Charleston, WV 25302. Online donations <a href="https://www.midianproject.com/give-to-midian">Click Here</a>





A complete obituary will be made available soon.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Karin's life on Friday, September 18 from 11 am to  1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037.



“She endeavored to know her subject intimately.”

Judy Moos Welton, 81, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, in Manchester, Connecticut.

Born in Tampa, Florida to Arline G. (Detlefs, Moos) McCoy and Earl W. Moos, Judy was a 1962 graduate of Suitland High School. In 1963, she married the love of her life, Edward C. Welton. Together, they enjoyed 53 years of deep love and companionship, raising their children in Suitland and Upper Marlboro, Maryland, before later retiring to Centreville, Maryland.

Following a brief period working in the newsroom at NASA, Judy channeled her boundless creativity into a lifelong career as a self-employed artist and antiques dealer. As a primarily self-taught artist, she relied on her own discipline, innate ability, and rigorous study to master her craft. Her extraordinary talent gained national recognition; her artwork was featured on the covers of major wildlife magazines and selected by the National Wildlife Federation and the National Audubon Society for promotional use. She leaves behind a magnificent visual legacy through her paintings of seascapes, waterfowl, Western landscapes, and Native American subjects.

Her passion for history and preservation led her to begin collecting antiques when she was still in her early 20s, culminating in the launch of her business, Crazy Mountain Trading Company, in the 1980s. She opened her first shop in Bowie, Maryland, and later partnered with her close friend, Kathy Wilson, to run Crown Tours, leading antique-buying trips to England with fellow dealers. A constant and familiar face in the local antique community, Judy was a regular at Dixon’s Auction at Crumpton and maintained booths at Foxwell's and J.R. Russum’s Antique Center for many years.

Judy’s life was defined by boundless imagination, fortitude and adventure. Her creativity was evident not just on canvas, but in the homes she built and renovated with her own hands, her beautifully styled colonial, western and rustic interiors, and the vibrant gardens she designed and tended.

An avid traveler, Judy’s longing for adventure began with cross-country trips to visit her brother in Big Timber, Montana, in 1974. It was there that she developed a lifelong passion for the wildness of the American West and a deep appreciation for Native American handcraft and culture. Whether exploring the United States or traveling abroad, Judy was never alone; she was always accompanied by her beloved travel companions, her family and friends.

Judy is survived by her son, Louis (Sheila) Welton; her daughter, Kristin (Nicholas) Eshelman; her cherished grandchildren, Emil and Kallie; and her brother, Millard “Tim” (Julie) McCoy. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Edward Welton; her parents, Arline and Millard “Lefty” McCoy; her biological father, Earl Moos; and her brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Judy Moos.

Judy's family would like to give special thanks to Gifty Gborglah, Grace Gborglah and family, Ellen Wilson, Caroline Brew, Zeta Bentum, the staff of Masonicare at Mystic, and Masonicare Home Health and Hospice (Norwich and Glastonbury Branches) for their loving kindness and dedication to Judy's well being and happiness. A virtual memorial service is being planned, the details of which will be shared with family and friends as they become available. Judy will be laid to rest in a private ceremony in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Maryland.

 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association <a href="https://donorservices.alz.org/page/FUNYAFYQDKA?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A24077886907%3A200225823353%3A818648442239&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=giving_google_brand_alz_donations&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24077886907&gbraid=0AAAABEVSRyluGMuQtEwHf9WpGDqRfT37G&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1sGXpPLKlgMV_zUIBR36pSWkEAAYASAAEgKb1vD_BwE">Online Here</a>

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Rosalie “Mimi” Helen Potter, 86, a resident of Davidsonville, MD for forty-eight years and previously of Clinton, MD, died peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, August 16 at her home. Born on January 13, 1940, in Washington, DC to the late Sherman H. and Helen M. Smith, Mimi was a graduate of Anacostia High School. She worked at various jobs in retail, real estate, the clothing business and as a volunteer at the Anne Arundel Medical Center Gift Shop, but she was mostly a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. Mimi was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was active with the Capt. Avery House, bible study and book club. She enjoyed gardening, bus trips, museums, going to the South River concert series, the Kennedy Center concerts, being with her friends and being a grandmother. In addition to her parents, Mimi was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James S. Potter, Jr.; her daughter, Helen Curry, her brother, Wayne Smith and her nephew, David Evans. She is survived by her son, James S. Potter of Davidsonville and her grandchildren, Travis and Taylor Potter and Savannah Lawson. Also survived by her nieces, Sommer Smith, Elaine Jones, and Linda Rine. Family and friends are invited to Mimi's life celebration on Thursday, August 27 from 10-11 AM, followed by her funeral service at 11, at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Interment will follow in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mechanicsville, MD.  Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.

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