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Herbert C. Cassella, loving husband and father, died peacefully on January 20, 2022 at the age of 89.  He was born to Herbert and Mildred Cassella in New York City on August 27, 1932, where he attended school before honorably serving in the U.S. Air Force in Japan during the Korean War.  After completing his service, he returned to New York and began a long and distinguished career in the financial industry, working for several prominent Wall Street firms as a registered representative before transferring to Richmond, Virginia in 1972.  He retired to Garden City, SC in 1994 before moving to Edgewater, MD to be closer to family. 

Herbert was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Eileen Hannon Cassella, and is survived by his son, James P. Cassella (Yersi) of Fairfax Station, VA, his daughter Elizabeth C. Lynskey (John) of Churchton, MD, and four grandchildren, Erin, Nicole, James (Jimmy), and Julie Anne.  

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Herb’s life on Monday, January 31, 2022, from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Chuch, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers; please consider a donation to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Washington, DC, the Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the Gary Sinise Foundation. Online condolences may be made at KalasFuneralHomes.com.



Jo Ann "Jo" Snead, a lifelong resident of Riva, MD, died at her home on January 20, 2022.  Born January 29, 1947 in Annapolis, MD, she graduated from Annapolis High School in 1965.  Jo worked as a Guidance Secretary at Annapolis High School from 1984-97, before finishing her career at St. Mary's Catholic High School from 1997-2010.  She was a longtime member of Annapolis Moose Lodge # 296 in Crownsville, MD, the Riva Volunteer Fire Department, the Disabled American Veterans organization, the Family Readiness Group, and the Chesapeake Chapter of Vietnam Veterans Auxilliary. Jo enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and camping up and down the East Coast.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gilbert Snead, Jr.; three children, Casey Ichimura-Snead of Riva, MD, Gilbert "Buddy" (Jen) Snead, III of Riva, MD, and Erin Wood of Hillsboro, MD; three siblings; her 12 beloved grandchildren, Jack (Sarah) Peterson, Lillie Peterson, Sam Peterson, Trevor Snead, Collin Snead, Harley Snead, Tucker Snead, Mason Wood, Andrew Wood, Garrett Wood, Gwyneth Wood, and Carter Wood; and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jo's life on Friday, January 28 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, January 29 at 9 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the <a href=https://fisherhouse.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/">Fisher House Foundation</a>, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Ste. 410, Rockville, MD 20852.

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Relatives and friends are invited to John's Life Celebration on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A graveside service will held after the Life Celebration at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. 

On Tuesday, January 18, 2022; the beloved husband of Evelyn O. Bianes; father of Jocelyn O. (Ken Michell) Bianes and Jeremie (Daniel Cihlar) Bianes; brother of Rose Hielscher, Melchora Maliowski-Estabillo, Fhely Pomaat, Gina Estabillo and Aquilino Estabillo; grandfather of Matthew Bianes, Gabrielle ( Adam Chacon) Bianes-Chacon, Christian Bianes-Delrosario, Madeleine Bianes, Joziah Bianes-Delrosario, Evangeline Bianes-Delrosario and Knightly, Brighton and Raedyn Cihlar.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and freinds. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Joseph's Life Celebration on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private at a later date. 

Paul Thomas Root, 96, a resident of Edgewater, passed away at his home on Monday, January 17, 2022.

Paul was born on January 21, 1925, in Bel Air, MD to the late Paul and Lillian Root. He was a graduate of Annapolis Senior High. Paul served in the US Army in the South Pacific during WWII. He was a hard worker and worked for BGE from 1947-to 1985, starting as a lineman climbing poles and ending his career as a supervisor. He retired so that he could have more time to work in his yard, which he was very proud of, and received many compliments about his flowers and lawn from neighbors.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Virginia; his daughter, Barbara Ann Barber; his brother, Allen Root and many other relatives.

He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Root Lennartz; his six grandchildren, Tommy (Missy) Christensen, Chris (Jola) Barber, Nichole (Donald) McWaters, Heather and Tamiera Brown, and Andrea (Steve) Dale and is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Paul’s life on Friday, February 4 at 1:30 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Online condolences at: KalasFuneralHomes.com.


 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.



Relatives and friends are invited to Robert's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park, 7101 Sheriff Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785. 

Daryl Aud of Harwood, MD, passed away January 17, 2022 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.  After surviving a quadruple bypass, Daryl suffered with COPD.  He fought pneumonia for 4 months then succumbed after a 3-week battle with COVID.

Born in Saint Mary’s County on December 5, 1959 to the late Peggy and Joseph Aud, Daryl graduated from Great Mills High School. He began his career at Andrews Air Force Base before opening his own business, Auds & Ends, where he was a home improvement handyman. 

Daryl could always be found in his shed re-building engines; he could restore something broken into something good-as-new. He enjoyed going out on his motorcycle or fishing on his boat.  He was a laid-back man with a great sense of humor, and he took great joy in laughing at his own jokes.  He was a generous man that would give the shirt off his back.  Most of all, he was a family man who loved playing with his grandchildren.
Daryl is survived by his lifelong partner, Tracy Duszynski; his daughter, Kayla Aud: and three sons, Joey, Allen and Ryan Aud; daughter in-law, Liza Wong; and grandchildren Lydia and Noah.   He is also survived by his sister, Dana Aud-Tubbs and brothers, Douglas, Danny and David Aud.  

Daryl now joins his parents, grandparents and sisters, Darlene and Diane.
Friends are invited to celebrate Daryl’s life with his family from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 27 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater where Daryl’s funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 28.  Burial will be private.

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Frederick “Freddie” A. Boerste, 53, a resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16 at his home surrounded by family. Born on November 21, 1968 in Annapolis to Larry and Judith Boerste, Freddie was a graduate of South River High School in Edgewater, MD. He was a steamfitter for more than thirty years and most recently was the Director of Operations with the Severn Group. Freddie could always be found listening to his favorite classic rock tunes, on the golf course, or cheering on the Redskins at FedEx Field. Freddie loved his grandchildren and daughters more than anything, and treated his friends like family as well. He was generous and would give the shirt off of his back to those in need. Freddie was always the life of the party with a larger than life personality that could keep anyone laughing. In addition to his parents, Freddie is survived by his daughters, Samantha Mitchell of Frederick, MD and Madelyn Boerste of Nashville, TN; his sister, Michelle Ashley of Shady Side, MD; his grandchildren, Mark and Jane Mitchell and his former wife and best friend, Heather Boerste. A celebration of Freddie’s life will be held in the spring. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Arrangements for Charles are private.  Please leave a condolence by using the memory tab on the left.  

Relatives and friends are invited to Dionisio's Life Celebration on Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Please check back for updated information on the burial. 
 

                                                  James Hemler
                                                     1946-2022


James “Jim” Richard Hemler of Edgewater, Maryland, passed away on January 15th, 2022 at the Washington Hospital Center after having complications from heart surgery. Born on August 21st, 1946 in Baltimore, MD to the late Mary L. and Clement Hemler, Jim graduated from Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore and Loyola University Maryland. After college, he graduated from The University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He served as a dental officer in the U.S. Army, stationed at Presidio of Monterey, from 1972-1974. Jim maintained a dental practice in Bryans Road, Maryland for 42 years. Dr. Hemler strived to treat all of his patients as members of his own family. His interests were many and included bicycling in Europe, traveling, golf at South River Golf Club, spending time at Bethany Beach, and running in Annapolis Striders races. 

In addition to his parents, Jim is predeceased by his sister, Mary Sloane.  He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia “Pat” Wagner Hemler; his brothers Martin Hemler, Bob Hemler, Jack Hemler; sisters Cathy Emig, Meg Vigerstad, Helen Clemons, Jane Blonder; daughters Jennifer Miller (John), Jill Melchionni (Mike), Amy Perry (Lee); and grandchildren Abby, Alex, Katherine Miller, Madeline, Anna, Betsy, Ella Melchionni, Allie, Jane, Hannah Perry. 

The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM on Friday, January 28th at Severna Park United Methodist, Church 731 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD 21146.  A memorial service will be held immediately following at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Red Cross, <a href="https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/">www.redcross.org </a> or consider donating blood and/or platelets. 


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Departed from this life from Doctor's Hospital in Lanham, on Saturday, January 15, 2022; the beloved wife of the late Clarence L. Washington; aunt of Barbara A. (Joe) Boone, Carolyn C. Lewis and Wilma C. Edmonds; godmother of Joe L. Boone, Jr.; step-mother of Sandra Bembry.  She is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Maereen's Life Celebration on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. 

Sophie Catherine “Kate” Kwitkoski, 97, a 63-year resident of Clinton, MD, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Spa Creek in Annapolis, MD.  Born on January 3, 1925 in Cambria County, PA to the late Adam and Louise Suchowiecki, Kate graduated from Sayreville High School in Parlin, NJ.  She took great pride in being a military wife and mother, providing a comfortable home for her family and supporting them in all their pursuits.  Kate was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Clinton.  She was a passionate golfer and bowler; she also enjoyed working in her yard.

Kate was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter John Kwitkoski who passed away in 2012.  She is survived by three children, Gary and John of Manassas, VA and Cheryl (Stephen) Moreland of Crofton, MD; and a granddaughter, Amanda Moreland.
Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. 


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Funeral arrangements for Capt. Bundo are currently being scheduled at Arlington National Cemetery and this page will be updated once they are confirmed. 

In lieu of flowers, Judy (and Neal) would be honored for you to contribute to a forthcoming “Navy Diving Monument” which will be installed at Miramar National Cemetery San Diego and then others, such as Arlington.
CAPT Neal was giving input to this monument in his last days. It is being funded by a non-profit organization (501c3) named “Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One Reserve Detachment 419 San Diego.” The Treasurer is one of Neal’s former colleagues, CAPT Ed Poss (DV) – Ret.

See the latest concept design by going to the link below;

<a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wsV2m1vMn9VLFSjMmcEQbo64nFjxUo7V?usp=sharing">click here</a>


If you want to donate, please write a check to “MDSU ONE RESERVE DET 419 SAN DIEGO” and send to the following address:
CAPT Ed Poss
12496 Kingspine Ave.
San Diego, CA 92131

Please include your name and email address on the memo line of your tax-deductible check. When the granite monument is installed, you will be notified and invited to the military dedication ceremony. At the official ceremony your name will be listed alongside all of the honorable donors unless you want to remain anonymous.









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The family of James S. Montgomery is saddened to announce that  Jim passed away at home on January 14, 2022 from malignant melanoma. Born December 11, 1958 at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Jim grew up in Severna Park.  He graduated from Severna Park High School in 1976 and Oklahoma State University in 1984 where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering. While at OSU, he met his wife of 37 years, Ann Schwartz Montgomery, whom he married April 27, 1985 in Tulsa. They moved to Annapolis where Jim worked as an engineer for General Motors before starting his own construction company, James S. Montgomery & Sons, Inc. In the past 35 years, Jim has built over 90 custom homes including repeat houses for several homeowners, as well as his own family home. 

Jim enjoyed many hobbies, including fishing, family game nights, and travel. He visited Europe several times, including six trips to Munich for Oktoberfest with a large group of great friends. He loved boating on the Chesapeake Bay and owned many boats over the years, including two that he built himself. He was an accomplished shotgun shooter and competed in Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays. He loved spending quality time with his wife and kids and made family vacations a priority, including a trip to Ocean City every year of his life. Jim loved getting together with friends over a fine meal or a good beer. He was very outgoing and it was a running joke that he would befriend a total stranger everywhere he went. Jim was always up for a fun time and loved to share in new adventures with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Ann, Jim is survived by his four children: Andrew, Ben (Katy), and Mary Kate all of San Diego, and Rose (Matt) of Havertown, PA; his grandson, Tyler James of San Diego;  his sister, Marianne (Ken) Doyle of Ellijay, GA and brother, George (Kim) Montgomery of Ridgely, MD as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, M. George and Marion Ryan Montgomery, and his sister, Margaret Ann “Peggy” Montgomery. 

The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">Hospice of the Chesapeake</a>; <a href="https://1573.blackbaudhosting.com/1573/Annual-Fund">Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum</a>; <a href="https://www.curemelanoma.org/get-involved/donation/">Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation</a>. 

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Mary Louise (Fowler) Simms, age 92, of Prince George’s County, MD, died January 14, 2022, at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, Largo, MD. She was born January 27, 1929, in Prince George’s County, MD, where she lived her entire life, to the late Helen Evans Fowler and James Edward Fowler. Mary was the loving wife of the late William Joseph Simms, her husband of 64 years. She always said her greatest joy in life was her children and was an incredibly involved, devoted and energetic mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary is survived by her daughter, Sharon Ann Atkins and husband, Thomas Lyman Atkins; two granddaughters, Tracey Loucette Atkins Ulterino and husband, Matthew James Ulterino and Colette Louise Atkins Reagan and husband, Brian Christopher Reagan; three great grandchildren, Sawyer Atkins Reagan, Amelia Clare Reagan and William Nicholas Ulterino. Mary spent her career working for the U.S. Federal Government, first at the Department of Agriculture and then at The National Weather Service. She and her husband, William built their home and created a lifetime of memories in Brock Hall Estates, Upper Marlboro, MD. She was an avid doll collector and enjoyed many hobbies including baking, gardening, genealogy and time spent with her dogs. She said one key to longevity is to never find everything you are looking for. Mary was a patriotic American who loved the State of Maryland and was proud of her early American ancestry. She was the youngest of eight children and shared the closeness of her extended family.

In addition to her children, Mary is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was loved, and all who knew her will miss her devotion, strength and family stories. A small service is planned for the Spring at the historic St. James Episcopal Parish, Lothian, MD.

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Funeral services are currently being scheduled for Mr. Nagle. Please leave a condolence for the family by using the memory tab on this page.

On January 13, 2022, Ralph Louis De Lalla of Annapolis, MD, a resident of the Washington D.C. area for over 80 years, passed away. Ralph was born on September 24, 1938, in Washington D.C. to the late Frank and Guilia De Lalla who immigrated from Italy along with his 10-year-old brother.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was honorably discharged in 1962.  He is survived by his first wife Marta De Titta and was preceded in death by his second wife, Brenda MacLean.  He was a father to Michele De Lalla, Karen (De Lalla) Mullikin and her husband Greg Mullikin, Susan (De Lalla) Luber and her husband Cliff Luber.  He also was a father to Brenda's five children: Linda Gottshall-Sayed, Laura VanSyckle (Chris), Lisa McMains (Curt), and Michael Murphy (Jackie) and grandfather to Bryan James, Adam James (Naomi), Nicholas Mullikin (Ashley), Callie Dempsey (Philip), Emma Sayed, Rachel McMains, Jordan Luber (Kate), Jacob Luber, Joseph Luber, Amanda Gallo, and Kiley Murphy. He was preceded in death by his brother Louis De Lalla and stepdaughter Denise Gallo. He just recently became a great grandfather to Mason Gage Mullikin and Evelyn "Evie" James. He is survived by Brenda's sister Sandra MacLean Clunies and her two children Jonathon and Katie Clunies.  

Ralph will be long remembered for his love of family, his commitment to protecting the environment, and his determined spirit. 

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Hospice of the Chesapeake. Arrangements for a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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Obituaries

Denny Thomas

Herbert Cassella

Jo Snead

Jack Frakes

John DeRosa

Joseph Bianes

Paul Root

Robert Montague

CDR. Carlos McCullough, USN (Ret)

Daryl Aud

Frederick Boerste

Charles Stuart

Dionisio Gabriel

James Hemler

Karen Davies

Maereen Washington

Sophie Kwitkoski

Capt. Neal Bundo

James Montgomery

Mary Simms

Norman Clarke

James Nagle

Ralph De Lalla

Margaret Smith