Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Friends are invited to celebrate Dave's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, September 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

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.

Friends are invited to celebrate Thomas’ life on Tuesday, September 26 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 6 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, and at Saints Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 10620 River Rd, Potomac, MD from 9:30 until his funeral service begins at 10:30 am. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. Condolences may be made online by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Richard G. Marinari, 67, a forty year resident of Edgewater MD, passed away peacefully at his home on September 19, 2023. Born on December 14, 1955 in Washington, DC to the late Mario and Dorothy Marinari, Richard graduated from Crossland High School in 1973 and Prince George’s Community College in 1975 with an A.A. Degree in Industrial Engineering. Richard was employed with numerous companies including, Maicom Construction, ATS, Camp Letts, CSC, Dyncorp, Cutting Corporation, Recorded Books, Bausum & Duckett and Giant Food Inc. He was the Commander of the American Legion S.A.L., Post 226, in Mayo MD and the State S.A.L. Commander. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Marinari. He is survived by his wife, Mary Marinari. Funeral services will be private. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Robert Arthur Haberlein, age 69, a 30-year resident of Annapolis, MD died on 18 September peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Rob was born in El Dorado Kansas to Robert Waitt Haberlein and Suzanne Hartnett Haberlein.  

Rob will be remembered for his vast knowledge of many subjects accumulated from a life of continuous learning. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University where he would go on to be Assistant to the Dean. He then earned his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas. He devoted his life in application of those skills as a naval architect in Hawaii, Cobalt boat plant manager, and RV plant manager in Kansas. Eventually he found his professional calling as a leading composites industry emissions expert.

He was the owner of Engineering Environmental. He served the composites industry for over 30 years and was inducted to the American Composites Manufacturers Association Hall of Fame in 2017. Along the way he built three homes with his bare hands and taught many a young man how to use a hammer to frame a house. However, Rob’s true passion was gardening. He would spend most of his free time in his garden where any visitors would promptly either be given a tour or requested to grab a shovel.  

He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Jan Haberlein, and 5 children: Tricia (and Rob) Haberlein of Edgewater, MD, Brian (and Kelly) McNew of Davidsonville, MD, Paul (and Andrea) Haberlein of San Francisco, CA, Christy (and Ryan) Baxter of Port St Lucie, FL, Rob (and Becky) Haberlein of San Diego, CA and his sister Mary (and Roger) Dillon of Asheville, NC. He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren and a large extended family. 

A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Rob on Oct 2nd at the Quiet Waters Park Blue Heron Center. Visitation will take place from 3 to 5pm with words to Celebrate his Life from 5 to 5:30pm. In honor of Rob’s love of gardening, please join his family in wearing garden colors. The family requests that memorial donations and donations in lieu of flowers be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 (please note the name of the loved one on the memo line) or online at https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/ 



Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate James' life from 10-11 on Saturday, October 7th at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A funeral service will begin at 11:00. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Joan’s life on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A private interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Joan’s memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Online condolences may be made at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Mildred Ann “Millie” Woodward Gardiner, 82, of Annapolis, MD passed away on Sunday, September 17 at the Ginger Cove Health Center surrounded by her family.  Millie was born in Baltimore on December 6, 1940 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Lorraine) Woodward, III and grew up in Millersville and Severna Park.  She was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree of Education in 1962 from the Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore.  After graduating, Millie was an elementary school teacher in Anne Arundel County.  She married Francis E. “Skip” Gardiner, Jr. on May 22, 1965 and retired from teaching in 1967 to become a stay-at-home Mom. In addition to the mutual affection with her parents, Millie was devoted to and remains beloved by her husband, children, siblings, and grandchildren.  She enjoyed her family and friends and always loved seeing and spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.  
Millie’s interests included conducting genealogy research, delving into puzzles and sudoku, listening to the radio, raising sheep, and gardening, especially when the family lived at their Lord’s Bounty Farm in Lothian for many years.  She also served as a volunteer for years at the AAMC Clothes Box and libraries located at St. Mary’s Elementary School and the South County Branch in Deale.   Millie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Skip; her sons: Francis, III (Mitzi), Michael (Renée), James (Lisanna), and Timothy (Angela); her siblings: Henry Woodward, IV, James (Roseanne) Woodward, and Jane McMurray; and her grandchildren: Sam, Sarah, Victoria, Thomas, Andrew, Daniel, Valerie, Graham, Nicholas, and Amelia.  
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Millie's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, September 24 from 4PM to 7PM.  Closing prayers will start at 6:45PM.   Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Monday, September 25 at 10:30AM.  Interment will be private.  
Should you desire to do so, contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Ginger Cove Foundation, 4000 River Crescent Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 in recognition of the loving care extended to Millie for many years. 
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Joanne Mancini Buck, a resident of Chester, Maryland and previously of Dunkirk, Maryland passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by friends and family on September 16, 2023, after a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Joanne is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Michael Buck, their two children Stephanie (Jacob) of Raleigh, NC and Matthew of Prince Frederick, MD. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Mancini, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Susan Wright, nephews Joe Talbert (Mandy), Jason Talbert, Dan Wright, and Andrew Wright, great-nephew Tyler Talbert, great-niece, Adalee Wright, and step-grandchildren Lucas and Lillian Schaffhauser to whom she was affectionately known as “JoJo”.

Born in Baltimore on September 16, 1952, to the late Joseph and Mary Mancini, she grew up in District Heights, Maryland. She spent the majority of her career in the banking industry working for American Bankers Association and Comptroller of the Currency.

Joanne was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church where she served multiple terms on the vestry, including serving as Senior Warden. She loved spending time at the beach, cooking for her family, entertaining and decorating.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Joanne’s life on Friday, September 22 from 4-7 PM at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 23 at 11 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joanne’s name may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Doris Joan Stolze Collier, 92, a resident of Annapolis, MD for thirty-one years and previously of Mayo, MD died on Saturday, September 16 at her home of natural causes. Born on August 21, 1931 in Wheeling, WV to the late George and Dorothy Stolze, Doris earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. A homemaker most of her life, she was a member of the Mayo Homemaker’s, Eternal Quilters, Heritage Harbour Quilting Bee, Heritage Harbour Computer Club and the Heritage Harbour Civic Association. Doris also volunteered with the Anne Arundel County Libraries and the Caring Network and enjoyed quilting and computers in her spare time. She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Gerald James Collier and her sister, Barbara Kellagher. Doris is survived by her children, James Michael Collier of MD, Patricia Dempsey of FL, Carol Dove of MD, Jo Ann Stump of OH, Sandra Collier of FL and Kathryn Moreland of MD and her grandchildren, Thomas Blake, Anthony and Adam Dove, Heather Launer and Samantha Stump. Funeral service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, September 22 at 1:30 pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Those unable to attend can view the funeral service through Zoom with the following information:

<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86558269117?pwd=oab8ubEtRbgNp8ypQW5umX4NDGI2Nv.1">The Funeral of Doris Collier</a>

Meeting ID: 865 5826 9117
Passcode: 552840

A memorial reception will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  In lieu of flowers, the family will request memorial contributions be made to a fund for their employees. More details are forthcoming, please check back. 

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On September 16th we said goodbye to Jim Morris. Jim was a kind and steady presence in our lives, as a husband to Amy, a father to Courtney and Todd, and a grandfather to Sydney, Juliana, Reid, and Stella. Of course, Jim was also a friend to so many here at Baywoods and throughout the broader Annapolis community. Although he was well known throughout Baywoods’ facilities, Jim also dutifully served as a knowledgeable tour guide at the U.S. Naval Academy. Some of you toured “the yard” with Jim in recent years and may have a colorful story or two to relate about those experiences. Jim’s admiration for all things Navy - especially the football team - was often on display in his festive attire.

Jim’s sharp wit made him a central feature in many settings around Baywoods. Friends could detect Jim’s presence through the sound of his unforgettable laughter, which was often audible around a corner or in a crowded room. Booming laughter aided in picking him out at the Bistro or the dining room. Jim’s sparkling blue eyes and bright smile assured many in his company that he was focused on their words. Though we lost Jim to a bout with dementia, he maintained a philosophical mind to the end. Jim could address complex topics with simply crafted but deeply insightful responses.

We are grateful to know Jim and to experience his loving dedication to those in his family and community. He was a simple man with a great big heart. We are contented by the knowledge that he now sits in a more pleasant place in heaven. We’ll meet again someday! 

The Life of Alan John Vandendriessche

On September 15, 2023, the vibrant and storied life of Alan John Vandendriessche, age 72 of Annapolis, Maryland, ended peacefully, with the utmost dignity, and full of those that loved him most.

He was a great many things to a great many people. As a loving and devoted husband, a wonderful father and grandfather, a lifelong friend, a respected colleague, a formidable opponent, and a leader in all his endeavors, Alan always left a lasting impression. He was a warrior of life, never one to accept anything was impossible, bending and even breaking the rules when it made sense, and refusing to give up the fight, even to his final breath.

Over his esteemed professional journey he mastered many career and educational pursuits. From working in a car body shop, to managing a grocery store and selling real estate, Alan ended his accomplishments in a senior leadership role at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), a position for which he was grateful, though it required him to commute hours each day from Annapolis to northern Virginia on public transport and with the helping hand of a wonderful neighbor. Through the Seeing Eye, Inc., Alan received two service dogs, Ted and then Elmer, who assisted in making his career possible, as well as, at times, adventurous, whenever the occasional pigeon piqued their canine instincts.

In addition to his career, he had many other impressive and endearing pursuits. He was an amateur aviator and an accomplished comedian for those that knew him best. Through the Hadley School for the Blind, he learned the skill of reading Braille and made strong strides in the Spanish language. Later, Alan attempted to master several rock classics on the guitar and he prioritized learning how to play Happy Birthday for his grandchildren. Further, he was a voracious reader of the news and historical literature. He also served as chair of the Anne Arundel County Disability Commission, championing for important changes and efforts to advance the quality of life for those living with a variety of disabilities. As a journalist once said, there was never a “dis” in his “ability.”

Alan not only earned his Bachelor Degree from The University of Maryland, but, he later went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix while working full time and balancing the needs of a young, growing and boisterously busy family.

The leading man in the greatest love story many of us will ever know, he was just weeks away from his 46th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Meredith Vandendriessche, by whom he is survived. This special bond set the bar for his children and their spouses, Kristen and Jose Umana, Liz Vandendriessche, and John Vandendriessche and Kaitlin Scanlin, who all will warmly hold dear, and carry forward, the story of Binky and Alan.

And though his life has concluded, the wisdoms he bestowed and character he personified never will. His sweet, spirited and brilliant grandchildren — Maxwell, Nora, Leighton, Constance, William, John (Jack), Alice and Leo — will grow up knowing of and learning from their adored Rock Pot, and will embody his ethos for generations to come.

You battled brilliantly, courageously and victoriously. Today, it is time for you to rest peacefully, and know we will love you endlessly, Alan, Dad, Rock Pot, Uncle Al, but above and beyond, our warrior hero.

And now, he would have ended it best, and with the most affection, a hint of jest and mischief, and complete gratitude, “let’s get out of here.”

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial offered at St John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road Annapolis, MD 21401 on September 29, 2023 at 10:30 am. In lieu flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Seeing Eye-Guide Dogs for the Blind P.O. Box 375 Morristown, NJ 07963-0375




Patricia “Patsy” Gail Lauterborn passed away peacefully on September 14 th , 2023.   She was 85 years old.

Patsy was born in Concord, North Carolina on January 17 th , 1938, to the late Patrick and Clara Kathleen (Holdbrooks) Whittington.  Along with her parents, Patsy is predeceased by her beloved husband, George Bernard Lauterborn (1921-1988) and her sister Karen Whittington.

Patsy graduated from Anacostia High School and then received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and Master of Chemistry from Howard University. Her main career was a dental hygienist but there was nothing that our mother could not master in life. She spent weeks in France and graduated with her Cordon Bleu in the 1970s. Using her Cordon Bleu skills she taught cooking classes in our kitchen, catered weddings and parties and mastered cake decoration.

She was a Prefect Sodality at St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill, MD, taught classes at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and volunteered many hours at both St. Columba and La Reine High School. 

She taught herself to knit and we treasure the beautiful Irish sweaters she knitted for us.  She was an avid bridge player and even played league-style within the last couple of years.  She taught ceramics in our basement and baked them in our very own kiln.  She was an avid reader and exceled at newspaper crosswords. She traveled extensively to several countries while learning as much of their language as she could.  Later in life she decided she would like to “try out” watercolor art.  If you knew Patsy, there was no such thing as her just “trying out” something.  She found a wonderful art class at Harmony Hall Regional Center and learned different watercolor techniques and spent many hours refining her art.

Throughout her life she met special and dear friends.  They had a special place in her heart and ours as well.

Patsy is survived by her sister Wanda (John) Hassler, her three children Mary (Todd) Armstrong, Francis (Tracey) Lauterborn and Elizabeth (Leslie) Johnson. Eight grandchildren - Paige (Jason) Armstrong, Maxwell Johnson, Danielle Lauterborn, Jack Armstrong, Mitchell Johnson, Brendan Lauterborn, Marshall Johnson and Peyton Lauterborn. Two great-grandchildren - Greyson and Bailey Osborne along with nieces and nephews within the Lauterborn and Hassler families.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 28th from 4-6 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  Interment will be with George at Arlington Cemetery.  If sending flowers, please contact Country Florist at 301-645-6776 or online at <a href="https://countryflorist.com/">CountryFlorist</a>   Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Lynn Marie Johnson, 69, a 30-year resident of Edgewater, MD, and previously of Severna Park died peacefully at her home on September 14, 2023. Born on March 1, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Charles Kalkenberg Rasmussen and Margaret Ann Doig, Lynn received numerous college degrees, including a Master of Education from Hunter College (NY), Bachelor of Education and Communication from Adelphi University (NY). She was employed at Trinity University in Washington DC, The Berkley School in Hicksville, NY, and Catholic Charities of St. Agnes Hospital. A social person, Lynn was a member of Mayo United Methodist Church, the Danish Athletic Club, and various education accreditation organizations. She enjoyed reading, tending to plants, and studying family history. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Peter Johnson. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Lynn’s life on Wednesday, September 20 at 11 a.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. The interment will be private. Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

Chalmer Eugene “Tinker” Shoemaker of Davidsonville, MD passed away at his home on September 14, 2023, with his devoted wife at his side.  Tinker was born on November 4, 1928, in Chicago, IL to the late Helen and Jim Shoemaker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Shoemaker Calhoun, a brother, Robert “Buddy” Shoemaker, a niece, Lynda Shoemaker Cook and a great niece, Brooke A. Swope.
Tinker will be remembered most for the love he had for his family and his dedication as a husband, father, grandfather and uncle.  He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carol Swope Shoemaker; son Mark Shoemaker (Arthur Hintz); daughter Jennifer Shoemaker-Hummel (Michael Null); grandchildren Summer Hummel, Jocelyn, Liam and Veronica Calhoun and son in law Sam Calhoun; nephews James Swope, Douglas (Virginia) Swope and Joseph (Laura) Swope; niece Debbie Shoemaker Whitfield: great nieces Jacqueline, Josephine, Emma, Haley, Nicole and Emily Swope; great niece and nephew Jay and Jaime Cook, great nieces Rachel and Cheryl Whitfield; Goddaughter Catherine Stevinson Hovance, and his favorite grand dog, Piper Rose.

Tinker proudly served in the US Marine Corps and after an honorable discharge he attended the University of Maryland.  He enjoyed a career in telecommunications and after retirement from Lucent Technologies he started his own telecom business, Tinker’s TelCo.  His interests included gardening, reading and skiing.  He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the time hunting in Pennsylvania with his father-in-law, brother-in-law and nephews.  Tinker never shied away from hard work.  One of his most enjoyable pastimes was chopping down trees and splitting the logs.  He also deeply loved his church and studying the Bible.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gambrills, MD where he served as a Lector, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher for many years.  For the past twelve years, he was a member at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Annapolis.  He was also a member of the former Davidsonville Ruritan Club and the Pelican Sport Skydiving Club.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401 on Saturday, November 4 at 11 AM.  Interment will be on a later date at Langdondale Community Cemetery in Pennsylvania.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tinker’s name may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Annapolis. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.

“A man’s man with a tender heart”


Barbara Jean Huff Mee, 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at home in Edgewater, MD. Born on March 16, 1932, in Johnson City, NY, Barbara was the only child of the late Leon Ray Huff and Olivia Johanna Anderson Huff. After high school she entered nursing school and became a registered nurse where she worked in Pediatrics at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She married Robert Mee and after spending several years in upstate New York, they moved to the Washington Metropolitan area and lived in Tantallon and Potomac, MD where they raised their three children. Although Barbara was primarily dedicated to raising her family, she was also dedicated to helping those in need, especially young women, infants and at-risk youth. She worked at St. Anne’s Maternity Home for many years and also was a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. Barbara was a great friend to all she knew. She loved to golf, ski, travel the world, play bridge, attend Neil Diamond concerts and spend time with friends and family. After the death of her husband, Barbara moved to Edgewater, MD to be closer to family and spend time with her grandchildren who were her greatest treasure. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and the South County Senior Center in Edgewater. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Robert E. Mee. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Michele Mee Phillips (Jim) of Richmond, VA, Martin Mee (Tracy) of Sykesville, MD and Molly Mee (Tom Fridrich) of Harwood, MD. Barbara was best known as “Grandma” to her seven grandchildren, Patrick (Julia) and Molly Phillips, Maggie Mee Adams (Eddy), Matthew, Reagan and Joseph Mee and Noah Fridrich. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Wednesday, September 20 at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families, 4901 Eastern Avenue, Hyattsville, MD  20782 (stanns.org).
Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Paul Anthony Spicknall, 71, a resident of Cape Saint Claire MD for 34 years, passed away on September 12, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born on April 28th, 1952 in Riva, MD to the late Warren and Jennie Spicknall, Paul was a skilled baseball player earning his varsity letter at South River High School. Paul became a master carpenter and small business owner for over 30 years, during which he beautified many homes in the Annapolis area, making plenty of friends and teaching young carpenters along the way. An avid fisherman, he was as at home in the woods and along the riverbank as he was anywhere else. His greatest joy was raising his family with his beloved wife Ellen. Paul loved his family dearly. He left us a lot of love. And with that love, one request - pass it on. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Ellen Spicknall; four children, Erin (Richard) Worth of Annapolis, Jessica (Russell) Butler of Severna Park, Tevis (Missy) Spicknall of Riva, and Luke (Anna) Spicknall of Baltimore; and five grandchildren, Jude and Naomi Worth, Reese and Bryce Butler, and Mac Spicknall. Friends are invited to celebrate Paul’s life from 2pm - 5pm on Sunday, October 1 at the Cape Saint Claire Clubhouse, 1223 River Bay Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.  

A Graveside service is scheduled for Ricky on Friday, September 15 at 2 pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Online condolences may be offered using the memories tab on the left side of this page.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ricky's memory to the <a href="https://glioblastomafoundation.org/get-involved/donate">Glioblastoma Foundation</a>



On Friday, September 8, 2023, Edward Richard Davidson, passed away at his residence in Lothian, MD. 

Services and interment will be private.

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Gordon T. Wells, II passed away peacefully on September 8th after a brief battle with brain cancer.  Gordon was born in Washington, DC on March 16, 1935 to Evelyn Ona Sims Wells and Herbert Wilson Wells.  He spent his early years in College Park, Maryland.  He graduated from McKinley High School in Washington, DC in 1953.  He attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.  He graduated in 1957 with an AB degree in History and Political Science.

After graduation, Gordon was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.  He was on active duty through 1958 and on reserve duty until he was honorably discharged as a Captain USAR in 1969.

In 1958 he began working for Citizens Bank and Trust Co. of Maryland where he held various positions through 1963.

In 1963 he joined the family home heating oil business, G.T. Wells and Sons.  He rose to President of the concern before selling the business in 1981.

He was elected to the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank and Trust Co. of Maryland in 1968.  He held various Board positions in the banking industry over a 40 year span.  His last position was on the Board of Directors of Suntrust Bank, retiring in 2008.

He had many interests throughout his life revolving around literacy, the community and helping those in need.  He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Prince Georges County attaining the Legion of Honor in 1989; President of the College Park Board of Trade; a member of the Young Men’s Democratic Club and elected as a “Lifetime Member” in 2000; President in 1988 of the Business and Industry Group in Support of Libraries; a charter member of the Superintendents Advisory Council – Prince Georges County Public Schools; a member of the Prince Georges Economic Development corporation; Director of the University of Maryland’s Summer Institute for Creative and Performing Arts; a member of the Prince Georges Chamber of Commerce and the Corridor Chamber of Commerce; director of the Melwood Training Center.  He was on the Board of Advisors for Stetson University, College of Arts and Sciences.  

He was the Scoutmaster of Troop 228 in College Park, MD of the Boy Scouts of America.  He went on to become the Patuxent District Chairman and then Council Vice President, Chairman for Exploring.  He was extremely proud of being presented the William H Spurgeon III award for his outstanding dedication to the Exploring Division.
He met the love of his life and future wife, Jean Scheiferstein, while attending Stetson.  They were married in DeLand, Florida at St Barnabas Episcopal Church in 1956.

He and Jean moved to University Park, Maryland in 1958 where they raised their family, son Taylor and daughter Jennifer.  The household also included the prerequisite number of dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and hamsters.  Every summer he took great pride in his garden growing vegetables that graced the family dinner table.

In 1999, Gordon and Jean started a new chapter in their lives when they move to the South River Landing community in Edgewater, Maryland. They quickly immersed themselves into the slower pace of the waterfront community making new friends and exploring all the activities that Annapolis had to offer.  Gordon spent many wonderful hours on the back deck overlooking the water while in conversation with friends and neighbors.  His stories of growing up in Maryland, his views on the state of the world, his keen business advice and his wit and humor kept friends coming back for more.  He was an avid reader of history and biographies and his library shelves were always filled with the most current works.

They spent the winter months at the family home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  The island house had been purchased in 1941 by his grandfather and he and Jean took great pride in maintaining and adding to the natural landscape of the unique property.  The gardens, their pride and joy, were featured in the 2015 Fort Lauderdale Garden Tour.

He was a member of the Miles River Yacht Club in St. Michaels, MD and Lago Mar Beach Club in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Gordon is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marian Jean Wells of Edgewater, Maryland, his son G. Taylor Wells, III (David Zinnamon) of Edgewater, Maryland and his daughter, Jennifer J. Wells (Arthur Agnew) of Edgewater, Maryland.  He is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

His legendary wit and story telling will be sorely missed and his stories will go on forever.

Friends are invited to celebrate Gordon’s life on Thursday, September 21 from 11 a.m. until his funeral service begins at 12 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be made by using the memories tab on the left side of this page.

We are sad to announce the passing of Margaret J. Norfolk of Lothian MD, who died at the age of 79 on September 7, 2023.

Born on August 11, 1944 in the District of Columbia to the late Walter Funk and Mary Grinder Funk, Margaret was preceded in death by late husband Leonard Norfolk. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Richard Music, Robert Music Sr. (Kim), Mary Turner (Brad), John Music (Kathleen), and Jennifer Greenstreet (Walt).

Margaret was best known as “Grammy” to her eight grandchildren, who she adored; Erica, Sarah, Robert Jr., Timothy Jr., Brooke, Sydney, Meaghan, Kelli; along with one great-grandchild, Aurora.

Family will have a private Celebration of Life in October. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231.


Obituaries

David Cirillo

Marianne Drumm

Thomas Zamer

Richard Marinari

Robert Haberlein

James Laws Jr

Joan Thorne

Mildred Gardiner

Joanne Buck

Doris Collier

Gerard Huet

Katherine Robinson

James Morris

Alan Vandendriessche

Patricia "Patsy" Lauterborn

Lynn Johnson

Chalmer "Tinker" Shoemaker

Barbara Mee

Paul Spicknall

Gilbert Minemier, Jr.

Ricky Winchenbach

Edward Davidson

Gordon Wells, II

Margaret Norfolk