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Funeral arrangements are pending. Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.

Arrangements are pending. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Nelinda's life on Friday, February 7th from 2-8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, February 8th at 10:30 AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road Clinton, MD 20735. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Pete's life at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Saturday February 1 from 10 am until his memorial service begins at 11 am. Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.

Friends are invited to celebrate Donald’s life on Monday, January 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 28 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.

Gilda Rice, Age 76, passed away peacefully at her residence in Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, January 19, 2025. 

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Allen Chapel AME Church, 2498 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020. Celebration of Life from 10 to 11 a.m. Services immediately following. Interment at Washington National Cemetery 4101 Suitland Rd., Suitland, MD 20746.

Nannie Loretta Grasty, age 78, of Oxon Hill, MD, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 21, 1946, in Chatham, Virginia, Nannie was the beloved daughter of the late Rebecca Johnson-Price and Clarence Price.

Nannie attended Northside High School in Gretna, Virginia, where she laid the foundation for a life filled with love and dedication to her family. After her marriage to Harvey Fitzgerald, three children were born: Legathia Fitzgerald-Pitt, Ricky Fitzgerald, and Harvey Fitzgerald Jr. Later, she moved to Washington, DC, where she married Douglas Grasty. From that union, she welcomed her daughter, Lekeisha Grasty.

Nannie was known for her warm heart, friendliness, and unwavering kindness. Her home was a gathering place for family and friends, filled with love, laughter, and the delicious aromas of her famous cooking. She enjoyed family gatherings and attending her meetings at the Kingdom Hall when she was well, which brought her immense joy and allowed her to connect with others.

Nannie is survived by her husband, Douglas Grasty of Oxon Hill, MD; her son, Ricky Fitzgerald (Veronica) of Crofton, MD; her daughter, Lekeisha Grasty of Oxon Hill, MD; and her son-in-law, Frank Pitt of Baltimore, MD. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Latoya Fitzgerald of Hartford, CT; Franklyn Pitt of Baltimore, MD; Shunta Fitzgerald-Greenfield (Derrick) of Brandywine, MD; Shamia Fitzgerald of Glen Burnie, MD; Xavier Pitt of Baltimore, MD; Taylor Pitt of Baltimore, MD; and Kyla Grasty of Oxon Hill, MD. Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Priscilla Wizzard (Rodney) of Knightdale, NC; her brother, Larry Price (Adream); her sister-in-law, Florence Price of Knightdale, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Nannie is preceded in death by her parents, Rebecca Johnson-Price and Clarence Price, as well as her daughter Legathia Fitzgerald-Pitt, her sons Harvey Fitzgerald Jr. and Stephen Bowman, her siblings: four brothers, Ezra Price, Clarence Price Jr., Richard Price, and Herman Robinson; one sister, Rhada Campbell; and brother-in-law Herbert Campbell.

The family wishes to extend many thanks to her husband, Douglas Grasty, for the excellent care he provided during her many illnesses.

Nannie Loretta Grasty will be deeply missed but will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Nannie's life on Friday, January 31 from 10 to 11 AM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A funeral service will begin at 11 AM followed by a burial at Washington National Cemetery. 

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.


Virginia “Ginger” Mary Lemanski Lasko passed away peacefully on 18 January 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born on 16 October 1937 in New Britain, CT to the late Joe and Mary Lemanski, Ginger was soon joined by her brother, Joseph and the family remained in New Britain surrounded by an extended Polish family.  She excelled in school, was a member of the New Britain Fife and Drum Corps and spent winters skating at Stanley Quarter Park. After graduating from the Yale/Grace-New Haven School of Nursing, Ginger was working as a nurse when she met and married Ensign Paul Lasko. He whisked her away to Norfolk, VA where she began the next chapter of her life as a Navy wife, part-time nurse, gracious hostess, master party planner and devoted mother to Jennifer. Ginger quickly adjusted to Navy life — duty days, deployments, and lengthy separations, which include a year when Paul was in Vietnam.  Ginger traveled the world over as the family moved to Honolulu, HI, Monterey, CA, Arlington, VA, Moscow, USSR and Virginia Beach, VA.  Ginger executed each move with military precision and always made each place feel like home. She supported the family throughout the many moves, taking on varied positions such as Embassy Nurse and part-time veterinarian in Moscow, Dermatology Nurse, School Nurse, and substitute Teacher whenever needed.  In addition, Ginger always found time to volunteer at Jennifer’s schools, lending her talents as Camp Fire Girl troop leader or expert seamstress for school performances. Following Paul’s retirement from the Navy in 1985, they settled in Davidsonville, MD, where Ginger continued to support Paul in his second career at Westinghouse/Northrop Grumman. She continued her gardening, raising everything from peppers to plumerias, tailgating with her world-famous apple pie at Navy home football games and most importantly, supporting her two grandchildren who moved across the street. She continued her love of travel with Paul, visiting Norway, England, France, Denmark, Greece, Israel, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Spain, Italy, Bermuda, Hawaii, French Polynesia, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Hong Kong. Ginger will be remembered by the many dear friends she touched along the way for her caring and considerate heart as well as her magnetic smile and radiant personality. In addition to her parents, Ginger was preceded in death by her sisters-in-law, Eleanor Lemanski and Janice King.  She is survived by her beloved husband, Paul; her daughter, Jennifer (James Allen) Lasko; her brother, Joseph Lemanski; her sister-in-law, Karen Arledge and her beloved grandchildren who will miss her dearly, Nicholas Lasko Allen and Genevieve Cathryn Allen. Friends are invited to celebrate Ginger’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, January 28 from 3 to 5 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Wednesday, January 29 at 11 am. A luncheon at the church will follow Mass. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.



Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Socorro's life on Sunday, February 2 from 2-8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, February 3 at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church: 4590 St Josephs Way Pomfret, MD 20675. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. 

Lynne Pollock Axtell, 81, a resident of Charles County, MD for over 53 years and previously of Silver Spring, MD passed away on January 15, 2025 due to natural causes. Born on August 12, 1943 in Washington, DC to the late Gerald Lawrence Pollock and Coral Elizabeth Bristol, Lynne graduated from Montgomery Blair High School before attending Montgomery College. She went on to have a career as an administrative specialist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In her spare time, she enjoyed crafts, shopping, and collecting teapots and vintage cup plates. She was a lifelong Redskins/Commanders fan, and loved drinking Diet Pepsi. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and loved ones. In addition to her parents, Lynne was preceded in death by her grandson, Christian Andrew Axtell. She is survived by her children, Gerald Duayne Axtell of Columbia, MD and Andrea Axtell Stark of Hughesville, MD; her sister, Jacqueline Pollock Sapper of Silver Spring, MD; and her niece, Tiffany Ann Kildale. Services for Lynne will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of the Chesapeake (90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or online <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">here</a>), the Humane Society of Charles County (71 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602 or online <a href="https://humanesocietycc.org/donate/memorial-donations.html">here</a>), or the Alzheimer’s Association (P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or online <a href="https://donorservices.alz.org/page/FUNXAHXKQNE?clientId=17371362781799883842">here</a>).

William “Bill” Colby, 79, a resident of Annapolis, MD, died at his home on Tuesday, January 14. Born on September 7, 1945 in San Diego, CA, Bill served his country in the United States Marine Corps from March of 1963 until retiring as a Master Gunnery Sergeant in August of 1989. He was active in AA for fifty-one years. In his spare time, Bill enjoyed fishing, scuba diving, photography, reading and playing games with his family and friends. Bill is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Elizabeth Colby; his children, Brian (Holly) Colby of Centreville, MD, Lisa Imler of Stevensville, MD and Kara Leddy of Annapolis, MD; his siblings, Major Michael Colby, US Army (Ret.), Mary O’Neill of Phenix City, AL and Rhea Digby of Wilmington, NC and his granddaughters, Autumn Colby and Mariah Dove. Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Colby. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Bill's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, January 17 from 3 pm until his memorial service begins at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203 (or online <a href="https://support.nmcrs.org/a/homepage">here</a>).

Sally (née Callahan) Sullivan, Nurse and Native Washingtonian, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2025 following a battle with cancer. She is survived by a large and beloved family, including: her daughter Kathryn (Katie) Sullivan; her sisters and brothers Sr. Lawrence Marie (Suzanne) Callahan, Lawrence (Larry) and Gail Callahan, Sr. Mary Kevin (Connie) Callahan, and Kevin and Colleen Callahan; her nieces and nephews Kevin, John and Patty, Brian and Stacey, Lynn and Dana, Matt T. and Carolina, Sean, Matt L., Erin and Chris; 13 great nieces and nephews; and many dear cousins and treasured friends. She is preceded in death by her cherished parents, Lawrence and Sarah (Braun) Callahan, and by her true love and husband, Harold Sullivan. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Sally's Life Celebration on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, February 1 at 11 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 630 E St., SW, Washington, DC. Interment to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. 

In lieu of flowers, Sally asked donations be given to <a href="https://www.stdominicchurch.org/giving.html">St. Dominic Catholic Church</a>
 and/or the  <a href = “https://give.franciscanvolunteerministry.org/page/135876/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=FVM_Webpage”>Franciscan Volunteer Ministry</a> .




A funeral service for Stella will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 11 am at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401. The interment will be private. 


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John Eisel, a well-respected Edgewater resident of over 30 years, passed away with his family by his side on January 11, 2025, due to complications from a fall.

John was born in Washington, DC, to Robert and Mary Jane Eisel on January 27, 1945. He was the firstborn of six children and was raised in Kensington, MD. By all accounts, John was a rebellious, rambunctious teenager and young adult. His search for purpose landed him in the US Army, where he served for 3 years. Following discharge, John partnered with his brother Bruce in a fiberglass repair and manufacturing business. With both brothers starting families at this time, they sought more stable careers.

John applied to the Washington Metropolitan Police Department and was soon hired. He had found his calling. Officer Eisel became Detective Eisel and received commendations and awards along the way. The Washington Post published an article in which the writer labeled him “Supercop.”

John retired from the MPD after 26 years of exemplary service and moved to the Edgewater area. Ever restless, John embarked on another 13 years with the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Department, retiring as a Sergeant.

John Eisel was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved living on the water, being on the water, crabbing and fishing, or relaxing with a cold beer and his dog Tiki. His well-earned retirement was spent generously with his wife Paula, friends, family, brother Dan, the American Legion, and the Mayo community.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Jane Eisel, his sister, Suzanne Cardillo, and his beloved son, Judson Eisel Sr.

John is survived by his devoted wife Paula, his daughter Jenifer(Ronnie), sister Mary Beth Jackman, and brothers Bruce(Linda), Steve(April), and Dan(Frances). He is also survived and will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Dalton and Hannah Stewart, Haley Nicol(Ryan), Judson Eisel Jr.(Kara), Hunter Eisel(Alexis), Nick Eisel, daughter-in-law Robin Eisel, ex-wife and mother to his children, Candice Salter, five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and his many friends, colleagues, and admirers he has touched along the way.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am, January 22, 2025, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A luncheon will follow at the American Legion Post 226, 830 Mayo Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to <a href="https://gratitude.lifebridgehealth.org/page/28430/donate/1">Bridging Life at Dove House</a>, 292 Stoner Ave, Westminster, MD 21157, or American Legion Post 226, Mayo, MD.

Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Barbara's Life Celebration on Monday, January 27, 2025 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, January 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD 20735.

Magdalena “Nonette” Ricasa Bustamante, born in Manila, Philippines on August 21, 1949, passed away at the age of 75 years old on January 10, 2025 in Accokeek, Maryland. She is preceded in death by her father, Marcelino Solis Ricasa, her mother, Eduarda Nellie Ymzon Ricasa, her sister, Josefina “Joy” Ricasa, her brother, Severo “Roy” Ricasa (Leticia), and her youngest son, Alan Francis Ricasa Bustamante. 

She is survived by her husband, Alison “Bing” Bustamante, her children: Frances “Peachy” Bustamante Raynes (Jason) and Rico Ricasa Bustamante, her siblings: Myrna Geronimo (Mel†), Marcelino “Ricky Bhoy” Ricasa (Leni), Mary Ann King (Charlie), and Jesus Edmar Ricasa (Rosalie), her grandchildren: Kylie-Michelle Raynes Fallon (Parker), Chana Monique Bustamante, Jenaya Marie Dela Cruz Bustamante, Alyssa Renee Austria Bustamante, Melina-Rose Bustamante Raynes, and Caleb-Michael Bustamante Raynes, and her great-grandson, Owen-Thomas Raynes Fallon. 

She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from University of Santo Tomas in 1970. In September 1971, she married the love of her life, Alison Bustamante. Together, they had three beautiful children, Peachy (1972), Richie Boy (1975), and Alan (1982). She worked as a Medical Technologist at San Lazaro Hospital right after college and later, as a manager in the Motor Vehicle Division for the Country Bankers Insurance Company.

In the fall of 1982, she and her family immigrated to the United States to pursue the American Dream, where they bought their first home in Accokeek, Maryland. She briefly worked at the United States Post Office until she acquired her dream job as Medical Lab Technician at Southern Maryland Hospital (now known as Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital). She retired after devotedly working there for over 30 years.

Nonette exuded hospitality and generosity. She found space, value, and food for anyone who entered her home. She was the very definition of fierce and loyal, she was steadfast in her opinions, and she loved passionately and unconditionally.  She loved listening to music, frequenting casinos, and eating at various restaurants with her devoted husband and family. She was an avid collector of all things beautiful and curator of antiques. However, her deepest joy was always loving and serving her family.

Nonette will be terribly missed, not only by her immediate family but also by her large extended family and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Nonette's Life Celebration on Monday, January 27, 2025 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral at 12 noon at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. 




Edward Scott Gore, 81, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was a long-time resident of Hillsmere Shores in Annapolis, MD. He was born on Thursday, October 21, 1943, to his late parents, Lorine Babst and Edgar Scott Gore. He was married to the late Carol Elaine Gore for 57 years. He is survived by his daughters Marsha LaFollette (Tim) of North Carolina and Melissa Bailey (Wayne) of MD; grandchildren Daniel Rollins (Madina) and their daughter Jasmine; Amy Burnette (Deandre) and their sons Jordan and Riley; he is also survived by his siblings Loretta Lowe, Susan Tayman, Steven Gore, John Gore, and Linda Sullivan and his late sister Frances Wingate.

Dad loved his family fiercely and was a loyal friend. He was a plumber by trade and worked for McNew Bros, South East County Plumbing and Heating, and the State of MD (DGS). He also worked for Mason’s Towing and Eastport Volunteer Fire Co. He enjoyed working on cars, making Sunday breakfast, and collecting HESS trucks; he loved the water and crabbing.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Thursday, January 16, from 4-7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, January 17 at 10 am. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the <a href="https://woodlandbeachvfd.networkforgood.com/projects/231051-edgewater-vfd-general-donation">Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department</a>, PO Box 236, Edgewater, MD 21037, or <a href="https://dementiasociety.charityproud.org/donate">The Dementia Society of America</a>, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. Online condolences and tributes may be made using the memories link on this page.

Thomas Leo Doran, 68, a 37-year resident of Davidsonville and previously of Hyattsville, MD, passed away on January 8, 2025. Born February 28, 1956 in Washington, DC to the late Tom and Marietta Doran, Thomas graduated from Archbishop Carrol High School in 1974 before proudly attending the University of Maryland, College Park. He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Economics in 1978, before obtaining his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland in 1981. For over 40 years, Thomas practiced law as a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia State Bars with a focus on professional liability and medical malpractice defense. 

In 1993, in partnership with his closest friends, Thomas founded the law firm of Decaro, Doran, Siciliano, Gallagher & DeBlasis, LLP. He proudly served as the firm’s managing partner from its inception until his passing. Thomas was an active member of the Themis Advocates Group, a national organization of preeminent civil defense litigation firms, and spoke before national organizations on insurance defense issues.

A lifelong admirer of sports and athletic achievement, Thomas was a devoted fan of the Washington Nationals, Washington Commanders and, above all, the Maryland Terrapins. For 40 years, he routinely took his children and grandchildren to football and basketball games in College Park. Throughout his life, Thomas also took great joy coaching sports, a passion he continued through this past spring when he coached not one but two of his granddaughters’ softball teams. 

Aside from sports, Thomas was a lover of family tradition. Every year, he took his entire family to the Maryland and Delaware beaches, where nothing made him happier than a newspaper, a coffee and a good beach chair facing the ocean. Thomas collected beautiful Lionel trains, loved every variety of Christmas music and was famous for his annual roast turkey & Thanksgiving stuffing. He devoutly practiced his Catholic faith, attending Mass each Sunday.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Rosemary Doran; two sons, Thomas A. (Maureen) Doran of Millersville, MD and Kevin M. (Laura) Doran of Crownsville, MD; two daughters, Kathryn L. Doran of Millersville, MD and Laura E. Doran of Potomac, MD; one brother, Frank J. (Jule) Doran of Sarasota, FL; two sisters, Mary Doran (Mark) Brown of Annapolis, MD and Jean Doran (Steve) Levine of Ellicott City, MD. In total, Thomas is also survived by his nine beloved grandchildren, Isabel, Luciana, Leo, Edward, Rosemary, John, Giulia, Penny, and Elizabeth.

Friends are invited to celebrate Thomas’ life with his family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14 at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W Central Ave, Davidsonville. A reception will immediately follow the Mass. A private interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN).  

Online condolences may be offered using the Memories link on this page.


On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Patricia Lynn Mensch, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away at the age of 90, exactly one month shy of her 91st birthday, in Ashburn, VA. Pat was born on February 8, 1934, in St. Paul, MN, to the late Melvin Sidney Bowen and Inez Waters. Pat had a tragic childhood; her mother died immediately after Pat's birth, and her father was not able to adequately take care of his two children, so Pat was moved around to many children's facilities and families, but she was eventually able to funnel all of that missed love to her family and friends which made her an even more extraordinary person to everyone that met her.

Pat attended Humboldt High School in St. Paul and received her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1954 from the Charles T. Miller School of Nursing. She was an operating room nurse in her early years, moving from Minnesota to New York and then to California, and finally settling down for 13 years in St. Petersburg, FL. She moved to Reston, VA, in 1972 and then had a long tenure as an executive secretary with Planning Research Corporation (PRC) and Northop Grumman until she finally retired at the age of 79 to enjoy her years living at Lansdowne Woods (Leisure World) in Lansdowne, VA, where she developed great friendships and comfort. Family was the most important thing in Pat's life, and her childhood pushed her even harder to love family, God, and friends. Pat enjoyed the serenity of the beach and the sounds of the ocean. She enjoyed Bible Study, delicious homemade meals, good football games, and reading. Most of all, she cherished being with her family and friends. Pat will be remembered for her unequivocal kindness and love. She was an angel on Earth, and now she is our angel looking down on us from above.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Marshall Bowen.

Pat leaves in loving memory her children, Cynthia L. Funk (Alan), Joseph P. Mensch (Ruth), and Laura J. Thomas (Hunter); her grandchildren Amanda, McKenzie, Joey, Megan, and Ryan, along with her great-grandchildren, William and Paige. 

Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Jill Gallagher, 94, died on Tuesday, January 7 at her home in Gambrills, MD. Born on March 6, 1930 in Australia to the late Stanislaus Valmond Vaughan and Ida Elizabeth Warren Gallagher, Jill was an avid supporter of wildlife and environmental causes. She loved dogs and cared for many abandoned animals during her lifetime. Jill was also a very talented needlepoint and knitting artist. She is survived by her sister, Pamela Guha. Friends are invited to Jill’s memorial service which will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, January 13 at 11 am.

Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

Ervin L Bryant, Sr., 78, of Crownsville, MD, died peacefully on January 7, 2025. 

Ervin was born January 28, 1946, in Washington, D.C. He is predeceased by two brothers, William Bryant and Rick Bryant. He is survived by two sisters, Eunice Richards and Shirley Hill, his son, Ervin Bryant, Jr. (Donna) of Annapolis, Taylor Bryant (Amy) of Venice, FL., Kim Bryant of Crownsville, MD., four grandchildren, Kristina Everett, Megan Coladonato, Jackson Bryant, and Max Bryant, and three great-grandchildren.  

Ervin worked in the flooring business for over 40 years. His hobbies were his love of classic country music, woodworking, his faithful dog and companion "Buddy," and spending time with his grandchildren, who he loved dearly. He will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kendal Mark Temple, 79, who departed this earth on January 7, 2025 in Edgewater, Maryland. Ken was born on July 7th, 1945 in Washington, DC.  He was the beloved child of James and Edith Temple. He enjoyed a banana cake on his birthday every year.
 
Growing up, Ken attended Prince George’s County schools, graduating from Northwestern H.S in 1963. Ken was a featured drum major with the Northwestern H.S band.  He participated twice in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. After graduating, Ken went on to be the manager for S. Klein Shoe Company in Greenbelt, MD.

Ken was hard working and had a lifelong passion for building and fixing things. He turned his attention to home remodeling and eventually began his own business as a builder/developer. Ken built many homes in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties, including the Truman Manor Townhouse development. Ken was also National Sales Manager representative for Velocity Power Boats.

Ken married Barbara Alice Thomas in 1963 and they welcomed two children, Lori Marie and Kendall Mark Jr. They made their home in College Park and Beltsville, MD. In 1988, Ken went on to marry Bonnie Bartel and became a stepfather to Julia Bartel.

Ken was enthusiastic about his faith in Jesus Christ. He served in various ministries throughout his life in many different congregations. He touched many lives as part of the Car Care Ministry that provided oil changes to struggling single mothers. Ken was an active member of Chesapeake Christian Fellowship where he served in the broadcast ministry (www.4thelord.org) as a camera operator on the tech team. He faithfully served on the Winter Relief ministry to the homeless and with the Men’s Ministry by assisting with repair projects.

Ken is survived by his children, Lori Austin and Kendall (Kathy) Temple Jr.; his stepdaughter, Julia Bartel; his eight grandchildren, Joshua (Jillian) Temple, Tirza Austin, Jaime (Nicholas) Ownby, Lydia (Sam) Venuti, Matthew Temple, Abigail (Dan) Rose, Sarah Temple, and Berith Austin; and two step-grandchildren, Zach and Ray Adams. “Super Grandpa” also had nine great-grandchildren, Avery Temple, Pearl Austin, Audrey Temple, Sophia Temple, Eli Temple, Carter Ownby, Jackson Venuti, Carson Ownby, and Bruce Seals, III. He also leaves behind his sister, Tina (Ron) Yingling; his niece, Cara Risher; his great-nephew, Christopher Risher; and his great-niece, Marilyn Risher.

Ken was preceded in death by his father, James Temple; his mother, Edith Temple; his brother, James Temple Jr.; and his nephew, Christopher Badaczewski.

Ken will be remembered most for his compassion and willingness to help anyone he saw with a need. Family and friends think of Ken at every crab feast and family gathering. He often said, “The worst crab is still better than the best steak.” He will always be with us during every DIY project and crab picked.

“It’s all good!”

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ken's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, on Tuesday, January 14, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm., and at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD on  Wednesday, January 15 from 10:30 am until his funeral service begins at 11 am. The interment will be held at 2:30 pm at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD 

Lena Marie Schiattareggia, 92, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 6 at Asbury Solomons, where she has lived for the last 22 years. She was born on September 29, 1932 in Washington, DC to the late Emidio and Antonieta Auriti, who were immigrants from Italy. Throughout her life, Lena was active in her church sodalities and her children’s school mother’s guilds. She enjoyed hospitality events with her friends and family and was a recognized cook. Her specialty was her homemade meatballs and cannolis.  She also loved the beach and spent many summers at Sea Colony in Bethany Beach, DE. In addition to her parents, Lena was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Joseph Schiattareggia and her sisters, Amelia and Antoinette. She is survived by her two children, Sam Schiattareggia (Karen) of Selbyville, DE and Lynn Causey (Mike) of Huntingtown, MD; her four grandchildren, Joseph and Nicholas Schiattareggia and Patricia and Stephen Causey and two great-grandchildren, Abel Schiattareggia and Nico Causey. Friends are invited to celebrate Lena’s life at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 50 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD on Tuesday, January 21 from 11 am to 12 noon with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 12 noon. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to The Asbury Foundation, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688 (theasburyfoundation.org).
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Obituaries

Laurence O'Callaghan

William Ramsey

Nelinda Legaspi

Peter Medhurst

Donald Wood

Gilda Rice

Nannie Grasty

Gerald O'Barr

Virginia "Ginger" Lasko

Socorro Manato

Lynne Axtell

William "Bill" Colby

Sally Sullivan

Stella Mitsopoulos

John Eisel, Jr.

Barbara Lagman

Nonette Bustamante

Edward Gore

Thomas Doran

Patricia Mensch

Jill Gallagher

Ervin Bryant, Sr.

Ken Temple, Sr.

Lena Schiattareggia