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Frank Joseph DeGeorge, 101, passed away on May 18, 2022 in Riva, MD. Born on January 16, 1921 in Washington DC to the late Louis and Innocenza DeGeorge, he was a longtime resident of Annapolis, and previously of Largo and District Heights. A graduate of Eastern High School in Washington DC, Frank served in the Navy, later going on to become a Career Civil Servant for the Department of the Navy. A parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD, he was active for many years in several church organizations, including Holy Name Society, St. Vincent DePaul and CYO, and was a loyal attendee and benefactor of Loyola Retreat House. Frank was also a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus, and of the Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. He was an avid fan of Washington sports teams, as well as Notre Dame. He enjoyed bowling, playing softball and soccer, and gardening, but most of all “Pasta Sundays” and time with extended family. In addition to his parents, Frank is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Dolores DeGeorge; two children, Paul and Barbara Jean DeGeorge; eight siblings, Angelina, Annunciata, Augustus (Gus), Annunciata (Nancy), Anna, Vittorio (Vic), Angelina (Bootsie), and Joseph. He is survived by his children, James (Peggy) of Columbia, MD, Frank (Mary) of Wilmington, NC, Gina (Robert) of Rehoboth Beach, DE, and Steven (Mary Kay) of Arnold, MD; sister, Louise Alleva of FL; sister-in-law, Jean Sanders of Kingsland, TX; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Frank’s life on Monday, May 23rd from 6 to 8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, May 24th at 10:30am at St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics of Maryland, 3701 Commerce Dr., Ste. 103, Baltimore, MD 21227, or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Mary’s, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401. 

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Our loving mother, Gertrude L. Hilgenberg has left her earthly body.  She was preceded in death by two husbands and her beloved son.  She leaves behind children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Mom was a wonderful and kind woman who always put others first.  She was giving, loving and kind, always there to lend a hand or give whatever she could to help.  She spent many years as an Angel of the Knights and a member of the Londontowne Peppers.  She loved the beach, playing bingo and picking crabs, but most of all she loved her family.

All services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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Gene Page (80) entered  into eternal rest on Tuesday May 17, 2022 at his home in Ft. Washington Maryland surrounded by family.

Gene was born November 29,1941 in Dillon South Carolina to the late Willie Beatrice and Henry Page Sr.

He graduated from Gordon High School in Dillon South Carolina. He played basketball while attending North Carolina  A & T State University in Greensboro, NC where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. After, NC A& T, Gene became a teacher (physical education) at Eastern High School in Washington DC which afforded him the opportunity to become a coach to the Men’s Varsity Basketball team. Gene was recognized as an outstanding coach and mentor, subsequently leading them to a Championship season in 1970. He was influential in the selection of players at Georgetown (notably Ronald Blaylock), by renowned (Hoyas) Head Coach John Thompson, and at Villanova.
Gene then attended Howard University in Washington DC where he earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD).

Gene has been a member of the American Bar Association since 1994. He was also a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (1994 ) and the Bar of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (1995). He was duly admitted and qualified as an Attorney/Counselor of the United States Court of the District of Columbia (1998) as well as the Supreme Court of the United States of America (2005). Gene also worked with the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Finally, Gene served as an Assistant Attorney General for the District of Columbia Department of Health and Human Services where he retired in 2011. Gene had also been a member of Phi Alpha Delta Legal fraternity since 1971.

As a coach, mentor and respected  lawyer, Gene excelled professionally while establishing and cultivating a balance in his life as a dedicated and involved husband, father, brother and uncle.  Gene routinely made conscious decisions throughout his life to elevate others. He was the embodiment of the principle of “lifting others as he rose”.  t was important to him to ensure that his children had the opportunities they needed to reach their full potential.  He will be truly missed by all of us.
Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 52 years Mildred Page, Ft Washington, Maryland; son Lance Page (daughter-in-law) Dr. Laura Castillo-Page), Burke, VA; Dawn Page, Ft. Washington MD; grandchildren Marcos and Isabel, brother Thornell Page, Washington DC , four sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly and will forever treasure his presence in their lives.

In addition to his parents, Gene was predeceased by one sister Joan Blaylock and two brothers Harold (Billy) Page and Henry Page Jr.


Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Gene Page's Life Celebration on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 11 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 12 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory,  6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Interment will be private at a later date. 

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Betty Ann Pahr, 99, of Annapolis, MD. died May 16, 2022. Born on December 17, 1922 in Baltimore, MD to the late Mollie and George L. Herman, Betty was a graduate of Western High School, the oldest public school for females in the United States.  
A lifelong community and political activist, Betty was a member of the Severn Town Club and the Republican Women of Anne Arundel County. She served on the latter’s Board of Directors as Vice Chairman and Publicity Chairman for over 38 years. Performing the Can Can with the Severn ladies to raise funds for charity was a treasured memory. 
Betty won the Governor’s Award as a member of the Mayor’s Committee for a Clean and Beautiful Annapolis. She waged a campaign for the planting of trees on the docks and on the sidewalks outside of businesses long before it became fashionable to do so. Many of the trees that exist in Annapolis today are because of her work. 
As a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Betty, along with her husband John, a WWII Navy veteran, helped instruct the Sailing and Seamanship classes. She and John sailed the Chesapeake Bay and appreciated its unique beauty in their own sail boat. 
She loved to read, and writing was a favorite activity. In 1995 she wrote the history of Anne Arundel County and frequently published articles on sailing. 
Her mother played the piano for the silent movies by ear and Betty taught herself to play at the age of 70. She loved fashion and, because of her long lifespan, she went from maxi skirts to mini skirts to pants. 
During WWII she had a brief job screwing caps on toothpaste tubes while her husband was in New London training for the U.S. Navy Submarine Duty. 
Betty is preceded in death by her devoted husband, John R.Pahr and her caring sister, Mary Jane Rankin.  She is survived by her daughter, Anne Minifie, her niece, Nora Lee Peters and her most compassionate and treasured friends, Colleen and John Mitchell.
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Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Fletchure Thompson's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Masters Touch Praise Ministry, 4706 Raleigh Rd., Temple Hills, MD 20748. The Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623 at 2:30 p.m.

Michael Travis “Mike” Griffin, age 71, and a resident of Chesapeake Beach for 30 years and previously of South California and West Texas, died at his residence of kidney failure on May 14, 2022.  Born in Chickasha, OK to the late Travis Willard and Wilma Jeanne Griffin on April 22, 1951, he earned both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Chemistry from Texas Tech University where he was also a national merit scholar.  He worked as a chemist for Hughes Aircraft, Texas Instruments and the Department of Defense.
Mike enjoyed studying military history, especially World War II, genealogy, mineralogy and metallurgy.  He was a voracious reader who was always curious with life and who loved to delve into the esoteric through books.
He is survived by his wife, Janna; sons Alan (and his wife Nidhi Tewari) Griffin of Richmond, VA and Jeff (and his wife Brittany) Griffin of St. Peters, MO; grandchildren Kayden, Mirabelle and Annabelle Griffin and Karoline Jameson; and sisters Victoria Nelson of Austin, TX and Jeannie Griffin of Aspen, CO.
Services for Mike will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to America’s Gold Star Families, P.O. Box 10844, Peoria, IL 61612.


Lisa Covington was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She left this world suddenly on May 14, 2022 at age 57. She was born to Pauline & Lewis Crossley on January 13, 1965. After completing her education, she married her high school sweetheart, Maxwell Covington III. Together, they had 4 children: Carolina, Cierra, Starr, & Max IV. 

Lisa was a faithful servant to each of her communities in Maryland, Tennessee, & Iowa. She dedicated hours of volunteer work to local churches, schools, & various organizations. She was a skilled artist, fantastic cook, & always had a creative project in the works. She enjoyed gardening, working on the farm, & locally established the produce stand at Marco Ridge Farm in 1990. In recent years, Lisa has enjoyed time spent outdoors, traveling, & out-fishing her husband during evenings on the lake.  

Lisa will be remembered for her selflessness to others and devotion as a mother & wife. She is survived by her parents, husband, children, & brother (Kelly Crossley). Her funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 22 at 1:30pm at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD.  Interment will immediately follow in the church cemetery.

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Eva Snapp, a former Census Bureau employee, passed away on May 13. Eva worked in the former Manufacturing and Construction Division for many years before retiring in 2011.  

The graveside service will be held Thursday May 19, 2022 at 2pm.  Recommended to gather outside office at 1:45 pm. Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suitland, MD 20746. 

Followed by a gathering at IHOP 4400 St Barnabas Rd, Marlow Heights, MD 20748. 



Mary “Mimi” Magnuson, 69, a 40+ year resident of Annapolis, MD passed away suddenly on May 13, 2022 at her home. Born on July 14, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late Vincent and Mary Trapanotto, she graduated from Crossland High School in Camp Springs, MD. Mimi enjoyed a lengthy career as a manager at Hair Cuttery of Annapolis, continuing to work part-time during her retirement at Symmetry Salon Studios. She enjoyed playing games and cards, and, in her younger days, bowling. Mimi is survived by her partner of 28 years, Chuck Cox; and her sisters, Angela Clark of Townsend, DE and Ginger Trapanotto of Ocean Isle Beach, NC. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made using the memories tab on the left.

lifelong waterman, Michael L. Streit, 55, of Edgewater, MD passed away on May 11, 2022. Born on October 19, 1966, in Annapolis, MD to the late Stephen Streit and Catherine Cantler, Michael was an only child, but part of a much larger family with 17 aunts and uncles. With his mother being only 16 years old when he was born and his dad dying when he was 8 years old, Michael was warmly loved and raised with the help of his grandparents, the late Louis Cantler and Elizabeth Cantler. Michael learned the family trade and was a proud commercial waterman on the Chesapeake Bay for over 40 years. To know Michael, was to love him. He was a character with a big personality and a wild sense of humor. He probably offended you at least once, but he also probably helped you with something without thinking twice. He loved spending time with family, specifically showering them with jumbo crabs and baked oysters, as well as many cruises on his boat. He enjoyed nature, animals, the outdoors, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and being with his dogs. He is survived by his two loving daughters, Brooke Streit and Heather Hyman, his longtime love & former spouse, Sheri Streit, granddaughter, Brielle Hyman, and faithful companion, Lou Dog. His big smile and contagious laugh will be tremendously missed, but his legacy will live on forever. A celebration of Michael's life will be held on Tuesday, June 7 from 4:00 pm until dusk at Sandy Point State Park's Heron Pavilion

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Catherine Tsacalotos Theoharides, 89, of Manhattan and Larchmont, NY, peacefully at home in Annapolis, crossed the threshold of hope into the loving arms of her husband, the late Colonel James Photios Theoharides on 9th May 2022. Nurturing mother to Gregory Photios Theoharides of Alexandria, VA. Funeral service at 11:30 am on Saturday, 21st May 2022  at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis MD 21401. A makaria luncheon will follow. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. Catherine wished any memorial tributes to be made to EmilysList.org, WCK.org or HTGOCNR.org.

Kathryn "Kay" Readmond Donato of Clinton, Maryland passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

She was born in Camp Springs, Maryland on July 13, 1938, to the late Gregory "Dick" and Catherine Louise Readmond.  Kay was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore (Sam) J. Donato, whom she married on May 9, 1959; sister of MaryLee Nelson of WI; devoted mother of Lynne (Rick of Harrisburg, PA) Donato of Chesapeake Beach, MD, and Lisa (Kevin) Kane of Mechanicsville, MD. Most Importantly she enjoyed being a grandmother to her granddaughter, Kayley (Jeff) Holloway but the light of her life was her great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Everleigh of Clinton, TNe.

Friends are invited to celebrate Kay's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, May 16 from 10 am until her funeral service begins at 11 am.  Interment private. Online condolences can be made by using the memories tab on the left.  

James Thomas Malone, 81, of Annapolis, MD passed away on May 8th at his home. Jim was born on July 5th, 1940 to Leeander and Dorothy Malone in Terre Haute, Indiana. After finishing high school in 1958 he went on to college at The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology graduating in 1962 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation he served 2 years in the Army at Fort Hood before being discharged in 1965 as a first lieutenant.
Jim married Barbara Ann Risch of Vincennes, Indiana in August 1964. Together they moved to Maryland, where they raised a family and Jim started a long career at Westinghouse, working mainly with unmanned underwater vehicles. This experience would last for over 39 years ending in his retirement in 2005.
Throughout his life Jim had many hobbies, including car racing, autocross events and target shooting. He immersed himself in computer technology & programming and the “Where’s George” online community for tracking US currency. Jim enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and cheering on The Washington Capitols. 
Jim is survived by his children Robert Malone and Karen Lyons, grandchildren Lily, Jack, Campbell and Molly, his former wife Barbara Newton and his brother Bill Malone.

Raymond John Manogue, "Ray", a 28-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Rockville, MD, died on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his residence.  Born on January 27, 1933, to the late James and Helen Manogue, Ray was a graduate of Georgetown University.  He had a long career as one of the top salesmen at Stanford Paper Company.  Ray was an avid golfer, a devoted family man and for many years an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Ray is survived by his three children, Raymond John Manogue, Jr. of Edgewater, MD, Robert (Megan) Francis Manogue of Eldersburg, MD and Michael (Emma) Paul Manogue of Texas; two siblings, Margaret Dimond and Ralph Manogue and four grandchildren, Liam Manogue of Texas, Anna and Sean Manogue of Baltimore, MD, and Kevin Manogue of Eldersburg, MD.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Elizabeth Manogue on November 27, 2020 and by his siblings, William, Joseph and Helen Manogue. 

The family will receive friends at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD, on Thursday May 12 from 10:30 AM until Mass of the Resurrection is offered at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (alzheimersprevention.org).  An online guestbook is available at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

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Mary Jo Lytle of Churchton, MD and Ocean View DE, and originally from Tazwell, TN passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Severna Park, MD at the age of 85.

Jo was a vivacious, fun-loving person, and family meant everything to her. She had a true talent for decorating her home and was a fabulous cook. Her quick humor and wonderful laugh were sure to light up a room. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life; husband James Lytle, and brother Aubrey Lee Allison.

Jo is survived by her children, Debbie Wood (Marvin) Denise Traynor, and Michael Lytle (Cindy), her brother, Warren Dale Pearson Sr. (Judy), and grandchildren; Justin (Gretchen), Mary, Cliff (Jess), Chad, and Lea, and great-grandchildren, Ella, Abby, Kyle and Ava as well as several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will follow and will be announced by invitation. Condolences may be made by using the memories tab on the left.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,  501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or online at stjude.org

Edmund “Ed” Michael Jaskiewicz, 98, an 8-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. 

Ed was born in Norwich, CT on July 5, 1923 to the late Michael and Eleanor Jaskiewicz. He graduated from Norwich Free Academy and the University of Connecticut before earning a law degree from George Washington University. 

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, working on the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, NM. Afterward, Ed enjoyed a 50-year career as a patent attorney. His interests included; going to the beach, attending the ballet at the Kennedy Center, fine wines and fine dining.  An avid traveler, Ed lived for 2 years in Frankfurt, Germany, touring throughout Europe extensively with his wife, Rosemary. 

Ed was the beloved husband for 61 years to the late Rosemary "Rosie" Norair Jaskiewicz ; father of Edmund N. Jaskiewicz(Melanie) of Little Rock, AR, Diane J. Generous(Kevin)of Baltic, CT, Richard H. Jaskiewicz of Washington, DC, and Eric M. Jaskiewicz of Atlanta, GA.  He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services are currently being scheduled. Please check back as we will update this page when services are confirmed.

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A celebration of Scott's life will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, June 4 from 11 am to 1 pm. 

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Henry R. “Ritchie” Ingle, Jr., age 57 and a lifelong resident of Annapolis, died of natural causes on May 4, 2022.  Born June 12, 1964 to Henry R. and Patricia H. Ingle, he graduated from Annapolis High School and for almost 40 years, he worked in the sheet metal industry and was a shop foreman.  He was a volunteer firefighter with the West Annapolis Fire Department and was a member of American Legion Post 7 and was a Mason with Centennial Lodge 174.  In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at Sunny Shores Beach.
Ritchie is survived by his daughter, Kelly Ingle of Annapolis; siblings Clarence (Lisa) Ingle of Lothian and Norma (Ken) Wishart of Annapolis; his nephew, Connor McMahon; his niece, Chelsea Marie Ingle; and his former spouse, Jocelyn Winemiller.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ann Ingle, and a niece, Patricia Lynn McMahon.
Family and friends are invited to Ritchie’s life celebration on Tuesday, May 10 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 11 at 11 AM.  Interment will follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380.


Ashley Janice Bennett, 57, from Annapolis, Maryland, passed peacefully on May 4, 2022 after an extended battle with appendix cancer.   She was born Janice Marin O’Connor on October 13, 1964 in Lakeland, Florida to Sachiko Takei and Grover Lee O’Connor, both deceased.  The family then moved to Takoma Park, MD where she grew up with her sister, Martha, and six cousins as a family unit.  Ashley married the love of her life, Skip Bennett, on December 5, 2006 while in Paris, France. Their wedding was a dream come true for Ashley that included a masquerade ball.
Ashley spent her youth surrounded by family spending time at church and having family gatherings for birthdays and holidays at various parks, museums and attractions in the Washington, DC area.
Ashley attended college in Ft Lauderdale, FL for several years before returning to Maryland.  She was employed by NIH in Bethesda, Maryland for 12 years.
After meeting Skip and then becoming Office Manager at South River Marina, Ashley was devoted to her job.  Her commitment to making sure everything and everyone was taken care of the best way possible became her mission.  Her drive and dedication to the business was unmatched.
Ashley was a loving, devoted wife, a strong, elegant, delicate, cheerful, patient,  persistent, detail oriented perfectionist and she was a loving, kind, stylish, graceful woman who will be remembered with love for her devotion, grace, dignity and beauty.
Ashley is survived by her loving husband Walter L. (Skip) Bennett IV, her sister Martha Lee O’Connor, her step-son Zachary T. Bennett, and many cousins, aunts, and uncles. 
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11, from 4 – 8 pm at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Funeral Service will be held at Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD, on Thursday, May 12 at 10 AM, followed by interment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.  Please join the family following the interment as they celebrate Ashley’s life at Harvest Thyme, 1251 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.   


Obituaries

Frank DeGeorge

Walter Tolliver

Gertude Hilgenberg

Betsy Rambo

Gene Page

Henry Briscoe

Betty Pahr

Fletchure Thompson

Michael Griffin

Lisa Covington

Eva Snapp

Mary Magnuson

Michael Streit

Catherine Theoharides

Kathryn Donato

James Malone

Raymond Manogue

Marian Raup

Mary Jo Lytle

Edmund Jaskiewicz

Domenica Tripodi

Scott Guay

Henry Ingle, Jr.

Ashley Bennett