ohn Robert Kashmere, 79, of Forestville, MD died at his home on July 11, 2011. John served in the U.S. Army; serving in the Korean War, then earned a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from Susquehanna University; relocated to Maryland and taught accounting for almost 30 years at Oxon Hill High School. John was an active member of Mt. Calvary Catholic Church in Forestville, MD. He had a love for cats and helping others. John is survived by Mildred Zelinski Kashmere, his wife of 45 years, his sister Gloria Henry of Louisiana, several loving nieces, nephews and many friends. Family and friends are invited to GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, July 13 from 6pm until service time at 7pm. There will be a visitation at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel, PA on Thursday, July 14 from 11:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12noon. Interment All Saints Cemetery in Elysburg, PA In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the SPCA of PG County or the American Heart Association.