Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Dewayne Tyrone Gilbert, born March 4, 1962, in Washington, DC to Lorraine G. Minor and Lynn W. Gilbert. Attended District of Columbia and Prince George’s County Public Schools. He also attended Lincoln Technical Institute for auto mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars. 

Ty as we all affectionately called him had 4 great loves. His family and friends, cars, good music, and food! He loved to go to the racetrack or watch racing and car shows. He thoroughly enjoyed music. Listening to music was one of his past times. He could recite the lyrics to almost any song. He loved trying new foods, going out to new restaurants and cooking. 

He was in love with his nieces and nephews and watched over and took care of them. Their friends even called him Uncle Ty. He enjoyed family gatherings and family events. He was always present. He never forgot anyone’s birthday. He would always give a nice birthday card complete with a gift card inside. You always knew it was from him Uncle Ty because he had a unique name of spelling everyone’s names. He was a good caregiver, had a big heart and was very giving. 

Tyrone is preceded in death by his Mother Lorraine G. Minor; Brother Eric Jerome Gilbert; grandmother’s Lucille Brown and Eliza Gilbert; Nephew Antwon C. Edwards. 

He is survived by Aunts Floretta Carpenter and Mabel Gilbert-Wells, Uncles David Gilbert (Laurie), Enoch Gilbert (Emmogen), Larry Gilbert (Mary), and Nathaniel J. Brown. Brother Donald N. Brown (Isabel), Sisters Sharon L. Edwards (Gregory. Sr.), Shamika L. Kittrell (Eric). Nephews and Nieces; Donald N. Brown, Jr., Danita Michelle Brown (Donald), Ebony N. Edwards-Smith (Thomas), Junius N. Brown, Gregory A. Edwards, II. (Tyra), Genese L. Brown. Great-Nieces and Nephews; Tirzah N. Edwards, Kayla A. Pringle, Luke E. Relosa and Aminah N. Smith; Great-Great Nephew Jax C. Chaplin and Great-Great Niece Tori N. Chaplin 

His closest friends Sharon Smith and Tyrone Rogers and a host of other relatives and friends of whom he will be greatly missed. 


Alvin L. “Al” Gheen, age 83, a 16 year resident of Edgewater and previously of College Park, died at his residence on August 20, 2021.  He was born in Virginia on August 29, 1937, was the owner of College Park Tree Service for 49 years and enjoyed classic cars and NASCAR.
Al is survived by his children;  Ricky (Sherri) Gheen of Edgewater, Dennis (Terry) Gheen of Edgewater, Linda (Tony) Schweiss of Edgewater and Jennifer (Mike) Greene of Lothian; his sister, Dorothy Payne of Frederick; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Linda G. Gheen, and four siblings.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday, August 25 from 5-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 26 at 10 AM.  Entombment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.  


Anthony Lawrence Lembo (Tony) passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the age of 75 after a five-year battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a cancer affecting the blood in the bone marrow, which transitioned to acute myeloid leukemia.

Tony was born February 20, 1946 in Washington, DC to Rose Vallario Lembo of Washington and Joseph E. Lembo, an immigrant from Agnone, Italy. Tony was the middle child between his older sister, Joanne, and his brother, Larry. The family moved from Southeast DC to Bradbury Heights, MD where Tony attended Queen of Peace Catholic School, Gonzaga High School and Suitland High School. He proudly joined the United States Air Force and rose to rank of sergeant. While in the Air Force, he was stationed at Beale AFB performing a variety of duties, including support of SR-71 operations and training activities. Upon returning home, he attended the University of Maryland, College Park and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Tony met the love of his life, Anita, while they passed notes in the same accounting class in college. Anita and Tony shared the same Italian traditions, faith and appreciation for life. Recently, they celebrated 48 years of marriage; although Tony always sought a path to reach 50 years. Tony was a family man, endlessly supporting his children as he never missed an opportunity to watch Joe’s hockey games, attend Vic’s concerts, and build the Outer Banks beach house business with Lisa. 

Tony had an admirable and contagious work ethic. Tony began his 17 years with Grand Union and Basics as a stocker in order to work his way through college. Soon thereafter he became the youngest District Manager overseeing food stores across Maryland, DC and Virginia with his keen ability to manage employees and relate to people. Tony was not done yet and dedicated nearly 20 years to the Federal government concluding as a Contracting Officer with the Library of Congress.

The abilities demonstrated in his professional career were the same tools he applied in countless volunteer roles to accomplish many community goals. He always sought to provide a positive influence to the youth by cultivating, educating and presenting opportunity. He was often called coach, manager and president while serving the community, especially in youth sports and school groups. He was proud to have started with coaching his brother, Larry, to most recently “honorary” coaching his grandchildren.  

Of all the titles held and roles filled, the one he was most proud of was “PopPop”. PopPop loved his six grandchildren. His primary focus over the most recent years revolved around his grandchildren and ensuring the impression of love, delivery of key lessons, such as “God, Family, Country”, and passing down of family traditions. His zest for life and his grandchildren could be seen at school activities, in the bleachers, and on fields, and heard through his endearing stories, lessons and jokes. 

Tony enjoyed a nice Italian meal, including homemade spaghetti sauce (not gravy) and pasta e fagioli that he made with his father, and our annual “Feast of the Seven Fishes” Christmas Eve dinner. He cherished time spent with his large family, including the Marinos, Cicionis, Vallarios, DiNapolis and Romanellos – in places locally and others such as the Poconos, Shenandoah, Outer Banks, Hyde Park and New Rochelle.

Tony was an avid sports fan, cheering for the Capitals, Yankees, Redskins, Terps and Fighting Irish. His first love was baseball. Other sport passions included fishing and golf and he was a championship softball player and bowler. Tony had a special bond with his dogs, Sporty, Brownie and Rex. Tony appreciated a spirited debate and the sharing of ideas. He loved doing puzzles and playing games, especially Uno and chess with his grandchildren and Sudoku on his iPad. Tony had an enthusiasm for music, dancing and singing – and he could always be heard singing in church. He had an extraordinary intellect to problem solve, strategize, plan and build. He had a superior ability to digest data and numbers in order to render clearly articulated directions and admirable decisions with full heart and no regrets.  Though physically limited in final days, he remained mentally sharp and witty, often making family laugh with a spontaneous joke.

Tony, a proud, lifelong Washingtonian, most recently lived in Davidsonville, MD and was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Previously residing in Camp Springs, MD, he was an active member at St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church in Clinton. Tony was involved in many organizations over the years, including the Oxon Hill High School Band Boosters (President) and Science and Technology Committee (President), Bishop McNamara Athletic Boosters, Mount Vernon Hockey Club (Board Member), Bowie Hockey Club (Board Member), Coach and Manager of sport teams beginning with his brother and continuing with his children, Community Worker at numerous fundraisers, polls, and Maryland Parks and Recreation events, Chair and Member of numerous Parent Teacher Associations, and Board Member of the Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation. 

Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Joe; his sister, Joanne Marino; and his in-laws, Victor and Connie Romanello.

Surviving family members include his loving wife, Anita; children, Joseph (Misty), Victor (Tina) and Lisa (Steve) Frid; grandchildren, Anthony and Alexander Lembo, Giuliana and Luca Lembo, Anthony Jeffrey “AJ” and Thomas Frid; brother, Lawrence (Jan); brother-in-law, George Marino and nephews, his godson George (Betsy), Joseph (Kim), and John (Trayce); sister-in-law, Rita (Dick) Fuller; brother-in-law, Charlie Romanello; great nephews, Brody, Brooks, Joey, Cody, Bailey, Jack and Luke; great niece, Sydney; and many loving family members and friends.

Friends are invited to celebrate Tony's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory,  2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, August 26 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Friday, August 27 at 12 noon. For those unable to attend the funeral Mass, it may be viewed online by visiting <a href="https://www.holyfamilychurch.com/live-stream.html">THIS LINK</a>. Interment, with military honors, will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. Following the interment, we ask family and friends to gather and share great memories with some of our favorite Italian food at 2:30 in Davidsonville, MD.

Tony was very thankful for all the attention and assistance his medical teams provided during his five-year journey, especially from Dr. Amy DeZern and Dr. Peter Graze. With their assistance and Tony’s will and fortitude, he was able to accomplish what many believed was impossible and earned the name “Wonderboy.” In appreciation and in lieu of flowers, gifts may be directed to support MDS research under Dr. Amy DeZern. Please make a gift online at https://secure.jhu.edu/form/kimmel. Click the 2nd option, titled “Please use my gift to support a specific physician,” add Amy DeZern, and further down, select “In Memory Of,” and add Anthony Lembo as the honoree. Doing so would be in the spirit of Tony who sought to provide feedback at every turn with hope it would help someone in the future. 

Condolences and memories may be shared by clicking the Memory Wall tab at the top of this page.

Devoted father Justin C. Derdock passed away on August 19, 2021. Justin was born on June 30, 1981.
Survived by his daughter, Grace Addison Derdock, his mother Lauren Chaffin, his stepfather J Ross Chaffin, his father James P Derdock, Sr, his brother James Derdock Jr and his wife Maryann Derdock, his brother Nicholas Derdock and his wife Katrina Derdock, his stepsister Kara Donofrio and her husband Andrew Donofrio, his stepbrother Matthew Chaffin, his longtime partner Tonya Hardesty, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Justin’s family will be holding a private memorial service in his memory.
In lieu of flowers, Justin’s family suggests contributing to his 7-year-old daughter Grace’s future education fund at https://gracederdock.com




Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guest book at the Memory Wall tab on this page.

Charles Lester Buckler ”Charlie, Les”, 85, a resident of Riva, MD and previously of College Park, MD died peacefully on Wednesday, August 18 at his home. Born on September 19, 1935 in Washington, DC to the late John W. and Alberta Rice Buckler, Charlie served in the US Army during the Korean War. For more than 30 years he worked with the Architect of the Capitol and enjoyed working at RFK Stadium for the Washington Redskins games. After retiring he worked for the University of Maryland and the Annapolis Harbormaster. Charlie was a member of Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, the Moose Lodge, and the American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, watching football, and being on the water. He played drums in a band when he was younger, and he loved dogs. Charlie is survived by his wife Lydia Ann Buckler; his children, Mike Buckler of Glen Burnie, MD, Chuck Buckler of Denton, MD, and Debbie (Jeff) Hubbard of Cambridge, MD; his stepchildren, Patricia Aldridge, and Laurie Blasky; his grandchildren, Charlie, Jacob and Carleigh Buckler, Brian and John Haas, Robert, David and Michael Gregory, Gracie and Travis Vollmerhausen, Cris Connelly, and Dawn Sullivan and several great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his daughter, Wendy Buckler Holmes and his stepchildren, Henry “Butch” Houchens and Cary “Lynn” Connelly. Friends are invited to celebrate Charlie’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, August 25 from 12 pm until his funeral service begins at 1 pm. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel Co., 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 or the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

Stephen J. Troese, Sr., was born to Joseph Troese and Margaret Cimino Troese on August 16, 1939. He grew up in Clarion, PA, with his beloved siblings, Minnie Wilson and Samuel Troese. 

Steve was a proud Italian whose primary focus was always on his family, of which he is survived by 5 children and their spouses, Steve Jr. (wife Nancy), Darci (husband Joe), Chris (wife Kellie), Joseph (wife Diana), and Tony (wife Sarah). Steve is further survived by his beloved nieces Marcia Troese, Elicia Verderber, and Jeri Jo Wilson St. Germain (“JJ”). 

Steve is also survived by a remarkable 28 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a fact about which he was eminently proud and never missed an opportunity to mention in conversation.  

Steve attended Penn State University and Gannon College for his undergraduate degree. Following college, Steve moved to Washington, D.C. to attend Catholic University where he obtained his Juris Doctor. Steve practiced law for over 40 years where he grew a thriving real estate practice. His success made the name Troese synonymous with the title industry throughout the state of Maryland. He was an active member of the American Land Title Association, Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus, Housing and Urban Development, and numerous other social and professional organizations.

Steve was also the founder of the Boys and Girls Club in Upper Marlboro in the early 1970’s, an accomplishment that he characterized as among the most satisfying of his life. Steve never missed his children’s events and maintained involvement in youth sports all the way up through early 2000’s. 

Steve moved to Davidsonville in early 1980’s where he was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church. In addition to his law practice, Steve was an intrepid businessman, restaurateur, race-horse owner, sports enthusiast, and patron of the arts. More than anything, Steve was loved and respected by all and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. Steve died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 82. He will be dearly missed. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Steve’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, August 23 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered  at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Tuesday, August 24 at 10:30am. Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

Neil Fredrick White, 73, a resident of Churchton, MD, died peacefully on August 15, 2021. Fred was born on May 19, 1948, to Julian and Doris White. He was raised in Palmer Park, Maryland and attended Bladensburg Senior High School. 

Fred is survived by his brother Bruce. Fred and Bruce lost their brother Michael B. White Sr., 76, a resident of Edgewater, Florida, who died peacefully on August 3, 2021. Unfortunately, both brothers were lost within two weeks of each other. 

Fred is also survived by his daughter, Julie Griffin (Glenn and his two children Stephanie and Glenn IV) of Churchton, Maryland and one grandchild, Austin Griffin. He worked in the Savings and Loan business and then started his own painting company. 

Fred’s favorite pastime was golf. Fred was a fixture at Bowie Golf and Country Club from the mid 1960’s until 2015. He was Men’s Club Champion several times, last time was in 2000. Fred always competed with the Bowie A team against private clubs in the Metropolitan area. Among Fred’s accomplishments 

in golf are his many holes-in-one. Fred’s short game was excellent, and he mentored many of the young golfers at Bowie. Fred continued to play golf when he retired to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 
He also enjoyed watching Maryland Terrapin Basketball and was a loyal Washington Redskins fan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Baltimore Office, 800 Wyman Park Drive Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21211 <a href = "https://www.diabetes.org/donate" >online here</a>





Lydia Taylor was born on October 30, 1934, in Washington, D.C., to Eugene Roberson and Earle Rose McQuinn Roberson.  She passed away on the evening of Sunday, August 15, 2021, at her home of 45 years in Fort Washington, Maryland, that she shared with her husband Frank.

The eldest child of Eugene and Earle Roberson, Lydia attended D.C. Public schools graduating from Dunbar High School in 1952.  Before graduating from high school, Lydia was awarded a full scholarship to attend the University of Chicago’s Sherwood School of Music.  She was the first woman in her family to attend a college.  While she loved Chicago and the many friends she made there, she never got accustomed to the extremely cold and windy Chicago winters.  After graduating in the spring of 1957, she returned to her hometown and family in Washington, D.C.  Weeks later, in June 1957, she would marry the love of her life, Frank Taylor, whom she had known since kindergarten.  Pictures of the wedding were carried in a local newspaper and the wedding was described as a “High Fashion Wedding.”  Lydia’s mother Earle, a seamstress, designed and made the dress. After the wedding, the newlyweds departed for the southwest, living in El Paso, Texas, although Frank was stationed nearby at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

Nearly a year later their first child, a son, Philip Duane was born in May 1958.  The newlyweds eventually left Texas and returned to Washington, D.C., where Lydia began her teaching career in the District of Columbia’s Public School system.  The first several years of her career were spent as a classroom teacher.  She took a break from teaching in late 1961, to give birth to her second son, Frank Derrick who was born in December 1961.  Eventually returning to teaching, she was assigned to a number of elementary schools throughout southeast Washington, D.C. In the mid 1960’s she became one of the initial teachers to work in President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Head  Start program.  The program provided comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families.  As a result of the program’s early success, teachers and administrators who were involved in the launching of the program were invited to a White House ceremony and were commended by President and Mrs. Johnson.   

At the urging of her mother, who did not believe she was utilizing her music degree, Lydia left classroom teaching towards the end of the 1960s and became an elementary school music teacher.  Being a music teacher was the pinnacle of her career.  No matter the elementary school, she established Glee Clubs and held annual elaborate Christmas and Spring programs.  Principals that she had clashed with during the school year were seen sitting in the audience crying at the beauty and success of these evening programs.  One of the major DC law firms (Steptoe & Johnson, LLP) annually invited her Glee Club to perform in the firm’s lobby for its annual holiday party.  Midway in her career, she was encouraged to become a principal, but her heart was in the classroom with the children, not in the bureaucracy and politics of the school system.  Because of her, several of her students against difficult odds at home, were awarded scholarships, went to college and became educators.

Lydia was a remarkable woman, wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was known by family and friends as loyal, strong-willed, free-spirited, opinionated, dedicated, determined, wickedly playful, and an advocated for underdogs.  Once you met her, you never forgot her, and you were in love with her zest for life and adventure. She was a notorious shopper and loved shoes and more shoes. Besides shopping, she enjoyed interior design, cooking, gardening, sailing with her husband and sons on the Chesapeake Bay, attending Sunday Mass and returning home to watch Sunday football.    

After nearly 42 years of teaching, she retired and once her husband retired, they traveled extensively, domestically, and internationally. In their late 60s, they traveled to and fell in love with Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where they purchased a winter home and spent winters enjoying the warm Mexican sunshine and fresh seafood.  As was the case, she made fast friends in Mexico with new neighbors, waiters, and shopkeepers who loved her friendliness and especially her pesos.  When Lydia wasn’t traveling with her husband or spending time in Cabo, she was a volunteer usher for several years at the National Theater and the Kennedy Center.

During her long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, some commented about what a sacrifice the family was making.  It was not a sacrifice; it was labor of love.  She remained in her home of 45 years with her husband of 64 years, rarely leaving her side. She had her evening ice cream and occasionally, Philip made her favorite drink, a strawberry pina colada.  Earlier this year she was dropped from hospice care because she had outlived the time limit of six months to stay on the program.  She gave the disease quite a battle and members of her family and close friends jokingly commented that this hideous disease had met its match coming up against Lydia Taylor. In all, she lived a full, productive, and eventful life.

At home, she was a devoted and loving wife and mother.  She was often described as the original “momma bear” immensely protective of her family.  Lydia kept and enjoyed an exciting home, full of laughter, lively discussion and debate, and of course music (accept for the musical choices of her sons).  Only 5 foot 4 and 130 pounds, she often reminded the family that she was the only female in the house consisting of a husband, two very independent and “hard-headed” boys and two extremely spoiled male dogs, and yet, she held her ground. 
                               

Fully vaccinated family and friends are welcome to attend all programming that celebrates the life of Lydia R. Taylor.



Leonard E. “Nick” Neitzke
June 8, 1932 – August 14, 2021

Leonard Eric Neitzke, child of God, was born to Erna and Eric Neitzke on June 8, 1932.  He grew up on a farm in Hoskins, Nebraska and received his Christian training at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Norfolk, Nebraska, where he was baptized.  Following his years of Bible instruction, he was confirmed and confessed his faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus.

Already as a young boy Nick decided his future would not be in farming but in flying.  On his own he took flying lessons and received his pilot’s license at the age of 19.  Following graduation from high school, Nick enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant and served with distinction for 22 years.

He served on board aircraft, first as a radio operator and chief control officer during the Korean War, and then during the Vietnam War as the boom operator on board large refueling aircraft tankers.  Nick’s many assignments took him to bases around the globe.

It was while he was stationed in Florida that Nick met Margaret DeSaulniers, the love of his life.  They were united in holy matrimony on July 22, 1955 and together they were given the blessing of 66 years of married life.  Their marriage was blessed with three children:  Linda Locke, Michael Neitzke and Teresa Ullman.  Wherever Nick’s assignments took him, he and Maggie worked together to make theirs a loving and secure home for their children.  Nick’s final assignment was at Andrews Air Force Base.  In retirement Nick volunteered his services through the USO organization for over 20 years.  His love of country and of flying kept him close to the military community.

In 1976 Nick and Maggie joined Divine Peace Lutheran family of faith.  Throughout his active years Nick served the congregation as usher, elder and trustee.  He was faithful in every assignment and never failed to complete his mission and acts of service.

Nick was a devoted grandfather to his grandchildren:  Christopher Neitzke, Matthew Neitzke and Marissa Okamoto; as well as his great-grandchildren:  Cohen Neitzke, Harper Neitzke, Farrah Neitzke, Jaxson Neitzke, Delaney Neitzke and Emersyn Neitzke.  Nick was preceded in death by his sister Marlene and his parents Erna and Eric Neitzke.

Ever a patient and loving father, ever a Christian gentleman, Nick remained a humble servant of Jesus Christ to his end.  Jesus said: “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be.  My Father will honor the one who serves me.”

A memorial service to celebrate Nick’s life will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11 AM at Divine Peace Lutheran Church, 1500 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.  The family will receive visitors 30 minutes prior to the start of the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Divine Peace Lutheran Church or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

The service at church can be viewed live on Zoom by clicking <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94590123227?pwd=ekg1MzBlSjR5VllnUkhpeDNwSGZwdz09">HERE</a>.  If prompted, the passcode is Jesus.

Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the Memory Wall link on this page.

Carl A. Deeb, 82, of Fort Washington, Maryland peacefully passed away on August 13, 2021, at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. Carl was born in Fall River, MA on June 13, 1939, to Augustine Deeb and Marie Anne Goulet. He attended Northeastern University where he joined ROTC and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He also attended University of Maryland where he obtained his Master of Education. He proudly served active duty for the United States Army from 1963 to 1965 as 1st Lieutenant.  

Carl was very dedicated to working. He worked as a teacher for over 40 years for Prince Georges County public schools and at St. Mary’s School of Piscataway.  Carl believed in the education of the entire person, body, mind, and spirit.  He applied unconventional methods of teaching into the classroom to include pottery, woodworking, bee keeping, chess, typing, investing, principles of finance and morality.  He treated each student as if they were one of his own.  Each child touched his heart, and he carried his students with him all these years. Carl also retired from Citizens Bank of Maryland and worked at Rosecroft Raceway.  

He was a devoted family man and friend.  He will forever be remembered for his kindness, thoughtfulness, and stories.  He made sure he marked every birthday, holiday, and occasion with a personal card and two-dollar bill, even during his most difficult days. 

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; Augustine Deeb and Marie Anne Goulet; step father, Bernard Goulet; grandchild, Caleb Burge.

Carl is survived by wife of 56 years, Sara E. (Bates); son, John Deeb and his wife Shari; daughter, Anne McKissick and her husband Eric; son, David Deeb and his wife Melissa; daughter Mary Deeb; daughter, Nancy Chaves and her husband Christian; daughter, Beth Riggs and her husband, Farron; daughter, Susan Burge and her husband Brent; grandchildren, Ashley Deeb, Alanna Deeb, Edward Gillison Jr., Ciara White and her wife, Tiana, Sara McKissick, Cajetan Deeb, Justin Deeb, Sophia Deeb, Grayson Deeb, John-Paul Deeb, Catalina Chaves, Sebastian Chaves, Baylor Burge, Max Riggs, Emma Burge; great grandchildren, Sa’Mari McGinnie, Cheyanne Deeb.

A memorial service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, August 19 at 11 AM. Inurnment will be in Fall River, MA at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: <a href="https://www.ouimet.org/">Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund</a> or <a href="https://themmrf.org/">Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation</a>

Safety is top priority for the Deeb Family.  Due to COVID, unfortunately there will not be a repast after the memorial service.

Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the memory wall on this page.

<p style="text-align:center;">His life of kindness and service made a difference in Anne Arundel County.</p>
Don Lee Rodkey, 83, a longtime resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away at his home on August 13th 2021 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.  
Don was born in Lewistown, PA, and graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in education and received his master’s degree at Oklahoma University in geology.  He served the Anne Arundel County public school system in positions of increased responsibility for over 38 years.  His career began as a science teacher and progressed to Principal of Bates Junior High and culminated in his promotion to Director of Middle Schools for the county.  His tireless efforts and calm and professional demeanor were instrumental in the remarkable turnaround in schools during challenging times and he will be forever appreciated .
Following retirement he enjoyed overseas travel with his longtime partner, Monna Madron.  In addition to traveling, he enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles, and attending Navy football and Baltimore Orioles baseball games.  He is remembered as an esteemed member of the community who always put his students, faculty, and staff first.
 He is survived by his love of 27 years, Monna Madron, his sons Steven Rodkey of Roswell, Georgia, and John Rodkey of Tallahassee, Florida, and his daughter, Pamela  Hunter of Anaheim Hills, California, his sister Zee Raiser of King of Prussia, PA, William Rodkey of CO, and Jack Rodkey of Nevada.  Mr. Rodkey has three grandchildren, Sidney Rodkey, Nathan Hunter, and Lexi Anne Rodkey . 

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for Don's family by using the tab on this page. A complete obituary will be available soon.

Galo S. Gonzales, 88, of Fort Washington, Maryland, departed this world after a valiant battle with prostate cancer which he managed with strength, poise, and resiliency. He took his last breath in the early morning hours of August 13 th , surrounded by his closest loved ones in the comfort of his home.

Galo was born on October 7, 1932, to Isidro and Aquilina Gonzales in Baler, Quezon (Aurora), Philippines. He excelled in Horticulture Science at the University of the Philippines in Los Baños, Laguna and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1957, giving him the opportunity to travel the world and meet the love of his life, Toni, in Ontario, Canada. Along with their young children, Galo and Toni settled in the Washington, D.C. area while he continued to actively serve through his retirement in 1978. After retiring from the U.S. Navy, Galo worked as a
Federal Government Consultant for more than 20 years until fully retiring in 1998. He enjoyed cooking amazing dishes, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends, but his true, life-long passion was exploring all facets of history, especially his family history and that of Baler, Aurora. He was committed to preserving the legacy of the Guerrero-Gonzales Genealogy as well as the unique culture and language of Baler by sharing his vast knowledge about his beloved hometown.

Galo is survived by his wife of 50 years, Antonia, son, Patrick (Sher) Gonzales, daughter, Jennifer (Vernon) Edejer, three grandchildren, Jenalyse Edejer, Vernon Edejer, and Nicholas Gonzales, older sister, Leah Gonzales Duaso, and countless loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, great-grand nieces and nephews, godchildren, and extended family and friends. In addition to being a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, extended family patriarch, friend, brother, mentor, and teacher to everyone, he was a proud Veteran who committed his life to serving God by serving others.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate and share memories of Galo’s remarkable life at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill, Maryland on Thursday, August 26 th from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, August 27 th at 10:00 A.M. at Saint Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Serving as pallbearers will be Galo’s nephews, Noel Duaso, Arlo Duaso, Olin Duaso, Fernando Gonzales, Bernard Gonzales, and Robert Rubio. 

Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia with military honors on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 1 p.m. Please arrive at the Administration with one's own transportation and Identification by 12:15 p.m.

Shelby Lyn Chialastri, 25, an 18 year resident of Harwood and previously of Waldorf, MD., tragically killed on August 12, 2021 at her residence in Harwood.

Shelby was born on September 7, 1995 in Clinton, MD to Christine M. Cooksey and the late George M. Chialastri. Shelby loved her pets and loved painting. Shelby enjoyed baking, especially with her grandfather. Shelby also enjoyed tending to her garden, and spending time with her nephews, her niece and her goddaughter.

Shelby is survived by her mother, Christine Michele Cooksey, her sisters; Karen Cooksey of Harwood, MD, Betty and Brenda Chialastri, both of King George, Virginia, her grandparents, William and Lyn Jackman of Harwood, MD.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Shelby's life on Wednesday, August 18 from 2 pm until 4 pm and again from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 11 am. Interment will follow at St. James Parish Cemetery, Lothian, MD.

Everyone is invited to the Corner Grill in Shady Side, MD immediately following the burial at the cemetery.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for Shelby by using the tab on this page.



Herbert Thomas “Tommy” Hayes, 72, a resident of Holland Point, MD for forty-five years, died from complications due to cancer on Thursday, August 12th. Born on October 7, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Herbert Wendell and Mary Elizabeth (Greenwell) Hayes, Tommy grew up in District Heights, MD and graduated from Suitland High School in 1967. He served in the US Navy from 1968 to 1974 aboard the USS Forrestal. Tommy worked for American Metal Fabricators in Prince Frederick, MD as a sheet metal mechanic for forty years and retired after working for Custom Stainless Design in Owings, MD. He built custom kitchen equipment for the White House and the Inn at Little Washington among many other projects, including countless salad bars. Tommy was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in North Beach, MD and was a skilled auto mechanic who loved to build and ride motorcycles when he was younger. Tommy enjoyed fishing, golfing, watching football and NASCAR, but his favorite thing to do was spend time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sharon Hayes; his sons, Mike Hayes of Edgewater, MD and Joe Hayes of Holland Point, MD and his grandchildren, Addison and Annaliese Hayes. He was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Hayes and his siblings, Joseph W. Hayes and Mary Tayman. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Of Ft. Washington, MD passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Billie was born in Pyriton, AL on August 7, 1931 to Albertis Lee and Thelma Duncan Shaddix. 

He served 22 years in the US Navy as a photographer and had the honor of serving seven presidents in the White House as Director of White House Photographic Services. Billie married Lucy E. Shaddix “the love of his life” September 16, 1954. They had a daughter, Billie Jennean in 1958. Their hearts were broken in 1962 when Jennean passed from Leukemia. 

He is survived by his wife, Lucy and his sisters, Erma Joye Adams and Martha Clara Sims. 

Friends may call at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, August 23, 2021, from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon.  A private interment with military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. 


ASTRID ACUAT AGULLANA, born November 6, 1942 went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2021 at 1:44 am Eastern Standard Time at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata, MD.

Astrid graduated from the University of Santo Tomas Manila, Philippines with a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and a Masters Degree in Biology from De La Salle University Manila, Philippines.  She was a Biology teacher at St Theresita’s School Lubuagan Kalinga, Philippines. After her teaching career she practiced her profession as a pharmacist as a Food and Drug Inspector, before opening her own pharmacy named Perpetual Help Pharmacy. She was an active member of the Philippine Pharmacists Association. She has been an active Catholic Women’s League association president for two terms in Lubuagan and she had a lot of projects for the St Peter’s Church in Lubuagan. She is a member of the UKAA and BIMAK Filipino associations in the United States of America. She loved to play the accordion and piano, sing and dance, travel, bead creations, coloring and arts and maintaining a flower garden. 

Astrid is preceded in death by her parents, Pio and Anastacia Acuat; her brothers, Alberto, Tommy and John Acuat. She is survived by her husband, Vicente Agullana; daughters, Sheryl Agullana Salazar and Sheila Agullana; Son-in-law, Romano Salazar;  her grandchildren, Kristabelle and Kaleb Salazar; her brothers, Ponciano, Emmanuel, Pio Jr, Alexander, Teodoro and Winniefredo; and her sisters, Conchita, Bridgette, Christy, and Natividad.

The family will receive friends for viewing from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Saturday, August 21, 2021 and from 1:00pm to 8:00pm; Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Phone: 301-567-9424. Funeral service will begin at 10:00am at The Dome New Life Church located at 9690 Shepherds Creek Pl, La Plata, MD 20646 on August 24, 2021. Interment will follow at Wesleyan Memorial Gardens at 11:00am. 

Nancy Campbell, age 82, passed away at her home in Davidsonville, Maryland on August 11, 2021.   Nancy is predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Irene Heister; her sister, Barbara Heister Seaman; and her grandson, Jacob Kenneth Campbell.   She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Donald E. Campbell and her sister Penny Heister Harshman, along with Penny’s husband Randy and her brother-in-law, Nort Seaman.  She is also survived by her children:  Jill Campbell Guice and her husband John of Manassas, Virginia; Amy Campbell Butterfield and her husband George of Fulton, Maryland; and Kyle Campbell and his wife Ziva of Chandler, Arizona.   Nancy also has 6 beloved grandchildren – Ashley Van Scyoc, Adam Van Scyoc, Emily Guice, Carter Guice, Molly Butterfield and Joshua Campbell – who all called her “Grand-Nan”.   
Nancy Lee Heister was born December 11, 1938 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.  She attended Hummelstown High School in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. Later, she went on to attend York Hospital Nursing School for her RN and then to the University of Maryland in College Park (where she joined Alpha Delta Pi sorority), then to University of Maryland Nursing School in Baltimore where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1962. While at the University, she met Don Campbell from Lynchburg, Virginia and they were married on June 20, 1964.   They lived in the central Maryland area, finally settling in Harbor Hills in Davidsonville which they have called home since 1978. 
To know Nancy was to know music, food, family, and, of course her generosity.
A Soprano, Nancy was a founding member of the Chesapeake Chorale and was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church Choir for over 30 years.  She also auditioned and sang with the Berkshire Choral International Festival for many years and traveled to Prague in 2019 to perform Dvorak's Stabat Mater.   Every member of the family could expect a personal serenade of Happy Birthday on their special day, no matter what.   
Nancy was well known for her many delicious meals, backyard cookouts, holiday parties and home baked desserts –most especially Grand-Nan’s special chocolate cake, beloved by her grandchildren.   She could not go to someone’s house without bringing a dish to share.   You could always count on her for special surprise deliveries of meals or treats - she was known to make full dinners for her children and drop them on their doorstops as a way to say, “I love you and thinking of you” during the last year of the pandemic.   She even made an Apple Pie and made Don drive her to Philadelphia to drop it off on a moment’s notice.
For 25 years, she volunteered at the Anne Arundel Medical Center Auxiliary.  She was always so faithful and dependable.
She loved to travel and was always off somewhere in their beloved travel trailer/camper in various locations across the eastern seaboard with annual visits to Emerald Isle, NC, Locust Lake State Park in PA, and Huntington Beach in South Carolina.   
She gave us a true example of a life well lived.

A memorial gathering will be held for Nancy on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, Maryland, 21037.

A celebration and memorial service of Nancy's life will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 12pm at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD with a reception to follow from 2pm to 4 pm at the Harbor Hills Yacht Club, 1 Carson Cove, Davidsonville, MD  21035.   
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the Chesapeake Chorale – information can be found through their website, www.chesapeakechorale.org or make check payable to “Chesapeake Chorale” and mail to: Chesapeake Chorale, P.O Box 1037, Bowie, MD 20718.

Condolences may be left for the family by using the memory wall tab on this page.

Michael Phillip Lynch, an unfailingly dedicated husband, father and grandfather and self-proclaimed champion of all family croquet matches, died Aug. 11, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. Born in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 3, 1948, he was the youngest, but loudest, of four children born to Paul Sr. and Alice Jean Lynch. 

Lynch graduated from Washington & Jefferson College in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He served active duty in the U.S. Army from 1970-72, later transferring to reserve duty and eventually exiting with an honorable discharge at the rank of first lieutenant in 1977. Lynch obtained his Masters of Business Administration from The University of Maryland in 1979. 

For 50 years, he complained not once about going to the store, no matter how many times in a single day, for his beloved wife, Deborah. His steadfastness for her and their family was a defining quality immediately recognized by all who met him. 

He devoted the majority of his career to the families served by National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, acting as its vice president and chief financial officer in an incredible tenure that started in 1985 and did not end until his retirement in 2014. As the Center evolved to address all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, Lynch kept the nonprofit’s financial health steady to ensure its mission could be fulfilled. As CFO, he negotiated, acquired and renovated the Center’s first headquarters in Alexandria, Va., and guided the organization to the highest charity ratings and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

 To his wife and colleagues he was Mike, but to his six grandchildren, he was simply Poppy – their No. 1 fan at basketball and baseball games, violin concerts and at any and every turn life took. He would never deny them ice cream, though one often wondered if the gesture was not a smidgen self-serving. 

He is preceded in death by his parents Alice Jean and Paul Sr., and his brother Paul Jr. He is survived by his wife, Deborah; daughters, Meghan (Shannon) and Kerry (Brian); son Roarke (Adrienne); and grandchildren Nick, Alycia, Isabelle, Phoebe, Nolan and Prudence; and four great-grandchildren. 

A celebration of Mike's life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 2-4pm at the Heritage Harbor Community Lodge, 959 River Strand Loop, Annapolis, MD 21401

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at missingkids.org.

Online condolences and tributes may be offered using the Memory Wall tab at the top of this page.


William P. “Bill” Jones, 79, died unexpectedly of congestive heart failure due to complications from cancer on the morning of Tuesday, August 10, surrounded by his family at his home in Delaware. He was born on November 8, 1941, at Old Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Almon and Rita Jones.

Bill graduated from St. Theresa’s Elementary School in Washington, D.C. and then Archbishop Carroll High School in 1959. He attended Wheeling College (WV) where he graduated with a B.S. in Biology in 1964. Bill then attended Georgetown University School of Medicine where he earned his M.D. in 1968. During his time at Georgetown, he met and married the former Patricia Ann Reichhardt of Silver Spring, MD on November 26, 1966. Following graduation, he served one tour in the Vietnam War Zone as a Navy lieutenant medical officer aboard the USS Niagara Falls (AFS-3). During his service he accumulated six decorations, including the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.

After his residency in pathology at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC, Bill joined the staff at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD, where he was employed as an Emergency Physician from 1970 to 1981. After leaving Suburban, he briefly joined the staff at Kimbrough Army Community Hospital in Fort Meade, MD as an Emergency Physician and at the same time he launched his family practice. As a Family Physician from September 1982 to August 2019 from his offices in Lothian and then Shady Side, Bill cared for many patients from all over the State of Maryland. In September of 1983 Bill was also hired as a Deputy Medical Examiner for the State of Maryland. It was here where he formed many relationships with both county and city police departments and many local funeral homes. He resigned from this department on August 2, 2021.

Throughout his life, Bill was affiliated with numerous medical groups and associations, most noteworthy being a member of the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians where in 2017 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Also, he was a member of The American Society of Clinical Pathologists (emeritus member), The American Academy of Family Physicians, The Georgetown Clinical Society, and he was an original participant for Physicians for the Maryland Right to Life.

Bill enjoyed a wide variety of hobbies and interests, most prominently, photography. He was a professional sports photographer, having his photos published in Inside Lacrosse Magazine, garnering two covers. His photographs of college lacrosse games were widely seen in other publications as well. He also was an avid traveler, particularly to Ireland where he visited multiple times to celebrate his Irish heritage. He visited all 50 states in his lifetime and numerous National Parks.

Bill was a devout Catholic and a member of the Holy Family Parrish in his hometown of Davidsonville, MD for 40 years. He cared very deeply for his family, friends, and every single person that he cared for over his long career as a physician.

Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia; his sons, Peter of Arnold, MD, James of Del Ray Beach, FL and David (Neasah) of Annapolis, MD and his six grandchildren, Hanna, James, Mary, Owen, Jon and Teagan.
	
Friends are invited to celebrate Bill's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, August 15 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Monday, August 16 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville, MD. The Jones Family is requesting in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Family, 4901 Eastern Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20782 or The Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

An online guestbook is available by visiting the Memory Wall link on this page.


Richard Thomas “Rich” Michel, 86, a 5-year resident of the Heritage Harbour community in Annapolis, MD and previously of Huntington, NY, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Born on June 19, 1935 in Bronx, NY to the late Charles and Rose Michel, Rich was one of four children.  He studied industrial relations at the Community College of New York where he was awarded a Bachelor’s degree in 1959.  The following year, Rich joined the U.S. Army and began a 5-year commitment which ended in 1965 when he was honorably discharged from Fort Dix in New Jersey.  Rich joined the Johnson and Higgins Insurance Company shortly after his discharge and enjoyed a 31-year career as a commercial insurance broker until his retirement in 1997.  

In 1954, Rich was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles organization as a pitcher. He continued to be an avid sports fan, especially of the New York Yankees, Giants and Knicks. He also enjoyed reading and gardening.  His greatest joy though came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Rich was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles and Robert Michel.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Frances; three sons, Kevin Michel and his wife, Madeline of Ronkonkoma, NY, Stephen Michel and his fiancée, Deborah Turek of Bermuda, and Rich Michel and his wife, Key of Summit, NJ; his daughter, Sharon Dougal and her husband, Jason of Davidsonville, MD; one sister, Marion Pettit of New Port Richey, FL; and nine grandchildren, Owen, Giles, Mackenzie, Cooper and Sydney Michel and Logan, Ryan, Grayson and Parker Dougal.

Friends are invited to celebrate Rich’s life with his family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 13 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.  Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to <a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html">St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital</a>

On-line condolences may be offered using the Memory Wall tab at the top of this page.

 Harriet Anne Harris of Annapolis, MD passed away on August 10, 2021. She was born July 11,1939 in Gassaway, WV. She was a graduate of Shepherd University and went on to earn her Master’s degree in education from University of MD.  Anne worked for the Anne Arundel County School District, as a teacher for 40.5 years. Her second act after retirement was as a salesclerk at Nordstrom’s men’s department. Her true passion in life was to travel – Africa being the one she visited the most often. She will always be remembered for her passion and love of African elephants.

She is a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir for many years.  She also volunteered for many years at the Clothes Box. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Ray E and Delberta Harris.  Her brother -in- law Donald E Osburn.  

She is survived by her sister, Barbara H Osburn, of Easton, MD. Her niece, Lisa-Jo Pepper and husband, Bryan W Pepper, of Lewes, DE.  Her great niece, Lynde Pepper of Nashville, TN.  

Celebration of Life service information to be forth coming. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated in Anne’s name to Trinity United Methodist Church 1300 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401. Condolences for the family may be left by using the memory wall tab on this page.

A memorial service will be held for Kyle on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 2 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Condolences may be left for the family by using the memory wall tab on this page.

Daniel Emmett Donovan, 89, Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired), passed away suddenly on August 9, 2021 at the BayWoods retirement community in Annapolis, MD after a lifetime of love and service to his family, country, friends and community.  Born in Oil City, PA to the late Dorothy and Emmett Donovan, Daniel and his family later moved to Hershey, PA where they planted deep roots that live on to this day. In 1954, Dan graduated from the University of South Carolina and received a commission through the NROTC program. He went on to serve a 28-year distinguished naval career that included working for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Northwood, England in 1967, where he helped oversee and coordinate U.S. and allied submarine operations. In 1968, Dan took command of the fast attack diesel submarine USS Darter (SS 576), operating from Charleston, SC. Here, the submarine earned the Navy’s Battle “E” designation for excellence, and Dan formed strong bonds with sailors and fellow officers who cherished him. Another career highlight came in 1978, when Dan took command of the Naval Communication Area Master Station for the Atlantic Area in Norfolk, VA, which facilitated radio message traffic to and from naval vessels on the East coast and overseas sites from Iceland and Scotland to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. For this role, Dan was awarded the Navy’s Legion of Merit medal. Upon Navy retirement in 1982, Dan began a career in the communications industry, primarily with ARINC Research Corporation in Annapolis.

Dan and his beloved wife, Joan, moved to the Gingerville community in Edgewater, MD where they started a new chapter and became active in helping others, primarily through St. Mary’s Parish. Together, they led an Adult Bible Study group; later Dan became a Lay Minister to provide outreach to the Jennifer Road Detention Center prisoner program, which he did for 22 years. Dan and Joan served on many Gingerville committees; helped with social events and sponsored many U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen, who they adored.  In 1997, Dan founded his own communications consulting firm, D2/C2 Communications, and consulted for ARINC and other firms until he fully retired in 2008. In his free time, Dan wrote and self-published a three-book series of children’s stories featuring PueDy, a friendly skunk with a magical tail. Copies have been sold locally in Annapolis bookstores. In 2015, Dan and Joan moved to BayWoods of Annapolis, where Dan served on many committees, assisted with Catholic worship services and made many beloved friends. Dan’s favorite activity was spending time with his grandkids; from weekly phone calls to organizing family reunions, dressing up as Santa for their preschool to attending music and sports performances, he took every opportunity to support them. Dan was also an ardent supporter of US Naval Academy football and loved watching sports of all kinds. He maintained a positive outlook and supported his wife and family through the most difficult of times. He set an example focused on love, loyalty, courage and education and became a father and grandfather figure to many.

Dan is survived by his children, Daniel G. (Janet) Donovan of Camp Hill, PA, Patrick (Jody) Donovan of Panama City Beach, FL, Elizabeth (Keith) Sappington of Riva, MD; his sister-in-law, Janet (Jack) Hetherington of Phoenix, AZ; his eight grandchildren, Kate (Steven) McCord, Jackie (Kyle) Sullivan, Bridget (Derek) Bonnette, Molly, Meredith and Mia Grace Donovan, Anna and James Sappington and one great grandson, Henry McCord.  

Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Joan; his older sister, Therese Donovan Pollard and his granddaughter, Megan Dorothy Donovan.

A memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 10:30 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. A reception will follow at the church social hall and interment will be at 1:45 pm at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD.

Condolences may be made online by visiting the Memory Wall tab on this page.

Obituaries

Dewayne Gilbert

Alvin Gheen

Anthony Lembo

Justin Derdock

Cynthia Bryant

Charles Buckler

Stephen Troese, Sr.

Neil White

Lydia Taylor

Leonard Neitzke

Carl Deeb

Don Rodkey

Galo Gonzales

Shelby Chialastri

Herbert Hayes

Billie Shaddix

Astrid Agullana

Nancy Campbell

Michael Lynch

William Jones, M.D.

Richard Michel

Harriet Harris

Kyle Whetzel

Daniel Donovan