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James A. Hawkins, affectionately known as Horace, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021. Horace retired as a Route Manager from the Evening Star. He was a long-time cab driver and a proud Army veteran. He was an avid card player with spades and pinochle being his favorite games. He was predeceased by his parents, Leroy and Jane Hawkins and his sons, Darryl and Lester Hawkins. 

Horace married Mary Agnes Lyles in February 1954 and out of that union they had seven children. Horace is survived by his loving children: Connie Jackson, Joyce Cole (David), Leroy, Jozef and Keturah Hawkins; his 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild and by his sister, Lovella John and host of nieces, nephews and cousins

Friends may call at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD 20744 on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial starts at 11:30 a.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. 

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James Franklin Young was born on September 13, 1942, in Pensacola, Florida, to Joseph & Katie Young.   His early years were spent between Florida and Washington D.C. 

In D.C., he attended Douglass Junior High School. After graduation from McKinley Tech High School he went to Howard University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.   He started his career with H. R. Grace as a chemist.  Changing fields, James received a Master of Arts in Teaching from Federal City College.  He loved his new career, where he was given the opportunity to travel across the United States, serving as program administrator for the Indian Head Start Program.  James received multiple awards while serving a long government career at The Department of Health and Human Services.  His desire to help youth, led him to become a substitute teacher for Prince Georges County upon his retirement.

James was baptized at the age of 13 at Emanuel Baptist Church.  He was a devoted Christian, joining Campbell AME church in 1988.  James knew and loved the Lord and walked in faith and in the belief of a heavenly home through Jesus.  While at Campbell, James served as President of the Sons of Allen and was a member of the Men’s Club, the Raby-Jennings Lay Organization.  He was loved by the Thursday Night Bible Study Class.  James, on several occasions, had the privilege of providing the Sunday Message at Campbell. 

James was an active member of the Hillcrest Heights Civic Association, where he served on the scholarship committee for multiple years. 

During football season, he could be seen cheering on the Washington Redskins.  James loved to read and wrote many verses he compiled with a plan to publish them.

In 1988, James married the love of his life, Joan, whom he had admired from junior high school.  As a result, James became a second father to Kristine and grandfather to Matthew and Elijah. An entrepreneur at heart, James, a real estate broker, established his own firm, Young Real Estate, in 1989.  There he and Joan worked side by side. 

His father, Joseph F. Young, Jr., stepfather, Madison Arnold, and brother, Joseph A. Young preceded James in death. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Joan; his mother, Katie Arnold; brothers, Edward Young and Jarl Young (Diedre); sister Avis Bembry; three sons, Anthony, Kelvin and George Young; daughter, Kristine Louis (Dimitri); and seven grandsons, Matthew, Elijah, Michael, Brandon, Herb, Joshua and Allen; stepmother, Mabel Young; and a host of relatives and friends.


Carvel was born June, 11, 1927 in Minneapolis to Calvin and Pearl Wolfe. When he was three, they moved to Baltimore, where he attended school, graduating from Forest Park High. He always bragged that the week he graduated and turned 18, he enlisted in the army. He served from 1944 to 1947, making him a World War II veteran. However, his service involved attending college for a year and guarding the Panama Canal. Not very dangerous. He earned a B.S and M.S. in math from University of Arizona in Tucson, aided by the G.I.Bill, while he lived with his parents who had moved there. He attended U. Of Washington, in Seattle, and later U. Of Maryland in College Park, eventually a PhD from Walden University. He met Margaret Owens briefly in Berkeley, California in 1951, when he had a summer job between school years. He began courting her Thanksgiving 1953, and they married Thanksgiving 1954. He taught at Shepherdstown University 1953-54, at the Naval Academy 1956-92. Along the way, he wrote two textbooks for computer programming and an autobiography -Abundant Life. He gave up weight lifting for lifting babies. Our children are Cynthia Stewart Behm, Eileen Owens Summers and Norman Owens Wolfe. We boast of wonderful sons-in-law and daughters-in-law and 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Because of free summers, we traveled cross country, camping along the way. We have visited all 50 states. When Carvel retired we decided to travel and have visited 52 countries and 6 continents. Carvel loved gardening, earned countless trophies at bowling, swam every day while at work, loved square dancing and round dancing, and loved boating and fishing. He holds various awards for fish he caught. He learned water skiing and took up snow skiing at age 55, continuing to ski until he was 87. His faith was strong. He taught a Sunday school class each week wherever he was, starting from his college days and continuing all his life. He was a certified Lay Minister in the United Methodist church, and for years a part of the Methodist Board of Evangilization. He decided early that a significant part of his Christian life was to say grace at every meal, which he did at home, in restaurants, on cruises. He was a generous donor to charities. Age 94, he died the way he wanted: “with his boots on,” residing in Maryland.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Ella's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Thursday, August 12 from 11 am until her funeral service begins at 12 pm.  Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Annapolis.  Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the memory wall on this page.

On Thursday, August 5, 2021 Emiliano Ruel Ocampo Mallari of Bowie, MD passed away in Lanham, MD; the beloved husband of Marilyn V. Mallari; father of Janelle (Randolph) Beltran of the Philippines, Juruell (Annabelle) Mallari of Bowie, MD and Jehmima (Fernando) Gan of Arizona; grandfather of Kamilla Venice And Mikyla Beltran, Kevin Kalel and Ysabella Denise Mallari and Ayla Gan; brother of Fr. Art Mallari, Dante Mallari, Rebecca Fajardo, Clarissa Santo Domingo, Myra Bayog and the late Marian Luna. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and freinds. 

Friends may call at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wedneday, August 25 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, Augut 26 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment at a later date in the Philippines.

Our beloved Linda Rodriguez died on Tuesday, August 3, just before midnight. While her death followed a month-long battle against cancer, Linda died peacefully in her home, surrounded by family and her dearest loved ones.  

Linda was born on June 8, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland, spent her formative years in Severna Park, and adult life in and around Annapolis.  Linda was raised by parents of the Greatest Generation, in a time and place which is largely gone and with a group of loyal friends which keeps these memories alive along with those who were blessed to hear her stories.  Water skiing down the entire length of the Severn River, boating, crabbing, crab feasts, beach bonfires, big cars, and life-long friends are just a few hallmarks of that wonderful time and place.  Linda graduated from Severna Park High School in 1964 and then attended The University of Maryland. 

As Linda aged, she grew to love intensely snow-birding in the Florida Keys along with her Methodist church and mission work, cruising and gunkholing on the Chesapeake Bay and creeks, past membership to the Junior League of Annapolis, knitting and chatting with girlfriends, unabashedly cheering her grandchildren’s success at lacrosse, field hockey, and swimming events, and last but not least, Sunday dinners with her family and grandchildren.  

While it is impossible to capture the essence of a person in just a few words, this feels especially true of Linda whose innate traits made her a wonderful duality to love.  Linda was fearless yet warm, hilarious yet sincere, honest about every situation in life yet kind, and above all, due to her faith, she was wondrously resilient in the face of life’s ups and downs.  Linda could and would talk to anyone, and when in her company you were pulled into her personality and aura.  Linda adored her only child and “miracle” daughter, who gave her three grandchildren whom she fiercely defended in all circumstances.  To meet and really get to know Linda was an astonishing and enduring Gift. 

Linda retired from the Navy’s David Taylor Research Center (DTRC) Annapolis Laboratory in 1999 with 34 years of federal service which she followed by a few years of contractor employment.  Linda served as a technical writer/editor, as well as a Public Affairs Officer whose final duty was to plan and officiate the Navy’s closure of the Annapolis Laboratory.  
 
Linda is survived by her husband of 24 years, Anthony Rodriguez, daughter Jody Brooks (Jeff), her brother Dean Holloway, and her grandchildren Thomas, Lilly, and Madalyn.  Linda is predeceased by her parents, Charles and Madalyn Holloway.
 
Please join us for a celebration honoring Linda's life on Thursday, August 26 at 10 a.m., at the Calvary United Methodist Church sanctuary at 301 Rowe Blvd. in Annapolis.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Johns Hopkins Hospital and designate to the Department of Neurosurgery or the Johns Hopkins Hospital Nurses via <a href="https://secure.jhu.edu/form/fjhm">https://secure.jhu.edu/form/fjhm</a>

Betty Louise Nhare, 89, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2021 with her family by her side.  Born on December 5, 1931 in Washington, DC., she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee C. Nhare, her father Millard Clyde Haliday, her mother Alta Belle Haliday and her brother Malcom Haliday.  She is survived by three children, John David Nhare, Terri Lee Nhare-Russell, and Clyde Robert Nhare and his wife Robin L. Nhare.  Betty is also survived by six grandchildren, Brandi Sullivan and her husband Jason, Shannon Jones and her husband Ross, Kelly Nhare, Justin Nhare, Megan Nhare and Jake Russell; and ten great-grandchildren, Madison, Anthony, Mikayla, Aubrey, Kayden, Jaxon, Westin, Maci, Kameron and Max.

Betty loved spending time with her family and loved all dogs, especially her own.  She was a member of the Sweet Adelines's Arundelair Barbershop Chorus.  She was also a member of several barbershop quartets and enjoyed performing with both the chorus and quartets at various shows and events.  Betty also enjoyed watching Redskins football-- her favorite player was Pat Fischer.  She also tuned in to as many Nationals baseball games as possible, paying particular attention to her favorite players, Max Scherzer and Michael A. Taylor.  Betty worked as a nurses aide in various Maryland nursing homes including Crofton Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She retired as a secretary at Annapolis Dialysis several years ago.

Relatives and friends may call at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, on Tuesday, August 10, from 11 AM-12 noon, followed by a funeral service at 12 noon.  Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in her honor and memory be made to the <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403</a> or <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122</a>

Timothy Eugene Liff, 61, of Alpharetta, GA, went peacefully to his eternal home on August 4, 2021. He fought ALS courageously and with unfailing joy until his very last day.  

Tim was born on May 6th, 1960, in Washington, D.C. After graduating from Montgomery Blair High school, he began his career as a sales representative with a large boat manufacturer/distributor. He eventually pivoted to the advertising industry, where he spent the bulk of his career in a variety of sales roles. He truly enjoyed his time spent mentoring and coaching his sales teams.

On Valentine’s Day of 1986, Tim met Carla Petriw at a wedding, and in April of 1988, the two were married. The couple began their life in Bowie, MD, where they welcomed their son, Keegan, and their daughter, Kelsey, before relocating to Alpharetta, GA in 2002. 

Tim was a devoted father and husband, and he was happiest when surrounded by his family. He could always be found on the ball field, pool, or at a dance recital, serving as a coach, water boy, announcer, or enthusiastic parent. Tim was an avid sportsman, and he particularly loved watching NASCAR and pulling for both the Washington Nationals and the Redskins. He loved playing golf, traveling, boating, listening to Jimmy Buffet, and family vacations to Fenwick Island, DE or the Florida beaches. 

Tim had a strong faith and an unmatched zest for life coupled with a keen sense of humor and an ability to fix anything. He will be remembered for his boisterous laugh and his adventurous spirit. Tim’s goal in life was to make others smile, and he did just that. In his final years, he loved participating in ALS Support Group meetings where he connected, encouraged, and deeply cared for his fellow ALS Warriors and families.

Tim is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Carla; daughter, Kelsey of Alpharetta, GA; son, Keegan and his wife, Shelton, of Marietta, GA; and his granddaughter, Cecilia of Alpharetta, GA. 

He is also survived by his mother and father, Barbara and Donald Liff of Annapolis, MD; sisters, Donna Walsh and husband, Jim, of Annapolis, MD; Rosemary Kirwin and husband, Scott, of Rosedale, MD; brother, Terrence Liff and wife Gail of Davidsonville, MD; mother-in-law, Marcelle Petriw of Altamonte Springs, FL; sister-in-law, Suzanne Teague and husband, John, of Maitland, FL and many special nieces, nephews, and cousins as well as great-nieces and great-nephews. 

The family wishes to express special thanks for the love, care, and tireless support given to Tim by the Emory ALS Clinic, the ALS Association of Georgia, his church family at North Point, and the countless other friends and neighbors.

A service to honor and celebrate Tim’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 31st at 2pm at North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Young Life of West Cobb, P.O. Box 801472, Acworth, GA 30101 or the ALS Association of Georgia, 5881 Glenridge Drive, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30328. 
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Deborah “Debbie” J. Harris, 68, of Edgewater, MD passed away on August 4, 2021. She was born in Laramie, Wyoming to the late Leroy and Audrey Lemons on January 14, 1953. Debbie worked in the printing industry at Harris Plus with her husband and stepchildren. Her greatest joy was being able to take care of others, including animals, as well as spending time with family. Debbie is survived by her husband, Harold; stepchildren, Quinn (Erin) Harris of Annapolis and Kristen (Donald ”Pedro”) Brooks of Dunkirk and six grandchildren, Connor, Aidan and Bailey Harris and Camden, Chase and Brayden Brooks. A service for Debbie will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: The SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403.

Clavelina “Lee” Quidangen Sarmiento, of Fort Washington, MD, passed away on August 3, 2021 after a brief illness.

Clavelina was born in San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines on October 26, 1934. In 1946, she moved to Washington, DC with her parents Melchor and Felixberta Quidangen, as one of the early Filipino families who settled in the Washington area. Clavelina graduated from Anacostia High School in 1953 and George Washington University in 1958. She taught home economics for various Prince George’s County public schools for 30 years. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill, MD. Clavelina loved to see new places and travel the world — from the Caribbean to Austria to Egypt to Israel to Hawaii, and everywhere in between.

Clavelina was the beloved wife for 61 years of Pedro “Pete” D. Sarmiento; cherished mother of Minda (Kurt Wehrs) Sarmiento of Austin, TX; and devoted grandmother of Brianna Wehrs of Boston, MA and Peter “Wyeth” Wehrs of Tucson, AZ. She is also survived by two brothers-in-law Tony (Janet Silva) Sarmiento and Mike (Ino) Sarmiento; two sisters-in-law Helen Bandong and Maria Sarmiento; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and colleagues.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday August 15 at 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.at Kalas Funeral Home (6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745). The funeral mass will be held on Monday August 16 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church (7804 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745). Clavelina will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to honor her memory can be made to St. Columba School Education Fund (7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745).



Thomas C. Myers, 71, of Annapolis, MD, passed away suddenly on August 3, 2021 following a heart attack.  Born on November 22, 1949 in Annapolis to the late Louis and Stella Myers, he graduated from Annapolis High School in 1967.  He served his country as a Corporal in the U. S. Marine Corps and served time in Vietnam, before entering the computer field where he became an expert at resolving hardware and software issues.  He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Annapolis.  He was instrumental in encouraging men of the Church to be involved in the United Methodist Men’s Group and his heart led him to create and send cards to the homebound members of the congregation, as well as others who might have needed a cheerful greeting.  In addition, in his spare time he enjoyed assembling jigsaw puzzles and painting.

He was the beloved husband of Judith Myers, devoted father of  Brian Myers, who preceded him in death and Matthew Myers, grandfather of Hayden Myers and brother of Bobbie Myers.  

A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 22 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 23 at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1300 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.  Burial will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.  Online condolences may be offered using the Memory Wall tab at the top of this page.


Robert Lee Wilson, 78, a resident of Edgewater for over 20 years and previously of Severna Park, MD, passed away on August 2, 2021 at the South River Health and Rehabilitation Center from complications of pneumonia and ongoing health and back-related maladies that ultimately took his life.

Born in Big Stone Gap, VA on March 8, 1943, Robert had a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, and a Master’s of Science of Strategic Intelligence degree from the Defense Intelligence College. One of his most profound moments in life was his time spent on the USS Liberty especially June 8th 1967. Robert served his country in the U.S. Air Force.  Prior to retiring in the early 2000s, he was a long-tenured employee of the National Security Agency.

In addition to being a sports and physical fitness enthusiast, his greatest hobby and joy was archeology and history.  He’d also served many years with the American Research Center in Egypt as its Vice President, and developed a tremendous group of friends he always cherished.

Robert was a loving, caring father and husband. His level of empathy, good common sense, humor and humility knew no bounds. We all were fortunate to have him in our lives.

He is survived by his spouse of over 39 years, My Kieu Wilson; two children, Kevin Wilson and Kelly Gaestel and their respective families.   
 
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Robert’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday August 7 from 2 to 4 pm. An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

Phyllis "Penny" Cantin, 64, a 37-year resident of Edgewater, MD, died on August 2, 2021 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born January 21, 1957 in Annapolis, MD to the late Norman E. and Tamea Nead, Penny graduated from Severna Park High School.  She enjoyed arts & crafts, gardening, fishing, and crabbing.  Penny is survived by her husband of 36 years, Bobby Cantin; two children, Shawn Cantin and his fiancee, Ashlee Power of Severn, MD, and Melissa "Mo" DiFranco and her husband, Gregory DiFranco of Baltimore, MD; two siblings, Norman Nead and his wife, Linda of Burtonsville, MD and Dottie Nead McRae of Tuscan, AZ; and two granddaughters, Windsor and Geneva DiFranco.  A celebration of Penny's life will be held at a later date.  An online condolences may be offered by clicking on the memory wall tab.

David Gates “Dave” Lyons, 79, a 10-year resident of Deale, MD and previously of Corning, NY, passed away on August 2, 2021 at his home.  Born on February 28, 1942 in Bryn Mawr, PA to the late Charles and Gertrude Lyons, Dave graduated from Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, NY in 1960.  He achieved Eagle Scout rank and went on to earn a BSME degree from Lehigh University in 1964 and a MBA degree in Finance from Columbia University in 1969.  

While at Lehigh University, Dave joined the wrestling team, Theta Delta Chi fraternity and ROTC.  After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy, attending Officer Candidate School before being assigned to the Charleston Naval Base in South Carolina as the Assistant Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (AROICC).  His next assignment took him to My Tho in the Mekong Delta region of South Vietnam.  Assigned as the OICC there, Dave led the construction of a Navy PBR (patrol boat, river) base.  In recognition of his military service, Dave was awarded the National Defense and Vietnam Service Medals, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Bronze Star Medal with the Combat ”V” clasp for valor.

Dave joined Corning Inc. in 1969 and enjoyed a 34-year career in manufacturing that took him from Corning, NY to Louisville, KY, Blufton, IN, Paden City and Martinsburg, WV.  He retired as Vice President of Environmental Engineering responsible for Corporate Facility Engineering and Environmental Compliance.  He served on several Boards of Directors, including the Peoples National Bank in Martinsburg, WV, Corning Hospital in Corning, NY and the Everglades Club Condominium Association in Naples, FL where he and his family enjoyed vacationing.

Dave was a history buff with a special interest in fostering family connections between the past and present.  He investigated the heroic history of his first father-in law, LT Col. Kent Fay’s service in the U.S. Army until his death in Rully, France after D-Day.  Dave was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and loved the time he spent in Cape Cod.  He enjoyed boating, fishing, swimming, and listening to pipe organ music.  Most of all, he was an enthusiastic cheerleader for any activity his children or grandchildren participated in!

In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his first wife of 39 years, Joanne Fay Lyons who died in 2004.  He remarried in 2011 and is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne Marie Lyons; two sons, Sean (Lisa) Lyons of Sterling, VA and Kent (Sylvie Dugrenier) Lyons also of Sterling, VA; one daughter, Suzanne (John) Chevalier of Loveland, OH; a brother, Richard (Janice) Lyons of Pisgah Forest, NC, two stepsisters, Jane Holmes of New York and Carol Ruderman of Connecticut; seven grandchildren, Aidan, McKenna and Ryder Lyons, Ryan, Zachary and Kyra Chevalier, and Carolina Celnik.  Dave is also survived by three “bonus” children who came as a gift with his second marriage, Teri (Jim) Pickering, Laura (Mike) Van Scoyoc and John  (Jen) Boehm; and eight grandchildren, David and Emily Pickering, Eric and Jake Van Scoyoc, Jessica Kelly, and Jack, Sophie and Ava Grace Boehm.

A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, 4012 Birdsville Road, Davidsonville, MD 20135 on Oct. 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. For those unable to attend the service, it can be viewed online by visiting <a href="https://adekproductions.com/lyons.html">https://adekproductions.com/lyons.html</a> In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Wellfleet Historical Society, P.O. Box 58, 266 Main Street, Wellfleet, MA 02667 <a href="https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5b1eab80758d46c9cdc64c6f&ss_cvr=75137a50-f0ba-41f4-addc-1325c718b2e5%7C1628454498914%7C1628454498914%7C1628454498914%7C1&ss_cvt=1628454498914">(www.wellfleethistoricalsociety.org)</a> or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">(www.hospicechesapeake.org)</a>. Online condolences may be offered by accessing the Memory Wall tab at the top of this page.

Goldie Irene Dove, 81, a resident of Edgewater, MD, died at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 1 of natural causes. Born on March 28, 1940 in Lothian, MD to the late James P. and Elizabeth I. Ireland, Irene graduated in 1958 from Southern High School. She worked as a waitress at the Dutch Pantry and a bookkeeper with Annapolis Tree Experts. Irene was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening and doing word search puzzles. The walls in her home were covered with pictures of family and friends because she loved to look at them. Irene was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, John Henry Dove; her stepsons, Dennis L. Dove and Kevin M. Dove; her siblings, William S., Warren L., James R., James F. and Ruby L. Ireland, Evelyn D. Armiger and Hilda L. Dove.  She is survived by her children, Dennis Taylor and Betty J. Dove; stepchildren, Brandon J. Dove, Sr., Mark S. Dove, and Tracey N. Dove; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Irene’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, August 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Funeral service will be held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Rd., Lothian, MD on Tuesday, August 10 at 10 am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Mark Francis Crane, 83, passed away on August 1, 2021 at his home in Annapolis, MD. Born in June of 1938 in Annapolis, MD to the late Leo Crane and Frances O’Neill Crane, Mark’s father was tragically killed that same year when his Navy plane crashed off KaenaPoint, Oahu, HI while flying a patrol mission.

He was raised with boundless love by his mother, Frankie, and his older sister, Patsy. Mark attended St. Mary’s School and eventually followed in his father’s footsteps and attended the US Naval Academy, where he earned a well-deserved reputation as an athlete, prankster and respected young leader.

After the Naval Academy, Mark went on to serve many years in the Navy fleet aboard destroyers. He attended the Navy Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA and eventually returned to the Naval Academy as a math and engineering professor, being a favored teacher among the Midshipmen. After retiring from the Navy, Mark worked in private industry only to return to the Naval Academy for his “dream job”, as the financial head in funding appropriations. He retired in 1998. 

Mark was the devoted and loving husband of Patricia Shea Crane. They were married in June 1963 shortly after his graduation from the USNA and were happily married for 58 years. Together they raised six children and enjoyed spending time with their family and their grandchildren. Mark’s sense of humor, quiet charisma, unassuming intellect and continuous pursuit to never take life too seriously was loved by all. In his later years, he was most content attending daily Mass,strolling the grounds of the Academy with Pat and relaxing on the porch in the evening for happy hour with a Sam Adams in hand.

Mark is survived by his wife, Patricia Shea Crane; his children, Marcus Crane, Jennifer (Todd) Kousky, John (Meg) Crane, Annie (Bill) James, Kristina (Kristian) Marquez and Leo (Claire) Crane; his siblings Patsy Nuss, Francie Filkins, Ramie Sakal and Michael Sweeney, 27 grandchildren and many extended family members. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Leo O. Crane and Johnny Sweeney.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Monday, August 9 at 10:30 am. Interment will be at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium at a later date.

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Judith Ellen (Fizer) Murphy died at her home in Fort Washington, MD on August 1, 2021.  Judith was born December 20, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William D. and Mary Alice Fizer.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years Thomas J. (Tim) Murphy, daughters Linda E. Murphy of Silver Spring, MD, Laura A. (Murphy) Houser (William) of Brookeville, MD, sons Timothy J. of La Plata, MD, and Brian W. of Milton, NY, as well as two grandchildren, Ryan Houser and Moira Houser.

Judith graduated from Francis C. Hammond High School in Alexandria, VA and from the Washington School for Secretaries.  Judith taught children in preschool and at daycare, which brought her much joy; though, her greatest joy was her family.

Visitation on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in the school hall, 2317 Brinkley Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in memory of Judy on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in the school hall, 2317 Brinkley Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744.  A private interment will be held at a later date at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Arrangements by Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to <a href="https://www.michaeljfox.org/donate" target="_blank">The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research</a> or <a href="https://montgomeryhospice.org/donate-now/" target="_blank">Montgomery and Prince George’s Hospice</a>.



Richard J. “Rich” Costello, 83, a resident of Annapolis for more than 40 years, passed away on July 31, 2021 at his home.  Born on February 1, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Loretta and John Costello, Rich attended Most Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and West Catholic High School before receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from West Chester University.  He later earned a Master’s degree from Villanova University.  Rich worked for Charles Scribner & Sons Publisher and the Education Films Division at CBS before establishing his own media company.  A parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis and a long-term member of the former Crabtowne Ski Club, Rich was a great communicator and networker.  His wonderful stories will be missed by all who knew him.  He was a lifelong supporter of the arts, voracious reader, collector of books and jazz enthusiast.  He also loved ballroom dancing with his beloved partner and companion of 22 years, Adele Baron.  In addition to Adele, Rich is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Beres of Crofton, MD; a brother, John Costello of Essington, PA; two sisters, Michelle Taulman of Port St. Lucie, FL and Carol Dahl of Camden, NJ; five grandchildren, Noah, Nathan, Nicholas, Nolan and Noelle Beres; and an extended family that includes Adele’s children and grandchildren.  A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD on Saturday, August 28 at 10:30 am.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, 801 Chase Street, Ste. 204, Annapolis, MD 21401.  Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

On Friday, July 30, 2021, Jean Bochniewicz entered into eternal rest. Beloved wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, Jean will be forever remembered for her devotion to her family, love of travel, passion for rescue dogs, and her quick Irish wit. From family members, to friends, to her beloved pets, she dedicated her life to caring for others. Ever a trailblazer, as a young, single mother, she worked tenaciously to climb through the ranks in a competitive, male-dominated workforce; marched in equal rights rallies; and was an early advocate for AIDS victims. Her natural curiosity and determination lead her to attend an Ivy League university and complete her bachelor’s degree while working full-time. She enjoyed traveling and was able to travel extensively throughout North America and Europe. 

Jean is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Bochniewicz; her adoring daughters, Carrie Schilling and Laura Gavin; her cherished grandchildren, Lindsay and Aidan Gavin; her dedicated sons-in-law, Fritz Schilling and William Gavin; her sister Meriel Fulford, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother Eileen Godo, sister Nancy Bielema, and brother Larry Godo.
 
The family is planning a private service. Interment will be in the family plot at Resurrection Cemetery. Those who wish, please make memorial donations in memory of Jean to their local animal rescue.
 

Robert Thomas “Bob” Peters has gone to meet the Lord.   Surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren, he was at peace.
The son of William and Bertha Peters, Bob was born in Queens, NY and attended Brooklyn Technical High School and City College of New York.  A summer job at the age of 16 turned into a 53 year career in the printing ink business.  In 1969, Bob and two partners started their own company, Graphic Fine Color.  That company later became part of Kohl & Madden and Bob became the Branch Manager of their Baltimore plant until his retirement.
Bob belonged to many industry associations, including serving as President of the Research and Engineering Council of the Graphic Art Industry.  He also belonged to the National Association of Printing Ink Makers, the Printing Industry of America and the Nonparells Society.  He was honored by his peers with the Pioneer Ink Award and the Technical Achievement Award.  As an expert on environmental issues, he served on a special committee with Carol Browner, Administrator of the EPA under President Clinton.  Their goal was to preserve the environment with input from the business community.
Bob loved to cook, travel, play Scrabble, Navy football, the New York Giants especially when they played and beat the Redskins, and spending time with his grandchildren.  He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Margaret Peters;  children, Robert Scott, Jeffrey James, Gregg Michael and Leigh Ann; grandchildren Loghan, Brandon and Margo Peters, and Jake and Ryleigh Stevens; brothers Joseph and his wife Toni and Richard Peters; nine nieces and nephews and a very special caregiver, Diane Peters.  He was preceded in death by his brother William.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, August 23 at 10:30 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, followed by a celebration of life luncheon at Renditions Golf Club, 1380 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville.  
Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or the Mia Sutphin Foundation (www.miasutphinfoundation.org.).  


Sherry Jean Stover, 66 a resident of Riva, MD and previously of Crownsville, MD passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.  Born March 24, 1955 in Annapolis, MD to the late Henry and Louella Ford Snodgrass,  Sherry graduated from Southern High School in 1974 and worked as a secretary for 27 years for the State of Maryland.  She was a member of Chapter 661 Woman of the Moose in Annapolis, and became a Senior Regent in the Academy of Friendship.  She is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, James "Jay" Stover; two children, James Ryan Stover and Niki Ann Orndorff both of Riva; and a sister, Shelby  Wilson of Glen Burnie. In addition to her parents, Sherry was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Wayne Snodgrass.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.

William Martin Lenck 1932-2021 of Temple Hills MD died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was 88 years old and had suffered a slow deterioration of health after a fall in March of 2020. He was deeply beloved and is survived by his children Laura Galbreath and husband Michael, William R. Lenck and wife Marcia, and Catherine Canniff and husband Edward; his grandchildren Ashley Solan and husband Joel, Timothy Canniff and wife Alexandria, Brian and Daniel Canniff, Hannah and Rachel Galbreath; and his great-grandchildren Skylar and Kora Solan. He was predeceased by his wife Anna Marie and dear daughter Marie Helena Anderson.
                           
Bill was born in Aland, Finland and came to America with his parents at age three. His father was an engineer and builder, and built homes for the family in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Bill met and later married his neighbor Anna Marie Mistretta, whose family had emigrated from Italy. After their marriage, they built their home between those of both sets of parents on family land. Together, the three homes were the site of many joyous events and traditions over the years. Their children all enjoyed growing up surrounded by the love of their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Bill continued to manage all of the land until his passing.
 
After graduating from the University of Maryland Law School, Bill served in the army and was a special agent for the FBI. In 1962 he became an Attorney Advisor to the Drug Enforcement Administration and began his very successful career in the Department of Justice. Bill rose to be the Chief Counsel of the DEA and continued consulting with the DEA into his retirement. His legal writings and briefs included the Drug Agents’ Guide to Forfeiture and the State Model Drug Paraphernalia Act. He was a long-term member of the Federal Bar Association, the Supreme Court Bar and the Maryland Bar. Most importantly, he remained best of friends with his law school and DEA colleagues.


His professional accomplishments are impressive, but he found his greatest joy in retirement. He was an avid sailor, earned his captain’s license and sailed from Florida to Maryland. He savored pink sunsets, and loved crabbing, fishing, playing cards, tennis, riding motorcycles, repairing vehicles, watching football, westerns and reading the newspaper daily. He and Anna Marie spent their time between Maryland and Sarasota, Florida, staying close to life-long friends for many years until Anna Marie passed. Bill remained very active in his community, particularly with the Oxon Hill Recreation Club. He worked at a local engine shop and continued to teach at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA.  

His most important “job” was daycare provider to his grandchildren. He cherished his grandchildren in Maryland and cared for them daily. He often drove eight hours to Massachusetts to visit with his grandsons and teach them to play tennis, cards and pool. He also helped his children and wife through the most difficult times in their lives battling cancer. He was always there for his children, grandchildren and his beautiful young great grandchildren. Bill was very generous with his family and friends; he was always there to listen, lend a hand, a car, a truck, a few dollars, whatever was needed. Bill’s 88 years were very active and filled with love and family. He will be dearly missed.


A gathering for family and friends will be held on Friday, August 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, located at 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. in Oxon Hill, MD, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. There will be a private burial at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD where he will rest alongside his wife, Anna Marie, and daughter, Marie. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bill’s name to Saint Columba School, 7800 Livingston Rd in Oxon Hill, MD 20745.





Obituaries

James Hawkins

Con Silard, Jr.

James Young

Carvel Wolfe

Ella Taylor

Emiliano Ruel Mallari

Linda Dulin-Rodriguez

Betty Nhare

Timothy Liff

Deborah Harris

Clavelina Sarmiento

Thomas Myers

Robert Wilson

Penny Cantin

David Lyons

Irene Dove

Mark Crane

Judith Murphy

Richard Costello

Gloria Bochniewicz (Godo)

Robert Peters

Sherry Stover

Gladys Searcy

William Lenck