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Jerold F. “Jerry” Wyvill, age 74, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on Wednesday, February 10 following a brief illness. He was the beloved son of the late Andrew J. and Rachel Wyvill; brother of Samuel A. (Peg) and J. Craig (Peggy) Wyvill, Sally (Steve) Bond and the late Thomas A. Wyvill; brother in law of Bonnie Wyvill; uncle of David (Cindy) Wyvill, Patricia (John) Tayag, Mary (Cory) Hilke, Stacy (Sean) Doll, Jessica (Patrick) Heavin, Sara Pray, Michael (Elaine) and Christopher (Jackie) Bond and he is also survived by many beloved great nieces and nephews. A lifelong resident of the area, Jerry worked for more than 36 years at PEPCO where he held a number of positions. He was a High Voltage Representative during the construction of the DC Metro subway system and he also served as a PEPCO liaison during several Presidential Inaugurations. Jerry was a long time power boating enthusiast, captaining 3 boats on the Chesapeake Bay, the most recent being the RAZZ III out of Herrington Harbor in Rose Haven, MD. Over the course of his life he had the opportunity to travel to numerous places including England, Hawaii and the Caribbean, but it was his lifelong love of the Chesapeake Bay and his many adventures on it that were among his fondest memories. Due to COVID restrictions, a memorial service will be delayed until a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 (cbf.org). Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

Jacquelin J. Wood of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD died on February 9, 2021. Jacquelin was born on October 6, 1933 in Martin, Michigan to Annabell Grinage and Arthur Zue. 

At an early age she moved to Washington, DC attended public schools and graduated from Anacostia High School. Following her marriage to Stanley Wood in 1950 they moved to Oxon Hill and Clinton, MD. She retired in 1995 from the Board of Education in Prince George's County where she worked for the Assistant Superintendent for twenty-five years. She also worked for Prince George's Community College. She enjoyed working in her community, traveling the world, being with her children, granddaughter, great-grandchildren and her friends. 

Survivors include her son, Stephen R. Wood, and his wife Dawn, of Huntington, MD; two daughters, Sharon R. Wood, of Richmond, VA and Stephanie R. Martin, of Huntington, MD; her granddaughter, Sara R. Ott, and her husband, Matthew Ott, of Huntingtown, MD; and two great-.grandchildren, Rowan Ott and Raegan Ott of Huntingtown, MD. All services are private.

Eric Gene Daniel Freeze, age 42, beloved son of Laurie Rafferty and the late Rene’ “Frosty” Freeze, of Riverside, California received his angel wings on February 9, 2021. 

Though his heart was greater than the universe and his knowledge vast (a head full of useless knowledge), Eric had very few passions in life. Eric was an avid and eclectic movie buff, able to quote films at a moment's notice. Eric found himself more at peace when out in nature. He enjoyed hiking, gardening, hydroponic science, or just getting lost on extended open-ended road trips. He loved Geocaching, and has many caches still active around Southern California. Eric was a self-taught master woodworker creating many unique, one-of-a-kind designs.

Eric found his true passion and the love of his life, Victoria (Tory) Cameron. Tory brought so much joy into Eric’s life and turned his world around. Eric and Tory were to be married October 31, 2021.

Eric is survived by his mother and “second” dad, Laurie and Doug Rafferty; Grandmother Marilyn Hall; brothers Richard “Dick” Freeze, Brook “Carlton” Freeze, Charles “Chuck” Freeze, Joshua Goodale, Micah Rafferty, Dan (and Tina) Rafferty, and Mark (and Terri) Schuette; sisters Brandy (& Michael) Young, Brenda (and Donald) Hussen, Melissa Rafferty, Kimberly (and Desi) Hauer, Naomi (and Brian) Ford, Rosie Rafferty; maternal aunts Bonnie Fraam and Debbie Barber, paternal uncles Don (and Susan) Rafferty and Dean (and Patti) Rafferty; numerous cousins,  nieces, and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Rene’ “Frosty” Freeze, Grandfather LCDR Richard W Hall, Uncle Richard W Hall II, and sister Angela Bennett.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 20 at 2PM at 1234 East Central Avenue in Edgewater, MD.

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

 Mary E. Clark, 96, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021, at Sagepoint Memory Care, LaPlata, MD.  She was born September 2, 1924, in Reading, PA.  She leaves behind her daughter, Danielle Donaldson (Cliff) and a son, Daniel Brett Clark (Linda), three granddaughters; Lynnette Melotti (Tony), Kaila Clark and Taylor Donaldson, two grandsons; Robert Reed Blake, III and Daniel Clark (Claire), two great-grandchildren; Dylan King and her namesake Mary Clark.  Mary is preceded in death by her parents Stephen Nicklos and Verna Nicklos.  Mary had 10 brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. 
 
Mary graduated from St. Josephs Nursing School in 1947 and went on to get her Undergraduate degree in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania in 1959. 
 
Mary was a 30-Year Federal employee as a Registered Nurse at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital on the Medical-Surgical Unit until her retirement in 1984.   After her retirement she moved to St. Petersburg, FL where she enjoyed, fishing, crabbing, playing bingo and spending time with her family.  Mary loved to travel and go on trips with family from California. 
 
Mary was devoted Catholic and belonged to Holy Cross Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, FL.
 
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Mary's life on Monday, February 15, 2021 from 10am until a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Avenue, Clinton, MD 20735. Due to COVID restrictions the interment at Resurrection Cemetery is private. 

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

Michael Sweeney, 78, a resident of Berkeley Springs, WV for five years and previously of Leonia, NJ, died after a three year struggle with cancer on Monday, February 8 in Arnold, MD. Born on November 25, 1942 in New York, NY to the late Cornelius and Betty Sweeney, Michael served in the US Army from 1961 to 1964. During that time, he was stationed in France for more than 18 months. He also was a police officer with the NYPD and after retiring he began a second career with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Michael was a member of Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60 in Berkeley Springs and he enjoyed doing yard work around his house, attending yard sales and auctions, doing crossword puzzles and mostly he liked going to breakfast with his friends at Roy’s. He is survived by his children, Michael Sweeney of Annapolis, MD and Kim Sweeney of Watertown, NY; his sister, Anne Sweeney of Key West, FL; his grandsons, Michael Sweeney, Kory and Keith Davis and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

Katherine Mary Callender,99, of Edgewater, MD. passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2021 surrounded by family.  Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Katherine was a graduate of Eastern High School, College of Notre Dame, and held two Masters Degrees from Johns Hopkins University. She was a long-time teacher at St. Mary’s School in Baltimore, MD.  She was also a proud American Red Cross volunteer during World War Two and a recipient of a special Red Cross recognition award for her efforts during the war.  Her favorite things to do were spending time with family, photography, and painting.

Katherine is survived by her two sons, Charles William Callender, Jr. (Selbyville, Delaware) and Carl Thomas Callender (Kingston, Washington), and her daughter, Linda Carol Donahue (Edgewater, Maryland).  Katherine is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.  Her husband of 66 years, Charles William Callender, Sr. passed away in 2006.

Funeral services and burial at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville are private and a memorial celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Ave. FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601.or via www.alz.org.

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

Doris Ellen Maxfield, cherished wife of Eugene Maxfield, sister to her one surviving sibling, Ron and loving mother of Jim and Dave Maxfield; passed away peacefully at her home on February 8, 2021 at the age of 88. 
Doris loved her sons, her daughter-in-laws, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. 
     
An energetic, active and deeply religious woman Doris enjoyed church, trips with her husband and family, reading, and exercise. She had a strong love of children and spent a great deal of time over the years babysitting for neighborhood parents.

Doris sacrificed to help her family through difficult times; she helped friends and family in need and through her many years of charitable contributions she touched the lives of untold numbers of people. She brought joy to all who knew her.
     
The love of her life was her wonderful, loving husband of 68 years who took care of her and stayed by her side until she passed away to continue to serve our Lord Jesus Christ.

A funeral service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, February 17 at 12 noon. Interment will be private. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

Wilma Jean Fee Ford passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021.  She leaves behind her husband of 74 years, Robert E. Ford, Sr., a son, Michael Stephen Ford (Jackie) and a daughter, Pamela Linnea Matousek (Lee), seven granddaughters; Tania Ford, Linnea Boogades, Amanda Conner, Laura Taralseth (Jon), Erin Tapley (Adrian), Amy Berry (David), Danielle Couslin (Eric) , and 13 great grandchildren, Brandon, Nicholas, Kyla, Carter, Cadhan, Nate, Maddy, Braden, Ethan, Everly, Ben, Georgia and Hadley.  Jean is preceded in death by a son, Robert E. Ford, Jr.
	Wilma, “Jean” to Marylanders, grew up on the family farm in Rose Hill, Va., the daughter of Dewey Admiral Fee and Martha Whisman Fee.   She was educated in the Lee County, Virginia Public school system attending Pleasant View Grade School .  After graduating from Thomas Walker High School she moved to Maryland and worked for the Federal Government.  
After moving to Maryland she met her husband, Robert, “Bobby” to most, and they were married on June 14, 1946 at Nichols Memorial Bethel Methodist Church in Odenton, Maryland.    She enjoyed being a wife, mother and homemaker.  Jean was a member of the Birdsville-Davidsonville Homemakers Association and attended the Annapolis Christian Women’s Society.  She started attending Davidsonville Methodist in 1950 where she was a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, sang in the Senior Choir and served on the Care and Nurture Committee along with various other ministries.  
The highlight of each year was to visit her parents and family in Rose Hill where she shared many fun times with her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and many cousins.  After retiring from the Income Tax Division for the State of Maryland for 25 years she and Bobby also enjoyed traveling the United States with friends.  She also loved flower gardening which was evident when you drove up to their home in Birdsville.  Jean loved her family and took great pride in fixing the Sunday Dinner gatherings as well as all the Holiday celebrations. 
Jean was the true matriarch of the Ford family, loved and respected by each family member.  

Funeral arrangements will be private.  


Grace Eileen Ciomei, 90, of Annapolis, MD and formerly of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday February 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 27, 1930 in Washington, D.C., to the late Gladys Mode and Frank Yates, Grace had a passion for gardening and was an excellent cook. She loved spending time at the beach. One of Grace’s greatest joys was being with her family and celebrating all of the milestone births of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It gave her so much pleasure to watch their sporting events on the field as well as hearing about their various academic achievements. Our greatest cheerleader- Gram We Love You!! Grace was the beloved wife of the late Chester Ciomei; mother of Sharon Long of Fairfield, IA and Bobbie Lee (Mike) Ritter of Mitchellville, MD; grandmother of Michael (Tara) Ritter, Jr. and Bridget (Darren) Burns all of Annapolis, MD, Robert (Michelle) Ritter of Davidsonville, MD and Matthew (Sharon) Ritter, Sr. of Odenton, MD; great-grandmother of Lindsey, Abigail and Kelsey Ritter, Callie, Duffy, Will and Michael Burns, Samantha, Ray and Jackson Ritter, Julia, Matthew Jr. and Addison Ritter. She is also survived by her extended family, Connie Beavers and Debra (John) Beitzel and their children, Ryan, Lauren and Lindsey, and her niece Brenda Ciomei. Friends are invited to celebrate Grace's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, February 19 from 11:30 am until her funeral service begins at 1:00 pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to <a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html">St. Jude Children's Research Hospital</a>, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

Betty Sydnor Wilson, a native Washingtonian, who retired to Colonial Beach, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 6, in Annapolis, MD.  Betty was the beloved wife of 52 years of the late Joseph A. Wilson; devoted mother of John B. (Judie) Wilson and Melanie Wilson (Carl) Heatley; the caring and adored grandmother of Chelsea, Dylan and Sydney Heatley; sister of Edna Edmondson and the late Luke Sydnor. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Betty enjoyed conversations with all she met and loved spreading cheer as a former professional clown.  Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.” A private family memorial service will be held to honor Betty.  “Let a smile be your umbrella - send in the clowns."  In honor of Betty  donations may be made to <a href="https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/119312/#!/donation/checkout?utm_source=shcmain&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=donatebutton&utm_campaign=shc&c_src=shc&c_src2=main">Shriners Hospital for Children</a> Condolences may be offered using the Memory Wall tab above.


A memorial service will held in a few weeks, please check back for updated information. 

Serafin "Jerry" Nudo, 84, a resident of Edgewater, MD and a previous 15 year resident of Centreville, MD passed away on February 5, 2021. He was born on September 3, 1936 in Pasig, Philippines to the late Benito and Maria Nudo. Jerry was a retired illustrator for the DC Department of Transportation.  In addition to his profession as an artist, he was a professional tennis racket stringer.  

He enjoyed playing golf, watching tennis, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa in 2017. He is survived by his children, Lisa (Stephen) Mellynchuk of Edgewater, MD and Erik (Elizabeth) Nudo of Laurel, MD; siblings, Philip Nudo of Reston, VA, Robert Nudo of Riverdale, MD and Herminia Nudo of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Vanessa, Olivia, Dominic and Hannah. 

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jerry's life on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 1 to 3 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org. 

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Linda Culhane Flood, age 75, of Riderwood Village, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 5, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Leonard S. Flood; sister of Eileen Lowe of Orange City, FL, Mary Culhane of Pembroke Pines, FL, Kathleen (Joseph) Mancino, of Prescott, AZ and the late Lawrence and Joseph Culhane; aunt of Gail (Mark) Hogan, Michael (Margot) Culhane, Karen Burks and Deborah Franklin; sister-in-law of Jacqueline Culhane, Beatrice (Justin) Wyatt and Gloria Brewer, also survived by her beloved extended family Loni, Anh and granddaughter-by-love, Meghan Chu and many other relatives, friends and neighbors. On Wednesday, February 17, friends may join the family for a graveside service at 12 Noon at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. The family asks that all attendees observe Covid-19 safety precautions by wearing masks and practicing social distancing. In lieu of flowers, Linda’s wish is that donations be made to the Montgomery Hospice, Casey House, 6001 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20855. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

Barbara Irene Roberts, 73, of Davidsonville, MD, died of Covid-19
related pneumonia Feb 5, 2021.

Born June 6, 1947 in Baltmore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Eino Fagerlund
and the late Rakkel Hamalainen Fagerlund.

Mrs. Roberts grew up in Sudbury, Massachusetts.  She graduated from the University of Maine in 1969.  She taught elementary school in Millinocket, Maine, for one year, Montgomery County, MD for seven
years and in Anne Arundel County at Davidsonville Elementary and Central Middle School.  
She retired from teaching in 2010.

She enjoyed knitting, baking, baseball, spending time
with her grandchildren and golden retrievers, and keeping up with her baseball family.  
She was a Bowie Baysox season ticket holder and enjoyed being a housing family for Baysox players and staff.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Melvin Roberts, two children, daughter Allison Fix of Columbia, MD, son Andy Roberts and his spouse Lauren of Odenton, MD, three grandchildren:  Colin, Emily,
and David, and four siblings.

Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org/

John Feliciano Dizon went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021 at age 92.

John (Jesus) Feliciano Dizon was born to Conrado Dizon and Cipriana Feliciano on June 25, 1928 in Angeles City, Philippines. As a child, he helped to take care of younger siblings and was a hard worker on the farm with his parents.

John met his wife, Bonifacia Cabigting in 1950 at Nixon Tailoring in the marketplace. They married October 10, 1951 and went on to have seven children: Clarita, Gelacio, Adelaida, Reynaldo, Rodolfo, Evelina and Alejandro. John immigrated to the United States in the mid 1980's and worked several jobs, but worked the longest in the hot dog vending business from 1988 to 2008 alongside his wife, Bonifacia.

In addition to being a dedicated and loving father, John was a very hard worker and put his seven children through college with the help of his equally hard–working wife. Selflessly he worked and sacrificed any vacation time so that he can also help support many relatives back home in the Philippines. John also loved watching primetime shows such as Three’s Company, Who's the Boss, Wonder Woman, and Macgyver to name a few. He also enjoyed old western shows starring John Wayne and other primetime shows starring Chuck Norris and Charles Bronson.

Throughout his life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him. John was a faithful servant of the Lord. He was one of the original deacons of Central Assembly of God Angeles City where he also served as a Sunday school teacher. He served both ministries with utmost faithfulness and integrity. John also attended Assembly of God in Arlington, VA as well as Christ Cares Alliance Church in Jacksonville, FL. He passed this legacy to his children and grandchildren.

John joins his parents and siblings in Heaven. He is survived by his wife, Bonifacia C. Dizon, along with their 7 children and their spouses (Clarita and husband Isaias Del Rosario, Gelacio and wife Marita, Adelaida, Reynaldo and wife Grace, Rodolfo and wife Leonila, Evelina, and Alejandro and wife Liberty) and 19 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Eduardo “Eddie” Capati of Fort Washington, MD passed away on February 4, 2020 at 79 years old.

The Sailor. The Brother. The Chef. The Husband. The Father. The Lolo. The Grandpa.

He was born on April 30, 1941, in Guagua, Pampanga, Philippines to Adolfo Guevara and Modesta Razon Capati. He graduated from Guagua National Colleges in 1957.  He attended FEATI Institute of Technology in Manila while residing in Anak Bayan, Tondo, Manila, when he met his wife of 54 years, Julieta Buenviaje.  After brief employment with MERALCO, he enlisted in the US Navy and served for 20 years, sailing the high seas and traveling the world.  He retired as a Chief Petty Officer, USN and within days, became the executive chef to the US Comptroller for the General Accounting Office and served for more than 30 years. 

Eddie married Juliet in 1966 in Manila, Philippines.  They had 3 children, Eric, Erwin and Joyce. He is a member of the St Columba Catholic Church Parish, former President of both Circulo Pampangueño of Hawaii and Metropolitan Washington, DC. He enjoyed traveling with his wife to worldwide destinations, cruising with his navy buddies and their spouses, loved to dance and cater his own family events.  He was the jokester, story-teller, designated meat carver and always the life of the party.  Eddie loved to party and host parties just as much as he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, brothers and sisters. He never missed hosting a milestone family celebration and always celebrated them with Eddie’s signature flair be it the baptism of his children or his renewal of vows at both 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries with Juliet.

Eddie was preceded in death by his son, Erwin; his sister, Juliet; his father, Adolfo. Eddie is survived by his spouse, Juliet of Fort Washington, MD; his son Eric (Vicky) of Clarksburg, MD; his daughter Joyce (Nick) of Vienna, VA; his mother, Modesta, of Guagua, Pampanga, Philippines; 5 younger siblings, Herman, Manny, Jean, Cora and Lita; his loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nephews, great nieces and numerous other relatives.



On Thursday, February 4, 2021; the beloved husband of the late Elvira Sembria; father of Franklin C. Sembria, Yasmin C. Sembria, Ferdinand C. Sembria, Erwin C. Sembria, Julius C. Sembria, Frank Anthony C. Sembria, Richard C. Sembria, Roberto C. Sembria and Luther C. Sembria. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Francisco's Life Celebration on Thursday, February 11 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway (Church), 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment Church Cemetery.

Hugo A. Procopio, Jr., 55, passed on Thursday, February 4, 2021, following a heart attack.  Born October 8, 1965, in Washington, DC to Marilynn Procopio (mother) and the late Hugo A. Procopio, Sr. (father). He was a graduate of Riverdale Baptist School.  Hugo worked at Amazon and enjoyed watching football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. 

In addition to his mother, he is survived by Cheyenne Nicole Procopio; four siblings, Joseph Procopio of Martinsburg, WV, Carmela (Alan) Hangsleben of Lothian, MD, Rose Ann Norwood of Murfreesboro, TN, and Marilynn (Jerry) Hangsleben of Owings, MD;  three nephews, Eddy Phipps, Anthony Phipps, and Kenny Norwood; two nieces, Christina Procopio, and Niki (Michael) Falzone; three great-nieces, Kylee Phipps, Madison Phipps and Emma Falzone, and three great-nephews, Lil Anthony Phipps, Tyler Phipps and Nikko Falzone. 

Hugo, Jr. was preceded in death by his father; Hugo A. Procopio, Sr., a brother, Albert A. Procopio; and a nephew, Dominic Procopio. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Riverdale Baptist Church Cemetery, 1133 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 217 E. Redwood St., Suite 1100, Baltimore, MD 21202. An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

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Paul Edward Thoman, April 17, 1923 –January 31,2021

Paul was raised in York, Pennsylvania, the son of Lewis and Elsie Reimold Thoman.  He had a sister, Inez, a brother Harry and a foster sister, Ruth.  He attended York High School, studied to be a machinist, but after Pearl Harbor joined the army, and became a Medic in the 101st Airborne.  He was severely wounded in France and medically discharged in 1945. 

Paul received a BS in Mechanical Engineering at New Mexico A&M, and worked for the federal government in the Veterans Administration and then for GSA, retiring in 1981.

Paul met Nancy on a blind date.  They married in 1953 and moved to Temple Hills, MD in 1954 where they raised three sons.  Paul engaged with his sons in every kind of activity.  They learned much from their talented dad. The family attended Corkran Memorial United Methodist Church where Paul ‘s many skills were appreciated.  


Paul was a loving husband, dad,  granddad and great granddad. 

He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his sons Bruce Edward,(Brenda)  Timothy Alan (Jane), and Eric Albert, his grandchildren, Melissa, Rebecca, and Ian, (Leanne) and his two great grandchildren, Elijah Hart and Paul Harvey. 

 A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. until the start of the memorial service at 11 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Entombment at Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD in the Columbarium at a later date.  

Philip “Phil” Edmund Brannan, 84, of Severna Park, MD, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2021, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Born in Washington, D.C., to the late Charles and Anna Brannan, Phil grew up in Mt. Rainier, MD, and graduated from Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD.  He served in the US Navy Reserve, and joined IBEW Local 26 upon completion of his service.  He loved being an electrician, and especially loved working on the many “power houses” that he helped build over his career.  He semi-retired from field work and finished his career with Marriott Hotels.  He was active in HMB Boys and Girls Club for many years, serving as Treasurer and President, and running the carnivals.  Phil enjoyed spending time at his family home in Cove Point Beach and loved fishing on the Chesapeake Bay.  He was an active member in his parish, both at St. Mark’s in Hyattsville, and St. Ann’s in Ocean View, DE. He was an avid Redskins fan; he and his late wife Carol had season tickets for many years and attended every Super Bowl with the Skins.  Phil and Carol retired to Ocean View, DE, where he loved feeding his birds, growing his tomatoes, “fiddling” in his garage, and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.  Anyone that ever met him knew that he always had a firm handshake, a smile on his face, and a loud contagious laugh.  

In addition to his parents, Phil was preceded in death by his loving wife Carol (Spiker), and his brother Christopher.  He is survived by his three children, Phyllis Keehn (Sean), Sharon Bussink (Jimmy, dec.), and Daniel (Jocelyn); his grandchildren, Meghan Keehn, Ryan Keehn (Clara), Zachary Brannan, and Joshua Brannan; and his great-grandson James Patrick Keehn.  He is also survived by his brothers Charles (Joan, dec.), Francis (Louella), John (Anita, dec), and his sisters Melissa Gibson (Hank Poniatowski, dec) and Mary Carrie Forrest (Jim), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Due to COVID concerns and limitations, a private service will be held with his immediate family only at this time. A celebration of Phil’s life will be held at a later date, when all can gather.  

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (www.lbda.org/donate), or to Household of Angels Assisted Living (please email pdkeehn@live.com for details).

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Raymond L. Clise died on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Annapolis, MD. Born on May 18, 1927 in Midland, MD to the late John L. and Bridget Nolan Clise, Raymond served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a retired Sergeant of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department. He is survived by two sons and a daughter. Funeral services will be private. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

Roberta Lynn Garris (nee Tate), Age 66, Born January 29, 1955, passed away January 30, 2021.  Beloved mother of Travis Vanscoy (Partner Carly Ullery), loving grandmother of Heather Vanscoy, cherished sister to Robert B. Tate, Jr. (Jill deceased), Karen L. Egan (John), Robin T. Tate (Toni), and the late Richard A. Tate (Edna).  Devoted Aunt to Wesley (Robert Tate), Edward, James, Joseph, John Robert, and Kaitlyn (Karen Egan), Robin Jr. and Caralynn (Robin Tate), Cassie, Jessica, and Jonathon (Richard Tate). 

Great Aunt to Maddi, Tate, Stella (Edward), Isabella, and Mariana (Joseph) 

Dear Cousin and a dedicated friend to many.

Beloved both by family and colleagues, Lynn gave more than 35 years of service to the landscaping industry.  She began her career at Ruppert Landscape, eventually taking some time away for her family.  Returning to the business with Level Green Landscaping as the office manager, Lynn was detail-oriented, attentive to facts, and had great administrative skills.  She was always an asset to any company, but even more so to all the employees.  Level Green was not just a job, but her family!  She was loyal, dedicated, and took great pride in being a confidant and team member. 

Lynn will be remembered as a kind, generous, and loving woman who will be missed by her family and friends.  Lynn had a huge heart for giving to others with an unquestioning love.  And one of the most characteristic ways Lynn showed her love was through food; most often she would be found diligently and thoughtfully preparing homemade meals as a way of caring for and connecting with her loved ones.  And her Christmas Cookies surpassed all others. 

Lynn carried a spark of love, humor and wit that will carry on, forever bright in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, no public services will be held at this time.  A celebration of life will be held in the future when it is safe to gather in person. 

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

Judith Ann Richards Bednar, 82, of 15101 Poplar Hill Road, Accokeek, MD 20607, passed away on January 29, 2021, after a long battle with leukemia (CLL) since 2007.  She was born in Westville, IL, on December 30, 1938, the daughter of Martin and Flossie Mae Richards. She was married to “the love of her life”, a young sailor, Ed Bednar, in May 1957, after graduation from Westville High School.  They had three children, Marti Lyn, and twins John Dale, and Michael Joseph Bednar.  After spending 35 years in the Navy and helping Ed attain the rank of Captain, moving 20 times across country, waiting on the piers for his ship to arrive for 10 of those years makes her a one of a kind special person and a loving wife.  She leaves behind her husband of 63 years, her daughter, Marti (Thomas) Cirillo, son, Michael, (Holly), three grandchildren, Danielle (Jonathon Baxter) Bednar, Maria Cirillo, and Nicholas Cirillo, and two great grandsons, Alexzander, and Andrew.  She was preceded in death by her son John, her mother and father and all of her four siblings.

Judy was all about family.  Her children enjoyed opportunities with piano lessons, guitar lessons, tennis lessons, golf lessons, swimming lessons, sewing lessons, and cooking lessons for the boys.  She never changed this approach with her grandchildren plus she was always ready to listen to “their other side of the story.”  She was their “Mimi.”

She found time to do volunteer work with the Red Cross for many years, she was a supporter of St. Jude’s and the Wounded Warrior Project, but her recent joy was providing all manner of deserts for the Knights of Columbus meetings and dinners in Accokeek.

This week found Judy standing on the pier again looking for her ship, but Jesus came and put his arm around her and said come with me my angel - your wait is over!

Services will be private.  

Bernie Avon Floyd “Avon”, 82, a 45-year resident of Harwood, and previously from Louisville, KY and Brownfield, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2021 in Davidsonville, MD.

Avon was born on December 24, 1938 in Brownfield, TX, to the late Bern and Christine Floyd. He was a graduate of Texas Tech University, and retired from the Dept. of Commerce Agriculture Census, livestock branch. He also served proudly in the US Army reserves.

Avon was a West Texas Cowboy at heart and loved all things agricultural. Most of his early life was spent farming cotton, and raising cattle and horses. In fact, his farming paid for his Texas Tech. education. After moving to Maryland he worked for the census bureau and managed livestock statistics with the agriculture census. During this time he continued to raise cattle and horses. He also enjoyed playing pool and poker.

In addition to his parents, Avon was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Norma Floyd.

He is survived by his children, Diane Balsley (Manny ) of Harwood, MD and Chris Floyd ( Heather Buhaj) of Churchton, MD, his siblings; John Floyd of Brownfield, TX and Janna Griffin (Mike) of Chesapeake Beach, MD. He is also survived by four grandchildren; Paul Balsley, IV, Allison Balsley, CJ Floyd, and Madison Cornwell and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Avon's life on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 10 am. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lothian, MD. The visitation and service will also be available on Zoom, please contact the family for the link. Condolences at KalasFuneralHomes.com


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Linda Flood

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Avon Floyd