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Marcianna (Marcy) Fonseca Pena, age 89, a resident of Temple Hills, MD for 41 years and previously of Lanham, MD, passed away at Angel’s Heart Nursing Home in Waldorf, MD due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.  She had been sick with this disease for the past 11 years.

Marcy was born June 5th, 1931, in North Falmouth (Cape Cod), Massachusetts, to the late Manuel and Mary Grace Fonseca Oliviera.  She was fortunate to have been raised by her loving Stepfather Theophilus Olivera.  She was also preceded in death by her brother Theodore Fonseca.   

Marcy was raised and lived in Cape Cod, Massachusetts the majority of her life. She graduated in 1949 from Lawrence High School, North Falmouth High School where she excelled in academics, basketball, softball, and was associated with numerous clubs.  

She married the love of her life, Roland Prescott Pena in 1950. She and Roland resided in New Bedford, Massachusetts.  From this union, they had two children, Robert Alan Pena, and Deborah Ann (Pena) Reid.  
Marcy worked in factories during the early years of her marriage.  In the early 1950, Marcy and Roland moved to Washington, D.C. for better career opportunities. This is where Marcy became employed as an EEO Specialist with the Department of Navy (Navy Annex) in Alexandria,VA. She retired after 34 years of service.  During her tenure with the Department of Navy, she received numerous awards and accolades.  
She was a member of  St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Temple Hills, MD, the Women’s Red Hat Club, and the Cape Verdean Association (DC Metropolitan area.)

She spent the majority of her retirement time being creative and vending her craft. She loved creating baskets, flowers, painting figurines, which she sold at flea markets, and the local military bases.  She enjoyed traveling, playing pinochle with her friends.  Most of all, she adored spending time with her family.  If she had any free time after that, she loved crossword puzzles, sewing and adding to her collection of angels and owls.

Marcy was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Prescott Pena; her parents and stepfather, Manuel and Mary Grace Fonseca Olivera and Theophilius Olivera; her brother, Theodore Fonseca.

Marcy leaves to cherish her memories her son, Robert Alan Pena (Daughter-In-Law Vivian Pena) of Waldorf, MD, Deborah Pena Reid of Fort Washington, MD.  Her grandchildren, Dorian Alan Pena (Wife Gorgette Pena) of Waldorf, MD, Danielle Chapman (Husband Damian Chapman) of Hughesville, MD, Darcelle Caballero (Husband Michael Caballero) of Stuttgart, Germany, Robert Pressey of White Plains, MD, Deanna Reid of Greenbelt, MD, Victoria Reid of Fort Washington, MD, Jade D. (Pena) Watkins (Husband Keith Watkins) of Waldorf, MD, and 14-great grandchildren.  As well as a host of relatives and friends who adore her.          

Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Pena's Life Celebration on Friday, April 9, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:30 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Quantico National Cemetery will be held at 2 p.m. that same day.


Ailani Victoria Grace, known affectionately to her family as “Mama”, passed away at her home in Odenton, MD on March 23, 2021, following a 26-month battle with cancer.  She was 5 years old.  Born on October 29, 2015 at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, Ailani was the daughter of Willie E. Grace II and Abby Jiannie Grace.  She was a loving daughter and enjoyed all the typical childhood pastimes including playing with her toys and iPad games, and watching movies.  Her favorites were Trolls, Frozen and Sing.  

In addition to her parents, Ailani is survived by her brother, Willie E. Grace III; her grandmothers, Linda “Nana” Grace and Shirley “Awewa” Reyes; an aunt and uncle on her father’s side, D’Asia and Deelorean Moore of North Carolina; two uncles on her mother’s side, Jamie Rivera-Reyes of Pennsylvania and Jason Rivera-Reyes and his wife, Sarai River-Reyes of New Mexico, and a big loving family who will always adore and remember her.  Ailani was preceded in death by her grandfather, Willie “Pop Pop” Grace.

All funeral events will be private.  The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD for all their support and kindnesses throughout Ailani’s illness.

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Paul was born on January 17, 1947 at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C.  The mantra that best describes my Uncle Paul is: EVERYTHING MATTERS, NOTHING IS IMPORTANT.  He lived a simple life. He worked hard, loved his family and friends, and he helped people when he could. He did not announce it on social media or expect anything in return.  People who passed him on the street would not know how important he was to the people who intimately knew him. But to the people who knew and loved him, he mattered, he was important, and he will continue to be an influence in their lives. Like the guys on his bowling league Bedrock team, where he was named Grand Puba. The employees who worked at the U.S. Department of The Interior, where Paul worked for 17 years. He was a member of Local 99 and was a maintenance operator for boilers, chillers, generators, and automated or computerized building systems. During his 17 years of employment, he received many awards.  He was a special friend to Brenda, Jean and Bella. For Jerren and Benjamin Coleman, Paul was the only father figure they had.  He was the number one fan of the Washington Redskins. The Washington Football team will always be the Redskins to him. Maybe now that Paul is in heaven, he will have some influence on how they play! I certainly hope so!
I know for certain that God had a purpose and plan for my Uncle Paul. When he was just 18 months old, he fell out of a second story window and was found dead. He was resuscitated but had to learn how to talk and walk again. In his late sixties, he was hit by a car while delivering papers and almost lost his leg. About 5 years ago, my Uncle Paul beat colon cancer even when the doctors did not think he would! God helped him overcome these challenges to allow Paul to finish what he needed to finish on earth. And when Paul did, God took him home where he is now reunited with his mother, Miriam Juliette Duty; his father, Edward Robert Hangliter, III and his sister, Judy McIver
Paul is survived by his two older brothers, Edward Robert Hangliter, IV and George Hangliter, Sr.; his nieces, Sherry, Debby, Ronda, April, Stacey and Jeannie and his nephews, George, Kenny, Raymond, Edward Robert Hangliter, V "Bobby", Robert "Bobby", Mike and Grant "MG"
*A small intimate gathering will be planned in May*

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Buck Jackson, Jr. of Temple Hills, MD, age 77, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 in Arlington, VA.  He was born on April 29, 1943 to the late Buck Jackson and Frances Virginia Bright in Orange, VA. After graduating high school Buck joined enlisted in the US Army for four years.  Upon his discharge from the Army he decided to become a police officer for the US Supreme Court. He retired after 20 years and married Marie Joyce Jackson. 

He is survived by his wife Marie Joyce; his sons, Keith Houston and Kevin Ali Jackson; his step-daughter and her husband, Nina and Marlon Moaney and his grandsons, Nathan Echevarria and Julian Moaney. 

Buck's Life Celebration and burial will be private. Please leave a condolence for the family.

Jill Marie Nieman Palmer, also known as Jilly, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2021.   She was born on January 30, 1965 in Takoma Park, MD to Kathryn and the late Darrell Nieman, Sr.  Jill was began working in the event industry in 1983 when she joined National Trade Productions in Lanham, MD. There Jill honed her show management skills and earned the prestigious event industry designation of CEM, or, Certified Exposition Manager. In 1993 Jill was recruited by Production Group International, an event management firm located in Arlington, VA. It was there she began working with NBC4 Washington to produce a Health & Fitness Expo. While working with NBC Washington, Jill recognized the opportunity to share this successful event model with other television stations and replicate the program in new markets. Jill co-founded Network Events, Inc. in 1999 and served as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and was affectionately referred to as “Chiefie” by her team. As an NEI executive, Jill was able to pursue her passion and dedication to health and fitness through her work with NBC and the many health and fitness expos her firm supported across the country. In her spare time, Jill enjoyed relaxing at the beach and spending time at her Ocean City home, especially in the evenings when she would take beautiful photos of the moon.

In addition to her mother, Jill is survived by her two children, Justin Palmer of Edgewater and his companion, Amy, and Hailey Schackelford of Crofton, MD and her husband, Jeff.  She is also survived by four siblings and their families: Margie Smith of Ridgely, MD, her husband, Stephen, and their children, Katy (Brent); and Jeff (Hannah); Darrell Nieman of Mt. Airy, MD, his wife, Chrissy, and their children, Blair, Rylee, Grace and Ryan; Charlie Nieman of Nags Head, NC, his wife, Jennifer, and their children, Jon, Brittany and Chris; and Penny McClay of Odenton, MD, her husband, Jimmy and their children, Zach, Kennedy, Jake and Delaney.  Jill is also survived by a great-nephew, Roran and great-niece, Caroline.

Friends are invited to celebrate Jill’s life with her family on Saturday, March 27 from 9AM to 11AM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

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James P. Oberholtzer, 92, a long-time resident of Anne Arundel County, died on Monday, March 22 at home in Ginger Cove. Born on April 28, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN, James was a graduate of Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, a proud member of the US Naval Academy Class of 1950 and held a Master’s Degree in Vocational Education from Purdue University. He served in Korea and Vietnam and was a Naval Aviator for most of his career in the Navy. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 1970. After retiring from the Navy and earning his Master’s Degree, James taught aeronautics and acrobatics at Purdue University before becoming a simulator and ground instructor for Allegheny Airlines, US Airways and Flight Safety International. He was an avid sailor on the Chesapeake Bay and enjoyed cycling and travel, including a bicycle ride from California to Florida at the age of 68. James was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Patricia Whittington Oberholtzer who passed in 1991. James is survived by his three sons, Michael Oberholtzer and his wife, Karla of River Forest IL, Stephen Oberholtzer and his wife, Laura of Dallas TX, and David Oberholtzer and his wife, Elisa of West Orange NJ; nine grandchildren and 6 great- grandchildren.  He will be inurned at the US Naval Academy Columbarium and a memorial service to be held there later this year when conditions permit. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to <a href="https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/onetime.cfm">Doctors without Borders </a> or <a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043&ovr_acv_id=5246">Wounded Warrior Project</a>

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Christine was 95 years old when she peacefully left this earth on March 21st. She was affectionally called Bubba by family and friends alike.  Living in Mt. Rainier, MD for 60 years, she was a fixture on her front porch, either waving to people who passed by or fussing at them to pick up after their dogs.

Christine’s full time job was raising her family of 9 children. She did quite a bit of it on her own after her husband, Aurelio, passed away 40 years ago. Her children include Linda (married to Warren), John (who gave his life in Viet Nam), Francesca (married to Saul), Carla (married to Billy), Marcus, Michael (Married to Diane), Tina, Mary Margaret and Anna Marie. From all these children came the grandchildren - Chrissy, Elena, Julia, Nora, Annie, Larissa, Jason, Aurelio, Matthew, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Ashley, John, Michael, Daniel and Dulcinea. And from the grandchildren came great grandchildren - Jordan, Brooke, Gabrielle, Isadora, Annabelle, Dutch, Marisol, Bailey, Peyton, Avery, Olivia and Savannah.

Christine enjoyed working in her garden, tending to both flowers and vegetables. As the seasons changed, so did the decorations on her front porch - many neighbors would come by to see how she and her children would show off the latest holiday/seasonal ornaments. During the Spring and Summer, her flower boxes were overflowing with bursts of reds, yellow, pinks and white.

Christine was a great wife and a good sport. When her husband, who never got a driver’s license, came home with a 1965 4 door Lincoln Continental, fondly called ‘The Boat’, she willingly got behind the wheel. She became quite the cook, preparing Aurelio’s favorite dishes - paella and oyster stew. The two of them would dance in the living room to the song ‘Bessa Me Mucho’, while their children watched and cheered them on.

Ah....the children. What can you say about a woman who raises 9 children? She was a doctor, a chauffeur, a master chef, a seamstress, a domestic goddess, a social worker, a counselor and a referee. When someone commented “I don’t know how you raised 9 children” her response was “I don’t know, either”. The fact that none of her children spent time in jail is a testament to her parenting skills.

Christine was a fabulous grandmother/great grandmother. Throughout the many years of time spent with her grans, you could walk into the house and find a variety of things going on: wrestling on the TV, video games being played on the dining room floor, bowls of cereal at bedtime, quilts on the floor for sleepovers, badminton being played in the back yard or a card game going on. If you were lucky, you might even see her do a cartwheel on the front lawn.

We will miss her smile, her contagious laugh, her support and the great love she had for her family and friends. We will carry those things in our hearts and find them there when we think of her. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Christine's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, March 31 from 1 pm until her funeral service begins at 3 pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Horizons, 16000 Trade Zone Ave., Ste. 109, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 or St. Anne's Center for Children, Youth and Families, 4901 Eastern Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20782. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

Ramona J. Fusco, age 90 and a resident of Davidsonville for 50 years, died at her residence on March 20, 2021 of end stage dementia.  Born July 19, 1930 in Waynesboro, PA, she was a homemaker who loved gardening and animals.  Ramona is survived by her daughter, Toni Stroud, of Davidsonville and her grandson, Aaron Stroud.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Joyce Lenharr, and her husband, Donald Fusco.

Relatives and friends are invited celebrate Ramona's life on Thursday, March 25 from 10-11 AM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomon's Island Road, Edgewater, with a funeral service to follow at 11.  Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD


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Donald "Don" Ray Colbert, 92, a 35-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of New Carrollton, MD, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on March 19, 2021.

Born October 7, 1928 in North Carolina to the late Wilson and Gertrude Colbert, he served his country as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  Don worked as a communications engineer for most of his career at Booz Allen, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Computer Sciences Corporation.  He was a longtime member of Riva Trace Baptist Church and enjoyed golf and traveling.

Don is survived by a son, Donald Colbert, Jr. of Bowie, MD.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Nancy Colbert; and a daughter, Lee Ann Colbert.

A service will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 2:30 pm at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville. 

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Charles E. Hendrick, 98, a resident of Annapolis, MD and previously Gaithersburg, MD, died on March 19, 2021.  Born in Germantown, PA  to the late John and Helen Hendrick, he was a 1941 graduate of St. John the Baptist Boys Catholic High School in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, PA, where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball.

Charles, also known affectionately as “Chal” by family, enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in November 1942.  He flew 35 combat missions over Europe as a flight engineer in a B17 as part of the “Flying Fortress” during 1944 and 1945.

He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1949 with a B.A. in business and public administration.  He was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity.

His business career spanned 42 years in the retail furniture business in the Washington metro area.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Birch Hendrick; five children, Christine (Thomas) Reese, Carol Lindsey, Teresa (Thomas) Coffman, Martin Hendrick, and Daniel (Elizabeth) Hendrick; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.  Funeral arrangements are private. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online guestbook available at:
KalasFuneralHomes.com

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Vincent “Vince” DePaul Elko, 91, went Home to be with our Lord on Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Annapolis, MD.

Vince was born on May 20, 1929, in Chesterfield County, VA to the late John and Tonie Elko. He was lovingly referred to as “Penny” as a child. Vince served his country during the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army.  Following his service, he returned to Virginia Tech and earned his degree in mechanical engineering. Vince became licensed as a Professional Engineer and worked for the U.S. Department of Defense testing aircraft launch and recovery systems.  Following his retirement from DOD, he continued his career in private industry.  After living in Silver Spring, MD for many years, he retired to Nags Head, NC then moved to Sutter Creek, CA with his last move to Annapolis, MD.  Vince loved surf fishing along the North Carolina coastline.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lu Elko; three children, Gail Brownlee and her husband, Bob of Deale, MD, Lucille McGuirk and husband, Mike of Jackson, CA, and Vince Elko, Jr., and wife, Sally of Brunswick, GA; a granddaughter, Gaylen and husband, Steve of Deale, MD; two great-grandsons, Jeremiah and Warren; three sisters, Anna Lee Von Richter, Kathleen Forlenza,  and Louise Fisher; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by four siblings, Joseph, John, and George Elko, and Mary Goodwin.

Vince was very close with his siblings, their spouses, and all his nieces and nephews.  Even after marrying and having a family, he still spent time visiting with all of them.  His memories are filled with these times and his extended family.  Especially in his later years, he asked and talked about all of you often.  He missed you, remembered you, and asked when he would see you again.  He thought of and remembered you with much love and laughter.  

His granddaughter, Gaylen, grew especially close to her Pop-Pop, and she has precious memories of making Dollar Store runs, getting donuts from “Teeter Totter” (Harris Teeter), and Vince putting her in the bicycle seat behind him while he pedaled all over the neighborhood.  He was her “horsey,” and they played for hours every day.  She misses him and loved him deeply.
His children, Gail, Lucille, and Vincent, remember his antics.  Of course, there are many but a few we wanted to mention to give you a glimpse of his dry humor.  As mentioned above, Dad loved to surf fish at the Outer Banks.  One time, while at Cape Hatteras, we were all out fishing as there was a run, aka The Bluefish Blitz.  Vincent ran inside yelling, “Dad’s killed 27 lives.” Dad had just pulled in 27 fish straight in a row.  We all remember that!  

We loved to eat at McDonald’s when we were small.  One April Fool’s Day, Dad planned an elaborate ruse.  He made an audio recording, placed it in our stereo console, and proceeded to play it when we came downstairs.  By the time we finished listening to that recording, there was mass hysteria and crying….alas, our favorite McDonald’s had burned to the ground…or so the “newscaster” pronounced!  Dad especially loved dogs, birds, and racoons.  We could regale you with many stories of Dad’s maneuvering to stave off the racoons raiding the bird feeders!!  He was deeply loved by his children and will be greatly missed.

In his elder years, Dad grew to have a wicked sweet tooth and loved all things chocolate and especially ice cream.  He was definitely a family man with a very sweet and gentle nature.  

Most of all, Dad was the love of Mom’s life.  They spent 61½ years together.  His mother-in-law always referred to him as her “diamond in the rough.”  He was the real Southern gentleman.  

Most of all we want to share our hope, the hope we have in Jesus.  For you see, we know we will see Dad again in Heaven because he believed in Jesus (as do we!).  It is this faith and hope that enables us to thank Him for the man we were blessed with, the time we had to share with him, and the knowledge that we will see him again.  Before a major surgery Dad had in August of 2010, he was asked, Do you believe in Jesus?  He said yes.  Do you believe He gave His life for you and that you have Him in your heart?  He again said yes.  Because of this, we have no doubt of where Dad is.  You too can have this faith and hope simply by believing in Jesus.

Dad, you are greatly missed but we know you are safe and sound at Home!  ‘Til we see you again…

A Celebration of Life Service will take place at a later date.  Please take a moment to sign the family’s online guestbook by visiting the Memory Wall tab above.








Elizabeth Begley Miller, "Betty,” 99, died peacefully on March 18, at Ginger Cove Continuing Care Retirement Community, Annapolis, MD.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 2, 1922, to Russell and Elizabeth Begley.  At age six, the family moved to Washington, DC where Betty graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1942.  She attended the University of Maryland and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.  She remained active in the Panhellenic Society of Annapolis.

Betty married the late Commander Charles Lockett Miller USN ret. (USNA '44) at the Base Chapel in Jacksonville, FL in 1945. They were married for seventy-two years before his death in 2017.  They lived at duty stations in Pensacola, Virginia Beach, San Juan, Patuxent, Annapolis, Newport, and Arlington, ultimately moving to Ginger Cove upon Charlie's retirement.

Betty and Charlie enjoyed playing golf at the Naval Academy Golf Course and on many of their vacations.  They were longstanding members of the Annapolis Yacht Club and also enjoyed many summers at their home in Rehoboth Beach.  They also shared a passion for Bridge.  Betty was the consummate hostess, and was always busy bowling, painting, baking, sewing, knitting, and serving as a docent in Annapolis.  She had the ability to recall and retell numerous jokes and loved nothing more than a Jack Daniels and some good "cocktail chatter."  She died knowing that her first great grandson is due in July.

She was predeceased by her husband Charlie; her parents; her sister Barbara Holbrook, and brother Donald.  Surviving are her two sons, Charles Lockett Miller, Jr. and his wife Kristen Kidwell Miller of Highlands, NJ, their sons, Andrew Lockett Miller of Los Angeles, CA and his wife Andrea Najarian Miller; and Nicholas Kidwell Miller of Raleigh, NC; and James Russell Miller (USNA '75), his wife Patricia Matthews Miller and their son James Russell Miller, Jr., all of Annapolis.

A Committal Service for Elizabeth will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 9:00am at the USNA Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ginger Cove Foundation, Ginger Cove Retirement Community, 4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401.

Warren Lee Ireland, 84, of Edgewater, MD, died on Thursday, March 18 at his home. Born on October 24, 1936 to the late Plummer and Elizabeth Rogers Ireland, Warren was a heavy equipment operator with the Anne Arundel County Public Works Department. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Lothian, MD and enjoyed watching the Baltimore Orioles. He also enjoyed watching the Baltimore Ravens with his niece, Betty Dove, on Sundays. Warren also liked to hunt rabbits and squirrels with his beagles, play horseshoes and shoot pool. He also enjoyed spending time with his beloved fur baby Sadie. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Delores Lawson Ireland, whom he married in 2004; his former wife, Nancy Asquith Ireland and his siblings, James “Tink”, Steve, Francis and Ruby Ireland, Evelyn “Darlene” Armiger and Hilda Dove. He is survived by his children, Chris Ireland, Sr. and Kim Ireland (Brandon) Dove; his sister, G. Irene Dove; his grandchildren, Christopher Ireland, Jr., Jennifer Peterson, Ashlee and Zachary Dove, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to celebrate Warren’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, March 24 from 10 am until his funeral service begins at 11 am. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. Condolences may be made online at: KalasFuneralHomes.com 

Mary Barcus Smith, of Annapolis MD, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2021 with her husband, Tracy and daughter, Lisa by her side. Mary battled cancer for 5 years; and fought it with the strength of a warrior and the faith of a Saint. Born in Cheverly, MD to the late Walsh and Evelyn Barcus, Mary grew up and lived in Greenbelt, MD for many years before moving to Anne Arundel County. She loved to teach children to read and she absolutely loved to bake. Mary especially cherished the precious time with her grandchildren. Mary’s Faith in God and strength were immeasurable. She will always be remembered for the care she took of others. She was the ultimate Mother, caring for everyone she knew. Mary is survived by her husband of 49 years, Tracy Smith; her daughter, Lisa Koennel; her grandchildren, Christopher and Caitlin Koennel; her siblings, Anne (James) Curran, Walsh and Michael (Mimi) Barcus; her sisters-in-law, Chris Smith and Rita Barcus and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Carroll Barcus and sister-in-law, Sally Barcus. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Mary’s life on Thursday, March 25, from 3 to 5:30 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, March 26, at 9 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Peter’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Queenstown, MD. Condolences may be made by visiting the link on this page.

Julia Ann Kidwell, 78, a twenty year resident of Lothian and previously of Bowie, MD, died March 17, 2021. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching golf and spending time with her grandchildren.

Ann is survived by her children, Eva (Brian) Sipe of Ridgely, MD and Kirk (Megan Sparshott) Kidwell of Lothian;  her grandchildren, Chris Reio, Kevin Reio, Jr., Cody Kidwell and Crystal Holmes; her great-grandchildren, Jon and Annabelle Reio, Hailey Holmes, Peyton Reio, Theresa Fulton, Jack Booz, IV and Hope Freels, and her great-great-grandchildren, Kobe Reio and Kaydence Fulton.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert F. Kidwell, who died in 2008; her daughter, Cathy Reio, and her granddaughter, Lisa Reio.

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Sheila Ann Robey “Lola”, age 62, a resident of Shady Side for 28 years, died at her home on March 16, 2021.  Born November 21, 1958, she graduated from Annapolis High School and worked for 23 years at the Anne Arundel County Health Department. 

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve. She was an animal lover who also loved gardening, arts and crafts, vacations and gatherings with family and her friends, and spending time with her granddaughter, Kennedy.

Sheila is survived by her husband of 36 years, Charles Robey; her children, Rachel West of Severna Park and Kyle Robey of Shady Side; her sister, Mercedes Prewett of Annapolis; and her granddaughter, Kennedy West “Noozie”.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Mercer and Victoria (Eucare) Prewett.

Family and friends are invited to Sheila’s Life Celebration on Sunday, March 21 from 1-5 PM at the Selby Community Center, 3715 1st Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037.

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On Sunday March 14, 2021 Cynthia Louise Stubbs was called to be with our Lord.  We have a pretty good idea her first question was “What can I help you with?” Born Cynthia Louise Albright on April 14, 1964 in Fairfax, Virginia.  Cindy moved to Annapolis, Maryland in her teens and worked as an Office Manager for the majority of her adult life.

On March 25, 1988, she married Allen (Tony) Stubbs and they spent the following 33 years making a home for their two sons, Tyler Anthony and Tanner Allen who were Cindy’s pride and joy of her life.  

Cindy was predeceased by her father, Brent Albright and her mother, Barbara Albright.  She is survived by her husband Tony Stubbs, her sons Tyler Stubbs and Tanner Stubbs, and her sister Lisa Chandler.  Cindy also leaves behind her niece and care giver Rayette Stubbs, along with numerous nephews that she cared deeply for.  

Services to be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation in Cindy’s memory to your local hospice or ASPCA.

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Craig A. Moffatt, Jr., “Butch Jr.”, “Bubba”, a lifelong resident of Edgewater passed away on March 14, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 18, 1983 in Annapolis, MD to Craig A. and Donna Moffatt, Sr.

Butch Jr., was a graduate of South River High School, and was a self employed auto mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, Drag racing and computers.

He is survived by his parents, Craig A. Sr., and Donna Moffatt, his sister Lyndsey Lawrence and her husband Nick, and his aunt Patricia Maus.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Butch Jr.’s life on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 3 to 5 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105  or to SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403


Autumn was born on February 27, 2019 to Megan and Bryan St. John. She was born of an emergency c-section due to an unexpected placental abruption that led to Autumn’s diagnosis as being terminally ill. 

Her feisty and beautiful spirit touched everyone around her on every adventure she took part in. Her adventures had no limits for as long as she could endure. 

"Autumn’s life was short, but it was so full of love and joy that it will carry on forever in the hearts of her friends and family.”

Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of the strong and courageous Autumn on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 4 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons island Rd., Edgewater, MD.

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Obituaries

Marcianna Pena

Ailani Grace

William Hangliter

Sydney Gaarder

Buck Jackson

Nicanor Manglapuz

Jill Palmer

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