Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Scott Dennis Banks, Annapolis MD, passed away on February 27, 2021 after a short but tenacious battle with brain cancer. Scott was born in Oxnard CA to Dennis and Claudia Banks on April 1, 1969. Scott was a 1991 graduate from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. After Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance Air Force Base, Enid OK, he flew the C-141 at McGuire Air Force Base, NJ. Upon separation from the Air Force, Scott pursued his career as commercial airline pilot, most recently with United Airlines. Scott will be remembered by those closest to him as a diehard fan of the NY Yankees and Rangers with a dry sense of humor, quick wit, and an engaging zest for life. Scott loved to fly and play hockey. His contribution as a Coach to local youth hockey and baseball players left a lasting, positive impact upon his community. His real passion was his family. Married 17 years, Scott and his wife, Katie Dunn, raised two beautiful sons. Scott is survived by his wife Katie, sons, Jimmy (17) and Joey (15) of Archbishop Spalding High School, his parents Dennis and Claudia Banks of Southport, NC and brother Jeff (Roxanne) Banks, of Alexandria, VA. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Scott's life on Saturday, March 6 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road. Edgewater from 1pm until his funeral service begins at 2pm. Scott's ashes will be interred with military honors at the Air Force Academy at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to <a href="https://www.archbishopspalding.org/support/scott-banks-memorial-contributions">Archbishop Spalding Hockey Team</a>. Please feel free to offer online condolences using the Memory Wall tab above.



Antonio Mirabile of Clinton, MD passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2021 at the age of 78. Antonio was born in Sicily, on September 28,1942 and emigrated with his siblings to the United States on December 22, 1960. He married his beautiful wife, Dominica (Livoti) Mirabile 50 years ago and raised two handsome sons, Edwardo Mirabile and Carlo Mirabile. Antonio, known as Nino, loved his grandchildren, Ethan Mirabile and Angelo Mirabile very much. Nino is survived by his wife Domenica Mirabile; father of Edward Mirabile and wife Dionne Mirabile and Carlo Mirabile and wife Blanca Mirabile; grandfather of  Ethan Mirabile and Angelo Mirabile; brother of Domenica Chillari, Salvatora Buglisi and her husband Tindaro Buglisi, Tindara Smiroldo, Maria Hammel and her husband Chaz Hammel, Joe Mirabile and his wife Geraldine Mirabile, Santo Mirabile and his wife Rosa Mirabile. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends


Relatives and friends are invited to Antonio's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD  on Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 2 to 5 p.m. A committal service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery on Monday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m. If attending please wait at the Cemetery Office until the hearse and family arrive. 

Thomas “Aceman” Arthur Wilson, Jr., 71 of Dunkirk, MD and previously of Huntington, MD passed away on Friday, February 27, 2021. He was born in Washington, DC on April 4, 1949. When he wasn’t working as a painter, Aceman enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, and shooting a squirrel on occasion. He was a burgundy and gold, Washington Football team fanatic who also found solitude painting, drawing and building anything into a box. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife Christine Elizabeth Wilson in 2006; and a brother, Gary Wilson. 

He is survived by his children, Douglas Wilson of Lusby, MD, Karyn Stewart of Prince Frederick, MD, and Tommy Wilson of Florida; his brother, Jim Loman of Willie, TX; grandchildren, Bradley Wilson, Savannah Stewart and Katlynn Wilson; and his former wife, Sheryl Farr. Due to COVID restrictions a private interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the <a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1&s_affid=184">Alzheimer’s Association</a>. 

You are welcome to offer condolences online using the Memory Wall link above.

Gregory Jay Langford, 71, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at Anne Arundel Medical Center following a brief illness. Born January 25, 1950, in Terre Haute, IN, he was the son of the late Irvin Jay and Louise (Jordan) Langford of Sheffield, IL.

Valedictorian of Western High School’s Class of 1968 and member of the Black Knights Drum & Bugle Corps, Greg then attended Northwestern University where he participated in a co-op program with IBM, through which he met his future wife Janet (Bussiere). He graduated in 1973, with Highest Distinction from Northwestern University’s Technological Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences.  He and Janet were married later that summer in Burlington, VT. While at Northwestern, Greg was a member of Tau Beta Phi Honorary Society, Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, and played drums in the University’s marching band.

As a Member of the Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories, Greg earned a Master’s in Operations Research from Cornell University in 1974. He was later promoted as a Product Manager in Network Engineering with AT&T, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management for Timeplex and later held the same position for Visual Networks.

Greg is survived by wife Janet, his brother-in-law Albert Zernitz and sister-in-law Renee Langford; three nephews James Sulima (Shari Thorne-Sulima), Greg Zernitz (Kristen) and Jay Zernitz (Shannon); four nieces Allison Nyara, Tonya Moyle (Thatcher), Megan Ossala (JJ), Diane Sulima; and his darling rescue dog Mandy. He was predeceased by his sister Laurel Ann Zernitz, brother Jeffry Langford and nephew Bradley Sulima.

Friends are invited to a visitation on Thursday, March 4, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A private interment will be held in Adams, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122, or the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.

Online condolences may be offered using the Memory Wall tab above.


Roseann Rohan, 78, of Camp Springs, MD left us unexpectedly on Friday, February 26, 2021.  Roseann was born in Washington, DC on October 8, 1942.  She was raised in Washington, DC while also spending a lot of time with family in Philadelphia, PA.  She attended grade school at St. Peter’s Catholic School on Capitol Hill and high school at St. Cecelia’s.  She took some classes at the University of Maryland before taking a job as a dental hygienist.  In 1963, she married Frank Rohan and they began their life together.  They have five children, Cammy McCafferty (Ken), Walt Rohan (Rachael), Tina Byrne (Mike), Celena Connelly (Tom) and Kevin Rohan.  Roseann had eleven grandchildren who she loved with all her heart, and who brought her tremendous joy; Christopher Joy, Shanna Digges (Steven), Ryan, Rebecca and Anna Rohan; Kevin, Mary and Casey Byrne; Michael, Molly and Sean Connelly. And she absolutely adored her 18 month old great grandson, Nathan Digges. 

 

After they got married, Roseann and Frank joined St. Philip’s parish.  Roseann was active with St. Philip’s parish for over 50 years.  She spent many hours volunteering with the Spring Fair, working at the Christmas Bazaar, organizing Christmas kit and candy sale fundraisers, being a homeroom parent, working in the social hall, helping with the annual auctions, and being on their bowling league.  She also ran the before and after-school care program at the school.  Roseann had lifelong relationships and loved all her friends and family.  

 

She was a wonderful host and loved having people over at their house, whether it was the Friday night card game, Superbowl party or family get togethers for Holidays and birthdays.  She loved decorating her home for every holiday, especially Christmas.  And, of course the house was always impeccably clean, with fresh vacuum marks in the living room at all times.  We are so thankful to have so many wonderful memories of the times we spent together as a family and with the large group of friends who were always with us. 

 

Roseann was preceded in death by her parents, Eleanor and Walt Mote.  Roseann was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to all and she will be missed. 

 

Relatives and friends are invited to Roseann's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held privately. The interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD will be held privately.

Due to COVID restrictions, attendees will be limited at the viewing and the mass.   



James C. Martin, Jr. of Arlington, VA passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Martin-Davis; his siblings, Carol Brown (Charles) and Keith Martin; his uncle, Kevin Brittingham. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to James’ Celebration of Life on Friday, March 12, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private. 

The Obituary
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” 
Ecclesiastes 3:1


Arthur Benjamin Barnett was the son of the late Stephen Cortez and Ethel Poteat Barnett. He was born on January 29, 1940 in Sparrows Point, Maryland and departed this life suddenly on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

At an early age, Arthur accepted Christ into his life and united with Greater St. John Baptist Church in Turner Station, Maryland.

He was educated in the Baltimore County school system attending Bragg Elementary School and Sollers Point High School.

After graduating High School, Arthur enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served honorably until his discharge in 1968. Outstanding decorations he received are the Good Conduct Medal, Rifle Sharp Shooter Badge and Pistol Marksman Badge.

He was employed as a United States Park Police for more than 25 years and retired in 1994.

He leaves to cherish fond memories; two sisters, Lovie (Robert) Dalton and Annie B. Jackson of Baltimore, MD; one brother, Cortez (Rosa) Barnett of Baltimore, MD and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Arthur was preceded in death by three brothers: Dave, James and Charles and two sisters Allie and Lucille.

God saw Arthur getting tired and did what He thought was best. He put His arms around him and whispered, “Come to Me and rest”.


Sheila Bryden Stout, 85, of North Beach, MD, left us peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Olney, MD, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.   Sheila was born and raised in Brentwood, MD, the daughter of Scottish immigrants, Hamilton Bryden, Jr and Charlotta Bell Bryden.  She attended Bladensburg High School and the University of MD where she received her Masters in Physical Education.  In 1958,  she married Tom Daily and along with their two children, resided in Rockville, MD.  Her teaching career took her to Belt Junior High, Walter Johnson High School and Parkland Middle School, all in Montgomery County, MD where she was a successful high school girls basketball and track coach, teaching physical education until her retirement in 1991.  While teaching at Walter Johnson, Sheila met her 2nd husband, Jack Stout.  Sheila spent her retirement years between her waterfront home in the Holland Point community of North Beach, MD and her winter home at Riverwoods Plantation in Estero, Florida.  She was preceded in death by her partner of 30 years, Tom Harbin.
Sheila was a gracious host and enjoyed all things social.  She loved her tennis matches, weekly bridge games and volunteering at community events.  Sailing and boating on the Chesapeake was her passion. She was an avid reader, excellent cook and loved to travel.  Her friendships were lifelong as she always made time to stay in touch.  A loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend, co-worker, and sorority sister… Sheila was loved by all.
She leaves behind a brother, John Bell Bryden of Edgewater, MD, a daughter, Donna Hubbard (Buddy) of Olney MD , a son, Jack Daily ( Donna) of Edgewater, MD, and three grandchildren,  Dylan and Amanda Hubbard and  Alexis Daily.
Friends may pay their respects at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD  on Tuesday, March 2nd from 12:00 pm until  her funeral service begins at 2:00 pm.  Interment will be held at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD Wednesday, March 3rd at 12:00pm.
Online condolences may be offered using the Memory Wall tab above.

Mary Antoinette Hagenbach, age 97, of Davidsonville, Maryland died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 after complications from being pushed on October 30, 2020 and requiring surgery for a fractured hip on October 31, 2020.    

Mary was born on November 18, 1923 in Landsdale, Pennsylvania to Constantino and Pauline Zappallo Carullo, the youngest of three daughters (Amelia, Angelina and Mary).  During her High School years, she was a Majorette performing with the School Band.  She graduated from The Regional High School, Penns Grove, New Jersey in 1942.   Mary was awarded the honor of having one of the highest grades in the study of the Italian Language by the Order of the Sons of Italy.

Mary and James Pelura, Jr. were married on February 2, 1944 and they had five children, Carol McFarlan McGrellis, who passed away due to complications of Breast Cancer in 1994, James Pelura III (Marianne), Davidsonville, Maryland, Infant Denise passed away at 15 days old in 1951, Timothy Pelura (Donna), Malvern, Pennsylvania, and Robert Pelura, Mountville, Pennsylvania.

Mary was always busy with her children’s activities and was a fantastic cook!  Many times, she could be found helping out in her husband, Jim’s Insurance Company’s office in Penns Grove.  Mary and Jim divorced in February 1975 and Mary married Robert Hagenbach in December 1976.   They were divorced in October 1984.

She adored her eight grandchildren and her twelve great grandchildren.  Mary was always very fond of dogs, horses, going to and watching football games.  She was always physically active walking and working in her beautiful garden!

Mary worked at Strawbridge & Clothier in Delaware beginning in 1984 and as the company name changed to Hecht’s and then to Macy’s, she continued working there until her retirement on her 88th Birthday, November 18, 2011.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes any memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Maryland, the Downs Syndrome Association of Delaware or a charity of one's choice.

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

Shirley Norfolk, 86, a 57-year resident of Riva, MD, died at her home of kidney failure on February 23, 2021.  Born December 19, 1934, in Deale, MD, to the late William and Ella Mae Catterton, she graduated from Southern High School.  Shirley worked and retired from C & P telephone.  She was a member of the American Legion, 3 Rivers, and the South County Senior Center.  Shirley enjoyed ceramics, traveling, reading, playing cards, and shopping.  She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Samuel Norfolk; a daughter, Wendy Sullivan of Riva, MD; two brothers, Norman Catterton of Lothian, MD and Morris Catterton of Churchton, MD; two grandchildren, Chuck Phipps of Washington, DC and Megan Jones of Annapolis, MD; and a great-grandson, Michael H. Jones, Jr.  In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by four brothers, Sonny Boy, Charles, Linwood, and Wayne Catterton. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Shirleys' life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, March 3, from 10 am until her funeral service begins at 12 pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.  

Robert Alton Platt Jr., a resident of Annapolis, MD, who recently retired to Millville, DE, passed away on February 22, 2021 at home surrounded by family after a courageous 9-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in 1944 in Norristown, PA, to the late Robert A. Platt Sr. and Mary Casselberry Platt, Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Theano Panos Platt of Annapolis, where they lived, worked and raised their family.
     Growing up, Bob’s family would spend summers in Eaglesmere, PA and return during the winter to go toboganning across the lake.  At the age of 12, Bob began spending his summers working there where he was introduced to the two great influences in his life: the food industry and golf.  He started working at the Eaglesmere Country Club as a dishwasher, progressed to bussing tables and cooking on the line.  Later he became a server and finally was promoted to management by the time he finished college. When Bob was outside on the golf course, he caddied and learned the gentleman’s game of golf. 
    Bob attended the local public schools, graduating Norristown High School in 1962.  He was accepted to Pacific University in Forest Grove. OR where he played football and, in 1966, received degrees in both business and psychology.  He was an active member of the Alpha Zeta Fraternity which recently celebrated their 50th reunion. 
    After graduation, Bob accepted a position to manage Hogates, a 600-seat seafood restaurant in Washington, DC.  In 1970, Bob relocated to Richmond, VA to work for the Hickory Hearth Corporation.  They hired Bob to open and manage their new restaurant, the Abbey, in College Park, MD.  In 1976, Bob met his future bride, and later that year became operating partner of the Apple Tree with locations in Washington, DC and Tysons Corner, VA.  During that time, Bob worked his way back to College Park as an operating partner of the Abbey Restaurant which he transformed into the StrawBoss Restaurant.  He also opened Sorry Charlie’s a mile away.
    In 1979, Bob bought his first restaurant, Mums, in downtown Annapolis which became a local gathering place until Bob sold it 17 years later.  In 1985, he took over Pirates Cove Restaurant and Marina in Galesville, MD and managed it until his semi retirement in 2015 when Bob stepped out of the restaurant but continued to manage the marina.  In 1996, he opened Springhouse Restaurant in Davidsonville, MD, which Bob ran for five years until a fire destroyed the building and Bob underwent triple by-pass surgery which altered his decision to rebuild.
    Bob loved the challenge of putting a place together for people to congregate, and he loved what he did.  His career was his passion and he was known by many as a fair businessman who developed lasting friendships along the way. 
    Bob took pride in his family’s activities and the rich traditions of the Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church where he and his wife have been long-time members. Their involvement throughout the years, along with their children’s schools and sports programs, have now continued to the next generation with their only grandchild who has been Bob’s greatest joy.
    His love for outdoor sports continued when time would permit, with golf, fishing, and duck hunting.  And what better way to start your morning then by hopping on your boat with coffee and a briefcase in hand to head to the West River for work?  That was one of the things Bob continued to enjoy on his bucket list along with two cross-country driving trips to the northwest, Canada, winter trip to Florida, train across the Rockies, Napa Valley, cruise from Frankfurt to Amsterdam, Hawaii and Greece. He also enjoyed watching every golf tournament and football showdown.
    He was a man of many stories from his many ventures throughout the years; so many they could fill a book. Yet there are many stories still to be told of this one man who has quietly touched the hearts of many…. Bob Platt.  
    In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his children, Tiffany Platt Steigerwalt of Annapolis and Derek Alton Platt of Alma, CO; and one grandson, Liam Robert Steigerwalt of Annapolis.  He is also survived by his sister, Sally Keenan (James) of Lafayette Hill, PA; three nephews, Rob, Don, and Greg Keenan and their families from the Philadelphia area;  sister-in-law, Tina Veves, of Millville, DE, and brother-in-law, Michael Panos of Arnold, MD and their families.
    Friends are invited to celebrate Bob’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, February 25, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM.  Due to COVID restrictions, the family asks that you quickly pay your respects to allow others to enter the facility in the same fashion.  A viewing will also be held at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD on Friday, February 26 from 10AM until his funeral service begins at 11 AM.  A live feed will be available for those unable to attend by visiting the link <a href="https://youtu.be/dBuYpyYdADI">HERE</a>.   Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, you may send a donation to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be offered using the Memory wall tab above.
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Jerry "Jay" Coon II of Upper Marlboro, MD and previously of Harwood, MD passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Jay was born on March 26, 1956 in Cheverly, MD to Jerry and Maizie Coon of Scaggsville, MD. He worked in construction as a dump truck driver and thoroughly enjoyed working at a local farm driving the tractors. Jay enjoyed being outside riding his Harley, fishing and hunting. Jay is survived by his wife, Anna Coon of Upper Marlboro MD; his parents Jerry and Maizie; his son, Jerry Coon III and his wife Melissa of Churchton, MD, a step-son, David Sergent of Upper Marlboro, MD; siblings, Tim Coon and his wife Sandy of Savage, MD, Ricky Coon and his wife Beth of Georgia, Lisa Cobb and her husband Joe of Sneads Ferry, NC, Pat Coon and his wife Nancy of Scaggsville, MD, and Andy Coon and his wife Roni Sue of Sharpsburg, MD; grand-daughters, Amilynn and Elianna Coon, and Alexis Sergent. Nieces and Nephews: TJ Coon and his wife Sue, Nicholas Coon, Erica Clark and her husband Wesley, Emillie Coon, Brandi Coon, Jessica Roberts and her husband Thomas, Nathan Cobb and his wife Ashley, April Huff and her husband Robert, Hannah Cobb, Andrew Coon, Justin Coon and his wife Catie, Brianna, and Hunter Coon.  7 great nephews and 7 great nieces.


Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jay's life on Sunday February 28, 2021 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Monday March 1, 2021 at 11 am. Due to Jay's extensive medical expenses, the family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made by contacting the funeral home at 410-956-4488. On line condolences may be made by visiting the link on this page.

Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the online guestbook at the link found on this page.

Mary Jane Hamilton, 86, a resident of the Annapolis area and previously of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully at her home in Edgewater, MD on Saturday, February 20 of natural causes. Born on October 24, 1934 in Four Oaks, NC to the late Henderson and Irene Upchurch, Mary Jane earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from East Carolina University. With her late husband, William “Bill” Hamilton, she owned and operated the W.A. Hamilton Co., Inc. Mary Jane is survived by her children, Michael Hamilton of Washington, DC, Philip C. and Glenn A. Hamilton both of Edgewater, MD and Kimberly Shoraka of Rockville, MD; her brother, Henderson C. (Sarah Joe) Upchurch of Waynesboro, GA, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. In person funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the <a href=" https://www.tunnel2towers.org">Tunnel to Towers Foundation,</a> 

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

Patricia J. Wichmann, 97, formerly from Southern Shores, NC, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, February 19, 2021, at Ginger Cove Retirement Community in Annapolis, MD.
Born in Vandergrift, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph B. and Mary F. Patton. After graduating from Vandergrift High School in 1941, she continued to pursue her love for journalism professionally by working for the Vandergrift News during WWII. Later as a mother of three in the 1960's, she joined the staff at the Valley Daily News in Vandergrift and then became editor of the local Apollo, PA newspaper. She revisited her talents as a writer in her 80's and 90's when she delighted family members with her memoirs.
Pat dreamed of painting for many years, and finally after retiring to the Outer Banks in 1985, she attended classes in oils and watercolor at Kitty Hawk School and the College of Albemarle. Through these classes, she confirmed that watercolor was her favorite medium. She found workshops with a number of watercolorists – Frederick Wong, Barbara Thelin-Preston, Zoltan, Szabo - very rewarding. As a talented painter herself, she exhibited artwork in numerous local art shows
Pat and her husband Wick were very active in their community of Southern Shores, NC. They were an essential part of the planning committee for All Saints Episcopal Church. Pat was also instrumental in starting the Dare County Republican Women's Club of NC and served as its first president, an historian, and their first Honorary Life Member. In addition, she was involved on state and national levels in the NC Federation of Republican Women as Unit Club President and as a delegate to the state and national conventions.
Pat also enjoyed traveling and journeyed to France, England, Italy, Hawaii, and Korea. However, she found her greatest joy in her family who will lovingly remember her as the woman who found the perfect driftwood Christmas tree and decorated it with seashells, who loved to cook and entertain, who reveled in the beauty of sunsets over the sound, who went white water rafting down the Rio Grande in her 70's, and who showered us all with her unconditional love.
Pat was predeceased by her husband of 23 years, Jack R. Lynch, and her husband of 28 years, L.C. Wichmann (Wick). She was also predeceased by her siblings, B.J. Allen, Mimi Wray, and Bob Patton.
Her loving family includes sons, Jack R. Lynch II (Eun Sook) of Millersville, MD and Timothy M. Lynch of Milwaukee, WI, daughter Kathleen E. Rickard (Bruce) of West Friendship, MD, honorary daughter Susan Wray of Pittsburgh, PA, step-son John C. Wichmann (Linda) of Aliquippa, PA, and step-daughter Karen E. Lipman (Sydney) of Erie, PA. Grandchildren are Megan R. Hearron (Jason) of Bel Air, MD, Brad A. Rickard of Ellicott City, MD, Jack R. Lynch III of Millersville, MD, Mia Ahn Lynch of Hanover, MD, Dr. Ruthann Lipman (Angela) of Erie, PA, Benjamin Lipman (Erin) of Chandler, AZ, Margo Lipman (Rynell) of Valemount, BC, Kate Sherman (Moshe) of Pittsburgh, PA, and Emily Ainsley Wichmann (Laura) of Aliquippa, PA. In addition, Pat had 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private memorial will take place at a later date

Willard Dean Toney, 83, a resident of Davidsonville, MD for 50 years and previously of North Carolina, died on February 19, 2021 at her home after battling dementia, congestive heart failure and COPD for three years. Born on February 8, 1938 in North Carolina to the late Joseph Cleatus and Minnie Geanette Davis Walker, Dean was an Anne Arundel County school bus driver. Dean was a former member of the Davidsonville Dance Club and helped organize the Davidsonville Bluegrass Festival. She enjoyed dancing, hallmark/ romance movies, chocolate shakes, chicken n dumplings, Frank Sinatra and thrift store bargains. Dean was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Charles Andrew Toney and her son, Charles Barry Toney. She is survived by her son, Chuck Toney of Davidsonville, MD; her siblings, Wayne and JC Walker both of Casar, NC, Katherine Sansing of Shelby, NC and Edith Brackett of Polkville, NC and her grandchildren, Emily, Katlyn, Dakota and Melissa Toney. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contact the Kalas Funeral Home at 410-956-4488 for contribution instructions. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Alice Esther Girillo, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Fort Washington, Maryland on February 18, 2021. Born August 7, 1927 in East White Plains, New York, Alice is the daughter of Elmer and Lucy Coombs.  Alice married Anthony (Tony) L. Girillo in 1949. They enjoyed a rewarding life together for 68 years until Tony’s passing in 2017.  Alice leaves behind three daughters, three sons-in-law, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.  

When her husband enlisted in the Air Force, Alice became a career military wife.  Her resilience, strength, and courage became the core of who she was.  She faced many challenges setting up homes in Saratoga Springs NY, Cape Cod MA, Mt. Holly NJ, Biloxi MS, Phoenix AZ, and Oxon Hill, MD.   Throughout the years, she adeptly managed all household and family matters while providing a home full of love and laughter.   She proudly proclaimed herself a “domestic engineer.”

Most people know her as Alice.  Her family knows her as “Babe.”  Her husband Tony lovingly called her Esther.  No matter what name she was called, Alice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a proud American.  She never met a person in need who she didn’t reach out to help.  She was beautiful, strong, independent, loving, and kind. 

Alice loved animals, always feeding the stray cats, and taking a few in as her own.  Deer regularly found a welcome home in her backyard.  You could always find her outside cutting the grass or working in her garden. Her yard was by far the most beautiful in the neighborhood!  

When she was not in her garden, a favorite pastime activity was dancing and singing to the tunes of Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, and many other performers.   Alice joined the emerging aerobic dancing movement where she participated in classes and dance-a-thons to raise money for Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital. 

Cherished memories of her kindness and love live on in her three daughters:  Susan Novotny (John), Pamela Au (Jim), Brenda Evans (Matthew); six grandchildren Matthew, Nathan, Anthony, Joseph, Kylie, and Maggie; and seven great grandchildren Cameron, Jahsiah, Easton, Payton, Oliver, Abraham, and Lucy.  

Alice will always be remembered for the charming way she said goodbye -- “See you later alligator! In awhile crocodile!”

Burial services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Tony.  Burial service information will be posted on the Kalas Funeral Home website as it becomes available.

As a tribute to Alice, donations may be sent to Alley Cat Allies, online at <a href="https://www.alleycat.org/">https://www.alleycat.org/</a> or by mail to:  Alley Cat Allies, 7920 Norfolk Avenue Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20814-2525



EUGENE SPEARS (USA, RETIRED)

Eugene Spears, previously of Oxon Hill, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, 18 February 2021. Eugene was born on 7 March 1935 in Harnett County, North Carolina to the late Sammie Dee and Mary Spears. Eugene spent 20 years and 12 days in the Army but he would often say “not a day over 20” and for good reason. As with many Veterans who served in Vietnam, it was harrowing experience. From the stories he use to often recount, it was a brutal war. He served with pride and distinction with MAC-V SOG as a Green Beret. His primary specialty was what the Army now calls, a Communicator. He crossed-trained in demolitions, guerrilla warfare, weapons, airborne operations, foreign languages, and more. He retired from the Army in 1972, worked as a civilian in Thailand for a few years, moved back to the United States in 1976, and settled in Maryland. He worked for the Department of the Navy as a quality control specialist and electronics engineer at Indian Head Naval Base. After retiring yet again, he worked at the Joint Base Bolling Commissary as a courtesy clerk for another 20 years! He really enjoyed meeting people there and passing along wisdom to young Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and just about everyone who he had the pleasure of serving. He loved fishing,  card games, talking with his siblings and his friends, and playing the lottery (he had a system). In July of 2020 he developed what was later diagnosed as a terminal illness and was released to in-home hospice on 4 January 2021. He passed in his sleep. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sammie Dee and Mary; his son Michael (sp. Christina), his sisters Colia-Mae, Julia Cohen, Mary Lee Robinson, Effie Penn; his brothers, Willie Johnson, James Spears, Lucky Spears. Eugene is survived by his wife, Prongchit; his siblings, Oscar, Joe, and Edna; his former spouse Katie Williams; his children, Siannan Sperseneau, Vincent (sp. Gwen), Ron (sp. Leverne), Regina Gainey (sp. Kenneth), ChanCham, and Kato (sp. Kara); his grandchildren, Natisha Sanders, Maryam, Meek, Eugene, Darius, Jasper (f. Michael), Kathy & Ebony (f. Vincent), Beverly, Shea, Kebrina, Kim (f. Ron), Larry NcNeil Jr., Carlos McNeill, Charita Gainey, Kenneth Gainey, Jaquan Dixon (m. Regina), Bryan & Ryan (m. ChanCham), Kirk & Kristian (f. Kato) and great-grandchildren, Christina & Isabella (gf. Michael), Joseph Williams, Melani, Nathayla (gf. Vincent), Nikki, Dominic, Trey, Javon, Jaylen, Sophia, Jordan, Ibrahim, Yosua, Honesty, Trinity, Faith, Christian, Gabriel, Israel, Jacob (gf. Ron), Cikki McNeill, Heaven McNeill, Deshawn McNeill, Kobe McNeill, Karmen McNeill, Kenzie Gainey, Kaishaun Gainey, Lambrusco Gainey, Kiera Taylor (gm. Regina), and Aizen & Aylan (gf. Kato). He had his special “granddogs” Madea, Jack, and Keelo (m. Siannan). Friends and family are welcome to join live on Zoom to safely participate in and witness his ashes being spread in the Potomac River on the following virtual platform:

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James W. Malloy, “Jim”, a resident of Glen Burnie, MD for over 20 years, and previously of Philadelphia, PA, died at his home on February 15, 2021.  Born December 14, 1957, in Abington, PA to the late James T. and Anna M Malloy, he graduated from Northeast Catholic High School for Boys and Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. 

Jim was employed with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) as a vehicle engineer.  He served in the U.S. Navy as an A-6 Organizational Maintenance Technician.  Jim's hobbies included a wide range of interests, such as art, aviation and space, astronomy, reading, and outdoor activities.  He also loved spending time cooking and perfecting gourmet meals. Jim is survived by two siblings, Tom (Kerry) Malloy of Davidsonville, MD and Joyce Malloy of Burbank, CA; and a nephew, Matt Malloy of Davidsonville, MD. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jim’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, February 24 from 5 to 7 pm.  Another celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Friday, February 26 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 225 Bellevue Ave., Pendell, PA from 11 am until his Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 12 pm. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box  7023, Merrifield, VA 22116, or online at Diabetes.org/donate-memorial.  

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Rosie M. Roe, 78, of Temple Hills, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Rosie was born on February 19, 1942 in Washington, D.C.; she was the daughter of the late Richard Storty and Margaret (Young) Storty.

Rosie was an avid horsewoman who was interested in all things equestrian from an early age. She participated in local horse shows even as a preteen; and continued showing horses into her 30’s.  An independent, hard working woman, Rosie began a 46 year career at the Giant Food Company in 1964. Along the way she made friends with many coworkers and customers.

Rosie leaves behind 3 sons, Roger Wayne Chappelear, Richard David Chappelear, and Ronald Dean Roe; a brother Richard Storty; 5 grandchildren, James Baker and his wife Cecilia, Andrew Baker and his wife Allison, Linde Hill and her husband Billy, Amanda Kress and her husband Lane, and Bobby Roe; as well as 6 great grandchildren.

Interment will be private.


Sara H. Carter of Davidsonville, MD passed away on February 17, 2021. Sara was born on December 21, 1932 in Dundalk, MD to the late James and Sarah Hess.  She worked in the telecommunication industry for Western Electric and AT&T.   Sara was a 47 year member of Davidsonville United Methodist Church where she enjoyed meeting, sharing and doing for others. Sara and her husband, the late George Carter, spent time traveling throughout the United States as both tent campers and RVers. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Sara was preceded in death by her brother, John and a step-sister, Jean. She is survived by her daughter, Georgia Katheryn Carter of Odenton, MD; a brother, Jim Hess of Baltimore, MD and many friends.   Family and friends are invited to celebrate Sara's life on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 11am until her service begins at 12pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 


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Mary Eleanor Suit Herkert, of Palm Coast, FL, and Edgewater, MD, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born in Birdsville, MD, she was the youngest daughter of the late William and Daisey Tucker Suit.  Mary graduated from Southern High School in Harwood, MD and studied at the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and Loyola College in Baltimore, MD and became a Registered Nurse.  
Mary married Robert Francis “Bob” Herkert from Pittsburgh, PA in 1960. After marriage, Mary took a break from her career to become a mother and homemaker.  With her husband, they raised their children in Kailua, HI, and Birdsville, MD and developed dear lifelong friendships. When her children grew, she returned to nursing and upon retirement was the Nurse Administrator at Woods Adult Daycare Center in Glen Burnie, MD.  After retirement, Mary and Bob relocated to Palm Coast, FL. 
Mary enjoyed traveling, gardening, drawing  and painting.  She knitted, crocheted, and was a creative seamstress and dressmaker.  She enjoyed making clothing for her daughters and granddaughters and took particular pride in designing and making her daughter’s wedding gown and flower girls’ dresses.  She was an avid genealogist and crossword puzzle enthusiast.  She loved learning and during retirement regularly took courses at the local community college where she became fluent in Spanish, studied photography, desktop publishing and took line dance classes.  Through her warm and outgoing personality she accidentally founded the Palm Coast “Taco Bell Club” where she lunched weekly and developed enduring friendships in her later years.
Mary is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bob; her children, Gregory William, Pamela Ann, Robert Edgar and his wife, Elba, Mary Frances “Francie” and her husband, Keith; her grandchildren, Sarah Christine and her partner, Matt, Heather Lynn and her partner, Jason and Robert Lorenzo and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her siblings, Charles William Suit, Anne Suit O’Donovan, Catherine Cecilia Suit, John Edgar “Ed” Suit, Frances Suit Mariscal, Robert Owen “Bobby” Suit, and Louis Joseph “Lou” Suit. 
Due to COVID-19 gathering and travel limitations, services will be held in the spring. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, May 7 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd, West River, MD from 10:00 am until her Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11:00 am. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.


Robert Haldo Oliva passed away on February 15, 2021 at the age of 91 from acute myeloid leukemia, at his home in Edgewater, Maryland.
He was born in Winchendon, Massachusetts, on March 7, 1929, to Aldo and Ruth Oliva.  He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps immediately after high school, serving on active duty from 1948 until he retired in December 1968.  His second career began as a manager of Peerless Dry Cleaners in Quantico, Virginia, and eventually he became president of Admiral Cleaners (in Maryland), from which he retired just before his 75th birthday.
On January 20, 1951, he married Anna Marie Simone and they raised seven children: Frederick Oliva, Robert Oliva Jr., Janice Oliva, Mary Oliva Backs, Catherine Oliva, Angela Sirvas, and Anella Oliva.  
Robert was preceded in death by his wife and his two sons.
He enjoyed playing golf, playing cribbage, and helping his neighbors and family by cooking meals, mowing lawns, and painting houses.
At his request there will be not be a celebration of life service.  In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to his favorite charity, Toys for Tots.



Gretchen L. Decker, 56, a 20-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, and Erie, PA, passed away at her home on February 15, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Gretchen was born on March 25, 1964, in Erie, PA to John and Charlotte Decker. She attended the Boyd Travel School of Pittsburgh, PA and received the Airline/Travel Career Certificate and the President’s Award for Academic Excellence. Gretchen enjoyed traveling and worked in sales at Certified Travel, Iceland Air and Travelocity.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 14 years, Robert Wonilowicz, and her six siblings; Martin, Matthew, Heidi, Jennifer, Mary, and Sharon.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Gretchen’s life on Sunday, February 21, 2021, from 1 to 5pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021, at 11 am. Entombment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Gretchen Wonilowicz to <a href="http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/" > K-9 Lifesavers</a>. Online condolences may be made to KalasFuneralHomes.com.


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Mary Hagenbach

Shirley Norfolk

Robert Platt

Jerry Coon

Doris Tatterson

Mary Jane Hamilton

Patricia Wichmann

Willard Toney

Alice Girillo

Eugene Spears

James Malloy

Rosie Roe

Sara Carter

Mary Herkert

Robert Oliva

Gretchen Decker