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Col. Marcel Leo Vigneault, USA(Ret.) beloved husband of the late Charlotte Vigneault, passed away at the Walter Reed Medical Center, Bethesda, MD on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was born in Hartford, CT to the late Ulric and Annonciade Luneau Vigneault. Marcel was a devoted father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte. He is survived by his children, Denise Hayward, Michelle (Kirk) Weeks, Gisele (Walter) Raley, Danielle (Michael) Davis, and Joseph Vigneault. He was also survived by his brother Gilles (Gil) Vigneault; sister Lucille Queyrane; ten grandchildren, great granddaughter as well as many other relatives and friends. 

A visitation will be held at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Friday, October 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for him at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway, Clinton, MD on Saturday. October 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Interment with US Army Honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 3 p.m. Please arrive at the Administration Building with one's own transportation, a mask and I.D. at 2:15 p.m.

Funeral services will be private. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

Brandon Damien Johnson
Age 34
On Monday, October 12, 2020, the dearly beloved son of Dr. Raynell Johnson and Henry Johnson (deceased); Beloved father of Logan Xavier Johnson; and sister Tracee J. McNeil (Marvin). He is also survived by Aunts: Zenobia Lancaster (Paul); Barbara Norris deceased; Alcene Bowman; Twanna Johnson; Uncles: Joseph Plater, III; Ronald Plater; deceased, (Veronica); Darrick Plater (Debra); George Bowman (Teresa); Donald Bowman, deceased; and Claude Johnson deceased. He is also survived by many relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Brandon’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. (viewing) and until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745


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Joselito Pita Vergara, better known as Jessie, age 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, October 11, 2020. His much deserved rest comes after battling heart and kidney failure.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joselyn, better known as Arlene; his daughter Jennifer and her husband James; his daughter Jaclyn, her husband Joel, and their son Liam; and his daughter Jessica, her husband Gabriel, and their daughters Amorelle, Amaris, and Amera. He was predeceased by his sister, Jing, and also leaves behind his surviving siblings: Melba, Jimmy, Jerome, Joyce, and Mayeen; many nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family members and friends.

Jessie was born in Lucena City, Quezon Province, Philippines to Jose and Emerenciana Vergara. He came to the United States once he enlisted into the US Navy. In the mid-1970s, his assignment brought him to the DC area where he met Arlene through mutual friends. With the assistance of Arlene's Uncle Gus and Auntie Naty, Jessie was transferred to the White House mess staff. During his 26 year career in the Navy, Jessie was able to help his siblings move to the states and subsequently bring over their own families. Jessie and Arlene settled in Fort Washington, MD in 1981 and raised their family with the help of Arlene
's Mother, Lily.  After his discharge from the Navy, Jessie became a mail carrier for the US Postal Service and worked for another 18 years. Jessie was a fan of all sports, from boxing to football, car racing to cycling and UFC to bowling. At parties and gatherings you could count on him to hit the dance floor or grab a mic for soulful karaoke. He was also a man of faith, finding joy in serving in his church at St. Michael's on Bolling AFB and enjoying fellowship with the FCJC community. Jessie will be remembered as kind and generous, a hard worker, and a dedicated family man. He is dearly loved and is missed beyond measure.

Viewings will be at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Sunday, October 18 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. The funeral mass will be at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7804 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, October 19 at 10:30 am.  Jessie will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. 

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) or the National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org) in the name of Joselito Vergara.  Other expressions of sympathy may be sent to 12613 Lampton Lane, Fort Washington, MD 20744 or you may contact jenn.vergara@gmail.com.


Relatives and friends are invited to Joselito's Life Celebration on Sunday, October 18th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, October 19, 2020 at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD. 

Interment with US Navy Military Honors Interment at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 1 p.m. Please meet at the Administration Building with one's own transportation, a mask and photo ID at 12:15 p.m. 

Celia Alvanos, 89, of Annapolis, MD passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1931 to the late Peter and Grace Evans in the town of Ewell, MD located on Smith Island. Celia's career outside the home was spent in state government. She worked 30 years as a legislative reference and spent time as the secretary to the President of the Senate, Mike Miller, and as an administrative assistant to George Manis of Manis Canning and Associates. Celia was also active at her church of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. She was a 50-year member and former board member of Agia Anna Philoptochos. Her Greek pastry creations such as, kourabiedes, and koulouraka and meals of pastitsou will be missed. In addition to her parents, Celia was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years ,John Alvanos. She is survived by her two sons, Pete (Barbara) Alvanos of Annapolis and Costa (Michelle) Alvanos of Chester Springs, PA; a sister, Janice and her son, Gregg Spriggs of Annapolis; and her grandchildren, Jonathan, Christopher, Theano, Kaitlyn, Sarah and PJ Alvanos.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Celia's life on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 5 until 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 am at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis.

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It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Frank Stanley Kravitz Jr., 80, of Annapolis on October 8, 2020, after a valiant, five year battle with multiple myeloma.

Frank was born on December 17, 1939, to Frank Stanley Kravitz Sr. and Josephine Dzerzinski Kravitz in Wilkes-Barre, PA.  At a young age, his family moved to Baltimore.  Frank graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1957.  He graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and received his master’s degree from George Washington University.  Frank worked as a Senior Engineer at IIT Research Institute, now known as ALION, where he worked on communications and supported the US Army through his work for over 40 years. 

Frank was an avid skier and met his wife at an Annapolis Ski Club event.  They were married on May 6, 1978.  He also enjoyed sailing, traveling with his family and listening to jazz music. He loved cars, watching the Baltimore Ravens, doing research on the computer, reading mystery and science fiction novels, and cuddling with his grand pups.

In addition to his parents Frank was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Davis and an infant brother, Richard Kravitz. 

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Cathryn Kravitz; his son and daughter in law, Michael and Natalie Kravitz; brother, Tom Kravitz; daughter, Lucinda Rezek, and her children, Jordan and Melody; numerous nieces and nephews and two grand pups, Gretchen and Savannah. 

A celebration of Frank's life will be held on Wednesday, October 14 from 11am until a service begins at 12pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD. Social distancing guidelines and masks are required. 

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to American Cancer Society.  Please take a moment to sign the online guestbook.


Sallie Ann Haynes passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2020 at the age of 73 at her home in Edgewater, MD after a short but courageous battle against cancer. Sallie Ann was born in Washington, DC on November 21, 1946 to Howard Haynes Jr and Leila (Sater) Haynes, both deceased. She attended Regina High School (’64) and Catholic University (’68). She was an accomplished actress, a world traveller, an animal lover, an avid beach goer, a gifted gardener, a fierce friend, a staunch liberal, a true ally, and the best mother a daughter could possibly have. She is survived by her daughter Katherine Leahy of Austin, TX, and her beloved chocolate labrador, Chewie.   Family and friends are invited to celebrate Sallie Ann's life on Sunday, October 18th from 1 PM until her funeral service begins at 3 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Internment is private. Please consider a donation to the Appalachian Bear Rescue in her memory, and vote.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.



On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Warren M. Schaeffer, Jr., age 81, passed away at his residence. He was born on January 3, 1939 in Washington, DC to Warren M. Schaefer, Sr. and Florence Schaeffer. He worked for the Federal Government and then started his own HVAC Business. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Carol Viado. He is survived by his wife, Joan Schaeffer; his daughters, Darlene (Daryl Kichen) Johnson and Dawn Karp; his grandchildren, Kelcie Kitchen, Matt & Kimberley Johnson and Sophie and Noah Karp; his great-granddaughter, Ezzy and his brother, Kenny Schaeffer. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Warren's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Saturday, October 10 from 8:30 a.m. until time of service at 9 a.m. Interment to follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. 

Marjorie Ann Dykton nee Jacobson, age 92, of Forestville, MD, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at her home. Born on May 2, 1928, in Black River Falls, WI, she was a daughter of the late Hansel and Agnes (Thompson) Jacobson and grew up in Pigeon Falls, WI. After her high school graduation, she moved to Washington DC where she worked for the U.S. Post Office, before raising her family. Her husband, Thomas Michael Dykton, predeceased her. 

Marge loved life and cherished her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was an avid quilter, incredible baker, member of the Ladies of Charity, volunteer at Forestville Pregnancy Center for eight years, and a parishioner of Mt. Calvary Catholic Church for 58 years. She had the best laugh and a great sense of humor. 

Loving mother of Marjorie (Michael) McCawley of Morgantown, WV; Marilyn Jacobs of Silver Spring, MD; Michael (Theresa) Dykton of Severn, MD; Christopher (John Monnett) Dykton of Arlington, VA; Elizabeth (Rose Kurtz) Dykton of Baltimore, MD; and Janet (Jan Zanger) Dykton of Woodbine, MD. Sister of Elizabeth Jacobson of Minneapolis, MN; Roger Jacobson of Phoenix, AZ; and Shirley (Angelo) Munoz of Beloit, WI, and the late Jeanette (late Leonard) Caracciolo, Robert (late Revee) Jacobson, Irene (late Leo) Chevalier, and Richard (late Mary) Jacobson. Sister-in-law of Michalene (late Richard) Krzeminski and late Helen (late Charles Raymond) Burg. 

Loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and aunt of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Mt. Calvary Ladies of Charity, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20742

Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing on Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 10 to 11 a.m.; Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. at Mount Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747. 

Interment at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 11 a.m. Please meet at the Administration Building with one's own transportation, a mask and photo ID at 10:15 a.m. 

Ethel "Bobbie" Bold, 76, of Chester, MD and previously of Davidsonville, MD passed away at her home on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Bobbie was born on September 24, 1944, in Washington, DC to the late, Richard and Ethel Sinclair. After high school, Bobbie worked for the National Geographic Society while attending an orthodontic nursing program. She had a successful career in the field for 35 years.

Bobbie enjoyed antiquing and turned that passion into a business, Sisters Two Antiques, a joint venture with her sister, Florence and husband, Bob. She also spent countless hours researching genealogy, especially making trips to the National Archives.  She was a member of the United Methodist Women of Calvary United Methodist Church, and the Davidsonville Chapter of the Ruritan Club.

Bobbie will be remembered most for the love she had for her family and her dedication as wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bob; her children, Sharon (Ken) Merkel, and Dan (Heather) Bold both of Stevensville; granddaughter, Rebecca Merkel, a sister, Florence Marshall of Lewes, DE, and a nephew, Scott Sinclair Hall of Seattle, WA.

Friends and family are invited to a service to celebrate Bobbie's life on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Online condolences may be made by using the memeory tab on this page.

Francis J. McGee was born on December 8, 1930, to Fannie N. Harper and Edgar B. McGee in Alexandria, Virginia.

He attended Parker Gray High School and received his degree from North Carolina Central University.  While at NCCU, Francis was inducted into the army and served three years in Germany. He returned to the States and completed his education at North Carolina Central University. 

He met and married Mary M. Hamner of Lynchburg, Virginia and settled in Washington, D.C.  He lived in Washington, D.C. until his death always staying close to his beloved city of Alexandria, Virginia.

Francis worked in Social Services and as an Interstate Compact Officer, law and enforcement both in the District Government and private sector.  He retired in 1999, after the death of his wife Mary.

Francis was the ultimate athlete.  He played basketball, football and baseball while attending Parker Gray.  He was part of the “Dream Team,” All Star basketball and football players in the D.C. Metro area.  He went on to earn a football scholarship to NCCU.  While in the U.S. Army he played baseball.  Francis continued to play football with local teams in the D.C. area and enjoyed bowling in leagues.  Later in life he became an avid swimmer.  He swam twice a week at the Aquatic Center in Capital Hill, D.C. until he could no longer, at the age 87.

Francis also enjoyed watching and attending college basketball and football games.  During his lifetime he attended some of the most notable college sports events for African Americans; like in 1966 when Texas Western College won the NCAA men’s college basketball final at College Park.  He was also in attendance when Marvin Webster the “Human Eraser” led Morgan State to the NCAA Division II National Championship. 
 
One of Francis’ favorite past times in his mature years was following the careers of his grandsons, Eddie and Chris.  He thoroughly enjoyed watching his grandson Eddie play football at the University of Illinois in Champaign, and made sure to watch every single game.  He would even call the local reporters in Champaign to correct them if he felt they got the story wrong.  Francis also took great pride in his grandson, Christopher, whose talents excelled both on the football field and creatively through visual and performing arts.

Francis was a long standing member of Alexandria Elks Lodge #48.  His membership in the Elks Lodge gave him opportunities to socialize and cultivate lifelong friendships while improving the Alexandria community.

One of the most important things in life to Francis was his family.  He was preceded in death by his wife Mary McGee and Brother Edgar B. McGee.  He will be deeply missed by his Sister Lucretia Mundy, all his children, grandchildren, extended family, and everyone whom he called friend.


Adamo "Adam" Mistichelli a lifelong resident of the Edgewater area passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Adam was born in Washington, DC on December 28, 1968 to Tito and Maria Mistichelli. He attended South River High School. Adam had two strong passions in life, cooking and cars. Over the years he has worked for La Fontaine Bleue and Mother's Peninsula Grille both in Glen Burnie, Chick and Ruth's in Annapolis as well as several other local restaurants. Adam also worked on cars in the area spending time at Jack the Greek in Annapolis. He was best known by his family and friends for replicating his mothers fried cauliflower recipe, as well as his pork chops, pasta and sauce. Adam is survived by his two daughters, Caty and Sierra Mistichelli both of Edgewater; his parents, Tito and Maria Mistichelli of Crognaleto, Italy; his siblings, John Mistichelli and his wife Noel of Cartersville, VA and Maria Mistichelli of Virginia Beach, VA. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Adam's life on Saturday, October 17 from 11 to 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, where a service will be held at 1 pm. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Annapolis. Online condolences may be made by visiting the link on this page.

Floretta B. “Soey” McFadden, 93, died on October 3, 2020 at her residence in
Annapolis, MD due to congestive heart failure. Born on February 20, 1927 in
Columbus, OH to the late John and Mary Poeppelmeyer, Floretta was raised by her
grandparents, William and Erma Beasley, and moved with them to Sharon, PA, as a
young girl. They later relocated to Youngstown, OH during her later childhood. She
was introduced to George McFadden from Sharon as a young adult and they
married in 1948. As a military family they lived in numerous locations within the
United States and abroad and returned frequently to Sharon for family visits. They
finally settled on Turkey Point in Edgewater, MD in 1987. In 2018, she relocated
to Brightview Senior Center in Annapolis where she resided until her death. In her
spare time, Floretta enjoyed gardening and traveling. She was preceded in death by
her beloved husband of 63 years, George L. McFadden, Jr. and her son, Mark
McFadden. She is survived by her children, Kenneth McFadden, Kathleen Dupuis,
Robert McFadden, George McFadden, III and William McFadden; her
grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, John, Megan, Jennifer, Bryan, Kelly, Kevin,
Zachary, Patrick, Nicholas and Elizabeth and 9 great grandchildren. Friends are
invited to celebrate Floretta’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home &amp; Crematory, 2973
Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, October 12 from 1 pm until her
funeral service begins at 2 pm. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at
a later date. Donations, in her name, may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater MD 21037 (OLPH.net).
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Mary Enola Hayes, age 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Harwood, Maryland. 

Mary was born January 9th, 1941 in Opelousa, Louisiana to Herbert Broussard and Edna Jean. She graduated in 1961 from W.O. Boston High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She married Arthur J. Hayes on March 15, 1961, in a courthouse ceremony. She remained for three months in Lake Charles to finish her high school diploma and then joined her husband in Los Angeles, California. Later that year, her marriage was blessed in a Roman Catholic ceremony.

Mary is survived by her husband Arthur, their three sons and their spouses; Mark and his wife Joy, Glenn and his wife Cheryl, Derek and his wife Kim; her sister Geraline James, brother Cleveland Broussard, six grandchildren; Arleta and her husband Forrest, Byron and his wife Emily, Mark II and his fiancé Stefanie, Parker, Zoe and her husband Benjamin, and Moya; and two great-grandchildren, Roman and Ada.

Mary was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. In 1965, she was among the very first volunteers for Head Start, a United States Department of Health and Human Services program. She volunteered many hours assisting low-income children in need. She also worked as a volunteer with children in Physical Education and The Cub Scouts. She had a passion for Home Economics and worked as a seamstress in Los Angeles, until eventually becoming a full-time homemaker after the birth of her first son. In 1969, she moved with her husband to Washington, D.C., where she has lived ever since. 

Mary had a passion for the theater and often attended performances at the Kennedy Center and Arena Stage. Mary was also a master chef. She loved to bake and cook everything but her specialties were gumbo and rum buns. She had a cheerful heart and was ready with a kind smile for everyone she met. Mary will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and everyone who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway St, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery to follow.

Charles E. Griffith, Jr., “Charlie”, 82, a lifelong resident of Lothian, passed away on September 30, 2020 in Washington, D.C.

Charlie was born on September 6, 1938 to the late Charles E., Sr. and Rosie O’Neill Griffith. He was a graduate of Southern High School.

A lifelong farmer, he also worked at Farmers National Bank in Annapolis and later owned and operated Olde Solomons Wine and Spirits in Edgewater.

Charlie was a parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. His interests included; Hunting, fishing, working on the farm and watching all University of MD sports.

He was the beloved husband of Charlotte Griffith, father of Charles Griffith, III and his wife Donna of Hershey, PA., brother of J. Paul Griffith, Charlotte Ann Windsor, Kathleen Moran and Frances Collinson. He is also survived by his grandsons, Charlie Griffith, IV and Eli Griffith.

All services at this time will be private. Please take a moment to leave a condolence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arbor Society, 


Relatives and friends are invited to Lolita's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Friday, October 2, 2020 from 2 to 8 p.m. Service private and  interment in the Philippines.

Elwood Jennings Dove (Woody) passed away Sunday morning, 9/27/2020. He was 81 years old. Woody was born at Sibley Hospital in Washington DC on May 27, 1939, and grew up in Hyattsville, MD. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1957. He started working at Safeway Grocery Store as a produce manager and then moved to the US Postal Service, wherein 2014 he retired after 43 years of service.

Woody married Nancy Dove in 1974. They moved to their home in Davidsonville, MD, with their three daughters. Nancy passed away in December 2010. He then moved to Heritage Harbor in 2014, where he resided until his death. 

Woody was an active member at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship and a Trustee for 8+ years. During his twenties & early thirties, he weekly drove the Riverdale Baptist Church Bus transporting children and teenagers to church. Inspired by his father’s passion for azaleas, he ran a local azalea business for 20 years part-time. In addition to his interest in azaleas, he had a love for his dachshund dog Dopey, plus fishing and sports cars, which he was studious about keeping his cars in like-new condition. Woody was a sports enthusiast who was a long-time supporter of the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles. Throughout his life, Woody continued to take part in his love for landscaping, azaleas and planting annual flowers.

He is survived by his daughters: Michelle Mandeville& husband Chris, Rachael Marie Arciaga & husband Michael, and Deborah Anne Dove; siblings: Hilda, wife of the late Ira Linwood Dove, Linda Dove Armstrong & husband Tom, Nona Dove Ricker & husband Phil; nephews: Donald S. Bright II, Philip & Jimmy Ricker; and niece: Chrissy Campitelli. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Woody's life on Friday, October 2, 2020 from 6pm until a funeral service begins at 7 pm at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 11 am at Fort Lincoln Cemetery 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, Maryland, next to his wife and parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to Chesapeake Christian Fellowship or the American Cancer Society.


Paul Michael Miller, beloved brother, husband, father, and Pop-Pop, passed away peacefully in his home on September 27, 2020. 

Paul was born July 17, 1953 in Prince George's County, Maryland. He grew up playing sports with the Lanham Boys Club and spent many weekends on the shores of Cobb Island with his family. After graduating from Duval High School in 1971 he went on to join his father in the printing industry. From humble beginnings mixing ink, Paul built a successful career as a salesman because of his dedication to his colleagues and customers, many of whom became friends. 

Paul was a caring, loyal and devoted family man. His passion was golf and he enjoyed many rounds with family and friends at his home course at Prince George’s Country Club, along with trips to courses from Myrtle Beach to Delaware. Paul never missed a sporting event for his daughters. From coaching softball to learning how to tack up a horse, he was constantly engaged and supportive of their pursuits. In recent years, one of Paul’s greatest joys was spending time with his grandchildren. 

Paul is preceded in death by his father, Robert Irving Miller. He is survived by his wife of over 45 years Janice Miller, daughters and sons-in-laws Tracie Meerholz and Collin Meerholz, Kelly and Guston Montes de Oca, grandchildren Camdyn, Leighton and Case, and siblings Robert Miller, Jr. (Alice), Kathleen Peterson (David), Lizbeth Smith (Steve) and Lynn Marselas. Paul was blessed to have a steadfast and loving support system throughout his life, including Sallie Craig (Robert), numerous aunts and uncles, extended family and many great friends. 

Paul and his family were blessed to have received the incredible gift of life through organ donation, enabling Paul to be present for wonderful memories with family and friends over the past three years. To honor this gift and Paul’s memory, donations can be made to <a href="https://www.giving.medstarhealth.org/mwhc-heart-transplant-miller">Washington Hospital Center’s Cardiac Heart Failure & Transplant Fund</a> 

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Jerry Dean Cook, age 73, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Clinton, MD. He was born on May 26, 1947 in Orchard, Nebraska to Wesley and Twila Bradley Cook. 

He enlisted in the Navy in 1965 where he spent three years on active duty. He worked most of his life as a mechanic, working on cars and trucks. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Roselyn Cook; his siblings, Harley (Janet) of Hollywood, MD, Lynn of Albany, GA, Lyle (Joyce) of Cole Ridge, NE and Dale (Connie) Cook of Cavour, SD and Bonnie Jaqua of Sioux City, IA. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Jerry's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, October 19, 2020 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon. Interment with US Navy Honors will take place on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. in the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery Chapel.

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Donald White LeCrone, 83, died September 25, 2020 at his home in Fort Washington, Maryland.  A visitation will be held this Saturday, October 3, 2020, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Mr. LeCrone is survived by his wife, Carolyn Kay (Panero), a daughter, Deborah (Kim) and her husband Doug Knox, a son, David and his wife Lynda, two granddaughters, Nicole LeCrone (Brian Ward), Samantha LeCrone, and one great-granddaughter, Presley Ward. 
Mr. LeCrone was born on December 19th, 1936 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Pauline (White) and Donald LeCrone.  He earned his Bachelors and Masters in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma.  This is where he met his wife Carolyn.  Following their marriage on June 24, 1962, they relocated to Maryland where Mr. LeCrone worked for the Bureau of Census for 10 years before joining the United States (U.S.) Patent and Trademark Office in 1972.  Mr. LeCrone retired in 1992 as the Deputy Director for Systems Development and Maintenance, where he oversaw automation development activities for issuing U.S. patents and trademarks.   
Mr. LeCrone was a longtime member (1967) of Tantallon Country Club and played with  the Senior Men’s Golf Association (SMGA). He was also a member of the unofficial golf group known as the “Wet Shoes”.  Mr. LeCrone loved the Washington Redskins, and as every fan he held out hope that this would be their year. He loved reading, playing cards and doing sudoku puzzles.  Tantallon neighbors know him best from seeing him enjoying a glass of wine with his wife in the evenings by their pond.  

Relatives and friends are invited to Donald's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 3 to 6 p.m. Interment private. 

Richard Strucko, age 87, a resident of Annapolis for the past 53 years, died Friday, September 25, 2020 surrounded with love.  

Richard was born December 31, 1932 in Plymouth, PA, the son of the late Mary and Walter Strucko. He graduated from Glen Burnie High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 in Hq Co, 123 Inf Regt, 44th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington. 

Working full-time at A&P Grocery and using the GI Bill, he worked his way through college graduating from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1960. 

He worked for Westinghouse Electric Corporation for five years and 37 years for the Department of the Navy at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Annapolis where he was a senior program manager.  He earned a Master’s Degree in 1968.  After retiring from government service, he worked for another four years as a contractor at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. 

He married Jean Williams Hadaway in 1968 at the Eastport United Methodist Church. Richard later became a devoted member of the church and he and Jean played together in the Heavenly Bells Handbell Choir for many years.

Richard was hard working, generous, caring and loyal.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid golfer and a long-time member of the Naval Academy Golf Association where he once scored a hole-in-one.  He bowled in the Officer’s and Faculty Club men’s bowling league.  He also enjoyed classical/opera music, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and reading.

He enjoyed coaching his sons little league baseball, taking them bowling and ice skating, assisting with homework, and especially their activities with the YMCA Father and Son Indian Guides where they lived up to the motto of “Pals Forever”.

After retirement, he and his wife Jean traveled extensively including trips to Alaska, Europe, Central America, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean and his ancestral family home of Poland.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother Robert Strucko. He is survived by his wife, of over 52 years Jean Williams Strucko; sons and daughters-in-law, Warren Edwin and Pamela Hadaway of Severn, MD and Richard Charles and Inga Strucko of Chester, MD; grandchildren, Kevin, Shannon, and Ricky; great-grandchildren Keith and Hannah Jean; three siblings, Carol West, Janet Bancroft, and Dale Strucko.  Friends and family are invited to a gathering on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 10 am to 11 am at Eastport United Methodist Church, 926 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD outside under the tent. A funeral service will be held inside the church beginning at 11 am. To adhere to CDC guidelines masks and social distancing will be required.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the Eastport United Methodist Church, 926 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.  

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