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Paul D. Johnson, Jr., "Dave", 59, a resident of Severn, MD for two years and previously of Edgewater, MD, died Sunday, December 20 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center due to complications from a stroke he suffered three years ago. Born on June 12, 1961 in Washington, DC to the late Carol and Paul D. Johnson, Sr., Dave owned and operated his lawn service company. He loved his work, music and spending time with his grandchildren. Dave is survived by his wife of 39 years, Kathleen Johnson; his children, Michael (Katie) Johnson and Michelle (Dan) Heroux, both of Lothian, MD; his grandchildren, Savannah Myers, Bryson Sears and Alex and Addison Heroux; his brother, Rick Johnson of Severn, MD and many loved nieces and nephews. Dave was also the brother of the late Patty Howard and Tony Johnson. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a celebration of Dave's life will be held at a later date.

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Miss. Betty Belton departed this life on Dec. 20, 2020.  She was gently escorted to her heavenly resting place.
Betty was born on June 28, 1943 to the late Eli and Malinda Dale Belton. She was the oldest of four children born to this union; two brothers: Eli Jr. and John Alvin (both deceased) and one sister, Pauline Renee.
She was born and reared in Washington, DC. She was educated in the DC public school system, graduating from Dunbar High School, NW DC.  She also attended George Washington University nursing program where graduated as a Licensed Nurse Practitioner. She loved and enjoyed working in the medical profession.
She grew up in the Apostolic/Pentecostal church community. She grew up in the Way of Cross Church of Christ under the leadership of the late Henry C. Brooks.  She later moved her membership to the Holy Temple Church of Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop Joseph Weathers. She later served at the Victory Pentecostal Church assisting her Stepfather and her Mother (both deceased), and Pastor Duval and Sis. Helen Baker in the mission there. Her last fellowship was at New Jerusalem Church in Laurel, Maryland. Under the leadership of Pastor Joseph and First Lady Amy Jackson.  In all of her fellowships, she sang in many choirs, served as junior and senior missionary, served as events planner. She planned trips to California and Hawaii as well as many bus excursions.  She was a missionary to Haiti.  Betty never faltered in her commitment to Jesus Christ.  This was this was the one constant in her life. Jesus was front and center.  One of her favorite live-by scriptures that she quoted often was  ‘I am steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord my work is not in vain.” She often said I shall never be moved from him.  
She worked at GW Hospital for many years.  She resigned in the 1980’s to assist her mom in caring for Pauline, who had a paralyzing stroke. She was later stricken with a stroke.  In spite of all this, her attitude never changed. She was always the social butterfly, never complaining, never negative. She always included and embraced everyone that she met.  Even though she had a physical disability, her service to God never ended.  
•	During the early days of tele-conferencing, she organized a mentor program for failing students, praying with them and insisting them in their homework preparation.  She always held children and the under privileged close to her heart.  She mentored a female student who was totally failing, but through Betty’s mentoring program she graduated with honors from her class.  
•	She always planned dinners to give people a break most times paying for all that could not afford to pay. 

She was a member of morning call ministries, from its inception until her death. 
She enjoyed going to the Maryland Senior picnic day each year. She was a member of the Maryland Senior Club in Camp Springs, MD.  She was involved with Independence Now, an organization that reached out to People with Disabilities in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. She  joined many support groups at Southern Maryland Hospital in order to provide assistance for hurting people.  This list could go on and on.
Betty loved life and she loved to laugh!  No down time for her.  She was kind, compassionate, patient, loved people and always wanted to make life brighter for all.
Memories will be cherished by her sister Pauline Renee Belton, two nephews, Josh and Eric Belton, two nieces, Gabrielle and Jayla Belton, special God sister, Helen Lewis, Sister in Law, Stephanie Belton.  Her God children: Hoyt P. Glover, Veronica Glover.  Many God sisters and God brothers; Inita Redd, Willie Robinson, Carmenta Hayes, Rhonda Richmond, James Bonnette, Linda Bonnette,  Elizabeth Miller, Cynthia Baltimore; a host of cousins and family members: the Dales, the Belton’s, the Bradley’s, the Walton’s the Fennell’s and a host of church families and friends.  

If Betty could speak today, she will compel us with one her famous sayings, “Reach out and touch-if nobody reaches, nobody gets touched.  Touch someone with your life-be that living epistle.”  Betty touched many people with her life.
Question: So what now?  
Answer:    We persevere, we endure, we fight, and hold out until the end because we expect the promise of 1 Corinthians 15: 51-58-
•	A mystery not all sleep, but all changed,
•	Corruption now, then incorruption,
•	Mortal now, then immortality,
•	Death swallowed up, 
•	Therefore, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, your labor in the Lord is not in vain.


A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, January 14 from 11 a.m. until the start of the memorial service at 11:30 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. 

Michael "Mike" Strange, 54, of Davidsonville, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19th, after a gallant fight with COVID and pneumonia. Born on April 14th, 1966, to Harold and Mary Clare Strange, Mike touched countless lives with his infectious, squinty smile and his kind, loving eyes.

He developed lifelong friendships with his classmates, teammates, and neighbors in Bowie. He participated in football, baseball, and the high school band. He went on to marry his best friend and high school sweetheart, Carole Ann. They settled in Davidsonville, devoting their lives to raising four precious boys.

Mike graduated from Bowie High School in 1984 and attended University of Maryland. He dedicated 29 years to the paper industry, 22 spent cultivating deep relationships with each of his customers at Lindenmeyr Monroe. Mike’s life was people-centric; his quiet acts of kindness were present in the office, on the youth football field, and sprinkled amongst his family and friends. His Irish Catholic faith anchored his involvement in Holy Family Catholic Parish and countless community philanthropic efforts.  He was the first to contribute to any cause and he always had the answer others couldn’t seem to find.

Mike spent his days cruising along the South River with family and friends, smoking his world-famous wings, taking his boys to the Ravens games and listening to his favorite rock groups, Rush and U2. He was always in search of the best barbeque, IPA’s, and the next adventure. He enjoyed playing the weekly lottery, golfing, traveling, and celebrating life’s greatest moments with a drink or cigar. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Carole Ann; sons Michael (Michelle), Connor, Brendan, Colby Strange; father Harold Strange; sister Missy Carrier (Joe); father-in-law William "Bill" Rodgers; brother-in-law William "Billy" Rodgers (Jen); sister-in-law Cathy Tade (Mark); nephews Jojo (Kerry Ann), Mikey and Johnny; nieces Jennifer (Martin), Amanda (Gary), Lily, Valentina, and Camila; great-nieces Molly, Gracie, and Jordan; great-nephew Cameron.

He was preceded in death by mother Mary Clare Strange; and grandparents Donna and Harold Strange.

A celebration of life will take place Saturday, December 26th. Due to COVID restrictions, the Mass will be limited to family. The mass will be live-streamed via the Holy Family Church Website: <a href="https://www.holyfamilychurch.com/live-stream.html">https://www.holyfamilychurch.com/live-stream.html</a>. There will be a viewing available to the public from 10am-12pm. Please bear with us as COVID guidelines will be in place.

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Dr. Joseph B. Aviles, Jr., 93, of Ft. Washington, MD passed away on December 18, 2020. Born on August 21, 1927 in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Joseph B. Aviles, Sr., and Florence Powell. As the son of a Coast Guard Officer, he lived in many places.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Helen. His son, Joseph III and his wife Wilda. His daughter Karen, and her husband Tom Rauner. Grandchildren, Nikolay (deceased), Joseph IV, Vlada and James.

After serving in the Army in Okinawa, he pursued his studies in Nuclear Physics. He obtained a BS at Rutgers, his Master’s at the University of New Hampshire and his PhD from John Hopkins.

Dr. Aviles retired from NRL as a Research Nuclear Physicist and Senior Staff Scientist. After retiring he became Chief Scientist at Urie Systems, as well as a consultant for many other companies and with scientists at various universities.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be restricted to immediate family. A Celebration of his Life will
be held as soon as Pandemic conditions safely permit.

Frances Ann Gearheart, “Fran”, 65, a 13-year resident of York, PA and previously of Lothian, MD, passed away on December 17, 2020 in York, PA.

Fran was born on July 17, 1955 in Queens, NY to Joseph and Mary Gnoffo. Fran worked as a substance abuse counselor at the Jessup MD Mens Correctional Institute and Hope House treatment center in Crownsville, MD. Her interests included riding motorcycles and drag racing.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Robert Gearheart, her five sons; Jack Booz of Knoxville, TN, Joey Booz of Laurel, MD, Justin Booz of Tampa, FL, Jason Booze of MD Eastern Shore and Jeff Booz of Elkridge, MD, her parents Joseph and Mary Gnoffo, and one sister, Nancy Calvin of Vale, NC. She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren; Cameron, Kendall. Mason, Giovanni, Kimberly, Jack, III, Isiah, Theresa, Justin, Anthony, Kayla, Nicholos and Jake and 3 great-grandchildren, and one on the way.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Fran's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomon's Island Road, Edgewater, MD, on Sunday, December 27 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm, where her funeral service will be held on Monday, December 28 at 11am.  Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens .Please take a moment to sign Fran's online guestbook.


















Jason "Jay" Michael Leidner, 35, of Annapolis, MD, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 17, 2020. Jay was born in Missouri on April 19, 1985 to Gordon and Jean Leidner. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland University College with a degree in Computer Information Technology. Jay worked for ARINC, The Hammers Company, Fedsoft, Inc. and most recently Amazon Web Services (AWS). He was a member of Downtown Hope Church in Annapolis where Jay's faith along with his family, friends and career formed his foundation. Jay was a devoted husband and is survived by his wife of 15 years, Sarah Renee Leidner; his children, Naomi Grace (11), Noah Michael (8), Nathaniel "Nate" Jason (5) and Nora Faith Leidner (3); his brothers, Daniel (Melony) Leidner of Crofton, MD and Michael (Caitlin) Leidner of Valrico, FL. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 29 at 1 pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 900 W. Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD. An in-person Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 5:00pm at Covenant Life Church, 7501 Muncaster Mill Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.  A livestream will be made available to those who cannot attend at <a href="https://downtownhope.org/">downtownhope.org</a>. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions may be made to the Downtown Hope Church, 255 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 to support “Love Annapolis”, their ministry to neighborhoods, families and individuals in need. 

Online condolence may be made by visiting the link on this page.

On Thursday, December 17, 2020; the beloved husband of Patricia Ferguson; father of Dwight A. Fergsuon, Jr., Myra D. Hart and the late Derrick Anthony Ferguson. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Dwight's visitation on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. The service and interment are private. 

SIDNEY HENRY HICKMAN (Age 62)
”STARR”
MSG US ARMY (Ret.)

On Thursday, December 17, 2020 of El Paso, Texas for 36 years, formerly of Oxon Hill, MD. Graduate of Potomac High School 1977 and Park University 2006. Master Sergeant (MSG) U.S. Army Retired served 24 Years, Air Defense Artillery branch in Germany and the Gulf War (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia). For his efforts throughout his career, he was awarded: Meritorious Service Medal (3), Commendation Medal (4), Army Achievement Medal (2), Southwest Asia Service Medal and the Kuwait Liberation Medal. Devout member of Washington Redskins Fan Club and West Point Parents Club in El Paso. Known as Starr, he loved home improvement projects, traveling, his two poodles, his family and country. He is survived by his wife, Ratna Hickman of 11 Years; mother, Margaret Ann Hickman, sons: MAJ Marcel Hickman, CPT Maurice Hickman; grandchildren Gaby and Sebastian Hickman; siblings: Jeffrey and Terry Hickman, Vicki Morgan, Kathy Coleman, Heidi Rivas, Carmen Douglas, Shaun and Nicole Blakely.

Friends are invited to Starr’s Celebration of Life on Friday, January 15, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 where his service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11 a.m. For online streaming of services, contact Kalas Funeral Home.


A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page. 

Alexander “Alex” Pausley, 88, of Cleveland Heights, OH, passed away December 16, 2020 from heart failure. The only child of Alexander Pausley, D.O. and Elsie Alexandra Rydberg Pausley, Alex was born December 6, 1932, in Providence, RI.  He attended St Dunstan's School in Providence, RI, an Episcopal Choir School where Alex was a boy chorister for St. Martin's Church. He then went to boarding school at Philips Academy in Andover, MA graduating in 1950.  

In 1954 Alex received a B.S. degree in Business and Engineering Administration from MIT. His first job was with General Electric in the Manufacturing Training Program, a 3-year series of rotating job assignments and evening classes. In 1957 Alex resigned from his job as a foreman, manufacturing specialty electric motors, at GE’s Fort Wayne Works to pursue a graduate degree at Harvard University. In 1959 he received an MBA from Harvard and rejoined GE in the Defense Operations in Syracuse, NY.  

While living in Syracuse, Alex met Barbara Hearne; they were married on September 17, 1960.  He transferred to GE Lighting in 1964, grateful to be out of the military business.  He relocated with his family to Chicago, IL where Alex was a Lamp and Electronic Parts sales representative, covering 13 states in the Midwest.  In 1966, after two years in sales, Alex was promoted to a management position and transferred to the world headquarters of GE Lighting in Cleveland, OH.  The family moved to Cleveland Heights where Alex would reside for the next 54 years. After a series of management responsibilities in sales and marketing, Alex retired from GE with 41 years of service in June 1995. At that time he was responsible for the administration of pricing for all GE Large Lamps in the United States and Canada. 

Alex was active in his community.  He was a member of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School Board from 1975 to 1981 during which time he served multiple terms as the board’s Vice-President and President.  From 1989 to 1995 Alex was a member of the CH-UH Public Library Board and was elected President in 1995. He also served on the boards of several city and local community and church organizations. After retirement Alex was active in Habitat for Humanity as a site supervisor on the construction of houses in both Cleveland and Florida. 

Alex is survived by his two daughters, Sara and Rebecca. He was predeceased in 2018 by his wife, Barbara and in 1988 by his son, Andrew.  He also leaves behind four grandchildren: Elizabeth, Jonathan, Daniel, and James. 

A memorial service will be held for Alex once the need to social distance and quarantine subsides.   

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Alex’s name to The Andrew Pausley Memorial Fund at St. John’s College in Annapolis, MD.

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

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Richard Towne Potts, age 64, of Lonaconing, MD passed away at his residence on December 16, 2020 due to complications from the Corona Virus. Richard was born in Washington, D.C. on October 21, 1956 to the late Jack C. and Ruby Potts. He graduated from High School and attended college. He worked as an autobody shop manager early in his career. The past 20 years he was a claims adjuster for All State and Nationwide Insurance Companies. He loved to watch all of the local DC Sports teams. Richard is survived by his sons, Ricky (Makiyah) and Jerry (Deborah) Potts; his sisters, Patty and Marcia Potts and Donna Solis; grandfather of Kaylah, Richard III, Timothy, Noah, Nilah, Leah, Jacob, Aliviah,  Ethan and Riley Potts. He is also survived by his former wife, Donna Marie Potts. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Richard's Life Celebration on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 10:30 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. 

Judith K. Brennan passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 15 with family, friends and her two beloved tonkinese cats by her side, after a heroic seven-month battle with lung cancer.

Judy was born in the small northeastern Pennsylvania town of Coaldale on January 31, 1948. She grew up not far away in Tamaqua. After high school she attended Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA before moving to suburban Philadelphia's Bucks County. Judy and her husband, Frank, relocated to Annapolis when he transferred to Washington, DC in 1992.
  
In Annapolis, Judy changed careers and moved into real estate at Champion Realty. Subsequently, she  took an opportunity to join the Maryland State Senate where she was an administrative assistant, first to Montgomery County Senator Jennie Forehand and then for eight years to Charles County Senator Thomas 'Mac' Middleton and the senate finance committee. 

“Our best years started when Judy came to work with us,” said former Senator Middleton. “Her caring, love of people – especially our young interns -- and devotion to the job were keys to our success. Judy had a contagious friendly demeanor that made our office a great place to work.”

Judy retired from the state senate in 2018.

Having sailed since the late 1970s, Judy and Frank joined Eastport Yacht Club in 1994 and were involved in club activities, especially the Lights Parade and EYC's sponsorship of the Whitbread Round the World race. She was also an officer in the Anne Arundel Bird Club, a member of the national Audubon Society, the Maryland Orchid Club, and the Anne Arundel County Penn State alumni association. 

She is survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, Frank Brennan, Jr.; her two stepsons and their five grandchildren, all of whom live in suburban Boston and her brother, Gary, who resides in central Pennsylvania.
 
Memorial donations, in Judy's memory, may be made to the Anne Arundel Bird Club, Attn: Peter Bungay, Treasurer, 1750 Birdbrook Trail, Annapolis, MD 21401. Please put "In memory of Judy Brennan" on the memo line. Online donations may also be made by clicking <a href="https://mdbirds.org/join/chapters/anne-arundel-bird-club/">HERE</a>. with "In memory of Judy Brennan" in the Purpose/note box at the top of the form. 

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Robin Walker was a brave warrior who battled cancer over several years.  On December 15, 2020, the Lord called our courageous warrior home to battle no more.    

ROBIN (ROB) BREWER WALKER, was born on November 21, 1956 to the late Brooks Walker and the late Louise Walker.  
As a Washington, DC native, Rob graduated from Cardoza High School. Rob spent his childhood on Newton Street NW, Washington, DC.  Rob loved to talk especially about The Washington (Redskins).  He was an avid sports fan.  He always had a charming ability to engage others in conversation.  
Rob attended Christ Church Way of the Cross in Cheverly, Maryland where he was baptized and dedicated his life to the Lord. 
Rob began his tenure at Jewish Community Center (JCC) in July of 2015 through a guard service.  He then joined the JCC family on a full-time basis in May of 2017 as a Head Security Guard.  Rob loved the JCC family which consisted of the staff, the board members and especially the children in the preschool.   He was a dedicated employee and was an integral member of the JCC community.  
Rob fought to the very end and was in good spirits knowing how much he was loved.  Rob leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 30 years, Beverly Walker,  daughters Eleathea Robinson, Ashley Leak and Robyn Walker, one granddaughter Alyiah Leak and  six grandsons Steven Robinson, Samuel Robinson, Gregory Burroughs, VanQuel Robinson, Kavaree Robinson and Tyson Leak, three great-grands, Adyen, Steven and Skyler, two sisters Lucinda Sistare (Fred), and Freda Walker. He also leaves behind a very special Aunt Margaret Washnitzer, five sister in-law’s, two brother-in-law’s and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rob also had two brothers that proceeded him in death, Stanley Walker and George Waller.  



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Born Margaret Ruth Zimmerman, November 27 1925, Leechburg, PA. She graduated from Leechburg High School 1943, attended New Kensington Commercial College which led to a job with Aluminum Research Laboratories in New Kensington for one and one-half years. She then worked in Allegheny Ludlum Steel Leechburg Employment Office for six years. She also attended Radio and TV school in Kansas City, MO and then worked for TWA for two years. Margaret retired from Woodward and Lothrop in Annapolis MD after working there for 20 years.
She married Earl Sanders Martin in 1954, and lived in Arlington, VA, Springfield VA, Bowie MD, Davidsonville (40 years), Denton, Edgewater, and Annapolis MD. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Earl S. Martin, her brother, John Zimmerman, and her sisters Mary Pfeifer, Helen Beecher, Martha Quayle, and Dorothy Bush. 
   Her children are Jeffrey Alan Martin of Lakewood CO, Terry Lee Martin (Mary-Angela) of Cambridge MD, Debbie Martin Irby of Dothan AL, and Sandy (David) Hemphill of Edgewater, MD. She has 9 grandchildren: Jonathan, Max, Sam, Julia, Luke, Matthew Sanders, Emily, Matthew, and Timothy. She has one great grandchild, Shire.  
Margaret was the daughter of John and Hazel Zimmerman. She was a member of the Lutheran Church all her life, and loved to sing in many types of church choirs and choral groups, singing many solos. She volunteered in many organizations, serving as President of Lutheran Church Women’s groups in St. Marks, Springfield VA, and Grace Lutheran Church, Bowie, MD. She was a BSA Cub scout Den Mother for Pack 1009, Bowie, MD. She also volunteered at the Lutheran Mission in Annapolis and the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Bowie.
Margaret’s interests included word search puzzles, painting many types of crafts made by Earl, selling at local craft fairs, quilting, reading, singing, and reading the Bible Story. 


William J. Kidwell, or “Joe” to anyone who knew him, passed away the afternoon of December 15th, 2020, at Anne Arundel Medical Center due to complications with Covid-19. He was 81 years old. He was a 53-year resident of Edgewater, MD. 


Born November 5th, 1939 in Frostburg, MD, Joe was the son of the late Joseph T. Kidwell and Margaret (Twigg) Kidwell. Joe was also preceded in death by his wife, Susan Kidwell, April 3rd, 2020; brother, K. Eugene "Sonny" Kidwell, January 24, 2005; sister, Mary Susan "Sue" Cerutti, April 23, 2007; sister, Joan Lorraine Riley, February 4th, 2014; Daughter, Billie Sue Aisquith, June 25th, 2020; and son, Jeffrey J. Kidwell, July 9th, 2020. 


Joe was a long time member of the South Anne Arundel Lions Club. During his 50+ years with the Club, he served as the President twice and was the recipient of the prestigious Melvin Jones Award. He took great pride in organizing and participating in events held by the Lions Club, such as the Vision Program, International Lions Day, White Cane Day, local fruit sales, and various activities at the West River United Methodist Church’s Deaf and Blind Camp. The Lions Club allowed Joe to combine his love of community service with his love of travel. He and his wife of 65 years, attended numerous annual Lions Club Conventions across the globe, including Sydney, Australia, Hong Kong, China, and New York City, New York. Many of the connections he created during his time with the Lions Club, became cherished, life-long friendships. 


Joe started his engineering degree at Frostburg State University. Although he left early to begin his family, he earned credits over the years and proudly obtained a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Maryland University College in December 2002. Throughout his career, he was a Resident Maintenance Engineer for the State Highway Administration in Charles County and the Department of Public Works in Howard County. He was also employed with numerous engineering and planning agencies. He took great pride in the various projects he worked on around the state, including Baltimore City’s Light Rail system, numerous parks in Howard County and the planning of the Capital Beltway. 


Joe’s hobbies included traveling, hunting, fishing, and cars. If it was in-season and a friend was going out to hunt or fish, Joe was always willing to get up before the sun to join them in a duck or deer blind or on the boat. As proud as Joe was to serve his community, he was even more proud of his family. Family always came first to Joe and he would do whatever he could to make sure they were taken care of and looked after.  He is survived by his son-in-law, Michael Aisquith (Riva, MD), his daughter-in-law, Robin Kidwell (West River, MD), his loving and capable grandchildren; Katherine Meadows (Columbia, MD), Joshua Kidwell (Edgewater, MD), Sara Meadows (Metairie, LA), Douglas Aisquith (Christina) (Harwood, MD),  Anya Locy (West River, MD), his great-grandchildren; Wyatt Joseph Meadows, Chloe Mae Aisquith, Cruz Owen Aisquith, and countless life-long friends. 


Family and friends are invited to celebrate Joe’s life at a graveside memorial on Saturday, January 9th at 2:00pm, at the Cemetery at Davidsonville United Methodist Church (819 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD).  In consideration for those who are not able to attend in person, a live stream of the memorial will be posted to Joe’s Facebook page. 


In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the South Anne Arundel Lions Club (SAALC), C/O Jennings, P.O. Box 159, Galesville, MD. 20765. 

Catherine Rose “Kitty” Dixon, 88, a resident of Edgewater, MD, died on Sunday, December 13 at her home, surrounded by her family. 

Born on July 5, 1932 in Arlington, VA to the late John and Mabel Martin, Kitty began her career working for the federal government. Later in life, she began working as a realtor. Kitty was a former member of Parkwood United Methodist Church and a current member of Mayo United Methodist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed golfing, reading, crossword puzzles, spending time in Ocean City and Florida, and in her younger years, she liked to water ski. 

Kitty was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Claude Leroy Dixon; her son, Steve LeBow and her brother, Ray Martin. She is survived by her children, Bert LeBow and Janet Ward both of Edgewater, MD, Gail LeBow of Easton, MD and Beverly Hanners of Owings, MD; her grandchildren, Richie and Michael Ward, Eric and Amber LeBow, Morgan Hanners, Brenda Oppong, Katie Ward Auld, Amy Dick and Ann Newton and her great-grandchildren, Zachary, Brendan, Kathryn, RJ, Maddox, Brayden, Rilyn, Jacob, Jeremy, Hattie, Braden, Lydia, Grayson and Liam. 


Family and friends are invited to celebrate Catherine's life on Thursday, December 17th from 12pm until her funeral service begins at 1 pm at the Mayo United Methodist Church, 1005 Old Turkey Point Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Maryland, 1850 York Rd., Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093

Online condolences can be made by using the link on this page.


Catherine M. Daywalt, “Kelly or Katsie”, 94, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away on December 13, 2020 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Born on September 23, 1926 to the late Bernard and Gertrude Kelly, Catherine graduated from Annapolis High School in 1943 and worked as a waitress at Fred’s Restaurant for many years. Catherine was a member of Eastport United Methodist Church and collected snow babies, snowmen and angels. She had angels in every room of her house. In her younger years, Catherine enjoyed going to the beach in Ocean City and she loved feeding her squirrels and birds. In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Charles H. Daywalt; a son, Wayne Daywalt; and her siblings, Bernard and Marguerite Kelly.  She is survived by her children, Richard Daywalt of Glen Burnie, MD and Charleen Nichols of Kent Island, MD; her siblings, Clausen Kelly of Arnold, MD and Elizabeth of Hagerstown, MD; her granddaughters, Crystal Daywalt and Melissa Koubik and five great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Catherine’s life on Sunday, December 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held on Monday, December 21 at 11am. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. Online condolences or tributes may be offered using the Memory Wall at the top of this page.

Lanelle D. “Nell” Talbert, 92, passed away on December 13, 2020 at the Seasons Hospice at Northwest Hospital in Baltimore, MD.  Born on February 15, 1928 in Galax, VA to the late Arna and Iva Dalton, Nell graduated in 1945 from Hampton High School in Hampton Roads, VA. She got married in 1947 and moved to Washington, DC where she and her husband lived for more than twenty years before moving to Temple Hills, MD in 1968. Nell enjoyed a successful career in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving most notably as receptionist for the late Senator Edward Bartlett when he was the congressional delegate from the Territory of Alaska and the late Congressman John Anderson from California.  Nell retired in 1989 after almost 40 years of service.  In her spare time and in retirement, Nell enjoyed sewing and gardening.  

In addition to her parents, Nell was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, Farest G. Talbert who died in 1989; three children, Garland F. Talbert, Teresa L. Barkley and David W. Talbert; and her brother Richard A. Dalton.  She is survived by her son, Mark R. (Amy) Talbert of Huntingtown, MD; five grandchildren, John F. and Christopher H. Lane, Melinda Barkley Davis, and David J. and Andrew W. Talbert; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services will be private.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org or 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Ste. 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770.  

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Thomas Lee “Tom” Curran, 80, a resident of Edgewater, MD for 53 years, passed away, due to cancer, at his home on Saturday, December 12 with his family by his side. Born on September 3, 1940 in Washington, DC to the late Philomena and James Curran, Sr., Tom was a graduate of Archbishop John Carroll High School in DC. 

After graduating, he went to drafting school and then worked at Washington Gas for almost 40 years. He began his career as a draftsman and retired as an Operations Manager in 1997.  Tom also served in the Maryland Army National Guard, was a charter and life member of the Deale Elks Lodge #2528, a member of American Legion Post 226 in Mayo, and a member of Moose Lodge 622 in Keyser, WV. 

He enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends, fixing things around the house, working on cars, and “tinkering” on projects in the garage. Tom spent many summers waterskiing and boating on the Rhode and West Rivers; he especially loved the weekends at “the raft”.

He is survived by his wife, Cecelia Pernia “Ceal” Curran whom he married on August 31, 1968; his daughters, Alicia and Mia Curran and Theresa (Mitch) Lomax all of Edgewater, MD; his brother, James Curran, Jr. of Burtonsville, MD and his grandsons, Ryan and Mason Lomax.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or American Legion Post 226, P.O. Box 66, Mayo, MD 21106. Condolences may be made online at KalasFuneralHomes.com


Charles Mahlon Hopkins of Glenn Dale, MD went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2020.  He was born June 10, 1932 in Middlesex, NC to the late Charles Walter and Odie Brantley Hopkins.

He began his career with the Federal Government, Washington, DC, in 1950, and worked for the Department of Navy, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Interior, until retiring in 2001.  His career in the computer field began with one of the first Univac computers at the Department of Agriculture, moved on to key punch cards, and we recall his delight with the first disc drives installed, concluding with systems management.  He was awarded a Presidential Citation in 1964 from President Lyndon B. Johnson for outstanding contributions to improving government operations.

He served as a deacon at National Church of God and Riverdale Baptist Church.  His favorite position was serving as a greeter at Grace Baptist Church, welcoming all, but especially the children arriving at his door.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Lottie Brantley, Dorothy Sanders and Mavis Hopkins; brothers, Oliver, Doliver, Flavius, Tommy, Charles Walter, Jr., Homer and Revel Hopkins.

He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 64 years, Bernice Edwards Hopkins; children, John Michael Hopkins of Baltimore, MD, Daryl Hopkins and wife Tammy of Middlesex, NC, Deborah Miller and husband Ray of Crownsville, MD, grandchildren; Kimberly (Trey) Wilkins, Olivia (Logan) Craft, Victoria Miller, Valerie (Trent) Murray,  Charles (Victoria) Hopkins; step-grandchildren, Mary (Phillip) Lyon, Ginger (Sterling) Mull, and Jamie (Tim) Langley, one great grand-daughter, Ella Rose Wilkins, ten step great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 am, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at MidPoint Church, 5407 South NC-231, Middlesex, North Carolina, 27557.  Visitation from 10:00 am until time of service.  Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Masks and physical distancing required.


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Grace Baptist Church, 7210 Race Track Road, Bowie, MD 20715.

Peacefully and surrounded by family, Margaret Julia Stanley, 84, of Oxon Hill, MD, passed away on December 11, 2020. Margaret was born on December 31, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to Miller and Blanche Yates. She grew up one of 15 children in Southwest D.C. She attended St. Dominic’s Catholic Church and school. She was married to Floyd H. Stanley, Jr, the love of her life. Together they raised 6 children and helped raise 6 grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Floyd, her son Chris Stanley, her daughter Rachel Stanley, her grandchildren Gary Herr, Holly Herr, and Evan Nichols, and 13 of her siblings. She is survived by her children Floyd Stanley III, Patty Stanley, Lori Herr, and Richey Stanley, her grandchildren Jennifer Stanley Hash, Cory Nichols, and Joshua Stanley, and her sister Grace Albrittain.  A public viewing will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday, December 21 at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD, followed by a private service for immediate family. Margaret loved flowers and the family requests that flowers be sent so she can be surrounded by them.

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