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Joseph William Gillin, 72, of Riva, MD passed away on December 9, 2020 at the home of his son Brian with his beloved dog Sammie by his side.  He was born on July 3, 1948 in Baltimore, to the late Phillip and Mary Scardina Gillin. 

Joe graduated from Baltimore City College, Class of 1966.  He was a great baseball player and was scouted by the Philadelphia Phillies.  He went to work for Bethlehem Steel for a number of years after graduating and learned his mechanics trade.  In 1983, he and his wife started Maryland Mobile Trailer Service which is still a successful family-operated business today.  He enjoyed playing softball, spending his time on the golf course, and yelling at the TV when the Ravens were playing.  He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend to everyone.  His stories could be quite entertaining.  

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Angie Cummings.  Joe is survived by his wife, Joan Gillin, sons Brian Gillin and fiancé Marni of Severna Park, Joey Gillin of Hampstead, Paul Kingston and wife Roxanna of Crownsville, daughter Carole Hedges and husband Tommy of Edgewater; a brother Philip Geppi and wife Deana; five grandchildren, Madison and Benjamin Gillin, Hannah Gillin, Jordan and Shelby Kingston; great nephews Phil Geppi and wife Carla and Josh Geppi and wife Brie; great-great nephew Luca Geppi and great-great niece Antonia Geppi.

Friends are invited to celebrate Joe’s life on Wednesday, December 16 from 10 am until his funeral service begins at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will immediately follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W.Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD  21403. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.



On Wednesday, December 9, 2020; the beloved husband of Saundra F. Streeter; father of William Streeter III, Debra Wilson and Linda Streeter; brother of Dora Robinson, Annie Joyce Jeter and Kelly Streeter. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Services and entombment are private.

April Lashon Chaney Butler was born on April 3, 1967 to the late William Hawkins and Linda Christine Ray. April was the middle child of Linda’s three children; her siblings are Linda Christine Ray Goldring and Tessa Chaney Lamb. She has a daughter, Rasberri Y’vette Chaney Butler and a fiancé’, Jeffrey Donnell Johnson. April attended public schools in Maryland and Washington, DC. She attended Oxon Hill Senior High for two years and Ballou Senior High for her last two years ultimately receiving her high school diploma from there in the summer of 1985. April received a scholarship in volleyball from Wilbur Force University in Ohio. She worked at several interesting jobs such at Swankin and Turner, a Washington DC law firm and St. Elizabeth Hospital. Her most enjoyable job was being a mother.

April loved to have a good time and be around family and friends. She would give herself birthday parties every year, several times with her late Aunt Marlene and Uncle Marvin whose birthdays were one day before hers. She loved to play cards, give bus trips, serve as the neighborhood candy lady, sale dinners, and watch professional football. She loved the Dallas Cowboys. She also loved music and to sing. Some of her favorite artists include the Whispers, Temptations, Pattie Labelle, Gladys Knight and Barbara Streisand. She belonged to serval singing groups: Gloria Brown and Band, Just Us Band and Show (her own band) and as a special guest with the Chain of Time.

April leaves to cherish her memory: her Mother, Linda Christine Ray and her Daughter Rasberri Y’vette Chaney Butler and a host of devoted relatives : Sisters; Tessa Chaney Lamb and Linda Christine Goldring; Brother-in-laws; Ralph Lamb; Joseph Goldring; Nieces; Tyianne Thomas and Latrice Allen; Aunts and Uncles; Alice Theresa Kinsey (Jonathan); Marlene Chaney; and Madeline Cunningham; Joseph Leon Chaney (Cherrie); Marvin Chaney (the late Dee); Lawrence Chaney (Sheila) and Steven Winters (Towandra). April is also survived by numerous cousins.

Please follow state and local guidelines for the COVID-19 Pandemic. Only 50 people at one time can be in our facility for any function and masks must be worn covering nose & mouth at all times while in the Kalas Funeral Home facility. Thank you. 

On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 of Oxon Hill, MD. Father of  Isabella and Gabriella Hall; son of Robert Hall and Patricia Hall-Marcotriagiano; brother of Donna Hess (Jay), Christian Hall, and Robert Hall. Jay loved his daughters and his mustang convertible. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to Jay's Celebration of Life on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at 3:00 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745.

In lieu of flowers, the Hall Family has requested donations for Jay's daughters, Isabella and Gabriella, in honor of his memory. Please refer to the family's Go Fund Me page for Jason's Girls <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/jasons-girls?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet">gf.me/u/zcp6bv</a>.







Bernice C. Williams, 88, a resident of Annapolis, MD and formerly of Washington, DC, Oxon Hill, MD and Wilmington, NC, died on Tuesday, December 8 in Odenton, MD. Born on July 11, 1932 in Jacksonville, NC to the late Owen J. and Estelle Pierce, Bernice worked as a supervisor with Stone Industrial Corp. for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed bible study and being with her family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-two years, Francis J. Williams who died in 1978, her siblings; Raleigh Pierce of Woodbridge, VA, Zollie and Olen Pierce both of Wilmington, NC, Goldie Justice of Georgia and Ervin Pierce.

Bernice is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Kathleen) Williams of Annapolis, MD and Barbara Williams Quick (Ian Quick) of Pittsboro, NC; her grandchildren, Sean Moy, Denise Moy, Jenna Williams Mathers and  Eric Williams, and 9 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Bernice’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, December 15 from 11 am until her funeral service begins at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD.   Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

Patricia Ann Dougherty (née Regan), 90, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Patricia was born to the late Lawrence and Clara (née O’Donnell) Regan on June 19, 1930 in Lafayette, Indiana. She was the youngest of eight children and is preceded in death by three sisters, Mary, Madelyn, and Virginia, along with four brothers, Ralph, Harry, Paul and Bill.

Patricia grew up in Hoopeston, Illinois. She moved to Washington, D.C. to accept a scholarship to attend the School of Nursing at the Catholic University of America, from which she graduated in 1955. While there, she met Dr. Jude Patrick Dougherty. Patricia and Jude were married on December 28, 1957 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Hoopeston. Last year, they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.

The couple moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 1958, where the first three of their four sons were born. The family moved to Potomac, Maryland in 1966, when shortly after, Jude became Dean of the School of Philosophy at Catholic University. Patricia was an award-winning baker and artist, as well as an avid reader. During Dr. Dougherty's 30-year tenure as Dean, Patricia hosted hundreds of dinner parties for clergy, academics, authors, politicians, students and visiting dignitaries at their home in Potomac. Growing up, all four sons attended local schools. From 1974-75, the family lived abroad in Leuven, Belgium.

During her career, Patricia worked as a public health nurse. She was a vocal and long-time advocate for supplemental assistance to single mothers, as well as youth and public health benefits. She served on the Montgomery Public Health Commission and as the Representative for the League of Women Voters to the Montgomery County Board of Education (1982-1984). Patricia also sat on the Board of Directors of the Potomac Community Center (1985-1988).

She is survived by her husband, Dr. Jude P. Dougherty, and her sons, Thomas H. and his wife Lynne, Michael T. and his wife Angela, John C. and his wife Michelle, and Paul R. and his wife Elizabeth. She is also survived by her ten grandchildren, Catherine, Grace, William, Madeline, Patrick, Emma, Jacob, Jack, Alexander and Michael.

Patricia was devoted to the Virgin Mary, and said the Rosary daily. On her wedding day, Patricia sang, On This Day, O Beautiful Mother; and placed flowers at the feet of Our Lady at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. It is comforting that Patricia passed away peacefully at 3 a.m. on December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland.

Friends may call at Saint Raphael Catholic Church, 513 Dunster Rd., Rockville, MD 20854 on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment All Souls Cemetery, Germantown, MD. 


All services for Patricia will be private. Please take a moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the tab in this page.

Vernon Davis, 85, of Annapolis, Maryland passed peacefully at his home with his wife of 66 years by his side on Monday December 7, 2020 from cancer. He is survived by his wife Mary Davis, sons Randy Davis and Greg Davis, daughter in-laws Dias Davis and Julie Davis, sister Mary Liz Downer, brother Jack Davis, grandchildren Melissa Palmer (and her husband Tom Palmer), Jackie Fox (and her husband T.J. Fox), Jessica Ford (and her husband Jason Ford), and Tanner Davis, and great grandchildren Shane Ciccarelli – Palmer (and his wife Sonia Palmer), Grace Palmer, Gabby Fox, “Trey” Fox, Victoria Ford, Olivia Ford, and Nathan Ford. 

Vernon was born and raised in Covington, Virginia by his parents Mary and Earl Davis, who are deceased. Included in his immediate family were brothers Alvis and Eddie, and sister Ann, each of whom are deceased. Vernon moved to Maryland with wife Mary and first son Randy in the 1950’s. He had a very successful rewarding career working in the construction industry primarily as a heavy equipment operator until he retired in 2007. His joys in life included spending time with his family, traveling, and “tinkering” on vehicles and items around the house. He always made everyone smile, and he was kind to each person he met.  As well, he regaled many with tales of his life including such events as riding his motorcycle inside of his high school, running up the stairs all the way to the top of the Washington Monument, digging the deepest construction trench in Anne Arundel County (at the time), and many more thrilling moments. It’s certain he’s now sharing more stories and enjoying a cool beverage with those he has not seen in years. 
He will be missed by his family and all whom he met in life. Rest in peace. 
Services will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory in Edgewater, Maryland on Monday, December 14 beginning with a viewing at 10:00am, followed by a ceremony at 11:00am, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis. An online guestbook is available at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.


Barbara M. Carr, 91, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at her home in Davidsonville, MD, where she has lived and worked for 70 years.  A lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County, Barbara married George C. “Johnny” Carr in 1948 and they built a beautiful life together on their family farm. They ran a school bus company for 40 plus years, serving multiple generations of county school children. She drove bus #73 and in 1980 became the president of Carr’s Buses, Inc. She worked hard all her life, both on the farm and with the buses.  She also served her community by participating in many organizations.  She was a member of the Riva Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Davidsonville Ruritan Club, the Altar Guild at All Hallows Church in Davidsonville and the Altar Guild at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Crownsville.  She served as a volunteer for many, many community needs. She baked many cakes and meals for various charitable causes.  Family and community always came first.  Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny in 2007.  She is survived by her children, George C. “Chip” (Joan) Carr, Jr. and Barbara A. (Marty) Moran both of Davidsonville, Charles W. (Patti) Carr of Edgewater and Martin W. (Roxanne) Carr of Annapolis and many loving grandchildren.  Her family was the most important thing in her life. She was a warm and loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  She will be greatly missed by all. Because of Covid-19, there will be no visitation at this time. Funeral service will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to St. Paul’s Anglican Church, P.O. Box 380, Crownsville, MD 21032. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

John L. Tierney(Age 96)
On Monday, December 7, 2020 of Annapolis, MD.Devoted husband of 70 years of Emily Tierney; loving father of Mary (Tim Good) Saxe, Kathleen (John)Antonelli, Ann (Patrick) Scheele, Margaret (Peter) Beling, and John(Caroline) Tierney, Jr.Also survived by nine grandchildren, Matthew (Caroline Casey) Antonelli, Kaitlyn Antonelli, Joseph Scheele, Emily Scheele, Andrew Beling, Elizabeth Beling, Rachel Beling, Connor Tierney, and Marley Tierney. 

The son of Lawrence and Edith (Yarrington) Tierney, he was born in Springfield, MA, May 31, 1924. A World War II Veteran, he served in the Army Air Corp, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. 

Following his military service, he began a 40-year career as a Meteorological Technician with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Washington, DC area.  He resided in Camp Springs, MD for more than 60 years and recently relocated to Annapolis, MD.He will be remembered for his green thumb, producing the largest tomatoes, most tender lettuce and flower gardens that were the envy of every neighbor. He had a life-long love of baseball that began the year of his birth when the Washington Senators won the 1924 World Series. He spent countless hours at Memorial Stadium and later Camden Yards, rooting for his Baltimore Orioles.  He was an avid learner with a natural curiosity as reflected by what can be found on his bookshelves. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren, who brought him much pride and joy. He was a man of deep faith who devoted 60+ years to his parish, St. Philip the Apostle Church in Camp Springs, where he served as an RCIA Leader, was a member of the Holy Name Society and Parish Council and also served as a lector. 

He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Edith Tierney, sisters Evelyn Cirillo and Vivian Cook, brothers Bryan Tierney, Norman Tierney, Richard Tierney, and Maurice Tierney. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate John's life on Saturday, December 12 from 10 am until a Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11 am at St. Phillip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in John’s name to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington or Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.

To view the recording of the visitation and Mass please click on the link <a href="https://youtu.be/OwLImkZCEY0">HERE</a>










Janice Schwien Donovan, “Mama Jan “, 62, a 28-year resident of Shadyside, MD and previously of Brandywine, MD, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 6, 2020.

Janice was born on April 9, 1958 in Washington, DC to Harvey Schwien and Helen Hardesty. She was a proud 1976 “Yellow Jacket” graduate of Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine, MD. She retired as a supervisor from the Maryland MVA after a 30 year career and later worked for Lanes Bus Service for 8 years.

She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Shadyside and Upper Marlboro, MD.

Her interests included twirling the baton in high school, spending time with her family, going to “ladies night” at Happy Harbor with friends, cooking and loved the Washington Football Team.

She is survived by her two daughters; Dawn Hall and Kacy Donovan, both of Shady Side, MD, her grandchildren; Griffin Donovan, Faith Reeder, and Fallyn Dodson. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Janice’s life on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 2 to 4pm and again from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A private interment will be held at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk.

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Edgar Franklin “Buddy” Vermillion, Jr., 90, a 67-year resident of Harwood and previously of Cape St. Claire, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 5, 2020 surrounded by his children.

Buddy was born on March 13, 1930 in Baltimore, MD to the late Edgar F. Sr. and Gladys Vermillion. Buddy served proudly in the US Air Force. He worked on the Enola Gay, which dropped the atomic bomb on Japan, when it was being decommissioned and prepared to go to a museum. Buddy worked as an installer for C&P Telephone and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Edgewater and Living Word Bible Church in West River, MD.

Buddy enjoyed duckpin bowling, roller skating and playing volleyball. He also enjoyed camping and singing in the church choir.

In addition to his parents, Buddy is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Nannie “Nan” Vermillion and his sister Ruth Henretty and his grandson, Timothy Lee Pearson.

He is survived by his children, Joseph Vermillion and Theresa Johnson, both of Harwood, his two grandchildren; Tommy Pearson and his wife Lucy Parks, and their children Maggie and Virginia and Travis Pearson and his wife Lindsay and their children, Devin Keller, Izzy, Cheyanne, Shelby and Delilah, He is also survived by two nephews and a niece.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Buddy’s life on Thursday, December 10 from 2 to 4pm and again from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 where a funeral service will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 11am. Entombment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Living Word Bible Church, 5300 Chalk Point Rd, West River, MD 20778.

 




F. Rawson Carter, Jr., 81, a 48-year resident of West River, MD and previously of Washington, DC, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 5, 2020.  Rawson was born on January 21, 1939 in Alexandria, VA to the late Frank R. Carter, Sr. and Calpurnia Seibel Carter.  After graduating from Southern High School in Harwood, MD, he attended Emory University in Atlanta, GA and Montgomery Junior College in Maryland.  Rawson spent the majority of his career at the Mathematical Association of America in Washington, DC where he worked for 22 years advancing to the position of Director, Finance and Administration.  He then moved on to become Vice President for 2 years at the Free the Eagle lobbyist firm.  Afterwards, he opened and managed Sudley Road Antiques for 14 years until he retired.  

Rawson was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD, the Historic Owensville Civic Association where he served as president for 20 years, and the Historic London Town Gardens.  He enjoyed antiques, including antique automobiles, traveling, cooking and, most of all, spending time with family and friends.

Rawson is survived by his devoted partner of 61 years, L. Dan Brown, and one son, Richard F. Moreland of Edgewater, MD.

Funeral services will be held in 2021 once it is safe to gather together again.  Donations may be offered in Rawson’s memory to Holy Family Catholic Church, P.O. Box 130, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

Online condolences may be left on this website using the Memory Wall tab above.



Dorothy Lucille Hines, “Lu”, 96, a resident of Arnold, MD since 1958, died on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Affectionately known as “Nanna” to her grandchildren, she was born on September 7, 1924 in Annapolis, MD to the late Robert and Edna Pearl Lamb. Lu was raised in Annapolis and was employed as a financial officer with the Department of Defense at Ft. Meade. She was an avid, record setting, accomplished duckpin bowler and Severna Park Lanes has been her home away from home for many years. She enjoyed knitting, sailing and being around the water. Lu loved spending time with her grandkids and with the pets. She was always up to sneak out to adopt another with her granddaughter, Rachel. Lu was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Richard Hines and her daughter, Janice Hines, who passed when she was very young.  She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Robert, Albert and Henry Lamb and Barbra Lee. Lu is survived by her children, Richard Hines, Jr. of Galesville, MD, Robert Hines of Pasadena, MD and Julie Hines Maccari of Arnold, MD; her grandchildren, Marki, Rachel, Bubba, Kaitlin, Kevin, Keith, Charlotte and BJ and her great-grandson, Mason, with Kailtlin expecting another on the way. Funeral service will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel Co., 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

Mariel Smith Fails passed away on Saturday morning, December 5, 2020, peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by her husband Wade Fails and her daughters, Debra Walton, and Karissa Rumsey, son-in-laws David Walton and Charles Rumsey Jr., and grandchildren, Christopher Walton, Stephen Walton, Tyler Walton, Alissa Rumsey, and Robin Rumsey.  Family and friends will celebrate her life when the Covid-19 pandemic subsides and that information will be shared when it is available. 

Katherine Anne Fitzwater, “Katie”, 45, a 25-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Davidsonville, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 3, 2020.

Katie was born in Washington, DC to Robert and Elizabeth Fitzwater. She was a graduate of South River High School and received her Bachelor degree from the University of Maryland.

Katie worked in the banking industry for over 25 years

Katie loved spending time with her family and was dedicated to her nieces and cousins. She also enjoyed travelling and loved her two cats.

Katie was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Barber.

She was the devoted daughter of Robert, Sr. and Elizabeth Fitzwater, loving sister to Robert Fitzwater, Jr., and his wife Becky, and Samuel Fitzwater and his wife Rebecca, all of Davidsonville, MD.

All services at this time will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">SPCA of Anne Arundel County</a>, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403.

All services for Linda will be private at this time. Please take a moment and leave her family a condolence by using the tab on this page.

Michael Robert Marcopulos Jr., age 79, passed away in his sleep December 4, 2020 due to myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease. He was born August 2, 1941 in Washington D.C.

Michael is survived by his sister Jeanette L. O’Leary, nephew Kevin M. O’Leary, niece Terry Carson and her family, niece Tracy Donnelly and her family, and his Firefighters family at District Heights and Montgomery County.

Predeceased by his beloved son Michael R. Marcopulos III and his loving parents Michael R. Marcopulos Sr. and Nellie L. Marcopulos. He has joined his family in heaven.

Michael dearly loved and missed his son and is now reunited for all eternity. He was always friendly, calm, sweet and caring to his family. 

Michael was very brave and served his country by joining the Army as First Class Private from 1965 to 1969. He served as a Medic on the front lines in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged.

Michael loved the Fire Department and joined District Heights Volunteer Fire Department as a teenager where he grew up, and after serving several active years as a dedicated Volunteer, became a life member. He was appointed to the Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service on March 1, 1966 and he served at the original Fire Station 22 that used to be on Bradley Boulevard at 495. Most of his career was spent at the Emergency Communications Center, promoting to Sergeant and then Lieutenant. Michael retired on October 1, 2003 with 37 years of service.

Michael was known by his co-workers as a smooth, knowledgeable dispatcher and supervisor. He was called the “the chess master” because of his transfers of fill-in apparatus during busy times, when apparatus was assigned to major incidents – he just knew which apparatus to move around to ensure coverage.

Michael knew almost every street in Montgomery, Prince Georges, and DC. His area - knowledge was unparalleled. He was from the era of telecommunicators that grew up where they worked and took the role of knowing where he was sending units seriously. 

His friend Battalion Chief Sam Villani says, “one of the biggest things he taught me was ‘when in doubt, send them out’, which meant send as many units as they may need for an incident, and if they requested the world to help, it was our job as telecommunicators to figure out how to get it there”.

Michael was selfless beyond measure, and often helped younger firefighters make ends meet when they were
short on pay and took time to counsel them on how to be a better human being.

Family and Friends are invited to attend the burial service at the place of internment on Friday March 19, 2021 at 1 PM.

Washington National Cemetery
4101 Suitland Road
Hillcrest Heights, MD 2074

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of Michael’s favorite charities:

The Children’s Inn at NIH - https://childrensinn.org/get-innvolved/giving/

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - https://childrensinn.org/get-innvolved/giving/

DC Firefighters Burn Foundation - https://www.dcffburnfoundation.org/make-a-donation/

Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Friday, December 4, 2020, at 11:00 am at Lakemont Memorial Gardens 900 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Elizabeth's life on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 1 pm, at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for the family by using the tab on this page.

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The Funeral Service for Elizabeth Thomas, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Patricia Fay LeBow, 83, of Edgewater passed away on November 28, 2020 of natural causes at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Fay was born on June 30, 1937 in Washington, DC to the late Richard and Delila Woodson. She worked at Sears and Roebuck Company, Central Elementary, but loved her time as a bartender at Lou's Woodland Restaurant in Edgewater the most.  Fay loved to travel and enjoyed her stays in Jamaica, Costa Rica, and most recently her time in Key West, FL with her family.  She loved to cheer on the Redskins and loved to dance. She was a competitive bowler and was even on a roller derby team in her younger days. Fay was a member of the Moose Lodge, Elks and the Sisters of the Knights of Pythias. 

In addition to her parents Fay was preceded in death by her first husband, William "Bill" Vincent Keyes, her second husband, Herbert LeBow and her sister Joyce Kay Marcos of Riverdale, MD. She is survived by the love of her life for the last 27 years, John Michael Lynch and his four wonderful children; her son, William Vincent Keyes Jr., his significant other (Christine Allen) of Centerville, MD, and her daughter Delila "Doll" Rank of Carlisle, PA; grandchildren, William Vincent Keyes, III of Churchton, MD, Michelle Rank of Carlisle, and Brittnie Anderson of Centerville; four great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.  

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Patricia's life on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 11 - 1 pm, at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

Brenda R. Wilson, 78, of Edgewater, MD passed away on November 28, 2020 at the Mandrin Inpatient Center in Harwood, MD. Brenda was born on September 29, 1942 in Cheverly, MD to the late Betsy Ross Rich and Howard Rovelstad. She was raised in Hyattsville, MD and was a graduate of High Point High School where she was a cheerleader. Brenda had a variety of  jobs, but the one she loved the most was as an addiction counselor in Annapolis at Open Door for 16 years. Brenda was an avid gardener, loved her community (and they loved her) and did many hours of volunteer work for the church. Brenda lived a full life, those who met her loved her and she loved them. 

In addition to her parents Brenda was predeceased by her granddaughter, Sarah Michele Pyles. She is survived by her husband, Mike Storosh; daughter, Laura Dreany-Pyles (Mark), her faithful dog, Maggie; stepchildren, Michael and Valerie and grandchildren, Jeffrey Adams, Daniel Pyles, Matthew, Tori and Nicolas Storosh.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Brenda's life on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 3 to 5 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. 

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 6 at 11 am via Zoom.  The service may be accessed by clicking <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062839999?pwd=bDYzenRCL1l5RlBwUE9Yd3RsaWJRQT09">HERE</a>

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In lieu of flowers (due to family allergies) please consider a donation to either: Sarah Michele Pyles Scholarship Fund, which is awarded to students of Chesapeake High School and St Mary's College, or St. Andrews The Fisherman Episcopal Church, 1183 Carrs Warf Road, Edgewater, MD 21037.

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Obituaries

Joseph Gillin

William Streeter

April Chaney Butler

Jason Hall

Bernice Williams

Patricia Dougherty

Patricia Herrin

Vernon Davis

Barbara Carr

John Tierney

Deena Goodwin

Janice Donovan

Edgar Vermillion

F. Rawson Carter

Dorothy Hines

Mariel Fails

Katherine Fitzwater

Linda Shipman

Karen Balma

Michael Marcopulos

Regina Kellams

Elizabeth Thomas

Patricia LeBow

Brenda Wilson