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Lauren Andrea Franklin, 39, of Edgewater, MD passed away on September 21, 2020.  Born on January 12, 1981 to William “Bob” and Susan Franklin, Lauren graduated from South River High School.  She worked for the Godiva Café in the Annapolis Mall, Dynasplint Systems, Inc, in Severna Park and was part of the 2020 Census team.  Lauren was creative and enjoyed working with crafts.  She also enjoyed spending time at the beach and, most of all, with her beloved cockapoo, Harley. Her favorite location to get her toes wet was Sanibel Island, FL.  Lauren also enjoyed spending time with her friends and their families, as well as entertaining the neighborhood children. 

In addition to her parents, Lauren is survived by three uncles, Jeff Franklin and Dennis and Donald Raulin; an aunt, Lynne Hyden and her fiancé, Allen Carper.  

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 27 at Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.  Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Laurens' name to: American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. 

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Ramona “Monie” Jane Johnson, 59 of Severn, MD passed away on September 19, 2020. Monie was born to the late Commodore Stanley Graham and Betty Jane Evans on July 18, 1961 in Baltimore, MD. She loved gardening, photography, camping, hiking, crafts, and just being on or near the water. Monie also enjoyed spending time with family, friends and her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Lynn Smith, Rose Johnson; and brothers, George and Leon Foster and Harry Evans. Monie is survived by her husband, Harry Charles Johnson; her two sons: Harry Charles Johnson Jr. and wife, Brittney,  Jeremy Graham Johnson and fiancée, Tiffany See; grandchildren: Emma, Harry T ”Bubby”, Jeremy “JuJu” and Audrey See; Siblings: Donna and husband Ross Steinbach, Brenda Trott, Glenie and Husband Mark Mathues, Jimmy Foster, Vicki Hook and Danny Evans; Mother and father in-law, Helen and Harry Johnson; sister-in-laws: Kathy and husband, Calvin Clifford and Donna and husband, Lester Ward; step-mother, Rose Marie Graham of Severn, step-father, Sam Evans of Huntingtown, MD and lots of nieces and nephews. In memory of Monie donations can be made to the CERN Foundation, Collaborative Ependymona Research Network (https://www.cern-foundation.org/get-involved/ependymoma-fund). 

Arrangements for Ramona are private.  Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the link on this page.

Joan Brown, widow of Jean Brown, passed away Friday, September 18 in Annapolis, Maryland at the age of 94. She was born in Edinburg, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley.
 Joan’s career was in banking and real estate. She was faithful to her Episcopal religion and enjoyed her many friendships. Throughout her life, Joan enjoyed dancing, art, needle point, gardening, fashion, cats, dogs, and the beach. 
She is survived by her son, Jeff Brown; daughters, Jenifer and Jody Brown; daughter-in-law, Mary Oneda-Brown; and her beloved grand dog, Phoebe.
Services will be announced at a future date. In lieu of flowers please consider remembering Joan through a contribution to the Alzheimer Association.

Jamison Michael “Jamie” Dickey, 29, a 17-year resident of Churchton, MD, passed away on September 18, 2020 at the Walter Reed National Medical Center.  Born on October 24, 1990 to Thomas and Eileen Dickey at the K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan, Jamie had a love of life.  Although he was afflicted with Cerebral Palsy and other diagnoses, it was never a problem for him as he lived his life the way he wanted using different adaptations to his advantage.  After Jamie’s family moved to Maryland, Jamie started school at the Wheatly Early Childhood Center in Capitol Heights followed by the James Ryder Randall Elementary School and Tanglewood Regional School in Clinton, Avalon Elementary School in Ft. Washington, Southern Middle School in Lothian and Southern High School in Harwood.  Jamie finished his education through homeschooling by his parents.

Jamie was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and Athletes Serving Athletes (ASA).  He was a cub scout, an avid NASCAR fan and played baseball.  He also enjoyed music, bike riding, hockey, horseback riding, camping and four-wheeling.  Most of all, Jamie enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  He was very sociable and communicated in a variety of methods such as eye contact, gestures, verbalization, sign language, PSC and the TOBII computer.  Jamie would often try to engage with other people in conversation unless they showed no interest in him.  Those who did engage were blessed to be taught so much by Jamie.  He touched the hearts and lives of many different people such as the doctors, nurses, teachers, aids, bus drivers and therapists who worked with him.  But this is only a fraction of the list.  He had a beautiful heart, always putting others ahead of himself with a smile on his face telling them not to worry about him.  Despite the challenges he faced, Jamie’s kindness never left him, even as he took his last breath.

Jamie is survived by his parents, Thomas and Eileen Dickey of Churchton; his brother Shawn and sister-in-law, Kirsti Dickey also of Churchton; his sister, Gabrielle Dickey of Odenton; his grandparents, Stephen and Barbara Mumich; one nephew, Aidyn Dickey and three nieces, Kassandra, Ariana and Saria Dickey.

Friends are invited to celebrate Jamie’s life with his family on Wednesday, September 23 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, September 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.  Burial will be private at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jamie's name to, Athletes Serving Athletes (ASA), P.O. Box 4222, Lutherville Maryland 21094.

http://www.athletesservingathletes.org/donate.html


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Shirl McIntosh, 90, a resident of Annapolis, MD for 32 years and previously of Clinton, MD, died on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Born on December 30, 1929 in Washington, DC to the late Aubrey and Emma Schultz, Shirl worked for the U.S. Air Force at Andrews AFB, in Los Angeles, at the Pentagon and at the Naval Research Lab. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, golf, bridge and reading. She also served as a volunteer with the Heritage Harbour Caring Network and was a parishioner at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Chuck McIntosh; her daughters, Karen Prince and Jennifer (Stephen) Ayers; her sister, June Krankowski; her grandchildren, Kelly Collier, Stephanie and Nick Ayers and 2 great-grandchildren. Shirl was preceded in death by her brother, Aubrey Schultz, Jr. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Tuesday, September 22 at 10:30 am. Interment will be private. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

On Thursday, September 17, 2020; the beloved wife of the late John W. Cropper, Jr.; mother of David A. Cropper, Christopher J. Cropper and Philip E. (Jill) Cropper; grandmother of Jennifer N. (Jesiel) Francisco; sister of Dorothy J. Buckshorn. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Carol's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 23 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Burial private. Memorial contributions may be made to the  church.

Colonel Sudhoff, a resident of Annapolis since 1966, died at his home on September 16, 2020 at age 92. Widely known as "SUDS", he was born in 1927, grew-up in Mineola, Long Island, NY; was a Newsday carrier, an ESSO station worker and during his last year and a half at Mineola High School worked at Grumman Aircraft building "Hellcats" for the Navy before he could enlist. He trained as a Combat Aircrewman and Airborne Electronics Technician (AETM 2), and after "VJ" day traveled extensively to maintain equipment in the Atlantic and Pacific fleets. 
In 1947 the Navy selected him to attend Auburn University where he met his future wife, Charlotte. On 3 June 1951 he earned his BS in Engineering Physics, was commissioned in the USMC and married. Lt. Sudhoff then served a combat tour in Korea with the 1st Marine Division as a Regimental Communication Officer and later as a Naval Task Group Signal Officer. He then moved on to Camp Lejeune, NC, the 2nd Marine Division, and the Armored Amphibian Battalion.
In 1955 the Marine Corps sent Capt. Sudhoff to the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, where he earned his MS in Engineering Electronics in 1958. Authored during this time Capt. Sudhoff's thesis directly contributed to the early planning in the Corps, in concert with the Navy, to apply the changing technology of computers and digital equipment to future air control and defense required systems. Subsequently, Capt. Sudhoff was assigned to the Marine Corps Electronics Branch of the Navy Bureau of Ships in Washington D.C. where he spent the next four years in the early development of the Marine Tactical Data System (MTDS), in concert with the Navy Tactical Data System development. He also spent that time in the development of tactical radio equipment to replace obsolete WWII gear, and established tropospheric scatter as a viable tactical communication medium, developing the AN/TRC-97. 
During a certain equipment procurement effort, Major Sudhoff was engaged in a congressional action resulting in a House Armed Services investigation with Navy, FBI, and Justice Department involvement. After subsequent hearings, Major Sudhoff prevailed, was vindicated, and cited by higher authority. 
As a Major in 1962, duty with 3rd Marine Division artillery followed on Okinawa and Mt. Fuji in Japan. From there he went to Quantico, VA with the Development Center and Long Range Study Panel. In 1966, Colonel Sudhoff came to Annapolis, MD for duty as USMC Deputy Director, of what is now known as the Joint Spectrum Center, to support air operations in Vietnam. During this tour Col. Sudhoff was instrumental in the introduction of the computer-enhanced Marine Air Control Squadron -4, installed on "Monkey Mountain" east of Danang, to go operational in July 1967. Within a few months the Marine Air Control Squadron dominated the air control mission requirements with a quantum increase in capacity and sparked the coordination of air assets in the forces of the Vietnam War effort. 
Retiring from the Corps in 1969 Mr. Sudhoff joined the IIT Research Institute in support of NASA deep space planned vehicle explorations. International treaty negotiations on space communications were to be held in the early '70s. As a result of Mr. Sudhoff’s analysis of the Deep Space Network's communication requirements, he was selected by the State Department as a Delegate to represent USA deep space interests at the conference in Geneva, GHE. Voyager 1, launched in ‘77, has now left the galaxy Milky Way into interstellar-space and is still communicating with earth, although by 2015 it was so far away it took 17 hours for a radio signal to travel that far. 
In 1973 Mr. Sudhoff joined the Navy Electronic Systems Command to support planning for future communication needs. He served for the next 16 years; as Navy representative to the joint services effort to bring state-of-the-art digital communication equipment to the tactical forces, and later, in concert with NSA, brought secure radio voice capability to land, sea, and air radios of the joint services (the ANDVT series of equipment). 
In 1989 it was time to retire again. Early on "Suds" was active in local school matters, the community and pool, and crewing in frostbite sailing competition. Mr. Sudhoff was preceded in death by his great and wonderful wife of 62 years, Charlotte, in 2013. He is survived by his children, Sharon Calcaterra of Severna Park, MD, Richard K. Sudhoff of Abilene, TX, Robert Sudhoff of Mt. Vernon, VA, and Julia Pergolizzi of Fairfax, VA; his brother, Herbert Sudhoff, a former Naval Aviator, of Destin, FL, and his 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Memorial service will be held at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD on Friday, September 25 at 11:30 am. Inurnment with military honors at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850. 

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William S. "Bill" Wise Jr., of Fort Washington, Maryland, 85, died peacefully on September 15, 2020. Born July 27, 1935, in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late William S. and Helen Wise, and was the oldest brother to Kenneth H. "Ken" Wise (Linda), Robert "Bob" Wise (Ellie), Carol Whalen (Tom) and the late Ethel Miller. He was the beloved husband for over 62 years to Beverly "Bev" Harrison Wise, father to Wesley S. "Wes" Wise (Kathy) and Donna Jacobs (Bill), grandfather to Nicole Bryner (Jeremy), William "Will" Wise (Lisa), Amy and Stephen Jacobs.  He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces and other extended family members.

Bill loved his family, spending time with them and his friends and was quick to have a conversation with anyone, making people feel comfortable and included. He was a leader and mentor to many. He loved cats and dogs. He was active in shooting sports for most of his life. 

His legacy is the life he lived and the love he shared.  A Celebration of life will take place at a future date due to risks of travel and group gatherings at this time.

Kenneth E. Doyle, Sr. of Temple Hills passed away peacefully at his home on September 15th, at the age of 72. He was born in Washington, D.C. He was the only child of Francis E. Doyle, Jr. and Emily May Hays. He grew up in Kentland, Maryland and attended Saint Ambrose Catholic school. He played baseball and football for Palmer Park Boys and Girls Club and developed a love for golf at a young age. He graduated the Class of 1966 and started the Doyle legacy at Saint John’s College High School in Northwest Washington, D.C. He enlisted into the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. He trained and graduated from Naval Advanced Undersea Weapons school in Key West, Florida as a Torpedoman. Subsequently, he embarked on a cruise aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown, an aircraft carrier (CV-10). 

He served as a Prince George’s County police officer from 1974 until 1978. In 1975, he married Zandra G. Nunley Earle and became a loving step-father to Christina L. Eaton Briggs. He then welcomed two sons into the family, Kenneth, Jr. in 1976, and Matthew Aaron in 1981. They were married until 1991. 

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, American Legion, VFW, and the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed golf and bowling, and participated in darts and horseshoes leagues. He was a pitcher in a men’s slow pitch softball league and he coached girls’ basketball for Allentown Road Boys & Girls Club. 

He was a union membership director for American Federation of Government employees and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. 

He met the love of his life, Kathleen E. Shifflett in 1997 and married January 12, 2005 until his passing. Together they enjoyed traveling and cruises. They loved Redskins football. He took joy in singing Karaoke.
Ken is survived by his children, Tina Briggs, spouse, Mark, Valerie Norman spouse, Matthew, Kenneth Jr., spouse, Nikki, and Matthew, spouse, Yasmin. His grandchildren, Ronnie, Misty Rose, Katie, Marc, Cole, Breanna, Emma, Anthony, Eli, Fahada, and great-granddaughter, Evelyn.  


On Sunday, September 13, 2020, Henry J. Franks, Jr., loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 90.

Henry was born on January 2nd, 1930 in New York City to Henry and Margaret (Waters) Franks. Henry attended St. Francis de Sales grade school and Cardinal Hayes High School. He received his degree in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College and moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the Naval Research Lab. 

While at NRL, Henry worked on Project Vanguard, which was the second satellite successfully placed in Earth’s orbit by the United States and the first solar-powered satellite. In October, 1958, Henry, along with the rest of the Vanguard team, was transferred to the new National Aeronautics and Space Administration.  Henry spent 29 years at NASA working primarily in the development of satellite tracking systems.  Henry retired from NASA in 1987.

On June 15th, 1957, Henry married Jacqueline Watkins and moved to Cheverly, Maryland where they lived until 1997.They raised one son, Henry Wade.

Henry was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus and volunteered as an usher at both St. Ambrose parish in Cheverly and Holy Name of Jesus parish in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.
Henry and Jackie retired to Indian Harbour Beach, Florida and enjoyed many years of global travel and visits from their grandchildren. Henry enjoyed swimming and watching all of the launches at Cape Canaveral.

Henry was preceded in death by his sisters Margaret and Dorothy. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, his son Wade, his daughter-in-law Tracy, his grandchildren Mary Katherine, Patrick, and Matthew, his brother Francis, and his sister Joan.

A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, Maryland.


On Thursday, September 10, 2020 Lillie Gerald died peacefully at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her father, Giles Shipman, her mother, Olive Shipman and her 10 siblings. She is survived by her 4 nieces, Cleopatra Blakely, Agnes Pilgrim, Dr. Krishmu Shipmon, Janis Coaxum, a great niece, Christine Pilgrim and a nephew, Ronald Johnson. She graduated from Clarkton High School in North Carolina and attended Fayetteville State University in North Carolina as well as Howard University in Washington, DC. She was a teacher for several years. Lillie enjoyed reading, writing poetry and listening to classical music. She was a Sodalist in her church for many years. A rosary will be said at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass on Wednesday, September 16th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Camp Springs, MD.  Interment will be at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD.

Velma L. Trimmer, 73, of Annapolis passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Velma was born on July 9, 1947 in Washington, DC to the late Charles and Annie(Chambers) Parker. Velma married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Trimmer and began creating a loving and caring home. Velma worked as a bank teller prior to becoming a full time Mom.  She spent many years in Germany with her family and husband who worked for the DoD.   Velma loved the sun, being at the pool, gardening, praying-mantises, cooking, traveling, sewing, doing puzzles and painting.  Recently she became passionate about painting and hiding kindness rocks.  She volunteered at the Anne Arundel County Fair as a Chairperson and judge for the sewing entries. Being a longtime resident of Annapolis, Velma also enjoyed watching the Blue Angels fly every Commencement week. 

In addition to her parents, Velma was preceded in death by her husband Thomas in 2016; her siblings, Laurie Williams-Reber, George Parker and James "Jamo" Parker. She is survived by her two daughters, Terry (Steven) Cameron of Prince Frederick, MD and Alice (Kenneth) Pilkerton of Shady Side, MD; grandchildren, Avery, Valerie, Lucie, and Sally Pilkerton; siblings, Dr. Charles Parker Jr., Stephen Parker and Trish Miller and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Velma's life on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 3:30 pm until her service begins at 5 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment is private. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Robert's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment with US Marine Corps Honors will be held at Quantico National Cemetery on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. 

Cristeta Perez Ricasa, beloved mother, grandmother, life partner, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 67 surrounded by family at home on the morning of September 9, 2020.

Cristeta is preceded in death by her father Dr. Odon Y. Perez, her mother, Cristeta M. Perez, and her brothers, Odon A. Perez Jr. and Abraham Perez.

Cristeta is survived by her life partner, Romeo Bernales, children: Phoebe Kirkland (Angus Kirkland III), Marjorie Pleta (Christopher Pleta), Roy Ricasa (Kathleen Ricasa), and Krystle Villanueva (Christian Villanueva), siblings: Jose Perez, Demosthenes Perez Sr, Reginaldo Perez, Manuel Perez, Maria Natividad Adolfo, Loyda Flores, Esmeralda Elli, Elizabeth Jadloc, Jesusa de Castro, Constantina Leal, and grandchildren: Marcellus Kirkland, Charlize Villanueva, Soleil Kirkland, Mariah Pleta, Jared Ricasa, Madison Pleta, Gabrielle Ricasa, Karsten Villanueva, Macey Pleta, Adrienne Ricasa, Kassidy Villanueva, and Malia Pleta.

Cristeta, or “Inday” as she was lovingly nicknamed, was born on August 20, 1953 in Tacloban, Philippines to Dr. Odon Y. Perez, Ed. D. and Cristeta M. Perez. She graduated Top 10 in the UP-PGH School of Nursing Class of 1974 with a GN degree and received her BSN degree in 1976 from Arellano University. In 1977, she immigrated to the United States of America to fulfill her career as a registered nurse. Over the next 40 years, she worked in the ICU and CCU at many local hospitals including Howard University, Hadley Memorial, Greater Southeast, Prince George’s and Southern Maryland, ultimately caring for thousands of patients in the DC area. Even though she was often employed at 2-3 hospitals at one time, most of her nursing career was spent at Fort Washington Hospital, where she finally retired in April 2018 after 24 years of service.

Cristeta, a long-time resident of Fort Washington, MD, was a devout Catholic and regularly attended nearby St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill, MD, where she was a parishioner for over 35 years. She exemplified her Christian values not only through her faith, but also through her character and actions. Cristeta was genuinely kind, unselfish and generous to everyone she met and spread joy through her warm smile, bright eyes, and infectious laugh. For those who were blessed to know her, Cristeta was a beacon of light and love and someone who would do anything and everything to help those around her.

To her family, Cristeta was simply “the best”. She was a pillar of unwavering strength, unyielding sacrifice and unconditional love. She devoted her life to making sure her family was well taken care of and happy. From arranging beautiful flowers or putting together favors and decorations for someone’s birthday, shower, wedding, or other special event, to being the family’s “on call” nurse and caring for anyone who was sick or injured, Cristeta was the best sister and aunt she could be. From cooking big batches of her famous sinigang for all of her grandchildren, to attending their countless basketball and soccer games, swim and gymnastic meets, jiu jitsu and volleyball tournaments, and dance shows and competitions, Cristeta was the best Lola she could be. From forgoing sleep after working the midnight shift so she could take her kids from one extracurricular activity to the next, to constantly putting her children’s needs before her own – even in her last days – just to make sure they were okay, Cristeta was the best mom she could be.  People often asked who her “favorite” was. Though her favorite may have been questionable, she, in fact, was the clear “favorite” of the family. Now that she is no longer here, her physical presence will always be missed, but her spirit and shining example will forever live and be remembered by all who loved her.  

The family invites you to join in celebration of Cristeta’s life at her Visitation and Gathering at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, September 18, 2020 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial for Cristeta will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 9 A.M. Interment private.

A repast will be held immediately after her mass at the Camp Springs Masonic Lodge in Camp Springs, MD.

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather,  Leonard “Duke” Berkoski Jr, who passed away at home in Arnold MD on September 9, 2020 at the age of 79.

Duke is survived by his wife Jean; children, Leonard 3rd, Riva, Maryland, and Daniel, Owings, Maryland; Grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew, Kayleigh, and Ryan; and Brothers Albert and Robert of Pennsylvania.

Duke was born in Taylor Hospital in Pennsylvania to Leonard Sr. and Stefania “Stacia” Berkoski and grew up in a large home with his grandmother in Avoca.  He went to St. Mary’s Parochial school from grades one to eight, rode the bus to St. John’s in Pittston, Pa. for his freshman and sophomore year, and then transferred to Avoca High School graduating in 1958.  Duke played two years on the Avoca football team. Duke graduated with a Business Degree from the University of Scranton in 1962, after which he enlisted in the Marine Corps. 

Duke was stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia from 1962 to 1964 and participated in both the President John F. Kennedy funeral procession Honor Guard as well as Martin Luther King’s speech on the Mall. After being honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal, Duke relocated to the Washington DC region where he met Jean Ann Taylor, and they were married in St. Agnes Catholic Church, Arlington, Virginia by Monsignor Ralph Kuehner. 

Duke retired as a Casualty Automobile Claims Manager from the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund, Annapolis, Maryland on January 1, 2006, with 20 years of State of Maryland Service. He previously worked for Crawford and Company Insurance Adjusters and American International Adjustment Company, a subsidiary of AIG.

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 11:30 am at St. John Evangelist, 669 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Margaret Louise Redmond passed away at the age of 97 on Tuesday morning at the Fort Washington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   Margaret was born to her parents, Clara and Otto Keull on November 31, 1922 in Washington DC.  There were also 4 other siblings born to that union, i.e., 2 boys and 2 girls.  Margaret's immediate family preceded her in death.  Two husbands also preceded her in death, Frederick Becker and Marvin Redmond, respectively. 

Margaret attended DC public schools ending with Eastern High  School in the late 1930s.  Margaret was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife and friend over the long course of her life.  She committed and invested much of her time to Alanon and Alcoholics Anonymous support programs.  By way of these services to humanity, she developed and fine tuned her passion and skill for helping people in need.  She was always willing to listen and provide counsel to those who were in need of guidance, support and prayer.

Margaret was the primary caretaker of her family for many decades.  Yet, through it all, she never complained.  She would always say " I just do what needs to be done for my family and I thank God I am able to do it! "  Margaret was also an avid animal lover and caretaker.  She seemed to have a whisperer type of persona with animals and they knew she was there to help and not hurt them.  She called the care of animals "God's Work" and she took great care and pride in doing His work.

Margaret was an amazing health enthusiast.  She enjoyed eating healthy and staying in shape.  Healthy living was a primary hallmark of her being. As a testament to her enduring health, at the age of 93, Margaret walked the full span of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, i.e., from MD to VA and back to MD.  She worked out at least 3 times a week, cut her grass, picked up seeds to feed the birds, and shopped at will, often.  She was always very active getting things done.

Over the past 8 years she lived alone, but never felt alone because of her amazing and awesome neighbors!  She always spoke of prepared meals being passed over the fence, grass being cut, snow being shoveled, etc..  That level of neighborly care and love is very rare and Margaret knew she was blessed above most to have such caring and loving neighbors.

Margaret is survived by a host of friends and neighbors that will surely miss her kind, loving, and angelic presence.  Of note, her birds have stopped feeding since Margaret last walked away from her home on August 23, 2020.       

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Alicia Carroll “Pat” O’Brien Milligan, 93, an 8 year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Harwood, MD, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at her home. Pat was born on April 18, 1927 in Watertown, MA to the late Hugh and J. Alice Carroll O’ Brien. Pat earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Emmanuel College in Boston, MA in 1949 and in her spare time enjoyed quilting and other fiber arts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William Joseph “Bill” Milligan; a son, Stephen A. Milligan and her siblings, Hugh and Eben O’Brien and Elizabeth Brach. She is survived by her children; Mary P. Burroughs of Salisbury, MD, William J. Milligan of Great Falls, VA, Hugh J. Milligan of Alexandria, VA, Michael P. Milligan and Paul E. Milligan, both of Columbia, MD and David J. Milligan of Myrtle Beach, SC; her grandchildren, Ryan, Sean, Timothy, Elizabeth, Catherine and Emily Milligan and Matthew Burroughs and two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Declan Milligan. No services will be held at her request. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">The Hospice of the Chesapeake</a>, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the link on this page.

Jane S. McLeod, 77, of Seaford, DE and previously of Edgewater and Riva, MD passed away on September 6, 2020. Jane was born on January 27, 1943 in Washington, DC to the late Francis and Grace Soules. She worked as a Library Technician with the Department of Agriculture, but her greatest work product came from being a homemaker to her husband, Norman and her two children. Jane loved spending time with her grandkids, and her frequent luncheons with friends. 

In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her sister, Teri McGeeney. She is survived by her husband, Norman; two children, Jeffrey McLeod of Atlanta, GA and Jill McLeod-Guhne and her husband Andy; two grandchildren, Lauren and Lindsey Guhne, and a brother, Glenn (Carole) Soules of Phoenix, AZ. 

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jane's life on Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11 at 11 am. Interment to follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. In lieu of flowers the family request that you take the time to take your own loved ones to lunch in honor of Jane. On line condolences may be made by using the memory link on this page.

Lee William Masser, 84, a 29 year resident of Edgewater and formerly Silver Spring, died of natural causes on September 4, 2020 at his home. Born in Frederick MD on November 4, 1935 to the late Edna Masser and John William Masser, Lee was married for 59 years to the late Mary Catherine Masser. Lee obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from University of Maryland, University College and obtained certification as a CPA.  He was Data Processing Manager for AOPA and later at Army Times Publishing Company. He started his own company, Masser Systems Inc. part time in 1963 and was able to make this full time in 1972 with his wife Mary. They retired in 1999.
Lee loved music and became a professional musician at a young age playing in various dance bands throughout the Frederick, MD area, and later played first saxophone in the U.S. Army band.  He had a natural talent for photography, played tennis and was an avid runner.  He spent 30 years as co-administrator of the Seashore Striders running club in Lewes Delaware along with race director and great friend Tim Bamforth. Lee has been a sponsor of the Masser 5 Miler Race since 1994.  He was passionate about running and enjoyed mentoring new runners.  Until recent years he ran 8 miles per day and over 100 races per year. His running friends and community have become a true “family” to him and he made friends in many states over the years through running.  
Donations in Lee’s honor may be made to the Seashore Striders.  Funds will be used to benefit several charities such as the Seashore Striders Youth Cross Country Fund for kids, multiple charities in the community and a future memorial in memory of Lee. Click on the link below then on the Doc Lee Masser Memorial Fund Tab: 
<a href="https://www.givesignup.org/DonationWebsite/SeashoreStriderLeeMasserMemorialFund">Seashore Striders</a>

Or mail a donation to:
Sea Shore Striders                                                                                 PO Box 99                                                                                      Nassau, DE 19969

Lee is survived by his children Terry Masser, Jeff Masser and Trina Masser Cleveland, his sister Georgia Anne Boyer, his brother David Masser and his grandchildren, Stefanie Dunkerly, Kirsten Whited, Jonathan Cleveland and two great grandchildren Liam and Harvey Cleveland.

A Celebration of life will take place at a future date due to the risks of travel and group gatherings at this time.

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



Susan Lynn Grinder born April 9, 1953, was the third born of seven children of Vincent and Abby Grinder. She was predeceased by her parents, Vincent and Abby, and her sister Theresa and brother Steven. She is survived by her sisters Diane and Jackie, her brothers Vincent and Jimmy, her nieces Victoria and Morgan and nephews Christopher, Joseph and Thomas. 

Susan grew up in Camp Springs, Maryland and graduated from Crossland High School. She started her working career for a local Real Estate firm and then moved on to work for the U.S. State Department as an aide to the then Vice President’s wife.  Most recently she worked as an HR Manager for NARDI Construction in Beltsville, Maryland where she worked for over twenty years. 

Susan was a caring and giving person and sacrificed much of her life taking care of family while never asking for anything in return. Over the last few years she was finally free of her previous obligations, and was able to start enjoying life with companionships that we know were dear to her. 
Pancreatic cancer took her from us on September 3rd at 5 pm. She passed away in peace at the home of our sister Diane with us around her. Everyone that knew Susan loved her and we will all miss her dearly. She left us all too soon. 

A memorial service is being planned as soon as permissible, and we will place the detailed arrangements on this site when they can be finalized. 


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

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020; the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Jane Buckler; father of Pamela J. (Phillip Bowers) Buckler and the late John E. Buckler and Cheryl A. Williams; son of the late Edward John and Madaline Buckler; grandfather of Mark, Jr. and Nicolas (Traci Simons) Mann, Bryan Buckler, Jase Williams and Breanne (Charles) Dunckley; great-grandfather of Madalyn and Mason Mann and Maverick and Everett Dunckley.

Relatives and friends are invited to David's Life Celebration on Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the  KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities USA at https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/ 

Fernando Ray Weems, 83, loving father and husband passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31 in Annapolis, MD. Born on December 3, 1936 in Shady Side, MD to the late Fernando and Mamie Lena Jenkins Weems, Ray grew up and lived on the family farm. He graduated from the original Southern High School in Lothian, MD in 1954 and entered the Army that same year. Upon returning from active duty he worked in various areas of utility contracting in order to gain the knowledge he needed to start his own business. In 1982 he founded Southern Maryland Cable, Inc. where he and his wife, Janet, owned and operated the business until their retirement in 2004. Ray was known and respected by his employees, who he treated like family, and all his business associates. Ray was a kind gentle person, dedicated to his family and community.  He was a person of strong faith and lived his life trying to make things better for everyone.  His contagious smile and sense of humor were enjoyed by all who knew him.  As a member of First Lutheran Church of Huntingtown, MD he served in many capacities and was instrumental in helping to build a new church.  He was active in many organizations around the community. After retiring, Ray enjoyed many years of traveling and enjoying life together with his beloved, Janet. Ray loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Janet L. Weems; his siblings, Dale and Richard Weems, Angeline Parks and MaryAnne Baldree. He is survived by his devoted daughters, Brenda (Jim) Maclin of Oakton, VA and Lori (Jeff) Graybill of Tracys Landing, MD; his siblings, Martha (George) Sawyer of Alexandria, VA, Nancy (Richard) Carpenter of Atlanta, GA; his brother in law, William M. (Margartet) Turner of Tracys Landing, MD; his five loving grandchildren, Ellen, Alec, Emily, Jimmy and Will who cherished their PopPop, and many nieces and nephews.  He will be missed but never forgotten. Memorial service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, September 19 at 11 am. Contributions may be made, in his name, to Alzheimer’s Association, 8180 Greensboro Drive, #400, McLean, VA 22102 or First Lutheran Church, 6300 Southern Maryland Blvd., #3307, Hungtingtown, MD 20639. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

John R. “Jack” Senda, 85, a 30-year resident of Arnold, MD lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on August 29, 2020. Born September 17, 1934 in Grindstone, PA to the late Michael and Mary Senda, Jack joined the US Navy after high school where he rose to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. The Navy provided Jack the opportunity to see the world via his tours on such ships as the USS Bailey, the USS Hamner and the USS Whippoorwill.  His final duty station was at Patuxent Naval Air Base and it was during this tour that he met the love of his life, Louise, on the dance floor. Jack retired from the Navy in 1974 and after a long courtship with a love of dancing at the core, Jack and Louise married in 1984 and danced together until her death in 2003. Jack truly lived life to the fullest and saw every day as a new adventure. Jack was a member of Saint Andrew by the Bay, the American Legion, The VFW, the Moose, DC Hand Dancers and the Delmarva Hand Dancers.  After Louise’s death Jack traveled the US to attend reunions for the various ships on which he served and rekindled many former Navy friendships. In addition to his wife and parents, Jack was preceded in death by his siblings, Michael Senda and Marge Wisely. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Bonnie Stein of Edgewater; his sister, Betty Sindicic of Lanham; his grandchildren, Kelly, Hannah, Ava, Cara, Elizabeth and Samantha; his godson and nephew, David and his children, Rachel, Madison and Andrew as well as his nieces and grandnieces, Amy, Susan, Pam,  Karen, Valerie, Amanda and Jessica. Friends are invited to celebrate Jack’s life at St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic Church, 701 College Pkwy., Annapolis, MD on Thursday, September 3 from 10 am until a Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11 am. Interment with military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page. 

Obituaries

Lauren Franklin

Ramona Johnson

Joan Brown

Jamison Dickey

Shirl McIntosh

Carol Cropper

Richard Sudhoff, LtCol, USMC (Ret)

William Wise

Kenneth Doyle

Margaret Hornsby

Henry Franks

Lillie Gerald

Velma Trimmer

Robert Gill

Cristeta Ricasa

Leonard Berkoski

Margaret Redmond

Alicia Milligan

Jane McLeod

Lee Masser

Susan Grinder

David Buckler

F. Ray Weems

John Senda