Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Macario V. Reyes joined his maker. He was survived by his wife Cresencia and children Teresa Roberts, Cristina Hoang, Carmencita Reyes, Gabriel Reyes, and Liza Balzer. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, sisters Rosa Cuellar and Fely Landicho, and many other relatives and friends.

Macario was born on April 10, 1935 to Anatolio Reyes and EpifaniaVenasquez in Pampanga, Philippines. He worked for over 30 years as a mechanical engineer in PLDT. Mac was an active member of Couples for Christ of Southern Maryland and served the Lord until the end of his earthly life. He was a dedicated, loving and beloved husband, father, and grandfather. His warm smile, words of wisdom, calm demeanor, and subtle humor will be missed by his family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Macario's Life Celebration at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. The viewing is on Tuesday, February 11 & Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be offered at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 10 a.m. Interment follows at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD.

Marlene J. “Marla” Warner, 68, a 34-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of San Diego, CA, passed away on February 6, 2020.  Born on June 26, 1951 in Sapporo, Japan to Eiko and the late Benjamin Dey, Marla grew up as an Air Force “brat”.  Her family relocated several times during her childhood to U.S. bases in the Midwest and California. After graduating from high school in 1969, Marla joined the U.S. Air Force herself where she served as an air traffic controller for three years.  
Upon completion of her military service, Marla joined Grumman Aircraft in Isfahan, Iran supporting the F-14 Tomcat program there and later Grumman Energy in San Diego.  At the same time, she began studies through the University of Maryland and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1983.   Marla began a 31-year career at the National Security Agency in 1988 as an Intelligence Analyst.  She worked in a variety of mission areas with the last one being the Agency Director’s number-one priority.  Marla was a diligent and accomplished analyst, well respected and loved by her colleagues.    
Marla actively supported animal welfare charities and military service organizations.  She enjoyed cooking, caring for and feeding local wildlife, and assembling an array of valuable collectibles.
In addition to her father, Marla was preceded in death by four of her seven siblings, Susan Dey-Hobson of Sacramento, CA, Robert Dey of Tacoma, WA, Linda Freyslaben of Antelope, CA, and Stephen Dey of Oklahoma City, OK. 
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Carl Warner; her mother, Eiko Dey of Shalimar, FL; two brothers, David Dey of Panama City, FL and Paul Dey of Sacramento, FL; many nieces and nephews and her devoted “girls”, pets Penny and Pipper.
A memorial gathering will be held in the near future and burial will be scheduled at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.  
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Best Friends Animal Society of Kanab, UT or Wreaths Across America of Columbia Falls, ME.
Online condolences and tributes may be offered using the Memory Wall link at the top of this page.


George Wesley Carter, Jr., 87, a 46- year resident of Davidsonville and previously of Dundalk, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Anne Arundel Medical Center surrounded by his family.

 George was born on March 15, 1932, to the late Ines and George Carter, Sr. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as an illustrator supervisor with the Dept. of the Navy at the US Navy Yard.

He was a 46 year member of Davidsonville United Methodist Church and his interests included playing the guitar and keyboard and power tools. George was also an avid traveler and enjoyed camping. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his sister, Ines. 

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Sara Carter, one child, Georgia Carter and one brother, Fred Carter.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate George’s life on Friday from 6 pm to 8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 11am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.


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

Arrangements are pending.  Online condolences may be offered using the Memory Wall link at the top of this page.


On Saturday, February 1, 2020 James "Jim" C. Morakis, passed away at his home in Bowie, MD where he and his wife Diana lived for 55 years.  He was born on January 21, 1928 in Chios, Greece to the late Costantinos and Eleftheria Morakis. 

He graduated from High School with a perfect score of all 20’s, making him the first student in the history of the school to achieve this honor.  At 18  Jim emigrated to the United States with $2 to his name. After processing at Ellis Island he took a train from Grand Central Station to Charleston SC. For the next year, Jim lived and worked in his Uncle’s grocery store while attending The Citadel to study English. He received a free tuition scholarship at City College in NY, where he obtained a BS in Electrical Engineering; a Masters in Math from Columbia University, and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland. While at Columbia and University of Maryland he taught Engineering courses.  

After graduating from City College he was given the opportunity to work at Bell Labs.  He assisted in the successful development of video conferencing (face-to-face via computer).  His next big project took him to the engineering labs at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he helped design infrared technology.  After a stint with Bendix he relocated to Maryland and worked for Martin Marietta.  This last stepping stone took him NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, until he retired in 1998.  (We are unable to share his accomplishments during the 34 years at NASA because the work was top secret and we don’t know what he did.  However, we are told he is still a legend at the GSFC campus.)

He enjoyed snow skiing and conquered nearly every mountain from the US Rockies to the EU Alps. Jim’s passion for sailing led him to explore the rivers off the Chesapeake Bay.  

Jim is survived by his wife of 66 years, Diana; his children, Dean of Buffalo, NY, DJ of Potomac, and Lisa of Bowie, a sister, Maria Pitaoulis of Chios, Greece; his grandchildren, Danae, of Bowie, Niko of Boston, MA, Chloe, Marisa and Sophia all of Potomac; one great-grandchild, Constantine. Visitation will be at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from 9:30 am until his funeral service begins at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis, MD.



Gary Hubert Shifler, 74, a resident of Riva and Edgewater, MD for 40 years, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 1, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1945, in Jackson, TN to the late Sybil Mae McCarthy-Kovacs and Hubert Earl Shifler. Gary excelled in the flooring industry from 1966 to the end; building a successful business and was the CEO of Floors Inc. He was the life of the party and was always there to help others. Because of his hard-working, generous, loyal, caring, and dedication to everyone, Gary was loved by many. He was an amazing cook and you would find him behind the grill or making his famous crab dip and crab balls. He loved being with his family, watching football, playing cards, and always like to show off by beating most of us playing pool. Gary also enjoyed being on his boat and going out on the water. Whoever he took out, he always got pleasure spoiling them for a day going boating, fishing, eating crabs and having a few beers! There were always lots of laughter, fun, and silly moments that we all just treasured. Gary's favorite place and hang out was Mike’s Crab House. You could find him there hanging out with all his buddies, playing all those silly bowling games, and having fun doing a little gambling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two stepfathers, Robert McCarthy and Steven Kovacs; a daughter, Shelley Anne Hall; and a granddaughter Jennifer Jolene Simmons. Gary is survived by seven children, Patricia Jean (Rocky) Nichols, Gary Stephen Shifler, Nicole Louise (Brendan) McMahon, Rachale Mae (Andrew) Van Wicklen, Ryan Gary Shifler, Christopher Terry Hardesty, and Jeffrey Michael Hardesty; six siblings, Walter Earl Shifler, Patricia Gale van den Berg, Dianne Lynn (Danny) McMillan, Billy Steven (Cathy) Shifler, Michael Patrick (Kiko) McCarthy, and Kathleen McCarthy (Terry) Ray; 14 grandchildren, Matthew Robert (Sara) Farrell, Sara Anne (Mike) De Los Santos, Caitlin Marie (Brian) Pullin, Amber Christin Holman, Joseph Patrick (Kelly) Holman, Tayler Rene Hands, Haley Jean Hands, Keegan John McMahon, Ronan Shifler McMahon, Declan O’Donnell McMahon, Mason Andrew Van Wicklen, Ryan Wade Shifler, Samuel James Shifler, and Olivia Grace Shifler; four great-grandchildren, Victoria Lynn De Los Santos, Brianna Leigh De Los Santos, Aliyah Harper De Los Santos, and Logan Robert Farrell; and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to celebrate Gary's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, February 7, 2020, from 12 pm until his funeral service begins at 2 pm. A reception will immediately follow the funeral service at Michael's South River, 3027 Riva Rd, Riva, MD 21140.

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

On Friday, January 31, 2020, the beloved husband of the late Sally McBride, father of Maryann McBride, Jane (Gary) Latta, and the late Barbara Facini; father-in-law of Stephen Facini; grandfather of four grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Gerald's interment on Thursday, February 13, 2020  at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Hwy, Cheltenham, Maryland at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Greenbelt American Legion Post #136.

On Thursday, January 30, 2020; the beloved mother of Irene Ryan, David Ryan, and the late Robert Ryan; companion of Molly and the late Schatzi. She is also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Theresia's Life Celebration at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment private. 

Laura K. Ward, 67, “Kathy” a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD, died on Wednesday, January 29 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD. Born on April 30, 1952 in Ft. Bragg, NC to the late Jean A. and Lester L. Ward, Sr. Laura was a graduate of Annapolis High School and Anne Arundel Community College. She worked as a clerk with the U.S. Naval Academy and was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. In her spare time she enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She is survived by her siblings, Michael S. Ward and Lester L. Ward, Jr., Anne Jewell and Mary Dindino. Friends are invited to celebrate Laura's life on Saturday, February 1 from 10 am until her funeral service begins at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. 

Shirley Mae Fleming, died on January 27, 2020 at Genesis Waugh Chapel Center in Gambrills, MD due to complications from severe diabetes.  She was 82 years old. Shirley had resided in Annapolis, MD for 61 years.

Born on March 7, 1937 in White Sulphur Springs, WV to the late Ola Susan Perry and William Clifford Perry, Shirley attended White Sulphur Springs Senior High School where she was a majorette, played trombone in the band and played basketball.  Shirley also worked in the magazine shop at the famous Greenbrier Hotel.  
Soon after she married John K. Fleming, they moved to Annapolis where Shirley raised two daughters and later worked for 20 years as a teacher assistant for Anne Arundel County Public Schools.  The family attended First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis.

Shirley loved being with children, especially playing with her grandchildren.  She enjoyed going to the beach, playing cards with friends, reading, shopping, being outdoors and visiting her family in West Virginia.

Her husband of 60 years, John K. Fleming lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2018.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Laura Fleming (Steve) Austin of Annapolis and Margaret Mae (Dana) Schaffner of Pasadena;  three sisters:  Martha Sulser, Evelyn Dolin, and Darlene Graham all from White Sulphur Springs, WV; five granddaughters,  Rachel Fleming Schwartz-Austin, Kasey Mae Schaffner, Sara Austin, Shelley Austin Mason, and Jamie Prophet; one grandson,  Jacob Alan Schaffner and four great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 31 from 10 a.m. until Shirley’s funeral service begins at 11 a.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.


Lorraine Hoffman Coombe, 92, of Bethesda and previously of Edgewater, MD passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Lorraine was born on March 4, 1927 to the late Emanuel and Jeanette Hoffman in Washington, DC. She was one of eight children. She was a secretary  for the Commander's office  at the U.S. Naval Station in Annapolis, as well as at the Maryland State Department. Lorraine's love for her family was never ending. She led an active life that always included her children and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas C. Coombe who died in 2013; as well as each of her seven siblings. She is survived by her children, Connie (Kim) Snyder of Asheboro, NC, Debbie (Larry) Moss of Palm Coast, FL, Gary (Kateri) Coombe of Annapolis, David(Nurit) Coombe of Bethesda, and John (Stacia) Coombe of Annapolis; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Lorraine's' life on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 10:30 am until a funeral service begins at 12 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater.  Interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville. Condolence may be made by using the memory tab on this page.

Gerald “Jerry” D. Palmer, 76, of District Heights, MD and previously of Hyattsville, passed away on Sunday January 26, 2020 surrounded by his children.

Jerry was born March 7, 1943 in Washington, D.C. He was a 1961 graduate of Mackin Catholic High School in D.C. and was a member of the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a building engineer for the D.C. police headquarters and the superior courthouse and retired in 2001.

He studied the Bible and found nourishment in his Catholic faith. He was an artist, coached his children’s teams, loved soul and Motown music and cheered for the Washington Redskins, the Nationals, Capitals and Wizards.

He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Marie.

He is survived by his brother, Robert (Patricia) Palmer, of Alexandria, Virginia; his ex-wife Danna Thomas Palmer; his three children, Jeff (Arissa) Palmer of Orange, California, Matt (Cassandra) Palmer of Catonsville and Elizabeth (Matt) Szymanik of Loganville, Pennsylvania; and eight grandchildren, Molly, Natalie, Aidan, Olivia, Annie, Liam, Tucker and Colin.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Gerald’s life on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 9:30 am until a funeral service begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. A burial service will be held at 1 p.m. at Baltimore National Cemetery in Catonsville, MD.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to St. Jude Hospital.

 

                                                                                       




Samantha Christine DeOrtube Reyes-Johnson

On the morning of January 24,2020, Samantha Christine DeOrtube Reyes-Johnson of Springfield, Va. went to be with the Lord at the age of 31. She is well known to everyone as Sam or Tamtam.

In May 2014, she got married to Virgil L. Johnson II and together raising their beautiful daughter Olivia “Lucky”.

Sam was known for her good sense of humor and her contagious laughter. She could tell you jokes instantly that can amuse you. There was never a dull moment with her presence. Sam was bursting with plans including a big birthday celebration for Lucky next month and someday taking her to her favorite place on earth Disney World!

Sam is survived by her husband Virgil, their daughter Olivia, her dad Art , her mom Connie and step father Ruel, her mom-in-law Monique, her brother Jay ,sister in law Nicole and their children Bella and Lena, and several aunties and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews .

Cindy W. Lewis, 81, of Harwood, MD passed away on January 22, 2020, after battling Alzheimer's’ disease for over 7 years. Born on April 9, 1938, in Washington, D.C., to the late William and Evelyn Wheatley, she grew up in Seat Pleasant, MD. Cindy lived in Harwood, MD the past 20 years and previously raised her family in Wallingford, PA. She attended the University of Maryland and was a tremendous natural athlete. Cindy considered her greatest accomplishment to be the raising of her three children and participating in the raising of three grandchildren that she loved dearly. She sacrificed mightily for her family and then became a successful computer programmer after her children were grown. She had a wonderful, kind disposition, was much loved and will be missed terribly. In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by her former husband, Raymond D. Lewis, Jr.; and three brothers Bill, Jim, and Dick. She is survived by three children, Becky (Jim) of Harwood, Mandy (Bill) of Frederick, and Dan (Michelle) of Boston, MA; three grandchildren, Katie, Jamie, and Joey; and a sister, Isabelle Jahn. At Cindy's request, there will be no service and interment will be private. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Rd., Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093. 

Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the Memory Wall link on this page.

Charles Raymond “Chuck” Baldwin, 70, of Arnold, MD, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2020, several months after being diagnosed with cancer.

Chuck was born on March 13, 1949 to George and Anna Baldwin in Baltimore, MD.  After graduating from Northeast High School in 1967, Chuck served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War.  Upon his return, he began his career working for the local telephone company, Bell Atlantic/C&P/Verizon.  He retired after 32 years of service and then he worked part-time for Severna Park Flowers and for What’s Up Magazine for several years.
  
Chuck met the love of his life, Kerry Ann Adkins, marrying in 1973 and going on to have three children, Tiffani, Mark and Dustin.  Chuck’s love and adoration for Kerry was palpable and continued to grow over the years, along with their faith in God together.  

Chuck’s family meant more to him than anything else in the world.   He volunteered for all of his children’s activities. He coached soccer, basketball, and baseball for his two sons, Mark and Dustin for many years.  And this past spring, he had the privilege of coaching baseball with his son, Dustin, for his grandson, Brendan.  He loved this so much.  In the 80s and 90s he could also be found at Annapolis Summer Garden Theater with his daughter, Tiffani and son, Mark. He would run the sound and lights, worked backstage, and helped build sets.  Anything that needed to be done, he did.   He wanted to be part of whatever his children were involved in.  This same selfless spirit carried on as he cared for his grandkids.   He was quite the performer himself especially when handed a microphone, whether it was karaoke or emceeing church events. While a Deacon at New Covenant church, he could even be found building the manger for the live Nativity scenes each year. 

Anyone who knew Chuck, knew that he was the most loving father, grandfather, and husband a family could ask for. He always put others before himself.  He had many health issues over the years, with several surgeries, and yet never complained.   His faith in the Lord was his Rock.  Anyone who knew him instantly loved his heart, his beautiful smile, and his comedic ways.

Chuck was predeceased by his mother and father, George and Anna; brother, Tommy; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Charles and Mattie Adkins.  He is survived by his loving wife, Kerry Ann; his three devoted children, Tiffani Tendell (Jason) and their son, William; Mark (Lindsey) and their children, Lily and Owen; and Dustin (Melissa) and their children Emily, Brendan and a baby girl due in May;  his brother-in-law, Terry Adkins; sister-in-law, Sue Centurelli (Paul); niece, Jodi Hissong (Brian) and their children, Reid, Marlo and Hayes; niece, Ashley Mackel (Michael) and their children, Morgan and Molly and Chuck’s deceased brother’s children, Kimberly Tippett and Michael Baldwin.  

There will be a Celebration of Life memorial held on Saturday, January 25 at 11am at CrossPointe Church, 365 Jones Station Road, Arnold, MD.  In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to CrossPointe Church in Arnold in Chuck Baldwin’s name. Donation may be be made online by visiting <a href="https://crosspointemd.org/connect/#giving">https://crosspointemd.org/connect/#giving</a>

Online condolences and tributes may be offered using the link at the top of this page.

“Well done, good and faithful servant!”
 Matthew 25:23


Lambrou Lagoudi, 103, a 13-year resident of Annapolis passed away on January 18, 2020 at the Heritage Harbour Health & Rehab Center. She was born on April 21, 1916 in Cyprus to the late Georgios and Katerine Christopher Papaleontiou. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joannies Lagoudi, and seven siblings. She was the devoted mother of Lambroula Kafouri and Yia-Yia to three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD on Tuesday, January 21 at 10 am. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. 

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

Pantaleon Athanitis died early in the `morning on Wednesday, January 15 at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife of more than fifty years, Katina. He also leaves a son, Christos, his wife, Kristen, and three grandchildren, Loukas, Niko and Katerina.

Pantaleon was born in Desphina, Greece (near Delphi) in 1926. He survived WWII and the Greek Civil War of 1946-48.  He later immigrated to Brooklyn, NY in 1968. Here, he worked as a waiter across from Carnegie Hall. Together with Katina, he became a property owner of several buildings in Brooklyn, which they still own today. He was a strong man—in body and spirit—a devout Greek Orthodox who was very generous to his friends and family. He loved to make people laugh. He will be sorely missed.  

Visitation will be at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD on Monday, January 20 from 10 am until his funeral service begins at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis, MD.In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, by calling Donor services at 800-822-6344 or visiting them online at https://www.stjude.org/ (Please reference Memorial ID #: 11904807)

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

On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, Bernhardt A. Pyles, Sr., age 70, passed away in Clinton, MD. Bernie was born on October 11, 1949 in Bethesda, MD to the late Alphonso and Delores Scott Pyles. Bernie grew up and graduated from high school in Washington, DC. After high school graduation Bernie enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1972 as a Sergeant. Bernie worked for Woodward and Lothrops until he started his career with the Department of Justice. He retired after 40 years as a a Communications Specialist. 

Bernie was a very proud Marine. He enjoyed cooking and was a big supporter of the local DC Sports teams. He enjoyed watching movies and sports on the TV.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sherry D. Pyles.; his three children, Tameka Pyles, Bernhardt A. Pyles, Jr. and Barri Eugene (Monica Theresa) Hutchins; his siblings, Steven Poyner, Ave Maria Reed-Taylor, Donna Jones and Sonita Walker; his grandchildren, Deja Grayson, Kyra Pyles,  Azariah Brown, Solomon Christopher and Drew Alexander Hutchins. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 11a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 12 p.m. At the St. Paul United Methodist Church, 6634 St. Barnabas Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  A graveside service with US Marine Corps Military Honors will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 2:30 p.m.

Mary Wieland Lauffer, 101, a 20-year year resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD and previously of Philadelphia, PA, died on January 14, 2020, at her home following a short illness. Born September 10, 1918, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Frederick and Anna Gatz Wieland, she graduated from Beaver College (now Arcadia University) with a bachelor of science degree and from the University of Pennsylvania with a master of science degree in Education. Mary was employed as a teacher and coach in various Pennsylvania schools. She enjoyed genealogy and athletics. Mary was an alternate for the U.S. National Field Hockey Team in 1940 and was a three-time golf champion at the National Senior Games. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William D. Lauffer, Sr., and a brother, Frederick Wieland. Mary is survived by two children, William D. Lauffer, Jr. of Chester, MD and Mary Louise Lauffer-Butler of Lewes, DE; two grandchildren, Paul Lauffer of North Port, FL and Karen Lauffer of Littleton, CO; and two great-grandchildren. All services are private. An online guestbook is available by visiting the Memory Wall link on this page.

Jean Wilkerson Grimes, 90, of Davidsonville passed away in her sleep at her home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. She was born in Frederick, MD on July 12, 1929 to the late Jacob and Opal Wilkerson. Mrs. Grimes was educated at the old Owensville Elementary School, Old Southern High in Lothian and the University of MD. In 1950 she married Oscar F. Grimes of Davidsonville and became a farmer's wife. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, an excellent cook, a Girl Scout leader for many years, Sunday school teacher, frequent blood donor, a Hospice Home visitor as well as very active in the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee. A Christian, Mrs. Grimes was a member of South River Bible Church, since 1976. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, reading, cooking, watching the Orioles, spending time with her grandchildren and keeping in touch with friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Grimes was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar F., her daughters, Barbara Lineback and Lisa Fay Grimes, and her brothers, Hugh and Wayne Wilkerson. She is survived by her son, Bill (Michelle) Grimes and daughter, Suzanne Atcitty both of Davidsonville; sister, Nancy Buck of Bristol; grandchildren, Joanna (Glen) Turner, Isaac Atcitty, J.D. Grimes, David Grimes, Matthew Grimes and Jennilyn Grimes; two great-grandchildren, Abe and Ben Turner. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Mrs. Grimes life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, January 19 from 1 pm to 4 pm and Monday from 10:30 am until her funeral service begins at 11 am. Interment immediately following at the Grimes family lot at Davidsonville United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the "Memory Wall" link on this page.

Joan Marie "Tootsie" Parks passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Restore Health and Rehab in White plains, MD. She was born on October 2, 1935 in Washington, DC to the late George Bradley and Mary Ellen Maxwell Padgett. She worked as a cafeteria worker and retired from the Prince George's County Public School System as Bus Aide.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son and daughter, David Gray and Debbie Cockrell. She is survived by her children, Robert F. "Bobby " Gray, Jr., Linda Gray and Connie Murray. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Tootsie's Life Celebration at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, January 20, 2020 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon.  INTERMENT PRIVATE AT A LATER DATE.

Kathleen Marie Casey Saunders, 58, a resident of Severna Park, MD, and previously of Camp Springs, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on January 12, 2020 due to complications from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) . Born on July 26, 1961, in Évreux, Eure, France, to the late Michael James Casey, Sr. and Kathleen Mary Casey.  Kathleen graduated from La Reine High School in Suitland, Maryland in 1979. She went on to follow her dreams by earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Salisbury University and receiving her license as a Registered Nurse (RN).  She worked as an RN at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD where she met her beloved husband and best friend of 30 years, Dr. Geoffrey Saunders, whose practice she later went on to manage. Kathleen was a devoted wife and loving mother who was immensely proud of family. She enjoyed traveling, music, sports, and spending time with her family and friends. 

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Geoffrey Harold Saunders and their five children Geoffrey, Cameron, Kathleen, Ciara, and Colleen; her four siblings Linda (Gary) Connell, Michael (Nancy) J. Casey, Jr., John Casey, and Thomas (Juliet) Casey; her step-mom Mary T. Casey; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to celebrate Kathleen’s life on Friday January 17, 2020 from 4-8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Catholic Funeral Service will be held on Saturday January 18, 2020 at 10:30 am at St. John the Evangelist, 689 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146 followed by her interment at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Kathleen’s name to CurePSP, 1216 Broadway, 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10001 or online at https://www.psp.org/about-curepsp/ 

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

Obituaries

Macario Reyes

Marlene Warner

George Carter

Thomas Atwell

Carmelo Passaniti

James Morakis

Gary Shifler

Gerald McBride

Theresia Heflin

Laura Ward

Victoria Quinto

Shirley Fleming

Lorraine Coombe

Gerald Palmer

Samantha Reyes - Johnson

Cynthia Lewis

Charles Baldwin

Lambrou Lagoudi

Pantaleon Athanitis

Bernhardt Pyles

Mary Lauffer

Jean Grimes

Joan Parks

Kathleen Saunders