Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Raul de Arriz was born in Madrid Spain on October 6, 1959 to Pilar Redondo and Luis (Lucho) de Arriz.  
He had an adventurous and mischievous youth that spanned over Madrid, Peru, Argentina, Ireland and the United States.  While at Colegio de Nuestra boarding school in Madrid, more than one nun attempted to rein in his unruly and unique behavior. Raul had an incredible bond with his grandparents, Joaquin and Concha Redondo of Madrid Spain.  His mother Pilar Redondo (predeceased) was a beautiful heart, unique and happy soul.  Raul was so much like his mom.
He studied liberal arts at Georgetown University.  Biology, Neuro-Science, Architecture and Psychology at Montgomery College and University of Maryland. Education prior to college also included Colegio de Nuestra boarding school, Organizacion Juvenil Espanola, San Augustin Lima Peru and University Argentina.  
His businesses included MacCorner, Absolute Mac, MCIS Corporation, Raras Music, RAR Enterprises and DeArriz Companies.  Incredible businessman and work ethic.
How do you best describe Raul? To know him is to know his music.  To know him is to know his love of family and friends.
Raul was a gifted and self taught songwriter and musician.  His passion and love for music was unprecedented to all that knew him.  He couldn’t pass a piano without stopping to play.  Be it the Palace de las Cortes hotel in Madrid, Congressional CC, homes of friends or the Johns Hopkins Weinberg lobby.  He entertained all with his amazing talent.
Raul had a heart big enough to include all, as we know from his enormous bear hugs and killer smile.  So passionate of life, he ended every call or text with – “Big Kiss!”    Nothing was more important than his family and close friends.  So proud of his children, best described as:
Maximilian – The ultimate father, husband, family and businessman.  Well aware of how to balance and prioritize.  So much like his father physically, in business, in family and emotions.  Loving husband to Misty and father to the twins, Oliver and Felix.
Aristedes – The brilliant engineering student with talents in theater, music, dance, the arts.  A critical thinker, world traveler. Again like his father, so authentic in all aspects of his life.  
Heather – A daughter not biologically, but definitely his.  Two peas in a pod, kindred spirits, artists, animal lovers and tech buddies.  His heart was big enough to include her as she so willingly accepted, so blessed.
My Raul.  You made my life an adventure, a journey so full of unconditional love and total understanding.  You’ll always be my kokopelli, my bohemian life partner, my love.
Surrounded this week by his loving family, Michele Bruno (life partner), son Maximilian de Arriz with Misty, Oliver and Felix, son Aristedes de Arriz with partner Kerri and loving daughter Heather Garrigus.  As well as his very close friends, he parted.  In the words of his mother Pilar- Sleep amongst the angels my love, Te Quiero Mucho.  Un beso grande!
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Raul's name to the American Cancer Society,  P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.  If you prefer to make your donation online, please visit:
https://www.cancer.org
or
http://www.cancer.org/hopelodgenewyorkcity

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Mary Linda Hardesty, Doepkens, Suit, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend to many, passed away with her Family by her side on March 19th, 2020 at the age of 89.

Mary was born September 23rd, 1930 to the late Ruth and Winterson Hardesty. She grew up in Harwood and graduated from Annapolis High School.  Mary was a tobacco farmer's wife for 36 years to the late Bernard A. Doepkens, Sr. and later worked as an Assistant to Comptroller Goldstein and Comptroller Schaefer for many years. In her later years she married Robert O. Suit.  They enjoyed every day as a new adventure.  She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Mary loved being with her Family and watching the songbirds and wildlife in her back yard.  She loved gardening and yard saleing and traveling throughout the United States with her best friend, Evelyn and cousin, Wilfred. Mary also loved going on bus trips with her sister, Doris, and her late husband, Bobby.  She was an avid fan of the Orioles and never missed watching them play. 

Mary is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann Scheler, and sons Bernie and Marty Doepkens. Three grandchildren, Nicole (Adam) Smith; Megan (Kyle) Prince; and Bradley (Shelby Cairnes) Doepkens; Two great grandchildren, Noah and Liam; and one nephew, Winterson Hittle.  

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Doris Hittle; daughter, Linda Ruth Doepkens; first husband, Bernard A. Doepkens, Sr. and late husband, Robert O. Suit.

Due to COVID-19, all services and burial will be private.

Jon A. Hardin (age 64)

On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Jon Hardin of Oxon Hill, Maryland passed away.  He was the beloved brother of Robin (Jane) Hardin and Rhonda Stiver, beloved uncle of Jennifer Hardin and Amy Stiver, great uncle to Gina Marie Lange and Royce McCoy, dear friend to Scott Cohn, Ken Tucker, and Barb Fitch, as well as many other relatives and friends, and proud owner of cats, Benny and Midge.

Jon resided in San Diego, California employed by Luce, Forward, Hamilton, and Scripps law firm as a word processor.  Jon was also an artist specializing in watercolor, pottery, ceramics, and gem cutting/polishing.

Due to Covid19 restrictions, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Martha Jo Mitchell Izaguirre

Martha Jo was born in Arab Alabama, but grew up in Tennessee. A true southern gal who loved its prized ingredient—Buttermilk! Her dessert was the “Crumble In” (a tall glass, never a bowl) and fill it with leftover cornbread and cold buttermilk.  Martha’s life wasn’t easy, growing up during the recession times were tough. But she had a strong foundation with her sister, Charla Ann and mother “Mitch” (Nanny). They did what they had to do to survive and had a close bond that was unbreakable. Mom later told me that is where she gained her strength and independence. I’d like to think that is a trait she passed onto me! I am still working on the “no filter”, say what’s on my mind part of it! Those of you who knew Jo….well need I say more!
Martha attended Washington College Academy in Limestone Tennessee, Class of 51. She was a tall point guard on the W.C Recerettes basketball team, which were the 1950 District and Regional Champions. Her senior year she was voted “Best Sense of Humor.”  I can hear her saying “The best things in life are free…. For example, my opinions!” I truly believe that Hallmark Maxine was created about her and her sister Charla Ann. If anyone can say it like it is…it’s definitely Jo!

Later she ventured up to DC for a job and eventually met “Izzy” (Charles Izaguirre). It’s funny because we never got the full story of how they met, all I know is that they were at a party and bumped into each other in the kitchen….it was fate because they married in 54. Our parents set up roots in DC, Hyattsville, Lewisdale and Edgewater. Jo made friendships that lasted her lifetime. WCA Alumni, DC neighbors, Duplex neighbors, “The St’ Marks Gang”, Knights of Columbus Crew, The Washington Inc. Family, The Turkey Pointers, CHMA Alumni and the Senior Center.

Martha worked for The Department of the Navy and received many awards for exemplary performance in the word processing field. She started her own business “Wordwise”. Became an event planner in DC at Washington Inc. Then worked for friend and colleague, Mike Deavers, before she retired. 

Jo and Izzy were married for 53 years before Dad passed away. Had four great kids; Tony, Tom, Steve (Maryanne) and Carla (Ray). Two handsome grandsons Stephen (Michael) and Jacob.  She missed Izzy but still had a lot of life to live.

Martha loved to travel, play cards, go to the casino and hang out at the senior center. She became a big Washington Nationals fan and watched them win their first World Series! At 86 she still drove and would take friends to doctor appointments or out to lunch. I’m going to throw another Maxine quote out there because it’s so mom…. “Aging hasn’t slowed me down, and it hasn’t shut me up!”  I want you to know that she lived life to the fullest. She was honest, hardworking and loved her family. She had a wild spirit and the words “firecracker and pistol” were used to describe her recently. She was a good wife, mom, Momma Jo, Majo, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend to us all. 

One of the last conversations I had with mom was that she wasn’t ready to go… she wasn’t done living her life, she had people that depend on her, who was going to make dressing and pickles? We made her comfortable at home but all she was worried about was if Tom decorated the front porch with all the stuff she bought for St Patrick’s Day!  Her mind was sharp but her body couldn’t hold on any longer…. It’s only fitting that she passed away on St Patty’s. So now every year we can celebrate her life…. We will be doing that with a Crab cake and Bloody Mary!  Love you, Mom.
We will have a life celebration and interment in Arlington at a later date. Please email cslye71@gmail.com if you wish to be notified about those dates.

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(Agnes) Nell O’Rear

(Agnes) Nell O’Rear, 99, went home to be with the Lord on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2020. She passed away peacefully at her home in Temple Hills, Maryland surrounded by members of her loving family. Her last words to them were “to be continued.”

Nell was born in Rockdale, Texas on March 26, 1920 to Agnes (“Meme”) and Buford Sudbury. Nell’s lifelong love of music surfaced early as she practiced “playing” on her pretend piano, a windowsill at home, where she “never made a mistake.” Later, she began piano lessons, taught others to play, majored in music at Baylor University, and played the piano at her church in Freeport, Texas. At church, she met her future husband, Jack O’Rear, a fellow Texan who worked as a chemist for Dow Chemical Company. After Jack enlisted in the Navy, they married in 1944 in La Jolla, California and eventually settled in Washington, D.C. following the war.

Nell and Jack joined Congress Heights Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. where many forever friendships were formed. As the suburbs developed in the 1950s, Nell and Jack moved to Temple Hills, Maryland, where they raised their children, Grady, Molly, and Danny. The family attended Temple Hills Baptist Church, and later became charter members of Broadview Baptist Church. More recently, Nell has been an active member at First Baptist Church of Camp Springs, Maryland.

Nell’s life reflected her faith and commitment to God and the community of His family. As a pianist, organist, and teacher, she reached out and shared God’s love through countless activities including teaching various ages in Sunday School, directing Children’s Music Ministries, playing for adult and youth choirs, participating in the WMU (Women’s Missionary Union), serving in the Eastern Star, and teaching piano to students of all ages.

Nell is survived by her children: Grady (Tena) O’Rear, Molly (Teddy) Keller, and Danny (Kim) O’Rear; grandchildren: Scotia Mortensen, Solveig Mortensen, Gary Summers, April Rust, Brennan (David) O’Rear, Maggie Benedette, Kevan (Amanda) O’Rear, Emily Keller, and Brian Keller; and great-grandchildren: Liam, Jack, Pippa, Breanna, Caitlyn, and Davin.

Because of the guidelines set by Gov. Hogan, the services for Nell are private. A memorial service will be held at a later date when the health crisis has passed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Camp Springs, 6936 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748.

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Christina Michele Lay "Tina", died on Monday, March 16 in Baltimore, MD. Born on May 22, 1970 in Annapolis, MD to James E. and Linda Stoinoff Smith, Tina graduated from South River High School in 1988 and from Slippery Rock University in 1992. She was a member of American Legion Cummings-Behlke Post 226 in Mayo, MD and was a volunteer advocate for Multiple Sclerosis. In her spare time, Tina enjoyed crafting, baking and traveling. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Christopher E. and Michael W. Smith; her companion, Robert Hopkins and her nephews, Jacob, Brendan, Benjamin and Harrison Smith. Friends are invited to celebrate Tina's life at Renditions Golf Course Clubhouse, 1380 Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Wednesday, May 25 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the  American Legion Cummings-Behlke Post 226, P.O. Box 66, Mayo, MD  21106 or the MS Society, 375 Kings Highway, N. Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. 

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James Richard “Jim” Halley, 84, a 45-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Beltsville, MD, passed away on March 15, 2020 at Somerford Place Annapolis.  Born on April 11, 1935 in Washington, DC to the late Frank and Alice Halley, Jim graduated from Northwestern High School in Adelphi, MD.  He excelled in many sports and received a sports scholarship to the University of Maryland.  Jim’s love of sports continued throughout his entire life and, over the years, he was a member of several senior softball teams.  Jim was a successful investor and business owner.  He also enjoyed collecting art and coins. Jim was preceded in death by his son, Craig Halley, grandson, Ruslan Halley and great grandson, Victor Halley.  He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Louise Virginia Halley; three sons, Steven Halley of Long Beach, CA, Richard Halley of Canton, OH, and Gary (Christine) Tanner of Ocean View, DE; one brother, Frank (Eulah) Halley of Oxford, FL; a grandson, Gregory (Kelley) Tanner; three granddaughters, Virginia Halley, Christie (Corey) Willet and Rebecca Halley; and two great grandchildren, Jesse and Maisie Willett.  Funeral services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 100 Painters Mill Road, Ste., 800, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksville, MD 20871. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Robert (Bob) L. Waybright, Sr of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed on Sunday March 15, 2020 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 

Bob is survived by his two sons, Robert (Liz) Waybright, Jr, and Russell (Lonita) Waybright; two granddaughers, Meradith Waybright and Jillian (Cody) Jasper; grandson Michael (Donna) Szyman; and great-grandson Thomas Greenwood, Jr.  He is predeceased in death by his wife of 64 years, Emily Waybright; his daughter Lorraine Szyman; and his grandson Steven Waybright. 
Bob began his career in the automotive industry in 1951 with the purchase of his first Esso Gas Station. With the support of his loving wife, he was able to expand his ownership to include multiple other Esso and Exxon locations over the course of the next 45 years, until his retirement in 1996. 

Family and friends may visit on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 8:30am until a funeral ceremony will begin at 9am at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment private.

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Gladys passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 due to cardiac complications. 

Gladys had a good and long life of caring, work, travel and being a life member of Forest Memorial United Methodist Church. She lived in Forestville, MD all of her life. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Gladys' Life Celebration at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from  2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday, March 15 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Washington National Cemetery immediately following the service. 

*PLEASE NOT* THE SERVICE CHANGED TO THE FUNERAL HOME ON MONDAY

In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to CAPITAL CARING HEALTH, 3180 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042

Amy Louise DeLuca, 55, of Davidsonville, MD and previously of Boston, MA passed away on Thursday, March 11 at home surrounded by her family. Born on September 27, 1964 in Boston to the late John Paul and Carole Frances O'Toole DeLuca, Amy was a parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD and formerly at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Weymouth, MA. She worked in the bakery department at Wegmans Super Market for several years and enjoyed making people smile. She is survived by her sister, Margaret "Peg" DeLuca Klein of Davidsonville, MD; her nephews, Brendan Klein of Crystal City, VA and John Paul DeLuca of Boston, MA and her nieces, Caroline DeLuca Ruiz of Davidsonville, MD, Julia Carole MacDougall of Worcester, MA and Jillian MacDougall of Amherst, MA. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Paula Mary DeLuca and Joan DeLuca MacDougall. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Amy's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, March 18 from 3 pm until her memorial service begins at 5 pm. 

A Mass will be held for Amy on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 72 Washington St, Weymouth, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WORK, Inc., ATTN: Susan Buckley, 25 Beach St., Dorchester, MA 02122. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

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Virginia "Ginny" Vivian Cunningham, age 95, a resident of Annapolis, MD and Fenwick Island, DE and a former longtime resident of District Heights, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on March 22, 1924 in Alkol, WV to the late Ezra and Maude Vickers and raised in Sciotoville, OH, Ginny was a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps stationed at National Airport during World War II where she met her loving husband, Edward Joseph Cunningham who predeceased her in 1993. Ginny was a homemaker who loved her family. A woman of many talents, she was a seamstress, crocheter, artist, cook, bowler, card player, Nats and Redskins fan, CNN viewer, and beach lover. Ginny was the beloved mother of Michael (Margaret) Cunningham of North Port, FL, Patricia (David) Kimmel of Annapolis, MD, Lorraine (Shamus) Dunn of Hamilton, NJ, Denise Cunningham of Alexandria, VA, Edward (Linda Blankenship) Cunningham of Gaithersburg, MD and Walter (Nancy) Cunningham of Harwood, MD and sister of Gerald (Gary) Vickers. She was the adored “Gram” to 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and “Aunt Ginny” to many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to celebrate Virginia's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, March 13 from 5 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD on Saturday, March 14 at 9 am. Interment will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD on Monday, March 16 at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page. 

Service arrangements are still being planned at this time. Condolences may be made by using the memory link on this page.

Paul E. Humler, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

Mr. Humler was born on Sept. 9, 1936, in Albany, NY, son of Margaret Humler (Daly) and Paul J. Humler.  Following his graduation from Cathedral High School in 1954, he joined the Naval Reserve and enrolled in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) to become an aeronautical engineer.  After his second semester,  Paul (and RPI) decided that maybe RPI wasn’t a good fit, so he joined active duty where he worked his way up through the enlisted ranks, eventually achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer CWO3.  

Paul was a Communications Technician with the Naval Security Group and received many commendations and medals including expert rifleman and expert pistol shot.  He was on the All-Navy Rifle Team.  Paul was an expert linguist and cryptologist.  He became a Mandarin Chinese linguist and then an Arabic linguist  He was often called to be deployed out to sea, in charge of the “Humler Hut” (a top-secret communications container that would be dropped onto destroyers).  Throughout his distinguished Naval career, he was stationed in Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines, and then was joined by Edie when he was stationed in Cyprus, Italy, and Turkey.

While in the Navy, he was able to complete his college degree while serving overseas, graduating with honors with a BA in Government from the University of Maryland.  He was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.

In 1974, he retired from the Navy after 20 years, to be at home with his wife and children and took a job with  IITRI as a research data analyst until he retired in 1998.

A man of faith, Paul was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville and lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus.  For many years, he attended weekly bible study, daily Mass, and sang regularly in the choir.

Paul never lost his desire to be on a ship out to sea and both Paul and Edie enjoyed many long cruises, including two world cruises.  His favorite activities on land involved listening to opera, watching his favorite premier league soccer team Tottenham, smoking a cigar on his “deer stand”, and spending time with his family.  He loved their condo in Ocean City, MD where he would enjoy sitting on the balcony watching his grandchildren on the beach, and enjoying a beer and cigar with his son Paul, Jr and son-in-law Phil.

Paul was preceded in death by his son Michael “Mike” Humler and daughter-in-law Patricia “Patty” (Greenwald) Humler.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Edith “Edie” R. (Smith) Humler; his children, Paul Humler, Jr. and Kathryn “Kathy” Carino and son-in-law Phillip (“Phil”) Carino; and five grandchildren, Kaitlyn Carino, Nathan Carino, Seth Humler, Mason Humler, and Julia Humler.

Paul will be remembered for his extinguished Navy career, his faith, his amazing tenor voice, great sense of humor, love of opera, and most fondly by his grandchildren as their loving and supportive (and always interesting) “Pop-Pop”.

Friends are invited to celebrate Paul’s life at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Tuesday, March 17 from 10 am until his Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11 am.  Interment Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery, Owensville, MD.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21297 (https://www.crs.org/ways-to-give) or Fisher House Foundation, 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy., Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20852 (https://fisherhouse.org/ways-to-give/). 

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Phillip Carl Warren was born on May 24, 1945, in Washington, DC.  He was the firstborn child of the late Nathaniel Milton Warren and the late Ruth Madeline Warren (née Greene).  Charming and easy-going, he led a full life, with friends in every corner.   After enduring Parkinson’s Disease for several years, he departed this life on March 10, 2020, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD with his family at his side.

Phillip graduated from McKinley Tech High School in Washington, DC, in 1963 and from there attended District of Columbia Teachers College, where he studied physical education and was a standout player on the men’s basketball team.  He was drafted into the military with the U.S. Army in 1970 and served as an intelligence analyst and substance abuse counselor until 1973.  He served in the Vietnam War in Bien Hoa from 1971 to 1972.

Before and after the war, Phillip worked as a counselor at Edgemeade Residential Psychiatric Treatments Center in Upper Marlboro, MD and later, as a program director at Renaissance Group Home in Bowie, MD.  In his life, he held several other positions, but the one he thought was the most fun was truck driver!  

Phillip was a man of faith whose family was deeply woven into the fabric of the First Baptist Church of Deanwood, in Washington, DC and then Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church in Kettering, MD.  In his later years, he joined Unity Presbyterian Church in Temple Hills, MD, becoming very active and serving as an elder in the church.

Cape May, NJ held a very special place in Phillip’s heart.  He liked to go every summer and whenever else he had a few days free.  He used to say that he went there to have his clock rewound.  There was something grand about escaping on to the ferry and arriving at this quiet Victorian seaside resort town.  He made sure that he taught his daughter to love it too!

Phillip was an avid DC sports fan (Redskins & Nats), history buff (especially war histories), and Häagen-Dazs vanilla bean ice cream lover.  He also enjoyed cooking, staying up-to-date on current events, and singing "What a Wonderful World" at karaoke.  Phillip also volunteered as a motivational speaker with Alcoholics Anonymous.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Donna Marie Warren, and longtime companion, Karen Foley.

He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Carmela Warren; daughter-in-law, Sarah Lynn McCormack; grandson, Andrew Mason McCormack-Warren; former wife and dear friend, Thelma Louise Warren; brother, Bruce Nathaniel Warren; nephew, Bruce Nathaniel Warren II; former sister-in-law, Sherry A. Swann; and a host of other family members and friends. 

Private interment with military honors will be held at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Prince George's County, MD.  

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

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Charles D. Connors, III, “Charlie” died suddenly on March 9, 2020. Charlie was a lifelong resident of Shady Side and a graduate of Southern High School. He was born on December 5, 1998 in Annapolis, MD to Charles Connors, II and Melissa Brown. Charlie worked as a bartender at the Corner Grille and Brick House of Shady Side and as a legal assistant for Rosenberg & Fayne Law Firm. Charlie enjoyed snowboarding, traveling with his friends and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Charlie is survived by his siblings, Wyatt Rose and Lacey Harding, both of Shady Side and Angela and Kayden Connors, his grandparents,; Peggy Roberts and Joseph Brown, both of Maryland, Stella and Theo Johnson of Texas and Charles Daniel Connors of Michigan. He is also survived by his step-father Matthew Rose and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him very much. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Charlie’s life on Sunday, March 15 from 2 pm to 4pm and from 6pm until 8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 10am. Online condolences may be made by using the  memory tab on this page.



Our family appreciates all the support and good wishes we have received  from our family and friends following Charlie’s passing, and your desire to offer your condolences in person. However, due to the Governor’s order limiting public gatherings in close proximity, we need to restrict the number of people who can attend the visitations and funeral service at the Kalas Funeral Home. We are limited to 250 people for each visitation on Sunday afternoon and evening and again on Monday for the funeral.  The funeral home will have 250 tickets on Sunday to distribute during the 2–4pm visitation, 250 tickets to distribute during the 6-8 pm visitation and 250 tickets to distribute on Monday. Regrettably no one else will be permitted to enter once the funeral staff runs out of tickets. Different colored tickets will be handed out for each event. 

As of today, these restrictions do not apply to Lakemont Memorial Gardens where Charlie will be laid to rest. You are welcome to join us there if you are not able to attend the service at the funeral home. The procession should arrive at the cemetery at approximately 12:30pm.


Betty Ward, 97, passed away peacefully 3-9-2020.  Betty was born 3-26-1922 in Cumberland MD, where she was raised.  She attended Juanita college, and received her masters from University of Maryland and Duke University.  Betty worked as the supervisor of Home Instruction for Montgomery County Public Schools for over 20 years. In her early career, she was a French and English public school teacher.  Betty did all this while raising her family and running a 32 acre sweet corn/vegetable farm in Darnestown MD,  with her husband Maurice Ward, who was also a Montgomery County Public School administrator.  Betty is preceded in death by her husband Maurice Ward, her sister Della Volpitto of Las Cruces NM, and her grandson Marshall Maurice Tullier of Annapolis MD.  She is survived by three children, Maurice Ward of Rockville MD, Spencer Ward of Gaithersburg MD and Kathryn Tullier of Annapolis MD.  Surviving grandchildren are Daniel Ward of Denver Colorado, Sarah Ward of New York City, Sophie Tullier of Greenbelt MD., and Allison Tullier of Baltimore MD. A private graveside service will be held. Online tributes and condolences can be made by using the link on this page.  

Peggy A. Bonaccorsy, 89, of Annapolis, MD and previously of Crofton, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Peggy was born to the late Gus and Ena Fronck in Washington, DC on February 9, 1931. She worked as a resident manager in the housing industry until the age of 80. Peggy was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater, MD. In addition to her parents, Peggy was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Angelo Salvatore Bonaccorsy, and a sister, Betty Williams. She is survived by her two sons, John A. and Ricci G.(Hope) Bonaccorsy; six grandchildren, Angelo, Ryan, Aaron, John, Christina and Callie; three great-grandchildren, and  brother, Erich Fronck. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Peggy's life on Friday, March 13 from 10 am until a Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. 



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*** Saturday, October 16th
Lakemont Memorial Gardens
11:00am
900 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035

Custom cars or motorcycles are more than welcome at the service.***

Loyd Edward Hounshell, of Davidsonville, Maryland, left us on, March 7, 2020. Ed is survived by half-brothers Ray and Tim Hounshell, half-sisters Aletha Vathananonh and Laura Sholes, stepmother Genevieve Hounshell, his two sons Jason & Jacob Hounshell along with 15 nieces and nephews.
Ed was a dedicated father, husband, and friend. He was never too busy to lend a helping hand. His passion was automobiles and could be seen frequently driving his award-winning custom 1953 Chevy Belair around town that he built from scratch. Ed enjoyed success at every turn as a crane operator, a tool salesman, and finally a heavy equipment salesman. 

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Mary Palmer Chin, of Owings, Maryland, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, March 5, 2020, surrounded by family and friends.  Beloved wife of Raymond Chin; mother of Neil Thompson (Lindsey) and Noah Chin; grandmother of Nathan and Grant Thompson.  Mary is also survived by her mother, Rita Palmer, and her 5 brothers: Joe (Trish), Dan, Jim (David), Ed (Maureen) and Doug; her mother-in-law, Dorothy Chin and in-laws, 
scores of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and friend, whose door was always open to all.  She loved the beach, entertaining, playing board games, and spending time with her two precious grandsons.  She enjoyed a 30-year career with the United States Census Bureau and was a dedicated member of the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Owings, MD.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Palmer, Jr and her father-in-law, Tin Fook Chin.

Friends are invited to call on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1601 W Mt Harmony Rd, Owings, MD 20736, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Mary, may be contributed to Loyola on the Potomac Retreat House, Faulkner, MD or to Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

LCDR Francis J. “Frank” Weber, Sr. USN (ret), 78, husband of the late Marilyn J. Weber, and current husband of Karen Richardson Weber, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 4, 2020, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Frank, known as Butch growing up, was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 9, 1941, to the late George H. and Mary Dempsey Weber.  After graduating from St. Francis Preparatory High School, he went on to Boston University on a Track and Field scholarship.  He married his college sweetheart, Marilyn J. Twiss, on August 10, 1963.  After graduating with a degree in Business from BU, he entered Officer Candidate School (OCS) and went on to become a Naval Aviator and Flight Officer.  He proudly served his country for 21 years, including combat service in the Vietnam War (1965-1975).  After retirement, he opened a small screen-printing business, The Screenery, in Summerville, SC.  In 2008, he moved to Edgewater, MD where he worked as a tax preparer with H&R Block, as well as helped manage Selby Bay Marina.

Frank was predeceased by his parents, George and Mary Weber, four siblings: John “Jackie” Weber, George “Mickey” Weber, Mary Elizabeth Weber, and Theresa “DeeDee” Weber, as well as his first wife, Marilyn J. Weber.  He is survived by his current wife, Karen Richardson Weber of Edgewater, MD, and his four children: Frank Weber, Jr. (Tracy) of Gambrills, MD, Mariam Dittmann (Robby) of Crestview, FL, David Weber of Aurora, IL, and Beverlee Branton (William) of Summerville, SC.  He is also survived by five grandchildren: Matthew Dittmann, Blake Metzger, Emily Weber, Bradley Metzger, and Daniel Weber, as well as, multiple nieces and nephews.

Frank’s family will receive guests at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm., before he returns to South Carolina to his final resting place. Frank’s family will receive guests again at Saint Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, 11001 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, SC  on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 10:00 am until his funeral service begins at 11:00 am. Interment Dorchester Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to The Oakleaf Club of Greater Washington, DC, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Wisconsin Ave., PO Box 248, Bethesda, MD 20889 or online at oakleafdc.org

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

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Edward's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, March 6 from 9am until his funeral service begins at 10am.  Interment to follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Friends are invited to celebrate Nicholas's life with his family from 3 to 7pm on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be held at 10am on Monday, March 9 at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis, MD.

Obituaries

Raul de Arriz

Mary Suit

Jon Hardin

Martha Izaguirre

Nell O'Rear

Christina Lay

James Halley

Robert Waybright

Ted Nguyen

Gladys Goodrick

Amy DeLuca

Joseph Muhlmeister

Virginia Cunningham

Frederick von Behren

Paul Humler

Phillip Warren

Charlie Connors

Betty Ward

Peggy Bonaccorsy

Loyd Hounshell

Mary Chin

Francis Weber

Edward Giez

Nicholas Vourlos