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Ernest John Zaccanelli, 83, of Laurel, MD passed away on April 18, 2020. Ernest was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Joseph and Jennie Zaccanelli on June 10, 1936. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1960 after which he joined the Laurel Police Department until 1965. Ernest went on to have a 30 year career at the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office.  In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; his daughter, Barbara F. Gibson and son, Roger Fleming. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Bendnati of Ohio and his son-in-law, Russell Gibson of Mechanicsville, MD; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He will be missed by family and friends. Due to social gathering restrictions, all services will be private.  Online condolences may be left by using the Memory Wall tab at the top of this page.

Thomas Summers Gwynn, III, 73, a lifelong resident of Southern Maryland, died from a glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, on Friday, April 17, 2020, in Arnold, MD. 

Known to family and friends as Summers, he was born on August 19, 1946, to the late Letitia Bogan Gwynn and Thomas S. Gwynn, Jr. Summers was a graduate of Surrattsville High School in 1964, Mount St. Mary’s College in 1968, and The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law in 1973.

Summers was a well-respected Maryland real estate attorney for over 40 years. He was a longtime member of the Southern Maryland Society, attended St. John Vianney Church in Prince Frederick, served on the Prince George’s County Memorial Library Board of Trustees, and was a past president of the Prince George’s County Board of Trade. He was an aficionado of the American West and sports history, a gifted raconteur specializing in family lore, and a deeply knowledgeable music lover. Summers was also a dedicated poker player who loved his regular Tuesday card games, a one-time avid skier, and a locally renowned horseshoe pitching champion. 

He is survived by his son, Andrew Gwynn; two sisters, Sally Evans of Annapolis, and Loleta Gwynn of Chevy Chase; a large and loving extended family; and numerous treasured friends. A memorial gathering will be held when restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted. Private interment was held at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. 

Memorial donations may be made in Summers’s name to American Chestnut Land Trust <a href="https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/AmericanChestnutLandTrust/Give.html" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" >https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/AmericanChestnutLandTrust/Give.html</a>, his alma mater, Mount St. Mary’s University <a href="https://msmary.edu/give" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" >https://msmary.edu/give</a> or Hospice of the Chesapeake <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" >https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/</a>.  An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.


Michael Albert Mattera, Jr of Edgewater, MD  passed away on April 17, 2020. Michael was born in Washington, DC on July 10, 1974,to Michael Albert Mattera, Sr. and Linda Poe (Edgecomb). He was a graduate of the University of Maryland, where he earned a degree in Business Administration and established enduring friendships of his college buddies. Michael had a successful career with IBM, EMC/Dell and most recently Pure Storage.  His work took him all over the world, where he was fortunate enough to develop many lasting friendships. The support and prayers his family received during his illness, from  past and current business associates, was overwhelming. Michael was a big guy, with an even bigger heart. When he wasn’t traveling for work, he spent much of his time with his family and friends, playing golf with his father and other buddies, taking his mother and Aunt Sue to lunch and visiting his sister and her husband on their boat.  Michael also just loved being home, playing with his dogs Carlos and Daisy, and cooking. In addition to his parents Michael is survived by his sister, Angela Mattera-Huggins (Ollie); his beloved Aunt Sue; cousins, Shane Forsythe and Kris Brown who were like brothers; special friend, Suzanne Schneider and a large extended family of  aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Beatrice MacLellan and Irving Edgecomb; paternal grandparents, Albert and Louise Mattera and fiancée, Rebecca (Becky) Woodward.  Michael had a very close bond with Becky’s family, Mary Elle (mother), Jinna(daughter),James( brother) Chloe, James and Jana (nieces and nephew) he continued many traditions with them that he and Becky had shared, hosting Thanksgiving, traveling to New York, California and Ocean City.  Jinna started her freshman year at Catholic University in the fall and Michael loved visiting her, taking her out to dinner and making sure she had everything she needed. He was very proud of her.  

A celebration of Michael's life will be planned for later this year. Donations may be made to Saint Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church, 227 South Exeter St. Baltimore, MD 21202.  

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

Linda Anne Headley, 69, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on April 17, 2020. Born on December 28, 1950 in
Minnesota to the late Francis Roger and Vivian Dye Headley, she was a graduate of Prince George&#39;s
Community College and the University of Maryland University College. Linda was a member of the
Harmony Hall Chapter DAR and an employee of the U.S. Small Business Administration with 44 years of
Federal service.

Linda is survived by her sisters Mary (Joe) Stanton and Judy (Jim) Dugan; nephews Jason (Serina) Stojka,
Jim (Laura) Dugan, Jr., and Ryan (Julie) Dugan; nieces Rebecca (Keith) Rose and Theresa Stanton; an
uncle, Cal (Pat) Headley and an aunt Bonnie Seelye; great nephews and nieces, cousins, friends and co-
workers.

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David was the beloved son of the late George Clyde Moore and Mary P. Moore.
He is survived by his wife, Judy and two sisters Carolyn Sharper (Frank) and
Marilyn Flottman (Skip) and was preceded in death by his brother
Thomas "Tom" Moore (Connie)

He grew up in Oxon Hill and moved to Franklin, Tn. in 1996.  He went
to Oxon Hill High School and was a member of the Oxon Hill Baptist Church.
He began his career at St Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington DC and continued
there until his retirement in 1996.

He married his high school sweetheart Judith "Judy" M. Warder in 1962 and
was the proud father of the late Deborah M. Rios (Raul), Troy D. Moore and
James C. Moore.  Grandfather of Carolyn Cupp (Daniel), Abagail Rios and
Sara Moore. He had 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

David always enjoyed lending a helping hand to friends, neighbors and family.
He was a great friend to many and loved working in his yard.

He Will Be Missed.

Funeral services will be private. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

John A. Kalivretenos, 91, a resident of Harwood, MD, died on Thursday, April 16 at his home. Born on March 8, 1929 in Washington, DC to the late Aristotle and Stella Kalivretenos, John owned and operated the John A. Kalivretenos Bros. produce company in Washington, DC for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine Kalivretenos of Harwood, MD; his siblings, George (Dee) and Chris (Caroline) Kalivretenos and Helen Hyde. Due to the corona virus restrictions, funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or the SPCA of Anne Arundel Co., 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

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

Thomas “Tom” Michael Farrell, 60, a 15-year resident of Annapolis, MD, and previously of Hyattsville, MD, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Arlington, VA.  Born October 11, 1959, in Washington, DC to the late Thomas A. and Catherine Lucille Farrell, he graduated from Northwestern High School and held an associate’s degree in Drafting. Tom worked for many years as a cabinet maker before his 20-year career, supporting the National Military Command Center, as a hardware technician. He was a devoted husband and father, who loved spending time with his large and extended family. Tom never missed any of his children’s sport or art events.  He loved the outdoors, especially the beach, and was a diehard Redskins fan.  Tom had a great love for his country and a deep appreciation for all those that serve and protect.  He was always happy and willing to share his love of music and craft beers with his many friends. Tom was a longtime member of St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD.  He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Dianne “Lynn” (Liller) Farrell; four children, Thomas Michael and Ryan Farrell, and Tara Ring all of Annapolis, MD, and Samantha Farrell of Pasadena, MD; a sister, Mary Catherine “Cathy” Farrell of Woodbridge, VA; and two grandchildren, Gavin and Cameron. A Mass of Christian Burial and a celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date. Please check back at a later date for more information.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mario Repole, loving and devoted Husband, Father, Papa, Brother and friend to all whose lives he touched on April 15th, 2020.
Born in Rapone Italy to Vito and Maria Repole, he came to the US in 1963 and 13 years later along with his brothers started the well known “Three Brothers Italian Restaurants, where he could always be found. He was very involved with the community whether it was providing food for local organizations or sponsoring local teams. 
He is survived by his wife of 41 years Patrica, daughter Alyssa ( husband Steve ), son Mario, granddaughters Rylee, Peighton and Makayla, grandson Stevie, Sister in Law Rita (Michael), brother Peter and sister in law Laurie, nephews Ravi and Gregg, nieces Sandy, Melissa, Sydney, Madison and Sophia and, friends and family too numerous to list but not forgotten. He is reunited with his Mother and Father and loving brother Michael. 
Tremendous and heartfelt thanks go to the truly exceptional doctors and nurses esp Dr. Patrick Mille and Nurse Michelle Lasota at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia who provided much more than medical care for Mario, but also a compassionate environment for the last 16 months. 
Friends and Family are invited to celebrate Mario’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, October 24 from 10:30 am until his memorial service begins at 12:30 pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. 
Memorial donations can be made in Mario’s name to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 415 Crossways Park Drive, Suite D, Woodbury, NY 11797 or online at https://www.lustgarten.org/donate/  
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On Wednesday, April 15, 2020; the beloved wife of the late James Mothershed; daughter of the late David Simms. Survived by her Mother, Margie Lucille Steen Simms; Great Niece, Marisa K. Phipps. Services will be PRIVATE. 

Anna will be interred in New Jersey with her husband. All services will be private. Please take a moment and leave a condolence for the family by using the tab on this page.

Mary Nata Mix, “Nata”, a 10-year resident of Arnold, MD, died on April 14, 2020, of COVID-19 following a short illness.  She was 85.  Born July 25, 1934, in Washington, DC, to the late Placidino Zagami and Mary Smith Reid, she was an Air Force Wife for over 30 years. She and her late husband, Claire L. Mix, traveled the world and saw and lived in places that some people dream about.  Nata was extremely creative and an amazing cook.  Because of her culinary talents, her children and grandchildren couldn’t wait to see her and sample whatever dish she made them.  Nata had a knack for remembering every detail about her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, children, and grandchildren. She is survived by three children, Richard W. Smith of Navarre, FL, Betty S. Gray of Bucksport, ME, and Mary A. Sheesley of Arnold, MD; six siblings, Anthony Zagami of Brinklow, MD, Mike Zagami of Perry, GA, Betty Jaurequi of Winchester, CA, Dena Cicoria of Lewes, DE, Iris Wurcturel of Menomonee Falls, WI, and Ida Sipe of Indian Head, MD; seven grandchildren, Richard B. Gray of Portland, ME, Lauren Nata Sheesley of Arnold, MD, Aaron Gray of Bucksport, ME, Brian Smith of Pensacola, FL, Thomas Smith of Navarre, FL, and Tyler and Cameron Sheesley, both of Arnold, MD; and two great-grandchildren.  She will be interment next to her husband, Claire, at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.  Nata’s family will send out information to family and friends once her interment date at Arlington National is confirmed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Day Flowers Foundation, c/o Arlington National Cemetery, 781 Beach St., Ste 302, San Francisco, CA 94109. Please take a moment to sign the family’s online guestbook by visiting the link on this page.

Joseph Leroy Asmussen was born on January 27, 1938 to Johann and Nettie Asmussen in Cheltenham, MD.     Joseph was known to his nieces and nephews as “Leroy” growing up.  Joseph was born mentally challenged and after his parents deaths in 1977  he was placed under the care of others.   At the time of his death, he resided in Lanham, MD under the care of  SMVI.   Joseph was predeceased by his parents, sisters, Elsie Windsor, Mildred Boswell, and brother Dick Asmussen.   Joseph is survived by his brother, Richard Asmussen and many nieces and nephews.    

Evelyn B. Traversone, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Rockville, MD. She was born to the late Pete and Mary Bodovinac. She worked for the FBI as an administrative assistant before becoming a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Traversone; her brother,  Eli Bodovinac and her sisiter, Anna Margaret "Maggie" Perkins. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Louise Traversone; her nephew, James E. (Joyce) Perkins, Jr. and her nieces, Jacqueline P. Zaborowski and Joyce Palfrey. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Evelyn's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, Hillcrest Heights, MD on Friday, April 24. Interment Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg, PA on Saturday, April 25 at 12:30 p.m. 

All services for Ellen are private at this time.  Online condolences and tributes can be made by using the link on this page. 

Anna Christodoulou (nee Piera), 98, of Oyster Bay, NY and previously of Annapolis, MD, passed away on April 12, 2020.   She was born October 15, 1921, in the village of Yialousa on the Island of Cyprus, to the late Athanasis and Maroulla Piera.  Anna left Cyprus for London, England in 1950 where she married John Christodoulou, also from Yialousa, and welcomed the birth of their two children, Mary (Maraiba) and Christopher.  She and her family emigrated to Annapolis, MD in 1963 to join her siblings, Michael Piera and Antigone Loizou, and their families. Anna worked at the United States Naval Academy for many years as a seamstress in the tailor shop where she made many friends and took great pride in helping young midshipmen look their best.  She became a beloved member of the Annapolis Greek Cypriot community, many of whom also had their origins in Yialousa. She loved hosting people in her home and sharing the beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables from her plentiful gardens as well as fruits and nuts from the many trees in her bountiful yard.  She was also a wonderful cook who treated her family and friends to a wide assortment of Greek specialties, pastries and breads.   She enjoyed when family and friends would visit her unannounced and enter her home or garden.  She loved hosting them and made sure they left with something tasty or beautiful from her kitchen or garden.  In fact, she encouraged them to stop by even when she was not home to pick flowers, vegetables or fruits from her yard. This sense of community gave her immense joy.  After retiring, she made more friends at the local farmer’s market, where she and her husband, John, shared their baked goods, fig trees, flowers, fruits and vegetables with the broader community. She made still more friends over the many years she practiced yoga.  Anna also cultivated a loving connection with many of the young people in the Greek community associated with Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.  So much so, that in her later years she was referred to as “Yia Yia (Greek for grandmother) Anna”.   While she delighted in that title and her connection to young people, it took on a whole new meaning when she welcomed her grandchildren, Matthew and Nicole, into the world. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, John; her daughter, Mary (Maraiba); her siblings, Christina, Kyriacoulla ”Koulou”, Angeliki, and Michael.  She is survived by her son, Christopher and his wife Hilary of Kings Park, NY; her grandchildren, Matthew and Nicole; her sister, Antigone Loizou of Annapolis; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends in Annapolis, England, Cyprus and around the world. Due to the corona virus situation, funeral services will be private, but family and friends will be invited to a celebration of Anna’s life when conditions permit. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Saint Basil Academy for children in need (http://stbasil.goarch.org/) or the Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/). Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Henry Kirwan Sweeney, Jr., “Hank”, a 20-year resident of Cape St. Clair, died on April 12, 2020, at George Washington University Hospital.  Born December 8, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late Mary Birch and Henry Kirwan Sweeney, he received his bachelor's degree from St. Fidelis Capuchin Seminary in Butler, PA and his Ph.D. in Psychology and Ministry from Catholic University of America.  Hank was employed as a Psychotherapist at People Encouraging People in Prince George’s County.  He was a longtime member of St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.  Hank enjoyed playing the guitar, dancing and traveling.  He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Patricia C. Sweeney; three siblings, Mary Hartley of Anderson, SC, Marie MacDonald of Humacao, PR, and Alice Burns of Parrish, FL; and many nieces and nephews.  Because of the current COVID-19 regulations, all services and interment are private.  Memorial contributions may be made in Hank’s name to St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic Church, 701 College Pkwy., Annapolis, MD 21409.  An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

All arrangements for Mario are private.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Mark Christopher Wagner, 55, a 20-year resident of Annapolis, MD, and previously of Avon Lake, OH, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on April 11, 2020, of colon cancer. Born February 17, 1965, in Cleveland, OH, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. Mark was employed, doing Technical Support, at Weems & Plath Inc. in Annapolis, MD.  He enjoyed sailing, dogs, and mountain biking. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Frank Wagner; and his grandparents, Albert and Emily Wagner and William and Irene Walden.  Mark is survived by two siblings, Andrew Wagner of Tracys Landing, MD and Susan Wagner of Chelsea, MI; and his mother, Constance Fromm of Chelsea, MI.  Service and interment private.  


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Obituaries

Ernest Zaccanelli

Thomas Gwynn

Michael Mattera

Linda Headley

James Thompson

Delores Moore

George Moore

Elinor Flannery

John Kalivretenos

Alicia Lacy

Thomas Farrell

Mario Repole

Jewell Simms-Mothershed

Anna Vautier

Mary Mix

Joseph Asmussen

Evelyn Traversone

Ellen O'Connor

Elsie Tyler

Anna Christodoulou

Henry Sweeney

Mario Bertoncini

Mark Wagner

Dana Varnell