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Mrs. Irene Wright Fields was born on December 27, 1933 to the late William Wright and Ida Horton Wright.  She departed this life on November 6, 2019 in Fort Washington, Maryland. 

Born the second of seven children and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Irene attended the historic Burke High School. Soon after, she married her husband of 64 years, Charles E. Fields.  As a dedicated wife and mother, Irene was known as an independent and outspoken woman devoted to supporting her children and husband’s military career.  Irene loved domestic as well as international travel and especially enjoyed frequent trips to her home in South Carolina, and the Caribbean including the Bahamas.  Her hobbies included playing Bridge, making ceramics and stained glass, drawing, and whale-watching. 

Irene worked as an H&R Block Instructor, Supervisor, and Tax Preparer.  She was an accomplished accountant and financial consultant.  Irene was also a supervisor in the Future Farmers of America Circulation Department and worked for the University of Maryland Extension Program as a Financial Advisor. 

Early in her life, Irene volunteered her time and talents to serve as a “Gray Lady” of the American Red Cross.  She served as a room mother at her children’s school as well as in the school’s Nursing office.  Additionally, Mrs. Fields proudly served as the Maryland Prince George’s County Representative to the Kennedy Center Decorator’s Show House for the National Symphony Orchestra.  But most of all, she was proud to be a homemaker.  She absolutely loved to cook and bake, and everyone, especially her husband, loved to EAT her cooking and baking.  True to her South Carolina heritage, there was always sweet tea, Pepsi, pie, cake, or a pot of rice ready for anybody that came.  Irene, the consummate hostess, was famous for her ability to put together and serve an entire meal in 15 minutes.  All were welcomed to her kitchen table to eat, drink, and chat.  Charlie grew fig trees and Irene made preserves to share with her friends and neighbors.  It was always a treat to have Mrs. Fields’ buttered biscuits and Fig preserves. 

Irene was an excellent listener and confidant; full of wise advice and a spicy word or two.  She spoke, loved, and gave from her heart; a true Renaissance woman ahead of her time who lived her life by the creed of “Trust, Respect, and Responsibility.”

Irene is predeceased by her parents.  Siblings, Annabelle Miller, William Wright, Joe Leon Wright, and Robert Wright.  And beloved husband COL Charles E. Fields. 

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Charles E. Fields II, Zulkifl III, Karen E. Fields, Alan E. Fields, and Kirk E. Fields.  Siblings, Rosalin Thompson and Ivy Coleman.  Brother-in-law Julius C. Fields, sisters-in-law Myrna Fields Youmans and Henrietta Fields.  Grandchildren, Lateef Brier, Antilla Zulkifl, April Fields, Janice Fields, Angelique Defilipo, Charles Fields III, Rad Peña, Uriel Peña, Kalyn Zulkifl, and Elena Zulkifl. Great-Grandchildren, Ava Mitchell and Alaina Manning.  A host of loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.  And countless devoted friends.

Mrs. Irene W. Fields will be interred alongside her husband at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 14, 2019 at 2 pm. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

In lieu of flowers, an expression of sympathy can be made as a contribution to the American Red Cross.

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On Tuesday, November 6, 2019; the beloved husband of Peggy Lynn Jackson; father of Robin Ward, Kimberly Simmons and the late Andrea Jackson. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Anthony's Life Celebration on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 1 p.m. until time of the Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment at a later date.

Erika Erdogan, 60, a resident of Riva, MD for thirty-one years and previously of Baltimore, MD, died on Monday, November 4 at her home due to cancer. Born on December 9, 1958 in Baltimore, MD to the late James and Mildred Rohe, Erika was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church in Edgewater, MD and enjoyed reading, gardening and loved animals. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Simon Erdogan; her daughters, Eugenia Pessagno and her husband, Teddy of Riva and Melissa Erdogan of Silver Spring, MD; her brothers, William, Ludwig and Albert Rohe all of Baltimore and her grandchildren, Simon, Isabelle, Sophia, Gina and Theodore, Pessagno, Jr. 

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 9 at 11 am at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Lighthouse Inc., 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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Interment with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 3 p.m. Please meet at the Administration Building with one's own transportation at 2:15 p.m. 

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Regina Margaret Ryan died at the age of 86 years old.
February 2, 1933 — November 1, 2019

Regina died of natural causes peacefully and gracefully at home surrounded by her family.
Current residence for 42 years was Temple Hills, Maryland. Previously lived in Cascade,
Maryland; Heidelberg, Germany; Dayton, Ohio; State College, Pennsylvania; Albany,
Georgia; Nellis AFB - Las Vegas, Nevada; Atwater, California; Littleton, Massachusetts; College
Station,Texas; Misawa, Japan; Biloxi, Mississippi; and Bayonne, New Jersey.

Regina was born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey. Her parents were Margaret and Linus
Campbell (both Deceased). Her family and close friends would nickname her Gena.
She was christened at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Bayonne and then her family moved
uptown and joined St. Henry’s Catholic Church. Regina went to St. Henry’s Elementary School
and then graduated from Bayonne High School, class of 1950.  After High School, Regina worked at Chase Manhattan until she married. Then when
temporally moving back to Bayonne while waiting for base housing in Japan, she worked for
Maiden Form.

Regina was involved with many community and church organizations including these:

• Active Member of the Air Force Officers’ Wives’ Club for decades all the way up until recent
years.
• Active Member of the Woodberry Garden Club for many years, volunteers who decorate the
Fisher House annually for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter as well as other projects.
• Ran Social Concerns Committee who did outreach to the homeless, people in need and local
nursing homes in the community.
• Involved in Ladies Sodality in parishes where our family lived and served as an officer in
various years. 
• Was one of the first couples selected at St. Phillip’s to facilitate the key program called PreCana (Evening With The Engaged).
• Was chosen as one of the first group of Eucharistic Ministers in St. Phillip’s Catholic Church
and served over the years. 
*Participated in the World Affairs Class held on the Joint Base
Andrews for the last 20 years.

Regina had a true love for music of all kinds. Her hobbies were gardening, decorating, crafts,
and movies especially Turner Classics and AMC. She loved being a homemaker and mother to
5 children, 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Survivors:
Regina and her husband, John F. Ryan (Deceased) were married at St Henry’s Catholic Church
on December 27, 1952 and were together for 36 years. Regina became a widow at the age of
56 and lived a very active life right up until her illness.

Survived by her children
Son: Timothy Ryan of Los Angeles, California
Daughters: Patricia Spry of Temple Hills Maryland
Joanne Ryan (Deceased)
Regina Ryan of Brooklyn, New York
Noreen Ryan Norberto of Temple Hills, Maryland

Also Survived by her siblings:
Brothers:Joseph Campbell (Deceased)
Linus Campbell of Fredrick, Maryland
Robert Campbell (Deceased)
Sisters: Winifred McGrath of Bayonne, New Jersey
Ann Kozsalka of New Hyde Park, New York

In addition, Regina is survived by her grandchildren: Daniel Spry, Ann Rackey, Christopher
Spry, Christina Norberto and Jacqueline Norberto.
Great grandchildren: Ciara Rackey, Andrew Rackey, Nicholas Rackey, Darius Spry, Dillon Spry,
Christopher Spry Jr., Timothy Spry, Courtney Spry, Aiden Spry and Brendan Spry.

Great-great-grandchildren Rhylan Hamby and Hailey Hamby, as well as extended family and
large community of friends.

Blanca Gomez-Valle, 32 of Suitland, MD died on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood, MD. Born Wednesday, September 2, 1987, she was the daughter of Jose Gomez and the late Irma Valle Gomez. In addition to her father, Blanca is survived by her loving companion, Wilfredo G. Izaguirre; a son, Joseph Wilfredo Izaguirre Gomez; and seven siblings, Oscar, Eduardo,Eddie, Delmy, Dalia, Seneyda, and Wendy Gomez.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Blanca's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, November 1 from 6 to 9 pm, with a funeral service beginning at 7 pm. 

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting the link on this page. 

Ellis Gwendolyn Duley Putnam Waldron, “Gwen”, a 30-year resident of Fairfax, VA passed away on October 30, 2019 at Sunrise of Annapolis Assisted Living Facility, only one day after her 97th birthday.  She was the second of eight children born to the late Helen and Ellis Duley, Sr. of Rosaryville, MD and graduated from high school in Upper Marlboro, MD.  She enjoyed a 30-year career with the Prince George’s County Board of Education and retired in 1979.  
Gwen enjoyed golfing, growing beautiful beds of flowers, reading and, most of all, spending time with her family and friends.  She was also a volunteer at the Inova Fairfax Hospital.  Gwen was a member of Cheltenham United Methodist Church, Providence Presbyterian Church in Fairfax VA and Westwood Country Club in Vienna, VA.
Gwen was preceded in death by her two husbands, Elwood Randolph Putnam and John W. Waldron, and five of her siblings.  She is survived by her son, Terry E. Putnam; her daughter, Phyllis P. (Thomas) Nicholson; one brother, Rodney Duley and one sister, Jacqueline Jones, all of Upper Marlboro, MD.  Gwen is also survived by four grandchildren, Debra McDonald, Kevin Putnam, Thomas Nicholson and Kelly Putnam Benner; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Gwen’s family will receive guests from 9:30 a.m. until her funeral service begins at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 11 at Cheltenham United Methodist Church, 11111 Robert S. Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Cheltenham United Methodist Church at the address listed above.  Online condolences may be offered using the Memory Wall link at the top of this page.


On Tuesday, October 29, 2019; the beloved wife of Willard B. Merritt; daughter of Randolph Lewis and the late Hortense Lewis; mother of William and Anthony Lewis; grandmother of MyAsia Campbell, Markel Lewis, Markese Lewis, Devonte Cole, Daichah Brooks and Deroll Holland. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Deborah's Life Celebration on Friday, November , 2019 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Services and interment private at a later date. 

Nell Weaver Davies, 86, a resident of Riva, MD for 40 years, died on October 28 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of heart failure after a short illness. Born in Washington, DC on January 21, 1933 in old Garfield Hospital to the late Otis and Zella Weaver, Nell graduated from Wilson High School in 1950 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History in 1954 from The George Washington University. She lived in the District of Columbia, except for brief interludes in Tennessee and Virginia, until she married Peter M. Davies in 1955. She taught for two years at Gallaudet College and later became a commercial artist specializing in fashion advertising. For the next two decades, she worked for the Hecht Company, the Washington Post and a series of businesses and newspapers in Oklahoma and New York. Nell was chairman of the Dutchess County NY Art Association in the 1960's and later she created dioramas in the Greenwich Point Museum and designed Indian Room exhibits at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT.  After settling in Riva, she worked for Natalie Silitch Folk Art in Annapolis. In 1995, Nell was sworn in as the first female court bailiff at Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, finally retiring in 2008. She was an enthusiastic sailor and covered from the Maine coast to Lake Ontario to the Florida coast in various boats. She and her husband spent many days exploring the Chesapeake Bay in their cutter, Terrapin. In her spare time, Nell was an accomplished water-color artist. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Peter M. Davies; her son, Mike Davies and his wife, Linda; her grandchildren, Gabrielle and Joshua and her sister, Glenn Eileen Hague of Gainesville, VA. Friends are invited to celebrate Nell's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, November 8 from 12 pm until her funeral service begins at 1 pm. Interment will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. 

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Mae Licitra, homemaker and banker, dies at 95

Mae Chiantella Licitra, a New York City native who moved to Washington, D.C., after World War II to raise a family and spread her care to a wide arc of extended family, died of multiple health conditions on October 27 at age 95. 

Before marrying Michael C. Licitra in 1954, she had advanced to head teller at a branch of the Chemical Bank in New York City. After coming to Washington and before bringing up her three children, she worked at the Naval Research Laboratory Federal Credit Union.

Mrs. Licitra was born in Long Island City, N.Y., on Jan. 17, 1924, one of five children of Nathan and Caroline Chiantella, who called her “the little mother” as they worked many jobs and ran two businesses through the Great Depression. She graduated from Catholic schools and attended Hunter College before taking a job with Chemical Bank to help support the family. There, she balanced daily ledgers by hand and trained male employees who were fast-tracked in their careers ahead of women.

Moving to Washington after her marriage, Mrs. Licitra navigated what was then a sleepy southern city by learning to drive, learning golf, building a home in suburban Maryland and helping her family achieve success. She saw everything through the lens of family, and took great delight in her 25 nieces and nephews as well as her own children. On becoming an empty-nester, she traveled extensively with her husband around the United States and to Italy. She also volunteered at an arts center, and took part in various clubs and activities. 

After the death of her husband in 2002, Mrs. Licitra moved from the family home in Fort Washington, Md., to Leesburg, Va., and finally to Columbia, Md. 

She is survived by her children, Annette Licitra of Alexandria, Va., Michael Licitra of Chicago, and Robert Licitra and his wife Linda Yokoi of Fulton, Md., two grandchildren, Rachel Stirba Moneypenny and Robert Akiro Licitra, as well as her brother, Nathan Chiantella of Leesburg, Va., her sister, Margaret Silk of Centennial, Colo., and many nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held at Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, Md., on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 2 to 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Mary’s of Piscataway in Clinton, Md., at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, with burial to follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, Md.  


Patricia Ann Wilson Whittington, 91, passed away on October 26, 2019, in Annapolis, Maryland.

Patricia was born to William James and Mackie Hay Wilson on February 28, 1928, in Jacksonville, Florida. Patricia attended Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, Florida and attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. She married Kenneth William Whittington, also of Jacksonville, Florida, on September 5, 1948, who predeceased her in 2000. Patricia is survived by her son, Kenneth William Whittington Jr. and his partner Lori Spencer and her daughter, Lee Ann Willson and her husband William Willson. Patricia is also survived by her grandchildren, Christian Kenneth Whittington and Catherine Ariel Whittington of Colorado Springs, Colorado and James Kenneth Willson of Washington DC and Meredith Lee Willson and David Miller, fiance, of Olney, Maryland. Patricia was one of six children and has many nieces and nephews.

Patricia lived in Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, Belgium, and Maryland. Patricia and her husband retired to St. Augustine, Florida. While in St. Augustine they were members of Trinity Episcopal Church where Patricia was a member of Daughters of the King. She also enjoyed golf and was a Master Gardener. Creative writing was a favorite hobby and she enjoyed being a member of Toastmasters. Our mother worked for the telephone company in Florida and later in life as a writer for the International Children’s Fund. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and homemaker. She loved the Florida beaches but above all, she loved her family, her pets, chocolate-covered cherries and cupcakes. Patricia had a delightful sense of humor, quick wit, and always greeted you with a generous smile.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the outstanding, kind and caring staff of the Ginger Cove Health Center. Over the last few years, they made Patricia feel loved, cared for and happy. Patricia’s ashes will rest in the rose garden at Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Augustine, FL at a future date. She will be missed by everyone beyond measure. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local SPCA.



Passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday October 26, 2019 at the age of 91.
Beloved husband of Claudette Kott. Loving father of Corinne Peters, Chris Kott, and Carolyn Taylor. Grandfather of James, Lauren Natalie, Brad, Christian, Jacquelyn, Stephanie, Gabe, Caitlyn and Wesley.  Great-grandfather to Russell and Tommy.

The family will receive friends at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday November 8, from 7 to 9 p.m.  A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 11 am at St. Mary’s of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd, Clinton MD. 20735. 

Internment with military honors will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. Please arrive at the Administration Building at 2:15 p.m. with one's own transportation.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122 or hospicechesapeake.org


Scott L. Seymour, 92, a 27-year resident of Annapolis, MD, died at his son's home in Milton, DE on Friday, October 25, 2019. He was born on August 16, 1927, in Baltimore, MD. Scott joined the Merchant Marine from 1944 until his enlistment in the United States Marine Corps in 1946, serving on the USS Iowa. Following his military service, he went to work for the D.C. Fire Department, retiring as the Deputy Fire Chief in 1977. Scott was a longtime member of the American Legion, Annapolis Elks, and St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD and enjoyed playing golf. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Charlotte Schuchardt. Scott is survived by two sons, Stephen (Linda) Seymour of Solomons Island, MD and Thomas (Julie) Seymour of Milton, DE; four grandchildren, Jay and Scott (Amy) Seymour, Kimberly (Tim) Fridman, and Ashley (Chris) Paolucci; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.

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Arrangements for Charles are being planned.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Mark James Lay, 57, a longtime resident of Southern Anne Arundel County, died on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Baltimore, MD.  Born November 15, 1961, he graduated from Riverdale Baptist School in Upper Marlboro, MD.  Mark was employed as an Electrician with IBEW Local 26.  He was a member and former Commander of the Sons of the American Legion in Mayo, MD and was a longtime volunteer at the South County Senior Center and Anne Arundel Medical Center.  Mark was an avid Redskins fan and enjoyed deer hunting, bowling in the IBEW league, and riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lander and Betty Jean Lay; his biological father, James Jerew; and two brothers, Bobbie and Sonny Jerew.  Mark is survived by two children, Ryan Lay and Ashley (Travis) Barrett; three granddaughters, Makenzie Lay, Diamond and Teagan Barrett; his biological mother, RoseMary Jerew; four siblings, Brenda Sirois, Laurie Ann and Kimberly Lay, and Ronnie Jerew; many nieces and nephews; his former wife, of 16 years, Christina Lay; and the mother of his children, Michelle McCoy-Jobes. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Mark's life on Monday, October 28 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 29 at 11 am.  Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. A reception will immediately follow the burial at American Legion Post 226, 830 E. Mayo Rd, Edgewater, MD.

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Carolyn Mae Haigler, 70, passed away on October 23, 2019. Born on August 8, 1949 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Lawrence Riddick, Sr. and Evelyn Drew. 

She attended I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia. She continued her education at Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland, graduating with an associate degree in accounting. 

Carolyn retired from the United States Department of Justice in 2008 with 41 years of service. 

Carolyn interests were reading and sewing to include spending time with family and friends. She also donated to various charities throughout the years while touching many lives with her generosity.  

Carolyn was predeceased by her parents. Brother, Lawrence Riddick, Jr. Sister, Shelby Gloude. 

Carolyn is survived by her Son, John Haigler; Sisters, Gwendolyn Perry and Tonjania Temple; and numerous nephews and nieces.  

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 12pm to 6pm at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Another viewing will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 12pm-7pm at the CORPREW FUNERAL HOME. 1822 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704 with a Graveside service to follow on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 1:00pm at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. 1101 Campostella Road, Chesapeake, VA. 23320 

 

Jane E. Cobis, 94, passed away quietly on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 of natural causes after a lengthy resistance to leave her family and friends. Her loving husband, John, acted as her caregiver throughout her battle, assisted by Hospice of the Chesapeake. Born on October 24, 1924 in Manhattan, NY to Edward and Mary Wolfersdorf, Jane was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Edith McConville and her first husband, Paul Scott. Paul and Jane parented five children, James Scott, Mary Diane Hatley, Paula Felt, Jennifer Mathews and Regina Piazza. Those children blessed her with 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. After raising her children in District Heights, MD, Jane rejoined the workforce and enjoyed her second career as a valued administrative assistant with NASA, headquartered in Washington, DC, where she earned several employee recognition awards. She was very proud to have met several of our nation's astronauts and to have played a significant role on the NASA Advisory Council. Friends are invited to celebrate Jane's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, October 24 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Friday, October 25 at 10 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

On October 19, 2019, the beloved husband of Diane M. Ellis and the late Josephine Trovia Ellis, devoted father of Theresa Rygiel, Richard Ellis, III, David Ellis and the late Kathryn Beavers, brother of Michael Ellis and Mary Ann Binkley, also survived by his grandchildren; Amanda, Heather, Sara, Jackson, Taylor and Jordan, and cousins; Hugh Heishman, Stan Heishman, Col. Gary Ellis, Bunky Kloman, that have been together since childhood. Richard rose to the pinnacle of his career designing buildings, banks, hospitals - 55 year IBEW,  He worked  in Europe for Corps of Engineers, taught school in NC, piloted his Cessna, boated most of his life, loved his children, grandchildren, football and poker.  He also spent time at the White House while his father worked there, meeting Harry Truman.  He had many stories to tell.  Diane took care of him, cherished their time together, and then God took him home. "Farewell my beautiful boy". A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 9 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment will follow at 2pm at Fairfax Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Parish St. Vincent de Paul Society. Online condolences may be made at KalasFuneralHomes.com




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Gale Lee Heim, 69, a resident of Frederick, MD for nine years and previously of Hyattsville, MD, died after a brief illness on October 14, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born on August 9, 1950 in Washington, DC to the late Jim and Jean Turner Hubbard. Gale graduated in 1968 from Northwestern High School. She was a Senior Loan Processor with Maryland Federal for twenty-five years and a Senior Office Manager with NOAA for fourteen years. Gale was a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star, the PTA and was a Girl Scout leader. She enjoyed gardening, painting, decorating, reading and Candy Crush. Gale is survived by her husband of twenty-seven years, Gordon H. Heim; her daughters, Jennifer (Mark) Pickens and Meredith (Kenny) Smith; her grandchildren, David and Caitlin Pickens, Elizabeth (Joshua) Mayberry and Wade and Bonnie Smith; her siblings, James (Judy) L. Hubbard, Jr., George (Kathie) D. Hubbard, and the late Steven (Sharon) L. Hubbard; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to celebrate Gale's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, October 18 from 10 am until her funeral service begins at 11 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jefferson United Methodist Church, 3882 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD 21755. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Shirley Ann Mohr, 91, a 25 year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of District Heights, MD, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019, in Annapolis, MD following a brief illness. Born on June 13, 1928 in Monongahela, PA, Shirley was a champion of progressive causes that included women’s rights, civil rights and gay rights. She was a fierce advocate for children in the foster care system as well as intellectually challenged individuals.  A passionate Democrat, Shirley spent thousands of hours volunteering with political campaigns that included local, state and national candidates.  Her home and her heart were always open, offering a safe haven to those who needed a place to be understood and loved. She enjoyed spending time with her family, beach vacations with her siblings, lunch dates with her friends and politics.  As a woman of faith, she was baptized, confirmed, married, and along with her husband, raised their children in the Presbyterian Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John F. Mohr and sister, Audrey Jeanne Mader. Shirley is survived by her four children, Pamela Cook and her husband Brian, Kathleen Roland, Jack Mohr and his wife Sharon, and David Mohr and his wife Julie; seven grandchildren, John Roland and his wife Jessica, Jacqueline Lescallett, Katherine Roland, Stephen Cook and his wife Jennifer, Jennifer Long and her husband Dustin, David Cook, and Abigail Mohr; seven great-grandchildren, William Martin, Kaylee and Cassandra Cook, Ella and Kenneth Sweet III, and Calvin and Gideon Roland; and three siblings, Joan Bryant, Frank DiPelesi and Jeanne Juvelier. Friends are invited to celebrate Shirley's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, October 25 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Funeral service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, 171 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401 on Saturday, October 26 at 11 am. Contributions may be made in Shirley’s memory to the First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis. 

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Patrick "Pat" William Fox, Sr., 79, a 38-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously Syracuse, NY, died suddenly on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at his home.  Born February 19, 1940 in Olean, NY to the late Robert Fox and Evelyn Fox-Kuhn, he was a 1957 graduate of North Syracuse High School.  Pat worked and retired as the owner and president of Patron Communications of Maryland.  He then back to work as a driver for Gary Aisquith Bus Lines, Inc.  Pat will be remembered as the Best Pop-Pop  and Dad ever, whose family meant the world to him.  His other love was his 1959 Buick Electra. In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Nancy Lee Fox; and a daughter, Christine Fox.  He is survived by his three children, Patrick W. Fox, Jr. of Arnold, MD, Catherine Fox of Edgewater, MD, and Pamela Fox of Edgewater, MD; two siblings, Robert Fox of Middletown, NY and Sally Bolia of Fort Myers, FL; six grandchildren, Tyler Fox of Sykesville, MD, Kyle Boston of Arnold, MD, Benjamin Blandford of Edgewater, MD, Joshua Fox of Arnold, MD, Erica Fox of Edgewater, MD, and Samantha Fox Arnold, MD; and three great-grandchildren, Taylor & Hunter Phipps and Colton Ogilvie.  Family and friends are invited to celebrate Pat's life at the Greene Turtle, 3213 Solomons Island Road, Ste A, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, October 24 beginning at 5 pm. 

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Obituaries

Irene Fields

Anthony Jackson

Erika Erdogan

Charles Mills, USA SSG, (Ret.)

Michael Reamy, Sr.

Regina Ryan

Blanca Gomez-Valle

Ellis Waldron

Deborah Merritt

Nell Davies

Mae Licitra

Patricia Whittington

Richard Kott

Scott Seymour

Charles Rasicot

Mark Lay

Carolyn Haigler

Jane Cobis

Richard Ellis

Isaac Brown

Gale Heim

Shirley Mohr

Patrick Fox

George Anderson, Jr.