Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Everett "Eddy" Dove, 91, a resident of Davidsonville, MD for 53 years, died at his home on Monday, December 30 due to congestive heart failure. Born on March 7, 1928 in Harwood, MD to the late Joseph Franklin and Leona Maxwell Dove, Everett served in the US Navy from 1946-49 where he earned several achievement medals. He was a carpenter and he owned and operated Dove Construction Co. Everett enjoyed coon hunting, playing cards, horse racing, raising tobacco and spending time with his family. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Audrey Evelyn Dove. 

Everett is survived by his children, James Everett and Michelle Ann Tapp Dove both of Davidsonville, MD, Danny Roy Dove of Edgewater, MD and Dennis Franklin Dove of Versailles, IN; his siblings, Floyd Dove of Crownsville, MD, Arthur Dove of Davidsonville, MD and Geraldine Eschinger of South Carolina; his grandchildren, James Christian, Justin Aron, Danny Joseph, Dennis Sean, Luke Everett, Christina Brittany and Natalie Denise Dove and 5 great-grandchildren. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Everett's life on Sunday, January 5 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Monday, January 6 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville, MD.





A Memorial Mass for Kristen will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 836 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 11 am. Condolences may be made by using the memory tab on this page.

Anthony Guido "Tony", 89, a resident of Annapolis, MD and formerly of College Park, MD, died on Thursday, December 26 at the Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood, MD. Born on April 15, 1930 in Tyler, PA to the late Angelina and Tony Guido, Sr., Tony served in the US Army during the Korean War. He earned a Bachelor of Science and Master's degree in education from Temple University and worked as a teacher and coach at Anacostia and Roosevelt high schools in Washington, DC and an administrator with the Charles County school system. After retiring, he became a jockey agent at Maryland horse tracks and was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis. Tony was preceded in death by his wife, Kelly Guido and his brother, Frank Guido. He is survived by his sister, Carmella Cadori; his nephew, Mario (Erika) Cadori and his great-nieces, Francesca and Cathryn Cadori. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Tuesday, December 31 at 9:30 am. Interment will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd., Crownsville, MD on Thursday, January 2 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made online by visiting the link on this page.

Walter Howell Sherbert, Jr, 89, a resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Edgewater, MD, died on Thursday, December 26 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on May 29, 1930 in Edgewater, MD to the late Elizabeth and Walter Howell Sherbert, Sr., Howell graduated from Annapolis High School in 1947. He served in the US Air Force and later worked for the Federal Government at Ft. Meade. Howell was a member of the Annapolis Elks and enjoyed bowling and baseball. He is survived by his sons, Douglas (Rindi) Sherbert of Berkeley Springs, WV and Dennis and Brian (Donna) Sherbert of Wye Mills, MD; his siblings, C. Linwood Sherbert and Eileen Sherbert Shreve, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Howell was preceded in death by his wives, Henrietta Sherbert and Jean Trabing Sherbert and his brother, William Sherbert. Friends are invited to celebrate Howells' life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, January 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm where his funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Hospice of the Chesapeake. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.                                                                         

Patricia Menefee Mavity, of Easton, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2019 at Bayleigh Chase at the age of 100. She was born on March 17, 1919 in Waynesboro, Virginia to the late Thomas Cleveland Menefee and Verdie Koontz Menefee. Pat graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Waynesboro in 1935 and from Bridgewater College in 1939. While teaching elementary school in Waynesboro, she met her future husband Robert W. Mavity. They were married on July 18, 1942. Prior to moving to Easton in 1957, she taught school in Rockingham County, Virginia. Until her retirement, she taught Home Economics at Easton High School and Easton Middle School. Pat was a long time member of the Talbot County Retired School Personnel Association. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her two sisters, Lucille M. Long and Jane M. Hartley, and her son Robert B. Mavity (Bob). Until his death in 2015, she was Bob’s devoted caregiver for 50 years. She is survived by her daughter Judith M. Ayscue (John) of Williamsburg, Virginia, her daughter Patricia M. Harrison of Annapolis, Maryland, and her son Thomas A. Mavity of Easton. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren, Jay Ayscue of Los Angeles, California; Marc Ayscue (Julia) of Richmond, Virginia; Caroline Danielson (Reid) of Williamsburg, Virginia; Trip Harrison (Krissy) of Crownsville, Maryland; Todd Harrison (Kerry) of Edgewater, Maryland; Betsy Harrison of Washington, DC; Katie White (Chris) of Easton; and Ryan Mavity (Rachel) of Milford, Delaware; and her 9 great grandchildren. She will be remembered by her long time friends who played Bridge with her for over 50 years. A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Easton High School SOS, c/o Gary Wright, 7609 Easton Club Drive, Easton, MD 21601 or to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.

On line condolences may be made by using the memory tab on this page.

On December 25, 2019, Christine Annette Johnson went home to be with the Lord. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Odessa Booker Johnson Wilson and Harry Johnson on December 17, 1952. She was reared and grew up in Springfield, graduating from High School of Commerce May 1971. Christine went on to attend Atlantic Air School in Hartford, Connecticut where she was recruited by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in April 1972. She had a rewarding career traveling all over the world providing technical support to CIA initiatives. She also lived in Spain and Germany. It should be duly noted for historical purposes that Christine was the first Black Female Technical Officer for the Disguise Unit at CIA and was involved in supporting the Iranian Hostage initiative as seen in the movie "Argo". Christine had a 36-year career with the CIA. She also attended Northern VA College, Prince George's Community College, and UMUC for a total of two and half years studying international business, with Associate level equivalent in education. Then the world became her educational venue. Christine had a love for languages, which she was considered intermediate level in Spanish. Her Spanish assisted her in her South America travels. Christine spoke some French, and Portuguese. And, she could gurgle in a few other languages. Christine was a member of Mount Horeb Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and Zion Baptist Church in Springfield, Massachusetts. She leaves behind her Mother, Odessa Booker Johnson Wilson, Sister, Debra Ann Wilson, Nieces, Crystal Elaine Johnson, and Renee Annette Johnson, Great Nieces, Ekeria and Aniya Reed, and Great Nephew, Cassius Castillo. She is predeceased by: Father, Harry Johnson and her beloved Rudolph Valentino Wilson, Older Sister, Carole Renee Johnson, and Brother, Harry Lee Johnson, Jr. She leaves behind Goddaughters, Lisa Seymore, Danielle Vicks, and Britinee Parks. Her Brothers in kind: Gerald P. Hamilton, and Peter Sinegal, as well as The Board Chairman and Ladies, beloved cousins Gregory Bullock, Marion James, George Brown, Nielon Brown, Carolyn Salters, and beloved lifetime friend Richard Patrick. Also, the Golden Girls, The Tyson’s Lunch Group (her favorite part time lunch group), Renick M., Carole C., John B., Kevin H., Nicholas S., and Michael D. Beloved extended family Hope Parks, Carolyn Salters, Helen M., Ruth M., Beatrice V., Nazeeha R., Heidi D., Vickey R., Marjie B., Antje H., Beloved Gerald H., Garry S., Jon C., William B., Carole W., Jane, Diane C., Debra G., Bobby Edwards, plus a host of other good friends and family. Christine had love for her Springfield, New York and Maryland residences. She also loved what her brother Harry said, "Let the work I’ve done, speak for me!" Please continue to celebrate her life through all the great memories she has left. A celebration of life will take place on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 10am until time of Service at 11am at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment will be at a later date in Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, MA.





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

John Ainslie "Johnny" Lane, Jr., 81, a resident of Annapolis, MD for twenty-nine years and previously of Ellicott City, MD, died of congestive heart failure and two strokes on December 23, 2019 at his home with his wife and daughter by his side after showing a lifetime of love to them both. Born on November 30, 1938 in Baltimore, MD to the late Eva Margret Buetefisch and John Ainslie Lane, Sr., Johnny was a 1957 graduate of Howard High School and studied electrical engineering at Johns Hopkins University for two years. He was a retired Captain with United Airlines where he was based in Chicago, Washington, DC, Honolulu, San Francisco and New York. He flew Boeing 737, 727, 757, 767 and his favorite, 747 (100, 200 and 400). Johnny was an elder at the Ellicott City Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and a member of the Annapolis North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. In his younger years he enjoyed racing corvettes and later he was fond of flying airplanes, model railroading, sailing, water and snow skiing and horseback riding, all of which he gladly taught his friends. Most of all, it touched his heart to teach people the wonderful purpose that Jehovah God and Jesus Christ have for them in heaven and on the Paradise, Earth. He found joy in seeing people taking life-changing steps to benefit themselves and others and to have a close relationship with their Creator. Johnny is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth Ann Smith-Lane; daughter, Tamara Ann Lane-Wilson and "adopted" son in law, Kevin Lee Wilson both of Bowie, MD. Friends are invited to celebrate Johnny's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, December 30 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 pm. Funeral service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 65 Tarragon Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037 on Tuesday, December 31 at 10 am. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. Contributions may be made to the Jehovah's Witnesses at Kingdom Hall at the address above, (JW.org),  or Alzheimer’s Assoc. 1850 York Rd., Ste D, Timonium, MD 21093. 

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James Michael “Jim” Bieler, Jr., 56, a 17-year resident of Edgewater, MD, passed away on December 23, 2019 at Anne Arundel Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.  Born on December 24, 1962 in Meadowbrook, PA to Carol and the late James Bieler, Jim graduated an officer from St. John’s College High School in Washington, DC.  He has been the owner of Marty’s Bait and Tackle store in Edgewater since January 1, 2008.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trivia, crossword puzzles, watching football and hanging out with family and friends.  In addition to his mother, Jim is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Elizabeth “Liz” Bieler; his son, James Bieler III of Catonsville, MD and daughter, Jennifer Mendez of Havre de Grace, MD; one sister, Kathie (Vince) Farrell of Panama City, FL and his granddaughter, Gianna Montevago.  A celebration of Jim’s life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or online at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=11585&ovr_acv_id=6794&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS19040&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1264110&gclid=CjwKCAiAmNbwBRBOEiwAqcwwpSqfq0Dkwi6z-PowbRfq4-3DhY8hIYz2cflRvnMuTeJmZFH31iPt8hoCqeAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Bell, 89, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD, died on December 23, 2019, at her home of lung cancer following a short illness. Born October 21, 1930, in Annapolis, MD to the late Theodore and Edna Yost, she graduated from Annapolis High School in 1947 and the Fleet Business School. Betty worked at Anne Arundel General Hospital, Annapolis Jr. High School as the library secretary, Norman R. Bell & Sons as their bookkeeper, and the State of Maryland Income Tax Division as an administrator. She was a longtime member of the Ladies of the Elks and Fleet Reserve Ladies Auxiliary. Betty enjoyed knitting and latch hook, but her greatest joy came from being with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Walter S. Bell, Sr. Betty is survived by her children, Steve (Carol) Bell of Riva, MD and Sue (Ken) A. Durbin of Harwood, MD; a sister, Shirley Kimball of Annapolis, MD; five grandchildren, Jason Bell, Brian, and Tommy Lowe, Heather Sunderland, and Wendy Haley; and nine great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Betty's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, December 30 from 10 am until her funeral service begins at 12 pm. Interment St. Anne's Cedar Bluff Cemetery, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.

An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page. 








Family and friends are invited to celebrate Chris' life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, December 28 from 12 pm until his funeral service begins at 1 pm.  Interment St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Annapolis, MD.  An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

Marion Y. Janniche, 86, a 10-year resident of Chester, MD and previously of New Carrollton, MD passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. 

Marion was born on April 3, 1933 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania to the late John and Anna Yurchak. Marion attended business college and worked in accounts receivable for the Federal Government. 

Her interests included visiting her family, travelling to Las Vegas, playing Bingo and bowling. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Washington Capitals and Redskins. She also enjoyed listening to music and dancing.

In addition to her parents, Marion was preceded in death by her husband of 18 years, Paul Janniche.

She is survived by her children; Karen Ochinero of Stevensville, MD, Erik Janniche of Stevensville, MD and Lisa Berghorn of Narragansett, RI, her siblings, John Yurchak of Lancaster, PA and Irene MacDonald of Fishers, Indiana. Marion is also survived by her grandchildren; Carly Samudre, Lauren Singh, Morgan Severa, Paul Janniche, Lucas Janniche, Duncan Berghorn and Zoe Berghorn 

A memorial service is being planned for the spring of next year.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093 or online at www.act.alz.org/donate

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John Durkin Flanagan, 87, of Annapolis, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 20th, 2019.  Born on July 18th, 1932, in Warsaw, NY, Jack (as he was known to family and friends) was the oldest of five siblings which included sisters Mary, Katy, and Anne, and brother Michael. Born to John and Mary Flanagan, the family relocated to Auburn, NY in 1943, where Jack attended Holy Family Grade School.  While there, Jack played various sports but was best in Basketball, where he made the varsity basketball team during his Junior and Senior years. Jack graduated from Holy Family in June of 1949 at the age of 17. 
After graduation, Jack enlisted in the Navy, beginning his term of service just two days after the start of the Korean War and was sent to Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois for basic training. After successfully completing boot camp, Jack spent a year-and-a-half on station at Pearl Harbor where he worked tirelessly to be reassigned to duty in Korea. In 1952, He was assigned to the USS Whiting, a tender based in Korea for seaplanes serving reconnaissance duty during the war. Jack served almost two years in Korea before being transferred to San Francisco where he was honorably discharged from the Navy in April, 1954.
Shortly after returning home, Jack met and began to date Angela Ciampaglia, also of Auburn. They married in October of 1955 and during this time Jack began attending Morrisville Agricultural and Technical College under the GI Bill, graduating in 1957 with an AA degree in agricultural studies.
While working for the NY State Department of Agricultural, Jack was recruited to join a new department within the US Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. With Angela’s support, the decision was made to relocate the family, which now numbered four boys, to Capitol Heights, MD and later Annapolis, MD, where they settled permanently.
In 1984, Jack was promoted to Division Chief of his branch within the USDA, leading the division for the next ten years until his retirement in 1994. Shortly after his retirement, wife Angela requested he find something to do as he was driving her crazy hanging out at home all day. Wisely heeding his wife’s request, Jack joined the US Naval Academy Visitors Center as a tour guide and worked part time there until 2019, where he led tours on the Academy grounds and then eventually served as a manager within the center.
During their time in Annapolis, Jack and Angela were supporters of Navy Boosters, actively involved in the local American Order of Hibernians, and Navy Football season ticket holders.  They loved their adopted city and developed many lifelong friendships in the area.  
Jack is survived by his sisters Mary and Anne, brother Michael, sons Christian (Mary Beth), Michael (LuAnn), and David (Julianne). Jack was also the proud Grandpa to nine grandchildren: Andrew, Samantha, John, Paige, Adam, Mikaela, Rex, Marleigh, Ray, and great grandson Jack. Jack was preceded in death by wife Angela and oldest son, Jack.
Friends are invited to celebrate Jack's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, December 29 from 2 to 5 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Monday, December 30 at 10:30 am. interment St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.


Christopher “Chris” Hettenhouser, 42, of Ridgely, MD and previously of Edgewater, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the University of Maryland Medical Center.  Chris graduated from South River High School and went on to become an auto mechanic.  He was a classic car aficionado and enjoyed attending classic car shows.  Chris was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Hettenhouser.  He is survived by his mother, Patricia Hettenhouser and sister, Lynn (George) Poknis of Edgewater.  All services will be private.  Online condolences may be offered by clicking on the memory tab on this page.

Norma Lee Floyd, 79, a 43-year resident of Harwood, MD and previously of Brownfield, TX, died of pancreatic cancer on December 19, 2019, at her home.  She was born January 15, 1940, to the late Clayton and Minnie Ora Bryson. Norma was a longtime member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, where she worked as the organist and secretary.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings, Joyce Cabe and J.C. Meeks.  Norma is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bernie Avon Floyd; two children, Diane Balsley and her husband, Manny; Chris Floyd and Heather Buhaj; a nephew, Doug Cabe; a brother-in-law, Carl Cabe, Jr.; three grandchildren, Paul and Allison Balsley, and CJ Floyd; and a step granddaughter, Madison Cornwell.  Family and friends are invited to celebrate Norma's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, December 21 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm.  A funeral service will be held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Rd., Lothian, MD on Sunday, December 22 at 1 pm.  Interment immediately following in the church cemetery.  An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

Peter Alexander Witkowski, 67, a two year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Crofton, MD for 18 years, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis on Thursday, December 19 due to a heart attack. Born on March 21, 1952 in Hammersmith, London to the late Alexander and Jean Witkowski, Peter earned a bachelor of science degree in business and public administration from the University of Maryland. He worked as a general manager with Clean Edge and the Fitch Co.  Peter enjoyed baseball, cars, history and being with his family. He was the beloved husband of 30 years of Lisa Witkowski; father of Alexander Witkowski of Edgewater, MD and Emma (Ryan Crim) Witkowski of Virginia Beach, VA; brother of John (Theresa) Witkowski of Sykesville, MD and Elizabeth Witkowski of Falls Church, VA; brother-in-law of Linda Keppler, Laura and Jeff Gilmartin, Buddy and Francie Sekely and Laverne and Buddy Zimmer; uncle of Adrianne Witkowski, Diana (Justin) Sherrill, Jenna (Sean) Reily, Sarah Zimmer, Carlie (Matt) Wesche, Drew Sekely and Brad (Kristin) Keppler. Memorial service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, December 27 at 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Hubert Reginald Taylor went to meet our heavenly father December 2019 Hubert was born March 22, 1946 in Alexandria Virginia to the late William Howard, Sr. and Christine Edith Taylor.    He was baptized at a young age, in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant Virginia under the pastor, the late Reverend Milton Sheppard.  He attended public schools in Fairfax, Virginia.  After school he was drafted into the U.S. Army.  Hubert served two years in Germany, while there he took a course in electricity and Communications.

Hubert was a Truck Driver for two companies, Crown Supply and Daycon for more than forty years.  Listening to music, watching T.V, talking on the phone and working around his house is how he relaxed himself after retiring from Daycon. Hubert was a caring, generous, kind-hearted person.  He was always willing to help family, neighbors and friends.  Surviving to cherish his memories is one daughter Genetta Jones, two granddaughters, DiJetta Jones and Tiyanna Jones, one great-grandson Tyler Jones; two sisters, Laverne Farmer and Deborah Parker, one brother-in-law, John Farmer, Jr, five nieces, Janelle Parker, Minister LaJeune Farmer, Theresa Bugg(Michael Bugg), Angela Liles(Tyrone Liles) and Sonia Love(Garland Love), and a host of loving cousins and other family members and friends.

One deceased brother, William Howard Taylor, Jr.


God saw the road was getting rough, the hills too hard to climb; and whispered, “Peace be thine.”  You slipped away so quietly without telling us goodbye but, with God’s help, we’ll meet again in our home up in the sky.

The Family


Romeo Ramirez, son of Conrado Ramirez of Bulacan and Serafina Cudal of Guimba, Nueva Ecija was born on October 1, 1938. 

He was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in October 2019. He was undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatments for three and a half weeks. On the morning of December 18, 2019, he was able to say goodbye to his wife Roselina before she left for work. A home health nurse arrived and found that he had died peacefully in his sleep, on the day of his mother’s birth. 

Romeo Ramirez grew up in the biggest house, on a corner lot in the center of Guimba, Nueva Ecija. Everyone in town knew it as the Ramirez house, the house with a tower -- three stories high -- from which you could see the municipal office building where his grandfather served as Mayor and the clay tennis courts where Romeo spent most of his youth. 

Romeo loved to play tennis, often skipping classes at the Philippine College of Commerce, now called the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. When he wasn’t on the clay court, he attended enough classes to meet his first wife, Angelita Valderrama. Together they raised four children, Roehl, Cristina, Corina and Rayner. 

Romeo Ramirez immigrated to the U.S. in 1980 with his two children, two years after his wife, Angelita moved to New York City. Romeo loved “The Big Apple” as he liked to call it and the family settled in a small apartment in front of the United Nations on Tudor City Place. He found work as a bookkeeper at a law firm a few blocks away, across the street from the New York Public Library. Like many immigrants, he got a second job at a liquor store where he developed a palate for wine, in addition to the beer and scotch for which he also had a taste. 

Romeo loved to cook and entertain at the family’s tiny apartment, feeding as many guests as he could on special occasions or just a regular Saturday night. The entertaining slowed down when his first wife, Angelita, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Romeo lovingly cared for his wife during her illness in the Big Apple and then in Fort Washington, MD where he was the Treasurer of the Filipino-American Multicultural Center. 

True to his name, Romeo found love again in Roselina Ramirez who he met in Fort Washington, Maryland and married in 2008. Romeo and Rose whom he called HB (short for HoneyBee) enjoyed travelling around the U.S. and visiting the Philippines. 

Romeo and Rose traveled to Manila in 2014 and then again in 20016 where they celebrated a family-reunion Christmas with his sister Natividad Taningco’s family, with whom he lived for a couple of years and where the grandkids called him “the cool lolo.”  It was the last time he reunited with sister Naty, whom he loved so dearly. (p.s. Tom - thank you for this)

One of the highlights of his last trip to the Philippines in 2016 was walking his son, Rolex down the aisle for his wedding/vow renewals with Cynthia. He didn’t like walking long distances but he did a week’s worth of walking at this wedding. 

In his later years, Romeo enjoyed watching Jeopardy, sports and ESPN, but the Wimbledon Tennis Championship was his favorite event. The grass courts at Wimbledon were not his favorite turf, of course, but he will soon return to his home turf of clay and rest one last time. 


Romeo is survived by his second wife Roselina Ramirez, to whom he was grateful for lovingly caring for him during his last weeks; Rolex and Cynthia, their daughters, Julianne, Michelle and Sam; daughter Corina Ramirez and son-in-law Tom Sutton and their daughter Elle Sutton; son Rayner Ramirez and daughter-in-law Amber Payne and their children Kaya Ramirez, Zea Angelita Ramirez and Ruby Mylas Ramirez-Payne; step daughter Tonirose Alipio, her husband John Alipio, their children, Amelia and Oliver who always looked for Lolo Romy, and stepson Erik Requieron. 

SCHEDULE 

DECEMBER 21, 2019   
11AM - 12 NOON MEMORIAL MASS 
Saint Columba Church 
7804 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

December 21, 2019
3pm - 7 pm VIEWING 
Kalas Funeral Home 
6160 Oxon Hill Road 
Oxon, Hill, MD 20745


December 22, 2019
2pm - 4pm   CELEBRATION OF LIFE 
Filipino-American Multicultural Center 
7500 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

December 23, 2019 
10am BURIAL/ENTOMBMENT 
ResurrectionCemetary 
8000 Woodyard Road 
Clinton, MD 20735 


Tito

Senyong, (arsenio 

Auntie Luding 

Rosing 

Tito Momoy 

Tito Marc 

Tito Sonny 

Tita Naty 

Romeo 

Tito Sunny. 

For a quiet person, he had a lot of friends 

He got a part time job at a liquor store 

Tennis, Red wine 

SUNDAY   

2-5 PM. 
FILIPINO AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL CENTER 
7500 LIVINGSTON ROAD 
OXON HILL, MD 20745

Patricia "Pat" Anne Brown, 73, of Springfield, VA and previously of Churchton, MD passed away on December 17, 2019. Pat was born on August 13, 1946 to the late James and Helen Collins in Washington, DC. She was raised in Clinton with her two brothers and was a graduate of Surrattsville High School. Pat was an administrative assistant with Prince George's County Board of Education and The Office of Management and Budget in Prince George's County. Her real life's work was helping others. Pat volunteered many hours with the USO, the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, and delivered for Meals on Wheels.

In addition to her parents Pat was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Collins. 

She is survived by her children, John Brown of Churchton, and Debbie Brown of Odenton; grandchildren, Sarah and Evan  Brown; a brother, Steve Collins of Fredericksburg, VA; and her life partner, Larry Shupe. Friends are invited to celebrate Pat's life on Saturday, December 28, 2019 from 2 -4 pm and 6 - 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. 

Condolences may be made by using the memory tab on this page


 

Dorothy Mae Lee Etta Stinson Bankhead, 95 years old, died Monday, December 16, 2019 at Capital Caring Hospice Care, peacefully in her sleep. Dottie loved her home in Fort Washington, Maryland and enjoyed her final days in the care of Sunrise Senior Living in Mount Vernon, Alexandria, Virginia. 
She leaves behind her granddaughter Habeebah Qaasim Mazyck, grandsons Mansur Qaasim, Bashir Qaasim, Tariq Qaasim, six great grandchildren, brother Richard Stinson, and a host of caring nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Woodrow Warren Bankhead, her son Woodrow (Warren Qaasim) Bankhead, Jr., parents and siblings.

Dorothy was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on February 22, 1924 to Annie Colbert and William Stinson. She was the third youngest of at least ten children. She moved to Washington, DC in the early 1940’s with her sister Annie Mae Stinson Goins to pursue a career within the U.S. Federal Government. Dottie was a Procurement Analyst for the U.S. Navy and rose to the ranking of GS-13.  Dottie retired at the age of fifty and pursued a career in real estate and completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland. 

Dottie stayed active in her community through Fort Washington Christian Church and Fort Washington Baptist Church.  She loved her community and enjoyed reading the bible, listening to gospel music, learning, intellectual discussions, competitive games of Bridge, shopping, and cooking. 

Long known for her positive outlook on life, encouraging and sassy personality, Dottie will be missed dearly by her family, her close friends, and her community.

Frances H. Czarnecki, age 94, passed away on December 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was known to her friends as ‘Fran’ and to her family as ‘Frannie Baby’ and ‘GGMa’. Born February 2, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Walter and Mary Genius, Frances was a homemaker for most of her life who loved to entertain family and friends. She and her late husband of 59 years, Stanley, relocated to Florida after retirement and then moved to Annapolis several years later to be closer to her family.  While living in Florida, she loved to create painted ceramic objects, especially Christmas decorations, which are lovingly displayed by family and friends. Frances is survived by her three children, Elaine Ralph and her husband, Roger, Judy Tolle and her husband, Mike and Alan Czarnecki and his wife, Nancy and her seven grandchildren, Kim Loock and husband, Russell, Ed Scheideman, Jessica Inge and her husband, Jason, Amanda Lane, Collin and Alison Czarnecki and Alex Ralph and wife, Lizzie Hutton. She was also blessed with several great grandchildren, Megan and Kaitlin Loock, Jack and Cole Scheideman, Ryder and Oakley Inge and Max and Charlie Ralph. In addition to her parents and husband, Frances was preceded in death by her brother, Chuck Genius and sisters, Mary Mazur and Theresa Curtis. Friends are invited to celebrate Fran's life on Friday, December 20 from 5 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 11 am. Entombment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, ATTN: Development, 875 N. Randolph St., Ste 225, Arlington, VA 22203. Condolence may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.


                                                  Most of all the other beautiful 
                                                  things in life come by twos and
                                                  threes, by dozens and hundreds. 

                                                  Plenty of roses, stars, sunsets,
                                                  rainbows, brothers and sisters,
                                                  aunts and cousins, comrades and
                                                  friends--

                                                  But only one mother in the whole
                                                  world. 	
                                     
                                                  ~Kate Douglas Wiggin 
 

Robert T. "Bob" Svolos, 86, of Edgewater and previously of Annapolis passed away on December 16, 2019 at his home.  Bob was born on July 7, 1933 in Annapolis to the late Theodore and Wilma Svolos. He was a graduate of Annapolis High School and served in the U.S. Army. Bob spent forty years working as a boat mechanic for Gates Marina in Deale, and during his time away from the marina he enjoyed duck pin bowling, the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, as well as most other sports. In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy who died in 2016, and his brother, Bill Carter. He is survived by his two sons, Bill Svolos of Riva and Teddy Svolos of Edgewater. He also has five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  All services are private. 

On line condolences may be made clicking on the memory tab on this page.

Obituaries

Everett Dove

Jerry Wing

Florent Tabora

Kirsten Rodriguez

Anthony Guido, Jr.

W. Howell Sherbert, Jr.

Patricia Mavity

Christine Johnson

Mary Fletcher

John Lane

James Bieler

Elizabeth Bell

Chris Demas

Marion Janniche

John Flanagan

Christopher Hettenhouser

Norma Floyd

Peter Witkowski

Hubert Taylor

Romeo Ramirez

Patricia Brown

Dorothy Bankhead

Frances Czarnecki

Robert Svolos