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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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Rodney Eric Butler, 53, of Fairfax, VA passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. He was born on April 8, 1966 in Washington, DC to Richard James, Sr. and Alice May Butler. He grew up in Oxon Hill, MD. Rodney was a Steinway Concert Piano Technician for the Steinway Piano Gallery of Washington, DC. He was well known in the Music Community of Washington, DC and especially well known at the Kennedy Center where he spent most of his time prepping the pianos for the performances. The Kennedy Center was a second home to Rodney. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Dell Timis-Butler; his daughter, Erin Cady Butler and her husband, CJ Peterson; his siblings, Richard Butler and his wife, Patricia, Gregory Butler and his wife, Margaret and Linda Jones and her husband, Herbert; his grandsons, Clifford Kage and Rodney Kolten Peterson. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Rodney's Life Celebration at the at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 2 to 5 p.m. where services will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suitland, MD, immediately following the funeral service.

“A Recipe for Life and Love”

5 pinches of feisty.
A dash of wit.
A pound of steel.

All mixed with intelligence, loyalty, and love, and baked for 66 years. Stephanie Elaine Martinez was born on October 20, 1952 in Annotto Bay, Jamaica. She was the 9th of Franklin and Gladys Crosse’s 10 children, known affectionately as “Elaine”. As a little girl, she enjoyed climbing trees and playing outside with her siblings. Though she was often ill and very delicate,
she didn’t let that stop her!

In 1969, Stephanie and her family immigrated to the United States, settling in Washington DC. She graduated from Calvin Coolidge Senior High School in 1972. It was soon after her new life in America began that she was diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Despite this devastating diagnosis, she remained fiercely independent, and pushed forward. She began working in various facilities as a secretary, a hospital unit secretary, and eventually in medical billing.

In 1978, she met the love of her life, Tony Martinez, and after a whirlwind romance, they married in May of 1979. In 1982, their only daughter, Angelina was born. Stephanie was a dedicated, nurturing mother and wife, and her family meant everything to her. She was a gifted homemaker and cook, and took great pride in presenting a beautiful home and table to her loved ones.

Throughout her life, Stephanie faced health challenges that would have been insurmountable to most people. However, she battled them like a warrior, and always maintained an optimistic outlook and a feisty attitude! It seemed as though nothing could stop her, but even the strongest fighters must rest.

On October 11, 2019, Stephanie peacefully passed away with loving family by her side. She leaves behind her daughter, Angelina, stepson Christopher, siblings Constance, John, Woodrow, Melanchthon, Mary Jean, Rosemarie and Franklin, her mother-in- law, Greta, and a host of family and friends that will cherish her memory. Her recipe for life can be passed on to all that knew and loved her. 

Ronald Eugene "Ron" Albright, 60, a resident of Edgewater, MD for twenty years and previously of New Carrollton, MD, died of heart failure on October 10, 2019 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Born on January 7, 1959 in Brooklyn, NY to Eugene D. and Sandra L. Albright, Ron worked in the carpeting business with Creative Touch Interiors. He enjoyed working on and restoring cars, veggie gardening and was a former CB'er. In addition to his parents, Ron is survived by his siblings, Joe Albright of Harrington, DE, Sharon Wilkerson of Glen Burnie, MD and Theresa Peake of Edgewater, MD. Friends are invited to celebrate Ron's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, October 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm with his funeral ceremony beginning at 6 pm. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Randall “Randy” Eugene Patton, 64, of North Carolina, previously of Southern Maryland, passed away on October 10, 2019. Born on December 3, 1954 to Calvin and Betty Patton in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Randy was retired from Giant Food and Harris Teeter. He enjoyed coin collecting, gun collecting, and spending time with his wife and dogs.

Randy is survived by his wife, Linda Patton. Children, Michael Patton, Jennifer Patton, Tracy Vick, and Dayna Huntington. Siblings, Steve Patton (Lynn), and Donna Young (Kirk). 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

A viewing will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A funeral service will follow on Friday, October 17, 2019 at 11am at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, MD.

Drew Caldwell, 30, a 20-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Waldorf, MD, passed away on October 9, 2019.  He was born on August 24, 1989 in Washington, DC to Robert “Bob” and Karen Caldwell.  Drew received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film and television from New York University and pursued a career as an IT engineer.  He enjoyed film, online video games and running, and had a special fondness for all animals.  In addition to his parents, Drew is survived by his brother, Cameron Caldwell of Annapolis.  

Friends are invited to celebrate Drew’s life with his family from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 14 at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis.  Interment will be private.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.  

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Robert George "Bob" Millett, Sr., 66, a resident of Annapolis, MD, died of lung cancer on Monday, October 7 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on March 15, 1953 in Cheverly, MD to the late Robert M. and Shirley M. Millett, Bob was a graduate of Southern High School. He worked for the Federal Trade Commission and enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading western books, watching westerns and playing with his grandkids. Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dorothy Millett; his children, Heidi, Holly and Robert Millett, Jr. and Becky Fleet; his siblings, David and Allen Millett and Suzette Wall and his grandchildren, Matthew and Hope Stenberg, James Flynn, Robert Millett, Carson and Rylie Fleet, Kayla Gilliam and Brianna Comfort. A memorial service will be held at the Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church, 931 Love Point Rd., Stevensville, MD on Thursday, October 10 at 1 pm.

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Arrangements for Nancey are being planned.  Please check back for updates.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Friends are invited to celebrate Bob's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, October 11 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Condolences may be made by using the link on this page.

Edward Breen Miller "Breen", 63, a twenty-five year resident of Caroline County, MD, died on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, DE.  Born on September 24, 1956, in Annapolis, MD to the late “Winkie” and Colonel “Reds” Miller, Breen started life with a love of agriculture, farming on his family's Fox Hall Farm in Anne Arundel County, growing tobacco and produce. He soon became a long haul truck driver for 20 years and could tell you whether to turn left or right in New Mexico or where to catch the best SOS in Utah.  After a few years running an excavation business, his wheels stopped rolling as he settled into a job with Maryland Environmental Services at the Ridgely Landfill, where he served as maintenance supervisor and mentor to his co-workers, whom he cared about immensely. Breen loved his community and was an active member of the Ridgely Lions Club where he was King Lion in 2011- 2012. He would often be seen scooping ice cream at the annual Strawberry Festival and playing in the annual golf tournament. Settling into home life, Breen loved cooking and tinkering around his yard and garden with his trusty dogs by his side. He also loved cats and everyone knew that if he saw a stray, it would soon have a loving home full of treats. He enjoyed deer hunting with his kids every year though there was great suspicion that he fell asleep in his stand. In more recent years, he delighted in spending time with and reading to his grandchildren, looking forward to a new granddaughter, Laney, in January 2020. Breen is survived by his daughter, Leslie Breen (Logan) Milby of Cordova, MD and son, Miles Edward Miller of Oakland, CA; his siblings, Norman "Rusty" Miller of La Salle, WA and Cam Miller (Joe) Kozik of Churchton, MD; his grandchildren, Landon Breen and Lucy Wyatt Milby, niece Heather Buhaj and children of Churchton, MD and several lifelong friends; He was preceded in death by his nephew, Spencer Kozik. Funeral service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 220 Owensville Rd., West River, MD on Saturday, October 12 at 1 pm. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Ridgely Lions Club, P.O. Box 143, Ridgely, MD 21660 or the Caroline County Humane Society, 407 Belle St., Ridgely, MD 21660.

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Evelyn C. Panos, 69, a resident of Arnold, MD, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at her home following a five and a half year battle with ovarian cancer.  Born in Phoenix, AZ, to the late Paul and Mary Ladas, she graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Education and received her masters’ degree in Education from Bowie State College.  Evelyn worked for the Anne Arundel County Board of Education, teaching English at Severna Park and later South River High School for a combined 34 years.  She was an avid member and active volunteer with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church and the Ladies Philoptochos Society, and Daughters of Penelope Arion No. 298. Evelyn enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her five grandchildren.  She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Michael; two children, Stephen (Amy) Panos of Arnold, MD and Andrea (Tom) Sewitsky of Raleigh, NC; two brothers, John Ladas of Kansas City, MO and Clements Ladas of Phoenix, AZ; and five grandchildren, Connor, Alexa, Hayden, Sadie, Declan.  Friends are invited to celebrate Evelyn's life on Monday, October 7 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will held on Tuesday, October 8 at 10 am at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will immediately follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: NOCC Central Maryland Chapter, PO Box 655, Crownsville, MD 21035 or Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD.

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Dominican priest and foreign missionary, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.  Reception of the Body will be held at St. Dominic Church, 630 E St., S,W., Washington, D.C. at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  Office of the Dead at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.  Funeral Mass 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Nympha Amparo Equio Briones Ricasata, 75, passed away on October 2, 2019. Born on May 2, 1944 to the late Enrique Briones and Zosima Equio Briones in Amlan, Negros Oriental in the Philippines.  

Nympha graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from the Lyceum of the Philippines on June 2, 1965. She moved to the United States and married Teofisto C. Ricasata on July 13, 1971 at the Naval Station Chapel in Charleston, South Carolina. They were married for 28 years until his untimely death on December 7, 1999.

Nympha had worked and retired from the Gelman Management Company. Afterwards, she enjoyed traveling with family and friends, playing mahjong, shopping, and watching sports and news.

Nympha is predeceased by her parents and husband. She is survived by her Children, Laurie Lee Jennings, and Brian Jon Ricasata. Sister, Perla Bernal. Brothers, Rafael Kahanding and William East Equio. Grandchildren, Colin Matthew Anderson, and Anastasia Elizabeth Anderson.

A celebration of life will take place on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offred on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 9 a.m. Please meet at the Administration Building at 8:15 a.m. with one's own transportation. 


Emmie Miriam Ingram, 76, A 20-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Springfield, VA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Emmie was born on August 5, 1943, in India to the late Thamarapalli and Aliamma John. She worked for over 20 years in the electric power industries with PEPCO and Mirant. Emmie was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and enjoyed the outdoors and visiting with family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Lee W. Ingram, her daughter, Rohini Morgan, siblings; Frederick John of Washington, DC, Sukumar John of Fairfax City, Meena Bove of Great Falls, VA, and Elizabeth L. John of Lynnwood, WA and one grandson, Trevor Morgan. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Emmie’s life on Monday from 2 pm to 4 pm & from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at 10:30 am at Bay Ridge Christian Church, 1071 Bay Ridge Rd., Annapolis, MD 21403. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905. 

Karl “Mark” Stadler, Sr., age 59, of Ft. Washington, MD passed away on October 1, 2019. Mark
was born on January 8, 1960 to Louis J. Stadler, Sr., and Martha C. Owen in Alabama.
Mark retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after over 21 years of service in the United States Army. He
continued civil service and went to work for the Defense Intelligence Agency. He enjoyed
spending time with his family, outdoor activities such as walking and hiking, and watching
sports and action movies. He was a Graduate from Arkansas State University where he played
football from 1978-1982. He was a fan of the Braves, National’s, and the Yankees Baseball
team.
Mark is not only survived by his parents, but his wife, Minnie; children, Karl, Jr., Kris, Kevin,
Kyle; Stepchildren, James Davidson and Olivia Gransback; Siblings, Louis, Jr., Hilda Phillips,
Karla McGarrty, and Heather Jones; and seven grandchildren.
A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 10 am until time of
Memorial Service at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road,
Oxon Hill, MD 20745


In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Mark may be directed to support appendicular cancer at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Karl Mark Stadler to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 750 East Pratt Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 or make a gift online.

Edward P. Wolff of Edgewater, MD left us on September 30, 2019. Ed, Eddie, Loverboy and Honeypie (to me) wife, Lois Wolff (Gerl) brought a lot of smiles to those who knew him. He was the son of Walter and Anna Marcus; brother of Walter "Buddy", Tom, Ann, Paul, Lynn (deceased), Maggie and Danny; father of  Edward Wolff, Jr. and Laura (deceased). He retired from the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission and kept friendships made there to this day. He loved crabs, cars, travel and spending time with his family, friends and neighbors. What a guy!! We miss him already! Friends may call at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, October 4 from 4 to 7 pm. A celebration of life will be held at his home at 1608 Cliff Dr. (Cloverlea) Mayo, MD 21106 on Saturday, October 5 from 2 to 6 pm.  Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

On Monday, 9/30/19, we lost a true leader who is now a legend in his own time; Charlie Merkle “Merk”. He died peacefully at Locust Lodge near Annapolis, MD where his daughter, Missy and her family reside. He was born and raised in Madison, WI went to Catholic schools and became the head of household at the young age of 12 following the death of his father Charles Merkle Sr. He continued to care for his mother, Anne Prantner Merkle Aune and sister Patricia Merkle Bates. He attended Edgewood High School where he was an all-star athlete before enlisting in World War II where he served in the United States Navy on the USS Custer and Farragut in the Pacific theater 1945-47. Following his service he returned to marry the love of his life Joan “Ritz” Heilman on Feb. 13, 1947 at Blessed Sacrament church in Madison, WI. They were married 70, wonderful, enduring, years before the passing of “Ritz” in 2017. They were blessed with five children; Charles (Mike) Merkle, Mary Merkle Warmke, Marcie Merkle Statz, Mark Merkle and Melissa (Missy) Merkle Selick.

Charlie became a Madison, WI Fire Fighter and President of the Fire Fighters union 311. He also became Vice President of the 5th District International Fire Fighters union. He served over 30 years as a Fire Fighter before retiring.  He was an avid fishermen, hunter and golfer who religiously went up to northern Wisconsin for the opening of deer hunting season and several Muskie fishing trips. He was also known as the “go to guy” if you ever needed anything fixed! Neighbors, and friends would say “Go ask Charlie, he will help you.”  In addition to his fire fighter career, he was busy attending his son’s hockey games and tournaments, volunteering for the Southside Hockey Assoc., Edgewood High School functions, and several political campaigns throughout his years.  He seldom rested, even after retirement, he always said “once ya sit down and stop doing things you’ll die.” Needless to say, he kept busy for the next 30 years after he retired and began spending 6 months in Florida. He started building furniture, remodeled their cottage on Lake Wisconsin, and volunteered as the neighborhood association President in Tarpon Springs, FL. He always liked being the leader. Many will remember Charlie from the many amusing sayings he had, e.g. “You are slower than molasses in January” or, “You are about as handy as a cub bear in overshoes!” and of course all the others. He was a tough guy with a great sense of humor.

Charlie Merkle; a son, a brother, a high school quarterback, a WWII Veteran, a husband, a father of five, a grandpa, a friend, a Lieutenant Fire Fighter, a Fire Fighter Union President, an International Fire Fighter Vice President, a carpenter, plumber, (Jack of all trades) the “go to guy”, may you rest in peace.  WE WILL FOREVER LOVE YOU.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Joan (Heilman) Merkle, sister Patricia Merkle Bates and his three beautiful children Mike, Mary and Marcie. He is survived by his son Mark (Peggy) Merkle, Marietta, GA; daughter Missy (Jerry) Selick, Annapolis, MD; his grandchildren Michelle (James) Hackworthy, (James, Cecilia, and Michael) Madison, WI; Shannon (Jason) Lessner, (Rowan and Eva) Madison, WI; Chris (Kate) Statz (Elijah, Seren, and Henry) Spokane, WA; Max (Jill) Merkle Portland, OR; Mallory Merkle Atlanta, GA; Madeline Selick Baltimore, MD and Sam Selick Philadelphia, PA

A visitation and mass celebrated by Father Rick Heilman (nephew) for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 3:00 and 4:00 respectively at Blessed Sacrament Church 2121 Rowley Ave. Madison, WI 53726. He will be placed by his beloved wife of 70 years in Dekorra Cemetery with a view of Lake Wisconsin, and the family cottage. Donations can be made in his name to Edgewood High School Athletic Association or Locust Lodge in Pasadena, MD; a cozy house where the most caring, supportive individuals care for those suffering with dementia.


Obituaries

Carolyn Haigler

Jane Cobis

Richard Ellis

Isaac Brown

Gale Heim

Shirley Mohr

Patrick Fox

George Anderson, Jr.

Rodney Butler

Stephanie Martinez

Ronald Albright

Randall Patton

Drew Caldwell

Robert Millett, Sr.

Nancey Roberts

Robert Drescher, III

Edward Miller

Evelyn Panos

Fr. Harry Donoghue, O.P.

Nympha Ricasata

Emmie Ingram

Karl Stadler

Edward Wolff

Charles Merkle