Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

A memorial service for Annette will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 1505 Crownsville Road, Crownsville, MD 21032, on Wednesday, April 24 at 11am.   Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.  

Michael Chisari "Mike", 47, a fifteen year resident of Crofton, MD and previously of Annapolis, MD, died on Wednesday, April 17 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 27, 1971 in North Plainfield, NJ to Thomas and Florann Chisari, Mike was a 1993 graduate of Salisbury University. He was Director of Customer Service with Pharmaceutical Research Plus, USA Today, and JJ Haines & Co. Mike was a Civil War enthusiast, a Yankees, Redskins, and Auburn football fan and also enjoyed reading. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jennifer Chisari; his children, Lexi and Tanner Chisari both of Crofton and his brother, Thomas Chisari of Long Valley, NJ. Friends are invited to celebrate Mike's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, April 25 from 4pm until his funeral service begins at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090-8018. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page.

Leonard Caracciolo "Lenny", 94, a resident of Annapolis, MD for 39 years and previously of District Heights, MD died on Monday, April 15 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Born on November 27, 1924, in Scranton, PA to the late Antonio and Giovanna Maldonato Caracciolo, Lenny attended the University of Tampa and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He retired, after a lengthy career, from the Internal Revenue Service. Lenny was a member of the Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Elks and the Sons of Italy. He enjoyed eating, walking, exercising, traveling, socializing and spending time with his family.  Lenny was loved by all who knew him and was truly an all-around good guy. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Jeanette Caracciolo; his son, Steve Caracciolo; his grandson, David Stewart and his siblings, Vincent Caracciolo, Catherine Steinmetz, and Antoinette Vishneski. Lenny is survived by his daughters, Patty (Glenn) Stewart of Bowie, MD and Cathy Cavey of Silver Spring, MD; his grandchildren, Michael and Tony Caracciolo, Gina Stewart, Dana Biggers, and Jenna Clemens and five great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Lenny's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, April 27 from 10 am until his memorial service begins at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515. Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

	Henrietta Stachecki was born on November 28, 1931 in Southampton Hospital to Julius and Jennie LaPurka. She was the older sister to Julius, Jr. and Patricia, both deceased, and was a big part of their early lives after the death of their mother when Henrietta was sixteen, and they were just nine and four.  She graduated from Southampton High School.
	
On May 25, 1952, a very rainy day, Henrietta married Joseph (Joe) Stachecki at Our Lady of Poland R.C. Church.  A beach umbrella was used to protect the bride from the downpour. 
	
Henrietta was the mother of Diane, Joseph Jr., and Nancyann and mother-in-law to Kevin Finnegan, Rosanne Stachecki, and Mark Goans. She was also the proud grandmother of four: Brian and Jennie Finnegan, Tyler and Connor Stachecki. 
	
Henrietta’s career was as the wife of a potato farmer in addition to being a mother and homemaker, all roles she took on with gusto. She worked at her in-laws’ farmstand, the first in the area. To earn extra money to help pay for three college educations and “extras”, Henrietta worked at other part time jobs. 
	
When Henrietta and Joe were in their fifties, they became snowbirds to Florida. After a few years, they sold their home in Southampton and permanently moved to New Port Richey. For twenty years or so, they lived there until moving in with Nancyann and Mark in Maryland. 
	
In addition to being a good wife and mother, Henrietta was extremely observant, practical, and hardworking. She was a 4-H leader and readily volunteered to make a dish or help out with anything. As a mother, her advice was spot on due to her common sense and wisdom.
	
Henrietta had a good eye for fashion, was a fabulous cook, and loved to dance and the color purple.
 	
Henrietta was living in a nursing home and died of complications of a massive stroke at Mandrin Inpatient Care Center Monday, April 15th , while holding Joe’s hand.
	
Donations can be made in her name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland 21122.


On Saturday, April 13, 2019; the beloved husband of the late Mary C. Riordan; father of Christina (Andrew) Brown, James (Ann) Riordan, Jr. and Jon (Linda) Riordan; brother of Mary Rose Goetz; grandfather of John Timothy and Amanda Brown and Lauren Riordan; step-grandfather of Scott Campbell. A memorial service will held at the Rose Hall Chapel at The Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH), 140 Rock Creek Church Road, N.W., Washington, DC 20011-8400 on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 12 noon. Entombment in the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery with military honors will take place at a later date, please check back. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, www.lung.org


Arthur “Bond” Tayman, 85, a 46-year resident of Davidsonville, MD passed away on April 12, 2019 at his home.  Bond was born on December 12, 1933 in Annapolis, MD to the late Arthur W. and Beatrice Tayman.  A U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of Southeastern University, Bond worked as a wholesale paper salesman for over 30 years at Butler Paper Company.  He was a member of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.  He was also a nautical enthusiast and an avid reader; he especially enjoyed history books.  
Bond is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Rika P. Tayman; his devoted daughter, Victoria Bickford and his sister Lettie Zaffaroni, both of Davidsonville; five grandsons, Daniel, Johnathan, Christian, Caleb and Joshua Bickford, all of Davidsonville; and three granddaughters, Emily Bickford of Annapolis and Sarah and Anna Bickford of Davidsonville.  
Friends are invited to celebrate Bond’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, April 15 from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m.  A funeral service will be held at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 on Tuesday, April 16 at 11 a.m.  Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.
On line condolences may be offered using the Memory Wall tab at the top of this page.



Rose King, 83, a resident of Davidsonville, MD for more than 40 years, passed away on April 12, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 21, 1935 in Quito, Ecuador and was once described as a Cosmopolitan woman due to her extensive travel and languages that she learned as a child.  This included Ecuador, Peru, Brazil as well as finishing school in England.
 Rose was a flight attendant with Braniff International Airways, a job she enjoyed until her marriage in 1957 when her passion turned to making a comfortable home for her husband and their five children. In the 1960s, Rose took classes in cake decorating at the Wilton School of Chicago and, once her youngest child was in high school, went into business opening Cakes by Rose. Over the next 30 years, she became a widely celebrated cake specialist whose distinctive creations even graced tables at the White House. 
Rose most enjoyed spending time with her family. She also held a special devotion to the Blessed Mother and was a very active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. She was a founder 22 years ago of the parish’s Tuesday night Prayer Group, Light of the New Covenant, which is still a vibrant parish ministry today.  
Rose was preceded in death in 2011 by her loving husband of 54 years, David King. She is survived by her four sons, Richard King of Davidsonville, John King of Baltimore, MD, Paul (Ruth) King of Haymarket, VA and Bill King (Traci) of San Clemente, CA; her daughter, Jacqueline (Tom) Payne of Seal Beach, CA; one sister, Mary Moren of Lima Peru; 10 grandchildren, J.R. King, ZyReyes, Samantha and Tyler King,  Gabe Reyes, Emily, Brandon and Nicole King, Scott Payne and Kaya King; one great-granddaughter, Shay King;   her beloved friend, Gladys Bravo and her faithful dog, Nemo. 
Friends are invited to celebrate Rose’s life with her family at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035 on Monday, April 22 from 9 a.m. for a viewing and prayers until 11 a.m. when a Mass of Christian Burial will  be offered. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.   
Since Rose’s funeral will be held the day after Easter and the church will already be adorned extensively with flowers, the family strongly encourages memorial donations be made to Holy Family Catholic Church c/o Rose King in lieu of flowers. Online condolences and tributes may be offered using the link in the left column of this page. 


Van Orden T. Lee, 82, a lifelong resident of Mayo, MD, died on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home of natural causes. Born on July 20, 1936 to the late Thomas E. and Jeanette H. Burgess Lee, in Annapolis, MD. Van graduated from Annapolis High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was a waterman and marine contractor for most of his life. He was a member of the Ruritan National Foundation, serving as President in 1996. He was also a member of the American Legion, the Elks Lodge, the Anne Arundel County Liquor Board and the Democratic Central Committee. Van enjoyed politics, the NY Yankees, the Washington Redskins, philanthropy, dump runs, cutting grass, daily drives to "The Hill" and morning drives to Chick-fil-A with his dog, Nestle. Van is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Lee; his children, Van (Skip) Lee, Jeni Kneessi and Kristie Conway all of Edgewater, MD and Brick and Kristin Kerge both of Pompano Beach, FL; his grandchildren, Alec and Devin Conway, Michelle, Kortney, Kimberly, and Jessie Lee and Kendall Kerge; his great-grandson, Trevor Varnell; his dog, Nestle and his granddogs, Jazz, Chablis and Bay Bear.  Friends are invited to celebrate Van's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, April 17 from 3 pm until his memorial service begins at 6 pm. The family will be having a celebration of life at Adam’s in Edgewater on Saturday, April 27 from 12 to 4pm.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or the Ruritan National Foundation, P.O. Box 487, Dublin, VA 24084. Condolences may be made by accessing the Memory Wall link at the top of this page.

On Thursday, April 11, 2019; the beloved husband of Domenica Chillari; son of the late Carmelo and Maria Chillari; brother of Antonino Chillari and the late Caterina Chillari. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends from around the world. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Chillari's Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 16 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, April 17 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Family Church and Catholic Masses.

Beverly Foy Cullers, age 86, left this earth to continue her never-ending life with the Lord on Thursday April 11, 2019. She passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Annapolis, Maryland.
Beverly was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to John and Adelaide Foy. She grew up in Washington, DC, graduating from Eastern High School and marrying her high school sweetheart, Richard. After moving to their home in the Hillsmere Shores section of Annapolis in the early 1960s, she and Richard raised their four children and thoroughly enjoyed their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving wife for 61 years to her late husband, a caring sister, a devoted mother, and a fun-loving grandmother and great-grandmother.
She spent most of her life in Annapolis, Maryland, enjoying a rich church life and fellowship with her brothers and sisters in Christ at Annapolis Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She departed this life with the firm conviction that she is in her Savior’s loving embrace and in His heavenly presence.
 “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:29–30
Beverly is survived by her children, Karen (Bob) Slowik of Virginia Beach, VA, Sandra (John) Lasken of Mt. Laurel, NJ, Debbie (Steve) Petri of Annapolis, MD, and Randall (Amy) Cullers of Annapolis, MD; four siblings, Trisha (Steve) Yates, Nancy Henefer, Sharon Foy, and John (Beezie) Foy; nine grandchildren, Erica and Chad Slowik, Kim Jones, Stephanie Catelliers, Melisa Shifflett, Meagan and Lauren Petri, Ryan Cullers, and Natalie Brianas and eleven great-grandchildren.

There will be a memorial service sometime in May to celebrate Beverly’s life. 

Mary Lou Johnson, age 82, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Alexandria, VA. 

She was born on June 27, 1936 in Barre, MA to the late  Earl Thomas and Christina Isabelle Funk. The family moved from Massachusetts to West Virginia. Mary graduated from High School and moved to Washington, DC to pursue a career where she met her future husband, Thomas Johnson. They were soon married and started a family. 

Mary enjoyed gardening in her spare time. She also enjoyed an ice cold Pepsi Cola. She was the Matriarch of the family. She was always there for anyone who needed her, in fact she spent most of her time worrying about her loved one's and being their protector if needed. Sh wanted to help her family in any way she could. 

Mary was preceded in death her her husband of 57 years, Thomas Johnson and her daughter, Vicki Lynn Pompell. She is survived by her daughter, Ava M. McIntire; her grandchildren, Brianna Rosenberg, Tommy and Christina Pompell; her brother, Kenneth Funk and her sister, Betty Jean Christy. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 17 from 6 p.m. until time of the memorial service at 7 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private at a later date. 

Mary Ellen Auth, 79, of Annapolis, MD and previously of Silver Spring, MD passed away at her home on Sunday, April 7, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Born on April 18, 1939 in Washington, DC to the late Gregory and Lillian Bussink, Mary Ellen was the youngest of six children. After graduating high school, she married the love of her life, her husband, Anton “Tony” Auth and enjoyed 53 years of marriage until his passing in March of 2015. After working side by side for many years with her husband, Tony, in the family business, Auth Brothers Food Service, she retired and enjoyed spending time with her family.  Mary Ellen was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis. She loved her children and grandchildren and the many activities they involved her in daily. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her siblings, Robert (Bertha),  Gregory (Marie), Bernard (Marilyn) and Donald (Beverley) Bussink and Margaret (Ronald) Pease and her newborn grandson, Andrew Auth.  Mary Ellen is survived by her four children, Andrea (Charles) Porciello, Anton ”Tony” (Claudia) Auth, Michelle (Douglas) Vaughters and Christopher (Hilary) Auth; her eleven grandchildren,  Anton “Tony” Auth, Samuel Vaughters, Sebastian and Leigh Auth, Mary Vaughters, Logan Auth, Luke Vaughters, Emily Porciello, Claire Auth, Lillian and Margaret Porciello; her brother-in-law, Ronald Pease and sister-in-law, Marilyn Bussink.  Friends are invited to celebrate Mary Ellen's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, April 11 from 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Friday, April 12 at 9 am. Interment will be private on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Sara Morrison Greathouse was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Saturday morning, April 6th, 2019. She was 88 years of age. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Leroy Greathouse, her youngest son Robert Wayne Greathouse and her five siblings. She is survived by her sons Donald Stuart Greathouse and Richard Dennis Greathouse and her daughter Donna Greathouse Workman along with their families. She is also survived by her dear friend Sue Phagan who devotedly cared for her in her later years. Sara loved to garden and had a yard that anyone would be proud of but her humble nature, of course, would not allow that. She loved to spend time with her family, enjoying the present and reminiscing about the past. She loved to laugh. Above all, she loved her Lord and Savior, His ministry, her family and friends. She will be remembered as a woman of faith, dignity and compassion. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family knows that Sara would prefer contributions be made to her church, Independent Baptist Church, P.O. Box 206, Clinton, MD 20735. Her family requests that those contributions be marked "In Loving Memory of Mrs. Sara M. Greathouse".

On Saturday, April 6, 2019; the beloved husband of 74 years of Margaret McConkey Swann; father of John (Martha Pierson) Swann and Margaret Earlene (Ron Osborn) Swann. He is also survived by five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and dedicated caregivers.

Earl worked for Metro, formerly known as DC Transit as a mechanic, mainly repairing and maintaining the buses. He also served in the US Air Force during WWII. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Swann's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 10 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, April 11 at 10 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington MD. Interment church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the the church. 

Elizabeth "Betty Anne" Gordy Shillinger, 91, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Betty Anne was born on May 20, 1927 to the late Howard and Hilda Gordy in Salisbury, MD.  She received her bachelor's of science degree in bacteriology from the University of Maryland in 1947 and went to work for the USDA in Beltsville.  She later returned home to Salisbury to serve as a health officer for the Department of Health.  Betty Anne  took a position at John Hopkins before returning to Salisbury to work at the Animal Health Lab, where she met future husband Robert Shillinger. 

After her children were grown, she worked as a registrar at University College for many years.  Betty Anne lived life fully and enjoyed gardening, volunteering, travel, swimming, reading, playing bridge, and spending time with family. She continued to socialize and attend concerts and lectures into her 90's. She enjoyed watching the Nats and was a devoted Terps basketball fan until the end.  Betty Anne was a lifelong resident of Maryland, having lived in Salisbury, College Park, Baltimore, Frederick, Adelphi, and Annapolis.  

was a previous member of St. Camillus Catholic Church in Silver Spring and a current member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis.  Betty Anne enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, gardening and spending time with her kids and grandkids. She was predeceased by her husband and a brother, Howard Gordy, Jr. Betty Anne is survived by her children, Mary (Steven) Doherty of Rockville, Robert (Mary) Shillinger of Key West, FL, and Anne (Eric) May of Annapolis; grandchildren, Natallie Liz, Blake Shillinger, Delaney and Kelly May, Joseph and Jack Doherty; and one great grandchild, EJ Liz. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Betty Anne's life on Friday, April 12 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m. at St. John Neumann's Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will be at Spring Hill Cemetery, Easton, MD. On line condolences may be offered by using the link on this page.

Gerald St. Clair Turnage, son of the late Johnnie Gerald Turnage and Mabel Turnage Hankins was born on December 1, 1941 in Enfield, NC. On Friday April 5, 2019, he was called home for eternal rest.

Gerald was educated in the public schools of New Hanover County. He graduated from Williston Senior High School in Wilmington, NC in 1960. After graduation, he moved to Washington D.C. to attend Howard University and fell in love with the city that later became his permanent home. After completing his freshman year at Howard, he was drafted into the Army and completed one tour of duty where he honorably served his country. He then returned to the Washington area and completed his education receiving both a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Master’s degree from the University of the District of Columbia.

He was united in matrimony to his high school sweetheart and lifetime love, Junetta Williams. This union was blessed with two daughters, Sheila and Geralyn.

Gerald retired after 30 years of service to the federal government in October 1994. He began his career in civil service at the United States Postal Service in 1962. He later transferred to the Bureau of Census where he began his career as a Supervisory Computer Systems Analyst.

After retirement, he opened a tax preparation and accounting services firm with his partners, the late Richard Turnage and Allen Caster - Caster, Turnage and Associates. It has serviced the surrounding community and his family of friends and clients for almost 30 years.

He was an active and highly respected member of the Masonic Family.

Gerald was a loving and devoted father, husband, brother and friend. He will surely be missed but never forgotten by the friends, family and even strangers whose lives he touched. He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife of 52 years, Junetta; two daughters Sheila Burls and Geralyn Turnage-Lewis (Timothy), a brother, Melvin Turnage; a sister, Sylvia Turnage Clemmons; three brothers-in-law, Reginal Clemmons, David Williams and James Williams; four sisters-in-law, Jacqueline Turnage, Karen Turnage, Pamela Williams, Agnes Trent; godchildren Brian Trent, Cheryl Stokes and Dakara Reid; hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and many caring friends.

John (Jack) Rudolph Carpenter died on April 4, 2019 at his home in Annapolis, Maryland surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on August 19, 1956 at Brooke Army Medical Hospital at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX to then 2nd Lieutenant and Mrs. John A. Carpenter. As the son of a career USAF officer, he spent his youth living in Texas, Hawaii, New Jersey, Arizona, California, and Virginia. John was an Eagle Scout and was always adventurous – he loved spending time outdoors in the wilderness and  was a member of the Varsity Water Polo and Varsity Swimming teams in high school.

Always happiest when near the sea or sailing open waters, John was honored to be selected as a midshipman and entered the Naval Academy in the summer of 1974. He was a proud member of the USNA Class of 1978 – 29th Company.

Following graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Oceanography, John reported to Turner Joy (DD-951), where he was anti-submarine warfare officer, combat information center officer, naval gunfire support officer and ship intelligence officer; and was a plankowner of Ticonderoga (CG-47), where he was main propulsion assistant/engineer. His decorations include the National Defense Medal, Sharpshooter Ribbon and Surface Warfare insignia.

Following his Navy career, John joined Raytheon in Portsmouth, RI as a Systems Engineer where he oversaw development of MK-48 Advanced Capability (AdCap) torpedo software for submarine fired torpedoes. After Raytheon, John served 10 years in the U.S. Merchant Marines with a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine License - Second Mate Unlimited Tonnage; All oceans/Captain of 1600 ton. 

John founded two Veteran-owned small businesses that are still in operation: Maine Labpack Inc. (1997) and MLi Environmental (2005) both specializing in hazardous waste packing, transport and disposal.

In his adult life, John lived in Albuquerque, NM; Long Beach and San Diego, CA; Pascagoula, MS; Newport, RI; Portland, ME; New York, NY and returned for his final months to Annapolis, MD. 

John's favorite activity in life was being a father and friend to his daughter Elizabeth and son John. He enjoyed sailing, camping, hiking, running, hunting and traveling.  He loved exploring new adventures throughout his travels. He had the driest of humor and enjoyed making people laugh … even to the end; when he was still making his friends and family smile. That sense of humor will be remembered with so much love.
 
John leaves to cherish his memories, his mother Irma Elia (Nena) Castro Carpenter of Georgetown, TX; daughter Elizabeth Clare Carpenter of Annapolis, MD; son John William Carpenter of Kelly, WY; partner Cassandra Past of New York, NY; sisters Lisa Sarita Salinas (Arnold) of Houston, TX and Pilar Maria Carpenter (Terry Shutz) of Leesburg, VA; brother Donald Eduardo Carpenter of Austin, TX; nieces Jessica Sarita Corey (Tim) of Leesburg, VA; Alexandra Sarita Salinas of Houston, TX; Victoria Pilar Carpenter of Austin, TX; and Danielle Irma Carpenter of Austin, TX; nephews Dominic Arnold Salinas of Houston, TX; Philip Antonio Salinas of Houston, TX; and Donald Ricardo Carpenter; grandniece Meadow Milagro Corey of Leesburg, VA; former spouse Katherine Camila Miller of Annapolis, MD; extended family and friends.

Preceded in death by his father Colonel John Arnold Carpenter (USAF); his paternal grandparents Lt. Col Donald Milton Carpenter (USAF) and Gladys Ayers Carpenter; and his maternal grandparents Eduardo Flores Castro and Mariana Sanchez Castro. 

Memorial Services are being held on April 17, 2019 at 1100 hrs at the United States Naval Academy Chapel followed by a Committal Service with Military Honors at the Naval Academy Columbarium overlooking Weems Creek. Family and friends will gather at the Naval Academy Club to celebrate his life at 1215 hrs.

 Gifts in the memory of John R. Carpenter may be sent to either Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 OR the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402 (Class of 1978).

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for his family by using the link on this page.

Leonarda Angeles Villanueva affectionately known as "Nady" passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019. She was a dedicated member of St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill, MD. She was an active member of Legion of Mary and Sodality of Our Lady of Divine Grace. She loved English Literature, classic movies, philosophy and poetry. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Florentino and Basilia Angeles; her husband Bernardo Ela Villanueva; and siblings, Remigio (Emy), Antonio (Tony), Rogelio (Roger), and Enard, Paulina (Nelly) Angeles.

She is survived by her beloved children Dean Villanueva, Noel Villanueva (Imelda Tiongson), and Lee Ann Villanueva Quiroz (Edward); 4 loving grandchildren, Dominique, Jason, Enrique and Evan; two brothers, Nestor and Angelito (Totoy), one sister Lucy, and many family and friends. 

Services will be scheduled at a later time, please check back. 

Christopher Columbus Telemeco, 87, of Fort Washington, MD passed away on April 4, 2019. Born in Adolph, West Virginia on December 31, 1931 to the late Delemeco Telemeco and Mittie Bernice Chewning.
Christopher was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was passionate about being outdoors and especially in watching wildlife, a legacy he passed on to his son and his son’s family. He was truly a “Mr. Fix It” and was relied upon by those in his community.  He was a long-time active member of the Independent Baptist Church in Clinton, MD. 
Christopher is survived by his Wife, Margaret Ann Telemeco; his son, Christopher Anthony Telemeco (and wife Deborah Lee); his sister, Helen Telemeco Pritt; one grandson, Rory Sean Telemeco (and his wife Melissa Shari); one granddaughter Maria Celeste Telemeco; and one great-grandson, Killian Corona Telemeco.
Christopher is predeceased by his parents; his brothers, William Telemeco, and Paul Telemeco; his sister, Leoan Telemeco Moser; and one grandchild, Ian Christopher Telemeco.


Eugene William “Gene" Cairns, 91, a resident of Prince Frederick, MD and previously of Morehead City, NC, and Berlin, NY died on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. Born on January 18, 1928, in Oceanside, NY to the late William A. and Marie K. Cairns, Gene served overseas in the US Army Air Corps / US Air Force from 1946 to 1949. After the service, he earned a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and then began his career as an aeronautical engineer. Gene enjoyed pistol shooting/ reloading, hunting, and golf. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Norma Rose Cairns and his daughter, Karen G. Rice. He is survived by his son, William R. Cairns and daughter-in-law Anne of Lothian, MD; his son-in-law Thomas R. Rice of Pineknoll Shores, NC; his granddaughters, Jemma Lynn Cairns Meidenbauer (Daniel) and Kristine Marie Rice Red Elk (Weston) and his great-grandchildren, Jonah Daniel and Rose Caroline Meidenbauer and Kalena Rose Red Elk. Funeral service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, April 8 at 12:30 pm. Interment will be in Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, NC on Friday, April 12 at 10 am. Condolences may be made online at: KalasFuneralHomes.com Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Donald James Rowan, “Don”, 78, a resident of West River and previously of Potomac, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Leonardtown, MD from complications of lung cancer related to Agent Orange. 

Don was born on March 25, 1941, in Pennsylvania to the late James and Mary Rowan. He received his Ph.D. in Business Development from Penn State University. Don served his country proudly in the US Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed; fishing, boating, and writing.

Don is survived by his wife of 39 years, Joan Rowan, his children; Lisa Furlow of Crofton, MD, Lori Eccleston of Columbia, MD, Scott Rowan of Richmond, VA and Mark Rowan of New York, his siblings; Mary Smar of  Pocono, PA, and Gerry Rowan of Lancaster, PA. Don is also survived by his grandchildren; Connor and Samantha Furlow and Liam and Emily Eccleston.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Don's life from 10 am until his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for the family by using the link on this page. 

Thomas L. Houser, Jr., Master Plumber, of Davidsonville, MD passed at home on April 3, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Bielaski; his aunts, JoAnn Lamaster, Theresa Witten and Paula Richards, many cousins and his faithful dog “Rocky.” He was predeceased by his father, Thomas L. Houser. The family will be celebrating his life of 53 years, on Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 1 to 4 PM at his Davidsonville home.

Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Obituaries

Annette O'Rourke

Michael Chisari

Leonard Caracciolo

Henrietta Stachecki

James Riordan

Arthur Tayman

Rose King

Van Lee

Carmelo Chillari

Beverly Cullers

Mary Johnson

Mary Auth

Teruko Swain

Sara Greathouse

W. Earl Swann

Elizabeth Shillinger

Gerald Turnage

John Carpenter

Leonarda Villanueva

Christopher Telemeco

Eugene Cairns

Donald Rowan

Albert Bader

Thomas Houser, Jr.