Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

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.


Alice W. Shaw, 92, a resident of Annapolis, MD for eighty years and previously of Deale, MD died of Alzheimer's disease on Monday, September 30th at her home, surrounded by her loving family and her faithful dog, Mojo.   Born on April 16, 1927, in Deale, MD to the late Joseph and Agnes Whittington, Alice graduated from Annapolis High School and worked at Read’s Drugstore on Main Street as a “soda jerk” before becoming a Bank Teller at Annapolis Bank and Trust for 46 years.  Legend has it that customers would wait in Alice’s line just to see her, even though other Teller lines were empty.  In 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Gilbert, and together they raised two daughters in the Homewood neighborhood.   Alice was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in her 40’s and although she gradually lost her vision, she was always smiling and enjoying life, especially when there was music as she loved to dance.  She was a member of Ladies of the Elks and she adored Mojo, her Papillion, who remained by her side until the end.  

Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Gilbert B. Shaw and her siblings, Carl and Conley Whittington, Naomi Stevens and Marjorie Parkinson.   She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Shaw (Mike Jeffery) and Laurie Shaw Maglio (Tommy Sines) both of Annapolis, MD; her sister, Annamae Aisquith of Riva, MD; her sister-in-law Dorothy Nichols of Annapolis, MD and her grandchildren, Ryan and Carly Maglio and Julian and Natalie Jeffery and many nieces and nephews.  Friends are invited to celebrate Alice's life on Monday, October 7th from 1 to 3 pm and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at 10 am. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis, MD.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Foundation Fighting Blindness, which can be found online at donate.fightingblindness.org, by mail at PO Box 45740, Baltimore, MD 21297-5740 or by calling 1-800-683-5555.


Greg Keith Spangler, "Spanky" , 70, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at his residence in Mechanicsville, MD. Born February 1, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to Ayres Moppin and Jean Ruth Spangler. Spanky served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he reached the rank of Lance Corporal. He worked for Pepco for most of his career and retired as an Overseas Operations Officer from the US State Department, Foreign Service Division.

Spanky was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Michael Ayres Spangler and his sister, Joyce Ann Palmer Sanders. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Mary Spangler; his three children, Joshua (Christina) Spangler of Mechanicsville, MD, Jonas Michael (Amanda) Spangler of Mechanicsville, MD and Carie-Anne Spangler of Leonardtown, MD; his eight grandchildren, Joshua, Jr., Alex, Nickolas, Ryan, Brayden, Chloe, Jordan and Aly; his sister, Betty Palmer Krywulak. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. 

Family will receive friends for Spanky’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 9 at 10:30 a.m.  A committal service with Military Honors will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 10:15 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel,  Cheltenham, MD at 10:15 a.m.  Please arrive at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, www.hospiceofstmarys.org 

Carrie H. Pulley was the seventh child born to Clem Edward and Zulean Golden Turner Ross.  She was born on June 26, 1927 and departed this life on Monday, September 30, 2019. Carrie was raised in Loudon County, Virginia where she met and later married Wilmer Thomas (deceased) on February 25, 1948.  Of this union, three daughters and one son were born.  Carrie and Wilmer lived several years on the eastern shore of Maryland before moving to Washington, DC.  Carrie was employed at the National Children’s Center as Staff Supervisor until her retirement in 1993.  Carrie and Wilmer dissolved their union after twenty-five years of marriage. On March 14, 1975, Carrie married the late Alfred W. Pulley, Sr. As a result of this marriage, she became stepmother to Alfred’s five children.

During her lifetime, Carrie became a licensed real estate agent in the state of Maryland.  She was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and enjoyed boating, crabbing and fishing.  Carrie was also a member of the Eastern Star, Miriam Chapter No. 4.  She and three of her sisters were members of the Virginia State Society.  She was very close with her sisters and shared a unique relationship with each one of them.  The book “Sister Friends” by Michelle V. Agins and Julia Chance detailed their monthly gathering that was established as a tradition known as Sisters Day – Ross Family Style.  The Ross Girls as they were known spent many hours eating, laughing, gossiping and reminiscing. As quoted by Carrie in the book “After we lost three sisters and four brothers, we decided to do this to stay close.” 

Carrie was a long-time member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She was a member of the Senior Group and developed lasting friendships throughout the church. She attended faithfully until her illness. 

Carrie loved to cook and bake.  The family enjoyed her cooking and looked forward to the caramel cakes she made for family gatherings.  

Carrie leaves to mourn her children, Carol Watkins, Gloria Thompson, Terry (Michael) Thomas-Whetstone, and W. Greerlin “Greer” Thomas, Diane Burrell, Mary (John) DeSalvo, Anne (Joseph) Mazzola, Luther “Pete” Pulley; grandchildren, Dana (Anthony), Damon (Robin), Dwayne, Greerlin, Darren, Timothy, Shauntee;  John (Gorette), Thomas,  Jacqueline (Raymond), Alexandra,  Joseph,  Seth (Chansoria), Tammy, Marve (Nique), and Kayla; 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; three sisters, Gloria Walker, Dorothy Jackson, and Mary Settle; two brothers James (Brenda) Anderson and Paul (Annette) Moore; sisters-in-law Sally Pulley and Alma (Theophilus) Stokes; nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.


A graveside service will held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. Please arrive at the Administration Building at 1:15 p.m. with one's own transportation. 


Griffin C. Walter, 15, a lifelong resident of Lothian, MD, died on Sunday, September 29 due to injuries sustained in a dirt bike accident.  Born on  June 3, 2004 in Annapolis, MD to Steve and Maria Walter, Griffin was a tenth grader at Southern Senior High School in Harwood, MD. He enjoyed video games, riding dirt bikes, hunting, shooting guns, karate and boxing. He was a Senior Red Belt at East Coast Martial Arts in Edgewater, MD. In addition to his parents, Griffin is survived by his siblings, Nicholas Sieh and Isabel and Sophie Walter all of Lothian; his grandparents, Joseph and Maria Walter of Lothian, Lillian Kinser of Edgewater and Donald and Loretta Sieh of San Antonio, TX and his aunts and uncles, Wilseydee Walter and John and Michelle Sieh. Griffin was preceded in death by his older brother, Steven Jacob Walter ; his uncle, Ronnie Walter and his grandfather, Glenn Kinser. Friends are invited to celebrate Griffin's life on Thursday, October 3 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 Friday October 4 at 11 am. Interment will follow at St. James' Parish Cemetery in Lothian, MD. 

Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the link on this page.

Gavin Alexander Payne was 16 years old at the time of his passing.  He loved life to the fullest.  There was never enough time in a day for Gavin.  He always had to be doing something.  He loved the water whether swimming in the ocean or pool, being in a boat, riding a jet ski, fishing or crabbing.  Gavin also loved scary movies, cooking, boxing and music, so much so that he expressed interest in being in a band.  He had a special gift for making anyone laugh.  Gavin especially enjoyed working on things with his dad.  He had a natural curiosity and it brought Gavin great joy to figure out how things worked.  He also loved riding dirt bikes and go-karts with his dad.  Gavin was a smart, caring young man.  He was his mom Lisa’s best friend.  His heart was exceptionally kind; he would help anyone.  Gavin especially loved helping the elderly.  He also cared very much for animals.  Gavin loved going with his family to Heritage Baptist Church where he was baptized.  His family meant everything to him.  He loved his little brother and sisters very much.  Gavin was a very helpful big brother.  His life goal was to join the military, stand for our flag and fight for our country.  Rest in peace, Gavin.  We love you.  

Gavin is survived by his loving parents, Scott and Lisa Payne; his sisters, Skylar and Rylee and his brother, Carter; his grandparents, Jadene and Scott Payne, Sr. and Sue and Mark Brown; his great-grandparents, Nancy and Bernie White; his aunts and uncles, La La and Michael Payne and Kellie and Nick Brown; three cousins, Julia, Charlotte and Lucie; and many extended family and friends.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Gavin's life at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, at Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD.  Burial will be private. The family requests everyone dress as they normally would.

Online condolences and tributes may be offered using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Douglas J. Mather, 64, passed away from a heart attack early in the morning of September 28, 2019.  Born on January 26, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Joan Isabel Blizzard and Ronald Douglas Mather, Doug grew up in Timonium and graduated from Dulaney High School. For the last 25 years, he lived in Davidonsonville, Maryland.   

Like his dad, Doug worked for over 30 years as a land surveyor, a profession that he loved and in which he took great pride. 

He was a talented musician, writing songs and playing in bands from the time he was a teenager. For the last 30 years, he was the indispensable center of the Annapolis-based band Her, Him & I, which included his wife, Lydia, childhood friend Joe "Poppy" Girlando, and friends Joe Dyer and Eric Anderson. Just hours before he died, he was with his fellow musicians, practicing songs for the next gig. 

More than anything, Doug’s love of animals defined him.  Throughout his life, he had a menagerie of found and adopted pets:  iguanas, cats, birds, fish, turtles and always puppies.  He taught those around him that the way you treated animals reflected your character.  Doug’s character was loyal, loving, without judgment, steadfast and deep.   His love of animals led to the opening of Davidsonville Dogwalkers, a business that thrived until his sudden passing.  He loved nature and riding his motorcycle across the state on cool days.  

He took great care of his family, human and animal, and is survived by his partner and wife of 28 years, Lydia D’Wynter, and his puppies Shadda, China and Elle. He is also survived by his devoted sister, Kendi (Mather) Irwin, her husband David B. Irwin; by nephews Jeffrey and Mark Irwin; by Lydia's mother (Caroline) and father (Gerald), sister (Amanda Blue), brother-in-law (Matthew Blue) and niece (Everett).  

A celebration of life is planned for November 2, 2019 from 4 pm until time of service at 5 pm, at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send donations to the Senior Dog Sanctuary through the following link:

https://www.seniordogsanctuary.com/

Condolences may be made by using the link on the left side of this page.

On Saturday, September 28, 2019; the beloved husband of Gigi Greene-Jackson; father of Gena Noël Jackson and Paul Matthew Jackson; grandfather of Gregory Blaise and Jennie Jacqueline; brother of John T., Mark E., Andrew, Carl A. and Thomas J. Jackson, Michele Cushman, Claudia West, Mary Morin, Noel Jackson Scarano and Jean Marie Stein. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will offered on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton. MD.

Dolores R. Fash, 88, a 50-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on September 26, 2019.  Born on January 26, 1931 in Brooklyn, Dolores graduated from the New York City public school system. Shortly after her marriage she was accepted to study at the Parsons School of Design.  Moving to Annapolis in 1966 Dolores pursued a career as an analyst at the Goddard Space Flight Center.  She was the owner of three children’s clothing and toy stores in Annapolis, Solomons Island, MD and Georgetown, Washington, DC.  Dolores was a member of the Ranger Rosary group at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis.  Active in the church she knitted hats for newborn babies at the local hospital and helmet caps for soldiers stationed in Afghanistan.  Dolores was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Frank H. Fash.  She is survived by her son, Frank H.J. Fash of Seattle, WA; her daughter, Deborah Alexander of Centreville, MD; and four grandchildren, Frankie and Nicholas Fash and Matt and Angela Alexander. Funeral services will be private. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Barbara Louise Garland, 83, a 45-year resident of Harwood and previously of Annapolis, MD, passed away on September 26, 2019 at the George Washington University Hospital.  Born on January 14, 1936 in Annapolis to the late Evelyn and John Owens Jr., Barbara was a graduate of the Annapolis High School Class of 1954.  She went on to earn a degree at Washington Business College.  Barbara enjoyed a 30-year career with the Maryland State Income Tax Division and, during the 1960s, also provided accounting and payroll support for her parent’s business, J.E. Owens Jr. Contracting and Charter Bus Company.  Barbara was a member of Chesapeake Christian Fellowship.  She enjoyed country music, quilting, cooking, entertaining and farming; but most of all, she simply enjoyed spending time with her family.
Barbara is survived by her children, Scott (Dawn) Rogers of Edgewater, MD and Cathy (Chuck) Pearl of Harwood; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Sam) Spruce of Edgewater, Jessica (Brian) Solis of Harwood, and Eric, Ashley and Cassandra Rogers of Edgewater; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to celebrate Barbara’s life with her family on Thursday, October 3 from 10 a.m. until her funeral service begins at 11 a.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Burial will follow at Davidsonville United Methodist Church Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

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

Graveside service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, October 2 at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Hwy., Cheltenham, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Colin Edwin Conisbee Wood, of Davidsonville MD, lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on September 26,2019. He died peacefully with his family by his side. He was born in St. Annes, England on April 27, 1945.
He graduated from Nottingham University in England, first with a Ph.D in Chemistry and then in 2005 was awarded Doctor of Science.
He started his career as a research scientist at Phillips Research Laboratories where he developed a technique called Molecular Beam Epitaxy. He was head-hunted by Cornell University and emigrated to Ithaca in 1978 where he helped develop the Cornell Sub Micron Center. He returned to England briefly in 1982 to work at General Electric Research Laboratories. During that time he was a Visiting Industrial Professor at the Cavendish Laboratory of Cambridge University and the University of Cardiff. In 1987 he was awarded the Clifford C. Patterson medal from the Institute of Physics for contributions to electronic materials research.
He returned to Ithaca in 1988. Subsequently, he worked at the Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the University of Maryland and finally as a Program Officer at the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA.
In 1999, he was elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society for pioneering and original contributions to the crystal growth of III-V materials by MBE, including the discovery of RHEED oscillation, delta-doping and low temperature GaAs.
He was an avid bird-watcher, visiting 72 countries in pursuit of his passion. He also loved gardening, crabbing and bee-keeping.
Colin is survived by his wife Ann of 52 years, his beloved daughter Catherine, son Andrew, daughter-in-law Kristen, grandchildren Emma and Miles, and  brother Robin and family in England.
A private family memorial is planned.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Doctors without Borders
Online condolences may be offered by using the memory wall link at the top of this page.
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Carl Nichols Hession, of Fort Washington, Maryland, passed away in his sleep on the morning of September 24, 2019, at the age of 57. 

 

Born on May 4, 1962, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, “Nick” was the sixth child, and fourth son, of Henry F. X. Hession and June S. Hession.

 

Because he had Down Syndrome, Nick’s formal education started early.

 

Nick was educated at a DOD-sponsored school in Kaiserslautern, Germany from 1966-1969; at the Hope School in Prince George’s County, Maryland from 1969-1971; and at the Hillcrest Heights Special Center in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland from 1971-1983. 

 

To people who rode the P-17 Metrobus, who worked at the FDIC, or who attended St. Columba Catholic Church, Nick was a familiar face.

 

He began his employment at the FDIC following his graduation from Hillcrest Heights, working in the mail room there until 2017.

 

Nick was an ardent fan of the Washington Redskins, the Syracuse Orange, and Washington Capitals.  Nick watched televised games, read scores and standings in the Washington Post, and especially enjoyed attending some games in person with family or friends.  He enjoyed music, especially the bands “Foreigner” and “ABBA”.  He loved to sing along and play air guitar.

 

Nick is predeceased by his parents.  He is survived by his brother Henry Hession (Debbie) of Greenville, SC; sister Lisa Johnson (Duane) of Beavercreek, OH; brother Father Anthony Hession of Fargo, ND;  sister Catherine Hawkins (Craig) of Sterling, VA; brother Kenneth Hession (Alison) of Pearl City, HI; sister Tanya Lebron (John) of Bristow, VA; brother Tim Hession (Sheila) of Fort Washington, MD and numerous nephews and nieces. 

 

The family would like to thank all of Nick’s educators, neighbors, coworkers, church community, and others in the community who encouraged him on his path through life.




Relatives and friends are invited to Nick's Life Celebration on Monday, September 30, 2019 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 Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Anthony Michael Capuano, Sr. (Tony), 84, a resident of Edgewater, MD, and previously of Waldorf, MD died on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Born January 10, 1935, in Bethlehem, PA, he worked as a plumber.  Tony served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed golf, music, old movies and spending time with family. Tony was preceded in death by a son, Michael Anthony Capuano. He is survived by his four children, Francisco (Melissa) L. Capuano, Christina (Ronald) Hoffman, Anthony (Donna) M. Capuano, Jr., and Doris (Nicholas DiNicola) Jean Salvo;  14 grandchildren: Nicole Capuano Hancock, Briana Capuano, Francesca Howard, Christina Sedillo, Anthony Capuano, Nina Capuano, Ronald Hoffman, Raquel Capuano, Alexandra Hoffman, Erica Capuano, Michael Capuano, Anthony M. Capuano, III, Bruce Kindervater, Jr., and Jeremy Gryctz; and 20 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Tony’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, September 28 from 11 am until his memorial is held at 1 pm. A reception will immediately follow the service at the Annapolis Moose Lodge, 1890 Crownsville Rd. Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.

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

Kenneth V. Moreland, "Captain", a 20-year resident of Port St. Lucie, FL and a 62-year resident of Maryland, living in both Clinton and Severna Park, passed away on September 24, 2019.  He was born on February 6, 1937 in Washington, DC to the late Van and Leslie Moreland. Ken was a 1955 graduate of Suitland High School and continued his education at American University. In 1958 he joined the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department where he would serve for 21 years until his retirement. Ken's next professional endeavor was working as a Special Investigator for the U.S. General Services Administration from 1979 to 1999. He was a member of Henson Valley Christian Church, Woods Presbyterian Church, and Morningside Church. He volunteered for many years for Heroes, Inc., a non-profit organization serving families of fallen police officers. Ken enjoyed cheering on the Washington Redskins, Washington Wizards, and University of Maryland sports teams. He also loved boating, golfing, traveling, singing in church choirs, and most of all spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents Ken is predeceased by his daughter, Patricia; and sisters, Evelyn Hamilton, Alice Wood, and Mildred Tierney. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carole F. Moreland; children, Kenneth V. of West Friendship, Richard W. of Davidsonville, Stephen M. of Crofton, and Kathleen Scheeler of Sykesville; a sister Audrey O'Leary of Port St. Lucie, FL; grandchildren, Richard, Ryan and Amanda Moreland, Ali Garritt, Rebecca Miles, Sarah Kleist, Deborah Crites, and Dylan and Miranda Scheeler; and five great-grandchildren. 
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ken's life on Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, Maryland.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 11 am at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.  Interment will take place after a luncheon at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, MD.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 5000 Dunn Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34981. 

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

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Clyde's life on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 2 pm until 4 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will be private.



Margaret Jane Klawitter, 80, died on Monday, September 23, 2019.  Born March 7, 1939, in Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, England, to the late Albert and Mabel Keen, she worked for Century 21 New Millennium and Marlboro Liquors.  Margaret was a member of the English Club.  She enjoyed antiquing, playing Mexican dominoes with her grandchildren, gardening, yard sales, English Robins, and teatime. Margaret is survived by two children, Craig (Karen) Klawitter of Mechanicsville, MD, and Michelle (Mark, Sr.) Jordan of Sudlersville, MD; two siblings, Jeffrey Keen, and Maureen Bristow, both of Bledlow Ridge, England; and six grandchildren, Mark, Jr., Autumn, Emma, Haidyn, and Grace Jordan, and Mackenzie Klawitter. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Margaret's life on Sunday, September 29, from 4 pm until her memorial service begins at 6 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for Michelle and Craig and their families.

Lydia L. Donovan, 64, a 45-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Perryville, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home after a lengthy illness.

She was born on April 26, 1955 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, MD to the late Charles and Agnes Keesey. She was a graduate of Perryville High School and received her Associate’s Degree from Harford Community College. She retired from the USDA as an administrative assistant.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Scott and her siblings Buddy and Linda.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Gary, her daughter Rebecca and grandson, Brody Hohn. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 7pm at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.




Josefina "Penny" Alfiler Borbon, 77, passed away on September 23, 2019. Born on February 19, 1942 to the late Tomas Alfiler and Beatriz Del Rosario in Manila, Philippines.

Josefina had retired as a Registered Nurse at the Greater Southeast Community Hospital. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading, watching movies, and being a social butterfly.

Josefina is also predeceased by her son, Joel. She is survived by her husband, Jose Borbon, daughter, Gigi Blacetti, granddaughter, Christina and numerous other family members.

Josefina's Celebration of Life will be held at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary's Piscataway Catholic Church (main church), 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735 on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Piscataway Church Cemetery.

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

Obituaries

Nympha Ricasata

Emmie Ingram

Karl Stadler

Edward Wolff

Charles Merkle

Alice Shaw

Greg Spangler

Carrie Pulley

Griffin Walter

Gavin Payne

Douglas Mather

Paul Jackson

Dolores Fash

Barbara Garland

Doris Eiler

Colin Wood

Carl Hession

Anthony Capuano, Sr.

Kenneth Moreland

Clyde Shover

Margaret Klawitter

Lydia Donovan

Josefina Borbon

Alexander Carter