Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Friday, November 2, 2018; the beloved husband of Feliciana A. Ramos; father of Marissa (Weng) Ramos, Jeffrey Jose (Zeny) Ramos, John Glenn Ramos and Jesus (Emily) Empaynado; grandfather of Grean and Abigail Ramos. He is also survived by his sisters. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Ramos' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  

Margaret Hayden Blewitt of Fort Washington, Maryland. Born in Bronx, New York June 25, 1931. Passed away in her sleep from respiratory failure on November 2, 2018 at the age of four score and seven (87) years.  Married Don Blewitt February 13, 1954. Mother of 6 children. Grandmother of 12. Followed by a career as a Bank Executive. Retired in 1999. Lived her remaining years and died as she wished at her home of 44 years in Fort Washington, Maryland..

Preceded by Parents John Hayden and Margaret Stapleton Hayden of the Bronx. Brother John Hayden of Bronx. Husband Donald Joseph Blewitt of the Bronx. Brothers and Sisters–in-law, Roy and Gloria Blewitt , Bill and Ginny Schlotman, Eileen Hayden and Joan Blewitt Peterson.

Succeeded by Sons Russ of Delaware, Don of Virginia, and Ted of Virginia. Daughters Jeanne of New York, Pam of Maryland and Deb of Maryland. 12 Grandchildren Mandy, Lauren, Matt, Robbie, Patrick, Skyler, Kellie, Chris, Tori, Drew, Madison and Bailey. 7 Great Grandchildren One surviving Brother in law, Joel Peterson of South Carolina, 21 Nieces and Nephews, well over 40 of their beloved Spouses, Great Nieces and Nephews .

Viewing at Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD. Friday November 9, 2018. 2-4 pm. and 6-8 pm.

Funeral Mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Piscataway, Maryland. Saturday November 10, 2018 at 11 am.

Bill (Wil) Loomis died on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the age of 89. Born in Drexel Hill, PA, Bill graduated from Ursinus College with a BS degree in Physical Education and taught P.E. and coached at Hackettstown, NJ High School.  He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a physical therapy degree. Bill was a physical therapist at the VA Hospital in Wilmington, DE and at the Delaware Easter Seal Society Clinic in Georgetown, DE. He was a partner in the private physical therapy practice of Burch, Rhodes & Loomis (BR&L), which encompassed ten offices in the state of Maryland. Bill served in the United States Navy after high school and was a member of Weems Creek Baptist Church and Gideon’s International. 

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Sandra.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie Merrifield Loomis, a son; Richard and his wife Vonda and five grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters; Jeanne Miller and Bessie Gorman. A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Saturday, November 17 at Weems Creek Baptist Church, 600 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 from 10 am until time of funeral service at 11 am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc., 1 Billy Graham Park, Charlotte, NC 28201-001 or to Weems Creek Baptist Church, 600 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401. Online condolences may be made at KalasFuneralHomes.com


Slyvia Ruth Bonn died Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the age of 101, at Ginger Cove. Ruth was born November 26, 1916, in Bristol, Virginia and passed from all of us just 26 days short of her 102nd birthday.  Ruth is survived by one of three children Keith. Regretfully, her other two children Phyllis and Bruce had passed away.  Additionally, there are four grandchildren Darren and Ethan Lamiman, Daniel and Kristi Bonn and four great-grandchildren Michael and Sean Lamiman and Addison and Grayson Bonn. 

As a child, she was part of a radio show for her junior & senior years (1929-1933 ) in high school. She sang live on WOPI, Bristol’s 1st radio station from 5:30 to 6 every weekday. She sang with her sister and another set of sisters. They first called themselves, "The Kiddie String Quartet.”  The instruments were a tenor guitar, two regular guitars, and a ukulele. Ruth played one of the guitars. As they grew older, they renamed themselves the “Personality Girls.”  She graduated from Virginia Intermont College in 1936 In Bristol and later married Douglas Bonn in Richmond, Virginia in 1941. During WWII she worked for WPA in Richmond, then moved to Bethesda, MD in1945.  After the children had grown, she worked fulltime for NIOSH in Rockville, MD.  She received a federal award for her work at NIOSH. After retirement, she fulfilled a lifelong dream to become an artist.  She studied art and art history at Anne Arundel College through several teachers including Ester Ugo.  Ruth won many awards for her artwork and china painting.  Continuing her love of music, she joined the chorus at Ginger Cove, where Ruth had lived since June 2002, and participated in chorus performances for over a decade.  Her husband Doug had passed before moving to Ginger Cove.  After moving to Ginger Cove, she developed a deep friendship with Cliff Falkenau until his death in 2011.  She will be buried at Woodside Cemetery Ashton, Maryland at a private family ceremony.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Anne Episcopal Church Homeless Project, Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the Ginger Cove Foundation, 4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401.


 Family and friends are invited to celebrate Peggy's life on Friday from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 1:30pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Easton, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Hopkins Arthritis Center, Mason F. Lord Center Tower, 5200 Eastern Ave, Suite 4100 Baltimore, MD 21224. Online condolences may be made at KalasFuneralHomes.com.

Julia "Julie" F. Adams, 88, a 27-year resident of Annapolis, MD, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.  Born January 7, 1930, in New York, NY, she was a homemaker most of her life.  Julie was a longtime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD.

She was the beloved wife of Daniel Adams for 64 years; mother of Dan Adams of New Market, MD and Jim Adams of Bel Air, MD; sister of Richard Bove of Long Island, NY and the late Sal Bove; grandmother of Sam and Ben Adams.

Friends are invited to celebrate Julie's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, November 5 from 11 am until her funeral service begins at 1 pm.  Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601 Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page.

Alejandro “Jun” DeLeyos passed away peacefully on October 31, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife Ofelia, sons Ricky, Jay, and Bing, daughters-in-law Jo and Deb, and 4 grandchildren – Sebastian, Xavier, Quinn, and Rowan. Jun, originally from the Philippines, joined the U.S. Navy in 1966, and served for 22 years. Then, he worked for three U.S. Presidents over 16 years in the White House. He actively participated in Filipino-American groups, supporting medical missions, cultural and educational outreach.  He was hardworking, jovial, and loved to sing. Jun was generous, opening his heart and home to anyone he met. He will be deeply missed by his family, especially his grandchildren, and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. De Leyos's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 2 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date, please check back. 

Medaris "Mimi" White Oliveri, 81, a resident of Catonsville, MD and previously of Odenton, MD, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Born on November 21, 1936, in Uvalde, TX, Mimi got her Bachelor and Masters Degree from the University of Maryland in Business Administration.  From 1982 to 2012 Mimi worked at Amtrack as a corporate secretary.   She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD.  Mimi's interest includes playing bridge, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Mimi is survived by Robert Anthony Oliveri, Robert Anthony Oliveri Jr., John Michael Oliveri, Susan Marie Elever,  and Medaris Ann-Marie Kasuda; three siblings David White Jr., Betty Sue Arledge, and Sandra Templer; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

Services and interment were private.  Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 (please include Restricted to Endometrial Cancer in the memo line).

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Kathleen Fitzgerald Chapman, 69, a resident of Loganville, Georgia and previously of Bowie, MD, passed away on October 31, 2018 at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Georgia.

She was born on November 24, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to the late John and Dorothy O’ Donoghue Fitzgerald. Kathleen was a graduate of St. Cecilia Academy in Washington, D.C. Kathleen retired in December of 2017 from the Washington Hospital Center, as the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources. During her 30 year tenure there, she held various positions with the hospital.

She was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia and enjoyed reading, word games and spending time her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of Bobby J. Chapman in 1986.

She is survived by her daughter Shirley K. Byrd (Bobby Hammond) of Loganville, Georgia, her siblings; Ellen Fitzgerald, Barbara Gray and her husband Steve, Shirley Byrd and her husband Rawley, Michal Fitzgerald and his wife Carol. Stephen Fitzgerald and his wife Linda, Kevin Fitzgerald and his wife Cindy and David Holt and Ed Holt, Jr. Also survived by her grandchildren Christiana, Victoria Byrd, and Walter Byrd, Jr., Bobby Hammond, Jr. and Kaylyn (Cameron Hood) Hammond and three great-grandchildren Emma, Kai and Tate.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Kathleen’s life on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 2pm until a prayer service will begin at 4pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Burial will take place at a later date at St. St. William’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Ward, South Carolina. 


Suzanne Conway Sullivan of Annapolis, MD, died at her home on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Suzanne graduated from the Catholic University of America with a bachelor's degree in finance. She worked in the business/accounting field until stopping in 1995 to raise her children. She was a proud member of the Conway Conservatives and loved her home and many friends in Annapolis, MD.  Suzanne had a tremendous sense of humor and brought love and laughter to many.  Suzanne is survived by her husband, Paul W. Sullivan; her children, Patrick, Lucy and Kathleen Sullivan; her mother, Mary Jane Conway; her siblings, Colleen (Tom) Jones, Mary Beth (Andrew) Greene, Stephanie (John) McGill, Patrick (Lindsay) Conway, Nancy (RT) Quinn and Garry (Ellen) Witts and 29 loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Steven J. Conway, M.D. and her sister, Kathleen Conway Witts. Friends are invited to celebrate Suzanne's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, November 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Saturday, November 3 at 10:30 AM.  Private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christ Child Society (KCW Chapter), 5101 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Ste. 102, Washington, DC 20016. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page.

Robert Franklin Adelman, "Captain Bob" of Edgewater, MD passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Bob was born in Washington, DC on January 1, 1942, to the late Frederick and Edna Adelman. He served in the U.S. Army as a Chemical Staff Specialist. Bob was an auto service station owner, a heavy equipment maintenance mechanic with Prince George's County Fire Department and, a charter boat Captain. He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting and was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded by his wife, Barbara Marie and his son, Richard Adelman. He is survived by his children, Rick Adelman of Edgewater and Theresa McKelvey of Cumming, GA; eight grandchildren, Michael, Matthew and Robbie Adelman, Tony Shutte, Kimberly Guy, Nick, Cody, and Kyle McKelvey. Along with nine great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Bob's life on Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 5 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A funeral service will be held at 1:45 pm at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd., Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Baltimore MD Office, 800 Wyman Park Dr., Ste. 110, Baltimore, MD 21211. 

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Joanne Elizabeth Ross, 85, a 57-year resident of Bowie, MD, passed away on October 28, 2018 after a 5-year battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.  Born on April 28, 1933 in Washington, DC to the late Joseph R. and Audrey M. Williams, Joanne earned a Master’s Degree in Education and pursued a teaching career with the Prince George’s County School System.  She was a member of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed cooking and crafts but her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and caring for her four-legged friends.

Joanne was preceded in death by her loving husband of 22 years, Thomas Prescott Ross who died in 1977 and two brothers, Thomas J. Williams and Joseph R. Williams.  She is survived by three sons, Thomas P. Ross, Jr. of Davidsonville, MD, Joseph Ross of Georgia, Mark D. Ross of Martinsburg, WV; two daughters, Pamela A. Allen and Deborah A. Brown, both of Severn, MD; three grandsons, Thomas Bovee, Sean O’Brien and Mark Ross, Jr.; and three granddaughters, Shannon O’Brien, Paige Turner and Ashley Pardo.

Friends are invited to celebrate Joanne’s life with her family at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, October 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Her funeral service will be held at Mount Oak United Methodist Church, 14110 Mt. Oak Road, Bowie, MD on Wednesday, October 31 at 11 a.m.followed by interment in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.
	
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Joe Mitchell Heard, Jr., 99, a resident of Annapolis, MD for 5 years and previously of Waynesboro, VA for 44 years, passed away at Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Born on December 19, 1918 in Robinson, GA to the late Sallie J.  and Joseph M. Heard, Sr., Joe earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Auburn University. His military service during World War II was deferrred in order for him to work on the Manhattan Project in Oakridge, TN. His hobbies included bridge, chess, politics and betting on the horses. Joe is survived by his wife of 75 years, Rebecca W. Heard; his daughter-in-law, Janet Heard; his granddaughters, Michelle Pepersack and Jeanette Machen; his great-grandson, Nicholas Machen and many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his son, David M. Heard; his daughter, Sallie J. Hodgekinson; his son-in-law; Mont Hodgekinson; his grandson, Adam Hodgekinson; his brothers, Merrill Heard, Frank and John Moseley and his sisters, Celest Barnes and Vivian Gravitte. 

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On Sunday, October 28, 2018; the beloved husband of the late Elsie Lorraine Apperson; father of Donna Lorraine Apperson and Donald D (Delia D.) Apperson, Jr.; grandfather of Daniel and Kristina Apperson.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Apperson's Life Celebration on Friday, November 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD and on Saturday, November 3 at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD from 10:30 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oxon Hill United Methodist Church. 

Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Tyson, 56, a resident of Edgewater, MD and previously Hyattsville, MD, died on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Born January 16, 1962, in Plattsburgh, NY, to Harry M. Tyson and the late Beverly Tyson, he graduated from South River High School.  Jeff worked as a land surveyor.  He enjoyed Dallas Cowboys football, Texas Rangers baseball, NASCAR, and was a collector of music.

In addition to his father, Jeff is survived by four siblings, Robert Tyson of Ijamsville, MD, Vivian Grady of McLean, VA, Kim Tyson of Edgewater, MD, and Sharon Hepp of Steeleville, IL; four nephews, Robby and Chris Tyson and Daniel and Michael Grady; two nieces, Tanis Hampton-Miller and Katie Grady.  He is also survived by 4 great-nieces and 1 great-nephew.

Friends are invited to celebrate Jeffrey's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, November 3 from 1 to 3 PM with his memorial service beginning at 3 pm.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page.

Friends are invited to celebrate Carmen's life at St. Christopher's Church, 1861 Harbor Dr., Chester, MD on Tuesday, October 30 from 11 AM to 12 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 PM followed by interment at St. Peter's Cemetery in Queenstown, MD. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page.

WILLIAM “Bill” ROBERT MOORE, SR.
On Thursday, October 25, 2018, Bill Moore passed away suddenly at the age of 88.  He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 53 years, Mary Ann (Berg) in 2006, and was the father of four children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.  Bill, a resident of Annapolis, MD, was born in West Tarentum, PA, on October 4, 1930, to the late Catherine P. (Fox) and Harry R. Moore.   He joined the United States Air Force in 1948, where he became a Senior Radio Mechanic, until leaving the service in 1952.
Bill worked in the aerospace field as a government contractor with RCA and GE.  He was a Control Center Manager and was responsible for tracking satellites.  He took great pride in what he did, and in being a part of NASA’s early space race.  He fully retired in 1997.  
Bill loved spending time with his family, and took delight in being a puppeteer and performing magic tricks for his grandchildren, who called him “Pap.”  He enjoyed telling jokes and riddles, and making people smile, and had a passion for collecting stamps and coins, and was a genuine “Mr. Fix-It” around the house.  He was known for his great sense of humor, infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.
Bill is the beloved father of Pamela (Wes) Barrett of Centreville, MD, Joyce (the late Jim) McMurtrey of Annapolis, MD, Kim (Dave) Colander of Midlothian, VA and William "Skip" (Angela) R. Moore, Jr. of Newtown, PA.  He was a phenomenal role model for his grandchildren, Daniel, Jimmy, Jennifer, Erica, Bethany, Amy, Chris and Brooke and his great-grandchildren Charlie, Dylan, Mady, James, Boe, and Peyton.  He also had a wealth of other family members and friends that will miss him dearly.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Bill’s life from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 6, at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where a funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Wednesday, November 7.  Interment will follow immediately at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville.

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On Wednesday, October 24, 2018; the beloved wife of the late Luis De Ortube; mother of Jose Victor, Connie Ramirez, Marvic de los Santos, Marissa Gajo, German S. De Ortube and Melanie S. De Ortube; grandmother Jonathan Reyes, Samantha Johnson and Jessica smith; great-grandmother of Isabella and Lena Reyes and Olivia Johnson. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. De Ortube's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, October 29, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway, (Our Lady's Chapel), 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735 Interment to follow at Church Cemetery.

On Tuesday, October 23, 2018; the beloved wife of the late Eugene D. "Sam" Harris;  mother of Kenneth J. (Michelle) Harris and Pam (Larry) Dutrow; grandmother of Lauryn R. Harris. She is also survived by numerous cousins, godchildren and many other relatives and friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Harris' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A.,  6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 2 to 5 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Calloway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Interment to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. 

Ronald C. Allen, Jr.

	Ronald Converse Allen, Jr., 85, of Annapolis died peacefully on October 22, 2018.  Ron was born on September 28, 1933 in Pittsfield, MA where he graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1951.  He subsequently attended the University of Maryland graduating in February 1955 with a degree in Industrial Arts Education.  That same year, after successfully completing ROTC, Ron was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. 
Upon release from active duty in 1961 he remained in the Air Force Reserve serving in various assignments for 32 years retiring at the rank of Major General.  At his retirement, he held the position of Individual Mobilization Augmentee to the Inspector General in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force.  Upon retirement he was presented one of the highest military awards of the Air Force, the Distinguished Service Medal.
	In civilian life, Ron held several positions in Federal Civil Service including five years at the former Annapolis Division of the David Taylor Model Basin where he served as head of the Computer Systems and Operations Branch.  In 1968 he earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from American University. Later assignments included positions with the U.S. Department of Justice and as a member of the Surveys and Investigations staff of the Appropriations Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth “Libby” Allen, his three children Ronita Evans, her husband Strohm, Karl Allen, his wife Debbie and Daniel Allen, his wife Sue.  He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Nila and Andrew Evans, Ryan and Karlee Allen and Danielle and Jake Allen.
Services will be private at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery.  If so desired, contributions may be made to St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 or Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church, 38 W. Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037.  




Friends and family are invited to celebrate William's life on Friday, October 26 from 6 until 9 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, October 27 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be offered by clicking on the link to the left of this page.

R. Talbott Miller, "Tab" passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 22, 2018. Tab was a resident of Lothian, MD. He was born to the late Wilson and Frances Miller on March 11, 1936 in Utica, NY.  Tab attended Washington and Jefferson College, graduating in 1956 with a bachelor’s degree in English.  He began working in 1959 at Western Printing and Lithographing Co. in Poughkeepsie, NY which soon after became Western Publishing Co.  In 1971, Tab moved his family to Maryland to work in Western’s sales office.  In 1973, Tab went to work in the Washington, DC office of Port City Press, a division of Judd’s Inc. where he became Vice President of Sales for the Washington/Baltimore area before retiring in 1999.  
Tab became an active member in the Antique and Classic Boat Society after his father-in-law gave him the family-1946 Garwood Classic wooden boat.  He was the President of the local Chesapeake Bay Chapter for 3 years and became the International President of the Society in 1997.  He and his wife, Nancy, enjoyed traveling across the United States and Canada to boat shows and meetings, making many lifetime friends along the way.  Tab was creative, loved to use his hands and build things.  Whether scraping and sanding the bottom of a wooden boat or building something for their home, Tab could take something ordinary and make it extraordinary.
In addition to his parents Tab was preceded in death by his daughter, Suzanne Miller. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Miller; two children, R. Talbott (Heather) Miller, Jr. of Lothian and Elizabeth (Pete) Burr of Shady Side, MD; two sisters, Emily d'Aulaire of Redding, CT and Jane Unkefer of Haverford, PA; five grandchildren, Talbott and Madison Bishop of Shady Side, Caitlin and Lyndsey Miller of Lothian and Emily Burr of Shady Side.

A memorial service for Tab will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater. Inurnment to following at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation to 2000 Medical Parkway, Belcher Pavilion, Suite 604, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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Obituaries

Antonio Ramos

Margaret Blewitt

Bill Loomis

Tyrone Cole

Silvia Bonn

Peggy Stevens

Julia Adams

Alejandro DeLeyos

Medaris Oliveri

Kathleen Chapman

Suzanne Sullivan

Robert Adelman

Joanne Ross

Joe Heard, Jr.

Donald Apperson

Jeffrey Tyson

Tina Ream

Carmen Principe-Facchina

William Moore

Esmeralda De Ortube

Carmella Harris

Ronald Allen

William Dolan

Richard Miller