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Colleen O. Bowen Jaroszek, 76, a lifelong Annapolitan passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Colleen was born on July 15, 1942, in Maryland to the late Joseph V. and Theresa M. Bowen. At ten years old Colleen and her mom took part in watching the skies for enemy fighters with the Civil Air Patrol. She was a member of the 1960 graduating class of Annapolis High School. Colleen was retired from Anne Arundel Public Schools where she worked in elementary school cafeterias. She also enjoyed volunteering as a Sunday School and reading teacher. Colleen was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church at Eastport, St. Andrews, and Trinity. She enjoyed her Aerobics and Jazzercise workouts, bowling duckpins, and cheering on her Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Steelers. Colleen is survived by her husband, of 59 years Rodney J. Jaroszek, Sr; two children, Rodney J. (Denise) Jaroszek, Jr of Shady Side, and Marie A. Jaroszek and her husband Jimmy Long of Cambridge, MD; three siblings, Joe Bowen and his wife Michèle Jacobs of Columbia, MD, Marc D. (Cheryl) Bowen of Mayo, and Dorothy F. (Darrell) Brooks of Edgewater; four grandchildren, Charles Scrimshaw, Jedidiah (Heather) Scrimshaw, Michael Vance, and Melanie Vance; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends are invited to celebrate Colleen's life on Sunday, October 7, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 8 at10:30 am at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Rd., Edgewater. Interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, Music Department, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

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Betty Lee Gilman, 81, a 53-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Hyattsville, MD, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Anne Arundel Medical Center following a 27-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born March 31, 1937, in Cresaptown, MD, to the late Homer and Opal Gerhart, she graduated from Allegany High School.  Betty worked as a supervisor at Anne Arundel Medical for twenty-two years.  Her memberships included, Mayo United Methodist Church and the American Legion Cummings-Behlke Post 226 for 45 years.  Betty enjoyed crafts, stamp collecting, photography, and keeping her grandchildren busy. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas P. Gilman; two sons, Kevin Dean (Brenda) of Gainesville, GA and Kent Dale of Edgewater, MD; a daughter, Kala Dawn (Louie) of Queenstown, MD; a brother, Charles (Mary) of Edgewater, MD; five grandchildren, Carrie (Chester), Brandon, Savanna, Dylan and Matthew; and three great-grandchildren, Madalynn, Brantley and Jackson. Family and friends are invited to celebrate  Betty's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, October 7 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM.  A memorial service will be held at Mayo United Methodist Church, 1005 Old Turkey Point Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 on Monday, October 8 at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mayo United Methodist Church.

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Jeffrey Lee “Jeff” Parnell, 58, of Annapolis, MD, passed away on October 2, 2018.  Born on December 8, 1959 in Baltimore City, MD to the late Robert Lee and Julia Mae Parnell, Jeff was a 1977 graduate of Annapolis High School.  Always ambitious, he began working as a teenager for Buzzy’s Pizza.  Later on, Jeff worked as an attendant for park America in Annapolis, a truck driver for Ecklof in Landover, MD, then as a warehouse manager for Werner Electric in Wausau, WI, and finally as a service writer for Dave’s Auto in Annapolis.  He was a member of Annapolis Baptist Church and an avid Green Bay Packers fan.  Jeff enjoyed fishing, duck pin bowling, playing cards and board games and being a DJ at parties and events.  His greatest joy though came from spending time with his family and friends.
Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Margaret “Margie” Parnell; two sons, Dylan Parnell of Wausau, WI and William Grierson, Jr. of Annapolis, MD; two brothers, Bruce (Sandra) Parnell of Los Angeles, CA and Joseph Parnell of Pasadena, MD and one sister, Wendy Parnell (Melvin) Creasey also of Pasadena, MD. 
Friends are invited to celebrate Jeff’s life with his family from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, October 8 at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD where Jeff’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 9 at 11 a.m.  Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis.  
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Helen Leaf Fullem, 92, a resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis and previously of New Carrollton, MD, died October 2, 2018 at her home.  Born on August 14, 1926 in Utica, NY to the late Alfred and Grace Leaf,  Helen was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, John C. Fullem and two sisters.  Helen is survived by her three sons, Michael (Helen) Fullem of Merritt Island, FL, Terry (Debi) Fullem of Edgewater, MD and Mark (Meg) Fullem of Brookville, MD; three daughters, Kathleen (Cary) Heefner of Annapolis, MD and Karen Fullem of Annapolis, MD and Maureen (Rick) Distad of Bowie, MD; 10 grandchildren: Danny (Alex) Fullem, Lauren (Alberto) Wright, Adam (Jen) Wright, Cristin Fullem, Megan (Jon) Matthews, Richard (Jodi) Distad, Brian (Becca) Distad, Patrick Fullem, Nicole Fullem and Mariah Fullem.  She is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren.  All funeral services for Helen will be private.  Online condolences and tributes may be offered by accessing the link in the left column.

Francisco "Frank" Curiel, Jr., 75, a resident of Edgewater, MD for 35 years died on Monday, October 1 at his home after a brief illness. Born on April 4, 1943 in Corpus Christi, TX to the late Maria J. and Francisco Curiel, Sr., Frank attended Purdue University. He worked as an instrument technician at Anne Arundel Medical Center for 35 years and in his spare time enjoyed football, baseball, westerns and spending time with his family. Frank is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Louise Curiel; his children, James Leonard (Christine) Hall  and Elena Marie Curiel, both of Edgewater, MD; his sister, Maria Elena Sandoval; his grandchildren, Robert Cossaboom, Jr., Michael and Courtney Hall, Christina Smith, Ashleigh Gregory and Amelia Boettcher and his great-grandson, Jameson Smith. He was preceded in death by his siblings, John, Delmira and Juanita Curiel and Minerva Katz. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 5 at 1 PM at 1600 Hilltop Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. 

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“The Lord helps those who help themselves. It will work out in the end.” – Olan 

Froilan V. Tiongson passed away on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 after a year long battle with cancer. Olan, as he liked to be called, was born Nov. 17, 1956 in Hagonoy, Philippines. He was the 4th child of 10. His parents are Socorro Viri Tiongson and the late Teodoro C. Tiongson. He attended Manila Science High School and left the Philippines in the 70’s to go with his parents to Guam for 4 years. Olan arrived in the DC area in 1977 and lived in Hyattsville. He attended Prince George’s Community College and helped his parents care for 2 of their grandchildren. Later he worked for GEICO and then Diamond Transportation. He married his wife, Janis, in 1997 and they lived in Ft. Washington until his death. Olan is survived by his wife, his mother, 2 children, Brian and Connie who live in Guam and Danny, his stepson, of Arlington, VA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Fe. His surviving siblings include: Cynthia, Noel, Mona Lisa, Doris, Lenie, Imelda, Ben, and Caroline. Olan had 27 nieces and nephews. He will be remembered for his generosity, creativity, kindness, sense of humor, intelligence, and loving way he cared for others. In addition to his love of nature, music was a balm to his soul. Olan was not interested in material possessions. He was happiest in his t-shirt and torn jeans and his signature lengthy locks tied in a ponytail. Punctuality was not his best quality. He always said, “I’ll be there and make my window.” If time is of no essence in heaven, then Olan will never be late again!

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:30 am at the St. Columba Catholic Church, 7804 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, Southminster Presbyterian Memorial Fund, American Cancer Society.


Robert Lee Myers was born on the fifth of October in 1938 and lived life his own way until September 30, 2018.  As a young man, he was drafted by the US Army and sent into the Korean Warwhere he learned his trade.

Immediately after his discharge, Robert worked as a telecommunications expert for AT&T, and as such, gained prominence in his union hall (Local CWA 2108) by serving as Chief Stuart & Vice President.  He met and married Victoria Myers via this career and fathered three children:  Eric Lee, TamaraSuzanne and Robert Anthony.

During his nearly 80 years of existence, he enjoyed everything that life had to offer including (but not exclusive to) skiing, carpentry, youth sports guidance, grilling an excellent steak, chili innovation andexploring exciting places with his friends and family.
This well-travelled man happily embarked on many recreational adventuresthat took him all over the globe from Venezuela to Vermont and most places in between.  He always said, “There is nothing you have done that I have not done twice”.

A beloved father, husband, coach, volunteer, friend and colleague whose honesty, work ethic and charisma made him a natural leader even though his humility would never let him admit to that.
Robert Lee is survived by his sisters Barbara, Terry & Janet, his wife Victoria and sons Eric and Robert.
His teachings, leadership, patience, temperance and wisdom will be missed.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Bob’s life on Saturday, October 6 at 2pm at the George p. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private. Online Condolences may be made at KalasFuneralHomes.com


Frances “Bitsy” Mae Jackson, 70, of Edgewater, MD, passed away on September 29, 2018. She was born on July 21, 1948, in Pearce, WV to the late Frank Collins and Frences Drenning Collins.
Bitsy enjoyed riding motorcycles with her husband, bowling, poker, gardening, jet skiing, dancing, shopping, and squirrel hunting. She had a love of fairies (especially Tinkerbell) and anything shiny. She always had a dog that she enjoyed spoiling. Bitsy was loved and will be missed beyond measure.
Bitsy was preceded in death by the love of her life, Douglas Jackson, whom she married on July 2, 1965; one brother, Frank Collins; and one sister, Joyce Collins.
She is survived by one son, Douglas Jackson (Tina) of Edgewater, MD; one daughter, Brenda Herbster (Ron) of Martinsburg, WV; five grandchildren, Travis Jackson of Edgewater, MD, Amber Asmussen (Ryan) of West River, MD, Brandi Jackson-Kegley of Baltimore, MD, Michael Kegley of Easton, MD, and Kenneth Egor of Martinsburg, WV; and three great-grandchildren, Brantley Asmussen, Hailey Asmussen and Kirby Cahill. She is also survived by her beloved Pomeranian: Mr. Jingles; and four sisters, Shawn Wander, Christine Collins, Helen Collins, and Karen Collins.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Bitsy's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018, at 10:00 am. Burial immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, 1911 Forest Dr., Annapolis, MD.

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A private memorial service for Marlene will be held at a later date. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page. 

Earl W. Schellman, 89, passed away at his home on September 28, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia Townshend Schellman and two daughters, Debrah Levi of Edgewater, MD and Linda Lacy of Florence, SC. Earl was born on September 2, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Elinora and William Schellman. He was raised by his Uncle and his wife Frank and Ruth Schellman along with their four children due to the death of his own mother 16 days after his birth and his father when Earl was only 4 years old.  In addition to his parents Earl was predeceased by his brother Raymond L. Schellman. Earl was a graduate of David B. Oliver High School in Pittsburg, PA, and later in life attended the University of Maryland. During his secondary and high school years Earl worked at a local drug store at the soda counter. After graduation he was employed by Dravo Ship Building Co. as a mail clerk. He then went on to join G.C. Murphy Co. as a manager trainee and was ultimately transferred to an Annapolis, MD store. Earl was drafted and deployed to Korea and served in the Infantry and in the Military Police. He would be medically retired from the Army after suffering a leg wound during his time on the front lines in Korea, for which he received a Purple Heart.  Earl started working for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County as a Chattel Mortgage Clerk and advancing through several positions and finally as the Administrative Assistant to the Clerk of Court for Anne Arundel County from which he retired after 37 years in 1987.  He was a member of Annapolis Lodge #622 of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks which he joined in 1960, serving as Lecturing and Leading Knight, then elected as Exalted Ruler in 1969 to 1970. Earl also held positions in the North Central District, and was state President in 1985to 1986. Since 1988 Earl has served as the Elected Lodge Secretary

Friends are invited to celebrate Earl's life on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 3 -5 and 7 to 9 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater where a funeral service will be held on Friday, October 5 at 12:30 pm. Interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be left by clicking on the link to the left of this page.

Marion Harvey Jordan, M.D., FACS of Edgewater, MD, died unexpectedly on the morning of Friday, September 28, causing a ripple of sadness far and wide throughout the burn care community and beyond. Born on July 19, 1944, in Carrollton, GA to the late Harvey and Ila Jordan, Marion received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from West Georgia College in Carrollton in 1965 and earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1969. He began his career in burn care in 1978 as Medical Director of The Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, where he worked for many years. In the days following 9/11, Dr. Jordan’s burn and trauma teams received worldwide recognition for providing care to the patients from the attack on the Pentagon. In 2013, Dr. Jordan retired as the Medical Director of the Burns/Trauma section of Surgery and as the Medical Director of The Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. While most of his time was spent caring for burn patients and training residents, Dr. Jordan was actively involved in the American Burn Association, the International Association of Firefighters and the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation. He also managed to find time for his passion for collecting and restoring antique American motorcycles and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Dr. Jordan was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Jordan. He is survived by his son, Marion “Harvey” Jordan, Jr. and his wife, Kelly of Georgia; his daughter, Abigail “Holly” Battle and her husband, Brian of Florida and four grandchildren, Harrison and Kate Jordan and David James “DJ” and Abigail Battle. He is also survived by countless close friends, firefighters and his Burn Team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The family will receive loved ones and friends at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium N* Room, 511 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD on Monday, October 15 from 4 to 7 PM where his Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, October 16 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in Dr. Jordan’s honor, to the American Burn Association (http://ameriburn.org/who-we-are/donations/) or the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation, 3002 12th St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 (https://www.dcffburnfoundation.org/make-a-donation). Condolences may be made online by visiting the link on this page.

Friends are invited to celebrate Sharon's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, October 5 from 4 to 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Saturday, October 6 at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page.

Elizabeth Helen "Betty"  DeCesaris, 87, a resident of Davidsonville, MD for 16 years and previously of Lothian, MD, died of Parkinson's Disease on Thursday, September 27 at her home surrounded by her large, loving family. Born on January 26, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Giuseppe and Rose Procopio, Betty was a wife, mom and grandmom extraordinaire.  She earned two Associate Degrees from Prince George's Community College. Among other Catholic churches in the area, she was a former parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows in Owings, MD and St. Mary of the Assumption in Upper Marlboro, MD and was a current parishioner of Holy Family in Davidsonville, MD. Betty was also a member of the Sons of Italy and enjoyed ceramics, sewing, playing the piano, making cakes for Sonny and reading. But most of all, Betty loved spending time with her family, and her strong faith was unwavering.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Geaton Anthony "Sonny" DeCesaris, Sr.; her sons, Joseph and Geaton DeCesaris, Jr., grandchildren Paul Sukalo Jr., Gary Lee Ryon Jr., Marco DeCesaris Jr. and Maria Evangeline Ailiff and her brothers, Alfonso, Dominic and Hugo Procopio and her sister Esther Conte. Betty is survived by her children, Marco, Joseph and Hugo DeCesaris, Ida Sukalo, Maria Vacaro, Betty Ryon, Lisa Caltabiano and Deborah Ailiff; 34 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, and her siblings, Albert Procopio and Carmela Arcuri. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Betty's life at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, October 3 at 11 AM. Entombment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the DeCesaris-Prout Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 6089, Annapolis, MD 21401 (dpcancerfoundation.org) or the Gary Lee Ryon, Jr. Memorial Foundation, 5817 Sonny Dr., Lothian, MD 20711. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page.

David Edmon "Ed" Patterson, 92, a resident of Annapolis, MD for ten years and previously of Germantown, MD, died on Thursday, September 27 at his home in the Ginger Cove Community in Annapolis, MD. Born on May 31, 1926 in Paterson, NJ to the late David and Mary Patterson, Ed served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. For most of his working life, Ed was an engineer with the Atomic Energy Commission (DOE). 

He enjoyed spending time with his family, sailing, music, reading and volunteering at Ginger Cove. Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Patterson. 

He is survived by his children, Wayne E. (Anne) Patterson of Annapolis, MD, Gerald A. (Diane) Patterson of Fairfax, VA, Debra P. Darcey of St. Petersburg, FL and Susan L. Patterson of Alexandria, VA and his grandchildren, Erik Darcey, Mark, Justin (Cindy), Claire and Emily Patterson. Funeral services will be private. 

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Donald "Don" Joseph Malkie, 88, of Edgewater passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 after a lengthy illness . Don was born on December 25, 1929 in Washington, DC to the late Harold and Agnes Malkie. He graduated from high school in Hyattsville, and went on the attend the University of Maryland. Don served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Ducks Unlimited and the West River Yacht Club. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood carving and his Dachshunds. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife, of 61 years Marguerite Malkie and a brother Delmar Malkie. He is survived by his son, Timothy (Donna)Malkie of Edgewater; three grandsons, Matthew (Mindy) Malkie of Ohio, Andrew (Melinda) Malkie of Florida, Thomas (Rebecca) Malkie of Pennsylvania; and seven great-grandchildren, Jordan, Jack, Isabella, Hannah, Vincent, Benjamin and Michael Malkie. Friends are invited to celebrate Don's life on Wednesday, October 3 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, October 4 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD. Interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page

Friends are invited to celebrate John's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 29 at 10 AM.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page.

Joseph Victor "Joe" Loschiavo, 53, a resident of Davidsonville, MD for eighteen years and previously of Bowie, MD, died on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his home. Born on May 14, 1965 in Cheverly, MD to the late Rafael and Julia Loschiavo, Joe was an engineer with Telecommunication Systems in Annapolis, MD. 
Joe dedicated his life to the service of his community, especially to youth sports.  In addition to being the Bowie Ice Hockey Club President for the past two years,  coach for Bowie Hockey Club for over 10 years, Joe was the former head of Southern Maryland Little League Baseball,  head coach of the South River High School hockey team and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. His impact on the lives of children is immeasurable and Joe will indeed be remembered for his kindness and love. He is survived by his wife of twenty-four years, Catherine Loschiavo; his sons, Nicolas, Camden and Jacob Loschiavo; his sisters, Janet Meyer of Odenton, MD, Lisa Callaghan of Grasonville, MD and Nina Savoy of Bowie, MD; his parents in law, Donald and Barbara Zukowski; his nephews, John P. Meyer, III, Connor, Liam and Ryan Callaghan; his nieces, Brittany and Ellen Steinmetz and Juliana Meyer; his great-nephews, Brooks Meyer and Jax Greska and his great-niece, Kaidence Greska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julia and Rafael Loschiavo and his sister, Teresa Luna. Friends are invited to celebrate Joe's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, September 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Friday, September 28 at 10:30 AM. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bowie Hockey Club, P.O. Box 2205, Bowie, MD 20718. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page.

Macy Cooper West, 86, of Fort Washington, MD, passed away September 22, 2018.  She was born on August 15, 1932, in North Carolina to the late John Carr Cooper and Juanita Honeycutt. 
Macy valued and exemplified love of family, sweetness, kindness, generosity, and devotion to her church.  She consistently put her faith into action and her faith never wavered.  She had been an active member of the Oxon Hill United Methodist Church since 1963, and also served as the Lay Visitor from 1967 to 1993.  She enjoyed being with her family and friends, shopping, playing bridge, attending Bible study, and going to the pool, Myrtle Beach, and the family lake house in North Carolina.
Macy is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Elmon West, to whom she was married for almost 66 years.  She also leaves to mourn her beloved children Keith West and Lynn Linde (Karl), grandchildren Macy Ketcham (Jeremy), Karl Linde (Renae), Clarissa Linde, Cooper Linde (Sarah), Dietrich Linde (Carlie), Caroline Vining (Louie), and her great-grandchildren Hope Ketcham, Caleb Ketcham, Hannah Ketcham, Kylie Ketcham, Kezia Ketcham, Jayden Linde, Priya Linde, Kevon Linde, Henry Linde, and Cecilia Linde.  She is also survived by her beloved sister, Ruth Honeycutt, and many nieces and nephews.
Macy was predeceased by her brothers George Cooper and J.W. Cooper, her sisters Mary Anna Bryan and Elizabeth Wade, and great-grandchildren Alvin Linde and Azzi Linde.
A Life Celebration will take place on Monday, October 1, 2018 from 5-8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 11 am at the Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment will follow at the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. 11301 Crain Hwy, Cheltenham, MD 20623.
Donations in Macy’s memory can be made to Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD  20745.


Rita Veronica Cammer, a 59 year resident of Linthicum Heights, was called home to God on Friday, September 21, 2018. Rita was born on November 9, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Anthony and Catherine Calbro. She worked as an executive secretary for Phoenix Savings and Loan, for Leroy S. Applefeld, Esquire, and Cal Hubbard & Associates. Rita was a founding parishioner of St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church. She loved playing cards with her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. In her earlier year, she was a sponsor for the Andover Apaches cheerleading team and participated in many events for the LFYAA and was known for her pumpkin pies.

In addition to her parents, Rita was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Edward L. Cammer, Sr., five of six siblings, Frank Calbro, James Calbro, Helen Klaski, Alice Laskowski, and Joan Tiziana. 

She is survived by brother Gerald Calbro and her children, Edward L. Cammer, Jr. of Belair, Arlene Kolb (Joseph) of Edgewater, and Catherine A. Cammer of Linthicum Heights; seven grandchildren, Karen Kulp (Carl Jr.), Heather Adamson (James), Brittany Mills (Jayson), Alexis Kolb, Kaitlyn Cammer, Lauren Cammer, and Claire Cammer; great-grandchildren, Carl Joseph, Garrett, Hailey, Chelsea, Madyson, Jonathan, and Aiden. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Rita's life on Wednesday, September 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 27 at 09:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis. Interment will follow at Meadowridge Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences can be left by visiting the link on the page.

Floria Rosa Imperia Lavorata, 79, of Rockville, MD passed away on September 20, 2018. She was born on November 20, 1938 to the late Francesco and Maria Calemme in Reggio Calabria, Italy.

Floria retired from Hecht’s Department Store as a Senior Sales Representative. She enjoyed Cooking, Sewing, Knitting, collecting Dolls, and most of all, being with her family.

Floria is survived by her Husband, Frank Lavorata; her Son, Robert Lavorata (May); her Daughter, Maria Lavorata, (John Williams), 3 Brothers, 4 Sisters, and 2 Grandchildren, Gabrielle, and Dominique. She was predeceased by her daughter, Kathy Lavorata.

A Life Celebration will be on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A. 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Service will follow on Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave. Suitland, MD 20746

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ray's life at a chapel service  at 11:30 am on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ray's memory to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena 21122 or by visiting www.hospicechesapeake.org

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On Thursday, September 20, 2018, at home, Joseph Martin Messina, Sr., went to “be with the Lord.” 
	Joseph was born on October 31, 1931, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Josephine Costanza and John Messina. He graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in 1950. In 2nd grade, Joseph felt a calling to serve others. After his high school graduation, he began his studies to become a Josephite priest. He received degrees from St. Michael’s College (BA) and Columbia University (MA) and continued his studies at St. Joseph Seminary in Washington, DC. He was ordained as a priest in 1960 and was assigned to work at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, LA.
	While in New Orleans, LA, Joseph was an active worker with the Urban League, founding a Jr. Urban League. He headed several active adult and boys’ organizations, which conducted many programs with the poor. Joseph organized and supervised four Neighborhood Youth Corps programs and supported welfare, remedial reading, voting and other programs in the community. Though he desired to continue a life of service, Joseph had some significant philosophical differences with the Church that prompted him to leave the priesthood.
	In August 1968, Joseph married Regina I. Biays. He first worked for the District of Columbia Department of Social Services (Child Welfare), and then began work for DC Public Schools, where he was a guidance counselor at Randall Jr. High and then at Roper Jr. High for twenty-five years. He and Regina had two children, Felicia and Joseph, Jr. 
	Joseph was a founding member of the Special Religious Education Program (SPRED) at St. Philips, which served children and young adults with disabilities. He was an active member of Holy Family Parish, Hillcrest Heights, MD. He continued to be involved with these organizations long after his retirement.
	He is survived by his daughter, Felicia Messina-D'Haiti, son-in-law, Conrad D’Haiti; grandchildren, Vincent, Victoria, Matthew and Michael Joseph; many cousins, nieces, nephews, relative and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Joseph's Life Celebration on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Calloway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748 from 11 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 12 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington appreciated.

Ruth K. Reed, age 99, formerly of Potomac, MD and Rockville, MD, passed away peacefully at her home in Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Born Ruth Violet Kneipp in Lancaster, PA to the late Michael J. and Daisy Emma Leibley Kneipp, she attended Lancaster Public Schools and graduated from the old Stevens High School for Girls. After graduation, Ruth worked in the Leo I. Hain Insurance and Real Estate Office. After several years, Ruth and her mother moved to Washington, DC where she worked for the McInerney and McCarthy law firm. After staying at home to raise her daughter, Pamelia, she worked for the U.S. Government Department of AID for 19 years. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Pamelia Reed Robinson of Edgewater, MD; her granddog, Ave Maria, and several cousins. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her only sibling, her older brother by 14 years, Charles “Duke” Kneipp and her former husbands, Charles W. Frantz and Randolph W. Reed, Jr. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 29 at 3 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Covenant House, Times Square Station, P.O. Box 731, New York, NY 10108 or Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453. Online condolences and tributes can be made by using the link on this page.

Patricia Ann Taylor "Pat", 84, a 20-year resident of Newport, Tenn. and previously of Landover Hills, MD, passed on Wednesday September 19, 2018 at the Tidewell Hospice House in Palmetto, Florida after a short six-week illness. 

She was born on April 7, 1934 in Charleston, WV to the late William Kessler (coalminer), Geraldine Meadows Keyser (homemaker). In addition to her parents, Pat was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Farley “Ray” Taylor and her step-father Burton Ellsworth Keyser.  She is survived by two sons, Dale E. (Kathy) Taylor of Rochester, NY and Paul W. (Pamela) Taylor of Lakewood Ranch, FL; two siblings, Michael Ellsworth Keyser of California, and Linda Keyser Callan of Maryland; two grandchildren, Jack and Alexandra Taylor; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Pat was a graduate of Strayer University and worked as a book keeper at Glenridge Junior High School in Landover Hills, MD. She proudly volunteered with the American Red Cross and was a member of Free Will Baptist Church of Newport in Newport, Tennessee.  She was also a Loyal Order Member of the Moose Lodge in College Park, MD.  After Pat’s husband Ray passed in 2009, she moved back to Prince Frederick, MD to care for her step-father and mother.  To be closer to her son in July 2017, she moved to Cypress Springs Independent Living Facility in Lakewood Ranch, FL.  Pat found comfort in caring for and nurturing others and to her, no one was a stranger. She enjoyed a variety of sports especially baseball and football and one of her favorite hobbies, was collecting treasures.

Friends are invited to celebrate Pat's life on Saturday, October 6 from 11am until her service begins at 12 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made at Tidewell Hospice House - 4151 37th St E, Palmetto, 34221, FL or via website https://tidewellhospice.org/welcome/donors/donate-now


Obituaries

Colleen Jaroszek

Betty Gilman

Jeffrey Parnell

Helen Fullem

Francisco Curiel, Jr.

Froilan Tiongson

Robert Myers

Frances Jackson

Marlene Eberle

Earl Schellman

Marion Jordan

Sharon Edwards

Elizabeth DeCesaris

David Patterson

Donald Malkie

John Lainhart, IV

Joseph Loschiavo

Macy West

Rita Cammer

Floria Lavorata

Ray Best

Joseph Messina

Ruth Reed

Patricia Taylor