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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


Anna Waltraud (Ueltzhoeffer) Haines, "Uli/Traudel," a resident of Edgewater, MD since 1989, previously Janesville, WI, and Schwetzingen Germany, died peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2018, at her home. Uli was age 69, born May 15, 1949, in Schwetzingen, Germany, to the late Albin and Ida Ueltzhoeffer. Uli was predeceased by her father and mother, named above, her siblings, Rolf, and Rainer Ueltzhoeffer. She is survived by her husband, John; two sons, Christian and Lukas Haines; sister, Veronika Roesch and one grandson, Oscar Haines. Uli’s husband John praises and thanks Jesus Christ, The Great Physician, all family, friends, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Doctors, Nurses, and caregivers. Including all who loved, prayed, supported and helped us care for, cope with and prevail against Uli’s long, difficult Alzheimers. During which she was cheerful and a joy to care for. Everyone is cordially invited to a memorial and celebration of life service for Uli on Friday, October 19, 2018, at 10 am at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, CCF. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Project HOPE, c/o CCF, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035. www.4theLord.org., contact John 410-940-8836 or CCF 410-798-1413.Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Kelly's Life Celebration on Friday, September 21, 2018 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 900 North Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20001 from 5 to 8 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 10 a.m. Interment private at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Kelly Renee Brodnik Foundation, 404 Surrey Lane, SE, Vienna, VA 22180,

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Joyce L. Brown, “JB”, a longtime resident of Anne Arundel County, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Calvert Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 3, 1933, in Washington, D.C. to the late Joseph W. and Bertha Crown Brown. She was a graduate of Montgomery Blair High School. JB served her country as a nurse in the U.S. Air Force. Following her time in the military, she continued nursing and eventually became an entrepreneur, opening bars and businesses. An avid Orioles and Ravens fan, she also enjoyed spending time at the beach and caring for her animals. She was a devoted animal lover and gave generously to animal rescue charities In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joanne Haines. She is survived by her nephews; Jay A. Haines and his wife Gayle and Gary Haines and his wife, Cora. Family and friends are invited to celebrate JB's life on Saturday, September 22 from 12 pm until a funeral service begins at 1 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.  


On Friday, September 14, 2018 of Fort Washington, MD;  beloved sister of Marian Hollidge, Frank and his wife, Carolyn and John and his wife, Sherry; aunt of Frank and his wife, Maricar and Christine and her husband, David Ellis; great aunt of Allison and Bradley Sharper.

Relatives and friends are invited on Wednesday, September 19, 2018  to Edna's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Services will be held at Kalas Funeral Home on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Interment private.

Lorraine A. Davis Elias, 89, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 14, 2018, surrounded and comforted by her family.

Lorraine was born on November 23, 1928, to the late James M. and Leila Wood Armiger at only 2 pounds.  She graduated from high school in Calvert County. She later married Raymond Davis and lived on the family farm in Davidsonville, MD. They were married for 31 years before his passing in 1980. She met and later married Abraham Elias and lived in Florida for 34 years until he passed in 2016.

She then moved back to Maryland to the Household of Angels in Crofton due to her failing health. For the two years she lived there she was treated with love and gentleness. 

As her health started to decline, she had numerous hospital stays during a six week period, and after emergency surgery, she was then placed into the care of Hospice of the Chesapeake at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood.

Lorraine enjoyed traveling, shopping with her friends, watching sports; especially baseball and football. 

In addition to her parents, Lorraine was preceded in death by her sisters; Helen, Hazel, Mae, Irene, her brother, James Armiger and her former husbands’; Raymond L. Davis, Jr. and Abraham Elias.

She is survived by her three children; Belinda Gertz and her husband William, Raymond L. Davis, III and his wife Barbara, Richard Davis and his wife Mary, her step-children, Annette Vulpis and her husband Marty and Lawrence Elias. She is also survived by her five grandchildren; Tammy Samuels and her husband, Joseph, Michelle Davis, Richard Davis and his wife Jennifer, Jennifer Richardson and her husband Matt and Raymond Davis IV, her great-grandchildren; Jennifer Mahn and her husband Bobby, Steven Schmidt, Tyler King,, Sarah King, Amelia Davis, Richard Davis, Natalie Hudson, Krista Hudson, Logan Richardson, Gianna Davis and Raymond Davis V and one great great-granddaughter, Chloe Hurst.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Lorraine's life on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 11 am until a memorial service will begin at 11:30 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Lorraine's memory may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, Mandrin Inpatient Care Center, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122


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On Thursday, September 13, 2018; the cousin of Jim Gromen; uncle of Kathryn Vish.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mick's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 11 a.m. until time of services at 12 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery. 

A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. 

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Evelyn Marie Settle, 56, a 15-year resident of Lothian, MD and previously of Suitland, MD, suddenly passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, in an automobile accident.

She was born on December 20, 1961, in District Heights, MD, to the late John Henry and Virginia Settle. She was a dedicated Sergeant at the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department for almost 30 years.

Evelyn was a lifelong learner, who never stopped taking classes.  She recently earned her Associate's Degree. Her other interests included football (HTTR), bowling, crocheting, and gatherings with her family.  She loved food and cooking, A LOT. Most especially she loved to travel, particularly taking cruises. Royal Caribbean will dearly miss her patronage.

In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Ann Manuel, and brother, John Henry Settle, Jr.

She is survived by her siblings, Mary Dawn Woods, Wanda Lee Nelson,  John Robert Settle, Phyllis Andrews, and Bruce Settle; her partner, Tyrone Holland; five nieces and a nephew, Rachelle Woods, Heather Barthel, Jennifer Goins, James Nelson, Jessie Manuel and Sarah Manuel; and 12 great-nieces and nephews: Tristan Hinman, Fiona Hinman, Emma Nelson, Jack Goins, Joshua Goins, Michael Barthel, Jonah Goins, Ethan Barthel, James Barthel, Riley Nelson, Mylee Robinson and Kalel Shackelford. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Evelyn's life on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD. Interment immediately following the Mass at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. Since Evelyn regularly baked to feed the underserved, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Out Reach - Berkeley Place United Methodist Church, 132 Spruce Street,  Martinsburg, WV, 25401.

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Edly “Elaine” Oaks, 69, a 13-year resident of Calabash, NC and formerly of Riva, MD, died on September 12, 2018.  Born on April 9, 1949 in Washington, DC to the late Edward and Grace Hart, Elaine was a 1967 graduate of Annapolis High School. She married the love of her life Donnie Oaks on August 12, 1967. Elaine began her career working for the State of Maryland as an administrative assistant, taking a break to raise her three children. Elaine finished her career working for the Maryland State Legislature.  She was a member of Job’s Daughters, enjoyed bowling, traveling with her husband and friends going on numerous cruises over the years, and spending time with her sisters, children and grandchildren. Elaine is survived by her husband of 51 years, Donnie Oaks; her children Donnie H. Oaks Jr (Judy) of Riva, MD; Michael Tapp (Sharon) of North Beach, MD; and Kelli Andrews of Tracy’s Landing, MD; her brothers, Lewis Hart of Wilie, TX; Tommy Hart of Centreville, MD and Doug Hart of Annapolis, MD; her sisters Patricia Farrell of Annapolis, MD; and  June Taylor of Port St Lucie, FL; and her grandchildren, Kaylin and Jack Andrews. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law Ernie Andrews. Friends are invited to celebrate Elaine’s life at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater MD on Friday, September 21 from 6 to 8 pm where her funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 22 at 11 am. Interment St. James’ Parish Cemetery in Lothian, MD. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page.

Life Legacy – Dr. Robert M. Gertz

Dr. Robert M. Gertz, currently of Fort Washington, MD was born September 21, 1928 in Torrington, Connecticut to Arthur and Ruby Gertz. He was the brother of Arthur, William, Kenneth, James, Gustav, (all military veterans) and Ruby, and Linda.

He was a student at Hamden High School in Hamden, CT before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1945 as an Apprentice Seaman. He was subsequently awarded a high school diploma from Hamden High School, Hamden, Connecticut. While in the Navy as a enlistee he advanced to the rating of Hospital Corpsman (Petty Officer) First Class  (HM1).

Early Navy assignments included duty in Bainbridge, MD, US Naval Training Station, Newport, R.I., U.S. Naval Hospitals in Newport, RI, and Jacksonville, FL, USS Albany CA 123, and the USS Portsmouth CL102 – over sea duty.  Later he served at several navy facilities including the US Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, Patuxent Naval Air Station, MD, and a two year assignment at the US Naval Hospital, Canal Zone.

 Having graduated from the Navy Hospital Corps School, Great Lakes, Illinois, he completed Operating Room Technician School at the Naval Hospital in Newport Rhode, RI, the Naval Clinical Laboratory Technology School and the Naval Blood Bank School both at the National Naval Medical Center NNMC, Bethesda, MD and the Instructor’s School at the Naval Training Center at Great Lakes, IL.

His assignments varied from the Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, MD to the Naval Training Center and Hospital in Newport RI, to the Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, FL, to the USS Albany (CA 123) in Quincy, Mass, to the USS Portsmouth (CL-102) in Newport RI, as a pharmacist mate – (medical corpsman). While aboard the USS Portsmouth in 1946-47 the ship made a six month tour to the Mediterranean Sea (Italy, Malta, Trieste, Genoa, etc.) as a member of the WWII US “Occupation” force.

 Upon arriving back to the US Naval Base in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he was on his way to the U.S. Naval Hospital Corps School, at Great Lakes, Illinois. Upon completion of the course of “Hospital Corpsman”, he was transferred to the Naval Hospital in Newport RI where he completed Operating Room Technician Training School. He then was selected to attend the Naval Clinical Laboratory School and later the Naval Blood Bank School both at the National Naval Medical Center, NNMC. Bethesda. MD.

The next assignments were to the Naval Medical Dispensary at the NAS, Patuxent River, MD and to the Naval Hospital, Canal Zone (Panama) and finally, to the US Naval Hospital Corps School, Great Lakes, IL as an instructor via the Instructors School at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, IL. His final over sea assignment was at two year tour at the US Naval Hospital, Canal Zone.

Following enlisted service in the US Navy in 1956, Gertz received an officer’s direct commission as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps. He attended the Hospital Administration school at Gunter Air Force Base, AL and was assigned to the USAF Hospital at Dover AFB, DE followed by assignments at the Medical Supply Depot in Louisville, KY, the US Air Force Hospital, Hill, AFB, Layton UT, and US Air Force Hospital, Johnson AB in Japan. During this time he attended several colleges/universities – and received an earned Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Omaha, NE (now the University of Nebraska at Omaha).

In 1961 Gertz, was reassigned from Hill Air Force base to the US Air Force Hospital, Johnson Air Base in Japan. He then transferred as a Naval Officer to the US Navy Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan. He was assigned duty as a medical administrator at the US Naval Hospital. Upon completion of that assignment in 1963 he was transferred to the Aviation Medical Research Laboratory, Johnsville, PA for duty as the medical administrator. The laboratory had contained the large human centrifuge that was used as part of the astronauts training program for the Project Mercury and Gemni Astronauts. It was at that assignment that Gertz met and worked with many of the astronauts including Gus Grissom, John Glen, Scott Carpenter, etc. Gertz attended Temple University, Philadelphia, PA part time on evenings and weekends and earned a Master in Education (M.Ed.) degree in “Educational Administration’‘. During that assignment, Gertz was promoted to Lt. Commander. Medical Service Corps, U.S. Navy..

Because of CDR Gertz’s service, and educational degrees, he was appointed “Academic Director” at the US Naval Dental Technicians School, Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA. In 1967 Gertz, was transferred to Washington, DC and was appointed assistant director to RADM George Refinstein (MC), USNR for clinical research and medical education with offices at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. He retired from the U.S. Navy in August 1968 having completed 23 continuous years of active service. He received numerous awards and honors for his service including a “SALUTE” from the U.S. Senate. Following retirement he held senior level positions in medical associations and earned a Masters and Doctorate degree from Nova University (now Nova Southeastern University) FL. He held university / college faculty appointments at Northern Virginia Community College, University of Maryland and Charles County Community College. He also held senior level positions in medical associations including Executive Director, Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, Washington, D.C., Director of professional credentialing and program certification – American Society of Clinical Pathologist, Washington, D.C.

Dr. Gertz was a member of several professional organizations including the Virginia Association of Allied Health (President 1984-1986), Aerospace Medical Association, Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, (Executive Director), Military Officer’s Association of America, Military Department State of Maryland – (Colonel 06), Military Surgeons, State Guard Association Journal, (Editor- in-Chief), and the Navy and WWII Memorials in Washington, DC.

He was an advocate of higher education and spent his life helping others to achieve. He was married to Mary Lou Orsato, LLB of Tenafly, NJ. Together they raised three sons (Gary, Thomas, Donald) who received college educations and became experts in computer technology - Gary and Thomas are military (US Navy) retirees. Dr. Gertz is the father of Mona Cooper and Robert Gertz (not Jr.) from a previous marriage.

In June 1950 Gertz then a U.S. Navy HM1, (medical Corpsman) was accepted into a pre-medical program at Bridgeport University, Bridgeport, CT. However, the Korean War had began and medical corpsmen with his medical qualifications and experience were needed for the conflict – so, no medical doctorate (MD) degree. 

In pursuit of his academic studies while on active military duty and to accommodate frequent reassignments, Dr. Gertz was compelled to attend a number of colleges and universities transferring credits from one institution to another. Institutions attended included:

1. Louisiana State University – Extension – Canal Zone Panama
2. Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, Illinois
3. Weber College, Ogden, Utah (now Weber State University)
4. University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
5, University of Omaha, (now University of Nebraska at Omaha) (Baccalaureate degree awarded 1960)
6. California Western University, San Diego, CA.
7. Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Master of Education degree awarded 1966).
8. Nova University (now Nova Southeastern University) Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Masters and Doctor degrees awarded 1977). 

The Gertz family consisted of Arthur Gertz, Sr., (father) USA (WWI), Ruby (mother), Arthur / Grace, Robert / MaryLou, William/ Alice, Kenneth/Joan, James/Marisa, Gustav/Ann, Ruby/Richard, and Linda/Frank.  All Gertz men served in the US Armed Forces – Arthur (USA) (WWII) / Germany, Robert (USN & USAF) / Italy/Japan/Canal Zone, are WWII veterans. William (USA) served in Occupation Force in Germany, Kenneth (USN/USMC/USA) served in Korea, James (USAF) served in England, Gustav (USA) in the USA. Gary and Thomas, sons of Dr. Gertz, are retired Chief Petty Officers of the U.S. Navy.

His father (Arthur) and mother (Ruby) were proud of their sons and daughters living to witness their accomplishments. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to www.navymemorial.org/donate-gift-in-honor-form in memory of CDR Robert M. Gertz.







On Monday, September 10, 2018; the beloved husband of the late Mary Gertz. He is survived by his children, brother, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Dr. Gertz’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 1 to 4 p.m. Services will be held at the Ft. Myer Old Post Chapel on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.. Please arrive at Ft. Myer Old Post Chapel by 12:15 p.m. Interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Mark Sutton announces his sudden passing on Monday, September 10, 2018, at the age of 73 years at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Pete was born April 30, 1945, in New York City and was a resident of Crofton, Maryland for 49 years. He graduated Penn State University in 1967 with a BA degree. He then joined the Red Cross as a field director. He was stationed at Ft. Meade where he met his wife, Karen. In October of 1968, he started his 44-year career at NSA. The things he held most dearly were God, family, friends, and country. He was always so full of compassion. Love,  laughter,  and wisdom.  He was a mentor, a friend who taught us that family and relationships were what was most important in life.  He was a true warrior and fighter and never let anything get him down.  He was our "Iron Horse." Pete was dearly loved and will be sorely missed by his surviving family: wife, Karen of 50 years; his three children, Kristine (Frank) Ford, Tammy (Tom) Taylor and Jason (Jennifer) Sutton; and eight grandchildren, Tyler, Brayden and Jackson Ford, Sedona and Luke Taylor, Noah, Joshua and Emma Sutton; his two sisters, Pamela Greenwood and Marcia Webb; and brother, Scott Sutton. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing chess, working on jumble puzzles, watching movies and helping grandchildren with their schoolwork. He loved playing trivia, pool and sports, especially Steelers and Penn State football, Pirates baseball and Syracuse basketball. He loved traveling;  cruises were his favorite. He held all his friends close to his heart and loved his Alma Mater, as well as his fraternity brothers. Tom Kuhn was not only one of Pete's fraternity brothers, but he remained Pete's lifelong best friend for 58 years.  A celebration of Pete’s life will be held at Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD  on Friday, September 21 at 1:00 PM.  We ask that family and friends dress in either a Hawaiian shirt, something colorful or in the gear of one of Pete's favorite teams...Steelers, Pirates, Penn State or Syracuse. He was not one who enjoyed formal attire, and we know he would love to see everyone looking bright and cheery, laughing and smiling as they recall the wonderful stories and time spent with him. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Pete's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. 

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Mary Louise Gossett (née Wilson), 77, a 33-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Bowie, MD, passed away at her home on September 10, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Barry P. Gossett.  

Born on August 19, 1941 in Washington, D.C. to the late Joseph and Evelyn Wilson, Mary was a devout Catholic. She graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1960 and worked for the 7-Up Bottling Company and the U.S. Senate Dining Room. Mary loved her home in Edgewater and enjoyed many hours decorating the interior and, along with her friend Teresa, keeping the exterior beautiful with flowers and landscaping.

A longtime and passionate supporter of University of Maryland Intercollegiate Athletics, Mary, along with her husband Barry, stood among its most generous donors and dedicated fans, offering their time and resources to supporting student-athletes both on and off the field.  

Mary is pre-deceased by her brothers, John J. “Jack” Wilson, Joseph “Bip” Wilson and Robert “Bob” Wilson; and survived by brothers, Ronald Wilson (Marilyn) of Annapolis, MD, Michael Wilson (Rosemary) of Sarasota, FL and Paul Wilson (Patricia) of Prince Frederick, MD; sister-in-law, Jenny Wilson and 12 nieces and nephews and 16 grand nieces and nephews. She is also survived by brothers-in-law, Ken Gossett (Mary) of Riva, MD and Patrick Gossett (Howard Menaker) of Washington, D.C.

Friends are invited to celebrate Mary’s life on Sunday, September 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Monday, September 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, September 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the University of Maryland Memorial Chapel in College Park, MD. Following the Mass a reception will be held to honor Mary at the Xfinity Center located on campus. Parking for these events will be in Lot 4b (8500 Paint Branch Drive, College Park, MD) with shuttle transportation to Memorial Chapel. Interment is private for family and friends and will be on Wednesday, September 19 at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Barry and Mary Gossett Center for Academic and Personal Excellence, an innovative center Mary and Barry established to ensure the development of Maryland’s student-athletes in both athletics and academics. Checks should be made payable to UMCP Foundation, Inc. (with “Gossett Center” annotated on the memo line) and mailed to 4603 Calvert Road, College Park, MD 20740.  Donations can also be made online at: go.umd.edu/gossett

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On Sunday, September 9, 2018 of  Springfield, VA; the beloved husband of Milagros Barnedo; father of Helen Barnedo, Allan (Lyn) Barnedo, Arnold (Gina) Barnedo, Paul (Ginger Young) Barnedo, Julita Barnedo and the late Tricia Barnedo and Ronald (Angela) Barnedo; grandfather of  Allysa, Alyanna, Angelo, Melina, Benjamin, Sierra, Sage, Sophia, Jared, Jaden and Skylah; brother of  Vergilia Basco, Gloria Gomez. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Saul's Life Celebration on Saturday, September 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private at a later date.

On Sunday, September 9, 2018. Those left to celebrate Helen’s life include her daughters, Denall (Melvin), Megan (Paul); brother William (JoAnne); sister Marie; grandchildren Lucia, Mackenzie, Morgan, Malone; great grandchild Giana; and host of nieces and nephews.    

Relatives and friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration on Monday, September 17, 2018 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 

On Sunday, September 9, 2018; the beloved sister of Raymond R. Sanchez; niece of Arturo and Erlinda Chavez; aunt of Raymond C. Sanchez, Fr. Steven Sanchez and Genevieve Sandoval; sister-i-law of Glarita Sanchez.

A rosary will be said on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 630 E St., SW, Washington, DC. Interment to be held in New Mexico at a later date. 

On Sunday, September 9, 2018; the beloved husband of Theresa Anne Michiko Stowe. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Ricky's Life Celebration on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 12 noon. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, https://donations.diabetes.org

Howerton “Pap” Alvey, 93, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Pap, who was born to the  late Howerton and Lelia Alvey, has been a resident of the Annapolis area for his entire life. He served in the U.S. Army at the end of WWII, and worked at the U.S. Naval Academy for 33 years. Over the years Pap has been a member of Mayo Methodist Church, Trinity United Methodist Church and a life member of the Elks Lodge 622. He enjoyed golf, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Alvey is survived by his wife of 35-years, Elfriede Boyle Alvey; daughter, Christine Alvey of Annapolis; step-children, John (Julie) of Severna Park, P.J. (Meredith) of Baltimore and Carol (Scott) of Memphis, TN; six step-grandchildren, Steven, Jamison, Peter, Caroline, Kendall, and Blake. A private service was held. In honor of Mr. Alvey donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. 

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Mary Margaret Chiarizia, 99, of Annapolis, MD and previously of Hillcrest Heights/Temple Hills, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2018. She was born April 2, 1919, in Mechanicsville, MD, and was the devoted wife of the late Arthur Chiarizia.  She is survived by her daughter, Marie Chiarizia Grismer (Gayle) of Annapolis, MD; four grandchildren Stacy Grismer Howes (Rob), Chelsea Grismer; also Mathew Grismer (Tonya), Gant Grismer (Erin), and eight great-grandchildren.  Friends are invited to celebrate Mary Margaret's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater MD on Tuesday, September 11 from 4 to 7 pm . Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis MD on Wednesday, September 12 at 10:30 am. Interment private. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page.

Leonard Oswell Fears, III, 66, passed away suddenly at his place of employment on Friday, September 7, 2018.  Born on February 5, 1952, in Charlottesville, VA, to Muriel Fears and the late Leonard O. Fears, Jr. A longtime resident of Winchester, VA, Leonard attended John Handley High School.  He served in the Merchant Marines and traveled the world.  Afterward, he moved to Middleburg, VA and began his career as a home builder. Leonard ultimately settled in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and worked as a contractor for the US Securities and Exchange Commission.  He traveled extensively through his work and personal ventures, with many friends in this area and around the world and particularly loved telling stories of his travels and adventures. His favorite pastime was spending time on the Chesapeake on his jet ski or aboard his new boat.
In addition to his mother, Leonard is survived by his siblings, Deborah of Edgewater, MD and Jonathan of Severna Park; and a nephew, Jon.

A memorial service to celebrate Leonard's life will be held at a later date.

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Loretta Anne Golabowski, a resident of Annapolis, MD, died of natural causes on Thursday, September 6 at her home. Born on December 15, 1924 in Baltimore, MD to the late Alexander and Mary Anoweck, Loretta was a graduate of Kenwood High School. She served as a surgical technician in the U.S. Army during W.W. II and later was a homemaker for most of her life. In her spare time, Loretta enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Edward J. Golabowski. Loretta is survived by her children, Jerry Walter Golabowski of Howard Co., MD and Jean Lutkefedder of Annapolis, MD; her grandchildren, Paul and Lisa Golabowski, Kelly Ursini and Hans and Laura Lutkefedder and her great-grandchildren, Samuel Golabowski and Gabriella Ursini.  A graveside service will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd., Crownsville, MD on Friday, September 14 at 11:30 AM. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on this page.

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