Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

James "Jimmy" Douglas Covington, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD, died on August 10, 2018, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Born December 19, 1947, to the late Melvin and Hilda Covington, he was a 1967 graduate of Annapolis Senior High School.  Jimmy is a retired Anne Arundel County Firefighter of 35 years.  Jimmy honorably served his country in the United States Army.  He was a member of the Annapolis Elks and enjoyed his 1967 Chevelle, car shows, crabbing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Linda Stokes Covington; two daughters, Crystal Covington Alexander (Douglas Alexander) of Annapolis, MD and Jaime Covington Weaver (Mike Weaver) of Phoenix, AZ; one granddaughter, Whitney Weaver; and four siblings, Alma Ruth Allender, Melvin, Johnny, and Robert Covington.

Friends are invited to celebrate Jimmy's life on Wednesday, August 15, from 2 to 4, and 6 to 8 pm at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 16 at 11 am.  Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Annapolis.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association of MD, 217 E. Redwood St., Ste. 1100, Baltimore, MD 21202 or the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.  An online guestbook is available at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com


Agnes Mary Frederick, 86, a 17-year resident of Chester, MD and previously of Washington, D.C., died on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at the University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton.

She was born June 27, 1932, in Washington, D.C., to the late Edward and Nellie McEwan Hoffman. She worked for The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service for 25 years.

In addition to her parents, Agnes was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Donald L. Frederick, Sr.

She is survived by her children, Donald L. Frederick, Jr. of Dunkirk, MD, Karen Frederick Caldwell of Annapolis, MD, and Gerry Frederick Bohannon of Waldorf, MD; seven grandchildren, Drew and Cameron Caldwell, Sean and Kathryn Bohannon, Christina Provett, Allison Welck, and Carly Frederick; and three great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Agnes' life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, August 12, from 3 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD on Monday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m.  Interment immediately following the Mass at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compass Regional Hospice, 160 Coursevall Dr., Centreville, MD 21617

Opal Mozelle (Combs) Mamakos
21 May 1920 to 7 August 2018

Opal Mamakos, 98, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.  Born on May 21, 1920 to the late Robert E. Combs and Flossie D. (Foy) Combs, she was one of eight children. The family moved from North Carolina to Washington, DC where her father worked as a skilled carpenter.  Opal attended McKinley High, graduating in February 1939.  While in high school she met Steve Gus Mamakos (aka the Golden Greek, a middleweight boxing contender during the 1930s and 1940s) and married in 1941. Together they raised two daughters, Carole and Joan. 

A loving mother and homemaker, Opal (affectionately known as Grandma or MawMaw) was devoted to her grandchildren and family. She enjoyed playing Scrabble, completing crossword puzzles, and competing on the Duckpin Bowling league. She was also an expert crocheter and took great delight in sharing her projects with family and friends. 

Opal leaves behind beautiful memories and grieving hearts. She is now reunited in paradise with her husband Steve (who died of Boxer's Dementia in 2006); daughter Joan Ross; granddaughter Kim Cain; her parents; two brothers; and four sisters.

Survivors include her sister Nannie McDermott; daughter Carole (Ron) Fejeran; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; an ever-increasing number of great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  

A graveside service and interment, with her husband, will be held for Opal on Monday, August 13, 2018, at 10 am at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.   

 Deacon Samuel Owen Broadnax was called home to eternal rest on the afternoon
of August 6, 2018, after an extended illness. Deacon Broadnax was born to Walter Boyd
Broadnax and Alphine Yeates Broadnax (both deceased) on May 16,1930, in Norfolk County (now Chesapeake), Virginia. He was the youngest of our siblings--Elmira. Geraldine, and Walter George, who all have gone on to be with the Lord.

Deacon Broadnax was the only child born in Chesapeake in his mother's dream house on their family-owned farm. He attended elementary school in Joliff, Virginia, and graduated from I. C. Norcum High School in Portsmouth. At the tender age of 18, DeaconBroadnax was drafted into the Army, and served from 1951 to 1953. He credited the military with teaching him order and discipline. In 1954, Deacon Broadnax attended Norfolk State and received a degree in Industrial Education. He matriculated to Howard University in Washington, DC, where he majored in Electrical Engineering, but was only
able to attend for two years under the GI Bill.

After leaving Howard University, Deacon Broadnax began a career at the Post Office, where he started as a clerk. He was introduced to his future bride, the former Miss Lillian Robinson, by a coworker who coincidentally was her aunt. Deacon Broadnax and Deaconess Broadnax married on December 29,1963. Out of this union, two daughters were born: Adrienne in 1964 and Monica in 1966.

Deacon Broadnax's spiritual upbringing provided a strong foundation. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a very young age, and always fondly remembered walking with an old man in his neighborhood to church. Deacon Broadnax and Lillian joined The Greater First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant Plains in 1964, where they both have faithfully served. Deacon Broadnax was a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Elevator Ministry, conceptualized and maintained the monthly Birthday Board, and tutored students in mathematics. He was voted "Father of the Year" in 1974 by the Sunday School Ministry, and was ordained a deacon in November of 1981. He was treasurer of the Deacon Board, and visited the sick and shut-in to serve them communion. Deacon Broadnax considered himself a committed Christian, knowing and showing that love and service to others was the way to edify the message of Jesus Christ.

The Bible says in I Corinthians 3:13, "Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is." Deacon Broadnax's work ethic started at a very young age, when he sold peanuts outside of the Norfolk Naval Base in Portsmouth. Tomatoes were his first successful crop as a child, and he sold his produce at the Norfolk Market where people would be waiting to buy from him because his were the best around. His love for gardening was evident in the beautiful tomatoes, vegetables and flowers he grew and cared for year after year. When his coworkers at the Post Office or fellow worshipers at church saw bags of tomatoes, they knew that Deacon Broadnax was sharing his bounty!

Deacon Broadnax retired from the Postal Service as a manager in April 1989, after 32 years of service. His postal career and his retirement didn't stop him from using his many talents for his family, church family, friends & neighbors. He used his farming experiences & education to repair vehicles, roofs, plumbing and wiring. His love of learning allowed him to ace the Prince George's County exam so that he could wire the sunroom that he built onto the family home. He also loved photography - taking pictures at family events & of new church members - without charge. With the discovery of the computer, Deacon Broadnax produced his own greeting cards and DVDs for events he filmed at church.

Deacon Broadnax was a loving husband, a devoted father, a caring grandfather, a beloved family member, and a faithful friend. His legacy of service and dedication will always be remembered. He leaves to treasure his memory his cherished wife of 54 ½ years, Lillian; his daughters, Adrienne Broadnax and Monica Robinson; his granddaughter Arianna; sister-in-law, Lois Broadnax (Walter George), his nephews: Geary Broadnax (Allison), Bartholomew Broadnax and Walter G. Broadnax Jr; three great grand- nephews,Walter George Broadnax III, Alexander Broadnax and Chase Broadnax, cousins, sisters & brothers at heart, as well as a host of family and friends who knew and loved him.



Passed away on Sunday August 5, 2018.  Born in Culman, AL on August 4, 1920, she was the daughter of John & Gertrude (Graupman) Young and a 70+ yr resident of Prince George’s County.  She was predeceased by her husband Richard in 2000.  She is survived by her daughter, Rosie M. Roe and son, Richard E. Storty.  She is also survived by three grandchildren: Roger Chappelear, Richard Chappelear and Ronald Roe and five great grandchildren.  She was a 50+ yr member of St Ignatius Catholic Church and an avid bridge player. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.

James B. “J.B.” Stockett, Jr., 62, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, MD, passed away at his home on August 3, 2018 surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 11, 1955 in Annapolis, MD to the late Mary Lou and James Stockett, Sr.  

J.B. was a recreational vehicle mechanic and enjoyed classic rock, old country music and classic cars, especially the Chevrolet Bel Air.  

In addition to his parents, J.B. was preceded in death by his son, James B. Stockett III and two brothers, Scott Stockett and Michael Patrick Stockett.  He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Anita Stockett; one daughter, Jennifer Stockett of Cincinnati, OH; three brothers, Jake Stockett of Glen Burnie, MD, Gary Stockett of Frederick, MD and Jamie Stockett of Arnold, MD; three sisters, Elitha Stockett of Euless, TX, Evelyn Southard of Dundalk, MD and Patricia Hirtzel of Church Hill, MD; and one granddaughter, Kayla Stockett of Edgewater. 

Friends are invited to celebrate J.B.’s life with his family on Thursday, August 9 from 1 p.m. until his memorial service begins at 2 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Burial will be private.   

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

Sandra N. Wise "Sandy", 75, of Suitland, MD, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 after a five-year battle with cancer. Sandy was born in New York on December 25, 1942 to the late John and Doris McAllister. 
She was a statistician for the United States Cense Bureau and  an accountant for the Parkland Bowling Alley. 

Sandy enjoyed watching Jeopardy, 10 pin bowling, reading, and playing card games like Spades, Hearts, and Pitch. She is survived by her daughter, Lorri "Sissy" Short and her husband, Tony of Edgewater; two grandchildren, Forrest and Sailor Short; a sister, Wendy McAllister and her husband, Terry Halle of Baltimore; and her niece Kirsten Warnock and nephew Zack McAllister both of Baltimore. 

Funeral services are private. Condolences may be made by using the link to the left of this page.

Walter Deal Smith, 87, of Fort Washington, MD died peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018.  He was born in Fairmont Heights, MD on December 29, 1930 to Wallace E. Smith and Clara M. Jones Smith. He was predeceased by his loving wife of thirty-one years, Marva, earlier this year.  He was the youngest and last remaining sibling, known as “Deal” to his large Smith family.  Walter spoke lovingly of his older sister who was a nurturing mother figure and played an important role in his upbringing after his mother died when he was 5 years old.  Walter’s father, Wallace Smith, was a devout Baptist Elder who instilled in him a strong faith in God and the importance of education and hard work.  
 
Walter graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Washington, D.C. Class of 1949 – known as the classical academic high school for black students in the segregated public schools.   Walter graduated from Howard University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Chemistry in early 1950s.  He was the first member of the Smith family to attend college.  He valued education as means to overcome the prejudice of the day.   
 
In his early 20’s, Walter entered the United States (U.S.) Army shortly after Executive Order 9981 that ordered the integration of the armed forces.  He was stationed at Fort Benning, GA.  This was a time when he and his family could sit anywhere on a bus while on Post but had to move to the back of the bus once it left the base.  Walter’s highest rank achieved in the military was 1st Lieutenant.  He was a Commissioned U.S. Army Officer in the U.S. Reserve Corps.   He received special recognitions for his distinguished accomplishments while serving in the Army. 
 
He married his first wife, Mary E. Jeter on December 12, 1952 and they had four surviving children: 
Ernest R. Smith (Deceased), Keith O. Smith (Patricia), Ingrid M. Geraldo (Manuel), and Paris “Peter” Smith.  He was a tough father in a time when it was important to teach his children that they must excel if they were to succeed in a society that would not always treat them kindly.  He mellowed in his later years. 
 
He and his father Wallace built his original home on Church Road, in Bowie, MD where he lived “off the grid” before it was fashionable.  While living on Church Road he built his second home with modern amenities with assistance from his children.  He separated and divorced his first wife, Mary in the 1980’s.    
 
He married his second wife Marva Waddy Dean on December 29, 1986.  They lived in West Tantallon Drive, Fort Washington, MD where he raised his three step-daughters:  Karen Dean, Kathy Dean-Wiggins (Garry) and Kara Spears (Kato). 
 
He converted to Roman Catholicism later in life at St. Columba Catholic Church, Oxon Hill, MD and was inducted into the Knights of Columbus, a fraternal Catholic charitable organization.   Walter along with his wife, Marva were faithful parishioners of St. Columba Catholic Church from the 1980’s until the time of their passing.   
 
In the 1990’s, Walter retired from U.S. Government service after working as a highly esteemed Research Chemist for three decades at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). He received many awards and special recognitions for his research and his writings.  Walter was a brilliant man who delighted in solving complex mathematical equations.  Through his work at NRL, he traveled the world.  During his travels, Walter enjoyed meeting people of diverse backgrounds.  
He had many passions including: gardening, photography, golfing, fishing, cycling, spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  His favorite was pontificating on world events and the importance of education.   
 
Walter (aka Uncle Deal, Smitty, Dad, Pops and GrandDad) leaves behind a blessed legacy of his many grandchildren:  Tiger, Bart, Cameron, Titiana, Cierra, Kirk, Kierra, Kalena, Kristian, Kayla, Neil, Ben, Julia, Kendel, Manuel II and Alex and his great-grandchildren: Aiya, Grey, Aizen, Grace, Caleb, Hannah, Ethan, Lenore, and Austin-Clyde.  While Walter is the last of his siblings, he leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.  
 
Walter will always be lovingly remembered as a devoted family man.  His family and friends will miss his great sense of humor, vast vocabulary, strong passions, wonderful style and meaningful discussions about life.  
 
We are deeply saddened by his passing and rejoice in knowing that he was a man of strong faith and is with God and with his loved ones who have passed before him.   
 
Visitation will be at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxen Hill, MD 20745, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by a Roman Catholic service at 11:00 a.m.  
Interment will be at 12: 30 p.m. at 8000 Woodyard Road, Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. Donations can be made in Walter D. Smith’s name in lieu of flowers to the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and/or American Diabetes Association.  
 
 
 


On Tuesday, July 31, 2018; the beloved wife of Maj. Wayne F. Maresch, USAF(Ret.); mother of Wayne M. (Jacquelyn) Maresch, Sharon A. (Michael) Dragoo, Kathleen M. (Ken) Chandler, Stephen A. (Michelle) Maresch, Theresa L. (David) Gwiazda and the late Craig T. (Susan) Maresch. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren,many other relatives and friends. 

Anna was member of the St. Columba Sodality and the Ladies Guild St. Columcille Council. In her spare time she enjoyed travelling, especially to a beach and playing the slot machines. She was also an artist. She could paint and sculpt and also arrange flowers.

Relatives and friends are invited to Anna's Life Celebration on Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway Our Lady's Chapel, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment Church Cemetery. 

On Tuesday, July 31, 2018; the beloved husband of 54 years of Corinne Padre; father of Russ (Marites) Padre, Perry Padre and Larry (Miranda) Padre; brother of Herminia Maqui and Gemma Cabcungan. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. 

He retired from the US Navy after 21 years of service to the country as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He then worked for the US Post office and retired from there after 15 years of service. 

He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, was a past president of the Ilocano Society of America, as well as a long time member and a member of St. Columba Catholic Church. 

He was also a videographer and enjoyed making rosaries in his spare time. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Jim's Life Celebrations on Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. Interment with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 3 p.m. Please arrive at 2:15 p.m. with one's own transportation. 


Beverly Ray Breitman, 77, a resident of Chesapeake Beach, MD for twenty years and formerly of Rockville, MD, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on February 28, 1941, in Pensacola, FL, Beverly received both a BS and MBA  from the University of Maryland.  She worked as a microbiologist at the National Institute of Health specializing in leukemia research. Beverly was a parishioner and altar guild member of St. James' Parish in Lothian, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Breitman in April 2017.  Beverly is survived by two daughters, Melissa Keene Hurtt of Lothian, MD and Christina Keene Holt of Annapolis, MD; and four grandchildren,  Jay Hurtt of Lothian, MD, Madeline Hurtt of Baltimore, MD, and Colin and Maureen Wick of Annapolis, MD. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 7 at 11 am at St. James' Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, MD.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hemophilia Foundation of Maryland, 13 Class Court, Parkville, MD 21234.

David A. Limerick "Moses", 56, of Edgewater, MD and formerly of Lanham-Seabrook, died suddenly on Monday, July 30 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born on December 5, 1961 in Cheverly, MD to Lillian and the late Bernard Limerick, Sr., David was a graduate of DuVal High School. He worked as a house painter and a short and long haul CDL tractor trailer driver. He enjoyed playing the lottery; numbers 3 and 4 especially and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hodges; his children, Christian Limerick of Edgewater, MD, Andrew Limerick of Hagerstown, MD and Ashley Limerick of Deale, MD; his brothers, Brian (Kelly) Limerick of Lusby, MD and Greg (Suzanne) Limerick of Oregon; his sisters, Tammy Limerick (John) Locklair of Edgewater, MD and Shelley Limerick Tyler; his stepchildren, Jill (Bo) Valltos of Edgewater, MD, Randy (Amanda) Hodges of Annapolis, MD and Aric Hodges of Davidsonville, MD and his granddaughter, Kiley Limerick. David was preceded in death by his brother, Bernard Limerick, Jr. and his brother in law, Larry Thames. A celebration of David's life on Sunday, August 5 from 2 to 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 226, 830 Mayo Rd, Edgewater, MD. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on the left side of this page.

Kevin Thomas McKay, 34, a 4 1/2 year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of LaPlata, MD, died at his home on Monday, July 30, 2018, of brain cancer following a two-year illness.

Born April 27, 1984, in Southern Maryland Hospital, he graduated from Maurie McDonough High School in 2002. In 2006, he graduated at the top of his class from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelors of Engineering degree .  Kevin was employed as the vice president of R & R Mechanical, Inc.  He was a member of  South River Golf Club. Kevin (#KevinStrong) was the recipient of the top fundraiser in the Race For Hope - DC.  He enjoyed golf, boating, watching UMD football, beer and crabs, Nationals baseball, Redskins football, Capitals hockey, traveling, playing poker, and pranking and making people laugh.  His greatest joy came from spending time with his children and family.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Bradford McKay.

Kevin is survived by his wife of eight years, Katie McKay; two children, Reese and Olivia McKay; a brother, Chadwick McKay of Valley Lee, MD; and his parents, Kerry (Foster) McKay, Tom McKay and Toni McKay.

Friends are invited to celebrate Kevin's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, August 5 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.  A funeral service will be held at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Monday, August 6 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.  Memorial contributions may be made to Maryland College Investment Plan, P.O. Box 17479, Baltimore, MD 21297 (make checks payable to Olivia and Reese McKay Education Fund).  An online guestbook is available for your convenience by visiting the link on this page.

Franklin "Frank" Michael Benda, 46, a 17-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Annapolis, MD, died on Monday, July 30, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born May 26, 1972, in Annapolis, MD, he graduated from Annapolis Senior High School and the New England Tractor Trailer Training School.  Frank worked for Winter Hauling, Ben-Peele Logistics, Allstates Trucking, Badger Daylighting, and Maxim Crane Works.  He was a member of IUOE Operators and Engineers-Local 37.  Frank enjoyed making people laugh, movies, cars, twisting tunes, and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph M. Benda.

Frank is survived by his wife of 16-years, Megan Benda; two children, Joey and Paige Benda; and his mother, Vaughnita Parlett and her husband, Jack.   He is also survived by his many friends that he considered his brothers and sisters, Meadow and Chris Singer, Jerry and Kelly Peele, Paul Connell, Matt and Brandy Einstein, Cari and Doug Gill, John Traynor, and so many more.

Friends are invited to celebrate Frank's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, August 4 from 1 p.m. until his funeral service begins at 3 p.m.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by clicking on the link to the left of this page.


On  Monday, July 30, 2018; the wife of the late Tom Harrison Smith; cousin of Frances Lee; step-mother of Travis Smith of Brandywine, MD, Trisha Watkins (Alan) of Wake Forest, NC and Angie Isaacs (David) of Huntersville, NC. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD. 

June A. Dove, 91, of West River, MD passed away on July 29, 2018 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center.  Born on May 26, 1927 in Annapolis, MD to the late Elmer and Mattie (Lowman) Meade, June was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose passion was creating a comfortable home for her family and supporting each of them in their endeavors.  She was a member of Eastport Baptist Church.  June was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene W. Dove, Jr., who died in 1973.  She is survived by her daughter, Linda Dove Gannacone of West River; one sister, Betty Lee Greenwell of Stevensville, MD; three grandchildren, Tony Gannacone III, Christina Lyn Gannacone and Susan Gannacone Deputy; and six great grandchildren.  June was also the aunt of Joseph (Doris) Greenwell, Jr., William H. (Peggy) Greenwell and the late Donald E. Greenwell and his wife, Christine Greenwell.  Friends are invited to celebrate June’s life with her family on Wednesday, August 1 from 11 a.m. until her funeral service begins at 12 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.  Online condolences and tributes may be offered by clicking the link on the left side of this page.

Thomas J. Cleary "Tom", 76, a resident of Annapolis, MD died on Sunday, July 29 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, MD. Born on September 22, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late Bill and Mary Cleary, Tom was a graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Margie Cleary; his children, Tommy (Michelle), Jay (Stephanie Hall) and Brian (Sokeng) Cleary and Katie (Scott) Gipe; his brothers, Bill, Jack, Jay and Brian; his sisters, Mary, Barbara and Teresa and his grandchildren, Logan, Sean, Hunter, Hayden, Hudson, Harrison, Jordan, Brian, Evan, Alden, Maddie, Rylie, Maria, Dasha, Emma and Rosie. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Timmy and Vince. Friends are invited to celebrate Tom's life on Thursday, August 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, August 3 at 11 AM at The Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd, 1601 W. Mount Harmony Rd., Owings, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made by clicking the link on the left side of this page.

Lois N. Wood, 88, a 25-year resident of Annapolis, passed away on July 29, 2018.  Born on September 17, 1929 in Pennsylvania, Lois was one of three children born to the late William and Pearl Hughes.  She was very outgoing and always looked forward to opportunities to meet new people.  Lois was a “founding” resident at the Heritage Harbour condominiums and, most recently, at Brightview Annapolis.  She loved to travel, especially to Hawaii, and enjoyed taking cruises.  Her favorite spot to relax was Ocean City.

 Lois was also was a dedicated volunteer at AAMC for 20 years.  Lois had a greater passion though which centered around being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.   She was preceded in death in 1988 by her loving husband of 35 years, James Foster Wood as well as by her daughter, Cynthia Wood Granito and  two sisters.  She is survived by her son, Jeff (Mary) Wood of Alexandria, VA; daughter, Kristin Wood of Frederick and six grandchildren: Daniel, Jessica and Melissa Wood, Francis Granito, and Eric and Lauren Anderson. 

 Friends are invited to celebrate Lois’ life with her family from 11 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 23 in the Pub Room at Brightview Annapolis, 1935 Generals Highway, Annapolis, MD.  Burial will be private.  

Online condolences and tributes may be offered by accessing the link in the left column of this page.

On Saturday, July 28, 2018; the beloved husband of the late Gloria Jean Nappi; father of Michael Joseph, Paul T.  and Loretta Marie Nappi; brother of Peggy Fynes and Louise Salisbury; grandfather of Karissa Jean, Nicole, Jennifer, Stephanie and Taylor Nappi. He is also survived by other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebrations on Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD and on Friday, August 3 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Charles County. 

James Edward “Eddie” Goddard, 81, of Annapolis, MD, passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2018 from kidney failure.  A lifelong Annapolitan, he was born April 13, 1937 to the late James Lee Goddard and Hilda Mae (Bull) Goddard.  He attended St. Mary's Elementary and High Schools and served in the U.S. Air Force.
	Eddie was hired by the Anne Arundel County Police Department in 1964 and retired with over 27 years of service.   He then worked at Annapolis Radiator & Body Shop for several years before being hired by NAAA at the Navy Golf Course where he remained for 19 years until June 2018.
	He enjoyed traveling and college sports, especially Maryland football and basketball, Navy football and golf, and NASCAR.  He was an active member of the FOP Lodge 70, Annapolis Elks Lodge 622, and Maryland Terrapin Club.
	He is predeceased by his parents and a sister, Betty Goddard.  He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Emily Cadle Goddard; three children, James Michael Goddard (Theresa Hope-Goddard) of Centerville, MD, Anthony Lee Goddard of Odenton, and Connie Goddard Rund of Annapolis; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his brother, William Goddard of Calloway, MD and his sister, Deborah Goddard Rankin (Jake Rankin) of Princess Anne, MD.  
	Friends are invited to celebrate Eddie’s life with his family on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, August 2 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD.   Burial will be at St. Anne's Cedar Bluff Cemetery.
	In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.  Please mark in memory of James E. Goddard.


Doris Miller, 94, died on Friday, July 28, 2018 surrounded by family at the home of her daughter, Anne Kraft who, with her husband, Alan, lovingly cared for Doris over the past 4 years.
 
Born in Washington, DC on September 20, 1923, to the late Hattie and Howard Weber, Doris attended the School of Nursing at Sibley Hospital.  She maintained her passion for nursing throughout a career which lasted more than 40 years.  Doris was also a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She was active, fun loving, and had a great sense of humor and zest for life.  She enjoyed golfing, boating, Scrabble, and living on the water. Doris had a strong Christian faith and was the ultimate caregiver to many.  She was an active member of Edgewater Baptist Church, Heritage Baptist Church, and Riverdale Baptist Church.

Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Higham in 1976; her second husband, Paul Miller in 2014; and her daughter, Joan Higham Collison in 2010.

She is survived by three daughters, Gail Higham Connaughton, Anne Higham Kraft, and Jeanne Higham McMahon; two stepdaughters, Donna Gross and Paula Brown; a stepson, Richard Miller; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at the home of Anne and Alan Kraft.  Memorial contributions may be made in Doris' name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.  

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Arrangements will be posted as they become available.  Online condolences and tributes can be made by using the link on this page.

Theodore "Ted" Edward Edelschein, 88, passed away on July 27, 2018, in Arnold, MD.

A resident of Davidsonville, MD, Ted held both Undergraduate and Law Degrees from George Washington University, where he also was co-captain of their tennis team during his time at school there.   He served in the US Army early in his career and later worked as a Corporate Tax Attorney in the IRS for over 35 years.  Ted enjoyed tennis, gardening, and spending time with his family. 

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Marcia Bruzbart Edelschein; and his parents, Theodore and Hermina Edelschein.

Ted is survived by two sons, Glenn and his wife Cindi of Annapolis, MD, and Roy and his wife Lynn of Englewood, CO; three grandchildren, Jordan, Bennett, and Derek; a sister Barbara Rettew of Greensboro, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

To honor Ted's love of animals donations can be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.

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Grace Marguerite “ Tikki” Jefferson, 87, a 30-year resident of Crofton, MD and previously of New York, passed away on July 27, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.  Born on January 30, 1931 in Annapolis, MD to the late Alfred and Bessie (Popham) Jefferson, Tikki received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland.  She worked as an executive secretary for the Deere Publishing Company in New York and Bethany Christian Services in Crofton.  Tikki was a former member of St. Anne’s Church in Annapolis and Mount Oak Church in Bowie, MD.  She was a woman of faith and enjoyed attending Bible study and spending time in prayer.  She also enjoyed photography.  Grace is survived by six nieces and nephews, Dawn, Cherri, Ridge, Susan, Gary, Linda and Kathy; and her friend, Jean Fleming.  

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to one of Grace's passionate causes:

Bethany Christian Services
2142 Priest Bridge Court
Suite 1
Crofton, MD 21114
410-721-2835

Bowie Crofton Pregnancy Clinic
4341 Northview Drive
Bowie, MD 20716
301-262-1330

Friends are invited to a memorial service for Tikki at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Burial will be private.  

Obituaries

James Covington

Agnes Frederick

Opal Mamakos

Samuel Broadnax

Margaret Storty

James Stockett

Sandra Wise

Walter Smith

Anna Maresch

Jaime Padre

Beverly Breitman

David Limerick

Kevin McKay

Franklin Benda

Charlene Smith

June Dove

Thomas Cleary

Lois Wood

Joseph Nappi

James Goddard

Doris Miller

Wayne Schmidt

Theodore Edelschein

Grace Jefferson