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William Paul “Bill” Herbert, 84, of Fairfax, VA and Shady Side, MD, passed away on June 3, 2018. Born on April 6, 1934 in Washington, DC to the late Bernard and Pearl Herbert, Bill graduated from the Charlotte Hall Military Academy and attended the George Washington University. He was the founder and owner of Fairfax Auto Parts stores. In his spare time, Bill enjoyed stamp collecting and boating. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Arthur. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Katherine; three sons, William, Jr., and his wife, Pamella, of Vienna, VA, Robert , and his wife Sandra, of Oakton, VA and Michael of Fairfax, VA; one daughter, Linda of Reston, VA; three grandsons, William III, Bryan and James; and two granddaughters, Kristin and Kelly. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 30 at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd., Vienna, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (www.cbf.org). Online condolences and tributes may be offered by accessing the link in the left column of this page.

Charles Matthew Anderson passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. Born on July 20, 1980 to Rose Chab and Lee Anderson, Charles was the beloved husband of Megan Hardy Anderson; the beloved father of Olive, Hazel, and Scarlet and brother of Lisa Earl, Candice Murphy, and Ashley Mattingly. Charles will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He was loved deeply by all who were fortunate enough to share time and space with his brilliance and warmth. Friends and family are invited to celebrate his life on Saturday, June 9 from 10:30 am until 1:30 pm at a private residence at 915 Governor Bridge Rd., Davidsonville, MD 21035. 
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to his family at: www.gofundme.com/anderson-girlscollegefund. 
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Joseph "Joe" Albert Fentress, 71, of Upper Marlboro passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, after a brief battle with a very aggressive cancer. Joe was born on January 2, 1947, in South Weymouth, Massachusetts to Albert and Hazel Fentress. He joined the U.S. Navy Reserves in 1967, and in 1969 was transferred to active duty and served in Vietnam. Joe spent the majority of his non-military career with Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company and Verizon as a telephone technician. He loved his dog, bowling with friends, working in his yard, and enjoying his 1970 Charger. 

Joe is preceded in death by his father, Albert, and three brothers: William, Michael, and Phillip. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; mother, Hazel; daughter, Wendy (James) Paulin of Indian Head; grandsons, Hunter, Brandon, Brian and Jonathan; brothers, Richard (Cheryl) of Friendship, MD and Albert (Val) of Nevada; as well as many nieces and nephews, including Sheri, Richard Jr. and Matthew "Mattie" (Katie) Fentress. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Joe's life on Thursday, June 7 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD  where his funeral service will be held on Friday, June 8 at 12 PM. Interment to follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Condolences may be offered at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

Dr. William Henry Hall, V, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Longwood, Florida after a long battle with cancer on June 1, 2018. His wife Maureen was with him at his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Hall, IV and Katharine Moore Hall, his first wife, Sharon Napier Hall and his sister, Margaret Hornbaker. Bill is survived by his wife of 18 years, Maureen Hall, his sons and daughters in laws, William Hall, VI (Ashley), Dr. John Hall (Stephanie), David Hall (Kimberly), his step daughter Jaclyn Gaul and 10 grandchildren; Luke, Ailish, Chase, Grace, Titus, Julia, David, William, Cece, and Jackson.

Bill was born in Lothian, Maryland on July 10, 1936 on his family’s farm. He attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia and graduated in 1954. He matriculated to the University of Virginia where he was introduced to a personal relationship with the Lord through Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (IV). His lifelong involvement and support of IV followed. After graduation in 1958, Bill began medical training at the University of Virginia Medical School, graduating in 1962. His medical training continued as a resident at Vanderbilt University. Bill married Sharon Lea Napier in 1964 and they began building a family together. Bill entered the U.S. Army as a Captain and medical officer from 1968-1970 with service in Plieku, South Vietnam in 1968-1969 and separated with the rank of Major.

After military service, Bill moved his family to Orlando Florida and in 1970 with a friend from Vanderbilt started a private endocrine and nephrology practice. This was the first dialysis treatment center in Central Florida and later the Diabetes and Endocrine Center of Orlando was established where he practiced until his retirement. While in private practice, Bill spent countless hours volunteering free medical care for underprivileged children in the west side of Orlando in conjunction with a Christian inner-city ministry. He volunteered his time in Haiti for medical mission work. He used his administrative skills and love of the Lord helping to plant Orangewood Presbyterian Church as a founding elder, traveling to L’Abri Christian Fellowship in Switzerland and making numerous friends along the way. His love of travel also took him to England, France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Australia. He spent countless hours driving to basketball games to watch his boys and coaching all of them in Little League baseball and taking them on hunting trips to South Carolina. He was a constant and calm presence in his son’s lives and the lives of many of their friends. After raising his sons and the death of Sharon in 1996, Bill remarried.

In 2000 Bill married Maureen Chiesa-Gaul and became step father to 12-year-old Jaclyn, he was engaged in family life and enjoyed the activities of his new family and raising a daughter. He continued his love of travel, with trips to the Mediterranean, California, New England, Canada, and close to home, New Smyrna Beach while his health permitted. He made special effort to see his sons and visit their families & grandchildren often in Georgia and later in Virginia as well as North Carolina and later in Texas. He continued practice as an endocrinologist, working alongside his wife Maureen, at times, who worked in the same specialty until 2012. Bill demonstrated his love of people and the Lord and attended St. Paul’s Presbyterian faithfully, and made himself available to counsel those who sought out and admired his faith, knowledge and wisdom. Later, he routinely attended the Healing Ministry at All Saints Episcopal in Winter Park, offering testimony of his treatment successes to give hope to others. He read scripture several times daily and remained a constant calm presence throughout his life, even while he endured great pain and suffering. Bill was a loving and wonderful husband, father, Pops, and friend we feel blessed he touched our lives and await the time when we will be reunited again. His legacy is noted from his modeling true Christian servanthood and its impact on his family and all who knew him. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society, St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Orlando, FL or St. James Episcopal Church, Lothian MD. Funeral arrangements through DeGusipe Funeral Home, Maitland, FL, & Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater MD. 



Anna Marie Miller, 84, was born in Altoona, PA on February 24, 1934, the only and cherished daughter of Carl Torino and Teresa Grace Mincin. She graduated from Altoona High School with honors in 1952, and was employed by Altoona Trust Company for 12 years.  On November 14, 1964, Anna married Charles H. Miller, also of Altoona, PA, and they established residence in Annapolis, MD thereafter. Nine months and nine days after marriage, they had twin girls, and 11 and a half months later, another daughter. Being a mom was Anna’s calling in life. She tenderly cared for and deeply inspired her children: Karen Miller Maneri of Moorestown, NJ; Kathy Miller of Annapolis, MD; and Linda Miller Townsend of Easton, MD.  When her girls were teenagers, Anna re-entered the workforce, enjoying employment with BOMI International in Arnold, MD for 19 years. She took care of her parents in their old age until their passing. Upon retirement, she played and pretended with her two grandchildren whom she adored: Sophia Grace Townsend of Easton, MD and Garrett Torino Maneri of Moorestown, NJ. Anna enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. She liked to read and spend time outside (whether it be having a picnic, swinging on her swing, taking a walk, riding her 3-wheel bike, or enjoying a boat ride). She welcomed and loved all of the neighborhood children that entered her open door over the years. Nobody ever left her kitchen hungry! She was an excellent cook (preparing countless delicious, well-balanced meals with care and love) and a “from-scratch” baker (Oh, her chocolate chip cookies and banana birthday cakes!).  Material things were unimportant to her. Her family and friends, the people in her life, were important, and she lived accordingly.  After enjoying a lifetime of good health, she faced a 4-month illness with grace and courage.  She passed peacefully on June 1, 2018.  Her loving husband of 53 years, her 3 “girls,” her two grandchildren, her two sons-in-law (Howard Townsend of Easton, MD and Tony Maneri of Moorestown, NJ), her many other relatives, and her friends will miss her. Anna Marie Miller will be remembered for her quiet strength, her patience, her hard-working spirit and hands, her joy and gratitude for the smallest of things, her acquired wisdom, her strong faith, her generosity, her kindness, and her unconditional and beautiful love.  Above all else, she encouraged others and made them feel special and loved.  May we all follow her life’s example.  Anna was an active supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church for 53 years.  A funeral Mass will be held at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD on June 15th at 10:30 am.  The burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Altoona, PA on June 18th at 11:00 am.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Arnold's life on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 10:30am until his funeral service begins at 12:30pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Burial will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032.

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Myrtle B. West, 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on May 30, 2018.  She was born in Lochyelly, West Virginia to parents C. J. and Mary Dove Bragg.  She lived in Maryland until 2004 when she relocated to Florida.  During WWII, she worked as a machinist for the US Government in support of the war effort.  Later she built and managed her own motel, casino and restaurant.  Myrtle was an adventurer, always ready to try new things, go new places and meet new people.  She had a lifetime goal of visiting every country in the world and came very close to doing just that.  At age 85, she drove by herself up the Canadian Highway to Alaska.  Her many travel joys included safaris, hot air balloon trips, zip lining and round the world cruising.  As much as she loved to travel, she also enjoyed coming home to her beautiful view of the Indian River in Cocoa, Florida.

Myrtle was predeceased by her son, Eugene West (who died at age 10 from a blood disorder), her husband Marion West, and her stepson, Richard West.  She is survived by her sister, Betty Orrison; her stepson and his wife, Sherman and Pat West; her stepson Richard’s wife, Louise West; seven step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, step-great grandchildren, step-great great grandchildren, and so many friends.  To have known her was to have loved her.  We now entrust her to God’s care and give thanks for the opportunity to have walked on the road of life with her.  A Florida service was held on June 1, 2018.

An additional life celebration gathering will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 11:00 am until time of service at 12 noon followed by a procession to the Epiphany Episcopal Church Cemetery in Forestville, MD and subsequent burial.

Throughout her lifetime, Myrtle was charitable to many people and organizations, and she had a special place in her heart for children with cancer.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, http://giftfunds.stjude.org/myrtlebwest.



Alma Amelia Harrison, 85, a resident of Edgewater and previously of Centreville, MD passed away on May 30, 2018 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center, surrounded by eleven loving family members, including six of her nine grandchildren. Born on February 9, 1933 in Hastings, PA to the late Raymond C. and Agnes E. Williams, Alma graduated from Anacostia Senior High School.  She enjoyed traveling but her greatest passion was being a wife, mother and grandmother.  Alma loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who fondly called her “Nana”.  

Alma was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, William F. Harrison, Jr. who died in 1996.  She is survived by three children, Michael (Sheryl) Harrison of Edgewater, Bonnie (Thomas) Weeks of Tampa, FL and Michele (Sid) Thomas of Owings, MD; and nine grandchildren: Thomas (Julie), Michael, Patrick and Edward Weeks; Lauren (Matthew ) Pencek, Kristin and Jason Thomas, Christine Harrison and Kathleen (Evan) Meinhardt; and two great-grandchildren, Patrick and Abby Weeks.

Friends are invited to celebrate Alma’s life with her family from 2 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 3 at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater where Alma’s funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 4.  Entombment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.

Online condolences and tributes may be offered by visiting the link on the left side of this page.

Georgia Lee Cannon, 89, a 69-year resident of Delmar, MD, passed away on May 30, 2018 in Annapolis, MD.  Born on August 13, 1928 in Bethel, DE, Georgia Lee graduated in 1947 from Laurel High School in Delaware.  She worked for 15 years as a waitress at The Dutch Inn in Laurel and 38 years as a lunch lady at the Delmar Jr. Sr. High School.  Georgia Lee was a member of the Compassionate Shepherd Ministries in Laurel.  She enjoyed keeping up with current and political events, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.  Georgia Lee was preceded in death by her loving husband of 28 years, Herbert C. Cannon, who died in 1977.  She is survived by two sons, Wayne H. Cannon of Ocean City, MD and R. Alan Cannon of Bethel, DE; one daughter, Susanne C. Tewey of Annapolis, MD; three grandsons, Jeffrey R. Cannon, Noah B. Tewey and Adam J. Tewey; one granddaughter, Amanda Ruby Paige; and two great-grandchildren.  A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. until a memorial service begins for Georgia Lee at 11 a.m. at Delmar High School, 200 North Eighth Street, Delmar, DE.  Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. Please take a moment and leave a condolence for the family by using the link on the left.

William “Bill” Pollison Conrad
Born in Limona, Florida on September 3, 1924, Bill Conrad was the third child of Fredrick Raymond Conrad, Sr. and the former Edith Estelle Stevens, both of Elizabeth, NJ. He grew up on his parent’s 400-acre cattle ranch and citrus farm in an area that is now known as Brandon, Florida.  He had one sister and three brothers, all of whom predeceased him.  
Bill entered the United States Navy in May of 1943 and served as Electrician’s Mate First Class until May of 1946.  He served on the USS Major, a Destroyer Escort, in both the European and Pacific theatres. 
Just before his deployment, Bill met the former Agnes Armond Abrams (1925-2000) in Newport News, VA, and began a relationship that would eventually lead to their marriage on January 1, 1947, at the Conrad family manse in Limona.
After their marriage, the couple settled in Newport News, where Bill began work as a mechanic with the Shackleford Motor Company. Upon the arrival of his first child in 1953, he moved to a similar mechanic’s position at Sears & Roebuck in Newport News (“for the benefits”).  He remained employed there until his retirement in 1989.
Bill was a resident of the Virginia Peninsula for over 50 years before moving to the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, DC in 2003, where he aged gracefully and with dignity until his peaceful death on May 29th.
Bill is survived by his daughter Debra, of Yorktown, VA, and his son Mark of Annapolis, MD.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Oberlin College, Havas Memorial Conservatory Fund.  Check can be mailed to 50 W Lorain Street, Oberlin, OH 44074, or online at https://alumni.oberlin.edu/default.aspx?page=GIVEGiving. 

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Friends are invited to celebrate Joyce's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, June 5 from 10am until her funeral service begins at 11am.  Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

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Buster (JW) Clary

Buster Testimonies: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 
2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV
 
Buster, affectionately called “JW”, 84, departed this life on May 28th surrounded by his loving family.  He was the oldest of eight children. He was born March 19, 1934 to the late Inez Clark Lonnon. He accepted Christ at an early age, and he attended Mount Bethel Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia for many years.  After moving to Maryland, he became a member of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Chapel Center in Washington, DC.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Inez Lonnon, two sisters, Bernice Lonnon Wade and Rebecca Lonnon Porchae, three brothers, Daniel Lonnon, William Lonnon and Charles Lonnon Jr.

Buster (JW) Clary was a 1951 Graduate of Alfred Ely Beach High School in Savannah, Georgia. He truly enjoyed sports while attending high school. He went on to attain his Master’s Degree from Central Michigan University.  

Buster (JW) Clary worked for the United States Air Force, he retired as a Master Sergeant after twenty-three years of service. He also retired from DC Government, Department of Human Services.

Buster (JW) Clary was joined in Holy Matrimony to Tekabshe Tesfaye Clary in October of 1980. They were blessed by God during their union. Buster (JW) truly loved his family.

He leaves to cherish in his memory a loving and devoted wife: Tekabshe Clary, one daughter, Beverly (Kevin) Robinson, Powell, Ohio; two sons, Robert (Joy) Clary, Baltimore Maryland, and Paul (Alecia) Clary, Durham, NC; two brothers, Johnny (Dr. Patricia) Lonnon, Sr. and Jimmy Lonnon, Sr., all of Savannah GA; Seven sisters-in-law,  four brothers-in-law, five grandchildren, Brian (Sharone) Robinson, Amber (Shawn) Ussery, Paris Clary, Chloe Clary, and Christian Clary, three great-grandchildren, Kameron Robinson, Honesty Robinson and Alekzander Ussery; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to MSgt. Clary's Life Celebration on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Arlington National Cemetery with Military Honors on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Please meet at the administration building by 8:15 a.m.
 

Ryan Michael Trembly, a longtime resident of Hagerstown, MD, died on May 28, 2018, in Baltimore, MD.

Born September 23, 1984, in Christiana, DE, to Donna Trembly of Queenstown, MD and Mike Trembly of Middletown, DE, he went to from Salem Community College for Glass Blowing and had various HVAC certificates.  Ryan worked doing HVAC, landscaping, and glassblowing.  He was a member of Lifehouse Church in Hagerstown, MD, the IOP program at Pathways, and Wells House.  Ryan enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and hunting. Ryan loved life and gave love to everyone he met.  His laugh was contagious and warmed the soul.  Ryan always looked out for others and would think nothing of driving hours to help his friends.  These are the gifts that he has left us.  

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Jennifer Lynn Smith of Hagerstown, MD; a nephew, Dylan Smith; and two nieces, Eliza Smith and Lilly Rajahpillay.

Friends are invited to celebrate Ryan's life on Friday, June 1 at 3 pm at the Hilltop Pavilion at Gilbert Run Park, 13140 Charles St., Charlotte Hall, MD.  Memorial contributions may be made to Pathways, 2620 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

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Pearl Bullen Brashears, 97, a resident of Cape Coral, FL and formerly of Mayo, MD, passed away on May 26, 2018 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center.  Born on February 6, 1921 in Claiborne, MD to the late Samuel and Bertie Bullen, Pearl attended Claiborne Elementary School and graduated from St. Michaels High School in 1938.  She worked at Beverly Beach from 1938 to 1942 and then pursued a full-time career as wife and mother.  When her children were young, Pearl taught Bible and Sunday School classes at Mayo United Methodist Church.  An avid Baltimore Orioles fan, Pearl also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and working in her flower garden. And she was well known for her crabcakes.

Pearl was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, William L. Brashears, Sr., who died in 2008 and her brothers, Joshua and William Bullen.  She is survived by her son, William L. Brashears, Jr. of Edgewater; her daughter, Bonnie B. Ayers of North Fort Myers, FL; four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Pearl’s life with her family on Friday, June 1, from 10:30am until her funeral service begins at 11:30am at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Burial will follow at Mayo United Methodist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Maryland Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770



  


Elizabeth Saxton Thomas was born July 31st, 1941 to the late Millie Young Saxton and Richard Saxton in New York City, N.Y. She began her eternal life with the lord on May 25th, 2018.

As a young girl, Elizabeth went to South Carolina to live with her grandmother (Elizabeth) and her grandfather (Ed) Saxton, who raised her as their own. She considered them as mother and father. 

Elizabeth was educated in South Carolina. She met Joe Louis Thomas and they relocated to the Washington Metropolitan Area, where they were married and of this union three children were born: Michelle, Patricia, and Patrick Joe Thomas.

Elizabeth was homemaker; however, she lived a life of service to her family and a life of dedication to the lord. She will be remembered for her loving spirit, her warm welcoming heart, and her strength as a wife, mother and grand (great) mother. 

Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory her husband: Joe Louis Thomas; Children: Michelle (Ray) Clark, Patricia (Anthony) Benbow, and Patrick Joe Thomas; Grandchildren: Antonio Mills, Ebony (Justin) Clark Harrell, Jasmine Thomas, and Toni Benbow; Great grandchildren: Jordon Mills, Amani Mills, Autymn Parker, Ahmir Sledge, and Jade M. Harrell; and Special Friends: Irvin (Gerelene) Womack and Lorena Perkins. 

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her mother (Millie Young Saxton), father (Richard Saxton), grandmother (Elizabeth Saxton), grandfather (Ed Saxton), sisters (Mary (Bennie R.) Davis & Edna Saxton) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Elizabeth's Life Celebration at Le Detroit Baptist Church, 5306 Indian Head Hwy., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. 

All services for Maria will be private per her wishes.  The family is requesting that in lieu of any flowers, that you consider a donation in her name to:

Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation
c/o Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE)
2000 Medical Parkway,
Belcher Pavilion, Suite 604
Annapolis, MD 21401

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William J. “Bill” Stifter, 90, a resident of Annapolis and formerly of Rockville, MD, passed away on May 24, 2018.  Born on March 6, 1928 in Winsted, MN to the late Edward and Gisella Stifter, Bill attended the Minnesota State School for the Deaf and pursued a college degree at Gallaudet University, graduating in 1952.  He worked for the Government Printing Office and the National Association of the Deaf.  Bill was a member of the Kappa Gamma Fraternity and Columbia Typographical Union.  He enjoyed woodworking, golf, poker, going to the beach and reading. 

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Alyce Bean Stifter; one son, Terence E. (Cheryl) Stifter of Rockville; five daughters, Cynthia Stifter (Michael Frey) of State College, PA, Amanda Stifter of Arnold, MD, and Sheila (Thomas) Kling, Margaret Stifter and Rosemary (Kenneth Hadley) Stifter, all of Annapolis; two brothers, Edward and Linus Stifter both from Minnesota; four grandsons, Terence Stifter, Jr., Jack Kling, Benjamin and Samuel Hadley and one granddaughter, Jennifer Stifter.

Friends are invited to celebrate Bill’s life with his family from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29 at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis.  Interment will be private.  

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making donations to one of the following:

National Association of the Deaf
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Hospice of the Chesapeake
90 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122

Gallaudet Universtity – L. Elstad Memorial Fund
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002

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Friends are invited to celebrate Hazel's life at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, May 29 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Condolences may be made by accessing the link on the left side of this page.

Graveside service and interment will be held at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Friday, May 25 at 12 Noon. 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 accessing the link on the left side of this page.

Luisa Grigsby, 96, died peacefully on May 23, 2018, surrounded by family and friends at Sunrise of Annapolis where she resided for almost 5 years.  Originally from Cuba, Luisa, lovingly known to many as “Abuela”, met and married the love of her life, Larry Grigsby, in 1945 while working at a military base where he was stationed during WWII.  They later settled in the DC area for 51 years, with Luisa a full-time homemaker for most of those years.  Later, Luisa returned to the workforce, employed for 15 years by the Bakery, Confectionary, & Tobacco Workers International Union.
In 1996, Luisa relocated to live with her daughter in Harwood, MD until 2013.  While at Sunrise, she enjoyed bingo, as well as exercise and painting classes.  She was predeceased by her husband, Larry (2012), and an infant son, Lawrence, Jr.  She is survived by her daughter, Florie Grigsby Bozzella of Annapolis; granddaughter, Kristen Bozzella Dixon (Paul) of Davidsonville; grandson, Kevin Bozzella of Depew, NY; and brother, Amos Rojas (Margarita) of Miami, FL. She was great-grandmother to Sarah Dixon and Charles Dixon, who brightened her life and final days. She leaves behind many wonderful friends she loved throughout her lifetime.
Graveside services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to Seasons Hospice.  Online condolences and tributes may be offered by accessing the link in the left column of this page.

Ruth Anne Godfrey Waple was born in Olney, Maryland, on September 15, 1937, and passed away on May 23, 2018, due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease.  Prior to living in her retirement home in Waugh Chapel, Maryland, she was a long-time resident of Shady Side, Maryland for over 20 years.  She graduated from Gaithersburg High School as part of the class of 1955.  She went on to hold many prestigious positions.  Her last position before retirement was working as an executive secretary for Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant.  
Ruth Anne was a constant in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She was a devout Christian, spending most of her later years in service to her church and congregation.  Ruth Anne led a full life and enjoyed bowling, quilting, boating, and travelling the world via sailboat with various Christian organizations.  During retirement, she was an avid puzzle solver and adored caring for her orange cat, Rusty.
Ruth Anne was preceded in death by her mother Ottie; twin sister Mary Lou; and daughter Deborah.  
Ruth Anne is survived by her children Jay (Deni), David (Jenny), and Sandra (Phil); and a brother Roy (Ruthann).  Ruth Anne / Mommom lived a full life, surrounded and revered by her 18 grandchildren and (almost) 20 great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Ruth's life on Wednesday, May 30 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 31 at 10;00 am at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, 710 Ridgely Ave., Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Luke's Lutheran Cemetery, 16603 Briardale Rd., Derwood, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice of the Chesapeake

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Alan Preston Sharman Jr of Hughesville, Maryland passed away at age 75 on May 22, 2018 at Georgetown University Hospital from acute respiratory failure after a courageous four-week battle.  

Born on October 1, 1942 in Baltimore Maryland, he was the son of the late Alan Sharman, Sr. and Martha Sharman.

Alan honorably served 20 years in the Navy, and then went on to have a remarkable career as an engineer at the Naval Research Lab.  For many years he managed Blossom Point, a satellite surveillance and command and control site for complex space systems for the Navy and other US government sponsors.

In his retirement years, Alan became an avid nature photographer and adventurer.  Throughout his life, he was a voracious reader and lover of the great outdoors.  He enjoyed hiking, golfing, fishing, and watching birds.  He will be remembered as a kind, humble, curious gentleman with a quick wit and wonderful sense of humor.  

Alan is survived by his wife Joan Sharman, his daughters Kimberly Evans (Brian) and Ronda Sharman, his grandson Nathan Evans, and many close nieces, nephews and sister-in-laws.  He was proceeded in death by his beloved twin brother Joseph Sharman.  Alan was a loving husband, father, and grandfather as well as a mentor and father-figure to many family members and friends. 


We invite you to honor and celebrate the life of Alan Sharman, his Celebration of Life will be Sunday June 24th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Lake Presidential Golf Club in Upper Marlboro, MD,  3151 Presidential Golf Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Guests are encouraged to arrive between 1pm and 1:30 p.m. At 1: 30 p.m., family and friends will speak about Alan and share favorite memories. Following the speakers around 2:30 p.m., please relax and mingle with food and drinks and celebrate Alan with fellow family and friends.

Obituaries

Cynthia Wood-Granito

William Herbert

Charles Anderson

Joseph Fentress

William Hall

Anna Miller

Arnold Appleby

Myrtle West

Alma Harrison

Georgia Lee Cannon

William Conrad

Joyce Nosko

Buster Clary

Ryan Trembly

Pearl Brashears

Elizabeth Thomas

Maria Szachnowicz

William Stifter

Hazel Galloway

Dolores Perez

Luisa Grigsby

Ruth Anne Waple

Verna Morley

Alan Sharman