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Deborah "Debbie" Virginia Lilly, 64, a resident of South Anne Arundel County since 1986 and previously of Hyattsville, MD, died at her home on May 2, 2018.

Born February 15, 1954, in Washington, D.C., to the late Carlisle H. Blanchard and Dorothea Louise Bruns Blanchard, she graduated from Northwestern Sr. High School in 1972.  Debbie worked as a secretary with Anne Arundel County Public Schools.  She was a longtime member of Chesapeake Christian Fellowship.  Debbie loved spending time with her family and friends, serving God, and traveling.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Basil C. Lilly, III; three children, Basil C. Lilly, IV and his wife, Lucy of Hyattsville, MD, Jason Lilly and his wife, Amy of Edgewater, MD, and Marie Lilly and her fiance, Michael Brusio of Shady Side, MD; two sisters, Elizabeth "Cathy" Smith of Lothian, MD and Stephanie Delaney; and three grandchildren, Javier, Kelsey, and Mia.

A celebration of Debbie's life will be held at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Tuesday, May 8 at 11 am.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic, 808 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401.  Online guestbook available by visiting the link on this page.

On Tuesday, May 1, 2018; the beloved mother of Constantine M. (Kim) Roberts, Carla D. (Ron) Joyner and Caroline M. (Dieuseul) Reed. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, André, Andrew, James, Max, Robert Jr., Raleigh, Chris, Corey, Kiah, Cameron, and Kennedi; her two great-grandchildren, André Jr. and Jayla; and many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Roberts's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 11 a.m. until time of memorial service at 12 noon. Interment at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to National MS Society,  www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/MDM

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Michael's life on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 4pm to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment private.

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District Heights resident William J. Lewis, 83, died May 1, 2018, after a long illness.  He was born in Washington, D.C., to William and Jessima Lewis.  He was a printer/proofreader for the Washington Post and the Government Printing Office and finished his career with the U.S. House of Representatives, where he retired in 1997.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.  He was an avid chess player and competed in the World and National Opens in Las Vegas.  He also loved playing fantasy football with his family.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anna M.; children William J. Lewis Jr. (JP), Cheryl LaNore (Janice), Christina Riojas (Joe), and John Lewis (Lisa); nine grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Calvary Catholic Church in Forestville, MD.  

Relatives and friends are invited to William's Celebration of Life on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.


David "Dave" Patrick Buck, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Annapolis, MD with his family by his side. Born on March 17, 1940 in Rossville, GA to the late Harold Payne and Nellie Williams Buck, Dave served in the U.S. Air Force for twenty years as a JAG Attorney and attained the rank of Lt. Colonel. He also worked as a U.S. Postal Service attorney for many years and practiced estate planning in Annapolis. Dave was an avid history buff and a talented story teller who was loved by many, missed by all and was a true southern gentleman. He was the beloved husband of Nancy D. Buck; devoted father of David (Joanne) Buck and Teresa (Matthew) McQuide; stepfather of Deborah Davis Korb and Darrin L. (Whitney) Davis; loving grandfather of Ryan, Alyssa and Matthew Buck, Joshua McQuide, Kassidy  K. Bowman, Kristopher (Topper) Korb, Delaney and Sydney Davis; brother of Herbert and Harold Buck, Marilyn Buck Roberts, Marge B. Hicks and Regina Buck Edgeman. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 18 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment with full military honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a Cancer or Veterans charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made online at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

Kim Marie Awad, 61, of Mayo passed at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Kim was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Eugene and Leanna Herring on July 7, 1956. She was a book keeper and property manager for JBG Company in Washington, DC. Kim enjoyed crabbing, gardening, swimming in her pool, going to the beach and spending time with her family. 
Kim is survived by her husband, Lawrence Awad; her two children, Brandon (Jessica) Awad of Mayo, and Kristen Awad of Edgewater; four granddaughters, Cailey, and Brooke Awad, Annalea and Sunny Ruel; siblings, Joe Herring of Mayo, Scott Herring of Ormond, FL and Kathy Grauel of Myrtle Beach, SC.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, 155 East 55th Street, Suite 6H, New York, NY 10022, info@lcrf.org.

Friends are invited to celebrate Kim's life on Sunday, May 6 from 12pm until her memorial service begins at 1pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A wake for family and friends will immediately follow service.

Arrangements for Christine are private,  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.  

Andrea Yvette Peterson (Brown) was 53 years old when she departed this life on the morning of April 28, 2018 and entered heaven to begin her new eternal life.  She was born on January 31, 1965 to Lafayette Brown Jr and Ruth Virginia Brown.  She was the youngest to her only sibling Sharon Brown.  She was born in the cold state of Anchorage, Alaska but she didn’t have not one cold way about her. 

She grew up across from Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, MD and went to Princeton Elementary, Walker Mill Junior High and Central High School’s.   She remained in that area as she started her adulthood journey.  She was blessed to give birth to her only son JoVaughn Marcell Brown on May 15, 1986.  She was so excited and loved him with all of her being.  Her sister’s only son Rowemell and JoVaughn grew up together like brothers. 

Anne was a very fun loving person.  If you knew her, you know that.  She cares about people like they are all her family and would give the shoes off her feet to help someone else.  She had such a giving heart and was always there for anyone to the best of her ability.

Anne loved to cook and she passed that on to her son who also loves to cook.  Even more so than cooking she loved to feed and help the homeless.  During her tenure in the late 80’s – late 90’s she worked at Covington and Burling Law Firm in Washington DC.  She connected with a homeless man and actually fed him every day for many years during her time working in Washington DC.  

She and her sister drove to work together.  They did almost everything together.   The only time they did not live together was during both of their marriages.  They located to Rocky Mount NC in 2016 together along with her son and granddaughter Aliyah Woodard.  Once they got to Rocky Mount, her ministry in helping the homeless didn’t stop.  On Saturday mornings all four of them would make sandwich bags for the homeless with chips and a soda.  They were not familiar with the city real good but found where most of the homeless were and would give them a bag of food.  They also went to shopping centers just anywhere they would see someone who was in need.  She loved doing that and had dreams of one day opening her own specialized shelter for them.


As her health began to decline she eventually stopped.  Anne never ever complained.  She always had a smile even through the pain she was constantly in.  She loved to watch Lifetime movies.  She wanted to make sure all of her WE Channel shows were recorded so she could view them when she got out of the hospital.  Well she never made it back to her physical home but she is in the Ultimate Home with her Lord and Savior and her mom and dad whom she missed beyond words.  

She is survived by her only son JoVaughn Marcell Brown, Rocky Mount NC, sister, Sharon Brown, Rocky Mount, NC, Half Sister Ranelle Brown, Columbus, OH, Granddaughter Aliyah Woodard, Rocky Mount, NC, Granddaughter Serenity Ray, Washington, DC, Nephew Rowemell Antonio McLean, Atlanta, GA, Niece, Brooklyn Brown, Columbus, OH, Niece KeAsia McLean, Washington, DC, Niece, London McLean, Washington, DC, Nephews Rowemell Antonio McLean Jr. (RJ), and Mason McLean, Atlanta, GA, Aunt Bessie Lawrence, Tarboro NC,  Aunt Esther Harrell, Warrenton, VA and a host of loving and supportive cousins.


Priscilla Goodson, daughter of the late Frederick Douglas Little and Lula Mae Little, was born on June 8, 1941, in Waterbury, Connecticut. She grew up in New Haven, Connecticut and graduated from Hillhouse High School. She received her license in Cosmetology in 1961. She worked as a beautician, cosmetologist and teacher for 56 years at Wilfred Academy in New Haven and Los Angeles as well as Marinello School of Beauty in Los Angeles as well as Western Kit Company in Whittier, California and Virginia College in Simpsonville , South Carolina.

She is survived by one son, Eric Little of Duarte, California, four grandchildren, Lonette Korpoi of Oxon Hill, Maryland, Erica Warren of New Bern, North Carolina, Brianna Little of Washington, DC and Eric Little Jr of Duarte, California. She’s also survived by one great-granddaughter, Phoenix Warren of New Bern, North Carolina, two sisters, Betty Mae Jackson of Hamden, Connecticut and Rosalie Johnson of Alpharetta, Georgia and one brother, Floyd Little of Las Vegas, Nevada as well as a daughter-in-law, two grandson-in-laws and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded by two brothers, Charles Little and Frederick Little.

She loved listening to various types of music including R&B, Motown oldies and yes, even a little hip-hop as she used to say, “being around young people keeps you young”. In her later years she loved to visit the casinos, play her daily numbers and watch TV. Her favorite shows were Criminal Minds, Blue Bloods, Everybody Loves Raymond and of course, The Golden Girls.

She will be solely missed by family, friends, past co-workers and the many students who’s lives she impacted.


Funeral services will be private. Condolences may be left by accessing the link on the left side of this page.

Marilyn Elizabeth Price Voss died on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, after a life lived with energy and determination. Born in 1936 in Wichita, Kansas, Marilyn was proud of her Midwestern upbringing and traditional values. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1954, won a scholarship to college, and boarded a train to Washington, DC, having never seen the East Coast.

At Catholic University of America, Marilyn majored in Drama, earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. She joined the U.S. Department of Defense as a residence counselor in Army high schools abroad. Upon arriving in Poitiers, France in 1962, she was met by a man with blue eyes and a Volkswagen Beetle to match: Dale Voss, her supervisor and, unbeknownst to her, future husband. 

When she returned stateside, Marilyn became head of the Drama Department at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, Maryland. Dale, too, moved to the Washington area, and they soon were engaged. Married in 1966, they had Mary Elisabeth "Marelise" in 1969.

In 1970, they moved to Macomb, Illinois, and, in 1978, had Katherine Anne. Marilyn was active in St. Paul’s Parish, and earned a Master’s in Public Communication and Broadcasting from Western Illinois University in 1990. A distance-learning pioneer, she taught Advanced Placement courses to high-school students over the TI-IN television network.

The family moved back to Maryland in 1993, settling in Annapolis. Marilyn taught English at Glen Burnie High School and Anne Arundel Community College, and was devoted to St. Mary’s Parish and Catholic Daughters of America. 

Marilyn was known for patriotism, faith, and charity. A civil rights activist, she attended the March on Washington and heard Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver “I Have a Dream”; she is listed on the Maryland civil rights memorial. She helped Vietnamese refugees resettle in America, organized yearly caravans of donated goods to schools in Appalachia, and crafted rosaries for troops stationed abroad with Ranger Rosary.  

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Voss. She is survived by her daughters, Marelise Voss, her husband, James Soriano, and their first-grader, Jacob; and Katherine Voss and her fiancé, Christian Elkington.

Friends may call on Friday, May 18 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Ranger Rosary, P.O. Box 6581, Annapolis, MD 21401 or Catholic Daughters of America, ℅ Susan Skinner, 2196 Glenfield Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 or The Johns Hopkins Fund for Medicine, 750 East Pratt Street 17th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, specifying Dr. Susan Bressler, who saved Marilyn’s eyesight. Condolences may be made by accessing the tab on the left side of this page.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 AM on Saturday, May 19 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association,1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093 or the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. Condolences may be left by accessing the link on the left side of this page. 

Neal Nicholas Sauer, 86, a 5-year resident of Harwood and previously of Arnold, MD, passed away on April 23, 2018 at his home.  Born on May 4, 1931 in Baltimore, MD to the late George and Alice Sauer, Neal graduated from St. Cecilia Elementary School and the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was assigned to the Army Security Agency in Okinawa, Japan.   Neal enjoyed a 54-year career in Federal Service, spending 50 of those years at the National Security Agency.  He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville.  Neal was an avid Colts, Ravens and Army football fan, and a military history buff with a particular interest in World War II and the Pacific Theater.  He also enjoyed traveling and gardening but his greatest passion was spending time with his family.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  

Neal was preceded in death by his first wife, Willa Sauer; brother, Bruce Sauer and sister, Evelyn Windhaus.  He is survived by his wife, Cris Cooke-Sauer; son Roger (LeighAnn) McCauley; daughter, Suzanne (Paul) Philip; brother, Vernon Sauer; sister, Sara Cissin; two granddaughters, Heather (Robert) Records and Roseanne (Jeremy) Cohen; and four great-grandchildren, Hailey and Jacob Cohen and Morgan and Parker Records.

Friends are invited to celebrate Neal’s life with his family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 26 at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1pm on Friday, April 27 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville. Burial will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

Flowers may be sent to the funeral home or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Dr., Ste. 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122.



   

      

William Keyser Grooms died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at his home in White Plains, MD.

William was born in Friendly, MD, on December 11, 1937 to Katherine Miller Grooms and Samuel M. Grooms Sr. He grew up in Piscataway MD. After graduating from Oxon Hill High School in 1956, he became a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No.77 on June 17, 1960, and began extensive training to become an operating engineer. William became a Trustee from 1978-1981, Treasurer from 1981-1984, as well as from 1996-2002 and remained AFL-CIO Tri-County Committee on Public Education Chairman from 1974 - 2017.

As part of his commitment to his children’s catholic education, Bill supported the school by arranging for St Theresa’s Catholic Church lower level to be refurbished at no cost to the church. He also arranged and participated in the construction of the parking facility for the nuns of St. Theresa’s

Later William became a member of the Accokeek/Bryan’s Road Lion’s Club. He held the title of President and Treasurer at various times. He was also presented the Melvin Jones Fellow Award, for his dedicated humanitarian Services.

William’s involvement in politics brought him many achievements. He was presented the Governor’s citation for his unwavering support and impressive commitment to furthering the democratic process in Charles County and the State of Maryland and was recognized by Congressman Roy Dyson as an outstanding citizen of Maryland in 1982

William was predeceased by his daughter, Katherine Keyser Grooms Bard, who passed away June 28, 2013, Sister Nancy Robey and brothers Samuel M. Grooms Jr and John E. Grooms.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Ann Lovejoy DePalma Grooms, Brother, Richard Grooms (Cheryl). Children Kathleen DePalma Stewart (Jimmy) of Edgewater, MD and Lewis Anthony DePalma (Maria Victoria) of Lancaster TX, and their children, Michael Stewart, Children of Katherine Grooms - Stephen Bard, Gavreil Grooms Powell, Christopher DePalma (Kristy), Cornell DePalma, Dakota DePalma; great-grandchildren, Lincoln DePalma. Sawyer DePalma. Anthony DePalma and Shelby DePalma.

Relatives and friends are invited to William's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 10:30 am at the St. Columba Catholic Church, 7804 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland, MD 20746


Joan Theresa Francis, 85, a 15-year resident of Odenton, MD, died on Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Lothian, MD from complications from hip surgery.

Born October 13, 1932, at Washington Hospital Center, Joan worked at the Government Printing Office. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn S. Francis, who died in May of 2000; her daughter, Deborah Zamaria; and a brother, Sonny Wesley.

Joan is survived by three children, Steven Francis of Long, SC, Sherry Francis of Odenton, MD, and Christine Brown of Lothian, MD; and four grandchildren, Thomas Zamaria, III and Jeremy Zamaria of Manassas, VA, and Justin and Jordon Brown of Lothian, MD.

Friends are invited to celebrate Joan's life on Tuesday ,May 1, 2018 from 11 a.m. until a  Mass of Christian Burial begins at 12 p.m. at  Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd., West River, MD.  Interment  Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham.  

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Barbara (Barb) Catherine Jedrey, formerly of District Heights and Annapolis passed away on April 21st in Mooresville NC at the age of 90 surrounded by love and family.  She was born on December 6, 1927 in Lynn Massachusetts, the second youngest of eight children from Irish parents Jeremiah and Margaret (Lowry) Murphy.  She was predeceased by her husband Charles (Jed) E. Jedrey.  Their beautiful marriage was blessed with three children Chris Jedrey, Tom Jedrey & Jackie Curan.  She has eight grandchildren: Ryan Jedrey, Jennifer Costilow, Nina Swann, Kelly Willis, Sammie Jedrey, Nicki Jedrey, Kristen Curan and Megan Curan.  She was also blessed to see and enjoy nine great grandchildren who called her “GG”: Kayla Jedrey, MacKenzie Jedrey, Jordan Jedrey, Riley Jedrey, Cody Swann, Carlee Swann, Caleb Costilow, Braden Costilow and Ava Bowers.

Barb and Jed moved to Washington DC where she worked at Rueben H. Donnelly.  Later, she lived in District Heights and was a superb homemaker and boss of the Jedrey Clan. While the Clan boss, She also worked at the Census Bureau until retirement.  In 1989 Barb & Jed moved to Annapolis where she later enjoyed volunteering at the Anne Arundel Medical Center gift store.   

Barb was a fun, kind, loving, Irish Mom who loved to sew, shop, read, and completing crossword and jigsaw puzzles.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family and close friends.  She had a passion for gathering her family at Bethany Beach where she loved the ocean water and referred to it as “delicious”!  She was a wonderful cook and baker and is most famous for her special “Jedrey chip dip”, also known as the Redskin dip (for watching the Washington Redskins).  Every year on St. Patrick’s Day we celebrated her Irish heritage and Barb always made sure the family had their “green” on. 

Barb was a devout Catholic and member of Mt. Calvary Catholic Parish in Forestville, St. Mary’s in Annapolis and St. John Neumann in Annapolis.  She was significantly involved in the ECHO retreat program (young adults and High School participants) and the Cursillo retreat program where she enjoyed helping others have a more fulfilling life with Christ.  

Barb’s infectious smile, laugh and beautiful blue eyes will be greatly missed.  

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: 

Serenity House
c/o Carolina Comfort Coalition
110 Centre Church Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
www.carolinacomfortcoalition.org

Friends are invited to celebrate Barbara's life on Sunday, May 13 from 4 to 6 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, May 14 at 11 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD. Condolences may be left by accessing the tab on the left of this page.

Algimantas K. Landsbergis, "Al," a 50-year resident of Upper Marlboro, MD, died on Friday, April 20, 2018, at his home.  He was 89.

Al was born on February 11, 1929.

He is survived by his wife of 52-years, Theresa; two sons, Andrew Landsbergis and his wife, Sharon, and Liudas Landsbergis; two grandchildren, Jake and Brady Landsbergis; and a sister, Grazina Ercius.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 12010 Woodmore Road, Mitchellville, MD.  Interment will be held in Putnam, CT at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to DeMatha Catholic High School, 4318 Madison St., Hyattsville, MD 20781 or Camp Dainava Foundation, 4013 Williams St., Downers Grove, IL 60515.

Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the link on this page.

On Friday, April 20, 2018, the beloved husband of Ana Cristina Rodrigues; loving father of Carolina and Luciana Rodrigues. Relatives and friends are invited to Francisco's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. until the time of service at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. 

Leonard J. Ralston, Jr., 78, died April 20, 2018, at his home in Edgewater, MD. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marguerite (Nickles) Ralston; three sons, Patrick (Loretta Lynch), Matthew, and  Joseph (Karen Fink); a daughter, Jennifer (James G. Kress); 11 grandchildren; and two sisters, Susanne Dennison and Gina Bohrer.  A funeral service will be held on May 4 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Dr.,  Potomac, MD. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001.

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

Annette Marie Colandrea, 55, of Lothian, MD and previously of Crownsville, MD was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Annette was born in Charlottesville, VA on May 26, 1962. Annette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Annette loved nothing more than spending time with her family and will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her. 

Annette is preceded in death by her parents Francis G. and Worley L. Shelton; her biological father Edward W. Morris; and her first husband Richard A. Carpenter Jr. 

Annette is survived by her husband, William A. Colandrea of Lothian, MD; two daughters, Rebecca (Joseph) A. Bonincontri of Lothian, MD and Regina (Matthew) Roach of Crownsville, MD; three grandchildren, Alexis, Hailey, and Joseph Jr. of Lothian MD; and a sister Danielle (John) K. Shifflett of Stanardsville, VA.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, countless friends and two great-nephews. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Annette's life on Monday, April 23 from 10:00 am until her memorial service begins at 11:00 am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.

Please take a moment and leave the family a condolence by using the link to the left.

James “Jimmy" Vincent Beatty, 61, of Annapolis, MD formerly of Gaithersburg, MD, died on Thursday, April 19th after a 12 year battle with cancer.

Born on December 28, 1956 in Washington, DC to the late Robert and Jan Beatty, Jimmy earned a bachelor's degree from Towson State University. Jimmy loved cars, boating, beach vacations, golfing and most of all spending quality time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Cheryl Beatty; his children, Brandon and Ryan Beatty, Katie Moran (Fain) and Devon Makrides; his siblings, Robert, Leith, and Steven Beatty; grandfather to Broden, Colby, and Crew Moran.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD on Thursday, April 26 at 10:30 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Children's Inn, 7 West Dr., Bethesda, MD 20814 (childrensinn.org).

Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the link on the left side of this page.

Brandon Michael Brown, 18, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD, went home to God on April 19, 2018.  The beloved son of Terry Brown and Amy Eldredge-Brown, Brandon was born on Christmas Day 1999.  He was a senior at Annapolis High School.  Brandon’s family will receive visitors on Wednesday, April 25 from 9:30 a.m. until his funeral service begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Annapolis Church of God, 84 Janwall Street, Annapolis.  Burial will be private.  Online condolences and tributes may be offered by accessing the link in the left column of this page.

Obituaries

Deborah Lilly

Dörte Roberts

William Proctor

Michael Morales

William Lewis

Chukwudi Ogbuawa

David Buck

Kim Awad

Christine Tilman

Andrea Peterson

Priscilla Goodson

Sharon Gourley

Marilyn Voss

Joseph Sanchez

Neal Sauer

William Grooms

Joan Francis

Barbara Jedrey

Algimantas Landsbergis

Francisco Rodrigues

Leonard Ralston

Annette Colandrea

James Beatty

Brandon Brown