Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Paul William Pritchard, 74, a resident of Shady Side, MD and previously of Capitol Heights, MD, died on Wednesday, March 14 at his residence due to complications associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Born on March 26, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to the late John and Marie Pritchard, Paul was an automobile mechanic for most of his life. He enjoyed playing the lottery. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Norma E. Pritchard and his brothers, John, Wayne and James Pritchard. He is survived by his daughter, Tina Brady of Shady Side; his sisters, Rose Lowe of Delaware and Shirley Wadsworth of Pennsylvania and his grandchildren, Dyllan and Jordan Brady. Friends are invited to celebrate Paul's life on Sunday, March 18 from 6 to 8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on the left side of this page.

Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Wilkinson, 91, a lifelong resident of Annapolis passed away on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 with her family by her side. Libby was a devoted homemaker and business partner with her late husband, William Henry Wilkinson, Sr. Together they owned and operated the family business, E & B Appliance Service during their 75 years of marriage.

In 1927, Libby was born the oldest of 12 children to the late James S. Williams Sr. and Edith Lillian Williams. Family was the center and greatest joy of Libby’s life.  As the Matriarch of the family, her life was filled with never-ending love and joy when she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren (great and great-great). Time with her family and friends truly was what meant the most to her, especially during her family vacations to Ocean City and the OBX.

Some of her favorite things were chocolate, McDonald’s coffee, sharing stories of her childhood, soap operas, chatting on the phone with her sisters, volunteering in the CSC Strawberry Festival Kitchen, playing cards, and a good laugh.
 
Libby had a beautiful, loving heart. She took on the role as mother and Nana to all; her love unconditional. Her radiant smile and kindness showed that she was truly one of a kind.

Libby is survived by three sisters; Betty A. Wolford, Martha E. Christo, and Rita L. Robbins; two brothers, Robert R. Williams Sr. and Joseph T. Williams; two daughters, Lillian C. “Lily” Mali and her husband, Michael and Mary E. Lamb and her husband, James.  Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and her grand-dog, Sammy. 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five sons, Thomas Jared, James Henry, William Michael Sr., Thomas David Sr., and William Henry, Jr.; five brothers, James S. Williams Jr, Ronald E. Williams, Richard A. Williams, Warren D. Williams, and Louis G. Williams; one sister, Frances V. Mosely; one great-grandchild, Nathan B Gill; and the family dog, Bridget.

Friends are invited to celebrate Libby's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, March 20 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Wednesday, March 21 at 10:30 AM. Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Annapolis, MD. 

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All services are private. You may leave a condolence by clicking on the link to the left of this page.

Joseph William "Joey" Abbott, 59, of Annapolis, MD and previously of Dunkirk, MD passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at his home. Born on July 24, 1958 in Brownsville, PA to Joseph and the late Nancy Yoders Abbott,  Joey was self employed in the automotive repair business.  

He is survived by his wife, Diane Carmela Abbott;  his two children, Joseph W. Abbott, Jr. of Hughesville, MD and Jennifer (Jeremy ) Farmer of Sykesville, MD; his two grandchildren, Jayla and Jemma Farmer; his sister, Marcia (John) Yodichkas and several nieces and nephews. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Joey's life on Thursday, March 15 from 4 PM until his funeral service begins at 6 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770.

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Betty Mae Zell, 91, a resident of Selbyville, DE for 32 years and previously of Cottage City, MD, died on Monday, March 12 in Harwood, MD after a lengthy illness.

Born on March 27, 1926, in Cottage City, MD to the late Thomas D. And Nena  A. Kleh, Betty was a 1944 graduate of Bladensburg High School. She worked at the Department of Agriculture and the Candy Kitchen but was a homemaker most of her life. Betty was a member of the Ladies of Keenwick, the Red Hats, and she attended St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City, MD. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Courtland Zell, Jr. On September 6, 1984, and her brother, Thomas Kleh.

She is survived by her children, Francis C. Zell, III of Southport, NC, Jay M. Zell of Fort Laramie, WY, Bernard T. Zell of Grasonville, MD, Charles V. Zell of Laurel, MD, Bonnie A. Faber of Dagsboro, DE, and Mary E. Litchfield of Selbyville, DE; fourteen grandchildren, Bryan Zell of Bristow, VA, Kevin Zell of Southport, NC, Jay M. Zell, Jr. Of Scottsbluff, NE, Nicholas Faber of Bridgeville, DE, Steven Faber of Dagsboro, DE, Conor Zell of Mayo, MD, Mark Litchfield of Selbyville, DE, Thomas Litchfield of Selbyville, DE, Christine Beachy, Elizabeth Kennedy of Bowie, MD, Michelle Richards of Hyattsville, MD, Jennie Zell of Virginia Beach, VA, Leslie Zell of Odenton, MD, and Katie Zell of Edgewater, MD.  Betty is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Betty's life on Saturday, March 24 from 12 pm until her Memorial Mass begins at 1 pm at St. Luke Catholic Church, 9903 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD.  A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 26 at 1 pm at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood, MD 20722.

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Laurel D. Zeiler, 81, a lifetime resident of  Arnold, MD passed away on Sunday March 11, 2018. Laurel was born on March 22, 1936 to the late Glenn and Opal Keatley in Speedway, West Virginia. She was a sister of the Knights of Pythias, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary  of the American Legion Post 175. Laurel was an avid reader and could often be found with a book in her hands or listening to a book on tape. She enjoyed the Orioles, Ravens, NASCAR and shopping, shopping, shopping. In addition to her parents Laurel was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Zeiler and a son, Randall Whittington. She is survived by her children, Kenny Bush of Whitehouse, TN, Laurie (Jack) DeVaughn of Chester, MD and Cynthia Whittington of Arnold, MD; grandchildren, Lauren Knupple, Randall Bush, Bryan and Joey DeVaughn; one great-grandchild; siblings, Randall Keatley of Kingsman, AZ, Nelda Spies of Arnold, MD, Glenda Williams of Edgewater, Andrea Clayton of Severna Park, Darrell Keatley of Daytona, FL and Debra Boswell of Annapolis and a step-daughter, Joyce Zeiler-Ramey of Arnold. Friends are invited to celebrate Laurel's life on Monday March 26 from 11 a.m. until her memorial service begins at 1 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Condolences and tributes may be left by using the link to the left of this page.

Shelley L. Henderson, age 89, died under hospice care at her home in Annapolis, MD on March 10, 2018, of urothelial cancer.
The former Shelley Ann Lindner, a native of Cincinnati, OH, graduated from Lotspeich and Hillsdale schools. She earned her BA from Smith College. After graduation, she worked for House and Garden magazine in NYC. She married LTJG John M. Henderson in 1952, and accompanied him on Navy assignments on the east and west coasts, in Spain, and in Washington, DC. In 1976, Shelley began employment in the Fellowship Office of the National Research Council from which she retired in 1998. She was a founding member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA and The Dominion Guild of Northern Virginia. A dedicated volunteer for many organizations, she especially loved The Rock Spring Garden Club of Arlington and All Hallows Guild of the Washington National Cathedral. In 1999 the Hendersons moved to the Ginger Cove retirement community in Annapolis, MD.  Shelley continued gardening and served as a member and Chairman of the Residents Club Committee, taking special responsibility for fresh floral decoration in the community’s public spaces. She was a member of St. James Parish (Episcopal) of Lothian, MD.
Shelley is the beloved wife of retired Navy Captain John M. Henderson; mother of Linda Henderson (Glen Atwood), Candace Smith (Neel), Sylvia Henderson and the late Ellen Briggs; mother-in-law of R. Todd Briggs and grandmother of Sarah-Neel Smith (John Cardellino),  Annecca Smith (Patrick Scully) and Samantha Briggs.
A memorial service will be held at Ginger Cove, 4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD, in Friendship Hall, on a Friday, April 27 at 2pm. A reception will be held immediately following Shelley's memorial service.  Interment will be in the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ginger Cove Foundation http://www.gingercove.com/about-us/charitable-giving/ - .WqWBtmaZPVo, or the Smith College Fund https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/giving/smith-fund. Online condolences and tributes may be offered using the link on the left side of this page.

William "Bill" Warrington Carr, 83, of Edgewater, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018, after a brief illness. William was born to the late Lewis and Gladys Carr on March 21, 1934. Bill was self-employed for most of his life working as a carpenter, boat captain, scuba diver, and mechanic. 

He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Lothian. Bill enjoyed airplanes, boats, motorcycles, and inventions, but his greatest pleasure came through teaching others what he had learned himself. 

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Joanne Duckett Carr; and a sister. He is survived by his three children, Mark (Laura) Carr, Vicki L. Taylor, and Sheri A. (Mike) Kloby all of Edgewater, MD; seven grandchildren, John Taylor, David Carr, Amy Tesar, Christine Kloby, Rebecca Sprague, Sarah Kloby, and Shannon Carr; four great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at a later date.

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Melvin "Sarge" R. Shoemaker, 77, a one and a half year resident of Connellsville, PA and previously of Davidsonville, MD, died on Friday, March 9, 2018, at Hillside Manor in Uniontown, PA. Born July 26, 1940, in Connellsville, PA to the late Ray D. and Fern Klink Shoemaker, he retired from the United States Capitol Police. Melvin served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He loved to travel and was a longtime member of Chesapeake Christian Fellowship in Davidsonville, MD, the Association of Retired Police Officers, and the Vietnam Veterans of America. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith "Liz" Shoemaker; and a brother, Joshua C. Shoemaker. Melvin is survived by his daughter, Vanessa Shoemaker Parsons of Connellsville, PA; two grandchildren, Thomas J. and Samantha J. Parsons; four siblings, Gary R. and Edward R. Shoemaker, Alice Mae Nebraska, and Carol Ann Lambie; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Friends are invited to celebrate Melvin's Life on Friday, March 16 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 17 at 11 am. Interment Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hillside Manor, 177 Oliver Road, Uniontown, PA 15401. The family would like to send their sincerest thanks to James Stambaugh and Rebecca Svec and the entire staff at Hillside Manor for their dedication and loving care of Melvin. A special thank you to his closest friend, Martha Stone, for always being there for him. He will be missed every day by his loving dog, Dolly. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.










Clarence “Marvin” Suit, age 95, Charlotte Hall, MD, formerly of Ritchie, MD, Suitland, MD, and Waldorf, MD, died on Thursday March 8, 2018 at the Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Fredrick, MD. He was the husband of 62 years of the Late Olive “Marie” Beall Suit. Clarence was the son of the Clarence M. Suit and Agnese Brady Suit: brother of Howard M. Suit: sister Thelma E. Suit. Survived by sister-in-law’s: Anne Fichera and Dorothy Bennett: brother-in-law Wayne Bennett, 10 nieces and nephews, 11 great-nieces and nephews, 10 great-great nieces and nephews. Marvin was raised on his grandfather’s John Washington Brady’s farm in Richie, MD. Marvin was member of Patton’s 95th Infantry and was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart and was a highly decorated veteran. Relatives and friends are invited to Marvin’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 noon. Reverend Laurie Gates-Ward officiating. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 305 E. Smallwood Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602 or Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622  Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located to your left.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, march 13, 2018 at 1:00pm at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Annapolis, MD.

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Robert Leo "Bob" Alarie, 81, a resident of Kent Island for 21 years and previously of Annapolis, MD, died on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at his home after a brief illness. Born on November 5, 1936 in Chicopee Falls, MA to the late Phillippe and Jeanette Alarie, Bob served in the U.S. Navy. He was a hairstylist, barber and realtor for most of his life. Bob was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed reading, the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox and he also loved coaching youth baseball, basketball and soccer, which he did for many years. Friends are invited to celebrate Bob's life on Sunday, March 11 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 Monday, March 12 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be made by accessing the tab on the left side of this page.

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Esther Arlene Rodey, ”Grandma”, “Aunt Esther”, 89, a 6-year resident of Dunkirk, MD and previously of Glen Burnie, passed away at her home on March 7, 2018, surrounded by her family.
Esther was born on March 23, 1928 to the late James and Grace Smith. She attended business school in Baltimore and worked in accounting. She was self employed and also worked for Roper Corp and Keystone Automotive. She was a member of Dunkirk Baptist Church and she enjoyed cooking, sewing, art & crafts, gardening and spending time with her great-grandchildren.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Donald H. Rodey, and her children; Donald R. and Esther Anna Rodey. She was also preceded in death by her five siblings.
Esther is survived by her granddaughters; Erin and her husband Keith Fultz and Sarah Rodey, her great-grandchildren; Grace, Anna and Scarlet.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Esther’s life on Friday, March 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 24 at 11am at Dunkirk Baptist Church, 11275 Southern Maryland Blvd. Dunkirk, MD 20754. Interment will follow at Calvary Bible Church, Lusby , Maryland.
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Lawrence M. “Larry” O’Connor, 75, a resident of Edgewater, MD for six years and previously of Upper Marlboro, MD for 40 years, died of cancer on Tuesday, March 6 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, MD.  Born on September 26, 1942 in Springfield, MA to the late Lawrence J. and Anna R. O’Connor, Larry received a Bachelor of Science degree from both The College of the Holy Cross and the University of Maryland from where he also went on to earn his MBA.  He served in the U.S. Navy and then began his career as a business executive in the truck dealership industry until retiring in 2013.  Larry was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Annapolis Elks, the American Legion, the Navy Blue & Gold Club and the Knights of Columbus, where he was a 4th Degree Knight.  He enjoyed golf, Navy athletics, travel and adventure activities.  Larry was an active participant in the 12 step recovery program for 36 years.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Doris Marie O’Connor; his children, Lawrence J. (Beverly) O’Connor and Anne (Harlan) Budowski all of Edgewater, MD; his sisters, Maryanne Donahue of Bellingham, MA and Emma Jo Smith of Dennisport, MA and his five grandchildren, Sean and Chris O’Connor, Mac, Gene and Katherine Budowski.  Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence J. O’Connor.  Friends are invited to celebrate Larry’s life on Friday, March 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, March 10 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.  A private interment with military honors will be at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to DeMatha Catholic High School, 4313 Madison St., Hyattsville, MD 20781 <a href="http://www.dematha.org">http://www.dematha.org</a> or Hospice of the Chesapeake, Mandrin Inpatient Care Center, 3675 Solomons Island Road, Harwood, MD  20776 <a href="http://www.hospicechesapeake.org">http://www.hospicechesapeake.org</a>


Ruth was born Naomi Ruth Gromen on August 9, 1928, in Suitland, Maryland, to Michael and Lena Gromen. The youngest surviving child of six, Ruth was brought up in a rural, agrarian, fundamental-Christian home only a few miles from the White House. She attended Suitland Elementary, and Maryland Park High School. Upon graduation she was employed at the U.S. Census Bureau. Seeking advancement, Ruth studied secretarial science at Strayers University. Upon completion of the program, Ruth was employed by Blue Cross/Blue Shield, where she worked to enhance the health-care experience for people of all backgrounds.

In her early twenties, Ruth dedicated her life to the Savior and became active in the Apostolic Christian Church located in the Washington, DC, area. She served as a children’s Sunday-school teacher for many decades and imparted a knowledge of, and appreciation for, God’s word to generations of young learners.

Ruth was married to Richard Wieland of Mansfield, Ohio.

Following her marriage, Ruth decided to dedicate herself to her life-long passion of animal rescue and maintenance. She worked for the American Wildlife Foundation to raise funds for endangered species, to combat animal cruelty, and to heighten awareness of the plight of American wildlife. She felt a special love for God’s creatures, both plant and animal. Ruth loved nature. She maintained beautiful flower beds and rich vegetable gardens, local-sourcing food for friends & family long before this became a socially recognized concept.

Like many in her generation, Ruth led a life filled with tragedies and triumphs: The Great Depression in her youth, then World War II. Ruth had no children, yet she helped rear generations of young people in her church congregation. She moved from her comfortable home in order to assist her older brother and sister in theirs, during advanced age and illness. Through all this, Ruth smiled and never murmured. Finally confronting her own failing health, Ruth responded with quiet acceptance of God’s will. For as long as she was able, Ruth tended to her ailing brother while forcing herself to keep active and involved with her environment. Instead of frustration at a forgotten thought or event, Ruth would just exclaim, “Oh me, oh my! Well…it is what it is.” Sometimes she would repeat herself and, suddenly aware of that fact, would explain, “It feels good just to say that sometimes.” At last her battle with the flesh ended and Ruth Gromen-Wieland found peace in the arms of Jesus on March 6, 2018. She is survived by her brother Elmer “Mick” Gromen and nieces Kathy Vish and Joyce Boliantz and their families.

Relatives and friends are invited to Ruth's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery.


Allan James Stevenson, born on September 21, 2015 and age 2 years and 5 months, passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2018.  After struggling with Tay Sach’s disease, he went home to heaven rejoicing.  Allan is the son of Scott and Teresa Stevenson of Lothian, Maryland.  He is preceded in death by his Grandmother, Mary Saunders.  He is survived by his “GrandDad" Carl and his “ Grammie" Vickie Stevenson of Harwood, Maryland, and grandfather “PopPop” Al Saunders of Leonardtown, Maryland.  He is also survived by his Auntie Anne Saunders of Leonardtown, Maryland, and his Uncle Joe and Aunt Lisa Saunders (also his godparents) and his cousins Sawyer and Grady Saunders of Ridgely, Maryland.  

During his brief visit on earth, he enjoyed playing with balloons, listening to music, supervising his Daddy with home improvements, taking walks with his Mommy outside, and being held close by his friends and family.  He was loved by all who met him and will be greatly missed.

Friends are invited to celebrate Allan's life with his family on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 4 p.m. until his funeral service begins at 6 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. 
In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to bring a new, unused small book or toy to the funeral home to benefit children being treated at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. "Allan's Toy Room" will be open at the funeral home to accept donations from now through Tuesday evening. Donations may also be made to St. Andrews the Fisherman Episcopal Church, 1183 Carr's Warf Rd., Mayo, MD 21106 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

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Ronald Jack Sanford was the only son of Jacob and Molly (Diorio) Sanford, born November 14, 1928 in Paterson, New Jersey, where he grew up.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Notre Dame in 1950, then proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  After 10 years as an Engineer with several private-sector companies, Jack returned to public service as a civilian.  He worked on the Apollo and Saturn programs for NASA, for the Federal Aviation Administration, and then primarily for the Army during his 25-year Federal career, retiring in 1989.  

Jack enjoyed a wide range of activities and interests, especially military and flight history, artistic pursuits such as sculpture and guitar, and perhaps his greatest passion: sailing.  He obtained an Associate’s Degree in Marine Biology, was a certified scuba diver and delighted many with trips on his sailboat, Seaducer.  Jack was outgoing and easy to talk to; he loved to meet people and learn their stories.  He was deeply faithful, and was an active member of St. Columba, where he served as a lector and made many friends.  

Jack leaves to mourn his passing his loving partner of 47 years, Ruth Beaver; his daughters Barbara Creegan (and husband Bob) and Deborah Sanford; his son-in-law Kevin Martini; Ruth’s children Janet Deschak (and husband Mark), Eric Beaver (and wife Denise), and Regina Beaver; his grandchildren Kaitlyn and Alyssa Creegan, Alexa Martini, Annaliese Sanford, Adam Beaver, Erica and Caroline Deschak, and Maxwell, Olivia and Nicholas Beaver; and his cousins and many friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his children Rhonda Martini and Ronald Jack Sanford, Jr.

A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7804 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, Oxon Hill, MD.

Joyce Hurt Webster, 78, of Edgewater and previously of LaPlata, MD,  passed away on March 2, 2018, after a battle with cancer. Born in Los Angeles, CA on June 9, 1939, to the late Arthur and Jane Hurt, Joyce trained to be a registered nurse at the Washington Hospital Center in DC where she specialized in private duty and medical services.  She would ultimately settle into a position as a Public Health Nurse in Prince George's County specializing in the care of children.  Joyce served her community in many ways.  She was a Eucharist minister and lector at her church as well as a volunteer and organizer of the church bazaar.  A recovering alcoholic for 43 years, Joyce was passionate about helping hundreds of other people seeking sobriety.  She also enjoyed caring for and being around animals of all kinds. Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 33 years, Dayton M. Webster.  She is survived by her children, Penny (John) Wardell of Edgewater and John (Lisa) Webster of Huntingtown, MD; her stepson, Ronald S. Palmer of Edgewater; two brothers, Morton Hurt of Idaho and Arthur Hurt of California; one sister, Judy Hurt also of California; five grandchildren, Caitlin (Joyce) and Haile Kellagher, Bo Wardell and Mason (Kristina) and Mathew Webster; and one great-granddaughter, Paisleigh Webster. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ronald L. Palmer. Friends are invited to celebrate Joyce's life with her family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Friday, March 9 at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 AM on Saturday, March 10 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Interment will be at 1 PM on Tuesday, March 20 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at: www.themmrf.org. Online condolences and tributes may be offered by visiting the link on this page.

Dorothy Jean (Stoliker) Beamon went Home to be with Our Lord on Thursday, March 1, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents (Joseph Frederick Stoliker and Ina Belle (Moore) Stoliker); her older sister, (Alvina M. Stoliker), and her younger brother (Gregory Stoliker) and her beloved husband (CMSGT John M. Beamon, USAF Ret). She is survived by her children (Alvina M. Bass, John M. Beamon, Jr. and Jeanne-Marie Trinidad); her grandchildren (Jonathan L. (Tenille) Bass, Tina M. (Paul) Chappelle, James B. (Katie) Dionson, Jesse L. (Heather) Dionson, and Rachel M. Trinidad) and her great-grandchildren: Bradley A., Ava M. and Sophia E. Bass; Jaden L.., Kylee L. and Cameron R. Dionson; and Azlynn R. and Alexander J. Chappelle. She is also survived by her sister, Shon (Michael) Halacka and many other dear family and friends.

Dorothy Jean (a.k.a. Jean, Momma, Grandma B., Moo Moo and Canada) was born on January 30, 1925 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. After high school, she went to nursing school where she graduated in 1946 as a Registered Nurse specializing in Pediatrics. She lived in Windsor and worked at Grace Children’s Hospital until 1955. She then moved to Chicago, IL. and worked at the Children’s Memorial Hospital as a pediatric nurse (RN). That same year, she met her beloved husband (while she was visiting some friends who lived in the Washington, DC area) and was married after just a few months of dating (mostly through written correspondence). She then became a “military wife” from 1955 until 1968 when her husband retired from the United States Air Force.

She only stopped nursing long enough to raise her children (to teenagers) where she then returned to work at the Greater Southeast Community Hospital (formerly known as Cafritz Memorial Hospital and currently known as United Medical Center in SE, Washington, DC) in their Pediatric Department. She retired from nursing in 1992 and became the babysitter for her grandchildren, especially when they were sick.

Throughout the years, while she was working full time and even after she retired, she still took care of anyone who came to her front door. Whether someone needed a place to stay because they were having problems at home, or if they got “banged up” in a fight and they needed medical attention, everyone knew that they could go to her house and they would be taken care and be safe. She truly earned and deserved the title of “The Mom of West Side Forest Heights”.

She was an amazing woman who had a beautiful heart and she will be truly missed by any and all who were blessed enough to know her and be loved by her


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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 AM on Tuesday, March 6 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made by accessing the link on this page.

A service with military honors will be held at 10 AM on Friday, March 9 in the chapel at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd., Crownsville, MD. Condolences may be made by accessing the link on this page.

Betty Carolyn Lambert, 92, of Waldorf, MD departed this life on February 26, 2018.  Born on November 24, 1925 in Huntington, W. VA. to the late Roby Ranson and Mary Ethel Pettit, Betty was predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Lambert and 12 siblings.
Betty was a long time member of Forest Heights Baptist Church.  She was an excellent cook and enjoyed entertaining, especially her family, close friends,  and neighbors. 
Betty is survived by her four children: Gary C. Lambert of Deep Creek Lake MD (Jerry), James L. Lambert of Welcome MD (Rebecca), Mary Ann Rebel of Westlake TX  (Jerry), and Michael C. Lambert of Huntingtown MD (Linda).  She is also survived by her brother, James Ranson of Brookville FL, ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. 
A funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 11 am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road. Oxon Hill, MD 20745.
Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Charles County. 2505 Davis Road. Waldorf, MD 20603

Friends are invited to celebrate Whitt's life on Friday, March 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 3 at 11 AM. Condolences may be made by accessing the link on the left of this page.

Obituaries

Paul Pritchard

Mary Wilkinson

Arthur Kaleta

Joseph Abbott

Betty Zell

Laurel Zeiler

Shelley Henderson

William Carr

Melvin Shoemaker

Clarence Suit

Charles Sterling

Robert Alarie

Esther Rodey

Lawrence O'Connor

Ruth Wieland

Allan Stevenson

Ronald Sanford

Joyce Webster

Dorothy Beamon

Maureen Mongeau

Olga Trujillo

Frank Prunella

Betty Lambert

Joseph Whittington