Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Karen E. McLaughlin, 71, of Riva and previously of Greenbelt passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Karen was born to the late Virginia and James Archambo in Cheverly, MD on September 25, 1946. She was a graduate of High Point High School and then went on to work for the Federal Government. Karen was also an insurance agent for Carpenter Insurance Company. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Gambrills, who loved sewing, reading, shopping but most of all her grandkids. In addition to her parents Karen was predeceased by her husband, John McLaughlin in 2008. She is survived by her two daughters,  Angela (John Mioduszewski) McLaughlin of Riva,  and Amanda (Paul) Lewis of Odenton; her siblings, Allan (Linda) Archambo of Galesville and Pamela Moore of Hawaii; a sister - in-law, Carol Pfost of Dunkirk; five grandchildren, Ryan Mioduszewski, Karsen Lewis, Paul Lewis, III, Claudia Lewis, and Ava Lewis; as well as many nieces and nephews. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Karen's life today December 21 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment will be held at 10 AM at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd., Crownsville. 

A funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1370 Defense Highway, Gambrills at 8:30AM Friday, December 22. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770 or Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 2121 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037. Condolence may be given by clicking on the link to the left of this page. 

Levina Ann Carlson, 89, of Sarasota, Florida and previously of Crofton passed away at her sons home in Gambrills on December 20, 2017. Levina was born on November 11, 1928 in Washington, DC to the late Leo and Mary Sneeringer. She was a graduate of St. Patrick's Academy of Washington, DC. Levina retired in 1993 from NASA Goodard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt. She was a member of St. Patrick's, in Sarasota, FL.  In addition to her parents Levina was preceded by her husband, John E. Carlson and son, Michael. Survived by her children, John Carlson of Gambrills, Craig Carlson of Crownsville, Barbara Carlson of Hyattsville and Linda Thompson of Sarasota, FL; siblings, Donald, James, Richard, William and Sister M Bernadette CSC, Audrie Dant, Marian Otis, and Joan Moulton.

A Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church 1070 Cecil Ave., Millersville, MD on Jan 6th at 12:00 noon.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake.


On December 16, 2017 Joseph Thomas Savage (80) passed quietly with his family at his side.
Joe was born July 22nd 1937 in Washington D.C. to the late Joseph H. Savage and Nellie Daly.

He resided in Forestville, MD with his wife Josephine. Joe retired from the Continental Baking Company where he had a long career as a salesman. Joe was a devout Catholic and lived his life with guidance from the Lord.

Joe was an avid sports fan watching baseball, football, and come March it was all college hoops. Joe's passion though was thoroughbred horse racing where he and Josephine traveled to the various racing events.

Joe is survived by his wife Josephine Savage, his Children, Darlene Van Valkenburg and her husband David,  Michael Savage and his wife Ellen, Robert Savage and Step-Son, Thomas Gilmartin; His Grandchildren Jennifer Van Valkenburg, Christopher Van Valkenburg , Jack Savage, Matthew Savage, Melissa Constantopoulos, Kelly Walker and Amy Busey; His great grandchildren Grace, Jillian, Branson, Reagan and Colton.

A viewing will take place on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 10 am until time of Funeral Mass at 11 am at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1717 Ritchie Road, Forestville, MD 20747. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. 8000 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, MD 20735

In Lieu Of Flowers donations may be made to:
 
St. Judes Children's Research Hospital
P.O. Box 2151
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis,TN 38101-2151

or  

The Little Sister's Of The Poor
Jeanne Jugan Residence
4200 Harewood Road
Washington D.C. 20017-1554

On Saturday, December 16, 2017; the beloved husband of fifty years to the late Jo Ann Raley; father of Gayle Ann Watterson; father-in-law of Michael Alan Watterson; step-father of the late Venita D. Gibson; grandfather of Cynthia Christine Clegg, Samantha Jo Watterson and Sarah Lynne Watterson; great grandfather of Colton Paul Clegg, Molly Grace Clegg, and the late Abigail Grace Clegg. Bill served in the National Guard from the mid to late 1950's to 1961. Relatives and friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration on Saturday, December 30, 2017 with a gathering from 1 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to either Calvert County Special Olympics,  PO Box 672, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Children's National Medical Center,  https://childrensnational.org/giving/give.

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Mark Edward Thompson, a 25-year resident of Silver Spring, MD died in Annapolis, MD on Friday, December 15, 2017.  He was 64.

Born October 6, 1953, in Silver Spring, MD to the late John "Tommy" and Betty Lou Thompson, he was self-employed as an Italian Ice vendor at local community events and festivals.  Mark was an avid hunter and fisherman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Stephanie Mattei.

Mark is survived by his sons, Casey and Patrick Thompson, both of Clayton, DE; three siblings, Eric and Rusty Thompson and Monica Dicamillo.

Friends are invited to celebrate Mark's life on Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Interment private.

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

On Friday, December 15th, 2017 of Fort Washington, MD. Relatives and friends are invited to Rodrigo's Life Celebration on Thursday, December 21, 2017 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. where services will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Elsie's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, January 6 from 1 to 4pm. Interment will be private.

On Friday, December 15, 2017; the beloved partner of Damaris Howard; son of Dorothy McGuire and the late Paul McGuire, Jr. He is also survived by his five siblings and many other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment at a later date. 

Shirley H. Smith Vinciguerra, 82, a resident of Clinton, MD for 52 years died on Thursday, December 14 at her home. Born in Rutherford, NC, Shirley worked for Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller and later worked at the Department of Defense, NAVAIR. She was active in the Clinton Boys and Girls Club and in her spare time enjoyed bowling, dining out and playing the piano.  Most of all, she adored being with her four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her son, Ronald C. Smith. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, John J. Vinciguerra; her son, Kenny Smith of Waldorf, MD; her stepchildren, Gina Barrett, Lisa Williams, Mark and Paul Vinciguerra; her daughter-in- law, Phyllis Smith of Chesapeake, VA; her grandchildren, Matthew (Dawn) Smith of Chesapeake, VA, David Smith of San Francisco, CA, Valerie and Kelley Smith both of Baltimore, MD and two great granddaughters, Kennedy and Vivian Smith. Friends are invited to celebrate Shirley's  life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, December 19 from 1 PM until her memorial service begins at 2 PM.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, in Shirley's name, to the Seasons Hospice Foundation, 8537 Solution Center, Chicago, IL 60677 (seasonsfoundation.org). Online condolences and tributes may be offered by using the link in the left column of this page.

Friends are invited to celebrate Gregory's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, December 18 from 1 PM until his funeral service begins at 3PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please take a moment and leave a condolence or light a candle by using the link to the left.


Mary Agnes Giovinazzo, 89, a twenty year resident of Annapolis, MD and formerly of Temple Hills, died on Wednesday, December 13 at her home. Born on June 7, 1928 in Washington, DC, Mary enjoyed dancing and gardening. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Giovinazzo; mother of Christina Giovinazzo of Columbia, MD, Thomas Giovinazzo of Herndon, VA and Steven Giovinazzo of Davidsonville, MD; grandmother of Jessica, Christopher, Samantha, Gabrielle and Tyler and great-grandmother of Tyler, Amber Leigh and Hunter. Friends are invited to celebrate Mary's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, December 21 from 6 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Friday, December 22 at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. Condolences may be made at the link on this page.

Dell Lovett Coyle, 87, a forty-three-year resident of Columbia, MD, previously of Silver Spring, MD and Savannah, GA, died on Tuesday, December 12 in Harwood, MD.  She was born in Waynesboro, GA to the late Julia M. and James C. Lovett, Sr.  Dell was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, Francis J. Coyle, Jr.; son, Dennis M. Coyle; siblings, James C. Lovett, Jr. and Walter M. Lovett.  She is survived by her children, Stephen F. Coyle of Ellicott City, MD, Theresa C. (Steven) Proctor of Elkridge, MD and Denise C. (Kevin) Kerley of Millersville, MD; her siblings, Charlie A. (Lanell) Lovett of Martinez, GA and Rose (Ed) Gibbs of Hiawassee, GA; her grandchildren, Katie, Michael, Kristin, Jaclyn, Thomas, Amanda and Allyssa, and four great-grandchildren, Kira, Autumn, Aubrey and Lucas. 
    Dell worked with the Burke County (Georgia) Sheriff's Department, the FBI in Savannah, GA and Washington, DC and retired as a correspondence analyst with the Department of Commerce.  She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ellicott City, MD.  Dell enjoyed cowboy movies, visiting family in Georgia and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
    Friends are invited to celebrate Dell's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, December 17 from 2 to 5 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Severna Park, MD on Monday, December 18 at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Marriottsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made online at: KalasFuneralHomes.com


A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 10:30am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at

On Tuesday, December 12, 2017; the beloved husband of Trinidad Bayas.  He is also survived by 10 children, many grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Hilario's Life Celebration on Saturday, December 23, 2017 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Funeral services and interment will be held in the Philippines at a later date. 

Dr. Judith “Judy” Duncan Flood, 69, a resident of Annapolis, MD for 35 years and previously of Ft. Washington, MD, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 11 due to a cerebral hemorrhage. Born on November 30, 1948, in Ludlow, MA to the late John C. and Sarah E. Brome Duncan, Judy earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.  During her career, she was Chief of Instructional Technology with the Prince George's County Public School System, Grant Manager with Baltimore County Public Schools, an Instructor at Towson State University and was Executive Director Emeritus with the Maryland Society for Educational Technology. Judy enjoyed reading, walking 10,000 steps a day, singing in the church choir, playing with her dogs, computers and technology, needlework, traveling and being with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of seven years, CDR Robert Flood; her son, Jeffrey Finch of York, PA, his wife Jana Finch, their son Cameron and daughter Moira; her son Jason Finch of Columbia, SC, his wife Parin Finch, their daughters Sarah and Anjali; her sister, Carolyn Quatraro of Hamilton, VA; her stepdaughters Elizabeth Flood; Mimi Mack, her husband David Mack, their children Courtney Mack and Brittany Mack, and great-grandchild Olivia Gray; and Verone Flood. Judy was preceded in death by her former husband, John R. Finch. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 18 at 10 am at the United States Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, MD. Inurnment will follow at The United States Naval Academy Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Dr., Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Condolences may be made online at the link on this page.

Gail Rinker Ragan, a 20 year resident of Annapolis died on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from complications of Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. She was born on March 18, 1935 in Alexandria, VA to James T. and Grace Mahon Rinker. Following her graduation from Alexandria’s George Washington High School in 1954 she attended Madison College (now James Madison University). Married after her freshman year she remained committed to getting her degree. She moved numerous times with her husband’s career while raising a family and continuing her education at Boston University, the University of Vermont and the University of Maryland. She received her BS from the University of Maryland in 1974.

After receiving her degree she worked for several years with the disadvantaged youth programs of Montgomery County before becoming a professional tour guide in Washington, DC. She guided tours in the Washington area and along the east coast.  Her tour guiding activities took her to Greece, Cyprus, Mexico and South Africa.  Very active in the Guild of Professional Tour Guides, she served on and chaired a number of their committees and was in the first group of five guides awarded the title Master Guide by the Guild.
A resident of University Park, MD for over thirty years, she was a Girl Scout leader and served the Riverdale Presbyterian Church as Sunday school teacher, deacon, elder and chaired numerous committees. She loved sports. Voted outstanding athlete (as well as home-coming queen) in high school, she was a five-foot-two-inch freshman starting guard on the Madison College basketball team. She was an avid skier, tennis player, and golfer. Always up for an adventure, Gail climbed the Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico; hiked in the Alps and Andes; made a bob sled run on the Olympic Track at Lake Placid, NY; was detained by a mob at a communist rally after taking a wrong turn in Lima, Peru; piloted a one-man submarine -- among other things. Avidly interested in history and culture, her travels always included the local museums, historic sites, art galleries and evening performances. Gail and her husband traveled to fifty-four countries and most states combining work, exploring and playing golf. They were married 62 years.

Gail retired with her husband in 1998 and moved to Heritage Harbour. She and her husband immediately became members of the Calvary United Methodist Church.   She continued her interest in tour guiding for several years by serving as a docent at the Paca House. Gail was a member of the Historic Annapolis foundation and was a regular at the St. Johns history series. She was a long-time member of the women’s golf group, “Hole-in-a-Hundred”, that played on courses around the region. 

Gail is survived by her husband Dr. Robert M. Ragan; son Mark K. Ragan and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Simmons of Edgewater, MD; son Bruce E. Ragan of Monroe, MI; daughter Kathleen Childs of Centennial, CO; twin brother Richard Rinker of Franklyn, TN; sister Robin McFarland of Alexandria, VA; two grandchildren, Dr. Rachel Green of Highlands Ranch, CO and Gabe Ragan Childs of Denver, CO; great granddaughter Violet Grace Green and some wonderful nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 14 at 1 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a gathering will follow until 3 PM. Inurnment will be at the Westminster Presbyterian Columbarium in Alexandria, VA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Rd., Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093. On line condolences can be made by using the link on the left side of this page.

Elena Poletti, 91, a 12-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Greenbelt, MD, passed away on December 11, 2017 in Glen Burnie, MD.

Elena was born on August 14, 1926 in Salerno, Italy to the late Pasquale and Carmela DeLuca. Elena worked as a hairstylist for many years until her retirement. She was a parishioner of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis.

In addition to her parents, Elena was preceded in death by her husband John Poletti Sr., and her siblings; Vincenzo DeLuca, Angelino DeLuca and Lucia Deluca.

She is survived by her sons; John Poletti of Winston-Salem, NC and Charles Poletti of Ambler, PA, her brother, Victorio De Luca of Italy, her grandchildren; Daniel, Phillip and Vincent Poletti and Gina Tirella. She is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Elena's life on Friday, December 15th from 11am until 12pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. A funeral service will begin at 12 noon. Entombment at Cedar Hill Cemetery will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829 Arlington, VA  22215.

An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.


Teresa Marie Daigle, 34, a resident of Annapolis, MD for eighteen years and previously of New Carrollton, Greenbelt and Crofton, died on Sunday December 10 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on November 21, 1983 in Silver Spring, MD, Teresa earned an Associate's Degree from Anne Arundel Community College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from UMUC. For the past ten years Teresa has worked in the construction industry for various companies and most recently she was an Assistant Project Manager with Coakley Williams Construction Company. Teresa was a lover of art and animals. She is survived by her daughter, Reiley Elizabeth Daigle, "Red"; her parents, Jeffrey and Patricia Barriere of Annapolis; her sisters, Lexi Barriere of Baltimore and Jess Barriere of Washington, DC and her beloved cats, Big Man and Baby Girl.  Friends are invited to celebrate Teresa's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, December 15 from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to her daughter's education fund; Reiley Daigle, c/o PNC Bank, 737 East College Pkwy. C5-C236-01-1, Annapolis, MD 21409. Condolences may be made by accessing the tab on this page

Friends are invited to celebrate Mr. Litko's life on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, December 13 at 10:30 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Condolences can be given by clicking on the tab to the left of this page.

Margaret H. “Holly” Bevan, of Crownsville, MD, and previously of Kula and Maui Hawaii, passed away on Saturday, December 9th in Harwood, Maryland. Holly was 101.
Holly was born on March 20, 1916 in White Pine, Tennessee. She attended the University of Michigan where she earned a B.A. in Journalism and a M.A in Education. Holly was a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy and served in WWII. She was a member of the Anne Arundel Radio Club, Arundel Stamp Club and the Arundel Camera Club. Her interests included amateur radio, photography and stamp collecting.
She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Wilbur Roy Bevan. Holly is survived by her son, Michael T. Bevan of Crownsville, MD and her sister, Fern V. Holloway of White Pine, Tennessee.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
Please take a moment and sign the guestbook or light a candle by using the link on the left. 


All services for William will be private. Please take a moment and leave a condolence or light a candle by using the link to the left.

Shirley Ann Nebel, 82, a three-year resident of Chesapeake Beach and previously of Lusby, MD, passed away from Metastatic Melanoma of the brain on December 9, 2017, at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, MD.

Shirley was born on December 5, 1935, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to the late George Swaniger and Martha Knisley- Swaniger. She pursued a career in nursing. Her interests included reading, playing Bingo and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, George Nebel.

She is survived by her two daughters; Cheryl McAfee and her husband, Bill of Chesapeake Beach, MD and Beth Lancy of Annapolis, MD, her siblings; Don Swaniger and wife Sue of Waldorf and Sandy Swaniger-McNeely of Mechanicsville, MD, her grandchildren, Jason Edney, Anna Arcidiacono and Kaleigh Schaal. Also survived by five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews

On Saturday, December 16, 2017, the family will gather from 12:30 to 1:30 for a time of remembrance and invite friends and colleagues to come help celebrate her life at 2 pm at the Mariners Point Community Clubhouse,  180 Georgetown Rd. , Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either, Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or to Melanoma Research Foundation at www.melanoma.org

Obituaries

Karen McLaughlin

Levina Carlson

Joseph Savage

William Raley

Patricia Hessig

Mark Thompson

Rodrigo Centeno

Elsie Pospisil

Paul McGuire

Shirley Smith Vinciguerra

Gregory Quatman

Mary Giovinazzo

Dell Coyle

Virginia Aquilino

Hilario Bayas

Mary Brown

Judith Flood

Gail Ragan

Elena Poletti

Teresa Daigle

Frank Litko

Margaret Bevan

William Hoffmann

Shirley Nebel