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Joyce Marie McKenna, 81, a resident of Bowie and formerly of Odenton, MD, passed away on November 10, 2017, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  Born on August 2, 1936, in Boston, MA to the late Frederick and Mary Rita Hendsbee,  Joyce devoted her life to being a loving wife and mother to her husband and their six children, nurturing them as they pursued their own dreams.  She enjoyed painting, gardening, and the beach.  Her passion though was family gatherings, especially as they expanded over the years to include grandchildren and great-grandchildren who affectionately called her, “Nana.”

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Daniel F. McKenna.  She is survived by four sons, Daniel (Amy) McKenna of Manomet Beach, MA, Michael McKenna of Bowie, MD, David (Kathleen) McKenna of Annapolis, MD and Marc (Maria) McKenna of Stevesnville, MD; two daughters, Ann Marie McKenna and Maura (Kevin) Moorefield, both of Bowie, MD; one brother, Richard Hendsbee of Seattle, WA and one sister, Joan Tracy of Odenton, MD; seven grandsons, Rory Haggard of Raleigh, NC, Matthew Moorefield of Edgewater, MD, Spencer McKenna of Alexandria, VA, Finn McKenna of Stevensville, Daniel McKenna of Waldorf, MD, Ryan McKenna of North Beach, MD and Declan McKenna of Manomet Beach; six granddaughters, Sarah Kraft of Edgewater, Julie McKenna of Burlington, VT, Megan Watson of Upper Marlboro, MD, Claire McKenna of Stevensville, Ellie McKenna of Baltimore, MD and Sophie of McKenna of Manomet Beach; and six great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to join Joyce’s family at a memorial gathering on Saturday, November 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Road, Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. 

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

Robert Catterton, a lifelong resident of Davidsonville, MD, died at his home on Thursday, November 9, 2017.  He was 72.

Known to everyone as Bob, he was born on May 18, 1945, in Cheverly, MD to the late Lawrence and Dorothy Catterton.  Bob worked as a Tobacco Farmer and as an Oil Delivery driver for several companies.  He enjoyed building small replicate barns and dollhouses for his children and grandchildren.  Bob also enjoyed doing larger building projects, such as constructing a porch and garage.  He especially loved spending time with his family.

Bob was preceded in death by three siblings, David, Patty, and Joan Catterton.

He is survived by his wife, Erma Catterton, whom he married on June 5, 1965; two children, Bonnie Whetzel and her husband Kevin of Davidsonville, MD and Robert B. Catterton and his wife Kim of Davidsonville, MD; two siblings, Donald Catterton and Norma Lee White; a sister-in-law, Janice Catterton; and a brother-in-law, Paul White.  Bob is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Logan Catterton and Miranda Whetzel.

Friends may call at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, November 13 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm, where a funeral service will be offered on Tuesday, November 14 at 11 am.  Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Dr., Ste. 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770. An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

On Thursday, November 9, 2017 of Ft. Washington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Patton Marinari for over 50 years; loving father of Richard Gene (Mary) Marinari and the late Ronald Lee Marinari; dear brother of Ida (Bob) Lawrence, Mary (Chuck) Snyder and Genesio Marinari, Jr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Genesio Marnari, Sr. and Imaculata Ciociola and his siblings, Dante Marinari and Carolyn Wood. Mario was a Korean War Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #248 in Oxon Hill, MD. Services and Interment private. 

Carol Joanne Hoover - Holtzclaw was born on February 28th 1940 in Washington DC to Roy and Maxine Hoover. Carol passed away November 9th 2017. She is proceeded in death by her parents, her sisters Donna and Barbara, her brother James "Buddy" Hoover, brother in-law Frank Licausi, nephew Roger Simpson and two of her fur babies Buddy & Pebbles. She was the proud mother to Kelly Lynn & Dale Lee Holtzclaw. She also adored her fur babies Buddy, Pebbles & Peaches. Carol was the third oldest out of nine children. She has many nieces and nephews whom she loved, along with a god daughter Gina Licausi-Vaughn! She loved and cherished her two best friends/sisters Brenda Licausi and Eula Hoover. She seems to be the only one who likes the NASCAR driver Kyle Busch. She was a big redskins fan, loved to watch their games along with bowling, tennis, and ice skating.. She was a member of Providence Ft Washington UMC & attended regularly until she started having health problems. Carol loved to help with the church bizarre and anything else that needed done while she was around! She loved going to the movies, out to lunch, and spending time with family. 

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 this world lost a great man when David "Dave" L. Sargent peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends.  He valiantly fought his battle against cancer with dignity and grace. Born on  June 17, 1947 in Liberty, SC, Dave was the only child of the late James and Hazel Leslie Sargent. He fulfilled an early dream of joining the South Carolina Highway Patrol and was involved in all areas of law enforcement. He was selected and trained as one of the first Breathalyzer Examiners in the state, and a member of the State Patrol’s Riot Squad. Dave was offered a new opportunity and joined W. R. Grace & Co., Grace Distribution Systems where he was quickly promoted to Director, Safety and Security, overseeing trucking and warehousing operations across the country.  Dave was extremely successful and was honored by the South Carolina Motor Trucking Association in 1984 as its Safety Director of the Year. In 1985 the U.S. Department of Transportation hired Dave to manage a new division to be established to provide hazardous materials training and outreach to Federal, State, and local governments.  Dave successfully started up the program growing it from start to successful affiliations developing working relationships nationwide with law enforcement, fire services, and other emergency response organizations.  Dave continued as its Director for more than twenty years.  Dave represented DOT on many interagency working groups and committees such as the National Response Team, Continuity of Government Operations, and related National Security Programs.  Dave received many awards and accolades from the Department of Transportation and the Federal Government.  Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta conferred the Department’s 9/11 Ribbon Award and subsequently the War on Terrorism Award.  Dave’s Office was one of the first in the Federal Government to earn Vice President Gore’s coveted “HAMMER Award” for outstanding contributions to make the government work better for less.  He retired from DOT in 2013. Dave retired with 25 years of service as member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.  He served as Flotilla Commander, Staff Officer at the Flotilla, Division, District, and National levels.  Dave was selected as Deputy Department Chief, Operations in 1996 and began work to start up a new Department of Marine Safety and Environmental Protection. Dave was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner.  Dave was active with Amateur Radio with local radio clubs in Anne Arundel County, Quarter Century Wireless Association, Life Member of the American Radio Relay League, received the DXCC Award for confirming radio contacts with more than 275 countries, and he even operated wireless aboard the HMS Queen Mary  berthed in Long Beach, CA. He was a Board Member and served as Chairman of the Police Committee of the London Towne Property Owners Association.  Captain Sargent was licensed as a Master, U.S. Merchant Marine Officer.   Dave enjoyed fun times aboard his boat cruising the South River, Chesapeake Bay, and other destinations in Maryland with his wife. Dave is survived by his beloved wife, Pam Obee Sargent and his faithful canine companions, Axel and Ivy; his beloved nieces, Molly, Alexa, Megan and Chelsea; his beloved nephew, Christopher and  his in-laws, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins and many friends worldwide. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Dave's life on Friday, November 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD where his  funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 18 at 10 AM. Interment will be private in Liberty, SC.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warriors Project (woundedwarriorproject.org) or Mutts Matter Rescue (muttsmatterrescue.com).  Dave strived to make the world better than he found it. May Dave now rest in peace with fair winds and following seas. Condolences may be made by accessing the tab on this page.

GUY “HARTWELL” TRUEMAN, JR., 95, passed peacefully away Monday, November 6, 2017.  He was the beloved son of the late Guy Hartwell Trueman and Cora Grimes Trueman.  He was also preceded in death by his sisters Kathryn Aleine “Boots” Trueman Woolridge, Evelyn Trueman Meyers, Gladys Trueman Weirich, and Sarah Elizabeth “Sister” Trueman Nottingham.     He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory. 

Born September 26, 1922 in Camp Springs, MD, he was a 1939 graduate of Surrattsville High School and retired from PEPCO in 1983 after 41 years of service.   Friends may call at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church (Historic Church), 5203 St. Barnabas Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 on Friday, November 24th from 10am to 12pm with Services to immediately follow at St. Barnabas.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.  


Rosemary Norair Jaskiewicz "Rosie", 89, a resident of Annapolis for 4 years and previously of Upper Marlboro, MD, died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 5 after a long illness. Born in Meyersdale, PA to the late Hrandt and Anne Norair, Rosie grew up in Washington, DC and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1945. She was a 1947 graduate of Averett College in Danville, VA where she was an avid horsewoman, and a 1949 graduate of American University in Washington, DC, earning a B.A. Degree. From 1952 to1957 Rosie was a secretary with the American Chemical Society and from 1957 to 2006 held various officer positions within the Norair organization. She held numerous positions in Republican organizations on state, county and local levels and for several years was the editor of the Foundry Church newsletter. She lived for 2 years in Frankfurt, Germany, travelling throughout Europe with her husband who represented a U.S. law firm in Europe. Rosie was a gourmet cook, took flying lessons and continued to travel Europe extensively. She was the beloved wife of 61 years of Edmund M. Jaskiewicz; mother of Edmund N. Jaskiewicz of Little Rock, AR, Diane J. Generous of Baltic, CT, Richard H. Jaskiewicz of Washington, DC, and Eric M. Jaskiewicz of Atlanta, GA; grandmother of Edmund Spencer Jaskiewicz, Theodore, Alex and Leigh Generous, also survived by two great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Rosemary's life on Thursday, November 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held on Friday, November 10 at 11 AM. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be left by clicking the link to the left of this page.  

Interment will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD on Thursday, November 9 at 10:45 AM  followed by a memorial visitation from 12 noon until his memorial service begins at 1 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to allianceforthebay.org. Condolences may be made  by clicking the link on the left side of this page.

On Saturday, November 4, 2017 Trichia D. Fratz, 48, a ten year resident of Swanson, MD passed away at her parents' home in Edgewater. Trichia was born in Maryland to William and Patricia Foster on November 15, 1968. Trichia was a hard, working self motivated individual who enjoyed home remodeling and landscaping especially when it involved her own home. She worked in transportation driving many size vehicles and including for Coca-Cola and local construction companies.  Trichia is survived by her husband, James Fratz who she married on March 2, 2007; her mother and step-father, Patricia Foster and Terry Selby, her father, William Foster; sister, Melissa(John)Dudley of Sykesville, and brother, William Foster of Mechanicsville. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Trichia's life on Thursday, November  9, 2017 at 6 to 8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a service will be held on Saturday, November 11 at 12 p.m., interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial gardens, Davidsonville.

 Condolences and tributes may be left by clicking on the link to the left of this page.

Peter A. Miliotis, 91, died on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his sister's home in Millersville, MD. Friends are invited to celebrate Peter's life on Monday, November 6 from 4 to 8 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 7 at 11 AM at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. 

Theresa Lynn Varnell, a resident of Edgewater, MD for thirty years, died on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born on November 30, 1962 in Washington, DC to Joan and the late Francis Horstkamp, Theresa earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland. She worked with Rexel Electric in their promotions department, with Giant Food in their main office for twenty years and also was a Mary Kay consultant. She enjoyed quarter auctions with her girlfriends, skiing, country music and travelling. Theresa is survived by husband of thirty-three years, Ernest L. Varnell, Jr. "Ernie"; her children, Christopher (Jennifer) Varnell of Prince Frederick, MD, Timothy and Brian Varnell both of Edgewater, MD; her brother, Stephen (Theresa) Horstkamp of North Beach, MD and her sister, Debra (William) Merten of Deale, MD. Friends are invited to celebrate Theresa's life on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 11 at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org). Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.




Eleftheria “Ritsa” R. Patton, 83, a resident of Frederick, MD passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.
Ritsa was born on February 28, 1934 in Athens, Greece to the late Chrisostomos and Katina Christopoulos. Ritsa retired in 2001 as a Security Supervisor from Argenbright Security at Regan National Airport. She loved animals and gardening; movies, the ocean and spending time with her family.
Ritsa is survived by her daughter, Sophia and her husband, John Papuchis; her siblings, Sofia Scott and Chrisostomos Christopoulos; her nephew, Larry Strother; her grandchildren, George, Alexzandra and Erica Papuchis, and her great-granddaughter, Evelyn Marie. 
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ritsa’s life on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 11:30 AM until her funeral service begins at 12 PM at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment will follow the service at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Condolences may be made by accessing the link on this page.


Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 10am at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence or light a candle for Anita and her family, by using the link on the left.

William Michael Costa, Sr., a 28-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of District Heights, MD, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 2, 2017.  He was 94.

Affectionately known as Bill to his friends, Dad, Pop, and Poppy to his family and Pizza to his co-workers. He was born on August 4, 1923, in Washington, D.C. to the late Camille Elizabeth and Thomas Francis Costa.  Bill graduated from Washington, D.C. McKinley Technical High School in 1942.  Immediately following high school, he joined the United States Coast Guard; serving as a Seaman First Class from 1943-45.  After serving his country, Bill went to work with Washington Gas Light Company; finally retiring in 1983, after 35 years.  He was a member of the Sons of Italy, American Legion and Knights of Columbus.  Bill was a running back for the semi-professional Washington-based Car Credit football team. He was also an avid sports fan, with rooting interest in the Redskins, Nationals, and Capitals.  Bill was a great storyteller with a wonderful wit, positive disposition, easy going and grateful to all who touched his life.

He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 57 years, Evelyn F. Costa; and two siblings, John D. Costa and Thomas (Pep) J. Costa.

Bill is survived by his four children, William M. Costa, Jr. (Barbara) of Laurel, MD, Robert F. Costa (Cathy) of Bowie, MD, Annette Costa Summers (Mary) of South Pasadena, FL and Thomas J. Costa (Yami) of Olney, MD and; five grandchildren, Sarah Ragusa (James), Matthew Costa (Serena) , Emily, Victoria and Nicholas Costa; and one great-grandchild Nicholas Ragusa.

Friends are invited to celebrate Bill's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, November 8 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 9 at 10 am at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Ave, Millersville, MD.  Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. 
Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.  

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

Services for Merle will be held at a date to be determined at Arlington National Cemetery. Merle will be buried with full military honors with his beloved wife Wilma.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence or light a candle for merle's family by using the link on the left.

IsIah Eugene Pugh, Jr.  was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Gene first met Jean as a teenager in 1959. Twenty years later, they became reacquainted and married on July 20, 1980.

He loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Fort Washington Baptist Church. 

Gene succumbed to his injuries on October 31, 2017; husband of the late Jean A. Pugh. He is survived by three sons Isiah E. Pugh III(Buster), Robert Pugh and Christopher Pugh (Chris), two daughters Tiffany Pugh and Monique Hill(Nikki), one son-in-law, two daughter-in-laws, twelve grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Gene's Life Celebration on Saturday, November 11 from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at Fort Washington Baptist Church, 11516 Fort Washington Rd., Fort Washington, MD. Interment will take place at the Pugh Family Cemetery, Donalson, GA. 

Pending updated forwarding  information, cards and letters for his family may be sent to:  Isiah Pugh  c/o Marriott Scout Service Center  9190 Rockville Pike  Bethesda, MD 20814‐3897  

To make a memorial gift in Isaiah’s honor, please go to https://www.ncacbsa.org/support‐scouting/tributes‐and‐ memorials/. 

Isiah was a well‐respected leader and a true friend to Scouting, and he will be greatly missed by all. He has gone home.

 Mary Lou Bassford, 87, a 65-year resident of Riva, and previously of Annapolis, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the Mandarin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, MD.
Mary Lou was born on August 8, 1930 in Annapolis to the late Oliver and Louise Clark. She was a graduate of Annapolis High School and worked as a hairdresser. Her hobbies included crafts and gardening.
In addition to her parents, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert L. Bassford, Sr. and her daughter Debbie Garofolo.
She is survived by her children Robert L. Bassford, Jr. and his wife Jannie of Dunkirk, MD, Skip Bassford of Ridgely, MD and Bryan Bassford and his wife Cindy of Leonardtown, MD, two brothers; James and George Clark, and her grandchildren; Danny, Chris and Brandon Bassford and Heather Garofolo Kinney.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Mary Lou’s life on Tuesday from 11am until a funeral service will begin at 12 noon at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, Attn: Mandrin Inpatient Care Center, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122.
Online condolences and tributes can be made by using the link on this page.

On Tuesday, October 31, 2017; the beloved husband of the late Sarah A. Ottman; brother-in-law of Barbara J. Houston. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews. A committal service will be held on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD followed by Military Honors.

Juan (Jimmy) Ramón Jiménez Negrón, was the eldest of two children born to Mr. Juan Ramón Jiménez and Ms. Noemí Negrón, with Gabriel, his younger brother. Originally born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Jimmy’s family moved to Latham, New York in 2013.
A 2013 graduate of the American Military Academy in Puerto Rico, Jimmy played basketball and was a Cadet LtCol in his JROTC Unit. Jimmy was a graduate of the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) Class of 2014 as a member of 3-2.
Jimmy was a proud member of the 8th Company. During his 1/C year, Jimmy served as a Squad Leader. He was also an active member on the USNA YP Squadron and the Navy Paintball Team. Originally an Electrical Engineering major, Jimmy switched to General Engineering at the end of his 2/C Year. He intended to pursue the Surface Warfare community following graduation.
A man of a million hobbies, Jimmy wanted to try everything, and he never settled to do it halfway. It was all or nothing, so Jimmy put his heart and soul into every endeavor that crossed his path.
Jimmy excelled as a mentor and friend with his larger than life personality. He was known to always be walking the halls or socializing in the company wardroom. He enjoyed nothing more than making other people smile. He insisted on stopping to joke with every person that crossed his path. Jimmy was a friend to all, so much so that he could not walk five feet without seeing someone he knew.
He was a lover, and always a gentleman. No matter the time of day or location, no matter what was going on in his life, Jimmy would set aside everything to make sure others were happy.
A memorial service was held on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the United States Naval Academy Chapel.  Memorial donations may be made to Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) at www.taps.org

CAPT Owen Godfrey Thorp III (USN), 62, died peacefully at home on Oct 29, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Owen was a devoted Husband, loving Father, consummate Naval Officer, and talented saxophone player. He was born on October 31, 1954, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to the late Alyce and Owen Thorp Jr. of Warren, NJ.

 He graduated from United States Naval Academy (USNA) in 1977, receiving his B.S. in Mathematics. After completing Nuclear Power School in Ballston Spa, NY, and Naval Submarine School in Groton, Conn., he was stationed on the USS Baton Rouge (SSN-689), in Norfolk, VA, where he qualified in submarines.

 During his tour in Norfolk, he met his wife Kathy at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, and within a few months, he found himself with orders to Naval Nuclear Power School in Orlando, FL. He swiftly proposed and married her that same year, in an effort to be stationed together, to live their faith and begin a family. In 1984, after the birth of their first child, he resigned his Officer commission and moved to Annapolis, near USNA, where he worked for Westinghouse Electrical Corporation as a Deputy Program Manager, while re-affiliating with the Naval Reserves. After five years, he left the private sector to work for Department of the Navy, in the Seawolf Program Office, as Branch Head and Assistant Manager for the Towed Systems, Submarine Combat Systems Program located in Arlington, Virginia. He returned to active duty, teaching the Midshipmen in Mechanical and Systems Engineering at USNA. Through his hard work ethic, good humor, and intellect, he was selected for various positions during his 20-year tenure, to include Deputy Division Director of the Engineering and Weapons Division, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, and Assistant Professor. Through the years, he received a Masters, and Ph.D., in Mechanical Engineering from Catholic University and served proudly on the Catholic University Advisory board in Engineering, among other academic and advisory Boards at the Naval Academy.

 His mentorship, teaching ability, and enthusiasm earned him the Clements Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2008. He published over a dozen research articles, much too technical for the average individual. He was involved with the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Midshipmen club, and St. Mary’s Church Advisory Board, sharing his Catholic faith with others. His most prized collateral duty was serving as the Academic Representative for the Navy Lacrosse team, intervening, supporting and encouraging countless of Midshipmen who successfully graduated and served and are serving with distinction as United States Navy and Marine Corps Officers. He loved Navy football and missed only one Army-Navy game in the past 44 years when his illness prevented him from doing so.

 One of his favorite hobbies included dusting off his saxophone, and re-joining his cousin’s 60’s rock band. He also played with the Annapolis Junction band, at the Fleet Reserves club in downtown Annapolis. Times like these in seeing the Midshipmen, his classmates and the FOCUS missionaries swinging with the older, talented crowd brought him such happiness. Owen’s other cherished hobby was setting up the Christmas trains for his beloved children each Christmas holiday, no matter what age they became. He treasured time with friends and family at the beach house on LBI, N.J. where he spent hours fishing at the shoreline, enjoying God’s beauty.

 Owen loved his children, Regina, Andrew, Lauren and Matthew, proud of each of their endeavors, and accomplishments through the years, with three entering Military Service. Through his example, he left them with tools to grow their faith and to serve others. His greatest love of his life was his wife Kathy, whom he adored through their 35 years of marriage.

 Owen is survived by his wife, Kathy; his children, Major Regina Thorp (United States Army), Andrew, Lauren and LTJG Matthew Thorp (United States Navy); his sister Amanda Strigl, and brother Gary Thorp, numerous nieces and nephews, and his treasured grandchildren, Madeline and Michael Thorp (children of Regina) who he loved deeply, and who each adored him, calling him “Poppa”.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Sisters of Life for which he affectionately became associated with by knowing Admiral John Cardinal O’Connor, their founder, while as a student at the USNA. (http://www.sistersoflife.org/donations)

 Friends are invited to celebrate Owen’s life on Sunday, Nov 5th, from 2-4p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomon’s Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, Nov 6th at the USNA Chapel, Annapolis. Interment will follow at the USNA cemetery.

After the interment, the family has extended an invitation to join them at the United States Navy and Marine Corps Memorial Stadium N* Room to honor his memory.

Please sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the link on this page.

All services will be private.  We invite you to leave an online condolence or tribute by using the link in the left column of this page.

Died on Sunday, October 29, 2017.  She was born in Washington, D.C. on December 10, 1944.  Lorraine worked in various businesses as an office manager; finally retiring in 2009.  Surviving her are her brother, Jerome J. Steinbach of Longs, SC and her sisters, Donna M. Selby of Hurlock, MD and F. Jeanne Tate of Edgewater, MD.  She also leaves many nieces and nephews.

We invite you to leave an online condolence or tribute by using the link in the left column of this page.

On Sunday, October 29, 2017, a resident of Fort Washington, MD for over 50 years. Beloved mother of Frank E. Nelms and Vicki L. Nelms; loving grandmother of 11. Friends are invited to Kathyrn's celebration of life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Cemetery in Temple Hills, MD.

Obituaries

Joyce McKenna

Robert Catterton

Mario Marinari

Carol Holtzclaw

Jody Looper

David Sargent

Guy Trueman

Rosemary Jaskiewicz

William Papian

Trichia Fratz

Peter Miliotis

Theresa Varnell

Eleftheria Patton

Anita Nisewarner

William Costa

Merle Hoffman

Isiah Pugh

Mary Bassford

Idolph Ottman

Juan Jiménez Negrón

Owen Thorp, III

Mickie Swann

Dorothy Beltz

Kathryn Nelms