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Esther Pico Baraquio, 89, of Fort Washington, MD passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Seasons Hospice in Randallstown, MD surrounded by her children. She was a resident of Prince George’s County, MD for over 50 years.

She was born on January 27, 1928 in Ilog, Negros Occidental, Philippines to Jose Casilao Pico and Encarnacion Tacsagon Tababa and was the fourth of nine children.

Esther married Jose Baraquio in 1958 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown, Washington, DC during the #10 ranked of all time DC Snowstorm of 1958 (14.4 inches). They celebrated thirty-nine years of marriage until his death in 1997. Esther worked as an Operating Room Nurse at Georgetown University Hospital for 5 years and then dedicated 25 years at Greater SE Community Hospital until her retirement.

Esther was the ultimate caregiver…during her years working as an O.R. Nurse, she was busy caring for her husband, her two children, her patients and co-workers. During her retirement years, she was busy caring for two of her grandchildren, and then for her husband until his death. In their spare time, she and her husband enjoyed tending to their garden of Filipino and American vegetables and a wide variety of flowers. After his death, Esther continued to care for the garden through this past summer even during her illness. Also after his death, she kept herself busy by volunteering her time, and offering her talent and treasure to the various groups she belonged: Cenacle Family Prayer Group of St. Peter’s in Waldorf, Filipino Ministry and Spirit of the Living God Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group of St. Columba in Oxon Hill, Medical Missions of Mercy USA, VFW Post 5471 Ladies Auxiliary, and she even became a Third Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Port Tobacco.

Esther leaves behind numerous family members who will cherish her memory: her children Maria Baraquio Birmingham (Thomas W. Jr.) of Waldorf, MD and Jose E. Baraquio (Gina) of North Royalton, OH; her grandchildren Alyssa and Thomas J. (TJ) Birmingham of Waldorf, MD, Brittany and Andrew Teasley of White Post, VA, and Zoe Baraquio of North Royalton, OH; her siblings Consolacion Espallardo (Bernardo) and Rodolfo Pico (Luz) of the Philippines, Alfonso Pico (Hedy) of Canada, Rogelio Pico (Isabel) and James Pico (Luisa) of Fort Washington, MD; her sister-in-law Aurora Pico; and her many nieces and nephews worldwide and extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Esther is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Matilde Pico and Juanita Brabo (Raymundo), and her brother Jose Pico.

The family would like to thank Fr. Frederick Close, Fr. Timothy Baer, Fr. Daniel Leary and Fr. Gary Villanueva who came to visit at home and in the hospital to pray over her; the people who brought to her - Jesus ever present in the Holy Eucharist because her day was not complete without Him; and those who called – visited - brought food, beautiful plants and flowers - sent Mass cards and get well cards - and prayed with us the Holy Rosary and The Chaplet of Divine Mercy at the Holy Hour 3:00 pm. You remain in our prayers.

Family will receive friends at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 2-4 pm and 6-9 pm with Novena of the Faithful Departed at 7 pm and on Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 2-4 pm and 6-9 pm with Novena of the Faithful Departed led by Spirit of the Living God Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group of St. Columba at 7 pm. Viewing from 9:30 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 10:30 am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735.

Memorial donations may be made to Eternal Word Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210 or to Seasons Hospice Foundation, 6400 Shafer Court, Suite 700, Rosemont, IL 60018

Born and raised in Washington, DC, a native Washingtonian, she attended Roosevelt HS & George Washington University. Dottie worked for the U.S. Geological Survey before marrying James (Ernie) Travis and moving to Arlington, Virginia where she lived for fifty years before relocating to Annapolis, MD to be closer to family.
Dorothy is survived by her three children: Carol Travis Tucker of Cranston, RI, Lynn Travis Hinkel of Annapolis, MD and Stuart, FL and James E. Travis Jr. of Falmouth, MA; four grandsons Richard Valentine Avena, Matthew Travis Tucker, Benjamin Travis Tucker and Miles Travis Sutton; two sisters, Gloria Griffis Edwards and Delores Griffis Cannon; son-in-laws Thomas S. Hinkel, Jr. and Waylan H. Tucker. She was the daughter of the late Esther Price and Wilbur Griffis. Burial will be private.

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Friends are invited to celebrate Evangelos' life on Thursday, November 2 from 6 to 8 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 3 at 10 AM at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery. Condolences may be made by accessing the tab on this page. 

Virginia B. McLaughlin passed away at her home in Harwood, Maryland on October 26, 2017, at the age of 64.

Ginny is pre-deceased by her parents, Eleanor H. McLaughlin and Robert A. McLaughlin of Pittsburgh, Pa. and two sisters, Eleanor M.Hall and Susan P. McLaughlin. She is survived by her sister, Marianne M. Ford, her brother, Robert A McLaughlin, Jr., along with six nephews, two nieces, nine great-nieces and two great-nephews. She is also survived by her cousins, Eleanor H Thomson, Malcolm Hay, Thomas Hay, Elizabeth T. Park, Peter Thompson and lastly her much loved dog, Doodle.

Ginny was a graduate of Fox Chapel High School in Pittsburgh, Pa and Chatham College in Pittsburgh, PA. 

Ginny was a teacher for many years in the Pittsburgh Public Schools before moving to Maryland where she worked at Port-Townes Elementary School in Bladensburg, MD.  She was very active in her teacher's Union and held positions on various committees. She loved children, the Pittsburgh Steelers, knitting, her friends, and her job.

There will be a private burial.

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Rosalind "Roz" Yee, a resident of Annapolis, MD for over 20 years and previously of Washington, D.C. died at her home on October 25, 2017, following a stroke.

Born September 30, 1938, in Washington, D.C., she had a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Affairs from Georgetown University and a Master’s degree in Administration from the University of Maryland.  Roz was employed as a Reading Specialist with Prince George's County Schools.  She loved to volunteer her time at the White House, Kennedy Center, U.S. Capital, and at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  Roz enjoyed great food, traveling and touring DC architecture.

She was preceded in death by her husband, of 22 years, John Helmick; also, her mother, Lew Lin Yee, and father, Yick Sin Yee. 

Roz is survived by her stepchildren, John Helmick II and his wife Jane of Mountain Lake Park, MD, Ron Helmick and his wife Sharon of Centreville, PA and Rebecca Watkins and her husband George of Mount Savage, MD; three grandchildren, Daniel Watkins and his fiance’, Micah Shockney of Millersville, MD, Andrew Watkins and his wife Kim of Centreville, PA and Jody Growden and his wife Marci of LaVale, MD.  She is also survived by a cousin, Ying Tang of Hong Kong and two great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Roz's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, November 8 from 2 to 4 pm.  Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be to the Rosalind Yee Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o Georgetown University, Dept 0734, Washington, D.C. 20073-0734.  An online guestbook is available at the link on this page.

Edward Elmer “Ed” Dorsey, Jr., 60, an 18-year resident of Mayo and previously of Lanham, MD, passed away on October 25, 2017.

Born on March 14, 1957, in Takoma Park, MD to the late Jane and Edward Dorsey, Sr., Ed graduated from Parkdale High School in Riverdale, MD and pursued a career as a mechanical engineer.  He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 99 and worked for Emcor and the Charles E. Smith Company.  One of Ed’s project assignments took him to the U. S. Census Bureau where he was offered and accepted a position as Chief Engineer, a job he held until his retirement.  Ed enjoyed music, being outdoors, boating and fishing.  He also loved his dogs, but his greatest passion was spending time with his family and friends.

Ed is survived by his son, Edward (Jennifer) Dorsey of Eldersburg, MD; two daughters, Amy (Kris) Flaherty of Newbury Park, CA and Erica Dorsey of Odenton, MD; two brothers, David and Russell Dorsey and two sisters, Ellen Jenkins and Mary Hellis-Hugel; and five grandchildren, Aidan, Kamryn, Liam, Teagan, and Addyson.

Funeral arrangements are private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ASPCA (www.aspca.org/donate) or Chesapeake Bay Foundation (www.cbf.org).  Online condolences and tributes may be left by clicking on the link to the left of this page.

Linda Mead Beall, 80, a life-long resident of the Annapolis area, passed away on October 24, 2017 at her home in Edgewater, MD.  Born on November 15, 1936 to the late Helen and Robert Beall, Sr., Linda received a nursing degree from Church Home Hospital and pursued a successful career as a registered nurse.  She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she was a member of the choir and participated in many church activities.  Linda also enjoyed duck carving, playing bridge, sailing and walking her dog. 
Linda is survived by her three adopted daughters, Lisa Williams Sears of Cambridge, MD, Linda Williams Black of Edgewater and Cindy Williams Kalocsay of Annapolis; one brother, Robert Beall, Jr.; two sisters, Virginia Belcher and Susan Beall; four grandsons, Shawn Olsen, Adam Black and Luke and Logan Brunner; and two granddaughters, Samantha Sears and Christina Kalocsay; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to a memorial service for Linda on Friday, October 27 at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1300 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.  Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.
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Paul Emil Rydell, 96, a resident of Baywoods of Annapolis since 2005, died on Tuesday, October 24 at his home. 

He was born in Raceland, LA on April 27, 1921, to Algoth Janne and Anna Hoj Gustafson Rydell, Swedish immigrants, who met and married in the US. Paul was a graduate of Fortier High School in New Orleans, where he became an Eagle Scout. He studied petroleum engineering at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he played the trumpet in the marching band. As a senior in ROTC at LSU in 1943, Paul was inducted into the US Army during WWII. He was a trainer at Officer Candidate School for the Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Belvoir, VA, where he met and married his first wife, Margarette Anne “Peggy” Brooks, who passed away in 1981. 

In August 1945, as a 2nd Lieutenant, Paul was shipped to Okinawa as part of the forces invading Japan. However, when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, the goal of their mission changed from bridge building to organizing Japan’s surrender to the allies. Paul was severely burned during this time and was shipped back to the US to recover.

In 1949 Paul began his career with Liberty Mutual and Hardware Mutuals insurance companies. He worked for 35 years as an insurance salesman with Sentry Insurance in Silver Spring, MD. 

After moving to the Hillandale area in Silver Spring, Paul became very active in the community, serving as President of the Hillandale Citizens Association, President of Springbrook High School’s Booster Club and member of the PTA Board, and President and Board member of the Hillandale Elementary and White Oak Junior High Schools PTAs. He served four terms on the vestry of Our Saviour Episcopal Church.

Paul adopted the University of Maryland as his school when he moved to Maryland and remained a loyal Terrapin for almost 70 years. In addition to photography and watercolor painting, he also enjoyed gardening, traveling, and golf. He was a skilled woodworker. 

Paul was a kind and honorable gentleman, a good friend and loving father, who volunteered his time and heart to supporting the community and caring for others.

Paul was preceded in death by his second wife of eight years, Sylvia Brothers Sniffin, who passed away in 1991. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Anne Arthur Rydell; his children Nancy Rydell Richardson of Menlo Park, CA, Robin Rydell (Michael) Black of Columbia, MD, John Paul Rydell (Sharon Owrutsky) of Reisterstown, MD; granddaughters Sarah Katherine Black (Bill) MacCormack of Eldersburg, MD and Rachel Black (AJ) Machosky of Chicago, IL, and two great-grandchildren Caelan Vaughn and Leah Caroline MacCormack.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, November 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Baywoods of Annapolis, 7101 Bay Front Dr, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial scholarship contributions in Paul E. Rydell’s honor may be made to the University of Maryland Alumni Association, 7801 Alumni Dr., College Park, MD 20742 for the Brick Campaign. 

Gloria Jean Hoffman, 77, a 44-year resident of Chester, Virginia, passed away at her home on Monday, October 23, 2017, after a courageous two year battle with breast cancer, surrounded by her family.
Gloria Jean was born on September 28, 1940 to the late Leroy and Leila Nuthall. She was a graduate of Suitland High School and worked as a meat purchaser for Safeway. Gloria’s interests included; reading book and playing games on her phone. She loved family gatherings and picking crabs on the weekends and lived for the holidays.
In addition to her parents Gloria Jean was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” A. Hoffman in 2007, her brothers; William, Melvin and Mickey Nuthall and her sister Bernice Barrett. 
She is survived by her loving children; Karen D. (Rebel) Hoffman of King William, VA, Patricia A.(Patrick) Kidwell of Thorntown, IN, William (Debbie) Hoffman, of Chester, VA, and Cindy L.(Steve) Jordan of Chester, VA, her grandchildren; Rebecca Rodgers, Pat(Jennifer) Kidwell, Jr., Russell Hoffman, Jr., Pamela M. Kidwell and Tyler W. Jordan. She is also survived by one great-grandson Randy Hoffman and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Gloria Jean’s life on Tuesday, October 31st, 2017 from 10am until 11am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. A funeral service will begin at 11am with burial to follow at Maryland veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD.  Condolences may be made at by using the link to the left.

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Pearl C. Elizabeth Fuell, affectionately known to family as “Babe Pearl” of Fort Washington, MD, departed this life on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Fort Washington Medical Center. 
She leaves to cherish her memory, 5 children, Karrolyn (Reginald) Zackery, Jolita Samuels, Patrice Samuels, William “PacMan” McIntyre, Betite McIntyre; and a brother William “Chin” McIntyre.  She also leaves to cherish her memory eleven grandchildren, seven great grand-children, nephews, and nieces, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald C. Fuell in 2002 and her son, Joseph N. Samuels IV in 2016.
Born in Washington, DC on February 3, 1938 to the late Walden McIntyre and Pearl (Brooks) McIntyre. She attended District of Columbia public schools and graduated from Cardoza High school. She also attended Washington Teacher’s College where she received an Associates degree which led to her working for The United Planning Organization (UPO) as a career counselor. 
Pearl was an avid reader with a passion for learning. She loved her family and stressed and wanted nothing but the best education for her children. This was a priority in the household, where she believed in structure and no “sassing back”. Her catch phrase well known by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was “Cause, I said so”…. and “I don’t need to give you a reason why, CAUSE I SAID SO”
Pearl enjoyed reading romance novels, watching western movies, a robust game of pinochle and family gatherings. She was a serious Dallas Cowboy fan and would give her son-in-law a rough time whenever Dallas Cowboys played the Washington Redskins. Pearl had an especially close relationship with her young daughter, Patrice. They would spend hours shopping, especially during the Christmas season. Pearl would select a different Christmas theme for decorating the home each year. She enjoyed collecting different Crèches and Santa Clauses.  Also, Pearl would adopt several angels from a participating Angel Tree program. She and Patrice would make their lists and start shopping. She would spend countless hours shopping for just the right gift and was meticulous about the wrapping of each gift. Each gift was wrapped so beautifully that when giving them out to the recipient, no one wanted to open the gifts because the wrapping was like art work. 
Pearl was very instrumental in helping Patrice master her craft with baking...“Patty’s Cakes.”   Pearl would sample these delectable sweets and make recommendations on how to perfect each one. The trade secret for a Patty’s Cake was not the ingredients but the love of the taster—Pearl.  
Pearl was very committed to her Catholic faith and was most joyful when her daughter, Jolita entered the Catholic Church in March of this year.  She blessed so many of us with her genuine spirit, love and amazing sense of humor and just overall wit. We are blessed to have experienced and loved this classic beauty, Pearl, in our lifetime.

Relatives and friends are invited to Pearl's Life Celebration on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD Interment Quantico National Cemetery at 2 p.m. 


Morris "Mansie" Trott, II, 67, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD, died of natural causes on Sunday, October 22 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on October 7, 1950 in Annapolis, MD to the late James and Gladys Trott, Mansie served in the U.S. Army with the 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War. He retired from Katcef Brothers, Inc. as a driver and salesman. He then owned and operated Mansie Trott Trucking, and later worked as a driver for Jones of Annapolis.  He enjoyed softball, bowling, singing, karaoke and spending time with his family. Mansie is survived by his children, Kim (Paul) Bryant of Deale, MD and Morey (Gidget) Trott of Harwood, MD; his companion of three years, Linda Pearson; his grandchildren, Michael Bryant of Annapolis, MD, Matthew (Hope) Bryant of Fayettville, NC, Andrew and Kelsey Trott both of Severna Park, MD and Mason Bryant of Deale, MD and his two great-grandchildren, Bryce and Raelyn. He was preceded in death by his former wife of sixteen years, Mary Trott. Friends are invited to celebrate Mansie's life from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Wednesday, October 25 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, October 26. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 8205 Laurel Bowie Rd., Bowie, MD 20715. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Interment with Military Honors on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 11 a.m. Please meet at the Administration Building  by 10:15 a.m. with one's own transportation.

Verna K. Gray fell asleep in death on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Rose’s Place Assisted Living Facility after a prolonged illness.  She was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend and mentor and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  Most importantly, she died a faithful servant of Jehovah God, the God of all comfort, who longs to put a complete end to all suffering and death and bring her and countless others back to life by means of the resurrection. 

Verna, born on May 29, 1926 in Hanover County, Virginia, was the third daughter of the late Charles Henry King and Martha Bradby King.  She spent her early years in Hanover County with her three brothers and two older sisters helping their father as he farmed their land raising vegetables and other produce for the market.  She was known to remark that her father raised them all to work equally on the farm.  She and her sisters were not fond of gathering corn stalks, used to feed the livestock, because in the Fall they housed bees and wasps which often stung them.  Though it was hard work, she and her siblings cherished their time working alongside their father as he cultivated the land which no doubt contributed to her lifelong love for gardening and landscaping, especially flowers. 

As a young lady she met and married her husband of 71 years, Junius W. Gray, Jr of King William County, Virginia, who lovingly relays stories of her willingness to “do whatever it took”, even assisting him with putting roof shingles on the home they built together from the foundation up.  Or, during a camping trip in Florida, driving without hesitation a 25-foot camper hitched onto the back of their pickup back to Washington, DC, so he could drive another vehicle that he had run across and wanted to purchase.  From this union came two sons, Charles W. Gray and W. Francell Gray, and one daughter, Rita Gray Archer.  Like her mother, Verna relished a good laugh and was known for her clever sense of humor.  She was an avid reader who had an innate curiosity for knowledge of all types.  It was this passion for learning that lead her as a young child to line up her dolls and pretend to teach them.  She enjoyed travel, camping and exploration which she did many times over the years with her family.  Even to this day, her husband expresses his gratitude for all the things she taught and exposed him to, and as a result, he often says that he has “enjoyed the ride and has absolutely no regrets”.

Her mother, also a teacher, inspired her to continue her education and to enter the teaching profession. Her love for education pushed her to excel until she obtained her doctoral degree from the University of Maryland in 1972.  She retired from teaching as a professor at Howard University.  Though she thoroughly enjoyed and spent many years in academia, it was her spiritual education, preaching and teaching that would later bring her even greater joy.

In the early 1980s, she met Brother Yasil Vassal who had started a Bible study with her son Francell.  Though Jehovah’s Witnesses had called at her door many times before, she regarded them with polite skepticism.  Thinking her son had made a huge mistake studying with the Witnesses, at her son’s suggestion, she agreed to meet Brother Vassal to set him straight, since she had taught the Bible as a book of literature at the university level in one of her humanities classes.  She later remarked that after 15 minutes of talking with him, she really knew very little about the Bible.  From that encounter a lasting relationship was born and she agreed to a Bible study.  She pursued her Bible study with the same enthusiasm she had her secular education and she was later baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 23, 1987.  She could now begin to put her love for teaching to even greater use as she regularly participated in the door to door ministry Jehovah’s Witnesses are known for; and in starting and conducting Bible studies, her new passion, with the Shepherd Park Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses near her home in northwest Washington D.C.  Later, she and her family moved to Fort Washington, Maryland where she began attending the West Fort Washington Congregation.  Over the years, she loved attending and participating in the meetings, as well as circuit assemblies and conventions, not to mention the warm association of her Christian brothers and sisters in her West Fort Washington congregation.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 71 years, Junius W. Gray, Jr; son, W. Francell Gray; daughter, Rita Gray Archer, daughter-in-law, Rosalind M. Gray, grandchildren: Tracy Gray Tyler (Danny), Philip W. Gray (Andrea), Erika Archer, Lauren Archer, Laura Green (Quinton); and great grandchildren Aaron and Madison Hall and Dakota Franks. She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha B. King; father, Charles H. King; sisters Edith K. Branch and Alma K. Winston; brothers; Welford S. King Sr., Charles Ashton King, and Irving M. King; and son, Charles W. Gray.

Relatives and friends are invited to Dr. Gray's Life Celebration on Monday, October 30, 2017 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 16303 Livingston Rd., Accokeek, MD 20607. Interment private at a later date. 

Stephen G. McDonald Sr., “Gary”, 65, of Crownsville, MD., passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017.

Gary was born on October 18, 1952 in Washington D.C.  He was the loved son of Dolores McDonald and the late Leo McDonald.

With his family being his first passion, his other passions were automobiles, drag racing, football, Nascar, and baseball.  He was a diehard fan of the Washington Redskins and the Washington Nationals.  He had an amazing knowledge of cars and was an incredibly talented auto mechanic. 

He worked as the shop manager at Oxon Hill Exxon under his good friend, Robin Adams, for 24 years.  He was loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by his four sons, Stephen McDonald Jr, Kirk McDonald, Dylan McDonald, Austin McDonald and wife Lisa McDonald; two grandchildren Drew and Bennett McDonald and three sisters Christine Adams, Judy Peyton, and Brenda Sauls.


Relatives and friends are invited to Gary's Life Celebration on Monday, October 30, 2017 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church,  5416 Henderson Way, Suitland, MD 20746. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.                                                                                                       

Family request memorial contribution to be sent to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), 1400 K St. NW. Suite 725 Washington DC, 20005.

Friends are invited to celebrate Rita's life on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 2 at 11 a.m. interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. Condolence can be left by clicking on the tab to the left of this page.

Donald Francis Brown "Don", 81, a 45 year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Bowie, MD, died of complications associated with congestive heart failure on Wednesday, October 18 at the Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood, MD.  Born on August 5, 1936 in Washington, DC to the late James R. and Marie Brown, Don was a graduate of Northwestern High School in College Park, MD and Ben Franklin University in Washington, DC. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an airman with the 121st Tactical Fighter Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base. Don had a lengthy career as a production manager with Litton Industries and Singer/Link and after retiring continued working as a realtor in the Annapolis area. He was an usher at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, was a member of  the Fleet Reserve Club, the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. Don served as a board member in the communities where he lived; Epping Forest, Top Royal North and Heritage Harbour. He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing, playing billiards, reading, music, movies, the beach, travelling, spending time with his family and friends and a good laugh. Don is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet E. Brown; his daughters, Colleen Brown Joseph and Dorene Brown (Robbie) Purnell both of Annapolis, MD; his brothers, Tim and Dennis Brown of Florida and David Brown of West Virginia; his sister, Theresa DeGrasse of North Carolina; his grandchildren, Robbie Picco, Jr, Kenny Purnell, Nolan and Rowan Joseph and Nichole Manansala and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Brown.  Friends are invited to celebrate Don's life on Sunday, October 22 from 2 to 6 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, October 23 at 10:30 am  at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. in lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Donald F. Brown may be made to the Hospice of the Chespeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 (please note specifically for the John and Arloine Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House)

Walter Lewis Myer, a 29-year resident of Harwood, MD and previously of Edgewater, MD, died of COPD on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, following a 16-month illness.

 Affectionately was known as Walt, Pop Pop, PePaw, and Poppy; he was born on February 4, 1932, in Washington, D.C. to the late John Christian Myer and Margaret Elizabeth Becker.  Walt graduated from Bladensburg Senior High School in 1950 and then enlisted in the United States Army.  He served his country from 1950- 54.  Following his military service, Walt received his Masters Certificate in Project Management and worked for Local 602 in Washington, D.C. for 52 years.  He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Gambrills, MD, and American Legion Post 226 in Edgewater, MD.  Walt enjoyed fishing, his yard, and antique automobiles.  He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, his siblings, Robert, Arthur,  James, John, Clarence, Ruth, and Peggy Myer preceded him in death.

Walt is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Sally Jane Myer; four children, John P. Myer of Churchton, MD, James M. Myer of Annapolis, MD, Susan Myer DiSilvestre of Harwood, MD and Pamela L. Kremer of Davidsonville, MD.  He is also survived by his ten grandchildren, Raymond W. DiSilvestre, III, Amy E. Sample, Samuel M. and Steven J. Kremer, Malik DiSilvestre, Mari Jayne Rogers and Mark, Michael, Andrew, and Paula M. Myer; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, October 27, 2017, from 5 to 7 pm.  A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 28 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 1370 Defense Hwy, Gambrills, MD.  Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, PO Box 650, Crownsville, MD 21032.

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Joseph Bohm "Joe" or "Jobo", 68, a resident of Chesapeake Beach, MD for five years and previously of Annapolis, MD died on Wednesday, October 18 at his home. Born on April 11, 1949 in Germany to the late Michael and Bertha Bohm.  Joe graduated from the University of Maryland and later attended Loyola College. He was a certified public accountant and was co-owner of Horizon Builders for thirty-five years. He was an active fundraiser for Maryland Therapeutic Riding and in his spare time enjoyed fishing, target shooting and being a grandfather. Joe is survived by his wife, Gail Bohm; his daughters, Rebekah Gullace and her husband Gino of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Rachael Bohm of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Jessica Lo and her husband Tim of Brooklyn, NY and his four grandchildren, Aggie, Mick and Leah Gullace and Hazel-Mae Lo. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 1 pm at Herrington Harbour South, Paradise Ballroom, 668 Friendship Road, North Beach, MD 20714. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Calvert Hospice, calverthospice.org/make-a-gift/, or to Arc of Southern MD, arcsomd.org/donate-now/. 

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017; the beloved wife of Ernesto J. Javier; mother of Ernesto J. Javier and Roberto Javier. She is also survived by four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Teodora's Life Celebration on Friday, October 20 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. , Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass and interment will take place in the Philippines at a later date. 

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017; the beloved father of Aaron X. Hill. He is also survived by his other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Garcia's Life Celebration on Saturday, October 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Service and interment will take place in Miami, FL at a later date.

Janet Lucille Chinn, 83, a resident of Annapolis, MD for twenty-one years and previously of Landover Hills, MD died on Monday, October 16 at the Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood, MD due to complications associated with dementia. Born on February 5, 1934 in Washington, DC, Janet was a 1952 graduate of Bladensburg High School and later attended the University of Maryland. She worked as a Montessori School teacher. Janet enjoyed crafts, gardening and raising her family. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 58 years, Richard Chinn; her sons, Michael Chinn of Columbia, MD and Kevin Chinn of Baltimore, MD and her grandson, Christopher Chinn of Shady Side, MD. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 23 at 12 pm at Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road,  Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.  Please sign the family online guestbook.



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

Emma Jean Shiflett went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 16, 2017. Family members awaiting her arrival in Glory include her parents Mae Patton Weisman (d April 22, 2002) and Emmett Mock Weisman (d April 10, 1981), brother Richard Thomas Weisman (d April 7, 2007), grandson Joshua Robert Olshaw (d October 24, 2015), and daughter Debra Lynn Shiflett Olshaw (d February 6, 2017).  

Jean made her appearance in her grandparents home March 5,1936 during a huge blizzard in Fries, Virginia, a small village in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Jean attended school in Fries until 1950 when her family relocated to Cumberstone Road, West River, MD. Jean attended Southern High School. Before this move she had never been more than 25 miles away from Fries. 

Jean became a Christian while attending a revival service in Fries. In Maryland her dear friend, Yvonne Moreland Burns introduced Jean to the love of her life, George Mckinley Shiflett. Their first date was attending a prayer meeting at the Annapolis First Church of the Nazarene. After a 6-month courtship they united in marriage on July 2, 1953. It was so hot that day, the candles melted without being lit.

Jean provided a loving home for her family that included two daughters Coni Jean Shiflett Giannini and Debra Lynn Shiflett Olshaw. Jean was known for her generous hospitality and good home cooking. Frequent guests included midshipmen, church friends and extended family for holiday celebrations and Sunday dinners. Many of her recipes have been passed down to her children and grandchildren.

Jean had many interests and talents. An excellent seamstress, she made clothes for herself, her daughters and numerous Barbie dolls. Jean enjoyed counted cross-stitch and folk art painting, and shared her talent by gifting many items to family and friends. She loved to be outside in all seasons. A natural gardener with a designer’s eye for landscaping, many people commented on the beautiful yard. She also enjoyed long walks and hiking in the area.

In retirement Jean and George camped cross country three times and visited mainland Canada and Nova Scotia

Jean’s church family will recall the many roles and tasks she willingly took on, including hosting Bible Studies, church missions, and dinners as well as wherever her energy was most needed.

Jean is survived by her husband of 64 years, George Mckinley Shiflett, daughter Coni (Bob) Giannini, and granddaughters Neva Giannini (Jan Henriksen), Teresa Giannini, and Mara (Joe) Collinson as well as son-in-law Bob Olshaw and granddaughter Abigail Olshaw. Jean will be greatly missed by her best friend and sister, Sandra Rogers.

Burial will be private.

All are invited to attend a memorial service at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 4012 Birdsville Road, Davidsonville Md. 21035 on December 2, 2017. The 11 o’clock service will be followed by a reception in the church hall.  

Donations in honor of Jean’s life and love of the church may be made to the Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

On line condolences may be left by clicking on the link to the left of this page.

Obituaries

Esther Baraquio

Dorothy Travis

Evangelos Goudounis

Virginia "Ginny" McLaughlin

Robert Eloise

Rosalind Yee

Edward Dorsey

Linda Beall

Paul Rydell

Gloria Hoffman

Pearl Fuell

Mansie Trott

Pedro Nagales

Dr. Verna Gray

S. Gary McDonald

Rita Dunbar

Donald Brown

Walter Myer

Joseph Bohm

Teodora Javier

Garcia Hill

Janet Chinn

William Hammer

Emma Shiflett