Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Wednesday, July 12, 2017; the beloved wife of the late Arthur Gabriel; mother of Albert, Thomas and Suzanne Gabriel. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD for Mrs. Gabriel's Life Celebration on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Jennie Carrick Spicknall, a 68-year resident of Riva, MD, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at her home.  She was 91.

Born June 9, 1926, in Hall, MD, to the late Walter Benjamin and Blanche Coale Carrick, she worked as a bookkeeper for Rainbow Cleaners of Annapolis from 1965 until her retirement in 1991.  Jennie enjoyed raising zinnias and gladiolus.  Her other hobbies included basket making, playing cards, crabbing, dancing and traveling. Jennie loved spending as much time with her children and grandchildren as possible.

She was preceded in death by her husband, of 68 years, Mac Spicknall.

Jennie is survived by two sons, Warren Spicknall, Jr. and his wife, Jan of Crownsville, MD and Paul Spicknall and his wife, Ellen of Annapolis, MD; seven grandchildren, Jason, Tevis, Luke and Kerith Spicknall, Heather Burns, Erin Worth and Jessica Butler; and ten great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, July 16 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Annapolis, MD.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. 

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

William “Bill” V. Keyes, Sr., 85, of Edgewater, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Washington, DC on October 31, 1931 to the late Joseph and Mildred Flynn Keyes, Bill worked, at age 14, for the Washington Senators as a bat boy at Griffith Stadium and attended Bladensburg High School. After high school he served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1948 until 1953 as a medic. He was awarded the Occupational Medal with Japanese Clasp, the Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Service Medal. After serving in the Army, Bill worked for the Roundhouse B&O Railroad in Washington, D.C. for 7 years and then started working for Giant Food with the opening of their first store in Annapolis. He was eventually promoted to Store Manager and retired after 35 years. In 1960, Bill became a volunteer with the West Lanham Hills VFD and after moving to Edgewater in 1984, he continued serving his community as a volunteer with the Woodland Beach VFD. He was a lifetime member and served on their Board and as Treasurer for 18 years. Bill spent many long hours working as an avid supporter of their fundraising events. He was also a lifetime member of the Elks and the American Legion. Bill coached youth football in the 1960's with the Prince George’s County Boys and Girls Club and later with the Mayo Mustang’s Football team.  In 1983, Bill married the love of his life, Cecilia Ann Purcell, and they resided happily in Selby on the Bay. He loved to hunt and fish and was an avid Redskin’s fan that would tell Joe Gibbs what to do!  Bill was the king of the one liners, he just made everyone laugh.  Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Bill is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cecilia Keyes; his children, Delila Fay Rank,  William Vincent Keyes, Jr. and his partner, Christine Allen, Deborah (Michael) Sosnoski, Michael (Maureen) Purcell, Colleen (Jeffery) Abell and John (Lisa) Webster; his sister, Mary Spencer and his 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Keyes. Friends are invited to celebrate Bill's life on Sunday, July 16 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 Monday, July 17 at 10 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Woodland Beach V.F.D., Inc., P.O. Box 236, Edgewater, MD, 21037. Condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Phillip Paul Cataldi "Phil," 49, a resident of Annapolis for twenty-seven years and formerly of Dover, DE, died on Monday, July 10 at his home due to bladder cancer. Born on December 5, 1967, in Uncasville, CT to Ben and Alice Cataldi, Phil graduated from Lake Forest High School in Delaware and from Virginia Tech University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. During his career, he worked as an electrical engineer with Stanford Telecom, ITT Industries and Harris Corporation. Phil was an automotive enthusiast and was a member of the Capital Area Cobra Club and the BMW Special Interest Group. He enjoyed sailing, boating, HAM radio, photography, and traveling. In addition to his parents, Phil is survived by his wife of twenty-one years, Michele Gagnon; his brother, Ben Cataldi, Jr. of Seaford, DE and his nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Alex, Brock and Nicholas Cataldi. Friends are invited to celebrate Phil's life on Friday, July 14 from 6 to 8 pm, and on Saturday, July 15 from 1 pm until his funeral service begins at 2 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, 4915 St. Elmo Ave., #202, Bethesda, MD 20814. Condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Henry H. Driver, III, 52, of Ocean City, MD passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 10 at his home. Born on September 5, 1964 in Havana, Cuba to Silvia and Henry Driver, Jr., Henry grew up in Wilmington, DE and Falls Church, VA. He loved the beach, the Grateful Dead, fishing and the ocean. In addition to his parents, Henry is survived by his children, Kelsey, Hank and Jack; his siblings, Molly (Michael DeStefano) Driver and Robert (Lisa Schock) Driver; his grandson, Avery Cash Bosley and his former wife, Alison Driver. Condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

On Sunday, July, 2017; Relatives and friends are invited to Belinda's Celebration of Life on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD and on SAturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at New Hope AME Church, 12353 Washington Square, Waldorf, MD 20601 Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Saturday, July 8, 2017; beloved father of Jacques Burnette; son of Luna Hunt and the late Richard Hunt; he is also survived by his siblings, nieces, nephews other relatives and fiends. Relatives and friends are invited to Kenneth's Celebration of Life on Friday, July 1, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Plummer Cheatham Cemetery, Oxford, NC on Sunday, July 16, 2017.

A Memorial Service for Jean is currently being planned. Please check back for a full obituary and service times. 

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John D. “Grampy” Yates, 76, passed away on July 7, 2017.  He was a 4-year resident of Gambrills and previously a 42-year resident of the Loch Haven community in Edgewater, MD.  Born on June 28, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late William and Virginia Yates, John served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1962 as a gunner’s mate aboard the U.S.S. Alcor (AK-259).  After his receiving an honorable discharge, John pursued a career as an electrician and estimator at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and later as an estimator for Power Solutions.  
John was a member of the American Legion in Mayo and the Calvert County Sportsman’s Club.  An avid hunter, he took annual hunting trips for 50 years to Broomes Island, MD.  He also enjoyed fishing at Lake Idlewild, PA and playing golf.  His greatest passion though was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Bekkala.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Maureen O’Neill Yates, three daughters, Mary Lynn (Thomas) Inscoe of Crownsville, MD, Jennifer Anne (David) McCabe of Finksburg, MD and Maureen Alyce (Stephen) Keating of Edgewater; one brother, William B. Yates of Birmingham, AL; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to celebrate John’s life from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12 at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Avenue South, Millersville, MD.  Burial will follow.  
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n lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.




Nancy Ellen Byrne “Nana” Borchard, a 48-year resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away on July 7, 2017 at her home in Ginger Cove, only one week short of her 79th birthday.  Born on July 14, 1938 in Rehobeth Mission, NM to the late Walter and Julia Byrne, Nancy’s family moved to Montana in 1941 and then to South Dakota in 1951 where they settled.  After completing high school in Flandreau, SD, Nancy went to work for the state government in Pierre.  When she was 19, she left her home in South Dakota to enter Colorado State University which she attended for two years, majoring in clothing and textiles.  Nancy left school in 1959 to pursue a vocation of wife and mother.  As a Navy wife, Nancy moved often over the next 20 years, finally settling in Maryland in 1969.  After her children were grown, Nancy returned to the workforce and accepted a position at the Pewter Chalice in Annapolis.  

Nancy loved to travel and visited every U.S. state except Oklahoma.  Her international travels included visits to Italy and Japan.  Nancy also enjoyed reading and watching movies; her favorite film was Midnight in Paris.  One of her greatest passions was attending concerts and theater productions, especially at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore, MD and the Summer Garden Theater in Annapolis.

 	In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her brother, William Byrne.  She is survived by one son, Eric (Therese) Borchard of Annapolis; two daughters, Julie Borchard of Annapolis; and Kim (John) White of Corona, CA; four grandchildren, David N. and Katherine Borchard and Tyler and Tia White; and her former husband, David C. Borchard.

	Friends are invited to celebrate Nancy’s life with her family from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Interment will be private.

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On Wednesday, July 5, 2017; the beloved son of the late John and Shirley Kogok; brother of Sharon Roberts and Sheryl Stamm; uncle of David, Cory and Andrew Ryan Shymansky and Matthew, Jessica and Pamula Stamm and Jennifer Williams. He is also survived by his great nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends and his cat, Whiskers(who is looking for a new home).  

Relatives and friends are invited to Steve's Celebration of Life on Tuesday, July 11 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Independent Baptist Church, 9255 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association.

On Tuesday, July 4, 2017; the beloved wife of the late Everett Vance Will; mother of Everett V. Will and Edward Will. Relatives and friends are invited to Mary's Celebration of Life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 11:30 a.m until time of service at 12:45 p.m. Interment Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. Please meet at the Administration Building at 2:15 p.m. that day with one's own transportation. 

Susan Michelle Parlett passed away quietly at her Edgewater, MD home on Sunday, July 2, 2017 surrounded by friends and family. She was 53. Born in Annapolis and raised in Edgewater, Susan first gravitated to the pings of a piano played by her father and grandmother and her passion for music was lifelong. She was especially attracted to John Denver, Ricky Nelson, and her all-time favorite, Elvis Presley. Susan attended countless concerts and had massive collections of their performances. Susan enjoyed life with an unmatched exuberance and joy for adventure. In fact, she took her first airplane ride with her father at six months and drifted in the clouds many times with her piloting family, enjoying numerous flights with her grandmother, Florence, out of Lee Airport in Edgewater. A lover of all things horse, Susan spent decades in the saddle and leaves behind many friends at the STAR Equestrian and Maryland Therapeutic Riding facilities in Hagerstown and Crownsville. For Susan, being on and in the water was second nature, she started boating with her family before she could walk. Every summer was dedicated to sand and sea with her beloved Carr family and when not at the beach, Susan spent time swimming with her coach on the Eastern shore. Susan is survived by her mother,  Nancy Catterton Parlett and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard H. “Buddy” Parlett, Jr. and her grandparents, Herbert and Alverta Catterton and Leonard and Florence Parlett. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Susan's life on Thursday, July 6 from 12pm until her funeral service begins at 1 pm at  the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Susan’s name may be made to the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research, c/c Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 550 N. Broadway, Ste. 731, Baltimore, MD 21205, ATTN: Kristen Ruth or the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Friends are invited to Rosina's Celebration of Life on Monday, July 10, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church,  3601 Alabama Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

    William Joseph “Joe” Bevard, 37, a two-year resident of Waldorf and previously of Davidsonville, MD, passed away on July 1, 2017 at his home.  Born on June 21, 1980 in Silver Spring, MD, Joe attended Gaithersburg High School then pursued studies and training to become a steamfitter.  He worked for SNC-Lavalin Constructors at the North Keys Project and was a member of Steamfitters Local 602.  Joe loved life and adored his daughter. In his spare time, Joe enjoyed cars, boating, and spending time with family and friends.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Gabriella Bevard; his mother, Christine Halsey and his father and stepmother, William C. and Kim Bevard; two brothers, Jakob and Christopher Bevard; his grandmother Kathlyn Bevard; his former wife, Chrysoula Hicks; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends are invited to a memorial service for Joe on Saturday, July 8 at 12 noon at the Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 4012 Birdsville Road, Davidsonville, MD 21035.  Refreshments will be served following the service. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe’s name to the Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice.
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On Saturday, July 1, 2017; the beloved wife of Michael Hargrove. Kim is also survived by her family and friends. 
Relatives and friends are invited to Kim's Celebration of Life at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 9 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. Please meet a the Administration Building at 8:15 a.m. that morning with one's own transportation.

Vern D. Cutler, 83, died on Friday, June 30 in Brandywine, MD. Born on February 15, 1934 in Waterloo, IA to the late Wilbert and Zeta Cutler, Vern served in the U.S. Army and worked at Cutler's Contractors as a carpenter. In his spare time, he enjoyed sports. Vern was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley M. Cutler and his granddaughter, Michelle Cutler. He is survived by his children, Pamela M. Kennan of Lorton, VA, Cheryl D. Blades of Easton, MD and David V. Cutler of Shady Side, MD; his sister, Susan Williams of FL; his brother, Edwin Cutler of NC; his granddaughters, Brandi Belfield of Ocean City, MD, Tiffany and Melinda Cutler both of Shady Side, MD, also survived by two great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 17400 Aquasco Rd., Brandywine, MD on Saturday, July 15 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the PKD Foundation, 1001 E. 101st Terrace, Suite 220, Kansas City, MO 64131. Condolences may be made by using the link on this page.

On Tuesday, June 27, 2017; the beloved wife of the late Master Gunnery Sgt. William F. Bryant, Sr., USMC(Ret.); mother of Dr. William F. Bryant, Jr. and D. Sheree Spear; grandmother of William F. Bryant III and Blair S. Spear; great-grandmother of Bryant Simms and Dylan Simms. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Bryant's Celebration of Life on Monday August 7, 2017 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD Interment Monday, August 7, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. Please meet at the Administration Building at 2:15 p.m. that day with one's own transportation.

Died on Monday, June 26, 2017 in Shady Side, MD due to a brain tumor.

Born in Pittston, PA, on June 26, 1939 to the late Rose and Angelo Rotondaro, Fred was the beloved husband of Kathleen Mullan Rotondaro; devoted father of Vinnie (Audrey Neff)  Rotondaro and Cara (Justin) McDonough;  proud nonno of Nora, Gabriel and Adriana McDonough; loving brother of Mary Thomas and fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.  After receiving his Masters Degree at Creighton University, Fred was a professor at his alma mater, the University of Scranton, and earned a PhD in American Studies from New York University.  Fred went on to serve as Executive Director of the Community Progress Council in York, PA where he met his wife. Moving to Washington, DC, Fred became the Communications Director of the National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs. He then served as the Executive Director of the National Italian American Foundation for 22 years. Following his retirement, Fred was a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, the chair of Catholics In Alliance for the Common Good and the treasurer of the Italian American Democratic Leadership Council.  He was a friend and mentor to many, and was fiercely devoted to his family, who were his pride and joy and greatest source of strength.

Friends are invited to celebrate Fred's life on Thursday from 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 Friday, June 30 at 12 noon at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd.,  West River, MD. Memorial donations may be made to So Others Might Eat (www.some.org) or the Children of God Relief Fund (www.nyumbani.org).

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Betty Jane Kennedy, 88, a resident of Sunrise Assisted Living of Severna Park, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2017 in the presence and comfort of her family and caregivers.  Born on April 13, 1929 in Erie, PA to the late Jack and Hilda Michaels, Betty dedicated her life to her family and friends.  She graduated from Millcreek High School in 1947 and married the love of her life, Charles Kennedy, three years later.  She was an amazing woman who did a wonderful and, some would say, remarkable job raising four children.  

Betty traveled extensively throughout North America and Europe with her husband, living abroad for a while in Germany and England.  Upon their return from England, Betty and Charles settled at Heritage Harbour in Annapolis which suited their outgoing lifestyle.  Betty was a member of the Women’s Red Hat Society and enjoyed dabbling in the antique business.  She loved to play cards; her favorite game was bridge.  Betty and Charles played bridge as a couple and participated in a number of bridge clubs.  Betty was also fond of hosting and attending bridge clubs with other women. She especially enjoyed being the hostess, setting up her card tables, baking little cakes and appetizers, and setting out candy, nuts and chips, frequently for up to 16 players.  Betty was an exceptional cook who always made her guests feel special; they often left her home with a full belly and sometimes a little tipsy.  Whether living in Arlington, VA, Seabrook, MD, Frankfurt, Germany, Menwith Hill, England or Heritage Harbour, Betty and Charles enjoyed many friends, and both maintained a very active and social life.  In parting, we think Betty would have said that while we share life’s joys and pains today, we should focus less on the pain and remember more clearly the joy.

Betty is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Charles; four children, Chuck (Maria Chaput) Kennedy, Jeff (Susie) Kennedy, Kathy (Jimmy) Delio and Gail Kennedy; one sister, Susan Smith; six grandchildren, Chuck, Bob, Jennifer, Christopher, Jeffrey and Ronnie; and four great-grandchildren, Abby, Sullivan, Harrison and Rylee.  Betty also leaves behind the large and affectionate “Erie Kennedy Family” she married into so many years ago.

Friends are invited to celebrate Betty’s life with her family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 29 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD. Burial will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation at www.macular.org/how-donate. 


Dana Frame, a 5-month resident of the Southern Eastern Shore of Maryland, died at his home on Friday, June 23, 2017, of heart failure following a 10-year illness. He was 92.

Born June 15, 1925, in Sutton, WV to the late Herbert and Carrie Frame, he served his country as a Sgt. in the Army in the Philippines during WWII and participated in the major battles of Zig Zag Pass, Leyte Gulf, New Guinea, South Philippines, and Luzon.  Dana worked as a custom home builder in Anne Arundel, Howard and Baltimore Counties; building dozens of beautiful homes.  He created and maintained his website (danaframe.com) chronicling his life, experiences from WWII and his testimony detailing his love of Christ, wife, and children.  The website is still active today, and you are encouraged to read his story about Zig Zag Pass.  Dana was active in several churches as a deacon and Sunday School Superintendent.  Following his retirement, he helped his children at their homes by building and fixing anything and everything.  Simply put, He loved to build.

Dana is survived by his wife, Lillian L. Frame, whom he married on February 8, 1947; three children, Daniel E. Frame of Westover, MD, Anita L. Beck of Davidsonville, MD and Steven A. Frame of Pensacola, FL; two sisters, Reva Fluharty of West Milford, WV and Margorie Ritchie of Clarksburg, WV; five grandchildren, Christopher D., Timothy B., Jeffrey A. and Scott R. Frame and Laura A. Valade; and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two step-grandchildren, Adam E. Beck and Hailey A. Marchyshyn, and three step-great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, June 28 from 6 to 8 p.m., where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 29 at 11 a.m.  Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville.  An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on the left side of this page.

Of Temple Hills, Md. Died on June 23, 2017.  Audrey was born on January 23, 1932 in Silver Springs, New York. She graduated from DePaul Nursing School in 1953. She joined the U.S. Air Force and was discharged as a Captain in 1965. She was a flight nurse during the Vietnam War Era and was stationed in Japan. While in the service, she met her beloved husband Bill. She continued to serve her country when she was appointed by the governor to the Maryland Veterans Home Commission. She loved her children, grandchildren, and traveling.
 
Audrey is preceded in death by her late husband, William Burl Smith; beloved mother of Michael Smith, Michelle Stillwell (Rick), and Kelly Justice (Michael); dear sister of Rosie Stroud, Patsy Hirtz, Ronnie Goodwin, and Gerry Goodwin; cherished grandmother of five.
 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744 on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 12 p.m.. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the American Heart Association.

Joseph Edgar Johnson, of Annapolis, MD died on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.  He was 83.

Born on January 29, 1934, eldest son of Charles and Pearl Johnson, Joe was raised in Rock Island, IL.   He married Sharon LeiJoy Stanley, his wife of 59 years, on December 26, 1953.  He earned a BS in Chemistry in 1955 from Iowa State University and a PhD in chemistry in 1959 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  Joe and Sharon made the news for being a married couple graduating together with PhD degrees from MIT.  Moving to Pittsburgh, PA in 1959, he embarked on a long and distinguished career at the Westinghouse Electric Corporation as a scientist, and later as an engineering manager, at various Westinghouse sites including the Churchill (PA) Research and Development Center; the Youngwood (PA) Semiconductor Division; and the Advanced Technology Laboratory near Baltimore (MD).  With many patents and scholarly journal articles, Joe was an expert in semiconductor device physics, power semiconductors, and quality process control.  Joe retired from Westinghouse in 1996.   Joe and Sharon owned and operated the Hearts and Flowers Florist in Edgewater, MD during the 1990s.

A dedicated family man, Joe provided a bedrock foundation and consistent love and support for his two sons.   He steadfastly stood by Sharon throughout the challenges she faced in her own pioneering career.  He provided loving care for Sharon during her 13-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  He was a 33-year member of AA.   Words that have been used to describe Joe include articulate and witty yet practical; strong, determined and solid; caring and kind-hearted.   Joe was an early proponent of many new technological developments.  In later years he mastered adaptive technologies that allowed him to continue living independently, as he preferred.

Joe is survived by his sons Calvin A Johnson (Melissa S Yap Johnson), Theodore J Johnson (Maia Szalavitz), grandson Joseph R Johnson, brother Charles J Johnson (Susan Johnson), sister-in-law Tommy Miller, and brother-in-law Robert H Stanley (Carolee Stanley).   He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon LeiJoy Johnson, who passed in 2013. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Joseph's life on Saturday, July 8 from 2 to 4 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Obituaries

Katherine Gabriel

Jennie Spicknall

William Keyes, Sr.

Phillip Cataldi

Henry Driver, III

Belinda Jones

Kenneth Burnette

Jean Spellman

Mary Cecelia Benton

John Yates

Nancy Borchard

Steven Kogok

Mary Will

Susan Parlett

Rosina Corton

William Bevard

Kim Hargrove

Vern Cutler

Blossom Bryant

Alfred Rotondaro

Betty Kennedy

Dana Frame

Audrey Smith

Joseph Johnson