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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.

On Wednesday, June 21, 2017; the beloved daughter of the late Florence B. Wood and Kenneth Allen Johnson, Sr.; step-daughter of John D. Wood; sister of Pia D. Sutton, Kenneth Allen Johnson, Jr., Kadriye D. Brunson, September T. Dietrich, Kierra Johnson, and Amber Johnson-Bailey. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Carla's Celebration of Life on Friday, June 30, 2017 from 11 a.m. until memorial service at 12 noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Entombment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. 

Thomas Elbert White died on June 20, 2017 at home, following a long illness.  He was born on October 29, 1939, in Asheville, NC, growing up amid the beautiful Smokey Mountains of NC. Tom was the son of the late Guy Reynolds White and Anna Worley White, and was preceded in death by his only sibling, William Riley White, who died in 1993. Tom is survived by his wife, the Reverend Nancy A. White, and five children: Robert Guy White (Kathryn Ann Ray White); Kristen Leigh Ringle Ketron (Robert James Ketron); William Thomas White (Karen Marie White); Robert Donald Ringle, Jr. (Michele Anne Moniger Ringle); Mary Anne White Daley (Timothy Bernard Daley).  He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren (four spouses); eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and their families.  His loving family extends across the country and traditionally gathered each year to celebrate family and renew connections at Myrtle Beach. Often attending would be members of the White, Worley and Martin families, including Martha Cline and Arthur Martin.  Tom also leaves his former wife, mother of their three children, Norma Gail Roberts of Marshall, North Carolina and Colorado. Tom attended school in his hometown, Marshall, NC.  He graduated from Marshall High School in 1957, where he lettered in football.  Having been awarded an academic scholarship, he attended Mars Hill Junior College in NC.  After one and one-half years, he transferred to Carson-Newman College where he taught Bible Studies in the Tennessee Public Schools as part of his Practice-Teaching requirements.  In 1960, Tom, received his BA Degree from Carson Newman and in 1966 earned an MA in Counseling from Western Carolina University.  After college, Tom returned to his hometown and taught middle-school for 2 years. Continuing the educational process was of life-long importance to Tom. In testimony to this was his striving to further his own level of knowledge in many areas through continuing education at various area colleges and universities.  Whether working on a specific degree, increasing his own knowledge in computing skills or learning something about a new photoshop program, Tom was a life-long learner. In the early 1960's, Tom and family moved to Maryland, where he taught two more years before becoming a counselor with the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.  Four years later, he was promoted to Pupil Personnel Worker.  Eventually Tom was selected to become Director of Pupil Services, assuming responsibility for the supervision of all School Counselors, Psychologists and Pupil Personnel Workers for the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.  Tom retired at age 52 and became a part-time Advisor/Assessor for the Maryland External Diploma Program, a role he served for seven years. Professional and personal affiliations throughout Tom's life included: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County, International Association of Pupil Personnel Workers, Maryland State Association of Retired School Personnel,  BPOE #622, St. James Episcopal Church; where he served on the Vestry and as a member of the Celebration Choir, St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church where he also served as a  member of the choir and occasional soloist, and as a Member and Chairman of Board of Directors of St. Margaret’s Day School. Hobbies during his life have included genealogy, skiing, backpacking, playing cards, and writing.  He is the author of two unpublished historical fictions, as well as collections of stories of family and friends. Friends may visit with the family at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, June 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. A Celebratory Service of Tom's Life will be held at St. James' Parish, Lothian, Maryland, on Saturday, June 24 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider a donation to the St. James' Community Assistance Program, % St. James' Parish, 5757 Solomon Island Road, Lothian, MD 20711. Condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on this page.


William R. Humphrey "Bill", 85, a resident of Annapolis, MD for four years and previously of Riverdale, MD and Port Orange, FL, died on Monday, June 19 after a five year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Brooklyn, NY on June 30, 1931 to the late Mortimer and Anne Humphrey, Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952 with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Old Guard. He then became a police officer with the Metropolitan DC Police Department and in 1977 he retired as a Captain after 24 years of service. Bill was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Elks Lodge #1778. He enjoyed golf and the Washington Redskins. Bill was preceded in death by his brothers, Mortimer and Richard Humphrey; his sister, Jean Marie Cauthorn and his daughter in law, Virginia Humphrey. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Rosemarie Humphrey; his children, William Humphrey, Jr. of Laurel, MD, Joseph (Mary) Humphrey of Jacksonville, FL, John (Gwenn) Humphrey of Fresno, CA, Cmdr. James (Akiko) Humphrey, USN of Yokosuka, Japan, Mary Louise (Cliff) Howe of Annapolis, MD, Carol Ann Gibson of Arnold, MD and Catherine (Philip) Wilson of Riva, MD; his sister, Carol Ann Pecoraro, 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, June 26 at 10:30 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page. 

John Guthrie "Jack," 80, a resident of Harwood, MD for 20 years and previously of Washington, DC and Chevy Chase, MD died on Monday, June 19 at his home due to heart failure.

Born on August 5, 1936, in Washington, DC to the late Frederick P. and Lee Bowen Guthrie, Jack graduated from Washington & Lee University in 1961. He was a Senior V.P. of Engineering with Banctec Corporation and Computer Entry Systems both based in Silver Spring, MD. Jack enjoyed antique car restoration, woodworking and photography. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandra H. Guthrie; his children, John (Kathleen) Guthrie, Jr. of Columbia, MD, Jenni Guthrie Brown of Galesville, MD, Fred Guthrie of Costa Rica and Lenoir (John Greaves) Guthrie of Jacksonville, FL; his grandchildren, Mathew, James and Christopher Greaves all of Jacksonville, FL, Andrew and Alexander Guthrie of Columbia, MD, Elizabeth, Julie, Bridgette and Mary Brown all of Burtonsville, MD and Hannah, Claire and Grace Guthrie all of Cumming, GA; his sister, Laura Saunders of San Rafael, CA and two great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate John's life on Friday from 5 to 7 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 24 at 1 pm. 

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Clarence Ray Call, beloved husband of the late Betty Jo Call, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017. He is survived by his children, Ron Call, Don (Gale) Call, Mike Call, Steve (Sheila) Call, Lisa Call, Lynda (Jay) Beatty, Ginny Call, and preceded in death by the late Dave (Karen – survived) Call. He is the grandfather of Aaron, Jennifer, Bobbie Jo, Dawn, Melissa, Sarah, Brenda, Margie, Stephanie, Don, Shella, Justin, Brittany, Brian, Travis, Amber, Shannon, Cassie, Jay, Nicholas, Dawn, Brandy, Eddie, and Katelyn. 42 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter, and a host of other relatives and friends also survive him. He was an honorable member of the United States Navy, and worked many years for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. “Papa’s” Life Celebration will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 12:30pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Papa by signing the guestbook.

A graveside service will be held at 10 am on Friday, June 30 at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on this page. 

James Murray Sebastian died peacefully in his sleep on June 17, 2017 at the age of 82.  He was the husband of the late Joan Sebastian and devoted father of seven children, Margaret (Michael) Rotwein, Sally Sebastian, Thomas Sebastian, Andrew (Deanna) Sebastian, Joseph Sebastian, Jerome Sebastian, and Polly (Gregg) Schurer. He is survived by his sister, Helen Gleaton, and brother, Paul Sebastian. He was also the loving PopPop to his nine grandchildren: Matt (Lisa), Susie, T.J., Ayva, Lily, Morgan, Casey, Hannah, and Kyle.  
A great deal of Jim’s youth was spent in the Brookland neighborhood, including the hours spent perfecting his basketball skills at Turkey Thicket. Jim was a graduate of St. Paul’s Academy class of 1952. He then served in the United States Army.  Most of his career was spent in the Federal Government with Small Business Administration and General Services Administration (Indian Trust Accounting) where he was a much-loved supervisor and colleague until his retirement in 1994. He was an active member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Upper Marlboro for more than 25 years and cherished his time as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a frequent usher at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and participated in many Catholic education programs in his retirement. He loved sports and rooted for local teams, including the Redskins, Terrapins, Orioles, and more recently, the Washington Nationals. Jim always had an encouraging word to share and a great sense of humor. 

Friends are invited to celebrate James's life on Thursday, June 22 from 6 to 9 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 23 at 11 am at St. Mary the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro. Interment immediately following at Maryland's Veteran Cemetery, Cheltenham.

A human spirit has taken flight at the call of our Heavenly Father from distractions and weariness of time to the peace of eternity.  William Howard Jefferson was born September 26, 1931 and sunset June 17, 2017.  He was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Robert Everett Jefferson and Alberta W. Bracy.  When he was a young boy his parents moved to New York City.  Bill attended Straubenmuller Textile High School in NYC where he was affectionately known as ladies’ man.  In 1978 he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business: Personnel Administration from Avila College.  He was committed to receiving an education, as he had a demanding military occupation and a family.  Records indicate that he enrolled in classes throughout his military career and attended 8 colleges stateside and overseas.  He was finally able to complete his degree after he retired from the military.  

Bill joined the U.S. Air Force December 28, 1952 and retired July 31, 1975 at the rank of Senior Master Sargent (E-8).  He was one rank away from the highest rank an enlisted person can achieve.  Bill was modest in stating his achievements.  One little known fact about Bill is he was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal.  The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded for Meritorious Service in a combat zone, a heroic achievement, or heroic service during combat operations against an enemy.  It is one of the highest honors for members of the military and very few receive it.  He was awarded the Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal for actively contributing to the formation and organization of the Vietnamese military and actively participating in cadre training of Vietnamese units.  While serving overseas as the Chief of the Maintenance Control Center, Communication Services, he was awarded the Outstanding Maintenance Man of the Year.  Bill also received the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Commendation Medal and other outstanding military achievements.  

After Bill retired from the Air Force, he began a career in the Federal government with the Department of the Navy as an Employee Relations Specialist.  He honed his skill in this area also.  He became a Certified Senior Arbitrator by the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc., National Panel of Consumer Arbitrators, to serve as an Arbitrator in disputes between businesses and their customers.     

Bill enjoyed learning new things and volunteering his time.  He volunteered at the Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base in various areas of the hospital.  He was recognized by the Internal Revenue Service for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Participation Program where he helped many military members by preparing their taxes.  He received recognition from the Comptroller of the Treasury, State of Maryland for his unselfish contribution of time to their Volunteer and Education Programs.  Bill received a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Volunteer Service from the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services, Area Agency on Aging.  He enjoyed fishing, golfing, researching topics, photography and martial arts.   Bill received a Brown Belt from the Okinawa Judo Association.  He participated in many Air Force Judo Tourneys.  

Bill loved being married, but after several attempts, he was not successful in this area.  Bill had two children that preceded him in death, daughter Deborah Elaine Jefferson Goncalves and son William Howard Jefferson Jr.  He leaves a brother Robert Jefferson, daughters Patricia Jefferson, Nancy White, Miyuki Jefferson, Kiyoko Larson and son Hideo Jefferson.   Also, he leaves his close cousin Katherine Weeks, friend and former wife Frances Jefferson, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends that will miss him.


On Friday, June 16, 2017 of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of George  G. Rallis; loving mother of Anthie Zairis (Pantelis "Pete") and Gregory Rallis; cherished grandmother of Yiorgo Zairis and Panayioti Zairis. Also survived by 27 loving nieces and nephews. 

Katerina was born in Chios, Greece on January 20, 1935. She came to the United States in 1967 where she lived with her family in Warren, Ohio. She is well known for her love of cooking especially for her grandsons.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20 at St. Theodore's Greek Orthodox Church, 7101 Cipriano Rd., Lanham, MD 20706 at 12 p.m. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral starting at 10:00 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Theodore's Church.

On Friday, June 16, 2017 the beloved Paolo DiPasquale died peacefully with his family around. Father of Rosalia (Raymond) Grubbs and Charlie (Monica) DiPasquale; brother of Angelo DiPasquale and Rosalia Lacorazza; grandfather of Jasen (Pam) and  Jerett (Kellie)Grubbs, Jodie (Gerry) Turnbull, Natalia and Paul DiPasquale; great-grandfather of Paige, Jesse and Rocco Grubbs. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the life of  Paolo on Firday, June 30 from  2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian will be offered on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 595 3rd St., NW, Washington, D.C. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

 Albert Ernest Johns, Jr., "Ernie", 71, of Edgewater, MD died on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, MD due to cancer. Born on March 28, 1946 in Ellicott City, MD, Ernie served in the Army National Guard of Maryland for six years. He later retired from the United States Naval Academy where he worked as a special events coordinator. Ernie enjoyed the Redskins, Orioles, Capitals, camping trips to Gettysburg, crab feasts, antique hunting and trips to Ocean City. He is survived by his children, Albert Ernest Johns, III and Stacey Lynn Dove both of Edgewater and his granddaughter, Taylor Dove. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Johns. Interment will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD on Friday, July 28 at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

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On Monday, June 12, 2017. Beloved mother of Jane A. Murphy of Durham, NH, and David Barber of Los Angeles, CA; aunt of Kathleen A. McManus of Germantown, MD; great-aunt of James M. Echols of Sioux Falls, SD, and Nanette M. Echols of St. Paul, Minn.; grandmother of Patrick J. Murphy IV, Eileen E. Murphy and Reilly R. Murphy, all of Durham, NH, and Kelsey M. Loomis of Dover, NH,; great-grandmother of Rylin and Bradley Loomis of Dover, NH. Visitation will be on Friday, June 16, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Monday, June 12, 2017; the beloved husband of Patricia A. Watts; loving father of Mary Ann Cain, William ( Butchie) Watts, Kimberly Watts, the late Bridgit Lynn Watts,  Katherine Watts and William Michael Elvis Watts; dear step-father of Anthony and Ernest Putnam; brother of Donna C. Evans; devoted grandfather of Angela Gainey, Natalie Jones, Antonio Marsiglia, Ashley Wilson, Brendan Healey and Rachael Watts; adored great-grandfather of Jonathan Thompson, Andre Wilson, Tony Wilson, Earl Williams, Vincent  Marsiglia, and Ashley (Ally) Wilson. Predeceased by his parents, William R. Watts, Sr. and Katharine Mae Watts and his siblings, M. Lucy Garrison, Katharine G. Payne and J. Michael Watts. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Butch's Celebration of Life on Monday, June 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Tuesday, June 20 at 12 noon. Interment Trinity Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers make a donation for Autism Research http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/donate/

Arrangements for Hilda are private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 or made online at www.aacspca.org

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On Saturday, June 10, 2017; beloved husband of the late Johannah Lach Elevencionado; the loving father of Ramil Elevencionado of Oxon Hill, MD; dear brother of Tiyay Epyon, Tiyay Roket and Toyoy Lydio and numerous nieces and nephews. "Mon" as many affectionately called him loved to sing and dance. He was a member and Cantor at St. Columba Catholic Church. Friends may celebrate the life of Mon on Sunday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 and on Monday, June 19 from 10:15 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, , 7804 Livingston Rd.,Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private at a later date.

If inclined, in lieu of flowers, Peter would have appreciated tribute gifts to the National Epilepsy Foundation (https://epilepsyfoundation.secure.force.com/EpilepsyPublicDonationPage?form=a04i000000AVI44) in his honor, an organization near and dear to the hearts of all Fischer family members.

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One June 10, 2017, Rita Harkin passed away peacefully at home with her family at the age of 96.  Born on June 30, 1920 in Methuen, Massachusetts, Rita graduated from St. Patrick High School in Lawrence, Massachusetts and moved to Washington, D.C. to begin her career in government service.
 
Rita retired from the U.S. Department of Justice, where she worked in the Tax Division for 27 years. After retiring, Rita volunteered at the Missionaries of Charity soup kitchen in S.E. Washington, and the Meals on Wheels program.
 
She is survived by her daughter Mary G. Harkin and favorite grandson Thomas M. McGrath, and was predeceased by her husband Michael J. Harkin, Sr. to whom she was married for 52 years, as well as her beloved son Michael J. Harkin, Jr.
 
A long-time parishioner of St. Francis Xavier and St. Dominic Catholic Churches in Washington, Rita enjoyed travelling and spending time with her family, reading, music, and summers along the New Hampshire seacoast.
 
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 10 to 11a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 630 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00AM. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Dominic Church, Washington, DC, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.



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Robert Ayres Barnet, IV
“Bobby”

Robert A. Barnet, IV, “Bobby”, a 27-year resident of Laurel and most recently of Lothian, MD, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at his home.
Bobby was born on August 8, 1947 in Staten Island, NY to the late Robert A. Barnet, III and Wilma Thaten Barnet. He worked as an automobile mechanic and enjoyed hanging out in the garage and working on cars.
He is survived by his two sons; Robert Barnet, V of Ft. Worth, TX and Jason Briant of Watchung, NJ, his siblings; Chris, Jeff and Alison Barnet and grandson Aiden Barnet.
An informal memorial gathering for Bobby will be held at the garage in mid-July. Online condolences may be made at KalasFuneralHomes.com


Obituaries

Joseph Johnson

Carla Johnson

Thomas White

William Humphrey

John Guthrie

Clarence Call

Steven Jones

James Sebastian

William Jefferson

Terrance Murray

Katerina Rallis

Paolo DiPasquale

Albert Johns

Nida Thomson

Michael MacDonald

Eleanor Barber

William Watts

Hilda Thien

Cecilia MacCarthy

Ramon Elevencionado

Peter Fischer

Mary Harkin

Priscilla Thompson

Robert Barnet