Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Margaret Gardella Dougherty, 98, of Mitchellville, MD passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at Collington Episcopal Life Care Community. Margaret is survived by her three children, one brother, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 23rd followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Mount Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville,MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ladies of Charity c/o Mt. Calvary. 

John Henry Aisquith, 92, of Summerville, SC, husband of Betty Aisquith, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro, SC. John was born on March 10, 1925, in Riva, MD, son of the late Raymond & Elizabeth J. Aisquith.  He was a WWII Army Veteran. He retired from Lester Aisquith Bus Company as a school bus driver.  John loved fishing, trips to mountains, celebrations with family and friends and praising the Lord with his church family.  He was a member of Tabernacle of Praise in Summerville. In addition to his wife Betty are two daughters, Linda Christenson of St. Ann, MO and Brenda (Doyle) Campbell of Summerville, SC; three grandsons, Richard (Julie) Black  of Cowpens, SC, David (Katie) Black of Central, SC and Michael Christenson of Crofton, MD; three great-grandchildren, Gracie, Briggs and Parker Ann Black and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his only sister and seven brothers. Friends are invited to attend his visitation on Tuesday, March 21 at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, from 11 am until 12 pm.  A graveside service will follow at All Hallows Chapel Cemetery, Davidsonville, MD.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Patriot Healthcare Services, 54 Bear Drive, Greenville, SC 29605; Veteran’s Victory House, 2461 Sidneys Road, Walterboro, SC; or Tabernacle of Praise, 218 N. Hickory Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Barbara Ann Walker, 77, of Hanover PA, formerly of Southern MD, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.  

She was born May 9, 1939, in Washington, D.C., to the late James E. and Amelia Maize. Barbara was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She cherished time spent with family.  Barbara spent many years as the primary caregiver to her grandchildren.  She enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, and crocheting.  In her retirement years, Barbara enjoyed every opportunity to go camping or to vacation at the beach with family.  She was a member of the Hanover Red Hat Society.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband George Kirton, Sr., her second husband Donald Walker on January 19, 2009, and her first-born son James E. Kirton.

Barbara is survived by her children, G. Walter Kirton II and his wife, Alice of Annapolis MD, Katheryn Maloney and her boyfriend, John of Hanover PA, and Teresa Ireland of Myrtle Beach SC. Also survived by five grandchildren, Tiffany Kuhn, Pamela and Anthony Maloney, George Kirton III, and James Kirton; five great-grandchildren, Bryley, Chloe, Kaydence, Kaylynn, and Kassidy; a sister, Jeanne Humbert of Odenton MD, and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to celebrate Barbara's life on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 from 12 pm until a service begins at 1 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Bill was born on July 24, 1949 to the late William L., Sr. and Mildred Williams Watson in Smithfield, NC. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Haverford College in Haverford, PA. He was a Field Organizer for the Democratic National Committee. He resided in the District of Columbia for over 40 years. Bill was a life long tennis enthusiast; he loved to play and to teach the game. 

He is survived by his sister, Lasaundra Watson-Legate of Colordo Springs, Co. 

A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private.  

All arrangements are private.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Isabelle T. Kelly, 85, a resident of Edgewater, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Country Home in Harwood. 

Born on February 17, 1932 in New Jersey to the late Roy and Margaret Kelly. Isabelle worked as a medical technician, and retired from Group Health Assoc. in Washington, D.C. in 1994.
Isabelle was a parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and enjoyed reading, sewing and needlework.

She was the beloved sister of Roy, Catherine, Kelly, Florence and Reilly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, March 13 at 11 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left by clicking on the link to the left of this page.

Laurence "Bucky" William Fitzgerald, III, a 21-year resident of Berwyn Heights, MD and previously of Bowie, MD, and Greenbelt, MD died on Thursday, March 9, 2017.

Born August 14, 1957, in Washington, D.C. to the late Geraldine E. and Laurence W. Fitzgerald, Jr., he graduated from St. Hughs School in Greenbelt, MD, DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, MD and Prince George's Community College.  Bucky was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Greenbelt and was an avid Washington sports fan and loved music.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Beverly J. Fitzgerald; a son, Laurence W. Fitzgerald, IV; five siblings, Vito Ascosci, Maureen Aichele, Eileen Uber, Kathleen Schiavone and Celine Butland; 15 nieces and nephews; five great-nieces; and three great-nephews.

Friends are invited to celebrate Bucky's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, March 18 from 9:30 a.m. until his memorial service begins at 10:30 a.m.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 

Thomas C. McArdle passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in Annapolis on March 9th. 
 
He was born in Scottdale, Pennsylvania in 1924.  Tom's life spanned the great changes in our nation of that era. His childhood in the Pittsburgh steel country during the Depression - where he was often hungry, but always happy and well cared for - prepared him for the prosperity of a well lived retirement. In between those benchmarks, Tom served his country during World War II on a sub chaser in the Pacific.  After the war had ended, he went to college, and then graduate school at St. Johns and Georgetown Universities, respectively. He began his career as a social worker, and shortly after that he met Jeanne Werner as a counselor at a summer camp in upper state New York.  They were married for 63 years and never spent a night apart after exchanging their vows until Jeanne went into full-time care. 
 
Tom and Jeanne adopted two children, Michael and Anne Marie (Nancy). Tom became a social worker with the federal government, and Jeanne established her career as a public health nurse.  The family moved to Arizona when Tom accepted a two-year stint with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1963. When it came time to return East, they purchased a home from a brochure in a new community called Belair at Bowie.  Twenty years later, they moved to Greenbelt, Maryland to be closer to their daughter Nancy and their four grandchildren.
 
Tom's favorite pastimes included organic gardening, hiking and camping, and reading.  He was a lifelong baseball fan - his favorite player was Al Kaline.  In later years, he followed the Washington Nationals.
 
Tom is survived by a son, Michael McArdle of Bowie, a sister Jean (McArdle) Junk of New Jersey, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild.  His daughter Nancy and wife Jeanne preceded him in passing.  A private Mass and service will be held at St. Pius X in Bowie for family members.

Marjorie Boin Campbell "Marge", 87, a resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Easton, MD for twenty years, died on Tuesday, March 7 due to complications associated with dementia. Born on May 13, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Clement and Julia Boin, Marge grew up in Florham Park, NJ. She and her husband, Frank Campbell later moved to West Caldwell, NJ, where they raised their children.  Marge worked as an office manager with the Speedsteel Corp and in 1993 she and Frank moved to Easton, MD. Her best friend, Shirley Brodhead and her husband, Ed also moved to Easton so that they could maintain their friendship. Marge loved the eastern shore and she loved staying active. She enjoyed playing bridge, entertaining her friends and was a member of  the Woman's Club of Easton, the Izaak Walton League and the Presbyterian Church of Easton. Marge was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Campbell in 1997. They were married for 49 years. She is survived by her children, Patricia (Vernon) Stricklin of Annapolis and Richard (Vicky) Campbell of Columbia Falls, ME; her grandchildren, Jared and Derek; her great-grandchildren, Samantha and Thomas and many friends.Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate Marge's life from 2 to 5 pm on Monday, March 13 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, March 14 at Restland Memorial Park Cemetery in East Hanover, NJ. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Helen Marie Kline of Davidsonville, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Helen was born on September 16, 1923 in Ramey, Pennsylvania to the late Tony and Anna Bacher. Helen was preceded in death by her husband John Kline. She is survived by her son John and his wife Linda Kline, and her grandchildren John Kline, III and Melanie Kline.

Funeral services will be held in Ramey, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

  DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER THE VISITATION DAY HAS MOVED TO THURSDAY, MARCH 16 1-4 PM

Thomas L. Oliff, Jr., 72, died peacefully at his home in Baltimore, MD on Monday, March 6, 2017. Tom was the President of Appliance Distributors Unlimited and, with his business partner and friend Pat Mister, worked tirelessly to run a successful company. Tom was truly a giant in the industry. Along with an incredible business sense, Tom had a strong altruistic nature and never hesitated to help people and organizations throughout his life. He was a self-made businessman who lived a full and happy life. His hobbies included horse racing, a passion which led to him winning the Maryland Million in 2014. He also enjoyed hand dancing and was an active member of the D.C. Hand Dance Club.
Tom loved being at his residences in both Florida and Baltimore as well as spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Tom is survived by his daughters, Linda Oliff  (Daniel) Rohleder, Christina and Nicole Oliff;  his partner, Deborah Breeback and her daughter, Kristin (Dominic) Iannantuono and their children, Sofia and Nick and her son, Gregory (Sandra) Breeback and their daughter, Sibylla; his grandchildren, Wally Hines (Brittany Anderson), Christopher Hines (Sarah Newnam) and Mason Hartman; his great-grandchildren, Austin and Jackson Hines; his siblings, Virginia Osorio, Theresa Rose, Wayne and Hal (Lois) Oliff, as well as countless close relatives and friends. Friends are invited to celebrate Tom's life from 1 to 4 pm on Thursday, March 16 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A private reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Dr., Ste. 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences and tributes may be made by visiting the link on this page.

A Graveside service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 1pm at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, West Street, in Annapolis.  Online condolences and tributes maybe made by using the link on this page.

Clarice Mailley Lane, 95, a thirty-five year resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD and formerly of Cheverly, MD, died of complications associated with dementia on Sunday, March 4 in Annapolis. Born on January 3, 1922 in Canada, Clarice was a volunteer with the SPCA for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry M. Lane; her stepson, Danny Lane and her siblings, Max, Frank, Bill and Christine Mailley. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Darrell Cascio of FL; her step grandchildren, Clarice Cascio, Todd and Ronnie Lane; her dear friends, Lorraine Powell and Joyce Kenny and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Clarice's life on Wednesday, march 22, 2017 at 11a.m. at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Davidsonville United Methodist Church. Condolences may be made online at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com



On Saturday, March 4, 2017;  the beloved husband of Salud G. Modelo; father of Rhoy, Rosendo, Rosauro and Ronaldo Modelo, Zenaida Tolentino, Rosemelda Rodriguez and Evelyn Modelo. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Rosendo's Celebration of Life on Thursday, and Friday, March 9 and 10 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Avenue, Clinton, MD 20735. Interment in the Philippines at a later date.

Ioannis "John" Goudounis, 90, of Annapolis returned peacefully to the Lord on Friday, March 3, 2016. Born in Megalo Sirini, Grevena, Greece, John  married Martha Lilos Goudounis in November of 1946, and together they immigrated to the United States on February 2, 1973. 
John was passionate about his family and was a loving husband and father.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha Lilos Goudounis. He is survived by his beloved sons, Theodore (Angela) Goudounis and Vasilis (Joan) Goudounis, both of Annapolis; his beloved grandchildren, Joanne Goudounis Sfakiyianoudis, Effie Goudounis Rentch, Krystina Goudounis Petropoulos and John Goudounis, all of Annapolis; his sister, Eleni Chiras; his brother, Evangelos Goudounis and his great-grandchildren, Theodore, Leonidas, Luke, and Jack. 

John was a member of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, MD.  Our beloved John will be missed by all. May his memory be eternal.

Friends are invited to celebrate John's life on Sunday, March 5 from 5 to 7 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. His funeral service will be held on Monday, March 6 at 11am at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery. Online condolence and tributes may be left by clicking on the tab to the left of this page.

Arrangements are still pending please check back after Monday for more information. Condolences and tributes may be left by clicking on the link to the left of this page.

Mary Anne Morrell, 85, of Edgewater, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 after a brief illness. Mary Anne was born on July 20, 1931 to the late Charles and Marianne Boessneck in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Bucknell University, Penn Hall and the Katharine Gibbs School. Mary Anne was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years James F. Morrell. She is survived by her three children, James Morrell of Baltimore, Diane Cullen of Mansfield, MA, and Lisa Morrell of Chicago, IL; two grandchildren, Fredrick Cullen and Krista Morrell; her in-laws, John (Betty) Morrell  and Margaret Kearns all both of Syracuse, NY. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Mary Ann's life on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Condolences and tributes may be left by clicking on the link to the left of this page.

On Thursday, March 2, 2017; the beloved husband of Thelma V. "Sis" Ivey; father of Melvin Albee of Chapel Hill, NC; brother of Sarah Margaret Brown, Mildred Adams and Wilhelmina (Laney) Davis. He is also survived by numerous, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Arthur's's life on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 

Of Ft. Washington, MD passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Reed Dodson, her sister, Pat Dean, her two brothers, Art and Sonny Spies and her three grandchildren and her three great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held in Georgia.

Angela Theresa Butland, 71, of Odenton passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017. Angela was born on September 16, 1945 in Washington, DC to the late Steve and Louise Averinos. She was a graduate of Ballou High School in S.E. Washington. Angela was retired from the healthcare field where she worked as a medical billing specialist. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Lothian where she was President of the Adult Fellowship Group. Angela also enjoyed bowling, ceramics and traveling. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Robert D. Butland; three sons, Robert (Celine) of Potomac, Bryan  of Dallas, TX, Michael (Keeley) of Rolesville, NC; three grandchildren, Shawn, Angela, and  Steven; one great-granddaughter, Amelia ; and sister, Catherine Averinos-Hitt of Glen Burnie. Friends are invited to celebrate Angela's life on Thursday, March 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where a funeral service will be held on Friday March 3 at 9:30 am, interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022.

On Monday, February 27, 2017; the beloved husband of the late Francisca Castro; father of Erissa, Rucel(Elvira),  Melton and Nelton (Lorelei) Castro; grandfather of Cielo, Claire, Angelo, Anna and Amelia. Relatives and friends are invited to Antonio's Life Celebration on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 7 and 8 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment St. Mary's of Piscataway Church Cemetery, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735.

Obituaries

Margaret Dougherty

John Aisquith

Barbara Walker

William Watson

Ernest "Scott" Washington

Madeline Warren

George Peel

Isabelle Kelly

Laurence Fitzgerald

Thomas McArdle

Marjorie Campbell

Helen Kline

Thomas Oliff, Jr.

Joseph Colburn

Clarice Lane

Rosendo Modelo

Ioannis Goudounis

Helen Kamajian

Mary Anne Morrell

Arthur Ivey

Helen MacKay

Elizabeth Bultman

Angela Butland

Antonio Castro