Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Wednesday, January 18, 2017; the beloved daughter of Horace and Cynthia Tsu; sister of Stephen, Michael and Kristyn Tsu. She is also survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Cathryn's Celebration of Life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, February 3, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday February 4, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 3320 St. Peter's Dr., Waldorf, Maryland 20601 Interment on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. Please meet at the Administration Building with one's own transportation at 2:15 p.m.

Michael F. Bosler, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Dr. Fred and Dorothy Bosler, Michael graduated from Central Catholic High School and attended Xavier University. His professional career included time with GTE Directories Corporation which evolved into Bell Atlantic. Promotions moved Michael to Florida, Texas, and Maryland, which has been his home for the last 30 years. He retired in 1995. 

Michael, Mike, Dad, Grandpa Mike … He loved life, spending time with his children and grandchildren, sailing on the Magothy, going for boat rides, crabbing off his dock, following his favorite sports’ teams, playing tennis, singing in the church choir, biking, playing cards with his wife, sisters and brothers-in-law, spending summers at the family cottage in Clear Lake, IN, telling a good joke or two, and greeting strangers as newly found friends. He loved milkshakes, donuts, desserts and everything sweet. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne (Bob) Wruble.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, of Arnold, MD; his sons, Chris (Debra) Bosler and Greg (Paula) Bosler; his daughter, Jennifer (Joe) Desormiers; his sisters, Emily (Tom) Costello, Marilyn (Robert J.) Henley and Rita (Bob) Burroughs; and a stepdaughter, Jennifer (Steve) Heal; a stepson, Clyde (Jessica) Simmons; and 11 grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Michael’s life on Friday, January 27 from 4 to 7 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, January 28 at 10:30 am at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 689 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis, 2345 W 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46260.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence or light a candle by using the links to the left.

Dr. Louis Lee Cross, Jr, M.D.

Dr. Louis Lee Cross, Jr., 95, a resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Ft. Washington, MD, passed away on January 15, 2017, at his home.

Dr. Cross was born on September 5, 1921, in North Keys, MD to the late Louis Lee Cross, Sr. and Ruth Martin Cross. Dr. Cross earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Georgetown University. He was Chief of Pediatrics at Providence Hospital and had a very successful private practice for 45 years.
Dr. Cross served his country in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during WWII. He was also an avid golfer.
In addition to his parents, Dr. Cross was preceded in death by his beloved wife Alice Severn Cross in 2014. He is survived by his seven children, 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Dr. Cross’ life on Monday, January 23, from 2 to 4 pm and from 6 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 10:30 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741. 

Please take a moment and leave a condolence or light a candle by using the link to the left.

Nicholas S. Demas passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017 at age 90.  He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Pauline, their four children John, Stephen, George and Anita, 8 grandchildren and his brother, William.  Nick was a native of DC and ‘44 graduate of Roosevelt High School and Gettysburg College. He served in WWII as a surgical assistant in the Army Air Corp and later, with his brother, ran a successful family business, Quick Service Laundry.  Nick served as past president of the Ahepa, Chapter 31, was a talented craftsman and a remarkably kind person.  His greatest joys were his cherished family and wide circle of adoring friends.

Friends are invited to celebrate Nick’s life on Saturday, February 25 from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm at Normandie Farm Restaurant, 10710 Falls Rd., Potomac, MD 20854. Online condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

April Tan Rosales, age 39, of Springfield, Virginia, passed away on Sunday (January 15, 2017) at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.  She was the beloved daughter of Sonny and Willia Rosales.  April was born in Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Virginia on April 09, 1977 and grew up in Virginia Beach, VA.  

April leaves her two sons -- Aidan and Tristan, father and mother -- Sonny and Willia Rosales, her brother, Sonny Rosales Jr., and her fiancé Jun Nanalig  April was an incredible person and loved spending time with family and friends.  

Relatives and friends are invited to April's  Celebration of Life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday February 3, 2017 from 2:00 PM  to 9:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday February 4, 2017 at 10:30 AM at St. Columba Catholic Church 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD.. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD

On Sunday, January 15 , 2017 the beloved husband of Juanita Dickens.  Relative and Friends are invited toCharles's Celebration of Life on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 11:00 am.  Hillcrest Baptist Church , 2200 Iverson Street Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748 @ 11:00 AM.  Interment Private.

.Marlee Heath McIntire (Lee), 79, of Cape Saint Claire went to her savior’s arms on Saturday January 14, 2017 after a long illness.   Lee was born on February 15, 1937 to George O and Norma R Haverty in Washington DC.  She lived with her grandparents, parents and extended family in a 3 bedroom home.  She was very excited when, she moved to Avondale at the age of 10, to have her own room.  

At the age of 3 she found a passion for dancing.  As a child she danced on two local TV shows.  She danced several times before presidents of the U.S.  She later went on to dance for the Washington Ballet and the USO, where she traveled the world dancing and performing for the troops. She then opened her own dance studio.  As a young woman she modeled for Capa Shell modeling agency in DC.

She graduated from Northwestern High School in Hyattsville in 1954 at the age of 17. She went on to get an AA degree at business school.

Lee worked at C & P telephone from the age of  17 until she retired at the age of 55.  She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.  She was the President of the Colonial Council.  Served as chairman of the talking animals program, State environmental chairman and the state vial for life chairman.  She received the Pioneers lifetime achievement award.

Lee volunteered as camp counselor for Camp Basic teaching underprivileged children to read and write.  Using her experience she became a volunteer with MDA.  She was a camp counselor and worked many MDA Telethons and took adults on many bus trips.  

Lee believed that friends and family where her biggest blessing.  She leaves three children, George McIntire (Kathy) of Riva, Nora Keenan (Duane) of Annapolis and John McIntire (Kay) of Riva,  three grandchildren Samantha McIntire, John McIntire and George Wechesser, and two great-grandchildren.  She maintained friendships for a lifetime still having 2 friends from when she a 10 year old.  She met her best friend Maxine bowling with her parents.  Maxine was by her side till the end.  She had many friends.

Lee bowled up to the point that her health would no longer let her.  She loved to play hand and foot with her girlfriends on a regular basis.  She loved to play dominoes, cards and scrabble. She enjoyed traveling and especially enjoyed watching the ocean.  Her greatest passion was helping others.

Lee grew up in the Southern Baptist Church, later became Lutheran.  She then joined Edgewater Baptist Church when her children were young.  Later in life when she moved in with her daughter Nora, she attended Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Davidsonville.  Throughout her life she tried to live God’s example of giving back and helping others.

The family welcomes friends and relatives to a celebration of life on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 2:00 o’clock at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Davidsonville.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Grace EP or Fido’s of Freedom of Laurel are suggested. 

Arrangements are private for Mr. McCammon.  Please sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the link on this page.

Donald G. Routten, 69, of Shady Side passed away on January 14, 2017 from complications from a fall.

Don was born on May 15, 1947 in Bethesda, MD to the late John and Charlotte Routten. He graduated from Wheaton High School in 1967 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he  fought in Vietnam. He worked for many years as a tour and coach driver for DC Trails and Gold Line. Don was a member of the Marlboro Moose Lodge, the Deale Elks Lodge, and the American Legion. He was passionate about the SPCA and enjoyed walking and training his dogs. Don was also a Civil War "gray" enthusiast and made many explorations to battlefields.

In addition to his parents,  Don was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Routten, and his dogs, Beau and Dixie.

He is survived by his wife, of 22 years, Roxanna Routten; and his dog, Bailey.

Friends are invited to celebrate Don's life on Saturday, February 4,  at 1 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either the SPCA, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403, or the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD 20770.

Online condolences and tributes may be left by visiting the link on this page.

Joyce L. Van Norman, 78, a resident of Edgewater, MD for six years and previously of Rockville, MD, died on Saturday, January 14 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on January 1, 1939 in Creighton, PA to the late Bryant and Rose Maslowsky, Joyce briefly worked as a secretary but was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater and a member of the Sodality at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Rockville. Joyce enjoyed taking care of her children and grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Van Norman and her daughter, Mae Blake. 

She is survived by her children, Joe and Jamie (Karin) Van Norman both of Williston, FL, Laura (Jack) Bisnett of Moneta, VA, Jodie (Frank) Kans of Edgewater, Jeanine (Nick) Ritz of Virginia Beach, VA and Janel (Joe) Giambrone of Aldie, VA; her sisters, Michelle Casavale of Pittsburgh, PA and Myra Maslowsky of Creighton, PA, she is also survived by 32 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Joyce's life on Friday, January 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, January 21 at 10 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. 

Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church at the address above. 

James Panor, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center surrounded by his family and friends.  Born on February 10, 1929, in NW Washington, D.C. to the late George and Zena Panor, Jim graduated from the old Central High School in 1947 where he did general studies and was active in football, baseball, and track.  In 2010 he was inducted into the Washington, D.C. Jock's Hall of Fame for accomplishments in athletics.  During the summers of high school, Jim played American Legion baseball which resulted in an invitation for a tryout with the Brooklyn Dodgers.  He entered Wilson Teachers College and was drafted into the U.S. Army. Following his completion of basic training, Jim was assigned to 7th Corps headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.  While in the service, he coached a battalion football team in Augsburg, Germany.  Upon completion of military service, he rejoined Wilson Teachers College studying biology and social studies.  Jim's first appointment as a teacher was at Hart Junior High School in Washington, D.C. in the mid-1950s.  During that time, he was also backfield football coach at Georgetown Prep in Rockville, MD.   In 1960, he received a job at the brand new Duval High School in Lanham, MD teaching World History and American History. In 1969, Jim received his Masters degree in World Geography from Frostburg State College. He also coached the backfield for the football team under the direction of Carl Butkus.  During the early sixties, Jim was asked to join the superintendent staff of Prince George's County Public Schools as population analyst to develop written descriptive boundaries for all public schools in the county.  He was also assigned to represent the public schools of Prince George's County at land zoning and county commissioner and county council zoning hearings to determine pupil yield from housing requests as it would impact existing public schools. Jim was part of the building committee that decided when and where to build schools at a time when P.G. county had grown from approximately 140,000 students to 180,000 students.  During his tenure at the board of education, he represented the superintendent at the MNCPPC assisting in the development of area master plans for the entire county regarding school needs for proposed development.  Jim retired in 1990 after 30 years of service. He was an avid golfer who introduced many beginners to the sport. He was also quite active in the Clinton American Legion where he was elected Chaplain for 27 years. Jim took great pride in keeping American Legion baseball alive in southern Maryland.  He was a member of the VFW and the Annapolis Fleet Reserve Club for many years.  He was active politically, running for the house of delegates on several occasions and in 1974, as a Republican, barely missed winning his seat to the House of Delegates after 4:1 odds against him.  Jim was a lifelong member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Washington D.C. and Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, MD.  He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 35 years, Patricia Kowalowski Panor on January 11, 1999; and two sisters, Helen and Sophie. Jim is survived by two sons, James and George Panor; a sister, Anne Panor of McLean, VA; and loving grandchildren: Nick, John, Greg and Catherine. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, January 18 from 6 to 9p.m.  A funeral service will be held at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD on Thursday, January 19 at 10 a.m. Interment Glenwood Cemetery in Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Clinton American Legion Post 259 Baseball Team, P.O. Box 44, Clinton, MD  20735

A graveside service will be held for Evelyn on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 1 pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD.

Condolence and tributes may be left by clicking on the tab to the left of this page.

Xavier Frances Byrd, "X", age 7, of Linthicum, Maryland, gained his angel wings on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

X was a student at the Maryland School for the Blind and was a former student at PACT: World of Care at Kennedy Krieger. Xavier's hobbies included an extensive shoe collection and being awesome.

Xavier is survived by his parents, Anthony and Adrianne Woods Byrd, his sister, Quinn, and his grandparents, Rawley and Shirley Byrd and Pat and Dave Polen.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Xavier's life on Saturday, January 21, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037.

Anthony and Adrianne would like everyone to come dressed casually, wear light-colored clothes, or wear an X-men or superhero shirt and/or crazy-colored shoes. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: 

1. Kennedy Krieger Institute
707 North Broadway Baltimore, Maryland 21205 Attn: Office of Philanthropy
  
2. Chive Charities, https://chivecharities.org/, 

3. PACT World of Care at Kennedy Krieger, https://www.kennedykrieger.org/community/community-programs/pact/program-services/world-of-care, 

4. Johns Hopkins University Children's Center; https://secure.jhu.edu/form/fjhm 

5. Maryland School for the Blind, https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/donatetomsb




Nancy A. Colbert, 85, a 31-year resident of Annapolis and previously of New Carrollton, passed away on January 13, 2017 in Annapolis, MD surrounded by her family.
Nancy was born on November 24, 1931 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late James and Christine Arthur. Nancy was a homemaker whose interests included; playing bridge, tennis and decorating.
In addition to her parents Nancy was preceded in death by her daughter, Lee Ann Colbert in 2016.
She is survived her husband of 63 years, Donald R. Colbert, Sr., and one son, Donald Colbert, Jr. of Bowie, MD.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Nancy’s life on Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 3pm to 5pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Nancy will be inurned privately at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bello Machre, 7765 Freetown Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 or online at: https://www.bellomachre.ejoinme.org/MyPages/DonationPage/tabid/230731/Default.aspx


Online condolences may be made at: www.Kalas FuneralHomes.com 


Florence H. Estes, 96, a 20-year resident of Harwood and previously of Lothian, MD, passed away at her home on January 12, 2017.  Born on June 18, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, Florence completed a 30-year career with the U. S. Department of the Navy, retiring as a contract specialist in 1984.  Her life’s passion though was her role as wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.  Florence was a member of St. James’ Parish in Lothian.  She also enjoyed reading, crocheting and gardening.

Florence was preceded in death by her loving husband of 20 years, Lester E. Estes, who died in 1998; two children, William P. Dixon and Alice M. Shelton; and her brother, Paul E. Cooke.  She is survived by five children, Anna L. (Gilbert F.) Whitmer, Sr. of Pasadena, JoAnn F. (John) Cherrico of Glen Burnie, Gladys T. (Donald) Wilson of Harwood, Harry L. (Cherie Grasso) Tayloe III of Silver Spring and Charles P. (Suzanne) Tayloe of Harwood.  Florence is also survived by one sister, Evelyn Wade of Jacksonville, FL, 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  

Friends are invited to celebrate Florence’s life on Tuesday, January 17 from 10AM until her funeral service begins at 11AM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Interment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.  Online condolences and tributes may be left by visiting the link on this page.

On Wednesday, January 11, 2017; the beloved husband of Gale Burns; father of Patrick (Sandi), Kevin (Melissa) and Michael Burns and Susan (Matthew) Roy; brother of Bob, Jim and Ellen Marie Burns; grandfather of Scott, Leo, Colin and Ryan Burns and Nathaniel, Brayden and Zachary Roy. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. 
Relatives and friends are invited to Bill's Celebration of Life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, January 23, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's of Piscataway Catholic Church (New Church), 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. 
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Inova Health System Foundation; Lung Transplant Fund #306 c/o Debbie Campbell, Inova Fairfax Hospital:IHVI, 3300 Gallows Rd., Falls Church, VA 22042-3300


Demetra Savvides "Jean", 89, a resident of Severna Park and previously of New Jersey for forty years, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 11 in Severna Park. Born on March 25, 1927 in Cyprus, Jean was a spirited lady, who devoted herself to her family and enjoyed many activities, including, cooking, knitting and traveling. She was a member of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis where she was very active in the Philoptochos organization. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, John Savvides in 1994. She is survived by her children, Tommy Savvides of Gambrills, MD; Lucy and George Petros of Millersville, MD, and Andy Savvides of Odenton, MD; her grandchildren, John, Simeon, Andrea, Mia and Elisabeth Savvides, Demi (John) Padussis, Alicia (Brett) Stoutland, Joanna (Jason) Kafouri and Christina Petros, and five great-grandchildren.  She was one of nine siblings and is also survived by her sisters, Sotirou Malacounides and Andrianou Michaelas both of Cyprus.  May her memory be eternal.  Friends are invited to celebrate Jean's life with her family on Sunday, January 15 from 4 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 16 at 10:30 am at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis..  The Family asks that donations in memory of Jean be made to Sts. Constantine Greek Orthodox Church, Annapolis, MD; Agia Anna Philoptophos of Annapolis, MD, or Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Online condolences may be made by visiting the link on this page.

Fred Klinken, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on January 11, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Fred, also affectionately known as Boobie, was born to the late Pete and Elly Klinken at Thomas Point in Annapolis. Both of Fred's parents were immigrants from Germany in the 1920s and he spoke only German until he started school.  Fred grew up and lived in Mayo, joined the Navy during WWII and then worked for the Maryland State Treasurer's office for 31 years, serving as Deputy State Treasurer.  Many still remember Klinken's baseball field in Mayo where many little-leaguers crafted their skills. Fred and his wife, Charlotte, lived in Heritage Harbor for the past 31 years.  He was an accomplished duckpin bowler and horseshoe thrower in his younger days.  Fred enjoyed taking care of the animals at his barnyard in Mayo, loved puttering around the yard, and especially loved visits from his family, friends and neighbors. Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Charlotte; his children, Fred Klinken, Jr, and wife, Diane of Harwood, Terrie Klinken of Davidsonville, Jerry Klinken, and wife, Betsy of Davidsonville; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, January 17 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, where his service will be held on Wednesday, January 18 at 11 am. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake or the Calvary Church of Riva. Online guestbook available by clicking the tab on this page.

Cathleta Linton "Cats", 81, a resident of Davidsonville, MD and formerly of Clermont, FL and Queens, NY, died of natural causes on Tuesday, January 10 at the Heritage Harbour Health and Rehabilitation Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on December 11, 1935, in Jamaica to the late Oscar Dacosta and Hazel Williams, Cats was a Certified Nurse Assistant and homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD and enjoyed cooking, travelling and having good times with her family and friends. Cats is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Renford Linton, Sr.; her sons,  Renford Linton, Jr. of New Jersey and Dave Linton of California; her daughters, Marcia Hussey of Davidsonville, MD, Marie Leslie of California and Andrea Plucknett of Virginia; her adopted daughters, Denise Springer and Janeth Walters both of New York; her sons in law, Outram J. Hussey, Gilbert Leslie and Roy Plucknett; her daughter in law, Judith Linton; her brother, Evon Dacosta; her sisters, Carol Dacosta-Allen, Sybil Peart and the late Myrtle Taylor; her grandsons, Xavier, Andre, Ryan, Geoffrey, Jonathan, Aaron, Daniel and Ryan Plucknett; her granddaughters, Gabrielle, Tamika, Brittany, Geenah, Kendra and Rachel; her great-grandchildren, Tristan, Elizabeth and Joshua and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.   Friends are invited to celebrate Cat's life on Thursday, January 19 from 4 to 7 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD and on Friday, January 20 from 10 am until a Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Online condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

William Henry Cook, M.D. 

William Henry (“Bill”) Cook, 92, passed away January 10, 2017, at Brightview Assisted Living in Edgewater, MD.  Bill was born May 6, 1924, on a dairy farm in Brownsville, Ontario, Canada, to the late Lloyd Cannell Cook and Gwendoline Freeman Cook.  An eager student, he graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a joint B.S/M.D. in 1947, and went on to receive a Ph.D. from the same university in 1951.  He moved to New York City for post-doctoral training in neurosurgery, and became a naturalized United States citizen.  He served as a surgeon in the U.S. Army in Okinawa from 1955 to 1957, attaining the rank of Major.  After leaving the Army, he joined a neurosurgery practice in Bridgeport, CT.  On May 21, 1960, he married Dorothy Janet Strong.  Bill and Dorothy lived in Stratford, CT, and raised three children.  They were very active in their local churches (First Presbyterian Church of Bridgeport, where they met, Bethany Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Stratford, and Black Rock Congregational), and in many charitable works, especially Child Care of Greater Bridgeport (which later merged with Action for Bridgeport Community Development), dedicated to providing safe and affordable care for local children.  After Bill’s retirement, he and his wife travelled widely and then settled in Churchton, MD.  Bill was preceded in death by his brother Donald in 1994 and by his wife Dorothy in 2014, after 54 years of marriage.  He is survived by his children, Stephen (Catherine) Cook of Alexandria, VA, Elizabeth (James) Zsiga of Shady Side, MD, and Victoria (Lewis) Rolen of Benton, AR, and by six grandchildren, Tory Osborne, Joseph and Robin Zsiga, Jessica and Jonny Rolen, and Rebecca Cook.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jamie A. Hulley Child Care Center, c/o ABCD, 1070 Park Ave., Bridgeport, CT, 06604.  A funeral service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 4:00 pm at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Davidsonville, MD. 


On Monday, January 9, 2017.  The beloved wife of Joseph Maimone; devoted mother of Marco (Peggy) Clark, Gil (Angela) Clark and the late Cristina Clark; stepmother of Catherine (Brad) Davis; sister of Marco (Gennie) DeCesaris, Victor (Lori) DeCesaris, Albert (Karen) DeCesaris, Terry (the late Steve) Myers, Ida (Steve) Belinky, Margie DeCesaris and the late Toni Burke; grandmother of Kevin, Meghan and Levi Clark, Marcela (Mitch) Potter, Casey (Dillon) Lyle, Marica (Stephen) Matherlee, and Hunter and Ashley Davis.  Friends are invited to celebrate Nancy’s life from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 12 at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD.  Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Rose Marie Mascolino, 80, a 4-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Cheverly, MD, passed away at her home on January 9, 2017.  Born on April 4, 1936 in Capitol Heights, MD to the late Ralph and Charlotte Vendemia, Rose graduated high school in 1954, married and focused on her greatest passion of being a wife, mother and grandmother.  Once her children were out of school, she started a second career, working at Prince George’s Hospital from 1986 to 2008.  Rose was a current member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville and previous member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Cheverly.  In addition to her passion for her family, Rose enjoyed roller skating, dancing, music, especially playing the piano and organ, teddy bears and the Shenandoah mountains.

In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Marie Leaman and a brother, Ralph J. Vendemia, Jr.  She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Joseph Richard Mascolino; four daughters, Jo Rita Kelley of Annapolis, MD, Teri Fitch of Dunkirk, MD, Andi DeLeon of Ashton, MD and Julie Witter of King George, VA; three grandsons, Joey Leaman of Annapolis, MD, Albert Fitch of Las Vegas, NV and Cole Drury of King George, VA; one granddaughter, Jennifer Walcott of Philadelphia, PA and one great-grandson, Chase Walcott.

Friends are invited to celebrate Rose’s life with her family from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 12 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 13 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.  Burial will private.

Online condolences and tributes may be offered by accessing the link in the left column of this page. 

Dr. Dorothy von Wald Toffolo

Dorothy Virginia von Wald Toffolo, “Dot,” as she named herself, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, at Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville, Maryland, at the age of 98.

Born in Brookings, South Dakota, on October 2, 1918, Dr. Toffolo grew up in South Dakota where her father was in the grain elevator business. Her parents were Catherine Estelle Thorn of Washington, D.C. and Walter John Anthony von Wald of Sauk City, Wisconsin. Dorothy’s family moved to Washington, D.C. in 1938, the city where her mother had grown up as part of a large family. Dr. Toffolo attended the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota, and graduated from George Washington University with a degree in home economics. After World War II, Dorothy married Dominic Toffolo of Detroit, Michigan, an electrical engineer and later a physicist, at St. Anthony’s Church in Washington, D.C.  Dot and Nick (or Dom as he was called among his family) raised four children: Christopher Dominic Toffolo, Regina Estelle Toffolo Barletta, Walter Anthony (Tony) Toffolo, and Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Toffolo-Cresce.

Dorothy was an at-home mom for about 20 years. She was always well known for her delicious cooking and beautiful hand-made clothes.  Dorothy went back to work as a home economics teacher at La Reine High School in Suitland, Maryland, and later at Walker Mill Middle School. As a teacher, Dorothy conducted fashion shows, kept sewing machines repaired, and maintained an immaculate kitchen. The aroma of the cooking wafted out of the home economics department where Dorothy’s daughter, Regina, who attended La Reine, had the privilege of sampling the cooking. The rest of the family thoroughly enjoyed the leftovers that Mom brought home. In addition, Dorothy was an excellent artist. She left many examples of her art work in the form of drawings, paintings, and hand painted china, trays, and furniture.

Dorothy was also very devoted to the Church. She attended daily Mass for much of her life. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Sodality, and she also served many years as a Eucharistic Minister.

As part of her ongoing education as a teacher, Dorothy earned a master’s degree at Bowie State University in family counseling. She then decided to stop teaching to study full time in a doctoral program in human development at the University of Maryland-College Park. She earned her Ph.D. at the age of 69. Dorothy then went on to pass the Maryland state licensing examination in clinical psychology at 70. Dr. Toffolo continued her practice in family as well as other types of therapy until she was nearly 90. 

Survivors include her children as well as eight grandchildren: Katie Toffolo, Dominic, David, and Patrick Barletta, and Arthur, Vincent, Nicole, and Lisa Cresce.

Friends are invited to celebrate Dorothy's life on Friday, January 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, January 21 at 10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. Online condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Friends are invited to celebrate Silvia's life on Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 12pm until 9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037.

Silvia will be buried in her home country of El Salvador.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence or light a candle for Silvia.

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