Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Family and friends are invited to Liberty’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, December 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. at  St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment will be held at a later date. 

Mary Elizabeth Marion “Betty” passed away peacefully at Brightview, South River, Edgewater, MD on Nov. 29 at the age of 99. Her son, Frank and daughter in law, Jo Ann were by her side. Betty was born in Olyphant, PA in 1924. She was the eldest daughter of the late James and Florence Reap. Her brother, James and sister, Anita preceded her in death. She is now in the embrace of her husband, Paul, who passed away in 2000.

Betty grew up in Archbald, PA. Gifted with a beautiful voice, she sang and played the piano well into her adult years and loved to entertain. Her summers were spent at Newton Lake, PA where she enjoyed swimming, diving and entertaining. After high school she entered secretarial school.

Betty married Paul Marion soon after he returned from the war in 1946. They moved to Washington, DC where Betty worked for the Bureau of Mines. They later settled in Rockville, MD to raise a family. There she continued her work as an Executive Assistant in the field of education for public schools and for Montgomery College. Betty was very active in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rockville, MD, St. Michael the Archangel, Clearwater, FL, and St. Luke's Catholic Church, Ocean City, MD.

After retiring in the early 70's, Betty and Paul moved to Clearwater, FL but would return every summer to their condo in Ocean City, MD. Betty loved the beach and was very active in many social activities at Gull Way Villa Condos. There she taught water aerobics well into her 80's. She continued her love of entertaining family and their many friends. She was also a "Queen" in the Red Hats Society of both Florida and Maryland.

Betty is survived by her only son, Frank and his wife Jo Ann as well as many cherished nephews, nieces and cousins located up and down the East Coast. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 11 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake (90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or online <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">here</a>). 

Online condolences may be offered using the Memories tab on this page.

Jaclyn Lee Cahow Danna “Jackie”, 75, of Harwood, MD died at her home on Tuesday, November 28. Born on March 20, 1948 in Sioux Falls, SD, to the late Tracey and Delores Cahow, Jackie relocated to New Carrollton, MD, and worked for the federal government for 43 years. She worked at the US Naval Academy and retired in January 2018 from the Department of the Navy. Jackie enjoyed bible study and online shopping. She is survived by her sons, Joseph A. (Lisa) Danna, Jr. of Gambrills, MD and Jay A. Danna of Harwood, MD; her siblings, Donna Jellis, Terri, Keith, Kevin and Ronnie Cahow; her grandchildren, Joey (Jennifer) and Shawn (Cheray) Danna and her great-grandchildren, Kylah, Hudson, Gryffin, Callie and Rylie and many nieces and nephews. Her siblings, Shirley Clinton and Steve Cahow, preceded her in death. Friends are invited to celebrate Jackie’s life on Wednesday, December 6, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where her funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 am. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Robert L. Thompson, Jr., 72, of Chester, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, after a short five-month battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; four children, Scott (Mollie), Chris, Amber (Craig), and Brad (Kari); eight grandchildren, Ryan, Michael, Jace, Kenna, Kieran, Elle, Emma, and Sloane; his father, Robert Thompson, Sr.; three siblings, Pat (Ed), Richard, and John (Vicky); a sister-in-law, Terri (Mark); and a host of family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Robert's life at Mid Atlantic Community Church, 2485 Davidsonville Rd., Gambrills, MD 21054, on Tuesday, December 5, from 10 am until his celebration of life begins at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mid Atlantic Community Church, Kingdom Investors, 1302 Double Gate Ct., Davidsonville, MD 21035, or Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, Fish For A Cure, 2000 Medical Pkwy., Belcher Pavilion, Ste. 604, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Online condolences and tributes can be made using the Memories tab on the left.

Francis Brian Richter, born on May 5, 1943, passed away on November 28, 2023, due to a prolonged illness of Parkinson’s Disease and most recently renal cancer.

Brian was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Richter, nee Quinn, in August of 2000.

Brian is survived by his son, Matthew Brian Richter; his wife, Barbara DeHaven Richter and their two children, Joshua and Madison of Douglassville PA; his daughter, Amy Quinn Felix and her husband, Steve G. Felix and the “First” two grandsons, Jackson Charles Reilly and Patrick Quinn Reilly, of Churchton, MD; his sister, Stephanie Stewart and her husband, James Stewart of Woodstock MD as well as a nephew, Brent Stewart and his wife, Monica and their 3 children, Sophia, Connor and Shane of Eldersburg, MD.

Brian grew up in Catonsville MD.  There he met his future wife (they lived in the same neighborhood), whom he married and had his children and moved his family to Evanston, IL where they resided until 1977.  Brian was transferred and the family moved to North Wales, PA, where both Matthew and Amy grew up. Once the kids graduated from high school the Richter’s (Amy, Carol, and Brian) moved to Kent Island, MD.  Matthew decided to stay in PA where he was attending college.  Kent Island remained Brian’s home until his illness no longer allowed him to live alone. 

Brian was known for “having the ability to sell ice to Eskimo’s” as he was always that “sales guy”, and he was great at it. He began his career with Coca-Cola in Baltimore which moved him to Illinois.  He then moved into a management position with a company called Colorcon which was a pharmaceutical company that sent him and his family to Pennsylvania.  After a few years he partnered with some other businessmen and they started Austin Chemical, a company that sold the different dyes to “Big Pharma” for their medications.   After about seven years with Austin Chemical an opportunity came about to partner in a different, more national company called Worldwide Rehabilitation and Consulting Services.  In  1987, Brian decided to go out on his own and he and his wife Carol started their own Medical Cost Containment companies, Island Consulting Services and Mercury Medical Consulting.  These companies provided long time employment for many people but was the first “real” job for his kids as well as close family friends, all of which have shared years of “antics” that have occurred over the years with Brian.
As Brian started to slow down, he became an adjunct professor in Business Management at the University of Baltimore, his alma mater.

In his spare time, Brian enjoyed playing tennis, exercising, swimming, vacationing, going to the beach, entertaining/showing off, a good Martini and cigars.  He loved all sports and desperately wanted someone in the family to go to Notre Dame….LOL, it never happened.  He loved his grandchildren and spent as much time with them as he could.

Brian has resided at South River Nursing and Rehab Center for about eight years.  He made this move due to his Parkinson’s not allowing him to care for himself and live alone.  Most recently he was sent to the hospital in late August for an apparent gall bladder attack, and at that time he found out his liver, kidneys and pancreas were all infected with cancer and he went into Hospice at the end of September where he received tremendous care.  Of course, more than anything he loved all of the care and attention and visits he got in the last months of his life and his family is so very grateful for this care from GBMC Gilchrist Hospice. 
 
In lieu of flowers, donations in Brian’s memory may be made to Gilchrist Home/Residential Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.  Please feel free to also leave tributes, pictures, and notes for the family at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

To view Francis's memorial video <a href="https://youtu.be/X5V3-M4YwqE">Click Here</a>


Enrique Palangdao, Sr., also known as “Dad,” “Grandpa,” “Uncle Ric” or “Manong Ric” to family and friends, transitioned on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, surrounded by family.

On track to be a priest in the Philippines, he left the seminary after he met and married the love of his life, Nina. He became a proud member of the U.S. Navy and served his country as a Vietnam War veteran.

 

Enrique, his wife Nina and their three young children, Charles, Jimmy, and Germaine, left the Philippines and immigrated to the United States. His youngest and fourth child, Enrique Jr., marked the first generation of the Palangdao family to be born in the United States. 

 

Enrique’s pursuit of the American dream, the Asian dream, the Filipino American dream that comprise U.S. citizenship, home ownership and college education for his children and successive generations were accomplished. He and his family became naturalized U.S. citizens, Enrique, his wife, and his children achieved home ownership, and his children and grandchildren graduated from the University of Maryland College Park, George Mason University, Stratford University and Towson University. Enrique was most proud and happy to see the 3rd generation, his great-granddaughter Lila, off to the University of Miami last year, where she is continuing her studies and planning for graduate school.

 

Enrique is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nina, his children, Charles (Kaye), Jimmy, Germaine; his four grandchildren, Geneva, Desiree, Tyler, Dominique; his great-granddaughter Lila; his siblings Sister Gracia and Leon, Jr., and an almost incalculable number of nieces and nephews in the Philippines, United States and around the world.

 

Enrique was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Lucia Palangdao, his sister Linda, and his youngest and beloved son, Enrique Palangdao, Jr.

 

His celebration of life information is noted below. 


Visitation Date: Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023

Visitation Time Slots: 2:00 – 4:00 pm, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Visitation Location: Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

 

Funeral Mass and Internment: Monday, Dec. 11, 2023

Funeral Mass Time: 11:00 am

Funeral Location: St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735




Celebration of Life Repast:

Repast Time: Will immediately follow the internment.

Repast Location: Details will be provided after the internment.

Frances Keeney Jaques, former editor and reporter at the Annapolis Capital newspaper, died peacefully at her Edgewater, MD, home on Nov. 26. She was 96.
 
Born in Palmyra, PA, on Nov. 9, 1927, to Herman and Eva Keeney, Fran graduated from Palmyra High School in 1945 and Pennsylvania State University in 1949. While there, she served as an editor of the daily paper, The Collegian, was a member of Delta Gamma sorority and served as secretary of Mortar Board, the senior honor society.
 
Following graduation, she worked for the Bradford Era newspaper in Bradford, PA, and then the Harrisburg, PA, Patriot News where she met her husband, Milton Jaques, also a reporter. They married in 1952, moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 1954 and eventually to Edgewater where they raised three children.
 
While raising her family, Fran took a break from journalism and became active in the community, serving on many Boards including the YWCA in Annapolis, where she was president in the late 1960s. A member of the First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis for 65 years, she served as a Deacon and was the first woman ordained as an Elder in that church. She was active in AAUW, a Girl Scout leader, and an avid birder, camper and hiker. She enjoyed golf, skiing and yoga.  
 
From 1977 to 2007 she worked at The Capital newspaper where she wrote the popular Home of the Week and Food columns, in addition to community news.
 
She is survived by three children, Cynthia Strickland (John) of Pinehurst, NC, Suzanne Jaques of Edgewater, and Andrew Jaques (Susan) of Rockville, MD; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Milton Jaques, and her sister, Rita Keeney Weiler.
 
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, 171 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. It will be live streamed at  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S5BN_Uj3Ps">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S5BN_Uj3Ps</a>. Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of the First Presbyterian Church (<a href="https://secure.myvanco.com/L-YRHD/campaign/C-ZECB">online here</a>) or a favorite charity in Fran’s name.

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Edwin Trent Perry of Fort Washington, 83, died unexpectedly Nov. 26 at home. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rosemarie L. Perry. He is also survived by a son, Edwin Marcus Perry, husband of Renée Perry, of Hoboken, New Jersey; a daughter, Michelle L. Perry, wife of Thomas Knapp, of York, Pennsylvania; grandchildren Seneca, Lyla and Sabine Perry of Hoboken and J. Wolfgang and Annabelle L. Taylor of York; and a sister, Julie Stone of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, and her family.

Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Kenneth L. Perry and Beatrice Shepherd Perry. A graduate of Oxon Hill High School, he attended Davis and Elkins College and served 4 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy as a professional musician. He was a career carpenter in the D.C. area, at many locations that included years at the National Gallery of Art, the memories of which he loved to share. Trent attended Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County. He took joy in watching his grandchildren grow, auto racing, reading, arts, cultural entertainment, and good food.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD on 12/13/23 FROM 2-3 PM, with a memorial service to begin at 3:00PM. Internment services will be held privately at a later date at the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.

Kimberly “Kim” Joyce Hirsig, 63, a 30 plus year resident of Lothian, Maryland and previously of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania passed away on November 24, 2023 after a 2 year battle with lung cancer. She was born on October 4, 1960 in Annapolis, MD. Kim graduated from South Park High School in South Park, PA in 1978, and went on to develop a 30-year career as a property manager.
 
When she was younger, Kim briefly played the drums in the MacDonald Pipe Band with her father. She was also a very talented guitar player, and could still pick it up now and then. Kim was a true Pittsburgh fan and loved wearing her Black and Gold. She was proud of her home, keeping it “just so” and proudly displaying beautiful décor and cherished treasures from her family.
 
Her position as a property manager, most recently with Majerle Management, gave her a great deal of satisfaction. Kim spoke often with love and gratitude about her work family. She worked long hours and if you called her in the evening, she most likely told you that she would call you back because she had a board meeting with one of her HOAs.
 
Kim fought like a champ during her illness. With many personal and professional accomplishments Kim achieved throughout her life, nothing or no one gave her more pride and joy than her son, Josh. She enjoyed cheering him on at all of his various activities, watching school performances, and now as an adult Kim beamed with pride watching him play the drums with various bands. Josh was “Mama Duke’s” best friend, protector, and round-the-clock caregiver. Our family could not be more thankful for and proud of Josh.
 
Kim is preceded in death by her parents John Joyce and Barbara (Devlin) Joyce. She is survived by her son, Joshua Newmeyer of Lothian, MD; siblings, Tracy (Scott) Podgorski and Brian (Erin) Joyce of South Park, PA; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and lifelong best friends.
 
A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers or donations, we would sincerely appreciate you reaching out to Josh and showing him love and kindness during this very difficult time.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis.  Inurnment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Park, 2150 Mt. View Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104.

Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guest book at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

Gregory Antonio Edwards, Sr. (Toney) was born July 23, 1956 to Ruth D. Edwards and Marco Mccaskill (preceded in death.) Toney was educated in the DC Public School System. He worked at WSSC for 20 years and then worked security for 10 years before retiring in 2018. 


Toney married Sharon Lynnette Minor August 23, 1981. They were blessed with three children that they adore; Ebony Nichole (Thomas), Gregory Antonio, II (Tyra), Antwon Cortez (preceded in death). Five Grandchildren; Tirzah Nichole Edwards, Kayla Akiara Pringle, Luke Elijah Relosa, Aminah Nichole Edwards, and Giannis Antonio Edwards. Two great-grands; Jax Chaplin and Tori Chaplin. One Brother, Charles Edwards (preceded in death). Four sisters; Angela Edwards-Tisdale, Marilyn Edwards-Rosemond (preceded in death), Diane Lynn Turner, and Yvette Edwards. He leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends to cherish his memory. 


Toney was very smart; he taught his children how to play chess. He was witty and had a great sense of humor; he passed his jokes and corniness down to his 1st born and last born. Middle child was not blessed with this gift. He loved board games and playing cards, he was was very competitive and passed his competitiveness on to his children.He loved the water; he swam like a fish (in the ocean). One of his passions was cooking which he inherited from his mother. He loved to eat and was the chef in the family. He was also very handy and could figure out how to fix just about anything. 

He will be greatly missed. 


Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, December 7th from 10-11 AM until the start of the service at 11 AM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. 

James Michael Conway,73, a resident of Annapolis since 1980, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Born March 21, 1950, to the late John and Virginia (Tuttie) Conway, he was a native son of Cumberland, MD. Jim received his Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Villanova University in 1972. Jim started his work life as a banker and an Anne Arundel County Economic Development specialist. In 1996, he began his own business, Disaster Services, Inc.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Olga Dominguez; two sons, Sean and Alex Conway; three siblings, Greg and John Conway and Cathy Hamilton; a daughter-in-law, Anne McCabe; a grandson, Francis Conway; two nieces, Britney Hamilton and Jenna Skidmore; and two nephews, Pierce and Drew Conway.

Friends are invited to celebrate James’ life on Saturday, December 2, from 5 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cacapon and Lost Rivers Land Trust, P.O. Box 57, Cacapon Bridge, WV 26711.

Condolences may be made online by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Maureen Ann Quinn

On November 22, 2023, Maureen Quinn died peacefully at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Columbia, Maryland. Maureen, the only daughter and eldest child of John W. and Margaret Quinn, was born in Washington, DC on May 16, 1942. 

Maureen was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in Cheverly, MD.  She graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame Catholic School and went on to study Engineering at the Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. She was employed with Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland for over 30 years. 

Maureen was active in her church at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Upper Marlboro, MD which she attended for over 50 years where she taught CCD and participated in the prayer shawl and rosary club ministries. In addition to her faithful attendance and contributions to church, she was active in her community where she volunteered her time at Marlton Swim and Racquet swim team and the Prince Mont Swim League.  What she enjoyed the most was spending time with her family and bragging about her 12 grandchildren.  Maureen began a Thanksgiving gathering with her children and grandchildren that has continued for 24 years. She was an avid reader, sharing many favorite authors with her children who had similar interests.  

Maureen was preceded in death by her infant daughter Mary (1964), parents John (1999) and Margaret (2007), and brother Terry (2009).   Maureen is survived by her 6 children, Kenny Gray (Laurie), Peggy Clark (Marco), Kathy Pappas (Cooper), Mickey Gray (Chris), Jennifer Gray, and Brian Gray (Diana); 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 4 brothers, Buddy (Lisa), Jerry, Tim, and Dennis (Nancy).

Visitation will take place at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 6 - 8 pm.  On Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 1 – 2pm, a visitation will take place at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2 pm.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care Center,6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044.


Edith Louise Roane, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. She was born in Annapolis on November 18, 1930, to the late John Elmer and Carita Stokes. She was married to Nelson Roane for 48 years, who predeceased her in 2000. They had five children, George David (deceased 2013), Ruth (Mike) Myer, Mary Carita “Ketta” (Herb) Hannon, Patty (John) Hannon, and Carol (Mike) Tumminello; nine grandchildren, Matthew, Rob, Jake, April, Michael, Andrew, Mark, Alan, and Paula; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Edith was always active in her church, caring for all the babies in the nursery. She not only raised her children and grandchildren; she had a hand in rearing many other children in the Annapolis area through her babysitting. She was known to many as Momma Roane, Aunt Wease, Grandma, Nanny, or the latest title, Maw Maw.

She will always be remembered for her excellent cooking, especially the fried chicken! Edith did beautiful embroidery, stitching up through her recent illness. She gave away many a pillow case, dish towel, apron, baby quilt – anything she could stitch.

Edith was predeceased by her husband, son, parents, five sisters, and one brother. Surviving are her daughters and their families, one sister, one brother, one sister-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to Edith’s life celebration on Tuesday, November 28, from 1-3 and 5-7 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 29 at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Edith’s name may be made to <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">Hospice of the Chesapeake</a>, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122, or <a href="https://samaritanspurse.org/donation-items/where-most-needed/">Samaritan’s Purse</a>, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab on the left side of this page.

Martha Patricia Grimes of Churchton, MD passed peacefully from this earth at her home on Monday, November 20. Born and raised in Miami, FL, Martha was the youngest child of the late Kent Davis and Anne Tellefsen. She worked as a secretary in the oncology department of Children's Hospital in Washington, DC, with the Woodland Beach Community Church in Edgewater, MD, and with American Field Services in Annapolis, where she enjoyed hosting foreign exchange students. Most importantly, Martha excelled at being a stay-at-home mom. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Robert Grimes; her daughters, Rachel and Rebecca Grimes; and her sisters, Karen Davis of Jacksonville, FL, and Kathy Bailey of Aurora, CO. Martha was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Davis. Friends are invited to celebrate Martha's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, on Saturday, November 25, from noon until her funeral service begins at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the <a href= "https://action.lung.org/site/Donation2?df_id=31271&mfc_pref=T&31271.donation=form1">American Lung Association</a> or Cedar Grove Methodist Church, 5965 Deale Churchton Rd, Deale, MD 20751. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Eleanor's Life Celebration on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 11 am until the start of the service at 12 noon at St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5203 St Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. 

Fred A. Hodges, Sr., 63, a resident of Churchton, MD for over 20 years and previously of Laurel, MD passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. 

Fred was born on December 21, 1959, in Takoma Park, MD, and was a 1978 graduate of Atholton High School in Columbia, MD. Fred worked for the Architect of the Capitol and was a member of the Deale Elks Lodge #2528.

Fred enjoyed Fishing, watching NASCAR and old cars. He also loved working on projects out in his shed, spending time with friends and family and enjoyed a good beer down at Happy Harbor.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Carol Ann Hodges, and his parents Howard Lee and Betty Marie Blackard.

He is survived by his children, Fred Hodges, Jr. and his wife Danielle of Harwood, MD, and his daughter, Samantha Hodges of Churchton, MD, his siblings, Lee Blackard of York, PA, Diane Hedlund of Harwood, MD, Darlene Hodges of Laurel, MD and Kathy Murphy of Calabash, NC, his grandson Devin Franklin and grand dog, Dixie Hodges.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Fred's life on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116. <a HREF="https://diabetes.org/ways-to-give/memorial-gift">Online Here</a>

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Relatives and friends are invited to Antonio's Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland Rd., Suitland, MD. 
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Rebecca “Becky” Weathers Dukes, 88, a longtime resident of Hyattsville, MD died on Sunday, November 19 at her home. Born on November 21, 1934, in Durham, NC to the late Elmer and Rebecca Weathers, Becky was a 1956 graduate of Duke University. Following graduation Becky married her high school sweetheart, Charlie, and worked as a teacher until her second child was born. 
During the 1970-90’s Becky was singer/songwriter and studied voice under Todd Duncan. She recorded 5 Cd’s over many years and performed all over the Washington DC area until her early 80’s.  Becky was highly active in her community, serving as president of the National Capital Law League and the Prince George’s County Arts Council. As a member of Riverdale Presbyterian Church, she served as president of the Women of the Church. Becky was recognized in the book, The Women of Achievement in Prince George’s County. 
Becky is survived by her husband, Charles A. Dukes, Jr.; her children, David Dukes (Rachida Dukes) of Hyattsville, MD, Charles Dukes (Terri Dukes) of College Park, MD and Aurelia (Reann) Dukes (Richard Hodges) of Sonoma, CA; her grandchildren, Travis Powers (Sue Ellen Powers), Adrienne Dukes Craver (Justin Craver), Charles Dukes and Adam Hodges (Arianna Hodges); 4 great-grandchildren: Hadley, Peyton, Julia and Jace. The family is forever grateful for Becky’s beloved long-time caregivers, Joy Nju-Atem, and Joyce Pearson Wandick.
 A memorial service will be held at The First Baptist Church of Glenarden, January 20 at 1:00pm. A reception will follow. The address is: 600 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD.
 In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Hospice of Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties, or the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

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Georgine Lucerne Spisak, 89, succumbed to complications related to diabetes on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Georgine was born in Pittsburgh, PA, March 22, 1934 where she was raised and attended Taylor Allderdice High School graduating in 1951. Shortly after, she met and married Francis Donald Spisak, deceased. During their 25 years of marriage, which ended in divorce, they lived and traveled extensively around the world and had four sons. Some of her favorite places included the Philippines, Germany, and New York City. During the course of her life, she survived cancer and lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly 50 years. Georgine worked for the Naval Research Laboratory for 29 years. She was known for her attention to detail, her tough attitude, and driven personality. One of her true passions in life was playing card games of all types but she excelled at bridge earning multiple master’s points. Additionally, she was a voracious reader and a lover of movies.

She lived with her sister Gwen for seventeen years. Together they happily bounced around playing cards, going to the casino, hitting the road to visit family, and doing ladies’ week at the beach. They were known for their total organization of all the food for these trips. They loved trying new recipes and testing them out on friends and family. Georgine and Gwen cherished their crafting for all holidays and seasons. They loved hosting card games and dinner parties. Their little sister Kathleen enjoyed their antics and hearing about their adventures. Georgine cherished her phone calls with Kathleen especially after they lost Gwen. Georgine was incredibly thoughtful about staying in touch with her nieces and nephews. She looked forward to their phone calls and gossiping. This continued when she made her new home at The Virginian where she was always chatting about what everyone else was doing.

Georgine is preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Elanor Lucerne, her sister Gwen Rota, and son Dale Thomas Spisak. She is survived by her sons David “Biff” Spisak, Mark Spisak, and Craig Spisak and her daughters-in-law Lahoma Allen, Carol Spisak, and Tara Scully. She is survived by her sister, Kathleen Rich, as well as the following cherished nieces and nephews Renae Rota, Debora (Michael) Ward, Lisa (Scott Bonner) Rota, Chuck (Candi) Rota, and Gina Prizzi and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Georgine's Life Celebration on Monday, November 27, 2023 from 10 am until the start of the service at 10:30 am at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment will be held at Riverdale Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the <a href="https://diabetes.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=brand-geo-brand-campaign-fundraising&utm_content=responsive-search-ad&utm_term=general-incentive&gclid=CjwKCAiAx_GqBhBQEiwAlDNAZhDF9BEY3fQyJHt68x8Kk_yKKyAFo8sQ2EcfDOACuWlBP1ndM6BedRoCKvAQAvD_BwE"> America Diabetes Association</a> or a charity of your choice.



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A funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 9 am at Debre Genet MedhaneAlem Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church, 4401 Old Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. 

Marcia Ferdinand Haxall, 71, of Annapolis, MD, passed away at home with her family on November 15, 2023, following a long illness. Born in Pottstown, PA, in 1951, Marci was raised in Hudson, OH, and Basking Ridge, NJ. She studied English literature and theater at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania before graduating with a BSN from the University of Maryland. In her nearly thirty-year career in nursing, Marci worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health care, as well as teaching nursing certification programs. She remained active in her community, from volunteering for local theater troupes to serving as the Parents’ Association of Queen Anne School president. A profoundly devoted wife and mother, Marci maintained a passion for culture and the arts. She most enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, whether at home in Annapolis, “down” the Jersey Shore, or at her summer home in the 1000 Islands region of the St. Lawrence River. 

Preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Ann Marie Ferdinand, and her brothers-in-law, John D’Luhy and D. Barton Haxall, Marci is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Bolling Haxall, Jr., sons Bodie Haxall (Sara) and Daniel Haxall (Kathryn), daughter Katie Cronin (Ryan), six grandchildren (Bodie, Tommy, Emily, Riley, Henry, and Teddy), brothers Lou Ferdinand (Maura) and Greg Ferdinand (Rita), sisters Lisa Ferdinand, Gina Ferdinand, and Natalie Yozzo (Chris), sisters-in-law Gale D’Luhy and Polly MacLean (John), thirteen nephews and nieces, eleven grandnephews and grandnieces, and so many family and friends.

A memorial mass will be held at 9:00 am on December 2 at St. Mary’s Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marcia (Ferdinand) Haxall Memorial Scholarship at Kutztown University. To donate online, please click <a href="https://www.kuf.org/giving/give-now">HERE</a> and search for the Marcia (Ferdinand) Haxall Memorial Scholarship in “Fund Description,” or send a check made payable to Kutztown University Foundation (with Marci’s name in the memo line) to Kutztown University Foundation, P.O. Box 151, Kutztown, PA 19530.

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Donald Lee Williams, 73, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, MD, died on November 15, 2023, at MedStar Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, MD.  Born June 25, 1950 in Annapolis, MD to the late James E. and Lena E. Williams, he worked as a utility worker, waterman, and entrepreneur.  Donald honorably served his country in the U.S. Army in the 8th Engineer Battalion, 1st Calvary Division. He was a longtime member of American Legion Post 226 and enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, hunting, camping, and travel.  In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Kersey.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl L. Williams; a son, Preston H. Williams and his wife, Heather Fleegle-Williams of Edgewater, MD; and two grandchildren, Preston L. and Taylor J. Williams. A funeral service, with military honors, will be held on Tuesday, November 21, at 11:30 AM at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD. A celebration of Donald's life will be held at American Legion Post 226, 830 Mayo Road, Edgewater, MD at a later date. Online condolences and tributes can be made by using the memories tab on the left.  

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