Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Saturday, November 19, 2016 of Washington, D.C., mother of Elaine Williams; sister of Margaret Crawford and Geneva Morrison; grandmother of Westly Schenck; great-grandmother of Alisha Rumfelt . Preceded in death by her parents, Miles H. and Savannah Morrison, and her grandparents, Thomas and Maybell Gregory.

Relatives and friends may call GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, November 25, 2016 from 10:00am until the time of service at 11:00am.

Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.



Deborah L. Cox "Debbie", 48 of Edgewater and previously of Pasadena, MD passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 after a 10 month battle with cancer. Born in Baltimore on November 14, 1968 to Allen and the late Margaret Willard, Debbie was a 1986 graduate of Old Mill High School and attended Anne Arundel Community College for two years. She worked as an IT Functional Analyst Supervisor with the Revenue Administration Division for  the Comptroller of Maryland. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater and  South River Youth Athletics. Debbie enjoyed boating, crabbing, fishing and spending time at the beach. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family and attending her children's sporting events.  Debbie was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Willard. She is survived by her husband, of nearly 19 years, Michael E. Cox, Jr; her two children, Michael Allen Cox and Megan Cox both of Edgewater; her father, Allen Willard of Berkley Springs, WV; four sisters, Teresa Hamrick of Johnstown, PA, Janet Ensey of Westminster, Donna Weaver of Cambridge, and Brenda Brousseau of Gambrills. Friends are invited to celebrate Debbie's life on  Monday, November 21 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 22 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 236, Edgewater, MD 21037. Online condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

All services are private. Condolences and tributes can be made by clicking on the tab to the left.

Margaret Marie Zagami, "Peggy," a resident of Cantonment, FL and formerly of Crofton, MD, died
peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, MD.  Peggy was 62.

She was born March 5, 1954, in Washington, DC to the late Adam P. and Agnes L. Zagami. Peggy was a graduate of Crossland High School in Prince George's County.  She was an avid Washington Redskins and University of Alabama Crimson Tide fan. Peggy had a great love for music and had a beautiful singing voice. She enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with her family. Her world revolved around the love of her life and pride and joy, her son, Louis.

Peggy is survived by her son, Louis Zagami of Cantonment, FL; four siblings, Adam James (Synthia ) Zagami of Jacksonville, FL, Joella (Gailen) David of Cantonment, FL, Harry (Deborah) Zagami of
Chester, MD and Tina Bender (Kurt) of Crofton, MD.  Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews,  and a great-great-niece.

Friends and family may call at George Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, November 20 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church Chapel, 826 Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Monday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

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Friends are invited to celebrate Eileen's life from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday, November 20 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 am on Monday, November 21 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will be private. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page. 

Joan Beggs Klingensmith, 86, a resident of Mt. Airy, MD for 3 years and previously of Edgewater, MD, died on Tuesday, November 15 at Frederick Memorial Hospital due to complications from a stroke. Born in Moulton, IA on February 20, 1930 to the late Roy and Helen Beggs, Joan was a graduate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Washington, D.C. She was a successful entrepreneur and businesswoman. After retirement, Joan volunteered in her community where she created a garden club that designed and completed numerous beautification projects and a 9/11 memorial. She was a member of the Loch Haven Garden Club and belonged to several card playing groups.  Joan enjoyed gardening, organizing community social gatherings and traveling with her friends. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons, William F. Klingensmith, Jr. of Lothian, MD and James M. Klingensmith of Mt. Airy, MD; her daughters in law, Sherry and Lisa C. Klingensmith and her 2 grandsons, Conner and Kyle Klingensmith of Mt. Airy, MD. Joan was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Jana Klingensmith and her sister, Betty Soyars. Friends are invited to celebrate Joan's life on Wednesday, November 30 from 10 am until her memorial service begins at 12 noon at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org). Online condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Of Hillcrest Heights, MD, Joseph Martin Messina, Jr. transitioned to eternal rest on November 14, 2016, at Holy Cross Hospital. He was predeceased by his mother, Regina I. Messina. Survived by is survived by his father, Joseph M. Messina, Sr.; sister, Felicia Messina-D’Haiti; brother-in-law, Conrad D’Haiti; Conrad’s mother, Gislaine D’Haiti; niece and nephews, Victoria, Vincent, Matthew and Michael Joseph;  aunt, Dolores Tolliver; and many family and friends. Viewing, Saturday, November 26, 2016, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with Funeral Mass following at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Calloway St, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, MD 20735. Repast at 1pm at Holy Family Church Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Joe’s name be sent to SPRED of St. Phillips, 5414 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746.

James Edgar “Jim” Thornton, 84, a 16-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Potomac, MD, passed away on November 14, 2016 after a 20-year battle with cancer.  Born on August 27, 1932 in Westfield, IA to the late Alfonso and Marie Thornton, Jim joined the Iowa National Guard in 1947 and the U.S. Air Force in 1950 where he served on the Air/Sea Rescue Squad.  After his discharge in 1954, Jim entered the University of Denver and earned his bachelor’s degree in Internal Relations and Economics in 1958.  Jim would continue his studies in 1980 when he enrolled in the Harvard Business School’s Senior Executive Program.
Jim began a career in government as Manager of the Colorado Wheat Commission.  During the Cuban Missile Crisis, he became Western Regional Director for Civil Defense.  Jim was a Presidential Advance Man for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.  From 1963 to 1970, Jim served as the Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.  During that time, he also served as the National Director of Scheduling Advance Operations for Hubert Humphrey’s presidential campaign.  Jim later became the Staff Director of the U.S. Senate’s Agriculture Rural Development Subcommittee during which time he crafted legislation declaring the revitalization of rural America as one of the highest national priorities.
On a personal level, Jim devoted himself as a crusader for children and human wellness, and in partnership with Rodney Leonard, was the driving force behind the development and passage of legislation in 1970 that created the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.  WIC is a $7 billion annual program that benefits over half of all babies in the United States today.
Jim completed his Federal career as the Executive Director of the Federal Advisory Committee on National Growth Policy Processes and Associate Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Home Administration where he received the USDA’s Superior Service Award for Outstanding Performance.  After retiring from Federal service, Jim became the CEO of the Joint Agriculture Consultative Corporation which is a joint venture between private business and developing countries to improve food production.  He also founded AgroMed LLC. 
In his private life, Jim enjoyed traveling and visited 110 countries during his lifetime.  He also enjoyed salmon and trout fishing in Newfoundland, CA, playing the piano and spoons, military history and stamp collecting.  He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Loyal Order of Moose.  Jim’s greatest passion though was spending time with his family.
Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Stegman.  He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Teresa “Lynn” Thornton; three children, Janet Willing, Brian (Toni) Thornton and Mark (Elke) Thornton; son-in-law, Bill Stegman; eight grandchildren, Stephanie,,Jessica, Hugh and Wesley Hammond, Benjamin Stegman and Samantha, Rita and James Thornton; and great-grandson, Kingston Thornton.
Friends are invited to celebrate Jim’s life with his family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 17 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 18 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD.  Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.  Online condolences and tributes may be offered by using the link in the left column of this page.




Charles Randolph White, Sr., "Randy", 93 a resident of Upper Marlboro for ten years, died on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home of natural causes. Born on November 21, 1922 in Washington, DC, to the late Edward and Sophia White, Randy served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a records administrator with the Department of the Navy for many years. Randy was also an usher at Redskins games for 71 years and worked at Safeway and Bowie Baysox baseball games. He was a member of the Lions Club and St. Mary's Piscataway Catholic Church. Randy was preceded in death by his wife, Betty White in 2007; his daughter Janet Thomas and son Fred White; his brother, Cliff White and three sisters, Vester , Bea and Slater. He is survived by his children, Rose Marie Merkle, Cecilia Lewis, Chris, Jim, Danny and Chuck White; his sisters, Margaret Ingwersen and Adele Stein and he is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Randy's life from 3 to 6 pm on Thursday, November 17 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am on Friday, November 18 at St. Mary's Piscataway Catholic Church Chapel, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment will be at 10:15 am on Wednesday, November 30 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD. Online condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Gregory Joseph Nida, "Greg," a 39-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Ferndale, MD  died on Sunday, November 13, 2016.  He was 66.

Born January 9, 1950, in Houtzdale, PA, to Harry Nida of Merritt Island, FL and the late Maria (Murawski)Nida. Greg retired from the Central Intelligence Agency following a 32-year career.  He then owned and operated the engineering company 3NSI for 13 years. Greg enjoyed cars, going to casinos, race horses, hunting and fishing, Orioles baseball and Steelers football.  He started the South River Junior Wrestling program.  Was a  coach for 4 years at South River High School from 1989-92.  Greg was also a longtime wrestling coach for the Mayo Athletic Association.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Nida; a son, Gregory Nida, Jr. of Orlando, FL; three siblings, John Nida of Merritt Island, FL, Judy Custred of Tyrone, PA and Neal Nida of Daleville, VA; two nieces; six nephews; and four great-nieces.

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, November 19 from 2 to 5 pm.  Interment is private.  Memorial donations may be made to Recreation Deeds for Special Needs (www.recdeedsforspecialneeds.org) or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

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Beverly Hays Smith, a former forty-one year resident of Annapolis, MD and currently of Glen Mills, PA, died on Saturday, November 12 in Media, PA.  She was 85.
 
Born March 15, 1931, in Beaver Falls, PA, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harvey B. Hays of Leola, PA, Beverly graduated from Kutztown State College in 1953 with a B. S. Degree in Art Education and completed graduate classes at Pennsylvania University. She taught Art Education at East Donegal High School, Lancaster, PA.  Upon leaving Lancaster County, she was the Art Education Department Head for Freehold Regional High School in NJ.
 
Beverly was the beloved wife of 12 years to the late Wendell S. Smith; mother of Bradley H. Smith and his wife, Dawn of Ellicott City, MD,  Brian G. Smith and his wife, Cathy of Crofton, MD and Melissa S. Scheidt and her husband, Jeff of Lincoln University, PA; grandmother of Ashley and Jennifer Smith of Crofton, MD, Taylor and Logan Smith of Ellicott City, MD and Matthew and Aaron Scheidt of Lincoln University, PA; sister of Robert A. Hays of New Hampshire.
 
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, November 21, 2016, from 10:30 a.m. until Beverly's funeral service begins at 11:30 a.m. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Ste. 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770. 

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

Wanda Lee Weade, a resident of Harwood, MD, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 in Annapolis, MD. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, November 14 at 10:30am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private.  Condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.



Sean Anthony Urban, a five-year resident of Edgewater, MD, died on November 9, 2016.  He was 41.

Born May 19, 1975, he graduated from Perry Hall High School and received his associate degree, in addiction counseling, from Anne Arundel Community College and he was actively working on a bachelor degree from the University of Maryland.  Sean proudly served his country as an Army Ranger.  He worked as an addiction counselor for New Journey, Inc. in Annapolis, MD

Sean was preceded in death by his stepfather, Chuck Holmes.

He is survived by his wife of four years, Christina Urban; two children, Dylan and Lana Carpenter of Edgewater, MD; four siblings, Michael and Katie Holmes and Jessica and Shayla Urban; his parents, Diane Holmes and Jesse Urban; and his grandparents, Chester and Emily Daughton.

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, November 16 from 5:00 p.m. until Sean's memorial begins at 7:00 p.m. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sean's GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/the-urban-family?ssid=801854085&pos=4

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

Gregory Louis Smith, age 64, died on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD from complications due to cancer. Greg, originally from Eugene, MO, made his home in Edgewater, MD and has lived in the area for the last 20 years. Greg graduated from Cole RV high school in 1970. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving for 24 years and retiring as a Master Sergeant. After his military retirement, he worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Lorien and Genesis Nursing Homes until his second retirement in 2009. Greg loved the outdoors enjoying running, fishing, hiking and camping. He ran several marathons and was an avid reader. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Margot and Robert Smith and his older brother, Steven Smith. He is survived by his wife, Maritza; his children, Amy of Fort Hood, TX, Joshua of Trenton, OH, Devin of Port Orchard, WA, and Eduard, Arianna and Jacob all of Edgewater; his brother, Darrell Smith of Blue Springs, MO; his sister, Julie Williams of Springfield, MO and three grandchildren, Scottie, Griffin and Carter all of Trenton, OH. Friends are invited to celebrate Greg's life on Friday, November 18 from 5 pm until his funeral service begins at 6 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 26 at 11 am at the Gageville Cemetery in Eugene, MO. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Smith Children's Education Fund (Account number 1357303644) C/O Capital One Bank 85 Stewart Dr., Edgewater, MD 21037. Online condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Mary Lou Lizzio, 82, a resident of Annapolis, MD, died on Sunday, November 6 at the Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD. Born on May 7, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Carl and Etta Vane, Mary Lou was one of 8 children. Mary was married to Jim Lizzio for 46 years, until his passing in February, 2001. Mary and Jim raised two boys, Jimmy and Tom, who were with their mother until the very end of her long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Mary and Jim were regulars at car shows, sharing their classics with others and traveling all around the region. They showed cars together, they bowled together and they went to their boys sporting events together.  Basically, Mary and Jim were inseparable.  
As one of eight children, Mary was extremely tough and known to be freakishly strong, she showed this right to the end.  Her two sons often had many of their athletic friends hanging around the house and they were all amazed at Mary’s strength.  She wouldn’t hesitate to give the boys a little swat, take them down in arm wrestling and other various challenges, just to remind them who was in charge.  She was extremely athletic, was a very competitive and was a top area bowler well into her 60’s. She even competed with the Women Pro Bowler’s tournament on a few occasions.  Simply, Mary loved all sports and was regularly seen and known for hauling her two sons to multiple sporting events throughout the state of Maryland and beyond. When her boys played sports in school, Mary was always in the stands … she and her husband never missed a game!
Mary was blessed with 4 grandchildren.  She had one grandson by Jim and Debbie, named Tony, who spent a great deal of time with his Grandmother while he was young.  Tony affectionately called her “Punkin” since saying Grandma was an early age challenge for him.  “Punkin” became Mary’s nickname for many close to her.   Mary also had three granddaughters by Tom and Lynn, named Kelsey, Katie and Kristen, who were all blessed to have her close by until she became ill.  Of course she loved to watch her grandchildren participate in all types of events and would always come to any of their school functions or sporting events.     
Mary will be sorely missed by her sons Jim, and his wife Michele, as well as Tom and his wife Lynn. She is survived by her grandchildren as mentioned above, her brothers Joey, Buddy, and Jimmy Vane, and sister-in-law Marilyn Lizzio.  
Mom, from your son’s Jim and Tom, your surviving family members and friends, we love you and will miss you.  Rest in Peace Special Lady.   
Friends are invited to celebrate Mary's life on Wednesday, November 9 from 6 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Graveside service and interment will be held on Thursday, November 10 at 10:45 am at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd., Crownsville, MD. Online tributes and condolences may be offered by using the link in the left column of this page.

Matthew Thomas McHale, 25, of Crownsville, MD passed away accidentally on
November 6, 2016 doing what he loved to do, working on boats. Born on May 
23, 1991 in Annapolis to Michael McHale and Aleta Ball, Matthew attended 
Anne Arundel County elementary schools and graduated from Arundel High School in
2009. He went on to graduate from the Community College of Baltimore County
in 2013. Growing up, Matthew loved anything and everything that had to do with
motors, from lawnmowers to dirt bikes, cars and, most recently, boats. He was a
Maryland boy who loved playing his guitar, his Irish heritage, cars, getting his hands
dirty, good beer and his boat. Matthew is survived by his mother and step-father, Brian 
and Aleta Ball of Crownsville; his father, Michael McHale of Bowie; his older brother,
Ryan of Kansas City, MO and his younger brother, Peter of Crownsville and his
maternal grandmother, Barbara Norris of Haleyville, AL. He is also survived by 
several aunts, uncles and cousins, the Bells of Sea Cliff, NY, the Riesmeyers of
New Mexico and Georgia and many dear friends. 
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 10 at Christ Reformed 
Evangelical Church, 1841 Generals Hwy, Annapolis, MD at 6:00pm. A 
reception celebrating Matthew’s life will be held for family and friends following the 
service.  Online condolences may be made by clicking the tab on the left of this page.


On Saturday, November 5, 2016 Teresa Lynn Palombo-Rauh died suddenly due to injuries suffered in a road accident. Teresa was born on June 30, 1969 in Maryland to John Frank and Jessie Lee. She was a life long resident of Anne Arundel County who loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with friends and most of all her animals. 

Teresa is survived by her mother, Jessie Lee Johnson; her father, John Frank Palombo, and her sister, Mary Rogers.

Friends are invited to celebrate Teresa's life on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater where a  service will be held  on Friday at 11 am,

John Joseph Glynn, a 5-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Upper Marlboro, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Brightview South River in Edgewater. 

John was born on April 19, 1931 in New York City, NY to the late William and Nellie Shea Glynn and graduated from LaSalle High School in New York City. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force, and worked for the Department of Defense. 

John was a past State Deputy for the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual help Catholic Church. His hobbies included woodworking, camping and spending time with his family.
John is survived by his wife of 65-years  Patricia Glynn; his children John Glynn, Jr. and his wife Kathryn, Elaine Heinlein and her husband George, Thomas Glynn and his wife Suzi, Noreen Davis and her husband Joe, Anne Marie Grenaldo and her husband Paul and William Glynn and his wife Joan; brother of Joseph and William Glynn; and grandfather of Lauren, Erin, Molly, Helen, Rose, Joseph, Maggie, Drake, Meaghan, David, Jane William, Michael and the late Kevin. Great-grandfather to Maxwell, Nathan and Alison,

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, November 9 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 10 at 12pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Special Olympics Maryland, 3701 Commerce Drive, Suite 103, Baltimore, MD 21227. Make checks payable to SOMD. 


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Joseph A. “Joe” Clorety III, 73, an 18-year resident of Crownsville, MD and a lifelong resident of the Washington, DC area, passed away on November 4, 2016 following a heart attack.  Born on November 23, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Claire and Joseph Clorety, Jr., Joe graduated from St. Francis University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in Philosophy.  He worked for the Acacia Life Insurance Company in Washington, DC for over 20 years.  He resigned as Executive Vice President of Investments in 1987 to open his own investment advisory business.  Joe was an avid runner and longtime member of the Annapolis Striders.  He enjoyed golf, travel and spending time with his family, especially his seven grandchildren.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Peggy Clorety; four children, Christine (Peter) Corte of Hanover, PA, Colleen Leith of Germantown, MD, Kevin Clorety of Baltimore, MD, and Cliff (Stephanie) Clorety of West River, MD; and seven grandchildren, Matthew, Claire and Nicholas Corte, Adrianna and Logan Leith, and Chase and Parker Clorety.

Friends are invited to celebrate Joe’s life with his family from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Joe’s funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9 in the funeral home’s chapel.  Burial private.  Memorial donations may be made to Pathfinders for Autism, 303 INTERNATIONAL CIR STE 110 HUNT VALLEY, MD or online at www.pathfindersforautism.org. or to KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE INC  
707 N BROADWAY BALTIMORE, MD 21205. Online tributes and condolences may be offered by accessing the link in the left column of this page.


Resident of Annandale VA. formally of Oxon Hill MD.  Born November 25, 1913. Grew up in Washington D.C.  Daughter of Dr. Frank Joseph & Henrietta Carroll Martin. She was proceeded in death by Husband Oliver K. Larison, and son John F. Propes.  Survived by two sons Thomas Carroll Propes daughter-in-law Christine and David Martin Larison daughter-in-law Laura. Grandsons John Propes, wife Kathy & Robert Propes wife Rose.  Great-grandchildren,  Heather, Dillon, Tristen, Conner and Brielle Propes.  Andrea was a full-time mother, grandmother and homemaker.
 


Sandra Jean Carr, "Sandy", passed away on November 3, 2016. Beloved wife for 55 years to Maurice "Snooks" Carr. Born on June 9, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Samuel and Dorothy Bayly. Sandy graduated from  Annapolis High School in 1960. A longtime resident of Davidsonville, MD, she retired as a draftsman from Anne Arundel County Planning and Zoning after 36 years. A lifelong animal lover, she founded and served as Director of the Davidsonville Wildlife Sanctuary for many years until her passing. Her many friends both two and four legged mourn her passing. 

Sandy is preceded in death by her brothers John and Larry Bayly. She is survived by her children Deborah Carr, Brenda (Greg) Evans, and David (Lisa) Carr, grandchildren Kyle Carr, Dylan Carr and Colton Evans. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the wildlife or pet rescue organization of the donor's choice. Some of the organizations that Sandy supported include SPCA of Annapolis, Black Beauty Ranch (Murchinson, TX) and the National Wildlife Federation. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 4 until a service begins at 7 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. On line condolences and tributes may be left at www.KalsFuneralHomes.com.

In Loving Memory of Mario Caruso
September 17, 1929 - November 3, 2016
Resided in Annapolis, MD

Mario, son of the late Sarah and Frank Caruso, was born on September 17, 1929 in New York. He was married to the love of his life, his late wife Rosalie, for over 63 years. 

Mario is a loving father to Joni and husband Nick, Teresa and husband Joseph, and John and wife Jennifer. Mario is also survived by his twin sister, Ronnie, sister MaryAnn and brother Jim. He is predeceased by his brother, Richard. 

Mario will be remembered as a sensitive and deeply devoted father and husband. He had a beautiful smile and a desire to always live life to the fullest. As his family, we always knew he would be there for us, to protect and love us. Throughout his life, Mario was always comforted and surrounded by the love from his family and friends. He will be forever loved and dearly missed by all who knew him. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Mario's life from 5 to 8pm on Sunday, November 13 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, November 14. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Clarence Edward Cleaver, "Ed", a 68-year resident of Annapolis, MD, died on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Anne Arundel Medical Center of a cerebral hematoma.  He was 96.

Born March 10, 1920, in Weleetka, OK, to the late Willie Clyde Cleaver and Atha McKinney, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy and Coast Guard and was a Pearl Harbor survivor.  Ed was employed with the Department of Defense.  He was a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and enjoyed traveling.

Ed was the beloved husband, for 63 years, of the late Anne Ilikas; father of Ronald Cleaver of Fairfax Station, VA, Stewart Cleaver of Greenville, SC, Kenneth Cleaver and his wife, Haila of Davidsonville, MD and the late Mary Cleaver; brother of Monell  and the late Eloise, Imogena and Bonnie; grandfather of Will and Marianne Cleaver.  He is also survived by one great-grandchild.

A graveside service with Navy honors will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 11:30am at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032. Memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation,111 Rockville Pike #420, Rockville, MD 20850 or Pearl Harbor Museum, 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818

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Obituaries

Jennie Morrison

Deborah Cox

Margaret Ruffaner

Margaret Zagami

Elizabeth Reinert

Eileen Moore

Joan Klingensmith

Joseph Messina

James Thornton

Charles White, Sr.

Gregory Nida

Beverly Smith

Wanda Weade

Sean Urban

Gregory Smith

Mary Lou Lizzio

Matthew McHale

Teresa Palombo-Rauh

John Glynn

Joseph Clorety

Andrea Larison

Sandra Carr

Mario Caruso

Clarence Cleaver