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Carol Lee Bean “Momma Bear”, a 22-year resident of Anne Arundel County, passed away on November 2, 2016 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Carol was 72.

Carol was born on September 4, 1944 in Elkridge, Maryland to the late Franklin and Grace Kelly Bean.
During her lifetime, Carol worked as an office manager and a hair stylist. Her hobbies included sketching and flower arranging.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Michael S. Stekly, one son; Michael Lee Stekley, and her sisters Minnie March and Valerie Doyle.

At this time all services for Carol will be private. Please take a moment and leave a condolence or light a candle for the family.


	Beth Lindsay, 61, of Annapolis, MD, passed away unexpectedly November 1, 2016. Beth was born in Baltimore, MD to Thomas C. and Noreen Lindsay on September 6, 1955. She graduated from Bowie Senior High School with the Class of 1973 and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Her love for people and beautiful things led her to become a customer associate for Zachary's Jewelers in Annapolis. Later, her affinity for beauty led her to the Von Lee International School from where she graduated as a licensed Aesthetician and worked at the Center for Dermatology and Skin Care of Maryland.  
	Beth's incredible love for people and animals was evident from an early age. Much of her life was spent celebrating with her family and friends whom she deeply loved. She sang and danced through life to the music that filled her spirit. Her laughter could be heard throughout any room and her blue eyes and gorgeous smile will not be forgotten. Beth did not live a single day without an animal in her life. Her dogs and horses, whom she considered her children, led full and pampered lives and returned her unconditional love.  
	Beth Lindsay is preceded in death by her father, Thomas C Lindsay, Sr of Annapolis, and is survived by her mother, Noreen Lindsay of Crofton, MD, brother, Thomas C. (Janet) Lindsay, Jr. of Severna Park, MD, brother, Craig (Mary) Lindsay of Severna Park, MD, sister, Becky Lindsay Scamurra of Buffalo, NY, brother-in-law Peter Scamurra of Getzville, NY, her wonderful nieces and nephews, Ben Lindsay, Clarke Lindsay, Colin Penoyar, Eric Lindsay, Hayley Scamurra, Jared Penoyar, Morgan Lindsay, Taylor Lindsay, and Travis Scamurra and by her step-mother Sue McNew.
	Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, November 18th, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and a funeral service will be held Saturday, November 19th at 10:30 am, both at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home (2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD).  A reception and gathering will be held after the funeral service at the Elks Club on Solomons Island Road in Annapolis starting at 11:30 am.  In addition, a memorial service will be held in the Spring.
	In lieu of flowers, we know that our beautiful, loving Beth would want donations to be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel Co, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403, or directly to the website (www.AACSPCA.org) to help take care of the animals that she loved so much. 


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On Sunday, October 30, 2016 of Fort Foote, Md. Wife of the late Otis D. Jones; mother of Dorothy A. Ehringer, Otis L. Jones (Nancy J.), and the late John R. Jones; sister of John M. (J. Elaine) Pickerall. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Services and interment private. 

Pamela Joy Fell 45 of Grasonville, MD, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 in Maryland. 

She was born September 15, 1971 in Rochester, MI to Donald and Christine (Tapio) Fell, the second of two children.

She graduated from Crystal River High School where she was a track runner. She served as a foreign exchange student in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She completed her education at American University in Washington, D.C. with studies in international communications, spending her senior year in Santiago, Chile and became fluent in Portuguese.

Pam spent a successful career as a real estate agent/broker in the Virginia area.

She became an avid boater/captain cruising the waters of Chesapeake Bay, along with her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her father Donald A. Fell Jr. in 2010.

Pam is survived by her maternal grandmother Dorothy Moody, her mother Christine Tapio, both of Homosassa; her brother Paul Fell of Ft. Myers, FL, sister Nina (Fell) Lambert of Waikaloa, HI, and Eric Fell of Foley, AL, along with three nieces.

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Crosswinds at Annapolis Towne Centre, 1903 Towne Centre Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401 in the 2nd floor community room.  Additional parking is available across the street from the complex.

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Charles S. White, Sr. a 47 year resident of Arnold, MD and previously of Glen Burnie, MD, died on October 26, 2016. Charles was 85.
Born on April 12, 1931, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Herbert and Minnie (Sawin) White, Charlie graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, and later earned a bachelor degree from Towson State University.   Charlie went on to earn his masters degree from the University of Maryland.  Charlie was employed as  a teacher and an administrator for the  Anne Arundel  County School System for 30 years.  He  was a teacher at George Fox Middle and Glen Burnie High School, a Supervisor of Instruction at Severna Park High School and a Vice Principal at Chesapeake  High School.
Charlie served  on active duty in 1954-55, with the Army in Germany during the Allied occupation.   He also served in the USAR for 30 years as a hospital administrator with the 100th Station Hospital in Baltimore and the 2290th in Rockville, proudly retiring with the rank of Colonel.
Charlie’s interests included music, history, reading, and volunteering in school activities and with St. Paul Lutheran Church in Annapolis.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years Judith Fisher White; three sons,  LTCM Charles White, Jr. (Denise) of Naples, Italy;  Andrew F. and  S. Tobias, both of Edgewater; four grandchildren, Elena, Ian, Dalton, and Hunter.

A funeral service for Charlie will be held on October 31, 2016, at 11 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church,  31 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD.  Interment Maryland Veteran Cemetery Crownsville, Tuesday, November  1 at 1 pm, with military honors. 
 
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Maryland Branch of Orphan Grain Train, c/o St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 and the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 110, Baltimore, Maryland 21211.  Online condolences can be made by using the link to the left of this page.


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

William (Bill) Henry Wilkinson, Jr., a native Annapolitan, died of natural causes at AAMC on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Born to William H. Wilkinson, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Williams, Bill attended local schools and graduated from Annapolis High School in 1970. Following in his family’s footsteps, he created his own business, Advanced Home Improvements, nearly 40 years ago. The company has received several awards and recognition for its quality of workmanship in the siding and window industry.
     Bill would attribute any success in life to his Christian faith. Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior became his “True North”. Bill’s  gentle spirit, kind heart, infectious laugh, and his love and care of others was rooted in his knowledge that Christ loved and died for him while he was still a sinner. He was a part of the family of God as a serving member, passionate care group leader and elder in the New Covenant/ CrossPointe Church for almost four decades.
     Bill’s love of family was incredible, as evidenced by the forty or so guests at his home every Thanksgiving! He enjoyed cooking, baking his “infamous” chocolate chip cookies, feasting on steamed crabs, everything Eastern Shore, hunting and fishing, MD basketball, Appletop, his kitty Wheezer, and most importantly his amazing children and grandchildren.
     Bill was preceded in death by his father William H. Wilkinson, Sr., and two brothers, William Michael, and Thomas David Wilkinson. Survived by Bill are his mother, Mary ( Libby) Wilkinson; his wife of 24 years, Nancy; four children, Alexander “Chris” (Kate) Williams of Church Hill, Stephen (Kristen) Wilkinson of Long Beach, CA, David Wilkinson of Grasonville, and Rebecca (Calvin) Allen of Chesapeake, VA; two sisters, Lily (Michael) of Arnold, and Mary Lamb (Jimmy) of Annapolis; five grandchildren, Jackson, Isabella, Liam, Winston, and Elias Williams; his godmother Betty Woolford and his very own angel of mercy, Martha Christo.
Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, November 11, 2016, from 2-4 pm and 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at CrossPointe Church, 365 Jones Station Rd. Arnold, MD. In honor of Bill, the family encourages you to find a stranger to bless with a kind word, a cup of coffee, or other act of generosity and care. Blessings to All.

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Leslie Wayne “Les” Morgan, of Queen Anne, MD, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016, due to complications from cancer.
He leaves behind his wife of 24 years, Susan Morgan; his son, Logan; two daughters, Jessica Flynn and her husband, Paul, and Kelly Pyle and her husband, Rob; and four grandchildren, Cormac, Brayden, Nathan and Kaitlyn.  He is also survived by four sisters, Tambreya Leon, Jacqueline Reed, Shonda Reed and Shelby Butler; and two brothers, Kevin Morgan and his wife, Brenda, and Kory Butler.  Les is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
Les was born on November 9, 1950 in Monaca, PA.  He graduated from Southern High School in Baltimore in 1968 and attended the University of Maryland where he played football.  He enjoyed being with friends, hunting, riding his motorcycle, and hanging out at “Steve’s”.  He spent most of his time with his family and grandchildren whom he loved dearly.  Les will always be remembered as the strong, loving, compassionate man who believed his family came first.  He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held for Les at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 28 at Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church in Stevensville, MD followed by a celebration of life.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National Kidney Foundation.  The charity can be accessed online through the Place A Donation link in the left column.
Condolences and tributes may be offered online as well by accessing the link in the left column.


Robert Martin “Spanky” Riggleman, 51, a lifelong resident of South County, passed away on October 24, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after suffering a stroke.  Born on July 16, 1965 in Annapolis, Robert was a graduate of Southern High School.  He was a handyman with a passion for working on cars.  He worked as a tow truck driver for Edgewater Truck Center, Catlett’s Towing in Davidsonville and J&J Towing in Lothian.  Robert loved spending time with his family and his beloved Chesapeake Chocolate Lab, Brooklyn.
Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Riggleman and stepfather, John Tayman.  He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Simpson Riggleman; a son, Donavon Riggleman of Edgewater; two daughters, Taylor and Jessica White of Shady Side; mother, Susan Gore Tayman and sister, Sandra Moreland, both of Davidsonville; and stepfather, Keith Moreland.
	A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 1 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Road, Lothian, MD.
	In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel Co., 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.
	Online condolences and tributes may be offered by accessing the link in the left column of this page.


Peggy Lee Elliott, a 44 year resident of Edgewater, MD and formerly of Riverdale, MD, died October 24, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center due to heart disease. Born on July 21, 1946 at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC to the late Harold "Bud" and Georgette Snyder. Peggy was a graduate of Bladensburg High School. She worked as a financial operations supervisor in the water billing unit for Anne Arundel County for many years. Peggy enjoyed telling life stories with Johnny to their family, listening, and dancing to music, watching horse racing on TVG, playing the slots, and hosting special holiday dinners, and going out to eat with her family.  

She was preceded in death by her sister, Donna Snyder. Peggy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Johnny Elliott; her children, Amy Henshaw (Dave), Mike Elliott (Judy), and John Elliott (Paula), from Edgewater, MD; her grandchildren, Hayley, Mikey, Elliott, Johnny, Matthew, Samantha, Jack, Jimmy, Justin, Faith, Ava, Tyler, Randy, and Kelsey. Two great-grandchildren, Addison and Michael.  Funeral services will be private.

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Adele Plosia Foerter the essence of unlimited devotion passed away on October 24, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of a heart attack at the age of 87. She was the perfect mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was born November 15th, 1928 in Wellington, New Jersey to the late Lester and Kathryn Plosia.  Adele received her B.A. in Library Science in 1950 from New Jersey College for Women.  Adele loved gardening, books, art, and all kinds of knowledge but most of all, she loved her family and friends. She could forever be counted on for thoughtful insight into everyone’s problems but never complained of her own.  She was our rock and we grieve the enormous hole her death leaves. Who will we call? 
She loved to travel and was able to visit Ireland and Poland to explore her family roots. Adele enjoyed many hours on the beautiful waters of the Chesapeake Bay and was always puttering away in her garden or fixing things, whether they be mechanical or emotional in nature. She served on the Advisory Council for the Shauna Rose Kaufman Foundation, established in memory of her granddaughter, which continues her family library legacy by delivering books, education, and disability services to under privileged children around the world. Her life was a gift to all who knew and loved her. 
In addition to her parents, Adele is preceded in death by her cherished husband, Conrad; three grandchildren, Shauna, Erik, and Justin; and her brother, Jim. 

Adele is survived by five children, Daniel(Deborah) Foerter, Beth(Doug) Kimbler, David(Joni) Foerter, Thomas Foerter, and Amy Kaufman; 12 grandchildren; Michele, Katie, Lacey, Carrie, Jeremy, Christopher, Lilly, Michael, James, Kristel, William, and Holly, four great grandsons; Max, Conner, Charly, and Jay, and her brother, Lester (Brud) Plosia.

Her memory is a blessing. 

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the: Shauna Rose Kaufman Foundation 31463 Wingate Rd. Dagsboro, DE 19939 www.shaunarose.com

Friend and family are invited to celebrate Adele's life from 11 am until her service begins at 11:30 on November 5, 2016 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. On line condolences and tributes  may be left at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com .


Alice L. Wood of Glencoe, IL passed away at her home on Sunday, October 23, 2016. She was born in Washington, DC, on June 30, 1924, to the late Vandeveer and Rebecca Moreland. She married Albert S. Wood in 1942, and she and her husband moved to Illinois in 2005.

A graduate of Park High School in Seat Pleasant, MD, Alice worked as a legal secretary serving under Judge O. Bowie Duckett. In 1984, she retired from public service after 17 years as the Jury Commissioner for Anne Arundel County. Alice was an active member of Davidsonville United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir for many years. She also enjoyed visiting the elderly and sick, singing for weddings, and performing duets with her sister-in-law, Joy Wood.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert S. Wood; a sister, Mildred L. Tierney, and a grandson, Daniel.

Alice is survived by two daughters, E. Diane (Rick Persky) Kirkman of Connecticut, and Deborah (Robert) Riley of Illinois; a brother, Kenneth V. Moreland of Florida; two sisters, Evelyn C. Hamilton, and Audrey O'Leary, both of Florida; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Friends and  family are invited to celebrate Alice's life on Wednesday, October 26 from 4 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11am, at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 West Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035.  Interment to follow in the church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for
Davidsonville United Methodist Church. Online condoliences and tributes may be offered by accessing the link in the left column.


Stefan Sebastian Dobert, photographer, documentary film maker, and video producer, died
peacefully at his home in Fairhaven, Md., on October 22, 2016 after a year-long battle with
cancer. He was 78 years old.

Just prior to World War II, Stefan's father, Eitel Dobert, wrote a book disparaging the rise of the
Hitler regime thus forcing him and his wife, Margarita Dobert to flee their native Germany. In
1938, while temporarily living in Geneva, Switzerland, Stefan was born, then eight months later
the young family made its way to the United States. Their first years were spent on a beloved
farm just outside of Charlottesville, Va., before finally moving to Bethesda, Md., where he spent
his formative years.

Stefan was educated at St. John's College in Annapolis, before enlisting in the U.S. Army. It
was while stationed in Germany that he found both his passion and career in filming and
photography. After completing his military service, he returned to Germany to work for Screen
Gems at Studio Hamburg. There, he met his first wife, Urte Petersen, the mother of his three
children.

For ten years Stefan produced and directed over 50 award winning films on a variety of subjects
for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and for the Federal Aviation Administration.
In 1976, Stefan started his own film production company, Stefan Dobert Productions, Inc. He
became renowned in the industry for his well-researched and scripted nature films, educating
and informing the public about numerous environmental issues. Over the years, he and his wife/
production partner Claire, traveled the Americas meeting, interviewing, and filming such
subjects as the Annual Spring Waterfowl Population Survey, the National Wildlife Refuge
Systems, the Federal Duck Stamp Program, all for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In
addition, a myriad of stories were produced for the U.S. Information Agency, the U.S. Office of
Personnel Management, and several conservation organizations.

The majority of his clients worked with him for years and often decades. And many of those
same clients became dear friends. Over the years he won over 50 CINE Golden Eagle awards
as well as numerous other video and film recognitions.
To this day his films are viewed and used in national parks throughout the U.S. and have
become part of our environmental legacy.

He is survived by his wife, Claire Guimond Dobert; daughter Sabrina, husband Andrew
Robinson and their three daughters, Lorelei, Sienna and Tessa of San Diego, Calif.; son Pascal
of Portland, Ore.; and son Alexander, his wife Denitsa and their three children, Katarina,
Sebastian and Matthias of Washington, D.C.; and brother Peter and his wife MerrieSue of
Portland, Ore.

Contributions in Stefan's honor can be made to the following organizations: Seasons Hospice &
Palliative Care, 6934 Aviation Blvd. Suite N-R, Glen Burnie, MD. 21061
www.seasonsfoundation.org. National Wildlife Refuge Association, 1001 Connecticut Ave, NW,
Suite 905, Washington, D.C., 20036

All arrangements for Mrs. Creek are private.

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Seth Gwinn "Sethy", 33, a resident of Edgewater, MD died on October 17, 2016 in Winchester, VA. Born on January 12, 1983 in Annapolis, MD to Kenny and Patricia Gwinn, Seth was a graduate of the UA Mechanical Trade School. He worked as an HVAC journeyman with Steamfitters Local 602. Seth enjoyed listening to music, camping, football, crabbing and being silly with his children. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Krystal; his children, Christopher M., Lylah Rae and Hayzel Mae Gwinn; his sisters, Tara Young (Ian) and Emily Marshall (Greg). Friends and family are invited to celebrate Seth's life on Friday, October 21, 2016 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Service and interment will be private. Please take a moment and leave the family a condolence or light a candle by using the link on the left.


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Joan Regina Young, 79, a resident of Grasonville, MD and previously of Edgewater, MD, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2016 surrounded by her family at the Heartland House in Grasonville.
Joan was born on July 10, 1937 in Washington, D.C. to the late Joseph and Catherine Moore Flaherty. Joan was a sweet and caring lady with a great sense of humor and wit who was very devoted to her family and friends.  She was an avid reader and a great cook, and enjoyed sewing, card games, singing, dancing and gardening. She worked as a parish secretary for Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Edgewater.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her daughter, Stacey Boyd and her brothers; Robert, Sr. and Patrick Flaherty, Sr. 
She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Earle Young, Jr., her children; Stephen (Lisa) Young of Stevensville, MD, Deborah (Carl) Schanberger of Tracey’s Landing, MD and Kelly(Patrick) Day of Lusby, one brother; Michael Flaherty, her grandchildren; Ryan Schanberger, Donovan and Bryce Young, Ashley Coates, Allison Kingsley, Katelyn Uhl, and her great-granddaughter Grace Anne Kingsley.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Joan's life on Friday from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, 8085 Saltsburg Rd, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15239.

Note: There will be no events at the funeral home, all services will take place at the Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

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Jeanne L. Rupp, a longtime resident of Pittsburgh, PA, Edgewater, MD and most recently of Augsburg Lutheran Village in Gwynn Oak, MD, died on Thursday, October 13, 2016.  She was 101.

Born January 4, 1915, in Zelienople, PA, to the late George Amos and Stella Mae (Ziegler) Lusk, she completed her nurses training at Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was employed as a registered nurse most of her life.  Jeanne was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church who enjoyed quilting, cake decorating, creative cooking, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was the devoted wife of 65 years of the late Fred G. Rupp; mother of Jeanne R. Lall and her husband, Parshotam S. of Naples, FL; sister of Amy Cooper of South Carolina and the late Louis and Jack Lusk, Anna L. Boyer and Georgia Marshall; grandmother of Sean Lall and his wife, Kate, Pindy Lall and Pat Lall and his wife, Marilyn.  Also survived by three great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.  Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by visiting the link on this page.

Obituaries

Carol Bean

Noreen Lindsay

Dorothy Drogoz

L. Dorothy Jones

Pamela Fell

Melanie Otto

Charles White, Sr.

Wanda Rozier

William Wilkinson

Les Morgan

Robert Riggleman

Peggy Elliott

Lillian Rayhart

Adele Foerter

Alice Wood

Stefan Dobert

Tina Creek

Vera Heywood

Catalino Minor

Seth Gwinn

Ann Sumrall

M Katherine Dowd

Joan Young

Jeanne Rupp