Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

John E. Parker "JP", died on Thursday, September 29 at his home in Davidsonville, MD. JP was born on January 25, 1942 in Washington, DC and raised by the late Ellen and Merrick Stamp. JP worked for A&P Food Stores, J.E. Owens Contracting, Stockett's Excavating, and was presently employed by Aggtrans. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling to Lancaster County, PA and spending time with his family and friends. JP is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Anita Stockett Parker; his son, Jay M. Parker and his wife Kristi; his grandson, Henry Parker; his aunt, Shirley Bishop and his cousins, Mabel Parker and Kathy Hill. Friends are invited to celebrate JP's life from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Saturday, October 1 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Sunday, October 2. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be made by accessing the link on this page.

Richard Bryan “Rick” Speiden, 51, a resident of Maryland, passed away on September 29, 2016 at his home.  Born on October 11, 1964 to Joan and the late Ronnie Speiden, Rick graduated from Frederick Douglass High School.  He served in the U.S. Army as a fire support specialist.  Rick made his career as a plumber, working for Spadaro Plumbing and Heating for over 15 years.  He lived for a period of time in Myrtle Beach, SC where he became a member of the American Legion.  An avid Redskins fan, Rick also enjoyed music; he played acoustic guitar and sang with the DNR Band.  Rick’s favorite annual event was participating in the Polar Bear Plunge to support Special Olympics.

In addition to his mother, Rick is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Kathy Speiden; stepson, Teddy Ciafardini of Baltimore; two sisters, Shelly Pesato of Myrtle Beach, SC and Sheila Speiden-Guantt of Westville, IN, and his faithful companion, P.I.T.A. Friends are invited to celebrate Rick’s life on Monday, October 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 5 until his funeral service begins at 7 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Interment private.

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

Betty Lee Georgeson, a resident of Friends House Retirement Community in Sandy Spring, MD and previously of Leisure World in Silver Spring, MD, died on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, following a five-year illness.  She was 85.

Born June 22, 1931, in Washington, D.C. to the late Harold C. and Dommer E. Huffman, she graduated from Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School in Washington, D.C.  Betty was a homemaker most of her life.  She was a member of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, MD and the Daughters of Penelope Arion, Chapter No. 298 in Silver Spring, MD.  Betty enjoyed painting, decorating and spending time with her family.

She was the loving wife of 53-years to the late James Georgeson, Sr.; beloved mother of James Georgeson, Jr. of Silver Spring, MD, Sharon Koutroumpis and her husband, George of Annapolis, MD and the late William Georgeson; sister of the late Harold Huffman and Gladys Muse; devoted grandmother of Evan (Catherine), Christopher (Stephanie) ,George, Jr. and  Alexis Koutroumpis and Nicole (Andrew) Rumpf.

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, October 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.  A funeral service will be held at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD at 11 a.m.  Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends House Retirement Community, 17340 Quaker Ln., Sandy Spring, MD 20860.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by visiting the link on this page.

Of Oxon Hill, MD passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at his home.  Dan was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 8, 1933. 

After graduation from Drexel University in 1955, he joined the US Navy and attended Officer Candidate School in Rhode island. He served three years as an officer in the Navy.  He then accepted a civilian position as a chemical engineer in Washington DC.  He retired from Naval Air Systems Command in 1988 after 32 years of service.  He then went on to serve as an Insurance Agent with the Knights of Columbus until 2008. He was an active member of the Sons of Italy and the Knights of Columbus Council 3877. 

Dan is survived by his wife of 56 years Frances Anne.  His Sister Loretta Braccili (Vincent) of Upper Darby, PA. Father of Danelle Chapman(Kenneth), Daniel (Judith), Anthony (Patti), Maria Clark (Paul), David, Michelle Clewley (Daniel) and Mark (Hadley).

Grandfather of Elizabeth, Rachel, Matthew, Luke, Avery, Sierra, Olivia, Emily and Landon

The family will receive friends  from 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM on Sunday, October 2nd at George Kalas Funeral Home,  6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, Oxon Hill, MD at 11:00AM on Monday, October 3, 2016. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. 


On Monday, September 26, 2016; the beloved husband of the late Evelyn L. Warden; father of Margaret (Isamu) Matsuya and James (Lynn) Warden; grandfather of Jeffrey, Jason, Jesse and Joshua Matsuya and Michelle and Matthew Warden. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, September 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A committal service will be held on Friday, September 30 at 2 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum.

George A. Chipouras, (Lt. Colonel, USAF, Retired), 93, died on September 26, 2016, at Jackson South Community Hospital in Miami, FL. Born on October 22, 1922, in Washington, DC to the late Arthur and Virginia Chipouras, George was educated in DC public elementary and high schools. He earned a Masters and  Bachelors degree in political science with a minor in psychology from The American International College of Springfield, MA and a Masters in business administration/ business management from the University of Miami.  Lt. Colonel Chipouras served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and later U.S. Air Force from  1942-70 at duty stations spanning the globe. He was on active duty during World War II, the Korean Conflict and for two tours in Vietnam. Lt. Colonel Chipouras was a highly decorated officer, having been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Medal and Purple Heart just to name a few. His duties included expertise as a navigator/ bombardier with specialties in thermonuclear weaponry and special missions planning. After retiring from the military, he relocated to Miami, FL where he worked as the Director of Construction Administration and Management with Ferendino, Grafton, Spillis and Candella, an architectural and engineering firm. Later, he was the Director of Facilities Planning and Construction Management for the University of Miami, finally retiring again in 1988. Beginning in 1956, Lt. Colonel Chipouras became very active in all aspects of the Masonic Bodies and the Shriners, where he held many prestigious positions. He was very proud to be recognized as the Grand General Grand Council Cryptic Masons International Ambassador to Greece and as the State Chapter Dad and Honorary Legion of Honor for the International Order of DeMolay. He also served on the Jurisprudence Committees and was the Grand Commander of the Florida State Illustrious 33rd Degree of the Southern Jurisdiction Scottish Rite.  Lt. Colonel Chipouras was a member of the American International College and the University of Miami alumni associations, the Retired Officers Association, the Construction Specifications Institute, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Miami, FL and Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis,MD. In addition to his parents, Lt. Colonel Chipouras was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Alice Chipouras and his sisters, Anastassia and Felicia Chipouras. He is survived by his children, Arthur G. Chipouras and Virginia S. Thomas; his son in law, Tommy Thomas; his grandchildren, Cynthia Lynn and Mike Pozdol and Steven Thomas and he was the loving and proud Popou to his great-grandchildren, Michael and Kelsey Pozdol. He will be remembered fondly and faithfully by his family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate George's life from 5 to 8pm on Wednesday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, October 6 at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment with full military honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Online condolences may be made by accessing the link on this page.

Heide Rose Mueller (née Völter) passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016, at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 18 months previously and spent the last year and a half both undergoing rigorous treatment and in good humor, traveling, socializing and seeing her dear family and friends.

Heide was born on September 5, 1943, in Ludwigsburg, Germany.  After three sons, she was a much-beloved daughter, and the story goes that despite flowers being scarce, her parents found and decorated the church at her baptism with roses. She married Kurt Mueller on December 29, 1964, and shortly thereafter immigrated with him to Washington, DC. She raised her three children in Fort Washington, Maryland and obtained her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Maryland-College Park. She was for many years a Washington DC tour guide – a profession perfectly suited to her vivacious, sunny personality, her love of American history, and her desire to connect with others from all over the world and from all walks of life. Heide was a member of The Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington DC and a licensed tour guide since 1991. She was an accomplished hostess, a skilled cook, an indulgent grandmother and had an effervescent, joyous and infectious love of life.

She is survived by her loving husband Kurt, her daughter Isabel, her sons Thomas and Boris, and her four adored grandchildren. Although cremation services will be private, the family will be holding a celebration of her life on November 6th, 2016 from 2-4pm. (Mount Airy Mansion 9640 Rosaryville Road, Upper Marlboro MD 20735) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Heide Rose Mueller may be made to the United States Capitol Historical Society (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/heidemueller) or a charity of one’s choice.

She is much loved and will be much, much missed. 

    Catherine Theresa Vacca died of natural causes on September 24, 2016 in Annapolis, MD at the age of 98.  Born in Manhattan, NY, Catherine (also known as Kay) was the eldest child of the late Catherine and Rocco Morabito and, as a child, lived briefly in Brooklyn, NY then Newark, NJ where she was raised with her three sisters. She completed her high school education in Newark, NJ with a concentration in business and worked as an executive secretary for approximately 10 years before becoming a full-time homemaker. Married to Louis Vacca in 1941, the couple settled in upstate New York’s Southern Tier after World War II where their daughter, Marie was born and raised.  In 1981, Louis retired from his career with IBM and the couple relocated to Maryland. They lived in Severna Park for more than 25 years, relocating to the Annapolis home of their daughter and son-in-law in 2010.
     For more than 60 years, Catherine was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed interior decorating, celebrating her Italian-American culture, extended family get-togethers, jogging and activities with her husband as members of the local IBM country club. She and her husband took vacation trips to various parts of the United States including Hawaii, Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe. Catherine remained dedicated to her family, especially her devoted granddaughter, Julianna of whom she was so proud.  She also joined the Ranger Rosary mission sponsored by St. John Neumann Church of Annapolis. The mission makes rosaries for military service members world-wide.  
    Catherine was deeply devoted to her surviving husband of 75 years, Louis N. Vacca; her daughter, Marie C. Halka and her husband, Jeffrey P. Halka of Annapolis; her loving granddaughter, Julianna C. Halka of Manhattan, NY; her devoted youngest sister, Rose Mead of Federalsburg, MD as well as six nieces, two nephews, and several grand- and great-grand nieces and nephews. Catherine was preceded in death by her beloved middle sisters, Jean Trabucco and Frances Caruso formerly of Newark, NJ.
     Friends are invited to celebrate Catherine’s life from 2 pm to 4 pm on Monday, October 3 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 am on Tuesday, October 4 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD. A private family burial will occur at a later date. Condolences may be left by accessing the link on this page.

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PETRUTSAS
FLORENCE D. PETRUTSAS
“Yiayia”

On Saturday, September 24, 2016.  The beloved wife of George Petrutsas; devoted mother of Vanessa Connolly, Beth Fleshman and Dianna Harris; sister of Catherine Kotsis, devoted Yiayia of seven grandchildren passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean City, MD.  Friends are invited to celebrate Florence’s life on Thursday, September 29 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Funeral service will be held at 11AM on Friday, September 30 at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD.  Interment at St. Demetrios Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Florence’s memory may be made to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 750 East Pratt Street, 17th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, or hopkinscancerresearch.org.  



     John Austin Buchanan, 76, of Annapolis and previously of Upper Marlboro and Dunkirk, MD, passed away on September 23, 2016.  Born on November 14, 1939 in Moscow, ID to the late Jesse and Leah Buchanan, John’s family moved to Maryland when he was 14.  John was a 1957 graduate of Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1961 from Washington College in Chestertown, MD and completed his education in 1964 at the American University Law School in Washington, DC where he received his law degree.   John specialized in insurance defense litigation before becoming the Charles County Assistant County Attorney.  In his retirement, John worked as a bailiff for Anne Arundel County’s Circuit Court.  He was a member of the Maryland Bar Association for more than 50 years and a Maryland Bar Foundation Fellow since 1985.  John enjoyed being an active member of the Kiwanis International.  He was an animal lover, history buff and ham radio operator.  His greatest passion though was spending time with his family and friends.

John is survived by his two children, John Barnett “Barney” (Trish) Buchanan, Lara (Michael Goldfaden) Buchanan, both of Annapolis, and their mother, Teresa Buchanan; current wife, Suzanne Tilton; one sister, Nancy Rees of Hayden, ID; four grandchildren, Abby, Owen, Anna and Alec; one niece and nephew and many other friends and family.
     Friends are invited to celebrate John’s life with his family from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 2 at the Kiwanis of Mayo, 1133 Carrs Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD 21037.  
     Given John’s love for animals, in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in John’s name to your local SPCA.
     Online condolences and tributes may be offered by accessing the link in the left column of this page.


Doris Owen Jentilet, 89, a 57-year resident of Davidsonville and previously of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away on September 22, 2016, after a lengthy battle with dementia.  Born on September 5, 1927, in Baltimore, MD to the late Arthur and Nettie Owen, Doris graduated from Western High School.  She went to work as a laboratory technician at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore and also worked as a bank teller.  Doris was active in the local YMCA and particularly enjoyed attending its Thursday Night Club.  She was also very active in her church and volunteered at the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Mission Unit.  

In 1958, Doris married Adam Jentilet, and devoted herself to providing a comfortable home for her husband and their six children.  When her family was young, Doris worked for H&R Block during tax season.  After all her children were in school full time, she went to work for and eventually retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier.

Doris was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church where she continued to be active in the Lazarus Committee and as a long-time collection counter.  Among her many other interests, Doris enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, baking, gardening, traveling, breeding dogs, and watching and feeding wild birds.

In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Breiner and son-in-law, Joseph Mahony.  She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Adam Jentilet; two sons, Douglas (Janet) Jentilet of Knoxville, TN and Mark Jentilet of Millersville, MD; four daughters, Mary Jentilet of Davidsonville, Kathleen Mahony of Westminster, MD, Diane (Yuri Rosenberg) Jentilet of Bethesda, MD and Jean Jentilet of Apex, NC; one sister, Jane Dukovic; one brother, Tommy Owen; one grandson, Nathan Rosenberg; and seven granddaughters, Ashley (Matt) McKinney, Samantha Ritts, Heather, Jessica and Sarah Jentilet, Meghan Mahony and Rachel Rosenberg.

Friends are invited to celebrate Doris’ life with her family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 25 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 26 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville.  Interment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 2305 N. Charles Street, Ste. 300, Baltimore, MD 21218 or Little Sisters of the Poor, 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD 21228.

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

On Thursday, September 22, 2016; the beloved husband of Ernestine E. Gonzales; father of Ronaldo E. Gonzales and Mary Anne E. Galas; brother of Aurora Arpa, Mary and Joe Gonzales; grandfather of Matthew Galas; uncle of Elmer and Bong Arpa; also survived by other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7804 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2016. Interment at a later date.

Edgar Callaway Hilley
Edgar C. Hilley,91, also known as “Ed” or “Captain Ed”, a 49-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Hyattsville, passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center, on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Ed was born on August 9, 1925, in Hyattsville, MD to the late Edgar and Thyrza Hilley. Ed served proudly as a pilot in the US Army Air Corp. from 1943 and then the reserves until 1961. He was a Second Lt. and flew the BT17, BT13 and AT6.
Ed was a self employed realtor and opened E.C. Hilley and Co. in Hyattsville in 1952. In 1967 he was appointed Executive Vice President of the Maryland Association of Realtors where he retired after 26 years in 1993.
Ed was a member of Riva Trace Baptist Church and a 52-year member of the West River Yacht Club, where he served twice as the Commodore. He was a member of the Kent Island Yacht Club, and a Flotilla Commander in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.  He also belonged to the American Legion in Edgewater. His interests included power boating with numerous trips to Florida, hunting, reading, and spending time with his family and many close friends. He loved animals especially his black lab mix, Buddy.
Ed is survived by his long time beloved partner, Elaine Baird; his wife, Winifred A. Hilley; his children, Leigh (Charlie) Burkhart of Titusville, FL and Joy (Larry) Leitch of Edgewater; his grandchildren, Lisa and Stacey Leitch, Dawn (Aaron) Jeffords, Jaime (Scott) Runnels; and his seven great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ed’s life on Friday from 2p.m. to 4p.m. and 6p.m. to 8p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 10:30am at Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Riva Trace Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com


On Wednesday, September 21, 2016 of Temple Hills, MD. Beloved husband of Christina Chapman; loving father of Pia and Pietro Chapman and the late Johann Z. Chapman; dear grandfather of Danielle, Erin, Courtney, Noel and Kyle; great grandfather of seven; dear uncle of Jewel, Johanna, Tanya and Sabrina.Also survived by a host of loving friends and family. 

Harold "Gumps" Richard Parker, a resident of Glenn Dale, MD and previously of Edgewater, MD, died on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, in Hyattsville, MD.  He was 66.

Born November 26, 1949, in Washington, D.C. to the late David Birch Parker and Evelyn Gladys Curtin, he held various positions at Metropolitan Lithograph, United Rigging Hauling, Safeway and Gumpsters Dumpsters.  Harold was a member of Iron Workers Local #5, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, American Legion and the Knights of Pythias.  He enjoyed cars, trucks, motorcycles and "checking the edges."

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Clyde and Patricia Parker.

Harold is survived by two children, Jeff Parker and his wife, Tabetha of Gainesville, FL and Grace E. Parker of Bowie, MD; his former spouses, Laura Parker, Linda Parker and Kathy Duley; three siblings, Charles and Bert Parker and Mary Anne Milton; four grandchildren, Carl Johnson, Shanise Hamilton and Tirzah and Bailey Parker; and four great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Gumps' life at the Knights of Pythias, 10 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, October 1, 2016, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send photos of Gumps to MemorialforGumps@gmail.com.  Online tributes and condolences may be made by visiting the link on this page.

Glenn George Corbin, Sr., “Pop” 88, a 46-year resident of Crownsville, and previously of Catonsville Manor, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 from congestive heart failure, at his son’s home in Bowie.

Glenn was born on August 28, 1926 in Baltimore, MD to the late Harry and Edith Corbin. He was retired from the Glenn Corbin & Son Heating and Air Conditioning Company that he owned and operated with his son, Glenn Jr., who owned the business after 1986.

He is survived by his children, Glenn G. Corbin, Jr. and his wife Gail, of Bowie, MD and his daughter Glenda Mayo and her husband Walter of Crownsville, grandchildren; Glenn Corbin, III and Kimberly Anne and William Russell Corbin, and Alexander, Ashlynn and Addison Mayo.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Pop’s life on October 2, 2016  from 3pm – 5pm at his son’s home in Bowie. A memorial service will begin at 4pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made Wounded Warrior Project.


On Monday, September 19, 2016; the beloved daughter of Iona Anterlina and Denzil A. Garvey; sister of Deion, Solange, Gabrielle and Chenelle Garvey; granddaughter of Theresa Peters; sister-in-law of Lynise Wearne; brother-in-law of Philip William; aunt of Zuri Garvey-Stanford, Gabriel Garvey, Siamak Wearne-Garvey and Zali Garvey-Williams; niece of Bernadine Moore Johnson, Bernice Awia, Jennifer Peters Dixon, Joyce Peters- Natter, Lenore Peters, Monica Welch, Pamela Peters Hall, Yoland Toppin. She is also survived by a host of cousins and extended family and friends. Friends may call at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4275 4th St., S.E., Washington, DC on Monday, September 26 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735

Obituaries

John Parker

Richard Speiden

Betty Georgeson

Miguelita Fronda

Daniel Quagliarello

William H. Warden

George Chipouras

Heide Mueller

Ronald Jefferies

Bette Lacy

Michael O'Neil

Catherine Vacca

Laura Earl

Karen Fitch

Florence Petrutsas

Romaine Sims

John Buchanan

Doris Jentilet

Fausto Gonzales

Edgar Hilley

Hurriah Chapman

Harold Parker

Glenn Corbin

LaToya Iona Maria Garvey