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Jean Marie Claffy, 53, a 30-year resident of Deale, MD passed away after a lengthy illness on September 17, 2016 surrounded by her family.

Jean was born on October 12, 1962 in Washington, D.C. to the late James and Lucy Pullins. She was a 1980 graduate of South River High School.
Jean’s interests included playing Bingo and slot machines, shopping and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, David Claffy, III of Deale, her children; David James Claffy(Madalyn) of Deale and Heather Claffy Crawford and her husband Patrick of Edgewater, nine siblings; James, Michael, David and Billy Pullins, Caroline Hill, Betty Myers, Florence Grierson, Frances Thompson and Linda Gunther . She is also survived by her grandchildren Kobe Denton and Mackenzie Crawford and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jean's life on Friday, September 23, 2016 from 2pm to 3pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A memorial service will begin at 3pm. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Jean's memory to a Charity of One's Choice.

On September 13, 2013 the beloved wife of the late Antonio B. Perez, mother of Joaquin, Anthony, Joaquin Cruz and Anna C. Perez. The family will received friend on Friday October 7, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill Md,20745.                                 

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St Thomas More Catholic Church, 4275 Fourth Street, South East,  Washington D.C., 20032. Burial on Tuesday, November 15th at 9 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.If you are attending the burial service please be at the administration office no later than 8:15 Tuesday morning.

Jean Hastings Anderson, 91, of Davidsonville, MD passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at her home. Born September 10, 1925, dear, sweet Jean was a strong, loving and faithful woman, devoted to her God and family. She loved to cook, can, paint, sew and do all things for her family and friends. Memories of her nurturing, insight and wonderful sense of humor are treasured by all who loved her.

Preceded in death by her parents, Linwood and Olive Reynolds Hastings; siblings and their spouses, Linwood (Lois), Donald (Agnes), Virginia (William); her husband of 64 years, Arthur; her daughter, Kathleen (Walter) Larrimore and her son-in-law Michael Mishou.

Survived by her brother, Bob; her children, Marilyn Mishou and Jess (Laura) Anderson; her grandchildren, Amy Galloway, Brett (Kristi) Larrimore, Molly (Andrew) Watt, Jessica Blickenstaff, Evan (Jessica Jo), Katelyn and Will, as well as 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

We are pained to see her go and blessed to have had her so long. She is now with our Lord and we rejoice.

Friends are invited to celebrate Jean's life from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 19, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A graveside service and burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20 at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD, followed by a Resurrection Service at 11:30 a.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Rd., Lothian, MD.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, Philanthropy Department, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. 

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

God is good all of the time. 

Lucille B. Lundmark, 92, was born July 21, 1924, in Orange County, CA, the oldest daughter of the late Mac and Lola Buckner. At a young age, the family moved to a farm in Oklahoma where she attended school with her sisters, Ruby and Christine.

As a young adult, Lucille moved to Yuma, AZ with Ruby and got a job working at the Post Exchange on an Air Force base where she met her husband, Robert Lundmark. They were wed in 1947 in Washington, DC and moved two years later to a farm in Ardmore in Prince George's County, MD. They had three children and were married for 32 years.

Although quiet and reserved, Lucille is fondly remembered as someone who always put family first. She remained close to her sisters in Colorado writing them often and visiting whenever she could. As a young mother, she got a job working nights as a phone operator with the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company. She retired after 25 years of service in 1979.

One of her favorite things to do, when she had a day off, was to load up the kids in the green Rambler with a picnic to spend the day at the beach. She enjoyed collecting recipes, reading the newspaper and spending time with her grandchildren.

Lucille is preceded in death by her parents, Mac and Lola Buckner; and a sister, Ruby Lind.

She is survived by her sister, Christine Caywood of Colorado; two daughters, Donna Carrington of Annapolis, MD and Beverly (John) Amoroso of Bowie, MD; a son, Wayne (Judy) Lundmark of Huntingtown, MD; her former husband, Robert O. Lundmark; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 

Friends may call on Monday, September 19, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. until Lucille's funeral service begins at 12:00 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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

Henry Somerset Saunderson of Edgewater, Maryland, US passed away peacefully on September, 14, 2016, following a diagnosis of Parkinson disease; Henry (fondly known as Harry) was the beloved husband of Patricia; father of Clive, Mei Li, Mark, and William; and grandfather of Marina, and Christopher. 

Henry was born on October 4, 1930 in New York City, NY to British immigrant parents, Robert and Isabelle Saunderson, before they returned to the UK during the Great Depression.  An adventurer from a young man, Henry served in the elite Parachute Regiment in the British army, before commencing a career spanning over thirty years where he initially flew the air bridge from England to Continental Europe.  He retired as a Training Captain, certifying pilots for British Airways. 

In retirement Henry had the opportunity to achieve his other ambition of sailing the Balearic Islands, in the Mediterranean, with his wife Patricia and their friends.  On moving to the United States in 2005, Henry remained a keen sailor, keeping a boat at Holiday Point Marina, Edgewater and enjoying all that the bay has to offer.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Henry's life at his graveside  service on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 2:00pm, St James' Parish Church Cemetery, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, MD 20711. 

The family will be dedicating a tree in the cemetery in Henry's memory. Flowers can be sent to St. James' Parish Church.

William Stone Finlay, Jr., “Bill”, 83, a 16-year resident of Easton, MD, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2016 at his son’s home in Stevensville.  

Born on June 30, 1933 in Baltimore to the late Alice and William Finlay, Sr., Bill graduated from Catonsville High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Bill began a career with C&P Telephone Company before venturing off to manage a business of his own, he would finish his career at Metal Goods.  He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed following the Orioles, Ravens and Colts.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Peggy W. Finlay; two sons, William S. Finlay III of Stevensville, MD and Kevin T. Finlay of Harrisburg, NC; five daughters, Debbie Fisher of Chester, MD, Denise Finlay of Edgewater, MD, Darlene Finlay of Calvert County, MD, Dawn Faulkner of South Carolina and Donna Finlay of Millersville, MD; two brothers, George Finlay of Ocean City, MD and Donald Finlay of Delaware; one sister, Alice Baker of Catonsville and 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Bill’s life with his family on Monday, September 19 from 6 p.m. until his funeral service begins at 7:30 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Interment with military honors will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20 at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. On line condolences may be left by clicking on the link to the left of this page.


On Wednesday, September 14, 2016; the beloved mother of Ronnell L. and Shellie Fields and Amanda Leigh; sister of Joyce Robinson. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.  Friends may call at the Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses, 6000 Kirby Rd., Clinton, MD on Monday, September 19, 2016 from 2 p.m. until time of services at 3 p.m. Interment private.

Mary Elizabeth Willis Owen, also known as Betty, passed into eternal peace on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, with her family at her side. She was 93.

She was a 74-year resident of Annapolis, living in the community of Annapolis Roads for over 50 years. For the last five years, she was a resident of Sunrise Assisted Living in Annapolis.

She was born and reared in Goldsboro, NC, and considered herself to be a Tar Heel to the end. She came to Maryland in 1942 to study nursing, where she met her future husband and life companion, David Owen. 

Betty was active in the Eastport United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and served on or in various committees and groups. Her proudest accomplishment was contributing over 8,000 hours of volunteer service for the Anne Arundel Medical Center Auxiliary.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years; and her lifelong dear friend, Emma Lee Rouse.

She is survived by two sons, Ed (Sharon) and Mike (Anne) both of Annapolis; five grandchildren, Heather, David, Andrew, Julia, and Thomas; and three great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until a memorial service begins at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 18 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to the American Red Cross - Greater Chesapeake Region at 4800 Mt. Hope Dr., Baltimore, MD 21215, or to the Eastport United Methodist Church at 926 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.

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

Dr. Robert Paul Dickey was born on May 14, 1939 in South Dakota. On September 12, 2016 he passed away after being involved in a traffic accident. He had a passion for the outdoors with a love for hiking and biking.

Dr. Dickey attended MIT where he received his Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering. He also attended University of Minnesota where he obtained his M.D. in Pediatrics. He completed his internship at Children’s Hospital with a specialty in Cystic Fibrosis. 

Dr. Dickey opened his practice in 1973 on Good Hope Road in Southeast, D.C. He was dedicated to serving struggling families in an urban community in Southeast, D.C for over 40 years. He was affectionately known as an “Old Country Doctor” because he cared for the well-being of the whole family and served over 6,000 families.

Dr. Dickey married Sharon McCall and together they had a daughter, Susan McCall. In 1981 he married his current wife Michelle Fennell-Dickey and gained a step-son, Anwar Walker Fennell. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Hubert Dickey and the late Sophie Kvisted-Dickey and his brother, the late Don Dickey.

He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle Fennell-Dickey; his daughter, Susan McCall; his step-son, Anwar Walker Fennell; his grandchildren, A.J. and Will; his siblings Wade and Dorothy. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Washington, DC Chapter, www.cff.org/MetroDC


Marcia Terrell Hawthorne passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on September 11, 2016. She was a longtime resident of Annapolis, residing in the community of Heritage Harbour, and most recently, Baywoods of Annapolis. Prior to retirement, she lived in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

She was born October 6, 1935, the oldest daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Snyder, of Albany, New York. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, and friend —a shining light to all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Russ Hawthorne, her daughter, Lizabeth Soares, two grandsons, Karl David Nan, Joshua Soares, and her sister Joanne Whalen. She will join her parents, brother and other daughters in heaven, Jenny Hawthorne and Terry Hawthorne-Nan.

She held a Bachelors degree from the University of Maryland in Human relations, and worked at Prince Georges community college in the human relations department as a research assistant.

To know her was to love her, she was a ray of sunshine and a burst of springtime. She always had a positive way of looking at the world, regardless of the circumstance. Her biggest love was music- she played piano, loved Chopin, and sang in the chorus at Heritage Harbour as well as in the Alexandria Singers, and twice performed in the Kennedy Center at Christmastime. She was also a gifted writer, the daughter of a poet, and created beautiful sculptures of her grandchildren.

She truly loved life and people, and her favorite thing to say was “isn’t that grand."

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

 Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. 


After a short illness, died peacefully at the family home in Upper Marlboro, MD on September 10, 2016. Beloved husband of Wilma M. Brown, father of Tania M. Cooks and Hodford R. Brown IV, grandfather of Hodford R. Brown V and Collette M. Brown, loving brother of Janice L. Berry-Chen. He is also survived by a son-in-law Kendrick J. Cooks and a daughter-in-law Candice D. Brown, with nieces, nephews, cousins and many other loving family members and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial service at St. John the Evangelist, 8910 Old Branch Av, Clinton, MD on Thursday, September 22, at 11:00 am. 

Caroline Van Wie, passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2016 at the age of 51. Although she didn’t let it define her, she battled multiple sclerosis for almost 30 years. She was a devoted wife to Christopher Van Wie, Sr. for 29 years; and a loving mother to Christopher Van Wie, Jr.; Rosalie Van Wie; and Angela Van Wie. Her beautiful smile and warm personality bought a welcoming feeling to all who knew her, even complete strangers. She will be greatly missed by many. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Caroline's life on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 10 am to 12 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville, Road, West River, MD 20778. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 noon. Interment will follow Mass in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to:National MS Society, Greater DC-Maryland Chapter 1800 M Street NW Suite B 50 North, Washington, DC 20036 or by clicking the donation link on the left.

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On Friday, September 9, 2016, Arthur Thomas Terry went home to the Lord and to reunite with his beloved wife Josephine. They had been happily married for 72 years.
 
Art is survived by three children, Arlene (Larry-deceased), JoAnn (Robert), and Artie (Sudie); 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren; sisters Vivian and Alfi and many nieces and nephews.

He was born on September 20, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York. Art first met Josephine when he was 14 and she was 12 and his reaction was “wow”. He went to Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, VA and played clarinet in the school band.After that Art enlisted in the Navy a choice that became his career for 20 years. 

Arthur and Josephine we married on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944. His ship was sent to the South Pacific shortly after that. Art was transferred to the Washington, DC area in Anacostia. Later he was made Chief of Naval Personnel at Andrews Air Force Base (Naval Air Reserve Training Unit) NARTU and was there for 20 years. After Art retired from the Navy, he continued to serve his country, working for NSA at Fort Meade and worked for his country another 20 years. 

Art was a worrier. He worried about everything, his wife, his children, his yard and it was always on his epitaph it would read “Worry no more”. Art’s whole life was devoted to his family and his country and he was so proud of both. He always wanted us all to “love each other” because he said that’s what family is about.
“We love you daddy, and God Bless us all”. You have blessed us all.


Larry H. White, a lifelong resident of Nanticoke, MD died on Friday, September 9, 2016, at his daughter's home in Harwood, MD.  He was 93.

Born February 28, 1923, in Nanticoke, MD to the late James and Mava White, he worked as a farmer and as a supervisor at a seafood packing plant.  Larry enjoyed camping.

He was the devoted husband, of 60 years, of the late Alda Jarrett White; beloved father of Debbie Thomson and her husband, John of Harwood, MD; brother of the late James White; grandfather of the late Tammy Thomson.

Services and interment private.  Online condolences and tributes may be made at by visiting the link on this page.

Melissa Ashley Weiss of Odenton, MD was born on May 13, 1987 and God granted her angel wings on September 9, 2016. Melissa's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her infectious laugh and bright smile, understand that the quality of her existence far exceeded the quantity of time that she lived. Her beautiful Heavenly soul will forever be present in the lives of her family and friends. Melissa is survived by her mother, Mary Ann Nagle Weiss; her father, Mark Alan Weiss; her stepmother, Charlene Hodak; her siblings, Mark James Weiss, Matthew Joseph Weiss and Megan Ann (Andrew Peter) Daise; her nephew, Matthew Joseph Weiss, Jr.; her grandparents, James and Linda Nagle, Mary and Gary Weiss and Delores Weiss; her step-siblings, Callie Dugovich and Chris Dugovich and her beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and her two puppies, who she loved and adored, Baby and Mason Weiss. Friends are invited to celebrate Melissa' life on Wednesday, September 14 from 10:30am until a Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11:30am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD.

 In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a children's charity of one's choice, as children held a huge space in Melissa's heart. You may also use the donation link on the left. Online condolences may be left by clicking the tab on this page.

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

On Thursday, September 8, 2016; the beloved husband of the late Mary Eugenia Reinecker; father of Thomas K. (Jeannette) Reinecker, Nancy (Bob) Flynn and the late Margaret Jacques; brother of Gene H. Reinecker and the late Russell  "Buck" Reinecker; grandfather of Christian (Jennifer) Reinecker, Tara (Philip) Foret, Matt (Michelle) Flynn, Todd (Lauren) Reinecker, Jessica (Michael) Greer, Danny (Kari) Flynn, Fr. Thomas Flynn, LC, Abigail (Ken) Cikanovich, Chris (Emily) Jacques, Amanda (Brian) Callanan and the late Thomas Jacques. He is also survived by 35 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 4900 Strathmore Ave., Garrett Park, MD 20896 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Church. 

On Thursday, September 8, 2016; the beloved husband of the late Filomena Soriano and Amabel Soriano; father of Jocelyn (Jimmy) Brown, Joseph Soriano and Florence (Mike) Kogok; grandfather of Kyle Pauley, Lauren and Dominic Kogok; great-grandfather of Lera Pauley; also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, September 15 from  2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Columba Catholic Church,  7804 Livingston Rd , Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, September 16 at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 

On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 of Solomons, MD; wife of Beniamino Caniglia; mother of Damon (Christina) and Darin (Kim) Dilodovico and Antonio (Angela) Caniglia; grandmother of 6; sister of Pamela, Debbie, and Denise. The visitation will held at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD  on Sunday, September 11 from 2 to 5 p.m., where her services will be held on Monday, September 12 at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 

Passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, in Temple Hills, MD, after a battle with cancer. Bob was a life long resident of the Washington, D.C. area and was a surveyor for the federal government for over 30 years. He was a graduate of Anacostia High School. He also served his country in the Vietnam War. He was the beloved uncle of Kathy, Susan, Angela, and Vernon. He was a close companion of the late Joanne and a beloved father figure to Jerry and LaShawn. Funeral services will be held at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, September 19 at 11:00 am. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Obituaries

Joe Browder

Jean Claffy

Sharon Vreeland

Margarita Perez

Jean Anderson

Lucille Lundmark

Henry Saunderson

William Finlay

Anita Fields

Mary Owen

Mary Hunt

Dr. Robert Paul Dickey, M.D.

Marcia Hawthorne

Hodford Brown III

Caroline Van Wie

CPO Arthur Terry USN (Ret.)

Larry White

Melissa Weiss

Robert Nickols

H. Keith Reinecker

CPO Melecio Soriano, USN (Ret.)

Forrest Woolard

Delores Caniglia

Robert Haas