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Rita Marie Fletcher Howlin, 94, of Edgewater, Maryland, died peacefully in her sleep after a short illness, at her home in Lock Haven.

 She was born on October 28, 1921 in Washington D.C., to the late Archie and Marie Shea Fletcher. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church for over 60 years and was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Mayo and American Legion Post 226. She enjoyed travelling with her sisters and loved to have her grandchildren in her back yard pool.

In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Howlin, Sr. and her son, Joseph R. Howlin, Jr.
Rita is survived  by her sister, Maureen Lebling, her daughters; Sheila Marie Messineo and her husband Frank , Carole Ann Fox and her husband Edward,  daughter-in-law Sharon Rae Howlin, her grandchildren; Robin Wright, Deborah Shaw, Vivian Ellis, Joseph R. Howlin, III (Bobby), Frank Messineo, Jr., Lt. Col. Christopher Messineo, Kelly Heimbuch and Amanda Gainey. Also survived by 25 great- grandchildren and four great- great grandchildren. 

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 12pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 236, Edgewater, MD 21037 or to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90, Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.  Online condolences may be made at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com


Bernard J. “Bernie” Harvey, Sr., 66, a 12-year residence of Pasadena and previously of Millersville, MD, passed away on September 3, 2016.  Born on June 8, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Louise and James Harvey, Sr., Bernie served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  He made his career as a truck driver for Rand’s Transport, MBM Corporation and Cowan Trucking.  
Bernie was a member of the Knights of Columbus Madonna Council.  He was an avid Steelers and Orioles fan and a tattoo enthusiast.  He also enjoyed riding motorcycles.  Most of all, Bernie loved his family and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.
In addition to his parents, Bernie was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Louise Donohue and a granddaughter, Sydney.  He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Kathleen Harvey; three children, Heather (Jeremy) Mohney of Glen Burnie, Shannon (Chad) O’Brien of Denton, MD and Bernard (Nicole) Harvey, Jr. of Chambersburg, PA; a brother, James Harvey, Jr.; two sisters, Ellen Barkman and Carol Anigati; and nine grandchildren, Brenden, Zachary, Joseph, Gavin, Joshua, Riley, Aiden, Trinity and Jackson.
Friends are invited to celebrate Bernie’s life with his family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 9 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Online condolences and tributes may be left at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.
  


Mary S. Mawyer, formerly of Annapolis, Maryland, died on September 3, 2016 at age 89. She was born in Pennsylvania on January 21, 1927.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Mawyer; a sister, Anna Bodziak; four brothers, Nicholas, John, Michael and Frank Samole; a nephew, John David; and a niece, Margaret Baldacchino.  She is survived by her stepson, Edward Mawyer, Jr.; stepdaughter, Deloris Mawyer; seven nieces and nephews; 24 great-nieces and nephews; and five great-great nieces and nephews. 
Friends are invited to celebrate Mary's life on Monday, September 12, 2016 from 11am until 12pm. A funeral service will begin at 12pm. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD.  Online condolences and tributes may be made at www.Kalasfuneralhomes.com.




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Edward “Ed” Carroll Welton, 74, on the evening of September 2, 2016, Ed passed away, attended and comforted by his wife and son, at Queen Anne’s Emergency Center in Queenstown, MD as a result of cardiac arrest.  Born in Washington, D.C. on February 10, 1942, Ed was the only child of  June Ellen Turner and Edward Norflet Welton.  
He grew up on Pope Street in Southeast Washington, D.C. surrounded by beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  He attended Randle Highlands Elementary School, John Philip Sousa Junior High School and graduated from Anacostia High School in 1961.
Ed started in the construction industry right out of high school as a sheet metal apprentice with the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association Local Union #100.  A metal craftsmen of the highest caliber, Ed knew something about all of the construction trades and used that knowledge to build beautiful homes for himself and his family.  A perfectionist who believed in working slowly and redoing a job if it wasn’t right, he maintained a constant curiosity about making things by hand.
A lifetime passion for drag racing began early and Ed found himself most at home at his workbench, in the garage, or at the junk yard.  Although he did all types of fabrication for his friends who were drag racers, he thought the flathead Ford made for a good hot rod.  Like most hot rodders who dream of owning that one car one day, his dream was the ’32 Ford. 
“Mr. Sheet Metal” was wished much good luck by his co-workers when in 2004 he retired from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, D.C. following 25 years of loyal service to the Government of the United States of America.  Ed’s retirement brought him over a decade of happiness so justly deserved after years of faithful service.
Married for 53 years, Ed and his wife Judy shared love, honor and comfort in each other’s company.
Ed was preceded in death by his mother and father.  He is survived by his wife, Judy Arline Moos Welton; son, Louis Edward Welton; daughter, Kristin Sue Welton Eshelman; daughter-in-law, Sheila Anne Mooney Welton; son-in-law, Nicholas Eshelman; grandson, Emil Louis Welton and granddaughter Kathleen “Kallie” Christina Welton.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, September 24 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Online condolences may be made by clicking the condolence tab on this page.


On Thursday, September 1, 2016;  the beloved wife of the late James W. Malarkey; mother of Michael James (Marie) Malarkey, Cheryl  Ann (Joseph) Pilkington and Patricia Mae Malarkey; beloved grandmother of Robert, Donia, Daniel Chiarizia (Maureen), Angela Malarkey and the late Jerry King; beloved great-grandmother “GG” of Baltazar Solorzano, Mollie Chiarizia, Frankie Stewart, Deja Jackson. Her eight siblings preceded her in death. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, September 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, September 14 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Ln., Prince Frederick, MD. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105

Dominic "Dom" Crocetti, a lifelong resident of Pasadena, MD, died on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at his home.

Born April 26, 1944, in Baltimore, MD to the late Raymond and Mary Alice Crocetti, he graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School.  Dominic was employed as a Baltimore City firefighter.  He was a longtime coach with Riviera Beach Little League.  Dominic also loved gardening and landscaping.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Crocetti; three sisters, Mary Alice (James) Claytor, Carolyn (Raymond) Burkentine and Patricia Dawn (Kenneth) Edmonds; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Sherri Lynn Carlin, 52, a resident of Galesville passed away at her home on Thursday, September 1, 2016. 

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Barbara "Barb" Gladys Frick, a 31-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously China, Japan, Azores, Turkey, Germany and India, died on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at the Hospice of the Chesapeake Belcher Campus in Pasadena, MD.  She was 78.

Born July 26, 1938, at Fitkin Memorial Hospital in Neptune, NJ, to the late Gladys "Judy" Evelyn Orr and John "Jack" Clayton Orr, she graduated from Pemberton High School.  Barbara was a homemaker and Navy wife.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing, travelling and spending time with her family.

Barbara was the beloved wife, of 56 years, of Frederick C. Frick; mother of Kevin Frick of Lexington Park, MD, Kimberly (Neil) Frick Osowsky of Trophy Club, TX, Janet (Dayton) Frick of Elkridge, MD, Christine Earley of Solomons Island, MD and Elaine (Nelson) Couto of Owings, MD; sister of Janice Sharp, Arlene Lavalle and the late Phyllis Earley; grandmother of Lauren and Ryleigh Wilson, Leah Osowsky, Blake Couto, Sydney and Marek Nance and Meaghan Frick; and great-grandmother of Leland Holland.

Friends are invited to celebrate Barbara's life from 6 to 8 pm on Sunday, September 4 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on the left of this page.


Giovanni Saverio “John” Lucente was born on September 30, 1929.  At the age of 86, John joined his Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center surrounded by family.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Josephine Lucente; his children, Donna (Dave) Surber, Karen (John) Minzer, Lori (Wes Silver), Maria, Frank (Angee) and Lucretia (Mike Rupp) Lucente; his siblings, Frank Lucente, Jr. and Angela Ferguson; 15 grandchildren and their spouses, and one great-grandchild.  Leaving behind a legacy that spans from his time in the U.S. Army to a career in home building, John spent his life working hard to establish an incredible life for his wife and children.  In 1987, John and his devoted wife purchased a farm in Davidsonville, MD.  Over the next decade, this farm became the family gathering place and home to many of his children and grandchildren.  John leaves behind a bountiful legacy that will live on through the generations. Friends are invited to celebrate John’s life with his family from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 1 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 2 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville.  Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on the left of this page.





On Sunday, August 28, 2016 of Benson, North Carolina, formerly of Ft. Washington, Maryland. She is survived by her daughter, Robin L. McClure, her sons, Greg V. Altman and  Andrew A. Altman, Sr., her grandchildren, Ashley, Joseph, Tara, Nicholas, Drew, her great-grandchild, Jayden and her niece, Vicky L. Clineman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley S. Altman, her parents, Robert H. Croggon and Esther M. Wheeler, and her sister, Catherine D. Davis.  Evelyn M. Altman was born in Washington, D.C. on December 30, 1937.   She worked for NSA during the 1960s. She also resided in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The visitation will be held at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD, on Saturday, September 3, from 11am-12:30pm. Interment National Memorial Park Falls Church, VA. 


On Sunday, August 28, 2016; beloved husband of Myra Martin; father of Eric and Andre Martin. He is also survived by a host of family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 2 p.m. at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2210 Callaway Street, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748  Entombment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.  Online condolences and tributes may be left by using the link to the left of this page.

Mary Eulalia Butler, known as “Eula,” departed this life on August 28, 2016. She was the first child of ten, born to John Alvin Proctor and Mary Bernice Proctor on August 3, 1937. She married Bronsmore Butler in 1957. They were married for 56 years, until his death in 2013. From this union there were two children: Bronsmore Butler, Jr., and Valerie Wilcox.

Eula graduated from Frederick Douglass High School and worked for C&P Telephone Company until her retirement in 1994. She loved gardening, reading, and watching her favorite television shows: “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy.” She loved oldies music. When she was young, she liked to attend parties, dance, and work in the yard. Her favorite pastime, though, was talking on the telephone. She knew a lot of people to call.

Eula was a kind and gentle person. In her earlier years, she volunteered at election booths and even hosted an election event at her house. She loved talking to people and made friends very easily. Once you met her, you felt like you had known her for years. She loved good food, especially her son-in-law’s gumbo. She was a welcoming person, and she was loved by many.

Eula leaves numerous family members to cherish her memory: a loving and devoted daughter, Valerie Wilcox and her husband Steve; three sisters, Valinda Garza (Daniel), Donna Smith (Otis), and Sandra Logan (Ervin); two brothers, Donald Proctor (Linda) and Jeffrey Proctor; five grandchildren, LaBrons, Nikitta, Lindsay, Courtney, and Ryan; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

Eula’s memory will forever live on. She will never be forgotten. She was a special mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is now at peace with her husband and other family members and friends, and she will remain in all of our hearts.

Family and friends are invited to Mrs. Butler’s Life Celebration on November 21, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD.
 

Sharon Lee King, a 32-year resident of Davidsonville, MD passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016. She was 64. 

Sharon was born on March 7, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late Lawrence William and Lilly May  Palmer. She was the youngest of 6 children who were raised in Baltimore. As a teenager, Sharon moved to Pasadena where she attended Northeast High School. In 1977, Sharon married Glenn King, and they were married for 38 years. 

Sharon was a stay at home mom who loved camping and traveling with her family. She would often accompany her husband, Glenn, during his many work trips. Her favorite destinations were Ireland and Hawaii. Most recently she enjoyed vacations with her family to the Outer Banks and the Black Hills of South Dakota including Mt. Rushmore. 

Sharon was predeceased by her husband,Glenn. She is survived by her three children; Kevin(Jennifer) King of Glen Burnie, Amanda(Carl) Recktenwald, Jr. of Odenton, and Jessica(Greg) Barnett of Pasadena; two brothers, Lawrence Palmer of Fallston,  Robert Palmer of Abington; and 14 grandchildren.
 Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, August 31 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, on Thursday, September 1 at 11am.

 Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church Cemetery.

On line condolences and tributes may be left by using the link to the left of this page.


Robert "Bob" Gordon Leek died on Thursday, August 25, 2016, in Pasadena, MD. He had been a resident of Laurel for 45 years before moving to Heritage Harbor in Annapolis in 2005. He was 90.

A native of Philadelphia, he was the son of Irene and Nelson H. Leek, Sr.  A graduate of Germantown High School there, he was an active Boy Scout and leader attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Infantry trained in WWII, he was a Staff Sgt. in Military Government in the occupation of Korea. After graduation from the University of Pennsylvania with a Zoology Major, he was employed by the United States Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, MD. There he was a Parasitologist engaged in protozoan parasitic disease research in livestock at the Parasitology Institute where he was also collateral duty laboratory and personnel safety officer. After moving to Maryland he continued his scouting participation in Prince George's County where he served in several capacities including District Vice Chairman, Assistant District Commissioner, and Unit Commissioner. For "Distinguished Service to Boyhood" he was honored with the Silver Beaver Award, the District Award of Merit, Distinguished Commissioner, and Distinguished Scouter awards. Subsequent to retirement in 1984, he and his wife Jean traveled extensively. With a group of "concerned citizens," he participated in getting the construction of the Fairland Aquatic Center, which opened in 1992. As a volunteer for the American Red Cross, he taught CPR classes to numerous citizens, including City of Laurel employees. Also an aquatics instructor, he taught adult swimming classes at Howard Community College and children's lessons at summer camp programs at the Laurel Municipal Swimming Pool. He has trained countless lifeguards over the past 30 years.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Jean R. Leek, and his brother, Nelson H. Leek, Jr. Survivors include his daughter, Gail S. Klakring (Jeffrey), and grandsons Tyler and Andrew of Davidsonville, nieces Constance Wiese (Henry) and Nancy Hajna (Ronald). At his request, there will be no viewing or memorial service. A chapel service will be held at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville on Friday, September 9 at 11:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the following: National Capital Area Council BSA, 9190 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814,the Colonial Williamsburg Fdn., Fifes & Drums, P.O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187, the American Red Cross Tribute Fund, P.O. Box 97089, Washington, D.C. 20090 or Hospice of Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Online condolences and tributes may be left by visiting the link on this page.

Annette Mary Lusby, 81, a resident of Annapolis, MD for more than 20 years, and previously of New Carrollton, MD, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016. 

Born February 7, 1935 in Washington, D.C., she graduated from Eastern High School.  Annette retired from the Department of Education, as an administrative assistant.  

Annette was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, in Upper Marlboro, MD. She loved her church and caring for others through her lay pastoral care. She always enjoyed spending time with her family, most of all her grandson and granddaughter. She loved cooking, baking, reading, eating out, playing cards, traveling and participating in water aerobics.  

Annette is survived by her husband, of 61 years, William H. Lusby; two daughters, Lori (Richard) Hamilton of Laurel, MD, Suzanne (Paul) Straub of Elkridge, MD; a sister, Joyce Kogok; two grandchildren, Evan Straub and Megan Hamilton and a host of other relatives.

Friends and family may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, on Tuesday, August 30, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm.  A funeral service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro, MD on Wednesday, August 31 at 11am.  Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church or Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (www.alzfdn.org). Online condolences and tributes may be made by visiting the link on this page.

On Thursday, August 25, 2016 of Ft. Washington, MD. Daughter of the late Millage Vernon Gudger and Blanche Coleman. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul L. Garner, her brothers, Roland, Millage, Maurice, and Roscoe Gudger, and her sisters Bertha, Clarice, and Edith Gudger. 

Vermelle is survived by her sisters, Louise Wright and Seretha Gudger, her sons, Durwin and his wife Paula Garner, and Dion Garner, her granddaughters, Azaria Garner, her wonderful and caring in-laws, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

At her request, no services will be held. 


William Francis "Will" Hanrahan, 84, a resident of Annapolis for five years and previously of Albuquerque, NM died suddenly on August 24, 2016, at Anne Arundel Medical Center due to an aortic dissection.

Born on June 2, 1932, in Glen Cove, NY to the late William and Genevieve Hanrahan, Will graduated from St. Dominic's High School in Oyster Bay, NY and earned a degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University. He served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Sill, OK where he was  a light aircraft mechanic and carpenter. Will had a lengthy career as a civil engineer with the Federal Highway Administration. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.  He loved reading anything  about history or cars.  He also enjoyed swimming, weight lifting, hiking and biking.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith.

Will is survived by his daughters, Margaret (Larry) Mocniak of Annapolis, MD and Theresa (William) Schuster of Aiken, SC; his brother, Quentin Hanrahan of Putnum Valley, NY, and his granddaughters, Melanie and Samantha Mocniak and Sarah Schuster.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel Co., P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403. Online condolences and tributes may be made by visiting the link on this page.

On August 24, 2016, Ed of Oxon Hill, MD died at home.  Dear husband for 64 years of Anna McLean; father of Susan, Sandra (Jablonski), William, Frederick, and Mary Anne; grandfather of Alex and Emily McLean and Derek Jablonski.  Ed is also survived by his sister, Julia Brossman.  His sister Mary Smith, predeceased him.  Ed served in the Navy in WWII then graduated with a B.S. from UNC Chapel Hill and an M.S. from U. of Delaware.  Ed was a research physicist for 60 years at the Naval Research Laboratory.  He was loved and admired by all who knew him.  A memorial service for Ed’s family and friends will be held Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Oxon Hill United Methodist Church.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, September 2 from 11am until the funeral service begins at 12 noon at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the The Marcus Hart Family Fund at https://www.gofundme.com/MarcusHartFamily. Online condolences may be made by clicking the tab on the left of this page.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, September 2 from 11am until the funeral service begins at 12 noon at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the The Marcus Hart Family Fund at gofundme.com. Online condolences may be made by clicking the tab on the left of this page.

On Monday, August 22, 2016, of Alexandria, VA, formerly of Maryland and Washington, DC; the beloved husband of Rose Marie Malatesta; father of Matthew Malatesta (Lori Woelfel). He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and special caregivers. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate John's Life on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 and on Friday, August 26  from 10 a.m until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, http://act.alz.org/goto/BankingOnaMemory or Captial Caring at CapitalCaring.org 

Obituaries

Stephen LeBarron

Rita Howlin

Bernard Harvey

Mary Mawyer

Edward Welton

Ruth Malarkey

Dominic Crocetti

Sherri Carlin

Barbara Frick

Virginia Fogelman

Giovanni Lucente

Evelyn Altman

Leonard Martin

Jerry Gallegos

Mary Butler

Sharon King

Robert Leek

Annette Lusby

Vermelle Garner

William Hanrahan

Edgar McLean

Irene Hart

Jenna Hart

John Malatesta