Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Scott Russell Bunting, 47, a resident of Turkey Point Island in Edgewater, MD for eight years and previously of Davidsonville, MD died suddenly on Sunday, August 21 at his home due to heart failure.

Born in Berlin, MD on August 21, 1969, Scott graduated from the Worcester Country School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Duke University. He owned and operated Bunting Horticultural Sales.

Scott is survived by his wife of twenty years, Hilary Bunting; his children, Carly (20), Olivia (18), Wyatt (14) and Charlotte Bunting (9) all of Edgewater, MD; his parents, Paula Hastings (Gerald) Bunting and Gerald Timmons (Paula Young) Bunting; his siblings, Tim (Kelly) Bunting, Shawn (Shannon) Bunting and Summer Bunting (Madison) Dyer.

Friends are invited to celebrate Scott's life on Friday, August 26 from 11am until his funeral service begins at 12 noon at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, 710 Ridgely Ave., Annapolis, MD. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bunting Children's Education Fund, c/o Young and Associates, 124 East Market St., Salisbury, MD 21801. You may leave on-line condolences and tributes by using the link to the left of this page.

On Saturday, August 27, 2016; the beloved daughter of the Joan M. Parks and the late Robert F. Gray, Sr.; mother of Patrick, Annette, Daniel, Amber, Cris and Cristal Cockrell; sister of Bobby and Linda Gray and Connie Murray; also survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Debra's Life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, September 1 from 11 a.m. until time of services at 12 p.m. Interment at a later date.

On Friday, August 19, 2016, Jessie Kemp Welch,  mother of Louise A. and Michael Hanlon Welch (Paige); sister of Doris Kemp Jones, Edith Kemp Bass, sister in law of James H. Welch (Sue) and R. Patrick Welch (Joan).  Memorial service Saturday, August 27, 2016, 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. 

Jessie Kemp Welch grew up in Elizabethtown, North Carolina with seven brothers and sisters. After graduating from Elizabethtown High School, she moved to the D.C. area in the 1960’s to pursue a career in accounting and payroll at Woodward and Lothrop Department Store. This was quite a brave thing to do at that time as a single woman, and she excelled in her new role while living in her adopted home. It was while working in D.C. that she met a lifelong friend, Elsie Buess, as well as her future husband Michael Hentze Welch. The two married on June 17, 1967, and were together until his passing in 2009. They moved to Riverdale and had their two children, Louise Anne in 1969 and Michael Hanlon in 1972.  After having children, she ran a daycare in her home until her children were in high school.  She then went to work for Drug Emporium for many years and her final of employment was the Save-a-Lot Grocery Store. She had a life-long work ethic and relentless drive that she learned from her parents that made her a valued employee anywhere she worked. It was her warmth and selflessness that led to her being well loved by her bosses and coworkers.

Jessie was giving to all she met: whether they be family, friends, coworkers, or total strangers. There are people from coast to coast who have been impacted by her generosity, even if they may have played only a minor role in her life. In the 1970s, Jessie handmade doll clothes for the Salvation Army for many years and was recognized for her talent and efforts by them.  Her sewing interests included homemade Christmas ornaments that were given to teachers, neighbors and family members.  She often made Louise matching outfits for her dolls well before the popularity of American Girl dolls.  Both of her children fondly remember the many Halloween costumes that she and their father worked together to make for them.  And these are just a small example of the many things that she did that helped to make their childhoods forever remembered with happiness.

She also loved her pets. Her beloved dogs over the years, from the award-winning Lassie to her beloved Dakota and finally the rescued Bailey, were never far from her side and reflected back on her the love she had for them. She also loved her gardening, especially her azaleas and the maple tree that she planted in memory of her departed brother, Clyde Kemp. 

Jessie was the neighborhood Welcome Wagon and always went to greet new neighbors.  She was well known in the neighborhood by many and would walk her dog multiple times during the day as an opportunity to chat with all the neighbors as the neighborhood changed throughout the years.  She knew more about the neighbors and their children than anyone else in the neighborhood.  She truly cared for all of them and spoke of them often to her children.  

She was self-sufficient and continued to mow her own lawn, shovel snow, and unload bags of mulch and potting soil up until her death.  She would rarely accept offers of help, but would never hesitate to come and help others.   

She wore her emotions on her sleeve and was always vulnerable as a result. She also dealt with complications from injuries sustained in the early 1980s that would cause her to be in pain throughout the rest of her life. But throughout it all, she never failed to let those around her know how much she loved them even until her last days, through her words, her actions, and her sacrifices. Like her prized azaleas, she was able to weather the often harsh conditions around her without complaint and would then bloom with a vibrant display of affection that would leave all who were touched by it forever changed for the better.  


Ralph W. Kindig, Jr, 81, of Annapolis, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Ralph was born the only child to the late Ralph and Ruth Kindig in Pennsylvania on August 3, 1935. He graduated from high school in 1953 and went on to complete technical school  as an Electronic  Engineer.  In high school Ralph met his wife, Nancy whom he married in 1954. Ralph work at the National Security Agency as an Electronic Engineer and retired in 1990 as a Senior Operational Staff Officer. He enjoyed hunting deer, fishing in Ontario and Quebec, trap shooting and ten-pin bowling. 

Ralph is survived by his wife, Nancy; three children, Scott (Kelly) Kindig of Crownsville, Carl (Katherine) Kindig of Edgewater, and Lois Jones of Annapolis; nine grandchildren, David Jones, Brian Kindig, Daniel Jones, Chase Kindig, Dylan Jones,  Cole Kindig, Christine Kindig, Kate Kindig, and Kay Ann Kindig; one great-grandchild, Cyrus. 

A visitation will be held on Monday, August 22 from 12 pm until a service begins at 2 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment immediately following at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. On line condolences and tributes may be left by using the link to the left of this page.

John Leo MacDonald, 79, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away on August 17, 2016, in Annapolis, Maryland.

John Leo MacDonald was born in Detroit, Michigan to Ronald and Hildegarde Leo MacDonald on February 17, 1937. Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he attended West Catholic and later Villanova University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He married Judi Cleater in Annapolis, Maryland. He spent 30 plus years working for Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) in Crystal City, Virginia. He worked his way through the ranks in the Department of Defense to be Assistant Deputy Commander for Fleet Logistics Operations at NAVSUP Headquarters. Prior to his civilian work with the Navy, he served as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman for the First Marines Division. He was very involved in the early Sixties in the Philadelphia branch of CORE (Congress of Racial Equality) as an Editor, was a lover of Jazz music, and a voracious reader of books throughout his life. He loved sailing the Annapolis harbor and Chesapeake, both cruising and racing through his Chesapeake Sailing Club, with Judi, his companion, partner, and first mate as well as his friends of the CSC. He leaves a marina full of friends at Severn House as well as a loving family, and lifelong friends from his career in the government. John and Judi have spent the last 12 years as snowbirds spending six months in Stuart, Florida and six months in Annapolis, Maryland He will also be missed by their friends from living at Circle Bay Yacht Club in Stuart.

John Leo MacDonald is survived by his spouse, Judi MacDonald; son, Thomas John MacDonald; daughter, Andra MacDonald Davis; grandchildren, Sarah Lucy MacDonald, Noah Thomas Davis, Alexandra Faye Davis, Mitchell Thomas MacDonald, and Quinn Emil Davis of Virginia. Extended family also includes John Cleater of New York and Andrea Cleater Salcedo with grandchildren, Tabitha Salcedo and Alex Salcedo of Florida.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 2pm until 4 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in his memory to Hospice of the Chesapeake or The American Cancer Society.

Please take a moment and leave the family a condolence or light a candle by using the link on the left.

Martha Jane Payne, 100, of Davidsonville passed away at Crofton Care on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Martha was one of five children born to the late Robert and Elsie Anderson on April 3, 1916 in Forestville, MD. Martha worked at a bakery in the 30's making wedding cakes, cookies and pies. While working Jane met her future husband, James who was a delivery person to the bakery. Married in October of 1941 Jane and James were together for 68 years before his death in 2010. As a stay-at-home mom she raised their only child, Michael. Jane enjoyed the outdoors and all of nature's wonders. Besides her parents Jane was preceded in death by her husband, James Payne. 

She is survived by her son, Michael of Davidsonville; two grandchildren, Michael (Suzie) Payne, Jr of Bowie, and Lisa (James) Brown of Crofton; and four great-grandchildren. 

A visitation will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 from 6 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 11 am, Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the AAMC Foundation Office, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401, or The National Audubon Society. 

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George P. Kalas, Jr., "Gee", 68, a 17-year resident of Annapolis, MD and formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on August 15, 2016 at his home. Born on December 10, 1947 in Washington, DC to the late Jean and George P. Kalas, Sr., Gee graduated from St. Francis Xavier Elementary School and St. John's College High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Villanova University and a Master's Degree in Social Work from the Catholic University of America. Gee began his career as a social worker, then felt the call to help his parents as they opened the George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD in the early 1970s. He completed his academics by earning a degree in Mortuary Science at the Catonsville Community College. Gee assumed the presidency of the company upon his father's retirement in 1982. As the company grew, Gee and his brother, Bob, saw an opportunity to expand and together they opened a second funeral home in 1997 in Edgewater, MD. In 2007, Gee was awarded the 2007 Business Partner of the Year Award from the Catholic Business Network of Prince George's County. Gee was a member and former Board of Directors' Vice President of the Old South Country Club and a member of the Maryland State Funeral Directors Association. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, listening to music, weekly Trivia games at Galway Bay, and studying Greek. His passion though was his family, and just spending time with them brought him the greatest joy. 

Gee is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Ellen Kalas; three children, George P. (K.K.) Kalas III of Edgewater, MD, Kristina (Trip) Harrison of Annapolis, MD and Rachel Kessler of Simi Valley, CA; a sister, Kathy (Joseph) Thibadeau of Dunwoody, GA; a brother, Robert (Glynis) Kalas of Annapolis; eight grandchildren, Jack and Burke Harrison, George P. "Gus" IV, Genevieve and Graydon Kalas, Noah, Reed and Ellie Kessler; many nieces, nephews, other family members, numerous friends and a staff who admired him greatly.

Friends are invited to celebrate Gee's life with his family on Thursday, August 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, August 19 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of George P. Kalas, Jr. to the Old South Pink and Blue Memorial Cancer Golf Tournament, payable to the Old South Charitable Trust, c/o Margaret S. Owens, 5932 Little River Road, Lothian MD 20711.

On Saturday, August 13, 2016, Juanita M. DeSimone, also known as “Miss Johnnie” peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on June 21, 1927.  Miss Johnnie lived most of her life in Temple Hills, Maryland, later moving to Centreville, Virginia.  She spent over thirty years working in the restaurant industry.
 
Miss Johnnie was deeply devoted to her work with charities. In one instance, through hard work and perseverance, she was instrumental in obtaining a substantial corporate sponsorship for the Living Faith Church to feed the needy. Miss Johnnie spent many years working with the Ladies of Charity and was honored to have worked directly with Mother Teresa in 1986 when she came to Washington, DC to open an AIDS Center. She saw the good in everyone and was a positive inspirational influence in the lives of all she touched.
 
Miss Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, sisters and beloved husband of sixty-five years, Charles DeSimone. She is survived by her three children, Charlie DeSimone, Carroll Ferguson, Cathy Coratolo; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her Living Faith Church Family.
 
A celebration of Johnnie’s life will be held at the Living Faith Church located at 10266 Battleview Parkway, Manassas, Virginia, 20109 on Saturday August 20th at 10:00 am. Burial will be private.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Living Faith Church, 10266 Battleview Parkway, Manassas, Virginia, 20109. Please kindly reference Miss Johnnie DeSimone in the memo.

Walter Francis Mitchell (LCDR USN Ret.), 81, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, August 12, 2016. A 1958 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he loved his family, the Catholic Church, the United States Navy - especially the Class of '58, golf, happy hours at Carrol's Creek Cafe, Sunday breakfast at Chick and Ruth's Deli, the Redskins, the Nationals and his wide network of friends. 
"Walt" was born on January 2, 1935 to Walter S. and Rita M. Mitchell in Washington, DC. After graduating from Gonzaga College High School, he joined the Navy Reserve as a Seaman Apprentice and attended the Sullivan School to prepare for the Naval Academy entrance exams. He graduated with a B.S. in engineering and graduated from the Naval Post-Graduate School in 1965 with a second B.S. and advanced studies in meteorology.
Walt was very proud of his sons Scott (Ellen) Mitchell and Martin (Sandy) Mitchell, daughters Kathleen (Mike) Murphy, Suzanne Fajer, Michele (Chris) Jackson, many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. He was a dedicated father, grandfather, brother and friend to all. He is also survived by his brother Robert (Bernadette) Mitchell and his former spouse and mother of his children Regina Walsh Mitchell. He is predeceased by his sister Rita (the late John) Wettlaufer and his son-in-law Salo Fajer.
During his 20 year career as a Naval officer, Walt received his Naval Aviator Wings in 1960; served at the Navy Fleet Weather Facility and served as the officer in charge of the Antarctic Support Force. Following two deployments to McMurdo Station, Antarctica, and two seasons directing the Southern Hemisphere Forecasting School, Walt directed development of highly classified satellite systems for Naval ships and carriers; served as Navy Satellite Liaison Officer to NOAA and the NASA Goddard Space Center Meteorological Laboratory and retired from the Navy in 1978.
Upon retiring from the Navy, he worked with SAIC and STX, and taught in Anne Arundel County public and private schools and Anne Arundel Community College. He served as a church lector for 53 years, 31 of those years with St. Mary's Church in Annapolis.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Monday, August 15, from 4pm to 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A memorial mass will be offered on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Inurnment will follow at the US Naval Academy Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye Street, Washington, DC 20001 and St. Vincent De Paul c/o St. Mary's Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401.An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com. 




Margery Hubert Livas, "Margie", 80, of Annapolis, passed away at her home on Friday, August 12, 2016.  

She was born in Palmer, MA, on February 19, 1936, to the late Edward and Lillian Hubert.  In 1957, Margie earned her bachelor degree in history from the University of Massachusetts.  She also worked towards an advanced degree in Library Science.

As a homemaker, Margie was an avid reader, knitter, sewer, master gardener, pianist and church organist.  Margie was a member of the Worcester and Wadsworth Art Museums, where she also conducted tours. Other memberships included being a docent at Old Sturbridge Village and a garden guide at Londontown Gardens. She was a theater buff and wrote a number of book reviews.

Margie is survived by her devoted husband, Roger T. Livas; two children, Jeffrey C. Livas of Severna Park, MD and Elaine S. Livas of Carlisle, PA; and three grandchildren, Matthew, Megan and Miranda Livas.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 1pm to 4 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Margie's memory to The American Lung Association, 55 West Wacker Dr., Chicago IL 60601.

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

Charlotte Ann Pantaleo, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD died on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at her home in Gingerville.  She was 73.

Born November 14, 1943, in Annapolis, MD to the late Howard and Ottie Worley Bassford, she graduated from Annapolis High School in 1961. Following high school graduation, Charlotte began working for BG&E until she left to care for her son.  She returned to the workforce at BG&E as an executive assistant in Washington, D.C. and later for Pennsylvania Power & Light (PPL).  She was a longtime member of Heritage Baptist Church in Annapolis, where she was an active volunteer.  Charlotte enjoyed travelling, quilting, baking and doting on her new grandchild, Joseph.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Mefford.

Charlotte is survived by her son, Christopher Pantaleo of Penfield, NY; a sister, Fay Myers of Riva, MD;  and her beloved grandchildren, Joseph Pantaleo and Charlie MacDougall Knapp.

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, August 16 from 4 to 6 p.m.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 17 at Heritage Baptist Church, Annapolis, MD at 11a.m.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heritage Baptist Church, Attn: Backpack Buddies Program, 1740 Forest Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by visiting the link on this page.

"Original Owner of Harley Davidson of Washington"
On Wednesday, August 10, 2016; the beloved husband of Katherine L. Whittington; father of Kathie Turner; grandfather of Danielle and Rachel Turner; father-in-law of Gary Turner and also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Monday, August 15 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway (Chapel), 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD. Interment on Tuesday, August 16 at 1 p.m. at MD Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD 20623 . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Howard Whittington to the Alzheimer's Association, www.Alz.org.

On Tuesday, August 9, 2016; the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Jenkins, Sr.; mother of Michael(Rhonda), Daniel, Paul(Tina), Lena, John(Doris) and Fr. Joseph Jenkins, Jr. and Helen (Patrick) Surfus. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Catholic Church, 12010 Woodmore Rd., Mitchellville, MD 20721 on Sunday, August 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. and again on Monday, August 15 from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.


Orville Lee Bowen, 93, of Annapolis, passed away in his home on Monday, August 8, 2016 after a brief illness.  He was born in Calvert County on April 25, 1923 to Joseph Dell and Eliza (Hall) Bowen.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, sister, and beloved wife of 55 years, Dorothy J. Krapf.  He is survived by his seven children:  Ann (Bob) Willey, Wendy (James) Miller, Nancy (Dave) LaBelle, Randell (Denise Dammeyer) Bowen, Sally (Keven) Sard, Amy (Bill) Pedone, of Maryland and Jane (Glenn) Kellenbenz of South Carolina; twenty-two grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Orville was an entrepreneur opening Bowen’s Farm Supply, Inc. in 1973, after previously owning a landscape business.  He was a life-long farmer and an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. He enjoyed humming church hymns, his favorite being The Old Rugged Cross, and listening to southern gospel, especially The Gaither’s.    

A Celebration of Orville’s Life will be held at Grace EP Church, 4012 Birdsville Road, Davidsonville, 21035 on Friday, August 12th at 11am. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 11th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the same location.  Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Anne Arundel Medical Center, Grow a Nurse Scholarship Fund, 2000 Medical Parkway, Belcher Pavilion, Suite 604, Annapolis, MD  21401 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD  21122.  

Maureen Skaar Coyle, 77, a resident of Odenton, MD for more than fifty-two years, died on Monday, August 8, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her family, due to liver failure. Born on January 6, 1939 in Queens, NY to the late Kristoffer and Evelyn Skaar, Maureen graduated from Manasquan High School in Manasquan, NJ. For many years she owned and operated Maureen's Beauty Salon from her home in Odenton. Maureen enjoyed cooking, golf, dancing, singing and loved spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Michael James Coyle, III who died on February 8, 2016. She is survived by her children, Michael (Kathy) Coyle, IV of Annapolis, MD, Sean Coyle of Phoenix, MD and Colleen (Todd) Werling of Elkridge, MD; her brothers, Chris Skaar of Scottsdale, AZ and Charlie Skaar of Neptune, NJ and her grandchildren, Michael, Spencer, Casey, Maddie, Mackenzie, Patrick, Molly, Alexis and Hunter. Friends are invited to celebrate Maureen's life from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Sunday, August 14 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1pm on Monday, August 15 at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Ave., Millersville, MD. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chesapeake Palliative Medicine c/o Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Online condolences may be made by clicking the tab on the left of this page.

Veronice "V" Lawrence III, 59, passed away at 6:19 p.m., Sunday, 7 August 2016, from a heart attack at his home in Riva, Maryland.

Veronice was born 22 November 1956, at Eglin Air Force Base in Destin, Florida. He is survived by his father, Veronice Lawrence Jr.; his mother, Donna Burkhart; his sisters, Lynda Lawrence and Lisa Drake; his brother, Justin Lawrence; his step-sister Lori Folta; his daughters, Amanda, Angie, and Allison Lawrence; his granddaughter, Addison Helfrick; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.  


He leaves behind his loving partner of 8 years, Tina Davis Shotland, and her three children, Freddie, Jessica, and Travis.

Friends are invited to celebrate Veronice's life on Friday, August 12 from 11am until his funeral service begins at 12 noon at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on the left of this page.

Family will receive friends on Saturday from 3 to 5pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private

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George T. Petchel, 84, went home to be with his lord and savior on August 6th, 2016.

Born November 27, 1931 in Upper Darby PA. He was predeceased by his parents, George Petchel and Vera Phelan Petchel, brother John Petchel, and sisters Agnes Petchel and Helen Petchel Jaworski.

He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s University, elected a member of Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society. He served in the U.S. Army receiving an honorable discharge. 

George is survived by his four sons, Christopher Petchel, Timothy Petchel, Daniel Petchel, and Stephen Petchel, daughter in law, Wendy Petchel, two grandchildren, Thomas Petchel and Kaysie Petchel and one great granddaughter, Gracie Petchel. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday August 18, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Parish of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd, Clinton MD 20735. The family will receive friends and family at a reception immediately following the service. Burial will follow at a later date. 

George received great enjoyment in listening to EWTN and Mother Angelica. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Eternal Word Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Rd, Irondale AL 35210 or online to donations.ewtn.com.



Friends and family are invited to celebrate Donald's life on Sunday, October 16, 2016 from 1 to 4 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 

On Friday, August 5, 2016; the beloved son of the late Hugh and Maddy Robey; brother of Sandy San 
Luis and Patrick Robey; father of Kimberly Hammett of Charlotte Hall, MD; also survived by two grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, August 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. 

Kathleen "Kathy" Augusta McPartland, 74, of Annapolis MD, passed away in her home with her family by her side on Thursday, August 4, 2016. Kathy was born on February 11, 1942 in Buffalo, NY to the late Andrew and Eleanor Benz. After graduating from Mt. St. Joseph Academy, she went on to receive her bachelor's degree from D'Youville College and a master's degree from the University of Maryland. Kathy was a U.S. History teacher at Eleanor Roosevelt High School for 20 years. She loved cruising and traveling, especially to Paris, France and New York City. Kathy was an avid reader who shared her love of books with her children and grandchildren.
Kathy is survived by her husband of 52 years, John “Jack” McPartland; her son John Jr., his wife Loreta and their three children Caitlin, Joseph and Elizabeth of Roswell, GA; son Andrew of Annapolis; daughter Amy and her husband Paul Collins of Gambrills, MD, and her sister Suzanne Behr of Fredonia, NY. 
A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 14, from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 15 at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Worldwide Marriage Encounter, www.wwme.org/gallagher-legacy-fund. 
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Obituaries

Scott Bunting

Debra Cockrell

Jessie Welch

Ralph Kindig

John MacDonald

Martha Payne

George Kalas, Jr.

Joseph Connell

Juanita DeSimone

Lt. Cmdr. Walter Mitchell, USN (Ret.)

Margery Livas

Florence Raine

Charlotte Pantaleo-Mefford

Howard Whittington

Lena Jenkins

Orville Bowen

Maureen Coyle

Veronice Lawrence, III

Bok Man Kim

Joseph Vincent

George Petchel

Donald Brown

Harry Siebert

Kathleen McPartland