Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Tuesday, April 5, 2016; the beloved wife of the late Stanley D. Alexander; loving mother of Janice (Michael) Buerkli; grandmother of Alexander J. Buerkli. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11 am at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to HEROES,Inc.,1200 29th St. NW Washington, DC 20007. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

BENJAMIN FELICIANO BARTOLOME, 85
 
On the morning of April 4, 2016, Bart passed on at his home in Fort Washington, Maryland, United States, surrounded and comforted by family after a lingering illness and finally succumbing to congestive heart failure after a bout with Bronchitis. Bart was 85 years old. Bart attended the University of the Philippines, College of Fine Arts along with the renowned late National Artist Jose Joya.
 
In his younger years, Bart was regarded by family both in the U.S. and the Philippines as an avid sportsman. He demonstrated superior competency in fencing, track-and-field, and sailing. An excellent marksman, he garnered medals for competitive marksmanship.
 
A former commercial artist of The Washington Post art department, Bart’s creative talents were evidenced in his landscape paintings and portraits, most notably those commissioned by Katherine Graham which hung in the lobby of the newspaper headquarters. A true artist, he did not confine himself to one medium. He was expertly skilled in water colors, acrylic, oils, charcoal, pastel, illustration and sculpture. He had a particular affinity for caricature and Herb Block, formerly of the Washington Post editorial cartoonist asked Bart to create an editorial cartoon.
 
An avid traveler, Bart loved meeting people, establishing friendships in every country he visited. Also, a freelance photographer, Bart was the recipient of Washington Post awards for his photos which were submitted for internal competition. These thought-provoking photos were captured during his travels as well as from simple everyday items which he translated into his artistic renderings. He had a keen sense of perception when it came to assimilating elements in a scene and creating his vision for all to behold.
 
Family and friends alike, regard Bart as a man who was very giving of his time. Many asked him for advice regarding life issues, art, photography and myriad topics. He freely and humbly helped whenever needs arose. He was famous for saying, “What can I do you for?”
 
Bart was a true mentor. Oftentimes, he used his artistic talents to tutor his children’s grade school classes, and later his grandson’s class in Florida. The now grown-up classmates still remember him fondly. He also taught fencing to his daughter and a handful of her elementary-aged classmates, and later he formed classes for a Maryland high school. Some of his students earned scholarships to college based on their fencing abilities.
 
Bart is survived by his wife, Beatriz (Mata), and children Cindy Reeves, Malu Barbieri, and Arsenio III “Chito”. Grandchildren include: Jeff, Denny, Caitlin, Cassidy, Velo and one great-grandchild, Bianca. One individual who must be mentioned is Rafael Pargas, whom Bart considered to be his devoted and lifelong friend.
 
Survivors and their families in the U.S. include:
 
· Francisco & Linda Bartolome (nephew)
 
· Emerita (Mata) Dela Merced Capito (sister-in-law), husband Doc Capito, and her children: Jojo, Bing, Bong, Ernest, Anna, Abic.
 
· Joy Mata (niece)
 
· Julia (Mata) Montecillo (niece)
 
· Edwardo & Minda Herrera
 
Survivors and their families in the Philippines include: 
 
· Eliz (Bartolome) and Rene Cristobal
 
· Archit & Nenne Bartolome
 
· Ched (Bartolome) and Oying Kimwell
 
· Nestor Mata (brother-in-law) and his children: Jan, Mike, Rene (deceased), Francis, (Joy and Julia previously mentioned).
 
· He was predeceased by his sisters: Nery Bartolome, Adriana (Bartolome) Claypool. 
 


A Memorial Service will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744 on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:00am.

Paul J. Acito, Sr., 82, a 50-year resident of Edgewater, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 at his home from Parkinson’s disease. Born on April 2, 1934 in Youngwood, PA to the late Paul and Julia Acito, Paul graduated from Youngwood High School. He earned a Bachelor of Education degree from the State Teachers College at Indiana, Pennsylvania and Master’s degree from the University of Maryland. Paul served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was retired from the Anne Arundel County Board of Education where he served as the Special Assistant to the Superintendant. Paul was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, volunteering for many years as a lector and pioneering the creation of the parish’s long-standing grocery certificate fundraising program. He was also active in the local community where he was a member and past president of both the South Anne Arundel Lions Club and the Teachers’ Association of Anne Arundel County as well as a member of the Annapolis Elks. He was the recipient of the Lions International Foundation’s Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Paul was also a member of the Washington District Football Officials Association and served as a referee at area high school and college football games. Among his other interests, Paul enjoyed golfing and fishing; most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Ann Acito; three sons, Paul J. (Terri) Acito, Jr. of Davidsonville, Duane J. Acito of North Canton, OH and David A. Acito of Edgewater; one daughter, Cindy (Ron) Travers of Crofton; a brother, Ralph Acito and sister, Virginia Mough; and 10 grandchildren (Ashley, Jessica, Kasey, Andrew, Victoria, Zachary, Melanie, Paige, Peyton, Skylar). Friends are invited to celebrate Paul’s life from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 827 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MD Association for Parkinson Support, Inc., P.O. Box 450, Brooklandville, MD 21022. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Arrangements are pending. Please check back at a later date for more information.

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Janet Marie Austin, 63, of Lothian and formerly Bowie, MD, passed away on April 1, 2016 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. 

Born on June 20, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late Alvin and Mildred Guern, Janet was a graduate of Bladensburg High School. She pursued a career as an administrative assistant in the health care industry from which she was retired. Janet enjoyed dancing, camping, swimming and crafts. 

In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin Jr. and Paul Guern. 

She is survived by two children, TJ Austin (Joshua VanBoven) of Edgewater and Samantha (Joshua) Smith of Lothian; one brother, Joseph (Sharon) Guern of College Park, three sisters, Patricia Wesley of Omaha, NE, Linda Davidson of Annapolis and Elaine (Kenneth) Sanders of Sioux City, IA; two sisters-in law, Pamela Guern of Pittsburgh, PA and Donna Guern of Lincoln, NE; three granddaughters, Kayla Aleshire and Ava and Evelyn Smith; and her former spouse, Dennis Austin. Friends are invited to celebrate Janet’s life on Tuesday, April 5 from 6:00 p.m. until her memorial service begins at 7:00 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment private. 

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Robert Allan "Bob" Welch, 73, a resident of Edgewater, MD and Rehoboth Beach, DE, died on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital after a 4-month illness. Born on August 18, 1942 in Wilkes Barre, PA to the late Harold and Mary Allan Welch, Bob earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Wilkes University and a Master of Science degree in administration from the George Washington University. From 1963 to 1968, Bob served in the U.S. Army reserves. In 1968, Bob began a successful 31-year Federal Government career at the Washington Navy Yard. He also worked at the U.S. Department of Agriculture before transferring to the U.S. Department of the Treasury where he became the Department's Senior Procurement Executive. He later held the same position at the U.S. Department of Commerce. During his career, Bob held leadership positions on several intra-governmental agency groups, such as Director of the Procurement Roundtable and Chief Acquisition Officer of SAGE (Strategic Advisors to Government). He also served on the National Contract Management Association's Board of Advisors and founded the Procurement Executives Association, a close-knit group of civilian agency Senior Procurement Executives that was an active change-agent during the latter years of Bob's Federal career. Bob received multiple awards during his Federal service including: two Presidential Rank Awards, the Vice President's Hammer Award for reinventing procurement at the Treasury Department, the Secretary of the Treasury Award, and the Department of Commerce's Gold and Silver Medal Awards, the highest honors in that Department. After retirement, Bob entered private industry and, from 1999 to 2008, was a partner at ASI Government. Bob enjoyed reading, fishing, traveling with his wife, spending time with his family and at his Rehoboth Beach house. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his son, Robert Allan Welch, Jr. and his stepdaughter, Shelley Alion. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 35 years, Peggy Welch; a daughter Rachael (Gary) Altemose of Exeter, PA; a stepson Russell (Sarah) Alion of Marietta, GA; and his grandchildren, William, Erica and Sara Altemose and Nora and Charlotte Alion. Friends are invited to celebrate Bob's life from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Tuesday, April 5 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. His funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, April 6 at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Church Circle, Annapolis, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shelley Alion and Robert Welch Nursing Scholarship Fund, Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, 2001 Medical Pkwy, Sajak 550, Annapolis, MD 21401. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Delores Epp Moran, 90, a 59-year resident of Edgewater, went to her eternal rest on March 31, 2016, surrounded by her children.
 
Delores was born in Baltimore on May 30 (the real Memorial Day), 1925, to Philip & Bertha Mary (Therres) Epp. When she was 3 years old, the family moved to Gallant Green in Charles County, where she lived until her graduation from Notre Dame High School in Bryantown in 1943. She immediately went to work at the U.S. Naval Powder Factory in Indian Head to help with the war effort.
 
After the war, Delores held several file clerk positions until she married the love of her life, Thomas "Tommy" R. Moran, Jr. on January 15, 1947. From that time until her death she was the proud mother of six; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of six; and recently welcomed her first great-great-grandchild in December 2015.
 
Another career opened up for Delores when she became a school bus aide for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, a career that lasted for 17 years until she retired in 1994.
 
Delores enjoyed working in her many flower gardens over the years. She also loved crossword and word search puzzles, watching her "soaps" and game shows, listening to the original real country music and going for drives in the "country." Her greatest pleasures came from being with her extended families every weekend and also watching Major League Baseball games on TV, especially her beloved Baltimore Orioles. She was a true fan through thick or thin since 1971.
 
All who knew Delores will remember this quick smile and the giggle she had in her voice whenever she spoke.
 
Delores was predeceased by her parents; her siblings, Edmund, Raymond, Philip, Agatha "Dolly" Epp, Mary Lou Adams and Betty Ann Watson; her husband Tommy (d. 1979); and three sons, Dennis, Mark & Chris.
 
She is survived by her sister, Rosalie C. Epp of Waldorf; her children Thomas Ray Moran, Hughesville, Darlene Moran, Edgewater and Donna (Brian) Sherbert of Wye Mills; grandchildren Laurie (Le'Ron) Moran, Amanda (Jason) Baxter, Ashley (Gary) Baxter and Heather Sherbert; great-grandchildren Amber (Joshua) Parham, Aliyah Douglas, Olivia Lawrence, and Madison, Lilian & Camden Baxter; 1 great-great-grandson, Keagan Parham; and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater 21037. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12pm on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd, Edgewater 21037. Interment to follow at 1:45 at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham MD.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Delores' name may be made to OLPH Building Fund. An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

On March 30, 2016; beloved wife of the late Ronald H. Rogers; loving mother of Mary Alyce Bauer (Paul); grandmother of Amy Jones (John), Matthew Bauer, and Ronald Bauer (Tiffany); great-grandmother of Ethan and Noah Jones, and Logan and Gavin Bauer. 

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery May 4, 2016 @ 11:00 AM .

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mildred Rogers to The Arc, 1401 McCormick Dr., Largo, MD, 20774 or online at www.thearcofpgc.org the link is below.

Patricia "Trish" Swayze (age 58) of Pittsboro, NC and formerly of Beltsville MD passed away at her home in NC on March 30, 2016 after a long illness. She was born on May 2, 1957 in Washington DC to the late Marie Gabriel and Robert Herr. She was the beloved wife of Trace Swayze and loving mother of Talon Swayze. Trish devoted her life to loving and serving others. She enjoyed nature, flowers and animals, especially her dogs and hummingbirds. She was also a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Survived by her stepmother Ruth Ashton Herr, step siblings Mary Ellen Ashton (Fred Dewey) and Robert Ashton (Mary Ellen Ashton, deceased), siblings Ann Sharp (Robert Sharp), Joseph Herr (Cindy Herr), Marian Quinn (Timothy Quinn), Robert Herr, Timothy Herr (Shelley Herr), and many nieces and nephews, as well as many others she took under her wing. If you wish to remember Trish, you may donate to the UNC Hospice House, Hospice PO Box 1077, Suite 287, Pittsboro, NC. 27312. Please write HOSPICE HOME on the memo line. A gathering of remembrance will be held at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037 on Tuesday, April 19th from 7-9 pm.

Marcia Bruzbart Edelschein, 79, of Davidsonville, MD, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2016 in Annapolis, MD, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved daughter of Franklin J. Bruzbart and Dorothy Bruzbart, and is survived by her husband Theodore (Ted) Edelschein to whom she was married for 55 years. In addition, she leaves behind her two sons & their families; Glenn, wife Cindi & son Jordan of Annapolis, MD and Roy, wife Lynn, & sons Bennett and Derek of Englewood, CO. Marcia was a homemaker and a retired Federal Government employee. She also worked for several years at the Prince Georges County Hospital. She was an active member of Holy Trinity Church in Bowie, MD for over 30 years, and enjoyed gardening, cooking, baseball, fishing and spending time with her family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the ASPCA of Annapolis, MD would greatly honor her love of animals. Online condolences may be made by visiting the link on this page.

Deborah Leona Joyce, age 64, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease on Monday, March 28 at her home in Forestville. Deborah, born in St. Benedict Pennsylvania was a devoted wife and mother. 
 
Deborah had a love of gardening, baking, the beach, and enjoyed both hosting and traveling to visit friends and family.
 
Deborah is survived by her husband, the love of her life, David Joyce of Forestville, son Mark Joyce of Odenton daughter Amanda Joyce of Tampa Florida, daughter in-law Kymberly Coder-Joyce of Odenton, and granddaughter Eleanor Joyce of Odenton. She is also survived by her sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Please sign the online guestbook. Services and burial are private. 


 
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Go to hdsa.org if you wish to make a donation.

Jean Boyle Harter, 98, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at her home in Heritage Harbour. Born on February 11, 1918, in Philadelphia, PA to the late James and Marguerite Boyle, Jean was educated in Philadelphia. She married Stuart D. Harter on October 4, 1941. Stuart joined the U.S. Coast Guard which took the couple to San Diego, CA for a few years before they returned to the east coast. Jean was a homemaker and a volunteer for almost 40 years at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. She loved people and enjoyed dinner parties, her book club and traveling across the country with the Airstream Club. Most of all, Jean was a wonderful role model for her daughters and she was always supportive of their endeavors which included horseback riding, boating and water activities. In her later years, Jean loved family gatherings, especially when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were included.
 
Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Stuart, who died in 1999. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Carr of Davidsonville, MD and Jo-an DeSell of Southern Pines, NC; two grandchildren, Kevin Sweeney of Eldersburg, MD and Melissa Burgess of Sykesville, MD, and five great-grandchildren. 
 
A chapel service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. Following the service, family and friends are invited to a celebration of Jean’s life at her home beginning at 3:30 p.m. 
 
In lieu of flowers, the requests donations are made to the charity of your choice or that you buy lunch for an elderly person. An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

Maureen Walsh, 73, of Deale and previously Annapolis, MD, passed away on March 26, 2016, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Maryland due to complications from Agent Orange poisoning. Born on July 27, 1942 in Quincy, MA to the late Kenneth J. and Mary A. Walsh Sr., Maureen earned a Nursing Degree at St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing in Boston, MA; Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Maryland and Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College in Baltimore, MD. She earned two additional degrees from the Oriental Medical College of England, College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. Maureen served as a combat nurse in the U.S. Navy and retired at the rank of Lieutenant. One of her duty tours included 13 months in Da Nang, Vietnam. During her military career, Maureen received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, and Certificate of Appreciation from President Richard Nixon. As a civilian, Maureen was a successful business woman; she owned and managed the Marian Institute of Healing, Inc. in Annapolis. Maureen was an accomplished acupuncturist for both humans and animals, and a practitioner of holistic medicine through which she helped many Vietnam veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, as well as other medical diseases and disorders, and women attempting to conceive. Maureen was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church where she was actively involved in the Walking with Purpose Prayer Group and the Pro-Life and Divine Mercy Ministries. She was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams and watched their games religiously. Maureen loved talking to people, especially veterans, and she counseled, guided and prayed for and with all those she met. She had a deep affection for all animals and especially loved her pet sheltie dogs, raccoons, and a stray kitten she named, Gritty, who is about 26 years old and still going strong. Maureen was the loving sister of Marilyn A. (Robert) Nelson of Norwell, MA, Ronald A. (Karen) Walsh of Mashpee, MA, and the late Kenneth J. Walsh, Jr.; sister-in-law of Anne Walsh of Scituate, MA; devoted aunt of Andrew, Kevin and Cassandra Walsh, Kathleen (David) Wooten and Elizabeth Walsh. She is also survived by two great-nieces, Katherine Martin and Maille Wooten, many cousins and good friends. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 5 from 10:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd, 1601 West Mount Harmony Road, Owings, MD. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of St. Mary’s County, 44724 Hospice Lane, Callaway, MD 20620 or the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd, c/o Walking with Purpose Ministry. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link in the left column of this page.

Anthony "Tony" Katsouros, 80, of Stevensville, MD passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center surrounded by his family. 

Born on September 14, 1935 in Greece, Tony was a master electrician who owned and operated Southern Electric in Capitol Heights, MD. He also owned the Stampede Restaurant in Camp Springs, MD, and Johnny Boy Ribs on Southern Ave. in Capitol Heights. Upon retiring in 2000, he moved to Stevensville where he was an avid gardener and enjoyed cooking the fruits of his labor. 

Tony is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen Katsouros; four children, Anthony Katsouros, Jr., Michele and Kara Katsouros and Meghan Reno; siblings, John and Nick Katsouros and Emily Wall; four grandchildren; Kevin Keating, Morgan, Pierce and Anthony Reno, Jr. and a great granddaughter, Brooklyn Keating


 
Friends are invited to celebrate Tony's life on Saturday, April 2 from 12:00pm until his funeral service begins at 1:00pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A reception will immediately follow the service. Contributions may be made to The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at: http://pulmonaryfibrosis.donorpages.com/Tribute/AnthonyKatsouros. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

William “Bill” Joseph Marose, 61, of Columbia, MD passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, following complications of heart surgery. He was born on July 9, 1954, in Houston, Texas to Theodore Joseph Marose and Eve Joan Ramberg. Bill grew up on Long Island, NY and graduated from Sayville High School in 1972. He went on to earn a B.S. in Entomology and Applied Ecology from the University of Delaware in 1976 and an MS in Education with courses at Temple University and University of Maryland.
 
 
 
As a high school science teacher at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, MD (1989-2011); Regina High School in Hyattsville, MD (1986-89); and Notre Dame Academy in Washington, DC (1980-86), Bill found great joy in showing the everyday relevance of science. His fun and innovative teaching style reached thousands of students and inspired numerous careers in the sciences. During summer breaks and in retirement, Bill operated a consulting business that helped farmers with pest management decision-making.
 
 
 
Much of Bill’s free time was devoted to the Boy Scouts of America. He was an Eagle Scout and camp counselor throughout high school and college. As an adult and with a son of his own, he took on leadership roles in Pack 61, Troop 649, the National Pike District, and earned the Silver Beaver distinguished service award. Through teaching, scouting, and consulting, Bill dedicated his life to the education and mentoring of others and the strengthening of communities in which he lived.
 
 
 
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Betty Hughes Marose, and their son, William Andrew Marose, both of Columbia, MD; brother, James Andrew Marose of Callahan, FL; and step-mother, Anne Marie Marose of Jacksonville, FL.
 
 
 
A memorial service will be held at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD 21044 on Friday, April 8 with visitation from 5-7 p.m. and service at 7 p.m.
 
 
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boy Scouts of America, American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. Or as Bill so often did, please donate the gift of time and service to youth mentoring programs.

William Royce "Bill" Poet died on March 22, 2016, at his home in Edgewater. Born on February 26, 1948, in York, PA, Bill was the only child of the late William D. and Julia Poet. After graduating from Penn State in 1970, Bill’s career was spent working in various capacities in the plumbing and heating industry. He retired from Krick Plumbing and Heating in Hyattsville in October of 2014. Bill was a member of the Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was passionate about Penn State football and all things Penn State. He was an avid reader and also enjoyed photography and home repair projects. Bill learned to love dogs and will be missed by his faithful four-legged friend, Lily. His grandchildren were the highlight of his life these past few years. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Sharon; his dedicated sons, Ryan (Michele) Poet of Bel Air, MD and Cory Poet of Arlington, VA and his grandchildren, Nicolas and Sofia. He was also genuinely cherished by many other family, friends, and coworkers. Friends are invited to celebrate Bill's life with his family on Friday, March 25, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 26 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bill’s memory to the Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund, 1203 West Street, Ste. F, Annapolis, MD, 21401 or the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.
Please sign the family's online guest book by using the link on this page.

On March 21, 2016, in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Raymond I. “DingDing” Dingle took his journey to the celestial shores of heaven. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife of 24 yrs, Chardon Dingle, daughter Renita Dingle (Tyrone Ponder), son, Brigadier General Scott Dingle (Sonja), eight grandchildren Ashleah, Ray, Dominic, Morgan and Burnie Branch, 2 step daughters, a loving sister, Cindy Statton, and a great grand-daughter, Akiva. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He is predeceased by his mother Lucille Griffith and 5 brothers. Raymond was an active member of the Misr Temple #213, Retired Air Force, Retired US Capitol Police, and USO Volunteer (Andrews AFB). 

Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. until the time of the Shriners’ Burial Tribute at 7:00 p.m at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. Family will receive friends on Friday, March 31, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Rd, Clinton MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. If you are attending the interment please meet at the Administration Building by 1:15 p.m. Please sign the online guestbook.

Patricia Sappington, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the home of her daughter Deborah DiMarino after a year-long battle with cancer. Born in Severna Park, Maryland on June 28, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Goldweis. Patricia is survived by her husband Elmer Sappington. Patricia and Elmer were married for 58 years. They spent most of their married life living in Davidsonville, Maryland at their lovely home and property. Patricia is also survived by her daughter Deborah DiMarino of Myersville, Maryland and three grandchildren, Kerrie and Joseph DiMarino and Emily Sappington. In addition to her parents, Patricia is predeceased by her son Gary Sappington.
 Friends may call on Friday, March 25, 2016, at the George Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD from 1 p.m. To 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. To 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local Hospice. Online guestbook available by visiting the link on this page.

On Saturday, March 19, 2016; beloved wife of the late Jack Kelly; mother of Tina Nugent and the late Michael L. Kelly; grandmother of Steven and Kenneth Nugent and Kelly Velazquez; great-grandmother of Ariana, Ana and J.R. Velazquez; sister of Beverly (Daniel) Shirley. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Jean's Celebration of Life on at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 11 a.m. Interment Washington National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hopsital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Obituaries

Dorothy Alexander

Benjamin Bartolome

Paul Acito

Margaret Svolos

Janet Austin

George Burch

Robert Welch

Delores Moran

Mildred Rogers

Patricia Swayze

Marcia Edelschein

Deborah Joyce

Harold Blackwood

Edmond V

Jean Harter

Margarite Rio

Maureen Walsh

Alice Lisefski

Anthony Katsouros

William Marose

William Poet

Raymond Dingle

Patricia Sappington

Jean Kelly