Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Elena Duenas Sarmiento passed away after a courageous journey with cancer on March 17, 2016. Her husband of 52 years Celestino “Sam” Sarmiento and her children, La and their life partner Wendy Taylor, Nini and her husband Rob Degenhard, and her sister Clara Fe Cuenca (nee Duenas) were by her side. 

Elena was born in Navotas, Philippines. She attended St. James Academy and graduated from the University of The Philippines in 1959 with a B.S. in Foreign Service. She worked at the Vietnam Embassy before becoming a Navy wife in 1963. Elena and her family moved to Honolulu, Hawaii before settling in Washington, DC in 1971. She worked as a Research Analyst for National Rural Electric Cooperative Association for over 20 years. An avid reader, Elena volunteered and later worked part-time at the Oxon Hill Public Library after she retired. She faithfully served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Dominic's Church in Washington, DC. She also volunteered her time as an election judge. Elena zealously followed current events, enjoyed playing along with JEOPARDY, and watched romantic comedies. A self-proclaimed fashionista, Elena was quite the savvy shopper. She was fond of collecting and decorating her home. Elena loved traveling to see high school friends, listening to country music, and fishing and crabbing with her husband Sam in southern Maryland. Family and friends here and in the Philippines will miss Elena dearly.

 The family will receive friends at St. Dominic's Church, 630 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024, on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be sent in Elena’s name to St. Dominic’s Church.

Cecil Warren Rogers, 84, a resident of Regency Park in Gambrills, MD, passed away on March 17, 2016. Born on May 7, 1931 in West Virginia, Cecil served in the U.S. Army from 1949 through 1969, retiring as a first sergeant (E-8). He was one of the original members of Old South Country Club, past president of the Kiwanis Club and past president of the resident council at Regency Park. Cecil enjoyed golfing, walking, boating and fishing for rockfish. 

 
 
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 55 years, June Agnes Rogers who died in 2006, and five brothers, William, Darrel, Ralph, Robert and Richard Rogers. Cecil is survived by five sons, Richard (Robin) Rogers of Tracys Landing, David Rogers of Pasadena, Chuck (Eileen) Rogers of Dundalk, Robert (Lisa) Rogers of Severna Park and Cecil (Trenda) Rogers of Pasadena; four daughters, Jackie (Skip) Cavey of Pasadena, Irma (Rick) Andrews of Philadelphia, PA, Faye (Larry) Kiessling of Severn and Cindy (Chris) Blades of Florida; five brothers, Don, Willard, Ronald, Larry and Jerry Rogers; and four sisters, Melba Vaughn, Bobby Jean Rey, Judy Starling and Rita Bayton; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
 
 
 Friends may call on Tuesday, March 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Odenton Volunteer Fire Department, 1425 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113.

Please sign the on-line guest book by using the link on this page.

Robert “Bobby” Boswell Fisher, 78, of Luray died on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was born to John T. Fisher Jr. & Ruth Middleton Fisher on September 11, 1937 in Washington, D.C. He was a devoted member of the Lady of the Valley Church in Luray, Virginia for 33 years, on April 30th 1983 he married Glenda Branam. His favorite sports were boating & fishing, he enjoyed traveling, gardening, picking crabs and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and friends. He was an avid volunteer for Page One and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He served our country in the United States Army receiving two accommodations and was honorably discharged in 1958. Robert was preceded in death by his mother Ruth, father John, brother John (Jackie) T. Fisher and sister Theodora Robertson. He is survived by his loving wife Glenda Carol Fisher and their children Tereasa and Walt Burns, Paula and Thomas Craze and Deena Craze; his sisters Naomi Quattrocchi and Ruthie Mararac and brother Tom Fisher; his twelve grandchildren, one great grand-daughter and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
 
 
Friends are invited to celebrate Robert’s life on Saturday, March 19th at 11:00am at Lady of the Valley Church in Luray, VA. Viewing services will be held on Sunday, March 20th from 2-5pm at Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD. Funeral service will be held on March 21st at 11:00am at St. Ignatius Church in Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Tuesday, March 15, 2016; the beloved father of Brittany, Jennifer and Theo Pagayoya; son of Fred (Martha) Pagayoya and Jeannie Metcalf; brother of John and Joey Pagayoya; grandfather of Jayden Lassiter; uncle of Taylor and Dominic Pagayoya; stepfather of Christina Ewell; stepson of the late Charles Metcalf; stepbrother of Jessie Metcalf.


Relatives and friends are invited to Jeff's Celebration of Life on Tuesday, March 22 from 12 p.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Jeff by signing the guestbook located to your bottom left.

Michael Rudolph “Mike” Mattera, 61, a 3-year resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on March 15, 2016 at his home. Born on June 25, 1954 in Washington, DC, Mike graduated from Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville. Mike retired from a successful career in mortgage banking. He was an avid Redskins fan and enjoyed all sports He also enjoyed cooking for family and friends.
 
Mike is survived by three children, Anthony Mattera of Owings, MD, Michael Mattera of Sherman Oaks, CA and Gina Marie Mattera of Silver Spring, MD and their mother, Kimberly Mattera; his parents, Nicholas and Olive Mattera of Annapolis; a brother, Nicholas Mattera, Jr. of Washington, DC; one granddaughter, Mia Mattera; two uncles, Francis and Rudy Mattera; an aunt, Grace Nolan; brother-in-law, Bradley Gretter; long-time companion, Dawn Martini; and many loving cousins.
 
The family will receive visitors on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. until Mike’s funeral service begins at 11 a.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Inurnment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike's name to the Redemption House Life Center, 7489 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Glen Burnie, MD 21061. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Michael Vincent Waskey, Jr., (aka "Captain Mike) 86, a resident of Galesville for thirty years and previously of Severna Park, died on March 14, 2016, at his home due to vascular heart disease. Born on May 10, 1929, in Ferndale, MD, Mike was a graduate of Calvert Hall College High School. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army and was awarded the German Occupation Medal. Mike worked as a salesman. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking, building 4 boats. In his last years, his best moments were spent with best friend and neighbor, Captain John Whitman (Patent Pending, Deale). He loved his Galesville life and his neighbors. His beloved dog, Tucker, has taken residence with his granddaughter's family. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Waskey in 2010. He is survived by his children, Eileen Glendinning of Severna Park, Diane Whittles of Arnold and Michael & Jodi Waskey of Arlington, WA and his grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas Whittles and Jessica Whittles-Goedeke. Mike loved visits from great grandchildren Michael, Sofia, and Gabriella. Services will be private. Contributions may be made, in Mike's name, to the Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Monday, March 14, 2016; The beloved son of Juana Osorio, Loving husband of Yolanda Osorio, Father of Wilfred, Walfred, Eyhvy and Dennis Osorio. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. A memorial service will be held for him at a later date. Please check back at this site for details. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Ezequiel by signing the guestbook located to your bottom left.

On Sunday, March 13, 2016 of Ft. Washington, MD. Born August 23, 1928 in Rivesville, WV to Pietro (Peter) and Isabella (Lopez) Oliverio, immigrants from San Giovanni in Fiore, Italy. 

He moved to the Washington, DC area in 1952, married on April 9, 1953, was a Veteran of the Korean War, retired as a Meat Cutter from the Commissary at Andrews AFB, was a member of the Moose and loved fishing and playing cards with family and friends. 

Beloved husband of 62 years of Mary Ann Oliverio; devoted brother of Pete and Margarita Cico and the late Catherine Copley, Louis, John, Joseph, Rose Fowler, Angelina Cico and Virginia Cates-Valentine; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, March 28, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. until time of services at 12:30 p.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 1:45 p.m.

All arrangements are private. Please sign the family's online guest book by using the link on this page.

Larry Stanich, 63, a 19-year resident of Davidsonville and previously of College Park, MD, passed away on March 12, 2016 while on a skiing trip at Camelback Mountain. Born on October 1, 1952 in Baltimore, MD, Larry graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, then earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Master’s Degree in Engineering Administration from the George Washington University. He was an Advisory Engineer for Northrop Grumman for over 30 years and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. 

 
 
Larry was a talented musician. While he never read music, he taught himself to play a variety of instruments by ear. His first love was the guitar and Larry played in numerous bands ever since his high school years. Larry also enjoyed boating, skiing and scuba diving. He was a skillful builder and singularly constructed the deck on his home. 

 
 
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Simone Stanich; two sons, Scott and Jason Stanich of Davidsonville; and a brother, John Stanich of Elk Grove, CA.
 
 
 
Friends are invited to celebrate Larry’s life on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. until his service begins at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to the Scott and Jason Stanich Scholarship Fund and mailed to BB&T, 80 W. Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037.

Please feel free to sign the online guestbook by accessing the link in the left column of this page.

On Friday, March 11, 2016, originally of Limestone, Maine; husband of Nancy J. Cyr; father of Philip Louis Cyr II and father-in-law of Catherine Tucker Cyr; grandfather of Curtis C. and Catherine "Catie" Cyr, Richard Philip and Mark Thomas Conway. Mr. Cyr is also the uncle of Stephanie Sanzone Brown.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, (Main Church), 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Inurnment church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20001, or JFK Council #5483 Knights of Columbus, 16403 Livingston Rd., Charities Corporation, Accokeek, MD 20607. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Phil by signing the guestbook located above.

On Friday, March 11, 2016; the beloved husband of the late Karin Deal; father of Lee A. Deal, Jr., Larry A.(Shirlene) Deal, Sr., Catherine A. Windsor and Heidi (Bill) Ricci. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Relatives and friends are invited to Lee's Celebration of Life on Wednesday, March 16 from 6-8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. where services will be held on Thursday, march 17 at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
Please leave your thoughts and memories of lee by signing the guestbook located to your bottom left.

Wilson Howard Dove, Jr., "Doll Baby", a lifelong resident of Harwood, MD died on Friday, March 11, 2016. He was 89.
 
Born September 8, 1926, he served in the U.S. Army. For 43 years, Wilson rose through the ranks of the Anne Arundel County Bureau of Highways, first as a laborer and finally retiring as a supervisor. He enjoyed playing slot machines in Dover, DE and being involved with the Patapsco-Ridge Beagle Club.
 
He was preceded in death by his wife, of over 50 years, Hilda Dove in 2004; a son, Wilson H. Dove, III; a daughter, Katherine Dove; and two brothers, John Henry and Richard Dove.
 
Wilson is survived by his children, Michael (Kathy) Dove of Harwood, MD, David Dove of Dunkirk, MD, Patricia (Ken) Brown of Edgewater, MD, Sandra (William) Fowble of Davidsonville, MD and Melissa Dove of Harwood, MD; two siblings, Dorothy League of Annapolis, MD and Alvin Dove of Harwood; and 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to celebrate Wilson's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, March 15 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm and on Wednesday, March 16 from 10am until his funeral service begins at 11am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of MD, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770. An online guestbook is available by clicking HERE

On Thursday, March 10, 2016; the beloved wife of Dr. John Joseph Raedy; mother of Aileen (John) Sullivan; Maureen Green; Kathleen (Norm) Taylor; Daniel (Peggy) Raedy and Colleen (Ed) Bongiovanni; grandmother of Catlin, Rebecca, Aurora, Aislinn, Michael and Brendan; great-grand mother of Jay, Natalie, Conor, Declan and Quinn; also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christan Burial will be offered on Wednesday, March 16 at 11 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Luretha Latten Starkey, was born on May 30, 1940 in Winston Salem, North Carolina, to Stephen Latten and Beulah Carter. On Thursday night, March 10, 2016, after bidding all her loved ones good bye and telling them she loved them Lou made her transition at the Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland.
 
 She was educated in the public school system of Florence, South Carolina and graduated in 1958. She subsequently relocated to the District of Columbia and met and married Eddie Starkey. Later they moved to New York, New York and had two children Carl and Terri.
 
In 1970 Lou returned to the Metropolitan area with her children and established residence in Forestville, Maryland. She began her Federal employment in 1970 with the Treasury Department, Bureau of Engraving and Printing where she remained for a number of years. In 1974, due to her excellent personnel skills, she was recruited to handle a Reduction in Force (RIP) in Treasury’s Bureau of Government Financial Operations. Her success with this RIF resulted in a number of employees being placed in jobs in other federal agencies affording them the opportunity to maintain job security.
 
In 1990, having overseen the successful college education of both of her children, Lou elected to retire from the Treasury Department. Although retired she did not sit at home and waste time. She quickly volunteered as a Critical Care Volunteer at Southeast Community Hospital (Cafritz) for ten years where she gave support to families whose love ones were critically ill. Lou was a world class traveler and ventured to places such as Hawaii, Italy, Jamaica, California, Casinos throughout the Nation, Caribbean Cruises, Canada and many, many more places.
 
On January 28, 2012, Luretha, after participating in a powerful worship service, heard the voice of God and united with the St. Paul Baptist Church where she attended faithfully in Sunday School as well as Worship Service. She loved the teaching by Minister Brenda Otto and Rev. Herb Williams and the preached sermons by all the ministers.
 
Luretha leaves to cherish her memories a son, Carl, daughter, Terri. Four grandchildren, Ross, Derek, Kayla, and Diana. Nieces, Juanita Smith and Sonia Latten of New York, New York. Nephews Ernest Smith and Stephen Latten of New York, New York, and Paul Latten of Texas. Her god daughter Sherita Gray and many friends including Charlotte Gray, Mamie Dawkins, Antoinette Young, Gloria Walker, Marguerite Lockley, Bernice Fields, Michelle Dunwoody, Pinkque Alston, Octavia Holmes, the Queen Family (John & Vanessa) and a host of many other friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul Church, 6611 Walker Mill Rd., Capitol Heights, MD.

Patricia “Patsy” Ann King, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, and previously a long time resident of Upper Marlboro, Maryland died peacefully on March 9, 2016 at Calvert Memorial Hospital after a hard fought 2-year battle with cancer.
Patricia was born on July 8th, 1937 in Washington, D.C. and grew up in the Seat Pleasant area of Maryland where she graduated from Suitland high school in 1955. She was a member of the Job’s Daughters organization as a youth and worked for many years at the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Patricia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and beloved friend to many. She enjoyed both hosting and traveling to visit friends and family, playing cards and other table games, and made beautiful crochet gifts which will be cherished mementos for countless friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Malcom and Ida (Moulton) Trundle of Maryland.

She is survived by her childhood sweetheart and loving husband of 53 years Thomas “Tommy” King, children Gayle Leigh (King) Harding of Greenbackville, Virginia, Cynthia Ann (King) and William Griffin of Kensington, Maryland, and ten grandchildren whom she adored: Michael, Lauren, Bryan, Daniel, Amber, Mackenzie, Nicole, Layla, Molly, and Hunter. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends – many of which she considered adopted family.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caring niece and close friend, Lyn Jackman, who stood by her side for many years and provided a key support system during her battle with cancer.
Friends are invited to celebrate Patricia’s life on Monday, March 14th from 2 to 4PM and 7 to 9 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral services will be held at the same location on Tuesday, March 15th at 11AM followed by interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, Maryland.

Bobby McElroy, a 37-year resident of Jessup, MD and previously of War, WV, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at his home. He was 81.

Born October 25, 1934 in War, WV, he was employed as a supervisor with the Maryland Cup Company. Bobby served in the United States Army as a PFC from 1954-56.

He was the beloved father of Steven McElroy of Annapolis, MD, Anthony McElroy of Houston, TX and Susan Murphy of Jessup, MD; cherished grandfather of Robert McElroy of Baltimore, MD, Tabitha Mullins of Baltimore, MD and Rebecca Lufadeju of Baltimore, MD.

All services and interment are private. Please take a moment at sign Bobby's online guestbook by clicking HERE

On Tuesday, March 8, 2016; the beloved wife of the late Richard W. Piquette; mother of Robert L. and William A. Piquette; grandmother of Melinda and Lori Piquette and Richard W. Piquette and Lisa Walsh and the late David Piquette. Relatives and friends are invited to Jean's Celebration of Life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 11:15 a.m. until time of service at 12:15 p.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Arrangements are still pending please check back at a later date. You may sign the on-line guest book by using the link on this page.

Christopher Thomas Trachy, 29, a resident of Annapolis and formerly of Newark, DE, died on March 3, 2016, at his home. Born on September 3, 1986, in Silver Spring, MD, to Thomas and Chrystallo Trachy; Christopher was a 2004 graduate of Glasgow High School in Newark. He was a member of Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis and he was a sports fanatic. He especially loved the Redskins and all University of Maryland athletics. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Andrew Trachy of Annapolis; his sister, Demetra Trachy of Newark, DE; and his grandmother, Demetra Keshes. Friends are invited to celebrate Christopher's life from 5 to 7 pm on Sunday, March 6 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, March 7 at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Demetrios Cemetery in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hope House Treatment Center, 429 Main St., Laurel, MD 20707. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Obituaries

Brayden Blackwell

Elena Sarmiento

Cecil Rogers

Vera Carney

Robert Fisher

Evelyn McMullen

Jeff Pagayoya

Michael Mattera

Michael Waskey

Ezequiel Gomez

Frank Oliverio

Eugene Long

Thomas Eichelberger

Larry Stanich

Philip Cyr

Lee Deal

Wilson Dove

Nathalie Raedy

Luretha Starkey

Patricia King

Bobby McElroy

Jean Piquette

Robert Moran

Christopher Trachy