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Sally D. Marshall of Annapolis, MD passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 after a short illness. She was predeceased in 2011 by her husband, Arthur A. “Bud” Marshall, Jr., former State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County, Maryland. Survivors include seven children: Patricia “Trisha” Marshall, Laura Lapin, Arthur A. Marshall, III, Michael Zimnick, Stacy Smith, James Marshall, and Jeanne Luther, and six grandchildren. Sally was an avid skier, tennis player, and arts enthusiast. She was a dedicated volunteer at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and the Joint Center at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Please join the family for a reception on Sunday, February 7 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Heritage Harbour Community Center Lodge at 959 River Strand Loop, Annapolis, MD 21401. Services will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Crownsville, MD, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Fisher House, P.O. Box 97229, Washington, D.C. 20077 (www.fisherhouse.org) or Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD 21401(www.marylandhall.org). Guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Fort Washington, MD — Carmela (Connie) Carlucci DeLalla, a long-time resident of Fort Washington, passed away peacefully on Monday the 1st of February at Waldorf Genesis.
Born November 11, 1930 in Washington, D.C., Connie was a first-generation Italian-American who grew up in Northwest Washington DC, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1948. Connie worked as a proofreader at the Government Printing Office for over 30 years. She and her late husband of 56 years, Louis DeLalla, also owned and operated Gem Valet Cleaners in Oxon Hill and Waldorf for nearly 40 years. 
Connie truly embraced her Italian culture through her love of food and family. She loved hosting Sunday dinner with her children and grandchildren (“Y’all come and eat!”), watching the family enjoy the swimming pool (“Honey, we used to tan our phone numbers on our legs with nail polish”), and sharing a passion for the Washington Redskins on Sundays during the fall. She and Lou also enjoyed traveling, with numerous road trips and ocean cruises, the highlight of which was a Caribbean cruise that included all of her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her four children (and their spouses) – Jean (Brian), Frank (Melinda), Michael (Elaine), and Jo Anne (Will); one nephew – Jack; four nieces – Debra, Michelle, Karen, and Susan; nine grandchildren (and their spouses) – Jennifer (Marshall), Kristin (Peter), Joanna (Juston), Jonathan (Alexandra), Stephen, Eric (Emily), Emily (Brooks), Lauren, Margaret; one honorary grandchild – Shannon; and five great-grandchildren – Lucy, Tommy, Nataleigh, Eleanor, and Hayden. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis, her sister, Antoinette, her niece, Kathleen, her grandson, Tony, and her parents, Joseph and Columba.
Family and friends are invited to join Connie’s Life Celebration from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday, February 5 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Rosary Church in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, February 6 at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (http://www.alz.org/).

Martin J. Reedy, 57, a resident of Edgewater, MD, died on Friday, January 29, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 5, 1958 in Riverdale, MD to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Ives) Reedy. Marty is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Georgeann nee Fragale; three daughters, Sara (David) Parker, Jacqueline (Bernard) Cowger, and Joey (Patrick) O’Connell; seven grandchildren, Grace, Reed, Brooks and Lila Parker, Marti Ann Cowger and Gavin and Pierce O’Connell as well as many other family and friends. Marty was a 1976 graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School. He was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 26 and the Knights of Columbus, PG Council #2809 of College Park, MD.
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, February 3 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church, 1601 W. Mt. Harmony Rd., Owings, MD on Thursday, February 4 at 11am. Interment private.
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Robert Donald Lott, 91, of Edgewater, Md., where he lived for 49 years, 
passed away January 29 at Perry Point VA Hospital after a long struggle with 
Alzheimer’s Disease. Bob was decorated World War II hero and later helped 
design instruments for NASA that are now traveling somewhere in space. A 
dedicated Shriner clown, he entertained children at the Nixon White House.

Bob was born on July 1, 1924, in Forty Fort, Pa., to Raymond Lott and Cecile 
Baldwin Lott. He entered the U.S. Army in 1943, was assigned to the 101st 
Airborne, took part in D-Day in one of the glider units, and in December 
1944 was wounded at the Battle of Bastogne, which was part of the Battle of 
the Bulge. Before being shot, while under attack by 14 German tanks, Bob 
found a discarded bazooka, fired it at a lead tank, disabled it, and killed 
or wounded ten of the enemy, allowing a number of other U.S. soldiers to 
escape. For his actions, Staff Sergeant Lott was awarded a Bronze Star. He 
was also awarded a Purple Heart. As the war ended, Bob was assigned to guide 
visiting Allied officers around the tunnels underneath Hitler’s 
Berchtesgaden hide-out.

Bob returned from the war and joined Goddard Space Flight Center in 
Greenbelt, Md., as a mechanical engineer designer. Over a 25-year career, he 
was instrumental in the design of the Mass Spectrometer aboard the Galileo 
probe to Jupiter, launched in 1989; two measurement instruments on the 
Cassini probe to Saturn and Titan, launched in 1997; and an instrument on 
the Nozomi probe, launched in 1998.

In addition to his work, Bob was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shrine, 
American Legion, DAV, Orbital Club, and 101st Airborne Association. He 
became well-known in the Washington, D.C., area as a Keystone Cops clown for 
the Shrine. He was a devoted sailor, often sailing his boat, Building V, on 
the Chesapeake Bay. He was an awesome swing dancer.

In 1949, Bob married Minnabel Allison Lott. A loving man who showed great 
devotion to his family, he is survived by his wife, Min, his two children, 
Allison Debbe Lott Gordon (and her husband, John Gordon) of Annapolis, Md., 
and Robert Donald Lott Jr., (and his wife, Marylou Lott) and a grandchild, 
Whitney Lott, of Raleigh, N.C., and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins of 
all generations who have been a huge part of his life, along with his many 
friends, colleagues and neighbors.

Memorial service arrangements are pending. If anyone wants to honor Bob, 
please send donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Wounded Warriors, 
or towards a cure for Alzheimer’s. Please sign our online guestbook by using the link on this page.

Elton William Miller passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his home in Scottsdale, AZ. Born on November 16, 1929 in Erie, PA, Elton worked for the Washington Terminal Co. and Amtrak for 45 years. He started out cleaning cars at the age of 19 and rose through the ranks to finish his career as Superintendent of Private Cars. Elton lived a good life, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 63 years, Bobbie and his son, Michael. He is survived by his children, Cheryl (Tom) Nelson, Debra Waln, Bill (Mary Ann) and Terry Miller and five grandchildren, Heather, David, Christina, Ashley and Matthew. Friends are invited to celebrate Elton's life on Friday, February 5 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 6 at 10 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations, in memory of Elton W. Miller, to Hospice of the Valley, 1501 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014. An online guest book is available by visiting the link on this page.

Suddenly on Thursday, January 28, 2016; the beloved son of Michelle Cabato Bomediano and Aurelio Pineda. He is also survived by his grandmother, Carole; two siblings, Justine and Khrishelle; two aunts, Kristine Mae and her family and Marie Anne and her family; as well as many other relatives and friends. 

Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 3, 4 and 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
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James Franklin King, 82 of Camp Springs, MD passed away on January 28, 2016 at his home. Born in Washington, DC on March 3, 1933, he was the son of the late Elton Leonard King and Margaret Clemmer King. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce King, sister-in-law Patricia King and Gloria Oursler and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter Jody King Koenig; brothers Robert King,William King, Elton King and Sisters, Phyllis Calhoun, Betty Mobbs and Virginia Stemple.
 
 
 
James joined the Navy in 1950 and traveled to many countries during his tour of duty. After leaving the Navy, he met and married Joyce Pyles in 1958. They had one child, Jody Beth. James took a job with Giant Foods where he was a Produce Manager and worked for over 30 years. 

James loved to have a good time and many would say was a bit of a rascal. He enjoyed the sport of chance and would spend time with his friends at the American Legion playing bingo, keno and filling out his weekly football pool card. James enjoyed spending time gardening, growing flowers and vegetables that he shared with friends and neighbors. He loved sports of all kinds and seldom missed watching a ball game or football game. He was a huge Redskin and National’s Fan. 

The Family will receive friends on Monday, February 1, 2016 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 11am at Bells Methodist Church, 6016 Allentown Rd, Camp Springs, MD 20746 at 11:00 am. 

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Bells Methodist Church. 
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Joyce Noreen Gering, 71, a resident of Annapolis, MD for five years and previously of Tucson, AZ, died of pneumonia on Tuesday, January 27 at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. Born on June 28, 1944 in Randolph, VT to the late Joseph and Rita Coffman, Joyce earned her nursing degree from the St. Agnes School of Nursing and her master's of science degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Her career was spent as an adult and women's health nurse practitioner with an emphasis on women's health among teens and young adults. Joyce was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis. She is survived by her husband, Michael Gering, whom she married on December 8, 1982; her children, Gregory and Kyran Basiliko and Lauren Ellwood; stepchildren, Patrick and Michael Gering, Jr., Virginia Rubin, Heather Kelley and Nance Lozeau and siblings, William, John and Marian Coffman. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends are invited to celebrate Joyce's life from 3 to 6pm on Tuesday, February 2 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30am on Wednesday, February 3 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Mrs. Joyce Gering may be directed to support Dr. Amy DeZern of the Leukemia Department at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Mrs. Gering to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, PO Box 17029 Baltimore, MD 21297-1029 or make a gift online. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Leon Allen Long of Annapolis, MD and Ft. Myers, FL , age 79, peacefully passed to the Kingdom of Heaven on January 27, 2016 in Ft. Myers, Florida. Leon is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Janet Marie, and children Carl Spahn (Debbie) , Cindy Blum, Daniel Long (Mary Beth), Donald Long (Diane), and Douglas Long, 15 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
 
Born in Roanoke, VA on June 15, 1936 to Lynnwood and Ruby Long, Leon grew up in Washington, DC and attended Chamberlain High School where he played multiple sports including football. Leon was later employed as a lithographer at Hennage Creative Printers, Saul’s Litho (40 years), and Graphic Systems. A long term member of the Moose Club, Leon also gave countless hours coaching football and Little League baseball that impacted many young boys in the College Park Boys Club. Leon was an active member at Davidsonville United Methodist Church. He enjoyed golfing, watching sporting events, and supporting his beloved Redskins. Hosting countless parties and spending time with friends and family brought him great joy.
 Friends may call on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 1 to 3pm and from 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be held on Monday morning, February 1, 2016 at 10am at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment will follow at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to Childrens National Medical Center.

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E. Evelyn Gingell, 92, died on Tuesday, January 26 at her residence in Edgewater, MD. Born on March 9, 1923 in Washington, D.C. to the late Arthur Edward and Eunice Annie Seitzinger, Evelyn was baptized on March 28, 1937. Later that same year, her parents built a vacation cottage in Selby on the Bay and in 1946 her family established permanent residency in the Edgewater/ Mayo area. From 1951 to 2016, Evelyn served on the Selby on the Bay Board of Directors, helping to build that community into the wonderful community that it is today. She was also instrumental in establishing two area churches, Edgewater Baptist Church and Living Word Bible Church, where she served on the financial committees and played the organ. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Leroy Gingell; her son, Arthur James Gingell; her brother, James Rider Seitzinger and her sister, Mary Virginia Seitzinger. She is survived by her son, Ralph Kenneth Gingell; her grandchildren, Jaime Ann, Angela Nicole and Arthur Scott Gingell and seven great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Evelyn's life from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Sunday, January 31 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, February 1 at Living Word Bible Church, 5300 Chalk Point Rd., West River, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

The Life of Jerry A. Mack with love and immeasurable treasured memories. For the value of life cannot be just measured by endurance alone, but in one’s legacies and their impact upon the lives of others.

Our Father, Daddy, Pa-Pa, Uncle, Brother and Friend (known as MACK) was called to rest on January 25, 2016. His death was unexpected and sudden.

His life began as the son of the late Addell Irene Bowman and LeRoy Mack. He was raised and educated in Pisgah, Maryland. Later in life he became a resident of Washington, D.C. There he held a job as a supervisor of Flintstone Elementary School in Oxon Hill, MD until his retirement.

His passion in life was being a Truck Driver, Dump Trucks, 18 Wheelers and his favorite was Towing Trucks; which he had many funny stories to share. Jerry also enjoyed hanging at Bud's Creek.

His love for the grandchildren and especially the great grandchildren was his world. Each one had a special place in his heart with a different story. They could do no wrong in the eyes of Pa-Pa.

Mack is preceded in death by his parents Addell I. Bowman and LeRoy Mack. Brother(s) Paine LeCount Bowman, Wayne Levi Bowman and DeWayne Aaron Bowman.

His Life shall continue to be cherished and celebrated by his very special friend for over 30 years Rose Collins, his daughters; Gwendolyn, Jacqueolyn, Sharolyn, Marcia (Harold). Sons; Eric (Lisa) and Jerry Mack, Jr. , Brother; Ernest Henson (Vera) and a special niece Patrice Bowman; (14) Grandchildren, (10) Great Grandchildren and a Host of Family & Friends.

Family will receive friends on Saturday January 30, 2016 from 10 a.m until time of memorial service at 11 a.m, at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 6160, OXON HILL RD, OXON HILL MD, 20745. Interment private. Please sign the online guestbook.

Jami Ann Day-Nickerson, a longtime resident of the Annapolis area, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24th. She was 50 years old.
 
Jami was born on December 22, 1965 in Alexandria, VA. She loved spending time with family and playing in her garden.
 
She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business at Frostburg State University and loved working with numbers.
 
She was the beloved wife of the late Charles C. Nickerson, who passed away on January 12, 2013; devoted mother to her two step-daughters Courtney Scott of Annapolis, MD and Lindsey Nickerson of Port Republic, MD; daughter to Ruth Stack of Edgewater, MD, James Day, Sr. and Ruth Day of Annapolis, MD; sister of James Day, Jr. and sister in law of Vicky Day of FL; loving grandmother to three young grandchildren; beloved aunt to Bambi Hopson of FL; Tabitha Day-Silva of FL; Benjamin Day of FL.
 
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. A private interment will be held at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made on behalf of Jami to the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org).


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Anne Haller Sillaman "Ana", 67, a resident of Riva, MD, died at her home on Sunday, January 24. She was born on October 24, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William and Ann Haller. Anne graduated from Franklin Regional High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Maryland University College. She retired in 2012 after a successful career as a project manager with Kelly Press and Mosaic. Anne enjoyed gardening, camping, boating, and spending time with friends and family; she especially loved her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Anne was preceded in death by her brother, Command Sgt. Maj. Roger W. Haller. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Sillaman, her stepchildren Christina Sheckells and Wayne Sillaman; her brothers William, John and Frederick Haller; her grandchildren Alisha and Logan Sillaman and Nicholas Bennett. Friends are invited to a viewing from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm on Thursday, January 28 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, January 29. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 in memory of her brother, CSM Roger W. Haller. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Saturday, January 23, 2016; the beloved daughter of the late George and Anna Brown; sister of John H. Brown, Dorothy Robinson, Margaret McLean, Sharon Boggs and the late Earl P. Brown and Anna Marra. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. She retired from the CIA after 44 years of service. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, February 1, 2016 from 6 to 8 pm where services will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 11 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.stjude.org

On Friday, January 22, 2016; the beloved wife of the late James A. Lee; mother of Beverly A. (Robert) Montague and the late Charles E. Lee; sister of Beatrice Baylor; grandmother of Charles B. Green and the late Randy T. Nelson. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.

FRED RICHARD TODD 

 
 
Fred Todd of Harwood, Maryland came into this world on August 13, 1930 to the family of Walter and Lydia (Blackenship) Todd. He passed away in Annapolis, MD on Friday, January 22, 2016.
 
 
 
He was born in Brown County, Indiana, joining three sisters and four brothers. Fred went through school in Indianapolis , Indiana and following his high school graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force. After boot camp he was assigned to Fairfield Air Force Base at Spokane, Washington. While serving there he met a young lady and fell in love with Keo Marlene Shoff. When Fred was transferred to Topeka, Kansas, Keo followed him where she remained until he was discharged and they returned to Spokane. He soon enrolled at Washington State College in Pullman, Washington. He was a member of the boxing team and during the summers he interned at a camp for the handicapped at Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Fred and Keo were married on March 29, 1953 in the Pullman Church of the Nazarene. Upon his graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education he accepted a teaching and basketball coaching position at Winthrop, Washington. After serving two years he accepted the same type of position at Concrete, a town on the West side of Washington State. While there he applied and accepted a job with the U.S. Forest Service in the Job Corps. Later he accepted transfers as a teacher, camp director and eventually promotion to the National Office in Washington D.C. Throughout the years he served at Olalla, Oregon; Willows, California; and Chadron, Nebraska . Fred retired from the Federal Service in 1985. During his career Fred mentored many young men and was instrumental to them in continuing on to a higher education and/or to a successful working career. He kept in touch with many of them throughout the years. He loved sports and was always ready to help any of his students to participate. He was an avid and very successful bowler belonging to leagues that met three time a week most of his life. Fred and Keo adopted two boys, James “Jim” Michael (Fowler) Todd and Robert “Bob” Wayne (Jenkins) Todd. These boys were welcomed into the family and were loved as tho’ they were biological sons.
 
 
 
Keo preceded Fred in death on September 28, 2002 and his son, Jim, preceded him in death on July 30, 2004. Also preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, James, Melvin and Bryan; sisters Grace, Thelma and Daisy.
 
 
 
Fred leaves many loved ones behind: a son, Bob (Debra) Todd; a sister, Juanita; grandsons, Sean and Zachary Todd; granddaughter, Brittany Todd; and step grandchildren, Jill Stone and Angie Rae. 

 
 
Fred Todd was a loving and generous who will be missed by many of his family and friends.
 
 
 
Friends may call on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 2pm to 4pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A graveside service will be held for Fred on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 1pm at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2002 Clipper Park Road, Ste. 110, Baltimore, MD 21211. Online guestbook available by visiting the link on this page.

Mary Carolyn Shrop Ramsburg, "MC", a 50-year resident of Riva, MD, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 21, 2016. She was 73 years old. MC was born on September 12, 1942, in Cumberland, MD to the late Theodore and Mary Katherine(Smith) Shrop. She graduated from Ellicott City High School and went on to graduate from James Madison University in 1964, with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics. MC worked 10 years with NASA during the space shuttle program's infancy. She would go on to work at the NSA another 20 years, traveling to many countries and working on a variety of classified projects. MC loved to read and used that passion as an outlet to volunteer at her local library. Partners in Care and animal rescue agencies were also important to MC. She loved listening to Jazz music, and spending time with her grandchildren exploring the world, one day trip at a time. MC was preceded in death by her former husband, Edward Ramsburg; her son, Peter Ramsburg; and her beloved Maltese, Jack. She is survived by her daughter, Ann (Michael)Cantrell of Arnold; her sister, Nancy Yingling of Hopatcona, NJ; and three grandchildren, Garrett Michael Cantrell Hall, Taylor Cantrell and Michael Cantrell, Jr. all of Arnold.
 
Friends may call on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 11am until a funeral service begins at 1pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11am at St. John Cemetery, 3480 St. John's Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042. 


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Friends and family are invited to celebrate Evelyn's life on Tuesday, February 2 from 10 am until a service begins at 12 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. 
Interment to follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. 

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Dr. Jaleh Sahandy passed away peacefully at her home in Annapolis on 20 January, 2016 at the age of 67. Jaleh was born in Isfahan, Iran and studied medicine at the University of Tehran, later moving to the United States to complete her residency in psychiatry at the University of Maryland. She is survived by her husband Dr. Parviz Sahandy, with whom she shared a private practice in Annapolis. She is also survived by her daughters Dr. Shirin Sahandy, Ms. Shamie Sahandy, and Ms. Sheida Sahandy, as well as her brother Dr. Amin Yazdanian.
 
Jaleh was a supporter of progressive causes, and contributed generously to charities that serve vulnerable populations, both here and in Iran. She deeply valued the cultural traditions of her native country and shared these with her children throughout her life, especially her love of Isfahan and of Persian poetry. Jaleh was an adventurous traveller, visiting countries around the world, and exploring the Chesapeake Bay by boat with her husband. 

 Doctors discovered the presence of benign brain tumors (meningioma) in 1983, but Jaleh did not become seriously ill until 2003. She struggled quietly and courageously against her illness for over a decade. In her final years, she dedicated herself to raising awareness about malignant meningioma in the hope of catalyzing research for a cure. In 2013, she published a memoir (Living with Brain Tumors) which vividly describes her experience with the disease, and which she wrote while struggling with the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and the illness itself. Her absence will be keenly felt by the many loved ones she leaves behind.
 
Friends are invited to Jaleh's celebration of life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, January 26 from 11am until her funeral service begins at 12:00pm. 

Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. 

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Kathleen "Kathy" Kay Shaide, a 28-year resident of Upper Marlboro, MD and previously of Helen, MD, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Monday, January 18, 2016. She was 71.
 
 
 
Born August 15, 1944 in Lee, FL to the late Phyllis and Willard Wilson, she graduated from Northwood High School in 1962. Kathy was employed at Chopp & Co. in Brandywine, MD until she took a position at Lowe's until her retirement in 2011. She enjoyed sewing, painting, gardening and shopping.
 
 
 
Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis George Shaide, whom she married on November 25, 1964 and who died on August 14, 1985; and two siblings, Richard and Donna Wilson.
 
 
 
She is survived by three daughters, Kelly Keene of Abingdon, VA, Tracy Shaide of Upper Marlboro, MD and Jennifer Shaide of Fredericksburg, VA; three grandchildren, Bret Mathena of Marion, VA, Christopher duCellier of King George, VA and Mikaela Miller of Upper Marlboro, MD; and five great-grandchildren.
 
 
 
A remembrance service will be held at a later date. An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

Obituaries

Sally Marshall

Carmela DeLalla

Martin Reedy

Robert Lott

Elton Miller

Leonard Pineda

James King

Joyce Gering

Leon Long

E. Gingell

Jerry Mack

Henry Hebb

Jami Nickerson

Anne Sillaman

Dolores Brown

SD1 Malapit

Viola Lee

Joe Young

Fred Todd

Mary Ramsburg

Allen Carper

Evelyn O'Riordan

Jaleh Sahandy

Kathleen Shaide