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Romeo known as Romy Bernales, peacefully returned to our Lord on the morning of July 8th 2024 after 78 years of celebrating life. Romy was born in Bicol, Philippines on November 12th 1946, to the late Thomas Ng Bernales and the late Pasencia Bernales. Romeo spent his young age in Manila where he also studied and then moved to Olongapo City where he started his band called “CYCLONES”. Romeo enjoyed his time as a drummer for the cyclones where they would play all around Olongapo City. After his time as a drummer, Romy later became a businessman. In 1996, He migrated to Maryland to be with his parents and siblings. Romy enjoyed playing bingo for the remainder of his life, He was also known as the “BINGO KING” as he enjoyed bringing people to Jaycees, Waysons and Bingo World. 

Romeo is survived by his former wife, Josefina Bernales. Children: Rebecca, Glenda, Suzette & Sherwin, Joseph, Edwin & Maira, Rommina & John, Mina and Darrel. Grandchildren: Elijah, Jacob & Michelle,  Shainah & Thomas, Joshua & Mary Rose, Lianne , Sheine, Shannae, Andrea, Jonah, Ernest, Immanuel, Jaiden, Sophia and Jael.. His Siblings: Cora & Allan, Espie, Erlinda,, Danny, Rosario, Roger & Mirriam, Robert & Barbara, Susan , Rosemarie & Darryl and Dindo & Raquel. Romeo is preceded in death by his siblings: Roland, Patrick & Rudy. 

We wholeheartedly want to thank auntie Cristeta Ricasa for loving and caring for our papa for many years!

Romeo was a piece of Joy to every person he encountered in his lifetime. To his family, He will always be their “PAPA OM” and they will always remember his unforgettable smile, beautiful singing voice and his many jokes that will make the room light up. He loved bringing his kids and grandkids to Atlantic City for spring and summer break where he would make memories with them. Romeo was the best father and grandfather he could be, he always did the best of his abilities for every single one of them– even in his last days. Romeo will truly be missed by many, and he will forever live in our hearts. 


Adam Paul Sohovich, 34, a 2-year resident of Annapolis, MD ( previously of Harwood, MD), passed away at his home on July 8, 2024. Known to family and friends as Angus, he was born at Anne Arundel Medical Center on May 6, 1990, to Martin and Vera Sohovich. He worked for Sohovich Marine Services as a Marine Technician and was a longtime member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River, MD. Angus enjoyed cooking, BBQing, had a knack for fixing things and was always lending a helping hand to those in need.  He was preceded in death his brother, Daniel John Sohovich. In addition to his parents, Adam is survived by a brother, Stuart Sohovich of Shady Side, MD. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Adam’s life on Saturday, August 17 at 11 am at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd., West River, MD. A reception will immediately follow the memorial service in the church hall. Please take a moment to leave a condolence, or fond memory, for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Dante Salvatore Marinari, Jr., 77, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2024, in Clinton, MD after battling cancer. Dante (Dan) was born on April 21, 1947, in Anacostia, Washington D.C. to Dante Sr. and Rose (Smith) Marinari, as the eldest of four children. He graduated from Gonzaga College High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. Dan served in the National Guard, and went on to have a long and successful engineering career at Bechtel and Constellation Energy, notably helping to build and later operate Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.

In 1967, he married the love of his life, Gloria (McCall), whom he adored. They later had two children, Dante III (Karen) and Brian (Carolyn), along with three grandchildren, Abigail, Lilianna, and Giovani. He was a devoted and doting husband, father, and grandfather. There were few things that brought him as much joy as spending time with his family in his retirement years, and the grandchildren loved their “Poppi” dearly. He remained close with his sisters Randie, Angie (David), Sue (Edward), and Margy throughout his life, and they shared the duty of taking care of his elderly mother Rose until her passing in 2022.


Dante, or “Matsie,” loved to laugh, and always had a joke or a story to entertain. He loved doo- wop music, cars, trips to Disney World, and Washington area sports. He gave an endless number of humorous nicknames to those close to him and showered them with gifts on birthdays and Christmas. He was a man of many talents, interests, and passions, with a driving thirst for knowledge. He enjoyed reading about quantum physics or string theory and watching history documentaries about World War II. Some of his favorite hobbies included working on his Lionel toy trains which he had since he was a kid, converting his old pictures and slides to digital files, coin collecting, and carpentry projects. He was always seen at gatherings with his camera or camcorder recording the family, because he so desperately savored each moment with his family, and captured all of them as best he could.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, July 16th from 5-8PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, July 17th at 11:30AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church: 8908 Old Branch Ave Clinton, MD 20735. A full obituary will be posted when available.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude’s Children’s hospital for cancer research.

https://www.stjude.org/give/cancer-donations.html









Beverly Ann Strickland, age 91, passed into eternal life on July 6, 2024
after suffering a stroke.  She was born on January 15, 1933 in Orange, Massachusetts and moved to Maryland after marrying Major James A. Strickland, a Marine graduate of the United States Naval Academy and George Washington University who was deceased in 2000.

Beverly worked as private secretary to the organizer of the 6th World Sport Parachuting Championship of the World in Orange, Massachusetts at the Orange Airport.  She held a variety of other positions throughout her life and had many interests and hobbies.

She is survived by a sister, Dorothy M. Forster of Southampton, Massachusetts, many nieces and nephews, step-daughters and step-grandchildren.

There will be no funeral service or calling hours.  Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater is entrusted with Beverly’s cremation.  Her cremains will be interred with her husband, James A. Strickland at the Church of the Messiah Cemetery in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Her sister, Dorothy extends heartfelt thanks to the “Earth Angels” who lovingly cared for “Bev”.

                         


Peter C. Remsen, 79, a fifty-four year resident, of Edgewater, MD and previously of Silver Spring, died on Saturday, July 6 at his home after a lengthy battle with Cancer and Parkinson’s Disease. Born on September 28, 1944, in Montgomery County, to the late Beatrice Elaine Mallory and Peter Remsen, Jr., Pete was a 1962 graduate of Montgomery Blair High School. He served in Vietnam in the U.S. Navy, with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 53 “Seabees” from 1967 to 1969. After serving his country, Pete spent many years in the commercial construction industry. He was a member of the American Legion Post 226, Fleet Reserve Club, VFW and the Elks. Pete enjoyed boating and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, spending time at his beach house in North Topsail Beach, NC, and most of all spending time with his family.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Remsen.  Pete is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce Remsen; his daughter, Stacey Remsen of Chestertown, MD and his grandsons, Justin and Jacob Lewis. Friends are invited to celebrate Pete's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, July 12 from 11 am until his funeral service begins at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 (woudedwarriorproject.org) or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 (hospicechesapeake.org). Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.

Frank Nicolai’s 3-year battle with cancer ended on July 6th at home with loved ones.  He is survived by his wife Shirley (Snow) Nicolai, son Keith Nicolai (Sara), and daughter Karen Baldwin (Ed).  He also leaves behind 5 cherished grandchildren: Kevin Nicolai, Heather Nicolai, Haley Baldwin, John Baldwin, and William Nicolai.  His sister Elaine Armen resides in Fairfield, CA.  Sisters Charlotte Susan Dearien and Dorothy Nicolai predeceased him.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Frank was an avid stickball and baseball player and a diehard Brooklyn Dodgers fan. As a child, he summered at his family’s small farm in Greenlawn, where he learned how to grow vegetables.  He attended Garden City’s St. Paul’s School before heading off to Bowdoin College, where he participated in Army ROTC; played baseball, soccer and basketball; and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in mathematics.   Soon after, he and Shirley were married and moved to Ithaca, where Frank was the recipient of a full fellowship at Cornell University and earned a master’s degree in Public Administration.

With a military commitment to fulfill, Frank worked in the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon as both a civilian and Army officer.  In 1970, he became one of five founders of American Management Systems, Inc.  He worked there as CFO and head of Human Resources until his retirement.  Serving on non-profit boards, growing vegetables and flowers from seed under lights, reading serious nonfiction books, planning international family trips, and following professional baseball have been post retirement activities.

Frank’s requests for cremation and a celebration of life event at a later, yet to be determined, date are being honored.  In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to remember Frank in a special way may donate to the Alice Ferguson Foundation (provides environmental education on the Potomac) at fergusonfoundation.org or Paralyzed Veterans of America at pva.org. 


COL (US Army, Retired) Daniel (Dan) Womack, Jr., of Fort Washington, MD passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Bethesda, MD.  A devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, Dan is survived by his wife (Betty), his three children, daughters Judy C. Rogers (Charles, Jr., deceased) and Jennifer D. Ellerbe (Carlos) and son Daryl T. Womack (Daphane) as well as five siblings, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of extended family and friends who will always remember his laughter and kindness.

Friends and family are invited to Dan’s celebration of life on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill MD 20745.  Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.  Celebration of Life service will begin at 12 p.m. 

Interment with full military honors will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. All attending must provide a government issued ID, their own transportation and arrive at the Arlington Administration building by 10:15 am.


In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital <a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?promo=srch&sc_dcm=58700008747821931&sc_cid=kwp&sc_cat=b&&&&&ds_rl=1290690&ds_rl=1291300&ds_rl=1285465&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-uK0BhC0ARIsANQtgGOv7w5rLMYalMDiIk_7xVcWnrMnFzgSGnb8i9haJnwPON6XP8r3GvkaAuPUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">St. Jude Children's Research Hospital</a>


Brenda Jean Ball, 76 years old of Morningside MD left us on July 5, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her  beloved husband, James Ball and daughter Angela Ball, 3 sisters and 4 brothers.  She leaves behind two children Kimberly Clark (Jack) and Jimmy Ball (Julie), 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, July 10th from 2-5PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Food and refreshments to follow at the Morningside Town Hall.


Janice "Jan" Marie Ford, 80, a four-year resident of Deale, MD, and previously of Genesee, PA, died on July 4, 2024 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born in Coudersport, PA on February 6, 1944, to the late Foster and Reva Mahon Crosby. Jan was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 963 and a life member of the Harley Owners Group. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, Winnie the Pooh, and frogs. Jan is survived by her husband of 40 years, Billie R. Ford of Deale MD; four children, Rose (Melvin) Guthrie of Dillwyn VA., Lori Prince of Muncy PA, Ricky (Karliena) Snay of Shadyside MD, William Lawton of Greenville SC, and; two stepchildren, William (Mary) Ford of Harwood MD, and Sherrie (Dennis) Wilkinson of Harwood MD; a brother, Robert Crosby of Austin PA; and 21 grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren, she also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister in law, a granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.

Services for Jan are private.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, at 10 AM at Resurrection of the Lord Parish, 1057 Main St., Hingham, MA. Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Dale's Celebration of Life on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Independent Baptist Church, 9255 Piscataway Road Clinton, MD, 20735 from 10.a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Robert S. Crain Hwy, Cheltenham, MD 20623. 

Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by using the <a href="https://kalasfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Michael-Augustine,Jr.-10457/memories">Memories link</a> on this page.

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of William (Bill) H. Scheig of Silver Spring, MD on Sunday, June 30 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD from complications of cancer. 

Bill was born in Washington, D.C. on August 30, 1950. He was the son of Nora Sue Horton and William (Bill) A. Scheig of Glenn Dale, MD. Bill had one brother, David H. (Annette) Scheig who died November 12, 2022, and has two surviving sisters, Patricia (Bill) Gooding, and Charlene (John) Bernsen. 

Bill is survived by his wife Katharine A. Scheig, his daughter Erika L. (Michael) Krimm and their two sons, Ethan and Owen Seftor, his son David E. (Amy Swann) Scheig and their three daughters, Corin, Kira and Alexa Scheig, and his stepson Justin A. Johnson, ﻿along with many extended family members and friends. 

Bill was a graduate of DuVal High School in Lanham, MD. He received his B.A. in History from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1977 and was awarded an M.B.A. from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. in 1984. 

He began his career with the federal government at the Department of Education, and later worked for Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and Westat. He returned to the federal government as a grants review administrator at HRSA (Health Resources and Service Administration), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, until his retirement in 2018. 

Bill was an avid world traveler, having visited all seven continents over his lifetime. He loved being out in nature communing with the natural world around him. 

He enjoyed games with their repartee and conversation. He was an enthusiastic poker player with two groups of close friends, and his children and grandchildren could expect a lively game of Risk at many of their gatherings.

Bill had a wicked sense of humor and was the life of any party. He loved listening to music, going to concerts and watching movies. His tastes in music and film were eclectic and wide reaching and he loved discussing them with family and friends. 

Bill’s sense of connection and community with friends and family was a steering force in his life. He maintained close relationships with extended family, attending the Mast family reunions every summer and meeting regularly with cousins and other kin for a meal that would inevitably be filled with much laughter. He remained close with his Phi Kappa Tau fraternity brothers throughout his life and frequently visited with them on weekend getaways, lunches, and dinners. He also stayed in touch with many of his DuVal High School friends over the years and participated in many class gatherings. 

But it was his love of family that was most important to him. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and husband. He adored his children and grandchildren and held them close throughout his life. He shared his love of seeing the world by taking his children and their families on life-changing trips to Belize and Hawaii, and his love of nature was shared through camping trips with his children growing up, and in recent years by bringing them and their families to his idyllic country house in Garrett County. 

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 11:30 am at the Glenn Dale United Methodist Church, 8500 Springfield Road, Glenn Dale, MD 20769. 

Donations in Bill’s memory can be made to Glenn Dale United Methodist Church, Glenn Dale Maryland; Phi Kappa Tau  - Beta Omicron Chapter, University of Maryland, College Park; or The Humane Society of the United States. Flower donations for his memorial service can also be made in care of Glenn Dale United Methodist Church.


All services for Jo Ellen will be private at this time. A complete obituary will be available soon.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for Jo Ellen's family by using the memories tab on this page.

Anna Margaret Lewis, age 92, passed away on June 27, 2024, at Sagepoint Senior Living Services, LaPlata, Maryland. She is now at rest with the Lord and reunited with the love of her life, Bill Lewis, who passed away in 2018.

Annie was born in Luke, Maryland, to the late James Noonan and Bernadette Hutchinson.  She was a graduate of St. Peter’s Catholic High School, Class of 1949, in Westernport, Maryland.  Following graduation, Annie moved to Washington, D.C., where she met Bill.  They married in 1953.

Annie was a housewife and mother to her four children while working part-time at the Government Printing Office. She was a parishioner of Mt. Calvary Catholic Church in District Heights for over 50 years where she generously volunteered her time and talents. She lived by the principles of her faith, volunteering for such organizations as the church Sodality, So Others Might Eat, the Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, and the Forestville Pregnancy Center. She and Bill taught Pre-Cana classes, providing instruction to couples marrying in the Catholic Church.

Annie enjoyed listening to music, especially family jam sessions, playing cards, ballroom dancing, bowling, the theater, and genealogy research. Although she left the drafting and line-up of the family’s fantasy football league to Bill, she enjoyed being part of the league and owner of the Checkmates. She was a Redskin fan, particularly towards the end of the season when she couldn’t wait to hear the various permutations that would get the Redskins into the playoffs. She devoted her life to her family and was at her happiest when spending time with them. Camp Granny’s was a favorite past time for her and her grandchildren. When asked how she wanted to be remembered, she said, “I ran a great Camp Granny’s.”

Annie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Artie Hutchinson, Jim Noonan, and Peggy Henry. She was also predeceased by two nephews, a niece, and one grand-nephew. She is survived by her four children, Bill Lewis and wife Janice, Cheryl LaNore and wife Janice, Tina Riojas and husband Joe, and John Lewis and wife Lisa. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Annie is also survived by two “neighborhood kids” who she treated as her own and who became lifelong friends, Kathy Buck and Barbara Grinder.

The family would like to acknowledge and extend their sincere gratitude for the loving and compassionate care provided to Annie by the health care workers and staff at Sage Point Senior Living.

Relatives and friends are invited to Anna's Life Celebration on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Mount Calvary Catholic Church 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747 from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, MD 20735.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to Mt. Calvary Catholic Church.

God saw the road was getting rough,
The hills too hard to climb.
He gently closed your loving eyes,
And whispered ‘peace be thine.’

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 1-7 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.

Patricia D. Maus, known to many as "Pat," a resident of Conway, SC, and previously of Edgewater, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Born September 17, 1954, in Bluefield, WV, to the late Richard L., Sr. and Shirley Lawrence Neal, she graduated from Annapolis Senior High School in 1972. Pat worked as a legal secretary most of her life and was a longtime American Legion Auxilliary Post 226 member in Mayo, MD. She also found joy in gardening, watching hummingbirds, and baking. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Hewitt "Bill" Maus, Jr.; her two siblings, Richard L. Neal, Jr. and Linda J. Hartlove and her two brothers-in-law, Craig A. Moffatt, Sr. and David Hartlove and her nephew, Craig A. Moffatt, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Donna Moffatt of Edgewater, MD; and her cousin, Reba Jo Gale and her husband, James. Friends are invited to celebrate Pat’s life on Monday, July 1 from 11 am until her funeral service begins at 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 289, Canton, MA 02021. Please take a moment and leave a memory or condolence for her family using the memories tab on this page.

Louis Francis Martini passed away peacefully with his wife Eileen by his side on June 25, 2024, at their home in Edgewater, MD. He was just weeks shy of his 80th birthday. Lou was born on July 14, 1944, in the suburbs of Philadelphia (East Lansdowne, PA) to the late Louis and Thelma Martini. He graduated from Villanova University in 1966. After serving in the Army Reserves, Lou became an accomplished entrepreneur in the food industry. With an outside-the-lines approach, he successfully owned and ran Stanley Foods, a distributor in Capitol Heights, MD.  

More important to him than his work accomplishments were family and friends. Lou was a dedicated father to Jennifer Abdinoor (Rich) and Jeff Martini (Becca) and an enthusiastic grandfather to Marissa and Rocco Abdinoor and Ziggy and Jacob Martini. Lou lived a life of generosity and led with love. He often took time to counsel those in need and give financial support. He always looked for ways to lift up those who didn’t feel included, all while keeping a sense of humor. For many years he volunteered his time as a basketball coach. He was a lover of life and lived voraciously, enjoying good music, food, and entertainment. He was quick to forgive and didn’t believe in holding grudges. If you were his friend, you were family, and family, after God, came first. His memory will live on as we follow his edicts of “live your best life” and “attitude is everything.”

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Lou’s life on Sunday, June 30 from 1 pm until his memorial service begins at 2 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins (<a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel-cancer-center/make-a-gift">online here</a>).

The memorial service will be live-streamed through Zoom by using the following link:

<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86919248709?pwd=Flb2uJYndn5vwrl8G9a1mZMMk6gxWG.1">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86919248709?pwd=Flb2uJYndn5vwrl8G9a1mZMMk6gxWG.1</a>

Passcode: 413022



Herbert "Wayne" Collins, 82 of Ocean City, MD was born on September 28, 1941 in Washington D.C. he was called home on June 25 2024.
He passed away in his home, fought a hard battle with pancreas, liver and kidney cancer. 

After Wayne graduated highscool he went to work at Sealtest Icecream driving a truck delivering icecream to stores in DC. He worked at Sealtest for about 30 years until the company relocated to Pennsylvania. He then went to work at Embassy Dairy Milk Company in Waldorf driving a truck for 15 years delivering to stores in DC until they closed up. He and our mom decided to move to Ocean City, MD. Wayne work for the Town of Ocean City for 20 years, started as a bus driver then promoted to service manager until he retired.
 
In addition to his parents Wayne was predeceased by his loving wife, Donna Collins, son Anthony (Tony) Collins,  son-in-law Raymond Minton.

 He is survived by his daughters Linda Minton (Raymond deceased) Tammy Rackey (David)

Grandchildren - Tiffanie Warder (Daniel) Jeremy Minton, Krystle Fraser, DJay Rackey (Tyler), Ryan Rackey, Kaitlyn Rackey

Great grandchildren - Cameron Warder, Hannah Warder, Kayla Fraser, Savannah Rackey, Angelo (AJ) Minton, Charlotte Rackey

Sisters/brother - Estelle (Merrill deceased) Buckles, Donna (John) Hemphill, Larry (Barbara) Collins

Many neices and nephews.

...Ganddaughter Kaitlyn Rackey wrote about her grandfather...
Last night my Papap, Wayne Collins went home to Heaven. After a courageous battle with Cancer he is now at peace. Although we knew this day was coming, nothing prepares you for the heartbreak of hearing those words. He spent 82 years teaching all of us how to laugh, how to work hard and how to give one hell of a fight but what we didn’t learn is how to live without him. Sometimes one lifetime isn’t enough.

Today (June 26) is my Nana’s Birthday, his lovely wife Donna Collins. We know he had to make it Home in time to spend it in Heaven with her. They are both now together, watching a game show and reminiscing on the life and love they created.
 
I will always remember my Papap, with his countless jokes, his stories, his famous saying “Don’t start no stuff, there won’t be none”, his love of westerns, his sweet tooth, the way he would sleep with his hands clasped on his belly, how his hair was always combed and looking his absolute best. He always gave, more than what he had and wanted nothing in return. He was a man like no other

Ann Lewis passed away on June 24, 2024. She was born in 1946 to the late Carl and Stella Waldinger and raised in Brooklyn and Queens, NY. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in secretarial studies education, she became a secretary at IBM and later at Hofstra University. While working at IBM, she was set up on a blind date with a coworker’s friend, Ken Lewis, the man she would marry 8 months later and to whom she would remain married for 52 wonderful years. They had one child, whom they named after Ann’s beloved father. Ann and Ken moved to Maryland in 2015 to be closer to their daughter and her family, where many lunches, book clubs, and trips to the Hippodrome theatre were enjoyed. When Ken passed away in 2021, Ann soldiered on with her acerbic charm and the vital signs of a 20-year-old. As her hearing was still excellent, she enjoyed eavesdropping on the loud conversations at her new assisted living facility. Ann is survived by her daughter, Carla (Kenneth) DeWitt; her cherished grandson Kevin, and 3 nieces and their families. The family has elected not to hold services in her honor, though she will live in their hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association (<a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1">online here</a> or P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011), the Anne Arundel County Literary Council (<a href="https://icanread.org/donate-to-the-literacy-council/">online here</a> or P.O. Box 1303, Edgewater, MD 21037) or to a charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories link on this page.

Kenneth Robert Crisman, "Ken/Kenny," a 48-year resident of Davidsonville, MD, died at his home on June 23, 2024.

He was born October 14, 1942, in Gary, IN, to the late Lloyd Earl and Anne Crisman nee Demchak; he graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School in 1960. After graduating high school, Ken honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. Following his military service, he worked at the U.S. Weather Bureau. Ken had many hobbies and interests, including tennis, swimming, working out, biking, reading, hiking, baseball and hockey games, music, and movies. Ken was a devoted grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Carolyn Crisman nee Lehman.

He is survived by his two children, Kenneth Scott (Kim) Crisman and Lisa (Kevin) Thrift, of Annapolis, MD; his longtime companion, Mary Ann Anderson; his brother, Wayne Crisman of Bowie, MD; his six grandchildren, Stacy Crisman, Josh Thrift, Kenny Crisman, Shane Thrift, Nicholas (Jamie) Thrift, and Kaitlin Thrift; and his four great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Ken's life will be held on Sunday, July 14, from 1 to 4 PM at the Cape St. Claire Association Clubhouse, 1223 River Bay Road, Annapolis, MD. Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Sandra Lee San Luis, nee Siebert, died June 23, 2024.  She was born in Wash. DC on December 8, 1942.  She was the daughter of the late Madeline T. Robey and the late Hugh P. Robey and the sister of Patrick H. Robey and the late Harry Siebert. She worked for the FBI after graduating from Archbishop Neale School in La Plata, MD.  She later found her true passion in Cosmetology, where she worked for the next 30 years.  She was married to the late Paul San Luis in 1966 and he preceded her in death in 1976.  At age 44, she started a new career path at NGAUS in WASH, DC as an Admin. Assistant, where she worked until her retirement.   

Sandy was a kind and compassionate soul.  She loved her friends and family and enjoyed spending time with them. She had a great love for her cats and any stray cat that was in need. 

She leaves behind her brother Patrick H. Robey and dear friend Carol Schabenberger, as well as her niece, Kimberly Hammett (Jeff) and great-nephew Jeffrey Hammett (Sarah) and great niece Rebecca Wood (Todd), and great-great nieces and nephew Abbey, Noah and Lainey.

Relatives and friends are invited to Sandra's Life Celebration on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill, MD 20745 from 9 to 10 a.m Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Internment to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suitland, MD 20746.

Shirley Ann Reilly, age 75, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 23, at her home in Friendship, MD. Shirley lived in the state of Maryland for 50 years before moving to Pawley’s Island, SC where she lived for approximately 10 years before returning home to Maryland where she remained until her death.  Born on March 15, 1949 in Montgomery County Maryland, Shirley was a high school graduate with a cosmetology degree. During her years in Maryland, she was a cosmetologist, owning her own business for approximately 15 years, before retiring.  She was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Owings, MD and was a Stephen’s Minister. She thoroughly enjoyed gardening and took great pleasure in spending time with her four grandchildren. Shirley is survived by the love of her life, William Reilly, III, to whom she was married for 60 years; her daughters, Gina (Leo) Ritter of Sunderland, MD and Angela (Kevin) Mattero of Deale, MD; her grandchildren, Brittany (Emanuel) Stoltzfus of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Amanda (Christopher) Thompson of St. Leonard, MD, Alyssa (Tyler) Welch of West River, MD and Dominic Mattero of Friendship, MD.  She was also blessed to have four great-grandchildren, Arya, Adelynn, Payton, and Chase, as well as a fifth great-grandchild on the way. Shirley was also survived by her siblings, William and Jeanette Redd and Brenda Chesler. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Brandon Redd and Barbara Haynes. Friends are invited to celebrate Shirley’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, July 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1601 W. Mt. Harmony Rd., Owings, MD on Wednesday, July 3 at 12:30 pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville, MD.

 Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.

                                          Joan Ruth Seever Taylor (1934-2024)


Joan Ruth Seever Taylor, a lifelong resident of the Chicagoland area, passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2024, in Towson, Maryland, at the age of 90. Born in Chicago on January 29th, 1934, Joan lived a full and vibrant life, leaving her mark on the communities of Elgin, Lombard, and Evanston.
 
Earning a master’s degree in social work from the University of Chicago, Joan dedicated her career to serving others, including 13 years as the Executive Director of the DuPage Senior Citizens Council.
 
Predeceased by her husband, Don L. Taylor, Joan is survived by her brother, Paul Milton Seever (married to Pegatha Linda Hughes); daughters, Christina Irene Collins (married to Michael Robert Collins) and Wendy Joan Taylor (married to La Sarmiento); and grandsons, Sebastian Bard Collins and Joshua Michael Collins.
 
Beyond her family and career, Joan was an adventurer at heart. She led trips, starting with the American Youth Hostels organization in 1960. Joan shared her passion for the outdoors, leading over 100 canoe trips for Prairie State Canoeists and organizing over 50 women's hiking adventures domestically and abroad. Additionally, Joan actively participated in local chapters of the League of Women Voters for over 50 years, demonstrating her commitment to civic engagement. Joan was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church.
 
Joan will be remembered for her fun-loving spirit, adventurous nature, generosity, and thoughtfulness.


Celebration of Life:

Saturday, July 20 at 1 p.m. Central Time

Virtual option: <a Href ="https://youtube.com/live/wXnPis8RvRo?feature=share"> Click Here</a>

In person option: Unitarian Church of Evanston

<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/1330+Ridge+Ave,+Evanston,+IL+60201/@42.0423031,-87.6889801,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x880fd01a60be9455:0xd5626bf6687d91ab!8m2!3d42.0423031!4d-87.6889801!16s%2Fg%2F11b8z83hx4?entry=ttu" >1330 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201</a>



Followed by a reception at the church and an optional walk or drive to see Mom's memorial at Cynthia's garden: <a href = "https://www.google.com/maps/place/1025+Ridge+Ct,+Evanston,+IL+60202/@42.0368206,-87.6883625,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x880fd0183b370049:0xff948a56fd89914d!8m2!3d42.0368206!4d-87.6883625!16s%2Fg%2F11c5f4w53_?entry=ttu">1025 Ridge Court, Evanston, IL 60202</a>



Memorial Walk by the Lakefront:

Hosted by Mary Watters, Christina Collins and Wendy Taylor

Sunday, July 21 at 9 a.m.

Meet in the lower level of the Lakeside Parking Structure at 1847 Campus Dr., Evanston, just north of the Segal Visitor Center (not the parking ramp integral to the visitor center itself). This is at the South Campus Entrance, a block north of Sheridan Rd., where Sheridan takes a bend at Clark Street Beach. 

<a href = "https://maps.app.goo.gl/zx2KFbDYeRGmKaWY8" >Map Here</a>

Please bring water. 

Christina will be our point of contact. Please reach out to her with questions. There is no need to confirm, but feel free to do so so that we know you are coming. Christina can be reached via email or cell phone: peace4368@gmail.com or 312-203-8950






















Donations can be made to <a href="https://www.conservationfund.org/donate">The Conservation Fund</a> and <a href="https://refugeeone.org/">RefugeeOne</a>.


Obituaries

Romeo "Romy" Bernales

Adam Sohovich

Dante Marinari Jr.

Beverly Strickland

Peter Remsen

Frank Nicolai

Daniel Womack Jr.

Brenda Ball

Janice Ford

Marcella Rovnak

Dale Stroud

Michael Augustine, Jr.

William Scheig

Jo Ellen Godfrey

Anna Lewis

Alicia Bisnar

Patricia "Pat" Maus

Louis Martini, Jr.

Herbert "Wayne" Collins

Ann Lewis

Kenneth Crisman

Sandra SanLuis

Shirley Reilly

Joan Taylor