Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Sunday, January 17, 2016; James Harold Willett passed away at his residence in Accokeek, Maryland, at the age of 77. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Alice Elaine and his children Jimmy and Karen. He is also survived by his brother Louis; grandfather of Jackie, Alex, James, Shannon, Kyle, Brandy and Austin; he is survived by 4 great grandchildren; his special nephew Jerry West to whom he was very close and many other nieces and nephews that he truly loved and his great niece Sunny Jean.
James is pre-deceased by his parents, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and his son Tony and grandson Patrick.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a gathering to Celebrate his Life on Friday, January 22nd from 12 noon until time of memorial service at 1pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Inurnment will be private. Please leave your thoughts and memories of James by signing the guestbook located below.

Richard Allen Singleton, Sr., 72, of Davidsonville, passed away on Sunday, January 17 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore after battling multiple strokes and severe trigeminal neuralgia over the past 18 months. Born on October 15, 1943 in Annapolis to the late Edward and Gertrude Singleton, Richard and his family moved to Baltimore after his father’s return from the Army. Richard served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965, receiving several service awards. He retired from Westinghouse/Northrop Grumman as a Configuration Manager after 32 years of dedicated service, where he earned multiple distinguished awards. He was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Deale, MD. Serving the Lord was important to Richard and was the foundation of the incredible legacy he built. Richard enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, supporting their various sporting events and working in his garden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; his sister, Deborah Hardy; his daughters, Denise Beasley, Dawn Johnson, Peggy Lynn Singleton-Wilson and Nechole Fullmer; his son, Richard Singleton Jr., fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, January 21 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, 5965 Deale-Churchton Rd., Deale, MD 20751 where his funeral service will be held on Friday, January 22 at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 West Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cedar Grove UMC, in Richard's name. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Sunday, January 17, 2016; the beloved wife of the late George J. Baden, Sr.; mother of George, Jr., John T. and Stephen P. Baden, M. Diane Cave, Theresa B. Payne and the late M. Christine Thomas. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, January 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, January 28 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway (Main Church), 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

NOTES: Revised as of 1/25/2016 DATES AND TIMES HAVE CHANGED SINCE EARLIER IN THE WEEK DUE TO THE FORECASTED SNOW

Charlotte Seymour, “Me Ma”, 87, a 25-year resident of Heritage Harbour and previously of Clinton, MD, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Annapolis, MD. She was born on November 2, 1928 in New Castle, DE to the late Francis and Emma Schuchardt and was a 1947 graduate of Anacostia High School. While she was living in Southern Maryland, Charlotte worked as a receptionist for a group of orthodontists. She was a member of St. Mary’s Parish in Annapolis, and was a talented artist creating beautiful stained glass, painted china, china dolls and teddy bears. Charlotte was the devoted wife of Scott L. Seymour, whom she married on May 5, 1948; loving mother of Stephen and his wife, Linda Seymour of Cove Point, MD and Thomas and his wife, Julie Seymour of Chester, MD; grandmother of Kimberly (Tim) Fridman, Jay Seymour, Ashley (Chris) Paolucci, and Scott (Amy) Seymour. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly. All services for Charlotte will be held privately. An online guest book is available by visiting the link on this page.

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Fischer (nee Aultman), of Edgewater, Maryland, passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center with family by her side.
 
The oldest of five children, Betty was born on March 4, 1931 in Byron, Georgia, to the late Helen and Gresham Aultman. She attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky, and returned to Georgia settling in Fort Valley. She met her beloved Jim in 1967 and subsequently moved to Maryland in the early 1970’s.
 
Betty was very active and enjoyed gardening, sewing, and playing the piano, but she will be most remembered as an accomplished and talented artist. Although she did not start painting until the age of 43, she picked it up very quickly and established a successful art career. Her paintings have been seen hanging in the University of Maryland, the Cannon Office Building, several restaurants, other professional offices, and the homes of many friends and long-time customers.
 
Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband Jim and is survived by children Kelly Fischer, Mary Lynn Lane, Mark Fischer, and Nan Larsen; grandchildren Ashley Dibler, Brad Fisher, Laura Larsen, Sally Blankenship, Tyler Larsen, and Ryan Lane, six great-grandchildren, and many relatives and friends.
 
A memorial service and inurnment will be held at the United States Naval Academy, Main Chapel, Annapolis, Maryland, on Wednesday, February 3 at 1:00pm.

On Sunday, January 17, Jeannette Chillem Trilli of Heritage Harbor died at her home. Jean was born the eighth of nine children on May 21, 1920, in Pennsylvania to Samuel and Mary Chillem. During World War II, Jean was the secretary to the Commander of the Navy Redistribution Center in Philadelphia, PA. During the war Jean also met her future husband, Delmo Trilli while he was on shore leave in Philadelphia . After several years of pen correspondence, Jean and Dell were married on July 27, 1946. Jean and her husband lived in District Heights where she was very active at Mt. Calvary Elementary school, volunteering as Sister Gabriel's secretary. She also held the position of the Girl Scouts Regional Director in Prince George's County. Jean was a member of the Sons of Italy and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis. Jean enjoyed shopping and , in her younger years, sewing clothes for her daughters. She is survived by her husband, Dell of 69 years; a son, AJ Trilli and his wife, Ruth of Pasadena, MD; two daughters, Susan Slaysman and her fiancé, Mark Goodwin of Abingdon, MD, and Adrienne Myers and her husband, Thomas of Chester, MD; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grand children. On Thursday , January 21 at 9 AM, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation in Jean's name be made to the Kids Wish Network, 4060 Louis Ave., Holiday, Florida 34691. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Carmen Tuya Wilbur, 87, of Columbia, MD and previously of Bethesda, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016. Born on August 10, 1928 in Maryland to the late Manuel and Eugenia Tuya, Carmen attended Catherman's Business School in Cumberland, MD after graduating from Bruce High School in Western Port, MD. At the age of 79, she graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree. Carmen had a long career with the U. S. Department of State working in Morocco, Liberia and Peru. She also worked for the U.S. Department of Commerce. After retirement, Carmen used her bilingual abilities to work with ESOL students in Gaithersburg and assisted her husband, Carl, in prison ministry through their church, St. Jane de Chantal in Bethesda. Carmen was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Wilbur and her sister, Gloria. She is survived by her son, Luke Wilbur of Columbia, her two grandchildren, Luke A. Wilbur, Jr. and Lyra Marin Wilbur of Ashton and her sister, Marina and her husband, Robert Beasley of Davidsonville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, February 1 at 10 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD, with internment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770 or the National Parkinson's Foundation, 200 S.E. 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

On Wednesday, January 13, 2016; the beloved wife and bride of the late of David H. Schwartz; mother of Catherine J. Garoutte (Gary Rhinehart), Janice Tipton, Michael Schwartz, Susan (Jack) LaVoie, Lori (Brad) MacFee and Mark D. Schwartz; sister of Anne Halas. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. on Wednesday, Janauary 20 from 3-7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, January 21 at 11 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to www.heart.org or www.alz.org/

John Garland Ironmonger, 87, of Annapolis, MD passed away on Wednesday, January 13 at his home. Born on May 2, 1928 in Seaford, VA to the late John and Elizabeth Ironmonger, John earned a master's degree in business from Chicago University, attended the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. A retired Colonel, he served in the United States Air Force from 1949 until 1979 as a 1111Z tactical fighter pilot. He flew 83 combat missions during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After retirement, John worked as the Director of Development at St. Anselm's Abbey School in Washington, D.C. from 1980-87 and the Chief of Maintenance at the Severn School from 1987-93. He also was a business/ management teacher at Anne Arundel Community College. He was a member of the F-86 Sabre Pilots Association, and enjoyed boating, woodworking, caring for his home, yard and his pet cat. In 2013, John was preceded in death by his wife, Joan. They were married in 1950. He is survived by his two children, Douglas and Sandy Ironmonger both of Annapolis, MD; three grand children, Andrew, Hannah and Rachel Ironmonger and one great-grandchild, Griffin Ironmonger. All services are private. An online guest book is available by clicking the tab on this page.

John Henry VornDick, Jr., of Crownsville, Maryland, died at the age of 76 on January 12, 2016, at the Inpatient Care Center of Hospice of the Chesapeake, surrounded by his loving family and sponsor-sons of the United States Naval Academy. Mr. VornDick was born on August 1, 1939, in Washington, D.C., the son of Charlotte Walters Bolin VornDick and John Henry VornDick, Sr. He grew up in Arlington, Virginia, where he attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School and graduated from Washington-Lee High School. While in high school, Mr VornDick was active in Boy Scouts and earned the distinction of Eagle Scout. 

 
 
 After graduation, Mr. VornDick completed an apprenticeship and became a photoengraver. While working at the Associated Press, he met presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson. During those years, while living in Great Falls, Virginia, Mr. VornDick was an active member of the Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, and after advanced study became a Firefighter Instructor at the Virginia State Firefighting School in Staunton, Virginia. 

 
 
 Mr. VornDick was a fan of bluegrass music, and for years was friends of the bluegrass groups The Seldom Scene and The Country Gentleman. He traveled to bluegrass festivals with the bands, and enjoyed fixing food for the musicians who often came to his RV for an after-concert "jam session." His fondness for bluegrass music continued all his life. 

 
 
 In 1975, Mr. VornDick worked as a printer and salesman with Beach Brothers Printing in Rockville, Maryland, and moved to Herald Harbor in Crownsville, Maryland. Mr. VornDick enjoyed SCUBA diving and became a SCUBA instructor for a diving club near Annapolis. An accomplished open water diver, he was the first to remove brass letters from the Washingtonian shipwreck. 

 
 
 When the United States Naval Academy asked if he would teach the midshipmen, Mr. VornDick agreed and was a volunteer SCUBA instructor at USNA for 15 years. In 1976, John became active in the Sponsor Program at the Naval Academy, and over the span of 40 years he provided a "home away from home" for over 350 Naval Academy midshipmen and West Point cadet exchange students. Mr. VornDick enjoyed entertaining and is remembered for his crab feasts and tailgaters at Navy football games, and he never missed a home game in over 35 years. His dedication to his "mids" is legendary. On June 26, 1986, the United States House of Representatives recognized Mr. VornDick's service to the midshipmen of the Naval Academy, an honor which is recorded in the Congressional Record. His sponsorees awarded him honorary membership in the classes of 1980, 1981, and 1989. Since 1983, Mr. VornDick was active at the Naval Academy Chapel as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist and as head of the altar servers. 

 
 
 Mr. VornDick also enjoyed adventure and traveled extensively, including many trips to London, Australia, and China to walk on the Great Wall. He was inspired to make the trip to China when he saw a photo of the earth taken from space while working at the Associated Press and made it a goal to walk on the wall, a goal which he accomplished almost half a century later. 

 
 
 Mr. VornDick is preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Anne VornDick, and a brother, Thomas Edward Bolin VornDick. He is survived by a sister, Barbara Elizabeth VornDick, and a brother, William Thomas VornDick, 5 nieces and nephews, 3 grandnieces and nephews, many Godchildren, over 350 sponsor-sons and 1 sponsor-daughter. 

 
 
 An electronic guest book can be accessed by visiting the link on this page. The funeral Mass will be at the Cathedral of the Navy at the United States Naval Academy on Wednesday, January 20th, at 10 a.m. At the conclusion of the Mass, there will be a procession to the USNA cemetery for inurnment in the columbarium, followed immediately by a reception at Dahlgren Hall. 

 
 
 Remembrances may be made in the form desired by friends. Both flowers (sent to the Naval Academy Chapel at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland), and contributions to Hospice of the Chesapeake, are welcome. Best and Later, John!

Richard Edwin Ornburn
 
Richard Edwin Ornburn, 91, a 43-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Mitchellville, MD, passed away on January 11, 2016 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Annapolis.
Richard was born on November 27, 1924 in Moberly, MO to the late Harry B. and Helen Klern Ornburn. He graduated from McKinley Technical High School in 1942 and earned his Bachelor of Commercial Science degree from Benjamin Franklin University in 1949. Richard served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a sergeant with the 3rd Infantry Division in New Guinea, Netherland East Indies and the Philippines, where he received a bronze star medal.
Richard retired from the I.R.S. in 1975, where he had worked as an examining officer, collections officer and analyst. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis where he served on the parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Society. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1384.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elsie L. Ornburn, whom he married in 1972 and who passed away in 2010.
He is survived by his daughter, Renee Bass of Crofton; one grandson, Anthony Kolbe; and a sister, Elizabeth Kline.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, January 15 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Annapolis, Inc., c/o St. Mary's Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St. Annapolis, MD 21401. An online guest book is available at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.

On Monday, January 11th, a husband, our brother and your good friend Edward Nelson passed away. Ed was born on August 28, 1949. He was the oldest of 6 children to Edward Owen Nelson and Helen Jean Nelson (Mummery). Ed's siblings; Barbara Freeman, David J. Nelson, Donna Anderson, Elizabeth Gumerman, and Jeanne Byrne will dearly miss him. We could not have asked for a better brother. He had a short but courageous battle with cancer. Ed showed us what tenacity is all about, how important family is, and how love can be the strongest of all virtues. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews of whom he always cared for so much for and kept in touch with.

Melissa McCathran Burke
 
“Missy”
 
Melissa McCathran Burke, “Missy”, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2016 surrounded by her family.
 
Missy was born February 27, 1975 in Annapolis, MD to Harry and Joan McCathran and was a 1993 graduate of Annapolis Area Christian School. She worked as a day care provider and pre-school director, but her most cherished position was being a mother, raising three boys.
 
Missy attended Revolution Church in Annapolis. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking and camping, but loved the ocean and spending time at the beach.
 
Missy was preceded in death by her brother Mark McCathran.
 
She was the beloved wife of Chris Burke of Edgewater, loving mother of Charlie and J. Brown and CJ Burke, loving step-mother of Caitlyn Burke, devoted sister of John, Mike, Debbie, Lisa and Mary. A celebration of Missy's life will be held on Saturday, January 30th from 1-4pm at the Mayo Beach Park, 4150 Honeysuckle Drive Edgewater, MD 21037. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or to Leslie's Week, http://www.lesliesweek.org/donations/

In the early morning of January 9th, 2016, Elisabeth passed away at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Maryland after suffering a stroke a week before. She was 84 years old.
Elisabeth was born on August 23rd, 1931 to Alver J. E. Madsen and Gudrun Elisabeth Jorgensen Madsen in town of Roskilde in Denmark. Although an only child, she grew up in an extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was nine years old when the Nazis invaded and occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940 during World War II. The hardships of war left a lasting impact on her. 
After the war in 1945, her father who had been serving at sea with the Military Sea Transportation Service settled in Sebastopol, California and sent for his wife and daughter. Elisabeth attended the University of California at Berkeley where she met her future, husband Robert Anthony Beatrez in the Catholic Student Newman Club. After they graduated, Elisabeth and Robert were married in Sebastopol on August 22nd, 1953. They started their married life in San Francisco where they had their first three children: Teresa in 1955, Hilary in 1956 and Michael in 1958. Robert’s position in the Navy as an engineer brought the family to Washington, D.C. where they settled in Marlow Heights, Maryland in 1959. That year, Elisabeth gave birth to their second daughter, Veronica. They added to their family with Juanita in 1961, Luisa in 1963 and Vincent in 1967. They were active in the Holy Family Catholic Parish in Hillcrest Heights where the children attended primary school.
In addition to caring for her family, Elisabeth served as a volunteer for the American Lung Association where she supported local smoking bans in public places. She was also active in the Right to Life movement, volunteering at a pregnancy crisis hotline for Birthright. As a hobby, Elisabeth enjoyed needlework including knitting and embroidery. She had a European knitting style of holding the needles and yarn that was as fast as a machine. Her enjoyment of music led her to become a member of the church choir at Holy Family and Robert soon joined her. They later changed their parish to St. Ignatius in Oxon Hill to where she remained a member until her death, although she participated in choirs in several parishes including St. John’s in Clinton and St. Phillip the Apostle in Suitland.
Elisabeth was active in several Scandinavian cultural organizations including the American Scandinavian Association, the Sons of Norway and the Drott Lodge Vasa Order of America where she organized the annual Sankta Lucia Festival. Her grandchildren participated in the procession as attendants, star boys and even the Lucia bride. Most recently she was active in the Norwegian Church in Washington, D.C. where she sang in the choir with her husband and daughter.
Elisabeth maintained an extensive network of family and friends by corresponding through letters and greeting cards as well as frequent phone calls. She was proficient in several languages including Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, German, French and Spanish. She utilized her language skills as a volunteer interpreter at the area airports by phone.
Elisabeth is survived by Robert A. Beatrez, her husband of 62 years and her seven children Teresa Beatrez of Temple Hills, MD, Hilary (Paula) Beatrez of North Olmsted OH, Michael (Sharon) Beatrez of Riverdale, MD, Veronica (Rodney) Proctor of Waldorf, MD, Juanita Maria Danyi of Bethlehem, PA, Luisa (Eduardo) Ferreira of West River, MD and Vincent (Diane) Beatrez of Hughesville, MD. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and numerous cousins and friends in the United States and Europe. Her dear cousin Bent Madsen died in Denmark on the same day. 
In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary in Poolsville where Elisabeth sponsored many pigs at www.animalsanctuary.org or Melwood where her daughter Teresa has been a client for many years at www.melwood.org.
Friends are invited to celebrate Elisabeth's life on Thursday, January 14 at 9 A.M. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Road, Fort Washington, MD. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located on the left.

Pete L. Manos of Annapolis, MD passed away peacefully Thursday, January 7, 2016, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born December 29, 1936, in Washington, DC to the late George and Ardy Manos.
 
Pete was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara whom he married in 1960 and who passed away only 11 weeks ago. He is survived by their two daughters, Helene Manos of Annapolis and Cindy Manos and her husband, Mark Colvin of Millersville, MD; his much loved grandson, Anthony; a sister, Mary Gitlin of Florida; brother, Christ Manos of Florida; nephew Jimmy Manos of Florida, and many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.
 
Pete achieved great success in life without sacrificing his compassion for others. Upon graduation from high school in 1954, Pete joined the U.S. Navy and served at the Submarine Base - New London until he was honorably discharged to care for his family. He was awarded both a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree by Ben Franklin University. He joined Giant Food (now a Fortune 500 company) in 1960 at the age of 24 as an accounting clerk. Pete was appointed President of Giant Food in 1992 and CEO in 1995. He was a gruff, cigar-smoking leader adored by his employees who often gifted him with Teddy Bears making reference to his softer side. The Food World Newspaper created an award in his honor, the “Pete Manos Award,” given to the “Retail Executive of the Year.” Both within and outside of Giant Food, Pete Manos was highly respected for his many years of exceptional leadership and retail sales expertise. He retired in January 1999, with over 1,000 guests attending his retirement dinner.
 
Pete was passionate about helping others and touched the lives of many different people. He served for many years as a board member for The Children’s Cancer Foundation, one of his favorite charities. Pete received numerous other leadership and humanitarian awards throughout the years from various organizations for his work in the community. He was honored with the prestigious “Second Genesis Man of the Year” award in April 1999. He also received the “Dickie Award,” named for former President Richard Nixon. This award is in honor of his warmth, charisma, compassion, and honesty.
 
Pete loved attending the Washington Redskins football games, the Washington Capitals hockey games and the Baltimore Oriole baseball games. If you were ever fortunate enough to sit in on one of his “Liar’s Poker Games” with his buddies, you would easily recognize it was some of the best of times with Pete.
 
Pete Manos wore many hats – husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, business and community leader - and he wore them all with dignity and love. He will be sorely missed by many.
 
Friends may call on Thursday, January 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A service will be held on Friday, January 15 at 10 a.m. at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Children's Cancer Foundation, Inc., 5570 Sterrett Place, Ste. 204, Columbia, MD 21044 (www.childrenscancerfoundation.org) or a charity of your choice.
 
An online guest book is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Alva Elizabeth Wise, age 89, of Annapolis, MD died on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born on November 24, 1926 in Baltimore, MD to the late Langston and Ethel Ward. She and her late husband Howard M. Wise owned the Shell Service Stations in Burwood and Brooklyn Park, MD. Alva was a member of the Annapolis and Glen Burnie Moose Lodges and attended various American Legions in the Baltimore area. She loved to dance, bowl and sew. Alva was preceded in death by her husband, Howard M. Wise and is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Joseph) Ondrovik of Annapolis, two sons, Howard J. of Brooklyn Park and Richard M. (Tracey)Wise of Boynton Beach, FL, one brother, Bernard Ward of Selbyville, DE, two sisters, Doris Peterson of Westminster and Marg Myers of Eldersburg, MD, 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. There is a memorial gathering on Saturday, January 9 from 3 to 5pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Bello Machre INC., 7765 Freetown Rd., Pasadena, MD 21060. Online guestbook available at:www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Wednesday January 5, 2016 the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Colwell; mother of Charlotte B. Colwell-Smith, and the late R. Russell Colwell, Grandmother of William Smith.

Family and friends are invited to Almetta Celebration of Life on Monday January 11, 2016 from 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P.KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill MD 20745. 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday January 12 at 11:00 am at St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5203 St Barnabas Rd, Temple Hills MD. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Pennywise Thrift Shop at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Please sign the online guestbook.

Peder Garske died on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Born on January 13, 1962 in Washington, D.C., Peder received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Virginia. Peder married Michelle Cross on August 3, 1991. He was a family man and was extremely proud of his two sons. During his lifetime, Peder practiced as a successful lawyer in Washington D.C. before moving into business management at RJI Capital. Peder had a profound influence on everyone he met and deeply affected the lives of many. Peder is survived by his wife, Michelle Cross Garske; two sons, Andrew and Jonathan; his parents, Marie and Robert Garske; sisters, Joanna Sacks and Sarah Garske. Peder will be sorely missed by his family, friends and colleagues.
 
 
 
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11am at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 14111 Oak Grove Road, Upper Marlboro, MD. Interment private.

PATRICIA A. STRIETER
 
Patricia “Pat” Strieter, 82, a resident of Annapolis, died of natural causes on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Ray and Clara Hurley (nee Easterday).
 
Pat graduated from Bladensburg High School. She retired from a career of 21 years as an Office Supervisor at Metropolitan Life. She continued to work as an Office Manager at the Naval Academy Officers’ Club, from 1984 to 1998. While there, she received a Meritorious Service Award from the Midshipmen, faculty and staff.
 
She loved Annapolis and had a good life here and in Vero Beach, FL, enjoying the water, boating, traveling and good cuisine. While she was always on the go, and enjoyed an active lifestyle, she also spent countless hours caring for others.
 
Pat is survived by her son, Robert P. Strieter and daughter-in-law Jo L. Longnecker, of Williamsburg, VA, a grandson, Ryan T. Strieter of Henrico, VA, and two sisters, Linda R. Constantine of Olney, and Carol S. Manga of Salt Lake City, Utah. She was preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Hurley and her long-time companion, Louis O. Cimaglia who passed away on October 26, 2015.
 
Friends are invited to a viewing at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, followed by a Celebration of Life beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A graveside service will immediately follow the funeral service at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice. An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

Obituaries

Kathryn Perkins

James Willett

Richard Singleton

Margaret Baden

Charlotte Seymour

Mary Fischer

Jeanette Trilli

Freeman Slye

Carmen Wilbur

Irene Schwartz

MSG USA

John Ironmonger

John VornDick

Richard Ornburn

Edward Nelson,Jr

Melissa Burke

Elisabeth Beatrez

August Bardelmeier

Pete Manos

Father Walker

Alva Wise

Almetta Colwell

Peder Garske

Patricia Strieter