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David Mitchell Heard, 72, a thirty-eight year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of New Carrollton, MD passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 15 at his home. Born on September 12, 1943 in Lowell, MA, David graduated from Northwestern High School in 1961 and from the University of Maryland with a B.S. degree in business. He worked as a supervisor with Verizon for 36 years until his retirement in 2000. He was a member of the Crabtown Squares Dance Club for 22 years, serving as president for the past 6 years and volunteered with the Maryland State Department of Natural Resources. David enjoyed ballroom and square dancing, golfing, politics and football- both real and fantasy. He was incredibly loyal, generous and witty. He will be missed. David is survived by his devoted wife, Janet Heard whom he married on December 19, 1965; his loving daughters, Michelle Pepersack of Williamsburg, VA and Jeanette Machen of Mt. Airy, MD; his beloved parents, Rebecca Alice Wood and Joe Mitchell Heard, Jr. of Waynesboro, VA; his cherished grandson, Nicholas Grey Machen and numerous nephews and cousins. David was preceded in death by his sister, Sallie Hodgkinson. Friends are invited to celebrate David's life on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Monday, December 21 at 11am. Interment will be private. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Donald Ray O'Bryhim, Sr., "Donnie Ray", a lifelong resident of Maryland, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. He was 64. 
 
Born June 9, 1951 in Washington, D.C., he was employed as an electrician for State of Maryland since 1980. Donald began singing at the age of five and was the lead singer in many bands, as well as playing rhythm guitar. He was a member of the Annapolis Moose Lodge and the American Legion in Crownsville. Donald enjoyed cars, golf, music and the Washington Redskins. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a fan of Tony Stewart. 
 
He was preceded in death by two children, John Peyton Hanback and Heather Marie O'Bryhim.
 
Donald is survived by his wife, Deborah "Debbie" A. O'Bryhim; five children, D.J. O'Bryhim of Rockledge, FL, Rob Vetters of Elkridge, MD, Brian Hamby of Baltimore, MD, Andrea "Jean" Fitzpatrick of Glen Burnie, MD and Denise Fitzgerald of Hurlock, MD; five siblings, Joe, John and Jimmy O'Bryhim, Marina Bass and Terri Gossett; and 12 grandchildren. 
 
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, December 19 from 12 to 2pm and 4pm until Donald's funeral service begins at 6pm. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mooseheart, c/o Annapolis Moose Lodge #296, 1890 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

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On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, born to the late Harry and AnnaBelle (Rose) Jarrell on May 11, 1962 in Webster Springs, WV. 

He is survived by his two brothers, Jonathan Jarrell and Gregory "Jack" Jarrell, sister, Teresa Fabrizio, five nieces and nephews, Richard Jarrell, Gregory Jarrell, Jade Jarrell Michael Fabrizio and Jonathan (Matt) Fabrizio, three great nieces and nephews, Anglio, Maddison and Myanna, and numerous cousins. 

Lance was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Gail Patricia Boss (age 62)
 
Of Edgewater MD passed away peacefully at home with her family members at her bedside. Born February 1, 1953 with Down syndrome in Dedham Massachusetts she was a loving presence and a lively personality as the kid sister in an Irish Catholic family and as a friend or volunteer or Can-doer bowler. Before moving to Edgewater in 1987 with her sister Mary Lynne Boss, former principal of the Academy of the Holy Cross, Kensington, MD, Gail did volunteer work with the Sisters of the Holy Cross at St. Cecilia Academy, Washington, DC and AHC. She loved Christmas, the ocean, swimming, apple pie and turnips. In the last three years she endured Alzheimer’s disease.
 
Her memory will be cherished by friends and family members Barbara Appleman of Pennsylvania, Peter Boss of California, Wayne Boss of California, Mary Lynne Boss of Edgewater, Patricia Hanson of Edgewater and many nieces and nephews. 
 
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 18 4pm-6pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD and at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, December 19 from 9am until a Mass of Christian Burial is held at 10am.
 
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to Rosaria Communities, Inc. 15400 Calhoun Drive, Suite 125, Rockville MD 20 or www.rosariacommunitiesinc.com.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Margaret's lifeTuesday, December 22, 2015 from 10:00 am until time of services at 11:00 am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private.

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Obituary for Richard Lee Hott 
Richard Lee (Dick) Hott, 17-year resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, Md., died December 12 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a long period of declining health. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jacquelyne (Jacky) Hott; his daughter and son-in-law, Karen Hott and Randy Minteer of Grasonville, Md.; and his granddaughter, Kelsey Hott Barthold. His youngest daughter, Jennifer Lee Hott, died of cystic fibrosis in 1977.
 Born May 10, 1927, to Atlee and Marie Hott, he was raised in Paw Paw, W.Va. His older sister, Margaret Hott Zembower, lives in Cumberland, Md. His younger siblings, Ruth and Charles, both predeceased him in the 1970s. 

Dick enlisted in World War II at 17 and served in Guam and Bikini Atoll with the 53rd Navy Seabees as a carpenter. 

Dick and Jacky lived as newlyweds and young parents in Cumberland and Paw Paw before moving to Washington, D.C. They lived on Briggs Chaney Road in Silver Spring, Md., from 1966 to 1998. They also owned a condominium at Sea Colony in Bethany Beach, Del., for 32 years.
 
He worked as a building contractor and as a window sales representative, but always considered himself a carpenter. He leaves a legacy of fine woodworking in his home and with loved ones. With his volunteered help, a church was expanded, homes were perfected, and many, many lives were enriched.
 
Family and friends remember Dick’s ready smile, his steadfast dedication to wife and family, his service to others and his skill as a carpenter. Although he had only one grandchild of his own, he was a beloved uncle and surrogate grandfather to many.

James C. “Jim” Foote passed away December 12, 2015. Born in Lansing, MI in 1935, Jim joined the U.S. Army in 1954 where he served in the tank and dental corps. After his tour of service, Jim spent time traveling and working his way across the U.S. with friends. He worked as a chef in Florida and a life guard in the Bahamas before returning to Michigan to work for the family car dealership. Jim eventually made a career in land development, completing many successful projects in Indiana, Michigan, Maryland and Virginia, including Lake of the Woods, Indian Acres and several projects on Lake Anna. While working and living in Virginia, Jim met his wife, Shirley. They married in 1965 and resided in Springfield, VA before moving to Annapolis in 1974 with their children, Renee and Jason. Jim was a well-known and well-liked face in Annapolis and had many friends from his memberships at the Annapolis Yacht Club, the Elks, the Moose, Chartwell, and the American Veterans Association. He was known for his wit, sense of humor and general joy of life. He was always generous with his time, talent and treasure, and his home was always an open house for friends. Many people will remember spending their Sundays by the pool at the Foote’s over the years.

Jim was also an avid football fan. He attended the Senior Bowl every year with friends, in addition to going to all of the Ravens and Navy games. An avid Navy football fan, Jim started and maintained a popular Navy Tailgate in the early 1980’s with friends that still exists today. Jim and Shirley also sponsored many midshipmen. He enjoyed working out and was a regular at Reggie Faust’s gym for many years.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Foote and his brother, Don Foote. He is survived by his daughter, Renee F. Bisciotti and son-in-law, Steve Bisciotti; his son, Jason Foote and daughter-in-law, Melissa Foote; three brothers, Robert, Evert, and Eric Foote; two sisters, Marilyn Andrews and her husband, Bob and Scarlett Foote Sybrowsky and brother-in-law, Travis Sybrowsky; his sister-in-law, Shirley Foote; and grandchildren, Jason Bisciotti, Jack Bisciotti, Gunner Foote, Jordan Foote and great-grandson James Bisciotti. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews around the country whom he loved and kept in touch with regularly.

Friends are invited to celebrate Jim’s life from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 17 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.

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Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, December 13 from 11am until Mr. Alton's funeral service begins at 1pm. Interment private.

On Wednesday, December 9, 2015; the beloved husband of Marian D. Spruill; father of Donna Lee Arrington, John Andrew Spruill (Sherry), Robert Edward Spruill and the late Carolyn Padgett; grandfather of George, James, Charlie, Lee and Katie; brother of Margy Golden. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Camp Springs, 6936 Allentown Rd., Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment private.

Ronald S. Walter, "Ron"/"Ronnie", a 13-year resident of Shady Side, MD and previously of Lothian, MD, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore following a stroke. He was 54. He leaves a legacy of love, family, faith, friendship, hard-work, honor, and infectious laughter.

Born April 5, 1961 in Cheverly, MD, to Joseph A. Walter of Lothian, MD and Lillian H. Walter-Kinser of Shepherdstown, WV, he attended Southern High School. Ron proudly worked as a service technician for Edgerton-Becker in Annapolis, MD and was a member of Riva Trace Baptist Church in Davidsonville, MD. Ron enjoyed helping others, sport-shooting, his Plum Crazy SRT-8 Dodge Charger, cigars, fishing, model rockets, and fixing things. He loved the Lord and his friends. He was a superior, brother, uncle, father and grandfather. However, his primary passion was caring for his greatest treasure, his wife.

In addition to his parents, Ron is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Wilseydee Walter; two good sons, Vincent Walter and his wife, Kristin of Davidsonville, MD and Joseph Walter and his wife, Amanda Wilcher of Annapolis, MD; one caring daughter, Holly Walter and her husband, Richard Rogers of Edgewater, MD; eight beautiful grandchildren, Dylan, Brody, Nathan, Zackary, Vanessa, Miranda, Leyla, and Elizabeth; one great brother, Steven Walter and his wife, Maria of Lothian, MD; a very helpful step-mother, Maria Walter of Lothian, MD and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, December 15 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 16 at 11 am at Christ Episcopal Church, 220 Owensville Rd., West River, MD. Interment immediately following in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 West Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035. An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

Sally Anne Leapley, a resident of Shady Side, MD and previously of Tracy’s Landing, MD, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. She was 55.

Born July 27, 1960 in Washington, DC, to Lora and the late LeRoy Edward Seipp, Jr., Sally graduated from Southern High School.

Sally is survived by her husband of 20 years, Greg Leapley; her mother, Lora Elaine Donnelly of Annapolis; two sisters, Susan Elaine Owen, of Annapolis and Mary Katherine Kelins of Boulder, CO; three brothers, LeRoy E. Seipp, III of Annapolis, Joseph Samuel Seipp of Stafford, VA and John Martin Seipp of San Diego, CA.

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, December 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday December 15 at 11 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD. Interment St. James Church Cemetery, Lothian, MD.

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Funeral services will be private. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Tuesday, December 8, 2015; the beloved husband of Lisa S. Myers; son of Maria B. Cacas and the late Clemente Cacas; brother of Samuel R. (Dora) Cacas, Rita M. Cacas (Christopher) and Emily C. (Nilo) Gonzales; uncle of Lila Gonzales. He is also survived by his large extended family and many friends.
 

Relatives and friends are invited to Celebrate Max's Life on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m . Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Max Cacas Scholarship Fund at Gonzaga College High School, checks should be made out to Gonzaga College High School, 19 I St., NW, Washington, DC 20001 or donate online at gonzaga.org and specify his scholarship fund.

Sean D. Foran
 
May 22, 1969 - December 8, 2015
 
 Sean was a lover many things: the ocean, boating (the faster the better), Skiing, snowboarding and traveling and visiting many foreign countries on vacations.
  
Sean led an extraordinary life. He believed in himself and his dreams. Sean was an Entrepreneur and had vision! He had the ability to make things happen and bring people together. Sean was the founder and CEO of Ultimate VIP, International. Sean enjoyed the UWC Company he put together for the enjoyment of viewers of MMA. His last endeavor was creating and developing sales of the new Electronic Cigarettes and Cigars Company. He was always working and inspiring others.
  
Sean is survived by his son, Cole Marshall of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his parents, Kristin L. Foran of Edgewater, MD and Donald A. Foran of Bowie, MD; a brother, Sergeant First Class Marcus A. Foran, of Albuquerque, NM; a sister, Erin T. Emrich and her husband, Philip G. Emrich of Linthicum, MD; his wife, Rachel Webb. He is also survived by his nieces, Celena M. Foran, Elise P. Foran, Mia T. Emrich and Taylor N. Emrich; his nephews, Philip G. Emrich, Jr. and Xavier V. Foran; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
  
Friends are invited to celebrate Sean's life from 2 to 4 pm and from 6 pm until his memorial service begins at 7 pm on Tuesday January 12 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Judith Helen Wetherill (Pilger) age 67, passed peacefully, surrounded by family on December 7, 2015. 

 
Born June 25, 1948 in St. Paul, MN to Richard and Florence Pilger. Judith graduated highschool from Marymount International, Rome, Italy in 1966. She went to St. Theresa College, Winona, MN.

 
She was welcomed into Heaven by her two children Johnny, age 4 and Jeff, age 19, husband James Davies, and her loving parents. 

 
She is loved and missed by her husband, Archie Wetherill of Ft. Washington, MD; her siblings, James R. Pilger (Bernice) of Farmington, MN; John F. Pilger (Doris Jo) of Lubbock, TX; JoAnn M. Hoff (Doug) of Monroe, WA; numerous nieces and nephews, great niece and godchild, sisters-in-laws Meg Droegemeyer of Bowie, VA; Nancy Burns (Rob) of Fairfax, VA; Aunt Helen Johnson of White Bear Lake, MN; and numerous cousins of MN.

 
Judith worked with the Prince George County Public Schools. She was given the honor and award of Outstanding Supporting Employees' Award. She especially enjoyed teaching those youth who needed extra help with learning.

 
Judy will be especially remembered for her generous and loving way, her gentle guidance, and caring nature. She was always very family orientated, willing to lend a hand where ever needed, and had a strong faith. She is known for her strength during life's trials and her joy for life will always be a good example of how to live for those of us who were lucky enough to have her in our lives.

Family and friends are invited on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 for a gathering from 10:00 am until time of services at 11:00 am at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Inurnment at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham MD.

 
Memorial contributions to Children's National Medical Center would be appreciated.

Sadly, Ronald Carl Groves, Jr., 53, of Cheverly, MD, passed away on December 7, 2015 at Prince George’s Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the devoted son of Patricia (Leiss) Groves of The Villages, FL and the late Ronald C. Groves, Sr.; cherished brother of the late P. Kevin Keehn and his wife, Anne (Keough) Keehn, of Virginia, Terry and his wife, Nita (Moody) Keehn of Dunkirk, MD, and Vicki (Groves) Davis of Gambrills, MD. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Born on August 18, 1962, Ronnie grew up in New Carrolton, MD and attended Parkdale High School. He worked as an electrician and in landscaping. Ronnie was an avid Redskins fan, loved music and was always quick to lend a hand. He really enjoyed the company of many friends over the years, and his family and friends will dearly miss his sense of fun and humor. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ronnie’s life from 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. The memorial service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvert Hospice, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, MD 20677. Cremation services were provided by Galena Funeral Home, Galena, Maryland.

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Jeanette Burke "J.B." Music, 69, a four year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Delaware, died on December 6 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD after a lengthy battle with various cancers. Born on August 20, 1946 in Washington, D.C. to the late Robert E. and Dorcas H. Burke, J.B. graduated from George Madison High School. She worked at Hickory Farms and Britts Department Store in the Parole area of Annapolis from 1971 to 1981 and later retired from the Maryland State Department of Assessments & Taxation. J.B. was a member of Shady Side Baptist Church. She enjoyed and owned her own ceramics shop. She also enjoyed oil painting, photography and computer games. She was an animal rights advocate for all animals and loved hazelnut coffee and Jelly Belly jelly beans. This incredible woman beat and survived 7 different types of cancer and was a loyal and true friend. In addition to her parents, J.B. was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Richard Music whom died on June 17, 2010. they were married in 1981. She is survived by her brother, Randolph Edward Burke of Edgewater, MD and her sister, Sandra Lee Burke of Churchton, MD. Graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, December 10 at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Dr., Ste. 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770 or the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Sara Ruth Crary Blank, a 30-year resident of Bowie, MD and previously of Upper Marlboro, MD, Tantallon in Ft. Washington, MD, Capitol Heights, MD and Asheville, NC, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center of complications from congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation on Friday, December 1, 2015.
 
 
 
Born September 4, 1925 in Asheville, NC to the late Sara F. and Roy E. Crary, she received her A.A. degree from Prince George's County Community College, her B.S. degree from Bowie State University and her M.A. degree in Gerontology from Antioch University. Sara was employed as the Conference Director of the National Council on the Aging, an event planner at the YMCA Camp Letts, LimoScene and was the Vice President of C.B. Contractors. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, writing and her computer.
 
 
 
Sara was the devoted wife of 60 years of the late Paul Blank; beloved mother of Roy (Kristin) C. Blank of Fort Mill, SC, Victor (Linda) P. Blank of Little River, SC and Whitney(Carl) Caricofe of Grasonville, MD; sister of Eleanor Caruthers of Colonial Beach, VA; grandmother of Matthew and Zachary Blank of Charlotte, NC, JonPaul Milliken of Prince Frederick, MD, Rachel Franks of Charlotte, NC and Heather Rubenaker of Denver, CO. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren.
 
 
 
A memorial service will be held at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, January 30 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bless Back Worldwide, 2102 Lytton Lane, Matthews, NC 28104. An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

Obituaries

Anita Koster

David Heard

Donald O'Bryhim

Lance Jarrell

Gail Boss

Colin Watmough

William Burgess

Margaret Walters

Richard Hott

James Foote

Winstead Kirschner

Ralph Alton

Elvin Spruill

Ronald Walter

Sally Leapley

Paul Filice

Armando Fernandez

Max Cacas

Sean Foran

Judith Wetherill

Ronald Groves

Teresa Pasternak

Jeanette Music

Sara Blank