Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Janelle Hagerla Hall, a twenty year resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD and formerly of Charles Road in Millersville, MD, passed away on Tuesday, August 11 at her home due to cancer. Born on March 19, 1931 in Burlington, Iowa, Janelle graduated from Sperry High School of Sperry, Iowa in 1949, Towson State University in 1953 and from the University of Maryland with an advanced equivalency. She was an elementary school teacher and principal in the Anne Arundel County school system for most of her life. She was an avid crafter who participated in many craft shows throughout the years. Janelle was a member of Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church, the Women's Club of Annapolis at Heritage Harbour and volunteered with the Heritage Harbour Health Group and the Heritage Harbour Boutique. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Hall in 2012 and her siblings, Cecil, Bill and Melbourne Hagerla and Harriet Hightower. She is survived by her sons, Howard B. Hall and his wife, Anne of Roanoke, VA and Mark Hall of Annapolis, MD and her grandson, Jeffrey Hall. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, August 16 at Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church, 921 Generals Hwy., Millersville, MD 21108. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Caring Network at Heritage Harbour, 801 Compass Way, Ste. 5, Annapolis, MD 21401, The Anne Arundel Co. Free School, AARSP- Board of Education, 2644 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 or Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church at the address above. An online guestbook is available by clicking on the tab on this page.

W. Michael Kitzmiller, noted environmentalist and sailor, died August 10th. As legislative counsel for Congressmen John Dingell, Richard Ottinger and Ogden Reid, he was instrumental in laying the legislative and judicial foundations for U.S. environmental law. He was chief strategist for the Storm King Mountain (Hudson River) case establishing citizens' right to sue to protect scenic values. His wife of 59 years, Lynn Grey Kitzmiller (nee Fisher), died May 16. They are survived by daughters, Virginia, Elizabeth and Katherine Kitzmiller and grandson Christopher Peavy. A memorial service will be held at St. James Parish, Lothian, MD at a later date. Updated funeral information will be updated when available.

All services will be held in Rhode Island

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On Saturday, August 18, 2015; the beloved wife of the late Charles Ray "Sonny Hyeagle" Reid, Jr.; mother of Charles Ray (Joyce) Reid III and Alexandra Reid; grandmother of Jim (Tosha) Herbert, Shannon (Danny) Dement, Charles Ray Reid, IV and Chelsea (Keith) Montague; great-grandmother of Dustin, Amelia, Isaac, Scarlett and Dresden. Relatives and friends are invited to Rosemond's Celebration of Life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 11 a.m.. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Wodyard Rd., Clinton, MD at 12:30 p.m. The family requests that memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Meherrin Nation Tribal Office, P.O. Box 274, Ahoskie, NC 27910. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

On Friday, August 7, 2015, Patricia Heflin (nee Smith), at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Patricia's Celebration of Life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 11am until time of service at 12 noon. Interment private.

Lauren “Nicki” Janisko of Harwood, MD, a life time resident of Anne Arundel County, passed away on August 7, 2015. Born on April 13, 1983 in Cherry Point, NC to Robert Janisko and Sherrie Wilkinson, Nicki was a graduate of Southern High School where she excelled at lacrosse. After high school she attended Anne Arundel Community College where she received her associates degree. Nicki went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Genesis Spa Creek in Annapolis. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River. 
As a child her family can still picture Nicki with 80's style big hair and colorful Polk-a-dot pants and neon shirts, dancing through the house to the Escape Club's "Wild Wild West" or the Beach Boys "Coco Mo". At 32 years of age Nicki never lost that young, wild, fun loving free spirit that made Nicki, Nicki, as she could be seen in one of her colorful sundresses and flip flops still dancing through the house or singing in the car belting out a Janis Joplin song. Her spirit lives on in the person she loved more than life, her daughter Emma.
 Nicki was preceded in death by her grandfather, Albert Janisko. In addition to her parents, Nicki is survived by her daughter, Emma Sherman of Harwood; five brothers, Matthew Janisko of Kent Island, Eric and Benjamin Janisko of Hagerstown, Dennis Wilkinson, Jr. of Edgewater, and Christopher Wilkinson of Chesapeake Beach; two sisters, Mary Kate Janisko of Harwood and Lacey Wilkinson of Annapolis; and three grandparents, Mary Sharp of Harwood, Billie Ford of Coudersport, PA and Lucille Janisko of Johnston, PA.
 Friends are invited to celebrate Nicki’s life from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. At the request of Nicki's daughter Emma, attendees are encouraged to wear bright colors in honor of Nicki's vibrant spirit.
 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emma Sherman’s Education Fund. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Beverly Ann Trott, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, died on Thursday, August 6 at her home. Born on March 1, 1933 in Annapolis, Beverly was a graduate of St. Mary's High School. 

She worked for the State of Maryland in the tax department and was a long time member of the Ladies of the Elks in Annapolis. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Beverly was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard Steward who died on October 10, 1970 and Louis F. Trott who died on April 23, 1996. She is survived by her daughter, Robin Hall of Annapolis; her brother, William Lee; her sisters, Peggy Stoner and Frances Goddard all of Annapolis; her grandchildren, Steven Hall of Baltimore, Shawn (Blanca) Steward of Greencastle, PA, Andrew Hall of Annapolis and Curran Kirchner of New York and three great-grandchildren. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Beverly's life from 11 am until her funeral service begins at 2 pm on Monday, August 10 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis. 

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On Thursday, August 6, 2015; the beloved husband of Sandra L. McKoy; father of Tammy Milligan; Tina Smith, Melissa Bartholomew and Stephen McKoy. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three sisters and numerous other relatives and friends.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to George's Celebration of Life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, August 13, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Friday August 14 at 12 pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 1:45 pm.

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10:00am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St. Annapolis, MD 21401.

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DHILLON, RAMNIK SINGH – “Nik”, of Warsaw VA passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest on August 4, joining his parents, Chloe and N. Singh Dhillon. Nik left behind his loving angel of a wife Tammy who was his true soul mate. 

Nik was born in Annapolis Maryland. After graduation from The Key School, Nik attended Glasgow University in Glasgow Scotland. Nik loved to travel, and while in college, frequently visited his brothers and sister who were in Germany, Egypt and Houston.
 
Nik married Holly Bryant and they had 3 beautiful daughters, Madeline, Courtney and Savannah. They lived in Maryland, Colorado and the Northern Neck of Virginia. Nik was passionate about life and was a true patriot. He taught the girls to never give up, live life to the fullest, fulfill their dreams and to be self-sufficient, telling them frequently to USE THEIR RESOURCES.
 
Nik joined other family members in the construction industry and he became extremely accomplished in carpentry, metal workings, HVAC, plumbing. Friends and family continuously called on him for assistance with construction projects and Nik was always happy to lend his expertise. With three teenage daughters, he had to become an expert at auto repair and towing. He loved to work with tools and his large man-cave garage was always filled with different projects. His handmade presents were treasured by friends and family. 

Nik was known for his warm smile that lit up a room, his deep infectious laugh and his warm personality. Nik never knew a stranger and was friends to everyone he met. Nik loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, sailing and venturing off to new places. He never wanted to miss an experience. 

Nik is survived by his loving wife Tammy, daughters Madeline of the Northern Neck of VA, Courtney and Savannah of Raleigh NC; brother Kimball and sister SuSheila of Annapolis; brother Kris of Ellicott City; step-daughter Jennifer Carr and step-son Steven Schmitt of Edgewater, grand-daughter Chloe of Edgewater, and many loving aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews.
 
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, August 11 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 12 at 11am.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nik’s name to his church, Newland Church of Christ 1044 County Bridge Rd., Warsaw VA 22572
 

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Charlene Rae Riley, 60, a resident of Edgewater for fourteen years and formerly of Harwood, died on Tuesday, August 4 from complications due to a long battle with lung cancer. Born on November 26, 1954 in Connecticut to the late Harold and Gertrude Hooper, Charlene grew up in Millersville, MD and earned a Master of Arts degree from the Professional Institute of Commercial Arts. She worked for the Department of the Army in the drug store at Ft. Meade, as a framer at Wimsey Cove Frame and Arts Shop in Edgewater and as a senior consultant with Thirty One. Charlene was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Annapolis Quilt Guild, the Southern Maryland Mustang Club and she was a supporter of many charities, such as the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Cancer Fund. She was an avid Redskins fan and loved NASCAR, especially Dale, Jr. Charlene is survived by her husband, Louis Riley, Jr.; her daughters, Victoria Hooper of Glen Burnie, Megan Hooper of Edgewater and Jessica Hooper of Shady Side; her siblings, Bryan (Janet) Hooper of Chesapeake Beach and Penelope McDonald of North Carolina and her grandchildren, Antonio Strong, Grayson Hooper, Jacob Coleman and Lexus and Mariah Wolfe. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Charlene's life from 6 to 8pm on Friday, August 7 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service and interment will be private.

Davin Donald Voss, age 36, a 33-year resident of Shady Side, peacefully passed away in his sleep on August 4, 2015. 

Born on December 4, 1978 in Annapolis, Davin graduated from Shady Side Elementary School, St. Mary’s High School and the College of Charleston in South Carolina where he majored in business communications. He worked as an office manager for a Prince George’s County attorney’s office. Davin was a “.com” entrepreneur and a talented musician, songwriter, music producer and guitar instructor. He was a member of one of South Carolina’s best rock and roll bands. Davin was also interested in film and video production. He received an award from the University of Miami where he partnered with a friend to write, produce and star in a film production at the school. He was also an “extra” actor in the Barry Levinson movie, Avalon and had a featured role in the movie, The Last Ride of the Raven. In his quiet time, Davin enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He attended Chesapeake Christian Fellowship and the Bridge Church on Kent Island.
 
Davin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Regine Voss and Nick Bethmann. He is survived by his father, Dennis Voss of Chester; his mother, Erika Bethmann McGrew and stepfather, John McGrew of Shady Side; his brother and sister, J.T. McGrew and Alicia McGrew, both of Shady Side; his grandmother, Madeline Bethmann of Stevensville and many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members.
 
Friends are invited to celebrate Davin’s life with his family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 13 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Davin’s funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 14 at the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 277 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, Interment private.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the RSDSA to help research a cure for Reflex Symphathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain at http://rsds.org/donate. You can also access the link by clicking on RSDSA in the left column of this page under MEMORIAL DONATIONS.
 
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On Sunday, August 2, 2015; the beloved wife of the late Everett Glass, Dear Friend of Eugenia Danso. Relatives and friends may call at the Grace Gospel Worship Center, 5819 Kirby Rd., Clinton, MD. on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 12:30pm until time of services at 1:pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Please sign the guestbook located above.

Vivian N. Gills, 89, a resident of Edgewater, died peacefully on Sunday August 2, 2015 at Brightview Assisted Living in Edgewater. Vivian was born on June 4, 1926 in Washington, DC, to the late William and Helen Nickolson. She was a former tap and rhythm dancer/performer in New York City and on USO tours. She was the owner of the Helen Nickolson School of Dance for 40 years and her dance troupe was named the Vivianettes. She was also the owner of Century 21 Chesapeake Bay Realty for 29 years, in Mayo, MD and a realtor in Naples, FL. Vivian always followed her heart and lived her dreams. "If you want it, it's out there" and "Aside from that, all the rest and a dime will get you a cup of coffee." In addition to her parents, Vivian was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Reid A. Gills, Jr., who died in 2005, and her sister, Louise Sames. She is survived by her loving children, Sparkle (Roger) Curry of Edgewater, Dennis (Sharon) Gills of Crofton and Major Douglas W. Gills USMC Ret. of Fort Myers, FL; sister-in-law, Rose Low and brother in law Charlie (Barbara) Gills, both of Blue Ridge, VA; her grandchildren, Reta, Vivian, Dennis, Jr. and Steven and her great-grandchildren, William, Alec, Claire, Reid, Ashley, Michael, Olivia, Emily, Hunter. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 6 at 1pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122.
 
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Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Monday, August 10 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am on Tuesday, August 11 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment George Washington Cemetery in Adelphi, MD. Guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Saturday, August 1, 2015, the beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Moller; devoted mother of Elaine (Raymond) Hoober and Joanne (Jack) Hughson; grandmother of Terri (Ralston) Comstock; sister of Ruth Sedlack. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, August 6 from 11am until service time at 1pm. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Charles Raymond Houghton "Charlie", 81, a three year resident of Annapolis and formerly a resident of Herald Harbour and Chestnut Hill Cove, died on Saturday, August 1 at his home. Born on June 9, 1934 in West Virginia, Charlie was a meat cutter with several local grocery stores. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, sports, bird watching and going to the Eastern Shore. Charlie will be greatly missed by his loved ones, Annie, Nick, Tara and Buddy the Dog. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Houghton. Charlie is survived by his longtime companion, Annette Cavaselis Strauss; his sisters, Joann Tyner and Nancy (Rusty) Adams and two nieces, Karen and Sheila. A graveside military service will be held at 11:30 am on Tuesday, August 11 at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd., Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or Partners in Care, 90-B Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On August 1, 2015 William “Henry” Clifton, Jr. passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Henry was 86 years old and was born October 4, 1928 in Washington, D.C.; the first son of William Henry Clifton, Sr. and Adaline (Clifton) Havenner.

Henry farmed his entire life, retired as a pressman at Judd & Detwiller in Washington, D.C. He was a member of Local Union No. 72, a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Accokeek, MD. and a Mason.

Henry is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary; his children, Jane McCloy and her husband Steve, Jake and his wife Carla, Billy and his wife Kathie and his brother Keith. “Pop” was also survived by many loving grandchildren including Jason and his wife Mary, Timmy, Troy, Andy (McCloy), Beth (Clifton) Jones and her husband Kirk and Molly (McCloy) Burgess along with his great grandchildren, Cassidy McCloy, Emily and Jacob Clifton, Gabriella (McCloy) Burgess, Remmie (Clifton) Jones; and his great-great grandchild Cali (McCloy) Crooks.

Relatives and friends are invited to Williams's Celebration of Life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Thursday August 6 at 11am. Interment St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Cemetery.

A special thank you goes to the doctors and staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their loving care of our loved one.

Charitable contributions can be made on behalf of Henry Clifton to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 600 Farmington Rd, Accokeek, MD 20607 and/or Hospice of Southern Maryland.

Arrangements for Mrs. Sendgikoski are currently pending. Please check back for updated arrangements or call our office at 410-956-4488.

Atlee "Lee" Monroe Sellers, a resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Hyattsville, died on Friday, July 31, 2015 at his home. He was 93.
 
Born January 20, 1922 in Waynesboro, PA, to the late Walter Monroe and Elizabeth Shank Sellers, he graduated from Greencastle High School in 1941. During WWII, Lee served in the Philippines as a 1st Lt. Mess and Billeting Officer in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a Tax Assessor for Prince George's County and enjoyed discussing politics and spending time with family and friends.
 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lewis Sellers; a son, William Atlee Sellers; and three siblings, Joseph, Mark and Ann Sellers. 

Lee is survived by his sister, Virginia Murray of Greencastle, PA and many nieces, nephews and friends.
 
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 6 to 9pm. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 11am at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Rd, Brentwood, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.

On Thursday, July 30, 2015; the beloved wife of the late Harvey Pyles; mother of Linda (Steve) Hill, Diane Ware and the late Samuel Pyles; mother-in-law of Nancy Pyles; sister of Franklin Taylor and Shirley Padgett and the late Clabert and William Taylor; grandmother of Karen Johnson, Dawn Shoemaker, Stephanie Hill, Chad Hill, Dominick Pyles and Robert Pyles. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Fuffy's Celebration of Life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, August 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Reginald Owen Faust, “Reggie,” 87, a resident of Annapolis for 64 years, died at Perry Point VA Medical Center on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Reggie was born in Camp Parole, MD on November 28, 1927 to the late William Owen and Norma Tucker Faust. He did two stints in the military, one during WWII and the other serving in Korea where he was awarded two Bronze Star Medals. After the Korean War, Reginald held various jobs; he was a brakeman on the railroad, a lineman for BGE and he was self-employed as a gym owner. He owned “Reggie’s Gym” in Annapolis and was very proud of how many people he helped over the years. Reginald invented three pieces of exercise equipment with specific safety features that he was able to patent. During his lifetime, he has received over 265 awards for his prowess in bodybuilding but, more importantly to him, is the money he raised for different charities through bodybuilding competitions. The first competition he organized was the first one in Annapolis and it was called “Mr. and Mrs. Annapolis Body-Building Show”. It had 67 contestants and was the biggest in the State of Maryland. The proceeds from the competition went to a gym member who was hit by an automobile and was in a coma. In all, Reggie raised over $76,000.00 for 13 local organizations. He liked to tell people that once, during a seven month period, he raised money for the Salvation Army by dancing at the Hangar Club in Camp Springs, MD. Reggie’s various memberships included the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Edgewater, the L.L. Merrill, Sr., Chapter 3 DAV, and the Elks Club of Annapolis where he was past Exalted Ruler. He had a passion for taking care of animals and he particularly enjoyed feeding his birds and squirrels. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Norma Klotz, and a brother-in-law, Stanley Fowler. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl A. Faust whom he married on September 2, 1997, two sisters, Jeanne Fowler of Manassas, VA and Nancy Tattlebaum of South Weymouth, MA, and in-laws, Barbara Ballinger, Tina Noble, John Tolley, and Dave Tattlebaum. Reggie is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In closing, Reggie is described as an inventor, showman, philanthropist, humanitarian, good husband and neighbor, and generally just a fine Christian man. A Celebration of Reggie’s Life will be held on Tuesday, August 4 from 2pm to 4pm and from 6pm to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 5 at 11:30am at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions should be sent to either St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church or Perry Point VA Medical Center c/o Brandi Sima, Bldg. 15H, Rm 214D, PP/135/VS, Perry Point, MD 21902.

Obituaries

Janelle Hall

William Kitzmiller

Peter Mogayzel

Rosmary Bosen

Rosemond Reid

Patricia Heflin

Audrey Soriero

Lauren Janisko

Beverly Trott

George McKoy

Mary Pearson

Ramnik Dhillon

Charlene Riley

Davin Voss

Hatsue Glass

Vivian Gills

Ella Tobin

Alice Moller

Charles Houghton

William Clifton

Anne Sendgikoski

Atlee Sellers

Edna Pyles

Reginald Faust