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Charles Francis Finley, "Chip", a 4 year resident of Pasadena and previously of Crofton, MD died at his home on July 1, 2015. Chip was 60 years old.

Chip was born on October 12, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to the late Charles and Dorothy Finley. He was a graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School and the Catholic University. 

Chip worked as a salesperson for Beltway Builders in Gambrills, MD and was an avid Orioles and Redskins.

He is survived by one sister, Betsy Finley of Pasadena, Md

Please join Pastor John Dicamillo, family and friends at a memorial service for Chip at the Green Turtle, 177 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 (next to the Annapolis Mall) on Saturday, August 15, 2015 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

On Wednesday, July 1, 2015; the beloved husband of Norma M. Velasquez; father of Arma and Joel (Dari) Velasquez; grandfather of Chase Velasquez. He is also survived by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Art's Celebration of Life on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, VA.

Peggy Miller Marlowe, of Grasonville, MD and previously of Alexandria, VA, died at Somerford Place in Annapolis, MD on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Her children were by her side. She was 80. 

She was born December 22, 1934 in Darby, PA to the late Joseph and Margaret Miller. Throughout her career, Peggy was employed with Gray Line Tours, Government Accountability Office, Garfinckels, Solovey Jewelers, Jay Marlowe Jewelers and J & K Jewelers. She enjoyed antique shopping and jewelry. She was a devoted caregiver to her Mom.
 
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Jay Marlowe and Robert Garrison; and a brother, Joseph Miller, Jr.
 
Peggy is survived by her children, Joseph (Mary) Wheeler of Waldorf, MD, Pam (Bruce) Shaffer of LaPlata, MD and Anne (Lawrence) Karpman of Laurel, MD; her former husband, Charles Wheeler; a sister, Kathleen Rollins of Chambersburg, PA; and eight grandchildren, Patrick and Erin Wheeler, Nicholas and Kaitlyn Sansbury, Heather Shaffer and Joseph, Kelsey and Bridget Karpman.
 
Friends may call at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, July 7 from 12pm until a Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 1pm. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Season's Hospice and Palliative Care, 6934 Aviation Blvd., Ste. N-R, Glen Burnie, MD 21061. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements for Mrs. Harrison are private. Please sign the family's online guestbook.

Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2015. The beloved wife of the late Paul E. Robey; devoted mother of Kathleen (Mark) Hanna and William F. "Billy" Robey. She is also survived by two grandsons, four great-grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.

Ginny was a loyal employee of Sharper Florist for nearly 50 years.

Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, July 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, November 16th @ 10:00 AM. The procession will be leaving the funeral home at 8am to go to Arlington, or if you are driving yourself, please meet at the Administration Building no later than 9:30 am.

Willa Mae Eul, 91, passed to heaven on June 25, 2015. She will rest in peace in the love of her Lord Jesus Christ with her beloved family and friends that have saved a place of honor and love for her. She was born July 13, 1923 in Smithton, Missouri to Joseph Wilson and Nancy Ola Elizabeth McCoy. 

Willa Mae served as a nurse/technician WAC in the U.S. Army during WWII. She made two transatlantic voyages bringing war brides and their babies to the U.S. and at the end of the war she served at U.S. Army Rhoades Gen. Hosp. in Utica, New York helping injured, disabled,and recovering G.I.s. This is where Robert Bentley Eul was recovering from 3 years held as a POW in Japan, having been captured at Corregidor. He pursued Willa Mae until he won her heart forever and they were married Dec. 10, 1946 in Kansas City, Kansas. Robert remained in the military for twenty years, retiring as MSgt in the U.S Air Force in 1959. During those military years Willa Mae and Robert had six of their nine children and were stationed in New York, Colorado, Florida, England, and California.After the military they lived in Missouri, California, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. After Robert passed to heaven in 1984, Willa Mae lived in Maryland, Georgia, Ohio, and then in Guthrie, OK since 2008. 

Willa Mae’s greatest pleasure in life was raising her children and the love of her family. She was a dedicated letter writer and communicator and looked forward to her daily mail call and phone calls. She was a devoted Catholic, and member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Guthrie, Oklahoma. Willa Mae loved everyone and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. 

Willa Mae is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Joseph Paul McCoy, and daughter Patricia Lorraine. 

She is survived by eight children, Robert Bentley Eul and wife Bonnie of Cherry Valley, California, Sandra Jean Cox and husband Bruce of Sylmar, California, Michael Allen Eul and wife Cheryl of Alliance, Ohio, John Joseph Eul of Guthrie, Oklahoma, Mary Elizabeth Abdy and husband Robert of Kamuela, Hawaii, Alice Marie Collingwood and husband Edgar Dean of Guthrie, Oklahoma, Anthony Neal Eul and wife Yang Ja of Seaside, California, and Daniel Wayne Eul and wife Sarah of Midwest City, Oklahoma; four siblings, Roy Edward McCoy and wife Kazue of Silver Springs, Maryland, Lorenzo Dow McCoy and wife Velma of Harrisonville, Missouri, Gloria Iola DeBusk of West Melbourne, Florida, and Joe Sidney McCoy and wife Sandra of Kansas City, Missouri; twenty grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and a host of other loved family and friends. 


A viewing will be held 11:30 am to 5 pm on July 1 at Smith-Gallo Funeral Home in Guthrie, Oklahoma. 

Willa Mae's Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, October 12, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD with a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 10:45 a.m. at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Myer, VA.
 
Willa Mae will be interred with military honors at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 with her loving husband at Arlington National Cemetery.

On Thursday, June 25, 2015; the beloved wife of the late Paul “Jake” Wencel; mother of John P. Wencel and the late Jeffrey D. Wencel; mother-in-law of Christine Wencel; daughter of the late E. Roy and Edna Haller, Sr.; sister of the late Jeannette Wilt, Virginia Grimley, Lois Adams, Pat Vider, Ida Chichester, Paul, E. Roy, Jr., Edward and William Haller. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Jane's Celebration of Life on Monday, July 6 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, July 7 at 11:45 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

On Monday, June 22, 2015; the beloved husband of the late Wanda R. Fidrocki; father of the late Alfred Paul Fidrocki; step-father of Diane (Michael) Mozzochi; brother of Eugenia Saniuk and Walter J. Fidrocki and the late Dr. Henry E. Fidrocki. Relatives and friends are invited to Fred's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 PM, prayers at 3:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 11 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church-Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd. Clinton, MD. 20735. Interment church cemetery.

On Sunday, June 21, 2015; the beloved wife of the late Romeo San Juan; mother of Victoria Pantig, Amelita Gimenez , Alberto (Aletha) San Juan, Aurora Susan (Rosauro) Felizardo, Marilina (Manuel) Hernandez and Romulo (Connie) San Juan; sister of Basilisa Francisco. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren and many others relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Bienvenida's Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 11 a.m. at Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, 4200 Harewood Rd., NE, Washington, DC 20017. Interment in the Philippines at a later date.

John Raymond Volpe, 89, a 15-year resident of Arnold and previously of Lanham, MD, passed away on June 21, 2015 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC). Born on April 12, 1926 in Brockway, PA to the late Alexander and Julia Volpe, John graduated from Brockway-Snyder High School. He served as a seaman in the U.S. Navy during World War II. 

After initially working for the B&O Railroad in Pennsylvania, John changed career paths and became a plumber. He went to work for Magnolia Plumbing and later for the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center from which he retired. 

John was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church where he served as an usher. He enjoyed reading and watching all sports events on television. His greatest passion though was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
 
John was preceded in death in 1988 by his beloved wife, Yolanda Volpe. He is survived by two sons, Stephen Volpe of DuBois, PA and David Volpe of Arnold, MD; two daughters, Renee VanWie of Stevensville, MD and Kim Abdelaziz of Homer Glen, IL; one sister, Catherine Gilkerson of Clearwater, FL, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 
A visitation will be held from 10:30AM. until a Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11:30AM on Thursday, June 25 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 689 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD. Interment private.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the AAMC Foundation, 2001 Medical Parkway, Sajak #550, Annapolis, MD 21401. 

An on-line guest book is available by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Mr. Annaheim moved from Philadelphia to the DC area in 1977 and lived in Alexandria, VA, Hyattsville,MD, Silver Spring, MD and, finally, settled in Cheverly, MD in the early 1990’s.
 
Colleges & Work History:
 
Ellwood Annaheim received degrees from The Catholic University of America, The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, in Washington, DC (M.M.), and LaSalle University (B.A. Fine Arts Music) in Philadelphia, PA. He also completed studies at Temple University, the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts and the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC
 
Mr. Annaheim, was a faculty member in the CUA, School of Music from 1981-2011, where he was part of the curriculum study team that designed and developed The Catholic University of America's highly successful Musical Theater program. For that program he taught voice, musical theater history and scene study, and vocal literature; in addition, he did directing, budgeting, and staffing for both opera and musical theater productions for the School of Music.
 
Some of the numerous productions which he directed include: Fool for Love, The Cradle Will Rock, Mahagonny Songspiel, Albert Herring, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Don Giovanni, Allegro, La Bohème, Il Tabaro, Die Zauberflöte, Die Fledermaus, I Capuleti ei Montecchi, La Traviata and the world premiere of Andrew Simpson's opera Agamemnon.
 
Mr. Annaheim organized and led the Musical Theater Research Project at the University; a program devoted to the study and performance of early musical theater works – the end of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century. Through this program, Mr. Annaheim successfully researched and presented fully staged productions of Florodora, The Prince of Pilsen, Fie! Fie! Fi Fi, A Trip to Chinatown, Sally, Irene, The Chocolate Soldier, and Best Foot Forward.
 
He was highly regarded as a performer as well and performed leading roles with The Washington Opera, the Annapolis Opera, Opera Theatre of Northern Virginia, and the Summer Opera Theatre Company. He has also appeared in numerous dramatic roles throughout the Washington, DC area.
 
Among his many joys was research and editing, especially in the fields of opera, musical theater, art song, recordings and film scores. Articles of his can be found in the Grove's Dictionary of Opera and the Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians.
 
In addition to his work at the university, Mr. Annaheim worked for Boeing, SAIC, and Craig Industries as a Forms Design Specialist for NASA.
 
A celebration of Mr. Annaheim’s life is planned for August 15, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Oxon Hill, MD.

On Friday, June 19, 2015; the beloved wife of Michael H. Luck; mother of Michael R. (Victoria) Luck; sister of Sheryl Ann Ramsey; grandmother of Hannah J. Luck. Relatives and friends are invited to Bonnie's Celebration of Life on Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Independent Baptist Church, 9255 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735 Interment George Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church.

James Bertram Rowland
 
James B. Rowland, “Jim”, a 35 year resident of Annapolis and previously of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Somerford Place in Annapolis from complications related to Alzheimer ’s disease. Jim was born on October 2, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA, to the late Clarence and Ellen Hetchler Rowland. He was a 1951 graduate of the University of MD, receiving Bachelor’s degrees in History and English. He was a reporter with the Washington Star for 25 years, followed by a 20 year career with the Maryland State Budget Office as a Public Information Officer. During that period he also worked in the Governor’s office for Blair Lee, III and Harry Hughes. Jim was a gifted writer, avid reader and history enthusiast, with a particular passion for American Revolution and Civil War history. He also enjoyed travelling with his companion of 35 years, Mary Ann Porter. He is survived by Mary Ann Porter, of Annapolis, and his former spouse, Anna Mangum Rowland of Silver Spring, his children; Jennifer and her husband James Gruber of Silver Spring and Craig and his wife Lorrie Rowland of Eldersburg, MD, sister; Virginia McQueary of Jupiter, FL. Also survived by his grandchildren, John, Joseph and Anna Gruber and Cristalina and Maria Rowland. Friends may call on Monday, June 22, from 10am until a funeral service begins at 11am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment, Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Rockville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. Online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Monday, June 15, 2015; father of Tony, Leilani P. Sharp, Robert and Gabriel Quebral; son of the late Leopoldo and Natividad (Sally) Zuniga Quebral, stepson of Polite Camese; brother of Herman, Arturo, Lavon, and Rodriguez, grandfather of Justin A. Sharp, Stephen A., Zoe A., Sebastian A., Jax M., Jade R. and Robert R. II, Khayri M., Khayia M. and Khaylen Quebral. He is survived by many other relatives and friends including his cousins Connie Herber, Emma Krzyzak. Relatives and friends are invited to Jose's Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 9am until time of service at 10am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery.

On, Sunday, June 14, 2015; the beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Bultman; Loving father of Lynn and her husband Reed Dodson; Grandfather of Krystal and her husband Ian Whitehead, Lawrence and his wife Jana Dodson and Rosanna Dodson; Great-grandfather of Kaylin Whitehead and Wesley Dodson. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Patricia Dean and brother-in-laws James and Arthur Spies. Relatives and friends are invited to Celebrate the life of John on Saturday, June 20th from 1pm until time of services at 2pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be private. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located to the right.

On Thursday, June 11, 2015; the beloved husband of Sally Lewis; father of Brandy Lewis(Wardell Jefferies) and William Lee (Bonita) Lewis III; grandfather of Jamia, Ja'Qwon and Jaylin Jefferies; brother of Rose, Josephine and Waverly Lewis. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Dynamite's Celebration of Life on Friday, June 19, 2015 from 10am until time of service at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

William C Thompson, Jr. of Edgewater, MD was born on June 30, 1936 and entered eternal life on June 10, 2015 after a long battle with COPD. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thompson and Lillian Kephart Thompson, of Edgewater, MD and nephews, William Lanham and Kenneth Lanham of Severn, MD. He is survived by one sister, Helen Thompson Lanham of Odenton, MD; four nephews, James (Rhonda) Lanham and their children, Alan, Tricia, Kristy, Stacey and Erin, Kenneth Lanham and his son, Shawn Lanham, Daniel (Mary) Lanham and their children, Jacqueline Kelley and Brian Lanham and Trevor Lanham and one niece, Crystal Lanham. He is also survived by many other extended family and friends, his loving companion, Patricia Wood of Edgewater, MD; her children Angela (Scott) Hinson and their children, Heather, Tommy and Melissa (Ian) Webster and their children Emery and Karoline. 

He worked at the Washington Star and Washington Post Newspapers as a Production Machinist, from where he retired from in 1998. Bill enjoyed life at his home in Ponder Cove fishing and boating on "Lucky Lady", family crab feasts and cookouts. He was a faithful "Redskin" fan and enjoyed attending the games with his nephews. Bill was an active member of the Elks Lodge in Edgewater, MD and Moose Club in Annapolis, MD. 

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home , 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, June 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. where services will be held on Monday, June 15th at 11am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

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Formerly of Forest Heights
 
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, June 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, prayers on Sunday at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held the day of burial at Arlington National cemetery at a later date.
 
For updated arrangements please refer to:http://www.brinsfieldfuneral.com/

Robert "Bobby" Stowell passed away suddenly at his home in Tampa, Florida on June 10, 2015. Bobby was born in Maryland and lived most of his live in South County until his recent move to Tampa, Florida this past year. 

A graduate of Southern High School, he went on to become a home improvement contractor.
 
Bobby loved his daughter, Brooke, his dog, Gia, and the Washington Redskins.
 
Robert is predeceased by his parents James and Patricia Stowell. Survived by his daughter, Brooke; his two brothers, John, of Virginia, and Jimmy, of Deale, MD; three sisters, Deborah Gardner of North Carolina, Sherry Hines, and Rebecca Pilkerton.
 
Friends may call on Friday June 19, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, with a service to follow at 8 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD 20137.
 

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Captain Francis Joseph Schatzle, (Ret. USN), age 83, passed away on Tuesday, June 9 in Annapolis, MD. Born in Cold Spring (Nelsonville), NY to the late Frank and Mary Schatzle, Frank cherished his hometown. 

The eldest of 5 boys, Frank and his brothers loved to tell stories of growing up in Nelsonville and Cold Spring, attending school at Haldane High School, ice skating on frozen ponds, running around main street and working all over the village. All 5 brothers were exceptional high school athletes. Frank held the New York State high school mile record for many years, raced in Madison Square Garden against Roger Bannister, and continued to run races and marathons for decades. He graduated from Haldane High School in 1949, from Albany State in 1953 with a Bachelors Degree in Physics and finally a Masters Degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. 

In January of 1954, Frank was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. While serving in Jacksonville, FL, he met his wife of 49 years, Ann Turner, (1932-2010), whom he loved dearly. Ann, from Peterborough, England, met Frank when she was working as a stewardess for National Airlines. Frank enjoyed a long and distinguished 29-year Naval career, retiring as Captain in 1983. Frank was extremely proud of his Naval Career and upon his retirement was considered one of the top hurricane experts in the country. Frank was a lifelong avid golfer who loved to tee off early in the “Dawn Patrol”, so he could be home in time to work in the yard. 

After retiring, he remained in Pass Christian, MS, enjoying golf, happy hours with Ed and Helen Smith, attending Navy Hurricane Hunter Reunions with lifelong Navy friends, and enjoying Mardi Gras every year for 33 years, all the while collecting thousands of beads, mementoes and memories. In addition to his wife and parents, Frank was preceded in death by his brothers, Arnold, Eddie and Danny Schatzle. He is survived by three children, Matthew Schatzle of Annapolis, MD, Sharon (Jeff) Bonck and Andrew (Amy) Schatzle all of Pass Christian, MS and his brother, Phillip Schatzle, of Cold Spring, NY. He is also survived by a source of great pride to Frank, his ten grandchildren, Claire, Jacob and Noah Schatzle of Annapolis, MD, Stephen, Jack and David Bonck, Alison, Nicholas, Brady and Cooper Schatzle all of Pass Christian, MS.

 A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 23 at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 24 Fair St., Cold Spring, NY, followed by interment at Cold Spring Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Haldane High School Foundation, where all five brothers attended school, through, http://www.haldaneschoolfoundation.org/HowToHelp.html
 
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On Tuesday, June 9, 2015; the beloved husband of Beng Curameng; father of Aria Renee Curameng; son of Rose and Ruben Curameng; brother of Rene, Robert and Helen Curameng. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Ron's Celebration of Life on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Richard Thomas Pease, age 72, of Friendship, MD died Monday, June 8, 2015 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Born on August 25, 1942 in Middle River to the late Spencer and Muriel Pease, Richard was a graduate of Westminster High School and served in the Army National Guard in Cronhardt and Phoenix, MD. He worked as a machinist for Illinois Tool Works for over 30 years before retiring in 2003. Richard has spent the past forty years building his 46 foot sailboat, Shenanigans II, and enriching the lives of his family, friends, and the boating community with his energy, wit, and humor. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his siblings, Beth Adkinson and Linda Cannon. He is survived by his brother, Robert Pease; daughter, Barclay Gibbs and her husband, Anthony along with many cousins, nieces and nephews. Richard is remembered with love by his dear friends, Brian and Stephanie Heller along with many other close friends. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Richard's life from 2:00pm until his memorial service begins at 3:00pm on Friday, June 19 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake (www.hospicechesapeake.org).

Joretta Mae Crosby, "Jo", age 74, a resident of Edgewater, MD and formerly of New Carrollton, MD, died on Friday, June 5 at her residence of cancer. Born on March 18, 1941 in Mt. Hope, WV, Jo enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and taking walks with her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Lewis Crosby, who died on August 24, 2011. They were married on September 9, 1961. 

Jo is survived by her children, Karen (Matthew) Raeder of Severn, MD, Christina (Brian) Wyant of Seminole, FL and Kevin (Christina) Crosby of Durham, NC; grandchildren, Jonathan, Adam and Paul Raeder, David, Rebekah and Hannah Wyant and Kyle, Ryan and Luke Crosby. She is also survived by 2 brothers and a sister. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Jo's life from 5 to 8pm on Thursday, June 11 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, June 12 at The Church at Severn Run, 8187 Telegraph Rd., Severn, MD. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park in Rockville, MD. 

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770.
 
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Obituaries

Charles Finley

Arturo Velasquez

Peggy Marlowe

Anna Harrison

Virginia Robey

Willa Eul

Jane Wencel

Alfred Fidrocki

Bienvenida Juan

John Volpe

Ellwood Annaheim

Angel Ochoa

Bonnie Luck

James Rowland

Jose Quebral

Dale Bultman

William Lewis

William Thompson

Matea Sains

Robert Stowell

Francis Schatzle

Ron Curameng

Richard Pease

Joretta Crosby