Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Henry Thomas Ulasek, 95, a resident of Heritage Harbor in Annapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on April 29, 1919 in Cleveland, OH to the late Albert and Mary Rozek Ulasek, Henry graduated from Cleveland High School and later received a degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He was an archivist at the National Archives where he worked on and prepared President Harry Truman’s personal papers for inclusion in the Truman Presidential Library. He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in 1978. In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice O. Ulasek and his granddaughter Carrie Martin. He is survived by his daughters, Ellen Guyker of Eldersburg and Margaret “Peggy” Ulasek of Huntingtown and his granddaughter Desiree Ansonin. Family and friends are invited to Henry’s Life Celebration from 10:00 to 11:00am on Friday, February 20 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 noon at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd., West River, MD. Interment will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the SPCA of Anne Arundel Co., 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 or The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Shirley was born on February 4, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to the late Mildred and Arthur McCormick. She passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015.
 Shirley met her husband, Fred S. Johnson, Jr., on a blind date and were married for almost 60 years before he passed away. She worked for AMVETS for a year, then moved to Mayo, Maryland to raise her family. Shirley enjoyed gardening, traveling, bowling, entertaining, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and especially being with her family and friends. She was a member of the American Legion Post 226 Women's Auxiliary. 

Shirley was predeceased by her husband in 2011; a son, Fred S. Johnson, III; and two brothers, George and Warren McCormick.
 
She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Johnson of Mayo, Maryland, Bonnie Michel of Mayo, Maryland and Donna Lee of Port Republic, Maryland; seven grandchildren, Racheal Stimpson, Melissa Lyons, Paul Lee, Dianah Johnson, Holly Michel, Melody Richeson and Rebecca Lee; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Peggy Neidenbach and Sherry Bush; and two brothers, Gene and Teddy Fitzgerald.
 
Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend to all that knew her.
 
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland on Sunday, March 1 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, March 2 at 11:30am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham.

On Saturday, February 14, 2015; the beloved son of the late William N. and May L. Foster; cousin of David Clare. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 12:30 pm at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. 


 


Graveside Service

 Thursday February 19, 2015, 12:30pm at Cedar Hill Cemetery 
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Marjorie Ellen (Fels) McCormick, 80, of Oxon Hill, Md., passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015.
 
Marge was born in Washington, D.C., on July 15, 1934, to Albert Alexander and Mary Alice Fels.
 
Marge met her husband, Perry, in ninth grade at Kramer Junior High School. After graduating from Anacostia High School in 1953, she married her high school sweetheart on July 3, 1954.
 
They welcomed four children—Cheryl, Mark, Mary and the late George McCormick. They were happily married for 43 years, before Perry passed away in 1998. She still lived in the Bock Terrace home they bought early in their marriage.
 
She was a devoted and loving grandmother and great-grandmother to Kate, Jason and Wyatt Weller; Elizabeth and Graham Andrews; Marisa and Matthew McCormick; and Perry, Kyle and Aaron McCormick.
 
Marge worked for many years as a health care technician in the Prince George’s County Public Schools, retiring in 2001. She was the current president of the ACE-AFSCME Local 2250 Retirees Association.
 
Marge loved volunteering her time in the Oxon Hill community. She was a longtime active member of Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the yarn ministry and president of United Methodist Women. She had been a Girl Scout leader, PTA president and member of Job’s Daughters International and was active in the Oxon Hill Boys and Girls Club with Perry.
 
In her spare time, Marge loved trips to the beach with her family and friends, as well as cheering on her beloved Washington Redskins. After Perry’s retirement, the couple enjoyed traveling the country.
 
A gathering of family and friends will be held 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment to follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. 
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On Saturday, February 14, 2015, Edward G. Lisefski, age 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Bethesda, after a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis. Edward was born in Pennsylvania on May 5, 1957, the only child of Alice and Edward J. Lisefski. Edward had obtained two Master's degrees and was close to completing his doctoral degree. A statistician for the U.S. Government by day and a baseball fan by night, he loved the Philadelphia Phillies, but enjoyed all things baseball. All funeral services are private. An online guestbook is available by clicking on the tab on this page.

Jeffrey Justin Jensen, 50, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, died Friday, February 13 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born February 13, 1965 in Annapolis, to the late Roy Jimmy and Myrtle Sivley Jensen, he was a 1983 Graduate of South River High School. Jeff was self employed doing tree work and marine construction. In his spare time he enjoyed being on the water, riding his motorcycle, fishing and hanging out with friends and family. 
He is survived by two daughters, Heidi and Jenna Jensen of Edgewater; one brother, Jim Moore of Richmond, VA and one nephew, Jay Moore of Richmond, VA. 
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, February 21 from 10am until a memorial service begins at 12pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are recommended to the Hope House, 26 Marbury Dr., Crownsville, MD 21032 OR The American Liver Foundation at www.liverfoundation.org. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Richard Thomas Dick, 79, a resident of Fort Washington, MD., died peacefully on February 12, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on August 3, 1935 in Claremore, OK. to the late Frank and Sophronia Dick he was the youngest of 10 children. He attended Haskell High School in Lawrence, KS. He joined the United States Air Force in Vinita,OK. at the age of 18 and served from 1954-1963. He retired from the Federal Government, Naval Air Systems Command in 1993. Richard was a member of WhiteHall Baptist church in Accokeek, MD. He enjoyed his family, visiting and cutting-up with friends and shopping for a good bargain. He was proud of his Native American heritage and was a member of the Seneca-Cayugah tribe in Oklahoma. Richard was preceded in death by his grandson Shane Thomas Beale of King George, VA. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Peggy Dick; children: Vickie (Dick) and her husband Eric DeStefano of Waldorf, MD. and Carol (Dick) and her husband Francis Beale of Montross, VA.; grandchildren: Joshua Eric DeStefano, Sean Francis Beale and Jessica Joy DeStefano and 4 great-grandchildren. He leaves behind his only surviving sibling: Letrice "Joy" Philbeck of Tulsa, OK. Friends are invited to Richard's Life Celebration on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm. Services will be held *NOTE CHANGE*, WEDENESDAY February 18, 2015 at Whitehall Baptist church 1205 Farmington Road, East, Accokeek, MD with a visitation from 10:30am until time of services at 11:00am with repast to follow in Whiteman Hall. Inurnment will take place on Monday, February 23 at 1:45pm at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Richard by signing the guestbook located below.

On Thursday, February 12, 2015; Loving wife, Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The beloved wife of the late Aubrey Warder; Loving mother of Joanne Eddy, Judith (David) Moore, June (Joe) Kennedy, Yvonne (Wilson) Prichett, Jerry Warder and the late Jacqueline Warder. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Marbury Church of God, 4825 Bicknell Rd., Marbury, MD on Saturday, February 21st from 11am until time of services at 1pm. Interment will follow at Park Hill Cemetery, Marbury, MD. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located to your left.

Carolyn E. Warner (Age94)
 
Of Arlington, VA died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. “Betty” as she was known was predeceased by her husband E. Forrest Warner and is survived by her children; Tom Warner of Milwaukee, WI, Carol Gesell of Bryans Road, MD, Diane Ives of Fort Washington, MD and Dave Warner of Pomfret, MD along with 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Memorial and Inurnment Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Sunday, March 15, 2015 at National City Christian Church, Washington, DC.
 
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to The E. Forrest and Carolyn E. Warner Charitable Endowment Fund c/o National City Christian Church, #5 Thomas Circle, NW, Washington DC 20005.

Services are private. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Sarah McCray, a resident of Annapolis, Maryland for over 20 years and previously of Oxon Hill, Maryland died on Sunday, February 8, 2015 in Annapolis, Maryland. She was 87. Born May 4, 1927 in Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland, she graduated from Hanover High School in 1944. She began her career at the Mercy Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Later, she came to Washington, D.C. in search of better employment. She worked at the United Mine Workers Pension Fund, where she met her husband, Willis E. McCray. She later worked as a writer-editor for the Federal Aviation Administration, where her love for absolutely correct English grammar was put to good use. Sarah was a Eucharistic Minister at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis, Maryland. She was a tutor for English as a second language and gave reading assistance to those who did not graduate from high school. She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Willis, in 1981. Sarah is survived by a daughter, Sara Rowe and her husband, Christopher, of Arlington, Virginia; and two sisters, Ann Cacciatore of Annapolis, Maryland and Doreen Stabile of Bayonne, New Jersey. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, Maryland on Wednesday, February 11 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, Maryland on Thursday, February 12 at 10:30am. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

On Sunday, February 8, 2015, the beloved husband of 59 years of Mary Margaret Deanell; father of Micaela (Steve) Marshall, Carl W. (Anita) Deanell and Donna (Frank) Pasqualino; grandfather of Jennifer Keeley, Jesse Pasqualino, Alexa and Zachary Marshall and the late Bruce Pasqualino; great-grandfather of Grayson and Teghan Pasqualino; brother of Joyce Deanell. Visitation at KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, February 11 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Services on Thursday, February 12 at 11am at Unity Presbyterian Church, 4401 Brinkley Rd., Temple Hills, MD. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association.

On Sunday, February 8, 2015 in Clinton, MD at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital; the beloved husband of Anita Barba; father of Jacqueline Lynch and Judith Arguijo-Cain; grandfather of Victor Barba, Raymond, Lynda, Marissa and Jasmine Arguijo, Eric and Jonathan Lynch. He is also survived by four sisters, two brothers and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD ON MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015 at 10:30 am then relatives and friends are invited to Vic's Life Celebration later that day, Monday, April 13 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery the next day, April 14, 2015 at 9 am. Please arrive at the Administration Building no later than 8:15 am with one's own transportation.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2015; the beloved wife of the late James J. Allman; mother of Margaret H., Peter J. (Pamela) and James J. (Patricia) Allman; grandmother of Anna, Timothy, Daniel, Dylan and Maria Allman; sister of Elise Busch, Marta, Gerhard, Alfred and Willi Ehlert Friends may call at Nativity Catholic Church, 6001 13th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011 on Saturday, February 21 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

All services for Mrs. Dorsey are private. Please take a moment and sign the guestbook for the family at the link above.

George Frederick Bottner, Jr.,76, a resident of Davidsonville, MD died peacefully on February 3, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on November 6, 1938 in Annapolis, MD to the late George and Emma Bottner, George graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis and served in the U.S. Navy with the Sea Bees from 1959 to 1963. He retired as a superintendent with Carpenter’s Union Local 132. George was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, the Knights of Columbus, the Farm Bureau and the Waterman’s Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry and the occasional “kleinen schluck”. George is survived by his wife, Kathy Bottner; children, Jon Bottner of Gambrills, MD, Lisa Fenton and Kristi Parker both of Davidsonville; brother, Bill Bottner of Westminster, MD; grandchildren, Henry Parker, Sarah, Cassandra and Alexis Fenton all of Davidsonville, MD. Crystal Joy, Becka and Ella Bottner all of Gambrills, MD. Friends are invited to George’s Life Celebration on Saturday, February 7 from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 am at the Holy Family Catholic Church Chapel, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Assn., 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305 or the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On February 2, 2015, Derek Bradford Voorhees, 61, loving husband, father, and grandfather, of West River, formerly of Edgewater, passed away in his home. Born in Albany, NY, he was a graduate of Southern Senior High School, and employed by IKOR Construction Supply of Beltsville.
 
He is survived by his mother, Elaine Gibbs Voorhees, of Catonsville; his wife, Maggie; son Jared Marcus Voorhees, of Bowie; daughters Jenna Voorhees Lanoue (Jeren, husband) and Jessie Voorhees Graham (Matt, husband); and grandson Leviathan Graham; and two brothers, David James Voorhees of Catonsville (Mary Ellen, wife), and Scott Gibbs Voorhees (Dawn, wife) of Shady Side.
 
Friends may call on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD, where a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 11am. Interment private.

On Sunday, February 1, 2015, the beloved mother of Reginald Felizardo, She is also survived by one brother, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Susana's Life Celebration will be held on Wednesday, February 4 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, February 5 at 11am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private

Maria Lucia Alfonso, 46, of Fort Washington, MD, was granted her angel wings January 31, 2015. "Lucy," daughter of Ernesto and Julia Alfonso, passed away after a five year battle with breast cancer at Southern Maryland Hospital. 

She is survived by her husband Bernardo, two daughters Gercielyn and Bernadette, son Mark Anthony, and grandson Dominic Isaiah. She is also survived by one sister and six brothers.

Lucy most recently worked as a staff accountant for American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMA). She was a woman of many talents including running her own business for many years, sewing, and cooking - founding "Philippine Islands Restaurant" in Jersey City in 1997. Lucy loved to travel, be outdoors (fishing and camping) and spending time with her family.

Family and friends are invited to Lucy's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at The George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church-Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Clinton, MD. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

Interment will be on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 2pm. If you are going to be attending the interment, please be at the Administration building NLT 1:15pm. Everyone who will be attending must have their own transportation to the grave site.

Suddenly on Thursday, January 29, 2015; beloved wife of William P. Page; mother of Rebecca, Daniel and Mary Kathryn Page. She is survived by many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 5, at 10:30am at Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Episcopal Relief and Development, www.episcopalrelief.org , Habitat for Humanity, www.habitat.org or The American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Sherrill by signing the guestbook located to your left.

Jennifer Smith Tickle, a 4-year resident of Centreville, MD and previously of Annapolis, MD died on January 29, 2015. She was 44.
 
Born January 4, 1971 in Annapolis, MD, she graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in nursing.
 
She is survived by her husband, Paul R. Tickle; two children, John Paul and Molly Elizabeth Tickle; a brother, Matthew V. Smith of Cumberland, MD; her father, John P. Smith of Edgewater, MD; and her mother, Janine P. O'Brien and her husband, Phillip of Mount Airy, MD.
 
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, February 3 from 6 to 8pm and on Wednesday, February 4 from 11am until her funeral service begins at 1pm. Interment private.

Obituaries

Henry Ulasek

Shirley Johnson

Stanley Foster

Marjorie McCormick

Edward Lisefski

Jeffrey Jensen

Richard Dick

Marguerite Warder

Carolyn Warner

Margaret Cleef

Sarah McCray

Carl Deanell

Vic Barba

Herta Allman

Veda Dorsey

George Bottner

Derek Voorhees

Susana Felizardo

Pauline Byrne

Maria Alfonso

John Nelson

Frances Drechsler

Sherrill Page

Jennifer Tickle