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Clyde Alfred “Sonny” Long passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 28, 2015 due to complications of angiosarcoma. Sonny was founder and chairman of Sonco Worldwide, a fence manufacturer headquartered in Bladensburg, MD.
 Born in Washington, D.C. on October 28, 1930, Sonny graduated from McKinley Technical High School and attended the University of Maryland and Columbia University. He served three years in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War. After his military service, Sonny began working with his four brothers at his father’s fence company, Long’s Fence. Before age 39, he was president of the National Fence Manufacturing Company, which was the largest fencing company in the United States at that time. In 1976 he resigned and started his own company, Sonco Worldwide. Sonny was active in both the fence industry and his community. He was a member of President John F. Kennedy’s American-Irish Foundation and was the first chairman of the Prince George’s County Economic Development Committee which was successful in attracting many of the current businesses located in the county. In 1978 he was recognized by the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce for his contributions to the committee. He also served the Kiwanis Club, the March of Dimes and the Salvation Army with distinction. 
After the death of his son, Tommy, Sonny established the “Tommy Long Award Program” at the Lewisdale Boys and Girls Club to honor his son’s memory. The program recognized an outstanding boy and girl in the Lewisdale community each year and was later broadened to include a scholarship award to each Boys and Girls Club in Prince George’s County. In 2003, the Lewisdale Boys and Girls Club dedicated the Sonny Long Baseball Field in recognition of Sonny’s many contributions.
 In addition to his son, Sonny was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Mary Long and brothers, Wallace, Russell, and Jack. He is survived by his best friend and partner, Maria Sasso; children, Tim (Terri) and Bob (Melinda) Long; sister, Doris Lane; brother, Bob (Marlene) Long; grandchildren, Michelle, Melissa (Joey), Kellie, Tommy, and Michael; great-grandchildren, Scott and Eliana; stepchildren, Desiree, Tatyana (Bill), and Marc (Brittney) and step grandchildren, Lisette, Morgan, Beth, Matthew and Brianna.
 Family and friends are invited to Sonny’s Life Celebration from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, February 9 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 10 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Anne Arundel Medical Center DeCesaris Cancer Institute, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Belcher Ste. 604, Annapolis, MD 21401. In 2014, Sonny was recognized by AAMC for his generous contributions to the institute. Please sign the guestbook by clicking the tab on this page.

Paul Cecil Hayden, 89, of Edgewater, MD, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2015 at the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home.
 
Born in Abell, MD on May 5, 1925, to the late James Elton and Daisy Elizabeth Harden Hayden, Cecil attended Holy Angels Elementary School in Avenue, MD and was a graduate of Margaret Brent High School, class of 1943. Upon graduation, he entered the Army Air Corps as World War II was in progress. He trained as an air traffic controller and as a Radar Operator. He was a member of a fixed ground radar crew in the European Theater of Operations from May 1944 to November 1945. He operated radar equipment and plotted courses of enemy planes on charts and reported the findings to the appropriate authority. 

More than 65 years after his service discharge, in a ceremony presided by delegate Mike Busch, Cecil was awarded World War II medals that he earned but had not previously received. At this gathering, surrounded by his family and friends, he received the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII, and Marksman Badge with Carbine Bar.
 
After World War II, he returned home to his beloved St. Mary’s County. In 1947, he married the love of his life, Cecilia Mary Battenfield from Washington D.C., who preceded him in death in 2010. Together, they had six children; Sharon P. Brown (Andy) of Hollywood, MD, Deborah A. Zeller of York, PA, Paul C. Hayden Jr. (Jean) of Huntingtown, MD , John G. Hayden of Abell, MD, Michael A. Hayden (Jennifer) of Davidsonville, MD and Colleen M. Mitsopoulos (Anthony) of Arnold, MD. Cecil had 27 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.
 
Cecil began working at the Patuxent Naval Air Station and several years later began a career with the C&P Telephone Company. He worked in many positions in his 34 year career which took him on a number of three to five year tours of service in La Plata, Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Arlington , VA. After digging the holes for telephone poles in his first few years of service, he worked his way up to supervisor of supplies where he managed the distribution of telephone equipment and supplies for the state of Maryland. In addition, he managed the company’s inventories across the state along with preparing and analyzing budgets.
 
As a young man, he was a huge baseball fan and played in the Catholic leagues both before and after the war. He was so talented that he was asked to join a farm league in Florida which would have led to a professional career in baseball. Instead, he enlisted in the war as he believed it was his duty to serve his country. He followed the Washington Senators and then the Baltimore Orioles, in more recent years. He was an avid Football fan and followed the Baltimore Colts and then the Washington Redskins.
 
Cecil was very active in community service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1384 of St. Mary’s parish in Annapolis where he served as Grand Knight four times. He delivered over 25 Thanksgiving baskets to needy families in the Annapolis area, he was the first Cub Master of the St. Mary’s parish Cub Scout program in the late 1950’s and 60’s, he volunteered with the St. Vincent De Paul Society and with bingo for the Knights of Columbus for many years. 

After retiring, Cecil enjoyed extensive traveling in the United States. He and his late wife, Cecilia loved the beach and made frequent trips to Ocean City. He loved gardening and everything he planted thrived and grew. Cecil truly possessed a green thumb. He loved to share his plants with family and friends.
 Cecil’s greatest accomplishments were his family and the great love that he gave to all of them. But foremost, even as a child, he was a devout Roman Catholic and very often proclaimed that he loved his Catholic faith. He was fondly referred to by people in the community as the “Jesus” man as he frequently distributed small business cards with the word “Jesus” printed on them. Cecil was an honorable man, a devout Catholic and a loyal, faithful, and loving husband, father and grandfather.
 
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 Friends are invited to Cecil’s Life Celebration from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00pm on Tuesday, February 3 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 am on Wednesday, February 4 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Annapolis, MD.

On Wednesday, January 28, 2015; the beloved wife of the late Antonio Quintos; mother of Elaine (Andrew) Hatter, Eric R. and Erwin R. Quintos; sister of Carlito Reyes, Antonieta Bora, Lourdes Bautista and the late Josue Reyes; grandmother of Adrian Anthony Quintos, Meredith Ann Hatter and Zachary Wilhite Quintos. Relatives and friends are invited to Mildred's Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 6 to 9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 12:30pm. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, April 8 at 3pm.

On Tuesday, January 27, 2015; the beloved wife of the late Dominador Esquivel; mother of Ledesma Emralino, Josefina Valdez, Cresencia Labios and the late Romeo Esquivel; sister of Luciana Sarmiento; also survived by 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Salud’s Life Celebration on Sunday, February 1, 2015 from 2 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 Monday, February 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.

On Sunday, January 25, 2015; the beloved husband of CMSgt. Debbie B. Taylor, USAF (Ret.); son of Thomas E. and Mary G. Taylor; brother of the late Patricia and Deborah Taylor. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Douglas' Life Celebration on Friday, February 6, 2015 at Fort Foote Baptist Church, 8310 Fort Foote Road, Fort Washington, MD from 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. A masonic Service will be held at 10 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 3 p.m.

DONALD T. POE, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.) 

Donald Trisler Poe, a 12-year resident of Ginger Cove in Annapolis, MD and previously of Haymarket, VA for 30 years, died on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a short illness.
 
Born April 15, 1922 in Oran, MO, to the late Lloyd Elmore and Dixie Trisler Poe, Donald grew up in Southern Missouri. Admiral Poe spent 1 year at S.E. Missouri State College (now University) prior to entering the United States Naval Academy as part of the Class of 1945. He also attended and graduated from the Naval Post Graduate School, the Armed Forces Staff College and George Washington University.
 
Admiral Poe was assigned to a light cruiser and joined the ship in the Western Pacific in the late summer for the last year of the war. He fought the battles through the Philippines and ended in Japan for the finale. Admiral Poe's career sea duty was in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, West Coast, and Western Pacific. An of his experience afloat was in destroyers and cruisers except for one tour on the staff of the battleship division during the Korean War. Virtually all of his shore duty was in communications, culminating as Director, Naval Communications. He had two tours at the National War College and received two Legions of Merit. 

After retirement from the Navy, Admiral Poe accepted a position with the BDM Corporation, a professional services firm that was a key organization in Defense Department planning. Following this, Admiral Poe organized the Prince William (Virginia) Volunteer Center and served as a full time volunteer for 9 years as its Director and Board Chairman. This resulted in a major emphasis in volunteering in the County. He also served on the Boards of several human services agencies.
 
Admiral Poe has been active at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Annapolis and on the Vestry for five terms. He enjoyed history, golf, bridge, reading, people, giving tours, good food and dining out. He will be remembered as a real people person, who loved humanity and cared deeply for others. Admiral Poe was a true gentleman who always maintained many strong friendships.
 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen on August 18, 2014; a daughter, Susan Porter in 2009; two brothers, William Stanley and Steven Randall Poe; and his first wife, Kirby Marie Chapin.
 
Admiral Poe is survived by a daughter Jeri Trentin of Centreville, VA; three grandchildren, David and Amy Trentin and Colin Porter; and three great-grandchildren.
 
A memorial service will be held at 11:30am on Thursday, February 12 at Friendship Hall at Ginger Cove, 4000 River Crescent Dr., Annapolis, MD. (Due to limited parking, please park on Riva Trace Parkway and shuttle bus will pick you up by your car and take you to the main entrance). Inurnment will be at 2pm at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

On January 23, 2015, our mother and beloved grandmother Margie went to Heaven to be with the lord, her husband, Elmer, her sisters, Virginia and Delia and her two sons, Joe and Ricky. She is survived by her brother, Vivian and her daughters Marjorie and (Lowell) Grant, Linda and (George) Key, daughter-in-law Linda Keppler and her son James (Jackie) Keppler, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Though born and raised in Gate City, Virginia, Margie married and moved to Maryland and eventually moved to Herndon Virginia where she passed away peacefully in her sleep. Margie was a wonderful, incredibly generous person. She will be greatly missed. 
Relatives and friends are invited to Margie's Life Celebration on Thursday, January 29 from 10am until time of services at 12 Noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will follow at St. Barnabas Chruch Cemetery. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

On Thursday, January 22, 2015; the beloved wife of Thomas P. Gardiner, Jr.; mother of Brian and Michael T. Gardiner; sister of George C. Dyson, Jr.; grandmother of Kylie, Dawn. Michael T., Jr. and Cathy Gardiner and Heather Coleman; also survived by two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Anna’s Life Celebration on Friday, January 30, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11 am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment St. Peter’s Church Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.

Gerald Paul St. Amant, Sr.“Jerry”, 65, a resident of Shallotte, NC, died on Thursday, January 22 at his son’s home in Tracys Landing after a 6 month battle with cancer. Born in Jennings, LA on April 23, 1949 to the late Lillian Fantenot and Elex St. Amant, Jerry served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Sergeant First Class. He enjoyed fishing, walks on the beach, taking rides on his Harley, fixing things with his son and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Carol St. Amant. He is survived by his son, Gerald P. St. Amant, Jr. and his wife Kimberly and his grandchildren, Jacob and Madison St. Amant. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Robert Thayer Cates, 69, of Glenn Dale, Maryland, died January 22, 2015. Bob was born in Baltimore on January 11, 1946 to Louis Thayer Cates and Ann E. Stewart. He earned a BS from the University of University of Maryland, and spent his entire career working for the Space Physics Group at the University of Maryland. Bob married Barbara Lambird on June 17, 1977 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Bob was a lifelong sailor, and was happiest when sailing on the Chesapeake Bay.
 
Bob is survived by his wife Barbara Lambird, children Elizabeth Anne (Ricky) Gonzalez and Patrick Robert Cates, and two grandchildren Noah Daniel and Samuel Robert Gonzalez. 

A memorial service will be held in the spring on the Chesapeake Bay.
 
Memorial statements can be left by using the guestbook link at the top of this page.

Lucille Jones Hooper Murphy, 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 20 at her home after a lengthy illness. Born in Lusby, MD on February 16, 1925, Lucy attended school and worked on the farm and later, along with her husband and son, moved to Annapolis where she was a secretary with C & P Telephone Co. for thirty-nine years. After retiring, she operated a home day care for seven years. Lucy loved people, her home, working in the yard and gatherings with family and friends. She is survived by her son, James E. Hooper, Jr. and his wife Deborah; two brothers, Jerry Jones and his wife Ruth Ann and Ernest Jones; two sisters, Rose Rush and Shelby Gibbons and her husband Charlie, she is also survived by many other friends and family members. Friends are invited to Lucy’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm on Sunday, January 25 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30am on Monday, January 26 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Tuesday, January 20, 2015; the beloved wife of Antonio B. Castro; mother of Erissa, Rucel (Elvira), Melton and Nelton (Lorelei) Castro; also survived by five grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Francisca's Life Celebration on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 27 and 28, 2015 from 2 to 9 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 11 am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment St. Mary's Piscataway Church Cemetery, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735.

Alexis Marie “Lexi” Boone, age 8, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, died on January 19, 2015. Born on May 26, 2006 in Annapolis, Lexi was a student at Severn School. She loved her sister and new baby brother, her friends from school, field hockey, lacrosse and ice skating. She was thoughtful, social, smart and determined. She loved her dog, Sophie, and her favorite adventures included trips with her parents, grandparents and cousins. Lexi wanted to be a veterinarian or on television when she grew up; she was going to be famous. Lexi was the beloved sister of the late Katie Boone. She is survived by her parents, Randy and Stacey Boone, her newborn brother and grandparents. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Severn School in support of the Boone Family Fund which is designed to support current and future students at the Chesapeake Campus. Please make checks payable to Severn School, 116 Maple Ave., Severna Park, MD 21146, notation “In memory of the Boone/ Pyle Families” or online at www.severnschool.com under the Support Severn tab and place the notation in the comment box. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Sandra Ann Pyle, 63, a resident of Annapolis, MD died on Monday, January 19 at her home. Born in Baltimore, MD on December 18, 1951, Sandy was a supportive wife, mother and doting grandmother. She loved her family and had a special place in her heart for each of her grandchildren who called her Dee-Dee. She was extremely loyal to her friends, who were considered extended family. She was a one of a kind original, fun-loving, caring and generous. She loved every animal, especially her rescue dogs and contributed to numerous animal welfare groups. Sandy was incredibly sensitive to the needs of others and generous beyond words. Her passions included the Ravens, Orioles, the beach, travelling, decorating, boating, the Ravens Purple Ladies and spending time with her family and friends. Sandy was the beloved wife of the late Donald W. Pyle; mother of Randy (Stacey) Boone of Riva, MD and Clint (Eve) Boone of Annapolis, MD; grandmother of the late Lexi, Katie, Charlotte and Wes Boone, also survived by a grandson. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Belcher Pavilion, Ste. 604, Annapolis, MD 21401 or the Anne Arundel Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 724, Severna Park, MD 21146 or The Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Rd., Baltimore, MD 21211. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Charlotte O’Brien Boone, age 8, a lifelong resident of Annapolis died on January 19, 2015. Born on July 23, 2006 in Annapolis, Charlotte was a student at Severn School. She was the beloved daughter of Eve Morrison-Boone and Clint Boone of Annapolis; sister of the late Wesley Paul Boone; granddaughter of Paige and Stephen Morrison of Annapolis, Denise and Kenny Boone of Delaware and the late Don and Sandy Pyle. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Severn School in support of the Boone Family Fund which is designed to support current and future students at the Chesapeake Campus. Please make checks payable to Severn School, 116 Maple Ave., Severna Park, MD 21146, notation “In memory of the Boone/ Pyle Families” or online at www.severnschool.com under the Support Severn tab and place the notation in the comment box or the Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Rd., Baltimore, MD 21211. An online guestbook is available by clicking on the tab on this page.

Wesley Paul Boone, age 6, a lifelong resident of Annapolis died on January 19, 2015. Born on October 9, 2008 in Annapolis, Wesley was a student at Severn School. He was the beloved son of Eve Morrison-Boone and Clint Boone; brother of the late Charlotte O’Brien Boone; grandson of Paige and Stephen Morrison of Annapolis, Denise and Kenny Boone of Delaware and the late Don and Sandy Pyle. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Severn School in support of the Boone Family Fund which is designed to support current and future students at the Chesapeake Campus. Please make checks payable to Severn School, 116 Maple Ave., Severna Park, MD 21146, notation “In memory of the Boone/ Pyle Families” or online at www.severnschool.com under the Support Severn tab and place the notation in the comment box or the Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Rd., Baltimore, MD 21211. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Monday, January 19, 2015, Lt Col. Bruce L. Kapitzke (retired), 81 of Ft. Washington MD, passed away after losing his 8 year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Dawn of 56 years, children Leslie (Steve) and Michael (Sherry), grandchildren Sean, Kayla, Courtney, Kelsey, Kristopher, and Kendall, and great-grandson Peyton. After serving 28 years in the U.S. Air Force, he went to work in the defense industry until June of 2014. Family and friends are invited to Bruce's Life Celebration on Saturday January 24, 2015 from 4pm until time of services at 5pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill MD. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a lated date with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society. Please sign the on line guest book.

Kaitlyn Ann “Katie” Boone, age 7, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, died on January 19, 2015. Born on January 7, 2008 in Annapolis, Katie loved her family more than anything, especially her new brother. She was kind, compassionate and loving. She enjoyed soccer, gymnastics, ice skating and singing Taylor Swift songs. Katie’s most recent adventures included her birthday party at the castle with the Raven’s Cheerleaders and a trip to New York City. For only having just turned 7, she was loving and thoughtful beyond her years. Katie was the beloved sister of the late Lexi Boone. She is survived by her parents, Randy and Stacey Boone, her newborn brother and grandparents. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Severn School in support of the Boone Family Fund which is designed to support current and future students at the Chesapeake Campus. Checks should be made payable to Severn School, 116 Maple Ave., Severna Park, MD 21146, notation “In memory of the Boone/Pyle Families” or online at www.severnschool.com under the Support Severn tab and place the notation in the comment box. An online guestbook is available by clicking on the tab on this page.

On Monday, January 19, 2015, the beloved wife of the late Howard Joseph Johnson, Sr.; devoted mother of Claudia (John) Hardin, H. Joseph (Janis) and Ralph Johnson and the late Carol Lemmer; loving grandmother of Christian Lemmer, Eric and Megan Johnson, Katie Howard, Mosey Slabe and Allen Hardin. She is also survived by four great-granddaughters. Friends may call at the Chapel at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, January 31 from 10:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to SOME (So Others May Eat) 71 O St. NW, Washington DC 20001

James Lee “Jim” Moore, 90, of Annapolis and formerly of Oxon Hill, died Sunday, January 18 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born on May 22, 1924 in Mt. Ida, VA to the late Howard and Grace Moore. After graduating from Eastern High School in Washington, DC he joined the US Coast Guard. Following discharge, he worked at various positions at the Navy Yard ending his career as the Chief Budget Analyst for the Naval Weapons Engineering Support Activity. Jim was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis and was an avid bowler, bridge player and golfer. 
Jim is survived by his wife of 70 years, Eileen M. Moore; six children, James M. (Peggy) Moore, William H. (Chris) Moore, Eileen M. Moore, Teresa M. (William) d’Angelo, Thomas E. (Mary Ann) Moore and Richard L. Moore and his wife Kelly Przylepa; he is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. 
A public viewing will be held on Monday, January 26 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, January 27 at 10:30am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment will follow in MD Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Kevin Michael Barry, Sr., passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015, after a brief illness, at the Kline Hospice House in Frederick County, MD. A first-generation American, Kevin was born on July 5, 1922, in Detroit, MI, to the late John Michael and Catherine Healy Barry. Kevin proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a bombardier during WWII. After WWII, Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management (1954) and a Masters of Business Administration degree (1962) from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Kevin’s business career began in 1949 with the Archdiocese of Detroit at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery where he served as assistant manager. He became a member of the newly created National Catholic Cemetery Conference in 1951. In 1966 he joined the Archdiocese of Washington as the first manager of the Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD and was one of the first cemeterians to earn the title of Certified Catholic Cemetery Executive (CCCE). He retired to Annapolis in 1992. Kevin was a long-time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis, the Knights of Columbus, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Lions Club, and various other charitable organizations. In addition to his parents, Kevin was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Quinkert Barry; son, Kevin Michael Barry, Jr.; son-in-law, James Heil; brother, Patrick Barry and sisters, Maureen Vandenbranden, Catherine Bartz and Agnes Mary Barry. Kevin is survived by two daughters, Dolores Heil of Frankfort, IL and Maureen (Steve) Mussler of Frederick, MD; daughter-in-law, Cherie Miller Barry; six grandchildren, Jennifer and James Heil, Alison Cadden, Brian Barry, Christine and Daniel Mussler and three great-grandsons, Jacob, Mason, and Nathaniel. Friends are invited to Kevin’s Life Celebration from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday, January 22 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30am on Friday, January 23 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or the Heritage Harbour Health Group, both located in Annapolis. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Friday, January 16, 2015; Beloved wife of Brian Drake and the late Elwin M. Lee, Sr.; mother of Elwin M. Lee, Jr., Jacqueline Lee, David B.(Lisa) Lee and the late Gregory S. Lee; Grandmother of Jackson David Lee. Step-mother to Keith C. Drake, Brenda Combs, Sharon Drake and Amy Boitnoit; sister of Peggy (Coyt) Johnson, Danny (Pam) Starling, Susan (Spencer) Teffeteller, Jerry (Debra) Starling and the late Bobby and Sammie Starling. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren through marriage.Friends are invited to Hilda's Life Celebration on Saturday, January, 24 from 10am until time of services at 11am at Whitehall Baptist Church, 1205 Farmington Rd., Accokeek, MD. Interment will follow at National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA. 

Please leave your thoughts and memories of Hilda by signing the guestbook located
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A Memorial Service will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, January 17 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Obituaries

Clyde Long

Paul Hayden

Mildred Quintos

Salud Esquivel

M Taylor

Donald Poe

Marjorie Keppler

Anna Gardiner

Gerald Amant

Robert Cates

Lucille Murphy

Francisca Castro

Alexis Boone

Donald Pyle

Sandra Pyle

Charlotte Boone

Wesley Boone

Bruce Kapitzke

Kaitlyn Boone

Florence Johnson

James Moore

Kevin Barry

Hilda Lee

Silvia Boan