Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Brother James Frank Adams
 January 24, 1930 – January 14, 2015


 “My Sheep listen to my voice: I know them and they follow me. I give the eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:27-28)

 James Frank Adams was born to the late John Henry and Georgia Giles Adams in Calvert County, Maryland. James departed this life peacefully on January 14, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children and grandchildren.

 James grew up in Calvert County and attended the public schools. James enlisted in the U.S. Army from July 20, 1953 – June 10, 1954 serving in the Korean War.

 James made his living as a drywall technician/contractor. James got to be an expertise at his trade and formed his own company. He then trained and hired his brother Thurman and two other relatives Marshall Randall and Luther Randall to work with him. Later he added to his company his three sons as soon as they were old enough to work. He also taught many others his craft including his nephew Mark Adams.

 James have 3 sons and one daughter from his union with Dorothy Randall Adams. Later in life, James and Angelina Nemis of the Philippines were married January 9, 1987. They enjoyed 27 blissful years.

 James enjoyed being surrounded by his children and grandchildren and quoting to us the many scriptures of the Bible one in particular Acts 4:12, “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” 

James was a quiet and humble man but when he spoke no matter how serious his laughter would always creep in because of his choice of words.


 James was proceeded in death by his parents and all of his siblings. James leaves cherish memories to his loving and caring wife Angelina, three sons, ; Frankie Lee (Joann) Laufiatte (Maryanna) Martina (Donna); and one Daughter Odessa (Paul). He also leaves eight grandchildren; Troy, Corie, Kelly Anthony and Christopher. Three granddaughters; Shauna, Charmisa and Brianna; Three great-grandchildren, Troy, Chardonnay and Caiden; 5 brothers-in-law; 6 sisters and a host of family and friends.
 

On Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Relatives and friends are invited to Brother James's Life Celebration on Friday, January 23, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11am.

David Alphonso Williams
 November 28,1935 January 14, 2015
 David Alphonso Williams of Ft. Washington, Maryland departed this life on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Born in Littleton, NC to the late David Howard and Mary Francis Price Williams on November 28, 1935. He was united in marriage to Jean Williams whose union produced three daughters.
 David was educated in the Public Schools system of Littleton, NC and after graduating, enlisted in the United States Army where he served several years and received an honorable discharge.
 In his later years, he retired from the United States Postal Service, and was an active member of the American Legion and The Columbia Lodge #85 in Washington, DC. He also filled his leisure time with the things he loved such as, watching the Redskins, fishing, going to casinos, the racetrack, playing BINGO, watching old Western movies, listening to oldies music, and relaxing at home.
 David is survived by three daughters: Marlene Scott (David), Karen Moore (Mark) and Sandra Mack (Kevin), eight grandchildren: Erique Williams, Shauna Cotton, Kevin Mack, Jr., Kendra Mack, .Kendall Mack, Talibe Moore, Tarik Todd and Kristina Mack, eleven great-grandchildren, five sisters: Geraldine Davis, Rosetta McAllister, Valeski Smith, Mary Carter, Evelyn Jones, and the late Gloria Jones,(Clarence) and Donald Williams. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
 
Family and friends may call on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill MD, from 11am until time of services at 12 noon. Inurnment at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Virginia. Please sign the on line guess book.

On Wednesday, January 14, 2015. The beloved husband of 65 years of Dora McGuigan; devoted father of Nancy Meman and Maria Sawczuk; also survived by two grandchildren. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, January 26 from 11am until time of his funeral services begins at 1pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 101 N. Gay St., Rm. B, Baltimore, MD 21202. Online guestbook available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Monica Pegeen Miller Chaney, 49, a 27-year resident of Lothian, MD died at her home on January 14, 2015 following a 4-year battle with cancer. Born on April 2, 1965 in Camden, NJ, Monica received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics , with a minor in French, from Radford University and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Loyola College. At the time of her death, Monica was an algebra teacher at South River High School. She previously taught pre-algebra at Chesapeake Middle School, and was an elementary school teacher at St. Mary’s School in Annapolis as well as St. Mary’s School in Landover. 

Monica enjoyed playing tennis, reading and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed playing soccer; she was a soccer coach for the Calverton School, the Anne Arundel County Youth Recreational League and Southern Senior High School. Monica was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River.
 
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert F. Miller. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, William Franklin Chaney, Jr.; a son, Alan Robert Chaney of Annapolis, a daughter, Jessica Calvert Chaney of Lothian; her mother, Blanche Miller Cosgrove of Bowie; a brother, Frank J. Miller of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Laura M. Treuth of Severna Park and Dana M. Noone of Dunkirk; and nieces and nephews, Luci Miller, Caitlin and Matthew Treuth, Ross, Ryan and Raleigh Noone, and Morgan and Richard Chaney.
 
Friends are invited to Monica’s Life Celebration on Thursday, January 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday, January 16 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 17 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD 20778. Interment private.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link below.

Virginia Lee Settle nee Sydnor

Virginia Lee Settle, 88, a 12-year resident of Lothian, MD and previously of Suitland, MD, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 25, 1926 in Washington, D.C., to the late Allen and Mary Sydnor. She received her Nursing degree from St. Mary’s in Leonardtown, MD and was the owner/operator of Settle’s Personal Care Home, where she provided care for the elderly.

Virginia was a very devout Catholic, teaching Sunday school and participating in many bible study groups. Her interests included quilting and cooking and she was a prolific painter/artist.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her two husbands; John Henry Settle, Sr and Andrew Paul Norris, one daughter; Patricia Ann Manuel and one son; John Henry Settle, Jr.

She is survived by her daughters; Mary Dawn Woods, Wanda Lee Nelson, Evelyn Marie Settle, six grandchildren; Rachelle Woods, Heather Barthel, Jennifer Goins, James Nelson, Jessie Manuel and Sara Shackelford, 12 great-grandchildren; Tristan Hinman, Fiona Hinman, Emma Nelson, Jack Goins, Joshua Goins, Michael Barthel, Jonah Goins, Ethan Barthel, James Barthel, Riley Nelson, Mylee Robinson and Kalel Shackelford. 

Friends may call on Tuesday, January 20 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD from 10am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, 924 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. Online guestbook at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Josephine T. Helms, 87, a resident of Southdown Shores in Edgewater, MD and of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away at her home in Edgewater on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert L. Helms, loving mother of Charles R. “Chuck” Helms and his wife Sandy of Bradenton, FL., Deborah Helms and her husband, Bruce Milam, of Bowie, MD, Susan T. Helms of Cape Coral, FL, Teresa Landon and her husband, John, of Arnold, MD, Robyn Sasseen of Birmingham, AL, and Frederick L. Helms and his wife Marcia, of Edgewater, MD; loving grandmother of Jason, Karin, Ryan, Mandy, Eric, Tony, Sarah, Joshua, Lyndsay, Stacy, Dickie, and Van, she was also survived by eight great-grandchildren. Jo was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 17, at 11:00 AM at All Hallows’ Church, 3604 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.

All services are private. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link above.

On Sunday, January, 11, 2015; the beloved husband of Shirley Bautista, adored father of Aileen Bautista-Lucas; brother of Anecita Dones, Alejandra Delfin, Alfonso Bautista, Virginia Velasquez, Rosemarie Honrado, Crisostomo Bautista, Florencio Bautista, and Ramon Bautista. Relatives and friends are invited to Art’s Life Celebration on Monday and Tuesday, January 19th and 20th from 2-4 and 6-9 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 10:30 am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at 1pm. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Art by signing the guestbook located above.

Jill Marie Perry Power, a long time resident of Edgewater, MD and most recently of Heritage Harbour, passed away on Friday January 9, 2015. Jill was retired from the Anne Arundel County Board of Education and was a volunteer with the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack” Power, III and her son John Power, IV. Her legacy lives on through her children; Mary Power, Tollie Osborne, Carole and her husband John King, Charles and his wife Cathy Power, Ellen Power, Patrick and his wife Renee Power and Paul Power. She is also survived by four sisters, Micky Devaney, Patricia Fredrick, Suzanne Pollock, and Sally Bielaski; eleven grandchildren, Carrie and Mike Maresca, Justin King, Melissa and Micky Litschweski, Chrissy and Steve Wagner, Ashlee, Jessica, Jacklyn, Matthew, Garrett, Reba and Ty Power and three great-grandchildren, Gavin and Lucas Maresca and Logan Wagner.
Friends are invited to Jill’s Life Celebration on Monday, January 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday January 13 from 11:00 AM until her Memorial Service begins at 12:00 noon at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville MD. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Food Pantry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD or The Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Funeral services will be private. Please sign the online guestbook by clicking the tab on this page.

Thomas “TK” Kreidler, 65, a ten year resident of Davidsonville, MD and formerly of Edgewater, MD died on January 7, 2015 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, MD after a twelve year battle with cancer. Born in Dansville, NY on May 19, 1949, TK graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. He was as a Vice President at Sun Microsystems, Inc. for 15 years, the Vice President and General Manager at Juniper Networks, Inc. and the Vice President of Sales at Lumeta Corporation. Most recently, TK had been the Vice President of Government Sales at General Dynamics since January of 2012. He served on the Boards of Directors for the National and International Center for Missing and Exploited Children, The National Science Center and St. Mary’s College. He was a member of AFCEA, SASA, the Navy League and in his spare time enjoyed golfing, sailing, skiing, fishing, hunting and horseback riding. He is survived by his wife, Carol Kreidler, whom he married on July 15, 1977; his three daughters, Katie Kreidler of Baltimore, MD, Kassy Scalone and her husband, Joe of Edgewater, MD and Carey Kreidler of Davidsonville, MD; his parents, Walter and Ruth Kreidler of Grand Junction, CO; his grandson, Liam Scalone and two brothers, Lee and Richard Kreidler both of Grand Junction, CO. Friends are invited to TK’s Life Celebration from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 16 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 17. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. An online guestbook is available by clicking on the tab on this page.

Born the 6th of 12 children to Frank and Mary (Mudra) Horwath, Joseph Henry Horwath passed away peacefully at the Fort Washington Rehab Center on January 7, 2015. He is survived by brothers John and Frankie, and sister Annie Davis.
 
Joe graduated from Fort Hill HS, Cumberland, Maryland in 1942 and from the Army Air Corps flight school in 1943, first stationed in New Guinea; then to Clark Field, Philippines. He knew how to fly 6 different fighters but preferred the P51 Mustang. Said the Japanese left the Philippines cause they knew he was acoming..He left the military in late 1946.
 
He married Dolores Atienza in 1946 and their 3 children were all born in the Philippines.
 
Joe was hired by a shipping company in Okinawa, Japan where he and family lived for 10 years. In 1962, Joe signed on with the US Government providing movies to troops around the world.
 
Subsequent assignments found Joe and family in San Francisco, Silver Spring, Germany, Greece, and finally, Hawaii. His job, which he loved, allowed him to visit over 40 different countries.
 
Later in life, Joe referred to himself as The Polish Prince, even printed "million dollar" bills with his picture, to pass around to anyone and everyone. His terrific sense of humor (CDC "chrome dome club" and some quotes not printable) made many laugh (and some cry). He truly felt laughter was life's best medicine.
 
He was a Good Man and loved everyone with his whole heart and soul; he felt a Guardian Angel was watching out for him. He will be greatly missed, his spirit will always be in our hearts.
 

On Wednesday, January 7, 2015; the beloved husband of the late Dolores A. Horwath; father of Herman J. (Shirley) and Richard J. (Elizabeth) Horwath and Susan M. (Jeff) Bakke. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends may call on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 10:30 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am at St. Columba Catholic Church,7800 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the DAV, http://www.dav.org/ or The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, http://www.cff.org/. Interment private.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2015; the beloved wife of the late Joseph Holson; mother of Joseph W., Jr., Gene, and Patrick "Jerry" Holson and Mary Hill; sister of Bertha Mark, Mary "Cookie" McDevitt and William Vaughn. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Marthalee's Life Celebration on Sunday, from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 PM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 11 am at Mount Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marboro Pike, Forestville, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Jeffrey Alan Kaplan, 43, died tragically on January 7, 2015, in a multi-car accident near Annapolis, his hometown for the past 40 years. He attended Annapolis High School and Full Sail University in Orlando, FL, where he received an associates degree in audio engineering. Over a 20-year career, he became a highly skilled and respected sound engineer, mixing sound at concerts held in large venues before thousands of fans. He toured worldwide with numerous well-known artists and bands, including Snoop Dogg and A Day To Remember. He also could double as tour manager. He was known best for his technical knowledge, mentoring, problem solving, abundant generosity, and patience while on tours by bus and plane throughout the United States and in Europe, Russia, India, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South America and more. He was truly a world traveler. Between tours, Jeff would return to Annapolis to rest, reunite with family and friends. He occasionally mix sound for Rams Head in both Annapolis and Baltimore while home.

 Jeff’s pride and joy was his 7-year-old daughter, Vivien Kaplan. She was often the topic of conversation on tours as he proudly showed off photos and videos of her performing locally or in self-made videos. Jeff and Vivien recently traveled to Hollywood, CA, when Kohl’s/Disney chose her video as one of ten out of 4,000 contestants who competed for an opportunity to be in a Disney commercial.

 In addition to Vivien, Jeff is survived by his parents Harvey Kaplan of Boca Raton, FL, Katherine Larrabee of Annapolis, MD, and her husband David Larrabee, a half brother Ronald Ely and his wife Amy Ely of La Plata, MD, two nephews, and his beloved Michelle Herr of Temecula, CA.
 
On February 5, 2015, a memorial service will be held at The Gardens Cemetery and Memorial Park located at 4103 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL at 11:30 a.m. 

On February 9, 2015, a Celebration of Life will be held in Annapolis at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD 21401 at 2 p.m.

John J. “Jack” Noone, 92, a resident of Cape St. John in Annapolis since 1964 and formerly of Maryland Park, died on Wednesday, January 7 in Annapolis, MD. Born on January 8, 1922 in Washington, D.C. to the late Agnes H. and Thomas H. Noone, Sr., Jack attended Holy Name Elementary School and was a 1940 graduate of Gonzaga College High School, both schools are in Washington, D.C. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in England with the 8th Air Force, where he served as a ball turret gunner. During his military stint, he earned three bronze stars and an air medal with two oak leaf clusters. After the war, Jack joined the IBEW Local #26 in Washington, D.C., where he worked for 60 years. He was a daily communicant and lector at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Annapolis for many years. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4076 in Forestville, MD and was a member of Elks Lodge #2528 in Deale, MD, the American Legion Post #0206 in Chesapeake Beach, MD and V.F.W. Post 15021. Jack was an avid golfer at Twin Shields Golf Course and he played baseball and bowled, both in league tournaments. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by two sisters, Sr. Odile Noone, D.C. and Patricia N. Hughes and three brothers, Matthew C. Noone, Daniel E. Noone and Thomas H. Noone, Jr. He is survived by two sisters, Rosemary N. Babcock of Severna Park, MD and Josephine N. Fox of Annapolis, MD. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7pm on Friday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:45am on Saturday, January 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Annapolis, MD. Interment will be at a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Online guestbook available by clicking the tab on this page.

Russell Y. Baldwin, a resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD for 18 years and previously of Riva, MD for 30 years, died on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was 88.
 
Born September 10, 1926 in Washington, D.C. to the late Virgil and Ruth Baldwin, he graduated from Hyattsville Senior High School. He worked as an estimator for A.H. Smith Asphalt Company for over 30 years. After he left A.H. Smith, he worked for Arundel Paving and eventually retired from Genstar Paving in 1992. Russell was a member of the Annapolis and West River Yacht Clubs, the Chesapeake Cruisers and the Annapolis Power Squadron. He enjoyed boating, gardening and football.
 
In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Robert Baldwin.
 
Russell is survived by his wife, Peggy, whom he married on January 27, 1968; two nephews and four nieces.
 
Friends may call on Sunday, January 11 from 2 to 4pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, January 12 at 11am. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.

Robert "Reds" Carroll Estep, a resident of Edgewater for over 60 years and previously of Woodmore in Prince George's County died on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was 89.
 
Robert was born on February 19, 1925 in Prince George's County, MD. He was employed for the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works; retiring after 36 years. Robert enjoyed gardening, mowing lawns and spending time with his family and grandson.
 
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Margaret C. Estep in 2010; and 12 siblings.
 
Robert is survived by three sons, Robert C. Estep, II of Edgewater, MD, Daniel Lee Estep and his wife, Danielle of Edgewater, MD and John Purdy of Connecticut; two sisters, Irene Windsorworth of Shady Side, MD and Mae Scarscinski of North Carolina; and one grandson, Robert James Estep of Edgewater, MD.
 
A memorial service will be held at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Monday, January 5, 2015. The beloved wife of Lt. Col. Theodore L. Huntington, USA (Ret.); mother of Julie Vallario, Joe, Jay and Jeff Huntington; sister of Carmen Bueron, also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Clarita’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Monday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30am on Tuesday, January 13 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. Online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Monday, January 5, 2015. Beloved and devoted husband of Paula Noble Tolbert; dedicated father of Anthony Noble; loving son of Mary L. Tolbert and the late George W. Tolbert; son-in-law of Janie Noble; brother of George D. Tolbert IV and Mary Sykes (Jack); also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to RC's Life Celebration on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD and again on Friday, January 16 from 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Fort Foote Baptist Church, 8310 Fort Foote Road, Fort Washington, MD. Interment private. 


 


Life Celebration

 Thursday January 15, 2015, 2 to 4 - 6 to 8pm at George P. Kalas Funeral Home,P.A. 
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Life Celebration

 Friday January 16, 2015, 10am - 11am at Fort Foote Baptist Church 
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Funeral Service

 Friday January 16, 2015, 11am at Fort Foote Baptist Church 
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PRIVATE

Dr. Irene L. Bay was a German medical doctor surviving the depression and World War II before immigrating to the United States to start a new life and family. Irene was a 3 time cancer survivor largely due to the heroic work by doctors at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center with support from the American Cancer Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmund Bay. She is survived by her children, Monika S. and Michael Bay. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 21 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. There will be a reception following the Memorial Service at the Bay's home, 3321 Pocahontas Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037 starting at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Dr. Irene Bay may be directed to support breast and colon cancer at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Dr Irene Bay to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 750 East Pratt Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 or make a gift online: https://secure.jhu.edu/form/kimmel. Donations may also be directed to support cancer research by the American Cancer Society at: https://donate.cancer.org/index. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Dawn Marie Zoolakis, “Ya–Ya”, 48, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, died on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at her home.
 
She was born on July 17, 1966 in Silver Spring, MD., and worked as a Histology Technician at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Dawn enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and loved being at the beach.
 
Dawn is survived by her husband, David John Zoolakis, her three daughters; Tiffany Boggs of Inwood, WV, Jessica Ringle of Crownsville, MD, Lauren Battista of Chattanooga, TN, three step-daughters; Theresa Titcomb of Annapolis, MD, Kara Zoolakis of Baltimore, MD, and Andrea Tyrrel of Annapolis, MD, her mother, Donna Tickel, her father Charles Tickel and his wife Roberta, her siblings; Paul Tickel and Deanna Lare, both of Annapolis, MD and Debra Tickel of Dearing, NH. Also survived by her eight grandchildren; Deanna, Donoven, Hailey, Adalynn, Kyleigh, Laila, Joseph, Jr. and Ailyn.
 
Friends may call on Friday from 5 to 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD., where a funeral service will be held at 10am on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 515 South Market Street, Frederick, MD 21705. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

On Saturday, January 3, 2015; the beloved husband of the late Anna J. Anderson; father of Michael T. Anderson and Brenda D. (Dennis) Orsborn; grandfather of Melissa, Theresa, Michael and Mark; great-grandfather of Krista, Devin, Caden, Conner and Harper. He was also survived by a longtime companion and caregiver, Shirley Dodgson and another caregiver, Carol G. Anderson. Relatives and friends are invited to Donald's Life Celebration on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 12 noon at Mount Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, www.michaeljfox.org.

Obituaries

Alma Kershner

Bro. Adams

David Williams

Charles McGuigan

Monica Chaney

Virginia Settle

Josephine Helms

Albert Potter

Arturo Bautista

Jill Power

Arthur Carper

Sandra Hester

Thomas Kreidler

Joseph Horwath

Marthalee Holson

Jeffrey Kaplan

John Noone

Russell Baldwin

Robert Estep

Clarita Huntington

Richard Tolbert

Irene Bay

Dawn Zoolakis

Donald Anderson