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Stuart Lee Wishard, 81, a resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, died on December 7, 2014 following a 4-year battle with cancer.
 
Born on August 27, 1933 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Joseph Avery and Emma Catherine Worthington Wishard, Stuart served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He made his career as a VP Mortgage Banker with several DC area banks. 

Stuart lived in Fort Washington, MD for 40 years before retiring to North Topsail Island, NC in the early 1990s where he built a beautiful oceanfront home. He settled in Annapolis in 2000 to be near his grandchildren. Stuart was gregarious and friendly to all. He never met a stranger he did not like. Stuart was an excellent conversationalist who was well versed in current and past events. He attended various churches in the Annapolis area. He enjoyed traveling and playing slot machines. He was also an avid fan of the Washington Redskins and followed all sports, particularly golf and baseball.
 Stuart was preceded in death by his brother, Donald “Buck” Wishard and sister, Doris Wishard Brumbaugh. He is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Wanda L. Shupe Wishard; two sons, Jefrey Stuart Wishard of Harwood and Gregory Stephen (Lorena) Wishard of Sherwood Forest; one brother, Edwin “Turk” Wisherd of Hagerstown; and three grandsons, Blake Alexander, Chase Hamilton and Clark Gregory Wishard.
 
Friends are invited to Stuart’s Life Celebration from 11 a.m. until his funeral service begins at 12 noon on Saturday, December 13 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or Franklin Graham Ministries’ Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607-3000.
 
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On Sunday, December 7, 2014; the beloved wife of the late Benjamin J. Travaglia; mother of Paula Gillespie, Mary Thornton, Sara (Jerry) Neill and Theresa (Terry) Elder; sister of Mario Cardamone; Nana of Shawn, Brian, Jennifer, Jessica, Melinda, Natalie, Lisa, Stephanie and Steve. She is also the great-Nana of 13 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, December 22 at 12 noon at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD.
 Interment to follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Jean by signing the guestbook located above.

Louis W Jordan was born November 12, 1980 to the late Louis L Hedgman and Roxie Jordan Hedgman in Washington D.C. He was the third child of three children. At an early age he enjoyed basketball, swimming, we thought he was part fish. He was always trying to help anyone who needed help such as carry grocery, open door etc., This is where he got the nickname Lil Man as he got older we couldn't call him Lil man anymore except family. He was like and loved by all. Louis also enjoyed writing poems from the heart and what was on his mind. 

Louis enjoyed life and never let his situation or surroundings bother him, always joking trying to make others happy and calm. Louis attended D.C. and MD public schools he graduated from Forestville High School in 1998. In 2003 Louis went into the Army and served 11/2 years in the Iraqi war. Coming home uninjured and trying to adjust to his old life. He entered the world of sales becoming a great salesman for several automotive, retail and customer service career oriented positions.

 Louis (Man) as family members knew him was about to get married in May 2015 to Giselle Miller and try to start a family, Giselle's family cared and loved for Louis just as their own family and considered him to be apart of their family.

 On Saturday December 6th 2014 Louis was taken away from us way too early. He was going about his day at work delivery pizza for Papa Johns when God decides to make him one of his angels 

He is survived by his mother Roxie Jordan Hedgman two sister Natasha and Damita Jordan, 7 nephews Micheal , Jeffery , Shaheed, Malik, Jamal, Andre, and Carlos Jordan 1 niece Trinity Sellman , 1 great nephew Amir and 3 great nieces Ani'lyah, Ani'ljah and Skylar along with several aunts and uncles ,and a host of relatives and friends.
 God Spoke to Me Today by Louis Jordan
 As I sit here, trying to find my way 
Family and friends are invited to Louis' Life Celebration on Friday, December 19,2014 from 12 noon until time of service at 1 pm, at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private. Please sign the on line guestbook.

Mary Katherine Mattera, age 86, a forty-two year resident of Edgewater, MD, died on December 6, 2014 at her home. 
Born on January 23, 1928 in St. Elmo, TN to the late Charles Luther and Essie Leach Coleman, Mary graduated from Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a receptionist for Groover, Christie and Merritt until her retirement in 1972. Mary was a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council 1384, a former volunteer at Birth Right in Annapolis and a current member of Our Lady of Perpetual Catholic Church, the Sons of Italy and the South County Senior Center. Her hobbies included china painting and other crafts. 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Charles R. Coleman, and three sisters, Aileen Vesser, Dorothy Hensley and Evelyn Nimo. She is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Rudy Mattera and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 10 from 2 to 4pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, December 11 at 11am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. 
An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Constance Elaine Williams, a long-time resident of the Fitler Square area of Philadelphia died on December 6 in Annapolis, MD of multiple, age-related causes. She was 79. Connie was the daughter of Heberton (Buzz) Williams and Charlotte Elaine Groves. She was a great granddaughter of Arthur Dorrance, a former president of Campbell Soup and brother of one of the founders. Born in Camden, NJ, Connie was raised in Moorestown, N.J. by her father and step-mother, the former Jean Innes. She was a cheerleader at Moorestown HS, and after graduation attended Centenary JC in Hackettstown, NJ. One of her first jobs after college was working as an administrative assistant for Bud Dudley, a former athletic Director for Villanova University in Philadelphia. Mr. Dudley subsequently founded the Liberty Bowl in Philadelphia and Connie became its acting Secretary. She continued in that capacity for many years, even after the Liberty Bowl moved to Memphis, TN. Mr. Dudley was also the owner of the Philadelphia Ramblers, a minor league ice hockey team. He appointed her as the General Manager of that team and she became the first woman to hold such a position. Because of that distinction, she was selected to participate in the very popular TV show "What's My Line", where she was able to stump a panel of celebrity contestants trying to guess her occupation. After her experience with the Ramblers, Connie worked at Philadelphia's Civil War Museum for many years. She was a long-time President of the Fitler's Square Association and, as such, was very instrumental in the refurbishment of the square into its current appearance. She was also a member of Trinity Episcopal Church on Rittenhouse Square and a proud member of the vestry. She later attended Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia.
 Connie loved life and loved to travel. From early summers in Wyoming (where her maternal grandparents had owned Buffalo Bill's Ranch) to riding camels in Egypt, to months with her 'adopted' daughter in Italy, she was always ready to pack her bags. Her favorite destination was Key West and her favorite bar was 'Schooners'. Connie is survived by a brother, Craig; a sister, Tama and nephews, nieces and their families. She also has three surviving step-siblings, Page Simpson and his wife, Guislaine, Meade Fasciano and Mary Jean Wampler and her husband, John, who are very much a part of her family. Though she never wed, Connie considered her best friend's daughter, Jenny Crouse, to be her own. She would also want to remember her friends, especially Ron Costigan, who gave her great comfort in her final years. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your favorite charity. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Online guestbook available by clicking the tab on this page.

Chloe Ann Saunders, 2 weeks old, was born on November 22, 2014 to Courtney Dupree and Chris Saunders. She passed away on December 6, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. 
A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10 from 11am until a funeral service begins at 1pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment will follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link below.

Lucille "Nana" Lott passed away peacefully on December 6, 2014 at her home in Edgewater. She was born in Jersey City, NJ on July 30, 1928 and lived in Hyattsville before moving to Edgewater in 2009. Lucille was a member of the College Park Moose Lodge, Greenbelt American Legion, and the Knights of Pythias in Edgewater. In her younger years, Lucille enjoyed duckpin bowling, and later in life enjoyed visiting the casinos in Atlantic City, playing the Lottery and card games, and a betting on anything from football to NASCAR. 
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Charles Lott and her sisters, Dorothy Carrol and Marion Wilkerson. She is survived by her son, Chuck Lott of Churchton; two daughters, Jenny Arnold of Edgewater and Ruth Carpenter of Ocean City; 5 grandchildren, Lee Arnold and Chuck Lott, Jr., both of Edgewater, Brett Lott of Friendship, Chris Camden of Chester and Angela Arnold also of Edgewater; 7 great-grandchildren, Ashley, Greg, Gabe, Tea, Lauren, Alexis and Adalynn. Friends are invited to Lucille's Life Celebration from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 11 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 1pm at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD. An online guest book is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Karen Ann (Smollon) Hill, a resident of Arnold, MD and previously of Severna Park, MD, died on December 4, 2014 of breast and lung cancer after a 7 year illness. She was 64.
 
Born January 8, 1950 in Schenectady, NY to Florence E. Smollon and the late Frank J. Smollon, she was a 1968 graduate of Archbishop Spalding High School. She was employed as an administrative assistant with the State of Maryland for 15 years and with Anne Arundel Community College for 27 years, where she worked at the admission's building and was the first person you'd meet when you walked in the door. Karen lived for her children and grandchildren and enjoyed living by the water in the Annapolis area. She had a contagious smile that forced people to think positively about any situation. She also prided herself on never burdening others or making them feel out of place.
 
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Frederick W. Hill; two children, Frederick G. Hill of Newark, DE and Kelly E. Garza of Humble, TX; two brothers, Frank J. Smollon of Riva, MD and Michael R. Smollon of Annapolis, MD; and two grandsons, Jonah A. and Adam J. Garza.
 
Friends are invited to Karen's Life Celebration on Tuesday, December 9 from 10am until her memorial service begins at 11am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Breast Cancer Foundation at ABCF.org.

Warren Harold Funk, Jr., age 70, a thirty-three year resident of Crofton, MD and formerly of Lanham, MD died unexpectedly on December 4, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on October 31, 1944 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. to the late Naomi and Warren Funk, Sr., Warren graduated in 1966 from Frostburg State College with a degree in education. He began his teaching career with the Prince George’s County Public School System in 1966 at Parklawn Elementary School. He next taught Environmental Education until 1974, returning to the classroom at Gaywood Elementary School, Thomas Johnson Middle School and Tall Oaks Vocational School until he retired in 2000. It was while he was teaching at Gaywood that Warren was named the Prince George’s County Public Schools’ Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 1975. Warren came out of retirement from 2006 – 2011 and mentored student-teacher interns in the classroom. He was known and respected for his positive and supportive comments. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Crofton. He enjoyed carving, drawing, his little dog, Riley, and spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren. Warren is survived by his loving wife, Mary D. Funk, whom he married in 1979; his daughter, Carrie Lhotsky and her husband, Tony of Cordova, MD; his son, Christopher Green and his wife Angie of Wye Mills, MD; his sister, Cheryl Bloch and her husband, Ted of Philadelphia, PA and his three grandchildren, Dakota Lhotsky, Anna Marie and Peter Green. Friends are invited to Warren’s Life Celebration on Monday, December 8 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, December 9 at 10am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Crofton. 
Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Sajak #550, Annapolis, MD 21401 or the Guatemala Mission at CUMC, 1690 Riedel Rd., Crofton, MD 21114.

Jerry Burnett, age 79, passed away on December 4, 2014. Jerry was a native of Montgomery, NY and was an Annapolis resident since 1977 having moved to the east coast from San Diego. Spanning a career of over 35 years with Westinghouse Jerry was an electrical engineer whose expertise in aviation and undersea development included work with the Cousteau Society and a one year residency in Paris. He and his wife Bobbie Burnett shared 54 years of marriage. After retirement Jerry, with his wife, co-managed the Caring Collection, Inc. a nonprofit organization Bobbie founded to create and sell stained glass items. Jerry was deeply dedicated to the organization's mission to donate proceeds to oncology research. In addition to a love of travel and golf, Jerry was an avid sailor who enjoyed cruising on the Chesapeake Bay aboard the 35 foot sailboat he and Bobbie built themselves. Friends and acquaintances will remember Jerry's quick and endearing sense of humor and his unfailing optimism in the face of declining health. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brother William Burnett and sister Marjorie Burnett of Sarasota, FL, as well as a worldwide circle of friends. Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Jerry Burnett on Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 4-6PM at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Doordan Institute, 2000 Medical Parkway, 7th Floor, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Caring Collection, Inc., 1692 North Harbor Court, Annapolis MD 21401 or online at caringcollection.org

On Thursday, December 4, 2014. The beloved son of Mary Justi Sheppard and David A. Fernandes; stepson of William Sheppard and Debbie Fernandes; stepbrother of Meagan (Tommy) Lusby, Sarah Russell, Bryan (Tina) and Michael Sheppard and uncle of Scarlett Lusby, Andrew and Joshua Sheppard. Friends are invited to Joey's Life Celebration on Tuesday, December 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cat Welfare, 741 Wetmore Rd, Columbus, OH 43214. Online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Tuesday, December 2, 2014; the beloved wife of the late John S. Young, Sr.; mother of Venus F. Baines and John S. Young, Jr.; sister of Cabell Daniel; grandmother of Arrington and Stacy Baines and JaVon, DaJon and Jazmyn Young. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Norma's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, December 9 from 6 to 8 pm where services will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 11am. Interment Quantico National Cemetery on Thursday, December 11 at 11 am.

On Tuesday, December 2, 2014. The beloved husband of the late Felicia "Cookie" Papuchis; beloved father of Starr and Rev. Kosmas Karavellas, John and Sophia Papuchis, Louis and Kim Papuchis; beloved grandfather of Felicia, Shane, George J., Erica, Elysse, George L., Alexzandra, Rocky and Bella; beloved brother of Charles Papuchis and Toula Rodes. Friends may visit at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 4 to 7pm. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, December 8 at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ss. Constantine & Helen Church, Annapolis, MD

Donald Joseph Lord, Jr.,"Donnie" 51, passed away on December 2, 2014 in Baltimore, MD.

Donnie was born on April 9, 1963 in Washington, DC to the late Donald J. and Dora Lord, Sr. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School.

Donnie is survived by his son Donald J. Lord, III of Annapolis, one brother; Michael Lord of Annapolis, seven sisters; Donna Abbenante of Arlington, VA, Kathy Feroli of Lutherville, MD, Annette Burress of Kent Island, MD, Linda Fitzgerald of Swan Point, MD, Patty Ryan and Mary Fox, both of Annapolis, MD and Kerry Clay of Virginia Beach, Va.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 10:30am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Helping Up Mission,1029 E Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21202.

Ruth Joyce Brown, age 82, died on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. She is the beloved wife of the late Carroll Dean Brown; mother of Karen Fletcher of Crownsville, MD and Steven Brown of Angier, NC; sister of Joellen Trigiani of Hyattsville, MD and Robert Lowe of GA. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Family and Friends are invited to Ruth's Life Celebration on Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 am until her funeral service begins at 11:00 am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD.

John “Jack" Van Wie, a resident of Lusby, MD since 1988 and formerly of Alexandria, VA died on December 1 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. Born on September 12, 1929 in Washington, D.C., Jack earned a business degree from the University of Maryland in 1951. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956 and then began his career as a pilot with Capital Airlines. Capital merged with United Airlines in 1968 and Jack worked with United as a Captain until his retirement in 1994. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Redskins fan. Jack is survived by his wife, Carole B. Van Wie; his brothers, Francis O. and James L. Van Wie, both of Lothian, MD and William D. Van Wie of Dunkirk, MD. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald E. Van Wie and four sisters, Margaret Byrd, Thelma McClanahan, Loretta Jean Devine and Catherine LaLacheur. Friends are invited to Jack’s Life Celebration on Friday, December 5 from 10:00 am until a Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 12:00 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd., West River, MD 20778. Interment will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.

On Monday, December 1, 2014; the beloved wife of the late Jack B. Sullivan; mother of Aimee and Jack Sullivan; sister of Helen and Ann; grandmother of Jason, Daniel, Adam, Sarah, Zack, Luke and Timmy; great-grandmother of Vida Rose, Jonah Bryer, Sophia Rae, Scarlett Rose and Levi John. Relatives and friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on a date and time yet to be determined. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date

Joan Theresa Zamostny, “Joey”, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, MD died on December 1 at her home. Born on August 20, 1939 in Long Beach, CA to the late Lawrence and Evelyn Page, Joey retired after working in banking with Annapolis Banking & Trust. She loved the Baltimore Ravens and enjoyed picking crabs, gardening, making and sending greeting cards and cooking for her family at family gatherings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1997 by her husband, John Zamostny; a son, Chuck Whitaker, a step-daughter, Terry Baumgartner and a sister, Ruthie Phaneuf. She is survived by a son, David Traylor; 2 daughters, Wanda Basil and Brenda Webb; 2 stepsons, Sam Traylor and John Zamostny, Jr.; 3 step-daughters, Susie Hanecke, Carol Sullivan and Linda Ivko; one sister, Catherine Page; her step-mother, Cora Page; and numerous grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends are invited to Joey’s Life Celebration from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Friday, December 5 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Graveside service and interment will follow at 1:30 pm at Cedar Bluff Cemetery in Annapolis, MD.. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel Co., 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Robert A. Uhl, Sr., “Bob”, a 48 year resident of Edgewater, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 30, 2014.
 
Bob was born on August 15, 1928 in Washington, D.C. to the late Anton C. and Dorothy May Uhl. A US Army veteran, he was stationed in Germany at the end of World War II. After his military service, he worked as a meat smoker for Briggs and Co. Meatpackers, and retired after a lengthy career. 

Bob was a Redskins and Orioles fan and also enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
 
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rose, his son; Robert A. Uhl, Jr. and his brother Charles C. Uhl.
 
He is survived by his three daughters; Nora and her husband James, Bandura of Edgewater, Joanne Riley of Deale, and Tina Whitaker of Mauldin, South Carolina, nine grandchildren; Adele Whitaker, Joshua, Michelle and Ryan Bandura, Angie Colwell, Corey Uhl, , Amanda and Natthan Whitaker and James Davis and five great-grandchildren; Lindsey, Maddie, McKenzie, Lilly and Luke.
 
Friends may call on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 11am until a memorial service begins at 12:30pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

On Sunday, November 30, 2014; the beloved husband of Madeline T. Johnson(Warren) father of Bernard "Rickey", Jr., Gregory and Eric (Latasha) Johnson; brother of Earl C. (Rita) Johnson; brother-in-law of Rachel Wills and Nathaniel (Annie) Warren; also survived by five grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Bernard's Life Celebration on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 10:30 am until time of service at 11:30 am at A.P. Shaw UM Church, Brighter Day Ministries, 2525 12th Pl., S.E., Washington, DC 20020. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Chester A Poliskey of Oxon Hill, MD passed away peacefully at home on November 29th 2014, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth B. Poliskey. Father of the late Barbara Ann Thomas, Lewisburg, , PA, Grandfather of Lisa Sandusky, Westminister, MD. Survived by Steffanie Wood, Richmond CA and Jerry Poliskey, Grass Valley, CA. Chester was born and raised in Lansing, OH on July 17, 1924. A World War II veteran, having participated in four invasions in the European/African Theater, He retired a Master Chief Sonar Technician (STCM) in 1969 from the U. S. Navy after 24 years active service. He then retired from Vitro in 1981, followed by a third career at Andrews AirForce Base Golf Course. 
It is requested that any donations be made to the American Heart Association or United States Navy Memorial. Date, time of interment arrangement by Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD.

Alvin Michael Maher, Jr.
 
Mike Maher, 85, a resident of Annapolis since 1990, died at home on November 29th of CNS lymphoma. He was born August 9, 1929, in Houston, TX to Alvin M. and Lucille Guillaume Maher. He received a BS degree from Tulane University in physics and did graduate work at the University of Maryland. During the Korean War, he flew F-86s and F-94Cs in the 84th Fighter Squadron, Air Defense Command, USAF. 

He had an accomplished career applying science to real world problems. As a government contractor, he developed the phased radar system found in naval warships today. He played a major role in the design and manufacture of the Pegasus satellites which gathered crucial data for NASA’s moon missions. He later established a major environmental testing laboratory and in 1970 became its President and CEO. At the US Dept of Commerce he led the design of the Industrial Energy Conservation Program which assisted the manufacturing sector in improving its energy efficiency, reducing the nation’s dependency on foreign oil. At Potomac Electric Power Company, he designed and implemented a load control program which contributed to cancellation of a major new generating plant. In retirement, he consulted with the Electric Power Research Institute on the introduction of electric cars.
 
He was a past president of the Lindamoor Improvement Association, a member of the International Club of Annapolis and an associate member of the Class of 1953, USNA.
 
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia Spencer, and six children, Christopher M. (Kristine) of Alexandria, VA, Katherine (James Vivian) of Wellesley Hills, MA, Debra Baker of Manassas, VA, Wayne T. of Mandeville, LA, Robert P. (Melissa) of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Karina E. (Michael Kovac) of Pacific Palisades, CA, seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A brother, Robert E. (Sylvia) Maher of Metairie, LA, also survives him. Two previous spouses, Marianne Sprinkle and Renate Bettermann Matthews, and a daughter, Marion Susan, preceded him in death.
 
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 30th at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Salvation Army.

Barbara Garlock Anderson, 67, of Crofton, Maryland passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014. Barbara (also known as Cookie by her family) is survived by her son Mark (Suzy Puffpaff), daughter Tracy (Tom Blankenship) and grandsons Cayden, Justin and T.J. Her brothers, Edward “Butch” Garlock (Sharon), Dalton “Sonny” Garlock, Jim Garlock and Darrell Garlock. Her sisters Shirley Paul (Lawrence), Rosie Haines and Linda Baer. Her sister-in-law Mae Garlock (Bobby) and brother-in-laws Dale Anderson (Laura), Roger Delozier (Bunny) and Bob Troutman (Darlene). Her special nephews John “Shorty” Coulter (Julie Wayson), Anthony Garlock and a large number of nieces and nephews.



A closed service will be held for family and close friends. Memorial donations may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation or the ALS Association.

Obituaries

Stuart Wishard

Virginia Travaglia

Louis Jordan

Mary Mattera

Constance Williams

Chloe Saunders

Lucille Lott

Karen Hill

Warren Funk

Jerry Burnett

Joseph Fernandes

Ramone Habeeb-Ajao

Norma Young

George Papuchis

Donald Lord

Ruth Brown

Jack Wie

Mary Sullivan

Joan Zamostny

Robert Uhl

Bernard Johnson

STCM Poliskey

Alvin Maher

Barbara Anderson