Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Laura, age 51, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ at her home in Waldorf, Maryland on Sunday, June 8, 2014.
 She was born in St. Louis, MO, on December 6, 1962, to Steven and Mildred Besserman. Laura graduated from Piggott High School in 1982. A few months later she married Dennis Owens on July 31, 1982.
 Laura was primarily a homemaker and worked at various locations in Piggott, Arkansas over the next three years or so. She became a military wife in October 1985 when Dennis joined the U.S. Air Force. Laura and Dennis started out their military life at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois in February 1986. She gave birth to her first son, Adam, at the base hospital on November 21, 1986. In 1990, Laura moved from a two-bedroom housing unit to a three-bedroom in preparation for the arrival of their daughter, Morgan, who was born just a few miles down the road from the base at Urbana, Illinois on November 29, 1990. In April 1993, Laura moved to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX where she gave birth to Matthew at the Wilford Hall Medical Center on November 29, 1993. In April 1995, she moved to Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal and resided there for the next two years. In June 1997 she moved to Luke Air Force Base, AZ and lived there for the next four plus years. The last year in Arizona, Laura had to take on the role of mom and dad while the Air Force sent Dennis to a remote assignment to Alaska. Laura, Adam, Morgan, Matthew and Dennis were reunited in Jan 2002 and headed off to Elmendorf Air Force, AK where they resided for the next four years. In June 2006, she and her family started a long journey from Anchorage, AK to Fort Walton Beach Florida. Laura and her family and Chance (There dog) spent the next four weeks traveling through Alaska, Canada via the Alaskan-Canadian (ALCAN) Highway and across the United States visiting many sites and friends and family until their arrival at Hurlburt Field, FL. In October 2009, she and her family made their last military move to Andrews Air Force Base, MD.
 First, Laura was a child of God and servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. Second, she was a devoted wife and mother. Last, Laura served her country honorably as a military wife and mother for over 27 years and received a certificate of dedication from the U.S. Air Force. 
Laura was preceded in death by her youngest brother Lloyd Besserman. Her surviving siblings are; Randy and Rodney Besserman of Piggott, AR, Lynn Davis of Blaine, TN, and Rochelle Bland of Corning, AR.
 Laura, we thank God for the time we had with you here on earth. We miss you greatly, but we know God had bigger plans for you. We will see you again!!! Your family and friends…

On Sunday, June 8, 2014, Jean Ann Mullen O’Farrell, beloved wife, mother, friend, and a long time resident of Annapolis, Maryland. passed away peacefully at her home after an eleven month battle with cancer. Born on April 3, 1933 to John and Florence Mullen of Norwood, Massachusetts, Jean graduated from Boston College with a degree in nursing in 1955. She practiced nursing in Boston and New York City. An adventurous spirit she took a job as a flight attendant for TransOcean Airlines. A company owned by Howard Hughes, she flew with equally adventurous and sometimes daredevil former military pilots providing charter service to Europe and the Pacific. Upon her return to Salem, Mass, Jean taught Pharmacology at Beverly Hospital. On a star crossed night in March of 1961 she met a handsome Navy Ensign, James T. O’Farrell and married him 5 months later. Always progressive, she was one of the first American women to be guided by the Lamaze Method of Natural Childbirth. And so, in the early 1960’s, she gave birth to her and Jim’s four children. In 1974, following a dream she had held since high school, she attended the University of Maryland School of Social Work where she received her Masters of Social Work. Jean worked at the Crownsville Hospital and the Anne Arundel County Department of Mental Health before fulfilling her dream and moving into private practice in 1981. A compassionate, wise and clear-eyed therapist, she loved working with others. Jean was committed to the advancement of Social Work, mentoring many on their path in that field. She worked with clients until the week she was diagnosed in July 2013.
 
Jean was devoted to and is survived by her family: her husband Jim; children Breeze O’Farrell, Elaine Saba, Jim O’Farrell, Jr., and Heather Corcoran; her sons-in-law Andrew Saba and Timothy Corcoran and daughter-in-law Christy O’Farrell; her grandchildren Trevor Buchanan, Conlan Buchanan, Aislinn Buchanan, Hannah Holt, Alec Holt, Kailey O’Farrell, Lauren O’Farrell, Jack Corcoran, Lily Corcoran, and Skye Saba; her brother John Mullen, her sisters Pat Klugherz and Susan Bolitzer, her nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. 
Her family and friends learned to rely on her unfailing belief in them, her good advice, her friendship, and her love.
 
She was a voracious reader, subscribing to multiple daily newspapers, current events magazines, and following scientific and professional journals. Her insatiable appetite for learning took her to quantum physics, green funerals, The Impressionists, and the prehistoric structures of the Stone Age. She always had a book to recommend and was perpetually on the lookout for a pertinent and helpful article to share; she particularly enjoyed discussing politics. She was an avid hiker climbing the mountains, hills, and dales of Europe, Turkey, Peru, and especially her own neighborhood. Jean was an adventurer who always came back delighting all with findings. Gardening and writing poetry were some of Jean’s many and varied interests.

 Jean was tireless in her efforts to make this world a better place. For example she was a special advocate for children in the judicial system (CASA). She never stopped working quietly and behind the scenes for her world, community, family, and friends. She will be sorely missed.
 
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 21 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at 
Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater, to be followed by a memorial service at 5:00 at the same location. Burial to be at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium and will be private.
 Those wishing to make donations in Jean’s honor are invited to consider
 Doctors Without Borders or the Hospice of the Chesapeake.

Charles M. "Charlie" Huntington, 94, a thirteen year resident of Edgewater and previously of Gaithersburg died of heart failure Sunday, June 8 at Mandrin Inpatient Care Center. Born May 28, 1920 in Hughesville, Charlie was one of eighteen children and went on to serve in the US Army during WWII where he was a decorated war hero, receiving the Distinguished Service Cross. In his spare time he enjoyed duck carving, painting birds and playing the violin. 
Charlie is survived by his wife of 71 years, Jessie G. Huntington; one son, Charles (Vickie) Huntington of WV; one daughter, Nancy (John) Peach of Davidsonville; eleven brothers and sisters; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
A public viewing will be held on Friday, June 13 from 10am until a funeral service begins at 12pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment MD Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. Donations in his memory may be made to the Mid Atlantic Community Church, 2134 Espey Ct., Ste. 15, Crofton, MD 21114. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link on this page.

Frances V. Bunch, 76, an eight month resident of Harwood and previously of Cudjoe Key, FL, died Friday, June 6 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born August 9, 1937 to the late Lena and William Lackey, Frances was a cashier for Safeway and retired after 23 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, playing board games and spending time with her family and friends. 
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 47 years, Warren Bunch; one son, Eddie “Bones” Bunch and one daughter, Kelly Bunch. 
Frances is survived by two sons, Randy Bunch of Edgewater and Jerry (Betty) Bunch of Edgewater; one daughter, Mary (Billy) Ford of Harwood; one sister, Judy Magargel of N.C.; two grandsons, Shane and Dustin Bunch of Edgewater; seven granddaughters, Amy Bunch-Jones of Edgewater, Sarah Bunch of Fruitland, Amanda Foster of Edgewater, Elizabeth Ford of Edgewater, Anna Bunch of Kent Island, Casey O’Brien of Dagsboro, DE and Jessica Ford of Harwood; two great-grandchildren, Noah LaGrosa of Kent Island and Connor Jones of Edgewater. 
Friends are invited to her public visitation on Tuesday, June 10 from 6pm to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 11 at 10am at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are recommended to the Children's Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 658, Millwood, NY 10546. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link on this page.

Friends are invited to Ly's public visitation on Sunday, June 8 from 11am to 3pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Cremation will immediately follow. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link on this page.

On Thursday, June 5, 2014, Clarence Spears Sr. of Oxon Hill Maryland died at his home after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Shirley A. Spears of 50 years; sons Clarence Jr. and Charod; daughter-in-law Angel, granddaughter Jazmin and many extended family members. For 24 years, he was enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in many countries. The funeral is on Saturday, June 14, 2014; viewing is at 10am and the service is at 11am at Fort Foote Baptist Church, 8310 Fort Foote Road, Fort Washington, Md 20744. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., on FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2014 AT 9AM. PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING NO LATER THAN 8:15 AM WITH YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION IF PLANNING ON ATTENDING.

Francis "Butch" Edward Curtin, a 19-year resident of Riva, MD and previously of Beltsville, MD, died at his home on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. He was 69.
 
Born December 6, 1944 to the late John A. and Helen G. (Stroh) Curtin, he graduated from Prince George's Community College in 1982 with an Associate Degree in Business Management. Butch was employed by the Canteen Vending Company where he devoted 45 years of service. His career began as a vending mechanic and progressed into several management positions, the last of which was District Operations Manager of the Suitland, Maryland branch. He enjoyed watching football and baseball on his big screen television, collecting electronic gadgets, admiring vintage automobiles, eating crabs at Mike’s and cheering and supporting the Grandchildren’s endeavors. His greatest joy was his family.
 
Butch was the beloved husband of Mary K. Curtin; devoted father of daughter, Angela Marie (Curtin) Pomeroy and her husband, Scott, and stepson, Matthew John Fink; brother of John A. Curtin, Jr., Terrance (Robin) D. Curtin, Kathryn (Herman) Minnick, Mary T. Brewer, Helen Marie McClintic and the late Dennis J. Curtin; grandfather of Amanda, Bryan and Megan Pomeroy and Brady and Matthew Fink. Also survived by ten nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, June 12 from 5pm until time of funeral begins at 6pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

Willie James McAllister III, 53, of Oxon Hill, MD passed away on June 4, 2014 at Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center, in Arlington, VA.
 
He was born on February 16, 1961, in Dunn, NC to Willie James McAllister II and the late Margie (Surles) McAllister.
 
Willie was one that truly enjoyed life. He lived by the motto “Work Hard, Play Hard”. He was a very compassionate man that loved everyone, and everyone loved him. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to all that he encountered, and never expected anything in return. He was a loving husband and hard worker that always took care of his family. He enjoyed traveling, reading, fishing, and motorcycling just to a name few.
 
In addition to his mother, Willie was predeceased by his brother Levon McAllister.
 
Willie is survived by his Wife Phyllis McAllister, Sons Willie James McAllister IV (Abena), and Maurice Glenn II, his daughter Nikole Glenn (Leslie); Brothers Curtis McAllister, Nicolas McAllister (Belinda), Anthony McAllister (Katraya); Sisters Vivian Raiford (John), and Evelyn Wynn (James) ; and a host of nieces and nephews.
 

Relatives and friends are invited to Willie's Life Celebration on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 11am until time of memorial service celebration at 12noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends immediately after service at 1414 Dunwoody Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Willie.

James Charles O’Rourke, a 10-year resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis and previously of Millersville, died at his home on June 3, 2014 of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) following a 14 year illness. He was 74.
 
Known to everyone as Jim, he was born on March 24, 1940 in Somerville, MA to the late Rita Fleming and James O’Rourke, Sr. He graduated from Matignon High School in Cambridge, MA and from the University of MD with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science. Jim was employed with the NSA from 1966-1985, SAIC from 1985-2000 and as an Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins Graduate School. He served in the U.S. Army as a SSGT and was stationed in England, Germany and USA. His memberships included the Phoenix Society and Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in Crownsville. Jim enjoyed Genealogy, Computers, Bridge, Learning and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren
 Jim is survived by his wife, Annette O’Rourke, whom he married in 1961; a daughter, Kim Edwards of Davidsonville; four grandchildren, Jessica Verde of Severna Park, Katherine Conn of Perry Hall, Matthew Edwards of Davidsonville and Julia (Grace) Edwards of Davidsonville; and two great-grandchildren, Jack and Lily Verde.
 
Friends may call on Monday, June 9 from 4 to 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, June 10. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ALS Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospital, 200 North Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287 or the ALS Association, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855.

Margaret F. Higgs, "Mom", 73, of Salisbury, MD died on June 3, 2014. She was born on May 1, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late Gordon and Mary Waid. She was a certified nursing assistant and touched the lives of many during the 20 years she spent caring for others at the Edgewater Nursing Home and the Genesis Nursing Home in Salisbury.
 
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Norman R. Higgs, Sr. who died in 1997. She is survived by her four children, Norman Higgs, Jr., Steve Higgs, Timothy Higgs and Sherrie Marie King; two brothers, Bob and David Waid; one sister, Shirley Lent; and six grandchildren, Norman P. Higgs, Benjamin Higgs, Curtis Ray King, Casey King, Kay Goodwin and Vivian Goodwin.
 
Family and friends are invited to Margaret's Life Celebration from 10:00am until her funeral service begins at 12:00pm on Monday, June 9, 2014 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, MD. Guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.
 
Margaret will be dearly missed as she makes her journey to be with the Lord and forever in our hearts. If love could have saved her, she would have never died. We love you, Mom.

Paul Charles Luthringer, 78, died on June 3, 2014, in Annapolis, Maryland, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Elisabeth Ann Luthringer, whom he married in 1996; three daughters, Arlene Bardales (husband, Oscar) of Paramount, California; Diane Clements and Jeanette Luthringer, of Wes Des Moines, Iowa; two stepdaughters, Michelle Bunnemeyer ( husband, Peter Grulke) of Exeter, New Hampshire, and Erica Lanio (husband, Juergen) of Limburg, Germany. He is survived by six grandchildren: Daniel and Andrew Bardales; Victoria Luthringer Marsden (husband, Clint;) Paul Clements (wife, Autumn;) Austin Clements; and Lydia Grulke, and one great-child, Owen Clements. 

He is also survived by his brothers, Gerald Luthringer (wife, Margie) and Otto Luthringer (wife, Mary) of Erie, Pennsylvania, along with his former wife, Margaret Volk Luthringer, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Luthringer, and brothers, Thomas and Donald.

Born in Erie, Pennsylvania on June 24, 1935, Paul was the eldest of five sons of Otto and Dorothy Dudenhoeffer Luthringer. He attended St. John’s School, Cathedral Prep, and Gannon College in Erie. He graduated with a BME degree from the University of Detroit, and an MBA degree from Michigan State University. He was a Registered Professional Engineer and a member of Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society) and Phi Kappa Theta (National Social Fraternity.) 

During his long career, Paul developed and/or constructed projects in seven states, including Maryland. Local projects include the development and construction of the Ginger Cove Life Care Retirement Community, and the western campus for Anne Arundel Community College along Rt. 2. He also renovated many of the older buildings on campus.

Some of his happiest memories were of family gatherings at the Luthringer family cottage in Sterrettania, Pennsylvania. He was devoted to his wife, his family, and his Roman Catholic faith, which sustained him throughout his illness. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Annapolis. A funeral Mass will be held at St. John Neumann Church at 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 12, a reception to follow at the Doubletree Inn on Holiday Court off of Riva Road in Annapolis . Interment will be at Resthaven Mausoleum, West Des Moines, Iowa. The family requests memorial contributions to Hospice of the Chesapeake, in lieu of flowers.

Rose Marie “Rosie” Kolinsky, Age 50, a 14-year resident of Edgewater, Maryland, passed away on June 1, 2014, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Rose was born on May 16, 1964, in Hyattsville, Maryland. Rose worked as a Sales Representative for Frank Gumpert Printing in Annapolis, MD. Rose loved the Lord and was a member of the Celebrate Life Ministries Church located in Crofton, Maryland.
 
Rose is survived by her husband of 15 years, John and her two children, Alexis Maria and John Robert Kolinsky of Edgewater, Maryland; her parents Anthony Contic and Gail Simmons; four brothers; Tony, Richard, Bobby and Frank Contic; and three sisters; Patricia Beavers, Gail Chambers and Barbara Contic.
 
Friends are invited to Rosie’s Life Celebration from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm, on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland, where her funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, June 6, 2014. Burial will be at the Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N., Gambrills, Maryland 21054.

Helen Marie Conroy, 97, a 17-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Adelphi, died June 1 at her residence after a brief illness. Born on January 11, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Loretta Lindlau, Helen graduated from high school, married and moved to Maryland. Once her children were in school, she went to work in 1959 as an administrative assistant at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. In 1961, Helen moved to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt where she made a career for the next 22 years in personnel administration.

Helen moved to Annapolis in 1997 and attended St. John Neumann Catholic Church and previously St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Adelphi where she was an active member of the Post-Cana Group. She was also a member of the Annapolis Senior Center. Helen was a vibrant person, a friend to everyone, and was known for her compassionate nature, generosity, and sense of humor. She enjoyed being with family and friends, traveling, and watching Orioles games. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Q. Conroy who died in 1979; daughter, Elaine Moore who died in 2007; two brothers, Raymond and John Lindlau; and sister, Dorothy Kelly. Helen is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (Art) Drea of Annapolis and Doris (Rick) Allen of Davidsonville; four grandchildren, Douglas and Kristina (Jason Reed) Allen, Tracy (Edward) McGowan, Erin (Chris) Olexia; and five great-grandchildren: Devin, Mallory & Nolan McGowan, and Avery and Huntley Olexia.

Friends are invited to Helen’s Life Celebration from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 8 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Memorial Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 9 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis. Burial will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SOME, 71 “O” Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 or Little Sisters of the Poor, 601Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link above.

Richard "Rich" Charles Hammond, 43, a seven-year resident of Capitol Hill and previously of Annapolis, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 1, at Washington Hospital Center. Born July 8, 1970, in Annapolis, Rich graduated from Anne Arundel Community College and the University of Baltimore with a Bachelor of Science in business. Known by many as “Rich the furniture man", he worked as an Account Executive at PriceModern from 2001-2014. Rich was preceded in death by his father, Richard Barry Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Lynn Hammond of Washington, DC, whom he married on June 1, 2000 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; his mother, Sharon Serio and her husband, Kenneth Lyons of Annapolis; a sister and brother-in-law, Elise and Kenny Morris of Edgewater; two nephews, Zach and Justin Morris; one niece, Marissa Morris; an aunt, Janice Huss and uncle, Jeff Atkinson of Arnold. Friends may call on Friday, June 6, 7 -9 p.m. and on Saturday, June 7, 10-11 a.m. with services following at 11 a.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.
 
Memorial donations may be made in Rich's name to Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, 3200 Ivy Way, Harwood, MD 20776 or online at www.RudeRanch.org/donate (put Rich's name in the memo line).

Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

On Friday May 30, 2014, the beloved husband of Loretta A. Golabowski, devoted father of Jerry W. (Betty) Golabowski and Jean (Norman) Lutkefedder, loving grandfather of; Paul M. and Lisa M. Golabowski, Kelly D.(John) Ursini, Laura K. and Hans W. Lutkefedder; great grandfather of Gabriella Ursini. He served in the US Army during WWII and worked for Domino Sugar for 33 years.

Thomas Richard “Rick” Gorman, Jr., 54, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, died May 29 at his home following a 6-month battle with cancer. Born on March 7, 1960 in Cheverly to the late Barbara L. “Punky” and Thomas R. “Tom” Gorman, Sr., Rick was a career electrician. He worked most recently for Truland Systems and previously for Dynaelectric. Rick was a Little League football coach and an avid Orioles fan. He also enjoyed baseball, golf, boating and poker. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Richard “T.R.” Gorman, III who died in 2004. He is survived by two sisters, Christina Gorman Gammon of St. Mary’s County and Danielle Gorman Trainum and her husband, Mark of Calvert County; his companion, Susie Anderson of Edgewater; her children, Tyler Bruffy of Annapolis, Timothy Ballard and Shantelle Nease, both of Riva and Crissy Anderson of West River; and her grandchildren, Maguire and Jamison Ballard and Megan and Alyson Cole; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Friends are invited to Rick’s Life Celebration from 4 p.m. until his memorial service begins at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 5 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Research Institute at www.cancerresearch.org.

On Wednesday, May 28, 2014; the beloved wife of the late Carl J. Palmer; mother of Robert J.(Barb), David A. and Ed J. (Kate) Palmer; sister of Flora Ruth Smelcer and R.H. Ellis, Jr.; grandmother of Chris, Matt(Julie), Greg, Spencer, Miller and Reese Palmer; great-grandmother of Adrian Palmer. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Phyllis' Life Celebration on Sunday, June 1 from 4 to 6pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland and on Monday, June 2, 2014 from 11am until time of service at 12 noon at Whitehall Baptist Church, 1205 Farmington Rd. E, Accokeek, MD 20607. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, June 8 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis, 333 Dubois Rd., Annapolis, MD. The online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Services will be private for Arthur W. Bissell of Edgewater who died on May 28, 2014.
 
Friends are welcome to sign Mr. Bissell's online guestbook by clicking the tab on this page.

On Tuesday, May 27, 2014, beloved mother of Jacqueline Montague and Denise (Michael) Bryant; grandmother of Michael Bryant II and Jennapher (Valiant)Howard-Washington; great-grandmother of Nadia Washington passed away. She is also survived by nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Doris's Life Celebration wil be on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 from 9am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Calloway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. Please sign the guestbook located
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Alfred E. Cochran
 "Al"
 
On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 of Ocean City MD and formerly of College Park, MD. Beloved husband of 51 years to Colleen Cochran; father of Robert Cochran, and his wife, Michelle and Cindy Weller, and her husband, Mike; grandfather of Kyle and Kevin Cochran and Amanda, Jessica and Michael Weller; great-grandfather of Liam Cochran; brother of Edward and Frank Cochran and Wanda Mitchell and Mary Lou Daniels and the late Archie, Georgie and Clarence Cochran and Virgie Terry.
 
Al was retired from the Metropolitan Police Department, where he served for 20 years. Al had his police family and then acquired another work-family at South Moon Under, a job he truly enjoyed. He was a lifelong member of the Elks and loved his family, friends, fishing and going to Florida for the winter. 

Friends are invited to Al's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, June 2 at 1 PM. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. Memorial contributions may be made to HEROS, Inc., 1200 29th St., N.W., Washington DC 20007. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Obituaries

Herbert Miller

Laura Owens

Jean O'Farrell

Charles Huntington

Frances Bunch

Ly Le

SCPO Sr

Francis Curtin

Willie McAllister

James O'Rourke

Margaret Higgs

Paul Luthringer

Rose Kolinsky

Marcella Gosey

Helen Conroy

Richard Hammond

Richard Pardo

Edward Golabowski

Thomas Gorman

Phyllis Palmer

Melvin Wachowiak

Arthur Bissell

Doris Price

Alfred Cochran