Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

FRANK L. D’AGOSTINO
 
Devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather passed away in his home on May 26, 2014, surrounded by family. Born on March 8, 1928, Hammonton, New Jersey, the youngest of five siblings. Frank retired from the USAF in 1969. His service began by flying in the Berlin Airlift as a communication specialist and ended at the Pentagon. In 1990 he retired as Manager of Special Relations, ITT World Communications, Washington, DC, which included serving as telecommunications advisor to the White House, assisting the Presidential Advance Teams and White House Press Corps for International trips during the Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan Administrations. Frank was honored to serve as a communication advisor and member of the official delegation for Pope John Paul II during Papal visits to U.S., Manila, Guam and Tokyo.
 He served his community for years as an active member of the Lions Club and his church. Frank found great joy in coaching Pop Warner and CYO football teams, attending his grandchildren’s school events and games, and 35 years of tee times with his golf buddies. 
He is survived by his wife, Cindy; three daughters Craiglyn, Dawn and Gail; son-in-law, Martin; grandchildren, Alison, Megan, Kevin, Jack and Sydney; and his beloved brother, John.
 His immediate family will gather in mourning at a private service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Mary’s Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Joseph A. Schantz, age 96, of Ft. Washington, MD passed away peacefully on May 26, 2014. Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Edith “Edee” V. Schantz and four children; Patricia Marie (Robert) Smith, Michael Paul and Brian Joseph (Jennifer) Schantz and Jo-Ann Alice (William) Furlong. Joseph is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
 
Originally from Rochester NY, Joseph served honorably in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Photographer’s Mate. He continued in the photo field and retired after a long and very distinguished career as the civilian supervisor for Research and Development at the Naval Photographic Center, Washington, DC.
 
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., on Friday, May 30 from 6 to 8 P.M. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD on Saturday, May 31 at 10 A.M. Inurnment (private) at Arlington National Cemetery.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joseph’s memory to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122

On Saturday, May 24, 2014. The beloved husband of Rita Repole; devoted father of Sandy Repole; brother of Mario (Patricia) Repole and Peter (Laurie) Repole; brother-in-law of Pierluigi (Elena) Bo. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 29 at 11:30am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online guestbook available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

KAREN LIPE KOLENBERG, 67, beloved mother, grandmother, and dear friend to many, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2014, in Destin, Florida. She was born August 28, 1946 in Niles, Michigan to Robert and Phyllis Stevens and is survived by her brother, Robert Stevens, her children, Annie Elmore, Amy Robertson , and Becki Kolenberg, and her grandchildren, Ella, Austin, Zachary and Isabel. She spent most of her life in Annapolis pursuing her passion for art, music and spending time on the water before making a home for herself in Freeport, FL for the past seven years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Karen Kolenberg Art Scholarship Fund, Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, Inc., Attn: Lee Greene, 105 Hogtown Bayou Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 A memorial celebration will be held July 12, 2014 at 4:00pm at The George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater.

On Friday, May 23, 2014, the beloved husband of Shakirat Walker; father of Devaughn, Maddison and Kennedy Walker; son of Leaford and Jean Walker; grandson of Ethlin Depass; brother of Clifford Anderson, Marlon Walker and Georgia Wint. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, May 30 from 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, May 31 at 11am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment private.

On Friday, May 23, 2014; family and friends are invited to Blanca's Life Celebration on Tuesday, May 27 from 6 to 9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD and on Wednesday, May 28 from 10:30am until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12:30pm at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22309. Interment will follow at Pleasant Valley Memorial Park, 8420 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Va. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

On Thursday, May 22, 2014; the beloved brother-in-law of Marie Charley; uncle of Tina and Alex Zenedes, Mary Ann Sturm, Anita (Mike) Petitti and Tony Charley; great-uncle of Dan Sturm, Michael Petitti and Gabriella Charley. He is also survived by many other relatives and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 28, from 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD and on Thursday, May 29 from 4pm until time of service at 7pm at Saints Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 10620 River Rd., Potomac, MD. Interment in Canton, OH.

On Thursday, May 22, 2014; the beloved daughter of Mary and the late Thomas Johnson; loving mother of Thomas and Christina Pompell; sister of Ava Mcintire; Aunt of Brianna (David) Rosenberg. She is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Vicki's Life Celebration on Saturday, May 31, from 1pm until time of services at 3pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be private. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Vicki by signing the guestbook located above.

WILLIAM ANDREW ALLISON of Temple Hills, MD was born on July 5, 1921 in Providence Township, North Carolina. He was raised by his great grandmother Roxie Harrison Jones on a farm. He found Christ at an early age and was baptized through the Jonesville AME Zion Church, Jonesville, North Carolina. He attended grades 1-7 at a two-room schoolhouse in Jonesville. He later attended high school at Second Ward High School in Charlotte, North Carolina and graduated in 1941. 

Mr. Allison joined the Navy on December 17, 1941 and was honorably discharged on October 27, 1947. The highlight of his navy career was serving on the US Navy submarine, the USS Grampus. Following his honorable service, he enrolled in Johnson C. Smith University and graduated in 1951. While in attendance he joined the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He was a certified school teacher of high school science and Spanish in the state of Georgia and taught for one year.
 
Mr. Allison moved to Washington, DC in 1952 and began his career with the US Postal Service. He retired in 1989 as a Mail Processing Inspector after 43 years of service between the Navy and the Postal Service. He completed one year of Law School at Georgetown University. He devoted most of his spare time to historical research and writing about Black History. He completed one work, entitled, "Race, Religion, and Slavery in Providence Township", a history of his hometown area, and was working on a book about the history of slavery in the United States. He will be remembered for his love a nature, several bird feeders, and sharing from his vegetable gardens. He made a solo two-week trip to Africa that concluded in Dakar, Senegal. He visited sites related to the slave trade. Last but not least to mourn his passing would be his 1990 Acura Integra, his favorite traveling companion. Their last long trip was to Kansas to visit the John Brown museum. As late as last year one whom studied history made history by attending the 50th Anniversary of the famous March on Washington in 1963. He attended both events carrying the same sign you see on the cover of the program. A Washington Post photo of him and his sign went viral on the internet.
 
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Willie Bell Allison; daughter, Roxie Kate Allison-Holman; granddaughters, Sydney Allison Holman and Tyler Elizabeth Holman; son-in-law, Maj. Gen. Sanford Eugene. Holman; sister, Virginia Davis; brother, Erskine Miller(Janie)and several relatives and friends. He had one son and one daughter, five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren from a previous marriage and they reside in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Relatives and friends are invited to William's Life Celebration on Monday, June 2, 2014 from 10:30am until time of service at 11:30am at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1901 Iverson St., Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 2pm. 


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Robert "Bob" Leroy Bassford, Sr., 85, a sixty-two year resident of Riva, died at his home on Thursday, May 22, due to complications of a stroke after a six year illness. Born September 1, 1928 in Annapolis, Bob graduated from Annapolis High School and was employed by John Driggs Construction as a heavy equipment operator for 35 years. His hobbies included automobile racing, boating and motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Garofalo; a brother, James Bassford and a sister, Virginia Jenkins. Bob is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Bassford, whom he married August 4, 1949; three sons, Robert L. Bassford, Jr. of Dunkirk, William "Skip" Bassford of Ridgely and Bryan Bassford of Leonardtown. He is also survived by one granddaughter, three grandsons and two great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Bob's Life Celebration from 6 to 8pm on Tuesday, May 27 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater where his funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, May 28. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 of Temple Hills, MD. Beloved husband of April Baskin for 17 years; devoted father of Lloyd Baskin III; loving son of Veronica and the late Lloyd Baskin Sr.; beloved brother of Vernice Russell. He is also survived by other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Lloyd's Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway St., Temple Hills, MD. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park. Please leave your thoughts and memories by siging the guestbook located above.

On Tuesday, May 20, 2014; the beloved wife of the late Richard Leroy Young; mother of Richard Alan Young and his wife Candie and Susan Marie Hamilton and her husband Michael; grandmother of Shaina Marie McQueen and her husband Jeff and 1 great-granddaughter Natalie Marie McQueen; Sister of Preston "Toby" Law; step-sister of Peter, David, John and Roger Law. Relatives and friends are invited to Elizabeth's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 12 from 10:30am until time of services at 11:30am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Please leave your thoughts and memoires of Elizabeth by signin the guestbook located to your bottom left.

Joanne Gore, 73, a one year resident of Kent Island and formerly of Annapolis, died on Monday, May 19 in Queenstown of natural causes. Born on March 19, 1941 in Washington, D.C. to the late Mark and Catherine Roberts, Joanne was a graduate of Regina High School. Most recently she worked as an office manager for her daughter’s orthodontic practice. Joanne enjoyed skiing, golf, hand dancing and swing dancing. In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Roberts. She is survived by her husband, William R. Gore, whom she married on October 11, 1987; her daughter, Mary C. Trahar of Chester; her sister, Christine Seabolt of Annapolis and three grandchildren, Noah M., Ryan W. and Emma D. Trahar all of Chester. Friends are invited to Joanne’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Monday, May 26 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30am on Tuesday, May 27 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Carolyn Suzanne "Carol" West, age 67, of Battle Creek and Palmetto, FL passed away at home on May 18, 2014 after a lengthy battle with fallopian tube cancer. Carolyn was born on October 23, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond Woodbridge and Mary Elizabeth (Betty Smith) West. Carolyn grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and Battle Creek where she graduated from Pennfield High School in 1965. She attended Kellogg Community College. Carolyn was previously married to James R. Bauman.
Carolyn retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Washington DC after 34 years of service in December 2001. During her employment with the VA she worked at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Battle Creek, VAMC in Brooklyn New York, VA Grand Rapids Outpatient Clinic (GROPC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the VA Central Office (VACO) in Washington DC. During her career with the VA she worked in various administrative positions including Director of Health Information Management Services at VAMC BC; Chief Administration Officer of the GROPC; and a Service Director in the Office of Finance/Business Office in VACO. In VACO she was responsible for a number of health care administration programs which established rules and regulations for health care services and medical billing.

Carolyn was a member of the American Health Information Management Association and held national accreditation as a Registered Health Information Technician. She served as a volunteer with the American Red Cross during Hurricane Katrina. She worked with beaded jewelry under the name of Carolyn's Creations.
Carolyn enjoyed reading, beading, theatre, concerts, gardening, photography, and traveling including extensive travels throughout the United States and Europe. She also traveled in Asia. She loved Broadway and attended numerous Broadway shows in New York. She enjoyed spending time and traveling with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty (1978) and her father, Raymond (1994)West. 

Surviving are her brother, David R (Elizabeth) West of Suwanee, Georgia; her niece, Erin (Phil) Swanson (children – Avery and Henry) of Washington Grove, Maryland; her nephew, David D (Liz) West of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, and her niece, Jessica Suzanne (Jared) Corgan of St. Louis, Missouri.

Friends may call from 3pm until a funeral service begins at 4pm on Friday, May 23, 2014 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment will be private at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center or The University of Michigan Cancer Center. Online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneral homes.com.

Friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday May 24th from 11-12PM followed by a service at 12PM.

WILKINSON, ROBERT JOSEPH, 78, of Brooklyn Park, MD, died on May 17, 2014. Born February 13, 1936 in Philadelphia to the late Robert L. and Catherine D. Wilkinson, he graduated from Villanova University and was an Electrical Engineer 27 years with NASA, retiring in 1989. He loved reading, dining out, traveling, camping, boating and miniature trains. Robert is survived by his daughters, Susan Requa and Sharon Barnes of MD, and Sunday Williamson and Jennifer Whipkey of VA; his sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Allen Detwiler of FL; his nephew, Leyshon Wilkinson of NC; his stepdaughter, Andrea Martinec of MD; his stepson, Mike Roberts of VA; 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous beloved family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen Wilkinson; his second wife, Nancy Wilkinson; and his stepson, John Roberts. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014 from 1:00-2:00pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD, where the Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.

On Friday, May 16, 2014, Kathleen "Kay" Frances Smith, formerly of Ft. Washington, MD died peacefully in St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Jack Smith; loving mother of Michael Smith, Maureen (Stan) Horne, Kathy (Shinya) Matsunami and Karen (Scotty) Lowe; mother-in-law of Ratri Friend; grandmother of Katie and Amelia Lowe. Kay was a 30 year member of Clinton American Legion Post 259 and St. John Senior Lunch Bunch where she had many close friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Kay's Life Celebration on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.

Mary Janeen Reavis, 74, a twelve year resident of Edgewater and previously of Bethesda, died on Thursday, May 15 at Anne Arundel Medical Center due to duodenal cancer. Born on April 30, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to the late John and Mary Louis Saur, Mary attended the University of Maryland. She worked as a Medical Education Coordinator at Suburban Hospital and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater. Mary was an avid gardener who enjoyed living on the water and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John Raymond Reavis, Sr. and her granddaughter, Caitlin Avery Lassiter. She is survived by two sons, John Raymond Reavis, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ and James Michael Reavis of Edgewater; a daughter, Melissa Lee Leftrick of Springfield, TN; three brothers, John, Joe and Jay Saur; two sisters, Judy Pointer and Jacquie Crowley and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration from 6 to 8pm on Tuesday, May 20 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service and interment will be private. Guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Thursday, May 15, 2014; There are no services scheduled. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

Annette S. Colbert, 60, a thirty seven year resident of Edgewater, died on Wednesday, May 14 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood after a 13 month battle with acute lymphatic leukemia. Born on October 3, 1953 in Washington, D.C., Annette earned a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland. She taught for 2 years at the Arlington Baptist School and was a full time homemaker for the rest of her life. At the age of 12, Annette began playing the organ publicly at venues such as the Department of Justice and local malls. She also played organ and piano at church, sang in the choir and had several sacred songs published. She was a member of Anchor Baptist Church for 18 years and recently became a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Glen Burnie. She enjoyed music, antique collecting but most enjoyed being with her family. Annette was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Rick Colbert, and her father, Samuel Seaton. She is survived by a son, Micah Colbert of Buffalo, NY; two daughters, Carie Anne Reverski of Catonsville and Camarie Colbert of Edgewater; her mother, Mary Seaton of Edgewater; a brother, Samuel Seaton of Edgewater; five grandchildren, Mary Beth, Eleanor and Erick Reverski, Jr. of Catonsville, Clara Grace and Hudson Colbert of Buffalo, NY. Friends are invited to Annette’s Life Celebration from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm on Sunday, May 18 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Funeral service will be held at 10am on Monday, May 19 at Faith Bible Church, 5810 Timberview Dr., Elkridge. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gospel Life Church, c/o Micah Colbert, 273 Liston St., Tonawanda, NY 14223 or Bethel Baptist Church, 1001 Stewart Ln., N.E., Glen Burnie, MD 21060. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

A visitation will be held on Friday starting at 6pm at Iglacia Hispanic Emmanuel Church in Annapolis
 

A graveside service will be held on May 17, 2014 at 3pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

Obituaries

Frank D'Agostino

Joseph Schantz

Michael Repole

Karen Kolenburg

Phillip Walker

Blanca Canas

Joseph Charley

Vicki Pompell

William Allison

Robert Bassford

Lloyd Baskin

Elizabeth Wiggins

Joanne Gore

Carolyn West

Paul Zafiriou

Robert Wilkinson

LeeAnn Robinson

Kathleen Smith

Mary Reavis

William Taylor

Lawrence King

Annette Colbert

Emerson Guillen

Harry Kemp