Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Jean R. Leek, a resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis since 2005, died on Sunday, May 11, 2014.
 
She was a native of Philadelphia and had lived in Laurel for 45 years. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, she was a past President of the Laurel Branch of the American Association of University Women. During the 1970's, Jean was the leader of Girl Scout Troop 339 in Laurel. Jean retired from the Prince Georges County public school system, where she had been a Librarian at Laurel High School. Previously, she was employed as an administrative assistant in Personnel at the United States Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, MD.
 
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert G. Leek; a daughter, Gail S. Klakring and her husband, Jeffrey; and two grandsons, Tyler and Drew of Davidsonville.
 
At Jean's request there will be no viewing or memorial service. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Maryland Veteran's Cemetery in Crownsville. Memorial Contributions in Jean's memory may be made to The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, c/o Fifes & Drums, PO Box 1776, Williamsburg VA 23187-1776 or to The American Association of University Women, Inc., 1111 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036.

Barbara Irene Cantrell, 74, a resident of Huntingtown and previously of Stevensville, passed away on Saturday, May 10th at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

She was born May 8, 1940 in Chuquicamata, Chile to the late Richard and Rose Dickenson. Her hobbies included reading, knitting and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George W. Cantrell, Jr.

She is survived by her three children; George Cantrell of Great Falls, Virginia, Michael Cantrell and his wife Anne of Arnold and Stephanie Burgess and her husband Jeff of Huntingtown and one brother, Richard Dickenson of Woodville, New Hampshire. Also survived by her grandchildren Perry, Delaney, Hailey and Macy Burgess, Garrett Hall and Taylor Cantrell

A Celebration of Barbara’s Life will be held from 7pm to 10pm on Saturday, May 17 at the Emmanuel Church, 3800 Old Town Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639. Interment private. An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Robert D. Williams, Sr., “Bob”, age 89, a resident of Edgewater for 57 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10 at his home. Born on June 21, 1924 in Washington, D.C. to the late Irene P. Robinson and Joseph W. Williams, Bob attended high school in D.C. and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served in the Pacific as a radioman 2nd Class aboard several ships during World War II. After being honorably discharged in November 1945, he began his career as an apprentice printer with Sheiry Press. Upon completion of his apprenticeship, Bob opened his own printing company, Aetna Press. During his career he was also employed by Judd & Detweiler, Inc., Clemons Printing Co. and McCall Printing Co. Bob was a 66 year honored member of the International Typographical Union (ITU), the Columbia Typographical Union (CTU 101-12), the Fleet Reserve Club in Annapolis and American Legion Post 226 in Mayo for 38 years, where he served as the service officer. Being born on the first full day of summer, Bob loved the warm weather and enjoyed boating, swimming and pitching horseshoes. His favorite times were spent at his home enjoying his pool with his friends and family. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Jeanne May Williams; his daughter, Candace “Candy” Jean Roche, a sister and 3 brothers. He is survived by a brother, Eugene J. Williams of Myrtle Beach, SC; a son, Robert D. Williams, Jr. of Key West, FL; a daughter, Cindy Lee Ward of Edgewater; 7 grandchildren, Kyle Garrett and Sean Garrett Williams, Allison Irene and Brittany Renee Roche, Lindsay Jeanne and Daniel West Ward and Jessica Lee Hill and 8 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Bob’s Life Celebration from 5 to 8pm on Friday, May 16 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater where his funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 17. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cumming-Behlke Post 226, The American Legion, P.O. Box 66, Mayo, MD 21106. An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

Mr. Lonnie Joe Baker departed this life on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Maryland.
 
Bro. Baker was born on May 4, 1926 in Washington County, Georgia to the parentage of the late Mrs. Lina Baker Norris and Mr. Abram Bolden.
 
He was educated in the Washington County public school system. At an early age, he joined Mount Zion A.M.E. Church Davisboro, Georgia, where he served as an Usher, Trustee, Class Leader and many years as a Steward. He was also a Mason, Lodge # (unknown).
 
Bro. Baker was united in holy matrimony to the late Sis. Naomi Wicker Baker December 4, 1949. This union was blessed with 4 children.
 

Lonnie worked jobs consisting with pulp wood and logging before going to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) where he retired with 25 years of service.
 


He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Julia Duggans; brothers Willie A. Bolden, Roosevelt and Fletcher Norris; and wife Naomi W. Baker.
 


He leaves to cherish his memories four daughters: Mrs. Johelen B. (Jerod) Davis, Mrs. Patti E. (Dale) Evans, Temple Hills, MD; Mrs. Linda J. Baker-Waters, Fort Washington, MD; Ms. Frankie Baker, Oxon Hill, MD; one granddaughter: Aeisha A. Waters and five grandsons: Antonio Davis, Everett Waters, Efrem Baker, Damarr and Jamal Evans; two great granddaughters: Estrella Davis and Marley Naomi Hoysler-Davis; two Godsons: Quintory and Jontavious Braswell; three sisters: Mrs. Carrie Lou (Leroy) Jordan, Ms. LouHazel Blackburn, Ms. Malessie Johnson; two brothers: Mr. Joseph Norris Jr., Mr. Willie Norris; one sister-in-law: Ms. Elnora Poole Blackshear. Devoted nieces: Ms. Betty Bolden, Ms. Linda M. Hooks, Mrs. Mary Elaine (Leroy) Jordan-Drake and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and great friends. 

All servies wil be held in Georgia. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located to your left.

JoAnne A. “Jo” Michener, 82, a 43-year resident of Bowie, died May 9 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on August 20, 1931 in Lincoln, NE to the late Vere and Wilma Keller, Jo graduated from North Platte High School and Chadron State University for Nursing in Nebraska. In 1951, she went to work as a telephone operator until her marriage to Russell Michener in August 1953. As a Navy wife, Jo first accompanied her husband to Washington, DC where she went to work as an operator for the C&P Telephone Company. Throughout her husband’s Navy career, Jo and her family relocated several times to stations in Guam, Hawaii, Turkey, Florida, Virginia and again in Washington, DC. When she returned to Washington, Jo went to work at Sears as a sales associate from 1967 to 1974.
 
Jo enjoyed gardening, bowling, traveling, reading and volunteering. She was a past President of the Navy Wives’ Club in Guam Marianas Island, a member of the Marmara Navy Wives in Karamürsel, Turkey and Treasurer of the South Bowie Women’s Club. She had also been the Records and Recognition Chairman of the American Red Cross Advisory Board Council for Andrews Air Force Base. In recognition of her volunteer efforts, Jo received the American Red Cross Clara Barton Honor Award for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership.
 
Jo was preceded in death by her brother, Rodney V. Keller, who was killed during the Korean War. In addition to her husband, Russell, she is survived by three daughters, Sandra Totten of Gambrills, Debra (Mark) Perkins of Annapolis and Sherry (Jim) Duley of Gambrills; three grandchildren, Christopher, Allison and Melissa Perkins of Annapolis; and her soon-to-be-welcomed first great-grandchild who is due in August.
 
Friends are invited to Jo’s Life Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 40020018, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018. 


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Ronald V. Hoffmann, 76, a twenty year resident of Davidsonville and formerly of Selby on the Bay, died at home on May 9, after a 3 year illness. Born December 13, 1937 to the late Frank and Susan Hoffmann, Ronald graduated from Anacostia High School then attended the University of Maryland. He was the owner of his own HVAC sheet metal shop in Davidsonville. Ronald served his country in the US Army from 1957 to 1963 where he was an expert rifleman. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, watching football, riding tractors, taking pictures, fishing, hunting, trap shooting and bowling. 
Ronald is survived by one son, David M. Hoffmann of Davidsonville; one brother Frank Hoffmann of Ft. Myers, FL; one grandson, David Hoffmann, Jr. of LaPlata; one granddaughter, Kayla Hoffmann of LaPlata. 
A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 14 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held Thursday, May 15 at 1pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

Eleanor King Creveling, 91, of Annapolis and formerly of Oxon Hill, died Friday, May 9 at Ginger Cove Health Center after a brief illness. Born on July 9, 1922 in Huntington, WV, Eleanor received her Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Southern College and her Master’s from the University of Maryland. 

Eleanor became a WAVE officer in World War II where she met her husband, an army officer at the Naval Research Laboratory. 

She retired from Prince George’s County Public Schools in 1981 after many years as a classroom teacher and an elementary school principal. In her spare time she enjoyed playing bridge. 

Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Cyrus Jay Creveling, Sr., who died in 2003. 

Surviving her are four sons, Cyrus, Jr. (Carol Stambach), Michael (Anne), Alan, Sr. (Cynthia Fenton) and Donald (Marian); and eight grandchildren, Ashleigh, Liz (Andrew) Petrella, Alan, Jr., Sam, Andrew, John, Emily and Katie. 
All services are private.

Kelly Guido, of Annapolis, died on Wednesday, May 7 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born in Clifton Forge, VA, Kelly graduated in 1953 with a B.S. degree in education and in 1958 she earned a Master’s degree in education, both from James Madison University. She worked for the Montgomery County Public School system for 30 years until her retirement in 1982. During that time she served as a teacher and a principal at Kemp Mill Elementary School and Cresthaven Elementary School. Kelly was a member of the Montgomery County Retired Principals Association, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis, the Maryland State Teacher’s Association, the Annapolis American Legion, the Annapolis Moose and the Annapolis Elks Lodges. She was preceded in death by her brother, Peter Kelly, and is survived by her husband, Anthony Guido. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 am on Monday, May 12 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Charlotte V. Riddick of Indian Head, MD, beloved daughter of the late James and Frances Vaughan, was called home Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Charles Regional Medical Center. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters Cathy, Sharon, Teresa and Trina Riddick; grandchildren Kenisha Boone, Cayla Riddick, Devaun Riddick, Saivyon, Saniya, and Samahria McIntyre; aunt Ruth McCall; and a host of relatives and
 friends. She was preceded in death by husband Clarence Riddick; her grandmother Mary E. Manning; brother James Vaughan; and sister Delores Campbell. Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 15, 2014 from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 p.m. at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
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Warren Irving Turner, Sr., “Bunk”, 89, a sixty three year resident of Tracy’s Landing, died on Monday May 5 in Harwood. Born on May 5, 1925 in Harwood to the late Herman Turner, Sr. and Edna Turner, Bunk worked as a carpenter with Union Local #132 for most of his life. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Lothian and the Knights of the Pythias. Bunk enjoyed gardening, fishing, crabbing, football, especially the Redskins, NASCAR and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Virginia C. Turner and his daughter, Linda C. Tucker. He is survived by his children, Warren Irving Turner, Jr. of Tracy’s Landing, Gloria Barkalow of Harwood and Joyce Lester of Edgewater; three brothers, John Turner of The Villages, FL, Thomas Turner of Harwood and Kenneth Turner of Greensboro; three sister, Barbara J. Kappas of Sun City, AZ, Elaine “Ann” Mullin of Jessup and Marie Turner Waller of Hurt, VA, also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Bunk’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm on Thursday, May 8 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater where his funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, May 9. Interment will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122 or the charity of one’s choice. An online guestbook is available

On Monday, May 5, 2014, the beloved husband of the late Myrtle Myers; father of Keith S. Myers and Karen E. (James) Wade. He is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Chauncey's Life Celebration on Monday, May 12 from 10am until service time at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Elenora Helen Sproesser, 99, a twelve year resident of Edgewater and previously of Cottage City, died on Monday, May 5 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood as a result of injuries suffered in a fall six days ago. Born on February 5, 1915 in Watertown, SD to the late Hermann and Mary Lemke Schwanke, Elenora was the last surviving of 13 children in her family. A homemaker for most of her life, she also worked as a restaurant cashier, hostess and salesclerk. She enjoyed sewing, quilt making, embroidery and gardening. In addition to her parents and siblings, Elenora was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Sproesser, whom she married on April 8, 1944 and who died on April 7, 1960, and by a granddaughter, Shelley Alion and grandson, Robert Welch. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy (Bob) Welch of Edgewater and Betty Hill of Waldorf; four grandchildren, Russ (Sarah) Alion of Marietta, GA, Kenny Hill of La Plata, Pam Howard of Weems, VA and Rachael Altemose of Exeter, PA, she is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral service and interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shelley Alion and Robert Welch Nursing Scholarship Fund, Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Sajak #550, Annapolis, MD 21401. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Facts
Born: February 23, 1956
 Place of Birth: Washington, DC
 Death: May 3, 2014
 Place of Death: Winchester, VA
 Occupation: Assistant Manager in the Restaurant Industry

Services

Life Celebration

 Friday May 16, 2014, 11am - 12pm at Independent Baptist Church 
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Funeral Service

 Friday May 16, 2014, 12pm at Independent Baptist Church 
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Interment

 Friday May 16, 2014, 1:45pm at Heritage Memorial Cemetery 
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On Saturday, May 3, 2014, God saw that he needed another beautiful flower for his garden so he reached down and chose our beloved Ramona. Ramona Denise Pritchett was born 

May 22, 1960 in Trenton, New Jersey to Helen Pritchett and the late Raymond Pritchett. 


Ramona graduated from Oxon Hill Senior High School in 1978. She began her career at the U.S. Department of State and then the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) where she retired due to her declining health. Ramona received multiple accolades for her performance and willingness to assist her fellow colleagues. 


Ramona accepted Christ and could often be found sitting quietly reading her Bible. Despite the discomfort that her health challenges presented, she continued to bring sunshine to her family. Her close relationship with the Heavenly Father enabled her to bear her illness with courage and patience. 


Additionally, she was independent, and always had an open ear for listening and if you knew her well she always had some advice for what you should do, even if she wasn't quick to follow her advice herself. When she became ill, she never appeared to be unhappy. Her passions were dancing, music, cooking for her family, and expressing herself through her poems and drawings. 


She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Pritchett, and a sister, Linda Pritchett. 


She leaves to celebrate her life with precious memories: her mother, Helen Pritchett; three sons: Larry Pritchett, Raymond Pritchett and Delante Pritchett; one daughter-in-law, Gina Pritchett; six grandchildren; two sisters: Debra Davis and Rae Revelle; one brother-in-law, Joseph Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
Relatives and friends are invited to Ramona's Life Celebration on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private.

Molly Owens Molter, 104, of Annapolis died on May 2 at her home at the Spa Creek Center. Molly was born in Brooklyn, NY. on May 31, 1909. Molly's family moved to Detroit in 1912 prior to settling back in Annapolis in 1925. Molly attended business school in Washington, DC in 1930 and became the Secretary to the President of St. John's College. In 1935 she married her first husband, Fred Warner of London, England. However, at the outbreak of World War II, she returned to the United States. In 1940, she joined her brothers at the Owens Yacht Company as a Public Relations officer and continued to work there until 1960. Her specialty was designing the cabin interiors of the boats. 
Molly later married Charles C. Molter in 1978, and they established their home on the water in Back Creek. She was a 40 year member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was awarded the Molly Owens Molter Day by the City of Annapolis on her 100th birthday in 2009. She enjoyed sailing and became known as "the lady boat builder." She helped start the Owens Yacht Marquee Club in 1996 for current and past owners of Owens Boats. She also enjoyed dancing and genealogy.
 
Molly is predeceased by her husband, Charles, and her four brothers, John, Norman, Charles, and William Owens. Molly is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. 

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 24th at 10:30am at St. James Church located at 5757 Solomon’s Island Road in Lothian MD

Robert William “Bob” Barber, Sr., 78, died May 2 at his home in Davidsonville. Born on March 3, 1936 in Annapolis to the late Kendall, Sr. and Frances Barber, Bob was a graduate of Annapolis High School. He founded and retired from R.W. Barber and Sons building contractors. He also served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. Bob was a member of the Annapolis Elks and Annapolis Moose Lodge. He enjoyed music, dancing and spending time with his family.
 
Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Paula E. Barber, who died in 2007 and son, Benjamin D. Barber who died in 2010. He is survived by four sons, Robert W. Barber, Jr. of Lothian, Paul K. Barber of St. Petersburg, FL, William R. Barber of Edgewater and David M. Barber of Davidsonville; daughter, Robin M. Barber of LaPlata; eight grandchildren, Robert W. Barber III and William R. Barber of Dunkirk, William R. Barber, Jr. and Daniel M., Jenni N., and Grace N. Barber of Edgewater, Courtney Barber of Largo, FL and Tara L. Barber of Davidsonville; and four great-grandchildren.
 
Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association – Maryland, 217 E. Redwood Street, 23rd floor, Baltimore, MD 21202. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link in the column to the left on this page.

Pauline Howard, 90, a sixty-nine year resident of Annapolis, died May 1 of natural causes at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on December 12, 1923 in Adelphi, IA, Pauline graduated high school in Glenwood, MO. She was a devout Christian who touched many lives through her faith. Pauline was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Annapolis. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting and making bracelets and other jewelry for her family and friends. 
She is survived by her husband of sixty nine years (and five months), Melvin Howard; three sons, Melvin R. (Dona) Howard, III of Annapolis, Larry (Connie) Howard of Churchton and William Craigg Howard of Edgewater; one sister, Doris (Joe) Knupp of Glen Ellyn, IL; eight grandchildren, Lawren Bowen of Shady Side, Ryan Howard of New York, Amanda Howard of Westminster, Tyler Howard of Alexandria, VA, Anna Russell of Dillsburg, PA, Adrienne Howard of Arlington, VA, Elizabeth and Jacob Howard of Edgewater; also survived by four great-grandchildren. 
A public viewing will be held on Monday, May 5 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 6 at 10am at Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Dr., Annapolis. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Dorothy May Wood, "Dot", 94, of West River, MD, died April 30th at home. Born September 2, 1919 in Baltimore to the late James and Julia Elizabeth Ogden, Dot was raised in Crownsville with her seven siblings. Dorothy was a registered nurse for over 40 years and during her career, she worked at Anne Arundel General Hospital, Glen Dale Hospital, Crownsville State Hospital and retired from Calvert Memorial Hospital to enjoy time with her beloved husband, Donald. She was actively involved with her church and enjoyed raising animals on their farm from horses, goats and chickens to participating in horse shows. Dorothy was a wonderful cook, enjoyed spending time with her family and was known to be always helping others.

She was preceded in death by her seven siblings, Lavinia Lowery, Elizabeth Sternhagen, Lola O'Neill, James Byron Ogden, Melva Mills, Marjorie Webb and Regina Franklin; son, William Ronald Smoot; daughter, Beverly Ann Sears; son in law, Norman Sears and one great-grand son, Paul Alton Smoot. 

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Donald Kenneth Wood; daughter, Barbara Jean Nelson of Leesburg, VA and son, Walter James (Vickie) Smoot , of Stevensville, MD; sisters in law, Catherine Phipps, Marie (Ed) Elmer and Frances Blades of Augusta, WV; seven grandchildren, Donna (Ray) Moreau, Patsy Nelson, Gregory (Tammie) Nelson, Jacqueline (Ron) Crutchley, Walter (Kitti) Smoot, Kimberly Smoot-Grimes and Michelle Smoot-Edge; thirteen great-grandchildren, Samantha, Sabrina and Matthew Nelson; Justina, Kristen, Emily and Kaitlin Crutchley; Lauren and Lindsey Smoot; Charlotte and Brent Grimes; Kendall and Andrew Edge; and great-great grandson, Kalvin Starkey. Dorothy was affectionately known as “Aunt Dot” and friend to many in her life.

Friends are invited to Dorothy’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM on Sunday, May 4 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, where her funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, May 5 . Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Mary V. Long, 77, of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, died at her home on April 29. She was born on July 25, 1936 in Washington, DC, to the late Frederick and Anne Van Vranken. Mary retired from the Food and Drug Administration where she had made a career as an Employee Relations Specialist. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
 
Mary is survived by her husband of 56 years, Joseph Q. Long; two daughters, Victoria (Dennis) Renehan of Eldorado and Carol (Darryl) Harriday of Ellicott City; two sisters, Dona McLemore of Rockville and Barbara Wyatt of Silver Spring; and three grandchildren, Nicholas and Andrew Harriday and Georgia Fried.
 
Friends are invited to Mary’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 2 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or by using the link on the left side of this page. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link above.

Col. Nicholas Dennis Cantwell, USAF (Ret.) 
April 22, 1935 – April 29, 2014
 

Colonel Nicholas Dennis Cantwell,U.S. Air Force (Ret.), age 79, of Edgewater, MD, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2014. His devoted wife Janice and three children were at his side. 
Col. Cantwell retired in 1996 from Lockheed Martin where he managed a crucial contract in support of upgrades to the FAA’s Air Traffic Control system. A decorated Air Force veteran, Col. Cantwell retired after a distinguished 25 year career with the U.S. Air Force. Col. Cantwell was awarded the Air Force Systems Command Outstanding Contracting Management Award for three consecutive years and served as the Chief of the Aircraft Procurement Division for the B-1 Bomber. He was cited for his initiative and persistence in contract management resulting in outstanding support to our armed forces worldwide. Col. Cantwell earned a Master’s degree from Auburn University and was a 1973 graduate of the U.S. Air Command and Staff College.
 
Nick, an avid reader and classic movie buff, was known for his encyclopedic memory of movie lines, sports trivia and historical facts. A semi-pro second baseman recruited by the Milwaukee Braves, Nick was selected for ROTC and graduated from St. Joseph’s University in 1957. While attending St. Joe’s, Nick managed the 1956-57 Hawks’ basketball team coached by Jack Ramsay who died one day earlier than Nick. 

Nick was a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Golf Course, Military Officers Association of America, the Air Force Association and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater, MD. Nick enjoyed cruising during retirement.
 
Born at home in Roebling, NJ on April 22, 1935, Nick was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Agnes Cantwell. He is survived by his loving wife of over 55 years, Janice; three devoted children, Karen, Cynthia (Joseph) Donohoe and Michael (Mary); six grandchildren Daniela, Brian, Shannon, Patrick, William and Maeve. He is also survived by his sisters Eileen Cantwell and Nancy Dix; two nephews Michael and James Dix and many cousins.
 
The family invites relatives and friends to a visitation at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, May 3 from 4 to 6pm. A Mass of Christian Burial and interment with Full Military Honors will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
 
Mass Cards or donations to Hospice of the Chesapeake (hospicechesapeake.org) or Our Lady of Perpetual Help (olph.net) would be appreciated.

Collington resident Bettejane Mott Crossen passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014 in Prince George’s County Hospital. She was 89.
 
Mrs. Crossen was born on September 8, 1924 in Noblesville, Indiana. An accomplished trombonist and pianist, she earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and a Bachelor of Music Education from Indiana University. She pursued postgraduate studies in piano performance at Indiana University and Oakland University.
 
As a trombonist, Mrs. Crossen was one of the first women to play in the previously all men's Marching Hundred at Indiana University, helping to fill out the band during World War II. In the 1960s and 1970s, she was the Principal Trombonist in the Detroit Women's Symphony and Grosse Pointe Symphony. She performed as trombone soloist in The Tuesday Musicale of Detroit and was a frequent member of the pit orchestra for the Grosse Pointe Theater's musical productions. She was an accomplished collaborative pianist, with particular expertise in theater music, art songs, and chamber works for strings and piano. She was a founding member of the Chanterelle Trio of Williamsburg, Virginia, and an active participant in the Ford’s Colony Theatre Club.
 
Always a devoted arts volunteer, Mrs. Crossen served on the boards of many musical organizations, such as The Tuesday Musicale of Detroit (Life Member), the Detroit Women's Symphony Board (President), the Grosse Pointe Chamber Music Players (charter member and Program Chair) and the Williamsburg Symphonia League (President). In her later years, she helped found First Night of Williamsburg and was the first Program Chair. In 2003, she received a commendation from the Mayor of Williamsburg for 'inspiration and leadership' in recognition of her work for First Night as Program Chair, President (1995-1997) and eventually Director Emirata.
 
Mrs. Crossen's interests and talents were not limited to musical performance and service to arts organizations. She was an educator as well, teaching briefly in the Detroit Public schools, coaching chamber music, and offering courses in music history for the Christopher Wren Association and Elderhostel at the College of William and Mary.
 
Mrs. Crossen was an avid reader and traveler, with a strong interest in current events, music, and art. Actively pursuing her study of the cultural history, architecture, and art of other countries, she visited Europe, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, and Mexico.
 
Finally, Mrs. Crossen was a talented, self-taught architect and interior decorator. She designed the family’s log cabin in northern Michigan, her retirement house in Williamsburg, Virginia, and an extension building for church fellowship activities in Detroit. She also designed and decorated the interiors of most of her houses, not only selecting the paint and wallpaper, but also doing the actual painting and wallpapering herself.
 
Mrs. Crossen was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Robert J. Crossen. She is survived by three daughters (Kathleen Butti, Janet Crossen and Phyllis Crossen-Richardson) and four grandchildren (Omar and Miriam Butti, Victoria and Robert C. Richardson V).
 
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 5, 2014, at 1 o’clock in the afternoon, in the auditorium of Collington Life Care Community, 10450 Lottsford Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721.
 
Donations in her memory may be made to the Collington Foundation (designated for the “Employee Scholarship Fund”), Collington Life Care Community, 10450 Lottsford Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721, or The Tuesday Musicale of Detroit-Student League, P.O. Box 36535, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236.

Paul Manilli passed away peacefully at his home in Annapolis on Saturday, April 26. Born in Washington, D.C. on March 14, 1921 to the late Michele and Palma Leli Manili, Paul was the ninth of twelve children. After graduating from Eastern High School in the District, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard during WWII. He served in the Pacific. After being honorably discharged, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Washington D.C. until his retirement in 1979. Paul was married to Winifred Patricia O’Dea on April 30, 1943. They lived in Hillcrest Heights, MD where they raised their three children. For the last 22 years he has lived in Annapolis, MD. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 36 years, Winifred; his twin infant sons, Paul and Thomas Manilli and his brothers and sisters, Sandarella, Assunta, Angelina, Julio, John, Rose, Mary, Michael, Alfonso, Yolandy, and Albert. He is survived by three children, Maryellen (Jack) McInnis, Ann (George) Klein and Michael (Judith) Manilli; seven grandchildren, Paul, Colleen, Marianne, Nicole, Gina, Laura and Julia; four great-grandchildren, Russell, Matthew, Taylor and Kristen, and numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was so fortunate to find love again with his long time loving partner, Ida Little and her family, with whom he shared a love of travel, dining which included of course crab feasts, sporting events, cards, dominos and trips to Dover and Vegas. Friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Thursday, May 1 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30am on Friday, May 2 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Betgate Rd., Annapolis, MD followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Dr., Ste. 110, Baltimore, MD 21211. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Bryan Scott Boswell, 34, a twenty-five year resident of Churchton died at home on Saturday, April 26. Born September 5, 1979 in Takoma Park, Bryan was a competitive football and baseball player for South County and Southern High School teams. He was a 1997 graduate of Southern High School. Before becoming disabled, he was employed by Beers Hardwood Floors for over ten years. Bryan was an avid Redskins and Orioles fan, enjoyed watching sports, especially football, baseball and basketball and was willing to help anyone in any way he could.
 
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Isabella McGee and Ernest and Elsie Boswell. Surviving him are his parents, Sandra and George Burns of Churchton and Ernest Boswell; two sisters, Danielle (John) Graves of Baltimore and Lisha (Richard) Ingram of Trinity, NC; three aunts, Pat McGee, Sharon (Mike) Rushing and Connie Buckey; three uncles, Joe (Sandy) McGee, Michael McGee and Billy Boswell; one nephew, Leo Frangos; four nieces, Samantha Ingram-Saint, Courtney and Megan Graves and Laurel Leigh Frangos; also survived by many cousins. 

A public viewing will be held from 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a prayer service will begin at 8pm. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Thursday in the funeral home followed by interment in Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

On Saturday, April 26, 2014; The beloved husband ofSolita Valenzuela; father of Amy Valenzuela and Melissa Valenzuela Kramer and her husband Lawrence; doting grandfather of Patrick Valenzuela, Carolyn V. and Cassidy Rae V. Kramer.
 Jose was a chef in the United States Navy until he retired and later worked for the Attorney General of the United States as his chef. Relatives and friends are invited to Jose's Life Celebration on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will b eoffered on thursday, August 21, 2014 at 12:30 PM at St. Clumba Catholic church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment at Arlington Ntional Cemetery at 3:PM.Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

Obituaries

Jean Leek

Barbara Cantrell

Robert Williams

Lonnie Baker

JoAnne Michener

Ronald Hoffmann

Eleanor Creveling

Kelly Guido

Charlotte Riddick

Warren Turner

Chauncey Myers

Elenora Sproesser

Patricia Godwin

Ramona Pritchett

Molly Molter

Robert Barber

Pauline Howard

Dorothy Wood

Mary Long

Nicholas Cantwell

Bettejane Crossen

Paul Manilli

Bryan Boswell

Jose Valenzuela