Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Friday, April 25, 2014; the beloved husband of Oddette M. Davis; father of Erika Davis and Patrick Manansala. Friends are invited to Anthony's Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 7th from 6-9pm. Burial will take place on Thursday, May 8th at 1pm at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

Frances E. Kallas, 82, a fifteen year resident of Easton died peacefully on April 25, at the University of Maryland Medical Center with family and friends by her side. Born December 27, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late Robert and Frances Shepherd, she was employed as a budget analyst for the federal government where she retired after thirty years. In her spare time Frances enjoyed going to garage sales and thrift stores. She loved finding bargains. Mostly, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Bob and Bill Shepherd and three sisters, Nancy Gagner, Pearl Fauntleroy and Aure Daugherty. She is survived by her husband of fifteen years, Robert E. Kallas and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, May 1 from 5 to 8PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 2 at 2:30PM at MD Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. Online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

John “Just ask John” Whitney
 
John Whitney, 56, a 35-year resident of Annapolis, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2014. Born on March 21, 1958 to Richard and Beverly Whitney, John had a passion for American history, classic rock, home improvements and the carpentry skills he learned from his beloved grandfather, Harold Mansfield. Along with his contracting business, he was the Community Manager for Epping Forest and former store manager for Safeway.
 He is survived by his wife of 10 years & best friend, Mary; three step-children, Jeffrey (Lauren), Kevin and Tina Earley; two grandchildren, Griffin and Hutton Earley; his father, Richard (Sharon) Whitney; two sisters, Donna (Dean) Barefoot and Juliane Whitney; three brothers, James, Christopher (Jody) and Ricky Whitney; mother-in-law, Faye Clark; brothers-in-law, Jimmy (Ann Marie) and Gary (Sharon) Clark; sisters-in-law, Terry (Glenn) Highsmith and Carol (Steve) Ross and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
 Family and friends may call on Tuesday, April 29 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD where a celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, April 30 at 10am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Cemetery.
 In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in John’s memory to The American Red Cross.

Diane Elizabeth Taylor, 85, a 44 year resident of Edgewater and previously of Portland, ME, died on Thursday, April 24 at the Genesis-Spa Creek Center in Annapolis. Born on January 24, 1929 in Portland to the late James and Rena Doyle, Diane enjoyed crossword puzzles, sitting in the sun and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lodge Taylor, who died in 2005. She is survived by four children, Kathy Black and Rena Taylor of Edgewater, Norman Taylor of Bel Alton and Charles Taylor of Annapolis; a sister, Barbara Ward of Pownal, ME and two granddaughters, Rena Black of Halethorpe and Kerry Black of Frederick. Funeral services will be private. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

On Saturday, April 26, 2014; beloved husband of Monina Palma; father of Madeline (Karen Gorra) Palma,Catherine (Gerardo) Dizon, Wendell Palma, Kennedy Palma and Nixon (Michaela) Palma; grandfather of Gabriel Dizon, Michaela Palma, Michaelangelo Palma Mardith Palma and Nina Eliza Dizon. He was an employee of the Westin Hotel at National Harbor. Relatives and Friends are invited to Ceferino's Life Celebration on Thursday, May 1st and Friday May 2nd from 5-9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11am at St. Mary's Catholic Church-Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, Maryland. Interment to follow in the Chruch Cemetery. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

On April 23, 2014, Maureen McGuire Ring, age 79, was lifted to her Savior and became one of our guardian angels.
 
Maureen was born March 12, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joseph and Marcella McGuire, the 8th of 11 children.
 
She is preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband, James Gregory Ring.
 
Family was her passion and friends were her delight. She was the proud and loving mother to her sons, Daniel and Timothy Ring, and her daughters-in-law, Sally and Jeanne. She adored her grandchildren, Stacy O’Neil and husband Jim, TJ and wife Caitlin, Michael and Jimmy Ring, and her great-grandchildren, Danny, Riley and Tyler. She was a loving sister and friend to Rita Tobias, Pat (Jim) Finch, Nan (Jerry) Wineman, Paul (Marte) McGuire, and Michelle Edwards, and her dearly departed siblings Dolores Klug, Maxine Powley, Mary Ann Monaco, and Joseph and John McGuire. 

She was a wonderful aunt to numerous nieces and nephews and also leaves behind many loving relatives and friends.
 
All are invited to visitation at Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater, MD, on Sunday, April 27th from 2-4 pm or 6-8 pm. The funeral service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6905 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD, on Monday, April 28th at 11:30 am. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to METAvivor- Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness and Research, 1783 Forest Drive, #184, Annapolis, MD 21401 - www.metavivor.org in honor of Sally Ring (daughter-in-law), or to a charity of your choice.

On April 23, 2014. The beloved husband of Janet Hannsz and the late Ida Marinucci, devoted father of; Cristina (Joseph) Farrell, Phyllis (John) Dowd, Steve(Kathy) Marinucci, Gina (Jack) Perkins, Ria Marinucci and Mike (Deborah) Marinucci, stepfather of Gretchen (Chris) Witzgall, brother of; Vincent Marinucci, Cecelia Schiavo, Gilda Jamerson, and the late Cristino Marinucci. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 10:30am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Entombment, Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Catholic Charities c/o Gallagher Family Fund, 2520 Pot Spring Rd. Timonium, MD 21093. An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Of Accokeek, MD passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. As a devoted mother and friend, she will be missed by the many lives she touched. She is survived by her husband, Matthew John Garofalo of 54 years, a son Jeffrey Garofalo of Falls Church, VA, and daughters Ann Marie Garofalo-Gebauer (Peter) of Fredericksburg, VA, and Cheryl Lynn Garofalo of Gravette, AR. Also surviving are sisters Jacqueline Peterson of Tempe, AZ and Alyce M. Hernandez of Youngwood, PA. Relatives and friends are invited to Shirley’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, April 28, 2014 from 4 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway (Main Church), 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735 at 11am on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 3:00pm. Those attending the graveside services should meet at the Administration Building NLT 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the charity of one's choice.

On Tuesday, April 22, 2014, the beloved father of Peyton Ray Jones; son of Connie A. Beisler and the late Raymond L. Jones, Sr.; brother of David J. (Laura), Matthew J. (Angie) and Raymond L. Jones, Jr.; uncle of Kelsey and Cody Jones. Family and friends are invited to Nathan's Life Celebration on Monday, April 28 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where services will be held on Tuesday, April 29 at 11am. Interment private.

On Tuesday, April 22, 2014; the beloved wife of the late Gladstone Marierose; Loving mother of Roberto, Adolfo and his wife Paula, Alicia, Mario and his wife Dilcia and Roland and his wife Nivia Marierose; sister of Unis Girondi and Hilton Brathwaite. She is also survived by 28 Grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mildred's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 1pm until time of services at 3pm at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church (Big Church), 5203 St. Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD. Interment will take place on a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Republic of Panama. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below. Services provided by the GEorge P. Kalas Funeral Home, Oxon Hill, MD.

Lillian DiBacco Heiner, of Lewisburg, PA, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore from complications after surgery. She was 84.

Born March 13, 1930 in Columbus, OH, she graduated from Oneonta State Teacher’s College in Oneonta, NY with her BS degree in Elementary Education. Lillian was employed as an Elementary School Teacher with the Colonie Central School System, Colonie, NY. Lillian was a kind and gentle soul; she had a loving and generous heart, and was always giving to others. . Lillian was the very best of mothers to her children and her grandchildren. She truly lived for her family and friends.

She was a lifelong member of the Sacred Heart Parish in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. She actively supported the Parish Women’s Council, the Head Start Program, and the Lewisburg Area Junior League. She enjoyed gourmet cooking, Italian Soul Food, crochet, gardening and bowling.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William Henry Heiner, whom she married August 16, 1958 and who died April 6, 1987; two brothers, Orlando and William DiBacco; and one grandson, John David Openshaw. 

Lillian is survived by four children, Lily Openshaw of Annapolis, William Heiner of North Beach, Mary Hankins of Billerica, MA and George Heiner of Ellicott City; two brothers, Richard and Tony DiBacco, both of Watervliet, NY; and six grandchildren, Elliana, Sophia, and Regina Openshaw of Annapolis, Nicholas and Julia Heiner of Ellicott City and Jill Heiner of North Beach.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, on Saturday, April 26 at 9:30 am. A Burial Service will be held at a later date in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of Flowers, donations can be made in Lillian’s name to Partners in Care, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or the Heiner Education Scholarship Fund (for Students intending to major in Education from Lewisburg Area High School), c/o The Green Dragon Foundation, 115 Farley Circle, Suite 306, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Edward John Cummings, III, born December 31, 1928 in Quincy, Massachusetts, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. He resided in Massachusetts until 1954 when he relocated to Washington, D.C. after marriage to Diana DiBona in 1953. He was a Research Analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency for over 30 years, and later as a part-time consultant. His later years were spent in the Maryland suburbs and ultimately spent his last years in Connecticut under the care of his son, Michael and family.

 Ed enjoyed a lifelong interest in music which continued until his passing, amassing a vast record collection. His great joy was acting as disc jockey and entertaining his many friends at the local American Legion and VFW halls with his music.
 
He leaves behind two sons, Edward John Cummings, IV, and Michael Douglas Cummings, two daughters, Kelley Anne Werner and Cathleen Marie Spring as well as two brothers, William and Roy Cummings and a sister, Joyce Cummings McIninch; also 8 beloved grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to Ed's Life Celebration on Friday, May 9, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. until time of funeral services at 12:30 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD. Interment with military honors will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Chelternham, MD at 2 p.m. Guests are invited to a reception at the local American Legion Hall Post #248 in Clinton, MD at 1500.

Helen Ryan Richardson
 age 92
 female
 Lived at Harmony Hall Retirement Community in Columbia, MD for the past 3 1/2 years.
 Prior to that she lived in Leisure World of Silver Spring, MD and Oxon Hill, MD.
 She died April 21, 2014 at Harmony Hall of complications due to recent falls where she was hospitalized several times.

 She was born April 3, 1922 in Savannah, Georgia, the oldest of seven children. Her parents were John Ziegler Ryan and Helen Persse Ryan also from Savanah. She grew up in Savannah and attended Sacred Heart School, St. Vincent's Academy and St. Joseph's Nursing School. She married her high school sweetheart, Lt. Donald Vincent Richardson right after graduating from Nursing School and they began a busy life of almost yearly moves due to different military assignments until Donald retired from the Army in the 1960's. Helen kept busy raising her children, meeting new friends, being active in the Catholic Church and keeping up with her Bridge games. She and Donald had six children over a period of 16 years: Donald Jr., Kathleen, Barry, Michael, Martin and Elizabeth. She and Donald made sure the children went back to Savannah every summer to see their relatives and they took the time to have them visit every museum and place of interest wherever they happended to live that year. They even took them on a month-long camping trip all over Europe when they were stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany.

 Her son, Michael, died in 1978 and her husband, Donald, died in 2005. Her other children all live in the area. She has five grandchildren: Carol Wright, Kevin, Emily and Natalie Richardson, and Helen Dalphonse. She has three great grandchildren: Lauren and Olivia Wright and Bryce Richardson. She is also survived by one sister, Jane Ryan Walker of Atlanta, Georgia and many loving nieces and nephews.

 She will buried with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. A Memorial Mass will be held for her at Sacred Heart Church in Savannah, Georgia. Her family has been baptised, married and buried from this church since the 1850's.

On April 19, 2014, Mary Margaret Hufnell, 84, of Edgewater, MD passed away peacefully.

Loving wife of the late William Joseph Hufnell, with whom she was married for 61 years, and loving mother of Mary Hufnell of Bethesda, Anne Hufnell of Chester, William Hufnell of Annapolis and Gerald Hufnell of Davidsonville; and grandmother of Jake and Zach Malanoski; Kaitlyn and Ryan Hufnell; Billy and Lisa Hufnell; and Ashley Hufnell. She was predeceased by her son, Joseph Hufnell. 

Mary is also survived by her two sisters, Catherine (Cass) Parkinson of Cape May, NJ and Sr. Maureen Patrick Kelly of St. John’s the Evangelist Church in Severna Park. 

She was born and raised in Philadelphia. She loved spending time with her family, particularly kidding around with her grandchildren. She was very proud of her Irish heritage and loved Irish music and dancing.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 30 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD from 6:00 to 8:00. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 515 Loch Haven Rd, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, May 1 at 10:30 AM. Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Saint Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Friends are invited to Jean's Life Celebration from 2 to 4pm on Wednesday, April 23 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Lorne Edward “Duffy” Doyle, 87, of Annapolis died April 18 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born January 7, 1927 in Malden, Massachusetts to the late Stephen and Katherine Doyle, Duffy enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17. After 33 years of service, he retired from the US Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer – HMCS. He fought in the South Pacific on the USS Hyman and was a veteran of WWII, Korean War and Vietnam. Duffy was part of the first Nuclear Power Program under Admiral Rickover. He was a Plank Owner on the USS Long Beach – CGN-9, the first nuclear powered surface ship. He was also Plank Owner on the USS Boxer and the USS Hyman. Duffy was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD and was active with the Fleet Reserve Club in Annapolis, MD. He was an avid reader who loved to solve intricate math problems. He loved horse racing, watching baseball-especially the Dodgers and the Yankees and watched the Boston Braves as a young boy. He enjoyed collecting model trains, playing the banjo and the ukulele. 
Lorne is preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 55 years, Thelma Jane Doyle.
 Surviving him are three sons, Stephen E. Doyle of Tucson, AZ, Kevin M. Doyle of Dayton, MD and Shawn P. Doyle of Towson, MD; four daughters, Patricia A. Marles of Turlock, CA, Pamela M. Harvey of Annapolis, MD, Colleen B. Bollinger and Mary A. Ogburn; six grandsons, Patrick, Michael, Ryan and Spencer Doyle, Andrew Ogburn and Robert Harvey, Jr.; also survived by fourteen granddaughters, Michelle Roylance, Meghan Pacheco, Erin Carpenter, Courtney and Katie Doyle, Hayley Marles, Kelsey Ogburn, Brianna Callahan, Jilian, Sarah, Lindsay and Jenna Bollinger, Brandie Hall and Vesta Harvey. 
Friends are invited to Lorne's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 23 from 2 to 4PM and 6 to 8PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 24 at 9:30AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 Central Ave., Davidsonville. Interment will follow in MD Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are recommended to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link below.

Dayton M. Webster, "E-Pop," 77, a 15-year resident of Edgewater and previously of La Plata, died peacefully surrounded by his family at Anne Arundel Medical Center on April 17. 
Born November 2, 1936 in Deale Island to the late 
John W. and Virginia Webster, he served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army.
He was a self-employed salesman with Electrolux, where he won the Salesman of the Year award, and founded D&J Cores.
Dayton enjoyed horse racing, fishing, and boxing, and staying informed of current events by watching Fox News. He was an avid Redskins fan and a friend of Bill W. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Owen, Aubrey and Gerald Webster.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Webster of Edgewater; two children, John and his wife, Lisa Webster of Huntingtown and Penny and her husband, John Wardell, II of Arnold. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Mason and Matthew Webster, Caitlin and Halie Kellagher and Bo Wardell.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, and from 11 a.m. until Dayton’s funeral service begins at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 23, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., PO Box 5216 Glen Allen, VA 23058 or to the St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, 2305 N. Charles Street, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21218. 
An online guest book is available by accessing the link above.

On Wednesday April 16, 2014 the beloved son of Norma and Gary Andes; brother of Stephanie Cecil (Randy); nephew of Richard Howard (Donna). Relatives and friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebration on Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 1pm until time of memorial service at 2pm. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD.Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

James Edward McMurtrey, III, 66, a resident of Annapolis and previously of Upper Marlboro, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at his residence after a 5 year struggle with prostate cancer. Born in Washington, D.C. on May 29, 1947, Jim earned a B.S. Degree in Agronomy in 1972 and a M.S. Degree in Plant Breeding in 1979 from the University of Maryland. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Sergeant in the 1st Marine Division during the Vietnam War and was awarded two Purple Heart Medals, the Gold Star, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnamese Service Medal, the Vietnamese Campaign Medal w/ device, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm and the Combat Active Ribbon. Jim worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Beltsville for 38 years, where he contributed significantly to the development of the Tara soybean variety that increased crop residue in order to reduce soil erosion. He was a Past Master of the Centennial Lodge #174 and a member of the Knights Templar, Annapolis Fleet Reserve Club, Marlborough Hunt Club and the Veterans of Foreign War. Jim enjoyed gardening, boating, hunting, fishing, and bird watching. He is survived by his wife Joyce E. McMurtrey, whom he married on July 12, 1986; a daughter, Bethany C. McMurtrey of Annapolis; two sons, James E. McMurtrey, IV of Glen Burnie and Daniel D. Wright of Omaha, NE; a brother, John J. McMurtrey of Baltimore and two grandchildren, Charlie D. and Madelyn E. Wright both of Omaha, NE. Friends are invited to Jim’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Monday, April 21 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11am on Tuesday, April 22 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 7436 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Glen Burnie, MD. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab above.

Wayne Collison, a life long resident of Mayo died at his home on April 13, 2014 after a brief illness. He was 71.
 
Born January 13, 1943 in Annapolis to the late Sarah Jane (Tucker) Collison and Malcolm Dawson Collison. He attended Mayo Elementary and graduated from Annapolis High School in 1961, where he met and married his wife of 52 years, Sherrie (Luzi). Wayne was co-owner of Lee Hi Shell in Arlington, VA for 25 years, and recently semi-retired after 24 years with Bausum & Duckett Electric company as a mechanic and equipment operator. He was the President of Colts Corral #23 and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater. Wayne enjoyed boating, fishing, water skiing, NASCAR, cutting grass and tinkering in the garage.
 
Wayne will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He will be remembered as a loyal, honest and hardworking man with a sense of humor and a devotion to his family.
 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Billy; a sister, Norma Jane Hedin; and two sons, Joe and Billy Collison.
 
Wayne is survived by his wife, Sherrie; one son, John Collison and his wife, Garda Menghetti of Tampa, FL; one brother Donnie Collison and his wife, Linda of Mayo; one sister, Joyce Mauk-Miller and her husband, Tommy of West River; and three grandsons, Charles Collison of Davidsonville and Jack and David Collison of Tampa, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
A Memorial Mass will be offered at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd, Edgewater, on May 3, 2014 at 10am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena 21122. Online condolences may be placed at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Barbara Grady was born on September 9, 1939 in Boston and died April 13 after a nine year battle with stage IV breast cancer. 

Barbara attended school in Watertown and Newton, MA. She graduated from Framingham State College with a BS in education. In June 1965 she married her high school sweetheart Frederic J. Grady. With her husband’s frequent transfers in the Coast Guard, Barbara had the opportunity to work in a number of school systems. She taught grades 1-6 in Massachusetts, Los Angeles, Oklahoma City and Jacksonville, FL.
 She is survived by her husband Capt Grady USCG (ret) of Arnold and her two daughters, both of Stevensville, Marilyn (John)DeYoung and Katherine Grady and her husband Greg Jensen. She had two grandchildren Heather and Michael DeYoung. She is survived by three sisters, Judy (Joseph) Kearns of Southborough, MA, Ursula (William) Pearce of Surfside Beach, SC, Susanna (Charles) Einolf of Mitchellville.
 
Barbara enjoyed swimming, dancing, gardening, making porcelain dolls and playing the Bodhran, an Irish drum. She was treasurer of the Fleet Reserve Gardeners Club. Many of her May Day baskets received awards from the Garden Club of Annapolis.
 
A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, April 17 from 3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater where a memorial service will be held on Friday, April 18 at 10am. Inurnment will follow in MD Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Walter C. “Walt” Haftl, 91, a 10-year resident of Gambrills, MD, and previously of Lehigh Township, PA, died April 13, 2014.
 
Born March 13, 1923, in West Coplay (Stiles), PA, Walt served his country overseas during World War II. Upon his return, he received his GED, and went on to earn a B.S. from Moravian College and a M.S. in Business from Columbia University in NY. Walt worked as an accountant for the federal government for over 20 years. After retirement, he worked for the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association and H&R Block. Walt enjoyed reading, tinkering with his computer, helping friends and neighbors with their taxes, and spending time with his family.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Rosa (Buritsch), brothers Alfred, Franklin, and Raymond and sister, Rose Miller.
 
Walt is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ann, and sisters, Elsie Miller and Margaret Kratzer, both of Lehigh Twp.; beloved father of two daughters, Jennifer Haftl, and Emily Lagana and husband Michael; loving grandfather of one grandson, Dominic; many nieces and nephews.
 
Family and friends are invited to a visitation and memorial service on Tuesday, April 22, from Noon -1:30 p.m. at the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E Main St., Annville. Burial at 2:00 p.m., Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. 


Local arrangements were made by The George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walt’s name to the Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation, PO Box 98, Annville, PA 17003; http://paveteransfoundation.org/

Edwin V. Wells, Jr. was born in Upper Marlboro on September 28, 1923. He died peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 12, 2014. His beloved wife, Jane, preceded him in death. He is survived by his three children: Mary K. Vass (Sam), Ronald Wells (Kathryn), Patricia Barrett (Bill), seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
 When Ed graduated from Marlboro H.S. he was president of his class and received an award as the best all around senior. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in December, 1942. He served in the Pacific theater and was released from active duty as a 1st Lieutenant. He stayed in the inactive reserves and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
 Ed began a career with the Air Force in 1946 in the civilian personnel division. At Air Force Headquarters he served in progressively responsible positions. In 1981 he retired as Chief of the Staffing and Employment Development Division. In this position he was responsible for planning and directing the development of policies and standards for the Department’s employment and career management programs. He also served as a member of the Department’s Security Hearing Board and the Air Force Board for the Correction of Military Records. He twice received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award from the Chief of Staff and when he retired he received the Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service from the Secretary of the Air Force.
 Ed earned a degree in commercial science, cum laude, from Strayer’s Business College. After retirement from his civilian position with the Air Force he joined H&R Block as a tax preparer. After serving 3 years as an office manager, he became self employed in tax preparation for many years.
 Mr. Wells was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Mary’s parish in Annapolis. In his former parish, St Bernadine’s in Suitland, MD, he served as a lector and as president of the Parish Advisory Council.
 Ed enjoyed family, friends, travel, swimming, gardening, golf, and bridge.
 A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 15 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 9am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis. Entombment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Bernadette M. Wiermanski (nee Melkowski)
On Saturday, April 12, 2014, of Edgewater, MD and formerly of Chicago, IL. The beloved wife for 62 years of Richard M. Wiermanski; mother of Mary (Tim) Kauper of Bloomfield Hills, MI, Rick (Cyndie) of Rockford, IL, Ann (Joseph Sidenberg) Halvorsen of Albuquerque, NM, Kathy Ercolano of Mechanicsville, VA and David (Beth) of Gaithersburg, MD, also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Wednesday, April 16 at 10 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD. Entombment St. Adalbert’s Cemetery Mausoleum in Niles, IL at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Friends of John Paul II Foundation, 1721 Forest Ln., McLean, VA 22101. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Obituaries

Anthony Davis

Frances Kallas

John Whitney

Diane Taylor

Ceferino Palma

Maureen Ring

Rosario Marinucci

Shirley Garofalo

Nathan Jones

Mildred Marierose

Lillian Heiner

Edward Cummings

Helen Richardson

Mary Hufnell

Jean Meyering-Watmough

Lorne Doyle

Dayton Webster

Joseph Steele

James McMurtrey

Wayne Collison

Barbara Grady

Walter Haftl

Edwin Wells

Bernadette Wiermanski