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Agnes Creed Lauderback, 85, of Arnold, MD and formerly of the Cleveland, OH area, peacefully passed away from this life to the next on Saturday, March 29, 2014 in the company of her daughter. Born on May 6, 1928 in Candler, NC to the late Lula Creed, Agnes graduated from Candler High School, class of ’45. Agnes will always be remembered for her love of music, drama and the arts, as well as her love for animals, especially, horses. She could never refuse giving a stray animal a good meal. It was not unusual to see her cry at a beautiful musical piece. Ceramics was her hobby and she enjoyed being with “the girls”. She enjoyed a good book and loved poetry. She loved to travel and Ireland was her favorite place. She felt a connection to her ancestors there. She always brought love and laughter to her family and friends and was known for her “Southern Hospitality”.
In addition to her mother, Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar W. Lauderback and 2 grandsons, Michael and Eric Lauderback. She is survived by 2 sons, Edgar Lauderback and his wife, Edel of Vandalia, OH and Dan Haynes and his wife, Sandra of Smyrna, GA; two daughters, Suzanne Lauderback of Playa Del Rey, CA, and Anita “Priss” Haynes of Arnold, MD; grandsons, Jeffrey Haynes and his wife, Michelle and Dale Lauderback and his wife, Gloria and 3 great grandchildren, Michael Jeffrey Haynes, Nicholas and Katarina Lauderback. 
Funeral service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Agnes Lauderback’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093 (alz.org - also see link below under DONATIONS). An online guestbook is available by accessing the link in the left column of this page.

On Saturday, March 29, 2014; the beloved husband of the late Mary Jean Riordan; father of Patricia (Hutch) Hutchinson of Edgewater, MD and Marjorie E. Riordan of Camp Springs, MD; brother of Don Riordan and the late Patsy, Billy and Bobby(his twin); grandfather of Erin Lynn (P.J.) Riordan of Annapolis, MD. Relatives and friends are invited to Jack's Life Celebration on Friday, April 4 from 10:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, www.hospicechesapeake.org or the charity of one's choice.

Hans Paul Loewen, 20 years old, a resident of Hampstead, NC, since 2006 and formerly of Idaho, Washington D.C., Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Rhode Island, died at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Born on January 8, 1994 in Fall River, MA, Hans was a 3rd Class Midshipman (sophomore) at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Because Hans was an organ donor, his spirit will continue to be a part of this earthly world as his vibrant organs and tissues sustain many others.
 
Our dear, sweet Hans was doing what Hans does best – having a blast and sharing adrenaline flow! Hans had forever been, with his parents’ support, encouragement, and vicarious participation, a calculating risk taker. Hans was a loving warrior, and we want our warriors to be risk takers, don't we? Hans did it the best. He was a kitesurfer, a rock climber, an extreme downhill longboarder, a surfer, a paddleboarder, a marksman, a parkourer, a unicyclist, a slackliner, a snowboarder, a DJ, a mountain climber, a mountain biker, an ice climber, a triathlete, a drummer, a reader, a comedian, a foster brother, our loved and loving son, brother, boyfriend, grandson, cousin and friend. He researched each of his passions with a passion and when he engaged in it he did it with intensity. On Saturday, March 22 Hans miscalculated as he engaged in one of his many sports and suffered a devastating brain injury, despite wearing his helmet, after longboarding beside a slowly moving vehicle and falling beneath it.
 
Hans was a 2012 graduate of Topsail High School in Hampstead, NC. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, and played drums for the Hampstead United Methodist and Topsail Presbyterian Churches. At the Naval Academy Hans was studying Oceanography, was Secretary of the Rock Climbing Club, and member of the Mountaineering Team and the America Nuclear Society.
 
Hans is survived by his parents, Dr. Eric and Jennifer Loewen, and by his sister and best friend, Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Zatha Loewen, who will graduate from the Naval Academy in May and receive her commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is also survived by his grandparents CDR (Ret. USNA ’60) Robert and HelenMarr Johannesen, Jack and Janice (Loewen) Ramsthaler, his lovely girlfriend 3/C Midshipman Alexis Gamarra, and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
 
A celebration of Hans's life will be held from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, at the United States Naval Academy Chapel, where his funeral service will also be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 9. Interment will follow in the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests consideration be made for donations in honor of Hans to: The Living Legacy Foundation, ATTN: Ann Bromery, 1730 Twin Springs Road, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21227; The United States Naval Academy Midshipmen Welfare Fund, c/o Comptroller Gift Fund Division, 181 Wainwright Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 (make checks payable to U.S. Treasury and include in the memo line: MWF/ In Memory of Hans Loewen); or The Skatebarn, Inc. (Pump Track), 14921 U.S. Hwy 17, Hampstead, NC 28443.
 
“Flow with kindness. Flow with love. Flow with nothing. I have found it all.” Akiine Kivelä Ngarambe

Carol Marie Lilly-Ruggiero, 68, of Hillsmere Shores died March 28 at her home. Born on December 13, 1945 in New Jersey to the late Ellen and John Tinnes, Sr., Carol was a graduate of Annapolis Senior High School. In 1986, she opened her own cleaning service, Maid in the USA, which she continued to operate until her death. Carol enjoyed gardening, cooking and football, especially the Ravens.
 
She was preceded in death by two children, Bobby and Terri Ruggiero. Carol is survived by her daughter, Marci Gibson; one brother, John Tinnes, Jr.; and three grandchildren, Anthony Rosen, Amber Blumenauer and Zackary Zabler.
 
A funeral service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the DeCesaris Cancer Institute, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Died on Friday, March 28, 2014, after spending time with his family and dear friends. He was a native Washingtonian, where he married his wife, Ann and raised three children. Buddy retired from the Department of Commerce as a division chief. He is predeceased by his wife, Ann and his son, Matthew Allen. He is survived by his children, Teresa Nichols (Mark) and Michael Allen (Kelly); grandchildren, Patrick (Ashley) and Andrew Nichols, Caitlin Francis (Jamie), Matthew and Ava Nichols; great-granddaughters, Kaylee and Annalie Nichols; daughter-in-law, Tracy Yakylvich and a brother. Family and friends are invited to Buddy's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 3 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of Flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Charles County.

Abraham S. Brown, (Brownie or Abe to his family and friends) died on March 28th after a long illness. The most important things in his full life were his Family, Church, Country and his love of music. He was born to Sam Brown and Mary (Corey) Brown in Homestead, PA on May 5, 1925. After graduating from the Homestead Public Schools in June, 1943, he entered the United States Army/Air Corps in July 1943 where he obtained training and education as a medical surgical technician. He is a proud American Veteran. Upon his discharge in February, 1946 he returned to Homestead where he purchased Donald Duck Cleaners. The following year he moved to Greensburg, PA. and entered Saint Vincent's College in Latrobe as a music major. After graduating with a B. A. in music in May 1951 he began his teaching career in Coalport, PA where he shared his love of music with students from elementary school through High School. He continued to pursue his education at Penn State University, Duquesne University, Bowie State College and received his Master's Degree in Education from Towson State College in 1969.
 On June 11, 1950 he married Lula Mary Nassif in Altoona, PA. Their love produced four children. Samuel J. Brown (Donna) of Annapolis, Deborah A. Brown of New York, Dr. Stephen D. Brown (Jennifer) of Annapolis, and George E. Brown (Chris) of Annapolis. His 15 grandchildren ( Sarah, Sammy, Anna, Lexi, Georgi, Helena, Laila, Catherine, Giselle, Stephen, Jenna, Mickey, Johnny, Annie and Georgia) were an endless source of his pride. Until his illness he never missed an event or activity for the children or grandchildren. He videoed every event so they could have their memories.
 In 1962, he made a permanent move to Annapolis, where for three years he taught music at Southern High School. He was then promoted as an administrator to the Board of Education for Anne Arundel County. 
Brownie’s dedication and service to his Church and religion is evidenced in his service as Choir Director of St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church in Altoona, PA, ten years as Choir Director at Mt. Zion’s Methodist Church in Lothian, MD, and a member of the Choirs at St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church in Washington, D.C. and Sts. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Potomac, Md., where he was often a soloist. He was a Founding member of Sts. Peter and Paul where he remained a member, usher and member of the men’s society until his death.
 Music was his passion. Whenever a friend or relative married, Brownie was always there to sing and cheer them on. He instilled his love for music in his children and grandchildren who continue to carry on the family passion and traditions. Holidays were always a time for celebration, reflection, prayer and family. Every meal was started with a prayer and a comment on how great our country is and a request to protect our Armed Forces everywhere.
 He was also a Member of the St. Ignatius Society of the Antiochian Orthodox Church, BPO Elks in Annapolis, The National Education Association, the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, The Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County and a former member of South Anne Arundel County Lions club. 
In addition to his wife, Lu Brown, of 63 years, children and grandchildren, he is survived by his sisters-in-law Vera Brown (Eddie) of Jacksonville, FL and Mary Smith (Terry) of Montgomery Village, MD, and brothers-in-law George Nassif of Annapolis, MD, and Robert Nassif (Arlene) of Altoona PA, loving nieces and nephews and hundreds of relatives throughout the country. He was predeceased by his Brother Adieb “Eddie” Brown, of Jacksonville Florida. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, March 31 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm and at Ss. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 10620 River Rd., Potomac, MD on Tuesday, April 1 from 2 to 5pm and from 6pm until his funeral service begins at 7:30pm. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis, MD on Wednesday, April 2 at 12pm. A mercy meal will be offered by the family at the church on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers are accepted to the Sts. Peter and Paul, Abraham S. Brown, Memorial Fund.

Shirley Anne Foote, a resident of Annapolis and Hobe Sound, FL, died on Friday, March 28 in West Palm Beach, FL. Born in Rainelle, WV on May 8, 1941 to the late Eula Marie and Jesse Charles Brown, Shirley attended Rainelle High School, Concord College and the University of Heidleberg, as well as cosmetology school. She worked as a model for Barbizon in New York and as a cosmetologist in Washington, D.C., where she met her husband Jim Foote. Many of her greatest accomplishments include her extensive philanthropy work and endless volunteer efforts with the Hospice Cup, the Hospice of the Chesapeake and the Holly Ball to benefit the Anne Arundel Medical Center. She enjoyed traveling the world with family and friends. She excelled at all arts and crafts and was an avid golfer. Shirley was well known for her vibrant personality and sense of humor. She brightened any room and was known to make everyone feel special. She was a dear friend to many and would give her time and energy to all in need. She was a giver and thoughtful and kind. She was also a patient and loving grandmother and loved nothing more than spending quality time with her grandchildren. She made holidays joyous occasions and loved gathering her family together. Her presence will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. She is survived by her husband, James Foote; her daughter, Renee Bisciotti and son-in-law, Stephen J. Bisciotti; her son, Jason Foote and daughter-in-law, Melissa Foote and her grandchildren, Jason and Jack Bisciotti, Gunner and Jordan Foote. Friends are invited to Shirley’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Wednesday, April 2 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, April 3 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Entombment will be at 12 noon on Friday, April 4 at The End of the Trail Cemetery in Clintonville, WV. In lieu of flowers donations may be made, in memory of Shirley Ann Foote, to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 (www.hospicechesapeake.org/support-donate). An online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

George Edward Hafferman, II, a 13-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Kent Island, died on March 27, 2014.
 
Known as Eddie to family and friends, he was born April 16, 1985 in Annapolis, he graduated from Kent Island High School and Annapolis Area Christian School. He was employed for Chemstretch, Inc. Eddie was a member of His Bridge in Stevensville, where he was baptized on March 23, 2014 and accepted the Lord Jesus as his savior. He enjoyed all sports, especially basketball and loved his children and family.
 
He is survived by three sons, Edward Michael, Anthony Lee and Roman George Hafferman, all of Centreville; one brother, John Anthony Hafferman, Jr. of Columbia; his parents, John Anthony Hafferman, Sr. and his wife, Diane Schertle of Bel Air and Debbie Casagranda and husband, Michael of Annapolis; his grandparents, George and Dolores Hafferman and Robert and Jacqueline Dunn. He is also survived by three stepbrothers and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
 
Friends are invited to Eddie's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Sunday, March 30 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, and on Monday, March 31 from 10am until a funeral service begins at 11am. Interment private.

On Thursday, March 27, 2014; the beloved wife of the late Daniel C. McDonald; mother Daniel, Ralph(Vonda) and Shawn (Tina) McDonald, Teresa (Mark) McDonald-Anderson and Sandra Bell; sister of Fred Sweet of Gaylax, VA, Jane Cole of Ansted, WV and Tina Sweet Cauldwell of Charlestown, WV; stepmother of Roy and James McDonald and Jeannie Dennison. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Ann's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm where services will be held on Thursday, April 3 at 11:30am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Carolyn C. “Beanie” Chaney, 66, a 28-year resident of Riva and previously of Hillcrest Heights, died March 27 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood following a brief illness. Born on May 23, 1947 in Washington, DC to the late Ralph E. “Mike” and Florence H. Cushman, Carolyn graduated from LaReine High School in Suitland in 1965 and went on to receive a B.A. in Political Science and History from Allegheny College and an M.B.A. from Marymount University.
 
Carolyn dedicated her entire career in Washington, DC to representing the interests of sixteen U.S. cities in seven states. She boasted an extremely loyal client base, some of whom she represented for over 30 years. Carolyn was a City Representative at the National Center for Municipal Development, the first, and for many years, the only organization providing federal advocacy and information services to local governments from throughout the United States. She also served as a lobbyist for both the National League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, specializing in the areas of community development and housing assistance. Later, Carolyn co-founded CapitalEdge (formerly known as Carolyn C. Chaney & Associates) where she served, until her retirement at the end of 2013, as a trusted liaison between her clients and Congress and the Executive Branch, providing advocacy assistance and strategic advice on issues ranging from transportation, public safety, human services and the environment. In recent years, Carolyn gained extensive experience in steering flood control projects through the Congress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
 
Carolyn was a loyal parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville where she was a former member of the parish’s Finance Committee and often served as its representative on the Pastoral Council. She was also a member of Women in Government Relations and the Women’s Transportation Seminar International.
 
Carolyn was preceded in death by an aunt, Helen “Aunt Bobby” Halbig and a niece, Christine M. Novarra. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Stanley Lee Chaney; her son, David Ricardo Lee Chaney of Riva; two brothers, Michael A. (Denise D.) Cushman of Mandeville, LA and David F. (Gloria R.) Cushman of Forest, VA; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Freeman of Prince Frederick and Peggy Stanton of Waldorf; an aunt, Lois Ernst of Kansas City, MO; and eight nieces and nephews, Michael J. Cushman, Gretchen A. North, Carrie L. Cushman, Topher T. Cushman, Heather C. Mason, Mike Dickerson, Bobby Kotlarsic and Steven Kotlarsic.
 
Friends are invited to Carolyn’s Life Celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 30 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 31 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. 

Donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

Suddenly on March 26, 2014, beloved daughter of Elizabeth Cottrell and the late Raymond S. Cottrell, Jr; loving sister of Keith Cottrell (Kristine), Kathryn Dangin (Andreas) and Kristin Haynes (Richard). Mutually adored by nephews Andrew, Tom and Ryan and nieces Caroline, Kelly, Rachel, and Nicole. Loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as many, many friends. Proud member of the Steptoe & Johnson LLC family; former paralegal at Constellation Energy and Washington Gas. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 5th at 3:00 pm at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 4915 St. Barnabas Road, Temple Hills, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, the American Diabetes Association or perform a random act of kindness in Karen’s memory. Please sign the online guestbook.

On Tuesday, March 25, 2014; the beloved wife of the late Michael J. Dombey; daughter of Gail P. Clark; sister of Mary Pyles; aunt of Amanda, Ashley and Kassidy; step-mother of Stevie; step-grandmother of Angela, Michael and Sara. She is also survived other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Trish's Life Celebration on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 10am until time of service at 11am at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, http://www.hospicechesapeake.org/

On Monday, March 24, 2014 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. the beloved husband of Margaret Ann Bishop; father of Pamela Gagliardi and Stephanie McFadden; grandfather of Stephen Gagliardi and Curtis and Taylor McFadden. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
 
Born in 1932 in Pinola, Mississippi, Stephen Barron Bishop was the son of William James and Susan Lola Bishop. He grew up with five brothers, Ethel, Carver, Curtis, Ernest, and Albert, and joined the U.S. Navy in 1952 after high school graduation. During his four years in the Navy, he served as a Dental Assistant and traveled to California and the Pacific. He then joined the U.S. Air Force as a Dental Technician and was stationed in Washington, DC, where he met and married his wife of 56 years, Margaret Ann Lancaster. In the fall of 1959, the couple was transferred to Ankara, Turkey after the birth of their first daughter, Pamela Susan. In 1961, a second daughter, Stephanie Ellen, was born, and, in 1962, the family transferred to Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, where they spent eight wonderful years. Steve was then called to duty in Ubon, Thailand, where he was a Dental Clinic Supervisor. He returned to the U.S. in the early 70s and was briefly assigned to Kessler AFB before retiring with 20 years of military service. The Bishop family returned to Oxon Hill, Maryland, where Steve worked for several private industry companies before returning to work as a Dental Technician civilian at Bolling AFB. He retired for a second time in 1986 and enjoyed being a member of several service clubs, including the Masons and the Elks. Steve also enjoyed golf, cooking, and socializing with his dear friends. In his later years, he became ill, and in 2011, was admitted into the Charlotte Hall Veterans’ Home, where he was doted on by many caring staff members. He is survived by his wife, his two daughters, two son-in-laws, Anthony Gagliardi and John McFadden, and three grandsons, Stephen Gagliardi, and Curtis and Taylor McFadden. 

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of his life on Friday, 4 April. The viewing will be held at 1000, followed by a service at 1100 at the Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, Md. 20745. He will be interred at the Maryland Veterans’ Cemetery, Cheltenham, Maryland following the service at 1pm.

Henry Carr Henry "Pete" M. Carr, 66, of Davidsonville, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center March 23. Pete was born in Annapolis and lived most of his life in the Davidsonville area. During the Vietnam War, Pete entered the Air Force in 1966, where he was trained in aircraft structural repair. He would continue this work as a civilian on Andrews Air Force Base with the 89th Presidential Airlift Wing. Pete worked the Carr family farm. He was a member of the Anne Arundel Fish and Game Association and a leader in the Boy Scout Troop 454 for nearly 20 years. Also, Pete was Santa Claus at Homestead Gardens for 26 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Carr. He is survived by his wife, Carol, whom he married in 1998; mother, Florence "Boots" Carr; three sons, Kristopher (Martha) Carr of Davidsonville, Chad (Joni) Carr of Indian Head, and Kevin (Lee Ann) Sweeney of Eldersburg; daughter, Melissa Burgess of Riva; and six grandchildren, Dixie Lee Carr; Hannah and Nathan Sweeney; and Corinn, Devon, and Hailee Burgess. Friends are invited to Pete's Life Celebration from 6 p.m. until his funeral service begins at 8 p.m., Thursday, March 27 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Boy Scout Troop 454, c/o Chad Carr, 15 Elder Place, Indian Head, MD 20640 OR the charity of your choice.

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Died on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the beloved Aunt of Nancy Pees Coleman, Susan Pees, Lynn Felton, Lesia Thomas and Warren Thomas, and cousins, Mary Lou Riley and Linda Sue Morris. She is also survived by many close friends from both the U.S. Census Bureau and her First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro family. She worked for the U.S. Census Bureau for over 40 years and was a member of the Elm Creek Homemakers for 25 years. She was a graduate of Miami Oklahoma High School, Northeast Oklahoma A&M College and Oklahoma State University. She was very active in her church. Friends are invited to Marie’s Life Celebration on Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro, 7415 Southwest Crain Highway (U.S. Route 301). There will be a memorial gathering held at a later date in Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro or to the American Cancer Society. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the on line guestbook located to your right.

Jill Leslie Montone, of North Beach, Maryland passed away on Sunday, March 23rd, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was 57. She was born Jill Wagner on May 26th, 1956. In 1982, she married Albert Montone, and together they had two children, Annelise (Annie) and Pierrette. Jill worked as Parent Programs Coordinator at the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association where she formed many lifelong friendships. She loved hot tunes and good movies, serving as film critic and correspondent for the Montgomery County Sentinel in the mid-1980s. Jill's love for her husband and best friend, Albert, was unparalleled, and she will forever remain the coolest mom. A lover of big, dumb dogs and a wickedly fun friend, if Jill had been a color it would have been her favorite one: yellow. She is survived by her children, her husband Albert, her father, Philip Wagner, her brother and sister-in-law Brian and Linda Wagner, her son-in-law Rob Vary and many loving friends and family. A memorial service will be held at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater at noon on April 13th, 2014. A reception will follow at 2:00 p.m. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in Jill's name to the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland, in honor of her deep affection for her beloved Goldens. An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

On Saturday, March 22, 2014; The beloved mother of Ruth Crowley and Darlene (Clarence) Hankerson, loving grandmother of Douglas Crowley, Anne Crowley, Denise Robert) Harris, April Crowley, Brian (Jessica) Hankerson and Rance (Alisea) Crowley. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-gandchild and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Catherine's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 27 from 10am until time of services at 11 am at Bible Lighthouse Ministries, 7911 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Kidney Fund. Please leave your thoughts and memories by clicking on the sign guestbook link located to your left. Alink for the American Kidney fund is also to your left.

On Thursday, March 20, 2014; the beloved husband of the late Vera M. Bonz; father of Karen M. Bonz and the late Steven R. Bonz. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Bob's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD, where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 10am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org or to S.O.M.E., www.some.org

Wanda Irene McDill, 64, of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis and previously of Bowie, died March 20 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a 6-month battle with cancer.

Born on April 7, 1949 in Kansas City, KS to the late Joyce and Gordon Lothian, Wanda graduated from Surrattsville High School in 1967 and later attended the Computer Learning Center in Springfield, VA. Once her children were in school, Wanda went to work in 1980 for the Hechinger Company in Landover where she worked her way up to become the Director of Technical Services. In 1996, she took on the same role when she transferred to Marriott Distribution Services in Savage. At the time of her death, Wanda was a kitchen designer for the Home Depot in Annapolis.

Wanda enjoyed sewing, knitting, working on cars and playing practical jokes. She liked to work with her hands and used those skills to join her husband, John, to purchase, remodel and sell homes. She also loved animals and children, especially her grandchildren. At the Home Depot, she always had homemade candy or stickers ready to entertain the children of her customers.

Wanda is survived by her husband, John McDill whom she married in 1996; three children, Adam Turner of Crofton, Samantha Dutzman of Glen Burnie and Randy McDill of Highland; two brothers, Barry and Kell Lothian; a sister, Kim Hicks; and six grandchildren, Madison, Mackenzie, and Rylee Turner and Jacob, Michael, and Chloe Dutzman.

Friends are invited to Wanda’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 4 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater where her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 5. Interment will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the DeCesaris Cancer Institute, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.

Rose Marie Wilder, 100, of Annapolis, MD, passed over into the loving arms of the heavenly angels on Thursday, March 20, 2014, surrounded by her family. Affectionately known as CheeChee, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William O. Wilder. She will be sadly missed by her devoted son, Billy Wilder and his wife, Carla; her grandchildren, Jason Wilder and his wife, Khristna and Larissa Torreyson and her husband, Joseph; five great-grandchildren, Bailey, Peyton, Avery, Dutch and Marisol; and many family members and friends. Family and friends are invited to Rosie’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 from 4 - 7 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 26th, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all the caregivers at Heartland Hospice who lovingly comforted her as she prepared to go home. In lieu of flowers, contributions are welcome to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 4 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 307, Baltimore, MD 21228.

Richard “Rick” Westfield was born as an identical twin on July 4, 1951 in Washington, DC to the late Gus & Sarah Westfield. He was called home on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Holy Cross Hospital after a brief illness.
 
Rick received his education from Washington, DC Public Schools. After graduation he was drafted in the U.S. Army and served his country for 2 years. He received an Honorable discharge and began his career with the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, DC. While working at the Printing Office he met Nancy Lighty in 1978. In 1987 they were joined in Holy Matrimony.
 
He resign from the U.S. Government Printing Office and after taking a few years off, he re-entered the workforce and served as a bus driver for Prince Georges County School System for 17 years. He admired the students from his regular route how they respected him and always called him “Mr. Rick”. It was rewarding for him to get up in the morning and look forward to driving his school bus with the biggest smile as if he was one of the students. He also enjoyed playing Bid Wisk with his coworkers during break time. 

He was a strong, passionate, loving, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle. He was known for his sense of humor and would always make you laugh. He loved nothing better than family gathering and spending time with family and friends. Rick was a “Die-Hard” Washington Redskin’s fan. He loved a good debate right or wrong. He was known for defending his point of view to the end! In his spare time he enjoyed going to the racetrack with his Twin Brother William.
 He leaves to cherish his fond memories a beloved wife Nancy Westfield, One Sister; Gladys Reed of DC, Four Brothers; Gus Westfield of SC; Bobby Foggie of SC; Charles Westfield of DC; His beloved “Twin Brother” William Westfield of MD. Three Sister In-laws; Maggie Westfield; Catherine Foggie; Gerturde Fears; Two Daughters; Stephanie Minor of MD (Theodore Sr.); Kishia Lynch of NC (Lafeyette); Two Sons; Kenneth and Tyshard. Three Step-Sons; George, Randy and Anthony. Four Granddaughters; Vicky, Aniya, Makayla and Taylor. Three Grandsons; Theodore Jr., Randy Jr. and Joshua and a host of loving Nieces, Nephews Family and Friends.
 
Family and friends are invited to Richard's Life Celebration on Friday, March 28 from 11:00am until service time at 12:00pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Harmony Memorial Park, Landover, MD.

Obituaries

Agnes Lauderback

John Riordan

Hans Loewen

Herbert Cedar

Carol Lilly-Ruggiero

Bernard Allen

Abraham Brown

Shirley Foote

George Hafferman

Angaette McDonald

Carolyn Chaney

Karen Cottrell

Patricia Dombey

Stephen T

Henry Carr

John Nibecker

Elva Pees

Jill Montone

Melindia Holley

Robert Bonz

Wanda McDill

Rose Wilder

Frederick Grzeskiewicz

Richard Westfield