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Daniel J. O’Donnell, 75, of Davidsonville, MD and previously of Washington, DC died on March 18, 2014. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Dan was born on July 19, 1938 to the late John and Julia O’Donnell. He retired from the District of Columbia Fire Department as a Captain after 27 years of dedicated service and friendship. Dan was the cherished husband for 53 years of Barbara O’Donnell; loving father of Erin (Tom) McMichael, Sean (Beth) O’Donnell and Patricia (Todd) Zaranski; adored grandfather of Ryan, Colleen and John McMichael, Megan, Daniel (Cathrin) and Brian O’Donnell, Sean and Kristen Zaranski and brother of the late Mary Slattery. Friends are invited to Dan’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 24 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

Edith May Keller, "Edie", of Heritage Harbour and previously of Harbour Hills in Davidsonville, died at Civista Medical Center on March 17, 2014 after a short illness. She was 82.
 
Born January 10, 1932 in Eureka Springs, AR, she graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1948 and attended the University of Maryland for 2 years. Edie was a homemaker most of her life. She was president of the Buoy-Bells at the West River Yacht Club. Edie enjoyed playing cards, especially Bridge and Poker. She also loved to bake.
 
Edie was preceded in death by husband, Robert Jerome "Jerry" Keller; a son, Clifford Keller; and a sister, Norma Samborn.
 
She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Peterson of White Plains; four grandchildren, Jerry Strauss of Marbury, Susie Martin of Key West, FL, Walter Peterson of Waterbury, VT and Erica Peterson of Fort Washington; and 10 great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Edie's Life Celebration on Friday, March 21 from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, March 22 at 10am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Alfred "Joe" Joseph Pratt, 74, a ten year resident of Lothian and previously of Huntingtown, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on March 16 after a nine month battle with cancer. Born August 7, 1939 to the late Alfred and Bernice Pratt in Washington, DC, Joe graduated from Bell High School. He was President and CEO of ANA Painting and Decorating for over forty years. He was a professional football player, golden gloves boxer and was the recipient of numerous diving and swimming medals. Joe was a member of the Old South Country Club, enjoyed golfing, boating and was an extraordinary chef and artist. 
He is survived by his wife Beverly Ingraham; two sons, Josh Pratt of Crofton and James Pratt of Silver Spring; one daughter, KeLee Norris of Woodbine; one step-son, Alby Ingraham of Lothian; two step-daughters, Bonnie Gunnell of Huntingtown and Cheryl Ryon of La Plata; one brother, James Pratt of West River; two sisters, Justine Pratt of Waldorf and Joyce Wood of Hughesville; five grandsons, Christopher and Corey Norris of Rockville, Joseph and Jameson Pratt of Crofton and James Gunnell of Huntingtown; one granddaughter, Jamie Gunnell of Huntingtown; he is also survived by three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 
Friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebration on Friday, March 21 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A memorial service will be held at 11am at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, on Saturday, March 22. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 OR the Lukemia and Lymphoma Society, 100 Painters Mill Rd., Ste. 800, Owings Mills, MD 21117. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

On Saturday, March 15, 2014; the beloved wife of Arturo Padama; loving mother to Michel Padama and Arthur (Marilou) Padama; grandmother of Jacqueline Antonetti, great-grandmother of Isabella, Emma and Robert Antonetti. She is also survived by her sister Naty Labradore. Family and friends are invited to Trinidad's Life Celebration on Thursday March 27, and Saturday March 29, from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 10:30am at St. Columba Catholic chruch, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook by clicking on the link below.

Laurence Edward Boido, Jr.
 
Laurence “Larry” Edward Boido, Jr., 84, of Annapolis and formerly of Rockville, died March 14 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of acute leukemia. 

Born May 4, 1929 in Kansas City, MO, Larry attended St. Theresa’s Academy in Coral Gables, FL and the University of Miami. Throughout his career, he worked for Devlin Lumber Co., Oxford Development Co., Richmarr Construction Co. and Hearth and Home. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. Larry was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, the Fleet Reserve, the American Legion, the Moose Lodge and the Sons of Italy. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. 

Larry is survived by his wife, Patricia Joyce Boido, whom he married on April 18, 1953; one son, Laurence Boido, III of Jeffersonton, VA; three daughters, Susan Winstead of Columbia, Denise Boido of Woodbine and Joyce Martin of Glenwood; four grandsons, Laurence IV, Dalton and Logan Boido of Jeffersonton, VA and Spencer Martin of Glenwood; four granddaughters, Ashley Jacobs of Gaithersburg, Brittany Winstead of Elkridge, Mallory and Taylor Martin of Glenwood; one great-grandson, Landon Jacobs. 

Friends are invited to Larry’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 19 from 4pm to 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, March 20 at 10:30am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis. Interment is private.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are recommended to the Lupus Foundation of America, 200 L St. NW #410, Washington, DC 20006 OR the American Diabetes Association, 1400 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036.

On Thursday, March 13, 2014 at her residence in Dunkirk, MD; the beloved wife of 73 years of Warren F. Adams. She is also survived by her children, Faye Adams, Kaye Sohns (David), Kathy Swann (Allen), Darrell Adams (Elizabeth), Paul Adams (Christine) and Robin Adams (Rose), 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Nan's Life Celebration on Monday, March 17 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial will at 11am at St. Joseph Catholic Church Pomfret, 4590 St. Josephs Way, Pomfret, MD. Interment Church Cemetery.

Helen "Mintie/Nan" Likens, a 56-year resident of Riva, died on March 12, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a short illness. She was 77.

Born August 21, 1936 in Elkridge, she was a homemaker and caretaker of children most of her life. Helen was a National Bowling Champion and enjoyed bingo, board games, crossword puzzles and playing Scrabble.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Dale Likens, who died March 16, 1977; and one sister, Betty (Emma) Hibbard.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Deborah Serfass and her husband, Richard, of Edgewater; four brothers, Bud, William, Richard and Ernest Stivers; three sisters, Joyce Goetz, Sue Finley and Shirley Benson; two grandchildren, Sean Victor Serfass and Jody Dale Fuchs; two great-grandchildren, Grayson and Hunter Fuchs; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Friday from 6 to 8pm, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 10am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

Friends are invited to Niki's Life Celebration on Sunday, March 16 from 5-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 17 at 10am at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment will follow in St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

On Monday, March 10, 2014. The beloved husband of Jane Addeo; father of Jenny Bell, Christina Heisler, Teresa Seydel and the late Paul Addeo; brother of Anne Cologna, Virginia Nicora, Salvatore and the late Arthur Addeo, also survived by seven grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, March 12 at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

On March 10, 2014, at 6pm, “Mustang Sally” Ring was lifted Home to her Savior and became our Angel. Sally was born on April 1, 1957 to Joe and Mary Manley in Tucson, Arizona, the 9th of 12 children. She was the beautiful wife, best friend, and soul mate of Dan Ring; the proud, loving and protective “Mama Bear” to her children, Stacy O’Neil and Jimmy Ring, and son-in-law Jim O’Neil; The oh-so-proud and adoring “Bee” to her beloved grandchildren, Danny Boy and Riley Anne. She was a loving sister and friend to Jim (Susan) Manley, Joe (Kathy) Manley, Mary (Dennis) Henley, Fran Manley, Pat Manley, Mike (Susan) Manley, Kate Selby, Tim (Mel) Manley, Tom (Cindy) Manley, John Manley, TJ (Don) Fletcher, and Tim (Jeanne) Ring; The loving aunt to over 40 nieces and nephews, and great-aunt to over 25 nieces and nephews. She was a loyal and loving friend to so many. Her superhuman strength and enthusiasm for life and family was inspiring, her laugh was infectious, and her hugs were like gold. She leaves behind a legacy of love and memories, and a hole in our hearts that could never be filled. Friends and family are invited to Sally’s Life Celebration on Friday, March 14th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30am on Saturday, March 15, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to METAvivor- Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness and Research, 1783 Forest Dr, #184, Annapolis, MD 21401 - www.metavivor.org or to Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund , P.O. Box 1099, Temple Hills, MD 20757 - www.cfsrf.org.

On Sunday, March 9, 2014; the beloved wife of the late Herbert C. Jefferson, Sr.; mother of Herbert C. Jefferson. Jr.; grandmother of Anthony S. Jefferson, Kimberly Luckado and Kerry D. West; great-grandmother of Anthony S. Jefferson II, Jeffrey Todd Luckado II, Brittany R. West , Jaelyn C. Luckado, Jordain A. Luckado and Ashley N. West. Relatives and friends are invited to Mildred's Life Celebration on Friday, March 14 from 10:00 am until service time at 11:00am at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, www.kidneyfund.org/

Harold "Hal" (Heinz) Alsberg, 87, a 36 year resident of the Bon Haven area of Annapolis and previously of La Canada, CA, died at home after a three month battle with cancer on March 7.
 
Born April 18, 1926 in Mannheim, Germany to the late Arthur and Berthe Alsberg, Hal immigrated to America with his family in May of 1947. He worked his way through college in NYC working numerous mechanical jobs, including fixing sewing machines. Soon after his arrival in America, he spent a year in the hospital due to complications from TB and participated in initial trials for Streptomycin, which cured his TB. He graduated from City College in NYC with a degree in Electrical Engineering. In the 60-70s, he worked with NASA, designing electrical systems and cameras for the space program. In the 80’s he worked with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on numerous aero-space related projects. He continued to work in the aero-space industry until the mid 90s, travelling across Europe on business and enjoying the scenery and amenities of each new location. 

An avid boatman and auto mechanic, he spent many hours on the bay enjoying the Chesapeake and in the garage tinkering with his vintage Porsches or on numerous automotive and mechanical projects.
 
He is preceded in death by two wives, Hilde Weil, whom he was married to from 1952-1962 and Everyl Snelson-Parker-Alsberg, whom he was married to from 1970 until her death in 2001; and one son, Peter Alsberg who passed away in 2001. 

Hal is survived by his elder sister, Elizabeth Alsberg-Stoerk of NYC, NY; grandson, Benjamin Alsberg and daughter-in-law, Janis Stoval of Takoma Park; his companion of thirteen years, Angela O'Connor of Silver Spring; step-son and step-daughter-in-law, Richard Parker & Kathi Swifka-Parker of Colorado Springs, CO; step-daughter, Pennye Parker of Los Lunas, NM; two step-grandsons, Carl Lamar of Silver Spring and Shawn Parker of San Francisco, CA; step-granddaughter, Angela Parker of Colorado Springs, CO.
 
Friends are invited to Hal's Life Celebration on Saturday, March 15 beginning at 12pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, where a memorial service will begin at 2pm. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are recommended to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 http://www.hospicechesapeake.org/support-donate/online-donation-form or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065 https://secure2.convio.net/mskcc/site/Donation2?df_id=6240&6240.donation=form1. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

John Bernard Armacost, 70, a resident of Chester and previously of Marysville, OH, died March 7 at the South River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Edgewater.
 Born on March 4, 1944 in Washington, DC to the late Catherine and Christopher Armacost, Sr., John made a career as an employee of Goodyear in Ohio. He enjoyed traveling extensively to tour lighthouses.
 John was preceded in death by his brother, Chris Armacost and sister, Joan Gardiner. He is survived by one brother, James Armacost of Alexandria, VA; six nephews, Chris, Steve and Mike Gardiner and Mark, Tony and Matthew Armacost; and a niece, Theresa Hayden.
 Friends are invited to John’s Life Celebration from 11:30 a.m. until his funeral service begins at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery in Baltimore.
 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the U.S. Lighthouse Society, 9005 Point No Point Road, NE, Hansville, WA 98340. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

On Wednesday, March 5, 2014, the beloved wife of Charles L. Underwood, Sr.; devoted mother of Louise (Francis) Vennemann and Charles L. (Kathie) Underwood, Jr. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Family and friends are invited to Louise's Life Celebration on Sunday, March 9 from 2 to 5pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, March 10 at 11am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Columba Church.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Mary Patricia Benso (nee Brannon) a 22-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Adelphi died on March, 4, 2014 at her home. She was 85.

Known to family and friends as Mary Pat, she was born on October 31, 1928 in Washington, DC. Mary Pat was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her memberships included St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Heritage Harbour Community, Elks Lodge and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve. She enjoyed traveling, spending summers at Bethany Beach, the Heritage Harbour Dining Club and Exercise Group, dancing, knitting and bowling.

Mary Pat was the beloved wife of Ralph J. Benso, whom she married on July 2, 1949; devoted mother of Michael (Laura) Benso of West River, David (Christy) Benso of Millersville, Patricia (Farhad) Golshani of Centreville and Peggy (Paul) Gabor of Gambrills; sister of Donald (Suzi) Brannon of Williamsburg, VA; aunt of Linda Rembold, John Brannon and the late Joan Brannon; grandmother of Eden, Amber and Leah Golshani, Shannon and Megan Gabor, Joan, Mary and Anna Benso and Nadia Benso-Lennon; great-grandmother of Chole, Sean, Desiree, Andre, Jeremiah, David, Joseph, Keith, Natasha and Lydia.

Friends are invited to Mary Pat's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Sunday, March 9 from 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis on Monday, March 10 at 9am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122.

On Monday, March 3, 2014; the beloved wife of the late Leslie Hall Graham, Sr.; mother of Leslie Hall (Beverley) Graham, Jr. and George R. (Kay) Hall; sister of Anna Murray; grandmother of Shelly, Cheri, Gayle, Danny and Suzy. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Services and interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Cancer.org

James Michael Beard
 
On Monday March 3, 2014, a native Washingtonian and decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Beard spent nearly 3 decades performing local and regional theater, most notably at Folger Theatre – Folger Shakespeare Library and Ford’s Theater. Beloved husband of Angela E. Auletta, devoted father of James Beard and Kristen Fleming, loving son of Edith Beard; brother of John, Robert, Stephen, Catherine, Joanne, Mary Ellen and the late Thomas. Also survived by his grandchildren; Evan, Michael, Owen, Jack and Maggie. Friends may call on Saturday, March 8 from 1pm until a memorial service begins at 2pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Fidos for Freedom Inc, 1200 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Friends are invited to Jerry's Life Celebration on Monday, March 10 from 7PM to 9PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A brief Masonic service will take place at approximately 7:30PM. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

On Sunday, March 2, 2014; the beloved husband of the late Gloria Bartley Wyatt; father of Kervin (Jody) and Kenton (Lynda) Wyatt, Kelda (Marcel) Fludd and Kendra Anding. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. . Family and friends are invited to William's Life Celebration on Monday, March 10 from 10:00 am until service time at 11:00am at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery. Please leave your thoughts and memoires by signing the guestbook located below

Carolyn was born during a Plattsburgh, NY blizzard on February 21, 1922. The youngest daughter of Max and Alice Dague Schilling, she grew up with her older brother John and sister Mina on the banks of Lake Champlain. In 1946 she met and married a young Army engineer, Lt. Colonel Frank Swatta, and began a military wife life that took them to army posts assignments in Japan, Okinawa, Germany and all over the United States. They had three children and many adventures as they lived 52 years of married life. Frank passed away on Sept. 11, 2000.

Carolyn was an avid athlete in her younger days and enjoyed playing basketball and tennis. In later life, she picked up golf and became a decent handicapper. She enjoyed sports on TV and was a steady follower of the University of Maryland basketball team, profession tennis and the Redskins; supporting the teams when they won and cursing them when they didn’t.

At 92, Carolyn passed away quite peacefully on 2 March 2014, with her extended family. Carolyn is survived by her three children; Mark Swatta and his daughter Courtney; Candy and her husband Bob Ray; and Chris and his wife Marsha and children Chip and Robert; her nephews and nieces, John, Carl and Carol Schilling and Cathy Putnick , and her many friends especially the wonderful Golf Girls and Gambling Buddies. 

Carolyn’s stunning blue eyes, sense of humor and indomitable spirit will be missed. And she will be loved and remembered every day.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to:

Carmelite Monastery
89 Hiddenbrooke Drive
Beacon, NY 12508-2230

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, March 28 at 10:30 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

Gerda Marie Bertha Kuhnert, 78, a ten year resident of Odenton died at home of natural causes on Saturday, March 1.

Born December 31, 1935 in Germany, Gerda was employed by Cleaning by Riley; retiring in 1994 in order to help take care of her first grandchild. She was a member of Riva Trace Baptist church and enjoyed spending time with her five grandchildren. She loved the Lord Jesus with all her heart and loved all people. Her desire was that they be with her in heaven. She was also involved with fundraising for the Pregnancy Clinic Ministry in Bowie.

Gerda was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Siegfried Kuhnert, in 1984.

She is survived by one son, Peter (Dinah) Kuhnert of Bowie; one daughter, Gabriela (Rick) Schmidt of Odenton; one brother, Heinz (Hildegard) Borrman of Germany; a niece, Regina Golombek of Germany; one grandson, Siegfried Schmidt of Odenton; four granddaughters, Sarah, Esther and Hannah Kuhnert of Bowie and Michaela Schmidt of Odenton.

Friends are invited to Gerda’s Life Celebration on Thursday, March 6, from 11AM to 1PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, where a funeral service will begin at 1PM. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are recommended to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or the Pregnancy Clinic, 4341 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD 20716.

On Friday, February 28, 2014; the beloved wife of the late David R. Griffin and Joseph W. Taylor; mother of Dorothy Jo Taylor Ruby and Louis T. Dennis, Sr.; sister of the late Edith E. Gousha, E. Ruth Barbour, Arlene Jahrig, Thomas Barbour and Bocie T. Barbour, Jr.; grandmother of Dorothy Jean Dennis, Louis Dennis, Jr., Christine DiMeglio, Robert L. Dennis, Denise M. King, William Dennis, Kendra Dennis, Laura Walker and the late Daniel Edward Dennis; great-grandmother of Daniel Dennis, Kathy Bonney, Bryan DiMeglio, Mark Raphael, Leif Walker, Nicholas Dennis, Kayla Dennis, Christopher Harris, Dylan King, Allysa King and Robert Walker, Jr.; great-great grandmother of Jasper Raphael and Addison DiMeglio. She is also survived by other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Dorothy's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 4 from 5 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 5 at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Entombment Cedar Hill Cemetery. 

Dottie was born in Johnston County, North Carolina on July 18, 1924, and moved to Washington, DC in the 1930’s. She worked for Ransdale Press, was a campaign manager in the 1970’s for Congressmen/women, Senators; and President Nixon, was a Director of the Aquatics Seniors Program for the Prince George’s County Government. She was a Girl Scout Leader, PTA President, held the station of “Ruth” for the Eastern Star Unity Chapter #112, and at age 51, bought her second motorcycle! She was an avid athlete, loved basketball and baseball, and stood up for what she believed in, and loved the “Footprints” and “Children Learn What They Live” poems. She was twice widowed (Joseph W. Taylor and David R. Griffin) and treasured her two children.
 On Friday, February 28, 2014, of N. Bethesda, Maryland, mother of Louis T. Dennis, Sr. and Dorothy Jo (“Jo Jo”) Ruby, grandmother of eight, great grandmother of four, and great-great of two, went Home to Heaven.

Obituaries

Daniel O'Donnell

Edith Keller

Joe Pratt

Trinidad Padama

Laurence Boido

Frances Adams

Dorothy Baker

Helen Likens

Niki Vourlos

William Addeo

Sally Ring

Mildred Jefferson

Harold Alsberg

John Armacost

Louise Underwood

Barbara Connors

Mary Benso

Mildred Graham

James Beard

Jerry DeMoro

William Wyatt

Carolyn Swatta

Gerda Kuhnert

Dorothy Griffin