Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Raymond Lewis Cline, 69, a twenty-six year resident of Annapolis died on February 19 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis due to lung cancer. Born on June 9, 1944 in Elizabeth City, NC, Ray worked with Trans World Airlines (TWA) for 30 years until his retirement in 1994. He then worked as an investment advisor for the next 20 years. Ray served on the board of the Riva Trace Association and was a member of the Davidsonville Fly Fishing Association where he was editor of their newsletter. He is survived by his wife, Demi Cline; a daughter, Kimberly O’Connor-Cadicamo of Annapolis; two brothers, Don Cline formerly of Annapolis and Robert Cline of Annapolis; grandson, Sean O’Connor and granddaughter, Danielle O’Connor, both of Annapolis. Funeral service will be held at 4 pm on Friday, February 21 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Stony Brook School, 1 Chapman Pkwy., Stony Brook, NY 11790 or the American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Rte. 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

Alice S. Cross, 91, a 16 year resident of the Heritage Harbour community in Annapolis, died at Sunrise of Annapolis after battling Parkinson's Disease. Born February 19, 1922 to the late James and Alice Severn, Alice was a graduate of St. Cecilia High School in Anacostia. In her spare time she enjoyed taking care of her seven children. 
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Dr. Louis Cross; seven children, fifteen grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. 
Friends are invited to Alice's Life Celebration on Monday, February 24 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, February 25 at 10:30AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name are recommended to the National Parkinson Foundation, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above

Lewis Ellwood Ward, “Speedy”, a 47-year resident of Clinton, MD, died at his home on Monday, February 17, 2014. He was 68.

Speedy was born on November 7, 1945 in Washington, D.C. to the late Jesse M. and Lydia H. Ward. He was a 1963 graduate of Anacostia High School and worked at the Washington Post for 30 years as a mailer. He was a member of the Washington Mailers Union 29/CWA 14201. Lewis loved his dogs, working in his garage and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Tristan.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Eleanor C. Ward of Clinton, MD, two daughters; Reita Ward of North Beach, MD and Lou Ward of Falls Church, VA., his sons in law, Jeff, Tim and Medi. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Austin, Alyssa, Ethan, Atalie, and Brielle.

Friends may call on Saturday from 12 noon until his memorial service begins at 2pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvert Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1660 Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

William Francis Belt, "Billy," 43, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, died on February 16 at his home in Edgewater. 
Born March 22, 1970 in Annapolis, to the late Robert and Arlene Belt, he was a 1988 graduate of South River High School, and worked as a press assistant for McArdle Printing for 15 years.
 Billy was a member of American Legion Post 226 and a member of DC Printing Union Local 72. Billy looked forward to football season and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, attending his children’s sporting events and swimming with them in the pool. His other hobbies included fishing, boating, grilling, playing pool and going to the beach.
 He is survived by his children, Austin and Nathan Belt of Edgewater and Katie Murphy of Shadyside; one brother, Robert “Bobby” Belt Jr. of Edgewater; two sisters, Stacey Coyle of Davidsonville and Donna Griffith of Edgewater; and his former spouse, Michelle Clark Belt.
 Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, February 24, at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Austin & Nathan Belt Trust Fund c/o BB&T Bank, 80 W. Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037 Attn: Peggy Singleton.

On Sunday, February 16, 2014; the beloved wife of the late Wilbur Nebel and Edwin Juenger; mother of W. Michael (Fay) Nebel, Judith A. (William) Steele and Rose M. (Joseph) Torre; sister of Mary Ann McCurdy. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Lucile's Life Celebration on Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 6 to 8pm with prayers at 7pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzhiemers Association. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

Nicola J. “Nick” Ferrante, 93, of California, MD, died
 February 16, 2014 at his home. He was born in Castel
 Frentano, Italy in 1920 and immigrated to the United
 States at age 13. He became a U.S. citizen and served his
 country in World War II. After the war, Nick worked hard
 and eventually started his own business, Nick’s Supermarket,
 in Clinton, MD in the 1970s. The supermarket
 remains Nick’s legacy to his family and the southern
 Maryland community it continues to serve. In his own
 words, Nick attributed his ambition to being self-conscious
 about his status as an immigrant and his lack of
 formal education. He was an amazing chef and ruthless
 card player. Until his final days, Nick was clear-minded,
 active, had many friends and a story for all.
 Nick was preceded in death by his wife, Marie De-
 Cesaris Ferrante; son, Joseph Ferrante and sister, Ida
 Marinucci. He is survived by four children, Marco Ferrante
 of Arnold, MD, Nicholas Ferrante of Bryantown, MD, 
Donna Wrenn of California, MD and Rick Ferrante 
of Huntingtown, MD; three daughters in law, 
Jean, Brenda and Mickey Ferrante; a son in law, 
Wayne Wrenn, 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
 Friends are invited to Nick’s Life Celebration from 5 to
 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 at the George P. Kalas
 Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater,
 MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m.
 on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Holy Rosary Catholic
 Church, 595 3rd Street, NW, Washington, DC. Entombment
 will be at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD.
 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
 Joseph C. Ferrante Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 1060,
 Mechanicsville, MD 20659 (www.josephferrantefoundation.org). 
An online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

Linda Marie Pritchett was born July 13, 1963, in Novato, California to Helen Pritchett and the late Raymond Pritchett. God entered her room and picked up his flower on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, Maryland. 

Linda graduated from Oxon Hill Senior High School in 1981, and in 2013 received an A.A. in Paralegal from Everest University. She accepted Christ and was a member of Restoration True Holiness Temple. Linda loved life and all the things that came with being a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. She always had a kind word for every person and loved helping people. Her fried chicken was enjoyed and often requested by many. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Pritchett, and daughter, LaShaun Angela Pritchett. 

She leaves to celebrate her life with precious memories: her mother, Helen Pritchett; three daughters: Monica Cooper, LaMia Pritchett, and Michel Pritchett; one son-in-law, Craig Cooper; three sisters: Debra Davis, Ramona Pritchett, and Rae Revelle; one brother-in-law, Joseph Davis; one grandson, Jacquon “Kyng” Via, Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will never forget her many words of encouragement and her loving smile.

Relatives and friends are invited to Linda's Life Celebration on Friday, February 28 from 12:30pm until time of service at 1:30pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Linda’s name to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland 21122. 

Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.














Relatives and friends are invited to Linda's Life Celebration on Friday, February 28 from 12:30pm until time of service at 1:30pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private.

Father Vincent Ferrer McHenry, O.P., a Catholic Priest in the Dominican Order for almost 65 years, died peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, February 15th,2014 at Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville, Maryland, with his sister, Anne Squadrito, at his side. He was born January 11, 1923, in Jersey City, New Jersey, son of Vincent McHenry and Alice Manion McHenry. He attended Regis High School in New York City and then Providence College, from which he graduated in 1942. He made his first vows as a Dominican friar in 1943, and was ordained to the priesthood at Saint Dominic Church, Washington, DC, on June 9, 1949. He received the S.T.L. degree from the Dominican House of Studies in 1950. Over the years he taught at Providence College and Caldwell College (Caldwell, New Jersey), and later served as chaplain to the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, New York. From there he moved to Saint Catherine of Siena Church in Manhattan, where for many years he ministered in the parish and in the neighboring hospitals. His final years were spent at Saint Dominic Priory, Washington, DC, and Sacred Heart Home, Hyattsville, Maryland. He was a devoted chaplain to the Dominican Laity. He is survived by a sister, Anne Squadrito, nieces Kathleen (Ben) Marino, Alice (Don) Furda, and Patricia (Don) Schroer; nephews James (Alison) Squadrito, Robert (Anne) Squadrito, Harry (Grace) Geyer, and William Geyer, nine great nieces and nephews, and seven great great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Geyer, and a brother, Bro. Ferrer McHenry, C.S.C. Office for the Dead will take place at Saint Dominic Church, 630 E Street SW, Washington, DC, on Wednesday, February 19th at 7 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial, will be offered at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 20th. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

Cecilia "Jan" Janella Morcombe, a 3 month resident of Easton and previously of Annapolis for 52 years, died of cancer while at her home on February 15, 2014. She was 52.
 
Born March 11, 1961 in Annapolis, she was a 1979 graduate of South River High School and attended Anne Arundel Community College. Jan was employed from 1978-80 with the Department of the Navy and as a proofreader with the United States Printing Office from 1980 until her retirement in 2013. She was also a longtime volunteer with the Anne Arundel Animal Control's Adopt-a-thon. Her memberships included St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Annapolis and the "Mod Squad". Jan's passion was her daughter, family and friends.
 
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Cecilia Morcombe; and her grandparents, Ella Agnes Moore, Daniel French Hollidayoke and Kenneth Frederick Morcombe.
 
Jan is survived by a daughter, Brittany Nicole Daywalt of Arnold; a sister, Sherry Kay Osman-Durm and her husband, John Durm of Ridgely; a grandson, Nathan Tyler Eslin of Arnold; her father, Kenneth Morcombe II; two nephews, Larry and Kenneth Osman; two great-nephews, Kyler Osman and Gavin Chappel and two great-nieces, Piper and Kiera Osman.
 
Friends are invited to Jan's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 19 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 20 at 12:00 p.m. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601.

Services and interment for Mr Daniels will be private. Please sign the online guest book.

William Albert Palmer

William Albert Palmer, “Bill”, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 under hospice care at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Bill was born December 17, 1953 in Annapolis to the late Anthony and Dorothy Palmer and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis. Bill graduated from the University of MD with a Bachelor degree in horticulture and worked as a highly respected Greenhouse Production Manager at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville; retiring after 32 years.

Bill was a self taught organist who enjoyed collecting organs and making decorative wreaths and planters for family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother Thomas A. Palmer.

He is survived by one brother, Raymond A. Palmer of Edgewater, two sisters; Toni Ann Fitzpatrick of Ft. Pierce, Florida and Peggy Palmer of Edgewater.

Family and friends are invited to Bill’s Life Celebration on Sunday from 1 to 3pm and from 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater where a funeral service will be held on Monday, February 17, at 9am. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

James Sanford Young 

Of Indian Head, MD March 2, 1931 - February 11, 2014. Dr. Young was born and raised in Washington, DC, attended Washington & Lee University and served as a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy. He graduated from Duke University Medical School where he met his wife of 56 years, Sara, who died in September 2013. He practiced Internal Medicine in Prince Georges County for more than 30 years. He will be greatly missed by his son James S. (Susan) Young, Jr., daughters Suzanne (Doug) Meeker, Robin (Warren) Deal , and Stacey (Ivano) Paternoster, as well as grandchildren James III, Lisa, Jennifer, David, Ryan, Amy, Nicolo and Sara. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Young Schaeffer and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD., on Saturday, February 22 from 2pm until time of service at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Charles County. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

On Saturday February 15, 2014, family and friends are invited to Ronalds visitation from 10am until time of service at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill MD. Interment will be at a lated date in Donaldsonville Georgia.

Marie M. Waters "Ree Ree", 93, a ten year resident of Riva, died Monday, February 10 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a lengthy illness. "Ree Ree" was born June 20, 1920 in Baltimore. She was later employed by Leaver Brothers during WWII. In her spare time she enjoyed drawing and being around her family, especially all of her grandchildren. 
She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dolphin Waters. She is survived by two sons, James Waters of Waldorf and Steven Waters of Capital Heights; two daughters, Martha Mickey of Riva and Susan Smith of Clendenin, WV; one sister, Mary Uhland of Catonsville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. 
Friends are invited to Marie's Life Celebration on Friday, February 14 from 4-6PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, where a funeral service will start at 6PM. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are recommended to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above

James L. Cleaveland died on Monday, February 10, 2014, at the Fort Washington Nursing Home. He was born in Buena Vista, Maryland, on December 12, 1927. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Catherine Bailey Cleaveland (Kitty); children Jane C. Beam, Sharon C. Johnsen (Lee) and James T. Cleaveland (Marlene); Grandchildren Jesse Beam, Jenna Parker (James), Amber Acevedo (Anthony), Ryan and Hayley Cleaveland; Great Grandchildren Tristan and Devyn Parker and Payton Acevedo. Siblings surviving are Madge Moore, Robert Cleaveland and Mabel Howell. Preceded in death by his parents J. Ritchie and Merie S. Cleaveland, siblings Violet Hite, Dora Defibaugh, Mary Johnson, Elda Jane Brown and John, Raymond and Vernon Cleaveland. Also preceded in death by three grandchildren: Chad, Rachel and Kyle Johnsen and great granddaughter Kadence Bailey Parker. 

He was a 1946 graduate of Surrattsville High School in Clinton, Maryland. He joined the Operating Engineers Union #77 in 1949. In addition to his interest in his garden and tinkering in his garage he was a 10 year member of Men’s Senior Beltway Softball Team – “Maryland Old Liners”; Knights of Columbus #11171 of St. John’s in Clinton, Maryland; Surratts Senior Club and St John’s Senior Club. 


Relatives and friends are invited to James' Life Celebration on Sunday, February 16 from 2 to 5pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 11am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Disease Fndn., 1359 Broadway, Ste. 1509, New York, NY 10018 or Christmas in April of PG Cty., 7915 Malcolm Rd., Clinton, MD 20735.

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Gilbert "Gil" Bryon Shaw, a lifetime resident of Annapolis, died on February 9 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was 87.

 Born July 17, 1926 in Annapolis to the late Byron L. and Mabel Weaver Shaw, Gil graduated from Annapolis High School in 1944 and from the Peabody Conservatory of Music with a degree in music performance. Gil served as a Tech 4/Bandsman with the 440th Army Service Forces Band in Valley Forge, PA. He was employed with Baltimore Life Insurance Company. Gil was a lifelong entertainer, known for having a steady stream of jokes and for making people laugh. He also played the trumpet in the Gil Shaw Orchestra. He was also famous for using his trumpet to lead a conga line off the end of a pier at the Epping Forest Dance. Gil was a member of the Annapolis Elks, Knights of Pythias and American Legion.
 
He was preceded in death by one brother, Lester W. Shaw.
 
Gil is survived by his wife, Alice W. Shaw, whom he married on July 25, 1951; two daughters, Vicki Shaw of Annapolis and Laurie Shaw Maglio of Midlothian, VA; a sister, Dorothy Nichols of Annapolis; and four grandchildren, Ryan Anthony and Carly Marie Maglio and Julian and Natalie Jeffery.
 
Friends are invited to Gil's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 12 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 13 at 10am. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Gil's name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

Rosemary Heinz, 78, a fifty six year resident of Annapolis, died of lung cancer on February 9 at her daughter’s residence in Denton. Born on November 15, 1935 in Fairmont, WV to the late John and Margaret Hupp, Rosemary was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed crafts, animals, bowling, cooking and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Heinz who died on November 19, 2008. Rosemary is survived by three daughters, Pamela McBee of Denton, Beverly Bates of Easton and Donna Hazel of Chester and eight grandchildren, Richard Bates, Jr. of Laurel, DE, Scott Ford, Jr. of Chestertown, Brian Bates of Easton, Matthew Torres of Crownsville, Alan and Tyler Torres both of Chester, Christina Titz of Queen Anne and Jaime Porter of Price. Friends are invited to Rosemary’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Sunday, February 16 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater where her funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, February 17. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery Mausoleum in Annapolis. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

Of Clinton, MD on February 7, 2014; the beloved wife of the late Horace E. Gordon; daughter of the late Alfred and Ada Webster. She is also survived by cousins and friends. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where services will be held on Monday, February 10 at 10am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Rena Ann Schwarzmann Houle, 81, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2014, in Oxon Hill Maryland surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred James and her parents Henry and Margaret Ellen Schwarzmann. Surviving are her six children and their families: Martha Ann Houle Stitt, Stephanie Stitt and Melanie Stitt Cole and her husband JB Cole; Mary Ellen Houle Olien and William Olien, Elizabeth, Christopher and Jonathan Olien; Rena Michele (Shelly) Houle Mascaro, Marcie Mascaro and Kenny Go and Nico and Tony Go, Maureen Mascaro and Michael Mascaro; Teresa Winifred Houle Mackey; James Henry Houle and Dawn Calloway and James Houle, Allysin Houle and Micala Houle; and Sharon Marie Houle Draher and Kevin Draher, David Draher and Jennifer Draher. She is survived her brother and his wife, John and Phyllis Schwarzmann of Memphis, Tennessee, and their son, Jay Schwarzmann and his family. Ann was born in Washington DC and lived in Oxon Hill, Maryland for 56 years. She worked as a cashier for Giant Food in Oxon Hill and Waldorf, Maryland. After retiring she enjoyed traveling with her friend, “Dutch” Sharper to visit family and friends around the country and in Europe. Baking cookies and making stained glass panels, baskets and gifts for her family and friends gave her immense pleasure in her retirement years. Relatives and friends are invited to Ann's Life Celebration on Saturday, February 8 from 10am until time of service at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located to your left.

Mary Lucille Booth, 74, of Edgewater, died at home after a lengthy illness. Born September 6, 1939 in Annapolis to Dorothy Ford Suitt and the late Vernon Ford, Sr., Mary graduated from Annapolis High School in 1957. She retired from the State of Maryland Comptroller’s office in 2002. She was an active member of Chesapeake Christian Fellowship Church in Davidsonville, was a member of the Maryland State Employees Choir and enjoyed singing in church choirs throughout her life. She also enjoyed, cooking, senior center trips and spending time with her family. 
Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Ferd “Slim” Booth, Jr. 
She is survived by one son, Timothy Booth of Edgewater; two daughters, Cindy (Ronald) Borza of Edgewater and Vicki (Kalle) Kontson of Davidsonville; one brother, Vernon Ford, Jr. of Edgewater; one sister, Dianne Lambert of Davidsonville; two grandsons, Wayne Franklin and Stephen Kontson; three granddaughters, Stacy Spadaro, Kimberly and Erica Kontson; three great-grandchildren, Anthony Franklin, Madison Franklin and Sienna Spadaro. 
Friends are invited to Mary’s Life Celebration on Sunday, February 9 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a funeral service will be held on Monday, February 10 at 11am. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake or the Alzheimers Association. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link above.

Catherine “Kay” Theresa Riordan, 90, a resident of the Ginger Cove Life Care Community and previously of Heritage Harbour and District Heights, died February 5. Born on Christmas Day 1923 in Manhattan, NY to the late Lawrence and Katherine McElroy, Kay graduated from St. Michael’s High School and went to work for the telephone company. During World War II, she took a second, part-time job at the U.S. Post Office. In 1948, Kay married her teenage sweetheart, Martin John Riordan and they moved to the Washington, DC area. While raising her six children, Kay was an active member of Mt. Calvary Catholic Church in Forestville where she was a member of the Sodality and Ladies of Charity. Later, when she moved to Heritage Harbour, she became an active member of St. Mary’s and St. John Neumann Catholic Churches. She also was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. She enjoyed spending time with her family and entertaining her and her children’s friends.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Marty. She is survived by six children, Sister Martin Joseph (formerly Eileen Riordan) of Ocean Grove, NJ, Michael Riordan of Deale, Kathleen (Tim) White of Crofton, Patrick (Genie) Riordan of Bishopville and Matthew and Martin Riordan, both of Churchton. She is also survived by five grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 7 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Terry Thomas Rigsbee, 68, a thirty year resident of Deale, died February 5, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 
Born November 20, 1945 to the late Lucian and Hulda Mae Rigsbee, Terry worked in the warehouse for Giant Food and worked for the Lane Bus Service. 
He was a Redskins fan, enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. 
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Teresa A. Rigsbee; three children, Chrystal Rigsbee of Churchton, Victoria Best of Huntingtown and Terry T. Rigsbee Jr. of Shady Side; two siblings, Emmett Rigsbee of North Carolina and Pam Deckert of Ft. Washington; six grandchildren, Brittany Rigsbee, Ryan Hood, Gabriela Best, Dominick Best, Tyler Young and Kaylee Rigsbee.
 Friends are invited to Terry’s Life Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 10, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment is private. 
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are recommended to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Margaret Joan Casey, 72, a 38-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Riverdale, died peacefully in her sleep on February 5. She was known to friends and family as both “Margie” and “Casey”.

Born on July 6, 1941 in Johnstown, PA to the late Francis and Mary Casey, Margie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Programming from the University of Maryland. She retired from the NSA where she worked as a computer programmer. She also worked at Lou’s Woodland in Edgewater for many years. Margie enjoyed genealogy and researching her family tree. She also enjoyed making videos of her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater.

Margie was preceded in death by her long-time companion, William Bennett; former spouse, Kenneth Penrod; two brothers, George and Joseph Casey and her sister, Mary Frances Casey. She is survived by two sons, Patrick (Susan) Penrod of East Haven, CT and Christopher (Shelly) Penrod of Frederick; three daughters, R. Dawn Penrod (Michael Risher) of Riva, Stacy Penrod of Edgewater and Kennette (David) Martin of Pasadena; two sisters, Barbara Canavan of Woodbridge, VA and Ann McCarthy of Gaithersburg; one sister-in-law, Sandi Casey of Portage, PA; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to Margie’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with a Catholic prayer service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 9 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A second visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 14 at the Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, 621 Maple Street, South Fork, PA 15956. A Mass of Christian Burial and interment will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 or the South Fork Heritage Days, P.O. Box 25, South Fork, PA 15956. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Obituaries

Raymond Cline

Alice Cross

Lewis Ward

William Belt

Lucile Juenger

Nicholas Ferrante

Linda Pritchett

Father O.P.

Cecilia Morcombe

Willie Daniels

William Palmer

James Young

Ronald Pugh

Marie Waters

Theodore Kruk

James Cleaveland

Gilbert Shaw

Rosemary Heinz

Agnes Gordon

Rena Houle

Mary Booth

Catherine Riordan

Terry Rigsbee

Margaret Casey