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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.

A memorial service is being planned. Please sign the guest book at the link above.

Robert Edward Mayne Jr., “Eddie” a four-year resident of Glen Burnie and previously of Harmans, MD, died at his home on Monday February 3, 2014 of natural causes.
 
Eddie was born December 1, 1949 in Baltimore to the late Robert and Flossie Mayne, Sr. He proudly served in the US Marines and worked as a maintenance mechanic for St. Joe Container Corp.
 
His hobbies included writing, and wood and metal working.
 
Eddie was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jean Snyder Mayne, one daughter Sherry R. Mayne, and one sister Barbara K. Mayne.
 
He is survived by two sons, Joseph E. Mayne, Sr. of Chestertown and Daniel Mayne of Salisbury, One brother, Ronald R. Mayne of Odenton and one sister Wanda Hoke of Mardela Springs, Md. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
 
Friends may call on Thursday from 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater where a funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, February 7, 2014. 
Interment Meadow Ridge Cemetery.

Anne Marie Santoiemma, 77, died February 2 at her home in Lothian. She was born on January 8, 1937 in Niagra Falls, NY to the late Anthony and Esther Conte. After graduating from high school, Anne Marie married Caesar C. Santoiemma in May 1954 and began an almost 60-year vocation as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Anne Marie was preceded in death by her brother Nick Conte. She is survived by her husband, Caesar; four children, Mary Esther (Carlo) DiGiovannantonio of Waldorf, John A. (Michelle) Santoiemma of Deale, Anthony Santoiemma of Lothian and Laura (Eric) Roozen of Fort Washington; three brothers, Joe, Anthony and David Conte of Lothian; two sisters, Rosalie Van Wie and Mary Esther Finamore both of Lothian; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to Anne Marie’s Life Celebration from 10 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD 20778. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.

An online guestbook is available by accessing the link above.

Passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the age of 99, in Fort Washington, MD. Survived by her son, James (Paige); granddaughter, Angela; sister-in-law, Opal Mamakos; brother-in-law, Wally Dove and Ken Mullins and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February, 5th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. where services will be held on Thursday, February 6 at 11am. Interment will follow at Epiphany Episcopal Church Cemetery, Forestville, MD. In lieu of flowers,the family requests that donations be made in Helen's name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, 5845 Richmond Hwy., Suite 800, Alexandria, VA. 22303. Please leave your thoughts and memoires by signing the guestbook located above.

Anastasia Characklis Manis of Annapolis, known affectionately to many as Yiayia, died unexpectedly on February 1 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. She was 81 years old.
 Born in Charlottesville, VA in 1932 to Artemis and Gregory Characklis, Anastasia was raised in Annapolis and graduated from Annapolis High School and Fleet Secretarial School. She worked at the United States Naval Academy as a secretary and in sales at Monica Stephens dress shop. She was later employed at the Annapolis General Assembly as a Legislative Aide to the Prince George’s County Delegation.
 Anastasia was an active member of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, serving as past president of the Agia Anna Philoptochos and singing in the church choir for many years. 
Known for her fierce loyalty to her friends and profound love for her family, Anastasia enjoyed reading, traveling and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. A devoted wife and mother, she volunteered for various local community organizations throughout the years.
 Anastasia was preceded in death by her parents and her younger brother, William G. Characklis. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, George Manis; her daughter Harriet (Brian) Adam; her son, Nick (Stacey) Manis; five grandchildren, Jessica, Anastasia and Elizabeth Adam, Michele and George Nicholas Manis and her sister, Joyce Zanetakos of Annapolis.
 Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 6th at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd, Annapolis. Interment St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis. A celebration of Anastasia’s life will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Anastasia Manis’ name to support the University of Maryland's Division of Transplantation. Please make checks payable to, University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation (UMBF, Inc.), University of MD Development Office, attn: K.Hussey, 31 S. Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21201 or visit www.fundformedicine.org and select Fund For Medicine/Other area/Transplant Division. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

Judge Melvin D. Benitz
 'Here come da Judge!' On January 31st, Judge Melvin D. Benitz departed this life for the next... He is terribly missed by his loving family Monica, Alex, Sky & Snowy Cortright, Viva Elizabeth Benitz, Elesa Rectanus of Orlando, John, Maria, Duncan, Finn & Zoe Benitz of Los Angeles, Barb & Ed Stiffler of Virginia, Emmanuel Quidet of Paris, and his loving ex-wife, Bobbie Benitz.
 
Mel started his career as Assistant Attorney General in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was elected Prosecuting Attorney in Calloway County, MO. For thirty years, Mel was in private practice which culminated in an appointment to the Federal bench where he served with distinction for twenty years. He recently retired just before his 85th Birthday. Mel was the hardest working man in and out of the courtroom. He loved his family, a good cigar and vintage cars. If we could hear him now, he'd be saying, "I'm still here". A celebration of a life well lived is scheduled for Friday.
 Judge, job well done. 

 


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******** A graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 11am. Those who wish to attend should arrive at the Administration Building at no later than 10:30am ***************
 



Eric Legstrom, son of the late Dorothy Genuske Legstrom and William Legstrom died Friday, January 31, 2014 after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Eric was born in Youngstown Ohio on February 18, 1943. Eric spent his summers sailing and received his first sailboat when he was 6 years old. He became proficient in this sport and began winning trophies at the age of 9. When he retired from sailing in the early 1980’s due to a back injury, he had accumulated over 500 trophies and was listed in the international One Design Sailing publications as an “Olympic” class sailor. He learned to hunt at the age of 10 and shot his first deer at the age of 11. He developed his shooting skills to the extent that his nickname in hunting circles was “Deadeye”.
 
Eric graduated from Youngstown University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and later gained his Masters from Georgetown University. During the Vietnam War era he was a Naval officer assigned to the National Security Agency. Eric spent his working career at what is now Verizon.
 He had many assignments over the years but his most interesting was as Strategic Planner. Eric had many interests outside of the office. 
He was an excellent skier, built furniture, and taught his daughter Krista and his two step children Peggy and Michael, and all 11 of his grandchildren how to fish and crab.
 
While Eric enjoyed many activities, Motorcycling was his passion. He was a long time member of the US Military Veterans Motorcycle Club. As an ordained minister he served as chaplain for many years. He administered to the biker community and performed over 30 weddings. Over the years Eric rode in almost every state in the Union including Hawaii. His biker name was, of course, Deadeye. 

His wife of 34 years, Ellen Fitzgerald; his daughter Krista Legstrom Depeyrot, her husband Philippe Depeyrot; his stepson Michael Fulton, his wife Kendall Fulton; and his stepdaughter Peggy Fulton Fox and her husband Troy survive Eric. His grandchildren are Julien, Luke, Noah Depeyrot; Amanda Fox Victor, Naomi and Rebecca Fox, Michael Fulton Junior, Marcus and Myles Fulton, Emma and Evan Garcia.
 
Friends may call on Friday, February 7 from 6-9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A memorial mass will be offered on Tuesday, February 18, at 10 am at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Ave, Millersville, MD 21108. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517 Topeka, KS 66675. An Online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Thursday, January 30, 2014. The beloved wife of the late Gene Stoneman; mother of Robin (Kerry) Lewonick; sister of George Edelen, Norma Madella and the late Joyce Detoto; grandmother of Michael Lewonick. Friends are invited to Peggie's Life Celebration from 12:30pm until her funeral service begins at 1:30pm on Sunday February 2 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be at a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

On Wednesday, January 29, 2014; the beloved husband of Mary Eloise Lozupone; father of Laura L. (Richard) Gulick, Deborah (Benjamin) Rose and Suzanne (Robert) Hay; brother of Phyllis Antosca and Rosalynn Petrasek; grandfather of Jessica, Robert, Emily, Mary, Matthew, Patrick, Clare, Angela and the late Christopher; great-grandfather of Anabella, Christopher and James. Relatives and friends are invited to Dominic's Life Celebration on Monday, February 3 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, February 4 at 11AM 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 the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tribute Program, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
 
A Tribute to the Life of Dominic J. Lozupone
 Whether you knew him as Dominic, Nick, Uncle Nick, Daddy, or Poppy, Dominic Joseph Lozupone was a man who touched many lives and brought joy to more people than we could ever know. 
Nick was born on March 2, 1924 in Washington DC and despite years of travelling all over the country, was always a DC native at heart. Born to an Italian immigrant father and a first generation Italian immigrant mother, he graduated from St. John’s College High School and joined the navy as a musician. It was here that young Dominic Lozupone’s talents blossomed. Structured by the navy’s discipline but free to meet and play with some of the greatest musicians of that era, he traveled around the country as an enlisted man playing for admirals, generals, and all kinds of military greats. He played at and lived in Pearl Harbor (Ford Island) for a number of months after the bombing and spent time at beautiful locations like San Jose and Charleston, SC. In what might have been a career highlight, he served as part of a Navy honor guard at the White House during one of Winston Churchill’s visits with President Franklin Roosevelt.
 After he was discharged from active duty in 1946, he joined the Navy reserve and was discharged from there in 1950. However, his musical career was far from over. In addition to the Navy band, he spent time in the Washington Redskin’s Marching Band and played casually with a number of buddies he met in the Navy. You may recognize some of their names; Teo Macero was a band mate in Anacostia who went on to produce Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue and Dave Brubeck’s Time Out, making him maybe the most influential jazz producer of all time. His Navy bunkmate Johnny Best played trumpet with the Glenn Miller band and Ella Fitzgerald. His musical career brought him together with some of the legends of jazz as well as some people who, though

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD at 6:30pm. Interment private.

Ed Mulhern, 95, of Annapolis, MD died peacefully in his sleep on January 28th at the home of his son, Marty, and daughter-in-law, Pam, in Jefferson, MD. Having lost his wife (Peg) of 65 years three years ago, he spent his final years surrounded by his many family members. He was especially blessed by the love and care provided by Marty and Pam, which made his final years joyful and faith-filled.
 
He was born on October 13, 1918 in Forty Fort, PA, the son of the late James P. and Nora (Ginley) Mulhern. The youngest of five, he attended Bloomsburg College on a track scholarship, graduating with a degree in Education and Latin. Ed was a world-class sprinter and is a member of the Bloomsburg Hall of Fame. He won numerous marquee events, including multiple Penn Relays, the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden, and the 1940 Olympic Development meet, a precursor to the, later cancelled, Olympic trials. 

Ed was a life-long educator, beginning with his alma mater, Forty Fort High School, where he taught English and coached track and wrestling. 

A member of the Greatest Generation, Ed volunteered for the US Army during WWII. Serving in the European theatre, he was part of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and participated in the liberation of concentration camps. 

Ed returned from the War to the love of his life, Margaret McEnrue. He and Peg were married in June, 1946 in Kingston, PA. Together he and Peg became model parents of the Baby Boom generation, raising 10 children, with births spanning the years 1947-1961.
 
Ed continued his education, receiving a Masters in Education from Bucknell University. Ed and Peg moved with their first five children to Rockville, MD in 1954, when he took a position teaching English at Richard Montgomery High School, the alma mater of all of his 10 children. Ed and Peg were long-time, active parishioners at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rockville.
 
He worked the balance of his career for the Montgomery County Public Schools. Ed became the Principal of Poolesville Elementary School and later of Poolesville High School. Ed later became an Administrator with the Montgomery County Board of Education in Rockville, serving in various leadership capacities, including the Director of Adult Education and of Career Counselling.
 
With 10 children at home, Ed frequently worked numerous jobs. In his later years, Ed taught graduate-school programs, especially for teachers’ continuing education. Ed taught at Montgomery County Junior College, Bowie State, and Western Maryland (now McDaniel), becoming a full professor at Western Maryland before his retirement.
 
Ed retired to spend his golden years with Peg and their growing family, including enjoying their beach house near Rehoboth. Along with his wife, Ed moved to Annapolis in 2003 and has been a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Annapolis. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, James, William, and John, and sister, Mary Haley. 

He is survived by his 10 children: Mary Margaret (David) McElheny of New Market, MD; James (Jane) of Wheaton, MD; Edward (Rebecca) of Sevierville, TN; Martin (Pam) of Jefferson, MD; Joseph (Lucy) of Annapolis, MD; Thomas (Katie) of Darnestown, MD; Patrick (Karen) of Nokesville, VA; John (Kim) of Ijamsville, MD; Michael (Alison) of Annapolis, MD; and Kathleen (Michael) Randolph of Annapolis, MD. As Pop-Pop, he was the grandfather to 31 and great-grandfather to 15 (and counting).
 
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, January 31, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis on Saturday, February 1, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church, Rockville, 600 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20852.

Regina "Jean" Marie O'Brien, a 3-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Brooklyn, NY, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on January 28, 2014 after a short illness. She was 91.
 Born March 22, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY, she worked as an executive secretary for the Bell Telephone Company. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward O'Brien; a sister, Dorothy O'Leary; three brothers, Joseph, John and Gerard Curtin; and two nephews, John Curtin and John Brungot.
 Jean is survived by her sister-in-law, Agnes Curtin; and her 16 nieces and nephews, Christine (George) Brungot, Stephen (Mary Dee) Curtin, Gerard (Ann) Curtin, James (Joann) Curtin, Robert Curtin, Loretta (John) Maiorano, Rosemary (Rudy) Dujnic, John (Susan) Curtin, Kathleen (Mitch) Mageo, Mary Pat (Dave) Wahlgreen, Paul Curtin, Kevin (Cathy) O'Leary, David (Dena) O'Leary, Regina (Jeff) O'Leary-Nurge, Maureen (Bill) Kinnear and Erin O'Leary.
 Friends are invited to a Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Saturday, February 8 from 3:00pm until time of Jean's memorial service at 5:00pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2219 York Road, Ste. 302, Timonium, MD 21093.

Frances Henry Wilson, 79, a 40-year resident of Davidsonville and previously of Adelphi, died January 28. Born on March 7, 1934 in Front Royal, VA to the late Aubrey and Helen Henry, Frances retired from the National Security Agency after a 38-year career.
 
Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, George R. Wilson who died in September 2012. She is survived by two children, Michael Wilson of Ashburn, VA and Dianna Wilson Smoot of Laurel; three grandchildren, James and Brian Wilson and Cassandra Smoot Menikheim; and four great-grandchildren, Bradley and Chase Menikheim and James and Aurora Wilson.
 
Friends are invited to Frances’ Life Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 31 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, February 1. Entombment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.

On Monday, January 27, 2014; the beloved husband of Evangelina G. Fortin; father of Rafael G. Fortin, Eterna G. Oehme and Joan C. Fortin; brother of Benedicto Fortin; grandfather of Valerie Grimes, Madonna Fortin and Christopher Fortin, Martina and Gabrielle Fortin. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Cres' Life Celebration on Monday, March 3, 2014 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD and again on Monday evening relatives and friends are invited to Cres' Life Celebration from 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 4 at 9am. Please meet at the Administration Building no later than 8:30am. 

Leaving his San Narciso barangay to join the U.S. Navy in late-1945, Cres embarked on a long, productive, and fruitful life in the United States. But his life story really begins with the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in mid-December 1941, when as a teenager he immediately volunteered to serve as a scout and guerrilla for the U.S. Army occupying force. Although poorly equipped and at grave-risk, he and his fellow fighters harassed the Imperial Japanese Army at every opportunity. Even after American and Filipino forces surrendered at Bataan and Corregidor in 1942, he retreated to the mountains to continue the armed resistance until General MacArthur’s forces liberated the country three years later. Within months after VJ Day in 1945, Cres enthusiastically enlisted in the U.S. Navy, beginning a bright new chapter in his life. 

During his 26-year career in the Navy, he served in a wide variety of positions as a steward and chef. In the late 1940s, he was requested by name to work on the personal staff of then-Vice Admiral Jerauld Wright, the Commander of Amphibious Forces U.S. Atlantic in Norfolk, Virginia. Most interesting, during his tenure on Admiral Wright’s staff, Cres tried out for and made the Navy Boxing Team, where he fought his way to win the welter weight title.
 
In the 1950s, because of his professional accomplishments and culinary talent, he interviewed for and was appointed to the White House staff as a chef. During the productive and lively years of the late-1950s to early-1970s in the White House, he worked for four presidents—from Eisenhower to Nixon. For a couple years, he served as a senior chef at Camp David, where he and his family had ample opportunities to gallivant around the verdant, lush mountain retreat on the weekends. The Fortin home is full of presidential memorabilia, including signed photographs of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, as well as signed menus from State dinners at the White House.
 
Retiring from the Navy with honors in 1971, Cres provided a final toast to colleagues aboard the U.S.S. Sequoia, the yacht that had served presidents, vice presidents, and world leaders since the 1920s. After an illustrious career in the Navy, he served the Nation for almost 20 more years as a civil servant for the General Services Administration, where he worked in the Old Executive Office Building right across the street from the White House. He finally caught his breadth in 1988 and began full retirement, spending the ensuing years with his family and friends, and reminiscing about the interesting years in the White House. He played a key role in the early years of Mrs. Philippines home for seniors. He also lived a holy life by serving as a Eucharistic Minister at St Columba Catholic Church in later years. Quite a remarkable journey for a teenager who left the Philippines to seek an adventure!

Barbara Bell Magrogan, 88, of Fort Myers, FL, died peacefully on January 26 at her daughter’s home in Catonsville surrounded by loving family.
 
Born December 29, 1925, in London, England, to the late Harold and Violet Jenn, Barbara grew up in London. She lived there until she came to America in May 1945, to meet the family of her late husband, Sgt. Richard M. Bell, who had been killed in action in February 1945. Barbara later married Mr. Howard F. Warner of Baltimore, with whom she had three children during their 21year marriage before his death in 1967. In August 1970 she married Col. Francis G. Magrogan of Baltimore and was happily married for 37 years until his death in 2007.
 
Barbara co-owned and operated Key Press, Inc. in Arbutus, Maryland. She was an administrative and surgical assistant to Dr. William Dvorine. In the 1970s she owned and operated Seashore Properties in Ocean City, Maryland. 

Barbara enjoyed the camaraderie of British friends as an active member of the Transatlantic Bride’s and Parents Association. She enjoyed reading, gardening, knitting and designing sewing patterns. A gourmet cook, Barbara frequently hosted family and friends. Later in life, she spent many hours playing golf at Eisenhower and Walden Golf Courses in Maryland and at the Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club in Florida. Throughout her life, Barbara enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.
 
In addition to her parents, her brother, Derrick Jenn, preceded Barbara in death.
 
She is survived by her children, Myrle H. Combs, Howard D. Warner and Gregory S. Magrogan, all of Catonsville, Denise P. Warner and her husband, Bruce, of Woodbridge, VA and Tracy W. Greenfield and her husband, Robert, of Annapolis; five loving grandchildren, Barbara D. Connors, Daniel J. Warner, M.D., Robert M., John W. and Matthew M. Greenfield and two great-granddaughters, Samantha L. Connors and Abigail R. Warner. 

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1 at
 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1800 Seton Drive in Crofton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.

All services are private. Online guest is available by clicking the "sign guestbook" link above.

Margaret Ann Miller, 87, of Lothian died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on January 25. She is survived by two daughters, Rev. Bunny Jett and Tish Heyduk; one sister, Jean Newton; and their families. 
Friends are invited to Margaret’s Life Celebration on Saturday, February 1 from 1PM until a memorial service begins at 2PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are recommended to St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main St., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Dorothy Hasslen Sosey of Annapolis, MD died January 24, 2014. Born and raised in Minneapolis, she attended Macalaster College and graduated summa cum laude from the Business School of the University of Minnesota. After marrying L. Kern Sosey in 1939, she lived in St. Paul, MN, Sao Paulo, Brazil, St. Joseph, MI and Annapolis MD. 
Dorothy is survived by children, Dr. Walter K. Sosey (Hilary), Lake Havasu City, AZ; Deedee Mahaffay (Dr. John), Annapolis, MD; and John R Sosey, Milwaukee, WI. Eight grandchildren, Scott Sosey, Las Vegas, NV; Laura Sosey Herbst (Troy), Las Vegas, NV; Todd P. Sosey, Las Vegas, NV; Meagan Mackin Amundson (Chad), Cockeysville, MD; Darren J Mackin (Anya), Denver, CO; Elizabeth Sosey, Boston MA; Samantha Sosey, Washington, DC; Matthew Sosey, Milwaukee WI; one step-grandchild, Elisabeth Mahaffay Clifford (Henry), Richmond, VA; two great-grandchildren, Shelby and Riley Herbst, Las Vegas, NV; and three step-great-grandchildren, Will, Quinn and Emily Clifford, Richmond, VA. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kern in 1999 and grandson, Timothy Kern Sosey in 1985.
 A family burial service will be held in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
 Memorials may be made to Planned Parenthood Mid-Michigan Alliance, P.O. Box 3673, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.
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Audrey L. Friedrich, 87, of Davidsonville and previously of Seabrook, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014. Born August 9, 1926 in Savage to the late Clyde and Anna Painter, Audrey graduated in 1945 from Tech High School in Washington, DC. She worked as a secretary for the Prince George’s County Board of Education from 1966 to 1981. She enjoyed creating interior designs. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Calvin G. Friedrich; a son, Brian Friedrich of Edgewater; a daughter, Sharon Friedrich McKenrick of Annapolis; a brother Tom Hitt of Bryantown; a sister, Doris Ruleman of Bunker Hill, WV and two grandchildren, Erich and Dawn Friedrich of Edgewater. 

Friends are invited to Audrey’s Life Celebration from 12 noon until her funeral service begins at 1:00pm on Wednesday, January 29 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. Contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018 or online using the link in the left column of this page. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link above.

Harmanna "Ann" Leupen, 93, died peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2014 in Stevensville, MD.
 
Born March 17, 1920 in The Netherlands, Ann co-founded Holland Gardens Nursery with her husband, Arnold; she worked in the family-owned business located at her residence until retirement. Ann was a former President of the Young at Heart Club for seniors as well as a member of the Lions Club. Her focus in life was family and caring for those she loved. Always active, she enjoyed music and played the piano. She was creative and liked working with her hands, particularly with needle work, crafts and flowers.
 
Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Arnold Leupen in 1977, as well as two sons, John and Dick Leupen. She is survived by two sons: Jack and Bob Leupen and five daughters: Regina Growden, Johanna Leupen, Cookie Reese, Ann Ward and Tina Drennan. She was preceded in death by two siblings: Jan Groeneveld and Cor VanRoon. She is also survived by four grandsons: Randy, David, BB and Wes Leupen and six great-grandchildren.
 
All services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the Muscular Dystrophy Association, PO Box 78960, Phoenix, AZ 85062 or to Hospice of Queen Anne's County, 255 Comet Drive, Centreville, MD 21617. You can also donate to either of these charities on line using the links located in the right column of this page.
 
An online guestbook is available at the top of this page.

Robert Louis Santin, 78, died January 20, 2014, after a brief illness at home with his family. Born on February 17, 1935 in Clifton, NJ to the late Victor and Mary Santin, Bob graduated from the Stevens Institute of Technology in 1956 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He began his career working for the General Electric Company in Syracuse, NY designing jet engines. Later, while working for Chesapeake Instrument Corporation in Shady Side, MD he led the mechanical design and development of three AN/SQR-14 and seven AN/SQR-15 towed array passive sonar systems which were used by the Navy to track Soviet submarines during the Cold War. Throughout his career he continued developing these sonar systems that are still in use today. After the company was acquired by Gould, Inc., he was promoted to Vice President of Engineering, and later to Vice President of Business Development. Lockheed Martin acquired Gould Inc, from which Bob retired in 1995. In 1965 Bob married Joan Montgomery in Annapolis, MD where they lived in the community of Anchorage and raised their five children. In 2004 they relocated to Florida where he became an avid golfer, an accomplished painter, and frequent traveler with Joan and his family. He is survived by his wife, Joan; his children, Mike, Dan, Beth, Rob, and Amy, and their families including 13 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Bob’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Friday, January 24 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater where his funeral service will be held at 6pm on Saturday, January 25. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of the United States. Online condolences may be posted by clicking the link above.

Obituaries

Terry Rigsbee

Margaret Casey

Lillian Wishard

Robert Mayne

Anne Santoiemma

Helen Peterson

Anastasia Manis

The Benitz

Margaret Donnelly

Eric Legstrom

Peggie Stoneman

Dominic Lozupone

Emma Plazas

Edward Mulhern

Regina O'Brien

Frances Wilson

CPO Fortin

Barbara Magrogan

Gayle Rowbottom

Margaret Miller

Dorothy Sosey

Audrey Friedrich

Harmanna Leupen

Robert Santin