Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

A memorial service will held on Wednesday, February 5 at 11am at Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment private. A guest book is available at the link below.

On Friday, January 17, 2014; beloved husband of Bernice Dalton; father of James and grandfather of Raynisha. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to William's Life Celebration on Thursday, January 23 from 10am until time of services at 11am at Fort Foote Baptist Church, 8310 Fort Foote Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD on Friday, February 7, 2014 at 11am. Please leave your thoughts and memoires by signing the guestbook located to your left.

Jerry A. Simmons, 82, who honorably served our country for 30 years, died at his home of 40 years in Ft. Washington, MD on January 17 of natural causes. 
Col. Simmons received his BS degree from Florida A&M University in 1953 and a Master’s degree from Central Michigan University. After a decorated and illustrious career serving as a pilot and then in command positions with the US Army, he was employed at Lockheed Martin and later GE Aerospace. An advocate for higher education, he was an active member of Florida A&M Alumni Association, Omega Psi Phi fraternity, MOAA, Tuskegee Airmen Association, 174th Assault Helicopter Company Association, NAACP, Habitat for Humanity, and many others.
 Beloved husband of Lula M. Simmons, he is survived by three children, Marian, Angela, and Jerry III; one grandchild, Tiffany, and many devoted family & friends. 
Family and friends are invited to Jerry's Life Celebration on Tuesday February 11, 2014 from 9am until time of service at 11am at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington Md. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on April 29, at 2pm. If you are going to attend please meet at the Administration Building by 12:30pm. Please sign the online guestbook below.
 
If coming from out of town, recommended hotels are (in the order of recommendation):
 1) Holiday Inn Express (excellent breakfast buffet, hot tub only)
 6055 Richmond Highway
 Alexandria, VA 22303 (571)257-9555
 2) Springhill Suites, Marriott (OK breakfast buffet, pool and hot tub)
 6065 Richmond Avenue
 Alexandria, VA 22303 (571) 481-4441
 These are sister hotels located adjacent to each other and you can use the amenities at both locations. Please fly into Reagan Nat'l. Airport (Airport code DCA) and take a 10 minute taxi cab ride to these hotels.
 *** Transportation departing from the hotels will be provided to and from the church on the day of the funeral.
 
In lieu of flowers, please make a tax-deductible contribution to FAMU/DC Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. You may make your contribution by going to www.dcfamualumni.org and linking to the COL (Ret) Jerry A. Simmons page for details; or mail your check payable to FAMU/DC Alumni Scholarship fund (memo section Jerry A. Simmons) P.O. Box 90306, Washington, DC 20090 or you may contact the Chaplain, Alean Miller 301/388/0240 for further information.

Susan Ann Stover (formerly Hoffmann), 62, of Annapolis, MD died on January 16, 2014 from metastatic breast cancer. 
She was born in Plainfield, NJ on August 23, 1951. 
She grew up in Mayo, MD, spending most of her childhood on boats and around the water, most notably her father’s bay built charter boat the “Bay Lady.” Most will remember her driving around town in the “Bay Lady” pick-up truck, even sneaking midshipmen back into USNA. She graduated in the Class of 1969 from Annapolis High School where she was active in sports and played a “roving forward” (for anybody who remembers what that is!) in basketball. 
She graduated from University of Maryland in Education in 1973, and received a Master’s in Special Education from Loyola University in 1985.
 Susan taught and later became the head of the math department for Chesapeake Middle school for 20 years before her retirement in 2006. Prior to this she taught at Brooklyn Park Elementary School for 10 years. She was passionate about making a difference in the lives of her students, especially those with special needs. 
Most notably, she is remembered for her hilarious sense of humor, quick wit and as a professional “Hoffmann giggler.” She always put family first, whether it was her immediate family or those friends she considered family (or her beloved collie dogs). Her grandson Kyle was the joy of her life, although sometimes “getting on her last nerve and she only had one left.” Her biggest wish was for him to work hard and continue to succeed in everything he does. She was up for any creative challenge, whether it was re-designing a room or putting together a gift basket, therefore making her quite the professional shopper. Trained by her father, she was also a professional eaves dropper. Always bringing the best chocolate dessert to any function, usually a UNC or Navy tailgates. A diehard sports fan, she was devoted to the Tar Heels, and supporter of local Navy athletics. 
She is survived by her loving husband, Keith Stover, of 38 years, son Rusty Stover of Charlotte Hall, MD, grandson Kyle Lambert Marsh of Glen Burnie, MD , daughter Lindsey McGlaughlin and her husband Eric of Columbia, MD, sista’ Peggy Greenwell and her husband Bill Greenwell of Annapolis, MD, their daughter Mattie Dunigan and husband Zach of Annapolis, MD. She is also survived by 3 sisters in laws, and 2 brothers in law and 7 nieces and 7 nephews, 2 great nieces and 2 great nephews. 
Visitation will be held at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.., where a service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laurel, DE. 
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mike’s Restaurant Banquet Room, Riva, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions be made to The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Donations may be in the form of a check payable to The Johns Hopkins University with a memo to Dr. Leisha Emens and mailed to the center at 750 E. Pratt Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202, or online at . An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Wednesday, January 15, 2014; the beloved husband of Dorothy E."Lois" Alexander; loving father of Janice (Michael) Buerkli; grandfather of Alexander J. Buerkli; brother of Neil Alexander, Arlene Jamison and Thomas Alexander. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 3:00pm at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to HEROES,Inc.,1200 29th St. NW Washington, DC 20007. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located to your bottom left.

On Wednesday, January 15, 2014; the beloved husband of the late Winnie Lee Farr; fther of Gary Stanley, James Franklin and David Michael Farr; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother Ellery Levern Farr. Family and friends will gather at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD. on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 11:30am until time of services at 1:pm. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

Shirley Marie Ames, 76, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2013 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. 

Shirley was born on November 12, 1937 in Riverhead, N.Y to the late Melkiah and Sarah Bell. She was married to her husband, Albert A. Ames on October 18, 1957. She was a Registered Nurse and attended St. John School of Nursing in Brooklyn, N.Y. She also received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional and Liberal Studies from Dowling College, Oakdale, N.Y. in 1976. She received her Masters Degree from Stoney Brook University, Stoney Brook, NY with a Degree in Personnel Management in 1978. 

She loved shopping, going on vacations and watching Family Feud.
 
She is survived by her husband, Albert A. Ames; her children, Michele Houge (Jeffrey Hogue), Yvette Murphy, and Sarah Dick (Curtis Dick); her grandchildren, Terrell Watkins, Robert Branham, Nicole Branham, Domingo Copeland, Tiffany Copeland and Monica Coleman. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.

On Wednesday, January 15, 2014; the beloved wife of Dr. John A. Bottiglione; mother of Aimee M. and Cate M. Bottiglione; daughter of the late Alfred A. and Hellen E.W. Blumetti; first cousin of Timothy O’Connor. Relatives and friends are invited to Carole's Life Celebration on Thursday, January 16 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, January 17 at 11AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church(Old Church), Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. Interment Church Cemetery.

Cartha D. Hall, a 9-year resident of Waldorf, and previously of Brandywine, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Center in La Plata. She was 71.
Cartha was born July 22, 1942 in Benedict, Maryland to the late Thomas And Cartha Seger. She enjoyed playing cards, and especially enjoyed the time she spent with her ten grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph P. Hall, Sr. in 2004.
Cartha is survived by her children, Pat Hall, Jr. and George Hall, both of Hughesville, Gene Hall of Waldorf, Melissa Price of Waldorf and Paul Hall of Leesburg. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, George, Jr., Amanda, Brittany, Caitlin, Mikayla, James, Adam, Joey, Austen, and Rylee.
A memorial service will be held at Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church,13025 Good Samaritan Drive, Waldorf, Md. on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 2:00pm.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 20 at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

Darren George Gilbreath, Sr., a 28-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Howard County, died on January 13 at his residence. He was 43.
 
Darren was born April 10, 1970 in Washington, D.C. to Richard E. and Jane A. Gilbreath and was a 1989 graduate of Annapolis High School.
 
He enjoyed fishing, cars, country music, was an avid Redskins fan, and liked to entertain people with his comedy.
 
In addition to his parents Darren is survived by his children, Brittany Young of Millersville and D.J. Gilbreath of Hanover, his siblings: Terry and her husband Bob Delph of Mt. Airy, Ricky and his wife Michele Gilbreath of Davidsonville, Robin and her husband David Beck of Davidsonville and Brendan Gilbreath of Annapolis. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
 
Friends may call on Thursday, January 16 from 4pm until a memorial service begins at 5pm at Mt. Oak United Methodist Church, 14110 Mount Oak Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721. Interment private.
 
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2002 Clipper Park Road, #110, Baltimore, MD 21211 or to the Salvation Army, 2700 W Patapsco Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230-2702.

Lafayette Brown Jr., better known as Fate Jr. was 91 years old when he departed this life on the morning of January 13, 2014 and entered heaven to begin his new eternal life. He was born on August 22, 1922 to Lafayette Brown Sr. and Lossie Brown in Tarboro, NC . He was the third eldest out of 9 siblings one whom died at birth. Fate Jr. was drafted into the Army and later enlisted into the Air Force. He was in World War II with the prestigious 99th/332 Squadrons of the Tuskegee Airmen. He was stationed in Burma India during the war. GOD has had HIS hand on him through many situations. While flying during the war his plane lost an engine but they were able to land safely. Amongst other trials and tribulations he suffered from Malaria and was unconscious for two weeks and GOD had His Hand on him as well then too. One of his distinguished military positions included being an official driver to our First African American Lt. Col. Benjamin O. Davis Jr., and the Col. actually gave Fate his cover (hat) after he was promoted. He also worked on the flight line as a mechanic for the Red Tail Planes that were flown during World War II. 

After the war in 1945 he moved to Columbus Ohio where he met Ruth Virginia Brown and married her on July 9, 1949. This union lasted 52 years when Ruth passed on January 11, 2001. Their union produced two children Sharon Lafaye Brown born outside of Sacramento, CA and Andrea Yvette Brown (Peterson) born in Anchorage, Alaska. The entire family drove from Anchorage Alaska to District Heights, MD which took two weeks to arrive. 

Fate retired in 1968 in Maryland. After retiring from the military he began another career with Garfinkles as a Shipping Manager. He worked there for 20 years and only missed a total of two weeks of work out of those 20 years. He loved his job. 

After a year in District Heights and wanting to be closer to the base, he moved the family to Camp Springs right across the street from Andrews Air Force Base and remained there for 40 years. Fate was a provider, protector, a wonderful husband, a loving father and a fun loving grand and great grandfather. He loved his family and believed in attending family reunions yearly. He would have cookouts and the entire neighborhood was welcome. He loved to stand for hours grilling for family and friends. He also loved working on cars, going to the Horse Races at Rosecroft, golfing, drawing and reading the newspaper every evening after work. After retiring from Garfinkles in 1998 he made himself available to take people on personal errands if they needed a ride to the hospital or grocery store….everybody loved Mr. Brown. 

Fate Jr. was blessed to participate on March 29, 2007, with the Tuskegee Airmen, as a group, each being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President George W. Bush and the U.S. Congress in a ceremony inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. The 300 airmen and widows, who attended the ceremony, received the recognition for all the estimated 16-19,000 participants of the “Tuskegee Experiment”. 

After the passing of his loving wife Ruth he lived alone until he was 87 and his health started to change and his daughters Sharon and Andrea moved him in with them and took great care of him until the second he passed. He is survived by two sisters: Bessie Lawrence (husband Charlie Lawrence) of Tarboro, NC and Ester Harrell of Virginia; three daughters: Sharon Lafaye Brown and Andrea Yvette Peterson of Fort Washington, MD and Ranelle Brown of Columbus, OH; four grandchildren: Rowemell Antonio McLean of Atlanta, GA and JoVaughn Marcel Brown of Fort Washington, MD; Levita and Rotanda Brown of Columbus, OH: seven great grandchildren: KeAsia Alexis McLean, London Amor McLean, Aliyah Dior Woodard, Serenity Ray, Rowemell Antonio McLean Jr. (RJ) Mason McLean, Brooklyn Brown, and a host of many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to SSgt. Brown's Life Celebration on Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 10am until time of service at 11am at River of Life Church, 3106 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD 20748(301) 894-8000. Burial will follow at 2pm at Arlington National Cemetery with Military Honors. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

Martin A. Wishnefsky
 
On Monday, January 13, 2014. The beloved husband of Gail Wishnefsky; father of Jennifer Capozzella and Heather Ainsley; grandfather of Joseph and Leeann Capozzella and Brianna Newman, also survived by many other friends and relatives. Marty’s Life Celebration will be held at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, January 18 from 12pm until his funeral service begins at 1pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Marty, may be made to the Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, P.O. Box 126, Sterling, VA 20167.

Ella Marie Peterman, a resident of Sunrise Assisted Living in Annapolis, and previously of Mayo, died on January 12, 2014. She was 94.
 
Born November 28, 1919 to the late James Ernest and Mary Baker, she graduated from Annapolis High School. Ella worked at Baltimore Life Insurance Company in Annapolis and loved spending time with her cats.
 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Henry Peterman, in May of 1982; one brother and four sisters.
 
Services and interment private. Anyone wishing to honor her memory and her love of her cats may send a donation to Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, 3200 Ivy Way, Harwood, MD 20776.

On Sunday, January 12, 2014, the beloved husband of the late Mable P. Davis; father of Phylis D. (Robert) Reinard and the late Sandra Davis, grandfather of James (Delana) Reinard and great-grandfather of Elizabeth Reinard. He is also survived by his brother Buddy Davis and sister Jean Carson. Relatives and friends are invited to Phil's Life Celebration on Friday, January 24, from 11am until time of services at 12 noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 OXON HILL RD., OXON HILL, MD. Interment at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Leaukemia & Lymphoma Society or to First Trinity Lutheran Church, Washington D.C. . Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located to your lower left.

Nancy Fox Flaherty, a 46-year resident of Edgewater, died on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at her home. She was 70.

Born February 10, 1943 in Washington, D.C., to the late Thelma and Charles McNulty, she was employed as a paralegal.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Flaherty in 2007.

Nancy is survived by three sons, J. Steven Fox and his wife, Coleen of Arnold, Michael Fox of Lonsdale, MN and Patrick Flaherty, Jr. of Annapolis; her former spouse, Ken Fox; a brother-in-law, Robert Flaherty; and four grandchildren, Kyle, Nick, Dylan and Keara Fox.

A memorial service will be held at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Thursday, January 16 at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Mary Harris was born in Edgefield, SC on October 20, 1922, the oldest of 7 
children. Mary married Ellsworth Harris (deceased) on October 18, 1942. They 
were happily married for 66 years. From this beautiful union, they had four 
children...Ellsworth Jr. (deceased), Kenneth, Carl (deceased), and Marian. In 
1983 Mary graduated from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) with 
an Associate Degree in nursing. She worked in various areas of nursing, 
provided a wide range of healthcare services, and devoted many years caring 
for those of the community and her family. Mary retired as a private duty nurse in 1990. Mary enjoyed spending most of her time with her family. She often enjoyed playing, teaching, and nurturing her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, etc. She always gave her unconditional love, patience, discipline, and lots of hugs and kisses. After a long battle with illness, Mary went to join the Lord. She peacefully departed this life at her residence in Bowie MD on January 11, 2014. The memory of her eagerness to help others and her warm smile will be cherished by many. Especially her sisters Mamie, Gloria, Eunice, children, grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. She will forever be in our hearts.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebraton on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 10am until time of services at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. interment will follow at Fort. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located to your right.

Donna Lee Kauffman, 66, a 35-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Seat Pleasant, MD, died on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
Donna was born on December 4, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to the late Edward and Margaret Grimley and was a 1965 graduate of Central Senior High School. She was a homemaker as well as the owner of Donna K. Designs, a party planning company.
She was a parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, a member of American Legion Post 226 Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Knights of Pythias, Pythias Sisters. Her interests included cooking, party planning and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by one brother; Whitey D. Grimley and her daughter in law, Jacqueline Kauffman.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, David M. Kauffman of Edgewater, two sons; David M. Kauffman, Jr., of Annapolis and Edward and his wife Shauna Kauffman of Crofton, one brother; Edward Grimley and three sisters; Linda Herrera, Peggy Ahmay and Kay Grimley and three grandchildren; Kristopher, Matthew and Kevin.
Friends may call on Wednesday, January 15, from 6 to 8pm and on Thursday, January 16 from 10am until her funeral service will begin at 11am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment at Maryland Veterans Cemetery will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary, Cummings-Behlke Unit 226 PO Box 432 Mayo, Md. 21106-0432 or to the American Cancer Society, 1041, Route 3 North, Bldg. A., Gambrills, MD 21054. An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 16, at 2pm at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. Those that wish to attend, should meet at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD at 12:45pm. A procession will leave for the cemetery promptly at 1:00pm.

The beloved wife of Lew A. King, Jr.; mother of Ashley, Kendall and William King. Friends are invited to Jenie's Life Celebration from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 16. A second funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 17 at Popes Creek Baptist Church, 9131 Kings Hwy., Montross, VA. Interment will be in the church cemetery. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

On Saturday, January 11, 2014; the beloved husband of Mary L. Hunt; father of Tijuana R. Watssen, Kevin A., Rodney P., Steven F. (Meg) and the late Maurice E. (Kendra) Hunt; son of the late M.H. and Sadie Hunt; brother of Nancy Adams, Sara Holmes, Carolyn Jones and the late James Wilson; grandfather of Charity, Alexis, Bradley, Tyler, Paige, Bettie Jo, Gabrielle and Jason Hunt; great-grandfather of Jubilee and Miller; brother-in-law of Anne Holloway. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Alex's Life Celebration on Wednesday, January 22 from 2pm until time of service at 3pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery with Military Honors on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 2pm, pleasae meet at the Administrattion Building by 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer society, cancer.org

Services for Joan Shane are private, please sign the on-line guest book using the link on the bottom left of this page.

On Friday, January 10, 2014; the beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Mozingo; mother of Joseph R., Raymond A. and Daniel K. Mozingo, Theresa Ann Mozingo-Hackney and the late Michael J. Mozingo; sister of Ginger Rae Palmateer and Judy Powell; grandmother of Alex, Alan, Tiffani, Dominique, Kelli, Johnathan, Kimberly, Christopher, Daniel and Susan; great-grandmother of Ayana, Reagan, Christina, Cameron, Olivia and Madeline. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Lauretta's Life Celebration on Friday, January 17 from 10am until time of service at 11m at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Obituaries

Clinton Holtz

William Dalton

Jerry USA

Susan Stover

Stanley Alexander

LeRoy Farr

Shirley Ames

Carole Bottiglione

Cartha Hall

Curtis Dunsmore

George Rossier

Darren Gilbreath

Lafayette Brown

Martin Wishnefsky

Marie Peterman

James Davis

Nancy Flaherty

Mary Harris

Donna Kauffman

Elmer Nunamaker

Jenie King

M Hunt

Joan Shane

Lauretta Mozingo