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Carrado Delanté Perritt, 54 a resident of Frederick, MD died suddenly on July 31, 2013. 
Mr. Perritt was born on November 27, 1958. Carrado was affectionately known as “Turk”. He graduated from McKinley Sr. High in Washington, DC in 1977. He attended the University of District of Columbia and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed by the Maryland School for the Deaf at the Frederick campus. Turk will be remembered for his humor and his passion for work. His favorite pastime was restoring his classic sports car (TVR) and home renovation projects. 
Turk is survived by three children Terrance Snyder, Delanté Perritt and Diamond Perritt. Parents Doris Alice Perritt of Crestview, FL and McKenzie Wilson Perritt Jr. of Washington, DC; one brother McKenzie Perritt III; of Snowshoe Pa, three sisters Tanya Jiggetts of Freeport, FL; Charmaine Williams and her husband Chester of Crestview, FL; Kim Best and her husband Theodore (Ted) of Fort Washington, MD. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a host of friends and relatives. 
Family and Friends are invited to Turk's Life Celebration on Friday August 9,2013 from 12noon until time of Memorial service at 1pm. Interment private.

Angelyn Virginia Weems Parks, a resident of Edgewater for more than fifty years and previously of Shady Side, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on July 31, 2013, after a three-year battle with Hodgkins lymphoma. Born on October 8, 1927, in Shady Side to the late Fernando Wilson and Mamie Lena Weems, Angelyn attended Shady Side Elementary School, Southern High School, Towson State University, the Washington School for Secretaries and Anne Arundel Community College.
 
When Angleyn was seventeen years old, she and six other female students were chosen to teach elementary-age children during the World War II war effort. She worked for the state of Maryland in the Hall of Records, Department for Higher Education, Department of Human Resources and the Department of Fiscal Services before retiring after twenty-nine years of service. In 2000 she published a book, The History of Ida Hartge and Wilson Weems of Shady Side, Maryland. In 2009 she, being a member of the Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter of the DAR, created and placed a grave marking of Revolutionary War patriot, David Weems. Angleyn was a member of the Church of Christ Scientist, Calvary United Methodist Church, the Historical Society of Anne Arundel County, the Historical Society of Maryland, the Shady Side Rural Heritage Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
 
She enjoyed history, genealogy, photography, needle point and crocheting. Her family was her passion; she was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, who was always interested in the needs of others, always giving and always caring.
 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, S. Neligh Parks, who died in 2008; a daughter, Terri Dale Parks and a grandson, Ryan James Wiseley. She is survived by three daughters; Cheryl Andrews of Leonardtown, LouAnn Owens of Ridgely and Connie Parks of Annapolis; two brothers; Ray Weems of Tracys Landing and Richard Weems of Charlotte Hall; two sisters; Martha Sawyer of Alexandria, VA, and Nancy Carpenter of Concord, GA; eight grandchildren; Robert Choicer, Jay Miller, Jeb Wiseley, Logan and Gwendolyn Parks-Eskew, Tami and Christy Apple and Steffanie Finch, and five great-grandchildren.
 
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 1:00 to 4:00pm on Saturday, September 14th, at The Galesville Hall in Galesville, MD. Angelyn will be placed to rest in the Weems family plot, with her husband, at the Quaker Burial Ground in Galesville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to G.H. Weems Educational Fund, 124 East Main Street, Waverly, TN 37185

Joseph F. Keimig, 95, educator

Joseph F. Keimig, a retired educator and executive with the Maryland Commission for Higher Education, died Wednesday, July 31 at his home in Accokeek, Maryland after a long illness. He was 95.
Dr. Keimig was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated from the Marianist Preparatory School in Beacon, New York. He earned a B.S. in education in 1940 from the University of Dayton, Ohio; a M.S. in business education in 1945 from the University of Pittsburgh; and a Ph.D. in adult education and adult learning psychology in 1963 from the University of Chicago.
Dr. Keimig was a religious brother in the Society of Mary (Marianists) for 33 years. In high schools in Manayunk outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Hamilton, Ohio he taught business, history, civics, accounting, English literature, and English as a second language. He also directed student musicals, drama, and marching and concert bands during these years. At the University of Dayton, he taught business and was Dean of the Evening School and Director of Summer Sessions and Workshops for three years early in his career. He later became Administrator of the University of Dayton’s West Campus and a member of the University’s Administrative Council.
Following dispensation from his vows as a religious brother in 1965, Dr. Keimig took a position with the Maryland Council for Higher Education, serving for four years of his ten years there as its Associate Executive Director. In 1968, he married Patricia Ansley, a native of Philadelphia, and they had one son, William J. Keimig, of Accokeek, Maryland. He left the MCHE to return to teaching, serving on the faculties of the University of Baltimore and Towson State University in Maryland for five years before retiring in 1980.
In retirement, he was a frequent speaker on religious topics at Catholic women’s groups. He was also a catechist instructing adults who desired to become Roman Catholics at St. Mary’s of Piscataway, a parish in the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. where his son is Director of Religious Education. He undertook extensive writing and editing responsibilities for several books published by the Association for Catechumenal Ministry, a national organization that assists, supports, and helps improve adult Catholic catechesis in the United States. In his early 90s, he began his autobiography, Life is Worth Living, completing the text shortly after his final illness began in January 2013.
In his mid-70s, he tore out and completely rebuilt two bathrooms in his home, contracting only electrical and plumbing work. He and his wife took up genealogy and traveled three times to Bavaria, Germany to seek out family. They also traveled in Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and England, as well as to the Holy Land. Dr. Keimig was notable for his youthful vitality and love of life.
In addition to his wife of 45 years and son, he is survived by his daughter-in-law Heather; his grandchildren Rose, William, Julianna, Theodore, Elizabeth, and Gregory; his sister-in-law Margaret Keimig; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing will take place on Friday, August 2, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735. Interment will follow on Monday, August 5 at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Baltimore, 4430 Belair Road, Baltimore, Maryland.
The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, gifts be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society for the poor at St. Mary’s, or to the fund for renovation projects for the church and chapel at St. Mary’s.

Edward “Ed” James Lechert, Jr., age 69, of Edgewater, died July 30 at his home.
 
Born on September 1, 1943 in Baltimore, Ed was a manager at Zayres, Ames, Office Depot and Giant. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion Post 226 in Mayo.

 Ed was preceded in death in 2011 by his wife of 29 years, Karen Lechert; his parents, Marie and Edward Lechert, Sr.; and his grandparents, Rose and Thomas Faulkner.
 
He is survived by his children, William “Billy” Lechert of Washington, D.C., Annette Diehl of Pasadena and Michele Lenkiewicz of Glen Burnie and three grandchildren, Brandon and Stephen Lenkiewicz of Glen Burnie and Taylor Diehl of Pasadena.
 
Friends are invited to Ed's Life Celebration on Sunday, August 4 from 3 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 5 at 10am at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Rte. 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054 or at: http//main.acsevents.org/goto/ed_lechert

Sean J. Brannon, age 45, a resident of Annapolis for 11 months and previously of Edgewater, died suddenly on July 28, 2013 in Annapolis.
 
Affectionately known as "J Bird", Sean was born on July 6, 1968 in Washington, D.C. and graduated in 1987 from Bowie High School. He co-owned and operated Sunrise Tree and Landscaping in Annapolis and was president of the Oxford House in Annapolis. He enjoyed cars, crabbing and boating with his family. Sean will be remembered for his contagious smile, his ability to make people laugh and the way he could make anyone his "buddy".
 
Sean is survived by two children, Maya Brannon of Denton and Hunter Brannon of Solomons Island; his parents, Larry and Linda Brannon of Edgewater; two brothers, Shane Brannon and his wife, Nichole of Florence, SC and Seth Brannon and his wife, Monica of Harwood; a sister, Nicole Gownley and her husband, Sean of Annapolis; his grandmother, Helen Brannon of Port St. Lucie, FL; two nephews, Jack and Cole Brannon and six nieces, Ally, Alayna, McKenna and Elle Brannon and Nellie and Carlie Gownley.
 
Friends are invited to Sean's Life Celebration on Friday, August 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 3 at 11am at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Oxford House, 699 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Saturday, July 27, 2013; the beloved wife of Gwynne; mother of Karen (Bob) Thompson and Terri Davis (Mark) Herbert; sister of Stuart Long. She is also survived by seven grandhildren, two great-grandsons and a soon to be great-granddaughter. Norine was instrumental in the formation of Bethel 61 of Job's Daughters in Oxon Hill, MD. Relatives and friends are invited to Norine's Life Celebration on Saturday, August 3 from 11am until time of service at 12pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the MG Foundation, MD Chapter, PO Box 186, Pasadena, MD 21123.

On Saturday, July 27, 2013; the beloved husband of Patricia L. Brooke; father of Dr.John Daniel (Dr. Cheryl J. Teuton) Brooke and Michael Steven (Angela M. Micheli) Brooke; brother of James Brooke. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD on Monday, August 12 from 10am until a Memorial Mass at 11am. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions maybe made to St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.

On Thursday, July 25, 2013; the beloved husband of Renee Michelle Goertzen; son of Frank and Gillan Mary Pearson. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, August 3 from 2 to 4pm where services will be held on Sunday, August 4 at 3pm. Interment private. 


 


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On Wednesday, July 24, 2013; the beloved wife of the late Thomas Michael Crowley; mother of Michael Thomas, Bridget Roberta and Kevin Patrick Crowley and Susan Bronwyn Kerns. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Monday, August 5 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Tuesday, August 6 at 11:30am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Memorial Contributions may be made in her memory to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.

Charlotte Williams Sudhoff
 
Charlotte Williams Sudhoff, "Cha-Cha", 86, a 47 year
 resident of Annapolis, died peacefully on July 22nd 2013,
 surrounded by family. 
Born and raised in Troy Alabama she moved and grew
 up in Montgomery, Alabama. Charlotte had many
 interests during those days including dance lessons and
 Girl Scouts . During WW II, her girl scout troop
 transitioned to Wing Scouts which rolled bandages and
 spotted aircraft activity.
 After graduating from Sidney Lanier High School in
 1945, Charlotte continued her education at Auburn
 University and earned her Bachelor of Science in 1950.
 While at Auburn she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi
 sorority and taught at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio
 where she met her future husband , Richard "SUDS"
 Sudhoff.
 During their 62 years of marriage, while raising their 4
 children, Charlotte was involved in many social and
 volunteer activities; including boy and girl scout
 leadership, the Marine Corps Wives Club, and as a
 longtime member of the Winchester Ladies Bridge Club.
 She was a multu£-decade volunteer with Meals-On-
 Wheels. 
Charlotte loved dance and in later life expressed
 herself in art; working in oils and loved flowers.
 She is survived by her husband, Lieutenant Colonel
 Richard I. Sudhoff, USMC (ret.); her 4 children, Sharon
 Calcaterra of Severna Park, MD, Richard K. Sudhoff of
 Paengseoung, South Korea, Robert M. Sudhoff of Mount
 Vernon, VA, and Julia Pergolizzi of Fairfax, VA. Also
 surviving her are 14 grandchildren and 10 great-
 grandchildren.
 Friends are invited to Charlotte's Life Celebration on Monday, July 29 from 10AM to 11AM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, where a memorial service will begin at 11AM. Inurnment is private. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Olive “Marie” Beall Suit age 91, of Waldorf, MD, formerly of Bradbury Heights, Washington, DC and Suitland MD died on Monday July 22, 2013 at the Charles County Nursing Home, LaPlata MD. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Clearance Marvin Suit. Marie was the daughter of the late Richard C. “Dick” Beall, Sr. and Olive Alsop Beall. In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by her brothers, Richard C. Beall Jr., Charles “Buddy” Beall & her sisters, Margaret Adams, Eleanor “Bottie” Vance & Doris Iacone. Marie is survived by her sisters, Anna Fichera of Kent Island and Dorothy Bennett of Waldorf, 13 nieces and nephews, 11 great-nieces and nephews, 7 great-great nieces and nephews. Marie worked as a bookkeeper, was a current member of Good Shepherd UMC, and a former member of Bradbury Heights UMC for 73 years, where she was a Sunday school teacher, life member of the United Methodist Women as President & treasurer, a member of the coffee hour committee and many other committees. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill MD on Thursday July 25 from 11am until the time of service at 12 noon. Reverend Laurie Gates-Ward of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church officiating. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Good Shepherd, United Methodist Church, 305 E. Smallwood Drive Waldorf MD, 20602. Please leave yur thoughts and memoires by signing the guestbook located to your left.

On Sunday, July 21, 2013; the beloved husband of the late Loretta Mae Miller; father of Michael, Duane, Dianne and Kendra Miller; brother of Hattie Rhodes; grandfather of Michelle Pianim, Kristina, Vincent and Jeremiah Pace; great-grandfather of Noelle and Kharis Pianim. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service on Friday August 9, 2013 at Riderwood Chapel, 3140 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD and Mr. Miller's Life Celebration on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 10:30am until time of service at 11am at St. Paul's Moravian Church, 8505 Heathermore Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD on Monday, August 12 at 10am. Flowers will be provided by the family.

Died on Sunday, July 21, 2013, the beloved husband of Margie L. Simms; father of Richard C., Paul W. Simms and Jewell Ann Mothershed; brother of Doris Staples. He is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to David's Life Celebration on Sunday, July 28 from 2 to 4pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Monday, July 29th at 11:00am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions maybe made to First Baptist Church of Camp Springs, 6936 Allentown Rd., Temple Hills, MD 20748.

Hazel E. Kenny, 88 of Riva died on July 21st. Hazel was born in Minnesota on January 3, 1925, and married her husband John Sheridan Kenny, Jr. Hazel worked as a legal secretary for William A. Franch. Hazel enjoyed spending time at the South County Senior Center. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband and her daughter Patricia. She is survived by her son John Sheridan Kenny III (Donna) of Phoenix; and two daughters, Paula (Lenny) Kayton of Riva and Pamela (David) of Sykesville; three grandchildren Craig, Kevin and Kristina Kayton; and 4 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Hazel’s Life Celebration on Wednesday July 24th from 6-8PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake 445 Defense Highway Annapolis, MD 21401. On line guest book available at Kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Thursday, July 18, 2013; the beloved mother of Daesean Allen and Aniya Shantal McCotter; loving daughter of Carol Lee Hayden and Rey and Susan Felizardo; granddaughter of Barbara Wallach and Eugene Hayden; sister of Reggie and Rachelle Felizardo, Shannon Taylor, Paolo and Laurent Felizardo and Camille Felizardo-Dayeck; niece of Carol Felizardo, Eugene Hayden, Jr., Donna Grasso and Tami Hayden. Relatives and friends are invited to Marissa's Life Celebration on Monday, July 22, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment St. Mary’s Church Cemetery-Piscataway.

Kyle T. O’Connor, 26, a lifelong resident of Davidsonville, died suddenly on July 17, 2013.
 Born minutes after midnight on November 10, 1986 in Clinton to Kevin and Robyn O’Connor, Kyle was the younger of twins. His brother, Ryan, was born only 4 minutes earlier on November 9. Kyle was a 2004 graduate of South River High School, then went on to take college courses at both Anne Arundel Community College and Frostburg State University. Kyle lived by the philosophy “never give up”. He enjoyed playing baseball, football, lacrosse, basketball and soccer, and was an avid Redskins fan. He also had a passion for helping people with disabilities and the elderly.
 Kyle was preceded in death by grandparents, Frank and Marcelle O’Connor.
 He is survived by his parents and twin brother, Ryan, of Davidsonville; grandparents, Donald and Gladys Bulmer of Ocean City and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. 
Friends are invited to Kyle’s Life Celebration on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kyle's memory are recommended to Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary, P.O. Box 1755, Salisbury, MD 21802. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Evelyn Anitta Goldring, the beloved daughter of the late Samuel Huston Thornton and Lulua Mae McNeil, departed this life on Monday, July 15, 2013 at MedSTAR Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, Maryland.
 
Evelyn is survived by her loving husband Jerome Goldring; her loving daughters and spouses Leesa Godring- Scott and her husband Jeffery Leroy Scott and Carmen Goldring and her fiancée Donald Cooper, Jr. and Alice Goldring. She is the loving grandmother of Damari Cooper, Rashad Whitehead and Johnathan Barnes. She is also survived by her sibling Hosea Thornton and a host of other relatives and friends.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to Evelyn's Life Celebration on Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 11am until time of services at 12 Noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be private. Please sign the guestbook located below.

Thomas C. Allder, Sr., 72 of Annapolis, MD, formerly of Fort Washington, MD, passed away peacefully on July 15th at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. 

Mr. Allder, husband of Myrna (Robey) Allder, was born in Washington DC in 1940 to the late H. Clifford Allder and Regina McCloskey; brother to the late Carol Allder Dutko.
 
Tom grew up in Chevy Chase, MD and attended Gonzaga
 and Bethesda Chevy Chase High Schools. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland and was a member of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. He attended the Maryland School of Law, Baltimore and was a Clerk for the Montgomery County Circuit Court in Maryland. Tom was employed for more than 30 years by the Washington Post as a Circulation Manager, retiring in 2001.
 
He was a past member of the Tantallon Country Club in Fort Washington, MD, and most recently he enjoyed his retirement working and playing golf at the Potomac Ridge Golf Course in Waldorf, MD. 

Outside of work, Tom enjoyed spending time with family and friends whether it be playing golf, traveling, telling and listening to good stories, or relaxing with his dog Kirby, affectionately known as “Boomer”. He especially enjoyed his lunch dates with his beloved Myrna for whom he
 shared a deep love and friendship for many years. They were to celebrate 
their 28th wedding anniversary on July 19th.
 
Tom cherished traveling to Rhode Island to visit his children and grandchildren, frequently making the drive North with a bushel of steamed Chesapeake Bay crabs to share with family and friends.
 
He was a devoted friend to many, and loving father to Thomas C., Jr., his wife Catherine, Matthew V., his wife Kristin, and Elizabeth J. Allder-Wordell, of Little Compton, RI and Charlene Robey of Annapolis, MD. Grandfather of Joshua, Jessica, Samuel, Claire, Rebecca and Benjamin, all of Little Compton, RI. A private memorial service is planned.

On Sunday, July 14, 2013; the beloved husband of the late Mary Cassandra Honablew; father of Mary Rosetta Honablew; brother of Thomas and Robert Benedik, Barbara Wnukowski and the late Michael Benedik; grandfather of Iris Mae Holden. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, DC, was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from the Department of Energy in 1997. He was a devout Catholic and served on the Board of Directors for the Body of Christ Farm. Friends may call at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 17502 Aquasco Rd. Brandywine, MD on Friday, July 26 from 10AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
 
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CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE BODY OF CHRIST FARM IN WALDORF, MD

Lois Lorraine Nutwell, 66, a resident of Harwood for more than 28 years and previously of Long Beach, MS, died July 13 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, after a long battle with diabetes and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

Born August 5, 1946 in Annapolis, Lois was a graduate of Southern High School. She went to work for the Naval Oceanographic Office in 1965 as a cartographic technician. Her writing and design skills were assets to her in a successful 37-year Federal career that also included positions at the Defense Mapping Agency, National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, and the Secretary of Defense’s Public Affairs Office. She specialized in the production of mapping charts, publications, manuals, brochures, newsletters and posters. Among her career achievements were the design of the Awards and Decorations Booklet for all branches of the U.S. military. 

After her retirement in May 2001, Lois conducted research and preservation of maps, charts and photographs for her historical book, "A Ripple On The Wind Down The Creek And Along The Shore In Deale, Maryland." She designed and self-published the book, through SunDogs Studio, which has a forward written by Marlin Fitzwater, a Deale resident and former press secretary to Presidents Reagan and Bush. The book was dedicated to her father, Oregon ‘Peck’ Nutwell, a longtime Deale resident. The first 1,000 copies sold out in three months and over 2,500 copies have been sold to date. In 2004, the Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town and South County awarded Lois its Local History Award in recognition of her book.

Lois was a charter member and president of the Deale Area Historical Society; a member of the Archaeological Society of Maryland and served as its newsletter editor for two years. She was also a member of Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation’s Women in the Outdoors program, Captain Salem Avery Museum in Shady Side, and St. James’ Parish in Lothian.

Lois was a writer, photographer, historian and amateur archaeologist, and was often recognized for her volunteerism and talents. In 2002, she received the Anne Arundel County Trust for Preservation Volunteer of the Year Award for her dedicated work in the field. In 2002 and 2003, Lois received a certificate of appreciation from Historic London Town and Gardens in recognition of her talent, dedication and enthusiasm as a volunteer in their archeology programs. In 2004, she received the Excellence in Volunteerism Merit Award from the Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. She shared her historical expertise as a guest speaker for the Galesville Heritage Society and the Lothian Ruritan Club.

Lois was preceded in death by her father, Oregon Nutwell and brother, Steven Nutwell. 

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Joseph J. Matt III; daughter, Lisa Isenberg of North Beach; mother, Helen Sarah Nutwell of Deale; sister, Wendy Nutwell of Deale; and granddaughter, Taylor Isenberg of North Beach.

Friends are invited to Lois’ Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomon Island Rd, Edgewater. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 19, at St. James’ Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Rd, Lothian. Interment at St. James’ Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Deale Area Historical Society, P.O. Box 650, Deale, MD 20751 or the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 27311. An online guestbook is available at 
www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Obituaries

Carrado Perritt

Angelyn Parks

Joseph Keimig

Edward Lechert

Sean Brannon

Norine Davis

Danny Brooke

Ernest Baulch

Andrew Pearson

Mary Crowley

Ltc. USA

Charlotte Sudhoff

Olive Suit

Willie Miller

David Simms

Hazel Kenny

Marissa Felizardo

Robert Majors

Bradford Bartlett

Kyle O'Connor

Evelyn Goldring

Thomas Allder

Joseph Benedik

Lois Nutwell