Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

SaintClair Edmunds, Jr., 64, of Fort Washington MD, passed away May 26, 2013.
 SaintClair was born in Danville, Virginia on August 28, 1948. The son of Nannie B. and SaintClair Edmunds, Sr. Survived by one son, SaintClair Edmunds, III and wife Helen Rhodes. He was a military veteran of the U.S. Army. SaintClair's Life Celebration will be on Friday, June 7,2013 at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Rd, Clinton MD, from 11am until time of service at 12noon. Interment with Military Honors at The Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham MD. Please sign the online guestbook above.

John H. Peck, a resident of Annapolis since 1986, died on May 25 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood.
 
Born March 11, 1924 in Concord, NH, John graduated from Gonzaga High School in 1942 and attended Georgetown University prior to serving in the U.S. Navy as an Air Crewman during WWII. John was employed as a sales representative for Milton Bradley, retiring after 30 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis, where he served as an Arimathean and Usher. John enjoyed bowling, golf and spending time with his Heritage Harbour neighbors and friends
 
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59-years, Evelyn Peck in 2005.
 
John is survived by three sons, John (Anne) Peck of Plymouth, MA, Steve Peck of Brunswick, ME and Larry Peck of Nokesville, VA; three grandchildren, Lisa O'Brien and Johnny and Katherine Peck; and 4 great-grandchildren.
 
Friends may call on Friday, May 31 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 1 at 9am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis. Interment Fairfax Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. An online guestbook is available by clicking the "sign guestbook" link to the left.

On Saturday, May 25, 2013; the beloved husband of the late Marianne Kundert; devoted father of Kathleen M. Kundert. Relatives and friends are invited to Ed's Life Celebration on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 2 to 6 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 10am. If you plan on attending the graveside services, please meet at the administration office at the cemetery by 9:30a.m. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

Marguerite Nardini, 89, of Annapolis, Maryland, died May 24, 2013, at Heritage Harbour Health & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family and friends.
 
She was born June 12, 1923, in Port Neches, Texas. Marguerite was married to John Nardini on December 2, 1944; they shared 69 wonderful years together.
 
She worked as a health-aide for Prince George’s County. Most of her 22 years of service were at Bowie Senior High. She retired in 1982. She was still actively involved with family and friends and loved her trips to the beach, shopping and playing bingo.
 
Marguerite is survived by her husband John; three sons, Robert (Kandy), Jerry, Tommy (Kristy); four daughters Mary (Steve), Betty (John), Vickie, Nancy (Jim); seventeen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her brother Hubert Theriot of Nederland, Texas and many loving nieces and nephews.
 
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 3 at 10:30AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis. The family of Marguerite Nardini wishes to thank the Heritage Harbour Health & Rehabilitation Center and Staff, family and friends for their assistance and support. Condolences to the family may be left on Marguerite’s online guestbook by clicking the link above.

Joseph "Joe" M. Cacciatore, a 23-year resident of Annapolis died on May 23 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was 86.
 
Born January 6, 1927 in Swoyersville, PA, he served in the U.S. Army in Germany during WWII. After the war, Joe graduated from Kings College, in Wilkes Barre, PA, in 1951. Joe was employed as an executive secretary with the D.C. Board of Condemnation. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans, Knights of Columbus, Mt. Calvary Church Holy Name Society, Sons of Italy in Annapolis and was an honorable member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Joe enjoyed bowling, swimming, going to the beach, gardening and yard work and spending time with his grandchildren.
 
Joe is survived by his wife of 60-years, Ann Cacciatore; a son, Paul (Ann) Cacciatore; two daugthers, Kathy (Peter) Novak and Mary Kay (Steve) DeGeorge; and eight grandchildren, Michael, Ann Marie and Kate Novak and Nick, Nina, Lauren, Anna and Meghan DeGeorge.
 
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Monday, May 27 from 2 to 5pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, May 28 at 10:30am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N Bestgate Road, Annapolis. A graveside service will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville on Wednesday, May 29 at 10:45am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.

On Thursday, May 23, 2013; the beloved wife of the late Norm Yates, Sr.; devoted mother of Vera Gordon and the late Norm Yates, Jr.; grandmother of Doreen, Tonya, Marcus, Tasha, Kia and the late Ronnell. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and her sister, Madeline DeLille and the late Sarah Green.
Relatives and friends are invited to Ernestine's Life Celebration on Monday, June 3,2013 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Catholic Church, 1357 E. Capitol Street, Washington D.C. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

Of Camp Springs, MD, died May 23, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Thelma J. Baker; loving Father of Randy (Pat) Baker, Ken (Marcy)Baker, Cheryl Baker and Danny (LeAnne) Baker. Also survived by seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and a brother, Roy D. Roberts. 

Visitation Monday, May 27th 2-4 pm and 6-8pm with a Masonic Service at 7pm and Tuesday, May 28th 10 with services at 11 am at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Md. Interment immediately following at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. 

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Hospice of Charles County-2505 Davis Rd, Waldorf, MD 20632.

On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, the beloved daughter of Spencer and Patricia Carey; devoted sister of Monica (Anthony) Carey-Taylor, Donna Carey and Derek Carey; Aunt of Brianna and Brandon Taylor and Dakota and Barnie Moore, Niece of Vernon Harmon, James Carey and Claude Farnell. She is also survived by her dear great-aunt Frances Morris and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Karens Life Celebration on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 1pm until time of services at 2pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be private. For those of you who cannot attend but wish to view the services on the internet please contact Monica or the funeral home at www.kalasfh@hotmail.com for the link. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

Clara Kathleen Whittington, 93, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 of Forest Heights, MD died at Pinetree Assisted Living. She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick, age 80 and her daughter, Karen, age 19 days. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia (George) Lauterborn of Oxon Hill and Wanda (John) Hassler of St. Leonard, seven grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Clara's Life Celebration on Thursday, May 23 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 24 at 10 am at Forest Heights Baptist Church, 6371 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill MD. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

On Sunday, May 19, 2013; the beloved wife of Emmett G. Trainor; mother of Judy (Peter) Henderson, Christopher (Matt) and Joseph (Leslie) Trainor; grandmother of Phillip, Andrew, Joshua, Katie, Jason, Joey and Bethany; sister of Grace Dishner, Allen, Raymond and Jerry Skeens, Carol Walls and Jewel Leonard. She is also survived by numerous, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Shirley’s Life Celebration on Thursday, May 23 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, May 24 at 11 am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Saturday, May 18, 2013. Devoted partner of Lewis Harman; beloved son of Jerry and Melody Tippett; brother of Chris (Leslie) Tippett; grandson of Jean Tippett and Jeannie Nolan; uncle of Ella and Logan Tippett and Dade and Ian Blommel, also survived by many aunts and uncles. Friends are invited to Keith’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 22, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where Keith’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 23 at 11 a.m. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Medstar Heart Institute at the Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street, NW, Ste. 1001, Washington, DC 20010. You may also make a donation online by clicking on the address in the box on the left. An online guestbook is available by accessing the "Sign Guestbook" link above.

Seward Lothar Bieling, a 13-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Goshen, NY died on May 17 of Alzheimer's disease following an 8-year illness. He was 72.
 
Born December 14, 1940 in Goshen, NY , he graduated from Boston University with a degree in aeronautical engineering and Northeastern University with a degree in mechanical engineering. Seward was employed as a mechanical engineer in Boston, the Chief facilities Engineer at Penn State and Vice President for Roe Brothers, Inc., until his retirement in 2000. He served in the United States Army Reserves as a private e-2 from 1964-69. Mr. Bieling was a direct descendent of William H. Seward. His memberships included the Sigma Pi Epsilon fraternity, Fleet Reserve Club and New Providence Club. Steward enjoyed travelling, woodworking, gardening and spending time with his family.
 
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Susan Bieling; two daugthers, Melissa Burgess and her husband, John of Annapolis and Kara Guillon and her husband, Philippe of Nantes, France; a brother, Arnold Bieling of Warwick, NY; a sister, Elizabeth Hawkins of Kirtland, NM; and five grandchildren, James, Thomas and Scott Guillon and Charlotte and Paige Burgess.
 
A memorial service will be celebrated on Friday, May 24 at 9:30am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Road Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.

Mary Agnes Nogay, beloved wife of the late William A. Nogay, Major USAF Ret. passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Morningside House in Laurel, Maryland. Mary Agnes Sagan was born October 16, 1921, to Lawrence and Julia Sagan, both of whom emigrated from Poland and settled in Weirton, West Virginia, where she was raised.
Mary married William Anthony Nogay on April 4, 1945, a decorated World War II aviator who served his nation in the U. S. Air Force for 20 years. The couple traveled extensively during his years of service before settling in Temple Hills, Maryland. 
Mary is the mother of five children and their spouses: Claude and Maria Nogay of Cheverly, MD; Charles Dorian and Elaine Nogay Walker of Bowling Green, KY; Richard and Claire Beth Nogay of Caldwell, NJ; Brian and Donna Nogay of Silver Spring, MD; Justine and Donald Good of Mesa, AZ as well as ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Nogay was an inspiration to many through her involvement in countless church and school-related organizations, despite having limited use of her legs since an illness in 1963. She was a member of the Sodality of Holy Family Parish.
Family and friends are invited to Mary’s Life Celebration on Sunday, May 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, May 27th at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. 
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be sent in her honor to the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, 3900 13th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017, (202) 526-6808. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

Interment Arlington National Cemetery at 2pm on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Please meet at the administration building no later then 1:30 pm.

Mary Elizabeth Cook
 On Thursday, May 16, 2013. The beloved wife of the late Robert E. Cook, Sr.; devoted mother of William P. Cook, IV, Thomas Cook and Robert E. Cook, Jr.; also survived by 13 grandsons and three great-grandchildren. Services and interment private.

On Thursday, May 16, 2013; the beloved wife of Joseph Taylor; mother of Rosetta Hart and Jacqueline Allmond; daughter of Willie Price, Sr. and the late Gladys Price; sister of Vanessa, Terry, Michael, Vincent, Willie, Jr. and Kevin Price. She is also survived by five grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Margaret’s Life Celebration on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 10 am until time of service at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private.

The family of Fidela R. Urban will have a gathering on Thursday May 23, 2013 from the hours of 5 to 9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill MD. Please sign the online guestbook below.

Jennifer Dawn Googe Logan, 41, a fourteen year resident of Hanover, died May 12 at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore due to complications from leukemia treatments. Born on May 28, 1971 in Orange Park, FL, Jennifer graduated from South River High School in 1989. Most recently, she worked as a legal secretary. Jennifer enjoyed sewing and created costumes for the Renaissance Festival. She also enjoyed crocheting, reading, making jewelry, taking car trips, camping and cook outs, and entertaining especially hosting banquets. She was also a girl scout leader.
 She is survived by a daughter, Caitlin Marie Bickford of Linthicum; a son, Matthew Daniel Bickford of Hanover; husband, Daniel P. Logan; mother, A. Duane Henry Googe of Hanover; father, David Daniel Googe of Yulee, FL and her friend and caregiver, Ted W. Snyder. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, May 15 at the Grace Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene, 61 Gambrills Rd., Severn, MD 21144. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 100 painters Mill Rd., Owings Mills, MD 21117.

Celeste Carson Thurber, a twenty three years resident of Annapolis, died on Sunday, May 12 at her home after a lengthy illness. Born on July 19, 1934 in Knoxville, TN to the late Sam K. and Mary Celeste Holtsinger Carson, Celeste graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, TN and Sullins College in Bristol, VA. A member of the Colonial Dames and Daughters of the American Revolution, Celeste was also a volunteer at Historic London Town and a guide for Historic Annapolis. In her spare time she enjoyed American history, world travel and craft work. In addition to her parents, Celeste was preceded in death by her son, William S. Thurber and a brother, Sam K. Carson. She is survived by her husband, William C. Thurber, whom she married on November 23, 1957; two daughters, Susan Thurber Jones of Glen Ellyn, IL and Katrine Thurber Pendleton of Warrenton, VA; a sister, Carolyn Cornelius of Ponce Inlet, FL; three grandsons, Carson Candler and Holt Edward Jones both of Glen Ellyn, IL and Henry Hunter Pendleton of Warrenton, VA; four granddaughters, Sara Mae and Abigail Jane Thurber both of Warrington, PA, Daisy Louise Jones of Glen Ellyn, IL and Anne B. Pendleton of Warrenton, VA. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 18 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (www.doctorswithoutborders.org). Please sign the guestbook by clicking the link above.

Christy Lawson, 41, a thirty year resident of Edgewater, died May 12, at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood. She was born on December 7, 1971 in Washington, DC. In her spare time she enjoyed shopping, going to the beach, taking care of her animals and her favorite color was purple. 
Christy is preceded in death by her father, Ronald Lawson.
 She is survived by her boyfriend of 20 years, Kenny Doerr; one son, Tyler Lawson of Edgewater; one daughter, Casey Doerr of Edgewater; one brother, Ronnie Lawson of PA; two sisters, Jennifer Goff of Deale and Denise Lawson of Lusby; also survived by her mother, Deloris (Warren) Ireland of Lothian. 
Friends are invited to Christy’s Life Celebration from 2-4 and 7-9PM on Friday, May 17 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 12pm at Selby Community Beach. Please sign Christy's online guestbook by clicking the link above.

Obituaries

Norma Schlorb

SaintClair Edmunds

John Peck

Edward Kundert

Marguerite Nardini

Joseph Cacciatore

Ernestine Yates

Hubert Baker

Hannah Gromen

Thomas Wieneke

Karen Carey

Clara Whittington

C. Trainor

Gerard Tippett

Seward Bieling

Mary Nogay

Mary Cook

Margaret Allmond

Jason Taffe

Denise Taffe

Fidela Urban

Jennifer Logan

Celeste Thurber

Christy Lawson