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Jane Eleanor Wells, 89, a 21-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Suitland, MD, died April 28. 

Born on December 20, 1923 in Forestville, MD to the late Arcenious and Louise Beane, Jane graduated in 1940 from Marlboro High School in Upper Marlboro, MD and attended Strayers Business College. She held various positions as a bank teller and bookkeeper and worked as a secretary at the U.S. Census Bureau.

Jane was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Queen’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge, bowling and travel. Her passion was her family and her role as wife, mother and homemaker.

Jane is survived by her husband of 68 years, Edwin V. Wells, Jr.; son, Ronald E. Wells of Temple Hills, MD; two daughters, Mary K. Vass of Bryantown, MD and Patricia A. Barrett of Annapolis; seven grandchildren, Thomas and Ronald Wells, Christopher and Timothy Barrett, Kristen Corallo, Sabrina Bettes and Elizabeth Wingard; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to Jane’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 1 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9 a.m., Thursday, May 2 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.

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Frances Mary "Cina" Fernandes, a five-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Alexandria, VA, died on Sunday, April 28, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Born October 24, 1925 in Calabria, Italy, Frances earned her Bachelor's Degree in French from the University of Maryland and worked for the United Nations supporting the French delegation. She was also a French teacher for Prince George’s County Public Schools and Saint Columba Catholic School in Oxon Hill. She was currently a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater. Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Antonio Fernandes, one granddaughter Christina Fernandes and one sister, Esther Vricella. She is survived by three sons, Richard Fernandes of Fort Belvoir, VA, Marc Fernandes of Dunkirk and David Fernandes of Odenton; one daughter, Claudia Mills of Oakton, VA; two brothers, John Lucente of Davidsonville and Frank Lucente, Jr. of Edgewater; one sister, Angela Ferguson of Moriches, NY; two grandsons, James Fernandes of Alexandria, VA and Joseph Fernandes of Calvert County, MD; five granddaughters, Katherine Podlinski of Fairfax, VA, Sarah Hagen of Annandale, VA, Marcie and Nicole Fernandes of Dunkirk and Rebecce Fernandes of Fort Belvoir, VA and one great-grandson, Benjamin Podlinski. Friends are invited to Frances’ Life Celebration from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, May 1 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 2 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton.

Died on Saturday, April 27, 2013, the beloved husband of Elizabeth S. McElveen; father of G. Oinette Pleasant and David Q. McElveen; brother of Wesley F. (Essie) McElveen. He is also survived by five granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to David' s Life Celebration on Saturday, May 4 from 9am until service time at 11am at Fort Foote Baptist Church, 8310 Fort Foote Rd., Fort Washington, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. No flowers but contributions maybe made to Fort Foote Baptist Church Mortgage Reduction or Prince George County Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity or North Carolina A&T University Class of 1953 Scholarship Fund, Greensboro, N.C.

On Thursday, April 25, 2013, the beloved husband of Aurelia Ochave Catbay Villanueva; father of Danilo Villanueva (Judith Padama Villanueva), Robert Villanueva (Gliceria Chavez Villanueva), Beverly Villanueva Lee (Charles Richard lee), M. Jane Bundy (Carroll Bundy), Grace Villanueva, Gloria Villanueva Robinson (Craig Alan Robinson Jr.), Richard Villanueva. Grandfather of Abigail Villanueva Proud (Richard Proud), David Villanueva, Janette Villanueva Choi (Will Choi), Joann Villanueva Ladringan (Mark Ladringan), Crystal Maria Villanueva Lee, Jennifer Lee Jaime (Ernesto Jaime Jr.), Roberto Fune (Katherine Koontz Fune), Beverly Anne “LyAnne” Fune Windsor (Bertram Windsor), Jason Fune (Maggie Fune), Tamara Bundy, Trevor Bundy, Joshua Bush, Vanessa Bush, Gregory Bush, Hannah Bush, Craig Alan Robinson III (Megan Serna), Michael David Robinson (Julie Grosvelet Robinson), Daniel Joseph Robinson, Justin Pierce Robinson, Rachel Renee Robinson, Matthew Villanueva and Elijah Villanueva; Great-grandfather of Samuel Elijah Choi, Ruth Hannah Choi, Grace Choi, Alexis Aureina Villanueva Ladringan, Noah Ryan Villanueva Ladringan, Luke Ryan Ladringan, Antonio Donato Jaime, Amelie Lourdes Jaime, Devon Lee Windsor, Carter Thomas Windsor, Lana Jane Fune, Silas Kai Robinson, and Michael David Robinson Jr. He is also survived by his brother, Mirardo Villanueva, and sisters, Natalie Vitilicio and Eugenia Villaruz. 
Relatives and friends are invited to Danny's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. on Sunday, May 5 from 5 -9 pm and on Monday from 10 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Please check back when date of burial will be posted. 
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Died peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2013 surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of James Mozingo; devoted mother of Deborah (Jim) Hough, Patricia Smith, James (Sherrie) Mozingo, Jr and the late Timothy Mozingo; grandmother of Jimmy, Garrett and Amelia Hough, Laura Smith and Thomas Groom; sister of Jacqueline Kelly. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and other family members. Friends are invited to Cleo's Life Celebration on Monday, April 29 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm at KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, April 30 at 10am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

Marilyn Eugenia (Nagel) Foreman was born on December 10, 1940 in New Cambria, MO to the late Helen and John Nagel. She graduated from Mount St. Scholastic Academy for girls in 1958. Marilyn was married to and divorced from Robert Foreman. They had two children Mark and Andrea. 


Through out her early-married life Marilyn was a devoted military wife and mother. She volunteered for the family support group and headed the Campus Organization for Handicapped Children. When the military took the family out to Maryland she began a career outside the home. Marilyn worked in the defense-contracting field on the logistics of fire control systems for various missiles and other weapon systems. She also was in on the ground-breaking work for Sonar Radar in nuclear submarines. We can’t say much else, as her security clearance was SHHHHH, very top secret. Should used to say “Not bad for a high school graduate”. 


Even though her career gave her a sense of pride, her true passion and love was dogs. When she retired she was able to have her dream job. Marilyn worked at Pocket Pooch Hotel, a kennel for small dogs. She would often have a puppy on her lap and one on her desk. This job helped her cope with the pain of cancer treatments by giving her joy and focus. 


When she was not working, Marilyn had hobbies that gave her enjoyment too. She loved to read books. James Patterson, Patricia Cromwell, and Tom Clancy were some of her favorite authors. Watching old black and white movies was often a favorite way to spend time on a Saturdays. Marilyn enjoyed gardening as well. Flowers were always in bloom on the lawn. When she became a grandmother her time was often filled with trying to spoil her grandkids. 


Marilyn fought stage four-colon cancer for 3 years. She was strong and positive while enduring the debilitating effects of chemotherapy and radiation. It really was not until last August that her body began to weaken. 


On April 25, 2013 at 7:24am she passed peacefully in her sleep while listening to spiritual music. Gratefully Marilyn realized that God’s love is forever and eternal life is promised to those who believe. She leaves behind many friends and a son and daughter in addition to two grandchildren. Marilyn would want the people who knew her to keep her in prayer and remember her with fond memories. 



On Thursday, April 25, 2013; the beloved mother of Mark A. Foreman and Andrea L. (Mark) Leonard; grandmother of Sean and Amanda Leonard peacefully passed away. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Marilyn's Life Celebration on Saturday, May 4 from 1pm until time of the memorial service at 2pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

The Lord quietly and peacefully called home Garnet E. Jackson, also known as “Jack” on Monday, April 22, 2013 after a three week hospital stay.
 
He began his life as the son of the late Rev. Randolph Payton and Sadie Belle Payne Jackson, a Christmas baby, born December 25, 1921, at the Columbia Hospital for Women, in Washington, D.C. He was the third of five children, sister Juanita Hamilton of Washington, DC, and Edith, Nathaniel and Vernell, who preceded him in death.
 
Born and raised a Washingtonian, he attended the District of Columbia Public Schools and graduated from Armstrong Senior High School in 1939. Following his graduation he attended Minor Teachers College before being drafted into the United States Army serving in World War II from February 1943 to October 1945. He was a member of the 37th Special Services Company and received an honorable discharge at the rank of S/Sargent. Upon his return, he continued his studies on a part time basis at Minor Teachers College, and began working as a motion picture projectionist as a member of the Motion Pictures Machine Operators Local Union 224 A. He became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity incorporated at Minor Teachers in 1941.
 
In 1960, he began a 22-year career as a training officer in the Central Intelligence Agency of the Federal Government while maintaining part-time positions as a business agent and projectionists with the theaters in Washington, D.C. He later completed his Bachelors of Science degree from Howard University in 1976.
 
He was baptized at an early age at 19th Street Baptist Church. In 1965, he joined Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church where he served as an usher for several years. 

He met the love of his life, Dorothy Smith, having their first date on April 19th , 1952. They later married on January 26, 1957. From that union came two daughters, Andrea Denise and Lauren Patrice. 

Golf was his passion, as he spent countless hours and days on the golf course, traveling on mystery trips up and down the east coast. He loved it and continued to play with the “Monday Morning Group”, a Kappa Alpha Psi golfing group until the early 2000’s. The Langston golf course in Northeast D.C. was his home away from home for many years.
 
“Jack” was an engaging conversationalist, always up for an exchange of ideas or debate. He was very knowledgeable and had an opinion on almost every topic. Spanning from sports, to current events, to politics, you name it; there was always something to say. It could get spirited and a little loud at times but he meant no harm, always ending in a handshake. At times, he would even engage the telemarketers in conversation about why they were calling.
 
Around the house, he loved keeping his lawn manicured, keeping his grass green and weed free, like the golf courses. He made sure we told our friends to stay off the grass. He loved grocery shopping and was known for bringing home the best treats and he went religiously every Saturday. Long after he retired and became under the weather, he still made grocery shopping a priority and he would spend hours at it. 
He was a meticulous dresser and was exacting about his surroundings. Everything had a particular place and position. 

He was a wonderful, loving, devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially loved his grandchildren, each holding a special place in his heart. Justin Cotten, Andrea’s son, Brannon and Bria Floyd, Lauren’s children, and Aja Jernagin, Lauren’s step-daughter and her baby son Daniel. Known as Jack, Garnet, Daddy, Granddaddy, Uncle Garnet, Uncle Jack, or Mr. Jackson, what ever your name was for him, you always were greeted with a big smile and a word of wisdom or advice. If he detected that you needed it, he always offered words of encouragement and said “Keep your chin up”. He was a modest, proud, and hard-working man, who took pride in his family and his values. He instilled in us his determination to do your best in what ever you set out to do. He was a great role model to us all, with a “never say can’t” motto. He had an artistic side as well, an eye for what looks nice and how to decorate. As music lover, he appreciated a wide range of styles, from Lionel Richie and Luther Vandross, to BB King and Billie Holiday. He loved the jazz greats and has quite a collection as he often spoke of seeing them on “U” street back in the 1950’s. He kept his favorite music in his car and could be found, when the whim hit him, sitting in front of his stereo in the basement, playing what he felt like at the time. He especially loved when he had guest, he would gladly play them a tune or two. We all were blessed that God shared him with us as a part of our lives.
 
He leaves to cherish his memory: wife Dorothy (Dot), two daughters Dr. Andrea D. Jackson, and Mrs. Lauren P. Jernagin, son-in-law Larry Jernagin, four grand children, Aja, Brannon, Bria, and Justin, one great grandchild, Daniel, one surviving sister, Juanita J. Hamilton, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, too many to name.
 
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 10 – 11 am followed by a memorial service at 11 am at Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church, 25 53rd Street, N. E., Washington, D.C. 20019, Rev. Mamie Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the charity of one's choice. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

On Sunday, April 21, 2013; the beloved wife of 50 years of John "Jack" Ready; mother of Jane Louise Ready. She is also survived by two sisters, many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Paula's Life Celebration on Friday, April 26 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, April 27 at 11:30am at St. Columba Catholic Chruch, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment St. Mary's Piscataway Catholic Church Cemetery, Clinton, MD. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

Gladys Armentrout Mason Collison, 73, of Annapolis, died Saturday, April 20 after a year’s struggle with ALS (Lou Gehring’s Disease).

Born on June 27, 1939 in Harrisonburg, VA to the late Clarence and Martha O’Rourke Armentrout, Gladys graduated in 1957 from Montevideo High School in Penn Laird, VA. She became an operator for the telephone company in Washington, DC and retired from the marketing team at AT&T in 1990.

Gladys enjoyed extensive travel, gardening, flower arranging, decorating and gatherings of the Ladies’ Club in The Meadows community. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister and especially enjoyed the time she spent with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Philip Collison; daughter, Sheree Thoburn; three stepsons, Chris, Steve and Philip Dale Collison; four brothers, five sisters and five grandchildren.

Friends are invited to Gladys’ Life Celebration from 11 a.m. until her funeral service begins at 12 noon, Thursday, April 25 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins, 5801 Smith Avenue, McAuley Suite 110, Baltimore, Maryland 21209. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link on this page.

Virginia M. Luskey

Virginia M. Luskey, 87, a 50-year resident of Edgewater, died peacefully April 20 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Born on October 20, 1925 in Clinton, Maryland to the late Charles W. and Clara V. Mans, Virginia was a 1943 graduate of Eastern High School in Washington, DC. She worked as an Office Manager for Prudential Insurance and retired in 1978 after a 35-year career.

Virginia was an active member of St. Andrew the Fisherman Episcopal Church in Mayo and a member of the Annapolis Elks. Virginia was a people person, who loved boating and spending time with her friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Luskey.

Friends may call from 10am until her funeral service begins at 11am on Saturday, April 27 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Interment at Cedar Hill cemetery will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew the Fisherman Episcopal Church, 1183 Carrs Wharf Rd., Mayo, MD 21106. Please designate "Memorial Fund" on the memo line. An online guesbook is available for your convenience using the link at the top of this page.

Frank Eugene Cowens, “Old Fart”, a twenty year resident of Anne Arundel County died on April 19 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Born on August 16, 1941 in Washington, D.C. to the late Frank F. and Naomi A. Cowens, Frank graduated from Falls Church High School in Falls Church, VA and was a HVAC technician with the Department of the Navy for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. O’Hare and U.S.S. Lexington and was a member of the Free Masons, American Legion and Clinton United Methodist Church. Frank enjoyed billiards and was a self proclaimed billiards player extraordinaire. He cherished time spent with his grandchildren, friends and family. He is survived by a son, Daniel W. Cowens of Harwood; two daughters, Theresa L. DeHart of Edgewater and Peggy Cowens of Annapolis; a sister, Marjorie Boyd of Alexandria, VA; three grandsons, Jay A. Elliott of LaPlata, Brian C. Dandridge of Edgewater and Dylan M. Cowens of Harwood and three granddaughters, Mia R. Greene of Laurel, Alana N. Elliott of Edgewater and Alyssa R. Cowens of Harwood. Friends are invited to Frank’s Life Celebration on Monday, April 22 from 6 to 8pm at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Rd., Edgewater where his funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11am. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to, Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Sajak #550, Annapolis, MD 21401. Please write, “in memory of Frank Cowens” on the memo line. All donations will benefit the Hackerman-Patz House at AAMC. To donate online please go to, AAHS.org/donate.

On Wednesday, April 17, 2013; the beloved husband of Dolores Carlos; devoted father of Rolando and his wife, Alicia Carlos, Manolito and his wife, Jocelyn Carlos, Noel Carlos, Encarnita and her husband, Gabriel Prieto and Joselito and his wife, Lailanie Carlos. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Pedro's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 24 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, April 25 at 11am at Our Lady Help of Christians, 100 Village St., Waldorf, MD. Interment Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

Doris Rathbun, 87, a 14-year resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, died April 16 at her home. Born on November 7, 1925 in Baltimore, Doris worked as an administrative assistant for Associated General Contractors of America. She enjoyed counted cross stitching, playing bridge and cooking. She was an active member of the water aerobics program at Heritage Harbour.
 Doris was preceded in death by her son, Lawrence Dolle. She is survived by her husband, Austin Byrd; one son, Lee Rathbun of Houston, TX; daughter in law, Louise Rathbun of York, PA; four grandchildren, Alexander Dolle of Mexico, Lauren Ely of Colorado and Matthew and Lyndsay Rathbun of York, PA; and three great-grandchildren, Justin and Christopher Ely and Adrianne Dolle.
 Friends are invited to Doris' Life Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 18, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater where her funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, April 19. Interment private.
 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

William "Bill" Rutherford McCullen, Jr., 66, a 12-year resident of Charles Town, WV died April 16 at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC. 
Born on February 14, 1947 in Plainfield, NJ to the late Margaret V. and William R. McCullen, Sr., Bill was a graduate of the University of Maryland. He retired as a sergeant from the U.S. Army where he was a horn player in the U.S. Army Band. In addition to music, Bill enjoyed model railroading.
 He is survived by his sister, Verne J. Oland and her husband, James Oland, of Shady Side, MD and two nieces, Heather Elise Oland and her husband, Kevin Shertz, of Chestertown, MD and Kristin Kimberly Oland of Washington, DC.
 Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the USO, P.O. Box 96322, Washington, DC 20090 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Katherine Rose Marie Jablonski “Kay”, 88, a thirty four year resident of Davidsonville, MD died of natural causes on Monday, April 15 at her residence. Born on September 6, 1924 in Troy, NY, Kay was a graduate of Catholic High in Troy and of the Catholic University School of Nursing in Washington, D.C. She worked as a hearing and sight technician in the Prince George’s County Public School system for many years and enjoyed gardening, decorating her home and travelling. 
Kay was preceded in death on January 1, 1986 by her husband, Edwin J. Jablonski, they were married on January 23, 1945. She is survived by six sons, David (Marsha) Jablonski of Alexandria, VA, Paul (Rosaria) Jablonski of Annapolis, MD, Mark (Fran) Jablonski of Damascus, MD, Edwin (Silvia) Jablonski, Jr. of Annandale, VA, Richard Jablonski of Sykesville, MD and Peter (Francine) Jablonski of Edgewater, MD; two daughters, Anita (Randel) Smith of Annapolis, MD and Lynn (James) Moser of Maui, HI; a sister in law, Dorothy Rochlin of Silver Spring, MD; seven grandsons, Gaynor Jablonski of Washington, D.C., Brian (Jennifer) Smith of New Market, MD, Dolan (Melanie) Jablonski of Atlanta, GA, Matthew Jablonski of Damascus, MD, Zachary Jablonski of Edgewater, MD, James and William Moser of Maui, HI; nine granddaughters, Lisa Berry of Jacksonville, FL, Julie Smith of Annapolis, MD, Katerina and Brittany Moser of Maui, HI, Antoinette Jablonski of Edgewater, MD, Nicole Towle of Springfield, VA, Elishia Kotb of Falls Church, VA, Rebecca Sponga and Shelby Barber of Annandale, VA and four great grandchildren, Hannah and Bradley Smith, Kylie Berry and Jake Jablonski.
Friends are invited to Kay’s Life Celebration on Sunday, April 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD and on Monday, April 22 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am when a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be at 9:00 am on Tuesday April 23 at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 or the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rte. 3 N, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054. Please sign the guestbook by clicking on the tab above.

Ole E. Olesen died on Sunday, April 14 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Friends are invited to Ole’s Life Celebration from 6 to 9pm on Wednesday, April 24 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private.

Douglas Kerwin Anderson, 59, a resident of Lothian for nineteen years and previously of Upper Marlboro for nine years, died on Saturday, April 13 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on December 8, 1953 in Los Angeles, CA, Doug earned a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Long Beach State University in 1979. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force from 1979 to 1988 and was stationed in the Netherlands, Maine and at Andrews AFB. Beginning in 1988, Doug was a bioenvironmental engineer with the Air National Guard at Andrews AFB. He was instrumental in increasing support to State Air Guard environmental programs. Due to health issues he retired in 2002. Doug was very active in his community and was involved in 4H for many years. He then served as Scoutmaster of Troop 840 in Lothian for almost 10 years before turning his energies to Boy Scout Capitol District and Baltimore Area Council events, particularly as Chair of Weblos Woods for the past five years. For the last several years, he was also Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner. Doug received the District Award of Merit in 2012 and just recently in March 2013 received the Silver Beaver award for his support and leadership within the Scouting community. He was also a volunteer with the South County Assistance Network and served as the Board Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator. He spent many hours working at the Food Bank.
Doug loved life and people. He was an avid toy train collector, apple grower, wine lover, and hobby farmer who raised chickens, goats, and bees. He was a collector of anything he found interesting, particularly mechanical objects. He loved to travel and was always up for an adventure. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends. 
Doug is survived by his wife, Annette Anderson whom he married on October 18, 1980; two sons, Allan Bernard Anderson and Brandon Douglas Anderson both of Lothian; a daughter, Emily Marie Anderson of Lothian; his mother, Phyllis Anderson of Mission Viejo, CA; two sisters, Kim Olver of Ellicott City and Denise Lish of San Diego, CA and two brothers, Brad Anderson of Mission Viejo, CA and Greg Anderson of Aliso Viejo, CA.
Friends are invited to Doug’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Friday, April 19 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 20 at St. James’ Church, 5757 Solomons Island Rd, Lothian. Interment will be at a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Baltimore Area Council, 701 Wyman Park Dr., Baltimore, MD 21211 or to South County Assistance Network (SCAN) 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, MD 20711.

Suddenly on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Husband of the late Frances Payne Colevas. He leaves his sons: Antonio, George, Raymond; and step-daughters: Sharleen (Frank) Cappella, Jamie Douvres and Donna Daley. Survived by sisters, Cleo Hangemanole and Jane (Nick) Glakas; brothers: Prokopes (Patti) and Vaseleos Colevas and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
 Friends may call at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2815 36th St. N.W. Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 16 from 10am until service time at 11am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Sophia's Church. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Michael "Mike" Wayne Sullivan, Sr., a 43- year resident of Riva and previously of Annapolis died April 10 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness. He was 62.
 
Born November 12, 1950 in Annapolis, to the late Marjorie E. and Ernest J. Sullivan, Sr., Mike graduated from Annapolis High School. He was employed as a salesman for CRW for 46 years, where he was a "Salesman of the Year" six times. Mike was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 296, in Annapolis. He was a dedicated Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Orioles fan and enjoyed bowling, socializing with family and friends, entertaining poolside with karaoke and following his grandchildren's sports activities.
 
He was preceded in death by two siblings, John L. Sullivan and Virginia Morris.
 
Mike is survived by his wife, Frances D. Sullivan, whom he married on June 14, 1969; three sons, Michael (Kelly) W. Sullivan, Jr. of Shadyside, Steven D. Sullivan of Chester and Robert (Denise) T. Sullivan, Sr. of Edgewater; three brothers, Ernest James Sullivan, Jr. of Shadyside, Reggie Sullivan of Annapolis and Bo Sullivan of Stevensville; two sisters, Jean Poland of Arnold and Linda Duvall of Edgewater; and four grandchildren, Tyler and Taylor Sullivan of Shadyside, Robbie Sullivan, Jr. of Edgewater and Vanessa Palau of Centreville, VA.
 
Friends are invited to Mike's Life Celebration Sunday, April 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, April 15 at 11am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Mary Ruth Baker Russell passed away in Annapolis, MD on April 10, 2013 at the age of 87.

Born May 7, 1925 in Decatur, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Marie Fish and Harold Richard Baker. Mary is preceded in death by her sister, Florence B. Somers.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Thomas C. Russell of 60 years. They were married on October 11, 1952 at the Methodist Church in Decatur, Illinois.

Mary is lovingly remembered by her children, Kenneth John (and Roberta) of Gaithersburg, MD, Edward Dwight (and Lizette) of Los Angeles, CA, and Kathleen (and Martin Jackson) of Dunkirk, MD. Mary also has ten grandchildren, Jacqueline, Lauren-Kyle, Michael, Collin, Kenneth, Lacey, Paul, Sarah, Samantha, Robby and four great grandchildren, Kourtney, Sophia, Cayson, and Joel who will miss her joyfulness and encouragement.

Mary graduated from Decatur High School in 1944. In Decatur her summer vacations were spent helping migrant workers in Michigan. She attended Black Burn Junior College, and then went on to Washington University School of Nursing to earn her BS degree in December of 1949. She then moved to Chicago, Illinois; worked for the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), attended the University of Illinois, met Tom, and was married in 1952. 

They moved to Washington DC where she continued working for the VNA, until her first child, Kenneth was born. She became a homemaker, a lover of art, a painter, and an accomplished quilter. She enjoyed being a den mother, traveling across the country with her family and around the world with her beloved husband, Tom. Mary did extensive Genealogical research on both the Baker and Russell family lines. For forty years, Mary was a member of the Lanham United Methodist Church. 

When her children went off to college, she worked on completing her Doctorate degree and was employed in the Maryland University Adult Education department for several years. After moving to Heritage Harbour in 1994 she enjoyed her many friendships as she played Mah Jong, cards, did yoga and tai chi and volunteered at the West Street Library for over ten years. 

A visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD 21037 from 2-4:00 PM with a service to follow at 4:00 PM. 

An interment ceremony will be held April 19, 2013 at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery at 1:45 PM. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heartland Hospice Services, 4 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 307, Catonsville, MD 21228.

On Tuesday, April 9, 2013; the beloved father of Jaiden Perez; brother of Larcy Manuel, Christopher and Gregorio Manuel, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to Abraham's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 5-9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. A Funeral Mass and Burial will take place in the Philippines at a later date.

Obituaries

Jane Wells

Frances Fernandes

David McElveen

MSCS Villanueva

Cleo Mozingo

Marilyn Foreman

Garnet Jackson

Paula Ready

Gladys Collison

Virginia Luskey

Frank Cowens

Pedro Carlos

Vincent Manzella

Doris Rathbun

William McCullen

Katherine Jablonski

Ole Olesen

Donna Whisman

Douglas Anderson

Paras Colevas

Michael Sullivan

Mary Russell

Abraham Perez

Kenneth Plourde