Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Thursday, March 28, 2013, the beloved wife of the late Robert B. Lewis; mother of Steven R. (Patricia), Thomas B. (Marcia), William R. (Laurie) and Bobbi Kay Lewis; sister of Hoke S. Rawlins; grandmother of Timothy, Kate, Phillip, Joseph (Stephanie), Michael (Stephanie), Fr. Patrick, Adam and Mary Lewis; great-grandmother of Stephen, Julia, Peter and Sophia Lewis. Family and friends are invited to Willie's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 3 from 2pm until service time at 3pm at Rockville United Methodist Church, 112 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD 20850. Interment Rockville Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions maybe made to Rocville United Methodist Church.

Betty Jane (Breakiron) Long, 91, died March 28 in Annapolis, MD. Born May 31, 1921 in Cumberland, MD to the late John and Christine (Thuss) Breakiron, Betty graduated from Ft. Hill High School and Frostburg State Teachers College. She taught at the elementary and middle school levels until receiving her Master's Degree from the University of Maryland and becoming a guidance counselor in the Prince George's County school system. Betty dedicated her life to children and education. She was a life member of the Prince George’s Science Fair Association, worked on the scholarship foundation for Prince George's Co. and was a member of the Washington Academy of Sciences, as well as a judge for many science fairs over the years. 
She was preceded in death by her son, James R. Long; sister, Jean Guttierrez and brother, Jack Breakiron.
 She is survived by her husband of almost 67 years, Corson W. Long, formerly of Cumberland; daughter, Janet Long Wolfe and her husband, James; grandchildren, Christine, Kimberly and James Wolfe, and Timothy and Nickolas Long; and great grandchildren, Madalyn, Tabitha and Chelsea Long.
 Friends are invited to Betty's Life Celebration from 11:00am until her funeral service begins at 1:00pm on Thursday, April 4 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD . Interment 1:30pm on Friday, April 5 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Cumberland.
 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
 An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Alfred "Fred" Bruno Giovinazzo, 88, a 16-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Temple Hills, died March 28.
Born December 2, 1924 in Tennessee, he worked for C&P Telephone Company and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Fred 
served in the Army's 17th Airborne division in Europe during World War II.
Fred is survived by his wife, Mary Agnes Giovinazzo; three children,
Christina Giovinazzo of Columbia, Thomas Giovinazzo of Herndon, VA and Steven Giovinazzo of Davidsonville; five grandchildren, Jessica of Leesburg, VA, Christopher and Samantha of Herndon, VA, Gabrielle and Tyler of Davidsonville ; and three great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to Fred's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 4 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:30 p.m., Friday, April 5 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment will be at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090. 
An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Mary Louise Anders Attiliis, 74, of Ft. Washington, MD, entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, March 28, 2013, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born on November 18, 1938 in SW Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Grady and Mary Lou Anders. Her many joys in life included traveling, the beach, spending time with her friends and family, and enjoying her grandchildren. She was a loving Bride to her husband, Frank Attiliis; beloved Mother to her four children, Shan Attiliis, Anthony Attiliis & his wife Vicky, Shelly Walls & her husband Bobby, and Gina Olivera & her husband Mario; adored Grandmother to her seven grandchildren, Danielle and Melanie Attiliis, Alana Hall, and Dominic, Vincent, Anthony, and Sofia Olivera; cherished sister to Alton Lee Anders; treasured Aunt to numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friend to many. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 3, at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10AM on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 310 South Royal St., Alexandria, VA. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Louise's name, to the Dominican Province, 4504 21st St., Mt. Ranier, MD 20712. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

Known as ANDY in the D.C. area and LEMOIN or “Lemon” in Pennsylvania, Andrew Lemoin Dixon was born January 23, 1924, in Wallaceton, PA, to William B. Dixon and Jessie B. (nee Frye) Dixon. He was the youngest of 4 sons and a graduate of Phillipsburg High School - Class of 1942. He enlisted in the U.S. Army the day after graduation. 

Following basic training at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio TX, and additional specialized training, Andy served as a radio operator/navigator in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Serving in the China-Burma-India theatre he was stationed in Shamshenagar, India. While there he helped deliver high-octane gasoline to Chengtu, China to supply the (Flying Tigers) 10th & 14th U.S. Army Air Corps and the Chinese Air Corps. He received the “distinguished flying cross” medal with more than 100 missions navigating the world’s highest mountain range – the Himalaya’s - aka “The Hump.” Corporal Dixon was honorably discharged at the end of the war.
 
On November 17, 1945 he married his sweetheart, Phyllis W. (nee Houston) Dixon and moved to Washington, D.C. Together they had five (5) children that grew up in Oxon Hill and Friendly, Maryland.
 
After WWII, Mr. Dixon went to college on the G.I. Bill and graduated, in 1951, from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina where he obtained a B.A. degree in Bible with a minor in History. He was ordained at Hatch Memorial Baptist Church, Taylors, South Carolina.
 
In 1964, he was an accounting specialist at GSA -General Services Administration. From there he worked as a computer specialist for HEW - Health, Education and Welfare. After Ronald Reagan was elected President, Andy went to work in the newly formed Department of Education. For twenty years he served as the administrator and leader of the “weekly noontime devotions” for federal employees. 

During the 1960’s (as a bi-vocational pastor) Reverend Dixon helped to start churches in Wheaton, Maryland; Lewes, Delaware and Strasburg, Virginia. As a member of Allentown Baptist Church, Camp Springs, Maryland he served as leader of the Christian Service Brigade (a faith-based ministry to teenage boys), trustee, deacon, and a long time Sunday school teacher. 

In the 1980’s, as pastor of Faith Baptist Church of Alexandria, he was involved in the Rapidan Baptist Camp and Conference Center in Rochelle, VA. Andy took early government retirement at the end of 1984 to be available to his wife who was battling cancer. Phyllis graduated to heaven on October 12, 1985.
 
On December 5, 1987 Mr. Dixon married Lena E. Howell (nee Parrish). After moving to Accokeek, MD they joined First Baptist Church. The couple enjoyed singing with the “Solid Rock” senior saints at Groveton Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. Andy and Lena were together for 22 years until her passing in 2009. 

From 2009 – 2013, Andy resided at Sunrise and most recently Spring Hills Assisted Living facilities, both located in Alexandria, Virginia. 

Andrew Lemoin Dixon was 89 years old at the time of his passing and was preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers, his wife Phyllis H. Dixon and his second wife Lena E. Dixon. 

Mr. Dixon is survived by his five children: David M. Dixon and wife Patricia of Lorton, VA; M. Keith Dixon of Springfield, VA; Thomas A. Dixon of Mechanicsville, VA; Karen A. Crowell and husband Kevin of Harpers Ferry, WV and Norman P. Dixon of Centreville, VA. He has six (6) grandchildren: David A. Dixon and wife Krystal of Alexandria, VA; Ryan M. Dixon and wife Traci of Tyler, TX; Jenna A. Scarborough and husband Michael of Goose Creek, SC; Ross Dixon and wife Breanna of Minneapolis, MN; Jacob A. Dixon of Mechanicsville, VA and Bishop J. Crowell of Harpers Ferry, WV. He also had three (3) great-granddaughters: Addison and Kamryn Dixon of Tyler, TX and Olivia Scarborough of Goose Creek, SC. He is also survived by Lena’s two daughters: Wilma Hall with husband Ron of Fairfax, VA and Diane Lamb, along with their children and numerous nieces and nephews.
 

Relatives and friends are invited to Andy’s Life Celebration on Saturday, March 30 from 9am until time of services at 10am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME,6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will follow at 2:30pm at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Shrewsbury, PA.

Lucille "Lou" Virginia Lowman, age 89, a seventy one year resident of Annapolis and previously of Baltimore, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on March 25 of natural causes. Born July 6, 1923 in Baltimore, Lou was employed as a Catalog Department Manager for Sears and Roebuck and was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Lucille loved spoiling her children and grandchildren, watching the Baltimore Orioles and playing Bridge at the senior center. In her younger days, she enjoyed travelling the world.
 Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Lowman. She is survived by her children, Donald Lowman of Lothian, MD, David Lowman of Williamsburg, VA, Carolyn L. Riley of Fairlawn, OH and Gloria J. Hardesty of Tracy's Landing, MD; six grandchildren, Michael Riley of Bath, OH, Patrick Riley of Medina, OH, Andrew Lowman of Lothian, MD, Wendy Hardesty Gray of Harwood, MD, Laura Hardesty Steinen, of Annapolis, MD and Lindsay Lowman of Erie, PA, she is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren.
 Friends are invited to Lucille's Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 27 from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 28 at 11:00am. Interment will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. James' Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Road, Lothian, MD 20711.

Hugh Jack Moore "Crabby Jack", 73 a 15 year resident of Huntingtown and previously of Riva, died March 23 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after an 18 month battle with multiple myeloma. He was born August 6, 1939 in Brentwood to the late Thomas C. and Catherine Moore.
 

Jack worked as an inspector for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission until his retirement in 1981, He was a commercial crabber for the next 28 years. He also enjoyed crabbing for pleasure along with fishing, hunting, cooking and playing poker.
 

He was a former pitcher for the Washington Senators minor league team and renowned poker player.
 

Jack was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph, Clyde and Billy and two sisters, Lillian and Colleen.
 

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anne L. Moore; son, Thomas C. Moore of Chesapeake Beach; daughter, Mary Beth Henderson of Millersville; sister, Margaret Righter of Boyds; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Emily and Megan Moore, Kyle and Sean Henderson; and three great-grandchildren, Tailor, Zachary and Aubrie.
 

Friends are invited to Jack's Life Celebration from 3:30 p.m. until his funeral service begins at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851.

Mischa Dorr-Ames, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Md. on March 22, 2013. Mischa was born September 28, 1971 at Providence Hospital, Washington, D.C.
 
She was a graduate of Frostburg State University, Trinity University, Washington, D.C. and McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., and was a dedicated and well-known educator in Prince George's County, Md. currently assigned to Accokeek Academy as an Assistant Principal. She began her career as a substitute, teacher, Reading Specialist, Instructional Coach and administrator. Mrs. Dorr-Ames quickly earned the highest respect and regard by all her colleagues. She was often identified as not only highly acknowledgeable in her fields of expertise but, also by her unique method of entertaining while providing professional development opportunities to county educators. She made positive impressions on all with whom she worked throughout her life, due to her passion for educating elementary students in Prince George's County, Md.
 
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, Darius Ames of Crofton, Md., her mother, Alicia Cunningham Dorr of Waldorf, Md., her father, Gerald Donald Dorr, Sr. of Lothian, Md., her twin sister, Megan Kate Ashworth of Gambrills, Md., her brother-in –law, Lawrence Ashworth II, her brothers, Eric Dorr of Hemingway, S.C., Terry Dorr of Sunderland, Md. and Gerald Donald Dorr, Jr. of Siesta Key, Fla., her nieces, Ashley Dorr, Allison Dorr, Aryn Dorr, Rachel Dorr, Emily Dorr, Kelly Dorr Hughes, Katey Dorr and her nephew, Dalton Dorr. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Mischa’s Life Celebration on Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 9am until time of service at 11am at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, Md. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be to the Oxon Hill Annual Scholarship, in the name of Mischa Dorr-Ames, 4400 Shell St., Capitol Heights, MD 20743. The scholarship is granted to a deserving student majoring in elementary education.

Walter S. “Robbie” Robertson III, 41, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, died March 22 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born on August 16, 1971 in Baltimore to Cathy Sue Hudkins and Walter S. Robertson, Jr. 

Robbie enjoyed NASCAR, cooking and being on the water, especially when he was fishing and crabbing.

In addition to his parents, Robbie is survived by four children, Miranda and Alexis Robertson of Summersville, WV and his twin sons, Corey and Kelly Robertson of Tennessee; and sister, Christina Albrecht of Summersville, WV.

Friends are invited to Robbie’s Life Celebration from 4 p.m. until his funeral service begins at 
6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Robbie's Memorial Fund, c/o Cathy Hudkins, account #0005454432519, at any local BB&T branch.

Nicole C. Burgess, "Nicki", 37, a lifelong resident of Davidsonville died suddenly on March 22.
 
Born June 11, 1975 in Washington, D.C., she was employed as an Interior Architect. Nicki enjoyed antiques, fixing things and doing home improvements.
 
Nicole is survived by her mother, Diane V. Burgess of Huntingtown; her godmother, Wendy Howell of Crofton; and two cousins, Kevin Burgess of Riva and Kimberly Burgess of Tracy's Landing.
 
Friends are invited to Nicki's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 28 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 11am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

Eddie "Bones" Bunch, a 41-year resident of Edgewater died on March 21 under hospice care at Sinai Hospital of cancer after a 2 year illness. He was 53.
 
Born August 15, 1959 in Washington, D.C., he attended Southern High School and was a self employed construction worker. Eddie was a member of the Kingsmen Motorcycle Club. He liked NASCAR, Ravens football and loved being on the water. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson and friends.
 
He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Bunch.
 
Eddie is survived by his daughter, Anna Bunch of Kent Island; two brothers, Randy and Jerry Bunch, both of Edgewater; two sisters, Mary Ford of Harwood and Kelly Bunch of Dagsboro, DE; a grandson, Noah LaGrossa of Kent Island; his mother, Frances Bunch of Cudjoe Key, FL; and 2 nephew, 6 nieces and 1 great-nephew.
 
Friends are invited to Eddie's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Sunday, March 24 from 2 to 4 and 6pm until time of funeral service at 7pm. Interment private. Memorial donations may be made in Eddie's name to Season's Hospice, 8537 Solution Center, Chicago, IL 60677. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Dr. John Joseph "Jack" Noone, 98, passed away peacefully March 21, 2013 at his beloved home "Hidden Holly" in Annapolis.
He was attended by the Visiting Angles, Hospice of the Chesapeake, his wonderful neighbors and his family. The son of the late Sarah
and John Noone, Jack grew up in Lynn MA. He received a bachelor's degree from St Anselms College, a master's degree from Catholic
University and achieved a doctorate in education from the University Of Maryland. In January 1942 Jack enlisted as an ensign in the US Navy and served in the Pacific Theater of WWII and, as a reservist, through the Korean War and into the 1960's.

On Thanksgiving day 1942 Jack married Loretta Courneen and embarked on building a family and a career, in Washington D.C. His career included the superintendence of the District Training School in Laurel, MD., Chief of Mental Retardation at the National Institute of Mental Health, Executive Director of the American Association on Mental Deficiency, Superintendant of Great Oaks School in MD, a teaching position at Georgetown University, Senior Consultant with Hawkins and Associates, and, finally, volunteer service with the Annapolis Visitor Center, and the Charles Carroll House in Annapolis where he served into his 97th year. 

Jack lived a full and wonderfully loving life. The author of four books and a lifelong communicant in the Catholic church, Jack was devoted to his family, his reading and writing, Annapolis and his wonderful neighbors, the Washington Redskins, and his beloved Naval Academy "Middies". Jack is predeceased by his three sisters, his daughter Sarah, his wives Loretta and Mildred and his close companion Marge Vidnovic. Jack is survived by his sons Mark and Paul, devoted son in law Denis, grandchildren Tanya, Matthew and Jacob and great grandchildren Waker, Mason and name sake Jack. We all celebrate his incredible journey and it's peaceful end.

A memorial service will be held at 10am, April 25 at the Naval Academy Chapel,108 Blake Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. A reception will follow the at the Naval Academy Club (formerly the Officers Club). Interment will military honors will follow reception at Annapolis National Cemetery, 800 West Street, Annapolis, MD. Online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Violet E. Cameron died on Tuesday, March 19 in Annapolis due to complications after a fall. Violet and her late husband of fifty four years, Joseph M. Cameron, were residents of Wheaton, MD, for 60 years and were very active in the growth of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church located in Silver Spring. Violet was extremely proud of her military service in England and France during the 2nd World War. In addition to her husband, Violet was preceded in death by two granddaughters. She is survived by her four sons; David (Mary) Cameron of Edgewater, Bruce (Nelda) Cameron of Sparta, IL, Keith (Elizabeth) Cameron of Mohamet, IL and Philip (Holly) Cameron of Thornton, CO; two sisters, Ruth Hoffmaster and Melba Fatheree, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Monday, March 25, at 10:00am at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. A memorial service will follow at 1:00pm at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shepherd's Table, 8210 Colonial Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

On Tuesday, March 19, 2013; the beloved wife of Randy Hennix, mother of Angela Cobb, Anita (Jada) Lokeman, Randa (Cedric) Robinson and Rhonda (Wendol) Stewart. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to Janice's Life Celebration on Monday, March 25, 2013 from 10am until time of service at 11am at Beltway Church of Christ, 6000 Davis Blvd., Camp Springs, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Friends are invited to celebrate Olga's life on Thursday, March 21st, from 12pm until her funeral service begins at 1pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Burial will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.

John Willie Rollins
 
John Willie Rollins, “Johnny”, 58, a 25-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Oregon, died on Monday, March 18 at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore. 

John was born on November 23, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to the late Zona and Milton Rollins, Sr., he worked as a carpenter and enjoyed spending time with his companion, Nemo.
 
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his brother, Robert Rollins.
 
He is survived by his stepdaughter, Tina Shelton of Oregon; one sister; Donna Dee Brown of Edgewater; 4 brothers, Kenneth and his wife Peggy Rollins of Lusby, Milton Rollins, Jr. of Melbourne, Florida, George and his wife Lisa Rollins of Prince Frederick and Charles Rollins of Savannah, Georgia. Also survived by three granddaughters; Heather, Jackie and Champie.
 
A celebration of Johnny’s life will be held on Saturday, March 30 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 North, Gambrills, Maryland 21054.

On Saturday, March 16, 2013; loving father of Wendell Jr. and Deidre Neal; grandfather of Jordan Aaron Neal; uncle of Wendeau C. Neal, Evette and Derrick McNeill. He is also survived by his former wife Katherine M. Neal. He was a school teacher at Fairfax County Public Schools. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service with Military Honors on Tuesday, April 2 at 11am at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltehham, MD If you are attending please be at the cemetery by 10:45am. Directions are below located under Graveside Service. Also leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

Ednamae (Eddie) Snellings of Ft. Washington, MD, died Saturday, March 16, 2013. Born on October 2, 1944, to Charles and Edna Mae Edwards, Eddie is survived by her husband Scotty, her children David (Lisa), Kenny (Dee) and Jennifer, her grandchildren, Sabrina (Brian), Kenny, Jr., Jacob, Ashton, Joanna, and Simon, her brother Ray (Karen) and sister’s Pattie Jean (Henry) and Barbara (Keith). Relatives and friends are invited to Eddie's Life Celebration on Thursday, 21 March 2013, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, March 22, 2013, at 11am, at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 1940 Mitchellville Rd. Bowie, MD, Interment Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Johns Hopkins Sydney Kimmel Cancer Center for “Melanoma Research” or to the Melanoma Research Foundation. Links are available to each charity and are located to your left.

On March 16, 2013, Kay Collins Morton, 77, a thirty year resident of Annapolis died at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born August 2, 1935 to the late Eugene and Cecile Collins, Kay worked part-time with the State Legislature in Annapolis. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bridge, shopping, traveling, taking river cruises in Europe and visiting extended family across the United States. 
She is preceded in death by her parents and son, David E. Morton. 
Kay is survived by her daughter, Melissa Morton of Wichita, KS and 37 year companion, Dick Doms of Tavares, FL. Friends are invited to Kay’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater on Thursday, March 21 from 6 to 8PM where a funeral service will be held on Friday, March 22 at 11:30AM. Interment Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Virginia 23058 or to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link above.

All services are private. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link above.

Life and Legacy of Florido Sadiua Pe
Florido Sadiua Pe was born on March 14, 1933 in Buenavista, Marinduque, Philippines to his parents Pablo Pe and Casiana Sadiua Pe. Pablo Pe was a Chinese immigrant descendent of the Emperor Genghis Khan who became a successful business man, owning and operating a convenience store for the townspeople of Buenavista. Casiana Sadiua Pe was a homemaker and raised Florido along with his five siblings--Casimiro Sadiua Pe, Evangeline Olmedo, Josefina Liao, Sinen Pe-Pimentel and Wilfredo Sadiua Pe. Casiana Sadiua Pe was an heiress of Don Cornelio Sadiua David, who was entitled to land and status by Queen Isabella of Spain. 
Florido received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and retired from BAE Systems as a Chemical Engineer. He was also the Director of Battery Technology, responsible for the development and supply of batteries used for NASA's space shuttle programs. Florido was an avid vegetable gardener, fisherman and reader. He also enjoyed shopping, especially at grocery stores and flea markets. Florido was a genuinely great man with a kind heart--honest, humble, generous and upheld the highest values of integrity and preferred simple living. He was philosophical with a brilliant mind, a wise investor, a poet, a staunch conservative and expressed a sharp wit for physics, chemistry, world history, current events and politics. Florido also had a gift for curing the ill and ailing with alternative methods.
Florido (Flory) is survived by the love of his life, Marcela Villarosa Pe and their children, Odirolf Villarosa Pe (wife, Pilar Palacios Pe), Flodoir Villarosa Pe (late wife, Grace Gupit Pe), Charlene Villarosa Pe-Gerharz (husband, Reinhold Gerharz), Einar Villarosa Pe (wife Crystal Hess-Pe), Marie Villarosa Pe and Arnell Villarosa Pe. Flory lovingly referred to his children as Audie, Pilar, Boone, Hannah, Reinhold, Einar, Crystal, Inday and Kim and to his wife as Marcie.
Florido's legacy carries on with his grandchildren, Flodoir Gupit Pe (wife, Elizabeth Talley Pe), Alexander Xerxes Palacios Pe, Gerald Gupit Pe, Gabrielle Gupit Pe, Nicholas Sebastian Pe, and Casiana Margaret Pe. Lovingly referred to by Grandpa Flory as Freddie, Lizz, Alex, Gerald, Ella, Niko and Casi.
Florido lived a full and prosperous life and provided all the opportunities for his children and grandchildren to pursue their dreams with endless love, pride and support. He will be dearly missed.
It is a time when bonds are renewed, when brilliant light burst in myriad colors.Indeed a wonderful time, my love, to cherish and behold.
~ “Special Time” by Flory to Marcie (December, 1992)

On Tuesday, March 12, 2013, Life celebration on Thursday, March 21 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD., Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.

Richard Smith Hylton “Dick”, age 66, a three year resident of Galesville died on Monday, March 11 at home with his daughter Kimberly by his side. Before moving to Galesville, Dick lived in St. Augustine, FL and Annapolis, and anywhere in between aboard his 32 ft. Westsail “Mad Dog”. Born on April 19, 1946 in Baltimore to the late Kathryn S. and Claude Hylton, Sr., Dick attended Catonsville High School and graduated from the Boys Latin School in 1964. He played both football and lacrosse in high school, and while at Boys Latin, he won the Maryland state lacrosse championship in 1964. After high school, Dick served in the U.S. Army Intelligence Division in Korea from 1965 to 1969 where he earned a black belt in Tae Kwan Do. In 1971 Dick graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Business from the University of Maryland. After college he worked in the livestock industry with Hylton Brothers Farm in Mingo, WV. He was a true entrepreneur throughout his life. Dick was a member of the National Rifle Association and belonged to several pistol clubs. He enjoyed creating new and interesting cocktails to share with his many friends and was an avid storyteller. He also was an artist and specialized in woodcarving, leather crafts, drawing and painting. As an avid waterman, he enjoyed crabbing, fishing and sailing. He also loved dogs and horses, especially his grand-dog, Lili. Dick is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Hylton of Annapolis; two brothers, Claude Hylton, Jr. of Charleston, WV and John Hylton of Catonsville; his former wife, Janet Hylton of Edgewater; a niece, Alyson Hylton of Charleston, WV and a nephew, Jesse Hylton of Catonsville. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 18 at 1:00pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link above.

On Sunday, March 10, 2013 the beloved wife of the late Perfecto Coronejo; mother of Belinda Cabrera, Manolita (Ramon) Villanueva, Felix (Joselyn), Bobby, Eduardo, Danny (Beth), Vangie, Ferrer(Michelle) and Gerry (Cathy) Coronejo; sister of Alphonsa Ulatan and Valentina Rollamas. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Presentacion's Life Celebration on Wednesday and Thursday, March 13 and 14 from 5 to 9pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, March 15 at 10:30am at St. Columba Catholic Chuch, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please leave your thoughts and memoires by signing the guestbook located above.

Obituaries

Willie Lewis

Betty Long

Alfred Giovinazzo

Louise Attiliis

Andrew Dixon

Lucille Lowman

Hugh Moore

Mischa Dorr-Ames

Robbie Robertson

Nicole Burgess

Eddie Bunch

John Noone

Violet Cameron

Janice Cobb-Hennix

Olga Rinker

Johnny Rollins

Wendell Neal

Vygantas Campe

Ednamae Snellings

Kay Morton

Zachary Blizzard

Florido Pe

Richard Hylton

Presentacion Coronejo