Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

All services will be handled by Howard Funeral Home in Gloucester, VA

Gloria F. Rothgeb, 89, a former resident of Davidsonville, and later Annapolis, died on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Gloria was born on October 1, 1923, in Washington, D.C., to the late Angelo and Graciella Gabardini. Gloria retired as a Personnel Officer with Verizon, formerly Bell Atlantic Telephone Company. 

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and most recently St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis. She was a past president of the Woman’s Republican Party in Davidsonville. Gloria loved all animals, especially horses and dogs.

She was preceded in death by her former husband George Hereford, her brother; Peter C. Gabardini, Sr. and her sisters Carolyn Reeves and Alice Booth.

Gloria is survived by her husband, Wade L. Rothgeb of Annapolis, her stepdaughters Debbie and her husband Brian Miller of Florida and Kay and her husband Mark Brimijoin of Virginia. Also, her step-grandchildren are Bill and his wife Megan and Perry Brimijoin. She was extremely devoted to her nephews Peter C. Gabardini, Jr. and his wife Patty of Florida, Dick Booth and his wife Veronica of Florida and her nieces Joan Vanderbrink of Texas and Carol Reeves of Maryland.

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Friday, April 19, at 10:30am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd. Annapolis, MD. Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403 or to St. Mary’s Church General Fund, 113 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Lolita A. Hamilton of Ft Washington MD. Beloved wife of CSM (Retired) Reuben Hamilton. A Chapel service will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Old Post Chapel, 204 Lee Ave, Fort Myer VA 22211, at 2:45pm. The Chapel is located on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery and is accessible from route 27, Washington Boulevard (Hatfield Gate). Family and friends are asked to arrive 30 to 45 minutes early for the service. A procession will be leaving the funeral home at 1:15pm if anyone wishes to follow.

A memorial gathering for Mrs. Christie will be held at a later date in April. An updated obituary, with service information, will be posted when available.

Service information for Ms. Burrows is currently pending. Please check back for updated information.

Carole P. Mattingly, “Pinky”, a 40 year resident of La Plata, MD, died on Thursday, February 28 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
 
Pinky was born on December 22, 1933 in Washington, D.C, to the late Virgil and Katherine Painter. She received an AA Degree from Georgetown University in Paralegal Studies, and worked for Gordon and Barnett Patent Attorneys as a paralegal and retired in 2003 after 20 years of service.
 
She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church Chapel Point. Pinky loved to read and write, spend time with her family, especially at the beach. She was a good listener, and an avid Redskins fan. One of her special projects was taking books to the underprivileged children in Charles County and teaching them to read.
 
Pinky was predeceased by her husband, James O. Mattingly, whom she married on December 27, 1952 and who died on April 23, 1982 and one brother John Dale Painter.
 
She is survived by her children; Deborah Richmond of Swan Point, MD, Christine Hemming of Fredericksburg, VA, James Michael Mattingly and his wife Jacquelyn, of Edgewater, Kathleen Loverin of La Plata and Joseph M. Mattingly and his wife Diana of Towson. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Pinky’s Life Celebration on Sunday, March 3, from 2 to 5pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, March 4, at 11am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church Chapel Point, 8855 Chapel Point Rd., Port Tobacco, MD 20677. Interment church cemetery.
 
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On February 27, 2013, Ralph David "Beanie" Burtis, 79, a resident of Deale for over 55 years died at home with his family by his side. Born April 8, 1933 to the late William H. and Lillie Burtis, David graduated from Annapolis HS. While in high school he was a caddy at Annapolis Roads before becoming employed by C&P Telephone Co. where he retired after 28 years. After retirement, David enjoyed walking horses and being around horses, fishing, hunting, playing fast-pitch softball, baseball, golfing, duck carving, playing guitar, gardening his locally famous tomatoes and playing cards with his family and friends. 
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William E. and D. Clem Burtis.
Surviving him is his wife of 55 years, Ella Burtis; two sons, David C. (Vicky) Burtis of Millersville and R. Jeffrey (Patricia) Burtis of Lexington Park; one daughter, Donna Lou Brazeau of Deale; one brother James T. (Norma) Burtis of Riva; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Lillie, Lindsay and Abigail. 
A memorial service will be held at St. James Church, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, on Saturday, March 2 at 12pm. Interment is private. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link above.

On Tuesday, February 26, 2013; the beloved husband of the late Joan R. Powell; father of Wendy A. (Jim) Merry, Robert E. (Kelli) Powell and Jody S. (David) Pyburn; brother of George Powell, Mary Knight, Nancy A. Smith and the late Kenneth and Edward Powell; grandfather of Sydney and Erin Powell. Donnie was the owner of Powell's Automotive in Oxon Hill, MD for over 30 years. Relatives and friends are invited to Donnie's Life Celebration on Friday, March 1 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2 at 11:15am. Interment Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611 or the Alzheimer's Association in Joan R. Powell's memory, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.

On Tuesday, February 26, David Allen Borst, 56, of Churchton, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
 
Born March 28, 1956 in Hartford, CT, David retired from the US Navy in 1995 as an aircraft mechanic. In his spare time he enjoyed bass fishing, collecting Star Trek memorabilia, playing mahjongg and spending time with his grandchildren. 

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Helen Borst; three children, Deborah (Steven) Gallagher of Churchton, Amy (James) White of Churchton and Andrew Borst of Churchton; one brother, Bruce Borst of Plattsburgh, NY; one sister, Gail Dougela of Enfield, CT; two grandchildren, Brian and Joseph Gallagher; his mother, Dorothy Borst of Enfield, CT. 

Friends are invited to David’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater on Monday, March 4 from 10am-12pm where a funeral ceremony will begin at 12pm. Interment will follow in MD Veterans Cemetery-Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link above.

Myrtle E. Berglund, 102, a 17-year resident of Arnold and previously of Bridgeport, CT, died February 25 at the Genesis Spa Creek Center in Annapolis. Born on November 23, 1910 in Bridgeport, CT, to John L. and E. W. Axelina Berglund. She graduated in 1925 from Black Rock School in Bridgeport.
 
Myrtle worked as a secretary at the Heppenstall Steel Company in Bridgeport, CT for 38 years and then worked for Crowley Fuel until she retired in 1976.
 
She was a member of the Baptist Temple in Bridgeport, currently known as Trinity Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and served on the Mission’s Commission and Library Committee. She was also a board member of Elim Park Place in Cheshire, CT for many years. Most recently, Myrtle has attended New Hope Chapel in Arnold where she participated in Missions Committee and card ministry. She also participated in Bible Study Fellowship classes and was active at the Arnold Senior Center. 

Myrtle enjoyed knitting, ceramics and quilting, and corresponding with family and friends remembering birthdays and special occasions. In 2010, she was recognized in the Capital in celebration of her centennial birthday. The Today Show picked up and aired a segment from WBAL’s interview of Myrtle regarding her academic achievement as a 100-year old student taking AACC classes at the Arnold Senior Center.
 
Myrtle was preceded in death by her brothers, Lawrence J.N. Berglund and David C.J. Berglund, two sisters, Ethel S. Berglund and Violet C. Johanson and nephew, Larry Berglund. She is survived by nephew, Paul Johanson; four nieces, Christine Thomas, Carolyn Johanson, Diane Berglund-Dobry, and Barbara Markham, nine grand-nephews and nieces, six great-grand-nephews and nieces, and by a host of people that were endeared by her.
 
A memorial service will be held for Myrtle at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at New Hope Chapel, 804 Windsor Road, Arnold, MD 21012. Interment at Mount Grove Cemetery in Brigeport at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Hope Chapel for missions, or to Converge Worldwide, 2002 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4193, or to bsfinternational.org. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.
 

Below are two articles that featured Mrs. Berglund
 
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/local/around_broadneck/around-broadneck-arnold-seniors-gather-to-quilt-for-a-good/article_f5ae660e-1dca-5691-850b-bf5ab7aad962.html
 
http://broadneck.patch.com/articles/happy-birthday-myrtle

On Monday, February 25, 2013; the beloved wife of the late Joseph Kibler; mother of Elaine Kibler; daughter of the late Charlie And Hettie Smith Hall formerly of Gates, KY. She is also survived by three of her 14 siblings, Deward E. Hall of Gates, KY, Elizabeth Hammer of Tampa Bay, FL and Floyd E. Hall of Franktown, VA and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Beatrice's Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm and on Thursday, March 28 from 10am until time of services at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Support Foundation, RJ Smiles and Operation Smile.
 

Cancer Support Foundation - provides quality-of-life help and services to cancer survivors and their caregivers in Maryland. It is a one-of-a-kind nationally. No one takes a salary. 87% of the funds go to support clients. The Founder, Cindy Carter, is my friend. 
www.cancersupportfoundation.org
 Go to the website. Go to DONATE. Click on FUNDRAISER if it does not default to that page. Fill out the form. Under DESIGNATE list Beatrice H. Kibler. Hit submit - this will take you to PayPal. Follow the directions for credit card or check payments. You will receive a receipt at the site, one via email and one with a thank you note from the Executive Director of CSF, Cindy Carter. Cindy will then set up the memorial fund in my mom's name.
 If you prefer to mail in your donation write the check to Cancer Support Foundation, note my mom's name in the memo section. Mail it to: CSF, 8268 Academy Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
 

Operation Smile - provides free surgeries to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities for children around the globe. My mom wept every time she watched the fund raising programs for it on TV. Having a beautiful smile is something she cherished.
 Online donation: Dedicate your gift in honor or memory of a friend or loved one. Make a Tribute Donation https://secure.operationsmile.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1420&1420.donation=form1
 Donate By Phone: 1-(888)-OPSMILE, Monday-Friday from 8:30am - 5:30pm EST
 To mail your donation: Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509 
Print out the form off the website, http://support.operationsmile.org/site/DocServer/Donation_From_Editable.pdf?docID=121&JServSessionIdr004=uas3k47n11.app331b
 


RJ Smiles - dedicated to spreading smiles throughout the community. This is a local organization. Founder, Margaret Jackson, is a friend of mine. No one receives a salary. All funds go to the mission. 
Donate by mail: RJ Smiles, Inc, 938 E Swann Creek Road, #351, Fort Washington, MD 20744 
301-686-8285 
Donate via website: http://www.rjsmiles.org

Edwin Comer Eads, 85, died Saturday morning, February 23, 2013. Edwin, a resident of Wake Forest, NC, and formerly of Ft. Washington, MD, was former President of the Oxon Hill Lions Club. He was an avid golfer and former member of the Heritage Golf Club and Legends.
 
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Thorne Eads; daughters, Deborah Reishman and husband, Michael, of Wake Forest, NC and Susan Carskadon of Memphis, TN; son, Christopher Eads of Orlando, FL; brother, Howard Eads of Charleston, IL; grandchildren, Kristina Klindienst, Holly Sims, Carrie Kelley and Ryan Venable; 6 great-grandchildren.
 Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 514 Daniels Street, #109, Raleigh, NC 27605.
 
Friends may call on Wednesday, February 27 from 2pm until a funeral service begins at 3pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:30 am at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, MD. Please sign the guest book.

Funeral service and interment will be private.

CATHERINE MAY HUDGINS 84 years old
 March 14, 1928 – February 22, 2013
 
On Friday, February 22, 2013; the beloved wife of the late Edward Willis Hudgins; daughter of the late Lawrence and Dianthia Mohler; mother of Michael Edward Hudgins and his wife Diana and the late Karen Lynn Collins; sister of Vincent Mohler, Diane Hanby, Larry Mohler and the late Grace Vanlandingham; grandmother of Shaun Collins and Holly Catherine Hall; great-grandmother of Zackary Hall, Jacob Hall, and Stephanie Catherine Hall.
 Catherine was a lifetime member of the Church of the Brethren in Washington, DC. She worked at District Title, Lawyers Title and Attorneys Title of Washington, DC for 30 years total combined. She graduated from Anacostia High School in 1947. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 11:30 am at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. Please sign the guestbook.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John, Sr. and Gertrude "Trudy" McCluskey Steele. He is survived by his son, John Steele, III and his wife, Michelle Steele and their children, John IV, Luke and Sophia; his daughter Kelly Hornig and her husband, Guy Hornig and their children, Payton and Brooke; a niece, Christine Quirologico and her daughter, Katie. Friends are invited to Jack's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, February 27 from 10:00 AM until his funeral service begins at 11:30AM. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. Following the burial, a luncheon will be held at the Annapolis Moose Lodge #296, 1890 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project by clicking the link to the right.

On Thursday, February 21, 2013, the beloved husband of Margaret Yavulla; father of Joseph J. (Krista) Yavulla, Jr.; grandfather of Nicole Yavulla and Michelle Ehlinger; brother of Eugene and Vincent Yavulla, Mary Verbilla and Jeanette O'Connor. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebration on Monday, March 11 from 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD and on Tuesday, March 12 from 11am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12noon at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Columba Church or the American Cancer Society.

A graveside will be held at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA. Please sign the guest book at the link above.

Alan “Al” Rodger Ambrose, 70, a 28-year resident of Laurel and previously of Gambrills died suddenly on February 21, 2013 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

Born January 13, 1943 in McKeesport, PA, he graduated from Clairton High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. Al had a career in HVAC and eventually owned and operated his own HVAC business for almost 20 years, retiring in 2010. He was a member of the Moose Club, hunt clubs and numerous car clubs. Al enjoyed hunting, classic cars, hotrods, traveling and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Justine (Zebert) and a sister, Arlene (Ambrose) Zacharias.

Al is survived by his wife, Cheri Ambrose; beloved father of two daughters, Darnell Foster and husband Eric of Gambrills and Gina Howard and husband Christopher of Annapolis; four step-sons, Jeff Johnston of Baltimore, Jonny Johnston and wife Sharon of Cambridge, Joe Johnston of Glen Burnie, Jay Johnston and wife Cheryl of Severna Park; Loving grandfather of three grandchildren, Lindsey and Benjamin of Gambrills and Devyn of Annapolis; and five step-grandchildren, Elisha, Jake, Josie, Brendan and Morgan.

Friends are invited to Al’s Life Celebration on Friday, March 1 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 2 at 11am at Our Lady of the Fields, 1070 Cecil Avenue South, Millersville. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Al’s name to a charity of your choice. Please visit Al’s website at www.alambrose.net.

On February 21, Milton D. Jernigan, Sr., 83, a resident of Edgewater since 1999 died at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. Born November 29, 1929 in Lewiston, NC to the late Vallie and Edna Jernigan, Milton served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed with Tenneco Oil Company for 20 years before spending 25 years as President and CEO of AAA Rentals, Inc. of Lanham, MD. Milton was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Annapolis, the Bladensburg Rotary Club and the Country Club at Woodmore. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family. 
He is survived by his wife, Betty Jernigan, whom he married on January 3, 1954; one son, Milton D. “Mick” Jernigan, II and his wife Tina Marie of Annapolis; one brother, Robert Jernigan of Windsor, NC; one sister, Rose Askew of Quinton, VA; three grandchildren, Kristen A. (Philip) Morris, Amelia M. Jernigan, M.D. and Amanda Jernigan (Christopher) Ebley; two great-grandchildren, Samantha A. and Bryce A. Morris.
 Friends are invited to Milton’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, on Monday, February 25 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM. A funeral service will be celebrated at Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Dr., Annapolis, on Tuesday, February 26 at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens at 2PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are recommended to the American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

Michael "Mike" Wayne Schafer, 39,a 22 year resident of Edgewater, died suddenly at his home on February 20, 2013. Born on January 27, 1974 in Cheverly, MD, Mike attended Hyattsville Elementary and Middle School, Northwestern High School and South River High School. He was a 10 year employee of Best Signs and he enjoyed music and sports.
 He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Katherine and Richard Schafer and Catherine and Gerald Stroup. Mike is survived by his daughter, Elaina Schafer of Annapolis; his siblings, Matthew Schafer of Edgewater, Jill Page of Riva and Dawn Schafer of Annapolis; his parents, Lawrence and Dianna Schafer of Edgewater; two nieces, Brianna and Lauren Page of Riva; and a nephew, Jayden Page of Riva.
 Friends are invited to Mike's Life Celebration on Sunday, February 24 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, February 25 at 11am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Sue Kathleen Willsey, 62, a 25-year resident of Harwood, died February 20 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center following a battle with cancer. She was born on November 21, 1950 in Washington, DC to the late Chester and Mildred Biggs. Sue was an assistant front end manager for the Giant Food in Edgewater. She loved taking cruises, crocheting and spending time with her family.
 She is survived by her husband, Gene, whom she married in 1994; two daughters, Michele Marie (Clyde) Evans of Tuttle, OK and Dawn Christine (Pete) Dean of Ft. Belvoir, VA; brother Mike Biggs of Huntingtown; and four grandchildren, Nicholas, Nathan and Ashley Dean, and Milla Evans.
 Friends are invited to Sue’s Memorial Gathering from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Friends are invited to Mark's Life Celebration on Sunday, February 24 from 2:00 to 4:00PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Service and interment will be private.

Obituaries

Brenda Gwynn

Gloria Rothgeb

Annie Grow

Lolita Hamilton

Patricia Christie

Donna Burrows

Carole Mattingly

Ralph Burtis

Donald Powell

David Borst

Myrtle Berglund

Beatrice Kibler

George Stokes

Edwin Eads

George Stevenson

Catherine Hudgins

John Steele

Joseph Yavulla

Jane Hammer

Alan Ambrose

Milton Jernigan

Michael Schafer

Sue Willsey

Mark Wilkinson