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Raffaela Albergo, age 96, a resident of Edgewater for more than 62 years, died on Wednesday, January 23 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. Born on July 27, 1916 in Bari, Italy, Raffaela was a homemaker most of her life. As a young lady, she worked at Woodward & Lothrop Department Store on F Street in Washington, D.C. Raffaela was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Edgewater where she served as the organist for many years. She also played at other local churches as a substitute and performed at many local weddings and other special events. She loved to knit, crochet and bake lots of cookies. Raffaela was preceded in death by her husband, Franco Albergo in 1994. They were married in 1947. She is survived by a son, George M. Albergo of Edgewater; a daughter, Lucia A. Kimball of Bradford, MA, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to Raffaela’s Life Celebration on Saturday, January 26 from 3:00 PM until her funeral service begins at 4:00 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Edgewater, 38 W. Central Ave., Edgewater, MD 21037.

Irene Higgins, 85, a 42-year resident of Bowie and previously of Landover Hills died of natural causes on January 22, 2013 at Brightview South River Assisted Living in Edgewater.

Born September 23, 1927 in Nemacolin, PA, to the late Anna and Frank Marinoff, she graduated from Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels, PA. Irene was employed the F.B.I., Geico Insurance Company and State Farm Insurance Company. She received a war service certificate signed by J. Edgar Hoover for her honorable war service for the F.B.I. during WWII. Irene was a former member of Ascension Catholic Church in Bowie. She loved spending time with her family, especially her daughters and grandchildren. Irene also enjoyed cooking, and was known for her homemade pies and halupkies.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Higgins; her first husband, Michael Shlosky, Jr.; and two brothers, Peter and John Marinoff.

She is survived by two daughters, Michelle (Terry) Rencher of Annapolis and Monica (Buddy) Reio of Bowie; a brother, Frank Marinoff of Point of Rocks; two sisters, Betty Galbaugh of Alexandria, VA and Kathleen Holupka of Prince William, VA; four grandchildren, Terri desGarennes of Golden, CO, Michael Rencher of Annapolis, and Lauren and Megan Reio of Bowie; and two great-grandsons, Braden and Kyle desGarennes of Golden, CO, and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to Irene's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Friday, February 1 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, February 2 at 11am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Relatives and friends are invited to Gabino's Life Celebration on Friday, February 1, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm. A funeral and interment will be held in the Philippines at a later date.

On Tuesday, January 22, 2013, the beloved wife of the late Stanley Gadomski; mother of Rachel Rousseau and Alice Desouza-Los. Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 10am at Resurrection Cemetery.

M. Ray Black, 95, long-time resident of Harwood, MD and beloved husband of Anna Casey for 63 years, died on January 22, 2013.
 
Ray was born in Pennsylvania and enjoyed a rural-agrarian upbringing with his brother in the Juniata neighborhood of industrial Altoona. He spent summers working on the farms of his grandparents. Ray was preceded in death by his father, Raymond, his mother, Lessie and brother Ronald. Ray was deeply saddened in hearing of the tragic death in July 2012 of his doting Pennsylvania cousin, Larry; perhaps they commiserate now over some verdant Penn meadow brimming with children and family fellowship. Ray is survived by Anna; his five children, Susan (Michael Duff), Kathleen (Todd Redlin), Julie (William Carlson), Daniel (Marie White) and David (Lisa); grandchildren, Trevor (Emi), Andrew (Kourtney), Brian (Liv), Lindsey, Bridget (Rob), Allison (Jeff), Rena, Emmet, Patricia, Kerry, Margaret Mary, Katie, Casey, and Rory; and great-grandchildren, Ainsley, Adelaide, and Benjamin; a niece and nephews. 

Ray migrated to Washington D.C. to work for the federal government where he met Anna while working at the Bureau of Census. After serving in the Army during WWII, Ray returned to the federal government, eventually ending a long career at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. He then fulfilled a life’s dream in retiring from federal service to his beloved All Seasons Farm, to sink his Pennsylvania roots in Anne Arundel soil. It is from his gardens, with the beautiful tomatoes he would never eat, the watermelons and blueberries which nurture and entertain his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, that he derived much pleasure and satisfaction.
 
Ray was an avid follower of popular culture and politics. As an enthusiastic reader, he read two daily papers, and was a fan of autobiographies. After many years of trying to convince Ray that spending a sunny fall afternoon indoors was a good idea, Anna was able to convert him into an enthusiastic Redskins fan. He possessed an enlightened world view and was intolerant of unkindness and thoughtlessness. While raising his children, Ray was a doting and creative father who customized his children’s spaces, and who never stopped upgrading and decorating in his inimitable and uniquely homespun way. In later years, Ray delighted in adapting his love of decorative arts to the manufacturing of greeting cards which regularly and humorously warmed the hearts of family and friends; in fact his industry is such that some may yet enjoy a posthumous birthday greeting.
 
What sustained Ray was chasing idleness, most happily done in the out-of-doors. He was a great appreciator of all trappings of farm life, admiring handsome horses, well-kept fences, all manner of tractors or the breathtaking green of young alfalfa. He loved Irish music and culture with which he indoctrinated his offspring. He will be remembered as a man of curiosity, industry, humor and grace. 

The family is grateful to his doctors, nurses and care-givers at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
 
Friends are invited to Ray’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, January 25 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 26 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the bottom of this page.

Eileen Esther Lacy, 89, died January 21 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, MD. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Lacy. She is survived by three sons, Brian, Bob and Paul Reynolds; two daughters, Joan Johnston and Kathleen Helwig; sister, Dorothy Sisti, 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. 
Friends are invited to Eileen’s Life Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 24 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 25 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Bradley Rocke Swanson, 70, died unexpectedly of pneumonia on January 19, 2013. Born on November 7, 1942 in Olean, NY, he became a life-long DC area resident after serving at Andrews Air Force Base in the early 60's and earning a degree in Economics from the University of Maryland in 1968. After almost two decades booking entertainment for weddings and night clubs in the DC area, he became an insurance broker for Chesapeake Insurance Group, later Sandy Spring Insurance in Annapolis. His hobbies included flying, power boat racing, golf and tennis and he always enjoyed a "cruise to nowhere" on the Chesapeake Bay.
 
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Kimberly; his sister, Carroll; and his nephews Richard Rocke Scriven and Bradley Rocke Scriven; and his life-long friends.
 
Friends are invited to Bradley's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater from 5pm until time of memorial service at 6pm on Wednesday, January 30. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Prince George's County Animal Management Division, 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

On January 18, 2013 Stephen G. DeCoste of Annapolis, MD died after a brief illness.
 
Born April 18, 1941 in Cambridge, MA, he then moved with his family to Beltsville, MD where he attended High Point High School after which he joined the US Navy as a sonar technician.
 
Steve worked 30 years for Verizon (previously C&P Telephone) in Adelphi, MD as a training instructor. He was a sponsor with Alcoholics Anonymous for over 10 years.
 
Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing and bicycle riding.
 
Steve is survived by two daughters Theresa Rowland of Annapolis, MD and Michelle Phibbons of Davidsonville, MD and 4 grand children, David, Elise, Lauren and Megan.
 
A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 25th at 11:30AM at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers donation maybe made to Alcoholics Anonymous, 8635 Loch Raven Blvd., Suite 4, Baltimore MD 21286.

INTERMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 11AM AT THE MARYLAND VETERANS CEMETERY ON ROUTE 301 IN CHELTENHAM

Helen Patricia (Pat) O’Brien Mohun, 81, of Annapolis, died January 18 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 
Born on March 9, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late John T. and Helen M. O’Brien, Pat graduated from Eastern High School in 1949. 
She worked as a secretary at the former Veterans Administration in Washington, DC for more than 20 years before retiring in 1984. Throughout her life, Pat was the social director for her family, friends, fellow alumni and neighbors, coordinating get-togethers and aid and assistance when someone was in need. She was recognized for her wit and sense of humor. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Francis X. "Buddy" Mohun.
She is survived by her sister, Jean John of Annapolis, and her children, Tom, Sue and Mark; brother, Jack O’Brien of Florida, and his children, Shauna and John; and her son, Michael Mohun and his children, Stephanie and Lisa. Also survived by five great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to Pat’s Life Celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 21, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. Interment 11 a.m. on Friday, February 15, at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20017 or Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006.

On Friday, January 18, 2013, the beloved husband of the late Dorothy DeMesme; father of Bernadette(Malvin) DeMesme-Anders, Alpheus C.(Fareeda) DeMesme, Jacquelyn V.(Charles) DeMesme-Gray, Pamela M.(Oscar) Lawson, Michael K.(Karen) DeMesme, Taunya Y. (Marvin) Hankton, Sandra(Roger) Allison-Harris and Ronique(Carl) Jones Brannock. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Mr. DeMesme's Life Celebration on Thursday, January 24 from 10:00a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2020 St. Joseph Dr. Largo, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please sign guestbook at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Thursday, January 17, 2013 at her residence in La Plata, MD; beloved wife of the late Philip Joseph Pistorio; mother of Joseph (Barbara) Pistorio of Hillcrest Heights, MD, Philip (Pam) Pistorio of White Plains, MD, Tina (Frank) Collino of Clinton, MD and Millie Davis of La Plata, MD; sister of Grace Burleson of Virginia and Joseph Buttice of Riverdale, MD. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Carmela's Life Celebration on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Friday, January 25 at 1pm. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Charles County, Inc., Attn: Memorial Donations, 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Died On Wednesday, January 16, 2013; the beloved husband of the late Ethel "Sissy" Ayres; father of Geoffrey (Rose) Ayres, Catherine (Daniel) Graham, Barbara (John) McManus, Charles (Julie) Ayres, Christine (Christopher) Keaveny and Jennifer (Richard) McEachin; grandfather of Brian, Lisa, Stephanie and Mark Ayres, Michelle Welsh, Justin, Jessica and Jack McManus, Jake and Josh Ayres, Rilley and Shea Keaveny, Jack, Kevin and Nolan McEachin. He is also survived by two brothers, John (Lynn) Ayres and James (Pat) Ayres. Relatives and friends are invited to Peter's Life Celebration on Monday, January 21 from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, January 22 at 11am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Calloway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located above.

George Dale Gray, 96, of Berlin and formerly of Annapolis, passed away Tuesday, January 15 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was born on February 6, 1916 in Bluefield, WV. 

At the age of 12, George helped workers build the Hoover Dam by carrying pales of water. His career started as a truck driver for Silver Hill Sand and Gravel Company. He retired as shop foreman in 1977 after 33 years of service. He was a hard worker and proud to have purchased his first car, a 1926 Model T Ford, at the age of 13. George had a God-given, natural talent for gardening. The beauties of his lush flower gardens inspired many and were loved by all. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father and great-great-grandfather.
 
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Elsie M. Nacke.
 
He is survived by his wife, Anita R. Gray; a daughter, Eleanora J. Musgrove of Frankford, DE; son, Daniel Lee Gray of Annapolis, MD; and 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to George's Life Celebration on Saturday, January 19 from 11a.m. until his funeral service begins at 1 p.m. at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment church cemetery.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in George’s name to the Davidsonville United Methodist Church. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

KENNETH C. FLYNN
 January 20, 1930 - January 15, 2013
 
Navy Capt. (ret.) Kenneth C. Flynn died peacefully in Annapolis, Maryland, on January 15, 2013, days before his 83rd birthday, from complications of pneumonia.
 
During his Naval career, Kenneth Flynn was an aviator assigned to several carriers as a Landing Signal Officer. The most significant tour of duty was on the USS Kitty Hawk. On June 6, 1964, LCDR Flynn performed an aerial mission to rescue the first POW shot down in the vicinity of Laos. Flynn was recommended for a Naval Air Medal, however, because of classified activities, it was 30 years before the honor was presented from President Clinton via Senator Benjamin Cardin’s office. 
Kenneth Flynn was active in U.S. Masters Swimming from 1977 to 2008, often a gold medalist. At age 69, he achieved the honor of U.S. Masters All American, setting a national record. 
After retiring from the Navy in 1975¬¬, Flynn’s profession was metal sculpture and fine art. His first recognized sculpture was “SEASIA,” the subject for whom the Air Medal was awarded. Flynn’s “lost-wood” bronze sculpting process was patented in 1994. He taught sculpting at Glen Echo Park during the mid 1970’s and was instrumental in converting the amusement park to an arts center. He was also a founding member of the group that formed the Torpedo Factory. 
From 1999, Flynn spent three years designing and hand-building a small aircraft, which he flew successfully. 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, poet/playwright Grace Cavalieri; his four daughters, Cynthia Cavalieri, Colleen Flynn, Shelley Flynn, and Angela Phelan; a brother, Richard Sage; and four grandchildren, Rachel Price, Elizabeth Comitz, Sean Phelan and Joseph Phelan. He resided in Annapolis, MD.
 
A Memorial Service will be held in the late Spring at the Ft. Myer Chapel with inurnment to follow at the Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium with full U.S. Navy honors.

Richard P. Connelly, of West River, MD, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 after battling ALS for the past three years. Born on August 22, 1961 in Camp Springs, MD to the late Jack and Ann Connelly, Rich has been a dedicated employee of AT&T for 14 years. Rich and his wife, Caren raised their children in West River, MD. Rich will be remembered for the kindness and caring that he brought to the world.
 In addition to his parents, Rich was preceded in death by his oldest sister, Molly Kemrite. He is survived by his loving wife, Caren Davis Connelly; two great children, Brennan and Kelly Connelly; five siblings , Anne Partello of Edgewater, Md., Kathleen Gallagher of Owings, Md., Dan Connelly of Rockville, Md., Tim Connelly of Lutherville, Md. and Tom Connelly of Stevensville, Md. Rich is also survived by wonderful group of nieces and nephews.
 Friends are invited to Rich’s Life Celebration on Thursday, January 17 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, January 18 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd., West River, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at, The Packard Center at Johns Hopkins, Attn: Megan O'Shea, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 436, Baltimore, MD 21201 or online at http://www.alscenter.org/donate/ . Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com .

Jeanne Peel Burwell, 92, a 13-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Warrenton, NC, died January 14 in Harwood from natural causes. She was born on December 15, 1920 in Woburn, MA to the late Joseph and Mary Peel. She graduated from Boston City Hospital's Nursing School in 1943 and became a registered nurse. 
Jeanne entered the U. S. Navy's Nursing Corp in 1943 and served in the Philippines during World War II. In 1957, she appeared in the movie, Hellcats of the Navy, starring Ronald Reagan. Jeanne retired from the Navy in 1963 at the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. She enjoyed needlepoint, needlework, cooking and entertaining.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Captain George A. Burwell, USNR, who died in 1998. She is survived by a son, George A. (Virginia) Burwell, Jr. of Charleston, SC and daughter, Jane B. (Robert) Beery of Davidsonville; five grandchildren, Joseph Burwell, Robert Beery, Jr., Michael Beery, Stephanie Dobbins, Kristin Mette; and six great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to Jeanne's Life Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 17 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 18 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment 12 noon on Saturday, January 19 at Fairview Cemetery in Warrenton, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N., Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Matthew James Foley of Fort Washington, a decorated WWII bombardier and long-time USAF intelligence officer in the Foreign Materiel Program at the Pentagon, died January 14, 2013, at the age of 92.
 
The son of Irish immigrants, Foley was born in Brooklyn and attended Bishop Loughlin High School, where he lettered in basketball. The first of his family to attend college, Foley enrolled in St. John’s College, but his education was interrupted by Pearl Harbor. Foley flew 25 missions as the bombardier on a B-24 from October 1943 to March 1944. His plane was subject to crippling enemy fire, disabling its pilot and resulting in an emergency landing. Captain Foley earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters in the 44th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force.
 
After the war, Foley graduated from the School of Foreign Service of Georgetown University in 1949. Law school at New York University was derailed by the Korean War, when he returned to active duty as an intelligence officer. Married to Virginia Kehoe in 1952, Foley rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel during assignments which included postings in England, New Mexico, New Hampshire, and Germany. 

At the Pentagon from 1964 through 1995, as an Air Force officer and then as a civilian, Foley was instrumental in the Foreign Materiel Program in which he traveled extensively to acquire foreign military technology. Foley participated in the development of the Red Eagles program helping American and allied pilots learn new air tactics to combat Soviet fighters. Upon his retirement, the CIA presented him with the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal.
 
After retirement, Foley enjoyed golfing at Tantallon with friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, and his sons, Matthew Jr., Mark, and John, as well as his grandchildren, Katherine, Matthew III, Brian, Clare, and Hannah.
 
His family will be receiving friends at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, January 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, January 18 at 11am at St. Mary’s of Piscataway Catholic Church, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, February 20 at 3PM.

On Sunday, March 3rd at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church - 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle, New York 10804 - a Mnemósynon - a traditional liturgical observance in honor of the departed - will be held. The Mnemósynon follows the Divine Liturgy which starts at 10 am. Following the service, the "coffee hour" will be sponsored by the family.
 
Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 26th at 11:00 AM at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, Maryland 21401. 

Interment with full military honors was held on Wednesday, February 20th at 1:00 pm at Arlington National Cemetery.

SGM Charles C. Nickerson, US ARMY (ret) of Edgewater, MD passed away peacefully on January 12, 2013 at the age of 59. Chuck was born in Montevideo, Uruguay on March 26, 1953 to William and Dorothy Nickerson, Jr. He honorably served on full time active duty with the Maryland National Guard 1st/ 158th Calvary Regiment. SGM Nickerson was an excellent soldier, he served his country proudly with honor and distinction. Along with earning his rank, he also earned many medals and commendations. SGM Nickerson was well respected by his command and the soldiers with whom he served. He was respected as a friend and confidant. He was preceded in death by his father, William S. Nickerson, Jr. and brother, William S. Nickerson, III. He is survived by his wife, Jami Ann Nickerson; two daughters, Courtney “Nikki” Scott of Annapolis, MD and M. Lindsey Nickerson of Port Republic, MD; three grandchildren, Dylan and Taylor Scott and Riley Brown; his mother, Dorothy Nickerson of Annapolis; three brothers, Lee Nickerson of Fairfax Station, VA, Daniel Nickerson of Annapolis, MD and Brian Nickerson of Linden, VA and his sister Melanie of Annapolis, MD.
 Friends are invited to Chuck's Life Celebration on Wednesday, January 16, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, with a military remembrance at 6:30pm, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made on behalf of SGM Charles Nickerson to the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org).

On Friday, January 11,2013; the beloved wife of Earl Lomax. Mother of Patrick, Earl W., Mundell and Michelle. She is also survived by her father Eugene, sister of Susan ,Glenna and Mark and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11am at New Liberation A.M.E. church, 3107 Hubbard Rd., Landover, MD. Please sign the guestbook.

Obituaries

Raffaela Albergo

Irene Higgins

Gabino Fortunato

Virginia Gadomski

M. Black

Eileen Lacy

Bradley Swanson

Stephen DeCoste

Helen Mohun

Alpheus DeMesme

Carmela Pistorio

Peter Ayres

George Gray

Juan Magana

Kenneth Flynn

Richard Connelly

Arthur Hall

Fr. Barry

Jeanne Burwell

Matthew Foley

James Theoharides

Charles Nickerson

Genevieve Goforth

Patti Lomax