Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Sunday, December 16, 2012; the beloved husband of Frances M. Ellis; father of Robert L. Ellis, Jr.; brother of Susie Tyler. Family and friends are invited to Bo's Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 19 from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 20 at 11am from Providence - Fort Washington United Methodist Chruch, 10610 Old Fort Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Ft. Lincoln cemetery, Brentwood, MD. There will be a repast directly following the funeral services prior to proceeding to the cemetery. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located to your left.

George Paul Govatos, a resident of Annapolis, MD since 1980 and previously of Baltimore, MD, died at home on December 16, 2012 from a heart attack. He was 75. 

Born in Baltimore on July 2, 1937, George graduated from Loyola High School in 1955 and Loyola College in 1959. While living in Baltimore, he worked in the financial field with Merrill Lynch and Mercantile Bank. In 1980, he moved to Annapolis and bought and ran Sunshine Linens, a commercial restaurant linen business, until 2003. George loved to play golf and go fishing on his boat.
 
He was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Govatos.
 
George is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Norris Govatos; three sons, G.Paul Govatos, M.David Govatos and his wife, Jackie and P. Alex Govatos and his wife, Kristina, all of Annapolis, MD; a sister, Barbara Ann and her husband, Dan of Gettysburg,PA; a sister-in-law, Jean Govatos; and six grandchildren, Lucas, Jacob, Jason, Kaitlyn, Blaise and Elizabeth, all of Annapolis, MD
 
Friends are invited to George's Life Celebration from 3 to 5pm on Friday, December 21 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.

On Sunday, December 16, 2012; beloved wife of James W. Titus; mother of James G. Titus of Glendale, MD and John D. Titus of Pheonix, AZ. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren. family and friends ae invited to Gwendolyn's Life Celebration on Saturday, December 22 at 11am at St. John's Episcopal Church Broad Creek, 9801 Livingston Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Inurnment in the Church graveyard. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located to your right.

Gertrude Cecile Ferdinand Woods peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at The Ft. Washington Medical Center, Ft. Washington, MD.

Gertrude was born on January 8, 1923 to the late Wilson and Olivia Ferdinand in St. James Parish, Louisiana. Gertrude was the youngest of thirteen. In 1939, she married the late Cliford Woods, Sr. Through this union they were blessed with their son, Clifford L. Woods, Jr. Her son's dedication to his own family is testimony experienced through she and her husband's values, faithfulness and integrity that he experienced growing up in Marrero.

Gertrude was a lifetime member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. In previous years she and her husband were active in the Church, the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver, and community justice and peace activities. She was a remarkable lady.

A devout Catholic, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was sincerely dedicated and caring to both her immediate and extended family. All of her nieces and nephews enjoyed the fruits of her generosity and kindness. Her grandchildren, Sean and Allyson spent time with their grandparents and looked forward to their summers here in Louisiana, enjoying homemade popcorn balls and Creole dinners. She will always be remembered and loved for her kindness, understanding, family values and love.

She is survive by her son, Clifford L. (Beverbly A. Babin) Woods, Jr; two grandchildren: Allyson K.(David Masembwa) and Sean L. (Martina Carpenter) Woods; great-granddaughter: Leila J. Woods. Gertrude is also survived by a devoted sister, Olivia Mae Walker and a devoted sister-in-law, Rita Ferdinand, both of Marrero, Louisiana.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Olivia Ferdinand; her husband, Clifford L. Woods, Sr.; her siblings: Myrtle Castillion, Ollie Nelson, Rose M. Jackson, John O. Ferdinand and Nevella Verrett.

Alice Dixon of Oxon Hill died on Saturday at Southern Maryland Hospital. Beloved wife of the late William Howard Dixon; mother of Linda (James) Walker of White Plains, MD and the late Carol Scott. She is survived by her grandchildren, Michelle "Bo" Moore of Oxon Hill, MD, Carin "Tom" (Robby) Moss of Hughesville, MD, Christopher "CJ" Walker, Sr. of White Plains, MD and Jacquie "Sadie" (Earl) Keeler of Bryans Road, MD. She also leaves behind eight great-grandchildren, Nicholas Colegrove, Ashley Kress, Christopher Walker, Jr., Hunter and Charlotte Keeler, Jonathon, Jordan and Zachary Moss. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Alice's Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 19 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Thursday at 10:30am. Interment Washington National Cemetery. 
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Passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the age of 95 with his beloved wife, Wilma Thorne, of 70 years at his side at their home in Ft. Washington, MD; father of Sam (Caren) Thorne, Donnie (Jerri) Thorne, Mary Russel, Linda (Gene) Libby, Dicky Thorne, Brenda Veazey and Angie (Tommy) Shane; grandfather of Jeff (Denise) Perlin, Bonnie (Dale) Carpenter, Eddie (Kim) Libby, Sandy (Art) Morelli, Debbie (Chris) Husfelt, Glenn (Ronda) Libby, Susie (Kevin) Delancey, Crissy Thorne, Mary Ellen Russel, Terri (John) Douglass, Kacie Sturgill, Andy Thorne, Leslie Thorne, Jason (Jessica) Auth Jr., DeAnna Auth, Jake Veazey and Jessie Bodecker. He is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren.
 Family and friends are invited to Troy's Life Celebration on Tuesday, December 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 11:30am. Interment Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Providence-Fort Washington United Methodist Church, 10610 Old Fort Rd.,Fort Washington, MD 20744.

On Thursday, December 13, 2012; the beloved husband of Nelia Arangorin; father of Aileen (Jeffrey) Luat; Annelyn (Marlon) Gorospe, Alily (Neil) Puzon and Aris (Laarnie) Arangorin. He is also survived by five sisters and brothers and 10 grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Pete's Life Celebration on Sunday, December 16 from 5 to 9pm and on Monday, December 17 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, December 18 at 11:00am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

William Joseph Clancy, 80, of Bowie, MD, died peacefully in the loving presence of his family on Thursday, December 13, 2012.
 
He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Kay) Clancy for 57 years.
 
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Bill served over 20 years in the United States Air Force logging over 10,000 flight crew hours, including service in the Korean and Vietnam Wars as well as the Strategic Air Command and Operation Looking Glass while with the Airborne Command Post. Following his career in the Air Force, he also served over 40 years in Catholic education for the Archdiocese of Washington Schools. Bill, a graduate of the University of Maryland, served as a classroom educator and as an administrator at several schools, including Principal at Mt. Calvary Catholic School (Forestville, MD) and Assistant Principal at St. Mary of the Assumption School (Upper Marlboro, MD). Dear to his heart was implementing chapters of the National Junior Honor Society at both schools, as the Society recognizes students for both academic achievement and stellar personal character. Although he loved teaching Math, Bill’s passion was teaching religion. A devout Catholic, Bill was committed to nurturing the faith of his students and encouraging them to manifest their faith each and every day “by living as Christ.” He also served as a teacher at St. Margaret Catholic School (Seat Pleasant, MD), St. Ignatius Catholic School (Fort Washington, MD), and St. Matthias Apostle School (Lanham, MD). In addition to his indomitable faith and love of family and country, Bill was known for his penchant for Maine lobster (especially at Hampton Beach, NH), reading novels and history, telling stories to illustrate a point and, of course, following his beloved Boston Red Sox. As a longsuffering Red Sox fan, he was overjoyed to be in the stands for the Game 4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals that clinched the 2004 World Series. As a servant leader, Bill was humble regarding his many accomplishments often choosing to share recognition with his colleagues. Quick to laugh, eager to talk baseball, patient and kind, he made a lasting impact on many over his lifetime, including generations of students. As a devoted father, Bill encouraged his children to pursue their dreams and served as a steadfast support to them.
 
Along with his wife, he leaves four sons, a daughter, and eleven grandchildren: Michael Clancy, his wife Lynn, and their four children Matthew, Timothy, Mark and Sean; Kevin Clancy, his wife Kelley, and their three children Rachel, Connor and Dillon; Linda McNally, her husband Joseph (deceased), and their two children Ian and Evan; Brian Clancy and his wife Michelle; and John Clancy, his wife Traci, and their two children Kevin and Patrick.
 
A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 20 from 3:00-5:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. The funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 21 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, as well. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary of the Assumption School, 4610 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 or to Mt. Calvary Catholic School, 6704 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747.

On Thursday, December 13, 2012; beloved wife of the late Albert L. Baumgartner; mother of Ramon (Patricia) and Donald (Monica) Baumgartner and the late Mary Joan Lohr (Harold, "Bud"); sister of Frieda Shlagel. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Sunday, December 16, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, December 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Fort Washington, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Thursday, December 13, 2012, the beloved husband of Filipina M. Quimen; devoted father of Victor and Christine Quimen; son of Mercedes Pantaleon. He is also survived by five brothers, four sisters and brothers and sisters-in-law. Family and friends are invited to Marcelo's Celebration of Life on Wednesday and Thursday, December 19 and 20 from 4 to 9pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial and interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Ada Irene Bauman 73, of Churchton, Maryland, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, following a long illness with Alzheimer's.
 

The family will accept visitations at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Road, Edgewater from 5:00 until 6:30 PM Tuesday evening, December 18th. 

Mrs. Bauman was born June 6, 1939, in Harrisburg, PA, a daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Miller. She was one of eight children, and has four surviving siblings; Herb, Pat, Andy, and Bob Miller.
 
Ada graduated from Purchase Line High School in Commodore, PA , in 1957. She loved to read, and spent many evenings with a book. However, the majority of her non working time was spent with her grandchildren.
 
Surviving are William A. Bauman, her husband of 50 years; four children: Michael Bryant, of Crownsville, MD, Suzanne Bauman of Churchton, MD, Wayne Bauman and his wife, Belinda of Westminster, MD, and Bruce Bauman and his wife, Sandie of Shadyside, MD; eight grand children: Douglas and Patrick Bryant, Grace Ryan, Helen, Caleb, and Jeremiah Bauman, Amber Fisher, Dawn Turner; and four great grand children: Avery Ryan, Alexa Fisher, Kamryn and Taylor Turner.
 

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to:
 Alzheimer’s Association
 1850 York Road, Suite D
 Timonium, MD 21093
 
An online guestbook is available by accessing the link above.

Services for Mrs. Miller will be held in Portsmouth, VA. Please contact the Corprew Funeral Home in Portsmouth, VA concerning funeral arrangements.

On Tuesday, December 11, 2012; the beloved father of Angela Chamberlain; brother of Sandra Mickey and Brenda Ball; uncle of Sam Chamberlain. He is also survived by nurmerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Leroy's Life Celebration on Friday December 14 from 6-8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. where services will be held on Saturday December 15 at 10:30 am. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook located above.

On Tuesday, December 11, 2012; the beloved husband of Frances "Fran" Bernat; father of the late Renae, Corey and Donna Bernat; brother of Ruth Starr of San Luis Obispo, CA; brother-in-law of Jerry Simon. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Harry's Life Celebration on Sunday, December 16, from 2 to 4pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George’s County, PO Box 925, Bowie, MD 20718

Joyce Ann Serfass, a 27-year resident of Annapolis Cove died on December 10, 2012 at home with her husband at her side of cancer after a 9 year illness.
 Born May 26, 1940 Detroit, MI to the late William & Helen Howell, she moved to Portsmouth NH as an infant and considered Portsmouth her home. Joyce was employed as the Store manager for Yves Delorme from 1996 until 2001.
 
Joyce is survived by her husband, Barry Serfass, whom she married in 1963; two children, Eric Serfass of Baltimore and Lisa Ann Wingert of West River; two siblings, James Howell of South Berwick, ME and Peggy Howell Fleury of Vienna, VA; and two grandchildren, Ian and Emma Wingert.
 
Interment private. Memorial donations may be made in Joyce's name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Mark Weidman, 59, of Deale died peacefully December 9 surrounded by his family at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. 

He was born on January 21, 1953 to George and Doris Weidman. He graduated from Southern High School in 1972 and worked for the family business, Weidman & Son Contracting until 2007. He was a member of the Deale Elks #2528 and the American Legion #0007.
 
Mark was preceded in death by his father, George Weidman in 2009.
 
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ginny Weidman; two sons, Michael and Matthew Weidman of Shadyside; his mother, Doris Weidman of Deale and stepson, Stephen Beitzel of Edgewater.
 
Friends are invited to Mark’s Life Celebration on Saturday, December 15 from 1 p.m. until his funeral service begins at 2 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, 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. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

William M. “Bill” Robinson, a 35-year resident of Davidsonville and Annapolis, died on Sunday, December 9 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born on June 12, 1921 in Washington, DC to the late Charles and Edith Robinson and attended George Washington University on an academic scholarship. Bill was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II where he served as a gunner on B-29s in the Pacific theater. He flew over 29 missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Stars, two Bronze Clusters, the Air Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Bill retired from the FBI in 1976 after a 35-year career during which he led the National Crime Institute. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Harbour Hills Yacht Club and American Legion. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.
 Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Catherine H. “Cherry” Robinson, who died in May of this year. He is survived by two sons, William (Janet) Jr. of Summerville, SC and James (Mary) of Davidsonville; a sister, Mary R. Murphy of Annapolis; four grandchildren, Charles, Matthew and James Robinson and Kathryn (Brendan) Bellotte; two great-grandsons, Chase W. and Cooper J. Robinson; nephew, John Wade Koontz; and niece, Teresa Noland. Friends are invited to Bill’s Life Celebration on Thursday, December 13 from 9:00 am until his Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:15am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Inurnment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church.

John "Johnny" Pearson, a lifelong resident of Annapolis died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on December 8, 2012 of heart failure. He was 62.
 
He was the son of the late John F. Pearson and Anna Virginia Stevens of Annapolis.
 
Born October 9, 1950, he was self employed as a drywall hanger and finisher. John was a member of the Knights of Pythias in Annapolis and enjoyed shooting pool, watching NASCAR and collecting baseball memorabilia and most of all, spending time with his grandkids.
 
Johnny is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda Pearson, daughter, Melinda Bedard, son-in-law, Adam Bedard of Annapolis , Sally Pearson and Tod Miller of Pasadena; four siblings, Tommy Pearson, Linda Pearson, Marilyn Nickerson and Cindy Lytle; five grandchildren, Savannah, Summer, Luke, Megan and Aiden.
 
Friends are invited to John's Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 12 from 2pm until time of memorial service at 4pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link above.

On Thursday, December 6, 2012; the beloved wife of the late Kenneth W. Moore; mother of Lois Richerson; grandmother of Dan and Debbie Bates; great-grandmother of Dylan and Amanda Bates. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 2pm at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, WV.

James "Jim" H. Amburgey, a 6-year resident of Edgewater died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on December 6, 2012 after a brief illness.
 
Born November 9, 1958 in Nora, VA, he graduated from Ervington High School. Jim was currently employed in the warehouse for La-Z-Boy and previously worked as a coal miner. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Shady Side and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.
 
Jim is survived by his lifelong companion, Joyce A. Amburgey; a son, James H. Amburgey, Jr. of Edgewater; a daughter, Jessica Steele and her husband, David of Easton; two siblings, Joey Amburgey and Shannon Jamee Amburgey, both of Abingdon, VA; his father, Birten Harold Amburgey of Abingdon, VA; his in-laws, Robert and Theresa Campbell of Churchton; and two grandchildren, Liam and Abigail Steele of Easton.
 
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 8 at 2pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment private. Memorial donations may be made in Jim's name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Thursday, December 6, 2012, the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. White; devoted mother of Kathleen W. (Larry) Kimble and Michael T. White; grandmother of Patrick T. Kimble; sister of Dolly Sullivan. Family and friends are invited to Florence's Life Celebration of Sunday, December 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to8pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, December 11 at 11:30am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Tyler is survived by his loving wife, Monica, whom he married on June 4, 2009.
 
Tyler Hudson Coleman was born on March 25, 1985, to the late Willie Steen and Sharon Coleman-Freeman. He was educated in Public and Private Schools in Washington, D.C. Tyler was a graduate of the Freestate Challenge Military Academy. He later attended the Connecticut School of Broadcasting which he obtained a certificate for radio, television and broadcasting. Tyler participated in an internship
 at Hot 99.5 in which he was featured on a live broadcast. He also worked for Spinn City productions as
 a Dee Jay. In 2009 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and later married Monica (Riggs) Coleman.
 Tyler enjoyed reading and he also played the piano and trumpet. One of his many passions was baseball. He was a very outgoing person and loved to attend family functions. Tyler had a passion for people and life. 
He leaves to cherish his memories and devoted love for all, his wife Monica; his step-daughter, Shaniah; his very devoted grandmother, Shirley Coleman; his mother, Sharon Coleman-Freeman; his step-father, Kent Freeman; one sister, Sadia Coleman; two brothers, Tarue Coleman and Willie Steen, Jr; two nieces, Nina and Sakira; a sister-in-law, Mollie Coleman and four special brother friends, Stephen Barrett, Bryant Agnew, Stefan Wormley and Melvin Armwood and a host of other relatives and friends.
 


Relatives and friends are invited to Tyler's Life Celebration on Friday, December 14, 2012 from 1pm until time of service at 2pm. Interment private. 


 


Life Celebration

 Friday December 14, 2012, 1pm - 2pm at George P. Kalas Funeral Home,P.A. 
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Funeral Service

 Friday December 14, 2012, 2pm at George P. Kalas Funeral Home,P.A. 
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Obituaries

Robert Ellis

George Govatos

Gwendolyn Titus

Gertrude Woods

Alice Dixon

Norman Greenwell

Troy Thorne

Pacifico Arangorin

William Clancy

Mary Baumgartner

Marcelo Quimen

Ada Bauman

Elmira Miller

Leroy Chamberlain

Harry Bernat

Joyce Serfass

Mark Weidman

William Robinson

John Pearson

Hazel Moore

James Amburgey

Florence White

Tyler Coleman

Russell Vilardo