Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Linda Lee Lagana, 65, of Davidsonville, died suddenly August 18 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born on March 4, 1947 in Washington, DC and graduated from Suitland High School in 1965. 

During her career, Linda was payroll manager at Encore Travel Agency and pastoral secretary for the Maple Springs Baptist Church in Capitol Heights.
 
She was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
 
Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Ronald E. Lagana, who died this past May, her parents, Blanche Wallace and Hubert Carlock and her brother, Charles Carlock. She is survived by two sons, Ronald (Jill) Lagana of Frederick and Thomas (Jennifer) Lagana of Crofton; her brother, Robert (Mary) Carlock of Waldorf; two sisters, Holly (Vincent) Cook of Lusby and Deborah (Hank) Kinnaman of Owings; five grandchildren, Dominic, Damon, Danielle, Marina and Annabelle; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws.
 
Friends are invited to Linda’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 22 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation c/o DeCesaris Cancer Institute, 2001 Medical Parkway, Suite 240, Annapolis, MD 21401 or the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403.

Rosemary "Rodie" Parker, of Annapolis, MD passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 17, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
 
Born April 12, 1929 in Covington, KY to the late Joseph Felix and Louise Mary (Bricking) McDermott, she moved to Washington, DC as a young child. She later moved to Landover Hills, MD while raising her family and finally to the Heritage Harbour community in Annapolis, MD. Rodie enjoyed going to lunch, chatting on the phone and spending time with her family.
 
She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Hughes Parker, Jr. in 1993;a grandson, Tyler Parker; a sister, Mick McDermott; and a brother, Joseph Felix McDermott, Jr.
 
Rosemary is survived by three sons, Mike (Kathy) Parker of Charlotte Hall, MD, Pat (Debbie) Parker of Severna Park, MD and Tim (Sally) Parker of Edgewater; a daughter, Nancy (Mike) Taylor of Edgewater, MD; seven grandchildren, Michael (Carolyn) Parker of Waldorf, MD, Heather (David) Carter of Mantua, NJ, Greg and Sean Taylor of Edgewater, MD and Matt, Sam and Stacie Parker of Severna Park, MD; two sisters, Norma Baumgartner of Kensington, MD and Pam (Wally) Hauff of Plant City, FL; and 5 great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Rodie's Life Celebration on Monday, August 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A memorial mass will be offered on Tuesday, August 21 at 10am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private.

Reggie Joseph Ashley, 84, a 10-year resident of Chestertown, MD and previously of Davidsonville, MD died August 17, 2012 at Chestertown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of heart failure after a 4 month illness.
 
Born August 1, 1928 in Ashe County, NC to the late Charlie Columbus and Lula (Roten) Ashley, he employed for Asplundh Tree Service, as a tree surgeon, for 30 years before he became injured in 1977. Upon becoming a permanent resident at the Chestertown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Reggie became a warrior in the clutches of a terrible accident that left him a 
paraplegic. He left his mark on everyone that he touched during his stay at the nursing home. Before 
many staff members left for work on Reggie's last day, they came by to say their final farewells. It made 
us, his children, very proud of what our father had accomplished with this friendship. Reggie enjoyed woodworking, yard work and CB radio. 

He was predeceased by his wife, Jennie R. Ashley, whom he married on December 31, 1951 and who died on November 27, 2002.
 
Reggie is survived by three sons, William Washburn Jr. of Elba, AL, Robert Morris of Norfolk, VA and Doug Ashley of Chestertown, MD; two daughters, Carol Wolfe of Lake Lure, NC and Barbara Goldenberg of Richmond, VA; three sisters, Del Ray Phillips of West Jefferson, NC, Edna Ashley of West Jefferson, NC and Mary Nell Osborne of Lansing, NC; three grandsons, Tracy Washburn of Chester, MD, Daniel Wolfe of Asheville, NC and Steven Poirier of Seoul, South Korea; four granddaughters, Mickie Mowbray of Grasonville, MD, Barbara Anne Sutelan of Norfolk, VA, Laurie Anne D'Angelo of Norfolk, VA and Katie Jones of Jacksonville, NC. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Reggie's Life Celebration on Monday, August 20 from 10am until his funeral service begins at 11am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Human Society of Kent County, 10720 Augustine Herman Highway, Chestertown, MD 21620.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time for Mrs. Burchell, please sign the guest book using the link above.

SO1Patrick Delaney Feeks (SEAL), 28, of Edgewater, MD and stationed in Coronado California was Killed In Action in Afghanistan on August 16, 2012.
 
Born October 8, 1983 in Santa Clara, CA, Patrick began his competitive career on the BMX tracks of California at the tender age of 4 ½ years old. He continued Racing BMX on and off until he joined the Navy. 

Patrick joined the Naval Sea Cadet Corps while in Middle school and continued through high school, he was selected as Rochester Sea Cadet of the Year in 2000. While a Sea Cadet, Patrick participate in Navy SEAL Orientation Program in Virginia Beach Va. for several years and was selected as Honor Cadet of Class 011, July 20th, 2001.
 
Patrick attended McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, NY for 3 yrs. While at McQuaid, Patrick competed as a varsity Cross Country Runner and as a Varsity Swimmer. He completed his Senior year at South River HS in Edgewater, MD. Rather than participate in school athletics, Patrick chose to pursue his dream of becoming a Navy SEAL by developing his own work out program. 

Patrick enlisted in the Navy March 2006, graduating from Boot Camp January 2007. He reported to Basic Underwater Demolition /SEAL training in February, 2007.
 
He received his Navy SEAL Trident in May 2008 and was assigned to a West Coast based SEAL Team, Coronado California. 

He was described by his Team mates as a consummate professional.
 Patrick served 2 deployments to Iraq and his final deployment was to Afghanistan where he was killed in action.
 
Patrick’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star with Valor, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy/ Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, 
Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (2), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, GWOT Service Medal, GWOT Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2), the NATO Service Medal, Expert Rifle Marksmanship Medal and the Expert Pistol Marksmanship Medal.
 
Patrick was an avid Reader, an aggressive bicyclist, Triathlete, and shootist.
 
He is survived by his wife Emily, his parents Thomas and Virginia and his sister Lt jg Regina Feeks USN.
 
Friends are invited to Patrick's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12:45pm on Wednesday, September 5 at the Ft. Meyer Memorial Chapel, 101 McNair Road, Arlington, VA. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery.

Deborah "Debbie" Lee Fedorkowicz, 59, of Eastport died peacefully at her home on August 14, 2012.
 
Born July 24, 1953 in Warner Robins, GA, she graduated from Annapolis High School, then from Anne Arundel County Community College with a degree in Nursing. Debbie was employed at Prince George's Hospital Center, Calvert Memorial Hospital, Crownsville Hospital Center, and at the MVA Medical Advisory Board. She was an avid reader and antique collector and she loved raising cats.
 
She was predeceased by her father, John Leon Fedorkowicz.
 Deborah is survived by her mother, Joan Tucker Fedorkowicz; three brothers, Joseph J. (Anna) Fedorkowicz of Laurel, Carl G. (Bobbye) Fedorkowicz of Lusby and Eric L. Fedorkowicz of Annapolis; one sister, Mary Alice (Steve) Hutchins of Arnold; also survived by many nieces, nephews and a grandniece and two grandnephews.
 
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 21 at 11am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County ,P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.

On Tuesday, August 14, 2012. The beloved husband of Dr. Frieda R. Butler Saunders; father of Kevin F. Saunders; stepfather of Laurie Lopes and the late Andrea Hogue; brother of Thelma Tinsley; grandfather of Kelsey Saunders, also survived by 7 step grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to Aruna's Life Celebration at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Tuesday, August 21 from 10am until his funeral service begins at 11am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Renée Marie Dufrene

Renée Marie Dufrene, 87, a 38 year resident of Crownsville died on August 14, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Born March 19, 1925 in New Orleans, LA to the late Joseph and Marie Bergez, she was a graduate of Southern High School and worked as a telephone operator at C&P Telephone and the US Naval Academy. 

Renée enjoyed gardening, dancing, watching tennis and playing on the computer. She also enjoyed gospel and country music and crossword puzzles.

Renée was predeceased by her husband Warren R. Dufrene, Sr.; her daughter Donna Lynne Dufrene and her 3 siblings.

She is survived by her son Warren (Janine) R. Dufrene, Jr. of the Eastern Shore; daughters Cheryl (Nathan) Lynne Withrow and Carol (Tim) Jean Skapik, both of Crownsville. Also survived by her grandchildren; Jacque, Tricia (David), Michelle, Svetlana, Igor, Bryan, Aaron, Natasha ,Tabitha, Noel and her great-grandson Isaac.

Friends are invited to Renée’s Life Celebration on Saturday, August 18 from 11am until her funeral service begins at 2pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, Maryland. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Renée’s Memorial Fund, c/o Navy Federal Credit Union at any branch using account #3033850839

An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

John A. Schimoler, 50, an 11-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Upper Brookville, NY, died unexpectedly August 12 at his residence.
 He was born on July 8, 1962 in Glen Cove, NY and graduated from Syracuse University in 1985. John was a member of the 1983 Syracuse University National Championship Lacrosse Team. He coached the Mayo Youth Lacrosse Club for many years. He enjoyed fishing and loved animals.
 John is survived by his wife, Jane E. Schimoler whom he married in 1988, his son, J. Gunnar Schimoler, and daughter, Heidi E. Schimoler, both of Edgewater; two brothers, Stephen Schimoler of Cleveland, OH and Paul Schimoler of Essex, VT; three sisters, Laura Reed of Lexington, KY, Mary Lou Cass of Denver, CO and Ellen Kelly of Fair Haven, NJ and many beloved nieces and nephews.
 Friends are invited to John’s Life Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 16. Interment private.
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the educational fund established for John’s children. Please direct to, “Schimoler Family” c/o Victoria Rogers, Bank of America, 49 West River Rd., Rumson, NJ 07760

Inez Clough Foley, 85, a resident of the Heritage Harbour community in Annapolis since 1994 and previously of Riverdale, MD, died peacefully of natural causes on August 10, 2012 .
 Born March 21, 1927, she grew up in Kitzmiller in western Maryland and enjoyed bingo, bowling, cooking for family, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Inez was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis, Sons of Italy, Peppers Club of Edgewater and a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Landover Hills where she was involved in Sodality and The Leisure Club.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlo and Cindy Cardaro, one sister, Rose Valken, two brothers, Pete and Tom Cardaro, her first husband, Lyle A. Clough and one granddaughter, Melissa Mongan.
 Inez is survived by her husband of 31 years, Raymond J. Foley; her children, Kathryn (James) Elder of Davidsonville,MD, Susan Roher of Virginia Beach, VA, Mark (Linda) Clough of Charles Town, WV, Michael Clough of Arnold, Maggie DeBoard of Fairfax Station, VA and Patty Clough of Studio City, CA; one brother, Charles Cardaro of Newport News, VA; five grandchildren, Kristen Smith, Jason Elder, Jennifer Kline, and Andy and Maggie DeBoard; and four great-grandchildren, Kaylin, Chase and Ava Kline and Zoe Morgan.
 Friends are invited to Inez's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, August 13 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis on Tuesday, August 14 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. A reception will follow the interment at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. An online guestbook available by accessing the link below.

Katherine M. Pinkham
On Thursday, August 9, 2012. The beloved sister of Jack (Barbara) and Edward Pinkham; aunt of Jaclyn and Jennifer, also survived by her best friend, Rudy. 

Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, August 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. A Celebration of Kathy's Life will immediately follow at the Elk’s Lodge, 2517 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

David “Dave” Clarence Hash, Jr., 56, a 17-year resident of Edgewater died suddenly August 9 of heart failure. He was born on February 11, 1956 in Richmond, VA to the late Joan and David Clarence Hash, Sr. and graduated from high school in Independence, VA. 

Dave was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after 4 years of service during which time he was stationed in Germany. He was a sterilizer technical specialist and serviced sterilizers for medical and research facilities throughout the Washington-Baltimore area. 

He was an avid Harley rider and spent many enjoyable hours on his Sportster. He was a fan of tattoos and enjoyed reading books, joking with people and visiting with his sister in the Appalachian mountains. Dave also loved spending time with his dogs, Sparky and Snoopy.
 
Dave is survived by his wife of 21 years, Patricia Anne Hash; his brother, Ernest Hash of Lexington, KY and two sisters, Jeanie Hash of Elk Creek, VA and Diane Pittman of Winchester, KY. Dave is also survived by many beloved nieces & nephews
 
Friends are invited to Dave’s Life Celebration on Monday, August 13 from 2PM until his funeral service begins at 3PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, 2001 Medical Parkway, Sajak #550, Annapolis, MD 21401.

A native Washingtonian, retired D.C. Firefighter, Engine 25, and Naval Korean War Veteran died on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 in Fredericksburg, VA. The beloved husband of Betty S. Wilson of 52 years; devoted and loving father of John B. (Judie) Wilson and Melanie Wilson (Carl) Heatley; caring and loving grandfather of Chelsea, Dylan and Sydney Heatley; brother-in law of Edna Edmondson and Lloyd Sydnor. Family and friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebration on Monday, August 13 from 11:30am until service time at 12:30pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joe's memory to the Alzheimers Association. Please sign the guestbook located to above.

George Henry Northcraft Jr., 56, a resident of Edgewater for over 25 years and previously of Rawlings, died August 9 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born on November 27, 1955 in Baltimore to Virginia Pearl Northcraft currently of Rawlings and the late George Henry Northcraft, Sr. He graduated in 1973 from Bruce High School in Westernport and in 1985 from Allegany Community College with an Associate of Arts Degree in Electro Mechanical Technology.
 
He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from 1975 to 1982, providing support to the Military Band. During his enlistment, George received the Air Force Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement by saving the lives of two adults and two children when he pulled them from a burning car while on temporary duty in Detroit, MI. After completing his military service, George worked at the U.S. Post Office in Shady Grove.
 
George was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially enjoyed playing with his grandchildren. He was proud of his boat and loved to fish.
 
He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Myers Northcraft ; his stepson, Scotty (Sandy) Myers of Edgewater; his stepdaughter, Crystal (John) Myers Greenhill of Springfield; brother, Roger Northcraft of Edgewater; sister, Cheri (James) Northcraft-Thompson of Alexandria, VA; three grandsons, Brandon Greenhill, John Greenhill, Jr. and Scott Myers, Jr.; five granddaughters, Aliyah and Elliana Greenhill and Jasmine, Savannah and Rosalie Myers.
 
Friends are invited to George’s Life Celebration from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Sunday August 12 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 13, 2012 at Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery, 14205 Pleasant Valley Road NE, Flintstone. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, Executive Office, Suite N9E17, 22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

Elizabeth Jane Buckler; the beloved wife of David E. Buckler; mother of Pamela J. (Phil) Buckler-Bowers; and the late John E Buckler and Cheryl A. (Jason) Williams; daughter of the late Betty and Richard Wolfe Sr.; sister of Richard H. Wolfe Jr.and Donald (Sue) Wolfe; she is also survived by five grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Family and friends are invited to Jane's Life Celebration on Sunday August 12,2012 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME,6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday August 13 at 10:00am from St.Bernadine of Siena Catholic Church, 2400 Brooks Dr, Suitland MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton MD. Please sign the guestbook located above.

On Monday, August 6, 2012; the beloved wife of the late Robert Alfred Peloquin; loving mother of Dr. Renee P. Mattie, Michelle P. Riess and Dr. Angela P. Moss; sister of Oscar Lee (Monk) Morris. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Patricia's Life Celebration on Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 11:00am until service time at 12:00pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Patricia's name to the American Cancer Society, 11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902.

On Monday August 6, 2012; the beloved daughter of Allen Smith, Sr., mother of Bryon and Brittany Robinson; Step-daughter of Gerald P. Raudabaugh; sister of Darren and Keven Smith.Predeceased by her mother Betty Raudabaugh and brother Allen Smith, Jr. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other close friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Linda's Life Celebration on Wednesday, August 15 from 10am until service time at 11am at The Temple of Praise Church, 700 Southern Ave S.E., Washington D.C. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Lillian Lucille “Linda” DiPietro, 83, of Edgewater, MD died on Monday, August 6 from heart failure. Born on February 4, 1929 in Lexington, VA, she was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, dancing and crossword puzzles.
 
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Victor, whom she married in 1948 and who died in 2002. She is survived by five daughters, Sandra DiPietro, Vickie Fleischhauer and Lynna Baker, all of Edgewater, MD, Susan Dunbar of Greenbackville, VA and Gina DiPietro of Greenwood, DE; two sisters, Hazel Morris of MA and Polly Chittum of VA, she is also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Linda’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 9 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 10. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Barbara Wallis, 83, a resident of Annapolis (Bloomsbury Square) since 1990, and previously of Waltham, MA for most of her life, died unexpectedly August 5 of pneumonia at AAMC.
 
Born July 3, 1929 in Waltham, MA to the late Anna and Harold Wallis, she was a member of St. Mary's Church, Anne Arundel County Foster Grandparent program and was active in Bates Senior Center. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and loved children and taking pictures of family members. She was a very friendly person who could strike up a conversation with anyone.
 
Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Agnes Wallis Howe. 

She is survived by her nephews and nieces, Cliff (Mary Lou) Howe of Annapolis, Woody (Lisa) Howe of Annapolis, Valerie (Steve) Cooksey of Annapolis and Barbara (Mike) Anderson from Brooksville, FL; great-nieces and great-nephews, Meredith Howe Julio, Jaime Howe, Kathryn Howe, Charlie Howe, Gregory Howe, Stephen Howe, Marianne Howe, Brooke Mervine, Valerie Johnson, Anna Talbert and Michael Talbert. She is also survived by several great-grandnieces and grandnephews.
 
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 16, at St. Mary's Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. Burial will be held at a later date in Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara's name to St. Mary's St. Vincent DePaul Society, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Rita D. Rucky, 65, a 28-year resident of Mitchellville died on August 4, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after battling a lengthy illness.
 Born November 3, 1946 in Washington, DC, she received her bachelor degree from University of Maryland. Rita was employed as a Computer Specialist; specializing in database manipulation. She was very active in the Southern Comforters Quilt Guild in Bowie and the Community Quilt Group. Rita enjoyed quilting, taking care of her cat, Riley, playing Bejeweled, attending craft shows, making her daughter gluten-free brownies and cookies and spending time with her grandpets.
 She was predeceased by one brother, Mike.
 Rita is survived by her husband of 28 years, Frank Rucky; a daughter, Katie Bowen and her husband, Tim of Bowie; her siblings, Paul, Betty Jane, Dorothy and Kathleen; and many nieces and nephews.
 Friends are invited to Rita's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Wednesday, August 8 from 2-4 and 7-9PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10AM on Thursday, August 9 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Rita's name to a charity of your choice. Online guestbook available by clicking the link to the left.

On Saturday August 4, 2012; beloved husband of Ilma B. Darrow. Services will be held on Friday, August 17 at 1:30pm at the Upper Room Fellowship, 9701 Dangerfield Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment private.

Obituaries

Linda Lagana

Rosemary Parker

Reggie Ashley

Ruth Burchell

Patrick Feeks

Deborah Fedorkowicz

Aruna Saunders

Renee Dufrene

John Schimoler

Inez Foley

Katherine Pinkham

David Hash

Joseph Wilson

George Northcraft

Elizabeth Buckler

Patricia Peloquin

Linda Vaughn

Linda Robinson

Lillian DiPietro

Herbert Derian

Barbara Wallis

Rita Rucky

Bruno Darrow

E. Rhule