Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Loraine Hipsky, 65, of Edgewater died at Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood on Monday June 18. Born on February 3, 1947 to the late Pietro and Gladys Ciliberti in Port Chester, NY, Loraine married the late Louis David Hipsky who passed away in February of 2002. 
She is survived by four sons, Christian David Hipsky, Jon-Paul Hipsky, Philip Michael Hipsky and Don Kim Hipsky; seven grandchildren, Bryson, Sydney, Alise, Bella, Aiden, Chloe and Marissa; one brother, Peter Ciliberti.
 A memorial service is being celebrated on Sunday, June 24 at 5pm at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link below.

Terry Kent Watson, age 72, a 1-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Harwood, MD for 15 years and Mitchellville, MD for 25 years, died on June 17th, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of a rare, incurable brain disorder called progressive supranuclear palsy. He had the disease for seven years. 

Born on May 30, 1940 in Asheville, NC, Terry graduated from Lee H. Edwards High School class of 1958. In 2008, he attended his 50th class reunion and honored his classmates with a visit as their Maroon Devil mascot. After graduating, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Hawaii where he served as a communications specialist until 1965. Following his military service, he worked in the communications field in Ohio and then in Maryland where he worked for John Staurulakis, Inc. He became the associate director and retired after 27 years of service. His business travels took him to almost every state in the country. He enjoyed traveling and made many friends through his business associations. 

Terry served on several committees while a member of the Country Club at Woodmore. He was active in fundraising for the Hospice of the Chesapeake, the Providence Center, Prince George’s Hospital and the Prince George’s Symphony.

He loved to travel and made numerous trips in the United States as well as to Canada, Ireland, Scotland and England, mostly seeking out challenging golf courses. He was a member of the Collectors Golf Club and prided himself in collecting golf clubs, golf balls, bags and more. Golf was his passion, comparable only to his love of Corvettes. He was the proud owner of the 44th 1953 Corvette to come off the assembly line in Flint Michigan. He had the car restored to perfection and was awarded the Top Flight Award and the Bloomington Gold Award, one of the highest awards. 

Terry was an avid Tar Heels fan and sported the University of North Carolina emblem daily. During basketball season, he was in his glory while watching his team climb to the top. Terry also enjoyed NASCAR and was a collector of his hero, Dale Earnhardt. He was a member of the Department 56 Annapolis Villagers Club. He collected most of the “Snow Village” pieces. During the Christmas holidays, he designed and assembled a village setting that was admired and enjoyed by all. One of the most cherished vacations for Terry was the Annual Family Holiday trip to the Outer Banks, where the entire family gathered. 

Terry is survived by his wife, Ileen, with whom he would have celebrated his 20th anniversary on June 27th; two sons, Robert Watson of Montana and Matthew Watson and his wife, Kristie Keith of Santa Rosa, CA; one sister, Sandra Payne and her husband Carman of Asheville, four grandchildren, Cyrus and Ella of Santa Rosa, CA, Austin of Mt. Gilead, OH and Rachael of Asheville, NC.

He is predeceased by his parents, Fred Watson and Agnes Kent of Asheville, NC; a sister, Josephine Mussey of Columbus, OH; and a brother, Ray Heatherly of Charlotte, NC

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 22 at 10:30am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Cure PSP Organization, 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201 Timonium, MD 21093 (or online at www.give.psp.org/) or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 (or online at www.hospicechesapeake.org).

George Roach, Jr. went home to be with the Lord and the Angels quietly in his sleep on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 11:45 a.m. in the morning after a long battle with leukemia and a brain injury.
 George was born May 8, 1939 in Beaufort, SC but was raised in Mullin, SC to his late parents George Roach, Sr. and Ruth Ella Tyler Roach. He was born amongst nine siblings. Woodrow (deceased); James 
(deceased); Robert (deceased); Rebecca Lorraine (deceased); Betty (deceased); Jack (deceased); 
Lilian (deceased); Willie and half-brother Thomas.
 George attended public schools in South Carolina until he left home and came to DC in November 1960
 And gotten employment with D.A. Foster Company on November 8, 1960 until August 1, 2012.
 He met and married his first wife, Peolia Roach on August 25,1962 to which three children were born in the marriage Dewayne, Reginald and Sandra.
 George was a very hard working man, a wonderful personality and he had a wonderful knack with children. George was affectionately called “Pop Pop” and “Mr. George.” He loved to do handywork, tinkering around with cars, watching football games , watching western movies and Gunsmoke. 
Most of all, he loved his cups of Folger’s Coffee because he believed in the slogan “The best part of waking up, is Folger’s in your cup.” George was a hard and dedicated worker on his job at D.A. Foster Company because he REALLY LOVED his work and enjoyed interacting with his co-workers, his supervisor, Dave Thompson, Bill Hackney, Mike Brown, Melissa and others too numerous employees
 To mention.
 He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Beverly, his sons Dewayne and Reginald and his daughter, Sandra
 His daughter-in-law Lisa, his brothers Willie and his wife Letha ; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grand
 Children, his stepchildren, Lakita; Lawrence; Shavon; Dwayne; Antwon;. Michelle; Tosha; Lorretta; 
And Tawanna. One stepson-in-law Michael; stepdaughter-in-law Keionete; twenty-four stepgrandchildren; fourteen sisters-in-law; eight brothers-in-laws and a host of other relatives and friends and co-workers.

Wayne D. Riordan, 89, a 37-year resident of Annapolis, died at his home on June 16, 2012. Born March 16, 1923 in Fargo, ND, Wayne served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He used his GI Bill benefits to obtain a law degree from the University of Maryland. 

Wayne went to work for the Department of Veterans Affairs where he helped to create a resource sharing program between VA and university hospitals. He retired from the VA as an auditor. Wayne also worked with President Carter’s administration on an amnesty program for Vietnam-era draft dodgers.
 
He was an avid reader and enjoyed playing poker, golf and volunteering at S.O.M.E. (So Others May Eat) in Washington, DC. He was also a member of the Maryland Bar Association.
 
He was preceded in death by one brother, John Riordan. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eleanor Riordan; three sons, Mark (Julie) Riordan of Napa, CA, Donald (Kathy) Riordan of Baltimore and Kevin (Karen) Riordan of Austin, TX; five daughters, Marjorie (Bob) Vogel of Santan, AZ, Nancy Kessinger of Silver Spring, Mary (Rod) Sparr of Ellicott City, Ann (Jeff) Taliaferro of Annapolis and Barbara (Jay) Morgan of Cape St. Claire; one sister, JoEllen (John) Ryan of California, 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was also a “father” and mentor to many others.
 
Friends are invited to Wayne’s Life Celebration from 11:30 a.m. until his memorial service begins at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Inurnment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 58 Progress Parkway, Maryland Heights, MO 63043-3706. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the bottom of this page.

Barbara Jean Miller (Bobbie)(Age 79)

Passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at her home in Scottsdale, AZ. Bobbie was born in Washington, D.C. on April 25, 1933. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Bobbie worked for several years for the State of Maryland but her real work was raising her five children. 

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Elton W. Miller, her children; Michael Miller, Cheryl Nelson (Tom), Debbie Waln, Bill Miller (Mary Ann), and Terry Miller, five grandchildren; Heather, David, Christina, Ashley and Matthew. She is also survived by her twin brothers William and Thomas Staples as well as daughters in law Carol Jean Miller and Jeannie Miller.

Bobbie fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and is now at peace with God. 

Friends may call on Monday, June 25, 2012 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where funeral services will be held on June 26th, 2012 at 11:30am. Burial immediately following at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in memory of Barbara Miller to Hospice of the Valley, 5111 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250. An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Ruth Audrey Razzano (nee Barber), 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Riva on June 16, 2012 after a long illness.

Born December 21, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY, Ruth, known as Audrey, attended Girls Commercial High School, worked at Western Union and for a brief period during WWII was a “Rosie the Riveter”¬¬¬ with a security clearance to make compasses. She also met and married the love of her life, Gabriel “Bill” Razzano, after “she chased him around for a while.” As a surprise for her husband, she converted to Catholicism while he was away during the war. Her faith sustained her throughout her life. She became a true Italian when she started working at Gabe’s (the Razzano family bar) where she learned to make many traditional Italian recipes. 

After WWII, and the birth of their two children, little Audrey and Ron, Audrey and Bill moved from New York, through Pennsylvania to Bowie, Maryland where she planted her roots. For twenty years, Audrey was a fixture in Bowie social circles. She was a charter member of Ladies of the Elks #2309 and was a Lady Lioness. When Bill retired, they moved to their house in Riva, MD. At their house on the river, she always had an open door, a cake on hand and a cup of coffee ready for her visitors. On any given day, you could find her singing in the kitchen with her husband, listening to Italian music and Frank Sinatra and reading the newspaper or a novel on her deck, and spending time with family and friends. She and Bill were famous among all who knew them for their spaghetti and crab dinners.

She enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, puzzles and reading. She wintered in Florida where she and Bill had many friends and relatives.

Audrey was a 38-year breast cancer survivor and had a special appreciation for life. She left her children and grandchildren with a legacy of living life to the fullest and encouraged them seize every opportunity. She was devoted to her family, but she also taught us that family is not always about blood. She was a surrogate grandmother and aunt to many. She left us all knowing that laughter is the best medicine and that life is always a little less dreary with a song in your heart. 

Audrey is survived by her daughter, Audrey (Paul) Fohner of Gambrills, MD and her son, Ron of Edgewater, MD; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren, and her dog Jefferson. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Bill Razzano and her daughter-in-law, Linda Razzano. 

Friends are invited to join her family from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 18 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, http://www.hospicechesapeake.org/ or Best Dawg Rescue http://www.dawg-rescue.org/donate.htm. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Raymond W. Jones, Jr., 66, formerly of Riva, died peacefully at home on June 15. Born September 29, 1945 to the late Grace and Raymond Jones, Sr., he served his country in the US Marines during the Vietnam Era. Ray enjoyed boating, fishing and just being out on the water. 
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Jones, whom he married in 1996; four sons, Raymond Jones, III, Timothy Jones, Frederick Jones and Jeffrey McManus and three grandchildren, Ashley, Connor and David. 
Friends are invited to Ray’s life celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater on Thursday, June 21 from 2-4 and 7-9PM where a funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, June 22 at 10AM. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link below.

On Friday, June 15, 2012; the beloved wife of the late Carlisle Burch; mother of Daniel and Mary Beth Burch; grandmother of Christy Lynn and Nikki Lynn Burch; sister of Joyce Simpson, Alyce Stifter and Anna Norris. Relatives and friends are invited to Mary’s Life Celebration on Thursday, June 21 from 2 to 4 and 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 Friday, June 22 at 11am at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.

Georgette O. Snyder, 86, a 3-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Hyattsville, died on June 15, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness.
 
Born April 17, 1926 in Washington, DC to the late Anthony and Grace Oliveto, she was a graduate of Eastern High School in Washington. Georgette retired in 1982 after a career as an Administrative Assistant at the Interstate Commerce Commission.
 
Her hobbies included shopping, game shows and spending time with her family.
 
Georgette was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Harold Snyder in 1976 and her daughter, Donna Marie Waters in 2001. 

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Elliott and her husband, John of Edgewater; one brother, Joe Oliveto of Ocean City; two sisters, Mary Lewis of Silver Spring and Grace Baird of Myrtle Beach, SC; three grandchildren, John and Mike Elliott and Amy Henshaw, and 14 great-grandchildren.
 
All services will be private.

Frank Madison Bishop, 88, a 40-year resident of Harwood and previously of Southampton, Pennsylvania, died June 14 at Sunrise of Columbia in Columbia, MD.
 
Frank was born on March 12, 1924 in East Saint Louis, Illinois to the late Frank and Fay Bishop and graduated from St. Louis University with both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering.
 
Frank proudly served for over 3 years in the US Navy during WWII on the USS England DE-635, a Buckley-Class Destroyer Escort that sunk six enemy submarines in just twelve days which is a feat that is unparalleled in the history of antisubmarine warfare. In recognition of his honorable and exceptional military service, Frank received numerous awards to include a Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, a Combat Action Ribbon, an American Campaign Medal, an Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, and a World War II Victory Medal. 

While living in Maryland, Frank worked as a Test Engineering Manager with Litton Systems, Amecom Division, until his retirement. He received many awards and accommodations while working as an engineer in the defense industry.
 
Frank built the home that he and his wife lived in while in Harwood. They loved to travel throughout the country in their RV. They visited many family members and friends along the way. They spent their winters in Phoenix with their son James and family. They loved watching their grandchildren’s sporting events year round. They were their biggest fans from a very early age through their college years. 

Frank was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church for 40 years and his main hobbies included golfing and home improvements.
 
Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Audrey L. Bishop in 2011 and one of his brothers, Billie Bishop.
 
He is survived by three sons; Frank Louis (Linda) Bishop of Lothian, James Michael Bishop of Phoenix, AZ and Douglas Mitchell (Laurie) Bishop of Columbia. Also survived by seven grandchildren; Amy, Kaitlyn, Robyn, Ryan, Justin, Andrew and Jenna Bishop, and many nieces and nephews.
 
Friends may call on Thursday, June 21, 2012 from 10:30 am until a funeral service begins at 11:30 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville with military honors.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 North, Bldg A, Gambrills, MD 21054. For your convenience an online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Carol J. Kling, age 76, a resident of Beltsville for many years, died on Thursday, June 14 after a battle with cancer, at her son’s home in Annapolis. Born on November 21, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to the late Donbar and Gilda Kling, Carol was an administrative assistant and officer in the Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. State Department. She was a member of the League of St. Jude and of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beltsville, where she led the daily rosary and volunteered in the food pantry. In her spare time, Carol enjoyed water aerobics and line dancing but, being an avid sports fan, her favorite activity was watching her grandson compete in his games. 
In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Kling. She is survived by her son, Thomas P. Kling and his wife, Sheila of Annapolis; two sisters, Patricia Austin of Beltsville and Joyce Weiss of Ft. Myer, FL and a grandson, Jack Andrew Kling of Annapolis. 
Friends are invited to Carol’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater on Monday, June 18 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM and at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 11007 Montgomery Rd., Beltsville on Tuesday, June 19 from 10AM until her Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11:00AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake or the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Food Pantry.

Kevin E. Brennan, 22, a 4-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Alexandria, VA died on June 12, 2012 in his sleep.
 
Born March 12, 1990 in Alexandria, VA, he was a 2008 graduate of South River High School. Kevin was employed as a line cook for Adam's Ribs for the past 2 years. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends, being out on the water in his canoe, cooking and trying new things at work. He also loved watching the History channel, crime shows, video games, the stars and Taco Bell. Kevin's family was always very important to him and he lived by the motto, "Family over Everything."
 
He is survived by his mother, Liz Bell of Edgewater; a brother, Matthew T. Brennan of Edgewater; a sister, Kelsie E. Brennan of Edgewater; his grandmother, Rosemary Cummings of Springfield, VA; his girlfriend, Kortney; and his beloved companion, Shadow.
 
Friends are invited to Kevin's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, June 15 from 1:00pm until his memorial service begins at 2:00pm. Interment private. Memorial donations may be made to Mid Atlantic Bully Buddies Dog Rescue, PO Box 50106, Baltimore, MD 21211.

Doris M. Fowler, 91, a 45-year resident of Harwood and previously of Seat Pleasant, died peacefully at her home on June 12. Born on June 27, 1920, Doris was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, gardening, photography and cooking.
 
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Fowler, Jr. who died in 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Linda L. Suit of Harwood; three grandchildren, Tamara (Keith) Stickland, Rick (Terry) Suit and Stacey (Joseph) Webster; and two great-grandchildren, Sarah and Jacob Webster, all of Harwood.
 
Friends are invited to Doris’ Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM on Friday, June 15 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater where Doris’ funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 16 at 9AM. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

On Sunday, June 10, 2012. Per Jean's request all services will be private. If you wish you may leave your thoughts and memories of her by signing the guestbook located above.

On Sunday, June 10, 2012, the beloved wife of the late Patricio M. Guibao; mother of Patrick J. (Sharon) Guibao and the late Robert Kellison; grandmother of Paul Guibao, Andrea Guzman and William Thomas; great-grandmother of Holden and Jonas Guibao, William V and Faith Thomas. Relatives and friends are invited to Dorothy's Life Celebration on Tuesday, June 19 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, June 20 at 11am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the Guibao family asks you to consider offering a donation to Capital Caring or the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

On Saturday June 9, 2012 John Michael Harrington of Baltimore and previously of Laurel died after a long illness. John was born to the late Laura and Herbert Harrington June 24, 1944. A graduate of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, MD John went on to work at several large retail establishemtns including Hutzler's, Bradley's and Lowes. John is survived by a son Scott and a brother Brian who lives in Laurel, MD. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Mandrin Inpatient Center, 3675 Solomans Island Road, Harwood, MD 20776. Use the link on this page to sign the online guest book.

On Saturday, June 9, 2012, the beloved wife of the late John Francis Bowers; devoted mother of Jeffrey Bowers. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 29 at 1PM at Arlington National Cemetery.

Michael Whittles, age 58, a twenty eight year resident of Severna Park, died on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at his home after an eighteen month battle with pancreatic cancer.
 Born on November 11, 1953 in Washington, D.C., to Jim and Marion Whittles, Mike graduated from Good Counsel High School in Wheaton. Since 1975, Mike has been the president of Servpro of Annapolis. He was honored with the Annapolis Touchdown Club Coach of the Year and Baltimore Ravens Coach of the Year awards. A member of St. John the Evangelist Church and the Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce, Mike enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with his family.
 
In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his wife, Diane Whittles, whom he married on June 13, 1986; two sons, Michael Whittles of Conway, SC and Nicholas Whittles of Severna Park; a daughter, Jessica Whittles-Goedeke; a son in law, Chris Goedeke and a grandson, Michael Goedeke all of Lothian.
 
A celebration of Mike's life will be held at the Archbishop Spalding High School Gymnasium, 8080 New Cut Rd., Severn, MD on Thursday, June 14 at 10:30am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. A reception will immediately follow in the school cafeteria.
 
The family has requested that memorial gifts be directed to the Mike Whittles Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to The Johns Hopkins University with a memo indicating that this gift is for the Mike Whittles Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, and mail to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Anna Cromer Hedrick
 
Born January 5, 1922, in Detroit, MI. Having moved to Virginia with her mother and siblings, she graduated from Bridgewater High School and set out to make a difference in this world in 1938. Her search for a rewarding career led her to the Washington area and her first residence in Alexandria, VA, where she worked and continued her education at Strayer College. Anna continued to work and, after courses at George Washington University, the University of Maryland and Montgomery College, she earned paralegal certification, which aided in her affiliation as Office Manager at the law firm of Danzansky and Dickey in Washington and later as Administrative Manager of the Law Department at Giant Foods, Inc. Anna Hedrick endeared herself to everyone she knew and her nieces and nephews were treated as her own. She spent countless hours supporting various individuals, charities and non-profit activities. Her impact in the Washington and Maryland communities in which she lived continues to be felt and her generosity of time and resources has been experienced by all who have known her. Her generosity, honesty, trustworthiness, laughter and humility impacted all her friends, business associates, and relatives. She loved golfing and her many friends who shared this passion with her, playing the game into her late 80's. 

She is survived by her sisters, Vera Cromer Kincheloe of Charlotte, NC, and Eleanor Cromer Cregger of Rockville, MD, and sister-in-law, Joan W. Cromer of Palm City, FL, and numerous nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
 
Contributions may be given in her memory to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Esther A. Conte, 92, a 40-year resident of Lothian and previously of Upper Marlboro, died June 6, 2012 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Calabria, Italy on May 20, 1920, Esther was a homemaker who enjoyed crotcheting, gardening and cooking for her large family. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Conte, who died in 1993 and one son, Nicholas Conte. She is survived by three sons, Joe (Daralyn) Conte, Anthony (Donna) Conte and David Conte and three daughters, Anne Marie (Chester) Santoiemma, Rosalie (James) VanWie and Mary Esther (Nick) Finamore, all of Lothian; two brothers, Hugo and Albert Procopio of Edgewater; and two sisters, Carmela Arcuri of Riva and Betty DeCesaris of Davidsonville; 24 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to Esther’s Life Celebration at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD on Saturday, June 9, from 9AM until a Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11AM. Interment in the church cemetery. A reception will be held immediately afterward in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

On Tuesday, June 5, 2012; a 10 year resident of Charlotte Hall, MD and formerly of Camp Springs, MD; the beloved husband of 52 years to Judith L. "Judie" Sanders; father of Steven, Mona "Missy" of Charlotte Hall and David Sanders of Clinton, MD; brother of Robey Sanders, Alma Hall and Norma Kingrea all of Princeton, WV. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He is pre-deceased by 9 other brothers and sisters. He also was an Air Force veteran of the Korea conflict. Relatives and friends are invited to Rex's Life Celebration on Saturday, June 9 from 11am until time of memorial services at 1pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Athens, WV. Please sign the guestbook located below.

Obituaries

Loraine Hipsky

William Schneck

Terry Watson

George Roach

Wayne Riordan

Barbara Miller

Ruth Razzano

Raymond Jones

Mary Burch

Georgette Snyder

Frank Bishop

Carol Kling

Kevin Brennan

Doris Fowler

Norman Arnott

Jean Pietruska

Dorothy Guibao

John Harrington

Bernice Bowers

Mike Whittles

Anna Hedrick

Esther Conte

Victor Shoemaker

Rex Sanders