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Services for Mrs. Pancholi will be private. Please sign the guestbook below.

Mary Ann Mills, 62, a five-year resident of Chesapeake Beach, and previously of Davidsonville, died at her home on Saturday, May 19. 

Born September 30, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to the late David and Mary Poole, she was a graduate of Elizabeth Seton High School, and worked as an accountant for Poole Accounting, LLC.
 
Mary Ann was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville and enjoyed bowling, spending time with her family and at the beach, and was a real people person who loved children.
 
She is survived by her companion, Rusty Kuhns of Chesapeake Beach and her former husband Thomas Mills of Davidsonville, her two sons; Craig Jocius of Annapolis and Kevin Mills of Minot, North Dakota; four brothers, Michael Poole of Blue Ridge, VA, John Poole of York, PA, Joseph Poole of Edgewater and the late David Poole.
 
Friends are invited to Mary Ann’s Life Celebration on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, May 24 at 11am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Rd., Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093.

On Friday, May 18, 2012, the beloved husband of Donna Lee Eucare; father of Alex, Jr., Teresa, Kate, Chris, David and Robert Eucare; brother of Ted, Fred, and Valentin Eucare, Rita Molter and Margaret Edwards. He is also survived by several grand and great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Alexander's Life Celebration on Tuesday, May 22 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, May 23 at 1:00pm at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, Forestville, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

A graveside service for Marie Blanche Morton, who died on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at 12 noon at Washington National Cemetery. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link above.

On Tuesday, May 15, 2012, the beloved wife of the late James Zios; devoted mother of Theodore Zios. she is also survived by 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 18 at 11:00am at Ss Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment National Memorial Park.

Marcella Barbara Glennon died May 15th 2012 in Dallas, Texas at the age of one hundred. She was born on January 5th 1912 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Marcella was the oldest of four daughters born to Mary and Thomas Schmitt. She is predeceased by two of her sisters Marian and Margaret. She is survived by her sister Mildred. Marcella was married to James Glennon in Washington D. C. in 1937. Her husband died in 1999 at the age of 91. Marcella is survived by three children Barbara, James and John. She has seven grand children and six great grand children. 
The Glennons lived in the Washington D. C. area and raised their children there from 1937 to 1989. At that time they moved to a retirement community in Dallas. In Washington, Marcella stayed home to raise her children until the youngest was in grade school. She then pursued a career at the Library of Congress. She retired in 1975. Her primary interests were her family and her church. She was a long time parishioner at Saint Francis Xavier church. 
A committal service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard, Clinton, MD on Monday, May 21 at 10:30am.

Friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Saturday, May 19 from 2-4PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date in Cresson, PA. Interment will also be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory are recommended to the Air Force Escape and Evasion Society, PO Box 254, Cresson, PA 16630. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link below. 

*Please check back later for updated service information*

H. Katherine Fleury, "Kitty", 81, a twenty one year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Bowie, MD died on May 15, 2012.
Born September 20, 1930 in Baltimore, MD to the late Frederick Nelson Smith and Anne Callahan Smith, she grew up in Bel Air, MD with her five brothers and sisters. Kitty graduated from Mount St. Agnes College and worked as a professional secretary in Baltimore. Kitty married Alexander A. Fleury in 1952. The couple lived in Towson and then relocated to raise their family in Bowie. Alex and Kitty were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where Kitty taught religious education for many years. As their family grew, Kitty renewed her career as a sales associate for Woodward & Lothrop. In their later years they settled in Heritage Harbour in Annapolis. Kitty loved to travel, and her favorite destination was the beach, especially Ocean City, MD. Kitty enjoyed playing bridge, hosting parties for friends and family, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching Oriole games. 
In addition to her parents and husband, she is predeceased by a brother, Frederick Nelson Smith, Jr. and two sisters, Mary G. Ford and Margaret S. Raphel.
Katherine is survived by her three daughters, Stephanie Fleury McGuire and her husband Tom of Granby, CT, Mary Jo Fleury Voight and her husband Brad of Bowie, MD and Alexandra Katherine Reynolds and her husband Kevin of Severna Park, MD; one brother, Robert W. Smith of Bel Air, MD and one sister, Elizabeth Adams and her husband Tom of Bel Air, MD; eight grandchildren, Meagan Katherine McGuire, Courtney Margaret McGuire, Christin Voight Fagnani and her husband Tony, Katherine Voight Nobis and her husband Kerry, Emily Madeline Voight, Alexander Patrick Reynolds, Daniel Joseph Reynolds and Michael Thomas Reynolds; also survived by six great-grandchildren and many, many nieces and nephews. 
Friends are invited to Kitty’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, May 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 533 E. Jarrettsville Rd., Forest Hill, MD on Saturday, May 19 at 10am. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sarah's House, 2015 20th Street, Fort Meade, MD 20755 or online at:

http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/sarahs-house/

Joy Lemarr Long, 79, a 50-year resident of Edgewater, went to be with the Lord on May 14 following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Joy was born on June 8, 1932 in Lee County, VA to the late James and Hassie Lemarr and attended South River Bible Church. 
She was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Charles Henry Long, who died in 1984. She is survived by five sons, Charles L. and Dennis W. of Mayo, L. Joe of Riva, Richard A. of Loch Haven and James W. of Edgewater; one sister, Audrey Taylor of Commerce, GA; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to Joy's Life Celebration on Thursday, May 17, from 7 until 9 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 3675 Solomons Island Road, Harwood, MD 20776. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Lagana, 67, a 41-year resident of Davidsonville, died on Monday, May 14, 2012 at his home. Born on July 27, 1944 in Washington, DC to the late Leo and Mary Lagana, he grew up in Boulevard Heights where he was a volunteer fireman. 

Ronnie graduated from Suitland High School in 1962 and immediately went to work at the Department of Defense where he enjoyed a 33-year career until he retired from the Defense Mapping Agency in 1995. After retiring, he was employed at Woodmore and South River Golf Courses; he could often be found there after hours working to improve his game.
 
Ronnie was a long-time Redskins fan; he sold football programs at RFK Stadium from 1961 to 1998 and rarely missed a home game. He was active in his community for many years as a basketball and football coach for the Davidsonville Athletic Association.
 He was also an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church.
 
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda; two sons, Ronald (Jill) of Frederick and Thomas (Jennifer) of Crofton; three brothers, Anthony of Mount Pleasant, SC, Michael of Baltimore, and Steve of Beltsville; five grandchildren, Dominic, Damon, Danielle, Marina, and Annabelle; numerous aunts and uncles, including Frank Lagana of Upper Marlboro; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws; and a host of friends and golfing buddies.

 Friends are invited to Ronnie’s Life Celebration on Thursday, May 17, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11AM on Friday, May 18 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. An online guestbook is available using the link at the top of this page.
 
The family wishes to acknowledge the tremendous support of Jackie and Pat King, Hank Kinnaman, Ricky Newman and many other family members and friends. Their devotion to Ronnie surely helped him on his journey.
 
Ronnie never made it to Pebble Beach, but Linda can see him now playing golf at the big golf course in heaven.

On Sunday, May 13, 2012; a Memorial Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15 at 4pm at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Please leave your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook located below.

Anne Richards DeWolf, age 76, of Annapolis, MD died on Sunday, May 13, 2012 of natural causes. Born on March 15, 1936 in Baltimore, MD, Anne enjoyed sailing and being close to the water. She had a quick wit and loved to make people smile. Her passions included reading, writing stories, drawing and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling the world with her longtime companion Tom. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, William Roland DeWolf in 1999. She is survived by her two daughters, Heidi Groner (Brian) Wood and Missy A. (Vince) Meyers both of Sherwood Forest; a sister, Jill Kearns of Baltimore; four grandsons, Beau and Blake Wood and Zachary and Michael Meyers all of Sherwood Forest; and her companion, Thomas Moulton of Massachusetts. Funeral services will be private. Please sign the guestbook by clicking the link above.

On Sunday, May 13,2012 the beloved wife of the late Luciano Barros; mother of Kathryn Barros; Sandra Hylton; and the late Barry D. Barros. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30am on Monday, June 11 at St Columba Catholic Church 7800 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.

Fay Kathleen Chewning, 90, a resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Waynesboro, PA, died Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Fairfield Nursing Home after suffering a massive stroke.
 
Born January 9, 1922 in Washington, DC, she worked for the government during her career, at HDL Laboratories. Fay enjoyed shopping and loved all things Christmas-related.
 
Fay was predeceased by her son, Paul Hance.
 
She is survived by her husband Robert Chewning; two children, Charlie Barnes (Sharon) of Riva and Barbara Brylawsky (Bud) of Vermont and Florida; one brother, Buddy Bell of Alexandria, VA. Also survived by four grandchildren, Paul and Justin Hance, Frank Danna and Sandy Hoshkins; and five great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Fay's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, May 18 from 11am until a funeral service begins at 12pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 #1a, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Connie J. Fair, 77, a resident of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 at her daughter’s Maryland residence. 

Born November 25, 1934 in Robertson County to the late Sam and Stella Merrill. 

She found beauty in everything from a rock to a piece of wood. She loved sun shine, a rainy day and especially loved to watch it snow. 
She loved walking the beaches of Florida and looking for sea shells. I will never go into the woods and not think of her. She loved flowers and always said flowers had feelings. She always had flowers in her yard and loved to pick a bouquet of flowers to send home with friends. She was a true and loyal friend. She was patriotic and proud to be an American. Wherever she lived she had the American flag flying.

 Her survivors include one daughter, Pamela (John) Brandts of Waldorf, Maryland and one son, Michael (Kathy) Clayton of Bethel, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Mark Clayton. Also survived by her grandchildren: Brian (Dawn) Brandts, Greg Brandts, Michael Clayton, Sarah Clayton and Samantha Clayton; and her great-grandchildren: Sierra and Alaya Brandts and Aubree Clayton.
 
A memorial service will be held at at later date.

Elizabeth C. Schnaubelt
“Connie”
April 3, 1917 – May10, 2012
 A resident of Collington Life care center since 1988.
 Born April 3, 1917 in Aurora IL. Connie received degrees in Library Science and English. She was employed as a librarian and helped establish a library while living at Collington.
 
Connie was a Wife, Homemaker, and Mother.
 
She was predeceased by her husband, Norbert C. Schnaubelt, in1990 and son, Thomas Francis, in 1945.
 
She is survived by 6 sons,Thomas of Spring Mount, Pa., Lawrence of New Carrolton, Md.,Kenneth of Greenville, Sc., Steven of Gray Court, Sc.,
 William of Waldorf, Md., and Philip Schnaubelt of Seven Valleys, Pa.,
 A daughter Jane Thorne of Mount Airy, Md. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren,and 2 great-great-grandchildren
 

Mass followed by Reception
 Tuesday May 29 10:00am
 Holy Family Catholic Church
 12010 Woodmore Road
 Mitchellville, Maryland

Paul Walter Kolody, 63, a 7-year resident of Edgewater and former resident of Gambrills for 20 years, died suddenly on Thursday, May 10, 2012 of a pulmonary embolism. Paul had also battled Parkinson’s Disease for over 20 years.
 
Paul graduated from Smithtown High School in 1967. He attended the United States Naval Academy where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in 1971. He also earned a Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1972, and a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1982. Paul served in the United States Navy on the USS Tinosa and USS Parche nuclear submarines, and later flew helicopters with the Maryland Air National Guard. 

Following his military career, Paul worked at the Westinghouse Research and Development Center in Churchill, PA and then at Northrop Grumman until his retirement in 2008. In his free time, he loved flying and spent many hours as a private flight instructor, teaching single and multi-engine flight. Paul also enjoyed shooting sport clays and, with his wife, traveled to and shot in 47 states. He loved spending time with his dog, Hazel, until her passing last month. 

Paul is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Jill Kolody, whom he married in 1972; a son, Andrew Kolody of Wheaton; a daughter, Allison Buonocore, her husband, Todd , and grandson, Paxton, of Hockessin, DE; a sister, Carolyn Lepak and her husband, Tom ,of Ocean View, DE; his mother-in-law, biggest fan and buddy, Dorothea Richardson; his longtime family friend and godparent to his children, Marylou Murry; his in-laws, Janice and John Staudt, JoAnn and Bob Gushue, Edward Richardson, Kenneth and Valerie Richardson and Steven and Kathy Richardson. 
Friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Monday, May 14 from 6 to 8pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or online at www.PDF.org.

Henry Ford Snodgrass, 85, of Riva died on May 9, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on September 19, 1926 in Rose Hill, VA and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Henry worked at National Plastic Company in Odenton for over 37 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren.
 
He is survived by his wife, Maureen; two daughters, Shelby (Neal) Wilson of Glen Burnie and Sherry (Jay) Stover of Riva; one son, Michael (Bertha) Snodgrass of Edgewater; six grandchildren, Michael Wayne Snodgrass II, Niki Ann Orndorff, Sara Lynn Wilson, Quinten Oneal Wilson, Clay Rutkauskas and April Beal; several great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Henry’s Life Celebration on Monday, May 14, 2012 from 12 noon until his Memorial Service begins at 1PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

Robert Benjamin Edwards “Bob”, age 75, a fifteen year resident of Heritage Harbour, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes.
 Born May 9, 1937 in Washington, D.C., Bob graduated from Eastern High School and was employed as a route salesman with Continental Baking Company for many years. After retirement, he owned and operated Edwards Custom Homes for 10 years. Bob was a member of Chesapeake Christian Fellowship in Davidsonville and was a man of many hobbies, he especially loved dancing.
 Bob is survived by his wife, Paige Edwards, whom he married in Washington, DC in 1956; three sons, Gary Edwards of Crownsville, Kevin Edwards of Edgewater and Brian Edwards of Chester; and a daughter, Sandy Stoll of Pasadena. He is also survived by one grandson, six granddaughters and 8 great-grandchildren.
 Friends are invited to Bob's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Saturday, May 12 from 2 to 4pm. A funeral service will be held at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W Central Avenue, Davidsonville on Monday, May 14 at 11am. Entombment Lakemont Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chesapeake Christian Fellowship.

Steven Leslie Yates “Steve”, age 58, of Annapolis, MD died on Monday, May 7 at his residence.
 
Born on November 26, 1953 in Cumberland, Steve graduated from Parkdale High School in Riverdale and worked for Steamfitters Local Union 602 as a commercial steamfitter. He participated in many bass fishing tournaments and was lucky enough to have won. Steve was very happy to have spent time on the water.
 
He was preceded in death by his father, William B. Yates, Jr.
 
He is survived by his loving mother, Jeannette G. Yates of Annapolis; his devoted sister, Margaret A. Yates of Crofton; and many special aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services will be private. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Services will be private. Please click on the link above to sign Vincenzo's guestbook.

Of Mechanicsville , MD. , died of natural causes at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on Sunday, May 6, 2012. He was the husband of the late Catherine Scalone, brother of Elvira Di Ginnaro and the late Cory and Selvino Scalone; brother-in- law of Frances Teresi. He is also survived by niece Linda Price; nephews Mario Teresi and Anthony Scalone; great nieces Kristine and Gina Buckler and great-nephew Joshua Price and the late John Michael Rienburg, Sr.; Great-great-neices Shelby and Charly Buckler and Lyla Price; great-great-nephews Jacob Buckler, John Micheal , Jr, Alan Reinburg, Jeffrey Teresi and Dylan Buckler . Also survived by his best friend Joe Golis. Eddie was a veteran of the U.S. Army and an avid Bingo player at the ADF Bingo Hall and Veterans Home. Visitation will be on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 9am until time of services at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD . Interment with Military Honors at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.
 Pallbearers will be Joshua Price, John M. Reinburg, Jr., Alan Reinburg, Jeffery Teresi, Mario Teresi and Dylan Buckler. Honorary Pallbearer is Jacob Buckler. In lieu of flowes memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA. 23058-5216 or by going to the link below under memorial donations. Please share your thoughts and and memories by signing the on line guestbook located to your left.

Obituaries

Sushila Pancholi

Susan Cagle-Cheseldine

Mary Mills

Alexander Eucare

Marie Morton

Mary Zois

Marcella Glennon

Mary Shandor

H. Fleury

Joy Long

Ronnie Lagana

Vilma Ramos

Anne DeWolf

Victoria Barros

Fay Chewning

Connie Fair

Rosella Nolte

Elizabeth Schnaubelt

Paul Kolody

Henry Snodgrass

Robert Edwards

Steven Yates

Vincenzo Bari

Edmund Scalone