Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Marjorie Elizabeth Ricker, age 90, of Ocean City, and formerly of Greenbelt, died on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland. Born in Albion, Michigan on February 3, 1922, she attended Albion High School, graduating in 1940. She left Michigan and moved to Maryland in 1942, where she began her career in the railroad industry at Washington Terminal Company, later working for Penn Central Railroad, and eventually retiring from Amtrak as a ticketing supervisor. In 1946, she married Donald F. Ricker. Marjorie was a member of St. Andrew’s and St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. She enjoyed needlepoint and cross stitching, was an avid reader, and loved discussing politics.

In addition to being predeceased by her husband, Marjorie is preceded in death by two sons, Michael J. Ricker and Andrew J. Ricker. She is survived by her son David Ricker and his wife Kathy of Dunkirk; three grandchildren, Michael John Ricker of Crofton, Megan E. Repass of Germantown, and Heidi A. Ricker of Arlington, VA; and one great-grandchild.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday April 28 at 12pm at St. Mary of the Assumption, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 46, Berlin, MD 21842 or St. Andrew’s and St. Luke Church, 14401 Sinepuxent Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Bob Josenhans, a 25-year resident of Heritage Harbour passed April 18th. Private internment as per his wishes. Memorials to Heritage Harbour Health Group, 801 Compass Way, Suite 5, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Was called home on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Dear wife of Beecher Brown, Sr.; mother of Catherine Williams, Beecher Brown, Jr., and Keith Brown; daughter of Catherine Reed; sister of Jane Branson and Ida Fairley; grandmother of Ashley, Derrick, Jr., Gabrielle, and Dion. Family and friends are invited to Shirley's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 26 from 11:00am until Going Home Service at 12noon at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

On Tuesday, April 17, 2012, the beloved step-son of Sherry Simas; brother of Patricia Lynne, Jennifer (Jeremiah) Wamaling, Suzanne (Stephen) Lyba, David and Joseph Simas; uncle of Michelle (David) Ferrante, Jamie (Peter) Snyder, Christopher (Jessica) and Michael Teutsch and their families. Family and friends are invited to Gary's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 21 from 11:30am until memorial services at 12:30pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Tuesday, April 17, 2012, the beloved husband of Marcela Gonzales; father of Danny & Beth Gonzales, Willy & Betchie Gonzales, Eddie & Sarah Gonzales, Andy & Lolit Gonzales, Ed & Cathy Gonzales, Boy & Janet Gonzales, Carmie & Alfie Beltran, Imee & Mike Racho, Orly & Ellen Gonzales, Mandy & Weng Gonzales and Liza & Percie Ramirez. Grandfather of Darlene, Gabe, Justin, Bless, Kisses, Em-Em, Shania, Anne, Hope, Abbey, AL, E-Jay, Chelsea, Nicco, Annie, Mikee, Micah, Roland, Ronald, Arwen, Antonette, Liezel, Ezra and Faith. Relatives and friends are invited to Silvestre's Life Celebration on Thursday and Friday from 1pm to 4pm and 6pm until 9pm both days at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Internment will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11 am at Resurrection Cemetery. The funeral procession will be leaving the funeral home by 10:15 am. Directions can be found by clicking on the service schedule bar above. Please leave your thoughts and memories with the family by selecting the sign guestbook button located above.

Paul E. Alexiou, 80, a longtime resident of Annapolis, passed away on April 16, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 29, 1932 in Piraeus, Greece to the late Efthemios and Maria Alexiou. Paul departed for the United States in 1952 in search of the American Dream. Upon arriving in Annapolis, he soon began working in the restaurant business with his late dear brother George Alexiou. In Annapolis, Paul also met the love of his life, his beloved late wife Penelope "Penny" Reid Alexiou. Paul and Penny came to be known as the owners of the famous Timmy's Carryout located on Bay Ridge Avenue with a secondary location on historical Maryland Avenue. Paul will always be remembered by customers, friends and relatives as a vibrant, warm, and gregarious man with a generous heart of gold. Paul is survived by his devoted son Tim Alexiou. 
Friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 19 from 2-4PM and 6-8PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 20, at 11AM at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis. Interment St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory are recommended to the National Kidney Foundation, 1301 York Rd. Suite 404, Lutherville, MD 21093 or by visiting www.kidney.org. Please sign Paul's online guestbook by clicking the link below.

On Monday, April 16, 2012, Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Jones Lovejoy, 73, of Annapolis, MD died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The beloved wife of Andy Lovejoy for 26 years; loving mother of Dottie Kocher and Pam Guy; dear sister of Buddy Jones, Debbie Jones and Donna Davis; devoted grandmother of Shawn Kocher, Buddy, Tony and Brandon Layman and Brittney Guy; caring great-grandmother of Brooke and Bentley Layman. 
Friends are invited to Dottie's Life Celebration on Monday, April 23 from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomon's Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a funeral ceremony will be held on Tuesday at 11AM. Interment MD Veterans Cemetery-Cheltenham. In lieu of flowers, donations are recommended to the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Dr., Baltimore, MD 21211.

Friends are invited to Mr. Garcia's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Saturday, April 21 from 6pm until time of service at 7pm. Interment private.

Invitan los amigos a Sr. Garcia' celebración en la funeraria de George P. Kalas, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater de la vida de s el sábado 21 de abril de 6pm hasta la época del servicio en 7pm. Entierro privado.

Thomas "Tom" Francis McBride, 69, a 41-year resident of Annapolis, died April 16, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born July 10, 1942 in Boston, MA to the late John and Julia McBride and graduated from St. Columbkille High School. Tom worked in the flooring industry, retiring as a general sales manager. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Tom was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis and formerly served as a coach for the PeeWee basketball and baseball teams. He enjoyed a good hot dog, solving crossword puzzles and celebrating the Thanksgiving holidays. He was also an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Most of all, Tom was devoted to his family and especially loved spending time with his granddaughters.
In addition to his parents, Tom was predeceased by one brother, William. He survived by his wife of 47 years, Judith McBride, two sons, Thomas Jr. of Chicago, IL and Jeffrey of Massachusetts; one daughter, Kimberly Barnhardt of Deale; two brothers, John and Joseph of Massachusetts; two sisters, Mary Wilkins of Maine and Paula Molinari of Massachusetts; and three granddaughters, Scout, Shannon and Clarisse.
Friends are invited to Tom's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 18, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, April 19, at 10:30a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 800 Wyman Park Drive, Ste. 110, Baltimore, MD 21211 or by accessing the Memorial Donations link in the left column. An online guestbook is available at the top of this page.

Passed away on Sunday April 15th, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy M. Foggie, and devoted father of Carla and predeceased by son, Samuel, Jr. He is also survived by two granddaughters, Erica and Janine, three grandsons, four sisters and four great- grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his St. John's Family and a host of friends and relatives. Memorial Services will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church-Broad Creek located at 9801 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD on Monday April 23rd at 11:00am. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.

On Sunday, April 15, 2012, the beloved wife of the late James M. Barrett; sister of Benjamin Franklin Oliver, Jr., Helen V. Schaeffer and the late Lois McCoy, Mary Bailey, William and John Oliver. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, April 20 from 10am until service time at 11am. Interment Washington National Cemetery.

Charles Joseph McKee, 86, a resident of Davidsonville, MD, since 1989, formerly of Baldwin, NY, Cinnaminson, NJ and Margate, NJ, died April 14, 2012 at home of complications from congestive heart failure.
 
Born November 6, 1925 in Gloucester, NJ, he graduated from Villanova University in 1950 with a BS degree in Civil Engineering and Graduate Studies in Soil Mechanics and Geomorphology from University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University. Charles was employed as Vice President of Loughney Dewatering, Inc. from 1979-89; Vice President of Wellpoint Dewatering, Inc. from 1969-79; President and CEO of C.J. McKee Drilling, Inc.; Engineer and General Superintendent of Layne-New York Co, Inc.; Engineer and General Superintendent of Griffin-Wellpoint Corporation; Engineer and General Superintendent of Robert A. Stretch, Inc. and Resident Engineer of Ole Hansen & Sons, Inc. During post-retirement, he worked as Manager for Remedial Construction at ATEC Associates, Inc., Foster Wheeler Environmental Corp., and HARMS, Inc. Charles served in the US Navy, from March 22, 1944 to May 25, 1946 as an Electronic Technician’s Mate, Second Class.

 As a graduate student at Columbia he studied under Charles V. Theis, PhD, renowned expert in geomorphology (ground-water geology). He was a Licensed Professional Engineer, Master Well Driller, Licensed Water Well Contractor, OSHA Hazardous Waste, Health, and Safety Officer and Supervisor, and Expert witness for construction-related trials with a specialty in dewatering. His fields of expertise were remediation construction and field service operations, ground water cleanup including dewatering wells, product recovery wells, containment systems, and treatment, hazardous materials and waste management. Charles won the Atlantic City Road Race 20 years after his father founded and won the race. He was a serious and accomplished photographer.
 
Charles' memberships included the American Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, Annapolis Computer Club, Bowie Photography Club and Holy Family Catholic Church, where he was a Perpetual Adoration Volunteer. He enjoyed photography, computers, traveling and was a lifelong athlete – long distance running, tennis, backpacking, and skiing.
 
He was predeceased by a daughter, Gloria Johnson; five children who died in infancy; and a grandson, Jesse Collis.
 
Charles is survived by his wife Gloria McKee (Sanginiti), whom he married September 9, 1950; his children, Janice Holmblad (John) of Oakton, VA, Joanne Hill (John) of Tuckahoe, NJ, Kathleen Coffey (Larry) of Brandon, FL, Lauren McKee, of Gambrills, MD, Charles J. McKee, Jr. (Tamara); a sister, Catherine Scott Woods of Burlington, NJ; a brother, John McKee, Franktown, CO; five grandsons, Toulouse Lafond, Darrell and Mathew Hill, Darren Holmblad and Charles Moses; five granddaughters, Angela and Lauren Paladino, Marielle and Julianne Holmblad and Nicole Cook; and three great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Charles' Life Celebration at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD on Saturday, April 21 from 11am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 12pm. Interment, Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Charles J. McKee to Engineers Without Borders-USA, 4665 Nautilus Ct, Suite 300, Boulder, CO 80301 or Davidsonville Wildlife Sanctuary, 3156 Beards Point Rd., Davidsonville, MD 21035.

On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. An Army veteran, Purple Heart recipient and a United Airlines retiree. Father of Kimberly Blodgett, Johnel Jones, Tony and Eric Boyd; loving companion of JoAnne Collins. Family and friends may call at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD on Monday, April 30 from 9am until service time at 10am. Interment Arlington National cemetery.

David Henry Quesnel
 
On April 10, 2012, David Henry Quesnel of Essex. Husband to the late Barbara J. Satterlee; loving father of Michael L. (Mary) Quesnel, Marlene A. (Delbert) Miles and Sharon (John) O’Donnell; dear brother to Lee Quesnel; caring grandfather of Mark D. Quesnel, Angela M. Isaac, Megan L. Harris, Megan M. Quesnel, Bobby and Adam Quesnel, Veronica, Christy and Gregory LaPointe and Katie and Sarah O’Donnell. Preceded in death by one son, David H. Quesnel, Jr; his parents, Leon and Yvonne (Latour) Quesnel; three brothers, Alfred, Joseph and William Quesnel; two sisters Rhea Racine and Bella Kennedy.
 
Friends are invited to David’s Life Celebration on Friday, April 13 at 2:30pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations are recommended to Heartland Hospice, 4 East Rolling Crossroads, Ste. 307, Baltimore, MD 21228.

Darren Ressler Hess died Tuesday, April 10, at home in Berwyn Heights, MD. He was thirty-seven.

 Darren was a devoted and beloved husband, son, and brother. He leaves his wife Ann Wooten Hess; his mother Terry Road Hess, his sister Katherine Hess; and a loving extended family.

 Darren was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania and raised in Silver Spring, MD, the son of the late James Kenneth Hess. After graduating from the Washington Ethical Society high school in 1993, he attended the University of Maryland, College Park, graduating in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in History. In 2008, he received a Masters Degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland, University College.

 Darren worked with plants and landscaping, primarily with Maryland Park and Planning and at the National Zoo. He earned and held certificates in horticulture and registered arborist and pesticide application.

 Darren was known for his encyclopedic knowledge of plants, animals, and history. He enjoyed caring for many fish, birds, cats, dogs, and a lizard. He cared deeply about the humane treatment of animals. His favorite vacations were to Walt Disney World and the beach with his wife. He also like to hike the mountain, Old Rag, and completed that trail many times with his father.

 Darren had a passion for reading, particularly Travels with Charley by Steinbeck, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Mark Twain. He conscientiously followed his favorite television series (The Sopranos, History of Britain with Simon Schema, and Sherlock Holmes with Jeremy Brett topped the list). In addition, Darren could always be counted on to enjoy a meal, and finish the leftovers of those around him. He will be greatly missed.

 His viewing will be on Tuesday, April 17, from 6-8 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill MD. His funeral will be Wednesday, April 18 at noon. Interment will be private. There will be a repast at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1633 Tucker Road, Fort Washington, MD. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Darren by signing the guestbook located to your right.

On Monday, April 9, 2012, the beloved husband of Connie D. Madden; father of Ian F., Autumn M. and the late William F. Madden, Jr. He is also survived by three sisters, one brother-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Bill's Homegoing Celebration on Monday, April 16 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Please share any thoughts or memories with the family by clicking on the guestbook below.

On April 8, 2012 James D. Wright of Edgewater passed away at home, surrounded by family and friends, after a 9 month battle with lung cancer. Born September 2, 1959 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Frederick J. Wright and the late Naomi Leaman, James graduated Bowie High School in 1977 then entered the IBEW Local Union #26. He was employed by several electrical contractors and retired from over 20 years of service with Power Services, Inc. in February due to his illness. James was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, enjoyed frequent visits with his other family at his second home in Ocean City, listening to music, NASCAR, electronics, and socializing while watching the Redskins or Capitals games with his friends and family at Adam's Ribs. His passion was bicycling with his local 26 bike group and was seen often throughout the Mayo/Edgewater area or in the annual Seagull Century. 
He is preceded in death by a son, Mathew James Wright and his step-father, Robert Leaman.
 James is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth Wright; son James Patrick Wright of Edgewater; step-mother Eleanor Wright of FL; two sisters, Debra Ramos of Middleburg, FL and Tammy Craighead of Pensacola, FL; step-sister Lisa Trail of Poolesville, MD; aunt and uncle, Robert and Pauline Halvorson of New London, MN and numerous other close relatives.
 Friends are invited to James' Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 10th from 6-8PM and Wednesday, April 11 from 2-4 and 6-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 12 at 10AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Edgewater. Interment Our Lady of Sorrows Church Cemetery, West River. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are recommended to the Donnie Neuenberger Foundation that assists families of cancer patients, 4245 Kings Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 or www.dgnf.org. Please sign James' online guestbook by clicking the link below.

Barbara Estelle Herbert, age 90, of Annapolis and formerly of Ocean City died on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at her granddaughter's residence in Edgewater, MD. Born on July 22, 1921 in Washington, D.C., Barbara was a homemaker and was a member of The Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary and the Red Hat Club. She enjoyed bowling, crochetting, playing bridge and shuffleboard. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Herbert who died on April 7, 1992. They were married on May 25, 1942. She is survived by three daughters, Connie (Buddy Clarke) Glenn of the Florida Keys, Kathleen Plumb of Ocean City and Linda (Van O.) Lee of Edgewater; four grandsons, Edward "Trey" Plumb, III of Tracy's Landing, Brick Kerge of Edgewater, Raymond Plumb of Pasadena and Van "Skip" Lee of Edgewater; five granddaughters, Jeni Kneessi of Edgewater, Dawn Plumb of Ocean City, Kristie Conway of Edgewater, Kim Plumb of Tracy's Landing and Kristin Kerge of Edgewater, she is also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 11 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Internment Parklawn Cemetery, Rockville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Eleanor Anderson, 80, of Davidsonville, died on April 8, 2012. She was born on April 15, 1931 in Flushing, NY to the late James and Kathryn Shields. She earned a bachelors degree from Mount Ida College in Newton, MA and a Masters Degree in Special Education from Bowie State University. She served as a public school teacher in Prince George’s County for 25 years.

Eleanor was a vestry member and junior warden at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Bowie and a member of its school board. She was an educational docent for Historic London Town and Gardens and received their Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions. Eleanor also danced with the South County Show Stoppers and enjoyed gardening and travel. 

She is survived by her husband, George Anderson, three sons, William (and his wife, Ann), Robert and George; one daughter, Kathy (Glenn) Larson; one sister, Marion (Jim) Maino; eight grandsons and two granddaughters.

Friends are invited to a memorial service for Eleanor at 2PM on May 7 at Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eleanor’s memory to the Historic London Town and Gardens Educational Fund at the same address.

Anna Virginia Stevens, age 86, of Annapolis died on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Kris-Leigh Assisted Living in Severna Park.

Born in Lothian on August 12, 1925 to the late Benjamin Harrison and Frank Revell Prout, Virginia graduated from Southern High School in 1943. During her working life, she worked at A&P Grocery Store, Wollman’s Shoe Store in downtown Annapolis, Sears Dept. Store, as an at-home day care provider and as a temporary employee at the State Income Tax Division. Virginia was a member of The Moose Lodge in Glen Burnie and the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, Annapolis Post 304. She was an avid cat lover and also enjoyed country music, dancing, socializing, shopping, watching American Idol and the Baltimore Orioles.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her sister, Frances McMillian.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph W. Stevens who she married in November of 1961; two sons, Thomas and John Pearson of Annapolis; three daughters, Linda Pearson of Annapolis, Marilyn Nickerson of Arnold and Cindy Lytle of Churchton; nine grandsons, two granddaughters and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Dr., 1st Floor, Baltimore, MD 21211.

On Saturday, April 7, 2012, a dear son, brother, father, uncle and friend departed this life suddenly; Left to mourn his loss are his father Philip, sons Elijah and Mekhi; sister Allyson (Kevin), brother Laurence (Shelia), nephews Patrick, Josh, Jordon and L.J. and nieces Allyson, Kaitlyn, Naomi and Sasha. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Matthews life celebration on Thursday, April 12 from 10 until time of services at 11am at Pennsylvania Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4010 Belt Rd., Capital Heights, MD. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories by signing the guestbook below.

Cecelia Ann Smith, 76, of Annapolis and formerly of Edgewater, died on Friday, April 6, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness. Born on January 31, 1936 in Massachusetts, Cecelia was a bartender for many years, working in Prince George's County restaurants. Cecelia also worked with her son at his cleaning business, "Cleaning By Bill". Cecelia was a die-hard fan of the Washington Redskins and enjoyed playing bingo. She also loved going to yard sales, cooking, and spending time with her grandson.
 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and her two sons, Doug and Bill Smith. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Patricia Smith and one grandson Glen Smith of Edgewater. Friends are invited to Cecelia's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD, 21401.
 
Please sign the guest book at the link above.

Mary D. Starr, 101, a 9-year resident of Crofton and previously of Venice, FL, died of natural causes at her home on April 4, 2012. She was born on August 15, 1910 in New York, NY where she graduated from Hunter University. Mary was the Municipal Borough Clerk and Municipal Court Clerk of Closter, NJ for 22 years and received the Municipal Clerks Association of New Jersey, Inc. award for her work. She was also recognized as a Centenarian by the State of Maryland. Mary was a Girl Scout leader for many years and a former Secretary and President of the Deborah Organization. 
Mary was predeceased by her husband, Francis Webster Starr, whom she married in 1935 and who died in 1983. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Noren of Crofton and Pam Markowitz of Nokomis, FL; seven grandchildren, Matthew Noren, Wendy Benson, Michelle Scholfield, Suzanne Kyre, Chrissy Clark, Cara Gilligan and Kathleen Carlson; and 17 great-grandchildren.
 Friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, April 19 at noon at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment at a later date in Florida. An online guestbook is available at the top of the page.

Obituaries

Marjorie Ricker

Robert Josenhans

Shirley Brown

Gary Simas

Silvestre Gonzales

Paul Alexiou

Dorothy Lovejoy

Teresa Myers

Anastacio Garcia

Thomas McBride

Samuel Foggie

Betty Barrett

Charles McKee

Joe Jones

David Quesnel

Darren Hess

William Madden

James Wright

Barbara Herbert

Eleanor Anderson

Anna Stevens

Matthew Bovell

Cecelia Smith

Mary Starr