Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Monday, March 19, 2012, Linda Clementine Somerville, the beloved mother of Michelle R. Carter; Grandmommy of Rodney C., Jr. and Ryan A. Carter; daughter of Loretta and the late James F. Somerville, Sr.; sister of Foley, Maxine, Michael, Larry(Qanda), Darlene(Jim), Marvin(Dalphine), Wanda(Al) and the late Phyllis and Xavier, departed this earth in peace. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Linda's Life Celebration at Victory Christian Ministries International, 3911 St. Barnabas Road, Suitland, MD 20746 on Friday, March 30, 2012 from 10am until time of service at 11am. 

We are gathering to honor and celebrate her life. Please dress accordingly, NO BLACK.

Memorial donations will be distributed to the following in her honor:
- American Cancer Society
- Howard University Hospital
- Victory Christian Ministries International
- Rodney and Ryan Carter's Education Fund

Please address all memorial donations to: 
Michelle Carter
12903 Belle Meade Trace
Bowie, MD 20720

Memorial flowers should be coordinated through Carolyn or Betty at:
John Sharper Inc. Florist
2101 Brinkley Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-567-4600

On Sunday, March 18, 2012; the beloved wife of Edward G. Greger; mother of Pauline E. Herpy, Katherine J. Fraenkel, Barbara M. Greger and Edward G. Greger, Jr.; grandmother of Jonathan D. and Jason A. Herpy and Jennifer A. Goldstein; sister of Harry F. Doyle. A gathering will take place on Thursday, March 22 from 12 noon until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30pm at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 9705 Summit Ave., Kensington, MD. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook located to the left.

Daniel B. Turley, "Danny", 48, of Forestville, died March 18 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. 
Born on March 18, 1964, in Washington, DC to Hugh and Evelyn Turley, Danny was a carpenter with Local Carpenter's Union 1145 for more than twenty years. He enjoyed spending time with his children, working on cars and trucks with his son, Brandon, watching football - especially the Redskins - and of course working extremely hard.
 
In addition to his parents, Danny is survived by his former wife, Rhonda Turley; his son, Brandon Turley of Annapolis; four daughters, Jenna Turley of Annapolis, and Shannon, Cara and Alyssa Turley, all of Ridgeley, WV; three brothers, Pat Turley of Churchton, John Turley of Waldorf and Hugh Turley of Hagerstown; and two sisters, Anne Dillon of Dunkirk and Shelia Turley of Glen Burnie.
 
Friends are invited to Daniel's Life Celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A reception in the Annapolis area will follow from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Turley Memorial Fund, 69 Mayo Rd., Ste. 204, Edgewater, MD 21037.

On Sunday, March 18, 2012, the beloved mother of Bienvenido Angeles and Charlotte Bryant. Loving grandmother of Ahron Angeles and Drew Bryant. Loving sister of Amelia Pettigrew, Norma Owens and Armando Generoso and the late Myrna Generoso, Manuel Generoso. She is also survived by her best friend Ledda Corpuz. Family and Friends are invited to Blessie's Life Celebration on Friday, March 23 from 4pm until time of services at 6pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be private. Please sign the guestbook located above.

It is with love that we celebrate and honor the life of our dear Jeffrey Maughan Maclure, who passed away on March 17, 2012. He was born on October 9, 1952, in San Rafael, CA. At age 12 he and his family moved to Massachusetts. His professional career took him to Maryland, and his work in Washington, D.C. Jeff lived an accomplished and successful life that included numerous professional achievements, exotic travel and outdoor adventures, significant and meaningful friendships, and above all, precious time with his beloved family. 


Jeff’s multiple interests and skills were evident in the academic education he received. He obtained a BA degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in Pre-medical studies and Asian Studies, and pursued his interests in international affairs at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, where he earned the degree of Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy. 


Jeff achieved professional notoriety through his acceptance as a lifetime member of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), as a member of the International Institute of Space Law, his work on the Global 2000 Report with the U.S. Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and U.S. Department of State, his many years of service at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and as a career government officer at the State Department, and for his work on Earth satellite technology and international space law. Through his leadership and skilled diplomacy at many international conventions and conferences, Jeff gained the respect, admiration and personal friendship of his colleagues worldwide. He was known as a very kind and sensitive person who was willing to help anyone to the fullest extent. 


In addition to his professional and international accomplishments, Jeff's many personal interests included Asian art and history, his collection of distinctive and multicultural art objects, his love of the outdoors and activities such as fishing, archery, sailing, and coastal navigation, his early involvement with the Boy Scouts and his pride in becoming an Eagle Scout, and his membership in the Izaak Walton League, where along with other activities, he helped plant trees and promote environmental protection. 


Jeff took every opportunity to learn and experience more of the world, both for his work and for pleasure, and his travels took him to Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. During college he participated in the Japanese Government’s Hokkaido University summer Intercultural seminar in Japan, and later lived again in Japan for a year teaching English to young professionals. He lived in France and became fluent in the French language. During one of his more recent travels, he visited Scotland and explored his Scottish heritage, participating in the rich tradition of music, song, and dance of that culture. Just this past fall of 2011, Jeff accepted his lifetime membership in the IAA in Cape Town, South Africa, where he took great pleasure in exploring the city and spectacular natural sites. 


Through his varied and engaging interests, both near and far, Jeff made many dear friends, several of whom became lifelong companions and who he was proud to call his closest friends. He will be remembered by his longtime buddies Bill Marden, Mike Rabbitt and Steve Sacks, as well as dear friends Anita Byrd and Van. 


Above all, Jeff was a generous, sensitive, and compassionate man who loved his family intensely. He was cherished by his father, Richard Willey Maclure, who passed away in 2005, and will be remembered and loved by his mother, June Maughan Maclure, sister Susan Willey Fitts and her husband Casey Fitts, sister Holly Hansen Maclure and her husband Paolo Ciccone, nieces Jessica Fitts and Molly Fitts, and nephew Tyler Fitts. Jeff is also survived by his many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins, each of whom he treasured individually and loved as family, friends, and mentors. He also leaves behind many caring in-laws of his sister Susan. 


Jeff’s loving and dynamic personality brought joy to all of us. The enjoyment of life that he encouraged, the dreams that he inspired, his love of adventure, the exceptional contributions he made to this world, and the unique influences that he had on each of our lives will be parts of Jeff’s spirit that will last forever. 


If wished, memorial donations may be made to The Boy Scouts of America at www.scouting.org/donate, or a charity of your choice.

Anna Josephine “Jo” Benton, 94, died March 17, 2012 at her home in Temple Hills, Md. 

She was born Aug. 18, 1917 in Hollidaysburg, PA., the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Benton. She was the seventh of eight brothers and sisters. 

She attended St. Mary’s School in Hollidaysburg and graduated from Hollidaysburg High School in 1938. 

After graduation, Jo worked as a telephone operator for the local AT&T telephone company. She moved to Washington, D.C. in 1944. 

She went to work as a telephone operator for the Department of the Air Force at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., becoming the chief operator for the base and retiring after 30 years of service. 
She was a communicant of Holy Family Parish in Hillcrest Heights, Md. 

Survivors include her sister, Eleanor Jane (Benton) Barber of Temple Hills; and many nieces and nephews, including Kathleen Ann McManus of Germantown, Md., and Patrick J. Murphy IV of Temple Hills, Md. 

Funeral will be on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at Holy Family Parish Church, 2210 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, Md. , 20748. A reception will be held at the church prior to going to the cemetery.

Interment following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook located above.

Joseph Haag, Jr., a resident of Annapolis since 1973, died on March 17, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes.
 
Born April 20, 1934 in Cologne, Germany, he retired as a Lt. Col. from the United States Army and was employed as the Chief of Printing at the Department of the Treasury.
 
He was predeceased by his wife, Margie Haag in 2010.
 
Joseph is survived by his children, Roland, Friedhelm and Peter Haag and Patricia Levitt; and a sister, Arlene Sexton.
 Inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

On Friday, March 16, 2012; the beloved wife of the late Lt. Col. Milford A. Vaughn, Sr., USA(Ret.); mother of Anita C. Vaughn, M.D., Janice(Greg) Williams, Lynn (Swanee) Flack and Milford Alfonso (Christine) Vaughn, Jr.;grandmother of Tiffani Davis-Norman, Greg Williams, Christopher Davis, Jhermel Jordan, Irene Willis, Alycia Vaughn, Matthew Williams, Monique Vaughn and Jasmine Williams; great-grandmother of Jaylin Davis, Michael Jordan, Kaden Jordan, Darron Raab, Tamina Davis and Ryan Williams; daughter of the late John W. and Christabel Goodman; sister of the late Thelma Burroughs, John and James Goodman. Relatives and friends are invited to Etta's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD and on Wednesday, March 21 from 10am until time of service at 11am at Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1720 Minnesota Ave., SE, Washington, DC. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.

On March 16, 2012, William G. “Bill” Smith died suddenly in Edgewater. Bill was born October 9, 1962 to Cecelia and the late Harold Smith in Bethesda. He then went on to proudly serve his country in the US Army. Bill was currently a custodian for Central Middle School in Anne Arundel County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, drawing and was a diehard Ravens and NASCAR fan. 
Bill is survived by his mother; his wife Patricia Smith of Edgewater and his son Glen Smith of Edgewater. Bill was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Doug Smith. 
Friends are invited to Bill’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, on Thursday, March 22 from 2-4 and 6-8PM. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment private. Please sign Bill’s online guestbook by clicking the link in the bottom left corner of this page.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Wednesday, May 2 at 10:30 AM. Interment private.

Virginia Brady Ritter, 75, a 15-year resident of Summersville, WV and previously of Edgewater died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on March 14, 2012 of lung disease.
 She was born January 14, 1937 in Richlands, VA. Virginia enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren.
 She was predeceased by her husband of 32-years, Hugh “Jerry” Brady in 1984; a son, Harry Bragg; two brothers, Frederick and Robert Brady; and a sister, Lorraine Kay.
 Virginia is survived by a son, Gary Bragg of Mt. Airy; two daughters, Rhonda J. Brady of Edgewater and Cathy Hudkins of Summersville, WV; two sisters, Phyllis Seward of Tampa, FL and Ann Bowman of Southwest, VA; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
 Friends are invited to Virginia’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Saturday, March 17 from 2pm until time of funeral service at 4pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Woodland Beach Fire Department, P.O. Box 236, Edgewater, MD 21037 or online at www.woodlandbeachVFD.com. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Cleone Marie Smith-Dade
Marie Smith-Dade, 90, died at her home in Churchton, MD on March 13, 2012 surrounded by family. Marie attended McKinley Technical High School in Washington, DC. She was a homemaker for most of her life and loved serving her family. After staying home to raise her children, Marie taught third grade at St. Mathias in Lanham and later at St. Pius in Bowie. She retired while working for Lanman Lithoplate in Washington, DC. 
Marie was very musical, singing at weddings in her younger days, and was also a member of the Sweet Adelines. While she was home caring for her children, she enjoyed sewing and arranging silk flowers. She was very active at St. Mary’s in Landover Hills, and later was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows in West River. 
Preceding her in death were her husbands, Glenn R. Smith and William L. Dade and two daughters, Carol Ann Smith and Anne Marie Cronin.
She is survived by four children, Glenda Schaffner and her husband Dave of Butler, PA, Diane Engstrom and her husband Phil of Ocean City, Lisa Bates and her husband Rob of Churchton, and Thomas Smith and his wife Fran of Plant City, FL; son-in-law Scott Cronin of Churchton; sister of Frances Gray of Queens Chapel, MD, Nancy Firestein of Annapolis, MD and the late Gertrude Catucci. Also survived by 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to Marie’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 6 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows, 101 Owensville Road West River, MD 20779 on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 11:00AM. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Route 3 North, Bldg A, Gambrills, MD 21054, in the name of her daughter, Anne Cronin. An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Christine Bakalis Samaras, 91, a resident of Annapolis for over sixty years, passed away on March 9, 2012 in Annapolis from congestive heart failure. Born July 27, 1920 in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late George and Despina Bakalis, Christine was raised in Beckley, West Virgina and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and Beckley College. She was married to Nicholas G. Samaras of Annapolis, Maryland in December, 1943, just before he departed to serve in the South Pacific during WWII. Nick and Christine moved to Annapolis in 1950 where Nick founded and operated the DeLuxe Dry Cleaners. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Nick on October 4, 1965 and later by her two brothers Nickie and Jimmy, both renown West Virginia state high school football and basketball athletes who made their mark in college ball as well. Christine dearly loved and was devoted to her family, her Greek Orthodox faith and enjoyed her 50 years of employment in the Income Tax Division of the State of Maryland, retiring as a Supervisor in January, 2004. 

At her retirement ceremony, she was presented with a 50 year plaque by then Comptroller Donald Schaefer who noted that Christine had most likely set some kind of record by working for nine Governors and four Comptrollers during her 50 years with the State. Christine worked tirelessly for the Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church by chairing Annapolis’ annual Greek Festival fund raiser over many years. All who worked with her when she chaired the Festivals clearly remember her strict adherence to ensuring every penny was accounted for and that every product served was of the highest quality. She worked with the Festival in one capacity or other for over 30 years. 

In earlier years, she was also active in the Church’s Agia Anna Philoptochos and assisted on many other fundraising committees. In later years, she loved traveling, being with family particularly her grandchildren and enjoyed playing bingo with other residents of Sunrise Senior Living of Annapolis on Bestgate Road. Christine devoted her life to her work, her church and community and most of all, her family. Her endearing smile, generosity and kind spirit will always be remembered, we love you Mom & Yaya and deeply, deeply miss you.You will remain in our hearts and prayers always. 

She is survived by her sons George and wife Jeanne of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, and Nick and wife Darlene of Edgewater, MD. She is also survived by grandchildren Elizabeth (Richard) Waring of Dallas, TX, Dr. Eleni (Chester) Allen of Apex, NC, Nicholas (Nancy) Samaras of Dallas, TX, Jennifer Maurin of Boerne, TX, Richard (Lorrain) Gartner of Lantana, TX and Jennifer (Sean) McKeown of Annapolis, MD, and by six great grandchildren Lauren and Chet Allen, Lillian Waring, Logan Maurin, Kaitlynn Gartner and Ceili McKeown. 

Friends are invited to Christine’s Life Celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 11 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 12 at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD. Internment at the St. Demetrios Cemetery, Riva Road following the funeral services. Donations may be made to Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Captain V. G. Holzapfel, USN (Ret) 
Valentine (Val) Holzapfel a resident of Davidsonville, MD died 8 March 2012 of natural causes. 
Val completed 32 years of naval service in 1967 after participating in three wars. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, the Naval War College and the Air University. He has a MS Degree from George Washington University. 
In WWII, he served as a gunnery officer in the USS CHICAGO, participating in the Battle of the Coral Sea and the invasion of Guadalcanal, including the night Battle of Savo Island in which the CHICAGO was torpedoed. During this period, he came under fire five times, three from Japanese and twice by friendly fire. After qualifying as a naval aviator, he spent the balance of WWII in the Battle of the Atlantic, combating German submarines. 
In Korean War, Val was stationed in Japan coordinating the air evacuation of wounded personnel. 
In the Vietnam conflict, he served on the Staff of Secretary McNamara in the Pentagon. 
His awards include the Legion of Merit, the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Pacific Area Campaign Medal with two battle stars.
 
Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

J. Russell VerBrycke III (Rusty), 98, died peacefully on Wednesday March 7, 2012 in Annapolis MD. Born in Washington DC on February 23, 1914, he attended public schools there, and attended George Washington University. After graduating from GWU Law School in 1939 and passing the Bar Exam he practiced law in DC. In June 1941, with war looming, he applied for and was granted a commission in the Naval Reserve as an Ensign. He was ordered to the Board of Economic Warfare, an agency which processed applications for the export of critical war materials. 

After the attack on Pearl Harbor he was assigned to sea duty training at the Naval Reserve Midshipman School at Northwestern University in Chicago. Upon completion he was ordered as Lieutenant J.G. to the U.S.S.Wright, a seaplane tender engaged in search and rescue of downed pilots and crews of sunken ships in the Pacific Theatre. Commander VerBrycke's next assignment was as Executive Officer of the U.S.S. Escalante, a service squadron which refueled aircraft carriers and other ships. At the end of the war, Cdr. VerBrycke was ordered to the office of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy (JAG) in Washington DC where he drafted legislation (including the Uniform Code of Military Justice) and engaged in congressional liaison. Further assignments took him to the Office of the General Counsel in the 12th Naval District in San Francisco and to Naples, Italy where he was Legal Officer of NATO headquarters. 

Subsequent assignments found him back in Washington DC and on to Norfolk, Virginia as legal advisor to the Supreme Allied Commander of the eight NATO nations. A collateral duty was head of the SACLANT Briefing Team, a group of eight officers of member NATO nations who communicated NATO plans and policies to member and other national government bodies. He retired in 1962 from the Navy and accepted an associate membership with the Washington patent law firm of Watson, Cole, Grindle & Watson. Shortly thereafter he joined one of the senior partners in a new law firm, "The Law Offices of Robert F. Conrad", also in Washington DC. In 1970 the firm was dissolved and he was then employed as a senior attorney by the Federal Trade Commission and engaged in antitrust matters.
 
During his youth, his father purchased a cottage in 1927 in his beloved Sherwood Forest, a small community just north of Annapolis, Maryland. Here he developed a great love for the waterfront, sailing, and all things nautical. He was one of the original owners of the old Chesapeake 20 class racing sloops which are still actively raced today on the West River. As an adult in Sherwood he developed a very popular Sunday afternoon racing series on the Severn River allowing all types of sailboats to compete utilizing handicaps. While competing in a 12-foot Penguin Class or 17-foot Mobjack Class sloop he routinely beat the fleet of much larger boats and participated and won many one-design local and national races. 

In 1984 he moved to his house in the Lindamoor community in Annapolis. He enjoyed more time with family and pursuing his interests in sailing, gardening and restoring antique furniture. He had been on the Executive Board of the Lindamoor Improvement Association, past president of the Sherwood Forest Retirees Club, and a founding member of the Anne Arundel County Taxpayers Association which was instrumental in passing the Property Tax Cap in Anne Arundel County.
 
Capt. VerBrycke was a member of The Society of Mayflower Descendants, The Military Order of the Loyal Legion, Navy League of the United States, The Sherwood Forest Club, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Fraternity. Survivors include his wife, Barbara P. VerBrycke, whom he married on September 17, 1941; his daughter, Pamela P. VerBrycke of Bethesda, MD; his son, Captain John R. VerBrycke IV, USNR Retired; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.A private family interment will be at Arlington Cemetery on March 22. Friends may call at his home at 1804 Lindamoor Lane on Saturday March 24 between 2:00 and 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in his memory be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph St., Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203.

Frances Hilda Deeter, 87, a lifetime resident of Annapolis, MD died on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at South River Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born July 2, 1924 in Annapolis, she graduated from Annapolis High School. Hilda was employed as data entry operator for the State of Maryland, Central Payroll Division. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis.

She was predeceased by her husband, Claire L. Deeter, Jr. on June 23, 2009.

Hilda is survived by a son, Douglas Wayne Deeter of Camden, DE; two daughters, Frances Lee Clow of Edgewater, MD and Rockne Elizabeth Cummings of Mayo, MD; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Annapolis, MD on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 11:30am.

Norman L. Kerns, a 40-year resident of Davidsonville and Edgewater , died on Monday, March 5, 2012 at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Maryland.
He was born on September 12, 1935 in Beltsville, Maryland and graduated from Laurel High School. Norman worked as a roofer for most of his life and served his country in the United States Air Force.
His hobbies included fishing and horse racing.
He is survived by his special friend, Anna M. Riley; his children, Richard, Dennis and Dede Kerns, all of Georgia and Catherine Kerns of Illinois.
Friends are invited to Norman’s Life Celebration on Thursday, March 8 from 11:00am to 12 noon at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. Immediately following a graveside service will be held at 1:00pm at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1080 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD. For your convenience an online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Sunday, March 4, 2012. Service and interment will be held in Chile at the convience of the family
 Sincerely,
 The George P. Kalas Funeral Home Staff
 Oxon Hill

On Sunday, March 4, 2012, Louise Ann Pope; the beloved wife of the late Patrick Carney; loving mother of Patricia (Jim) Sanchez, Ann (Mark) Carney and Shaun (Elly) Carney. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 sister Theresa Horn and 1 brother John McCourt. Family and friends are invited to Louise's Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 7 from 6-8pm with services at 7:30pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Inurnment will be at the discretion of the family. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hosptial, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN. 38148-0142, or click onto the donation link below. Please sign the guestbook located above.

Elizabeth T. “Beth” Slikker, 87, a resident of Severna Park since 1962 died peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center on March 4, 2012. Beth was born on March 3, 1925 in Glendale, California to the late John Lee and Ruth Ellen (Albright) Taylor. Beth graduated from UNC @ Chapel Hill with degrees in Concert Piano, communications and history. Beth was a radio commentator in Asheville, NC and also taught piano for over 20 years. She worked as legislative aide to AA County Councilwoman Maureen Lamb for 12 years. Beth dedicated her life to supporting and promoting the arts, both inside and outside of the AA County public school system. She proactively worked for the enrichment of the arts in her community with the AA County Arts Foundation. Beth was active in local politics all of her life. She was founder and president of Community Talents, Inc.
 
Beth was married to the late Dirk R. Slikker Jr. and is survived by her two daughters, Connie Moxley of Chester, MD and Betsy Slikker of Pasadena, MD; one sister, Dorothy “Dot” Cardwell of California; three grandchildren, Lisa, JoAnna and Cory; 6 great-grandchildren: Caleb, Judah, Mayah, Joshua, Eli & Elijah.
 
A small private service will be held. A Memorial Service to honor Beth’s life is being planned, but the dates have not been established. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are requested to your local cultural arts foundation.

Anthony Alcamo, 89, a resident in Annapolis since 2007, died peacefully March 3, 2012.
 
Son of Sicilian immigrants, Tony was born in Baltimore. He worked for Continental Can Company for 37 years. His career took him to West Virginia and New Jersey where he raised his family. He was an Army veteran of WW II with the 106th Division involved in the Battle of the Bulge and attended Johns Hopkins University School of Engineering. 

He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Mary Audrey (Klein) in 2009.
 
He is survived by his children, Linda Genna and her husband Michael of Edgewater, Robert and his wife Elizabeth of Bethlehem, PA, and Joyce Esker and her husband Walt of Milford, MA; and nine grandchildren, Lori, Matthew (and wife Alison), and Lisa Genna; Alicia, Christina, and Nicole Alcamo; Walter Anthony, Brandon and Stephanie Esker. 

Friends are invited to Anthony’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Tuesday, March 6 from 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville on Wednesday, March 7 at 11am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 or Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link to the left.

Richard David McKenna, “Rick”/”Ghostrider”, 57, a 15-year resident of Selby/Edgewater, MD died on Friday, March 02, 2012 in Edgewater, MD of liver cancer.
 Born September 1, 1954 in Tampa, FL, he attended Mayo Elementary, Annapolis Jr. High School and Southern High School. Rick was employed for Jones of Annapolis, Aggtrans and JE Owens, III. He was awarded the Million Mile Safe Driver Award.
 Rick is survived by a son, David McKenna of Brogue, PA; his mother, Viola McKenna Crawford Dixon of New Market, VA; a granddaughter, Madeline McKenna; two brothers, Carty Crawford of Annapolis, MD and Larry Crawford of Edgewater, MD; and his former wife, Roberta McKenna.
 Friends are invited to Rick’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, March 7 from 6 to 8pm. Interment private. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link to the left.

On Friday, March 2, 2012, Carol Suddenly passed away with her loving husband, Henry "Hank" at her side at their residence in Fort Washington, MD. She was born April 3, 1936, in Fort Worth, TX, where she remained until meeting and marrying Hank to begin 55 years of Marital bliss. Carol is survived by her devoted husband Hank, daughter Nicole (Bradley) Johnson of Stafford, VA., sons Keith (Allison) Hairston of Colorado Springs, CO., and Mark (Angela) Hairston of Oxon Hill, MD. Family and friends are invited to Carol's life Celebration on Thursday, March 8 from 11 am until time of Mass of Christian burial at 12 noon at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Please send expressions of condolences by signing the guestbook located to the right.

Thomas Lydon, 84, Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, died March 1, 2012 at Rockville Nursing Home from complications following a car accident that occurred in September 2011.
 
He was born on June 3, 1927 in Portland, Maine to John and Annie Conroy Lydon whom immigrated to the US from Ireland. He attended St. Dominic’s Catholic School and graduated from Portland High School in 1945 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946 and went on to get his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, Orono, ME in 1952 using the GI Bill. He received his Law degree from Georgetown Law School in 1955 and a LLM from Georgetown Law School in 1957.
 
He was employed as Trial Attorney, Civil Division, and U.S. Department of Justice 1955 – 1967. He then became Chief, Court of Claims Section, and Civil Division 1966 – 1972. He was Appointed Trial Commissioner, U.S. Court of Claims 1972 – 1982 and then Judge, U.S. Claims Court 1982 – 1988; thereafter he was appointed Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Federal Claims 1988- 2003 and Senior Judge (inactive) 2004 until his accident. 

He was a resident of Fort Washington, MD for over 40 years and a member of St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill MD where he was a Communicant. He loved to travel with his wife. They travelled to Europe, Bahamas, Bermuda and many parts of the U.S.
 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Verano Lydon, who died September 7, 2008. He is survived by his sister, Mary A. Whalen of Brunswick, Maine, a niece, Maureen Whalen of Portland Maine and a nephew, Tom Whalen of Brunswick Maine. 

Friends may call at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Columba Catholic School, at the church address or Boys and Girls Club of America, Resource Development, 1275 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3506. Online guestbook available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com
 


 


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 Thursday March 15, 2012, 12:45 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery 
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Linda Somerville

Grace Greger

Daniel Turley

Bleselda Zupancic

Jeffrey Maclure

Anna Benton

Joseph Haag

Etta Vaughn

William Smith

Maria Levy

Virginia Ritter

Marie Smith-Dade

Christine Samaras

Valentine Holzapfel

J. VerBrycke

Frances Deeter

Norman Kerns

Antonio Sancho

Louise Pope

Elizabeth Slikker

Anthony Alcamo

Richard McKenna

Carol Hairston

The Lydon