Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 3:20am at The Washington House located in Washington, DC the Lord extended His mighty hand and touched the spirit of our loved one William Lee Lewis Sr. Welcoming his soul for eternal life.
 William Lee Lewis Sr. (Wimp) was born May 25, 1937 in Drewyville, Virginia to the late Floyd Lewis and Rosa Powell. He grew up and attended South Hampton County Public Schools in Franklin, VA. In his early Childhood, he was a member of Pleasant Shade Baptist Church. In his teen years, William was employed with Camp Union in Franklin, VA, Planting Pine Trees on interstate 35. In 1957, he was married to the late Gladys Louise Lewis. This marriage brought about 4 children, William Jr., Rosa Mary, Waverly Sr., Josephine and a devoted granddaughter Lakeshia, who they raised as their own. In 1965, the family decided to move to Washington, DC for new Beginnings and better opportunities in life. Those opportunities soon began in 1968 when he was hired for employment with National Park Services located in Washington, DC. After 31 years of services in 1999, he decided to retire from National Park Services. After his retirement, being the active man that he was he decided to work at C.W Strittmatter trucking Company based in Manassas, VA. He was involved in various construction projects locally including Bowie Towne Center and The National Harbor. He decided to retire in 2008 from the trucking industry to use his time and talents helping the community. After his retirement, he saw the need for transportation in his community so he decided to start Williams Transportation Services, where he helped by transporting the people in the community from the local Grocery stores to their homes.
 William loved playing cards, bowling, fishing, riding his Harley and spending time with family and friends. During his relaxation time, he loved watching Western movies and Family Guy. His favorite episode was when Stewy’s head was flattened. He also loves Football; he was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. His favorite saying was “Let them boys get at you”.
 William will be greatly missed. He was a legend, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great, great grandfather, brother, brother in-law, father in-law, uncle, cousin, best friend to all…
 William has now ascended into heaven to join his beloved wife of 53 years, his parents and brother. He leaves to cherish his memory, loving daughter Margaret Scott , loving son William Jr., loving daughter Rosa, devoted son Waverly Sr., loving daughter Josephine, loving daughter in-law Patricia Lewis , loving daughter in-law Helen Yorkshire, loving brother George Lewis, devoted brother Roy Lewis, devoted sister Eliza Lewis, devoted niece Charlene Moore, devoted cousin Leola Jackson, three loving sisters in-law Margaret Bradshaw, Ernell Goodman and Evelyn Newsome, four loving brother in-law Leroy Newsome Sr., Dock Bradshaw Jr., Edmond Newsome and Theodore Goodman, 21 loving grandchildren, 32 loving great- grandchildren and one loving great- great- grandchild, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

All services for Ray Borgeson, who died on February 8, 2012, are private. You are welcome to sign the online guestbook using the link below.

The beloved father of Ross Vernon; grandfather of Jaslene Vernon; son of Thomas Vernon and the late Diamond Lee Lucente; stepson of Lisa Vernon and Frank Lucente; brother of Shawn Vernon, Gina and Carla Lucente, Anna Hoffmann and Dale Stevens; uncle of Erica Lucente-Fierstein, Brooke and Frank Lucente-Watson, Madison Newman, Summer and Ford Hoffmann, Jake, Zack and Jordon Stevens. Family and friends are invited to Tony’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, February 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 on Friday, February 10 at 10am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. If desired, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

On Sunday February 5,2012. The beloved mother of Gilbert; Roland, Fercival, Jimmy and Rickey Ramires. Family and friends are invited to Lydia's Life Celebration on Thursday, February 9, and Friday, February 10, from 2-4 and 7-9pm, at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill MD. A graveside service will be held on Saturday at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd, Clinton MD.

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PATRICIA E. BENTLEY-FISHER
Patricia Elizabeth Bentley-Fisher, 69, a 35 year resident of Annapolis and Laurel MD passed away on Saturday, February, 4th at Sunrise Assisted Living, after a lengthy struggle with cancer. She was surrounded by friends.
Ms. Fisher was born on July 6, 1942 in Lancaster, Ohio to William Clifford and Hester E. Watson. She spent her early years on a small family farm near Circleville, Ohio and was educated in Pickaway Township School where she graduated in 1960. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from The Ohio State University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and from Cornell University in 1976 With a Doctor of Law Degree. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Ms. Fisher was predeceased by her parents and a brother who died in infancy. Her beloved husband, Elwood Fisher, died in 2007. She is survived by one sister, Laura J. (Robert) Bader of Xenia, Ohio, two nieces, Anne B. (Rodney) Cossaboon of Centerville, Ohio and Karen S. (Clifford) Weeks of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and a great niece Kailea J. Weeks.
Ms. Fisher was an active member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel and a member of the Rotary International Club of Laurel. She was an expert baker and cook, and was a friendly and generous person with her many friends. She enjoyed classical music, plays, theater, gourmet dining and her pet dogs, Chloe and Mokka. Her great passion was travel and she was able to visit all of the continents and develop friendships in many countries. Professionally, she was trained as a lawyer and worked for many years in divorce mediation, legal research, estate planning and business management. She was retired at the time of her death. 
Pat's Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, February 11 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037, Tel: (410) 956-4488. A reception will be held at the Funeral Home following the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 3592 Whisky Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20724.

On Saturday, February 4, 2012; the beloved husband of Charlotte Heazlit; father of Mark and Karl Heazlit. He was predeceased by his four brothers and parents. Relatives and friends are invited to Chandler's Life Celebration on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Brandywine Bible Church, 14120 Brandywine Rd., Brandywine, MD from 12 noon until time of service at 1pm. Interment with military honors at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Alexander John Lemanski “Al”, 80, a lifelong resident of Palmer, MA, died of cancer on Saturday, February 4, in Harwood, MD. He was born on April 15, 1931 in Palmer to the late Boleslaw and Alexandra Lemanski and graduated from Alliance College in Cambridge Springs, PA and attended Western New England College. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Al made his career as a technical salesman for Warren Pumps, retiring in 1991.
 
He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, St. Stan’s Club, the American Legion and served on the Finance Committee for the Town of Palmer. Al enjoyed gardening, building stone walls, puzzle-making, and held a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother and the Divine Mercy. He was an avid golfer and considered his two holes-in-one a proud achievement. He also loved to watch Boston sports with his dear niece, Lori Vaz.
 
Al is survived by his wife, Joanne; son, Michael (Pamela) Lemanski and daughter, Susan (Gerald Konkel) Lemanski both of Davidsonville, MD; two sisters, Sophie Lemanski of Three Rivers, MA and Teresa Kulina of Suffield, CT; six grandchildren, Benjamin, Elizabeth and Katherine Lemanski and Nathaniel Peter, Nicholas Kolbe and Alexandra Grace Lemanski Konkel; and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Friends and family are invited to Al’s Life Celebration at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035 on Wednesday, February 8, from 9AM until a Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or the Shrine of the Divine Mercy, 2 Prospect Hill Road Stockbridge, MA 01263.

On February 3, 2012, Alexis Rae Spradling died of a long-term disability at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Born December 4, 2001 in Annapolis, Alexis lived in Edgewater her entire life. She attended Central Special School in Edgewater. She loved spending summers on the boat with her family, going on family vacations, attending school and giving hugs and kisses. 
Alexis is survived by her parents, Brent and Julia (Geisenheimer) Spradling of Edgewater; three sisters, Tara Smith of Fredericksburg, VA, Tori Spradling of Glen Burnie and Jennalee Spradling of Severn; a niece, Nachelle Smith; a nephew, Christopher Douglas Smith; her grandparents, John Geisenheimer, Sr. and the late Helen Geisenheimer of Maple Shade, NJ and Eileen and the late Dan Spradling of Middletown, OH.
 Friends are invited to Alexis’ Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home on Thursday, February 9 from 2-4 and 6-8PM where a funeral ceremony will be held at 8PM. Interment is private. Donations in her memory are recommended to the Central Special School, 140 Stepney Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037. For your convenience, an online guestbook is available by clicking the link below.

She was born Betty Mae Davis on September 16, 1920 to Anthus and Susie Davis in Miller County Georgia. Betty had a gracious, beautiful soul that was quickly recognized by all who met her. Betty “Jewel”, as she decided to call herself, shined brightly; that shine was noticed by Mr. Isiah Eugene Pugh, Sr. of Donalsonville, Georgia. It was, love at first sight, they were married on November 10, 1939. 
Betty’s thirst for academic achievement could not be quenched. She graduated from Stevens High School in Quincy, Florida in 1940. A military wife and devoted mother never stopped her quest for knowledge. As she travelled the world with her husband, she continued her education as well as ensuring the education of her children. While Isiah was stationed at the Presidio in San Francisco during the Korean Conflict, Betty worked at Lattaman Military Hospital as a hospital volunteer. While stationed at Ft. Monroe, Betty received her Certification in Nursing. 
In the Panama Canal Zone, with her trade mark, engaging smile, she became an unofficial ambassador of good will to our Central American Friends. She always saw the good in people, and was always there to give a helping hand, when needed.
 Betty was a devout Christian from an early age. She loved the Lord and enjoyed being in his house. When her husband was assigned to the Washington, D.C. area, the family became members of Paramount Baptist Church in Washington, DC. There she taught Sunday school and served as a Deaconess. Betty was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
 Betty has now ascended into heaven to join her beloved husband of 48 years and their sons Isah Pugh and Anthus Pugh. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons: Ronald M. Pugh and Isiah E. Pugh, Jr. (Gene); daughter-in-law: Jean A. Pugh; grandchildren Isiah E. Pugh, III, Robert M. Pugh, Sr., Tiffany D. Pugh, Monique B. Hill and Christopher A. Pugh; brothers and sisters-in-law Vanester Pugh, Catherine Pugh, Willie Fred Pugh, Elizabeth Pugh, Bernice Pugh, and Alice S. Pugh; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Family and friends are invited to Betty's Life Celebration on Thursday, February 9 from 10am until time of services at 11am at Paramont Bapist Church, 3924 4th St. S.E., Washington D.C.. Interment will be held at the Pugh Cemetery, Donalsonville, GA. Please sign the guestbook.

On Thursady, February 2, 2012, the beloved wife of Michael David; mother of Daniel M., Raymond and Jamal David and Partee Raymond; daughter of Donald Griffin. Services and interment in Pittsburgh, PA.

Joan Marie Beall, 66, of Riva, died February 1 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
 She was born September 24, 1945 in Washington, D.C. to Marie Tilley Drew (Reno) and the late Wendell Giles Reno. She graduated from Suitland High School in Prince Georges County in 1963. She grew up in District Heights and moved to Riva in 1978.
 She retired from bookkeeping in the carpet installation industry after many years. She attended Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church in Annapolis. She was also a member of the Annapolis Quilt Guild. 
Her hobbies included international travel, quilting, sewing, genealogy and antiques.
 She is survived by her husband, Bruce B. Beall; son, William P. Beall; daughter, Catherine M. Rutkowski; daughter-in-law Sheri Beall; son-in-law Krzysztof Rutkowski; grandson Danny Rogers; granddaughters Lauren, Kristen, Ashley and Sara Beall and Rose and Grace Rutkowski.
 
Friends are invited to Joan’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Sunday, February 5, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, February 6 at 1p.m. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3 N., Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054. For your convenience, an online guestbook is available by clicking the link above.

Graveside services on Tuesday, February 7 at 9am Cathederal Gardens Cemetery in Elkridge, MD.

On Monday, January 30, 2012. The beloved wife of Jack P. Webb; mother of Lori (Ken) Cleveland and Stephanie Webb; sister of Rose Mary (Jay) Corbino and Josephine Pawlocki, also survived by four grandchildren and one great grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 6 at 11:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 North, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Donald Byron Joy, 66, a long time resident of Annapolis , passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012 at home, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and man's best friend during his final hours. Born on August 23, 1945 to Byron Walter Joy and Geraldine Tate Joy in Rumford, Maine, Mr. Joy graduated from Mexico High School in Mexico, Maine and went on to earn B.A. in Mathematics from Boston University in 1967. He spent a career in management at National Security Agency, retiring in 2002, and then continuing as a government contractor until December, 2010. Mr. Joy enjoyed spending time with family, puttering on cars, working around the yard and vacationing in Maine. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Pilar Teresa Joy, twin brother, Douglas Kenneth Joy of Naples, Florida, daughters, Kristen Joy of Lutherville-Timonium and Heidi Conaway of Marriottsville, and son, Todd Joy of Arnold. Mr. Joy was also a loving stepfather to Michael Martin, Cheryl Mole and Kenneth Martin and adoring grandfather to Austin and Carson Conaway, Kara, Kaelyn, Kurtis, and Colin Mole and Samantha and Sydney Martin. Friends are invited to Donald’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, February 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm where funeral service will be held on Friday, February 3 at 11am. Entombment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Shirley Ann Vito “Nana”, 75, a 40-year resident of Edgewater, died on January 28 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born on August 13, 1936 in Quicksburg, VA. In 1953, she went to work for the White Tower in Washington, DC. She continued working until her marriage in 1955 after which she devoted herself to pursuing her life’s passion as wife, mom and nana.
Shirley’s family meant everything to her and she was happiest when everyone was around. Her grandkids were the light of her life and she loved her dog, Skippy, and cat, Brandi, who were treasured members of her family. She also enjoyed feeding birds, ducks, and squirrels who visited her yard. 
She was predeceased by her parents, William and Laura Hottle; two brothers, William T. and Thomas Eugene Hottle; three sisters, Betty Virginia Bertschinger, Margaret Ellen Hottle and Nancy Marie Orebaugh; and a grandson, Michael Keith Vito.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Joseph P. Vito; her children, Michael Wayne Vito of Lothian and Cathy Ann (James) Strain of Prince Frederick as well as Gary Thomas Hottle of Hyattsville and Joan Ellen (Thomas) Wink of Owings whom she raised as her own; a sister, Mae Lilly Campbell of Winchester, VA; three grandchildren, James Strain, III, Joseph Ronald Strain, and Tara Lynn Strain all of Prince Frederick.
A Memorial Mass will be offered on Wednesday, February 1 at 1pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Calvert County, P.O. Box 3505, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Interment private. An online guestbook is available by accessing the link above.

Todd William Painter of Shady Side, Maryland passed away peacefully on January 29 following a seven year battle with Lynch Syndrome, a rare form of colon cancer, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland. Todd was 38 years old.
 
Todd was born on May 29, 1973 in Long Island, New York to William (Bill) and Linda Florenzie Painter, currently of Harwood, Maryland. A graduate of Towson University, he also served in the US National Guard for six years as an E-5. He was a accountant and broker in his family business, Painter Financial and mentored young people as a camp counselor at Camp Letts in Annapolis, Maryland. A long time resident of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, he moved to Shady Side in 2006. Todd was a life-long Redskins fan, an avid outdoorsmen and deer hunter and enjoyed following the NASCAR circuit. He was recently inducted into the 2011 Annapolis Area Christian School’s Athletic Hall of Fame for excellence in soccer, wrestling and baseball, serving as captain in all three sports.
 
Todd was a devoted husband, father and friend who was enormously proud of his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 7 years, Marina V. Painter, 
his two daughters, Sasha and Sonya and his two brothers, William Thomas (Tommy) Painter, his wife Karen, Troy William Painter and his wife Rachel. He was preceded in death by his grand parents Frederick and Alice Florenzie and William and Charlotte Painter.
 
A memorial service will be at 3 pm on Thursday, February 2 at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 West Central Ave, Davidsonville, Maryland. A celebration of his life will be held at Deale Elks Lodge 2528, 6062 Drum Point Road, Deale, Maryland following the service.
 
Donations can be made in his memory to the Lynch Syndrome International, P.O. Box 5456, Vacaville, California 9688; www.lynchcancers.com.

Obituary
 
Clementine Franks Taylor was born September 19, 1934 in Pollocksville, North Carolina to Leah Mills Franks and the late George Dewey Franks. She entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, January 28, 2012 with her family by her bedside at the United Medical Center.
 
Clementine was educated in Jones County Public Schools and graduated from Jones County High School. She continued her education at North Carolina Central University in Durham where she pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and earned a BS in Business Education in 1956. She began her career as a Business Education teacher in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She later moved to Washington, DC and worked for several Federal Government agencies before retiring from The Urban Institute in 1997 after almost 20 years of service.
 
Clementine met the love of her life, Robert Lee Taylor, in early childhood. They began a courtship after college that led to marriage. The two were married on July 7, 1959 and to the union four children were born – Robert (Donna), Karen, Claire, and Steven (Sandra). They shared 52 years of love and companionship that included many trips with the children. Clementine was an avid reader, active member of the North Carolina Central Alumni and an active member of East Washington Heights Baptist Church. As a member, she served as a deacon, a member of the Sanctuary and Fifth Sunday Choirs, president of the Fellowship Class, chair of the music board.
 
She leaves to celebrate her life and memory her husband Robert L. Taylor of the home; children- Robert (Donna) of Gaithersburg, MD, Karen and Claire of Washington DC and Steven (Sandra) of Waldorf, MD; her mother Leah Graham of the home; three brothers – Kenneth Chadwick of Capitol Heights, MD; Christopher Simmons of Pollocksville, NC and George Franks of Durham, NC- one sister, Margaret Richardson (deceased)and one sister-in-law, Jeanette Anthony of Kinston, NC; six grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who loved her.
 



Relatives and friends are invited to Clementine's Life Celebration on Friday, February 3 from 10 am until time of service at 11 am at East Washington Heights Baptist Church, 2220 Branch Ave., SE, Washington, DC. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

On Friday, January 27, 2012, the beloved husband of Brenda K. Smith; father of Carol (Mike) Shutley, Lisa (Daniel) Gardner, Rochelle (Anthony) Jones, Eric Smith, Stacey (Fitzgerald) Makle, Daphne Hawkins and Erika (Skip) Walker. He is survived by 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. His siblings are Thomas R. (Siobhan) Dilworth, Robert T. (Karyn) Smith, Jr., Delores Brown, John (Edna Wells) Nelson and the late Douglas Smith and Jeffrey "Lenny" Morris. He is also survived by a host of other family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 2pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be private. Please sign the guestbook located to your right.

On Friday, January 27, 2012, Father David Louis Cote, O.P. a Dominican Order Priest died at Suburban Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, January 31 at 10am at St. Dominic's Priory Chapel, 630 E Street, S.W. Washington, D.C.. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook located above.

Friends may call on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 5 to 9pm and on Sunday, January 29, from 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm. Interment, Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis.

On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, the beloved mother of Christopher R. and the late Thomas Seung Jacques; devoted daughter of H. Keith and the late Jeanne Reinecker; loving sister of Thomas K. (Jeanette) Reinecker and Nancy R. (Bob) Flynn. She is also survived by nine nieces and nephews and 26 grand-nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to Margaret's Life Celebration on Tuesday, January 31 from 10:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 4900 Strathmore Ave., Garrett Park, MD 20896. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093

Obituaries

William Lewis

Roy Borgeson

Anthony Vernon

Lydia Ramirez

Patricia Bentley-Fisher

M Heazlit

Alexander Lemanski

Alexis Spradling

Betty Pugh

Helen Forstmann

Marquita David

Michael Summers

Joan Beall

Olga Hancock

Dolores Webb

Donald Joy

Shirley Vito

Todd Painter

Clementine Taylor

William Smith

Fr. O.P.

Trach Nguyen

Carlos Contreras

Margaret Jacques