Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

George Francis Hickey, Jr.


George was born on May 17, 1931 in Washington, DC to parents George Francis and Edith Gertrude. He was the eldest of six children, with  younger siblings  Patricia, Helen, Kathleen, Paul, and Mary rounding out the family. The Hickeys resided in a quaint rowhouse located on 5th St. in NW, Washington, DC. George attended St. Gabriel School for his primary education. He then went on to graduate in 1949 from Gonzaga College High School, founded by the Jesuits. His peers dubbed him, "the man with the math book," as he had a great love for the subject.

In 1951, George enlisted in the United States Navy and served four years, primarily aboard the USS Bradford as a sonarman during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1955, George graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1960.

George was introduced to a young nurse from Portland, Maine named Madeline "Skippy" Moran, by his friends Jack Lynerd and Jean Crother. Jack was George's long-time childhood pal, and Jean was Madeline's dear friend and fellow nurse at Providence Hospital. Jean and Jack eventually married, and both George and Madeline were attendants in their wedding. James McConnell and his beloved Amy Goulart were also cherished friends; in the course of time, they married as well. The six of them were inseparable, vacationing at the beach, and picnicking together. George found Madeline to be a perfect match and knew he needed her love in his life. George and Madeline were married on March 3, 1962 at Saint Gabriel Catholic Church in Washington, DC.

George began his professional career with the Martin Company in Middle River, outside of Baltimore, Maryland. He and Madeline started their family with the birth of their first son, George Francis, followed closely by Michael Joseph. The Hickey family then moved back to the Washington, DC area where George started a position as an acoustic scientist with the US Naval Research Laboratory, in which he focused on sonar systems for naval vessels. He received two patents during his tenure.

George and Madeline then purchased their first home in Fort Washington, Maryland in 1966. Not long after, Mary Patricia, their first daughter, was born. Thomas Patrick then came into this world. Several years later, the family welcomed the arrival of Margaret Mary.

George loved spending time with his family. Christmas dinner was quite a large affair, hosted by his parents. George's siblings, their spouses, nieces and nephews, and countless family friends gathered on Topton St. for food and fun. Mom and Pops always cooked a delicious holiday dinner, and the adults played Pinochle late into the evening. In subsequent years, Paul and Kristy were gracious to host Christmas and carry on the tradition.

George and Madeline were sure to attend the sacraments not only for their children, but for their nieces and nephews as well.  They witnessed their baptisms, saw them receive The Eucharist, attended confirmations, and celebrated their marriages. George also enjoyed his siblings' social events: birthdays, crab feasts, cook-outs, pool parties, and more. If there was a dance floor available, George was certain to be cutting the rug to the polka with one of his sisters - Pat, Helen, Katie, or Mary. 

He was a big fan and season ticket holder of the Washington Redskins. George also enjoyed Thoroughbred horse racing, going to many sporting venues including Laurel Park, Pimlico, and Saratoga in New York. After retirement, George owned horses and enjoyed watching the trainers ready them for race day.

George and Madeline were active members of St. Ignatius Catholic Church for 57 years. Their children received their holy sacraments at the church and attended the parish school.

He traveled extensively for work on many international trips, including Europe. The family enjoyed numerous vacations from Maine to Florida, and everywhere in between. The trip to California was especially fun for the children as they stayed at a hotel with a built-in swimming pool, and enjoyed an afternoon at Disneyland. The Hickey family's yearly outing to Kings Dominion, an amusement park in Virginia, was a lot of fun too. George chaperoned his children on the spinning thrill rides and roller coasters, while Madeline was content riding the carousel with the younger ones. The annual trip in the family station wagon to Higgins Beach in Scarborough, Maine was the highlight of the year. The charming and picturesque beach community was the ideal setting to spend time with George's in-laws Phil and Mary Lou Flaherty, and Bill and Nancy Moran, and their daughters. George also enjoyed socializing with other Maine family members and friends as well.

George retired from the Naval Research Laboratory after more than twenty-five years of service. The empty nesters began to travel more including many trips to the west coast to attend naval reunions. George and Madeline also made a pilgrimage to Israel, visiting many holy sites, and walked the footsteps of Christ.

George and Madeline treasured the addition of grandchildren into their lives, first with Kathleen, followed by Elizabeth, then Madeline Teale. The Biastre family grew to include Gabriel, Oliver, and Lillian. George was a good man and a good provider. He will be missed by many.




On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, one week after his 92nd birthday, George peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of forty-eight years, Madeline “Skippy” Hickey. He is survived by his five children: George Hickey of Waldorf, MD; Michael Hickey of Woodbridge, VA; Mary (Spencer) Teale of Woodbridge, VA; Thomas Hickey of Baltimore, MD; and Margaret (Eric) Biastre of Alexandria, VA, and six grandchildren:  Kathleen, Elizabeth, and Madeline Teale; Gabriel, Oliver, and Lillian Biastre. He is also survived by three siblings:  Helen Whetzel of New Carrollton, MD; Paul (Kristy) Hickey of Creedmoor, NC; and Mary (Gil) Vuolo of Weeki Wachee, FL. He was also predeceased by two of his sisters, Patricia Anderson and Kathleen Lee.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Thursday, June 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Road, Fort Washington, MD, followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Little Sisters of the Poor of Virginia www.littlesistersofthepoorvirginia.org. 

Manuel E. Mendenilla, 74, of Annapolis, Maryland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Manuel was born in Manila, Philippines, to the late Alejandro and Florencia Mendenilla.  In 1969 he was recruited by the US Navy and moved to the United States.  In 1972 he married Alicia Sayson of Pangasinan and together they raised three daughters.  After 23 years of numerous deployments, duty stations and achievements, he settled in Annapolis, Maryland and retired honorably as a Senior Chief (EMCS (SW)).  He continued to work for the federal government for many years before retiring from the United States Postal Service in 2012. His interests included singing karaoke, telling and re-telling stories, drinking coffee and spending time with his family - especially his grandchildren. 

Manuel is survived by his daughters Michelle (Steve Wootton), Melanie (Thomas Totten, Jr.) and Melissa; his siblings Pablo, Ramon, Maria Celina and Levi Florencio; his grandchildren Samantha, Theresa, Andrea, Matthew and Julia, and many nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Manuel’s life celebration on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, June 7th at 11 am at St. Mary’s Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735.  Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. 

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Barbara Holbrook Meachum passed away at the age of 88 on May 24th, 2023 after years of living with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on February 24th, 1935 in Washington, DC (the oldest of three daughters) to the late Howard Holbrook and Permilla Mouton Holbrook. She grew up in Washington, DC where she attended and graduated high school. After graduating high school, she attended Howard University.

Barbara wanted to move away from the city and to the country, so around 1971, Barbara moved to Brandy wine, MD where she had a number of dogs, raised chickens, a few horses, a goat and a pet pig. Later in life, she moved even further out in the country when she moved to Nanjemoy, MD where she could enjoy peace and quiet.

Barbara enjoyed gardening and sewing and she also loved to read books. She also enjoyed listening to her favorite radio station - WPFW. Barbara was a free spirit who marched to the beat of her own drummer - she dressed exactly the way she wanted, she styled her hair exactly the way she wanted and she loved wearing military combat boots all year round. Barbara had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.

Along with her parents, she is predeceased by her late husband - David Meachum, her long time companion - Walter King, and her sisters - Zenobia Holbrook and Fernetta Holbrook Duff.

She is survived by her daughter Ingrid Meachum-Harper (Girard), daughter Keelie Meachum Taylor (Peter) and her son Antonio King, Sr. (Denise). She is also survived by her grandchildren Kimberly Small (Tony), Robyn Taylor (Xavier), Antonio King, Jr. and Marcus King. She also has seven great grandchildren (Marcus Crawford, Matthew Small, Olivia Small, Naomi Small, Ayrianna King, Antonio King III, Karter King)

A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, June 14th from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).

Relatives and friends are invited to William's Life Celebration on Monday, June 5, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private at a later date. 

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. until the start of the Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Interment will be private at a later date. 


Robert “Bobby” E. Johnson, 62, a four–year resident of Chester, MD and previously of Edgewater, MD passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Annapolis, MD.

Bobby was born on September 11, 1960 in Washington, DC, to the late Kenneth and Barbara Johnson. He was a graduate of the University of MD, and retired from the Federal Government after 3 decades.

His interests included; football, golfing, motorcycles, eating crabs, boating and spending time with his family. In his younger years, Bobby boxed in Golden Gloves; he also raced motocross and was ranked #2 on the East Coast.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Monika, his daughters; Shannon, Brooke, Morgan and Courtney, his siblings, Lisa, Kelly and Marty. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Ashton, Maddox, Palmer, Kailey, Karalyne and Vivienne, his furry companion Max, the “Best Boy Ever”, and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Bobby's life on Friday, May 26, 2023, from 5 pm until 9 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A time of remembrance will begin at 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bobby’s memory may be made to the Queen Anne’s County Animal Services, 201 Clay Dr, Queenstown, MD 21658.


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Barbara "Barb" Elaine Bailey, 76, a 12-year resident of the South River Landing community in Edgewater, MD, and previously of Damascus, MD, died at her home on May 19, 2023.  Born January 31, 1947, in Washington, DC, she graduated from Wheaton High School.  Barb worked for Montgomery County Public Schools for 42 years in various classroom and administrative positions and co-owned KBS Dolls. Barb was a member of the United Federation of Doll Clubs and the Dollology Club of Washington. She enjoyed collecting antique and 1950’s dolls, doll repair and clothing. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Elwood S. Johnson and Lorraine Johnson Wilkins; her stepfather, Franklin T. Wilkins; and two siblings, Steve Johnson, and Pat Cannedy.  She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Richard Bailey; one son, Matt (Deanna) Bailey of Edgewater, MD; two grandchildren, Tyler and Emilie Bailey; and seven siblings, John (Chris) Johnson of Mechanicsville, MD, Terry (Pat) Johnson of Falling Waters, WV, Terry (Rick) Sandy of Thurmont, MD, Deborah Sena of Las Vegas, NV, Debbie Twigg of Baltimore, MD, Mary Wilkins of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Richard (Judy) Wilkins of Montross, VA. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 1 at 1 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 US (online <a href="https://give.themmrf.org/give/278264/?_ga=2.24561337.228823446.1684679616-6925452.1684679616#!/donation/checkout">here</a>) or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois 6061 (online <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pulfibfou/?_ga=2.136744630.762404228.1684679823-1796879968.1684679823">here</a>).

Elizabeth Mary “Barbara” Wilson was the youngest child and only daughter of Thomas Visser and Mary Chisholm of Massachusetts. As a child, she had a love of all animals, especially horses. She spent her summers in Canada grooming and taking care of them. 
Barbara entered the religious life at age 16, and made her first vows at age 18. She was a Carmelite sister for 13 years. She took the name Sister Barbara and introduced herself as “Barbara” throughout her life. She was trained as a LPN and cared for the elderly, sick and infirmed. 
After leaving the convent at age 30, Barbara met and fell in love with Frederick Xavier Wilson. They married in 1970 and had four children: Kathy, Dan, Sarah and David. She was a devoted mom and spent all her time supporting her children in many activities like swimming, hockey, basketball, lacrosse and volleyball. 
Her strong love of all animals lead her to be an active volunteer for the SPCA for over 20 years. She was proud of having found homes for hundreds of dogs. She was the trusted and beloved dog walker in her neighborhood. 
Barbara loved spending time in her beautifully landscaped yard, tending to the many dogwoods, azaleas and other gorgeous flowers found there. Her house was always decorated for all holidays, and was given the name “home of all seasons”. 
Barbara was known as Grammy to her 7 grandchildren: Ryan, Cameron, Bradley, Abby, Xavier, Sam and Sofia. She often said that she lived “a full life”. She passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary, her husband Frederick Xavier, her brothers, Teddy, Franklin, and Sandy, and her son David Josiah.
A Funeral Mass will be held June 30, 2023 at 11am at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. A celebration of life will follow at Msgr. Richard A. Hughes Family Life Center, 4610 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

Kathleen “Kathy” Louise Woelfel (née Meench), a long-time resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on May 19, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1938, in Somers Point, NJ to the late Doris & Frederick Meench.

Kathy moved to Annapolis, MD during her young years, graduated from Annapolis High School in 1956, and married George “Bucky” Woelfel in 1957. Together they had 6 children while sharing a loving life together in Annapolis, MD for 53 years until Bucky passed away in 2010.

Kathy & Bucky were long-time active members of St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis, MD. She volunteered at St. Mary’s Elementary School and Georgetown East Elementary School. She was an accomplished cake decorator and baker who won many ribbons at the local Anne Arundel County State Fairs for her baked goods, jellies, jams, and the fresh produce that was grown on the Woelfel farm located on Bestgate Road in Annapolis.

You could almost always find Kathy in the kitchen baking up something delicious and her cookie trays were always the highlight of any family gathering. Although her health had deteriorated over the past several years and she was unable to spend as much time in the kitchen as she would have liked, she insisted on making cookies with her grandchildren this past Christmas (2022) and passed out giving plates filled with homemade goodies to friends and family. Kathy was always a giving person with a kind word for everyone.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading, shopping, and going out to lunch with friends and family. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Kathy lived a full life and quickly became a friend to everyone she met. She always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes. She welcomed everyone into her home, providing many meals and conversation for anyone who stopped by. Kathy will be missed by so many.

In addition to her husband, Bucky, and her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her daughter Wendy Woelfel.

Kathy is survived by five children: Nancy Woelfel, Carol (Bobby) Thames, Sandra Woelfel, George (Cheryl) Woelfel, Margaret (Jeff) Miller, 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and her sister, Sandra Meench Pantall.

Family and friends are invited to honor Kathy’s life on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 4-6 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomon’s Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Her burial will be held at 10 a.m. on June 5, 2023, at Saint Mary’s Cemetery on West St. and Spa Rd. in Annapolis, MD followed by a mass at Island Alliance Church, 510 Thompson Creek Rd. Stevensville, MD 21666

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 6 to 8 pm. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 and on Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 100 Village St., Waldorf, MD 20602. Interment will follow at St. Peter Parish Cemetery, 3320 St. Peter's Dr., Waldorf, MD 20601. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her children's educational fund,  checks be made to 'Chris Flaim' with the memo (children's contributions).

Marietta Tana Doran, 94, a 26-year resident of the Annapolis area and previously of Hyattsville, MD, passed away on May 18, 2023, at her residence in Davidsonville, MD. Born on February 23, 1929 in Washington, D.C. to the late Francesco Tana and Gemma Emelia Tana, Marietta attended Saint Martin of Tours Elementary School and Immaculate Conception High School in Washington, D.C.  She graduated from the Providence Hospital Nursing School in 1949 and spent several years in nursing at Providence Hospital before beginning many years of service with the American Red Cross in Hyattsville,.  In the early 1970s, Marietta began her 20+ year career as a clinical nurse at the University of Maryland Health Center, College Park campus.  After moving to Annapolis in 1996, Marietta retired from the University and eventually began many years of volunteer service in the cardiac rehabilitation department at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  

Marietta was married to her husband Tom for 64 years until his death in 2017. Together, they were members of the Maryland Terrapin Club in College Park, where they spent over 40 years tailgating and attending football games with their close friends and family. Marietta’s passions around her home were sewing, baking, and gardening.  Regardless of her residence, she always maintained exquisite flower gardens providing great beauty to her neighborhood.  

Marietta was predeceased by her four sisters and three brothers and her loving husband, Thomas Raymond Doran.  She is survived by two sons, Frank J. (Jule) Doran of Sarasota, FL and Thomas L. (Rosemary) Doran of Davidsonville,; two daughters, Mary Doran (Mark) Brown of Annapolis and Jean Doran (Steve) Levine of Elkridge, MD; eleven grandsons, Matt, Cody, Tommy, Kevin, Eric, Alex, Phillip, Andy, Brian, Jeff and Andrew; five granddaughters, Jule, Katie, Laura, Emily Jean and Mary Catherine; and sixteen great-grandchildren. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Marietta’s life with her family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment will be scheduled for a later date at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. 

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Jewell Dawn Baker, 72, a longtime resident of the greater Charlotte area, died May 18, 2023 in Annapolis, MD with her loving family by her side.   She was born in York, SC on May 23, 1950, to the late Marion R. Baker and Helen Wilson Connolly (Joe Connolly).  In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Marion R. Baker, Jr. and her stepfather, Joe L. Connolly.  She is survived by her son, Kenneth Graham, and her grandson, Warren Hilbert-Graham.  A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 24 at 11 AM at Lakeview Memory Gardens, 1774 Filbert Highway, York.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory may be made to Tirzah ARP Church, 6161 Mt. Gallant Road, York, SC 29745.  

Gordon Smith, loving husband of Susanne Hall Smith and father of Catherine Sherry (Timothy) of Scottsdale, Arizona, Steven Smith (Karen Kelley) of Geneva, Switzerland, and Thomas Smith (Amie) of Shaftsbury, Vermont, passed away peacefully in his home in Annapolis on May 16, 2023.  He was born in Lothian, Maryland on April 18, 1933 and grew up on his family farm with his parents, Ethel and Tillard Smith, and his two sisters, Mary and Hellen.

Gordon was a graduate of McDonough School, Swarthmore College, and Columbia University. Gordon had a successful career in New York City as a partner with McKinsey & Company and as a senior executive in the insurance industry with TIAA/CREF, The Home Insurance Company and Equitable Life Insurance.

Gordon married Carolyn Booth of Fair Haven Maryland in 1958.  They settled in Westchester County, New York and together raised their three children there.
Following Carolyn’s death, Gordon married Susanne Hall of Lothian Maryland in 1982, and they lived in New York until Gordon’s retirement.  They returned to Maryland in 1993 where they built a home on farmland owned by the Hall family.

Gordon was a direct descendant of the first English settlers in Maryland.  He was a member and former Governor of The Society of The Ark and The Dove. An avid historian and family geneologist, he also volunteered as a docent at Paca House in Annapolis, and served on the Board and as Chairman of the Board of Historic London Town and Gardens Foundation.  Gordon was a member of the South River Club, and the Order of the Crown of Charlemagne in the United States of America.  He has been a lifelong member of and volunteer for St. James Parish, having served on the Vestry.

Gordon loved playing bridge, reading, solving puzzles, spending time with Susanne on the beach and caring for their beloved golden retrievers and King Charles spaniels.
Gordon was predeceased by his parents, his first wife and his sisters.  He is survived by his wife, children, and seven grandchildren, Carolyn, Matthew, Amanda, Taylor, Gordon, Hannah and Rebecca, and two great grandchildren, Neil and Xander.  Xander was born this year on his great-grandfather’s 90th birthday.

A funeral service will be held on July 14, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Church, followed by burial in the churchyard.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. James Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Road, Lothian, MD 20711.  

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Joseph "Joe" Amos Walter, 82, a 46-year resident of Lothian, MD, died on May 16, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Known as “Joe” or “Grandpa Joe”, he was born June 13, 1940, in Washington, D.C. to the late John and Mildred Walter. Joe retired from the Prince George's County Department of Public Works. He enjoyed old cars, target shooting, fishing, and fixing just about anything. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Walter; a sister, Carol Fischer; and two grandsons, Jacob and Griffin Walter. Joe is survived by his wife of 22 years, Maria Rosa Walter; one son, Steve Walter of Lothian, MD; three stepsons, Stephen Phillips of St. Petersburg, FL, Christopher Phillips of Anacortes, WA, and Anthony Phillips of Vancouver, BC; three siblings, Dennis Walter of Smithburg, MD, Joan Brittan of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Darlene Spadaro of Mayo, MD; two daughters-in-law, Maria-Sieh Walter, and Wilseydee Walter; five grandchildren, Vincent, Joey, Holly, Isabel, and Sophie Walter; three step-grandchildren, Nicholas Sieh, and Alec, and Taylor Phillips. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Joe’s life on Tuesday, May 30 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 31 at 11 am. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116. 

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Relatives and friends are invited to Ronald's Life Celebration on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, MD. 

Jimmey V. “Big Reds” McDaniel, 76, a resident of Edgewater for 54 years, died May 13, 2023 with his daughter by his side.  He was born in Cheverly, MD on December 7, 1946 to the late Voiel and Mary McDaniel.  He was a sharpshooter in the US Army from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1968.  He was the longtime owner of Drywall by McDaniel Construction.  His memberships included the Knights of Pythias and American Legion, and he loved watching his grandson play football and celebrating the holidays with his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Danielle Smith of Edgewater;  Danielle’s mother, Kelly Smith; his son in law, Michael Lazo; his son, Robert McDaniel of Edgewater; his adopted daughter, Kari (Kenny Ireland) Hoffman of Edgewater; his siblings, Robert “Weasel” McDaniel of West Virginia and Jane Tillett of Edgewater; grandsons Phoenyx Penska, and Kenneth and Kamden Ireland; nephews Weaver and Neil McDaniel; his niece, Elizabeth Tillett; great niece Autumn Lawson;  great nephew Jace Foster; and his extended family of cousins.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 19 from 5-9 PM at American Legion Post 226, 830 Mayo Road, Edgewater.


Colonel Joel D. David, USAF Ret., 70, passed away unexpectedly on May 12th, 2023. The family is celebrating his dedication to his career and the hobbies that filled his life.

Joel was born on September 19th, 1952, in Lebanon IN, to his parents Archibald & Nancy David. When he was just a young man, Joel pursued a private pilot's license that would soon lead him to the Air Force ROTC at IUPUI and his wife of 48 years, Elaine Jenicek David.  He would go on to serve his country for 27 years in the United States Air Force, before finally retiring at the rank of Colonel. 

During his time of service, Col. David worked as an Electronic warfare officer, flying on B52’s at Carswell AFB and RC135’s at Offutt AFB.  He attended and became a highly regarded instructor at Air Command and Staff in Montgomery, AL, where he then transitioned to a staff position at SITCOM on Macdeal AFB.  He then became a MUNS squadron commander in Turkey, where he excelled and was awarded a second command in Germany. Col. David and his family relocated back to the United States to the defense agency DITRA.  Here he received his last promotion to colonel.  During his time of service, he further invested in his education earning two additional master’s degrees.
 
After retiring from the USAF in the Northern VA area, Joel became a government defense contractor for SAIC and CTC. He finally found his second career at FEMA.  Joel permanently retired in 2021 during the height of the pandemic. When he wasn’t working, Joel was passionate about sailboats, sea scouts, and model trains. He collected, fixed, and donated sailboats to scouting troops. He was a skipper, district commissioner, member of FOSSOM, and the incoming Commodore of the National Captial Aera Council of BSA. He loved being a part of the Scouts of America Organization and worked zealously to provide opportunities for younger generations of scouts.  

Joel David was an accomplished sailor, a loving father, and a brave and honorable soldier. He is survived by his wife, Elaine David, his daughters LeeAnn David-Hoover and Cris David-Hoover, and his grandchildren, Alix, Keyanue, Safia, Aero, and Emerie. Joel is preceded in death by his parents, Archibald and Nancy David, Brother Mark David, and his son Andrew David. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Community of Faith, United Methodist Church, Herndon Va. We kindly request all of Joel’s friends and loved ones join us in celebrating his life on Saturday, May 20th for a 2:00 service. The David family welcomes any and all stories, or memories that Joel’s friends and colleagues would like to offer.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to make a donation to FOSSOM, at https://fossom.square.site






Barbara Ann Raftery has “gone shelling”

Barbara Ann Raftery, 83, of Annapolis, Maryland, (formerly of St. Mary’s City, Maryland) died May 10, 2023.  Born February 20, 1940, she was the daughter of Margaret Helen Green Knott and Charles Henry Knott; after her mother’s death, she was fortunate to be raised by her step-mother, Lina “Gene” Knott.

She retired from United Parcel Service after more than two decades of service in management.

She loved gardening and created a serene space in which roses, hostas, irises, and other beautiful plants welcomed visitors.  She also enjoyed crafting and especially enjoyed collecting sea shells, which will be reflected on her gravestone.  Antiques also intrigued her, especially family heirlooms and art.

She is survived by her loving husband James Patrick Raftery; son Charles (“Chuck”) and wife Lori Mackey of Annapolis, daughter Victoria Mackey-Spring and husband Thomas Spring of Pinson, Tennessee, and daughter Jacqueline Mackey and husband Garrett Preis of Great Falls, Virginia; grandchildren Christopher Mackey and wife Angie Mackey and Joshua Mackey; great-grandchildren Connor, Laila and Kaylin Mackey; and her sister Emma (Vicky) Mumford and husband Rob Mumford.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to a charity of your choice.  Funeral services are private.

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John W. Butler Jr., 75, a resident of Edgewater, MD died on Monday May 8 at his home. Born on August 11, 1947, in Annapolis, MD to the late John Wilbert and Mary Alice Butler. John was a graduate of Annapolis Senior High School and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Cathy L. Butler; his sons, John Butler III, Ryan and wife (Shari) Butler; his siblings Gwen and husband (Dave) Butler, Mike and wife (Theresa), and Rick. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

William “Bill” Purdy, 89, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, MD, passed away on May 7, 2023.  Born in Edgewater on February 26, 1934 to the late Virginia and William Brown Purdy, Bill graduated from Annapolis High School in 1953.  He was a retired Anne Arundel County police officer and a self-employed sign painter and dump truck operator.  Bill was an avid train collector and a member of the Train Collector’s Association.  He was also a member of the former Edgewater United Methodist Church and the Fraternal Order of Police.  A prankster at heart, Bill was a friend to many.  He loved to read maps and tinker with projects.  In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Janice, who passed away in 2009.  He is survived by two daughters, Janice A. Small and Billie L. (Wayne) Penley, all of Stevensville, MD; two grandchildren, Christopher Penley and Kristina (Jimmy) Gulbin and two great-grandchildren, Emma and Caroline Gulbin.  Friends are invited to celebrate Bill’s life with his family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM on Thursday, May 11 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater where Bill’s funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, May 12.  Burial will follow at Cedar Bluff Cemetery in Annapolis.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 236, Edgewater, MD 21037. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Cecelia Seletin “Ceil” Plante, a 6-year resident of Severn, MD and previously of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD, passed away at her home on May 7, 2023.  She was 103 years old.  

Born on July 31, 1919 in Detroit, MI to the late Sophie and John Seletin, Ceil graduated from Prince George’s County Evening High School in 1964.  She worked for the Central Intelligence Agency from 1954 until 1980.  

Ceil was proud of her Polish heritage and was a member of the National Alliance of The U.S. of N.A. and The Polish Club of College Park PNA Lodge 3191, Inc., serving as President in 1977 and polka dance instructor to the Polka Bells, a group of young girls and boys.  She was also a member of the Severna Park United Methodist Church; Order of Eastern Star Maryland Chapter #29 since 1960; American Auxiliary Greenbelt Unit No. 136, Department of Maryland, Inc.; College Park Chapter No. 1262 Women of the Moose; and Knights of Columbus 2809 Prince Georges Council.  

In her younger years, Ceil enjoyed sewing, camping, horseback riding and archery.  In her later years, she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking, ten-pin bowling and water aerobics.  She loved polka dancing, was a member of Tommy Thomas Polka Pals and enjoyed traveling with the Maryland Polka Train to many polka events. From 2001 to 2015, she was also a member of the Spice of Life Dance Club.

Ceil is survived by her loving daughter, Karen Marie Wolcott and son-in-law, Ronald Leon Shippee of Severn, MD; stepdaughter, Jeanette (Jennie) Plante Fitzpatrick; three step-grandchildren, Connor William and Ryan Michael Fitzpatrick and Kelly Nicole Plante; and four step-great-grandchildren, Darius Skylar Tucker and Caleb Micah, Kieara Lynn and Grace Anne Hall.  In addition to her parents, Ceil was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 17 years, William Howard Plante, who passed way in 1999 and her former husband, James Birchard Wolcott.  

Friends are invited to celebrate Ceil’s life with her family from 3 until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Ceil’s funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17 at the Severna Park United Methodist Church, Severna Park, MD.  Burial will follow at 2 p.m. Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.

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Joanne E. Connolly, "Nany", 87, a resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of The Villages, FL, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.  She was born on March 11, 1936 in Washington, DC to the late Arby C. and Marion E. Pyles.

Joanne graduated from Northwestern High School in 1953 and from the Washington School of Secretaries in 1954.  She began her working career at the Railroad and later worked in radio for WYRE and WHFS as a business manager.  After retiring from radio, she became a bookkeeper for Fred Fishback Architects in Annapolis, MD until she moved to The Villages in 2002.  After moving to FL, she worked for Bill Boyd Attorney at Law until finally retiring.

Joanne became a member of the Mid-Atlantic Club located in The Villages where she enjoyed the fellowship and gathering of many new friends.  She also enjoyed golfing, playing cards, boating, and most of all dachshunds. 

In addition to her parents, Joanne is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, John J. Connolly, Jr.  She is survived by her children, Dale (Karen) Winters and Sharon Clymer, both of Edgewater, and Donna (David) Bowen of Prince Frederick, MD; her granddaughters, Jennifer (DJ) Powell of Davidsonville, MD, Nicole Clymer (Eric) of Parma, OH and Shelby Winters of Edgewater.  She is also survived by her three great grandchildren, Ashlynn Zimmerman, Hannah and Jonah Powell, all of Davidsonville, who were the light of her life; her beloved dog Miley and many other family pets.

Contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society in memory of Jack (cancer.org) or to the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org).

All services for Suzanne will be private at this time. Please leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on this page.

James E. Capino, 78, a resident of Temple Hills, MD died on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1944 in Washington DC, to the late Harry Benjamin and Marjorie Louise Capino. 

He worked for the Federal Government at the Department of Housing and Urban Development before retiring.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by his brothers Harry Michael and Charles R. Capino and his sisters Marjorie Ann Strunk and Beverly Abel. He is survived by his brothers Wayne Capino and John Robert Capino, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday June 3rd from 10-11 with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 AM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery: 4111 Pennsylvania Ave Suitland, MD 20746.

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George Hickey, Jr.

Manuel Mendenilla

Barbara Meachum

William Daniels, Jr.

Kathleen Giroux

Robert "Bobby" Johnson

Barbara Bailey

Elizabeth Wilson

Kathleen Woelfel

Laura Flaim

Marietta Doran

Jewell Baker

Gordon Smith

Joseph Walter

Ronald Brown

Jimmey McDaniel

Joel David

Barbara Raftery

John Butler, Jr.

Bill Purdy

Cecelia Plante

Joanne Connolly

Suzanne Miller

James Capino