Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Friday, September 23, 2011, the beloved son of Steven and Valerie Bollen of Waldorf, MD.; brother of Crystal M. Bollen of Waldorf and Shannon L. Culver of White Plains, MD.; grandson of Edward L. and Mildred A. Hill of Brandywine, MD.
 He is also survived by 4 nieces Adriana and Aubree Petruzzi and Bailey and Makenna Culver. Family and Friends are invited to Steven's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 28 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. where services will be held on Thursday, September 29 at 11am. Interment to follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Please sign the guestbook located to the right.

On Thursday, September 22, 2011. The beloved wife of the late David K. Borges; mother of Scott Borges, Bruce Borges, Lisa Lewis and Chris Borges; sister of Butch Trumbull, also survived by six grandchildren. Friends are invited to Doris' Life Celebration at Unity Presbyterian Church, 4401 Brinkley Rd., Camp Springs, MD on Monday, September 26 from 11:00am until her funeral service begins at 1:00pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

A visitation and service will be held at a later date in Tennessee. Please sign the family's online guestbook.

Peggy Jean Fate, 73, a 38-year resident of Davidsonville, died September 20, 2011 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born March 3, 1938 in Memphis, TN to the late Allie and Nellie Lipford. 

During her career, Peggy worked for two U.S. Senators from the State of Tennessee, the late Honorable Ross Bass and the late Honorable Albert Gore, Sr. She recently retired from the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis. She enjoyed traveling and loved the time she spent with her family and friends.

Peggy was predeceased by a brother, Tommy Lipford. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Charles Fate; two sons, Greg Fate of West River and Ross Fate of Gambrills; one daughter, Peggy Jean Fate of Denton; one brother, Ernest Lipford of Memphis, TN and six grandchildren.

Friends are invited to Peggy’s Life Celebration on Thursday, September 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 23, at 11 a.m. at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or by accessing the link in the left column of this page.

An online guestbook is available for your convenience at the top of the page.

On Tuesday, September 20, 2011. She is survived by six nieces, one nephew, two great-nieces, eight great-nephews, two great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Edith's Life Celebration Thursday, September 22 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD from 7 to 9pm and on Friday, September 23 from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 6th & E Sts., SW, Washington, DC 20024. Interment private. The family request in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the charity of ones choice.

On Saturday, September 17, 2011; the beloved wife of the late Julius James; mother of Gloria Turner, Peggy (Raymond) Wilson, Linda James and the late Darlene James. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Kathleen's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 21 from 10:00am until service time at 11:00AM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park.

Mark Lee Harrington, 54, a lifelong resident of Riva, died unexpectedly September 15, 2011 at his home. He was born March 16, 1957 to Lee and Ann Harrington of Riva and was the owner and operator of Lee’s Used Car Towing. 

He attended Edgewater United Methodist Church and quietly practiced his faith through his willingness to always help others. He was a motorcycle enthusiast who also enjoyed gardening and crabbing. His greatest passion though was being a father and grandfather. He treasured the time he spent with his family. 

In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by two daughters, Rebecca (Chip) Cates of Annapolis and Jessica (Richard) McDermott of Riva; one brother, Kenny (Barbara) Harrington of Davidsonville; five grandchildren, Logan, Julia and Annabella Cates and Richard and Marcus McDermott; one nephew, Kenny Harrington and one niece, Jennifer Rossbeck.
 
Friends are invited to Mark’s Life Celebration on Sunday, September 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Edgewater United Methodist Church, 2768 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment private. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by clicking the link above.

All services are being held by Clavin Funeral Home in Brooklyn, NY. For further information please call the funeral home at 718-745-1445.

Henry Edward “Dick” Gertz, Jr., 80, a 65-year resident of Davidsonville, MD died on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from complications of cancer.
 
Dick was born on February 8, 1931 to the late Henry Edward and Lillian Pullman Gertz.
 
He graduated from Arundel High School in 1948 and continued to work on the family farm. In 1951, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Korea as the war was winding down. After his service, Dick was employed as a mechanic for Capital Airlines at Washington International Airport. He then worked as a night manager at the Dixie Bar-B-Que Restaurant at Waysons Corner in Lothian, MD. Later, Dick owned and operated the Meade Superette Store in Odenton, MD. After selling his business, Dick worked at Rips Restaurant in Bowie, MD as a manager until his retirement in 1995.
 
Throughout his life, Dick was fascinated with airplanes. In his youth, he spent his spare time assembling model airplanes. Dick became a licensed pilot and entertained his family and friends for many years with his airplane rides.
 
Dick enjoyed cooking, reading, hunting, growing cactuses in his greenhouse, and gardening and was an avid bowler. He also enjoyed sharing his homegrown vegetables with family and friends and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
 
Dick was a charter member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Gambrills and Crofton.
 
In addition to his parents, Dick was predeceased by a brother, Gilbert Roy “Jack” Gertz.
 
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janet Adamson Gertz; his daughters, Cheryl (Jim) Washington of Mt. Airy, MD, Cindy (Terry Lewis) Gertz of Leicester, NC and Betina Jones of West Palm Beach, FL; a son, Bruce (Marie) Gertz of Davidsonville, MD; a sister, Lorraine Clow of Davidsonville, MD; also survived by two grandchildren, Sarah and Ryan Washington of Mt. Airy, MD.
 
Friends are invited to Dick’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, September 18 from 2 to 5pm, where funeral service will held on Monday, September 19 at 12pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made in Dick’s name to a charity of one’s choice.

James Willard Thomasson, Sr., “Jim”, an 8-year resident of Easton, MD and previously of Severna Park & Eastern Shore of MD died on Thursday, September 15, 2011 in Easton, MD. He was 78.

Born June 7, 1933 in Ferndale, MD, Jim served in the United States Army. He was an entrepreneur who built many successful businesses. He was also the owner of Brookfield Builders & Developers, Inc. /PCS Homes for over 40 years. Jim was the founding Member and Board Member of Rebuilding Together (formerly Christmas in April) in Anne Arundel County. He enjoyed woodworking, boating, fishing and helping others. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Jim was predeceased by his first wife, Shirley Ann Thomasson; two sisters, Hattie Boyer and Nellie Yungmann; and one brother, Frank Thomasson .

He is survived by his children, Mark Thomasson of Grasonville, MD, Michael Thomasson and his wife Liz of Severna Park, MD, Matt Thomasson and his wife Laura of Queenstown, MD, Jim Thomasson, Jr and his wife Suzanne of Annapolis, MD, Cindy Thomasson-Small and her spouse Malinda Thomasson-Small of Baltimore, MD; his grandchildren, Diane Mallare and her husband Jason, Eric Thomasson and his wife Kim, Morgan Thomasson-Small and Gregory, Sarah, James III, Matthew Jr., Katherine, Margaret and Joseph; a brother, Aubrey Thomasson of Hagerstown, MD; two sisters, Francis Henning of Bel Air, MD and Doris Waldman of Westminister, MD; and several loving nieces and nephews.

Jim is also survived by his second wife, SherryLynn Diane Black-Thomasson and her 5 children and 7 grandchildren who loved him.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial gathering at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, September 26, 2011 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s name to the Saint Agnes Foundation, 900 Caton Ave., Mailbox 123, Baltimore, MD 21229 or Wildfowl Trust of North America, Inc. at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, P.O. Box 519, Grasonville, MD 21658 or online at www.bayrestoration.org.

Michael J. Picciano, age 86, a retired naval architect with the Department of the Navy, died on Wednesday, September 14 at the Spa Creek Center in Annapolis, MD. Born in Hazleton, PA, Michael was an honorably discharged disabled veteran of World War II. Serving in the U.S. Army, he was stationed on Okinawa where he participated in the Ryukyus campaign for which he received a Bronze Battle Star. After the war he attended Catholic University on the GI Bill. In his retirement, Michael’s interests included politics, history, bridge, music and his family. He also enjoyed traveling, especially by train, in the United States where he visited National Parks and other historic monuments.
 Michael is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Margaret Picciano; a son, Mitch (Karen Sandberg) Picciano of Oakton, VA; two daughters, Nina (Ray) Benton of Washington, D.C. and Anne (Daniel) O’Neill of Bel Air, MD; three grandchildren, Alex Picciano of Arlington, VA, Linnea Picciano of Oakton, VA and Caroline O’Neill of Washington, D.C. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Washington Jesuit Academy at: www.wjacademy.org. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by access the link below.

On Tuesday, September 13, 2011, the beloved wife of the late Zacarias Avillanoza. She was the mother of nine children. Viewing on Friday, September 16 from 2 to 9pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Services and interment in the Philippines.

On Sunday, September 11, 2011; the beloved wife of the late Charles D. Johnston; devoted mother of Dana M. (Randall Jude) Pettko, Charlotte D. (George) Collins and Amanda L. (James) Collins; sister of James L. (Jan) Kosco, grandmother of Gina Pettko, Kayla Johnston, Kyra, Devin, Hanna, Rachel and Julie Collins. family and friends are invited to Marjorie's Life Celebration on Friday, September 16 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 OXON HILL RD., OXON HILL, MD. where services will be held on Saturday, September 17 at 11am. Inurnment will be held on Monday, September 19, at 12noon at Columbia Gardens Cemetery.

John Edward “Jack” Murphy, III, 62, a 34-year resident of Clinton, died September 10, 2011 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House. He was born April 5, 1949 in Cheverly and graduated from Northwestern High School. 

Jack was a self-employed mechanic who specialized in Ford trucks and parts. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1856 and an avid fan of NASCAR racing and Redskins football. He also enjoyed turkey shoots, playing poker, billiards, and KENO. He was a driver in several in demolition derbies in the 1980’s.
 
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Murphy, of Galesville, whom he married in 1977, two sons, John Murphy of Clinton and Nicholas Murphy of Galesville, one daughter, Kerry Murphy of Greenville, SC, one brother Tommy Murphy of Friendship, and two sisters, Nell Till of Arnold and Kathy Murphy of Atherton, CA.
 
Friends are invited to a memorial service for Jack on Sunday, September 18 at 2 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, 3675 Solomons Island Road, Harwood, MD 20776.

Joyce J. Reynolds, 81 of Edgewater, Maryland died on Saturday, September 10, 2011, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland.
 
Born Sunday, April 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Tuck and the late Clara(Ellison) Tuck.
 
She was the wife of the late Harry Reynolds.
 
Surviving are sons, David and Richard Rose, daughters, Diane G. Donovan and Elizabeth Harvey.
 
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday, September 18, 2011, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland.
 
A gravesode service will be at 11:00 AM on Monday at Maryland Veterans Cemetery located at 11301 Crain Hwy. Cheltenham, Maryland 20623 with the Rev. Sandy Taylor officiating.

Father John A. McMahon, O.P.
 Father John A. McMahon, O.P. died on September 9, 2011 at St. Dominic Priory in Washington, D.C. after a short illness. 
Fr. McMahon was born in Waterbury, CT, on May 5, 1936, he was the son of John F. and Mary (nee Phelan) McMahon. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary McMahon and Debra Harnett. He is survived by his sister, Phyllis Sullivan, as well as three nieces, Sister Veronica Mary Sullivan, S.V., Eileen Sullivan and Moira Shapland and three nephews, John, James and Dennis Sullivan. 
Fr. was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier Grammar School and Sacred Heart High School, Waterbury, CT and a 1960 alumnus of Providence College. Fr. McMahon studied for the priesthood at St. Stephen's Priory in Dover, MA, received his bachelor's degree in sacred theology in 1966 from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC, and was ordained to the priesthood on June 13, 1968. He obtained a master's degree in philosophy of education from Catholic University of America in 1970.
 From 1970 to 72 Fr. McMahon concurrently taught religious studies and Latin at Bishop Rosecrans High School, Zanesville, Ohio; was Parochial Assistant Pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Zanesville; served as Catholic Chaplain at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio; and served as Instructor of Ethics at Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Zanesville. He also served as director of the Zanesville CCD program and director of adult education at St. Thomas. 
He joined the PC faculty in 1972 as an instructor in the Education Department. From 1973 to 1988, he served as assistant vice president for student services and director of Slavin Center. He also directed the Freshman Orientation Program at PC from 1974 to 1988. 
From 1976 to 1979, Fr. McMahon served as director of security at the college, establishing the present gatehouse security system, and replacing outside security guards with PC's own security personnel system. 
In June 1988, Fr. McMahon was appointed chairman of a task force responsible for establishing a Pre-Novitiate Program at PC for men accepted into the novitiate to begin studies for the priesthood in the Province of St. Joseph. 
In January 1989, he was appointed sub-prior of the PC Dominican Community, which is comprised of approximately 60 Dominican priests and brothers in residence at the college. 
In addition to his administrative duties, Fr. McMahon also served as chaplain and financial secretary to the Friar Council of the Knights of Columbus, and as chaplain to the St. Catherine of Siena Circle, Daughters of Isabella, both organizations which he founded at PC. He also served on a number of committees. 
From July 1990 to January 1993, Rev. John A. McMahon, O.P., was religious superior of the Dominican community and pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Zanesville, he was then briefly appointed Parochial Assistant to St. Gertrude in Madeira, OH from March to August 1993.
 In August 1993 he began his last appointment as the Director for the Center for Assisted Living at St. Dominic Priory in Washington, DC where he served until his death. 
Funeral arrangements: Reception of the Body at St. Dominic Church, 6th & E Street, SW on Tuesday evening, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. followed by Office of the Dead. The Wake follows until 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, September 14 at St. Dominic Church. Burial will be at the Dominican Cemetery, Providence, RI. 

Contributions may be made in Father McMahon's memory to the Dominican Center for Assisted Living, at St. Dominic Priory, 630 E Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20024 where Fr. McMahon was the director.

Mary E. Giuffreda, age 81, a resident of Edgewater, MD for more than fifty years died on Friday, September 9 at her residence. Born on December 10, 1929 in Washington, D.C., Mary was a homemaker for most of her life. In her spare time she enjoyed bowling and bingo. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert J. Giuffreda, Sr. who died on July 7, 2000; two brothers, Daniel and Charles Hartnett and her sister, Joan Kern. Mary is survived by two daughters, Donna (Mike) Cullop of Brightwood, VA and Eugenia Giuffreda of Edgewater, MD; three sons, Joe (Kathy) Giuffreda of Zephyr Hills, FL, John Giuffreda of Stevensville, MD and Michael Ellis of North Beach, MD and five grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Friends are invited to Mary’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, September 12 from 6:00 to 8:00PM and on Tuesday, September 13 from 10:00AM until her funeral service begins at 11:00AM. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

Johanna M. “Nancy” Nuthall, 71, a 2-year resident of Deale and previously of Upper Marlboro, died September 7, 2011, surrounded by her family at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood after a lengthy battle with Ataxia.

Born April 2, 1940 in Haarlem, Holland to the late Cornelius and Hendrika Van't Hoff, Nancy immigrated to the United States when was 17 years old. She worked as a bindery worker for District Lithograph until she and her husband started a family. After her children were grown, Nancy resumed her career, working at District Creative Printing for 10 years.

An avid animal lover, she raised many pets, especially dogs and birds. She also enjoyed doll collecting, shopping, and spending summer vacations with her family camping in Chincoteague, VA. 

Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Leonard “Mickey” Nuthall, whom she married August 29, 1964, and who died in 1997 and her brothers, Fred and Rudolf “Rudy” Van't Hoff.

She is survived by her sons, Scotty A. (Kathy) Nuthall of Deale, and Jeffrey W. (Reita) Nuthall of Clinton, and one sister, Carla Rose of Dunkirk. She was Oma (grandmother) to Emily, Austin and Alyssa Nuthall, and is also survived by her sister-in-law, Carol A. Nuthall of Edgewater.

Friends may call on Friday, September 9 from 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 10 at 10am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family strongly encourages memorial contributions be made in Nancy's memory to the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, 3675 Solomons Island Road, Harwood, MD 20776. For your convenience, an online guest book is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

On Wednesday, September 7, 2011, the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Fortune, Sr.; mother of Charles J.(Darla) Fortune, Jr. and Earl W. Fortune; step-mother of Thomas(Frances) Fortune; grandmother of Chad and Kristen Fortune; step-grandmother of Debbie and Jeff. Family and friends are invited to Eleanor's Life Celebration on Monday, September 12 from 11:30am until service time at 12:30PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery.

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Lee, 55, a 20-year resident of Edgewater, died September 6 at her home after a one-and-a-half year battle with cancer. She was born January 11, 1956 in Martinsburg, WV. She attended Southern High School and was a clerk at the Bay Ridge Road Giant Food. 
Among her many interests, Debbie most loved spending time with her family.
 
She is survived by her husband, Richard B. Lee; three sons, Richard Lee, Jr. of Arnold and David and Tyler Lee of Edgewater; and one daughter, Tina Lee of Edgewater; her mother, Mary Sandridge of Gulfport, MS; three brothers, Eldridge Sandridge of Edgewater, and Dennis and Narvin Sandridge of Gulfport, MS; and one sister, Brenda Simoneoux of Gulfport, MS. Also survived by seven grandchildren, Nathan Lee, Laura Dodson and Tara Lee of Arnold, and Madison Donithan, Jocelyn Pratt, Kayla Lee and Haley Lee of Edgewater.
 
Friends are invited to Debbie’s Life Celebration on Friday, September 9, from 11 a.m.until her funeral service begins at noon at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by accessing the link at the bottom of this page.

Mary Patricia "Pat" Anderson, age 89, a 33-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Liverpool, NY, died on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. 

Born on March 14, 1922 in Walton, NY to the late James F. and Jesse Reynolds Ryan Evans, Pat earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1943 and a Masters degree in 1956, both from Syracuse University where she was a member of the Chi Omega Fraternity. 

Pat worked for General Electric in Syracuse and at a dude ranch in New Mexico before becoming an elementary school teacher. She taught for the North Syracuse School System from 1954 to 1965 at Pitcher Hill School and Smith Road School. Pat was also the score keeper for the local little league baseball team. 

In 1965, Pat married Arthur Francis Anderson and they lived in Liverpool, NY until 1978 when they relocated to Edgewater, MD. 

Pat was a volunteer at the London Town Publik House and Gardens assembly where she served as president, vice president and co-chair of the gift shop. She also worked closely with the education committee, teaching children the ways of colonial life. Pat also chaired many committees, including the Daffodil Show. Since 1989, Pat has volunteered at the Anne Arundel County Public Library Annapolis Branch, where she repaired books. Pat was a dedicated member of the Gingerville Garden Club, was an avid reader and was a longstanding participant of a book club that meets at the Edgewater Library. 

Pat's interest in rowing led her to start two rowing clubs in the Annapolis area. She served as Judge-Arbitre for the United States Rowing Association. Her other interests included basketry, wood carving, oil painting, sewing and knitting. She was also an avid golfer, bowler, tennis player, beachcomber and could cast a dry fly. 

Despite starting life as a die-hard Yankees fan, Pat did become an avid Orioles fan. She kept armchair scores of the games and did not always agree with the officials. Pat was also a cherished travel companion. People knew her around town by the hat she wore and over time, she amassed quite a collection. 

In addition to her parents, Pat was predeceased by a brother, James F. Evans, II of Cazenovia, NY.

 She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, and by two nephews, James F. Evans, III of Cazenovia, NY and Bradshaw A. Evans, Sr. of Budd Lake, NJ; and a niece, Margaret E. Lane of Cazenovia, NY. 

Friends are invited to Pat’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 2 to 4PM. Interment private. Charitable contributions may be made to the International Essential Tremor Foundation, P.O. Box 14005 Lenexa, Kansas 66285.

Helen “Patti” Dove (nee Molz), 60, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Rockville and Annapolis, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. 

She was born on December 28, 1950 in Washington, DC to the late Harold and Helen Molz. She grew up in Rockville and Annapolis before settling in Mechanicsville. 

She is survived by her husband, David Scott Dove; her children, Helen Hartman-Barnes of Glen Burnie and Alan Hartman of Arnold; three sisters, Kitti Slone of Reston, VA, Suzi Molz-Evans of Grand Junction, CO and Terri Molz-Cookerly of Manchester; one grandson, Parker Hartman of Arnold. 

Friends are invited to Patti’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 on Saturday, September 24 from 2PM until a memorial service begins at 4:30PM. Interment private.
 
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the animal shelter of your choice. For your convenience an online guest book is available by clicking the link to the left.

On Sunday, September 4, 2011; the beloved wife of Arthur "Mike" Byam; Mother of Mark (Suzy) Byam and Patty Byam. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 2pm at Washington City Church of the Brethren, 331 North Carolina Ave, S.E., Washington D.C. 20003. Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family. The family requests memorial contributions be made in her name to The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or to the Washington City Church of the Brethren. Please sign the guestbook located to the left.

Obituaries

Frank Rowe

Steven Bollen

Doris Borges

James Milburn

Peggy Fate

Edith Jungblut

Kathleen James

Mark Harrington

Kathyleen O'Leary

Henry Gertz

James Thomasson

Michael Picciano

Maria Avillanoza

Marjorie Johnston

John Murphy

Joyce Reynolds

Fr. O.P.

Mary Giuffreda

Johanna Nuthall

Eleanor Fortune

Deborah Lee

Mary Anderson

Helen Dove

Donna Byam