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George “Eddie” Edward Huff, Jr., 42, a 3-year resident Riva and previously of Mitchellville, MD died on May 5, 2023 in Annapolis, MD.

Eddie was born on March 27, 1981 in Cheverly, MD to George, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Huff. Eddie graduated from Bowie High 
School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Montgomery College. Eddie worked as a manager for Honeywell and enjoyed boating and working on cars.

Eddie is survived by his daughters, Maddie and Emily Huff of Riva, MD, his brothers; Michael Huff and his wife Holly of Mitchellville, MD, Timothy Huff and his wife Lorie of Brandywine, MD and Jeffrey Huff of Mitchellville, MD and his parents, George E., Sr.  and Mary E. Huff.

All services will be private at this time. Please leave a condolence for the family by using the memories tab on this page.


Rogelio “Ral” Guanlao David passed away peacefully and of natural causes at home on May 4th, 2023. He was 87 years old.

Ral was born in Santa Rita, Pampanga, Philippines on September 16th, 1935 to the late Abelardo David and Brigida Guanlao David. He loved to travel internationally, play golf, and enjoy the company of colleagues, family, and friends. He traveled across the world several times during his lifetime and was fluent in 7 languages. He was a lifelong learner, naturally inquisitive, and had passion for travel, culture, and food.

Ral graduated from Ateneo de Manila University and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study in the United States in 1960. He attended several universities including The University of Maryland, American University, Catholic University, and Georgetown University, where he earned a PhD in Economics. In 1964, he worked as a Lobbyist for Senator Earle C. Clements (D-Kentucky), and started a 25-year career at the World Bank, which culminated as Chief Economist in Indonesia.

In 1988, he retired and became Chief Economic Advisor to the government of Indonesia, MataHari Department Stores, and the Rustan’s Department Store in Manila. There, he focused on building Rustan’s Duty Free shops. He also worked on bringing the first Starbucks to the Philippines.

Upon returning to the USA in 1999, he attended Trinity College and received a Master’s in Religion, became a Sodality precept, and joined the third Order of the Carmelites. Ral was a lifelong resident of Oxon Hill, MD, and was very active at St. Columba Catholic Church as a daily communicant, regular lector, and participant in church activities.

Along with his parents, Ral is predeceased by his son, Jonathan David; his sister, Maria Elvira David Duenas; his brothers, Jose, Julio, and Diomedes; and his brothers in law, Valentin Santos and Conrado Dueñas.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Cresencia David of Oxon Hill, MD; his sons, Alexander David and wife Louisette of Waterloo, Ontario, Christopher David and wife Mary of Washington, DC, and Mark David and wife Lenie of Alexandria, VA; siblings Sr. Amelia David ICM, Imelda David Santos of Guam, Francisca David, David Octavio of Las Vegas, NV; and his in-laws, Victoria Saplala David of Hawaii, Carolina Paar, Rey David, Teresita Castillo of Las Vegas, NV. He leaves behind grandchildren Samantha David of Ottawa, Ontario; Didi David of Waterloo, Ontario; Erin David of Waterloo, Ontario; Helen David of San Francisco, CA; Josh Flores and wife Nadja of Alexandria, VA; and Leslie Aguila of Halethorpe, MD.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Ral’s visitation on Tuesday, May 23rd from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered the following day on Wednesday, May 24th at 10 AM at St. Columba Catholic Church: 7800 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. 

Jeanne Marie Tripp, 70, a resident of Riva, MD for 3 years and previously of Bowie, MD, died on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE. Born on October 15, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late Fred and Margaret Goforth, Jeanne was a graduate of Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD. She enjoyed being a mom and homemaker while her children were young and then started a second career working with P.G. County Public Schools as a cafeteria worker in the late 1990’s.

Jeanne was a former parishioner at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Bowie, MD and enjoyed doing crosswords, going to the movies and spending time with her family especially watching and cheering on her grandchildren in their sports. 

In addition to her parents, Jeanne was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Robert “Bob” Tripp who passed away in 2011. Jeanne is survived by her children, Keith (Jamie) Tripp of Rehoboth Beach, DE, Kristy (Mike) Dionisio of Glen Burnie, MD, Michelle (Eric) Rolens of Riva, MD and Adam (Heather) Tripp of Prince Frederick, MD; her siblings, Don (Tricia) Goforth of Lusby, MD and Diane Nalls of Fieldale, VA and her grandchildren, Zack Dionisio, Isabella Tripp, Bianca, Brody and Brynnlee Rolens and Logan Tripp. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Jeanne’s life on Tuesday, May 9 from 4 pm until her funeral service begins at 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be on Wednesday at 10 am at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Rogelio “Roger” Bulahan Cayron passed away on May 3rd , 2023. He was 81 years old.

He was born and raised in Jaro, Iloilo, Philippines on October 21 st , 1941 to the late
Angelica Bulahan Cayron. He was the youngest of four sisters and three brothers.

After completing some college education, Roger enlisted in the United States
Navy in July 1969 and achieved the rank of E-5 as a Disbursement Clerk. He served
for nearly ten years before being honorably discharged in July 1976. Following his
armed forces career, Roger continued his federal service as an account analyst for
the Defense Finance Accounting Service before finally retiring from civil service in
1997. Roger went on to work as a security guard at the Army Navy Country Club in
Fairfax, Virginia from 1997 until his final retirement in 2012.

Aside from spending time with family, Roger’s main passions were fishing,
gardening and rooting for his beloved home Sports teams: the Commanders, the
Nats, the Wizards and Capitals. He was a quiet and humble, but yet, loving man
remembered by his gracious smile and simple demeanor.

Roger is survived by his loving spouse of 47 years, Myrna Fernandez Cayron;
children Jennifer Bautista (Jerry) and Joyce Garcia (John); grandchildren Ailani
Mae Cayron Bautista, Chloe Isabelle Bautista, Marco Xavier Cayron, Ace Jordan
Cayron Garcia and Johana Arielle Cayron Garcia.

The family will receive friends, colleagues and acquaintances at a memorial
gathering to be held on Wednesday June 7 th, 2023 from 6-8 PM at the Kalas
Funeral Home &amp; Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. A
funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 8 th , 2023 at St. Mary’s of Piscataway
Catholic Church: 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735. Mr. Cayron’s
Inurnment to directly follow at the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery: 11301 Crain
Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623. A repass for immediate family members
is to follow.

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Barbara was Born January 17, 1944, in Philippi West Virginia, to William Robert Haller and Thelma Louise Booth Haller.  She would have three younger siblings Gary Robert Haller and Beverly Haller (Patrick) who both proceeded her in death and is survived by her Sister Denise Haller Mattingly (David).
 
She grew up in Philippi West Virginia and moved to Belington West Virginia and was raised by her Grandparents Zelma and Ralph (Poppie) Haller.  As a teenager, she would work after school at the family restaurant “Haller’s” restaurant which was in the center of town.

At the age of 17 she graduated from Belington High School with Honors in 1961 and that summer, through a special work program that was initiated by President John F. Kennedy she would move to Washington D.C. and accepted a job with the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on June 5 1961 as a clerk typist.  Later FHA would become the Housing and Urban Development.  (HUD).  She would receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from Housing and Urban Development and retired as Acting Director of the Executive Secretariat Office on December 31, 1999.

Although Robert Duffitt and Barbara Haller knew each other from High School back in Belington, they really did not start dating until 1963, after both had started to work for FHA.  After three years of dating each other, they got married on September 17, 1966. After being married Robert and Barbara lived in South View Apartments off South View Drive and then later would purchase their home at 1302 Birchwood Drive in Oxon Hill Maryland where they have since lived together for over 56 years of marriage.

On October 14th 1972 they would give birth to their first son Stephen Robert Duffitt and on July 2nd 1979 would give birth to their second son Michael Kenneth Duffitt. Mom and Dad would see both of their sons find the love of their lives in Nika and Janet as both sons started dating their now wives in November of 2007.  Mom would live to see the birth of her grandson Stephen (Little Stevie) on April 27, 2014 and would see his siblings Ariana and Courtney (Cesar) become young adults.  

She is survived by Her Husband Robert Duffitt, Sister Denise Haller Mattingly (David), Brother in Laws David and Randall Duffitt. Sons Stephen and Michael, Grandsons Stephen (Stevie) and Courtney (Cesar) and Granddaughter Ariana.  Nephews Adam Patrick, Dustin Mattingly, Kent Haller (Jocelyn Trubiano Haller).  Nieces Michelle Duffitt, Deidre Mattingly, Kimberly Haller Harris, Vanessa Patrick.

She was an active member of St. John’s Senior Lunch Bunch, National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) and The Red Hats.

She passed away on May 1, 2023.


In Remembrance of Dorothea “Pookie” Koehler

It was a joyous day in the White household when a beautiful daughter was born to Paul and Isabella White on August 11, 1949. Dorothea Paula Koehler, was affectionately referred to as “Pookie”.

Pookie attended St. Camillus Catholic Grade School and Regina High School, in Hyattsville, MD. She graduated in 1967. 

After graduating from Regina High School, Pookie began her government career at the Naval Ordinance Laboratory. Several years later, Pookie transferred her employment as a secretary to the Department of Health Education and Welfare in Rockville, MD. During Pookie’s government career she continue to advance and transferred into the legal field. In 2019 Pookie retired from the government as a Paralegal Specialist. She completed 52 years of dedicated government service.

Pookie loved her family. She particularly enjoyed holidays and family vacations. She loved the beach, music, and dancing. She was an avid reader. Pookie especially liked listening to her brother play the drums performing with the band “New Sensation”. She liked to bake and was well known for her delicious Christmas cookies to bring to family holiday gatherings.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, R. Kent Koehler; her 98 year old loving father, Paul A. White; one brother, Paul M. White, and three sisters, Helen M. Ambrose, Laura A. O’Hare (Joseph), Maria I. Taltavull (Paul), as well as an abundance of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, a grandniece, grand nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Isabella M. White.

In lieu of flowers the family requests family and friends make memorial gifts in honor of Pookie online:  <a href="https://montgomeryhospice.org/donate-now/">https://montgomeryhospice.org/donate-now/</a>


For those who prefer to make donations by check, they can be made out to Montgomery
Hospice, Inc., include the name name and Casey House on the check or with correspondence, and mailed to:

Montgomery Hospice &amp; Prince George’s Hospice
1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850


A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the start of the Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15663 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20906. Interment will be private at a later date. 

Virginia T. Bruton, 93, of Edgewater, MD passed away on April 29, 2023. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, May 7 from 3-5 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A funeral service will be on Monday, May 8 at 11 AM at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 5001 Church Road, Bowie, MD, with burial to follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

Carol Ann Hodges, 59, and a 23 year resident of Churchton and previously of Harwood, died peacefully of cancer April 29, 2023 with her family by her side.  Born in Cheverly on August 14, 1963, she was a 1981 graduate of Frederick Douglass High School.  

She worked for many years as an accounting clerk for Prince Georges County Schools and was a member of Deale Elks Lodge 2528.  In her spare time, Carol enjoyed playing Bingo, snacking on her daily pretzels and Pepsi, fishing, crabbing, reading, entertaining at her home, NASCAR and going to turkey shoots.

Carol is survived by her husband of 42 years, Fred Hodges; her children, Fred Hodges, Jr. (Danielle) of Harwood and Samantha Hodges of Churchton; her grandson, Devin Franklin; her mother, Carol McClelland of Florence, SC; and her special grand dog Dixie.  She was preceded in death by her father, Robert McClelland.

Family and friends are invited to Carol’s life celebration on Saturday, May 6 from 5-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054.


Virginia “Ginger” Fawsett Moran, age 89, passed away on April 29th of dementia complications. Born December 17th, 1933, in Washington DC, she was a lifelong Oxon Hill, MD resident until her move to Greenspring Retirement Community 10 years ago with her loving husband of 66 years, Tom, who was by her side until the end. 

Ginger was deeply involved in the community and was a loved, dynamic, and active participant in everything she did.  When she was in the room, you knew it, and could often hear her presence in the next room! She reflected the outgoing and engaging demeanor of her father William Gladstone Fawsett, and his sister Mary (Fawsett) Karn, while embodying the warmth, kindness and generosity of her mother, Margaret “Woo” Fawsett. There wasn’t a person she ever passed that didn’t receive a warm greeting and a smile, and many times a lively conversation (whether they wanted to engage or not) wherever she was. 

She was a proud graduate of Oxon Hill High School in 1951, and of the University of Maryland in 1955.  She lettered in track and basketball at Oxon Hill, and again ran track at Maryland while also a member of the Gymkana Troupe. She graduated with a degree in Physical Education, making Dean's List throughout, and was named Female Athlete of the Year in 1953.  Her intense loyalty to her alma mater was a mainstay of her personality, and a simple mention of the Terps was likely to induce a robust rendition of the Maryland Victory Song.  Ginger always prioritized volume and enthusiasm over tone! 

 After graduating from Maryland, she began a long successful career as an educator by teaching at Suitland Senior High School where she met her husband Tom, who told her on their first date that they would marry. They were married at Saint Ignatius Catholic Church in 1956.  Tom and Ginger became charter members of Saint Columba Catholic Church at its founding in 1960, and that quickly became the center of their social, spiritual, and service-to-others life.   Along the way they had 5 children, and Ginger still found time to volunteer at many organizations including Saint Columba where she got to indulge her love of babies and family with weekly baptism duty; the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary where she impacted every event the Knights held; and even the Oxon Hill Rec Club where she ran a tight ship as the swim team Clerk of Course for a decade.  

Ginger’s last word on her final day was “Grandma”; a role she held in higher esteem than any other. This was symbolic of her true passion for her family of 5 children and 5 grandchildren. There wasn’t a field trip she didn’t go on, or a kid’s sporting event she didn’t watch, and their interests became hers. She welcomed all into the house and treated her children’s friends like she treated her own, in a loving, generous manner. When her grandchildren were born, her life’s devotion revolved around them, often taking them to experience new things including historic battlefield trips, new museums, Medieval Times visits, and kid’s day camps she had painstakingly researched. 

She is survived by her devoted husband, Thomas F. Moran of Springfield, VA; her sons, Thomas Moran and his wife Brooks of Oakton VA; Kevin Moran and partner Stacy Neuberger of Dothan AL; Tim Moran and wife Lori of Nashville TN; Mike Moran and wife Jennifer of Haymarket VA; daughter Margaret Moran and partner Rosie Sjam of Alexandria; and grandchildren, Grady Moran; Patrick Moran and wife Katy; Kathleen Moran; Mason Moran; and McKinley Moran. 

A visitation will be on Sunday, May 7th, 2023 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, May 8th at 10 am at St. Columba Catholic Church, followed by burial at St. Barnabas Church and Cemetery in Temple Hills, MD. 

The family encourages donations to the <a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=51079&51079.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=giving_google&s_subsrc=giving_google&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjMiiBhA4EiwAZe6jQ7Q9GX4GoYppHGtdF9OKVZuwxW55of6WYg5TOwC19IXF7BJFLdMl3xoCJd8QAvD_BwE"> Alzheimer's Association</a>  in lieu of flowers.



Elizabeth Warren Brady, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed peacefully at home with her family on April 28, 2023. She was 91.

Elizabeth – or “Libby” as she was known to friends and family – was born on November 3, 1931, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to William Watts Warren, a railroad administrator who later ran for public office, and Irene Casey Warren, who worked for the Department of the Navy.

A “southern belle” to her core, Libby’s grace, wit, beauty, warmth – and occasional pouts – charmed everyone around her. She deployed this superpower mercilessly to draw in even the most unfriendly strangers, softening their scowls and turning them into smiling acquaintances. In her early years, she was her father’s “secret weapon” as he campaigned for the Virginia State Legislature, greeting voters with her tiny, white-gloved hand and wearing her well-tailored blue velvet coat—a gesture that landed her on the front page of The Virginian-Pilot in 1940.

After attending Woodrow Wilson High School, where she was a varsity cheerleader, she embarked on her original career as a medical laboratory technician after attending the College of William and Mary and additional training at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago. She returned to Portsmouth in her bright red convertible Studebaker and began her job at Maryview Hospital. It was there that she became close to several nuns and, admiring their faith, decided to become Catholic like her mother (her father was Episcopalian).

With no shortage of friends in Portsmouth, Libby’s weekends were filled with parties, dates and trips to Virginia Beach. But her single days were numbered. By chance, a Navy warship pulled into Norfolk for repairs after suffering some minor damage. A young ensign aboard the ship had family friends in nearby Portsmouth and invited his shipmate, Ensign Francis “Frank” Thomas Brady, to join them for dinner. The family’s daughter happened to be Libby’s best friend and she quickly called Libby to meet the handsome young naval officer who would become her husband. The love affair would endure nearly 65 years, until Frank’s passing in February 2022.

As a young Navy couple, Libby and Frank had postings in Jacksonville, FL, and Charleston, SC, before a final stop in Annapolis, MD, after which Frank began a new civilian career. Meanwhile, Libby began her new career as a mother, which she always considered her life’s work and most important accomplishment. Yet, even while raising six children, Libby found the time and energy for other ventures. She had passion for houses and home décor (she led the effort to build two family houses in the Pendennis Mount neighborhood). She also loved talking with people and getting to know them. She ultimately decided to combine these two interests into a hugely successful career in real estate. As an agent with the Annapolis office of Coldwell Banker and its predecessor companies for decades, Libby was recognized in 2006 for completing what was then the largest real estate transaction in Anne Arundel County’s history.

At a time when few women with children would even contemplate entering the workforce, Libby took on the demands of both roles without a hint of stress. Though she tended to be a little late for appointments and carpool pickups, her smile and gracious apologies would inevitably smooth any ruffled feathers. 

As her children started lives of their own and the next generation of Bradys emerged, Libby reveled in her new role as “Gram” to 21 grandchildren. With Frank’s retirement in 1994, the couple’s life centered on helping with the grandchildren, travelling with friends, and entertaining. You would often find her serving her famous ham biscuits at a Navy football tailgate party, chatting with familiar faces at the local market, or at home with Frank for their nightly “happy hour”—a pre-dinner ritual they enjoyed their entire married life. 

Libby’s favorite get-togethers were Sunday night dinners for friends and family—often impromptu gatherings of 40 people or more—for which she would quickly assemble a buffet from whatever she had on hand. But her focus was always more on the people than the food. She loved good conversations and, when there was a lull, she would throw out such non-sequiturs as “Do you think the rain will hurt the rhubarb?” and “What’s it all about, Alfie?” and then laugh until her blue-green eyes welled up with tears.
 
Regardless of the activity, Libby was always impeccably dressed and groomed, her lifelong beauty regimen consisting solely of soap and water and, on special occasions, the tiniest speck of red lipstick. She believed beauty comes from the inside out. And she proved it every day of her long and happy life.

Libby is survived by five of her six children: Regina Brady Vasan, Katherine Brady McMillan, Elizabeth Wasielewski (Phil), Edward W. Brady (Kristin)—all of Annapolis; and Frank Brady, Jr., of Silver Spring. She is predeceased by her daughter Cary Brady Dion (Richard) and her brother, Cary Robertson “Bubba” Warren.

In addition, Libby is survived by her 21 grandchildren: Katherine McMillan Capone (Greg), Brady McMillan, and Clare Dion, all of Washington, DC; Anna McMillan of Jacksonville, FL.; and Hall McMillan (Kelly), Patrick Dion, Madeline Dion, Daniel Dion, William Dion, Richard Dion, Jr., Robert Dion, Henry Dion, Andrew Wasielewski, Irene Wasielewski, Stanley Wasielewski, John Brady, Charles Brady, Elinor Brady, Emma Brady, Katherine Brady, and Kendrick Brady Vasan, all of Annapolis.

A memorial gathering for family and friends is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A devout Catholic, Libby’s life will be celebrated with a funeral mass at St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD, on Thursday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. Libby will be buried next to her beloved Frank at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium in a private ceremony at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in Libby’s name to the Children’s Defense Fund. Tribute donations may be made online at www.childrensdefense.org or by calling (202) 662-3654. Donations may also be sent to the Children’s Defense Fund, P.O. Box 803630, Chicago, IL 60680.

Michael “Mike” Rodger, 45, a resident of Edgewater, MD for ten years died on Thursday, April 27 after battling cancer for over 2 years. Born on February 16, 1978 in Sioux Falls, SD to Michael and Carol Rodger, Mike was a graduate of UMBC. He was proud to serve as a police officer with the Capitol Police for nine years. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing hockey, fishing and brewing beer. In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his wife of ten years, Julie Catlin; his son, Nathan Rodger and his sister, Amanda Rodger. Details of his life celebration to follow when available. Online condolences and tributes can be made by using the memories tab on this page. 

On April 26, 2023, Sandra Mae Hunter (Sandi) of Shady Side, Maryland passed away while surrounded by her loving daughters after a five-year battle with Glioblastoma.

Sandi attended Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, MD. 

She was known for her unwavering passion for helping others in the dental and doctor’s offices she worked at throughout the years. Sandi was a fun-spirited soul who took on many hobbies. Her hobbies included: crafting, gardening, designing jewelry, and event planning. 

Survivors include her daughters, Jamie Leigh Burroughs (Michael) and Jessica Lynn O’Connor (Thomas) along with her father, Kenneth Hunter, brothers Kenneth Hunter Jr. and Ronald Hunter, and sister Candice Carlsen. In addition, her six grandchildren, Evan, Olivia, Vivian, Nora, Grace, and Danny.

Sandi is preceded in death by her mother, Mona Lou Hunter, and brother, Alan Hunter. 

A viewing will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 on Saturday, April 29th from 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm. A memorial will be held directly after, at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow at Glory Days Bar and Grill for family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">Hospice of the Chesapeake</a>

You can leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on this page.

Carol C. Jones, 83, a resident of Davidsonville, MD for more than forty years and previously of Upper Marlboro and New Carrollton, died on Monday, April 24 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Severna Park, MD. Born on June 16, 1939 in Washington, DC to the late Edmund and Mary Cain Confrey, Carol was a graduate of Bladensburg High School and worked for the US Department of Justice in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and enjoyed reading, knitting, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family and pets. Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jerry A. Jones and her great-grandson, Alan M. Tregoning. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey A. Jones and his wife, Karen of Lake Mary, FL, Mark Gregory Jones and his wife, Lynda of Chestertown, MD, Kathy Jones Repage and her husband, Raymond of Leland, NC and Linda K. Jones and her husband, Scott Finnegan of Franklin, MA; her grandchildren, Brett A., Bradley A. and Ashley Jones, Hannah Finnegan and Kathleen Carol Tregoning and her husband, Matthew, and her great-grandchild, Rylee P. Stocker. Friends are invited to celebrate Carol's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, April 27 from 5 to 7 pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Friday, April 28 at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Carol’s name to the Hospice of the Chesapeake (hospicechesapeake.org) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).  Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

James G. Gross, “Jim”, 91, a native of North Dakota, passed away on April 24, 2023, in Montgomery County, Maryland.  Born on April 1, 1932, to the late Lawrence M. and Esther C. Gross.  Jim, a proud Bison, graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Engineering.  He was a registered professional engineer.  Following college Jim worked at the Brick Institute of America followed by a long career at the National Institutes of Standards and Technology, (NIST).  Jim received numerous awards, including The Silver Medal, awarded by the US Department of Commerce. He traveled the world for his work.  He was widely known for his expertise and publications in the field of masonry design and construction along with building standards and codes. 
  
 In addition to his full-time job, Jim found time to build and design/build many custom homes including five of his own from Deep Creek Lake, Maryland to South Bethany Beach, Delaware.  Jim served on the South Bethany Town Counsel. 

 Jim, who grew up during the depression era, lost his father at an early age, developed a self-reliant trait that served him well throughout his life.  Most important to Jim were God, family and hard work. He loved to socialize with his family and friends.  He enjoyed his family the most and shined at all gatherings, particularly when crabs were served. His grandchildren and great grandchildren brought him the greatest joy.  He loved his animals, especially his dogs and horses.  He was an avid sports fan which only added to his very special life.

Jim’s motto was, “Do a job, big or small, do it well, or not at all”. 

Jim “Pa” is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Susanne, three children, Debbie (Cameron) Lee, Denise (Thomas) Taltavull and Jimmy Gross of Gaithersburg, Maryland.  A brother Eugene Gross of Dayton, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Kathleen, Michael, Caroline, Kristina, Tommy, Stephen, Emily, Joseph and Rachael; along with nine great grandchildren, Luke, Mason, Kace, Reagan, Colt, Kora, Mason, Brendan, and Caroline; many nieces and nephews, other family members and numerous friends who will miss him dearly.   

 Friends may call at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 9000 Warfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD on Tuesday May 9 at 11:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m.  Interment will follow at All Souls Cemetery,  11401 Brink Road, Germantown, Maryland. 



Nancy Angpeo Paleyan passed away on April 22, 2023. She was 68 years old.

Nancy was born in the Philippines on September 21, 1954 to the late Antonio and Victoria Angpeo. She hails from Balili, Bontoc, Mt. Province.

Upon graduating from Pines City Doctor’s Hospital School of Nursing in Baguio City, she went on to practice as a successful Operating Room Nurse for years until moving to the USA to continue her Nursing career in 1995.

She is well loved by her family and peers for her endearing demeanors and genuinely kind hearted nature.

Along with her parents, Nancy is predeceased by her siblings Alex and Jessie. She is survived by her beloved husband William B. Paleyan, son Ferdinand Marc Paleyan, daughters Cheryl Torregrosa and husband Viktor, Geovanna Garcia and husband Paulo, and son William Paleyan Jr., grandchildren Trischa, Briyette, Marcky, Enira and Arwen, siblings Linda, Antonio and Marc.

Relatives and friends are invited to Nancy's life celebration on Friday, May 12th from 4-8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill road Oxon Hill, MD 20745.

Interment will take place in the Philippines at a later date.

Arthur Scott Mobley, 93, a 45-year resident of Edgewater, MD, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center of respiratory failure following a short illness.  Known to family and friends as Scott, he was born in Prairie Grove, AR to the late Roe and Hester Mobley. Scott received his Bachelor's degree as part of the 1954 graduating class of the United States Naval Academy and received his Master of Science degree as part of the Naval Post Graduate School at the University of Southern California. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Commander from 1948-77. As an active member of his community, Scott was the longtime president of the Annapolis Neck Peninsula Foundation.  He enjoyed home projects, reading spy novels, Navy football, and spending time with his family and friends, but would often self-proclaim that he was lazy. In addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Jean Mobley.  He is survived by his four children, Captain Arthur S. Mobley, Jr. and his wife Monique of Waunakee, WI, Janet Larsen of Woodbridge, MD, Sharon Warner and her husband Tony of Edgewater, MD, and Susan Paolatto and her husband Dave of Sherborn, MA; and six grandchildren, Sean Mobley of Bellevue, WA, Meghan Warner of New Market, MD, Lauren Mobley of Madison, WI, and Joe, Matt, and Kate Paolatto, all of Sherborn, MA.  Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Scott's life on Saturday, May 20 at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  A graveside service will be held at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium on Tuesday, July 11 at 2 pm.  

All services for Tony are currently being scheduled. Tony will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors, at a later date.

Charles Walter Cadle, Jr., passed away unexpectedly at home on April 21, 2023, at the age of 84. A lifelong Annapolitan, he was born in Annapolis on May 21, 1938, to Charles Walter Cadle, Sr., and Eleanore Merriken Cadle and has resided in the house his grandfather build his entire life.

He graduated from Annapolis High School in 1957 and attended the Columbia Institute of Technology earning a degree in architectural drafting. After serving in the United States Army he began a career with the State of Maryland Department of Forest and Parks which later became the Department of Natural Resources, as an architectural engineer, retiring after 35 years of service.

At the age of 16, he became active in the Annapolis Fire Department joining Rescue Hose Company, No. 1 and today holds the position of President and Captain. In his honor, the Annapolis Fire Department dedicated their new Rescue Truck to him for his more than 65 years of service to the City of Annapolis. He has also been the photographer for the Fire Department for over 20 years covering most major fires and accidents within the City of Annapolis.

He has spent many hours volunteering at London Town in the maintenance and reconstruction of their various projects. All in using 16th-century tools.

Charles is predeceased by his parents, his sister, Eleanore Cadle Ridout, his brother-in-law, James A. Ridout, Jr., and his brother-in-law, James E. Goddard. 

He is survived by his sister, Emily Cadle Goddard, of Annapolis, his niece, Susan Ridout Moore (Craig) of Chestertown, and his nephew, Patrick S. Ridout, of Oreland, PA., his great nieces, Rebekah Moore Mariner (Matt) of Chestertown, and Meghan Moore Middleton (Will) of Church Hill, 3 great-great-nieces and 1 great-great nephew and many friends.
The family will receive visitors at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory,2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8. As per his request, the burial at Cedar Bluff Cemetery on Friday will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 or online ay <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">SPCA</a>. Online condolences may be may at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.



Douglas Lee Hallock, “Doug”, age 84, a lifelong resident of Shady Side, MD died after a 2 month battle with cancer on Thursday, April 20 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on April 19, 1939 in Annapolis, MD to the late Lee and Catherine Hallock, Doug was a waterman most of his life. He was a life member and past Chief of the Avalon Shores Fire Department and enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors and being with his family. Doug is survived by his wife of 59 years, Genie Hallock; his son, Russell (Hope) Hallock of Centreville, MD; his sister, Lois Reed of Shady Side, MD and his granddaughters, Catherine (Matthew Mathias) Hallock and Anna Hallock. Friends are invited to celebrate Doug’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, May 6 from 1 to 4 pm. Contributions may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306 (t2t.org).  Online condolences and tributes can be made by using the memories tab on the left. 

Richard Loren Lietzke, 84, a 25-year resident of Edgewater, Maryland and previously of DeWitt, New York, passed away on April 17, 2023. Born on April 28, 1938 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Loren and Mary Lietzke, Richard obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University. In his most recent years he was retired, but previously had careers at Raytheon and General Electric. He loved walking, cycling, gardening, reading, and spending time with his family. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeannette G. Lietzke of Edgewater, MD; his daughters, Lynnette Stuart of Auburn, WA and Kristin (Michael) Nastuk of Arlington, MA; his brothers, David Lietzke of TN, Alan Lietzke of CA, and Stephen Lietzke of NC; his sister, Marilyn Keisel of NC, and his grandsons, Joshua Nastuk and John Stuart. Services are private. 

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this [page.

John Lockrey Nicodemus, 74, of Edgewater, MD, and formerly of Crofton, MD, died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 16, 2023, of natural causes after several years of declining health.  He was born the youngest of three children in September 1948, in New London, CT to Winifred Marguerite and Gordon Kirkland Nicodemus, Jr. (Capt. USN-Ret).

His father’s naval career afforded John the opportunity to grow up all over the world.  He had many fond memories of childhood adventures in such faraway places as Hong Kong and Naples, Italy.  

Following in his father’s footsteps to pursue a career in the military, John was extraordinarily proud to have graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1973.  Upon graduation, he married his wife of nearly 50 years, Christine, on June 16, 1973, at a ceremony in Venice, FL.  

After proudly serving his country for 5 years stationed in Fort Sill, OK, John retired from the Army in 1978 having obtained the rank of Captain.  He spent the next several years working for Proctor & Gamble, which required the entire family to move more often than when he was in the military to include Albany, GA, Memphis, TN, and Cincinnati, OH.

Tiring from the wanderlust of his earlier years, John decided to move back to the Nicodemus family’s ancestral roots in the Baltimore-Washington Metro area.  He settled in Crofton, MD, which is where he and Chris would make their home and raise their family for the next 30 years.  

He took great pride in his children.  In true John fashion, he got involved in their lives.  Swimming was an excellent example.  Instead of just showing up to root for his kids, he learned to officiate the meets and ultimately became a USA Swimming certified referee.  He never missed seeing his kids swim because he was running their swim meets and saw every race, not just those of his children.  And because he was always fair and believed that the rules should apply to everyone equally regardless of who they were, he even disqualified his own daughter on one or two occasions.  

He helped his brother found Kamar Services, which was a company dedicated to facilitating school fundraising activities.  But John’s passion had always been helping people, and he discovered his true calling at Executive Sounding Board Associates in the field of Turnaround Management.   He found great fulfillment in helping to transform organizations, often smaller family-owned enterprises in crisis or on the brink of failure, into thriving and profitable ventures.  He devoted nearly 15 years of his life to rescuing struggling companies.

John was forced into early retirement as a result of kidney failure and was the grateful recipient of a kidney transplant in 2011.  But his ill health did not lessen his enthusiasm for helping folks.  He dedicated his golden years to job coaching and mentorship of people of all ages and backgrounds.  He even wrote a book called So Do You Want a Job or What - "Dirty Secrets of Resume Writing and Job Hunting" as a means of sharing a lifetime’s worth of experience on both sides of the job market.

John was very active in many volunteer organizations dedicated to leadership development and mentorship including the West Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce and Toastmasters International.  Toastmasters recognized his contributions over the years through various awards including Advance Leadership Bronze in 2012, Advanced Communicator Gold in 2014, Distinguished Toast Master in 2017, and Advanced Leader Silver in 2017.  John was also an active member of West Point Society of Annapolis (WPSOA) and served on their Board of Directors.  He ran their High School Leadership Program for 14 years working to recognize and promote student leaders at 11 local high schools.  

Always the loudest guy in the room, will miss his booming voice, which was a steadying source of comfort and joy to his family and friends.  It was quite an appropriate trait for such a masterful storyteller.  He was keen to recount his antics and pranks from his time at West Point to anyone who would listen.  But he was an equally good listener and was always ready with a sympathetic ear and sage advice for anyone who asked it of him.  He had a real mischievous streak and delighted in wearing “Go Army Beat Navy” gear in the hometown of the Naval Academy.  He also had a knack for poker, especially when the stakes were low, and enjoyed winning all of his neighbors’ pennies, nickels, dimes, & quarters.  He was a kind, caring, patient, loyal, funny, gentle soul who will be greatly missed by all of those fortunate enough to have known him.

A beloved father and dutiful husband, John is survived by his wife, Christine Hilda Nicodemus, daughter Dana Nicodemus Hudson (Christopher Trainum), son Patrick Kirkland Nicodemus (Laura Biess), grandson Theodore Lockrey Nicodemus, sister Sibyl Hunt Nicodemus of the Netherlands, two nieces, and numerous cousins.  
John’s brother, Gordon Kirkland Nicodemus, III, of Arlington, VA died just two weeks after John.  They are both preceded in death by their parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 3-6PM at The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille in Edgewater, MD (3213 Solomons Island Rd., Ste. A, Edgewater, MD 21037).  John’s cremated remains will be inurned at the West Point Cemetery in either the Fall of 2023 or Spring of 2024.  The family will share this information as soon as it becomes available.  Memorial contributions can be made to Donate Life Maryland (www.donatelifemaryland.org) at https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SW6D4MUZ4LZZ8, Donate Life America at 5516 Falmouth St., Ste. 302, Richmond, VA 23230 / www.DonateLife.net, and/or the American Kidney Fund at www.kidneyfund.org.  Condolences can be made by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Obituaries

George "Eddie" Huff

Rogelio "Ral" David

Jeanne Tripp

Rogelio Cayron

Irena Moriarty

Barbara Duffitt

Dorothea "Pookie" Koehler

Virginia Bruton

Carol Ann Hodges

Virginia Moran

Elizabeth "Libby" Brady

Michael Rodger

Sandra Hunter

Carol Jones

James "Jim" Gross

Nancy Paleyan

Sophia Marx

Arthur Mobley

Anthony "Tony" Drago, Jr.

Charles "Charlie" Cadle, Jr.

Douglas Hallock

Richard Lietzke

Evelyn Judy

John Nicodemus