Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Tuesday, June 7, 2011; the beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Kerby; mother of Carlotta (Vic) Newinski and the late Jerry Maier; grandmother of Carl Wescott, Carol (Steve) Moss, Laura (John) Venezia and Mike (the late Heather) Maier; mother-in-law of Karin Maier. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and was pre-deceased by two brothers and three sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Kerby's Life Celebration at Providence-Ft. Washington United Methodist Church, 10610 Old Fort Rd., Fort Washington, MD on Saturday, June 11 from 10am until time of services at 12noon. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Muscular Dystrophy, Tall Cedars, Foundation, 2609 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17710 or the church.

Mildred Clara Durvin, a woman of great character and love, born July 12, 1918 in Baltimore, MD to James (Vaclav) Zeman and Anna Bertha Kosar, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. 
 She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Franklin Durvin Sr. She is survived by sons Alexander F. Durvin, Jr. and William Alan Durvin, daughter-in-law Little Deer Carolyn Gene Durvin, grandchildren Marcus Socratese Durvin, Maxmillion Caeser Durvin, and Lisa Ann Durvin, great grandchildren Heinrich Adolph Durvin, Heidi Anja Durvin, Destiny Ann Durvin, and Delia Alexandria Durvin. Funeral arrangements by George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. A committal service will be held on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10am at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD.

Victoria Kokkinos, 86, a 40-year resident of Annapolis, MD died on June 6, 2011.
 
Born May 5, 1925 in Grevena, Greece, she was a homemaker most of her life. Victoria was a member of Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, MD. She enjoyed knitting and loved caring for her family.
 
Victoria is survived by her husband of 52 years, Fotios Kokkinos; 3 sons, Dr. Peter Kokkinos of Annapolis, MD, Dimitrios Kokkinos of Clifton Park, NY and John Kokkinos of Bishopville, MD; 1 sister, Stergiani Boziari of Greece. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Victoria’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday from 6 to 8pm. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 10 at 10am at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery.

On Monday, June 6, 2011; the beloved wife of Dr. Robert M. Gertz of Ft. Washington, MD; mother of Gary (Carrie), Thomas (Ann) and Donald (Mariah) Gertz; step-mother of Mona Cooper and Robert Gertz; sister of Frederick R. (Katie) Orsato of Bergenfield, NJ. She is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Gertz’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, June 10 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM where services will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 10AM and services will also be held on Tuesday, August 30 at 3pm at the Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer, VA with interment immediately following in Arlington National Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to Capital Caring, (formerly Capital Hospice), Philanthropy Department, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042

**** A funeral service has been scheduled for Mr. Vickery on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 1pm, at Ft. Myer Chapel, 204 Lee Avenue, Fort Myer VA 22211. Inurnment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors *******
 

Jim was born in White Plains, New York on August 9, 1933, the youngest child of James Cutler Vickery and Jeannie Vickery (nee Sontag) of Evansville, Indiana. As the last scion of the Vickery family, Jim and his two elder sisters Marcia (deceased) and Anne enjoyed a happy childhood sharing time in Scarsdale NY, Washington DC, and at the family summer home in Dennis, MA where he regularly attended the Monomoy/Cape Cod Sea Camps acquiring his life-long love for the water and all things nautical. After graduating high school in Scarsdale, Jim attended Princeton University (Class of 1955) where he received a degree in Economics and completed Naval ROTC training on his way to a commission as a Reserve Officer in the United States Navy. He served honorably in Port Lyautey, Morocco, and in Quonset, Rhode Island before separating from active service a Lieutenant on June 30, 1959.
 On June 12, 1956, Jim married Anne McCoy in a small service at Grace Church in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. Afterwards the couple honeymooned at the family home in Dennis, before embarking on active duty status in Morocco. Their eldest son, William, was born in ‘57 while on overseas assignment. Their only daughter, Katherine, was born in ‘58 while the couple completed active service in Rhode Island. The youngest son, James III, was born in ‘61 after the couple had separated from active service and relocated to Western New York. 
Not long after settling in New York state, Jim began to pursue a career in broadcasting - first as an on-air radio personality for WOTT in Watertown, NY and then as television news anchor for WNBF in Binghamton, NY. Soon, however, Jim took his “silver-tongued” talents to the sales side of the industry becoming an Account Executive for WNBF. His 30+ years in advertising sales saw him back to Buffalo, NY in the employ of WGR-TV2 for over twenty years and then as General Sales Manager for WYTV-33 in Youngstown, OH. Jim retired in 1998 after which he and Anne relocated to Annapolis.
 Jim twice served as Chief Barker for the Buffalo, NY “Tent 7” Chapter of the Variety Club, a philanthropic organization dedicated to children. Ever the master at sea, he enjoyed years of boating with family and friends on the Great Lakes, the canals of New York and Canada, and, most recently, the Chesapeake Bay. In retirement, he had taken up the hobby of model railroading as a regular member of the Severna Park Model Railroad Club. Jim loved golf, and was serving on the Heritage Harbour Golf Club committee at the time of his passing, and his affable presence will be missed at the poker table where he often competed.
 Jim is survived by his wife, his three children, two daughters-in-law, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Jim’s remains are to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery as soon as arrangements can be made. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in James’ honor to the American Lung Association, TeaminTraining.org, or a charitable organization of your choice.

On Saturday, June 4, 2011, of Fort Washington, Maryland, the beloved wife of 64 years of the late Hilliard M. McCarter; devoted mother of Linda M. (Carl) Hovermale and Roxana R. McCarter; grandmother of Jake W., Clint I. and Erin G. Hovermale and Joseph P. McCarter; great-grandmother of Ella Marie Hovermale; sister of Bernice M. Hartwick, David H. Irwin and Carol A. Diette. Family and friends are invited Dorothy's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, June 13 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM where services will be held at 8PM. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 20 at 10AM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to either the Bethesda Naval Fisher House, 24 Stokes Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814 or the Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center Hospice, 4715 North 15th St., Arlington, VA 22205.

There will be a visitation on Wednesday, June 8 from 11AM until service time at 12 Noon at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider the following: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Disaster Response. The ELCA is helping to provide immediate and long-term relief for storm victims in the U.S. Donations should be designated for "U.S. Severe Storms" on the check memo line. By mail: ELCA Disaster Response, 39330 Treasury Center, Chicago, IL. 60694-9300. By phone: credit Card 800-638-3522.

"Tommy Brent" peacefully in his home June 4, 2011. Born October 15, 1922, he was originally from Washington, DC and made his home in Matunuck, RI. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lewis and William Dent Cheseldine; one brother, Joseph W Cheseldine (Dolly); and four sisters, Mary Madeline Florence (Brick), Elizabeth Evelyn Cheseldine, Edna Helena Sesso (Tony) and Theresa Nora Saylor (Nevin). Tommy is survived by seven nieces and nephews, Joseph E Cheseldine (Wilda), John Dominic Cheseldine (Theresa), Dennis Patrick Cheseldine (Gail), Joyce Sesso Buswell (Bill), Jean Sesso Hinson (Bruce), Joan Saylor Donnelly (Gary) and E. Marie Saylor Bostic (Mike); and 40 loving grand nieces and nephews. Tommy devoted his life to the theatre. He traveled the country following his dream, aspiring to be an actor. His passion for the theatre led him to various jobs in the theatre world from Press Agent to Director/Producer and to the seaside village he has called home since the late 1960's, Matunuck, RI. Tommy Brent became synonymous with Matunuck's Theatre By The Sea. He was responsible for saving the theatre from demolition, restoring it, obtaining its historical designation on the National Register and producing top rated musical theatre for over 20 years. Friends are invited to Tommy's Life Celebration on Saturday, June 18 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Road, Fort Washington, MD from 10 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. To honor Tommy Brent, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Ocean State Theatre Co.(OSTC),c/o Aimee Turner, President, PO BOX 302, Wakefield, RI 02880 or online at http://www.theatrebythesea.com.

GLORIA FRANCES PELLEGRINI
 March 5, 1912 – June 3, 2011
 
Gloria Frances Masco was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to loving parents Andrew Masco and Mary (Mamie) O’Donnell. She was the third of five children – Bob, Kathryn, Gloria, Marjorie and Phyllis. She moved with her family to Northwest Washington, D.C. in the early 1930’s.
 
While working as a stenographer for the government, Gloria went on a blind date with a young medical student from Georgetown University, Frank Pellegrini. Their dance that night led to a long and loving marriage of sixty-three years. Begun in secret on September 7, 1940 – marriage was frowned on for interns at Providence Hospital at the time – Frank and Gloria’s partnership included five early years as an Army couple, before they settled at 3409 Alabama Avenue, in Southeast Washington, D.C. 

Frank practiced family medicine in his basement office, while Gloria made the house a home for their growing family – Patricia (“Twisy, Pattie), born October 7, 1944; Phyllis (“Pammie, Pammie-ella”), born September 13, 1947; and Barbara (“Barbie”), born October 11, 1954. Gloria was known for years as the hostess of holiday celebrations and birthday parties for family, extended family and friends. A true woman of her time, Gloria enjoyed bridge, bowling, dancing at the Club and spike-heeled springolators. She read Agatha Christie, watched Perry Mason, and was an active member of the Providence Hospital Auxiliary. 

Gloria eschewed sports and only with great reluctance donned a Girl Scout leader’s uniform, yet she was a strong and formative role model for her girls and their many friends who were always welcome on Alabama Ave, and later at the family home in Fort Washington, Maryland. Well before another famous Gloria (Steinem) made feminism a household word, our Gloria ensured that her girls developed strong self-images, grounded in respect for self, respect for others and always, respect for family. 

As much a caregiver as a homemaker, Gloria lovingly cared for her parents who lived with her until they passed away in 1953 and 1956. She cared for her sister and her sisters-in-law during prolonged illnesses. Any extended family member having personal difficulties found good counsel and practical assistance with Gloria. 

Social, funny and irreverent by nature, Gloria and her beloved Frank led an active life, with many friends and memorable travels. Their annual month’s vacation in Bethany Beach was the highlight of the year. Never one to sit on the beach or even dip a toe in the ocean, Gloria enjoyed the company of friends and visitors – the Hashims, Thibadeaus, Allmans, Paoluccis, Pistolases, Cardarellis – such good times, so much laughter! Although reluctant at first to tear down the “old” beach house and rebuild, Gloria spent some of her happiest moments in the “new” house -- the grandest, most beautiful at the beach, in her oft-shared, opinion.
 
In March, 1967 Gloria found her true calling with the birth of her first grandchild – Kathy Kaufman. As more grandchildren followed – Beth Kaufman; Matt, Susan and Casey Oetgen; Patrick, Kate and Michael Dougherty – Gloria refined “grandmothering” to an art. She held each baby for hours on end; bathed each in her kitchen sink; treated all to countless trips to Toys-R-Us and Red Lobster; cared for every one as they suffered the illnesses and physical scrapes of childhood; and counseled each as she or he navigated the rocky shoals of adolescence and young adulthood. Her signature blend of loyalty, honesty and unconditional love was, and remains today, her gift of priceless value to each grandchild.
 
Gloria’s world was her family. She was loving and loyal; decidedly unsentimental; direct and honest in her opinions and advice. She believed that how you treat one in life is infinitely more important than what you say about her in death. She was blessed with a long and happy life. She leaves a legacy of love and laughter, and she will be forever cherished by her grateful, loving family. 



On Friday, June 3, 2011 at her home in Fort Washington, MD. The beloved wife of the late Dr. Frank S. Pellegrini; mother of Pat Kaufman, Pam Oetgen and Barbara Sezna; grandmother of Kathryn Calzini, Beth Royle, Matthew, Susan and Casey Oetgen, Patrick, Kathleen and Michael Dougherty; mother-in-law of Dr. Louis V. Kaufman, Dr. William J. Oetgen and Davis Sezna. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Pellegrini’s Life Celebration at St. Mary’s Catholic Church(chapel), Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD on Monday, June 13 from 9:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Frank S. Pellegrini, M.D. Medical Student Endowment Fund, MedStar Health Research Institute, 6525 Belcrest Road, Suite 700, ATTENTION: Dr. Neil Weissman, Hyattsville, MD 20782

Mary Elizabeth Key (Chase) Konohia, 83, of Fort Washington departed this life on June 3, 2011, at the Washington Home Hospice Center, Washington, D.C.
 Born April 4, 1928, in Pisgah, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Hackerson and the late Elsie Marie Key. 
Mary Konohia was a proud graduate of Bel Alton High School (1945), Bel Alton, Maryland, where she was Class President. Known for athletic, oratorical and academic excellence in school, Mary would go on to make history along with her longtime, dear friend, Susan Johnson Roberts, by integrating the clerical staff of the Federal Government in the 1950’s. After nearly three decades of service with the Interstate Commerce Commission, she retired in 1988. A life fueled by compassion and the well-being of others resulted in several lasting and mutually loyal friendships including high school classmates, Amy Scroggins and Edith Smith (deceased); co-workers, Susan Johnson Roberts (deceased), Francis Shirley (deceased) and Vivian Blanco, and her very dear friend Edna Meyers, to name a few. 
Known affectionately as “Babe” to her husband, “Mama”, “Ms. Mary”, “Auntie” or as the legendary “Granny”, the matriarch and first lady of her family “lived a sermon” on the beauty and wonderment of love, family and friendship, which are essential to the soul. As service unto her Lord, she will forever be cherished by those she left behind as a committed protector and provider, whether from the loved-drenched meals she prepared or the strength and tenacity she exuded.
 Mary was the beloved wife of Philip P. Konohia; the devoted mother of Deborah A. Morton, Eric F. and Gerald P. Konohia, Marilyn K. Taylor and the late Carolyn N. Lyles and Paul J. Chase, Jr. and stepmother of James Carlyle Chase. She is also survived by 3 sons-in-law, Thomas A. Lyles, James M. Morton, Sr. and Tracy D. Taylor; 2 daughters-in-law, Diana L. and Susan K. Konohia; the cherished grandmother of 15: Demond A. Lyles, Paul J., III and Enrique Chase, Kandy D., James M., II., and Jessica N. Morton, Philip K., Noah H. and Matthew I. Konohia, Mykel K.M., Jourdan K. and Sydni L. Konohia, Rico A.K. Konohia, and Miyah K. and Ryan K. Taylor; 14 great-grandchildren, Demond, II, DeMarco, Shaquila, Zion, Paul, Trent, James “Jay”, Kyla, Brielle, James III, Parrish, Sterling, Demonie and Delante, Jr.; sisters: Augustine Briscoe, Florence Lynch, Georganna Moore, Irma Proctor, Marion Aleshire, and Patricia Wheeler; brothers: Melvin Hackerson, and Leroy “Junior” Ford, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Siblings who predeceased her are: Earl and Elmer Key, Viola Harvey, Fannie Datcher, and Margie Smith.
 Relatives and friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, June 13 from 9am until time of service at 11am. Interment Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 10am at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Repast will be immediately following the services at The Knights Hall, 1633 Tucker Road, Fort Washington, Maryland 20744. 

Pallbearers will be: Demond A. Lyles, Paul J. Chase, III, Paul A. Wilson, Philip K. Konohia, Mykel K. Konohia & Ryan K. Taylor.

Pieternella “Petra” Simone Bommelje, 38, a 34 year resident of Epping Forest in Annapolis died on Friday June 3, 2011 at her home.

Born May 24, 1973 in Washington, D.C., to Gerda A. Bommelje and the late Carleton E. Shearer, she was a 1991 graduate of Annapolis Sr. High and received her teaching degree with honors, from State University of New York College at Oneonta.

Petra loved children and enjoyed teaching First and Fourth grades at Eastport Elementary School in Annapolis, and also teaching swimming lessons. She was generous and caring, touching the hearts of many people. 

Petra loved sports and was an avid Redskins fan. She coached the Epping Forest swim team for many years. Her favorite pastimes were fishing and spending time on the Severn River. She also loved animals and enjoyed dancing.

In addition to her mother, Gerda A. Bommelje of Annapolis, she is survived by her longtime companion Lucas P. Siple of Annapolis; her son, Kees-Jan Lucas Bommelje-Siple of Annapolis and her twin sister, Monique I. Bommelje-Larsen and her husband Paul Larsen, III of Davidsonville. 

Friends may call on Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 4pm until the funeral service begins at 6:30pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Celebration of Petra’s life will be held at Epping Forest Beach at a later date to be announced.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Kees-Jan Lucas Bommelje-Siple education fund, c/o Sandy Spring Bank, Attn: Jennifer Road Branch, 17801 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832.

On Thursday, June 2, 2011; the beloved mother of Thomas T. and William R. Fagan; sister of Harry W., Robert D. and the late Theodore Ivey. She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Fagan's Life Celebration on Tuesday, June 7 from 10am until time of service at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Winifred “Winnie” B. Turner (Age 91)

On Thursday, June 2, 2011, she died peacefully at the South River Health & Rehab. Center in Edgewater, MD. A 50 year resident of Baden, MD, she was the devoted wife of the late Jesse Turner; loving mother of Patricia Pounds; grandmother of Michael and Kevin Pounds and the sister of Ronald Brooks and the late Elizabeth “Betty” Smith. Friends are invited to Winnie’s Life Celebration on Sunday from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral services will he held on Monday, June 6 at 11am at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 13500 Baden Westwood Road, Brandywine, MD with interment in the church cemetery. For your convenience an online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

A native Washingtonian, Betty Kern graduated from Holy Cross High School, and later from Providence Nursing Hospital in 1949. She worked as a Clinical Oncology nurse at Greater Southeast Community Hospital in Wash. DC for 20 years. 
While there she initiated and coordinated a patient support group, Make Today Count, where patients, and their families, discussed issues regarding coping with terminal illness, death and bereavement. She frequently hosted this group in her home especially during the holidays. 
She participated in the outreach program of the Susan B. Komen Foundation which provided free breast exams and mammograms for women thru out the DC area. 
During this time Mrs. Kern also created and led a Compassion Committee at Saint Columba Church in Oxon Hill, MD to aid families during the loss of a loved one.
 After retirement, she acted as Health Director for the Crescent City Adult Day Care Center in Oxon Hill, MD.
 Her husband, Dr. Gerald J. Kern, DDS and her sister, Marie Yates preceded her in death in 1984 and 2010 respectively. Betty is survived by her seven children: Janet Sprouse (Dennis), Esther Kern (Max), Margaret Kern Payne (Bruce), Robert Kern (Janice), Anne Sanabria (Rob), Barbara Kern Arthur (John) and Paul Kern (Karina). Also by her five grandchildren: Wendy, Laura, Maura, Brittany and Meghan; her four great-grandchildren: Alex, Jack, Nick and Isabelle; sister-in-law, Mary Kern, plus numerous, nieces and nephews.

A veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. On Memorial Day, May 30, 2011. The beloved husband of the late Miriam J. Dredger; devoted father and hero of Robert (Katie) Dredger, Jr., Dennis (Kim) Dredger, Suzanne (Paul) Ketcherside, Brian (Chrissy) Dredger, David Dredger, and Laura (Paul) Lichtefeld; loving grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and brother of Patricia Lindroth and the late Joseph Dredger and Jean Duryea. Friends are invited to Robert's Life Celebration on Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, October 3, 2011 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment with full military honors will immediately follow at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Sunday, May 29, 2011, Dolores E. Jennings of Fredericksburg, VA. Devoted wife of the late Joseph W. Jennings, Sr.; loving mother of Linda Jennings (Jeanne Farnan); caring grandmother of Heather D., Jimmy J. and Jesse J. Perry; dear great-grandmother of 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 children, Joseph W. Jennings, Jr., Debra A. Perry and David A. Jennings. Friends are invited to attend her memorial service on Thursday, June 2 at 1pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. An online guestbook is available for your convenience using the link at the bottom of this page.

Mary E. McMahon, 71, a 24-year resident of Crownsville, MD, died Sunday, May 29, at her home. She was born May 27, 1940 in Washington, DC to the late William R. and Claire Mercer, graduated from Suitland High School in 1959 and earned an Associate's Degree in Hospitality Management from Prince George's Community College. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and gardening and was active in her local book club. Most of all, she loved taking care of her home and family.
 
In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her brother, David Mercer. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert McMahon; two sons, Kevin McMahon of Crofton and Bryan (Carrie) McMahon of Baltimore; two brothers, William Mercer, Jr. of Laurel and Robert Mercer of Virginia Beach, VA; two sisters, Jacque Brown of North Carolina and Deborah Hobson of Glen Burnie; two nephews, Joe Brown, Jr. and Chris Perry; two nieces, Jennifer Brown and Susan Webb and many great nieces and nephews.
 
Friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 2, from 4 p.m. until service begins at 7 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 Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by accessing the link on the left column.

Anna “Ann” Mary Johnston, 89, a 3 ½ year resident of Heritage Harbour Community in Annapolis, MD and previously of Bowie, MD died on May 29, 2011 of a cardiac arrhythmia at Heritage Harbour Health & Rehabilitation Center in Annapolis after a brief illness.
 
Born October 4, 1921 in Inwood, Long Island, NY, to the late Mary Molino and Tom Provenzano, she was employed as a secretary at Air Force Systems Command at Andrews Air Force Base from 1964-79. Anna enjoyed politics, reading and loved spending time with her family.
 
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Donald M. Johnston, whom she married in 1946 and who died in 1987; and 4 siblings, Minnie Mutone, Helen Greco, Edith Golemme and Tom Provenzano, Jr.
 
Anna is survived by 1 son, Donald (Peggy) M. Johnston, Jr. of Chesapeake, VA; 1 daughter, Anne M. Crowley of Annapolis, MD; also survived by 4 grandchildren, Peter M. Johnston of Norfolk, VA, Andrew P. Crowley of Annapolis, MD, Robyn (Craig) LaPorte of Gainsville, VA and Shannon M. Crowley of Annapolis, MD.
 
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 29 at 4pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on June 30, 2011 at 10am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or online at http://act.alz.org/goto/Anna.Johnston. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Frederick “Fred” W. Shockley, 67, a 6-year resident of Pawleys Island, SC and previously of the Willows in Chesapeake Beach, MD and Tracys Landing, MD died on May 28, 2011.
 
He was born on July 29, 1943, to Mary and the late Lester Shockley. Fred was a member of the True Blue Golf Plantation and Caledonia Golf and Fish Club in Pawleys Island, SC and Masonic Pecan Grove Lodge #222 in Lake Providence, LA. Fred's passion was golfing. He enjoyed recreational shooting, wood carving, boating and was a big gamester. Fred was a 5 star chef and a 10 star friend. He loved his dogs, Beau, Bailey, Coco and his girlie Saba.
 
In addition to his mother, Fred is survived by his wife, Connie Shockley, whom he married on May 11, 1994; son, Boone Shockley and wife Jen of Port Republic, MD; daughter, Stacey Wells and husband Glenn of Edgewater, MD; cousin, Tommy Shockley of Lake Providence, LA; also survived by 3 grandchildren, Faith, Cheyenne and Hawkins Shockley.
 
A celebration of Fred’s life will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 4 pm to 8 pm at Adam’s Ribs, 169 Mayo Rd., Edgewater, MD.

On Saturday, May 28, 2011. The beloved husband of the late Joyce A. Fiori; father of Helen Fiori, Jeanne McCoy, Thomas and Rick Fiori, also survived by five grandchildren. Friends are invited to Julius's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00PM where services will be held on Friday, June 3 at 10:00AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Passed on peacefully in her home on May 28, at the age of 96. Born Mildred Elmore in Greensboro, North Carolina on January 22nd, 1915, she moved to Washington DC in 1918. She married her beloved husband Carlton E. Pyles in 1934, and lived in Temple Hills, MD for over 70 years. While in Temple Hills, she and Carlton were very active in St. Barnabas Church, Carlton as a vestryman for more than 25 years and Mildred having served every position in the Women’s Church Auxiliary. She was secretary of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington DC under Bishop Angus Dunn, and held offices in the Maryland Federated Garden Club, Maryland Homemakers Club, Alpha Club, Eastern Star and PTA. She was also involved in various philanthropic organizations and served as Area Chairman for the Community Chest (later known as the United Way). She moved to McLean, Virginia in 1991 and was an active member of the Great Falls Women’s Club‘s Bridge, Book and Garden Groups, St. Thomas Episcopal Church parish and in various activities at The Jefferson in Arlington, VA, where she resided.
 
Mrs. Pyles is survived by her three children; Norris Carlton Pyles, of Bradenton, FL, Janice Pyles Lucca, of Great Falls, VA and David Lynn Pyles of Easton MD, adoring grandchildren, Alan Pyles, Steven Pyles, Robert Lucca, Elizabeth Lucca Gallagher, Tracey Pyles and Todd Pyles, 15 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in passing by husband Carlton E. Pyles, who died at age 59 and her two daughters, Marilyn and Martha Lee, who succumbed to Cystic Fibrosis at 16 and 4, respectively.
 
A funeral service and interment will be held for family and friends on Thursday, June 2 at 11am at St. Barnabas Church, 5203 St. Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Please sign the guestbook.

On Saturday, May 28, 2011 of West Palm Beach, FL and Rehoboth Beach, DE. Suddenly with his loving wife, Jan by his side, entered the Kingdom of Heaven. In addition to his wife, Janice, he is survived by his sister, Sister Eleanor O'Malley, PBVM; five children, Peter IV (Donna), Kathy Rogers (Jeff), Susan O'Malley, Mary Lunden (Dave "Bud") and Jennifer O'Malley. Peter also leaves 9 adoring grandchildren, Peter V, Ryan, Matthew, Michael, Michaela, Gracie, Mason, Maeve and Payson; other relatives and many, many friends.
 
Peter was born in Clinton, MA on March 11, 1939. He was a proud graduate of St. John's High School in Worcester, Mt. St. Mary's University and Georgetown Law School. Peter was a successful attorney and businessman with a vast and storied career but his legacy will always be his love of and devotion to family, his unwavering faith in God, and his boundless generosity that helped so many, many people over the years.
 
The family will be receiving family and friends at St. Louis Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, June 3 at 12:00 p.m. Interment private. 

In keeping with the spirit of Peter and Jan's generous nature the family asks that in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Good Neighbor Trust, a charitable foundation Peter and Jan established years ago to fund the many good causes that the Lord has brought to their attention. The Good Neighbors Family Trust, c/o Legg Mason Investment Counsel, 100 International Drive, 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202.

Obituaries

Gladys Kerby

Mildred Durvin

Victoria Kokkinos

Mary Gertz

James Vickery

Dorothy McCarter

David Miller

Alice Oldenburg

Thomas Brent

Gloria Pellegrini

Mary Konohia

Pieternella Bommelje

Evelyn Fagan

Winifred Turner

Jesse Masemer

Betty Kern

Robert 4

Dolores Jennings

Mary McMahon

Anna Johnston

Frederick Shockley

Julius Fiori

Mildred Pyles

Peter O'Malley