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James “Jimmy” Wells, Sr., a 23-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Brentwood died suddenly on May 27, 2011 at his home.
 
Born May 17, 1955, to the late Horace and Rita Wells, Jimmy was a 1972 graduate of Northwestern Senior High School in Hyattsville. He was employed as the owner and operator of American Tank in Edgewater since 2001. Jimmy was a member of the Knights of Pythias in Edgewater, a life member and former chief of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, life member of Mt. Rainier Volunteer Fire Department and was an active volunteer in the Woodland Beach Community. During Jimmy’s firefighting career, he saved many lives. He loved riding his Harley, boating, fishing, trips to Ocean City, playing practical jokes, making people laugh and spending time with his family.
 
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Cheryl A. (Kidwell) Wells in 2010; and a daughter, Christina Wells on April 17, 2011
 
Jimmy is survived by 3 sons, James Wells, Jr. of Elkridge, Shane Mohler of Edgewater and Moses Wells of Edgewater; 4 daughters, April M. Wells-Katz of Odenton, Farrah Mohler of Edgewater, Lindsay Kidwell of Edgewater and Victoria Daugherty-Wells of Edgewater; brother, Bernard Wells, Sr. of Bowie; two sisters, Mary Wells-Cooksey of Brentwood and Janet Reynolds of Tampa, FL; also survived by 6 grandchildren, Cody Gwinn, Devin Keller, Kelsey Katz and Dylan, Kayla and Kiersten Wells.
 
Friends are invited to Jimmy’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Friday, June 3 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm, with a brief fireman’s service beginning at 8pm. Interment private. Memorial donations may be made in Jimmy’s name to the The D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation, P.O. Box 4565, Washington, DC 20017. To honor Jimmy’s love of motorcycles, please ride in his honor. The family asks that any firefighting personnel attending to please wear their dress uniforms.

Clement H. James
 On Thursday, May 26, 2011. Clement H. James of Annapolis. Devoted husband of the late Lillian T. James; loving father of Christie J. Lawrence (William C.); caring grandfather of Tiffany C. Kick (Donald); dear great-grandfather of Holly, Connor, Christopher and Lilly. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 2 at 2pm at St. James Episcopal Church, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, MD. Inurnment will immediately follow in church cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

On Wednesday, May 25, 2011; the beloved son on Nedra J. Martin and the late Ralph E. Martin. Loving brother of Susan Martin of San Francisco, California.
 Family and friends are invited to John's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 2 from 6pm until time of services at 7pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be private. Please share your thoughts and memories of John by signing the guestbook below. 


 


Life Celebration

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Memorial Service

 Thursday June 2, 2011 at George P. Kalas Funeral Home,P.A. 
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Burial will be held at the discretion of the family at a later date.

Lester “Les” Leroy King, 83, of Davidsonville, died peacefully on May 24, 2011 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood.
 
He was born on January 19, 1928 in Davidsonville and served in the United States Air Force from 1950-54 in the 808th Motor Vehicle Squad. He was a member the Annapolis Moose Lodge and American Legion Post 226. He enjoyed researching family history, horse racing, gardening and loved making people smile.
 
He was predeceased by his former wife, Wilma Jean King on January 18, 2009; 3 brothers and 1 sister.
 
Les is survived by his companion of 42 years, Kathryn Alton; 2 sons, Michael King of Brandywine and Wayne(Lisa) King of Chesapeake Beach; 2 daughters, Brenda King of Davidsonville and Vicki King of Naples, FL; 4 grandchildren, Michael King, Jr., Nicholas King, Jennifer King and Dawn Dye; and 2 great-grandchildren, Joey Demo and Maci Childress.
 
Friends are invited to Les’ Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Thursday from 6 to 8pm and Friday, May 27, 2011 from 11am until time of funeral service begins at 12pm. Entombment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Jean Marie Hall
 
On Monday, May 23, 2011, Jean Marie Hall, a 23 year resident of Davidsonville, MD and formerly of Cheverly, MD, died at Heritage Harbor Health and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. 

Born on February 11, 1928 in Brentwood, MD, Jean worked for the Department of Justice early in life, then went on to work for the Department of Public Health at Prince George’s County Hospital. She is a current member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Edgewater and was previously a member of the Cheverly United Methodist Church in Cheverly. 

Jean was predeceased by her husband Rudolph H. Hall who died on August 21, 1982. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila J. Callahan of Davidsonville, MD and her grandson Ryan G. Callahan of Davidsonville, MD.
 
Friends are invited to Jean’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at THE GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD from 7 to 9PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 10:30AM at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations are recommended to the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Dr., Ste. 110, Baltimore, MD 21211.

On Monday, May 23, 2011; the beloved wife of the late Alfred C. Graham; mother of Marlene English and Michelle Graham; sister of Laura Kaiser; grandmother of Lindsay Graham She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Graham’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday May 27, 2011 from 12:30pm until time of service at 1pm. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Arthritis Foundation.

Lester “Buddy” Cantler, 76, a lifetime resident of Annapolis died on May 22, 2011 at his home.

Born on February 26, 1935 in Annapolis, MD, to the late Louis and Elizabeth Cantler, Buddy served in the United States Army. When Buddy was younger, he worked as a waterman, but for the last 37 years he worked at Cantler’s Restaurant. He was a member of the Waterman’s Association and the American Legion. Buddy loved fishing, enjoyed sports, playing pool, his dogs, Smokey and Lady and spending time with family and friends.

Buddy is survived by 5 brothers, Donny Cantler of Hooper’s Island, Lewis Cantler, Jimmy Cantler, George Cantler and Eric Cantler, all of Annapolis; 6 sisters, Rae Schnoor of Ingleside, Mary Cantler of Los Angeles, CA, Marie Black of Harwood, Ronnie Parkinson of Annapolis, Rae “Sissy” Caldwell of Riva and Catherine “Cathie” Cantler of Edgewater. Also survived by 36 nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to Buddy’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 12pm to 1:30pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 State Route 3 N # A, Gambrills, MD 21054 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Saturday, May 21, 2011; the beloved husband of the late Joan R. Fay; father of Joan R. Fay, George E. (Michelle) Fay and Robert (Sue Greenspon) Fay; grandfather of Siobhan and Eamonn Fay; brother of Margaret Arpin. Family and friends are invited to George's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 2 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Friday, June 3 at 10am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment will take place on Friday, July 1, 2011 at 10am at Arlington National cemetery. Please meet at the Administration building by 9:30 am on this date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Capital Area Chapter, 5845 Richmond Highway, Suite 800, Alexandria, VA. 22303. For your convience, please sign the guestbook located below.

Eloise Z. Cumberpatch, 86, a 10-year resident of Edgewater, died May 20, 2011 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood. She was born September 29, 1924 in Brady, TX to Clint and Ola Zimmerman. She was the wife of Colonel James “Jim” R. Cumberpatch, USAF, Retired whom she met and began dating in 1943 when he was a West Point cadet on a flying training assignment in Texas. They lost contact with each other during World War II but reconnected in 1989 after Jim hired a detective agency to find Eloise. They resumed their romance from 46 years earlier and married on October 16, 2000. 

Eloise retired in 1991 from the Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Home Administration where she worked for almost 40 years as an auditor. She was a member of the New Providence Club, Navy League, New Annapolitans and Lost Patrol. She was an avid reader who also enjoyed traveling and exotic foods. Most of all, Eloise enjoyed spending time with her family.
 
Eloise was preceded in death by her parents and son, James R. Cumberpatch, Jr., who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1966 at the age of 19. In addition to her husband, she is survived by six sons, James C. (Beverly) Mahon of Weatherford, TX, John A. (J.P.) Cumberpatch of Sherwood Forest, Michael N. (Lynn) Cumberpatch of Annapolis, Thomas E. (Lisa) Cumberpatch and Mark B. (Sharon) Cumberpatch both of Annapolis, and Joseph Cumberpatch of Silver Spring; one daughter, Mary Louise (Bob Durbin) Cumberpatch of Kensington; eleven grandchildren: Mark (Jennifer) Mahon; Clara and Patrick Durbin; Jennifer (Michael) Lloyd; and Lilly, Kate, Chris, Liz, Jody, Colleen and Ian Cumberpatch; and one great-grandson, Jackson Mahon.
 
Friends are invited to Eloise’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, May 24, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment at a later date at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. 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 below. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at the bottom of this page.

On Friday, May 20, 2011; The beloved wife of 58 years to James R. Behr; Loving mother of Pamela L. Smart and her husband Donald E. Smart. Shirley was employed at the Naval Research Labratory for over twenty years prior to her retirement. Family and friends are invited to Shirley's Life Celebration on Thursday from 7-9pm and on Friday May 27, 2011 from 10am until time of services at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. Please sign the guestbook by clicking on the icon above..

On Friday, May 20, 2011; the beloved husband of the late Fidela A. Retener; father of Deofercinia A. Retener, Fred A. Retener, Jose A. Retener and the late Myrlafor Caballero. He is also survived by two brothers, grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Retener's Life Celebration on Tuesday, May 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD and on Wednesday, May 25 from 10:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7804 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Tuesday, May 17, 2011; wife of the late Joe Polvinale; loving mother of Bunny David, Dot Principe, Rick Polvinale, Lisa Hall and the late Joe Polvinale, Jr. She is also survived by two brothers, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Family and friends are invited to Wilma's Life Celebration on Saturday, June 4 from 10:00AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14912 Main St. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Assocation, National Capital Area.

Helen D. Reese died on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. She was born August 22, 1927 in Baltimore, MD to the late William and Ada Klemm. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas L. Reese; mother of Nancy Russell, James, William and Thomas Reese; sister of Joyce Mason and the late Jean Klemm; grandmother of Apryl Reese and Nicole Reineck. 

Friends are invited to Helen’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, May 19, from 2 until 4 and 6 until her funeral service begins at 7PM. 

Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. 

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Rd., Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093 or by accessing the link under DONATIONS on this page. 

An online guestbook is available by accessing the "Sign the guestbook" link below.

Edmond Thomas Pendleton, Jr.
 

Edmond Thomas “Tom” Pendleton, Jr., a 10-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Crofton and Takoma Park, MD, died suddenly Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at La Casa Assisted Living in Annapolis.
 
He was born November 11, 1927 in York, PA to the late Edmond T. and Miriam Pendleton, Sr. Tom served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. 

He was a graduate of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (formerly State College) and enjoyed golfing and volunteering with hospice.
 
Tom was predeceased by his former spouse, Alice Tipton Pendleton in 1990.
 
He is survived by his wife, Ann Paul Pendleton of Annapolis; five sons, Edmond Thomas (Pam) Pendleton, III of Holliston, MA, Gary Robert (Karyn Molines) Pendleton of North Beach, MD, Mark Kevin (Eileen O’Connell) Pendleton of Catonsville, MD, William Brian (Sherry) Pendleton of Yale, OK and John Patrick (Lee) Pendleton of Catonsville, MD. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and step-family.
 
Friends are invited to Tom’s Life Celebration on Thursday, May 26, 2011, from 11:00am until his funeral services begin at 12:00 noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Harbour Health Group, Inc. 801 Compass Way, Suite 5, Annapolis, MD 21401. For your convenience an online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Sunday, May 15, 2011; the beloved husband of the late Celia Kalos; father of Demetrious, Peter, Andrew and Stephen Kalos, also survived by five grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to George's Life Celebration on Thursday, May 19 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm at THE GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 20, at 11:00am at St. Theodore Greek Orthodox Church, 7101 Cipriano Rd., Lanham, MD 20706. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Theodore Greek Orthodox Church. Please sign guestbook

On Saturday, May 14, 2011. The beloved daughter of the late Benjamin A. and Elizabeth M. Alexander; mother of Marie Ann Fisher; sister of Susan K. Cooch and her husband Anthony E. Cooch of Fairfax Station, VA, she is also survived by one niece, Catherine E. Cooch of New York City. Services and interment will be held at the discretion of the family. Please sign the online guestbook on the link above.

Kayla Marie Smith, 15, a resident of Lusby and previously of Prince Frederick in Calvert County died suddenly on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Calvert Memorial Hospital of natural causes.
 
Born October 15, 1995 in Annapolis, MD, she was in the 10th grade at Calvert High School. Kayla loved music, going to plays, cooking and spending time with her family. Kayla’s generous spirit lives on through her family’s desire to donate her organs so that other’s lives may be saved or enriched.
 
Kayla is survived by her parents, Lisa Reyes of Lusby and Michael K. Smith of Edgewater; 3 brothers, Tyler A. Sipes, Michael J. Smith and Christopher R. Reyes; 3 sisters, Selena E. Reyes, Alyssa N. Reyes and Sarah Jane Williams; and her grandparents, “Maw Maw” Crow and Kevin of Dunkirk, Susan Fallon and Thomas Rozzelle of Frederick, Lawrence F. Rupp, Sr. and Pat Deal of West River and Richard K. Smith of Thurmont.
 
Friends are invited to Kayla's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 from 2PM until the funeral service starts at 4PM. Interment is private. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by clicking the link below.

Virginia Mae Jackson (Age 92)
 In the early morning hours of May 12, Virginia Mae Jackson, originally from Gate City, Va., formerly of Cobb Island, Md. and recently from Herndon, Va. went home to God. Virginia, beloved wife of the late Arnold Jackson and sweetheart of the late Bill Maddox passed away with her loving family by her side. Ginny leaves behind her sister Delia Calderwood of Lady Lake, Florida, brother Vivian Smith and sister in law of Iris Smith of Garden City, South Carolina and little sister Marjorie Keppler of Herndon, Va. 

Aunt Ginny is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews as well as countless cherished friends who will miss her greatly. Ginny was an avid dancer, a passionate steward of nature and a lover of all her family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Ginny’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. 20745 on Monday, May 16 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 12 noon. Interment St. Barnabas Episcopal Cemetery, Temple Hills, Md. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Capital Hospice www.capitalcaring.org

All arrangements and interment are private for Mr. Rudolf. Please sign the family's online guestbook by clicking the link on this page.

Thomas Scott Jessup
On Tuesday, May 10, 2011. The beloved husband of Dawn Jessup; father of April Anderson; stepfather of Kelly Harrington and the late Jamie Steinmeier; son of the late William and Helen Jessup; brother of Denise Bischoff, Susan Bauer, William and Patrick Jessup; grandfather of Brianna and Andrea Anderson, Darion, Keegan and Owen and the late Trinity Anderson. Friends are invited to Tommy’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM. Graveside service will be held on Monday, May 16 at 3:00pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Davidsonville, MD.

Died on Monday, May 9, 2011 of natural causes. Last rites for Ona J. Bradshaw, the beloved wife of the late Howard V. Bradshaw; mother of Rod, Kevin and Randy Bradshaw, will be held graveside, on Thursday, June 23 at 2:00pm at Arlington National Cemetery. She is survived by her three sons, four grandsons and three granddaughters. Born in Idaho, Mrs. Bradshaw relocated to the Washington D.C. area when she was a young girl. She graduated from Anacostia High School in 1945 and has lived in Oxon Hill, MD since 1952. She worked most of her life as a Real Estate Agent. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: In Loving Memory of Ona Joyce Bradshaw, c/o The National Kidney Foundation Serving Virginia, 1742 East Parham Road, Richmond, Virginia 23228 or online at www.kidneyva.org.

Obituaries

James Wells

Clement James

John Martin

Harold Feerrar

Lester King

Jean Hall

Mary Graham

Lester Cantler

George Fay

Eloise Cumberpatch

Shirley Behr

Rosalio Retener

Wilma Polvinale

Helen Reese

Edmond Pendleton

George Kalos

Patricia Fisher

Kayla Smith

Virginia Jackson

Frank Rudolf

Mario DiGirolamo

Thomas Jessup

Ona Bradshaw

Scott Sonnenleiter