Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Joseph Wilmer Lee “Joe”, 71, of Edgewater, died of cancer at his home May 7, 2011. He was born March 14, 1940 in Annapolis to the late Edna Marie and Wilmer Ray Lee. He was raised in Mayo and graduated from Annapolis Senior High School in 1958. As a teenager, Joe spent his summers working at Mayo, Triton and Beverly Beaches. He went on to work in sales at Thomas Somerville for 18 years, Montgomery Ward for 5 years and finally the Noland Company for 18 years before retiring in 2002.
 
Retirement brought Joe a new-found passion serving as a reserve police officer. He joined the Annapolis City Police Department in 2002 before entering the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Reserve Officer Program. He was honored to serve as the Reserve District Commander for the Southern District and won numerous Service, Chief’s and Commander’s Awards for his dedication, devotion and service over the years. In 2006, he received the President’s Call to Service Award for his commitment to strengthening the Nation and for making a difference through volunteer service. In 2011, Joe received a Life Time Award for his continued dedication and service to the Anne Arundel County Police Department as well as an Achievement Award for volunteering 10,000 hours of his time to the citizens of Anne Arundel County as a reserve police officer.
 
Joe was a life-long fan of the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens/Colts. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Annapolis and Community United Methodist Church in Crofton. He enjoyed watching sports, camping and traveling. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. 
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Carol Lee of Hanover, PA; two daughters, Cindy Wood and husband Nat of Crofton, and Wendy Brown-Menke and husband James of Pasadena; a son, Creg Brown of Pasadena; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Sylvia Hinson of Annapolis.
 Friends and family are invited to Joe’s Life Celebration from 6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, May 10, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 11, at 10 am at Community United Methodist Church, 1690 Reidel Road, Crofton. Interment Mayo United Methodist Church, 1005 Old Turkey Point Road, Mayo. Following the burial, friends and family are invited to gather at Victoria Park Apartments, Chesapeake Room, 87 Stewart Drive, Edgewater. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Anne Arundel Police Reserve Foundation, P.O. Box 1832, Edgewater, MD 21037. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Benjamin Nicholas Wheeler “Ben”, 43, a lifetime resident of Mayo, died May 7, 2011 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

He was born August 18, 1967 in Washington, DC and graduated from South River High School in 1986. He worked for Steamfitters Local 602 for 19 years.

Ben was a proud soccer dad, bodybuilder and avid Redskins fan. He had many interests including: swimming, horsemanship, softball, fishing, hunting, boating, carpentry and farming. He was also an artist and musician who enjoyed karaoke and playing the trombone, piano and keyboard. 

He is survived by his fiancée, Nancy Layne; two daughters, Caitlin Elizabeth and Cheyenne Rose Wheeler, both of Mayo; parents, Helen and Jack Wheeler of Annapolis, sister, Kathrin Smith of Cazenovia, NY and his former wife, Mary Wheeler.

Friends are invited to Ben’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, on Friday, May 13, from 4 to 7p.m, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church Cemetery, Owings. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 236, Edgewater, MD 21037or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265.

Richard John Gosheff, 84, a 62-year resident of Gambrills, died May 6 at his home following a 4-month battle with cancer. He was born January 19, 1927 in Youngstown, OH to the late Slavko and Hilda Beck Gosheff. He attended Chaney High School in Youngstown before moving to Maryland where he graduated from Annapolis High School in 1945. 

Richard served in World War II in the Army Transportation Corps as a boatswains on troop transport ships in the Pacific Theater. After the war, he worked as a farmer in partnership with his brother, Robert, from 1949 until the late 1980s. He also worked part-time as a carpenter. Richard was an advocate for fair-market prices for farmers and was involved in organizing “tractor-cades” into Washington, DC. He was former president of the Maryland Chapter of the American Agricultural Movement and a member of the Farm Bureau and Elks Club. Richard held a broad range of interests, including renovating farm equipment, landscaping and building projects, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Richard is survived by his brother, Robert P. Gosheff of Gambrills, sisters, Hilda Stinchcomb of Annapolis and Mary Lou Pearson of Norfolk and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to Richard’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, May 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater where services will be held on Wednesday, May 11, at 11 a.m. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Victoria A. Butler was blessed to be called home on her 93rd birthday, May 5, 2011. She was born May 5, 1918, in Maynard, Massachusetts to the late Onufry and Helen Jakusik. "Vickie", as she was known throughout most of her life, was one of five children and grew up and was educated in Maynard. She married the late Russell H. Butler "Russ" on June 7, 1942 and together they raised three children.

Vickie worked as a secretary for Seaboard Railroad and Bond Bread. She moved to Bowie, MD in 1959 where she helped her husband own and operate Rustorya Kennels until 1981. 

Vickie was an avid duplicate bridge player and became a Life Master in the 1980s. She helped her husband gain the same distinction years later. Vickie and Russ spent their winters in Clearwater, FL and their summers in Sargentville, ME. While in Clearwater she served as a member of the Ladies Altar Guild at Light of Christ Catholic Church. In Maine, Vickie was renown for her expertise in bridge as well as her mustard pickles, jams and jellies. Vickie was a member of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church and volunteered at the Maine Island Nursing Home. 

In addition to her husband, Russ, who died in 2003, Vickie was predeceased by her sister, Stella, and her brothers, John and Ben. She is survived by her brother, Stanley Jakusik, of Maynard, Massachusetts and her three children and their spouses: Sandra and Jim Starkey of Richmond, VA. Susan and Roy Kilby of Davidsonville, MD, and David and Suzanne Butler of Bowie, MD.. she is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jim Starkey, John Starkey, Suzanne Etgen, Erin Lawrence, Katie Wunderlich, Lauren Snook and Allison Butler, and six great-grandchildren. 

Friends are invited to Vickie's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, from 6 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church,826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD on Wednesday, May 11th at 11 am . Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Martin's Home, 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD 21228 or by accessing the link in the left column. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by accessing the link at the top of this page.

On Tuesday, May 3, 2011, the beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Walbert, Sr.; mother of Tom, Jr. and Lisa Walbert, Leslie Yousefi and Heather Jones. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. Pat was an insurance agent for over 30 years with State Farm in P.G. County. Relatives and friends are invited to Pat's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, May 5 from 3pm until service time at 7pm. Interment Quantico National Cemetery on Friday, May 6 at 10am. Online guestbook available at:www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Charles “Charlie” Adelman, 82, a resident of Lothian, MD for many years died May 3, 2011 at Heritage Harbour Health and Rehabilitation Center of natural causes.
 
Born January 27, 1929 in Washington, DC, Charlie worked as a gardener at the Pan American Union in Washington, DC. Charlie was the past commander of the VFW and lifelong member of the DAV. He enjoyed gardening.
 
He was predeceased by his wife, Lydia Adelman.
 
Charlie is survived by two brothers, Robert F. Adelman of Edgewater, MD and Richard Adelman of Agawam, MA.
 
Friends are invited to Charlie’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, May 5 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 18 at 1:45pm at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Attn: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

Barbara Marie Adelman “Nanny”, 72, a 40-year resident of Edgewater, died May 2 at the Heritage Harbour Health and Rehabilitation Center in Annapolis. She was born June 19, 1938 in Washington, DC and graduated from high school in Northern Virginia. Barbara was a career homemaker, devoting herself to her family. Her greatest joy was spending time with them, especially her grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert Adelman; two sons, Richard and Frederick John “Ricky” Adelman, both of Edgewater; a daughter, Theresa Marie McKelvey of Cumming, GA; two brothers, Richard Coffren of Wisconsin and Scott Lowdermilk of Wyoming; two sisters, Dolores Louise Budd of Leesburg, FL and Kathryn Lee of North Carolina; seven grandsons, Michael Adelman of Owings Mills, MD, Matthew Adelman of Annapolis, Robert Adelman of Massachusetts, Nick, Cody and Kyle McKelvey of Cumming, GA and Tony Schutte of Edgewater; a granddaughter, Kimberly Guy of Glen Burnie; and two great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to Barbara’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Thursday, May 5, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by accessing the link above.

On Monday, May 2, 2011; the beloved wife of Nestor Gabrillo; mother of Beverly and Jeremy Gabrillo. She is also survived by three sisters and five grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Gabrillo's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Saturday, May 7 from 10am until time of service at 12 noon. Interment in the Philippines at a later date.

Jonathan Trevor Helmly, 25, of Annapolis, died May 1, 2011. He was born July 26, 1985 in Annapolis. After receiving his high school diploma, Trevor entered the U.S. Army, serving as a private, first class and receiving several Army commendation and achievement medals. He left the Army in 2009 and returned to being a student. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis.
 
Trevor is survived by his parents, John L. Helmly of Middleburg, VA and V. Beth Helmly of Edgewater, sister, Anna Brooke Helmly of Edgewater, and grandmother, Anna K. Helmly of Annapolis.
 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, May 4, at 9 A.M. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment 3 P.M. at St Mary’s Cemetery. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by accessing the link on the left side of this page.

A graveside service will be offered on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 2pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.

On Saturday, April 30th Martin Henderson passed away at Georgetown University Hospital with his wife, MaryAnn, by his side. He was born on December 3rd, 1934 in Boston, MA of parents Martin A.K. Henderson & Lilly Katheryn Mortonson. He is preceded in death by his sisters Edith Skoglund and Cora Wilder. He is survived by his wife MaryAnn Ulander Henderson and his two sons Mark Andrew and wife Tamara; Paul Bengt and wife Janinne and his grandchildren Brooke, Morgan and Brady. 


Upon graduation from Tufts University in 1960, Marty worked over 50 years for the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head, MD. During the mid-sixties and early seventies Marty served as Project Manager and Chief Engineer for the successful development of long range ammunition for Naval major caliber guns. Mr. Henderson established and managed the Research and Early Development branch for the joint service CAD center. Marty headed this group until his retirement in early 2000. He and his team are responsible for numerous innovations in the area of Aircrew Emergency Escape.


Upon his retirement Marty worked with Applied Ordnance Technology and continued his work with SAIC as a consultant to the Navy until his death. Marty was especially known for his engineering expertise in the areas of Tomahawk CAD/PAD energetic devices and energetic materials. 


Marty loved to sail, fish and play board games. He was an avid reader, enjoyed watching his sons compete in sports and loved playing gin rummy with his wife every night. Marty was actively involved in numerous volunteering endeavors, but was most proud of his commendation as a long-time volunteer for USA Swimming. Along with his love for the Washington Redskins, he was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox! All of his friends will agree that he had an addictive smile and an amazingly positive view on life.


Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Henderson's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Services will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 11:00 am at Grace Lutheran Church, 10928 Indian Head Hwy., Ft. Washington, MD 20744. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send any contributions directly to The American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 800; Washington DC 20004.

Kevin Charles Wick, 53, an 11-year resident of Annapolis, MD died at his home on April 26, 2011.

Born December 5, 1957 in Denver, Colorado, Kevin graduated from Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, CO with a bachelor of science degree in Computer Science. While at Colorado State, Kevin played on the school baseball team. Kevin worked as a self employed software consultant for federal government agencies. Kevin was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis and a longtime member of Old South Country Club. He was an avid golfer and loved being part of his children’s lives.

Kevin was predeceased by a son, Charles N. Wick.

He is survived by his 2 children, Colin C. Wick and Maureen G. Wick, both of Annapolis, MD; 2 brothers, Brian Wick of Denver, CO and Regan Wick of Sparta, NJ; a sister, Linanne Joseph of Denver, CO, also survived by twelve nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to Kevin’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Monday, May 2 at 10:30am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Wick Children Education Fund, c/o Bank of America, 2120 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Online guestbook available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Sunday, April 24, 2011; the beloved wife of the late Alben K. Shelton; mother of Douglas E. Shelton and the late Bruce R. Shelton. She is also survived by two brothers, one sister, four grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 2pm at The Fairfax at Fort Belvoir, 9140 Belvoir Woods Pkwy.,Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be private.

Anne Ball Cameron 

Anne B. Cameron, 74, a resident of Annapolis for over 25 years, passed away on Easter Sunday April 24th at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was surrounded in joy and love by her children.
 
Anne was the daughter of Ivy Mays Ball, R. N., and Sherriff J. Lee Ball of Lanham, Maryland. Anne was the beloved wife of the late John W. Cameron. She is survived by daughter Karen Helms, son Michael (Kim) and daughter Laurie (Andreas Guessmann) Cameron. She joins her late sons Mark W. Cameron and John L. Cameron. Anne is survived by eight grandchildren, Steven Dakis, Anthony Dakis, Jacquelyn Helms, Kristy Kinder, Michael Cameron, Angela Cameron, Mark Cameron, and Ava Grace Guessmann Cameron; and six great-grandchildren: Taylor Dakis, Isabella Dakis, Hailey Kinder, Jordan Kinder, Ivy Helms and Kaylen Cameron. She also leaves Harvey Ball, her Brother, and Laurie Ball Phoebus, her Sister.
 
Anne was born on May 27, 1936 in Washington, D.C and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1954. She was the 16th Senior Class Queen, and remained very active on the Bladensburg High School Reunion Committee for over 50 years, meeting the close-knit group for monthly luncheons and yearly picnics and events. At the time of her death, she was planning her 57th high school reunion. Anne attended the University of Maryland.
 
In 1954, Anne won the title of “Miss Independence” on WMAL-TV. As reported in the Post on June 24, 1954, she “will reign over the gigantic Independence Day parade and celebration with TV performer Jerry Strong.”In 1961, she was the Washington D.C National Auto Show Queen.

 In 1961, Anne became a charter Washington Redskinette cheerleader. The Redskinettes are known as the First Ladies of Football. Anne loved being a Redskinette and raised all five of her children singing “Hail to the Redskins.” Anne remained very active with the Washington Redskinette Cheerleader Alumni Association as a volunteer for charity and a performer.
 
Anne’s first job was at the C & P Telephone Company in Washington DC. Anne also worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the Maryland State Police, State Highway Administration, FBI, the Prince Georges District Court and Police Department. 

Anne was a natural for her career in hospitality which started with Ramada Hotel in Lanham, Sheraton Hotel in Lanham and continued at Loews Annapolis Hotel. She became a sailor and worked chartering boats to St. Thomas Island. She loved the hospitality industry in Annapolis and worked as a tour guide on ABC Charters, at the Thomas Point Lighthouse and dressed in traditional costume giving historic tours of the State House and downtown Annapolis. 

Anne had a lifelong commitment to working in the Democratic political arena. As a young woman she enthusiastically campaigned for her father. She was an election judge for two decades, worked at the Maryland State Capitol in Annapolis and for former Annapolis Mayor Ellen Moyer in her office. Anne was very active in the Friday Democratic Club of Annapolis and volunteered on the campaigns for President Barack Obama, former Senator and current U.S. Speaker Steny Hoyer and State Speaker Mike Busch. 

Anne is known as the gentle angel of Annapolis. She was so committed to service and helping others. She knew her purpose in life-to care for and help others. Up to the time of her death she volunteered at the Hospice of the Chesapeake, the Anne Arundel Medical Center, the Annapolis Lighthouse Shelter for the Homeless, and Southern Maryland Senior Center in Edgewater. She was very active at her beloved Heritage Baptist Church in Annapolis, volunteering with the Exceptional Learners Sunday School, packing “backpack” lunches for hungry children and helping in the kitchen for the Wednesday Night Dinners. She loved singing in the church choir, which she did throughout her life. 

Anne was a lifelong performer of music and dance. With five children she was performing as a tap dancer, and she was in numerous musical productions. She performed at the Redskins halftime show recently at a home game with the Washington Redskin Cheerleader Alumni. She loved attending performances at the Naval Academy, and attending her granddaughters’ shows and performances. She was currently a member of the South County Showstoppers performance troupe. In 2009 she won First Place at the 2nd Annual Jogging Joe Shafton Memorial Run. In 2010 she won First Place at her granddaughter’s Cheerleading Dance Contest. Anne was known for her light, for her radiant and ever-present smile, and for her gentle, calming presence. Her daily walk with Jesus was the foundation of her time on earth. She started each day with Bible Study and prayer. She took the time to talk with and comfort friends, neighbors, family and strangers. Her strong, unshakeable faith was an inspiration to many.
 
Friends are invited to Anne’s Life Celebration at the Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, where services will be held on Friday, April 29 at 10 am. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, MD.

Lawrence “Larry” Arthur Orange, 53, a resident of Edgewater, MD died on April 23, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
 
Born June 16, 1957 in Annapolis, MD, Larry was employed with King and King Enterprises.
 
Larry was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Kathryn (Hopkins) Orange and a sister, Carol Rupert.
 
He is survived by a daughter, Nicole Buracker of Romney, WV; a stepson, Steven Hilgenberg of Galesville, MD; 3 brothers, Frank Orange of Chester, MD, Fred Orange of Annapolis, MD and Johnny Orange of Annapolis, MD; 3 sisters, Pam Costello of Annapolis, MD, Jeanne Duval of Edgewater, MD and Teresa Potter of Annapolis, MD; also survived by 2 grandchildren, Logan and Breanna Buracker, both of Romney, WV.
 
Friends are invited to Larry’s Life Celebration on Monday, May 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 until time of service begins at 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Immediately following the funeral service, a time of fellowship will be held at Blair's Londontowne Pub and Grill. Interment private.

Florence “Flo” Kathryn Ochinero, 85, a 27-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of New Carrollton, MD, died on Friday, April 22, 2011 of spinal stenosis at her home surrounded by her family.

Born July 3, 1926 in Queens, NY to the late John and Helen Schafer she was a graduate of the Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing in New York. After graduation she worked as a Registered Nurse at Lenox Hill Hospital, in NY and Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. 

Flo enjoyed traveling, especially camping with the WBCCI Airstream Club.

She is survived by her husband Robert Vincent Ochinero, whom she married in 1949, her children Christopher Ochinero of Orlando, Fl, Antonia O’Neil of Hubert, N.C., Peter Ochinero of Glen Burnie, MD, Vicki Ochinero of Bowie, MD and David Ochinero of Stevensville, MD. Also survived by her sister Marilyn Sprufera of Irving, Texas and her grandchildren; Sean and Brianna O’Neil and Daniel, Carly, Lauren, Morgan and Melissa Ochinero.

Friends are invited to Flo’s Life Celebration on Thursday, April 28 from 5 to 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, April 29 at 9am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road , Annapolis, MD. Interment private.

For your convenience an online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Anthony "Tony" Paul Cimino (Retired Colonel, U.S.A.F.)
 
Anthony "Tony" Paul Cimino, 90, of Annapolis died on April 22 of natural causes. Tony was born on August 15, 1920 in Wilmington, Delaware to Pasquale and Anne Cimino. He spent his childhood and adolescence in Wilmington until World War II when he joined the Army Air Corps. He attended flight training school in San Antonio, Texas and graduated in 1944 as a 2nd Lt. pilot. This was followed by B-17 and B-24 training in Kansas. Subsequent to this training, he was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado where he trained other Army Air Corps pilots. It was in Denver that he met Elizabeth (Betty) Bell. The moment of their first encounter in 1944 was the beginning of the wonderful life that they shared with one another for nearly 60 years. They married in August of 1946 and had two children, a daughter, Toni Paulette and a son, Stephen Pasquale. 

Tony held a wide variety of positions while serving as an officer in the U.S. Air Force that included base civil engineer, fire marshal, construction engineer, etc., and he readily met the challenges that new military orders brought his way. Tony, Betty, and their children traveled around the world throughout Tony’s military career and were fortunate to only have been separated once during that time when Tony was assigned as the commander of the Air Force's Triple Nickel Squadron in Cam Rahn Bay, Viet Nam. His 30 year career in the Air Force included the following assignments: Lowry A.F.B., Tinker A.F.B. in Oklahoma City, OK, Anderson A.F.B. in Guam, Marianna Islands, Warren A.F.B. in Cheyenne, WY, Wright Patterson A.F.B. in Fairborn, OH, Hahn A.F. B. in Germany, Grand Forks A.F.B. in ND, Command and Staff School at Maxwell A.F.B. in Montgomery, AL, the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, Cam Rahn Bay and Danang A.F. bases in Vietnam, Randolph A.F.B. in San Antonio, TX and Langley A.F.B. in Hampton, VA. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a full colonel in 1973. Along the way, he received a business degree from the University of Denver in 1951 and a civil engineering degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1965.
 
Tony and Betty moved to Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD in 1979 when the community was in its early stages of development. They were actively engaged in a wide array of activities that Heritage Harbour offered, and were avid bridge players, square-dancers, bowlers, and concert-goers. A hobby that Tony took up 26 years ago was decoy duck carving and painting. He taught classes for Anne Arundel Community College at the Heritage Harbour Lodge for many years, and he also enjoyed carving and painting with other decoy duck carvers who belonged to the Arundel Carvers Club in Annapolis. He leaves behind a beautiful collection of ducks and birds that he carved and painted over the years. 

Tony was the cherished patriarch of a family who loved him dearly. Tony and his wife, Betty, were married for 56 years until her death in 2002. One of their favorite places for family gatherings was their beach house in Bethany Beach, DE where memories of wonderful get-togethers were formed. Tony is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Toni and Steve Michelsen, his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Laura Cimino, his twin step-daughters and son-in-law, Lana Hessenius, Linda and Vernon Goossen, nine grandchildren, Matt Rose, Larry Waddington, Carole Goossen James, Philip Goossen, Joshua Goossen, Erik Michelsen, Chris Michelsen, Christopher Cimino and Samantha Cimino, and fifteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his close friend and companion, Beverly Strickland.
 
Friends are invited to Tony’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Thursday, April 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.,Severna Park, MD on Friday, April 29 at 11:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the South River Federation, Inc., 2830 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland 21037.

Clara Theresa Kee was granted her angel wings on April 21, 2011 as she passed peacefully in her parents' loving arms. Clara's two days on earth were spent surrounded by loving family and friends. 

With Clara Theresa's passing, we remind others that her life is one to be celebrated and although she will be missed everyday, she will remain forever in our hearts. 

Clara Theresa is survived by her parents, Dennis and Anne Kee, and big sister, Aileen, of Crofton, MD, maternal grandparents, Dennis and Theresa Thomas of Davidsonville, MD, and paternal grandparents, Dennis and Mary Kee of Sea Isle City, NJ, many aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Friends and family may call on Monday, April 25, 2011 from 12:00pm until a Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated at 12:30pm at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Ave S., Millersville, MD. Interment immediately following Mass in the church cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in memory of Clara Theresa Kee, can be made to the BWMC Foundation, 301 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 attn: Heather Silver. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by accessing the link below.

On Wednesday, April 20, 2011. The beloved wife of Ed Curley and the late James E. Cosh; mother of Steven (Janet) and Chris (Mary) Cosh, Cyndy Turner and Valerie (Anthony) Cusato; stepmother of Edward “Guy” (Keli) Curley, also survived by eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends are invited to Barbara’s Life Celebration at THE GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday from 6 to 8PM. Funeral service will be held at All Hallows Chapel, 864 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Saturday, April 23 at 1:00PM . Interment private.

She arrived in this world on May 28, 1936, in Pleasant Hills, North Carolina as the seventh in what was to ultimately be ten children born to Waverly and Missouri Hardy. Waverly and Missouri Hardy were the patriarchs of a hardworking family of sharecroppers consisting of Shirley and her siblings, Celestine Harper, Lucille Hardy Robinson, Bertha Berlin, Hazel Hudson, Millard Hardy, Clifton Hardy, Cornelia Hardy, Lola Sykes, and Sadie Risby. 

Inspired by her older sibling who had begun establishing themselves in the big cities, after becoming a proud graduate of Gumberry High School in Gumberry, North Carolina she moved to Washington, DC. While in DC she met and married the charming Hollis Metcalf. To their union was born Judy Maria Metcalf on May 8, 1961 and Hollis R. Metcalf, Jr. (Brother), on September 1, 1962. After several retail jobs, she began working for the Federal Government where she rose through the ranks to ultimately become a Supervisor in the Main Post Office of the United States Postal Service, in Washington, DC. After a notable 40 year career, she retired and purchased a condo in the lovely Howard County community of Columbia, Maryland.
 
Unfortunately, her life was not without its share of loss. Hollis Sr. died in 1984. She then endured what no mother should have to experience, the loss of a child, with the death of her daughter in 1991 from an aggressive form of leukemia. At the age of 55, she assumed responsibility for raising Judy’s beautiful 9 year old daughter, Crystina. She also survived the loss of her parents and six siblings. 

During the last three years of her life, her health was compromised. That time, though difficult, rallied the support of her family. The sisters visited whenever possible and called at least weekly. Celestine called almost daily until her death earlier this year. By their kind words and the constant care and concern of her son Hollis, she and her caregivers knew how much she was loved. 

While she exited this world on April 19, 2011 at 74, she will continue to live in the hearts and memories of her son and daughter-in-law Hollis and Victoria Metcalf; sisters Cornelia Hardy and Lola Green Sykes of North Carolina and Sadie Risby of Fort Washington, MD; granddaughters Crystina Metcalf of Columbia, MD and Zenesha (Zei) Metcalf, Tashara (Teri) Metcalf and Chantelle Thomas of Washington, DC; eight great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives. They all will rejoice in the knowledge that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and will find comfort that she will be laid to rest beside her beloved daughter Judy. 


Family and friends are invited to Shirley's Life Celebration on Friday, April 29 from 10:00am until service time at 11:00am a George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery

On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, the beloved wife of Paul M. Underwood; devoted mother of Katrina Geeseman, Frank J., George M. and the late Paul A. Underwood; sister of Helen Sinko. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, April 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm where services will be held on Thursday, April 28 at 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, the beloved wife of the late Carl A. Gabrielsen, Sr.; adored mother of Kathy Ann Gabrielsen and the late Rev. Carl A. Gabrielsen, Jr.; sister of the late Dorothy E. Benner and Harold C. Bishop; mother-in-law of Carol Ann Gabrielsen; sister-in-law of Jacquelin Bishop and Marion Gabrielsen; aunt of Joan Leathery, William Bishop, Cammy Gaut, Diane Scholl, Jeanne Anderegg and the late Chad Bishop. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 26 at 11:00am at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 4915 St. Barnabas Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Smile Train and Lutheran World Relief.

Dr. Werner A. Janssen, MD, PhD, Microbiologist
 

Dr. Werner A. Janssen, MD, 85, a 20- year resident of Edgewater and previously of Great falls, VA, died on April 19, 2011 at his home after a brief illness.
 
Born August 8, 1925 in Englewood, NJ to the late Rev. Bernard W. and Elsie Anne Janssen. Dr. Janssen enlisted in the US Navy during WWII at age 17 and trained to be an x-ray technician. Upon leaving the service, he earned his BS degree at the University of Connecticut and his MD and PhD degrees at McGill University in Canada.
 
Dr. Janssen worked as a microbiologist at Fort Dettrick and also worked for the Sterling Research Institute. He has papers published in the Library of Congress and received numerous awards including the J. Howard Brown Award from the Society of American Bacteriologists. He was also listed in the American Men of Science and the Who’s Who of Yachting.
 
Dr. Janssen enjoyed sailing, living for a year on a yacht, modeling of sail boats. He was fascinated by the Chesapeake Bay and its wildlife, studying the causes of disease in fish and sharks and how it related to humans.
 
Dr. Janssen was predeceased by his wife Constance Turner and his daughter Christine List.
 
He is survived by his companion of 16 years, Doris Leizear of Linthicum, MD her children and grandchildren, his sister Eileen Bailey of Danbury, CT and her children; son in law James List and his stepchildren and grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to a memorial service and reception on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 6:00pm at the Annapolis Elks Lodge #622, 2517 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Janssen’s memory to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 or to the MS Society Maryland Chapter, P.O. Box 1876, Baltimore, MD 21203-1876. For your convenience an online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

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