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Richard “Dick” A. Barnard, Sr., an 18-year resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis and previously of Brentwood, MD, died at his home on Thursday, March 31, from complications of Dementia.
 
Born May 14, 1920 in Washington, D.C., Dick was a graduate of Mt. Rainier High School and served in the U.S. Navy as a Carpenters Mate 3rd class. He was a career fireman and retired as Fire Chief from the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. He spent his life helping others and was known as a “go to guy” for his family, colleagues and all who knew him. 

Dick was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Mt. Rainier Police Department, Brentwood Town Council, Life Member of the Mt. Rainier Fire Department and a former Prince George’s County Fire Commissioner. In his spare time Dick enjoyed golf, bowling and jigsaw puzzles.
 
Dick was predeceased by his wife, Mary G. Barnard who he married on November 6, 1940 and who died on March 4, 2009. He is survived by three sons, Richard A. Barnard, Jr. of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Thomas M. (Kathryn) Barnard of Glen Dale, MD and James P. (Jeanne) Barnard; six daughters, Barbara A. Gretz of Arnold, MD, Margaret A. (Walter) Hampton of Brentwood, MD, Susan M. Barnard of Ocean City, MD, Janice M. (Jeffrey) Boggs of Bowie, MD, Mary J. (Craig) Kirker of Annapolis, MD and Kathryn A. (Rick Boyer) Barnard of Grasonville, MD, eighteen grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren
 
Friends are invited to Dick’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, April 3 from 2 to 4 and 6 to8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 6 at 9:00am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Annapolis, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

John Michael Kuchinski, “Mike”, died March 31, 2011 at his home in Ashton after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was born April 11, 1954 in Washington, DC to the late Joseph and Helen Kuchinski and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology. Mike had a fulfilling career as a scientist at the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. He retired in September 2010. 

Mike was an avid sports fan and zealously followed the Redskins, Orioles and University of Maryland teams. He was also a history and science buff but his greatest passion was for his family and he treasured the time he spent with them.
 
Mike is survived by his wife, Nicole Wolanski, three children, Todd, Jamie and Kellie Kuchinski, all of Ashton; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Debby Kuchinski of Colorado and their son, Jesse (Jessica) Kuchinski of Texas; and a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Joseph Griffin, and their daughter, Erin Griffin, of Rockville.
 
A memorial service will be held for Mike on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at the University of Maryland Memorial Chapel, 1101 Memorial Chapel, College Park. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to NIH Clinical Center, 10 Center Drive, Building 10, Room 6-2551, Bethesda, MD 20892. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by accessing the link at the bottom of this page.

Charles Edward “Buddy” Beall, age 85, of Waldorf, MD and formerly of Bradbury Heights, Suitland and Colton’s Point, MD died on Wednesday, March 30, 2011.
The sixth of eight children, Buddy was the son of the late Richard C. “Dick” Beall, Sr. and the late Olive Alsop Beall. He worked at Cedar Hill Cemetery for 50 years and in his spare time he loved going to his weekend home at Shenandoah Farms and fishing on the river and at Colton’s Point. He loved his dog Duchess and spending time with his dear friend Agnes Morgan.
In addition to his parents he was proceeded in death by his wife, Mary Roy Beall; his brother, Richard C. Beall Jr. and his sisters, Eleanor “Bottie” Vance and Doris Iacone. Buddy is survived by his sisters, Margaret Adams, Marie Suit, Anne Fichera and Dorothy Bennett, 13 nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and great-nephews. 
The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, from 3 to 6 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where his Life Celebration will be held on Monday, April 4 at 11:00AM with the Reverend Steve Larsen of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church officiating. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

Naomi Irene Beck, "Nina", an 8-year resident of Odenton, MD and previously of Dunkirk, MD for 30 years died suddenly on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Washington Hospital Center.

Born on September 15, 1946 in Riverdale, MD, Nina was an employee and former board member of the Calvert County Public Schools. Nina was a founding member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Owings, MD and was a Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church. Nina enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, attending sporting events, reading, crocheting, crossword puzzles and she loved the beach.

Nina is survived by her husband, John Beck, whom she married on June 26, 1965; four children, John (Jeanette) Beck of West River, MD, Judy (Mike) Branson of North Beach, MD, James (Tammy) Beck of Huntingtown, MD and Jennifer (Eric) Lyons of Davidsonville, MD; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica, Justin, Jordan, Jeremy, Tanner, Jack and Jason. She is also survived by two brothers, two sisters and many other relatives and friends.

Friends are invited to Nina’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, March 30 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 31 at 10am at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Ave S, Millersville, MD. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Advanced Heart Failure Fund, c/o Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving St., N.W., EB 1001, Washington, DC 20010 or online at whcenter.org/giving.

Elizabeth Marie Marcalus, “Betty”, age 76, a thirty-four year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Darnestown, MD died on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of respiratory failure after many years of illness.
 
Born on June 5, 1934 in Rockaway, NY, to the late August and Isabel Meyer, Betty grew up in the Bronx, NY and Patterson, NJ and as a young adult, Betty taught dance and played the piano. 
In 1955 Betty graduated and received her diploma from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing. On August 18, 1956, Betty married Vincent Joseph Marcalus and soon after they moved to California so that Vincent could pursue his career in the U.S. Air Force and continue his education. Most of Betty’s registered nursing career was in the field of pediatrics in both the office and hospital settings. During her nursing career she had been employed by Suburban Hospital and Anne Arundel Medical Center. In the mid 1980’s, Betty began working for the Federal Government as an Occupational Health RN and received her COHN (Certified Occupational Health Nurse) certification and served on the board of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) for 15 years. In 2000, she retired as Director of Nursing for Hunter Medical Services of the Greater Metropolitan D.C. area.
 While in her 60’s, Betty took up snow skiing and enjoyed drum corps competitions, gardening, reading, cross-stitching, traveling, cooking and loved being with her children and grand-children.
 
In addition to her parents, Betty was predeceased by her husband, Vincent on December 7, 2008 and a brother, Robert Meyer in May 2006.
 
She is survived by four sons, Steven (Suzanne) Marcalus of Bishopville, MD, Craig Marcalus of Berkeley Springs, WV, Jeffrey (Vondrea) Marcalus of Arnold, MD and Eric (Tracy) Marcalus of Edgewater, MD; a daughter, Tracey (Edward) Verschueren of Edgewater, MD; four grandsons, Michael and Jeremy Marcalus of Berkeley Springs, WV, Bryce Marcalus of Edgewater, MD, Jacob Marcalus of Arnold, MD; two granddaughters, Amanda Marcalus of Berkeley Springs, WV and Alyssa Marcalus of Edgewater; and a step-grandson, Tucker Fanzo of Lothian, MD. 

Friends are invited to Betty’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, April 1, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where services will be held on Saturday, April 2, at 10:00am. Entombment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004 or online at www.lungusa.org or the National Psoriasis Foundation, 6600 Southweat 92nd Ave., Suite 300, Portland, OR 97223 or online at www.psoriasis.org.

On Sunday, March 27, 2011 of Oxon Hill, MD; the beloved wife of James Bailey; mother of Linda Rayland, Debbie Colleran and Judy Olonovich and the late Charles Hewitt; sister of Helen Schaeffer, Betty Barrett and Benjamin Franklin Oliver, Jr. She is also survived by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Bailey's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 from 11:30am until time of service at 12:30pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Hewitt W. Maus, Jr., “Bill”, a 25-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Cottage City, died March 26 at Anne Arundel Medical Center from natural causes. He was born October 3, 1939 in Washington, DC and had a long career with Bergmann’s Cleaners. Bill was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 226 in Edgewater, Elks Lodge #2528 in Deale and the Masons. He was also an avid Redskins and Ravens fans and enjoyed woodworking. 

Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Maus, whom he married in 2003; two sons, Hewitt W. Maus, III of Churchton and Harold E. Maus, Sr. of Dunkirk; and one daughter, Rebecca A. Keys of Hollywood; his former wife, Alice M. Maus; three brothers: Richard Maus of Chesapeake Beach and James and Robert Maus of Hagerstown; and one sister, Lynette Delaney of Prince Frederick. Also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Bill will be missed dearly by his sidekick, Nosey.
 
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9pm, where funeral services will be held on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 11am. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.
 
An online guestbook is available for your convenience by accessing the link on this page.

On Friday, March 25, 2011, the beloved wife of Jason E. Williams; mother of Bryan Buckler, Breanne and Jase Williams; daughter of David and Jane Buckler; sister of Pam (Phillip Bowers) Buckler and the late John Buckler; granddaughter of the late Madaline Buckler and Richard and Mary Wolfe. Family and friends are invited to Cheryl's Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 30 from 11:00am until service time at 12noon at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Online guestbook available at:www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Colonel Bjork, age 81, succumbed to cancer on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at his residence in Upper Marlboro, MD. A native of Rockford, Illinois and a graduate of San Diego State University, and subsequently a Masters degree graduate from Chapman University in Orange, California, began his 31-year Marine Corps career as an enlistee in 1946. He served in enlisted ranks for 7-1/2 years before earning a commission as 2nd Lieutenant following the Korean War. 
As a Marine rifleman, then Corporal Bjork fought through the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea during the Chinese intervention in November-December 1950. In 1965 and later in 1970-71, Colonel Bjork served with the Third Marine Amphibious Force in Vietnam during the war there. 
Prior to retirement in 1979, Colonel Bjork served as the Inspector-Instructor for all Marine reservists in the Washington Metropolitan Area at the Washington Navy Yard. He completed his career as the Deputy Director for Support Services at the Marine Corps Historical Center. 
Following his retirement, Colonel Bjork was employed for ten years at Providence Hospital in Northeast Washington as the Director of Materials Management. Subsequently, he accepted the position of Director of Procurement at the University of Maryland .University College where he served for eleven years until his final retirement in 2000.
The beloved husband of Mary Kay Bjork; father of David W. and Dennis P. Bjork; brother of Marvin E. Bjork, Phyllis A. Lind and Carole L. Cacciapaglia. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Lt Col. Bjork's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, May 9, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 11:30 am at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 . Interment Arlington National Cemetery immediately following at 2pm.
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Wilber “Dan” Daniel Smith, a 24-year resident of Harwood, MD and previously of Riva, MD died on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Southern Maryland Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born July 29, 1924 in Tallahassee, FL, Wilber served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII and Korea, receiving a purple heart. He was employed in the accounts receivable department for Giant foods for 17 years. Dan was an avid reader, history and geography buff, Baltimore Ravens fan and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.

Dan was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Mary “Molly” Lillian Smith, whom he married in 1966; a son, Paul David Smith of Harwood, MD; one sister, Jo Brady of Tallahassee, FL.

Friends are invited to Wilber’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, March 28 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where services will be held on Tuesday, March 29 at 11am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Obituary
 
Arthur Corey Cook was born December 20, 1956 in Tallulah, Louisiana. His parents were Mary Alice Cook and Arthur William Cook. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. His father having been enlisted in the Armed Forces was then stationed at Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, Maryland, which moved the family to Washington, DC where Arthur resided most of his life. 

He attended Moten Elementary School, Johnson Jr. High and graduated from Anacostia High School in 1974.
 
As a young child, Arthur was smart and had a very outgoing personality. In the late 60s, these qualities landed him a position on a popular Black TV show called Harambee where he would present monthly book reviews. In addition to these appearances, in 1970 Arthur was asked to recite the Declaration of Independence “by memory” during the Fourth of July ceremony at the Washington Monument (according to him he could still recite it by memory).
 
Arthur started his first full-time job as a landscaper at Arlington Cemetery in April 1980 where he worked for several years. He left Arlington cemetery, to begin a career in the field of auto mechanics working at Exxon, R & R Automotives and PepBoys. 

Arthur had a very competitive spirit (which he definitely passed onto his children). He loved fixing things, especially cars and doing home improvements. He enjoyed playing cards, bowling, golfing, fishing, horseshoes and watching football. Arthur was an extremely devoted Cowboy fan. In addition, one of his passions was music. He loved being a DJ and his nickname was “Master Mixer". He would have the whole neighborhood jamming to his music! He was a jack of all trades and a master of most. 

In 1979 he married Brenda Cook and to their union four children were born. He was a loving and caring farther. He would always say to his children "I taught you everything you know and not everything I know". He was an excellent provider. When you saw Arthur you saw his four children. 

He was a whiz at Math and "THOUGHT" he could speak 10 languages. Arthur professed that he could do any and everything including the invention of cookies and cream ice-cream.
 
He leaves to survive him, Brenda Cook, his sister Jerrilyn Jones (Gregory Jones-brother-n-law) four children Kifri Edwards (Seigbert Edwards-son-in-law) Korie Cook (Kenneth Baylor-son-in-law) Krystal Cook and Keith Cook; two nieces Jaharee Clowe (Torrie Clowe-nephew) and Danyell Ball; three uncles Fred Minor, John McKinney and John Davis and a host of extended family and friends. His legacy will live on.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to Arthur's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 10am until time of services at 11am(Note Corrected Time). Interment private.

Carolyn “Carol” V. Keegan, 73, a resident of Upper Marlboro, MD since 1969 and previously of Kingsland, Arkansas, died on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes.

Born February 19, 1938 in Kingsland, Arkansas, she graduated from Kingsland High School in 1955. She formed the first cheerleading squad at her high school and was a model for the Evening Star. Carol worked in real estate in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s County for 35 years and was a member of the National Association of Realtors. She enjoyed music, reading, writing, astrology and spending time with her family.

She was predeceased by one daughter, Kathy Wells; two brothers and three sisters.

Carol is survived by her husband, Lawrence Keegan, whom she married in 1969; four children, Mark (Carol)Wells of Edgewater, MD, Lynn Ebel of Martinsburg, WV, Laurie Guild of Arnold, MD and Bryan Keegan of Owings, MD; two sisters, Betty Livingston of West Columbia, TX and Frances Welsh of Swan Point, MD; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to Carol’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, March 28 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where services will be held on Tuesday, March 29 at 1:30pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3 N, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054 or Hospice of Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401. An online guestbook available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Scarlett Arlene Robinson was born on July 6, 1948 in Mt. Dora, Florida to Florine White and the late Jesse Scott Sr. She began her education at Milner Rosenwald Academy and graduated from Eustis Vocational High School in Eustis, Florida. She went on to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Technology in 2004 from Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland. 

She was a computer programmer and analyst at the Federal Communication Commission and later taught technology for Prince George’s County Public Schools.
 
She met her husband, the late Jerome William Robinson, over 30 years ago when she was employed by the Federal Communication Commission. They were married on February 2, 1980 in Rochester, New York and they made their home in Fort Washington, Maryland. They are the parents of five children and the grandparents of three grandchildren.
 
She left to cherish her memories five children, Akara Hatcher, Kelcey (Cynthia) Hatcher, William (Terria Davis) Robinson, Rachill Robinson, and Malcolm Robinson; grandchildren, Nathan Hatcher, Dallas Robinson and Torrin Robinson; a loving mother Florine White; two sisters, Vivian (Eddie) Sparks and Forrestine (Andrew) Green; four brothers, Jesse (Angie) Scott Jr. Larry (Faye) Scott, Maurice White, and Angelo (Theresa) White; a mother-in-law, Ruby Robinson; two sister-in-laws, Sharon (Raymond) Hawkins and Janet Robinson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends from Mount Dora and other areas.

On Monday, March 21, 2011. The beloved husband of Janet M. Fischer; father of Darlene A. (Bob) Duchene and Debbie (Jim Klima) Johnston; grandfather of Gabrielle and Wesley Duchene and Edward and Elizabeth Johnston. Friends are invited to Edward's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, March 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chespeake, 445 Defense Hwy.,Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Sunday, March 20, 2011; the beloved wife of the late Ralph Moore; loving mother of Vickey Moore of Bowie, MD, Jeff Moore of Crofton, MD and Steve Moore of Beltsville, MD; mother-in-law of Brenda Moore; sister of Barbara Norris of Mt. Olive, NC; grandmother of Clayton "C.A." Moore. A private committal service will be held in Warne, NC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to United Cerebral Palsy of Prince Georges & Montgomery Counties, 3901 Woodhaven Ln., Bowie, MD 20715

Visitation on Monday, March 28, 2011 from 10am until service time at 11am. at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery

Terrence P. McCumber, Jr., “Terry”, age 50, a resident of Edgewater, MD for more than twenty years and previously of Eastport, died suddenly on Sunday, March 20, 2001 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of a heart attack. Born on November 20, 1960 in Annapolis, Terry served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1977 to 1982 then worked as a tile mechanic. Most recently, he was self employed but previously he worked for Eagle Tile Co. and Pyramid Builders. In his spare time, Terry loved fishing. He is survived by his wife, Edna M. Ireland; two sons, Mark McCumber of Annapolis, MD and Billy McCumber of Edgewater, MD; his mother, Donna Lake of Arnold, MD; two sisters, Deanie McCumber and Kelly Henning, both of Arnold, MD; two grandsons, Matthew McCumber of Annapolis, MD and Kayden McCumber of Edgewater, MD. Friends are invited to Terry’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 6 to 8PM, where funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 11:30AM.

Beverly J. Tyson, 73, a resident of Davidsonville, MD since 1978 died on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
 
Born June 27, 1937 in Washington, DC, she graduated from Bladensburg High School and was the owner of Red Wagon Antiques in Edgewater, MD. Beverly enjoyed collecting antiques, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.
 
Beverly is survived by her husband, Harry Tyson, whom she married in 1962; 2 sons, Robert (Vicky) Tyson of Ijamsville, MD and Jeffrey Tyson of Edgewater, MD; 2 daughters, Vivian (Kevin) Grady of McLean, VA and Kim Tyson of Edgewater, MD; 1 step-daughter, Sharon (Gary) Hepp of Steeleville, IL.; 4 grandsons, Robert, Jr., Christopher, Daniel and Michael; 1 granddaughter, Katie; also survived by 3 step-granddaughters, Tanis, April and Jackie.
 
Friends are invited to Beverly’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, March 22 from 11am until 1:30pm. A graveside service will immediately follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Helen Del Grosso died on Saturday, March 19, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Del Grosso Sr.; mother of Tony Del Grosso and his wife, Donna Del Grosso, Shirley Hoffmann and her husband, Frank Hoffmann, and the late Thomas J. Del Grosso, Jr.; a sister, Bette Crane, and two brothers, Walter Halleck and Maurice Norton, Jr. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 22, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where services will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Helen's memory to The Make-a-Wish Foundation of America, a chapter of one's choice. Inurnment will be Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Arlington National Cemetery at 2:00 PM. Please meet at administration building at 1:30 PM .

Russell R. Bywaters, 61, a 50-year resident of Edgewater, MD died on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital after a lengthy illness.
 
Born July 27, 1949 in Washington, DC, he served in the United States Army from 1969-71. Russell retired from the Federal Government as a Safety and Occupational Health Manager of the Defense National Stockpile Center.
 
Russell was predeceased by his second wife, Rebecca Sue Bywaters, who died in 1991; his father, Thomas R. Bywaters; a grandson, Mark A. Salvador and a sister, Cheryl Lee Bywaters.
 
He is survived by his two children, Russell A. Bywaters of Raleigh, NC and Kelly K. Salvador of Damascus, MD; a brother, Domenico F. Cicala (Linda) of Friendship, MD; his mother, Jeanruie Bywaters; also survived by two grandchildren, Ryan A. and Brandon A. Salvador, both of Damascus, MD.
 
Friends are invited to Russell's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, March 26 at 11:00 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Give Kids The World, Attn: Development, 210 S. Bass Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746.

Betty Louise Patterson Cooley, age 83, a resident of Annapolis for more than twenty years and previously of Charleston, WV, died on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD of kidney failure. Born on January 6, 1928 in Charleston, WV to the late H. McKinley and Eva Fannie Patterson, Betty was a homemaker and foster grandparent with the Department of Aging. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and quilting. Betty was married on June 16, 1946 to William Russell Cooley, who died on December 21, 1966 and she was pre-deceased by a son, the late Kenneth R. Cooley. She is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Ann Miller of Annapolis, MD; a son, Keith E. Cooley of Charleston, WV and a brother, Jackie L. Patterson of Rodenbach, Germany. Friends are invited to Betty’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, March 24 from 3:00pm until her memorial service begins at 4:00pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Dr., Ste. 110, Baltimore, MD 21211 or to the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, D.C. 20077-7491.

On Thursday, March 17, 2011; the beloved husband of Dorothy J. Altman; father of Sherrie Nieves, Duane E. Altman and Carla Wylie; brother of Barbra Altman; grandfather of Joey, Shannon, Amanda, Danielle and Dalton; great-grandfather of Ryder and Anthony. He is also survived by two step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Bob's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, March 21, 2011 from 6 to 8pm where services will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at 11am. Entombment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.

Obituaries

Jean Hayes

Richard Barnard

John Kuchinski

Charles Beall

Naomi Beck

Elizabeth Marcalus

Mary Bailey

Bill Maus

Cheryl Williams

Lt USMC

Wilber Smith

Arthur Cook

Carolyn Keegan

Scarlett Robinson

Edward Fischer

Elizabeth Moore

Francis Marbury

Terrence McCumber

Beverly Tyson

Ruth Tucker

Helen Grosso

Russell Bywaters

Betty Cooley

Robert Altman