Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Grace Adair Masciarelli, 82, a 15-year resident of Davidsonville, MD and previously of Selby on the Bay in Edgewater for 40 years, died on Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
 
Grace was born in Washington, DC on September 14, 1928 to the late John Oscar and Clara Adair Robb. She graduated from McKinley Tech High School in Washington, DC. After graduation, she worked for a brief time for the Federal Government before becoming a homemaker.
 
Her hobbies included sewing, cooking, reading and spending time with her family.
 
Grace was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Joseph G. Masciarelli, who died in 2004 and her son, Bruce Masciarelli, who died in 2006.
 
She is survived by her children, Steve Masciarelli of Stevensville, MD, John Masciarelli of Edgewater, MD and Diane Dawes of Inwood, WV. Also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Grace’s Life Celebration on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where funeral services will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 11am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.
 
An online guest book is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

James E. DiCarlo, 57, a 24-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously Mt. Rainier, MD died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on February 19, 2011 of natural causes.
 
Born December 7, 1953 in Washington, DC to the late Joseph and Helen DiCarlo, he graduated from Bladensburg high school in 1971. James was employed as an electrician with Amtrak for over 30 years and was a member of the American Legion in North Beach, MD. He loved playing pool, motorcycle riding, water and snow skiing, boating, trains, loved classic rock. James will be remembered as a real family man.
 
He is survived by his beloved wife, Wanda DiCarlo; his children, Tina DiCarlo of Edgewater, MD, Sharon (Donald) Rogers of Edgewater, MD, Roy (Ebony) Shurger, IV of Glen Burnie, MD and Rene Shurger of Baltimore, MD. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Ashley Ross of Edgewater, MD.
 Donnie Rogers, III of Edgewater, MD, James “J.C.” Rogers of Edgewater, MD and Devon and Elijah Shurger, both of Glen Burnie, MD. 

Friends are invited to James’ Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm, where services will be held on Thursday, February 24 at 10am. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

On Friday, February 18, 2011, the beloved wife of the late LTC John H. Camp, USA (Retired); mother of Marion C. (Mario) Bagaglio, Charles H. (Grace) Camp and the late Capt. John H. Camp, Jr., USA; sister of Barbara (Bill) Ginn and Donald (Ann) Lackey; grandmother of Christina Slentz, Catherine Dodd, John Mario Bagaglio, Tristan and Latta Camp; great-grandmother of Gabriella, Grace and Matthew Slentz, Joseph, Julia and Harper Dodd. Memorial Mass will be offered on Tuesday, February 22 at 10:00am at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5203 St. Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD. Inurnment St. Barnabas Church Cemetery. At 2:00pm on Tuesday, February 22 there will be a memorial service at Collington Episcopal Life Care Center, 10450 Lottsford Rd., Mitchellville, MD. In lieu of flowers , contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice of Prince George's County. Online guestbook available at:www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Friday February 18, 2011. The beloved husband of Carol Tilch; father of David R., Jr. and his wife Kristi Tilch, ;grandfather of Kaylee and Landon Tilch; son of the late Bernard and Edith Tilch; brother of Emma Johnson, June Berry, Bernard Tilch Jr., Nancy Moore and the late Gladys Fields, Sgt. Philip Wayne Tilch, USAF, Virginia Ward and John Richard Tilch, Sr.; he is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Ronnie's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, February 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. and on Monday morning from 11 to 12 noon. Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 28 at 1:00pm at St. John's Episcopal Church Broad Creek, 9801 Livingston Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society,11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902 or The Capital Hospice, 9200 Basil Ct., Suite 200, Largo, MD 20774. Ronnie was also the owner of Bunker Hill Inn in Waldorf, MD for many years. Please sign the online guestbook.

On Thursday, February 17, 2011; in accordance with the final request of the deceased, there will be no services and the burial is private.

John Sigmond Maiers, Jr., a 6-year resident of Newnan, Georgia and previously of Annapolis, MD died on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Benton House Assisted Living in Newnan, GA.

Born November 1, 1921 in Sugar Notch, PA he graduated from George Washington University with a B.S degree in Business. John served his country in the US Coast Guard and received the good conduct medal.

After his military career he worked as a contract specialist for the Dept. of Defense. During the 1960's he owned and operated a sporting goods store.

John was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 40 years, and served as a field office treasurer. His interests included basketball, Notre Dame football and the stock market.

John was predeceased by his wife Geraldine Maiers, who died in 2004. He is survived by his children, John "Jake" Maiers of California, MD and Loretta "Lori" Goldsmith of Newnan, GA; his sisters, Claire Kaepuk of Cherry Hill, NJ and Mary Kratz of Sugar Notch, PA. Also survived by his grandson Sean E. Endler and one great-grandchild.

Friends are invited to John's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, February 22, from 5 to 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, February 23, at 9:00am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc., 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093 or to Alley Animals, 2 Greenbrier Rd., Towson, MD 21286.

Willie Mae Farr
 
Willie Mae Farr, 85, a 55yr. resident of Edgewater and previously of Harwood, died on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood. 

Willie Mae was born on May 31, 1925 in Sussex County, Virginia to the late Otha and Harriet Jarrett. She worked as a Sales Clerk for 18 years at G.C. Murphy in Annapolis. 

Willie Mae was a 30 year member of First Baptist Church of Edgewater, and volunteered as a Food Manager for the Southern Maryland Beagle Club. Her hobbies included cooking, bowling Bible Study and Beagling.
 
Willie Mae was predeceased by her husband, Melvin R. Farr, Sr., whom she married in November of 1941, her son Earl T. Farr, and her siblings Junior and Edna Jarrett. She is survived by her daughters Marie E Nicewarnor of Atlanta, Georgia, Sharon A. Horn of Edgewater, MD and her sons Bruce A. Farr of Atlanta, Georgia and Melvin R. Farr, Jr. of Winter Springs, Florida; her brother Mike Jarrett of Daytona, Florida and Pauline Pully of Hopewell, Virginia. Also survived by her granddaughters, Barbara Dashnor, Tammy Horn, Sheryl Pritchard, Donna Stanley, Heather Nicewarner , and Kristy Suomela and her grandsons Steve and Jimmy Nicewarner, Reecle C. Horn, Jr. and Melvin R. Farr, III and 17 great-grandchildren.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to Willie Mae’s Life Celebration on Sunday from 1-3 & 5-7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, Maryland where funeral services will be held on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 11am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House c/o Hospice of the Chesapeake 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. For your convenience an online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Edith Anne Waller, 86, a 7-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Umatilla, FL died on February 16, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes after a 2 month illness.

Born November 16, 1924 in Bavaria, Germany, to the late Andrew and Hedwig Schwankl, she arrived in the United States at Ellis Island, NY aboard the Europa on May 28, 1930. Edith was a loving housewife most of her life. She was an avid reader, history buff and her pets were second to only her children.

In addition to her parents, Edith was predeceased by her husband, John A. Waller, whom she married on July 17, 1943 and who died March 24, 1990; and a brother, Alfred Schwankl, who died in 1980.

She is survived by 2 sons, Keith A. Waller of Columbia, PA and Jeffrey A. Waller of Edinburg, VA; 1 daughter, Lynn A. Edwards of Edgewater, MD; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to Edith’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, February 19 from 12pm until time of service begins at 1pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made in Edith’s memory to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.

Irene Catterton Forsythe, 100, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, died February 14 at La Casa Assisted Living in Annapolis of natural causes.
 
She was born Feb. 4, 1911, in Waterbury, to the late Samuel R. Forney and Bertha E. Catterton Forney, and attended the 1840 schoolhouse at Baldwin Hall in Millersville. Mrs. Forsythe was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and spending time with her family.
 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Forsythe, whom she married in 1937 and who died in 1983; eight siblings, Samuel, Robert, Martha, Estelle, Susie, Janie, Marguerette and Evelyn; and niece, Evelyn.
 
She is survived by two children, William (Bonnie) E. Forsythe of Annapolis and Nancy (Donald) I. Covington of Davidsonville; four grandchildren, Guy P. Covington of Centreville, Brian W. Covington of Davidsonville, Donald C. Covington of Lothian and Jill Frick of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
 
Friends are invited to Irene’s Life Celebration from 12 noon until time of service at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in Irene’s name to one’s favorite charity.

On Sunday February 13, 2011. The beloved husband of Margarite-Ruth Perez del Rio. Former husband of Carmen Trejo, Amilia Mendiola and the late Beatrice Uribe Perez del Rio; father of Fernando (Joan) , Jose (Jimmie) Perez del Rio, Carmen (George) Kish, Estella Cocke, Edward and Ronald (Kelly) Perez del Rio. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Jose's Life Celebration on Thursday from 4 to 6pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. where services will be held on Friday, February 18 at 11am. Interment will be private. Please sign the guestbook.

On Saturday, February 12, 2011, the beloved husband of the late Mary E. Kennedy; father of four daughters and two sons; thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; also servived by many other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Normans Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, March 3, from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 4 at 10am at Arlington National Cemetery

Thomas J. Hurney, 83, a 20-year resident of Heritage Harbour, died on February 12, 2011. He was a fourth generation Washingtonian who was born on June 27, 1927. He attended Gonzaga High School and graduated from St. Joseph’s Prep of Philadelphia. After graduating, Mr. Hurney enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, where he played for teams in football, basketball and baseball. He also played minor league football and baseball on the West Coast. 

Mr. Hurney attended Georgetown University under the G.I. Bill and received his degree in 3 years in 1949. He had a long career in sales, working for Acme Visible Records, Arnold Graphics and ANC, Inc. He retired in 1997 at age 70.

 Mr. Hurney had a lifetime of charitable service in the greater Washington area community. He was heavily involved with the Washington Touchdown Club, where he served for many years on committees, as dinner chairman and as President in 1968, when he was given the club’s “Timmie” Award for Outstanding Achievement. He was twice president of the Home Plate Club. He was the Chairman of the President’s Cup Regatta and ran the unlimited hydroplane races on the Potomac River in the late 1960’s and early 70’s. He received an award from the American Power Boat Association for “Outstanding Contribution to Power Boat Racing.” He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Boys’ Clubs of Greater Washington and was a member of the Elks Club, the American Legion and various other civic and business organizations.
 
In recognition of his charitable works, he was honored in 1981 as “Man of the Year” by the Shaw Community Center, and honored by resolutions of the Council of the District of Columbia and the 97th Congress of the United States.
 
Mr. Hurney was an accomplished speaker and Master of Ceremonies, and presided over numerous banquets, dinners and ceremonies. He was also a lifelong Washington Redskins fan, a season ticket holder since 1951 and active in the Redskin Alumni Association. 

Mr. Hurney was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. and Lorraine Wall Hurney, and his brother, Francis C. Hurney. 

He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Marjory Chase Hurney; a sister, Maureen Hurney McGarey; daughter, Lorraine Hurney Taylor; son, Thomas J. Hurney, Jr.; and daughter, Maureen Hurney King; and grandchildren, Christopher B. Taylor, Patrick J. Taylor, Tyler C. King, Grace E. Hurney, Eleanor F. Hurney and Thomas J. (Jack) Hurney, IV.
 
Friends are invited to Mr. Hurney’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, February 15, from 1 p.m. until service begins at 2 p.m. Burial at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army Headquarters, 615 Slater Lane, P.O. Box 269, Alexandria, VA 22313 or by accessing the link at the bottom of the right column on this page. 

An online guestbook is available for your convenience by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Naomi “Tubby” Juanita Harrington, 85, a 4-month resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Davidsonville, MD died on February 11, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Born September 25, 1929 in Marion, OH, to the late Charles Foster Willmeth and Edith Caroline Moore-Willmeth, Naomi graduated from Marion High School and was employed at Kent State University from 1968-83 as a library administrator. Naomi and her husband, Dick were proprietors of the "Town Pump" truck stop at Cotton Corners in Ravenna, Ohio from 1952 to 1963. Naomi enjoyed crafts, knitting, sewing, gardening, humming birds, boating and camping.

In addition to her parents, Naomi was predeceased by her husband, Richard “Dick” David Harrington, whom she married June 1, 1952 and who died in 2006; a son, Charles “Chuck” Eugene Cull, who died May 1, 2001; 4 sisters, Betty Whittington, Clara Leib, Eileen Wilmeth and Chardell Carter.

She is survived by a son, Richard Park Harrington of Edgewater, MD; a sister, Thelma Jane Starner of Marion, OH; 2 grandchildren, Richard Lee Harrington of Pasadena, MD and Robert Lee Bishop of Davidsonville, MD; and a daughter in law, Jin Kyung Park of Edgewater, MD. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to Naomi’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7pm. Interment to be held in Edinburg, Ohio in June.

On Thursday, February 10, 2011; the beloved wife of the late Juan Bautista; mother of Delita B. Factor, Marcelo P. Bautista, Ella P. Gonzales, Felipe P. Bautista, Anacleto P. Bautista, Nieves B. Dela Paz and Juanito P. Bautista and the late Lydia P. Bautista, Remedios P. Bautista and Jose P. Bautista; sister of Miguela P. Derina. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Bautista's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, February 13 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM and on Monday, February 14 from 7 to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 11AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery-Piscataway.

Rosa Maria Dacko, 82, a 25-year resident of Crofton, MD, died on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at South River Health and Rehabilitation Center after a three-month illness.
 
She was born on December 24, 1928 in Goritzia, Italy to the late Luigi and Regina Cresta. In 1946, Rosa immigrated to the United States after completing high school in Italy. She worked as a waitress in a number of Anne Arundel County restaurants and enjoyed knitting, reading, cooking and gardening. 

Rosa was predeceased by her former spouse, Horace Dacko, who died in 2010 and a brother, Primo Cresta.
 
She is survived by her children, Joanne Elizabeth Lash of Hanover, PA, Denise Marie Dacko of Annapolis; David Brian Dacko of West River, Douglas Allen Dacko of Jessup, and a brother, Eduardo Cresta, and a sister, Mariucci Cresta, both of Goritzia, Italy; four grandchildren, Lorraine, Larry, Greg, and Peyton; six great-grandchildren, Lisa, Billy, Kelley, Shawn, Kevin and Jessica and four great-great grandchildren, Brianna, Bryan, Brennem and Riley.
 
Friends are invited to Rosa’s Life Celebration on Friday, February 18, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD where funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 19, at 11 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery, West River. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Autumn Meadows Assisted Living, 12700 Bermuda Lane, Bowie, MD 20715. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Virginia E. Bird (“Ginnie”) died peacefully on February 10, 2011 in her home in Ft. Washington, Md., with children and grandchildren around her. Ginnie was married for 55 years to Lt. Col. Charles H. Bird (USAF ret.), who passed away in 1999. She was devoted to her three children, Melinda Bird, Charlie Bird and Jon Bird, their spouses, and her 8 grandchildren: Lindsay, Justin, Alexis, Jeff, Nick, Kris, Ella and Aidan. She was a successful realtor and after retirement, volunteered with little theater, garden club, and the Kiyomizu Bonsai club. A memorial service will be held at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD, on February 26, 2011 at 2 pm, with visitation for family and friends at 1 pm, and a reception to follow. The family invites donations to charity or flowers.
 
Ginnie was passionate about many things, including several charitable organizations. If you choose to make a donation in her name, please consider one of the following: 



1. Food Link, Inc. provides food and other assistance to more than 11,000 Maryland families each month. See, http://www.foodlinkmaryland.org/ Food Link was important to Ginnie because of the good work it does, but also because the executive director, Cathy Holstrom, was soon to be her new daughter-in-law. Donations in Ginnie’s name will be used for the emergency baby pantry and may be made on-line or by a check sent to Food Link, Inc., 2666 Riva Road, 3rd Floor MS 8302, Annapolis, MD 21401. 



2. The Tantallon Community Players – the little theater group in Ft Washington, MD with which Ginnie worked for many years. http://tantallonstage.com/live/ Actors from the troupe will sing at her memorial service. The Players are a non-profit charitable organization; donations in Ginnie’s name will be individually acknowledged and may be sent to Tantallon Community Players, P.O. Box 441188, Fort Washington, MD 20749. see 



3. Hospice. Ginnie became a member of hospice in 2007 when they provided compassionate care to her daughter-in-law, Alice Bird, as she was dying. Hospice also provided invaluable care and comfort to Ginnie and our family during Ginnie’s own passing. Donations may be sent to Capital Hospice, Attn: Philanthropy Office, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042. http://www.capitalhospice.org/support/donation/ 



4. The John Naka Fund of the National Bonsai Foundation. Ginnie was very proud of her friendship with John Naka, who was a revered master Bonsai artist and once wrote a haiku in Ginnie’s honor. Donations of $25 or more are listed on their website and will be used to pave the interior of the John Y Naka Pavilion at the National Arboretum to make it wheelchair accessible. http://www.bonsai-nbf.org/site/naka.html. Donations may be sent to James J. Hughes, Treasurer, National Bonsai Foundation, 3501 New York Avenue N.E., Washington D.C. 20002."

On Thursday, February 10, 2011, the beloved brother of Maria Allen, James Polite and William Pryor; he is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Bernard's Life Celebration on Friday, February 18 from 10am until time of services at 11am at Ebenezer AME Church, 7806 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. Please sign the guestbook below.

On Thursday, February 10, 2011; the beloved husband of Nora Beecher; father of Raymond Beecher, Jr., Maria M. McMillan and Michelle Beecher. He is also survived by six grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, two sisters and many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Raymond’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 11am until time of funeral service at 12pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at a later date.

“MAYTHER” CORALEE ANNE DOWNING (Age 85)
Went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2011 in Washington, DC with her children and grandchildren by her side. Born on November 3, 1925, in New Orleans, LA, to Charles P. DeMesme and Gweneth Duncan. Survived by brothers Thaddeus and Alpheus DeMesme, and sister Maria DeMesme; three children: Denise Wilkins, Cheryl Tilghman, Stephen Downing, and daughter-in-law Mary; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, and a host of longtime family and friends. Her homegoing service will be held on Thursday, February 17th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2020 St. Joseph Dr., Largo, MD from 9am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made online to the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) at www.donate.lupus.org.

Georgie Lee Mauk, 91, a life-long resident of Galesville, died of congestive heart failure on February 8, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born on March 14, 1919 to the late Ernest and Eva Smith and graduated from Southern High School in 1937. Georgie was a clerk at Kolb’s Country Store in Galesville for many years and a former Manager of the Nutrition Program at Anne Arundel County’s Department of Aging. She was a former member of the Galesville United Methodist Church and currently of the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship. Georgie had a gift for crocheting, hand-quilting and sewing. She loved crabbing, Orioles baseball and her church community. Most of all, she was devoted to her family.
 
Georgie was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Edward F. Mauk, Sr., who died in 1999, and her son, Edward F. Mauk, Jr., who died in 2009.
 
She is survived by one daughter, Frankie Lee Parkinson, three grandsons, William J., Michael E. and Donald S. Parkinson, and one great-granddaughter, Morgan Parkinson, all of Galesville.
 
Friends are invited to Georgie’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, February 11, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 12, at 10 a.m. at Galesville United Methodist Church, 4825 Church Lane, Galesville. Interment Woodfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Obituaries

Grace Masciarelli

James DiCarlo

Marion Camp

David Tilch

Dora Dawson

Theodore Langshaw

Charles Coley

Ernest Hitte

John Maiers

Willie Farr

Edith Waller

Laura Cross

Irene Forsythe

Jose Rio

Norman Kennedy

Thomas Hurney

Naomi Harrington

Medalla Bautista

Rosa Dacko

Virginia Bird

Bernard Pryor

Raymond Beecher

Coralee Downing

Georgie Mauk