Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Tuesday, December 28, 2010, Friends may call at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, Forestville, MD on Friday, December 31 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in Crofton, MD. Viewing will be on Tuesday, January 4, from 9am until service time at 10am at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomnos Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. Interment Glen Haven Mem'l Park

Joyce Pierce Brown, 73, a 40-year resident of Annapolis, died December 28, 2010 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, Maryland. 
Mrs. Brown was born July 28, 1937 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She graduated valedictorian of her 1955 class at Rocky Mount High School. Mrs. Brown received her BS and her Masters of Art in Education from East Carolina University in 1959 and 1964 where she was admitted to Who’s Who in American universities. Mrs. Brown was selected a member of Kappa Delta Pi, honor society for education majors. 

Upon graduation, Mrs. Brown began teaching in Maryland public schools where she taught 24 years in Harford and Prince George’s counties. Retiring in 1984, she began her second career as a substitute librarian for Anne Arundel County Public Libraries until August 2010. In addition to reading she enjoyed water aerobics and her grandchildren.
 
She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel H Brown whom she married in 1970 and remained devoted to until his death in 2004. Her brother, Thomas Everett Pierce, died in military service in 1967.
 
She leaves two sisters, Susie Rhodes of Decatur, TX and her twin sister Janice Green of Bel Air, MD; a daughter, Mary Katherine “Mollie” Smith of Dagsboro DE; also survived by two grandchildren, Julia Marie Smith and Colin Samuel Smith, both of Dagsboro DE.
 
Memorial services will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Chapel, 1505 Crownsville Road, Crownsville, near Generals Highway on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 11am. Burial will be private. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the John McGarty Staff Recognition Fund, c/o Anne Arundel County Library Foundation, 5 Harry Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, c/o Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Monday, December 27, 2010 of Ft. Washington, MD, the beloved husband of 64 years of Dorothy M. McCarter; devoted father of Linda M. (Carl) Hovermale and Roxana R. McCarter; grandfather of Jake W. (Suki), Clint I. and Erin G. Hovermale and Joseph P. McCarter; great-grandfather of Ella Marie Hovermale. Family and friends are invited to Mac's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, January 3 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm where services will be held at 8pm. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, February 4 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Bethesda Naval Fisher Houses, 24 Stokes Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814.

Adolphus Hunter, Jr., a lifelong resident of Washington, DC, passed away on December 24, 2010. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from Winston-Salem State University. Later, he moved to Washington, DC and worked as an educator in DC Public School system for 31 years. He received a MA from Antioch College. Adolphus also worked for the DC Department of Parks and Recreation. He is survived by his daughter, Kiawanta Hunter-Keiser, a brother, and three sisters. A memorial service for Mr. Hunter will be held at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, February 12 at 6PM. There will be a Memorial Gathering from 5PM until 6PM. Please sign the guestbook below.

Sandra Zampiello Milanese, age 68, an eleven year resident of Edgewater, MD, died of complications due to lung cancer on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at her residence. Born in Glendale, Rhode Island on December 30, 1941, Sandra owned and operated Skyline Florist in Falls Church, VA for two decades. She enjoyed gardening and running her floral business. Sandra was predeceased by her husbands, Mario E. Zampiello and Hugh “Tony” Milanese. She is survived by two sons, Mario and Dorian Zampiello, both of Chantilly, VA; a daughter, Tammy Nixon of Mt. Airy, MD; three sisters, Faye Fraser of Riverside, CA, Nancy Belleville of Winfield, IL and Joyce Arsenault of Cumming, GA; four grandsons, Devon, Nicholas, Colton and Aiden: and four granddaughters, Kyler, Taylor, Payton and Adison. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Old Post Chapel, 204 Lee Avenue, Ft. Myer, VA. 22211. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3 North, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Raymond Leonard Evans, Jr., of South River Colony in Edgewater, MD, died from complications of a cerebral hemorrhage on December 23, 2010.
 
Ray was born in Baltimore City on October 2, 1929. He is the son of the late Raymond L. Evans, Sr. and Emma Foard Evans. He was raised in Hamilton and Towson, attending Baltimore City College and graduating from Washington College in Chestertown, MD in 1952. He began his business career as a sales representative for the old Sherwood Brothers Oil Company, later moving to Allstate Insurance where he retired in 1996 as a senior accountant agent. While employed at Allstate, Ray won many awards and trips, among them the Good Hands Award for community outreach, and the Honor Ring sales award. Upon retirement, Mr. Evans took his personality and skills to Meals on Wheels, where he was recognized as Volunteer of the Year. He was still an active volunteer until the time of his sudden death. He enjoyed boating and traveling with his family, although his greatest passion was jazz and Big Band music. Above all, Ray was known for his humor and innate ability to make others smile.
 
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Lee (Betty) Evans nee Radcliffe; three children, Sandra Lee Meyers of Severna Park, Raymond L. Evans, III of Clayton, NC and Robert Alexander Evans of Baltimore City; five grandchildren, Kelly Elizabeth and Bryan Alexander Meyers of Severna Park, Caroline Elysse Evans of Frisco, TX, Raymond L. Evans, IV and Zachary Alexander Evans of Clayton, NC.
 
The family will be receiving friends at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on December 29, 2010. Funeral service will be held at 10:30am on December 30, 2010 at All Hallows Episcopal Church, 3604 Solomon's Island Road, Edgewater. A private interment will be at Old Wye Parish, Wye Mills, MD. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Pediatric Cardiology Unit at University Hospital, 22 S Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

On Thursday, December 23, 2010; the beloved husband of Linda Minton; father of Tiffanie Warder, Jeremy Minton and Krystle Fraser; grandfather of Cameron and Hannah Warder and Kayla Fraser; brother of Tom, Myrtle and Walter Minton and the late Debbie and Paul Minton; son of the late John L. and Barbara J. Minton; son-in-law of Wayne and Donna Collins of Ocean City, MD. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Raymond's Life Celebration on Thursday, December 30 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Friday, December 31 at 11am. Interment private.

Lamont Dexter Vermillion, 69, a 15-year resident of Rio, WV and previously of Charles County, MD, died on December 21, 2010 at George Washington University Hospital from complications due to Kidney Cancer Surgery
 
Born March 17, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late Martin(Bones) and Lucy(Pretty) Vermillion, he was employed as truck driver for the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD for 35 years. Lamont was an avid outdoorsman, Gun collector and passionate Redskins Fan.
 
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Wanda J Vermillion; his children, Edward Knudsen of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Richard Vermillion of Edgewater, MD, Martin (Betty Jo)Vermillion of Davidsonville MD, Laurie (Gene) Hardesty of Upper Marlboro, MD and Brenda Hirst of Del Ray, WV; his siblings, Martin Vermillion of North Carolina, Herbert Vermillion of LaPlata, MD and Margot Cabral of Pekin, IL. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
 
Lamont was predeceased by his son, Donald Knudsen in July 1995 and a grandson, Edward Knudsen in April 2010.
 
Friends are invited to Lamont’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 from 6:00pm until his memorial service begins at 7:30pm. Interment private.

Relatives and friends are invited to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8910 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD on Tuesday, January 4 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
 

Thomas Richard Proctor (Tommy) was born March 5, 1933 to the late Mary Nora and William Arthur Proctor. On Monday, December 20, 2010, the Lord saw that Thomas was weary and called him home. 

Thomas was baptized on April 23, 1933, and fulfilled his sacraments. Thomas attended Sojourner Truth Elementary in Oxon Hill, Maryland. 

Thomas joined the United States Army on September 22, 1950 and was honorably discharged on March 18, 1954. 

Thomas was united in Holy Matrimony to Helen Proctor in April 19, 1952. From this union 12 children were born. This marriage was dissolved in divorce. 

Thomas was remarried to Annie Ball-Proctor on June 25, 1977, and separated in 2009. 

Thomas was employed by Washington Gas Light Company, where he retired in 1988. 

Thomas leaves to cherish his memory, two beloved sons: Richard and Daniel; ten daughters: Ann, Rosa, Doreen, Rita, Debbie, Renee, Donna, Dora, Roxanne, and Denise; Twenty-seven grandchildren; Thirty-four Great-Grandchildren; Eight Brothers; Six Sisters, and host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Joan E. Shine (Berg) of Annapolis, Md. Died on December 20, 2010. She was the beloved wife of the late Captain Eugene F. Shine, Jr., USN retired. Joan is survived by her three loving daughters, Cathy Levey of Berkeley Springs, WV, Christy Norman of Bowie, MD and Sunny Erwin of Virginia Beach, VA; her five beloved grandchildren, Jennifer and Matthew Norman of Bowie, MD, Michael and Christopher Brune of Berkeley Springs, WV and Kathryn Erwin of Virginia Beach, VA; her devoted dog, Sassy. Also survived by many relatives and friends.

Joan was a proud and dedicated Navy wife for over thirty years. She always found time to volunteer in various capacities from soap box derby judge to hospital aid. She enjoyed reading, tap dancing and cooking. She was renowned for her delicious cookies and soup.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 11am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A private inurnment at the Naval Academy will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, c/o Mandrin House, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Christopher Robin Rosencrans, Sr., age 43, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, MD, died on Monday, December 20 at his residence in Edgewater. Born in Bethesda, MD on February 2, 1967, Christopher attended South River High School and was a Journeyman with Matrix Mechanical of Crofton, MD. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. Christopher was predeceased by his mother, Cheryl Dale Rosencrans. He is survived by three sons; Christopher R. Rosencrans, Jr., Payton Dale Rosencrans and Coy J. Cox all of Edgewater, MD; a sister, Alexandra Cheryl Robinson of Shady Side, MD; his grandfather, George Paton Mollohan of Edgewater, MD; his former wife, Wendy Morgan of North Beach, MD, two uncles, three aunts and numerous cousins. Friends are invited to Christopher’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, December 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Services and interment will be private.

Virginia Archambo, 87, a 20-year resident of Heritage Harbour died of natural causes on Sunday, December 19, at Riva Trace Assisted Living in Arnold. She was born on February 8, 1923 in Erie, PA and worked at Goddard Space Flight Center as a computer operator until her retirement in 1985. Virginia was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Crofton for more than 20 years and was very active at the South County Senior Center.

Virginia was predeceased by her husband, James E. Archambo, who died in 1993. She is survived by one son, Allan Archambo of Galesville, MD, and two daughters, Karen McLaughlin of Riva, MD and Pamela Moore of Bowie, MD. Also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to Virginia’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, December 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 22, at 9 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1370 Defense Highway, Crofton, MD 21114. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

On Sunday, December 19, 2010, the beloved mother of Steve and James LeBel, Mario III and Nino Brunori, Linda Jones, Kathy LeBel Garrett and Gina Brunori Zaioud; sister of Kathryn Farrow and Nancy Soderlund; niece of Cora Purcell. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Rosemary's Life Celebration from 11:00am until service time at 12noon on Wednesday, December 29 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery.

Shirley Lee Underwood, 74, a 30-year resident of Edgewater, MD died on December 19, 2010 at her home of cancer.
 
Born May 1, 1936 in Martinsburg, WV, she was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed gardening and loved animals.
 
She was the beloved wife of James Underwood, who died in November 2009; mother of Debbie (Jay) Jordan of Harwood, MD; stepdaughter of Frank Wilson of Edgewater, MD; grandmother of Kristin Vendemia of Annapolis, MD.
 
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 1pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Friday, December 17, 2010; the beloved mother of the late Irving Leo Aleshire and and Debora King; grandmother of Robine Grause, Chad Aleshire, Anthony King, William Curtis King and Steven King. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and many other relatives asnd friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. McDevitt's Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 22 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Funeral services will be held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church(Old Church, 5203 Saint Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD 20748 on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 11am. Interment St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.

On Friday, December 17 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He is the beloved husband of Elysia E.R Branson. He is survived by his three children, two grandchildren, and many dear relatives and friends. Family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, December 26 from 6-9pm and Monday, December 27 from 2-4pm at ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH, 630 E. St. SW, Washington, DC. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 27 at 7pm in ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the ASSISTED LIVING CENTER at ST. DOMINIC PRIORY, 630 E. St., SW, Washington, DC.

On Thursday, December 16, 2010, the beloved wife of the late Roderick Perry; mother of Christopher S. Perry of New York, N.Y. and Jonathan P. Perry of Mission Viejo, CA; sister of Marguerite Seiler and Herbert Klausing; grandmother of Sarah L. Perry; mother-in-law of Karen Cipolla and Elayne Roberts. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, December 28 from 12:30pm until service time at 2:00pm. Interment Highland Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY.

Robert D. McClure “Bob”, 75, a 3-year resident of Annapolis, MD and formerly of Mt. Laurel, NJ, died Thursday, December 16, 2010 of natural causes at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Bob was born on July 1, 1935 in Morgantown, WV. He received an Associates degree in Aeronautical Engineering from West Virginia University and a BS degree in Education from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma. A disabled veteran, Bob was a SP-3, combat medic during the Korean War, receiving medals for his rifle expertise, good conduct and serving in the Korean Theater. He retired from Lockheed Martin in Moorestown, NJ where he had a successful career as a senior software engineer. He enjoyed flying and was an instrument-rated private pilot. He also enjoyed horseback riding. Bob was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Knights of Columbus where he was a Fourth Degree Knight. 

Bob is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sandra McClure; three sons, Robert S. McClure of Bastrop, TX, Phillip D. McClure of Harrisville, RI and Ken W. McClure of Acworth, GA; two daughters, Phyllis Jo McClure of Bastrop, TX and Sheila M. Thornton of Atco, NJ and one brother, Thomas Rascon of Roanoke, VA. Also survived by five grandchildren, Ryan and Stephanie McClure of Bedford, TX, Heather McClure of Harrisville, RI and Madisyn and Shelby Thornton of Atco, NJ.
 
Friends are invited to Bob’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 on Monday, December 20, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 North Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 351 Hilltop Lane. Annapolis, MD 21403 or Catholic Relief Services, 228 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-3413.

Obituaries

Naomi Willett

Madeline Specht

Ida Corame

Joyce Brown

John Pilli

Hilliard Navy

Virginia Franklin

Richard Zeisloft

Adolphus Hunter

Sandra Milanese

Raymond Evans

Raymond Minton

Lamont Vermillion

Thomas Proctor

Joan Shine

Christopher Rosencrans

Virginia Archambo

Rosemary Campbell

Shirley Underwood

Audrey McDevitt

Richard Branson

Doris Perry

Robert McClure

Joyce Fiori