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DONALD EDWARD DAILY (AGE 89) passed away on Saturday, April 20,2024 at
August Healthcare at Leewood, Annandale VA. He was the beloved son of the late Seward Wells Daily and Gertrude (Card) Daily: loving companion Pat Seward; brothers Seward Russell Daily (Beverly Bankston) and Alan W. Daily (Amy) and sister the late Joanne Horton (Roger). He is also survived by niece Larissa (Daily) Winkler and nephews Norman E. and Gordon R. Daily and nephews Matthew R. and Mitchell A. Horton.

 

Donald was born in Wellsville NY on Jan 24, 1935 and grew up in Genesee PA. He graduated from High School from Valley Forge Military Academy in 1953. He served 3 years in the Air Force. He graduated in 1961 from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute with a BS degree in mathematics.  He was employed at the Army Map Service where he worked over 35 years as a cartographer including a 7-year assignment in Panama. His persistence and perseverance allowed him to excel in his field. 

 

He played in a senior softball league. He was an avid bowler and attended the USBC Open Championship for 48 years. He and Pat enjoyed these tournaments together. He loved traveling with Pat and ballroom dancing. His favorite dance was the Argentine tango. He loved ice cream and popcorn.



Relatives and friends are invited to Don's Life Celebration memorial gathering on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. until the start of the memorial service at 1:30 p.m. at KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private at a later date. 

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 1:30 - 2 PM, followed by a memorial service at 2 PM, at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745.


Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab on this page's left side. 

Teresita Samoy passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024. "Tessie", a retired registered nurse, lived a full life of 83 years working her way through nursing programs in  Philadelphia and Chicago before taking permanent residence in the Washington DC area. Tessie and her husband, Abe Samoy, Sr. made Fort Washington their home and raised their three sons...her three musketeers. Tessie enjoyed her gardening, both indoors and out. Tessie was an active member of the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) and served several terms as their  "greatest" treasurer. Tessie and Abe were active parishioners of St. Columba Church and members of various church organizations, especially the Spirit of the Living God Charismatic group. She loved the PNA and the St. Columba community and was happily involved in many fundraising events for the church and PNA. Tessie is survived by her three dynamic and charming sons, John, Den, and Stef along with Lee Ann, Vida, Emily, 10 grandkids (Amanda, Christian, Tyler, Brandon, Justin, Jessica, Michael, Stephanie, Ariana and Donovan), close family, extended family and friends. Tessie is now back in the loving care of her husband as they now begin their next lives together with their grandson Devan in their arms.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday, May 3rd from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, May 4th at 10:30 AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. 

Carl Dean Warner was born on March 2, 1944 at home on his family dairy farm where he was also raised in Wheaton, Missouri (a rural farm town in the southwestern part of the state) to Gerald and Lorene Warner.  He attended the Wheaton School System from childhood through high school.  Carl was very active in sports and the Future Farmers of America (FFA).

Carl was so busy with FFA projects and making money to prepare for college, he had to concentrate on one sport only; basketball was his choice.  He excelled in basketball his senior year of high school, where he was also the captain of the team.  He averaged 18 points per game and shot 64% from the field.  Carl was also the student body president of Wheaton High School in his senior year.  

Carl’s parents taught him thriftiness, an extremely hard work ethic, and saving money for college and life.  This was manifested in the fact that Carl was extremely proud of a rare accomplishment for such a young man - the fact that he had most of his college paid for with his hard earned savings before he even started college!  Carl had breeder sows which produced feeder pigs that he fattened and successfully marketed. Carl liked to quote that pigs put him through college!  And this most special work ethic and perspective followed him for the rest of his life!

Because of his Dad’s severe rheumatoid arthritis, Carl had to find a college closer to home so he could help his father on the farm on the weekends.  Carl attended SW Missouri State (SMS), now called Missouri State University and majored in agricultural economics and minored in business and science.

Carl always wanted to fly!  

He spent a lot of  time on John Deere tractors growing up, out in the field, and looking up in the sky.  He always felt, “It’s got to be better up there!”  B36 planes used to have a low level route over the farm.  You could hear them coming for miles - feeling them, and experiencing the rattling of all the windows in the farm house.  And boy, this was quite a profound experience!  Carl would always run out and wave at them as they passed.  And one special time, he even saw the co-pilot wave back!

Later when his older friend became an Air Force Fighter pilot, Carl knew that this is what he wanted to do!  Carl joined the US Navy Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS) after he graduated from college in 1967.  Luckily, he passed all physicals and tests and reported to Pensacola, Florida for AOCS in April 1967.

AOCS was very physically demanding and was run by Marine Corps Drill Instructors (DI’s).  Carl managed to stay out of trouble with the DI and graduated number two in his class.  He was commissioned on July 14, 1967.  He was then assigned to Saufley Field for Primary Flight Training.  He had no previous flight experience but was able to finish Saufley with good grades, yet at this time was unable to quality for Jets.  

Carl was heartbroken!  He really wanted to fly Jets!  He was very disappointed that he did not get Fighters for his first orders.  But he decided to apply himself at PROP Basic Training because there was still one more chance to get Jets.  In true Carl fashion with a proactive and positive attitude, always visualizing the most beneficial outcomes, he worked and studied very hard.  Carl graduated at the top of his class, including (CARQAL) - Carrier Qualification.  Making the absolute best of any negative or disappointing situation is a theme which carries Carl throughout his life.  

The Navy then assigned him to Advanced Pilot Training at Corpus Christi, Texas.  When he first arrived there, he applied for Jets.  After comprehensive reviews and interviews, he was approved for Jets at Beeville, Texas, flying the TF9 Cougar.  Carl used to joke that the F9 did not have an Afterburner, but at least it was Jets!  Yet Carl easily made this transition to Jets and has always said that flying the T28 made him a much better pilot!  Carl graduated from Advanced Pilot Training at the top of his class and got to wear his Wings of Gold in October 1968.  Because of his high grades and always being at the top of his class, Carl was recognized as a “Distinguished Naval Graduate of Pilot Training.” 

His initial orders after receiving his wings were to VF-24 as a SERGRAD.  He was picked for this job to work in operations as a schedule writer - the best job in the squadron!  Carl wanted to use this 14 month assignment to build his flying experience in all aspects of flight operation.  And during this assignment, he accumulated almost 600 hours in the F9.  This qualified him to instruct in all facets of the training syllabus.  Carl finished this assignment in January of 1970 and received orders to report to VF-124 at NAS Miramar - Fightertown USA - to fly F8 Crusaders.

Since the F8 squadrons had been reduced in numbers severely, there was stiff competition in the F8 RAG to win a fleet seat.  Carl excelled through the RAG with his top of the class proficiency in the flight syllabus and won his fleet seat with orders to VF-24 in the Summer of 1971.  VF-24 was attached to the aircraft carrier - the USS Hancock CV19.  The USS Hancock and its air wing were deployed to Vietnam in January 1972.  This was good timing because Carl’s only child  -  Jeffrey Carl Warner - was born in late December 1971.  

Carl returned from this combat cruise in early October 1972.  That Fall, he attended The Naval Safety Officer Course in Monterey, CA.  He was completing work ups and getting ready for the next cruise when an enticing job became available.  The XO highly recommended that he apply for a Flag Lieutenant and Aide job.  Carl interviewed and was accepted for this position by RADM Donald C Davis (The Carrier Group One) at NAS North Island and the USS Kitty Hawk.  

The Carrier Group One was embarked in the USS Kitty Hawk for an eight month cruise in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans - Carl’s second long cruise after the USS Hancock.  While assigned to the VF-24, Carl served as a legal officer, public affairs officer, and safety officer with his collateral duties.  He departed VF-24 in March 1973.  Even though it was not flying, Carl really enjoyed this Aide position because he had two, really fantastic and influential bosses - RADM Davis and RADM “Gus” Kinnear, both of whom later made 4 Star.  

One of the highlights of his Aide position was preparing for a luncheon for the Shah of Iran, ADM Thomas Moore - Chairman JCS - and many other senior officials.  Carl was in charge of the flag mess which was responsible for this important luncheon.  This was an extremely high pressure responsibility and experience, most especially in dealing with the dichotomy of the Iranian culture and the American military dynamic.  After this successful luncheon, the air wing performed an air power demonstration for the Shah.  

RADM Davis got promoted early on and was replaced by RADM “Gus” Kinnear - an avid and accomplished tennis player - who had much influence on Carl both professionally in the military and as a sincere friend.  RADM Davis had recommended that Carl become an instructor in the new F14 RAG, VF-124.  And then RADM Kinnear recommended Carl transfer after 18 months as an Aide, “To get back in the cockpit!” - his exact words.  So Carl transferred to VF-124 in October 1974.  Carl completed F14 ground school in September 1974 and flew his first hop in early January 1975.  He was a F14 instructor, training fleet replacement pilots until October 1976.  Furthermore, Carl was dual qualified in the A4 as an adversary pilot.  

When Iran purchased the F14 from the United States, part of the purchase agreement included a small cadre team from the RAG instructors.  At the time, it felt like an unfortunate career path for Carl, but he was already next to rotate and was selected for the TAFT Iran (Technical Assistance Field Team).  He reluctantly accepted the order and reported to Iran in November 1976.  But the tour turned out to be much better than expected for Carl, because he turned lemons into lemonade when he met his future wife - Marla.  Carl also consistently had the belief that if one does a good job, things will always work out for the best.  In fact, his life was based on the important concept!

Training the Iranians was a most interesting experience!  Most of the pilots were from wealthy families and very well educated in Europe and the United States.  We used to jokingly call them, “The Most Exclusive Flying Club in the World!”  Because of their background, they had practically zero mechanized experiences which created a much more challenging training process than US pilots who grew up on bicycles, tractors, and doing other activities requiring hand/eye coordination.  They spoke perfect English until an emergency situation developed; then they would immediately revert back to Farsi as if English was never in their vocabulary.  

Part of the agreement with Carl’s orders to Iran was that Carl got his choice of fleet squadrons at Miramar upon his return to the US at the end of his Iranian one year tour, in November 1977.  Carl chose VF-211.  He was most fortunate with this timing because the Shah was overturned about one year later.  Carl then went through refresher training at VF-124 and reported to VF-211 in June 1978.  Carl’s time of over eleven hundred hours in the F14A was truly significant!  His flying buddies affectionally called him “Carlos” with the call sign - “Flash”.   

Carl made two - 8 month cruises to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans in VF-211 on the USS Constellation.  On the 1980 cruise, the Connie spent 110 straight days in the Indian Ocean and also served as Quality Assurance Administrative and Operations Officer.  Carl and Marla had just gotten married in the beginning of the 1980 cruise.  The constant separation and recent marriage convinced Carl to pursue a subspecialty in Intelligence to give new stability to his recent marriage.  He then received orders to the NSA and reported there in February 1981.  He was assigned to an office that performed very interesting work in Operations Security (OPSCC).  Carl worked on providing OPSCC Surveys for many strategic and tactical operations involving high levels of government interest.  

While at the NSA, Carl was chosen for a JCS Black Program.  He spent 5 years working for the JCS while performing his duties at the NSA.  This task involved extensive travel to Europe providing security for the highest level strategic program.  At the end of this tour, he spent another year assigned to their OPSCC program.  Carl retired from active duty on August 1, 1991.  After retirement, Carl did consulting work for many NSA programs.

Sadly, Marla passed away unexpectedly in February 2020, which was a real shock to everyone.  Her heart condition and diabetes were worse than any of her friends truly understood.  But Carl always had a most positive, pro-active attitude even in the depths of deepest despair which carried him through this most difficult time!  Life is short, and he knew this!  Thus he remarried soon after Marla’s passing.  He always took adversity and turned it into the most positive outcome.

Carl married  - Angel - a friend of Marla’s who she met at the NSA in 2008.  Carl and Marla would often come visit Angel’s alpaca farm - Villa de Alpacas at Historic Villa de Sales in Aquasco, MD.  Angel always considered it an honor for the both of them to attend her Open Houses many times a year and truly loved Marla who also shared a profound love of dogs and many other interests.  Carl and Angel emailed each other for many years, just about every day, after Marla introduced them, sharing medical information and ideas about vitamin supplements and the importance of diet.  They took classes and seminars together at the PA Bowen Farmstead (a neighbor of Angel’s) owned by Sally Fallon Morell - a world renowned nutritionist - who started the Weston A Price Foundation.  

Unfortunately, Carl started coughing up blood in early Spring of 2021.  Angel was always by his side as this medical odyssey of lung cancer unfolded (Carl had never smoked, either, which seemed so particularly unfair.)  Carl needed surgery to remove the lower lobe of his left lung in May 2021.  Carl was determined to overcome this problem.  In fact, the day after surgery, Carl and Angel walked over a mile in the hospital together.  Carl and Angel had so much to look forward to accomplishing together!  They were excited to travel to Angel’s property on Miami Beach and also to Nerja, Spain, where Angel had also owned property for many years, along with spending special time at the farm.  Farm life had a special place in his heart as well!  And Carl was excited about taking Angel back to San Diego to visit family and friends, along with attending Tail Hook and F-14 events.	

Carl’s excellent surgeon thought that he had gotten it all.  But sadly, as time would unveil, Carl’s lung cancer would metastasize.  Carl and Angel spent over 2 years fighting this terrible disease together with regular chemo, directed chemo, and immunotherapy treatments.  His oncologist said that Carl’s type of cancer had no cure and that he would be on some type of treatment for the rest of his life.  But Angel liked to use the term, 
“a management issue” instead.  Life is a terminal condition, no matter how you look at it.  But you can choose a positive attitude.  Happiness is a choice!  

Travel was no longer an option, but this wasn’t all that bad, as they were together which was the most important!  With a compromised immune system, Angel did everything for Carl.  And when things get tough, this is when we all learn what is truly important in life!  And Carl was never a complainer.  He didn’t want his friends to treat him as a “sick person”, as in Angel’s and Carl’s minds, he was NOT - only considerably blessed with a grateful mindset.

Carl’s direct words were, which he wrote to his son, Jeff, on April 8th - 9 days before he passed, “I want everyone who is important to me to know what wonderful care Angel has provided me!  She is totally devoted to my needs and wellbeing.  I would not be here without her.  I am so fortunate and grateful to have her as my partner in these difficult times.  She is absolutely wonderful and totally devoted to me.  One of Angel’s special friends - Dana Russell - a well known oncology nurse practitioner in Southern Maryland - told me very early in our relationship that Angel was the Real Deal!  I already knew this about Angel, but boy was she ever correct!”  

An important person to both Carl and Angel was Stacy Lancaster - Carl’s neighbor in Annapolis.  Stacy helped to provide invaluable support to Carl after Marla’s death, which meant a tremendous amount to both Carl and Angel.  And she is also very personally important to Angel, as Stacy has become one of her very closest friends as well.  In fact, Stacy provided the most beautiful venue at her home for Carl and Angel’s wedding.  And Stacy was Carl’s “Best Man!”  Carl and Angel spoke to Stacy every morning during her drive to work, including the day Carl passed.  Even though Carl was unable to speak words loud enough for phone conversation, Angel would put the phone “on speaker” so he could hear everything and make comments that Angel could convey to Stacy in their daily conversations.  Angel will continue this important way to start the day out “right”.  There is no doubt that Carl will be a part of this most positive morning ritual “in spirit” always!

Another most important addition to Carl and Angel’s wedding was Peter Stoll.  Peter knew Carl on a most personal basis, better than anyone else.  Carl was a very private person, but he shared a lot with Peter.  They met in the F-14 RAG after his Iran tour when Peter was fresh out of Navair in DC.  Peter and Carl were both assigned to VF-211.  This worked out very well for both of them as they were best friends and roommates on the Constellation cruise.  Since Peter had the first room pick, being senior to all but the CO/XO, Carl and Peter got the very best room together, near the catwalk for easy bottle disposal and steps away from the mid-rats galley (kitchen).  There was nobody between them and the best creature comforts of the carrier, and they sure made the best of it!  Plus the time they shared brought them much closer together, and they lamented about everything during their “happy hour.”  Thus Carl wanted Peter to be an important part of his wedding to Angel, making him the “officiant,” which Peter believed was the ultimate honor - to perform their ceremony.   Peter strongly believed, along with many of Carl’s closest friends, that Angel was a gift to Carl from Marla due to divine intervention.  Peter’s direct words, “With Angel at his side, I have never seen Carl so happy and content with their lives together.  Over the following three years, they were always side by side, deeply in love, to the last minutes of Carl’s wonderful life.”

Carl passed away at home on April 17th.  He took his last breaths around 4pm.  Angel was at his side, holding his hand, and Sweetie Bug - Angel’s 20 year old dog was in his lap.  Pipper - Carl’s dog - who became more of Angel’s dog after Marla’s passing - was under his feet.  Interestingly, Sweetie Bug - a Maltese and Shihtzu mix - had truly become Carl’s dog (not Angel’s) when he moved to Annapolis from the farm.  They were truly inseparable as well.

Carl had many other important words to share,  “I want to make everyone aware and to advise them to always express how they feel to their loved ones.  DO NOT HESITATE to tell the ones that matter how important they are and how much they love them EVERY TIME THEY SEE THEM.  Please do not wait, because we know how quickly and unexpectedly life can end.”  Angel is very grateful that she was the recipient of this wonderful attitude, as this is what her mother taught her.  And Marla taught this to Carl!
	
Carl will be interred at Arlington at a later date. Please check back for updates.

Memorial donations may be made in Carl's name to <a href="https://support.bestfriends.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=memorial_gift">Best Friends Animal Sanctuary</a>, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd, Kanab, UT 84741.

Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories link on the left.

David Howell Stewart, 82, of Edgewater, MD, passed away on April 18, 2024. He was not just a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, but a unique individual with a kind, generous, and loving nature. His intelligence, sharp sense of humor, and often silly demeanor were the hallmarks of his personality, making him a joy to be around.

Born on January 4, 1942, in Takoma Park, MD, David grew up to be a remarkable individual. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1966, qualifying as a sharpshooter and receiving the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal for his service in Berlin.

David dedicated 30 years of his life, from 1981 to 2011, to the Prince George's County Department of Social Services. He excelled as a CPS Supervisor and Acting Bureau Chief, positively impacting the lives of many in the community.

Outside of his professional life, David had a wide range of hobbies, including woodworking, gardening, reading, camping, bicycling, participating in half marathons, and volunteering with animal charities. He was also known to be a mischievous raconteur. 

David is survived by his wife of 43 years, Crystal Stewart; his daughter, Andrea Stewart (Lucas Page) of Edgewater, MD; his son, Jason Stewart (Lisa Gimbert) of Pasa Robles, CA; his best friend, David North; his sister-in-law Teresa Thomas; and many beloved friends and pets. He is preceded in death by his father, Howell Stewart, his mother, Margaret Stewart, and his daughter, Victoria Stewart.

David's life will be celebrated at a service at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, MD, in the White Oak Pavilion on July 7 from 1:00-4:00. The family wishes a welcome to all that knew our David to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the <a href="https://www.cvfc3.com/about-us/donate">Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department</a>, 5052 Deep Hole Rd., Chincoteague VA 23336 or <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NTTZBC922D622&sdkMeta=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5wYXlwYWxvYmplY3RzLmNvbS9kb25hdGUvc2RrL2RvbmF0ZS1zZGsuanMiLCJhdHRycyI6eyJkYXRhLXVpZCI6IjdmNzE4NThiZWNfbXRpNm1qZzZuZHkifX0&targetMeta=eyJ6b2lkVmVyc2lvbiI6IjlfMF81OCIsInRhcmdldCI6IkRPTkFURSIsInNka1ZlcnNpb24iOiIwLjguMCJ9">The Friends of San Diego Wildlife Refuges</a>

David Howell Stewart will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 

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David Gregg Whitworth, Jr., age 78, passed away at his home in Edgewater, MD, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

David was born in Cumberland, MD, on September 3, 1945. He was predeceased by his parents, David G. Whitworth, Sr., and Florence Repp Whitworth.

David is survived by his son, Gregg B. Whitworth, PhD.; his daughter, Kara M. Whitworth; grandchildren, Faye L. Schroeder and Maya R. Epstein; his sister, Molly R. Whitworth, PhD.; his brother, Horace P. Whitworth, II and wife Terry; his very best friend and mate, Nancy S. Reed, as well as, beloved nieces, and nephew, and cousins.

Growing up in LaVale, MD, Whitworth was a member of the Allegany High School Class of 1963.  He was granted a B.A. at the University of Maryland in 1968.

Whitworth promoted his philosophy of equality and diversity through the position of Admissions Counselor and later Director of Admissions at Prince Georges Community College by recruiting students who more fully represented the county population.

Mr. Whitworth earned the degree of Juris Doctor in 1975 at the University of Baltimore Law School.  He was admitted to the Bar in Maryland and the District of Columbia.  Although he litigated a wide variety of cases, lawyer professional disciplinary cases became his expertise.  Whitworth also served as an expert witness in disciplinary cases.  As a litigator he was a fierce advocate for his clients.

Mr. Whitworth took pride in the law profession and was respected by colleagues.  His inspiration came from his grandfather, Horace P. Whitworth, Sr., and uncle, Horace P. Whitworth, Jr., who were noted attorneys in Western Maryland. 

David treasured family, friends, history, the law, model railroading, and life on the water.  After retiring, he and Nancy completed America’s Great Loop boating over 10,000 miles for 18 months in the vessel “Decisions”.  Family and friends shared parts of the experience.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate David's life on Monday, May 6 from 5 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.

A gathering is also planned for Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Fratelli’s, 359 National Highway, LaVale, MD, from 1 to 3 P.M.
 
In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the Alrutz-Moreland Memorial Scholarship (BSA Troop/Post 10 of LaVale) at Community Trust Foundation, Attn: Leah Shaffer, 112 Baltimore St., Ste. 201, Cumberland, MD 21502 (https://ctfinc.org) or Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 529 Londontown Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037.

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Louise Chrissos, age 94, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024 at The Adler Center for Caring, Aldie, Virginia. Born and educated in New York City, she graduated high school early at age 16, met and married Costas Chrissos, also from New York, and moved to Washington, D.C. They eventually settled in Annapolis, Maryland for the remainder of her life. Louise worked on Capitol Hill as a Congressional Secretary for such notable members of Congress as John F. Kennedy when he was first elected to Congress, and Senator Sam J. Ervin during the Watergate scandal and retired after 35 years.

She was an incredible mother who was loved and adored by her children, family, and friends. An avid reader with a curious mind, Louise had a passion for languages, music, dancing, the theater, opera, and playing her piano. She will be deeply missed, but left us all with many wonderful memories.

She is survived by her brother, William Arcamuzi of Elizabeth, CO, and her children, Jeanne (Philip) Rosenbaum of Gainesville, VA and Demos (Karen) Chrissos of Hendersonville, NC, and her 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be offered Thursday, April 25 at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD. The church will open at 10:30 a.m. for a brief viewing and the funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, Maryland 21032. 

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Doris Ann Glover, beloved wife, sister, and aunt, leaves behind a great legacy and will be immensely missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. She was born on historical D-Day, making that date known as Doris Ann Day for her family. While attending Memphis State University, she became an aunt for the first time, a title she proudly treasured until her death on April 15, 2024.

Born on June 6, 1944, in Memphis, TN, to the late Jack Lock and Doris Pankey Henderson, Doris earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Memphis State University. After graduating college, she embarked on a noble journey as a teacher, a role she embraced with unwavering dedication. To her peers, she was known simply as "Doris", but to her southern family, she was always and forever Doris Ann. She married Jere, the love of her life, on March 30, 1968. For 35 years, she taught elementary school in Montgomery County, pouring her heart and soul into improving the lives of each of her students, a commitment that continued until her retirement in 2003. 

Doris Ann delighted in each and every one of her nieces as they grew up. When they began having children, and the number of her great-nieces and nephews kept multiplying, so did her love for them. Even her great-great nieces and nephews all came to know and love their Aunt Doris Ann. She would frequently make time to travel to meet the newest additions and would absolutely cherish the time she spent holding them. 

From infants to the elderly, it didn't matter how old you were. Whenever you were in the presence of Doris Ann, the world seemed to stop, and her undivided attention would be upon you. She would smile, lean in, and nod as she listened to you. That radiant smile of hers would brighten up every room she entered. No matter the setting, she made everyone feel welcome, important, and heard. 

Doris Ann's family was not just a part of her life, but one of her most cherished possessions. Her home was always open, a welcoming space for her loved ones, where she hosted family gatherings both small and large. Her love for each of them was boundless, and she encouraged them all to reach their fullest potential, a testament to her unwavering support and belief in them.  

Doris Ann was incredibly selfless and generous. Even though her nieces and nephews were spread across the globe at times, she never forgot a birthday or a Christmas present. She could always pick out the prettiest dresses for her nieces, the snazziest outfits for her nephews, and the coolest, age-appropriate toys for all. 

Doris was a longtime member of Severna Park United Methodist Church. Her faith was not just a part of her life, but the cornerstone that guided her every action and deed, a direct result of her personal relationship with Jesus. In this, we find solace, knowing that she is now at peace with her Savior. Doris Ann's legacy lives on in everyone she loved. She was an absolute treasure and will be dearly missed. 

Doris was the beloved wife of 56 years of Jere W. Glover; sister of Judith Lee Stevens; aunt of Valerie Stevens McLeod, Sidney Stevens (Ronnie) Petty, Juleanna (Christopher Reiter) Glover, Kristen Glover, Elizabeth (Patrick Sullivan) Glover and Rebecca (Darrell Issa) Glover; great-aunt of Jessica McLeod (Brian James) Patton, Rachel Margaret McLeod, Cale (Bridget McHoul) Petty, William and Blythe Weiss, Helena Walsh, Leopold Reiter, Shelby Glover and Avery Glover Sullivan and great-great-aunt of Ayelet, Oliver and Zayne Patton, Daniel Rounds, Derrick, Levi, Addy and Piper Petty. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Frank Warren Stevens, and her Nephew, Jesse Holt McLeod.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (serc.si.edu). 

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Joseph Quail “Joe” Long, 93, a longtime resident of Annapolis and previously of Silver Spring, MD and Pembrook Pines, FL, died April 13, 2024.  Born in Philadelphia, PA on December 19, 1930 to the late Joseph and Gladys Long, he graduated from Greenbelt High School while living with his family as one of the original first families of the planned Greenbelt community.  He worked as a technician in the printing business, and he loved pickleball, ping pong and billiards.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Mary V. Long, who died in 2014.  He is survived by his daughters, Victoria (Dennis) Renehan of Eldorado, MD and Carol (Darryl) Harriday of Ellicott City, MD; his grandchildren, Nicholas Alexander Harriday, Dru Harriday and Georgia Louise Fried; his sister in law, Barbara A. Wyatt; a host of nieces and nephews, and numerous close friends at Heritage Harbour.

Family and friends are invited to Joe’s viewing and life celebration on Saturday, April 20 from 1-4 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name are suggested to the charity of your choice.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.

Allan went home to Jesus on April 13, 2024, at 3:14 am in MedStar Washington Hospital Center at the age of 59. Allan was born to Jose and Aurora Pico on April 27, 1964, in the Philippines. Allan was a proud USPS employee for 25 years. Allan met his wife, Maria Castro-Pico at Fort Washington Hospital, and they had been married for 27 years. Allan is survived by his wife, Maria Castro-Pico, two children - Amber and Alexis Pico, and his grandchild Kamonii Pico.

Allan will be forever remembered and loved by his family and friends.
We will always carry your memory in our hearts.

Relatives and friends are invited to join Allan's life celebration on April 24, 2024 from 2 to 8pm at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Maryland 20745. Mass to follow on April 25, 2024 at 10am at St Columba Catholic Church 7804 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment to follow at St Mary's Piscataway Cemetery 13405 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735.

On April 13, 2024, a young, handsome angel ascended into Heaven’s gates. Enoch F. Rogers, Jr. (EJ) was born on January 10, 1996, during the infamous blizzard of 1996 to Renata Casiel & Enoch F. Rogers, Sr.

EJ loved his family, and his family loved him dearly! He made special connections with most of his cousins, aunts, and uncles and deeply cared for all his brothers. EJ was a beautiful bright light wherever he was. He had a sweet, silly side but maintained a serious persona. He was an incredible three-sport athlete, Lacrosse, Football, and Wrestling, while attending Fork Union Military Academy and Wilson High School in Washington, DC. He enjoyed being outside on the go, bike riding, gaming and loved quiet time reading. He had a musical gift. He was self-taught to learn to play several instruments, drums, keyboard, and guitar, where he played in his high school band. He was a Boy Scout and served many hours giving back to the community by volunteering at Martha’s Table.

Music was a large part of his life, listening and recording. He was an old soul when it came to music, who enjoyed 90’s R&B and Hip Hop. EJ enjoyed summers at the beach, where he spent weeks in East Hampton with his aunt & uncle for vacations. EJ was affectionately called “Pie” by his Aunt Regina. He was in his element, enjoying family time during Caribbean vacations, sailing, water skiing, snorkeling, and many adventurous activities.

Most important to EJ in recent years was becoming a father to son Elijah, whom he affectionately called Lili. Watching EJ read books to Elijah, talk about the stars and the moon, and express the importance of good manners was pure joy. Teaching and giving his son the best motivated EJ to work hard. Elijah says, “Daddy is my Superhero,” and his family will remind him of this every day.

EJ is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Dixie Jayne Casiel and Walter Lee
Casiel, Sr., and paternal grandfather, Herman Rogers, Jr.; uncles Reginald Davis and
Christopher Rogers; aunts Regina Maier and Donna Vincent.

EJ leaves to cherish his loving memories, son, Elijah Rein Rogers; mother, Renata Casiel (Maurice Clayborne) of Clinton, MD; Father, Enoch F. Rogers, Sr., (Joan Rogers) of Waldorf, MD; Paternal Grandmother, Matilda Rogers of Landover Hills, MD, brothers: James Peele of New York, NY, and Jalen Rogers of Waldorf, MD, Maurice, Jr. and Marcellus Clayborne of Washington, DC; uncles: Walter Casiel (Shawn Casiel) of King George’s, VA, Walter Proctor of Greensboro, NC, Ragene Short of Southampton, NY, Jason Rogers of Rockville, MD, aunts: Cheryl Hooks of Landover Hills, MD, Philis Rogers of Landover Hills, MD, Janet Holley (Randell Holley) of Suitland, MD; and a host of cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, May 2nd from 10-11 AM until the funeral service begins at 11 AM at First Baptist Church of Highland Park, 6801 Sheriff Rd, Greater Landover, MD 20785. A burial will follow at National Harmony Memorial Park. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Grace's Life Celebration on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD 20735

Dorothy Carrie Davis, nee’ Custer, of Davidsonville, Maryland passed quietly after an extended illness on Friday, April 12, 2024. Dottie, as many knew her, was born on June 26, 1940 in Washington, D.C. 

Dottie enjoyed a career in the NASA Radio and Television Division during the 1970’s attending many of the launches.  In her role with NASA, she routinely greeted former and current astronauts at Cape Kennedy and at the headquarters in Washington, D.C. Dottie continued to follow NASA events and spend time with former colleagues into her retirement years.

An avid animal lover, Dottie cared for her rescue cats at home in Davidsonville and donated regularly to animal rescue and recovery nonprofits throughout the country.  She also supported many causes related to American Indians.

Dottie was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, John Edgar Davis, and their son Jeffrey Allen Davis.  She is survived by her son Kenneth William Davis; her daughter, Karen Lynn Edwards and her husband Jon Edwards; grandchildren Sarah Davis, Tyler Davis, Kipp Davis, Amy Edwards and Kimberly Edwards; sister Darlene Custer Carson; brother Michael Grimley; and other loving members of extended family and friends.

Dottie made the world a better place with her subtle sense of humor and laughter, and her love for family, home and God’s creatures.

Family and friends are invited to Dottie’s life celebration on Friday, April 19 from 6-7 pm, with a memorial service to begin at 7, at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friends of Anne Arundel County Animal Control, Inc., P.O. Box 45, Millersville, MD 21108 or at 
https://www.faacac.org/ 


Elen (Ellamae) May Hulsey, 85 passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, with her family by her side.

She was born on March 18, 1939 in Gallant Green (Waldorf), Maryland to the late Herman F. Adams and Sadie I. Adams (Buckler).

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Hulsey, Sr., her son-in-law, Scott Williams and her siblings, Louise Moreland, Harry Adams, John Adams, Helen Moreland, Mary Nimmerichter, and Marie Richards. 

Ellamae grew up in Charles County, Maryland and graduated from Laplata High School in 1957.

Upon graduation, Ellamae began a career with the FBI. During her employment she met and fell in love with Marvin Hulsey. They were married and proceeded to travel the world going TDY with the U.S. Navy. She held jobs and volunteer opportunities with numerous companies during her marriage, including with the Evening Star newspaper, Assistant manager with apartment complexes, office manager with several physicians, PTA president, HOA president and many others to name a few. But her greatest love and main responsibility and job, that brought her an abundance of joy, was being a mother to her three children, and later a Nana to her grandchildren. Ellamae was a shining example of the saying, that behind the uniform is a family standing strong. She was the love, constant, and anchor that kept her family grounded during military life, deployments, and beyond throughout the years. Her sacrifices and grace were immeasurable. Ellamae set a unique example that few could emulate. Although several tragedies occurred, she always trusted in her Faith and God to guide her through, and never wavered from that core value. At any time, Ellamae could recite a unique prayer at times of happiness and in times of sadness that would give you both peace and comfort. 

Ellamae loved dancing, cooking, eating crabs, watching her "shows", singing, sitting with family and sharing stories, watching the snow fall, Christmas time and cheering on her beloved baseball team, the Nationals, and although she rarely raised her voice, she could be heard yelling, Go Nats! with great passion.
Ellamae’s love, legacy and voice of reason will live on in those that will love her for an eternity.

She is survived by her loving children Marvin Hulsey, Jr., Marilyn Williams, and Kenneth Hulsey. In addition she is survived by one sister, Betti Bridgett, and a brother-in-law Paul Richards. Also her grandchildren Samantha Williams, Justin Williams, LeighAnn Beauchamp, Marsha Hulsey, and Andrew Hulsey. Great grandchildren Owen Beauchamp, Archer Hartley, and Harper Hulsey. And an abundance of nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Bertha's life on Thursday, April 18 from 10 am to 11 am at Enon Baptist Church, 5200 Temple Hill Rd., Temple Hills, MD. A service will follow beginning at 11 am. Interment will be held at Washington National Cemetery, 4101 Suitland Rd., Suitland, MD 20746 after the conclusion of the service. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Rosaria “Sally” Guaragna, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Marian’s Manor along the South River in Edgewater, Maryland. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on November 17, 1930, to the late Salvatore and Mary Grace Sicurella. She married Frank Guaragna in Brooklyn, NY, on February 21, 1954. Sally and Frank lived most of their life in Mitchellville, MD, raising their four children. She dedicated much of her time volunteering as a member of the Ladies Sodality at St. Matthias Church. They cherished winter seasons spent at their ‘Palace in the Sky,’ a condominium in St. Pete Beach, Florida. The couple was married 45 years when Frank predeceased her in May 1999. During Sally’s early career, she worked in the school system, working with children with special needs. Later, she oversaw the management and operations of the museum store for the Freer Gallery of Art and the museum store for the Arthur Sackler Gallery, both part of the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art. She was proud of her professional accomplishments and shared her love and appreciation for beautiful jewelry, art, and unique items inspired by the museum’s collections. She also served as President of the Museum Store Association and was a member of the Christopher Columbus Lodge of the Sons of Italy. Sally was an amazing, self-taught cook who perfected many dishes and the art of the Italian cookie, passing down recipes her family continues as a Christmas Eve tradition year after year. She was and is the heart of our family, leaving behind a legacy of love and a bond that will be treasured for many generations. She is survived by her children, Camille Cimino and her husband, Steve; son, Al Guaragna, and his wife, Mary Ann; Sal Guaragna and his wife, Mary, and Marie Guaragna; ten grandchildren, Gina (Zack) Notes, Marisa (Casey) Weisman, Angela (Adam) Marsh, Alexandra (Seamus) Carey, Frank (Teresa) Guaragna, Nicholas (Lindsay) Beirne, Dominic Guaragna, Briana (Brandt) Schwer, Victoria (Mike) Jones, and Charlie Beirne; and seven great-grandchildren, Nico Notes, Luca Notes, Knox Notes, Colette Carey, Sloane Carey, Isla Weisman, Michael Jones III, and one great-grandchild on the way. Friends are invited to celebrate Sally’s life on Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, April 17 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to <a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html">St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital</a>, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

On April 10, 2024, Patrick Anthony “Tony” Schaeffer, was called home to glory.  He was a good and loving father to many who fondly called him “Pops”.  Tony was the beloved and doting husband of Margaret Okoroji-Schaeffer for 23 years; father of Nicholas and Gabriel Schaeffer, Joshua and Isaiah Okoroji-Schaeffer and brother of Michael Schaeffer, Pamela Sandler, and the late Paul Schaeffer. Tony was passionate about family, kind-hearted, generous, and a loyal friend. Above all, he loved Jesus Christ. Family and friends are invited to a Service of Songs on Thursday, June 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Friendship Community Baptist Church, 37 Jewell Rd., Dunkirk, MD. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 7 from 11 am to 2 pm and from 4 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Family Hour will be held from 10 am to 11:00 am at Friendship Community Baptist Church on Saturday. June 8. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 8 at 11:30 am at Friendship Community Baptist Church. Interment is private. Please let the family know if you will be attending the Saturday service by May 15th, so that they may get an accurate head count for catering services. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital, PO Box 947765 Atlanta, GA 30394. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Darlene "Dee" Maisel, 72, a 30-year resident of Severna Park, MD, died on April 10, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born in Annapolis, MD, on June 17, 1951, to Virginia Droll and the late Joseph Droll; she graduated from Annapolis High School. Dee enjoyed redecorating her home, cooking, softball games and spending time with family. In addition to her father, Dee was preceded in death by a son, Doug Maisel. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Frederick " Fritz" Woolford, Jr, a son, Paul Maisel of Arnold, MD; two stepdaughters, Penni Jordan and Nicole Woolford; three sisters, Pam Bicknell, Iokia Summers and Helen Mainville; sisters-in-law Linda Habercam and Tina Woolford and brother-in-law Jim Habercam; daughter in law Lisa Maisel; son-in-law Dave Jordan, four grandchildren, Johnathon and Ellen Maisel, Emma Woolford, and Harper Jordan. Friends are invited to celebrate Dee's life on Thursday, April 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">SPCA of Anne Arundel County</a>, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Thomas William Blohm of Annapolis, Maryland went home to the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2024.  Thomas "Tommy" was born in Alexandria, VA on March 8, 1939 to the late Thomas J. and Mildred Hale Blohm.  He grew up in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland and graduated from Oxon Hill High School, where he excelled in many sports.  He went on to play collegiate football and earned his degree from Shepherd College.  Tommy then enjoyed a successful career in the insurance field, retiring from his own New York Life practice.

Tommy was a loving husband, father and friend.  He was predeceased by his first wife of 41 years, Lahni (Nicholson) and their son, Douglas.  He is survived by his loving wife of almost 25 years, Maria Anne (Regan-Zettler); his brother, Richard (Florence); his daughter, Tiffney Brockway (Tim); his step children, Patrick Zettler (Laura), Karen Arnold (Richard), Mary Quesnel (Michael), Michael Zettler (Laura), Andrew Zettler (Melissa) and Kathleen Fisher (John) and his eighteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Tommy made the world a brighter place.  He was a man of strong faith and a parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church.  Tommy always brought a smile to the faces of those around him.  He loved to dance, play tennis and travel the world.  He was a fierce friend, enjoying life-long friendships.  Whether he was playing host to the ladies on their motorhome after a shopping excursion or cruising through the Chesapeake waterways on one of his boats, he knew how to bring friends together and create memories.  

The family will celebrate a Funeral Mass for Tommy on April 16, 2024 at 11:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to. LETS GO Boys & Girls to help underprivileged youth through STEM education and career development.
https://www.letsgoboysandgirls.org/donate


A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at 2 PM at the Colmar Manor, 3701 Lawrence St, Colmar Manor, MD 20722. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Rodolfo's life celebration on Tuesday April 9, 2024 from 2 to 8 pm at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill MD 20745. Service to follow on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 10 am at St. Columba Catholic Church 7800 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.

Barbara Ann Tucker, 75, a resident of Annapolis, MD for fifty-three years and previously of Prince Frederick, MD died on Friday, April 5 at her home after a two and a half year struggle with cancer. Born on January 3, 1949 in Prince Frederick to the late Charles Reverdy and Doris Mae Hall, Barbara graduated high school and worked as a special needs aide and a nurse’s aide for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. She also served as the executive director for Love in Action. A member of Bay Area Community Church, Barbara enjoyed gardening, dancing with the Showstoppers, reading and senior league bowling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Randy Catterton. Barbara is survived by her husband of more than fifty-one years, Thornton N. Tucker, Jr.; her children, Ronnie Catterton of Maryland, Thornton N. Tucker, III of Lexington, SC and Patricia Drake of Annapolis, MD; her brothers, Charles Hall of Prince Frederick, MD, Donald Hall of Dunkirk, MD and Raymond Hall of Sunderland, MD; her grandchildren, Trey, Trent and Hailey Drake, Hudson and Peyton Filipowicz, Jonathan and Joie Tucker, Autumn Moody, Rebecca Allaband, Sharayah Davis, Jennifer McDonald, Harmony Ott and Rachel Smith and 10 great-grandchildren.  Friends are invited to celebrate Barbara’s life on Thursday, April 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 am. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Goldie May Talbert (née Northedge), 94, of Forestville, MD peacefully passed away at her home of Ampullary Cancer on April 5, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 10, 1930, in Washington, DC to the late Ruth Elizabeth Northedge (née Allen) and Albert Leo Northedge. Goldie worked for over 20 years as a Program Specialist for the US Census Bureau. She was married 62 years to her late husband, Preston Ellsworth Talbert, who passed away on April 27, 2010.

Goldie loved Christ, her family, and others. She was a faithful Christian at the First Christian Church at Brock Hall in Upper Marlboro, MD, loved reading the Bible and attending Bible Study Group, and listening to the old hymns. She was an avid reader of novels and books. Goldie was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She expressed her concern for others by calling, sending cards, and writing letters, when individuals celebrated the holidays, had birthdays, lost loved ones, or were ill. Everyone said what beautiful handwriting she had. Her love and care for people was shown by her willingness to donate to almost every cause, but especially to needy children, cancer research, and military organizations.

She enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and interior decorating her home as well as other homes. She loved the Spring and Summer seasons with all the beautifully colored flowers. She was quite an artist in her own right and enjoyed painting and embroidery. Up until her eighties, Goldie bowled in a league in Charles County, MD and won many individual and team trophies. She still drove her car, lived independently, and tended her flower gardens until being diagnosed with cancer in October 2023, at the age of 93. 

In addition to her husband and parents, Goldie is preceded in death by her brother, Clarence Northedge. Goldie was a loving wife, mother to 3 children, grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren, and great-grandmother to 11 great-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren. She is survived by her oldest daughter, Fay Ann Woolwine (née Talbert) and her husband Robert Woolwine, granddaughter Roxann Mae Thompson (née Woolwine) and her husband Adam Thompson, great-grandsons Jacob, Robert Cole, and Seth Thompson; grandson Robert Neil Woolwine III, great-granddaughters Payton and Reagan Woolwine; granddaughters Christina Ruth and Melanie Elizabeth Woolwine, and great-grandchildren Mairin and Declan Woolwine-Whalen. She is also survived by her son, Preston Ellsworth Talbert, Jr. and his wife Mary, grandson Joseph Talbert and his wife Mandy, great-grandson Tyler Talbert; grandson Jason Talbert; step-grandson Michael Gentz and his wife Hope, step-great-grandson Charlie; step-grandson Matthew Gentz and his wife Amanda, step-great-grandchildren Lily and Brody Gentz; step-granddaughter Michelle Leduc (née Gentz) and her husband Conrad, and step-great-grandson CJ Leduc. Additionally, she is survived by her youngest daughter Rebecca Jean Mears (née Talbert), grandson Daniel Mears and his wife Jodi, great-grandsons Owen and Ethan Mears; grandson Kevin Mears and his wife Rachel, great-grandson Preston Mears; and granddaughter Sarah Farnham; and her siblings, Jack Northedge and his wife Pat, David Northedge and his wife Sandy, Robert Northedge and his wife Gay, and Alberta Hitzel (née Northedge).

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Goldie's life on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 2 pm until 4 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm at the First Christian Church at Brock Hall, 2400 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 and again on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 10 am until her funeral service begins at 10:30. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, MD.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church at Brock Hall, Hospice of the Chesapeake (90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122), or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105). 

Jeffrey Michael Deane, 77, of Annapolis, MD, and Sarasota, FL, passed away on April 4, 2024, at the Hospice of Chesapeake Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, MD, after a fierce three-year battle with metastatic prostate bone cancer. Jeff graduated from Memphis State University and has left behind many close friends and relatives, who will forever mourn and remember some of his favorite sayings, "ching-a-ling" and "who loves you, baby." Jeff was a partner with Friedman, Billings, and Ramsey, Inc. in Washington, D.C, retiring in 2011. Following his retirement, he lived part-time in his dream home in Sarasota, FL. Friends and coworkers will always remember his legacy as a larger-than-life father, friend, and successful investment banker. Jeff loved his Annapolis home and everyone will forever miss his many crab feasts and gatherings on "Deane Beach." His passion for golf, tennis, and the stock market will never be forgotten, as well as his love of the Redskins and a good martini. His family, his three children, Jake, Will, and Jules, and their extended cousins were paramount to his life. Jeff leaves behind his devoted wife of 43 years, Laurie Deane; his children, Jacob Deane (Sophia Pantelides), William Deane (Sonia Turill) and Julia Deane; his grandchildren, Navy and Nicos Deane and his sister, Nancy Peacock of Palm Beach, FL. As a family, we cannot express enough gratitude to friends and neighbors for their love and support through this difficult family time. We would also like to thank the Hospice of the Chesapeake staff, who helped us through this difficult time. A celebration of life will be held at Quiet Waters Park, the Blue Heron Room in Annapolis, MD on Friday, May 10 at 1 pm.

Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Obituaries

Donald Daily

Suzanne Plourde

Teresita Samoy

Carl Warner

David Stewart

David Whitworth, Jr.

Louise Chrissos

Doris Glover

Joseph Long

Allan Pico

Enoch "EJ" Rogers, Jr.

Grace Macaranas

Dorothy Davis

Elen Hulsey

Bertha Summers

Rosaria "Sally" Guaragna

Patrick "Tony" Schaeffer, Jr.

Darlene "Dee" Maisel

Thomas Blohm

John Gwaltney

Rodolfo Rimando

Barbara Tucker

Goldie Talbert

Jeffrey Deane