Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Saturday, August 28, 2010, Tom passed away at the Martinsburg VA Hospital where he lived for the past two years. He was born, January 2nd of 1949 in Washington D.C. He attended Prince George's schools. After graduation, he served in the United States Army with a tour in Vietnam. After his time serving in the military, he was a house painter by trade and was a member of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department in Kentland, Maryland. While living in California for a time, he worked for Dynalectron. When he returned to Maryland, he worked for St. Mary's County Government until 1997.
 Tom is survived by his son, Jason Snellings, Sr. of Yuma Arizona; brothers Scott Snellings, Jr. of Ft. Washington, Maryland and Richard Snellings of Manassas, Virginia. He is also survived by one grandson Jason Snellings, Jr. and five nephews and One niece.
 Family and friends are invited to Tom's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 8th from 10:30 until time of services at 11:30 am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Maryland, with Military Honors

On Saturday, August 28, 2010, the beloved wife of Grover C. "Buck" Hardin; mother of Robin and his wife Jane Hardin, Jon Andre Hardin and Rhonda Stiver. She is also survived by 2 granddaughters, Jennifer Hardin and Amy Stiver. Friends are invited to Marilyn's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland; where services will be held on Thursday, September 2, at 11:30 am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Marilyn was a U.S. Navy veteran working as a control tower operator. Later on in life she was a Media Aide working at Oxon Hill High School. Please sign the online guestbook for the family.

The Honorable John David Helmick, 82, of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD and formerly of Mt. Savage, MD, passed away on August 28, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a prolonged illness. Born in Mannington, WV on November 22, 1927 he graduated from Mannington High School in 1945. He enlisted in the Navy during W.W. II and served aboard the U.S.S. Rockwall, which was an observer ship at the Bikini Atoll atomic blast in the South Pacific. After the Navy, he received his undergraduate degree from Fairmount State College in WV and his Master’s degree from West Virginia University. Beginning his teaching career in West Virginia, he continued as an Industrial Arts teacher at Mount Savage High School for over 30 yrs. until his retirement to Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, where he enjoyed playing tennis and golf. He has won medals in both tennis and volleyball at the Senior Olympics. Both he and his wife enjoy boating on the waters around Annapolis. He had belonged to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary where he performed search and rescues in our local waters. He and his wife also sponsored several midshipmen from the US Naval Academy.
 
John loved to ride his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, which he rode across county from Maryland to California and back in 2002. He would enjoy participating in the weekly Pete’s Cycle Club rides with other members of the club. Visiting Camp Sunrise, a place for children recovering from cancer, on one of these rides was a particular delight to him.
 
While in Mount Savage, he was appointed by the then Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew to the position of a Maryland Trial Magistrate. He was also involved in the community as a Pony League Manager and Coach and a Volunteer Firefighter. Active in politics won him many accolades from both political parties.
 
He was an avid union activist, serving as president of the Allegany County Teachers Association and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Maryland State Teachers Association for two full terms. He helped negotiate teachers’ contracts and fought for teachers’ professional rights.
 
He is survived by his wife Rosalind Yee Helmick, whom he married in 1988, and his three children: John Helmick and partner Jane Gibson of Oakland, Maryland, Ronald Helmick and wife Sharon of Centerville, Pennsylvania; Rebecca Watkins and husband George of Mount Savage. Also,surviving are three grandsons Andrew Watkins of Mount Savage; Daniel Watkins of Ridgely, West Virginia; Jody Growden and wife Marci with great granddaughter Emma of LaVale. John Helmick was the brother of the late Edward Helmick of Astatula, Florida, and Robert Helmick of Cambridge, Ohio. His parents were the late Coy E. and Helen K. Pettite Helmick of Mannington, West Virginia.
 
Friend may call from 1:30pm until John’s Remembrance Celebration service begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland 21037. There will be an inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
 
Both John and Rosalind were very supportive of their local hospital and wanted it to be staff by the Best. There will be a room named in his honor in the new Acute Care Pavilion. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Anne Arundel Medical Center, The Nursing Scholarship Foundation, c/o Mrs. Lisa Hillman and/or Mr. Larry Kushner, The Sajak Pavilion, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Steve Flury Death Notice
 
Steven Henry Flury of Edgewater, MD passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after a nine-month battle with cancer. He was born February 8, 1948, the oldest child of Frank P. Flury (deceased) and Betty J. Flury (deceased).
 
Steve is survived by his beloved wife Dianne, his daughters Mary Sears and Erin Klisch (Mike), his brother Craig Flury (Elizabeth) and sisters Michelle Robbins (Geoff), Linda Flury Thomas (Dan) and Patti Sjolie (Frank), and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dear mother-in-law Kate Grimes.
 
Steve graduated from Northwestern High School in Hyattsville in 1966. He graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1971 with a B.S. in Business and Public Administration. He then went on to attend law school at the University of Maryland School of Law.
 
Steve was a family man, an adventurer and a devoted Christian. He loved spending time with his wife, daughters, siblings, and nieces and nephews. He could always be counted on to lend a helping hand to all in his life. His extended family included his wonderful employees and his large church family. The joy of his life was spending time with his godson, Dylan.
 
Steve traveled the world—biking, hiking, skiing and boating. He had a special fondness for France developed from his travels with his wife. Through all of his travels he made numerous friends and so enjoyed hosting and entertaining them at his waterfront home in Edgewater. Steve’s varied interests and hobbies also included that he was a pilot, “Wednesday night” sailor, avid tennis player, wine enthusiast, runner, and crabber and fisherman on the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers. His ultimate passion, even in his final days, was gardening.
 
He was a hardworking and successful business person who threw all of his talents and energy into each endeavor. He started two successful businesses, Homestead Gardens then Atlantic Lighting and Irrigation. Atlantic will continue to be run by his wife, daughter and devoted employees.
 
There will be a Celebration of Life at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 9:00 AM located at 377 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Immediately following the Celebration of Life there will be a gathering (information to be provided at service). Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chesapeake Christian Fellowship’s Mission Outreach Program in memory of Steve.

Charles Stewart Evans, age 89, a lifelong resident of Riva, MD, died on Thursday, August 26 at his residence. 

Born on August 19, 1921 in Riva, MD to the late Arthur L. and Alice H. Evans, Charlie attended Annapolis High School and served as a Corporal in the United States Army with the 66th Armored Infantry Battalion during World War II. He worked as a construction superintendent and was the former Deputy Chief of the Riva Fire Department where, among other duties, he trained the Ladies Auxiliary to march in parades. Charlie was a member of the Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau, and in his spare time enjoyed fishing, crabbing, hunting and carving.
 
He is survived by his wife Doris E. Evans; a daughter, Susan E. Brady of Davidsonville, MD; a sister, Virginia P. Hardesty of Davidsonville, MD; a grandson, Bryan C. Brady and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur C. and Robert Y. Evans. 

Friends are invited to Charlie’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, August 29 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the Riva Volunteer Fire Department, 3123 Riva Road, Riva, MD 21140.

Mary Edna Romeo, 90, a fourth generation Washingtonian, died on August 25, 2010 in Annapolis, MD. Born on July 6, 1920 in Washington, DC to the late William “Buck” and Edna Hillyard Howard, she was a parishioner of The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Washington, DC. She resided for most of her life in the Chevy Chase area of Washington, DC. She graduated from Georgetown Visitation in 1938. She was a homemaker and worked for the Civil Service Commission from 1971 until her retirement in 1986. She enjoyed her family, friends, and traveling.
Mary is the beloved mother of Robert Romeo of Orlando, FL, Dr. Charles Romeo, Jr. of Carrboro, NC, Dr. David Romeo of Kensington, MD, Mary Romeo of Chester, MD and the late Carolyn Romeo, who died in 1963. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to Mary’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, September 1 at 11am at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3644 Quesada St., Washington, DC. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Marguerite M. Owens, better known as Peggy, died on Wednesday, August 25th due to internal complications at her home in Naples, Florida. Mrs. Owens was born January 4, 1923 and was the daughter of Nancy Hooper and Robert Martin. She was raised in Royal Oak, MD and later grew up in Roland Park. She attended the Roland Park Elementary School and Eastern High School for Girls. In 1941 she worked for the US Army at Aberdeen Proving Grounds and later became the assistant to General Doll in the G2 section of Office of Strategic Services.
 In 1946 she married John B. Owens, one of the founders of the Owens Yacht Company, and together they built a new home in the Lake Roland area and raised their 6 children. She was active in the Children’s Aid Society, the Baltimore Museum of Art, Friends of the American Wing and the Gibson Island Garden Club. She and her husband were also members of the Gibson Island Yacht Squadron and spent many hours racing sailboats on the Chesapeake Bay. They continue to maintain a summer home at Gibson Island. 
In 1973 they retired to Pt. Clear, Alabama and bought a 400 acre farm. Peggy became an avid golf and tennis player and enjoyed playing bridge. In 1985 they moved to Naples, Florida, and she became an active member of the Moorings Country Club, the Naples Museum of Art and the Pelican Bay Foundation. 
Mrs. Owens is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years and 6 children: Christine Sands of Paia, HI, Peter Owens of Durango CO, David Owens of Ruxton, MD, Amelia Sullivan of Pacifica, CA, Elizabeth Crossman of Key West, FL and Andy Owens of Orlando, FL. She also has 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Her only sister, Mrs. Selby Coale, passed away in 2008.
 A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 10th at 11:00am at St. James' Church, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, MD 20711. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James’ Church.

WILLIAM JOHN HALLAHAN, Maj. USA Ret.
 On Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Husband of the late Julia “Sis” Hallahan; father of William J. Hallahan, Jr., Mary Kathleen H. Smith and Sean P. (Deborah) Hallahan; grandfather of Christopher M. Smith and Kelley C. Feranec; great-grandfather of Patrick, Iain and Connor Feranec; friend and companion of the late Mary Layton. Friends are invited to Bill’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, August 30 at 11am at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd., West River, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, September 23 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.). Online guestbook available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Tuesday, August 25, 2010, the beloved sister of Ludinila Cruz, Abelardo and Ramon Oca. She is also survived by many neices and nephews. Vener worked at Fort Washington Hosptial as a Medical Technologist. Friends are invited to Venerable's Life Celebration on Friday, August 27 from 2-4 and 6-8 Pm from St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, August 28 at 10am at the church. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Philippines. Please sign the online guestbook.

On Tuesday, August 24, 2010, the beloved wife of the late 
Allen R. Lloyd; mother of William C. and Shirley Lloyd. Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 3235 Leonardtown Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601

Dermot G. Rollison passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Dermot was a devoted husband, father, friend, and teacher. He was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Mt. Ranier, MD. He was a graduate of Mackin High School, Marquette University (BA), and Trinity College (MA). Mr. Rollison was a teacher for many years in DC area schools, including Bishop O’Connell, Bishop McNamara, and the McLean School. He retired in 2009 and spent the last year enjoying many pursuits including painting, travel, and tutoring. Dermot enjoyed a wide range of interests and was active in many community and neighborhood organizations. He was a devotee of computer technology, beautiful music, gardening, and art. He also maintained a Rhinoceros Collection second to none. Dermot is survived by his wife, Margaret, son, Jeremy, daughter, Julia, many sisters/brothers-in-law, and nieces, nephews, and friends. Dermot is also survived by the thousands of students he positively influenced during his long teaching career. 


Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday from 6 to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, August 28 at 10:00am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment St. Mary's-Piscataway Catholic Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Oxon Hill, MD Library. Online guest book available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Irene (Ross) Meyers went home to be with her Lord on August 23, 2010 at Essex House in Tappahannock, Virginia after a long battle with dementia. She was born on September 10, 1913 in Bordertown, West Virginia and was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Eugene Meyers; her parents, Lucy and Lear Ross, her sisters, Lora and Sue. She left Bordertown and settled in Washington, D.C., where she met and married Gene Meyers. They raised their family in Temple Hills, Maryland. She was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Southern Prince George's County Kiwives for many years. She participated in numerous fund raisers to benefit the local community. Irene loved to laugh, read, dance, play games, create needlework, and listen to Big Band Music. Rene had a strong sense of family and high moral values. She never met a stranger. Irene will be dearly missed and remembered by her devoted children, Kenneth (Gloria) Meyers of Westerville, Ohio; Judy (Leon) Gonzalez of Midlothian, Virginia; Donna (Jack) Eardley of Kinsale, Virginia; loving grandchildren, Matthew (Amy) Meyers, Alane Meyers, Leanne (Matthew) Singer, Todd Bowers; her dear great grandchildren, Anna and Zachary Meyers, Marcus Singer, and Tyler Bowers. Family and friends are invited to Irene's Life Celebration on Friday, August 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Services will be held on Saturday, August 28 at 11AM at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5203 St. Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Essex House, 17976 Tidewater Trail, Tappahannock, VA 22560. Please sign guest book at:

On Friday, August 20, 2010, the beloved wife of the late Dr. Kermit Hanson. She is survived by the Vesperini and Sollacaro families in Corsica, France. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill MD on Friday, August 27 from 4PM until Memorial Service at 5PM. Inurnment in Corsica, France

On Friday, August 20, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Wilbur F. Torreyson, Sr.; mother of Wilbur F.(Linda), Jr. and William R.(Lynn) Torreyson and the late Helen L. King. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD for Mrs. Torreyson's Life Celebration on Saturday, August 28 from 9:00am until time of service at 10:00 am. Interment private.

Anthony “Tony” Castaldo, 86, of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, died peacefully on Friday August 20, 2010 at Crofton Care and Rehabilitation Center.
 
Tony was born on June 13, 1924, in Weirton, West Virginia, to the late Carmela and Patsy Castaldo. After high school graduation he served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Tony attended West Virginia University where in 1951 he received his degree in Political Science.
 
On September 10, 1952, he married Bess DeFilippis in Weirton, West Virginia, and they made their home in Northern Virginia. He worked for the Government Printing Office as a Contract Officer and retired after 30 years of service.
 
His family wrote: “Tony was a sports lover, and most notably, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a gentle and kind man; a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle; and was loved by all who knew him. He will be forever in our hearts.”
 
Tony is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bess; his children, Patti Schneider, Mark Castaldo, and Joellen Raymond; sons in law, Eddy Schneider and Bob Raymond; daughter in law, Vicki Castaldo, and his granddaughters Nicole and Courtney Schneider. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Castaldo, and sister, Mary Perry.
 
Family and friends are invited to Tony’s Life Celebration on Thursday, August 26, from 2:00:-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Friday, August 27, at 9:00 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. An online guest book is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Stanley E. Mefford, Sr. “Stan”, a 7-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Glen Burnie, died August 18, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born May 24, 1935 in Nyssa, OR to the late Tracey and Thelma Mefford, Stan graduated from Nyssa High School in 1954 and then began a 4-year tour in the U.S. Army. After leaving military service, he made a career with the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company that lasted 39 years until his retirement. During that time, Stan supported BGE in a variety of areas including lineman, appliance service, and heating and cooling. An avid Ravens and Orioles fan, he also enjoyed traveling, especially on cruises.
 
In addition to his parents, Stan was preceded in death by his sister, Carylee Mefford.
 
Stan is survived by his wife Charlotte Pantaleo-Mefford of Edgewater, two sons: Stanley, Jr. and Michael Mefford and their mother, Vincenta (Lanaza) Mefford all of Glen Burnie; a stepson, Chris Pantaleo of Boston, MA; two brothers: Clifford Mefford of Boise, ID and Glenn Mefford of Ontario, OR; and one sister, Berniece and her husband, Harvey, Easton of Fruitland, ID.
 
Friends are invited to Stan’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 on Monday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8pm. A funeral service will be held at Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 on Tuesday, August 24 at 11am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Neurology, One Charles Center, 100 N. Charles Street, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21201. An on line guest book is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Katherine G. Welch “Katie”, age 78, a seven year resident of Charlotte Hall, MD and formerly of Accokeek, MD died on Tuesday, August 17 at Anne Arundel Medical Center due to heart failure. Born on July 2, 1932 in Cumberland, MD, Katie earned a two year Associate’s Degree from Southeastern University in Washington, D.C. She was a homemaker and also a bookkeeper for Robert L. Welch, Inc. for more than twenty five years. Katie was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Piscataway, MD, where she was a member and prefect of the St. Mary’s Sodality and was very active as a church volunteer. In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards, reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Welch, whom she married on February 11, 1956; a son, Joseph R. Welch of Charlotte Hall, MD; two daughters, Glynis A. Kalas of Annapolis, MD and Marcia W. Scott of Chevy Chase, MD; a sister, Janet Clark of New Bern, NC and a brother, Chuck Delancey of Waldorf, MD. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Katie’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Friday, August 20 at 1:00pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Chapel of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

W. Warren Taltavull was born at home in Southwest, Washington on September 13, 1920. Warren was the second of five children of W. Warren Taltavull Sr. and Ellen Burke Taltavull. A move from his grandfather’s funeral home to Northwest, Washington where Warren Sr. founded his own funeral home established the young Taltavull family on 14th St. in Northwest, Washington.
 Warren attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, St. John’s College High School, Catholic University and Benjamin Franklin School of Accounting.
 Warren’s teen years were shaped by the loss of both his parents. He became the unofficial head of the family and took on the lifelong role as a caretaker. Guardians were appointed for the Taltavull children and the funeral business was run by trustees until Warren was twenty one. At twenty one Warren and his new wife Beulah took over the family business and ran it for 47 years until his retirement in 1988. 
As newlyweds, Warren and Beulah moved into the family funeral home with Warren’s four siblings, Pete, Ann, Jean and Gabby. As Warren’s siblings began to launch their own adult lives and move on, Warren and Beulah started their family, Warren III, James and Ellen lived at the Funeral Home until the early fifties. The Family moved to the suburbs at that time where Paul and Tom were born.
 The education of his children was paramount in Warren’s life. Warren was not an overly ambitious man but worked tirelessly to provide a nice life for his family and enough income to educate his children. To that end his life was most successful as all his children acquired college and/or advanced degrees.
 Warren and Beulah immersed their family into the suburban life. St. Camillus was the center of all social, athletic and spiritual endeavors of the entire family. Warren went to all of his boy’s athletic events and many of the practice sessions. He was an usher at Sunday Mass, a member of the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, Bowling League and Parish Council. He and Beulah attended most social events and dances held at St. Camillus and developed many lifelong friends in the neighborhoods in which they lived. Dad was an astute bridge partner, a fisherman and an excellent cook.
 When Warren began to talk of retirement in the 80’s everyone wondered how he would occupy his time. Warren resumed a role, honed in his youth, as family caretaker. Until Dad needed care himself he looked after many friends and relatives. He kept in touch with his nieces and nephews who lived out of state. He was indeed a master at reaching out to others. And he always went for the smile or laugh. That was Dad’s reward, to see a person smile or hear a chuckle made his day.
 Above all else, Dad was a devoted husband. He would do anything for his Beulah and now after four long years he has rejoined her.

On Sunday, August 15, 2010; the beloved husband of the late Martha L. Saunders; father of Marvin(Cassandra) Saunders and the late Hallet, Jr. and Cheryl Saunders; grandfather of Marvin, Jr. and Julien Saunders. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Saunders' Life Celebration on Thursday, August 26, from 10:30am until time of service at 11:30 at National Church of God, 6700 Bock Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Online guest book available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Sunday, August 15, 2010; the beloved huband of Katherine M. Gabriel; father of Albert, Thomas and Suzanne Gabriel. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD for Mr. Gabriel's Life Celebration on Saturday, August 21 from 10:30am until time of service at 11:30 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

James Kevin Malloy of Edgewater died at age 74 on Sunday, August 15. A Washington DC native, he was the son of the late DC Municipal Court Judge John James Malloy and Anastatia Malloy; and attended Blessed Sacrament, Gonzaga High School and Georgetown University. He moved to Fairhaven, MD rearing his family on the Chesapeake Bay. He was a commercial real estate broker, developer and builder for many years, and also worked at the Driggs Corporation. He served on the Board of Calverton School and was a member of the Annapolis Yacht Club and the Chesapeake Bay Power Boaters Association. His interests included family fun, sports, boating, tennis and horses. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. In 2000, he was blessed to receive a heart transplant. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara; their three children, Michelle Malloy Kelly and husband Chris of Chevy Chase, MD; Michael Kevin Malloy and wife Christine of Potomac Falls, VA; John James Malloy and wife Michelle of Churchton, MD; sister Regina Shriver of Long Meadow, MA; five grandchildren: Kelly, McGrath, Caroline, Jack and Molly, and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Family and friends are invited to James’ Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, August 20, 2010 from 1:00pm until time of service begins at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tri-County Animal Shelter, where he found the “Sunshine” of his life, 6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville, MD 20637.

On Thursday, August 12, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Lucas; mother of Joseph A. and Joseph R. Lucas, Jr. and George B. Moore. She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD for Mrs. Lucas' Life Celebration on Sunday from 5 to 7PM where service will be held on Monday, August 16 at 10am. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Online guestbook available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Wednesday, August 11, 2010; the beloved mother of 7 Sons, 2 daughters; daughter of the late Leonard Proctor and Pearl Swann; sister of 4 brothers and 5 sisters. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 37 great-grand children and great- great grandchildren. Relatives and Friends are invited to Ms. Proctor’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, August 17, from 10a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11a.m. at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Repast will be announced at the church.

Obituaries

Lloyd Snellings

Marilyn Hardin

John Helmick

Steven Flury

Charles Evans

Mary Romeo

Marguerite Owens

William Hallahan

Venerable Oca

Ruth Lloyd

Dermot Rollison

Cheryl Wells

Irene Meyers

Julia Hanson

Thelma Torreyson

Anthony Castaldo

Stanley Mefford

Katherine Welch

W. Taltavull

Hallet Saunders

Arthur Gabriel

James Malloy

Anne Lucas

Thelma Proctor