Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Tuesday, August 10, 2010. The beloved husband of Martha Jane Payne; father of Michael A. Payne; brother of Francis V. Payne; grandfather of Michael A. Payne, Jr. and Lisa Marie Brown; great-grandfather of Michael Vincent Payne, Carl James and Christopher Michael Brown. Friends are invited to Alvin’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where services will be held on Saturday, August 14 at 10am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Ann Schatzle, age 78, a resident of Pass Christian, MS for 33 years, died on Monday, August 9, 2010 at Sunrise of Annapolis of natural causes. Born in Peterborough, England on April 15, 1932 to the late Walter and Madge Turner, Ann was a stewardess with National Airlines for several years, then a homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of St. Paul’s Church in Pass Christian and enjoyed tennis, piano, needlepoint, Mardi Gras and being a Navy spouse. She is survived by her husband, Francis J. Schatzle, Capt., US Navy (Retired); Matthew Schatzle of Annapolis, MD, Andrew Schatzle of Alexandria, VA, Sharon Bonck of Pass Christian, MS and Clark Rushia of Hialeah, FL; her grandchildren, Claire, Jacob, Noah, Alison, Nicholas, Braden and Cooper Schatzle, Stephen, Jack and David Bonck, Victoria and Nicholas Rushia; daughters in law, Amy and Theresa Schatzle and Elisabeth Rushia; son in law Jeff Bonck. Ann was pre deceased by her brother, John Turner and her sister, Daphne Barber. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 13 at 9:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Church of Our Lady of Loretto, 24 Fair St., Cold Spring, NY 10516.

On Saturday, August 7, 2010; the beloved husband of Denise E. McNair; father of D'Shawn and Daryll McNair . Relatives and friends are invited to Dennis' Life Celebration on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 9:30am until time of service at 11am at Faith Tabernacle United Holy Church, 300 "A" Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 2pm. Please sign the online guestbook by clicking on the icon

On Saturday, August 7,2010; beloved wife of the late Sherwood Dameron; Mother of Glen and his wife Lisa Dameron; Grandmother of Melissa and her husband Ron O'Brien. Friends are invited to Loraine's Life Celebration on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 11 am from Providence / Ft. Washington United Methodist Church, 10610 Old Fort Rd., Ft. Washington, MD 20744. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 1 pm. Please meet at the Administration building by 12:30 pm. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to Providence/Ft. Washington United Metodist Chruch or the Parkinson Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, suite 1509, New York, New York 10018. Please sign the online guestbook by clicking on the icon below.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, August 12 at 12:00pm at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, North Beach, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD.

Ada (Ferretti) Koval of Annapolis, Maryland, formerly of Hastings, Pennsylvania, passed away August 6, 2010 in Annapolis, MD. 

She was the daughter of the late John and Angela Ferretti of Hastings, PA and the wife of the late Andrew Koval. She is survived by her brothers, Dino Ferretti and Renato Ferretti; daughters, Mary Marinari, Rose Marie Harrington; sons, John Koval and Michael Koval. She is also survived by eight grandchildren.
 
She was a member of St Mary's Parish in Annapolis, and the Hillsmere Garden Club.
 
Friends and family will be received at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 4pm to 6pm. A Funeral Mass and Burial will be out of state. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Virginia Colton Knode, 93, of Solomons, formerly of Washington, D.C., died of 
natural causes Aug. 6, 2010, at Asbury-Solomons Island Continuing Care 
Retirement Community, Solomons. Born Nov. 28, 1916, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Alton Archie Moore and the late Ada Jasper Moore. 
She graduated in 1934 from Eastern High School and attended Wilson Teachers 
College, both in Washington, D.C. She was an administrative assistant for many 
years for the Federal Government at the former Health, Education and Welfare 
Department. Upon retirement from HEW, she worked for the Federal Credit Union 
until she was 80. A member of the Eastern Star organization, she was also very 
active in church activities and Sunday school groups at Fountain Memorial Baptist Church in Anacostia, Washington, D.C., and Broadview Baptist Church in 
Temple Hills. She and her husband, Daniel Preston Knode, Jr., whom she married July 3, 1935, moved to Temple Hills in 1969 and later relocated to La Plata. They spent their summers for more than 20 years at their home away from home in Myrtle Beach, SC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Daniel Preston Knode, Jr., who died Oct. 5, 2001; brothers, Jasper Moore and Archie Moore; and sisters, Katherine McCurdy and Frances Percifield. She is survived by her sons and their wives, Daniel and Barbara Knode of Fort Washington, Stephen and Candy Knode of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ronald and Judy Knode of Crofton, and Wayne and Diane Knode of La Plata; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

 Family and friends are invited to Virginia’s Life Celebration on Friday, August 13 from 11AM until time of service at 12 Noon at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. A memorial service for her Asbury community will be held at Asbury Solomons Island on Aug. 20 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Asbury-Solomons Benevolent Care Funding, Asbury Foundation, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688. Please sign guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Jon Edwin Leatherbarrow was born August 11, 1971, in Washington, D.C. and died on August 6, 2010 in Berkeley, CA. Jon was an excellent student attending Old Mill Senior High School from 1985-1989, and graduating from Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science in 1994 and the University of California-Berkeley, with a Masters in Environmental Engineering in 1998. He attended the University of California-Davis and was nearing completion of his dissertation for a PhD in Environmental Engineering. 

Throughout his education Jon participated in school sports and was a superb athlete. He was a self-taught guitarist and creative artist. In addition, Jon was a voracious reader and avid outdoorsman who was committed to the environment. 

Jon was a devoted son to Mary Beth Spaeth and Ronald Leatherbarrow, step-son to Drew Spaeth, brother to Rick, brother-in-law to Maureen, uncle to Bradley, Haley, Hannah, and Kate, step-brother to Katie Russell, and boyfriend to Taylor Gregory. 

Friends are invited to Jon’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 20137 on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Friends and family will gather from 1:00PM to 2:00PM with the Memorial Service starting at 2:00PM. Interment private. 

In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible contributions may be made in Jon’s name to: 

• The Jon Leatherbarrow Memorial Scholarship Fund: 
o A scholarship fund created by Jon’s employer, San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI), to fund environmental science and engineering students to start off their careers and gather practical experience through summer internships at SFEI. 
o Checks can be made payable to SFEI, with Jon Leatherbarrow Memorial Scholarship Fund in the memo line, and mailed to SFEI, 7770 Pardee Lane 2nd floor, Oakland, CA, 94621, or 

• Engineers Without Borders by visiting http://www.ewb-usa.org/donate.php

Theodore Christian Brady “Ted”, age 43, a 40 year resident of Edgewater, MD, died on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD of natural causes. Born on July 13, 1967 in Cheverly, MD, Ted was a 1985 graduate of South River High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 1990 and in his spare time Ted enjoyed kayaking. He is survived by 2 daughters, Justine G. Brady of Western Maryland and Jacquelyn D. Holman of Edgewater, MD; his parents, Ralph A. and Maryellen O. Brady of Edgewater, MD; a sister, Patricia B. Pettebone of Edgewater, MD; 2 brothers, Ralph T. Brady of Edgewater, MD and William J. Brady of Washington, D.C. and a nephew, Brady E. Pettebone of Edgewater, MD. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 10 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Basil “Bill/Billy” Louis Kalandros, 82, a resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD since 2001 and previously of Gingerville, MD and Hollywood, MD, Silver Spring, MD, Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. died on August 4, 2010 at his home after a lengthy illness.

 Born May 30, 1928 in Baltimore, MD to the late Louis and Kounia Kalandros, he graduated from George Washington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1961 and with a Master of Education degree in 1963. Basil served in the United States Navy as a hospital corpsman. Basil taught science and was a school administrator for Montgomery County Public Schools. He was a soccer referee in Montgomery County and made outstanding contributions to soccer in Maryland. He was a member of the Maryland State Soccer Association, where he was a referee, instructor, assessor, delegate, president, state referee and administrator. His hobbies included byzantine chanting, soccer and woodworking.

 Basil is survived by his wife, Mary H. Kalandros, whom he married on June 30, 1973; his siblings, Konstantine(Barbara) of Colorado Springs, CO and Irene of Silver Spring, MD; his nieces, Tina and Barbara; his nephews, Joseph(Tricia), Michael(Erin) and Stephen(Dianna); his grandniece, Kelly; his grandnephew, Kevin; and his great-grandnieces, Sophia and Isabel.

 Friends are invited to Basil’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland on Friday, August 6 from 3- 6pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 7 at 10 am at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Demetrios Greek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Agia Anna Philoptochos Scholarship Fund, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Tuesday, August 3, 2010, the beloved husband of Joan Williams; father of Carlene (Chuck) Musser, Nancy (Jim) Lynch, Joan (Frank) Hewitt, David, Daniel (Marcella) and Elizabeth Williams. He was a grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of four. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Williams' Life Celebration on Thursday, August 5 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD and on Friday, August 6 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD from 10AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.

Steven Donald Whitaker, a 15-year resident of Arnold, MD died on August 3, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
 
Born December 2, 1951 in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Charles and Norma Whitaker, he graduated from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA with a degree in history. Steven worked at the N.S.A. for 35 years. From 1970-74, Steven served in the United States Air Force.
 
He was the beloved husband of Donna G. Whitaker, whom he married on November 3, 2007; father of Nathan and Sarah Whitaker of Pasadena, MD, Brian Johnson o f Upper Marlboro, MD, Melanie Ngo of Fairfax Station, VA and Angela Johnson o f Laurel, MD; brother of Keith Whitaker of Hampton, VA, Jeffrey Whitaker of Clovis, CA, Matthew Whitaker of Hampton, VA, Patricia Sorroche of Franklin, VA and the late Joel Whitaker and Leslie Lyons. He is also survived by one grandson, Anthony Johnson.
 
Friends are invited to Steven’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, August 5 from 6pm to 8pm, where services will be held on Friday, August 6 at 12pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD.

All arrangments and service for Mrs. Hoover are private.

Of Annapolis, MD went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 1, 2010 after battling ALS for the past year. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Connelly, and her oldest daughter, Molly Kemrite. Ann was the loving mother of six surviving children: Anne Partello of Edgewater, MD, Kathleen Gallagher of Owings, MD, Dan Connelly of Rockville, MD, Rich Connelly of West River, MD, Tim Connelly of Lutherville, MD and Tom Connelly of Stevensville, MD. Ann is also survived by her beloved sister and dear friend, Joan Flynn, fifteen wonderful grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. 
Born July 26, 1934 in Kingston, PA, Ann was the daughter of the late Dr. Richard and Dolly Kilhullen of Kingston, PA. Ann and her husband raised their seven children in Camp Springs, MD. After her husband’s death in 1982, Ann worked at Seafarers International Union from 1983 until her retirement in 2001. After her retirement, Ann moved to Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD. She will be remembered for her wonderful devotion to her family.
 Friends are invited to Ann’s Life Celebration at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD on Wednesday, August 4 from 11:00am until Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated at 12:00pm. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at http://www.alscenter.org/donate/.

On Sunday, August 1, 2010; the beloved wife of the late William B. Moniz; mother of John C., Dave, Linda, Paul and William B. Moniz III and Stephanie Oetjen. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Moniz's Life Celebration at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD on Monday, August 16 from 10am until Memorial Mass at 11am. Entombment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Spina Bifida Association, Little Sisters of the Poor or American Cancer Society.

On Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the Arcadia Hospice in Arcadia, Florida. The beloved mother of James M. Cason. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 6 at 1:00PM in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, Maryland

Darlene Faye Muse, 63, of Edgewater, died July 30, 2010 after a two year battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 30, 1946 in Westminster, MD and moved to Annapolis in 1974 with her family. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Ella Mae Baurlien of Westminster.
 She was a Realtor with Re/Max for the past 13 years. She was a buyer’s agent and office manager for Kerry Muse Property Management. She was previously the Marketing and Composition Manager for Whitmore Printing and Imaging in Annapolis. She was also a licensed cosmetologist since 1970 and a notary. She was a graduate of Westminster High School in 1964 and worked for Baltimore News American in the Radio and TV Department. She also worked in the composition departments of the Carroll County Times and the Adams County Illustrated Press, before moving to Annapolis in 1974. She traveled overseas with her husband and was the office manager for the Seafood USA Exhibit at International Foods Shows in London, Paris and Cologne, Germany.
 She was past honoree for the YWCA TWIN Award, a tribute to women in industry in Anne Arundel County and was selected as one of the Outstanding Women of the year, by the Annapolis Chamber of Commerce and the YWCA. She was a member of the United Church of Christ and attended St. Matthews By-The-Sea Methodist Church at Fenwick Island, Delaware.
 While in the real estate business, she earned her GRI, Graduate of the Real Estate Institute; CRS, Certified Residential Specialist, and CBA, Certified Buyer’s Agent. 
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Kerry Muse of Edgewater; a daughter, Kelly Plantz and son in-law Robert Plantz of Edgewater; two sons, Todd Muse and daughter in-law Cindy Muse of Goldvein, VA and Chad Muse and daughter in law Elisabeth Muse of Hurlock, MD; a sister, Linda Gray of Reisterstown, 10 grandchildren and 7 nieces and nephews. 
She enjoyed boating and visiting Ocean City year round at their condo. She was a member of Herring Bay Yacht Club and the Chesapeake Power Boat Association. She was an avid reader of mystery books. She enjoyed swimming and playing with her grandchildren. She was a former Red Cross Life Guard at several Carroll County Public Swimming pools.
 Friends are invited to Darlene’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, August 4 from 6 to 8pm and on Thursday, August 5 from 10am until her funeral service begins at 11:00am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maryland Chapter, 11403 Cronhill Dr., Suite E, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rte. 3 N, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054

Margaret C. Estep, age 71, a resident of Edgewater, MD for over 50 years, died on July 30, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center due to cardiac arrest. Born on March 7, 1939 in Washington, D.C., Margaret was a homemaker who loved her family, her garden and enjoyed baking. She is survived by her husband, Robert C. “Reds” Estep who she married on October 15, 1965; two sons, Robert C. Estep, II of Edgewater, MD and Daniel L. (Danielle) Estep of Gambrills, MD; a stepson, John Purdy; a sister, May Paxman of Utah and one grandson. Margaret was preceded in death by her siblings, Bobby and John Buechling, Tilly Stover and Joyce Aisquith. Friends are invited to Margaret’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, August 5 from 6:00PM until funeral service begins at 7:00PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

Of Oxon Hill, Maryland, formerly of Camden, N.J., at the age of 56 departed this life on July 29, 2010. Deborah was the former wife of the late Hubert Burns. She is also predeceased by her mother, Mary E. Lee. She was the devoted mother of Jamar Lee and one predeceased son, Corey Lee. Dear sister of Joyce Colemon (Larry), Nanette Bragg and Roberta Hall. She also leaves to cherish brother-in-law, Thomas Burns, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends, Monica, Jennell, Butchie, Dorothy and Lonnie. Special acknowledgement to her godchildren. Deborah graduated from Camden High in 1972 and from Helene Fuld School of Nursing in 1981. Relatives and friends are invited to Deborah's Life Celebration on Saturday, August 7, from 11AM until service time at 12Noon at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private.

On Wednesday, July 28, 2010; the beloved wife of Lorenzo M. Ortiz; mother of Rachel Anzelmo, Joey and Lars Ortiz and Gigi Malapit; sister of Nardy, Melita and Nett; she is also survived by seven grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, August 4 at 12noon at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of one's choice.

Joan Mildred Howard, age 70, a thirty-seven year resident of Riva, MD, died on Monday, July 26, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Riva after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on July 31, 1939 in Washington, D.C. to the late Stanley and Mildred Wisnieski, Joan was a graduate of Oxon Hill High School in Oxon Hill, MD and for the last fourteen years she has worked as a bus aide with Aisquith Bus Service. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD, the Healing Journey Support Group and the Annapolis Moose. In her spare time, Joan enjoyed travelling, shopping and spending time with her family and friends. Joan was pre-deceased by her husband, Ronald S. Howard, Sr., they were married on August 8, 1959, and a brother, Michael Wisnieski. She is survived by her son, Ronald C.S. Howard, Jr. of Riva, MD; two daughters, Kathleen M. Potts of Edgewater, MD and Marlene E. Mueller of Riva, MD; a sister, Mary Lillian Smith of Harwood, MD; five grandchildren, Ronald C.S. Howard, III, Michael and Edward Potts, Kevin Mueller, Jr. and Katie Mueller and one great grandson. Friends are invited to Joan’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, July 30 at 11:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Obituaries

James Payne

Ann Schatzle

Dennis McNair

Loraine Dameron

Virginia Hippchen

Ada Koval

Virginia Knode

Jon Leatherbarrow

Theodore Brady

Basil Kalandros

Carl Williams

Steven Whitaker

Virginia Hoover

Ann Connelly

Virginia Moniz

Josephine Cason

Michael Brozovich

Darlene Muse

Margaret Estep

Deborah Lee

James Lombard

Aurora Ortiz

Margaret Strauss

Joan Howard