Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Thursday, July 22, 2010; the beloved husband of Kim Cain; father of three children. He is also survived by two siblings. A memorial service will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church- Piscataway at a time and date to be announced. Please sign the guestbook.

JOSEPH A. PAPETTI
 
Joseph A. Papetti, a resident of Edgewater, Maryland and Cocoa Beach, Florida, died on Thursday July 22, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was 78.
 
Born May 21, 1932 in New York to the late Americo and Emily Farina Papetti, he was a graduate of University of Maryland and West Virginia University, where he was a member of the 1953 West Virginia University Football Sugar Bowl team.
 
He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958.
 
Joe worked for the Anne Arundel County School System as a teacher, football coach, and Athletic Director. He was the first football coach at Glen Burnie High School when they began their football program in 1964, and at South River High School in 1978. In 1986, South River High School dedicated their Stadium Field as “Papetti Field”, and in 1989, he received the “Bob Pascal Award” given by the Anne Arundel Coaches Association,. He was inducted into the Maryland Scholastic Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1992.
 
Joseph’s life centered around sports, mainly football, lacrosse and golf. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and family.
 
Joseph is survived by his wife Mary Jo Massei Papetti, whom he married on August 23, 1958, his son, Joseph M. Papetti of Edgewater, MD and daughter, Jana Papetti Trovato and son-in-law H. Kenneth Trovato Jr. of Crownsville, MD. 
Also survived by his grandchildren Joseph C. Papetti, Kristen H., Kelly G., Karoline J., Katelyn and H. Kenneth Trovato III.
 
Friends are invited to Joseph’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 from 10am until a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.
 
Please in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the South River High School Sports Booster Club, Inc., 201 Central Ave., Edgewater, MD 21037 or to Rockbridge Academy, 911 Generals Highway, Millersville, MD 21108. 
Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Agnes Frances Neeley,74, a 32-year resident of Deale and formerly of Edgewater, died at her home on July 19, 2010. Born April 23, 1936, Fran was a lifetime Maryland resident who worked for the Department of the Navy for 37 years until her retirement in 1992. She was a member of the Friendship Community Baptist Church in Dunkirk and American Legion Post 226 Ladies Auxiliary in Edgewater, and a former member of the South County Deale Moose Lodge. Fran was an avid card player and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 
Fran is survived by her husband of 27 years, Bobby G. Neeley, five sons: Donald E. Lee of Denton, MD, Gary Lee, Michael Lee, and William H. Lee, all of Edgewater and Douglas Neeley of Woodbine, MD; two daughters, Theresa A. Curran of Edgewater and Cheryl Neeley Miller of Dundalk, MD. Also survived by 22 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She is predeceased by her son, David Francis Lee. 
Friends are invited to Fran's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 on Thursday, July 22, from 5 until 8pm where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 11am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frances' memory to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Barbara Sue Lewellyn Cavas died Sunday, July 18 aged 80 after a determined battle against cancer. She remained strong in the face of adversity and was remarkably active until shortly before her final struggle. 
Born Sept. 15, 1929 in Winston-Salem, N.C., she and her mother, Minnie Davis Kimel McMullen, moved to Washington, D.C. in the war years. Bobbie was married to Peter M. Cavas in 1952 and they enjoyed a strong relationship for 55 years until his death in January 2008. She and their children accompanied Peter to Pakistan in 1963-1965 and lived in Karachi, where Peter was assigned to the Agency for International Development and Barbara worked as secretary to the superintendent of the Karachi American School. 
In the 1950s and early 1960s Barbara worked in Congress for Rep. Joe Kilgore, D-Texas. After a stint in 1967-1973 as school nurse for Crossland High School in Camp Springs, Md., she returned to the Hill to work for Rep. Walter Jones, D-N.C. She retired in 1991 after 30 years working for Congress, serving for the last 11 years as chief clerk of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. 
A resident of southeast Washington, D.C., when she married, Barbara and Peter moved to Camp Springs in 1957. They lived in Crofton, Md., from 1979 to 1997, when the couple moved to Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, Md. Barbara and Peter were active in the Heritage Harbour community and took part in many stage plays. Barbara remained a member of the chorus throughout the last decade, served on a number of committees and was honored in April 2009 for her community service. Barbara remained decidedly active throughout her retirement and decade-long struggle against cancer, playing tennis until only a few months ago. The couple traveled extensively in retirement including ventures to Greece, the Baltic region and Thailand. 
Barbara is survived by her children Christopher (Lisa Rasmussen) of Bethesda, Md., and Cathy Strobel (Bill) of Sugar Land, Texas, and granddaughters Sarah Cavas, Nicole Strobel and Christina Strobel. She leaves behind a wealth of friends -- all of whom she greatly treasured -- and her special friend Ken Contardi. 
Viewing will be Wednesday, July 21, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Md. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 22 at 11 a.m. at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, Md., followed by burial at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, Md. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara's name to the Hospice of the Chesapeake at hospicechesapeake.org.

On July 17, 2010 of Fort Washington, MD. Beloved husband of Remedios M. Freeman; loving father of James Freeman of Havlock, NC, Ronald Freeman of Aiken, SC, Janet Delwiche of Stafford, VA, Beverly Weaver of Newport, RI, John Freeman of Brooklyn, NY, and Susan Taylor of Jacksonville, NC; brother of Dorothy Solinske of Ellington, FL. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to LCDR Freeman's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Thursday from 6 to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, July 23 at 11:00AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 9am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Capital Hospice, 9200 Basil Ct., Suite 200, Largo, MD 20774. 

LCDR Freeman was born in Mattydale, NY, enlisted in the Navy December 6, 1946 and retired June 30, 1974. He spent 15 years in enlisted status as an Aerographers Mate and the remainder as a Meteorological Officer. Assignments included the Navy Weather Schools in Lakehurst, NJ, Sea-Ice Forecaster at Kodiak, Alaska, Head of Ice Reconnaissance at the Naval Oceanographic Office and the Ice Department at Fleet Weather Central, Suitland, MD. He was designated as a Flight Meteorologist and spent many hours in naval aircraft, especially over arctic waters. He was involved in projects which included Submarine Under-Ice Operations, resupply of Arctic and Antarctic bases, and research activities in polar waters. He was recognized world-wide for his knowledge of sea-ice.

Stephen Di Stefano passed away July 16 at the age of 89 at his residence in Annapolis, Maryland. He was born January 6, 1921 in Casablanca, Morocco and moved to Tunis, Tunisia at an early age. He graduated from the Business and Accounting School at Vittorio Emmanuele College in Tunis.
 Mr. Di Stefano came to the United States in 1953 and was very proud of becoming a U.S. citizen.
 
After spending 16 years with State Farm Insurance, where he advanced to the position of Data Processing Superintendent, Mr. Di Stefano worked as manager of District Network Operations at Computer Sciences Corporation for 3 years. He joined Bank of Virginia (now Wachovia Bank) in 1972 as Vice President and Cashier of their Northern Virginia Bank. After advancing to Senior Vice President, he transferred to the consolidated statewide bank in Richmond. During his career with Bank of Virginia, Mr. Di Stefano was responsible for Bank Operations, Operation Support, BVA Mortgage Servicing, CIS Operations, Collections and Recoveries, Compliance and Credit Services. He retired from Bank of Virginia in 1985.
 
Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife of 38 years, Reba; his son, Patrick, by a previous marriage; a sister, Santina Morelli and a brother, Francois Di Stefano, both residing in Nice, France; many nieces and nephews in Nice, Marseilles, and Paris, France; and many other family members and friends. No service is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

On Wednesday, July 14, 2010. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 1pm at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium.

Doris E. Austin, 94, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at her daughter's home in Arnold, MD. She previously lived in Edgewater, MD after living in Colchester, VT for the last 29 years. 
She was born in Hyde Park, Vermont, on April 24, 1916, the daughter of the late Elmer C. and Bertha M. Bartlett. 
She graduated from Peoples Academy in Morrisville, VT and owned Doris' Beauty Shop on Church Street, Burlington, VT from 1943-1952. 
She was married in 1952 to the late Robert G. Austin and is survived by her daughter, Diane L. (Niki) Kraus and husband, Frank, of Arnold, MD, and son, Jack M. LaVelle and wife, Lenor, of Tucson, AZ, three grandchildren, Roger Kraus, Michelle Flanagan, and David Kraus. She so enjoyed her great-grandchildren, Anna, Ryan, David, Jr., Lindsey, Ethan, Lainey, Asher. She was also very close to a niece, Pamela Richter, and husband, Don. Her sister, Isabelle Bartlett predeceased her in 1999. 
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Center Cemetery, Hyde Park, Vermont. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Gerard Daniel VanDagna, 61, a 23-year resident of Riva, MD and previously of Medford Lakes, NJ died on July 13, 2010 at his home after fighting a courageous 18 month battle against cancer. 
Born February 26, 1949 in Bronx, NY to the late Frank and Bertha VanDagna, he was a 1966 graduate of Mount St. Michael Academy, 1968 graduate of the American Institute of Banking, NYC, 1970 graduate of Borough of Manhattan Community College. He also attended Rutgers University. Gerry served in the United States Army Reserves from 1969-76 as an X-ray technician. He was employed since1982, with Martin-Marietta and Lockheed Martin, then most currently with Affiliated Computer Systems as a Regional Vice President. Gerry was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD. His hobbies included boating, playing the stock market, spending time with his children and grandchildren and rooting for the NY Yankees and Baltimore Ravens. 
He is survived by his wife, Victoria VanDagna, whom he married on September 30, 1972; two sons, Christopher VanDagna of Annapolis, MD and Daniel VanDagna of Falls Church, VA; one daughter, Tracy VanDagna of Annapolis, MD; two siblings, Robert and JoAnne VanDagna, both of Manalapan, NJ; also survived by three grandchildren, Anneliese, Marielle and John VanDagna. 
Friends are invited to Gerry's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, July 19 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, July 20 at 10am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment immediately following Mass at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Charles William Oswald (Chuck), age 78, a two year resident of Annapolis, MD and formerly of Capitol Heights, MD, died on July 12, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center due to congestive heart failure. Born on March 8, 1932 in Batesburg, SC, Chuck was a mason in the construction industry for most of his life. Chuck is survived by his former wife, Marguerite M. Conte of Edgewater, MD; a son, Charles Oswald of Silver Spring, MD; two daughters, Vera Garofalo of Spotsylvania, VA and Rosalie Naylor of Clinton, NC; two brothers, Vernon Oswald of New Orleans, LA and Paul Oswald of Baltimore, MD; three sisters, Lovis Lengle of Memphis, TN, Wanda Raleigh of Alligator Point, FL and Elizabeth Lyddy Cotten of Riva, MD. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Friends are invited to Chuck's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm where services will be held on Friday, July 16 at 1:00pm. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

On Monday, July 12, 2010, the beloved daughter of Shawn A. and Christina A. Green; sister of Renee S., Michael D., Teresa M. and Marcus J. Green; granddaughter of Marian H. and Oscar Gray and Sarah Green; great-granddaughter of Mary E. Harris. She is also survived by several other family and friends. Family and friends are invited to Delicia's Life Celebration on Saturday, July 17 from 10AM until service time at 11AM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Lincoln Memeorial Cemetery.

Dorothy Mae Johnson Sheckells, 83, died on July 12, 2010 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD after a battle with ovarian cancer. Born on September 13, 1926 in Tracy's Landing, MD to the late Viola and James Johnson, she was the youngest of three children. In 1944, Dorothy married the late James Allen Sheckells, Jr. of Huntingtown, MD. In 1974 she married the late Richard (Dick)Leisner and remarried the late James Sheckells in 2004. In 1961, she became Postmaster of Tracys Landing Post Office until she retired in 1986. During her retirement she enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening and reading a good novel. Dorothy was preceded in death by her son, James Johnson Sheckells and her sister, Louise Turner Kiefer. She is survived by her sister, Ethel Parks; her son and his wife, Donald and Margaret Sheckells; daughter and husband Joyce and Gordon â€œButchâ€ Phipps and daughter, Martha Sheckells; her grandchildren, Christine Sheckells Parker, Cindy and Brian Sheckells, Angela Phipps Sutherland, Alicia Phipps Santoiemma, Michael Stallings and Krystal Sheckells; and ten great grandchildren, Jacob Sutherland, Taylor Smith, Antonio Santoiemma, Aaron and Adam Mulvin, Cole Parker, Kaitlyn, Kori, Joseph and Keeli Sheckells. Friends are invited to Dorothy's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 17 at 11:00am at St. James Church, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, MD. Interment church cemetery.

Antoinette AnnKaspar Derr, age 89, a 37 year resident of Arnold, MD died on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center from complications due to a stroke she suffered one week earlier. Born on October 13, 1920 in Central Falls, Rhode Island Ann ran a garment factory in Brooklyn, NY beginning at the age of 16 and continued to do so until her marriage on June 12, 1954. She then left the workforce to raise her 3 children. Ann attended St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Annapolis and in her spare time enjoyed live theater, cruise vacations and was an avid reader who loved being surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandson. Ann was predeceased by her husband, Frederick C. Derr who died on October 28, 2008. She is survived by her son, Charles F. Derr of Annapolis, MD; 2 daughters, Debbie Schoonmaker of Dunkirk, MD and Cathy Derr of Severna Park, MD; 2 brothers, Michael Kaspar of AZ and William Kaspar of NY; 3 sisters, Alice Spallone of NY, Margaret Chase of CA and Delores Albans of NJ. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends are invited to Ann's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 16 at 9:30am at St. Martin's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1120 Spa Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Sunday, July 11, 2010, the beloved wife of Clifford M. Banyas; mother of Kathy Banyas. Family and friends are invited to Yolanda's Life Celebration on Friday, September 3 from 11:00AM until service tme at 12Noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, 4715 North 15th St. Arlington, Virginia 22205.

George A. Gilmour, 76, of Annapolis, and formerly of Severna Park, died July 9 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He retired from the Westinghouse (now Northrop-Grumman) Oceanic Div. in Annapolis in 1996 after 33 years. Dr. Gilmour was an internationally known expert in high resolution sonar (taking pictures with sound) with 27 U.S. patents. From 1973 to 1996 Westinghouse built many search systems for the Navy where the key search sensor was based on one or more of Dr. Gilmour's inventions. He was given the Navy League Roosevelts gold medal for science in 1997 in recognition of his contributions to the underwater search capability of the U.S. Navy. 
Dr. Gilmour, the son of the late Alex and Frances Gilmour, was a native of Pavilion, NY where he set an academic record and won NY Regents and Cornell State scholarships. He was an Eagle Scout, won the school's Scholar-Athlete award and played trumpet in an all-state band. 
He graduated from Cornell in 1956 with an Electrical Engineering degree (with distinction) and, after serving 3 years as an officer in the Navy teaching at the Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho, he returned to Cornell for a PhD in Nuclear Engineering on an Atomic Energy Commission National Fellowship. At Cornell he was a member of NROTC, Delta Chi fraternity, Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi engineering honoraries and played trumpet in the band. 
He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. He was previously an elder and sang in the choir at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park before moving to Heritage Harbour in 2002. He sang in the Annapolis Chorale, enjoyed fishing, golf, bowling, playing bridge and traveling. 
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Zaida Gilmour, 4 sons: Thomas of Lusby MD, James and John of Pittsburgh PA, Douglas of Orlando FL, a daughter, Jean Nowak of Bangor, Maine, 8 grandchildren and a brother, Scott Gilmour of St. Cloud, FL. He was married for 35 years to the mother of his children, Janet Wilson Gilmour, who died in 1992. 
A memorial service will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, July 17 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401. 
Memorial Contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church or to the Annapolis Chorale, 801 Chase St, Annapolis, MD 21401

On Thursday, July 8, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Louis J. Basilisco; sister of Lawrence De Angelis. She will interred with her husband at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery.

Loving wife of Omie Saunders; mother of Lisa Saunders, David (LaTrania) Saunders and Steven (Alicia) Saunders; daughter of Alex T. and Annie Hopson of Bridgehampton, NY; Nanaof nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on August 16, at 1:00 p.m. at the Bolling Air Force Base Chapel Center in Washington, DC. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on August 17 at 1:00 p.m. Please contact the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, Oxon Hill, MD at 301-567-9424 if attending the service at Bolling AFB Chapel. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made in memory of Doris A. Saunders to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Richard "Dickie" Merrick Norman, 53, a resident of Churchton for over 30 years, died July 8 at his home. 
Born June 10, 1957, in Annapolis, to Margaret McFadden of Huntsville, Ala. and the late Robert T. Norman, he attended St. Mary's Grammar School and was a 1975 graduate of Annapolis High School. He also completed one year at Delaware Technical School. 
Dickie was a skilled carpenter and stone mason. He operated his own business, Norman Masonry. He was a member of South County Deale Moose Lodge 2279 in Shady Side. Richard loved camping, animals and the Washington Redskins. He traveled through Europe in the late 70's. 
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Jane Norman and Grace M. Williams. 
Richard is survived by his wife, Melissa Andrews, whom he married in 1984; his daughters, Patricia Grace of Riva, MD, Amanda Andrews, Nicolette Merrick and Pamela Margeret, all of Churchton, MD; his brothers, Robert M. Norman of Lewiston, CA, William M. Norman of Crownsville, MD, John H. Norman of Annapolis, MD, C. Michael Norman of Crownsville, MD and David M. Norman of Hinton, VA; his sisters, Mary Elizabeth Colby of Crofton, MD, Carole A. Hawthorne of Davie, FL, Patricia D. Norman of Lawrence, KS, Theresa N. Langford of Grasonville, MD and Beverly N. Soteros of Lawrence, KS and one granddaughter, Olivia Clover. 
Friends are invited to Dickie's Life Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD 20778. Interment church cemetery.

John Joseph Burke, age 71, a resident of Edgewater, MD, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood, MD. Born on January 13, 1939 in Washington, D.C., John was a graduate of Anacostia High School where he excelled in all sports. After high school John served in the U.S. Marine Corps and subsequently attended the Grantham School of Electronics. He spent the rest of his career as an elevator adjuster with the International Union of Elevator Contractors in and around the D.C. Metropolitan area. In his spare time, John enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his grandchildren. He was blessed with a loving family, many friends and a wonderful sense of humor. John is survived by his daughter, Mary Catherine Trahar of Edgewater, MD, his 3 grandchildren, Noah, Emma and Ryan and his sister, Jeane Parmer of Chesapeake Beach, MD. Funeral arrangements are pending.

John Harold Gates, age 61, a resident of Annapolis, MD, died on Wednesday July 7, 2010, at his residence after a short battle with cancer. Born on July 10, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, John graduated from the University of Buffalo with a B.A., a M.A., and then a PhD in economics. John served in the US Army from 1969 to 1971 and for 30 years for the Federal Government in the Department of Commerce, both in the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Census Bureau. He also was a volunteer fireman in Crofton, MD and enjoyed woodworking, reading and spending time with his family and friends. His daughter remembers him as thoughtful, interesting, and loyal â€“ a loving father with a very kind heart. His love and deep friendship with family and friends created cherished memories. John is survived by his daughter, Michele Gates of Alexandria, VA; his brothers, Joseph Gates of Monroe, NC, Patrick Gates of Sanborn, NY and Peter Gates of Lockport, NY and his sister, Judy Wendler of Raleigh, NC. Friends are invited to John's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, July 12 from 1:00pm until the funeral service begins at 2:00pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The SPCA of Anne Arundel Co. in memory of John Gates, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.

On Wednesday, July 7, 2010; the beloved brother of Gordon N. Lynch. Services and interment will be held in SC.

Walter F. McArdle, Jr. â€œMickeyâ€, age 62, a resident of Riva, MD, died on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center due to a stroke. Mickey was born in Washington, DC on September 7, 1947 and attended the University of MD in College Park, MD. For 20 years Mickey worked as a sales manager with Shady Oaks Yacht Sales and most recently he was the president of McArdle Yacht Group. During his career he won numerous awards as the top salesperson in the U.S. for Carver and Silverton Yachts. In his spare time he enjoyed boating, golfing, vacationing, spending time with his family and friends, singing and playing the piano. Mickey was the beloved husband of Bonnie L. McArdle; father of Terrence McArdle of Annapolis, MD and Julie Bast of Shady Side, MD; father in law of Emily McArdle of Annapolis, MD and Kenneth Bast of Shady Side, MD; brother of Patrick McArdle of Ocean City, MD, Peter McArdle of Odenton, MD, Sean McArdle of Vienna, VA, Christopher McArdle of VA and the late Terrence McArdle, Kathleen Spruill and Nancy Bluthardt; grandfather of Jonathan and Haley Bast, Riley and Caitlyn McArdle. He was also survived by several nieces and nephews that were near and dear to him. Friends are invited to Mickey's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, July 10 at 10:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davidsonville, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Obituaries

William Cain

Joseph Papetti

Agnes Neeley

Barbara Cavas

John Granger

LCDR Freeman

Stephen Stefano

William Buck

Frank Pero

Doris Austin

Gerard VanDagna

Charles Oswald

Delicia Green

Dorothy Sheckells

Antoinette Derr

Yolanda Banyas

George Gilmour

Norma Basilisco

Doris Saunders

Richard Norman

John Burke

John Gates

Harry Lynch

Walter McArdle