Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Monday, June 7, 2010; the beloved father of Herbert N. (Clara), Roland O.(Cecilia) and Timothy (Sherri) Boone; brother of James and Joseph Boone, Cather Mae Lewis and Adell Wilson; grandfather of Roland O. Boone, Jr. and Briana Johnson. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Boone was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during the Korean War. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Boone's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, June 14 from 11am until time of service at 12noon. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 9am.

On Sunday, June 6, 2010; Relatives and friends are invited to Tim's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, June 23 from 10am until time of service at 11am. Inurnment St. Mary Queen of Peace Cemetery, Mechanicsville, MD.

Paul Albert Duchene, age 86, a nine year resident of Edgewater, MD and formerly of College Park, MD for 50 years died on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD of Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Born on May 24, 1924 in Bridgeport, CT, Paul was a charter member of the National Security Agency (NSA) where he worked as a Logistics Management Specialist for many years. Paul was a member of the University of Maryland Terrapin Club, the United Methodist Church of North College Park, the Masons and the Phoenix Society. He was also a past President of the Hyattsville Lions Club and an illustrator for the Phoenix Society's publication, â€œThe Phoenicianâ€. In his spare time Paul enjoyed music, art, boating and travelling. Paul's wife of 54 years, Barbara Waters Duchene, died on December 8, 2001. He is survived by a son, Robert Duchene of Edgewater, MD; two daughters, Susan Connor of Alexandria, VA and Adriane Harbaugh of San Antonio, TX, he was predeceased by a sister, Gwen Watson, and he is survived by 6 grandchildren. Friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, June 13 from 2 to 4pm and from 6pm until his funeral service begins at 7pm. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park in Laurel, MD on Monday, June 14 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

James Everette Call, 63, died on Thursday, June 3 at Mercy Hospital of cancer. He was born in Wilkesboro, NC and moved to Annapolis, MD when he was 18. In Annapolis, James met his future wife, Melissa, and they were together for 43 years. For most of his life James worked in the construction industry. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias in Edgewater, MD. James's favorite thing was being Pop-Pop to his three grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Melissa; his daughter, Tina Sarfaraz of Brookeville, MD; his son-in-law, Bahram Sarfaraz; his three grandchildren, Ryan, Lily and Nicolas Sarfaraz. He is also survived by five brothers and six sisters. Friends are invited to James' Life Celebration at the George Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., where service will be held on Monday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

On Wednesday, June 2, 2010; the beloved wife of Adolph J. Jesswein, Jr.; mother of Tom(Nancy) Jesswein, Judy(George) Albrittain, Pam(John) Swieczkowski, Jill (Steve) Lowman. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Jesswein's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Sunday, June 13 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Services will be held on Monday, June 14 at 10:30am at Grace Lutheran Church, 10928 Indian Head Hwy., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Immediately following the interment friends our invited back to Grace Lutheran Church for a reception. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Capital Hospice, 9200 Basil Ct., Suite 200, Largo, MD 20774. Online guestbook available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Wednesday, June 2, 2010; the beloved wife of Leonard J. Cross; mother of Leonard Allen(Catherine) Cross and Linda Lauziere; grandmother of Kimberly(David) Downs, Kristen Lauziere and Robin(Jonathan) Patterson; great-grandmother of Autumn Patterson; lifelong friend of Charlotte Hall. A committal service will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 11am. Contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

On Monday, June 1, 2010; the beloved mother of Taylor Ann Moore, Gregory W. Frazier, Jr., Jazmaine Ann Frazier, and Sydnie Vest;finance of Clifton White, Gregory Frazier, and Fred Vest. She is also survived by many other friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Raeann's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Thursday, June 10 from 11am until time of service at 12noon. Interment private. 


Raeann Mahavira Towler was born to the late Engrid and Mahavira Towler on May 4, 1966, in Guyana, South Africa. At the age of 4, they migrated to the United States with her older sister, Robin Towler Vanbrockin. 


Raeann was an entrepreneur of many things. She was a Fashion Model at 16, an Airline Stewardess, a House Designer, Computer Specialist, and a Coding Specialist for the DC Government. Before she died she was starting a small Business called LIASON a Logo Wear Direct Sales Representative. She was also taking night courses at Prince George's Community College. 


She is survived by her four children, Taylor Ann Moore, Gregory W. Frazier, Jr., Jazmaine Ann Frazier, and Sydnie Vest, and her finance Clifton White, Gregory Frazier, and Fred Vest, and a host of nieces and nephews. 


She enjoyed socializing and entertaining, spending time with her children, family, and friends. She was a very zealous and creative person with a fierce fire for life and always expressed herself to anyone. She loved to dress up with her daughters and often did the make-up for her step dancing class. 


Raeann attended the Kingdom Hall for Jehovah's Witness, and enjoyed fellowship at the congregation. She often Witnesses to others about Jehovah's and his purpose for mankind. 


On June 1, 2010, Raeann Towler â€œJazzâ€ passed at her home in Oxon Hill, Maryland. She will be greatly missed.

On Tuesday, June 1, 2010; the beloved father of Joshua and Katelyn Snyder; brother of Susan(Randy) Baker; uncle of Peter Snyder III, Randi Leigh and Jesse Baker. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Snyder's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Tuesday, June 8 from 7 to 9 pm where services will be held on Wednesday, June 9 at 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Paul's memory to the Joshua and Katelyn Snyder Scholarship Fund, in c/o BB&T Bank, 23 North Church St., Berryville, VA 22611.

Samantha Ann Rankin, 21, a 19-year resident of Riva, MD and previously of Crofton, MD died on May 31, 2010 at Johns Hopkins University Hospital from complications due to mono after a 1 month illness. 


Born November 19, 1988 in Prince George's County, she graduated from South River High School in 2007 and attended Clemson University as an accounting major, where she was a member of the Gamma Sigma Sigma sorority. Sam worked at Chases Produce Stand in Davidsonville for many years. She rowed with the Annapolis Junior Crew team for 4 years. Sam loved to do counted cross stitching and was always helping others. 


She is survived by her parents, Vickie and Bart Rankin both of Riva; 1 sister, Brandie Rankin of home; her grandparents, Richard and Bonnie Rankin of Upper Marlboro, MD and James and Fern Kapp of Bradenton, FL ; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. She is predeceased by her grandparents, Helen Kapp and Joseph and Marlene Sandor. 


Friends are invited to Sam's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, June 4 from 1 to 3pm and 6 to 9pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 5 at 11am at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Tracy Joe Frazee, Sr., a 1-year resident of Crownsville, MD and previously of Edgewater, MD died on May 30, 2010 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center after a brief illness. 


Born August 26, 1963 in Charleston, SC, he worked as a superintendent for Greencrest Contracting. In 1996, he was the State Dart League Champion. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias in Edgewater, MD and the Sons of the American Legion. Tracy's hobbies included playing horseshoes, darts, scuba diving, painting, riding his Harley, playing guitar, NASCAR, the Washington Redskins and he was an avid slot machine player. 


Tracy was the beloved husband of Trelana â€œLanaâ€ M. Frazee, whom he married on August 16, 1996; father of Tracy â€œT.J.â€ Joe Frazee, Jr. of Harwood, MD, Tony, Travis and Tylor Frazee, all of home and Tommy Cole of Knoxville, TN; brother of Donovan Byron Frazee, III and Darly Wayne Frazee, both of Laurel, MD, Montee Anderson Frazee, Sr. of Hagerstown, MD and the late Derrick Alan Frazee, who died in 2009; grandfather of Harley Mae Frazee, Tracey Joe Frazee, III, Riley Lou Frazee and Kaelin and Issac Cole; step-son of Robert Bergen of Crownsville. 


Friends are invited to Tracy's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 3 at the Knights of Pythias, 10 Pythias Drive, Edgewater, MD beginning at 5pm. Interment private. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Tracey Louise Callahan, 46, a 21-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Annapolis, MD died on May 30, 2010 in a house fire at her home in Edgewater, MD. 


Born May 2, 1964 in Annapolis, MD, she graduated from Annapolis High School in 1981 and attended Anne Arundel Community College, attaining a degree in Phlebotomy. Tracey worked as a bank teller and then as a phlebotomist with Quest Diagnostics and later a Physician's Assistant. She loved animals-had many dogs and cats in her lifetime; she was an avid reader and was fond of listening to music of all kinds. 


She is survived by her son, Richard D. Jones of Edgewater, MD; her parents, Richard B. Callahan of Annapolis, MD and Ursula F. Callahan of Edgewater, MD; also survived by granddaughter, Kayleigh Jones. She is predeceased by her grandmother, Louise Farber Tolzman. 


Friends are invited to Tracey's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, June 7 from 6 to 9pm. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 8 at 3PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery, 101 Owensville Road West River, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.

Randall â€œRandyâ€ Jones, 48, a 20-year resident of Edgewater, MD died on May 30, 2010 in a house fire in Edgewater, MD. 


Born August 18, 1961 in Annapolis, MD, he was employed for the City of Bowie as a maintence worker. Randy enjoyed playing games, wrestling, loved animals and spending time with his granddaughter and his companion, Tracey Callahan. 


Randy is survived by his mother, Beverly Armiger of Edgewater, MD; his son, Richard â€œRickyâ€ Jones of Edgewater, MD; his sisters, Dawn Coulter and Toni Stokes, both of Edgewater, MD; also survived by 1 granddaughter, Kayleigh Jones. He is predeceased by his father, William D. Jones; his siblings, William and Brenda Jones. 


Friends are invited to Randy's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, June 7 from 6 to 9pm. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 8 at 3PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery, 101 Owensville Road West River, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.

Edward Leroy Fuller, 83, a 32-year resident of Mayo, MD died of natural causes on May 29, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Born June 20, 1926 in Portland, Oregon, he owned and operated Elrich Contracting, Inc. for 35 years. Edward served in the United States Navy during WWII in the South Pacific on the repair ship USS Ajax. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen's Association (MSSA). Edward loved fishing, carpentry projects and sharing his talents with others. 


He was the beloved husband of Anna Fuller; father of Richard (Rita) Fuller of Fairfax, VA, Edward (Sharon) Fuller of Catonsville, MD and Judy Albert of Timonium, MD; brother of Betty Nelsen of Eureka, CA. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. 


A Memorial Mass will be offered on Thursday, June 3 at 2:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.

On Saturday, May 29, 2010, the beloved companion of Chong O. Ogbe. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 2 at 7:00PM at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment on Thursday, June 3 at 10:30AM in Resurrection cemetery

William â€œBillâ€ Vincent Ryon, Jr., 82, a 10-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Lusby, MD died on May 29, 2010 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home of Parkinson's Disease after a lengthy illness. 


Born March 27, 1928 in Washington, D.C., he graduated from Hyattsvile High School. William served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. Bill started selling Fords in 1964 in Upper Marlboro, MD. He worked for Foley Ford for 24 years and for 10 years with Bob Bell Ford and Ron Bortnick Ford. During that time, he won every available award that Ford had for truck sales. He said, that he could never of won those awards if it wasn't for two things: â€œThe Best Product, Bar Noneâ€ and â€œThe Best Customersâ€. He led the Washington District (which includes Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia). He was consistently within in the top 5% for the country in sales in the late 60's, 70's and 80's. After a short retirement, he went to work at Dorsey Gray Ford in Prince Frederick, MD. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion and the Izaak Walton League of America. Bill loved fishing and was an avid Redskins Fan. The family wishes to express its thanks and appreciation to the staff of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home for their kindness, friendship, love and care given to Bill during his time there, they are truly Angels of God. 


Bill is survived by his brother-in-law, George (Jackie) Wyvill; his nephew, John J. Wyvill; his nieces, Deborah (Gary) Wyvill Curry, Pamela (Chris) Wyvill Helminiak; his great-nephew, Patrick M. Curry and Ryon W. Helminiak; his great-niece, Lauren N. Helminiak. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mamie Davidson and William Ryon, Sr.; his wife, Dixie Ryon; his sister, Norma Ryon Wyvill; and his great-nephew, Christopher Ryon Curry. 


Friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, June 3 from 4 to 7pm. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 4 at 12pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home TV Fund, 29449 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. 


Online guestbook available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Charlotte Null Ryan of Morristown, NJ, died May 28, 2010 at Georgetown University Hospital. She was beloved wife of John, mother of Chad Reedy (Amy) of Huntingtown, MD, Cade Reedy (Jennifer), of Hubbardston, MA, step sons, John and Martin Ryan, of Chicago, IL. She leaves behind her four beautiful grandchildren, Taylor, Ashley (Chad), Cara, and Cailyn (Cade) Reedy. She was preceded in death by parents Ralph and Eunice Null of Eleanor and brother Ralph Wayne Null (Karen). Survived by sister Pam White (Mark), Jerry Null (Letha), Eddie Null (Marie), and numerous nieces and nephews in West Virginia. Charlotte graduated from Poca High School, and Charleston Beauty Academy, and received specialized training in hair design in both London and New York. She worked in the Annapolis Maryland area. Before she became ill, Charlotte's dream was to someday become a volunteer and help cancer patients feel good and look good. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 2nd from 6-9 at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Georgetown University Hospital http://www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org.

Peter â€œPeteâ€ Joseph DeMarzo, 88, a 15-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Arnold, MD, died on May 28, 2010 at his home after his 1-year courageous battle with cancer. 


Born May 29, 1921 in New York City, NY, Pete graduated from Murray Hill High School. He served in the United States Army as a Tech Sergeant, Company L, 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Combat Infantry Badge Bronze Star. Pete was employed as a pressman for the Department of Defense in Fort Meade, MD, during which time he attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He received the NSA Superior Management Award and the Federal Career Service Award after 32 years of federal service. Pete was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Crofton, MD, Annapolis Elks Lodge 622, American Legion in Greenbelt and Annapolis, Greenbelt Lions Club and the Sons of Italy. He enjoyed working on cars, surfing on the internet and spending time with his family. 


He is survived by his wife Clara DeMarzo; his children, Robert (Carol) DeMarzo of Sykesville, MD and Mary (Warren) Funk of Crofton, MD; his sisters, Angelina Alberti and Josephine Baritelli, both of New York City, NY; his grandchildren, Christopher Green of Wye Mills, MD, Carrie Lhotsky of Middle River, MD and Peter DeMarzo of Ellicott City, MD; his great-grandchildren, Peter and Anna Green of Wye Mills, MD and Dakota Lhotsky of Middle River, MD. He is predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. 


Friends are invited to Pete's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 3 to 5pm and 7 to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, June 2 at 10am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, MD 21114. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Arc of Prince George's County, 1401 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774 or Hospice of Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. Online guestbook available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Delores W. DeGeorge, 87, a 17-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Kettering and District Heights, MD died on May 27, 2010 of natural causes at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD. 


Born November 12, 1922 in Harrison County, WV, she graduated from Eastern High School in Washington, DC. Mrs. DeGeorge wrote a book called Remembrances of West Virginia. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis, was an election judge and assisted with Bingo at Little Sisters of the Poor. Delores was a loving mother, she loved animals, writing, playing cards, reading, attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's events. 


She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Frank DeGeorge; her children, Jim (Peggy) DeGeorge of Columbia, MD, Frank T. (Mary) DeGeorge of Wilmington, NC, Gina (Robert) Bergin of Glenwood, MD and Steven (Mary Kay) DeGeorge of Crownsville, MD; sister of Jean Sanders of Kingsland, TX; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Delores' Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, May 31, 2010 from 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 10am at Sacred Heart Chapel, 16501 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Maryland. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Howard â€œBuddyâ€ Schlosser, 80, an 8-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Hyattsville, MD died on May 26, 2010 of natural causes at his home after a short illness. Born July 20, 1929 in Washington, DC, he was employed for Marble Tile and Terrazzo Workers, Local1 until retirement. After retirement, he worked for the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission. Buddy was a member of the American Legion. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed reading, hunting and loved the mountains, natures and the outdoors. 


He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy â€œDotâ€ M. Schlosser, whom he married on November 26, 1949 and who died on December 23, 2008.; mother of Michele DiCarlo of Edgewater, MD, Teresa Sego of Bowie, MD and late Bobby W. Schlosser, who died on April 1, 1974; grandmother of Tina DiCarlo of Edgewater, MD, Kathy Griffis of Grasonville, MD, Sharon Rogers of Edgewater, MD and Robert Sego of Bowie, MD; great-grandfather of Dezi Collins, Ashley Ross, Donnie and J.C. Rogers, Dominick, Kainan and Damian Youell. 


Friends are invited to Buddy's Life Celebration on Monday, May 31, 2010 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD from 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., where funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

Sarah Scheele, age 59, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2010 in her home in Annapolis, Md., surrounded by loving family and friends and her precious dogs. She was born on May 11, 1951 in Washington DC. She attended Sidwell-Friends School, Georgetown Visitation Convent School and Mount Vernon College, now part of George Washington University. Â She is survived by her husband Denis J. Scheele whom she married on September 26, 1997 in a ceremony at St. Mary's in Annapolis, Md; survived by her father John J. Noone of Annapolis, brother Â Paul Noone of Topsham, ME., and brother Mark Noone of Washington DC.Sarah enjoyed good health until a recent illness which did not completely respond to medical attention. Following college, Sarah worked as a Meeting Conference planner in the Washington DC area. Â Sarah was a member of the National Association of Exposition Managers, also a Conference/Event planner for the Recycle Coalition under Al Gore during 1990-1992.Sarah was a proud Sponsor parent from 1999 to 2010 to many Midshipmen of United States Naval Academy. Our Sponsor Mids are:LT. Manny Tsikalas USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Capt. Ben Morris USMCLT. Nicholas Tshikalas USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Capt. James Friedlein USMCLT. Matthew Romero USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Capt. Eric Cahill USMCLT. Tobias Walters USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Capt. Joe Faller USMCLT. Sara Walters USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Capt. Ruth Wilson USMCLT. Greg Zilai USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2nd. LT. Christina Peters USMCLT. Kristin Smith USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1st. Class Midshipment Eric Hunter USNALT. Katherin Long USNLT. Jeff Sharp USNSarah worked closely with the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) in protecting the lives and advancing the interests of animals.Â In loving memory of Sarah and her dedication to helping animal victims from egregious acts of cruelty, In lieu of flowers, Sarah's family and friends ask that you please contribute to ALDF at http://aldf.org/sarah or by calling (402) 345-1951.Â All donations are tax deductible, 94-2681680. Sarah's own painful experience with her beloved dog SHADOW, whom was shot and killed while enjoying a family picnic in VT, led her to spearhead a change in the laws to help animal victims. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Thursday, June 24, at 10am at St. Mary's Catholic Church,111 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment private. Â

John G. Drake, 87, passed away on May 23, 2010, after a long and intensive battle with Alzheimer's disease. John was born to George and Fannie Dracopoulos in Washington, DC. He began his primary schooling in the States. During his childhood, he visited pre-war Greece with his mother for several years and attended a British-American High School. He was also very active in the International Boy Scouts. On his return to the States, he attended American University. Upon receiving his BA degree, he pursued a degree at the George Washington Law School. He passed the Bar and joined the American Bar Association in 1958. He practiced law in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland. Among the various achievements of his legal career, none were as significant and satisfying as serving as the Financial Council for the Lincoln Federal Savings and Loan Association. Gaining recognition for his skills in the court of law, John accepted an executive position with the District Realty Title Insurance Corporation in Washington, DC. He served as Vice President until he retired in the 1990's. He resided in Chevy Chase, MD for many years, but travelled extensively to Europe, Canada and the Caribbean. In each country he visited, he took extensive photographs of artistic and historical significance. He also took his father to visit the country of his birth, a tribute to his father, who left Greece as a child to come to America. They made a trip to a small, lovely town of Issari in Sparta. Upon retirement, John participated in legal and academic associations. He eventually moved to Annapolis to be closer to his family. John was preceded in death by his young son, George Drake. He is mourned by his sister, Dorothy Collins and brother-in-law, Albin Collins, his nephews and their wives, Richard and Elizabeth, Gregory and Sue, Paul and Dana and their children, Britt, Rebecca, Alexander and Brennen, his cousins, Mario and Pattie Vouzikas, John Dracopulos and Kate Strenglis, and Cliff and Theo Argue and their families. A celebration of life will be held at the Annapolis Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E. 622, 2517 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at 12:00 noon. Interment private. Donations may be made to La Casa Assisted Living Facility, 2574 South Haven Rd., Annapolis MD 21401.

Grover Eugene Welborn, Jr., 89 of Bowie, Maryland died on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Crofton Care & Rehab. Center in Crofton, Maryland. 


Born Monday, January 24, 1921. 


He served as a Gunner's Mate 1c in the Navy from 1940 until 1946. He was a Veteran of World War II. 


Surviving are sons, Mr. Jack Welborn of Edgewater, MD and Patrick H. Welborn, daughters, Mrs. Gloria Mishou, Candy Springmann and Hope Osborn, brother, Hubert Welborn, sisters, Mavis Allen and Jean Schaeffer; 10 grand children; 2 great grand children. 


A Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday at George P. Kalas Funeral Home located at 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, Maryland 21037. Interment will be in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. 


The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until time of funeral service begins at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland.

James Vincent (Vince) Hahn August 1959 â€“ May 2010 After a courageous battle with an undiagnosed service-related illness, Vince passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Vince was born and raised in New Carrolton, Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland. He proudly served his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force for 10 years and is a Veteran of the Gulf War. He moved to Colorado, making Denver his home as a Real Estate Developer and Philanthropist. 


He was the eldest of three children born to James and Joyce Hahn. Vince will forever be remembered by his devoted and loving family, parents James and Joyce, brother Michael (wife, Wendy and nephews Shane and James), sister Robin (husband, Mark Guthrie and nephew Travis and niece Meagan), along with countless friends whom were blessed to know him. Most important to Vince was his family, charitable work and travelling the world with his friends. Vince touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and always maintained his trademark sense of humour. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 11am at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 2892 Route 97, Glenwood, MD 21738. The family requests in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Brent's Place at 11980 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80010 or www.brentsplace.org in memory of Vince Hahn.

Phyllis Train Fredericks was born November 2, 1925 in Axtell, Kansas. She was the last living granddaughter of pioneer John and Christina Magnusdotter Train and the last living granddaughter of Matilda Katrina Charnstrom. Phyllis's father, August Train was a Lutheran pastor who graduated from Augustana Seminary. He also was the director of the Mariadahl Children's Home.Her mother was Minnie Train. 


She grew up on a farm near Lindsborg, Kansas where she graduated from High School in 1943. She then came to Washington, DC where she worked for a real estate company and attended Benjamin Franklin University. She graduated in 1947 with a master's degree in accounting. On June 26, 1948 she married Lloyd Fredericks. They had two children, Jan and Alan Lloyd. She worked there for the Public Health Service but quit to become a full time mother and homemaker. She loved duckpin bowling, playing bridge and helping with her church. 


On Saturday, May 22, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Lloyd H. Fredericks; mother of Jan Miller and Alan L. Fredericks; grandmother of Gary, Julie, Melissa, Stephanie, Tiffany and Rachel Fredericks; sister of Mary Ann Covert. Relatives and friends are invited to Phyllis' Life Celebration on Monday, May 31 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 1pm. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Gideons International.

Obituaries

Herbert Boone

Tim Wade

Paul Duchene

James Call

Mae Jesswein

Martha Cross

Raeann Towler

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