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Albert “Al” Torney of Annapolis, Maryland died unexpectedly at home on March 20, 2023. Al was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 18, 1942 to Jack and Ellen (nee Hartung) Torney and had one sister Jaquelyn. Their mother married Army Master Sergeant John Chevalier when Al and Jackie were young. When Al was 9 years old he won the Baltimore Sun’s “Why My Pops Is Tops” essay contest where he wrote about his dad defending freedom in Korea. Al’s fondest memories of his childhood was the time his family lived in Italy, Austria, and Germany. After graduating from Glen Burnie High School in 1960 he studied to be a history teacher at University of Maryland, College Park. Al worked as an accountant at CSX Transportation in Baltimore for 40 years. He met Nancy Sisson, of Pasadena, Maryland and they were married November 23, 1963, In 1973 the Torneys moved to a house they built in Cape St John and it was there that Al died peacefully. 

Al enjoyed spending time on the rivers and bays boating, crabbing and fishing . Al’s love of fishing inspired him to create the Chesapeake  Sportfishing Show in 1978 with his friend Charlie Frick. This annual show took place in Annapolis for 22 years. It expanded in 1980 to the Delaware Sportfishing Show and another in Baltimore. “Poppy” as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren imparted his love for all things Chesapeake on them and inspired his grandson Jack to become a commercial waterman. After retirement Al’s interest in stock car racing led him to create the Maryland Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame. This virtual museum united people all over the East Coast and beyond who shared his interest and passion which led to an annual gathering for over 15 years for the Maryland Racing community. 

Al is survived by his wife Nancy and their three children Jeff Torney (Susan), Lauren Michele Skinner (Richard) and Leah Torney Bell and his six grandchildren; Dylan and Jack Torney, Fiona, Siobhan, and Guy Skinner, and Duncan Beall. Al is also survived by his nephew Robert Konrad (Lisa) and nieces Kim Herring (Tim) and Robin Stern (Daniel) and their children. Al is predeceased by his parents, his sister and brother in law, and his granddaughter Isla Stuart Bell. 

Visitation will be from 5-8 pm April 4, 2023 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where a service to celebrate Al’s life will be held at 11:00 am on April 5 with a reception following. All are welcomed to pay respects. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation, John and Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland 21122. foundation@hospicechesapeake.org Or Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 710 Ridgely Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401

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Diana Kathleen McGregor (born Hovelmeier), 77, of Annapolis, Maryland, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, died at home under hospice care on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 1, 1945, to the late Doreen Catherine (Lacey) Hovelmeier and the late Charles Gerhard Hovelmeier, she was a graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, where she met the love of her life, Alastair J.H. McGregor, on the set of a university musical production. Diana and Alastair were married in 1970, when she emigrated from South Africa to join her husband as he worked in the Niagara region of New York State. They settled in Lewiston, New York, where they raised three children and lived for more than 35 years until retiring to the Annapolis, Maryland area in 2006. 

During their time in Lewiston, Diana worked for almost thirty years as a paralegal for her dear friend, the late Whitney W. Mallam of the Niagara Falls, New York law firm Mallam, Mansour & Hager. She was also an active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Niagara Falls, where she served many roles over the years, with some of her favorites being youth group leader and religious education teacher.  Upon retiring to Annapolis, Diana became a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Eastport and delighted in her vocation as a full-time grandparent. 

In addition to her husband Alastair, Diana is survived by her children and their spouses, Katherine and Marcus Dent of Annapolis, Timothy McGregor and Jessica McHugh of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Max McGregor of Annapolis; her beloved grandchildren, Pepe, Isaiah, Christian, and Thomas Dent; her brother Thomas (Myrna) Hovelmeier of Durban, South Africa; and her uncle-in-law and family patriarch, Dr. Maurice McGregor of Montreal, Quebec. She was predeceased by her brother Kenneth Hovelmeier. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Myrna (the late Kenneth) Hovelmeier and Fenella (Alison Partridge) Trevillion, and brother-in-law Peter (Helen) McGregor; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and dear friend Bonnie Mallam and her family.

Family and friends will be received from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 1101 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. A celebration of Diana’s life will follow immediately thereafter at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church or the Hospice of the Chesapeake.

Online tributes and condolences can be made by using the memories link on the left.

Wilanda Inez Ray, born September 25, 1932, was called home to be with our LORD on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was 90 years old.

Wilanda was born in Paris, Texas to the late Coleman Ray and Pearl McDonald. Wilanda was the third of four children. She had an older brother Marion (deceased), an older sister Violet, and a younger sister Betty (deceased). As a young girl, one of her aunts started calling her Patty Cake. Little did she know, that nickname would stick with her for the rest of her life. Even till the day she passed, everyone called her Pat, and people would always ask if her name was Patricia.

Wilanda attended Gibbons School which was kindergarten through 12th grade before segregation. After high school, she moved to Kansas City to live with her brother. While in Kansas City, she attended Donnelly College where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business. 

After completing college, she moved to Washington, DC where she worked for the State Department. There she met the love of her life, John D. Wright, who also worked at the State Department as an engineer. They married on July 9, 1954 in Paris, Texas at the home of her parents. She was married for 41 years when her husband John passed away. Their union produced 2 sons, Jeffrey D. and Westley R. Wright. After the birth of the boys, she decided to be a stay at home mom. Once the boys started school, she got a job as a volunteer secretary at St. Gabriel Elementary School. There she started a lifelong career in the Catholic faith. 

After the family moved to Maryland, Monsignor Farrell of the Archdiocese of Washington, hired her to work in the finance department at the Archdiocese. After a few years working in the finance department, Patrick Cardinal O’Boyle moved her upstairs to work as his Executive Assistant. There she ended up working for three Cardinals. After the retirement of Patrick Cardinal O’Boyle, she worked for William Cardinal Baum. Cardinal Baum was transferred to Rome to work for the Pope. She worked for James Cardinal Hickey until her retirement. In her role as Executive Assistant for the three Cardinals, she received the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” on October 7, 1979 from Pope John Paul II. This is an award conferred by the Pope for distinguished service to the Catholic Church. It is one of the highest awards that can be conferred to a lay person. Until 1993, it was also the highest honor that could be obtained by a woman in the Catholic Church.

Wilanda enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and listening to music. She was also notary for PG County.

Along with her parents, she is predeceased by her beloved husband John Wright, her brother Marion Ray, and her younger sister, Betty Brown.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Lenka) Wright of Felton, Delaware, son Westley (Karen) Wright of Mitchellville, MD, her grandchildren Bernitta, Janal, Hillary, and Jillian, her great grandchildren, Elijah, Isaiah, and King.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 30th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM located at St. Joseph Catholic Church: 2020 St. Josephs Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD. A burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. A repast will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church after the burial. 

The mass will be live-streamed at http://www.facebook.com/stjosephlargo.

Kenneth Thomas Riso, accomplished Endodontist, avid sports fisherman, avocational musician, loving husband, devoted father, doting grandfather, and friend to every animal big and small, died at home March 17, 2023 surrounded by his family and his beloved dog Lady Grey. 

Starting in the 1980s, Ken built and ran numerous Endodontic offices around the South Florida area and, according to a colleague, “worked harder than any Endodontist who ever lived.” Among his patients were numerous Palm Beach residents and celebrities, but he made time for every patient, regularly coming in early and staying late so patients wouldn’t have to miss work or ruin their vacation.

As hard as he worked, Ken always made time for his family: never missing a family dinner, taking his wife out for a special date every Friday evening, and taking his family on extended trips ranging from diving with sharks in the Bahamas to traveling down the Nile river in Egypt.

An avid sports fisherman, Ken chased tuna and billfish from the Florida coast to the Azores and would frequently joke that he would only eat steak if he couldn’t find good tuna. Some of Ken’s closest friends went on these trips with him and he cherished those memories for the rest of his life. Along the way, Ken earned his 50 ton captain’s license and opened a sports fishing charter business with his 50 foot sport fishing boat out of Sailfish Marina, right next to the Palm Beach Inlet.

Ken was a lifelong animal lover and instilled the same in his children, who now regularly foster and adopt rescue dogs, and his granddaughter who volunteers at an animal shelter.

Ken grew up with four siblings, Rocco Riso, Carol Campbell, Ron Riso, and Greg Riso, in Oredell, New Jersey. He attended Riverdell High School where he met, and formed bands with, some of his closest lifelong friends. Ken attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he first met the woman who would be his wife, Rebecca Weber. They both attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, graduating in 1975 and 1977, respectively. They married on June 8, 1975. 

Ken and Rebecca had two children, Katharine in 1980 and Mark in 1982. Katharine would grow up being his scuba diving buddy, leading him around tropical reefs and never leaving his side during shark dives. Mark would grow up as his weekend assistant, helping him as he tackled projects ranging from rehabbing sport fishing boats, to constructing cabinets and rebuilding bathrooms.

Ken returned to the University of Pennsylvania to pursue a specialty in endodontics, graduating in 1986 with the Louis Grossman award. After briefly considering staying at the dental school to teach, Ken left for South Florida where he would stay for the rest of his career. There, he established his endodontics practices in Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, and Tequesta. Eventually, after decades of practicing, he took up the signature Florida pastime of golfing, more seriously–accumulating trophies and making new friends along the way–and continued challenging himself with pursuits such as mosaic art and mastering the perfect cannoli recipe. Ken also earned a real estate broker’s license and opened Riso Reality, LLC.

On June 23, 2010, Ken’s favorite person in the world, his granddaughter Ranin Alwishah was born. Shortly thereafter, Ken retired from Dentistry. After tiring of year-long golf and sunshine, Ken moved to Riva, Maryland, to be closer to his son and daughter-in-law who live in Lothian, Maryland, as well as his siblings and in-laws who live in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. 

In Riva, Ken quickly became known by his neighbors as the nice man who always had a smile on his face and a helping hand, and by the neighborhood dogs as the nice man who always had dog treats in his pocket and time to stop to pet them.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents Rocco Riso and Beatrice Riso. Ken is survived by his wife, Rebecca Weber, his children Katharine Alwishah and Mark Riso, and his granddaughter Ranin Alwishah.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 10 am at All Hallows Episcopal ( Brick Church) Church, 3600 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037


David Christopher “Chris” Cottrill, 65, a 30-year resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away on March 17, 2023.  Born on October 2, 1957 in Washington, DC to Mydra Maier and the late David Cottrill, Chris was raised in Bowie, MD and graduated from Bowie High School in 1975.  He was an alumnus of the University of Maryland, College Park, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1995 and Master of Library Science degree in 1998.  Chris began a 31-year career with the Federal government in 1992 when he joined the National Archives and Records Administration.  In 2000, he moved to the Smithsonian Libraries, National Museum of American History and, in 2011, made a final career move to the Smithsonian Libraries, National Air and Space Museum.  Chris was passionate about history, especially U.S. military and naval history, but his greatest passions were his family and faith.  He was a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis.

In addition to his mother, Chris is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Michele Cottrill; his son, Benjamin Cottrill and daughter, Elizabeth Cottrill, all of Annapolis; two brothers, Paul (Debbie) Cottrill of Riva, MD and Shane (Leanne) Cottrill of Catonsville, MD; one sister, Andrea (Jeff) McCusker of Chesapeake, VA and several nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to a memorial service for Chris at 4PM on Wednesday, March 22 at the Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Church of Annapolis, 710 Ridgely Avenue, Annapolis.  Burial will be private.  Memorial contributions may be made in Chris’ name to the Operating Fund of EP Church at the address above.  

Online condolences may be offered using the Memories link on the left side of this page.

Margaret Ann Barksdale, age 83 and a resident of Lothian for 41 years, died at her home of natural causes on March 16, 2023.  She was born in Annapolis on July 28, 1939 to the late Clarence and Mary Moreland and worked for many years as a registered nurse.  She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and loved spending time at the beach and eating crabs.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, James Manning Barksdale and her sister, Mary Lou Bottner.  She is survived by her children, James “Chip” Churn of Annapolis, Sandy Marshall of Hardeeville, SC and Sherry Brewer of Brandon, FL; her grandchildren, JR Churn, David Byers, Sara Churn and Victoria Mackey; and two great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to join in Margaret’s life celebration on Wednesday, March 22 from 4-6 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  The funeral service will be on Thursday, March 23 at 11 AM at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Road, Lothian, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Margaret’s name may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.


Arlene S. Lawson, 78, a 13-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on March 15, 2023 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center.  Born on February 10, 1945 in Washington, DC to the late Sidney Sowers and Ruth Sowers Gidcumb, Arlene graduated in 1963 from Anacostia High School and attended the former Strayer College in Washington, DC.  Arlene went to work for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  She finished a rewarding 42-year career in 2004, retiring as a Training Specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington, DC.  Arlene was an avid animal lover with a particular fondness for Basset Hounds and Parrots.  She loved gardening, bird watching, the ocean and especially spending time with her friends, many of whom have been lifelong.  Arlene is survived by her only child and devoted daughter, Lynn Lawson Welch of Edgewater.

Friends are invited to celebrate Arlene’s life with her daughter on Thursday, March 23 from 1PM until Arlene’s memorial service at 2PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Burial will be private.

Online condolences may be offered using the Memories link on the left side of this page.


Arthur Roger Campli, “Art”, 82, a resident of Lothian, MD, passed away on March 14, 2023, at his home. Arthur was born on October 19, 1940, in Bronx, NY to the late Arthur and Marie Campli. He was a 1958 graduate of Anacostia High School, a veteran of the US Navy, a proud member of IBEW Local #26, and all around Mr. Fix-It. To the delight of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, trips to the Natural History Museum in DC included a stop at the enormous elephant in the rotunda to retell the great family legend that “Grandpop in the Woods” worked on the electric wiring.

He enjoyed construction projects (and directing a crew!) including building his own home; spending time at home with Linda and their dog Brandi; cheeseballs, Pepsi, cold beer, and sweet treats; and sharing stories about his time in the Navy and his summers with his cousins on Lake Hopatcong, NJ.

In addition to his parents, Arthur was preceded in death by his former spouse, Martha Campli. Arthur is survived by his two children, Donna DeCesaris of Annapolis and Artie Campli of Chesapeake Beach; his longtime companion Linda Slater; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jenna and Neil Butler and their children, Haviland, Reid, and Lawson; Geaton A. DeCesaris III; Elisa and Riley Konara and their children, Renoen, Rhodes and Emery; Juliana and Michael Johnson and their children, Charlie, Logan, and Joey; and Brandon Campli. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Arthur’s life on Thursday, March 16 from 5 to 8 pm at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, March 17 at 12pm.

Interment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Arthur’s memory to the Lighthouse Shelter, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 or online at <a href= "https://annapolislighthouse.org/donate/" >Lighthouse Shelter</a>

Janet L Dunivin, 84, a 15-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Woodbridge, VA, died of end-stage cardiomyopathy on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  Born August 31, 1938, in Canton, IL to William R. and Alma L Calhoun (nee Bowman), she studied interior design at the University of Kentucky.  Janet retired from the Prince William County Public School system as a library secretary/media specialist. She was a member of the Heritage Harbour Chorus and a past member of the Heritage Harbour Bus Committee, where she would often help organize bus trips for the community.  Janet enjoyed creating stained glass art and making jewelry. She was also an avid bingo player and enjoyed computer games, puzzle books, and traveling.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, A. John Dunivin.  Janet is survived by a daughter, Laura L. Kissel, and her husband, Mark of Annapolis, MD, and two grandsons, Greg J. and David G. Kissel. Friends are invited to celebrate Janet’s life on Wednesday, March 29 from 11 am until her memorial service begins at 12 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by visiting the Memories tab on this page.

                                                   A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

                                                             In honor of
                                                  Wanda Yvette Wilson Willis
                                             November 29, 1961-March 14, 2023 

                                                      Friday, June 16, 2023 
                                         Memorial Gathering: 10 o’clock in the morning
                                           Memorial Service: 11 o'clock in the morning

                                              Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory
                                                         6160 Oxon Hill Road
                                                         Oxon Hill, MD 20745

                                              Gather With Us to Share Memories
                                                       To Laugh and Cry, And To
                                          Remember A Person Who Is Greatly Missed

                                      The family request that guests wear bright colors

     In lieu of flowers, the family request that you donate to either the American Cancer 
     S ociety, American Diabetes Association, National Kidney Foundation, or WGTS 91.9


Phyllis Lonegro Suhr passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022, at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD.  Phyllis was born November 13, 1939, to the late Philip and Edith Lonegro in Baltimore, MD.  Growing up in Baltimore, she enjoyed Matthew’s Pizza and summers at the shore with family and friends. She attended Patterson High School before going to the State Teachers College at Towson (now Towson University), where she majored in Education.  Upon graduating from Towson, Phyllis earned both her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Education from George Washington University. Phyllis pursued her teaching career in the Prince George’s County and Dorchester County school systems.  She served as a special education teacher and vocational specialist, completing her career in curriculum development. 
Phyllis was married to the late Charles Suhr, and was the mother of Philip Greig and the late Bruce Greig.  She was also the stepmother of Jeanne Forney, Cindy (Al) Rottini and Tom (Sarah) Suhr.  She is also survived by her brother, Thomas (Lois) Lonegro, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Upon retirement, Phyllis and Chuck pursued their love of antiques by establishing Suhrprise Shop Antiques.  They were part of large group shops in Annapolis, MD and Shrewsbury, PA and participated in antique shows from Maine to Tennessee.  Phyllis was an active member of the Vintage Ladies and the American Antique Arts Association of Annapolis. In addition to her interest in antiques, Phyllis enjoyed many activities with her wide circle of friends.  She rarely missed a reunion of her high school or college, and enjoyed regular get-togethers with her cousins.  She participated in a games group, a book club, and a garden club with her Anchorage community.  Phyllis was a mainstay in her parish at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, participating in many ministries during her decades of membership at the church. Friends are invited to celebrate Phyllis’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, March 20 from 10 am until her memorial service begins at 11 am. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Thomas Darcy Jocus Sr., 84, of Edgewater, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at George Washington University Hospital.
 
Thomas was born in Annapolis, Maryland, on June 28, 1938. He was an Air Force veteran of six years, and newly retired from his family upholstery business as of 2020.
 
Thomas is survived by his wife, Helen Jocus; his three children, Thomas Jocus Jr. and wife Rachel, Jeannie Allen and husband David, and Brenda Stinchcomb and husband Doug; his five granddaughters, Jordan and Jaclyn Jocus, Brandy and Haley Stinchcomb, and Stephanie Dees; his one great-granddaughter, Harper King; his two nieces, Robin Blaire, and Lynne Sadler; and his five nephews.
 
Thomas is preceded in death by his mother; Bertie Smith, father; John Jocus, and brother; John E. Jocus.
 
Thomas was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. He enjoyed painting, sports, and working with his wife and son who are carrying out his legacy in the family business. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will forever be in our hearts.
 
Those who would like to pay their respects to Thomas are welcomed to attend a gathering held on April 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Military honors will be rendered in a brief ceremony at 5:30 PM.
 
"How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - A. A. Milne/Winnie the Pooh



Sharon Nelson, 68, a 38-year resident of Glen Burnie, MD passed away on March 11, 2023. She was born on November 13, 1954 in Baltimore, MD to the late Howard and Betty White. Sharon graduated from Anne Arundel Community College before becoming an office administrator for the Baltimore Sun where she enjoyed a fulfilling career until her retirement. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Bruce Nelson; two children, Chrissy Leary and her husband, Evan, Sr. of Edgewater, MD and Lisa Nelson of Ijamsville, MD;  her brother Howard White and his wife, Dorothy; four grandchildren, Evan, Jr. and Hope Leary,  Austin and Rachael Heffner; one niece, Jennifer D’Andrea, her husband, Christopher and their child, Ryan; one nephew, Jason White and his significant other, Karen Hoff.  

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Sharon’s life with her family on Monday, March 27, from 3 to 5pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.


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Keith Lee Jewell died peacefully on March 11, 2023, after a short illness in Statesville, NC. He was born July 29, 1943, in Washington, DC, to Adrian Lee Jewell and Margaret Strong Jewell.

Keith was the Director of the Office of Photography in the US House of Representatives for 30 years and a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He loved photographing people, especially his grandchildren, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, and serving at his church.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lorren Jewell, and his stepsons David Roth and Richard Roth, and their families. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Keith’s life on Saturday, March 18 at 10 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, 4012 Birdsville Road, Davidsonville, MD. Interment immediately following at Vale United Methodist Church Cemetery, 11528 Vale Road, Oakton, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the <a href="https://dementiasociety.charityproud.org/donate">Dementia Society of America</a>, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Jessica Marie “Jess” Hooper, 37, a resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Edgewater, died on Friday, March 10 in Annapolis. Born on September 11, 1985 in Annapolis, MD to William “Bobby” Keller and the late Charlene Riley, Jess graduated from high school and was a service industry cashier. She enjoyed baking, child care and Carebears. In addition to her father, Jess is survived by her sons, Antonio Strong of Riva, MD and Grayson Hooper of Edgewater, MD and her sisters, Meagan Hooper of Edgewater and Victoria Kreul of Glen Burnie. Friends are invited to celebrate Jess’ life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, April 8 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. There will be a potluck gathering at the Quiet Waters Park, Sassafras Pavilion on Sunday, April 23 from 1 to 4 pm. 
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It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of RICARDO GACUTAN SANCHEZ of Rockville, MD on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the age of 71.  He finally succumbed to the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease after being diagnosed in 2017.

Rick (aka Carding) was born & raised in Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.  He subsequently moved to the U.S. in 1987 in pursuit of a better life.  He worked in Operations at First Virginia Bank, BB&T, and Wachovia /Wells Fargo Bank.
 
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Mary Henedina; his daughter, Kristen (son-in-law Brian); his son, Kenneth; sisters, Dolores, Virginia, and Dominga; brothers, Mariano and Jovencio; half-siblings, Romeo, Junior, and Greg; as well as numerous relatives and friends.

The Viewing will start at 10 AM, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, followed by Funeral Mass at the Shrine of St. Jude Catholic Church in Rockville, MD.  The Burial will then follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD.

Details for the Funeral Reception will be announced at the end of the Funeral Service.





Wayne Edmon Patterson, 67, died peacefully on March 9, 2023 at  the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, with his wife, Anne and his daughter, Claire at his side. Wayne was born in New Rochelle, New York, but in his heart he was a Maryland boy. His lifelong love of music started as a child. His brother Jerry remembers Wayne coming home from one of his first jobs at the local record store and introducing him to the latest bands. Wayne went on to study American Studies at Western Maryland College, now known as McDaniel. Later he studied accounting at the University of Maryland and became a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Advisor. He applied his skill and his compassion to his clients and coworkers at Growth Stock Outlook, where he worked as an analyst for more than 20 years and at FAI, Financial Advantage Inc, from where he retired in 2021. He met the love of his life, Anne Redmond, in New Orleans while he was on a road trip. He couldn’t get her out of his mind after returning home, so he went back to New Orleans and pursued the beautiful Canadian nurse. They married in June 1982 and moved to Annapolis, MD. They were blessed with their daughter, Claire in 1990. Wayne, an avid Rugby player and an enthusiastic follower of the Washington Capitals and the Nationals, was a member of the Severn River Rugby Club. He and Anne and their cherished friends, Denise and Marty O’Neill, had some of their best times while enjoying, playing and watching Rugby at home and abroad. In recent years he traveled the world with his wife and her sister and brother-in-law, Kit and Norm Bolen. They toured Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Costa Rica and Greece. Wayne loved to spend time with children and animals. One of his greatest pleasures was walking and playing with dogs. Children delighted in their Uncle Wayne, because he always had time for them and was present to their young spirits. But Wayne’s real passion was his own family. He lived, breathed and worked for the happiness and comfort of Anne and Claire, “his girls.” Anne and Wayne’s 40 year long marriage provided inspiration and joy to all. Wayne cherished and acted as a living example of his Christian faith. He wove kindness, integrity and compassion into the fabric of the lives of everyone he met. We are all much better people because we knew “Honest Wayne.” Wayne is survived by his wife, Anne Patterson; his daughter, Claire and her partner Brian Harmon; his brother, Gerald Patterson and his wife, Diane Patterson and their children, Justin and wife, Cindy Patterson, daughter, Emily Patterson and son, Mark and his wife, Anne Patterson and their children Alice and James, his sister, Debra and his nephew Erik Darcy. He is fondly remembered by his in-laws, Stephen Redmond and his partner, Glen Thompson, Catherine “Kit” Redmond and her husband, Norm Bolen and their children, Michael, Sarah and David and his grand niece, Ophelia and nephew, Huxley Bolen. Wayne was preceded in death by his father, David Patterson and his mother, Elizabeth Patterson; his sister, Susan Patterson and brother-in-law, Gregory Redmond. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (hopkinskimmelgiving.org).
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Daniel Luis Rodriguez Bowman passed away after a brief illness on March 7, 2023 in Edgewater, MD, surrounded by his family.  

Born Luis Alberto Rodriguez on May 6,1988 to Rosario Rodriguez Ordonez in Retalhuleu, Guatemala, Dan was immediately placed into foster care and adopted by Marvin and Tamara Tait Bowman. He came home to Maryland in October 1988, attended school in Lusby and graduated from Patuxent High School in 2006.  He has resided in the Annapolis area since 2013.

Dan is survived by his beloved husband, Marcos Alberto Cano Flores; his father, Marvin and stepmother, Barbara both of Mechanicsville, MD; his sister, Alicia; three nieces, Makaela, Dulce, and Rosabel and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tammy; his grandparents, Robert and Anna Tait and Richard and Olga Bowman and cousins, Scott Miller and Angie Lepsch. 

He was a caring friend to those who knew him well.  Dan will be remembered fondly and dearly missed by his close friends and family.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Dan’s life on Sunday, March 12, from 12 pm until his funeral service begins at 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Memorials contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

 Online tributes and condolences can be made by using the memories link on the left.

James Preston Tucker Jr., who we affectionately called Jimmy, was born on November 11, 1968, to the late James Preston Tucker Sr. and Frances Elizabeth Scrivers in Washington, DC. After battling illness, Jimmy peacefully answered the Master’s call on March 7, 2023 at 8:12 pm.

In 1976, James Sr. and Frances relocated to Maryland where Jimmy and his siblings received their education in the Prince George’s County Public School system. He attended Oxon Hill High School, where he participated in several extracurricular activities, his favorite being the JROTC Drill Team. Drill Team practice was always the highlight of his school day! If Jimmy wasn't working on his precision and execution at school, he was at home doing what brought him the most joy- singing and dancing! Jimmy knew every dance step in every Michael Jackson video and could sing every lyric to every song, too! If you didn't know any better, you'd think the King of Pop himself was front and center, performing in our living room!

No one could dress like Jimmy; he was in a league of his own, and his sense of style was unmatched. From Girbaud to Ralph Lauren, he had it all. He was colorful soul and his wardrobe was the same. He was a true fashion trendsetter!

Jimmy entered the workforce and began his federal government employment career working with the Internal Revenue Service and then the Department of Agriculture,  where he worked until falling ill. But that didn’t stop Jimmy from living his best life. You knew when he was home because gospel music filled the air, as did the rich tenor sound he belted loudly. If your spirit was uneasy or troubled,  he made sure to change that, whether he knew it or not. There's no doubt he’s flashing that million-dollar smile, singing and dancing with his Aunts Dee Dee and Barbara Ann, and sharing a laugh with his mom and dad in Heaven.

His grand life will forever be cherished in the lives of his siblings: Joan Simpson, Jean Whitney, Eva “Candy” Taliaferro, Pearl Tucker, and Renard Tucker (Tanya).
 He also leaves to cherish his memory: 13 nieces, nephews, and a host of family and close friends. Jimmy was preceded in death by his partner, Angelo Nelson. Additionally, he leaves to cherish his memory, devoted longtime friend, Rodney Jackson.


Relatives and friends are invited to James's Life Celebration on Monday, March 2, 2023, from 11 a.m. until the start of the funeral at 12 noon at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Lincoln Cemetery. 

Dorothy Janice Meader "Janice", a 68-year resident of Oxon Hill, Maryland, passed away in her sleep at Sunrise Senior Living in Mount Vernon, Virginia on March 7th 2023.  She had been diagnosed with cancer on September 19th, 2022.  She was 84 years old.

Janice was born in Easton, MD on July 11th, 1938 to the late Homer and Hertilene Cornelius.  She had one brother, Ernest Cornelius. 

Growing up in Washington DC, for the majority of her formative years, Janice enjoyed spending time with her friends in the Methodist Youth Fellowship at Mckendree Church, where she met her husband Fred.  The family moved to Oxon Hill, MD her senior year of high school. After graduating from Oxon Hill High School in 1956, Janice studied dictation/shorthand and worked at St. Elizabeth's Hospital and the Appeals Council of the Social Security Administration in Washington DC.

On March 28th 1959, Janice married Frederick Irwin Meader and started a long life together in Oxon Hill, Maryland.  In 1960, their first child was born and Janice soon became a full time mother and homemaker. She loved the Lord, motherhood and family and over the next four decades raised 5 children.  In her words it was the greatest job she ever had.

She loved sewing, gardening, crafts, family camping excursions on the East Coast, animals (Cats especially) and babysitting/caring for numerous neighborhood children, as well as her beloved Grandchildren.  In 1988, Janice went to work as a page at the Oxon Hill Branch of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System and worked in this position for 32 years, before calling it quits in 2020.  She lived the last 16 months at Sunrise Senior Living at Mount Vernon, Virginia until she went home to be with the Lord on March 7th, 2023. 

Along with her parents, she is predeceased by her only brother “Bub”.

Janice is survived by her beloved husband Frederick Meader, her five children: Steven (Donna) Meader, Michael (Angela) Meader, Christopher Meader, Kendall Meader, and Timothy (Terri Chow) Meader, her five grandchildren: Elaina (Shawn) Swor, Nina (Ivan) Corretjer, Krista Meader, Whitney (Travis) Little, and Joshua Meader, her five great grandchildren: Braylon Swor, Brielle Swor, Rowan Little, Lillie Little and Maxwell Corretjer.

Remembrance of Janice’s life will be held on Tuesday April 4th at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill road Oxon Hill, MD 20745, there will be a viewing from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with a service from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Another viewing will follow the service from 6:30PM to 8:00 PM. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to  <a href="https://donate.cancer.org/?campaign=honormemorialpage&utm_id=go_cmp-376575966_adg-1232552754527847_ad-_kwd-77034726482685:aud-805984943:loc-4101_dev-c_ext-7490489862879{extensionid}_prd-_mca-_sig-&msclkid=4e5b3e1f26161dbbe9575a3b84a61e11&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5BB%5D%20-%20American%20Cancer%20Society&utm_term=american%20cancer%20society&utm_content=Brand%20-%20EM&nclid=4l9Z-7BOzu2oXm5zOF-vQgozdXr6fQB2QAW0M16kMrEuTnnEVEcCrmgylwZpTr6G">American Cancer Society</a>
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Daniel Carl Tidcomb, 49, passed away suddenly, March 7, 2023, at his home in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Dan was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, on November 26, 1973, the son of Dean A. and the Reverend Andrea Titcomb of Riva, Maryland. He graduated from South River High School, Edgewater, MD, Class of 1992. Following his graduation from the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland, Baltimore, Dan worked part time as a disc jockey in the Baltimore area. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, with a specialization in the Recording Industry, from Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN in 2001.

After only two weeks as a college intern, with Progressive Global Agency, Nashville, Dan was hired, and had a successful ten-year career there, as a talent agent. He was involved with booking bands such as R.E.M., Widespread Panic, and the Wailers. He also owned his own music business, the Silk Agency, for two years.

Following Dan’s marriage in 2011, to Dr. Gina Mendoza, a podiatrist in Hendersonville, TN, he was employed as the Executive Director of Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville. A lover of music and art, Dan brought many musicians and artists to Monthaven for community events. Dan was nominated for the Governor’s Leadership Award in 2014 and 2017. He was currently employed by the Tennessee Central Economic Authority and was a certified economic developer who worked to retain, expand, and recruit jobs to Middle Tennessee.

A valuable asset to his community, Dan was a lacrosse and soccer official for six years, and coached basketball. He was a member of the Rotary, was active in  Toastmasters, and was a volunteer at the local SPCA. Dan attended NorthField Church and was a member of the men’s weekly discussion group.

In addition to his love of music, art, sports, and animals, Dan enjoyed snowboarding and skiing with his family, hiking, and reading. Most of all, he loved spending time with his two precious children. He was a devoted father who instructed them in sports, encouraged their creativity, and taught them to be kind and loving.

Dan leaves his wife, Gina, of 12 years and two children, Dashiel and Anika, of Gallatin; his parents, Dean and Andrea Titcomb, Riva, MD; his brother, Brady, sister-in-law, Joanne, and niece, Quinn Titcomb, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

A memorial service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, April 1, at St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, preceded by a visitation at 11 AM.  Following the service, a reception will be held in the church’s Fellowship Hall.  A private inurnment will be held at a later date in the church’s Peace Garden.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in memory of Daniel C. Tidcomb, may be made to St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  


Bonnie Jean Warrington, founder and original director of Visiting Angels of South County, died in her home in Davidsonville on Monday, March 6 due to complications of frontotemporal dementia.  She was 65.
Born in Annapolis on January 6, 1958, Bonnie was a lifelong achiever and excelled in everything academic.  She was a member of the National Honor Society, graduated from Towson University in 1980 summa cum laude and received her Masters degree from the University of Maryland University College in General Administration in 1995.  Her career allowed her to do what she loved best, working with people.  She had human resources positions with AGA, NRI, PIW and EEI before deciding to become her own boss by starting Visiting Angels of South County in 2007, a home care agency where she was able to provide seniors with home living assistance and combine her management skills with her humanitarianism.  She sold the business in 2018 due to her illness.
Bonnie was a warm, kind, giving person full of energy and optimism and will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.  Preceded in death by her father, Leland Duttweiler, and her brother, Gregory Duttweiler, Bonnie is survived by her husband of 42 years, John Leslie “Les” Warrington, her mother Eleanor Duttweiler, her sisters Linda Popp (Bruce) and Ann Marie Warren, her in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and cherished friends.
Family and friends are invited to Bonnie’s life celebration on Friday, March 10 from 10 AM until her memorial service begins at 11 AM, at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, 2700 Horizon Drive, Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406.  


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Richard Shipp

Albert Torney

Diana McGregor

Wilanda Wright

Kenneth Riso

David Christopher Cottrill

Margaret Barksdale

Joyce Hawkins

Arlene Lawson

Arthur Campli

Janet Dunivin

Wanda Wilson Willis

Phyllis Suhr

Thomas Jocus

Sharon Nelson

Keith Jewell

Jessica Hooper

Ricardo Sanchez

Wayne Patterson

Daniel Bowman

James Tucker, Jr.

Janice Meader

Daniel Tidcomb

Bonnie Warrington