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The beloved wife of the late Richard Connelly; mother of Cris Connelly; daughter of Lydia Ann Buckler and the late Henry Hunter Houchens; step daughter of Charles L. Buckler; sister of Butch Houchens, Laurie Blasky and Tricia Gregory. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, May 5 from 11:00am until funeral service begins at 12:00pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403

On Friday, April 30, 2010; Services and interment private.

Brigida Reyes Guzman Lizama, 79, died on April 30, in Arlington, VA. She had lived in Arlington for 5 years and in the Washington, DC, area, including Oxon Hill, MD, for four decades. A proud Chamorro, she was born in Hagatna, Guam, the oldest of the seven children of Ana Reyes Guzman and Jose "lcha" Guzman, a well-known Guamanian baseball player. 

Educated in Guam, she married Roberto L. G. Lizama in 1949 and left the island in 1951 to follow his U. S. Navy career in San Diego and Vallejo, CA, Albuquerque, NM. Though the family returned to Guam to live for a brief period in the late 1960's, Mrs. Lizama spent most of her life in the Washington, DC, area. During that time her husband, by then a Chief Petty Officer, worked as a White House chef during four presidential administrations. Mrs. Lizama became active in the Guam Society of America and was particularly engaged with the society's Roberto L.G. Lizama Memorial Classic, a golf tournament named for her husband after his death in 2000. 



Mrs. Lizama is survived by six sons: George of Falls Church, VA, Robaire of Arlington, VA, Stan(Jeanne) of Owings, MD, Jeff(Sharon) of Springfield, VA, Wayne(Deborah) of Vienna, VA and Eric(Jaime) Lizama of South Riding, VA. She also is survived by six grandsons, a granddaughter, two great-grandsons, two sisters and four brothers. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Lizama's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Wednesday, May 19 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at The Cathedral of St. Thomas More, 3901 Cathedral Ln., Arlington, VA on Thursday, May 20 at 10:30am. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Roberto L.G. Lizama Memorial Classic, Guam Society of America, P.O. Box 1515, Washington, DC 20013 or visit the web at www.brigidalizamamemorial.com . The tournament raises money to support scholarships and Chamorro social and cultural programs.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Goldie; father of Fay Woolwine, Preston, Jr, Rebecca Mears; grandfather of Roxann Thompson, Robert Woolwine, III, Joseph Talbert, Daniel Mears, Christina Woolwine-Gaither, Jason Talbert, Melanie Woolwine, Kevin Mears, Sarah Farnham; step-grandfather of Michael, Matthew and Michelle Gentz; great-grandfather of Payton & Raegan Woolwine, Jacob, Cole, and Seth Thompson and Tyler Talbert; brother of Louis, Richard and James Messineo, Eunice Leonard and Doris Piper. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Sunday, May 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM and Monday, May 3 from 10AM until service time at 12noon. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

On Sunday, April 25, 2010 of Fairmont Heights, MD. Beloved husband of Maureen A. Smith, Loving father of Nichelle D. Smith . Service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home on Thursday, May 13, 2010. The family will receive friends from 11 am to time of service at 12 Noon. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

On Saturday, April 24, 2010, Ricardo S. Razon, Jr. peacefully departed this life with his devoted wife Lourdes at his side. He is survived by his friend and wife of 45 years, Lourdes Manulid Razon; sons, Ricardo III and Randy; daughter, Rachelle; daughter-in-law, Michelleta; and grandchildren, Rosadra, Reagan, Ricardo and Ryan Marshall. A loving, caring and generous husband, father and friend, he was always known for his good cooking and jovial spirit. His charisma and sincerity touched everyone who met him and he will truly be missed by all. Family and friends are invited to Ricardo's Life Celebration on Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st, from 7-9 p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at St. Columba Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. Please sign the on line guestbook by clicking on the above icon.

Loving Mother: Elizabeth (Betty) Gibbs Wylie died on April 21, 2010 on her late husband James David (Dave) Wylie's birthday due to complications from Alzheimer's. She is survived by her three children: Peter (Wilma), James (Angelia) and Nancy; and eight grandchildren: Daniel, Bryan, Shannon, Braden, Amy Lynne, Cooper, Samantha and Mackenzie. Family and friends are invited to Elizabeth's Life Celebration on Friday, May 14 from 6 to 8PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Services will be held on Saturday, May 15 at 4:00PM at St. John Episcopal Church, 9801 Livingston Road, Ft. Washington, MD 20744 (301-248-4290). In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Honor Betty with tribute or memorial gift to the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org.

Anthony J. Rossello, 78, of Annapolis, died April 20. 


He was born June 22, 1931, in New York, N.Y. 


Anthony served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1963. He worked as an electrician for 50 years, retiring in 1995, and moved to Annapolis in 1996. 


He was well known for making people laugh, and enjoyed bowling, playing poker, bridge, and listening to Frank Sinatra. He was a member of St. Mary's, Annapolis. 


He was preceded in death by his son, John Rossello, who died in 1971. 


He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Adele Rossello, whom he married Sept. 26, 1953; daughter, Diane Rossello of Edgewater; two sons, Joseph Rossello of Greenwich, Conn., and Anthony Rossello of New York, N.Y., six granddaughters and one grandson. 


Family and friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 25 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Road in Edgewater. Funeral mass will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, April 26 at St John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, Annapolis. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. 


Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (1-800-805-5856); www.stjude.org/waystohelp; 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

On Tuesday, April 20, 2010, the beloved husband of Bee Duncan; father of Skip (Vicki) and Gregory Duncan; brother of William Duncan and Elenore Kilpatrick; grandfather of Jennifer (Stan) Darveau and Brett (Elissa) Duncan. Family and friends are invited to John's Life Celebration on Friday, April 23 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, April 24 at 11:00AM at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD on Wednesday, April 28 at 11:00AM. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society

Richard Joseph "Dick" Fullam Jr., 88, a resident of Annapolis for 13 years and previously of Springfield, Va., died at his home April 19 of leukemia after a short illness. 


Mr. Fullam was born Feb. 6, 1922, in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Catholic University in 1943 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. 


A WWII veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Lt. (jg) (A) USNR aboard the USS Lexington where he served as a catapult and arresting gear officer during WWII. His experiences dealing with a kamikaze attack on board the Lexington are recounted in the book "At War With the Wind" by David Sears. He was awarded the WWII Victory Ribbon, American Area Campaign Ribbon, Asiatic Ribbon (4 stars) and Philippine Liberation Ribbon (2 stars). 


After the navy, he began his long career as an aerospace engineer contractor working on a variety of NASA programs such as LEM and the solar panels for the Mars fly-by. He also worked on the development of nuclear submarines. 


He was a member of the Springfield Civitan Club for 25 years, and he served for 20 years on the Board of Directors for Camp Tapawingo, a residential summer camp for the mentally challenged. 


He was a test pilot and a certified commercial pilot, and also a certified logistician. His love of flying was obvious to all who knew him and he shared his enthusiasm for flying with everyone. He particularly enjoyed Flight Simulator on the computer. 


He was predeceased by his son, Thomas Osgood; and daughters, Cynthia Parry and Linda Thornton. 


Survivors include his wife, Patricia Fullam; one son, Richard Fullam III of Moab, Utah; three daughters, Laura Osgood of Germantown, Barbara McCaffrey of Davidsonville and Donna Osgood Herberger of Annapolis; 10 grandchildren; and his sister, Ann Steele of Bethesda. 


Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 25 at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 26 at the Kalas Funeral Home, with interment immediately following funeral service at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. 


Donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401

On Saturday April 17, 2010, the beloved wife of the late Charles Richard Kane, devoted mother of Charles R., Thomas J. and Deborah A. Kane, Jan M. Mazza, Laurie F. Hunt and Lynne Kane â€“ Van Reenan; sister of Evelyn Fall. Loving grandmother of Michael, Gina and Mark Mazza, Emily and Jane Hunt, Thomas Kane and Haley and Hunter Van-Reenan. Friends are invited to Dotty's Life Celebration on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, April 23 at 10 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave. Davidsonville, MD. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Garden. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Saturday, April 17, 2010; the beloved son of Lenton Jr. and Patricia Ann Clark; brother of Aaron, Sherry, Ronald and Megan. He is also survived by numerous other family members and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Eric's Life Celebration on Friday, April 23 at 10:30 am being held graveside at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD. There will be a repast immediately following at Grace Apostolic Church, 4417 Dix St. NE, Washington DC. Please sign the gustbook by clicking on the above icon.

Carol P. Fohner, 62, of Crofton, MD, whose career with the Prince George's County Health Department spanned more than 35 years, died peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, concluding a courageous 3-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born Carol Ann Pyle on December 10, 1947 at the old Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington, DC, a fourth-generation native of the city. She was a 1969 home economics graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. She joined the Health Department immediately upon graduation, inspecting restaurants and other food-handling establishments. She interrupted her career briefly following the birth of her twins in 1978, but resumed her service a few years later, loyally serving until she retired in February of this year for health reasons. 


She is survived by her children: Bryan C. Smeby of Crofton and Kristen L. Smeby (Sebastian Jaramillo) of Atlanta, GA; her twin sister, Nancy (Lyle) Minter of Fairfax, VA; and her younger sisters: Janice (Stephen) Hansman of Arnold, MD, Marilyn Luke-Hutson of Germantown, MD, and Barbara (David) Bolvin of Olney, MD. She is also survived by one granddaughter, Taylor Elise Smeby, and a niece, four nephews and many other family members and friends. 


Friends are invited to Carol's Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 20, at 6 p.m. followed by a Memorial Gathering at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

On Friday, April 16, 2010; the beloved sister of William A. (Toni), Daniel F., Stephen E. and Peter L. Flanagan; aunt of Gwynne S. Flanagan. Relatives and friends are invited to Sally's Life Celebration at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 6001 Western Ave., NW, Washington DC, on Tuesday from 6 - 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, April 21, at 10 am from St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, 2400 Brooks Dr., Suitland, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Sally worked for 37 years in Medical Records both at Columbia Hospital for Women and Sibley Hospital. She was a fan of Science Fiction in books, magazines, movies and comic books. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Capital Area Food Bank, 645 Taylor St. NE, Washington, DC 20017. For your convenience please sign the on line guestbook by clicking on the above icon.

On Friday, April 16, 2010; the beloved husband of Gladys M. Kerby; step-father of Carlotta (Vic) Newinski, Karin Maier and the late Jerry Maier. Brother of Thelma O'York. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebration on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME,P.A. 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 22 at 11 am from Providence-Ft. Washington United Methodist Church, 10610 Old Fort Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joe's memory to Muscular Dystrophy, Tall Cedars Foundation, 2609 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA. 17710. Please sign the guestbook by clicking on the above icon

Daniel R. Porter, 23, a 2-year resident of Friendship, MD and previously of Crofton, MD, died at his residence on April 15, 2010. 


Born March 18, 1987 in Silver Spring, MD, he graduated from South River High School. During high school, Daniel was Assistant Captain of the South River Hockey Team. He was a member of Opportunity Builders, Inc. His hobbies included hockey, football, working out, music, hanging out with his friends, movies and loved the Washington Capitals and St. Louis Rams. Daniel was forever loved and adored by his family and will always be in their hearts. 


Danny is survived by his parents, Kevin and Patricia Porter of Friendship, MD; his sister, Tiffany Nicole Kronk of Deale, MD; his grandparents, Rosie and Joe Chavez, Dewey and Alicia Porter and Brad and Cheryl Oliver; his nieces, Gianna and Mia Kronk, he is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles. 


Friends are invited to Danny's Life Celebration at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 619 Tenth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001 on Monday, April 19, 2010 from 9am until time of funeral Mass begins at 10am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions are strongly encouraged to Bello Machre, 7765 Freetown Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 or Opportunity Builders, Inc., 8855 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108.

On Thursday, April 15, 2010, the beloved wife of James Wyatt. Family and friends are invited to GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on Monday and Tuesday, April 19 and 20 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, April 21 at 10:00AM from St. columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery

On Wednesday, April 14, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Menard; mother of Thomas A., Gregory E., Anne K., Peter M. and Cecilia E. Menard, Madeleine C. Svane, Paula F. Decker, Margaret A. Clayton and the late Mary T. Reingruber. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Menard's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 28 from 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, April 29 at 11 am from St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the church.

Emiliana Olaes Sampilo was born on January 5, 1916 in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines. She married Felizardo Sampilo, Sr. in 1933. She was a housewife who raised 8 children. Emiliana immigrated to the United States in 1972 where she lived with her 6 kids in Lexington, MD. She then moved to Fort Washington, MD in 1973 where she spent the remainder of her life. She liked to cook, travel, take walks, eat at all-you-can-eat buffets, and watch television. Her favorite television programs were Price is Right, All My Children, WWF wrestling, and boxing. She is survived by her brother Renato Olaes, 6 children, Cecilio, Felicidad, Alberto, Jose, Laila, and Felizardo Jr., 14 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Emiliana's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. Mass of Christian will be offered on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 10am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Road, Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Wednesday, April 14, 2010, the beloved husband of Margaret G. Watkins; father of Timothy R. (Alaina M.) Watkins and the late Todd H. Watkins; brother of Billie Gardner; grandfather of Eliza and Joseph Watkins. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, April 18 from 2 to 4PM. Services will be held on Monday, April 19 at 11:00AM at St. Paul's Moravian Church, 8505 Heathermore Blvd. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Interment Mt. Comfort Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Paul's Church or Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Funeral services will be held at a later date in Mary's home state of New York. Please sign the guestbook at the link above.

On Tuesday, April 13, 2010, the beloved mother of Peggy Hibler. Services and interment will be out of state

On Tuesday, April 13, 2010, the beloved husband of Helen E. Sision; father of Roselle (Caleb) Hoagland, Camille (Fiance Ryan), Rex and Melene Sison, Donnie and Lee Pace; son of Simeona Sison; brother of Judy Gutlay, Arthur Sison and Aurora Miranda; grandfather of Ethan Tolentino, J.J. and Olivia Hardy. He is also survived by other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Romulo's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 22 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, April 23 at 11:00AM at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Obituaries

Cary Connelly

Janet Alston

Brigida Lizama

Rosemarie Stewart

Preston Talbert

Conway Smith

Ricardo Razon

Elizabeth Wylie

Anthony Rossello

John Msgt

Richard Fullam

Dorothy Kane

Eric Clark

Carol Fohner

Sally Flanagan

Joseph Kerby

Daniel Porter

Veronica Casayuran

Ellen Menard

Emiliana Sampilo

Grant Watkins

Mary Redican

Dorothy Dwyer

Romulo Sison