Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Suddenly on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, Tish was a lifetime Girl Scout Leader and senior trainer, former president of DeMatha's Mothers Club and former president of Seton's Parents Club. She was an active member of the Terrapin Club for over 40 years and current president of the St. Matthias Ladies of Charity. The beloved wife of Phillip D. Ates for 47 years; devoted mother of Robin M. (Earle) Kirkley, Dana L. (Neil) McAnney, James Randall "Randy" (Julie) Ates and Laura Lee (Michael) Paulter; sister of Mary Anne (Joseph) Marino; loving grandmother of Earle IV, Katelyn Rose, Diana Marie and Douglass Collins Kirkley, Alaina Anne and Victoria Rose McAnney, James Randall, Jr., Thomas Collins and Eleanor Elizabeth Ates. Family and friends are invited to Tish's Life Celebration on Friday, April 16 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at St. Matthias, Apostle Catholic Church, 9475 Annapolis Rd. Lanham, MD. where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, April 17 at 10:00AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthias Ladies of Charity. Please sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Martin V. Lynch, â€œJuniorâ€, 88, a 55-year resident of the Mayo/Edgewater area and previously of Washington, DC, died on April 13, 2010 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD. Born July 7, 1921 in Washington, DC to the late Carrie Hite and Martin Van Lynch, Sr., he began his career as a bus driver for the D.C. Transit Administration where his father-in-law was the last street car operator in Washington, DC. Martin later worked for Green Spring Dairy, where he was recognized for being a top salesman, and for Rogers Chevrolet and Genderson Chevrolet where he received many awards as a car salesman. Toward the end of his career, Martin worked for the Anne Arundel County Board of Education as a driver for handicapped children. He enjoyed woodworking, a skill he learned from his father, and for many years made children's furniture which he sold at local craft fairs. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Deale. 


Martin was predeceased by his first wife of 58 years, Margaret Johnson Lynch, and a son, Edward M. Lynch. He is survived by his current wife of 13 years, Kathleen I. Lynch of Edgewater, MD; four children: Robert V. Lynch of Fairfax, VA, Julia M. Roe of Chincoteague, VA, William A. Lynch of Tennessee and Sally J. Sullivan of Mobile, AL. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Martin's Life Celebration on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD where services will be held on Friday, April 16 at 11 a.m. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 117, 5907 Deale Churchton Road, Deale, MD 20751. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Peacefully passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010 at the age of 80 at her home in Accokeek, MD with her family. Beloved wife of Glenn Roy Chandler, Sr. for 56 years; mother of Glenn Roy Chandler, Jr., Debra R. Treder and John W. Chandler; grandmother of seven. She also leaves numerous other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 17 at 2:00PM at Faith United Methodist Church, 15769 Livingston Rd., Accokeek, MD. Inurnment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD on Monday, April 26 at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church.

On Monday, April 12, 2010; the beloved son of David E. and Elizabeth Jane Buckler; brother of Pamela J. Buckler and Cheryl A. Williams; grandson of the late Richard H. Sr. and Mary Wolfe and the late Madaline Buckler. He is also survived by 4 nephews Mark and Nicolas Mann, Bryan Buckler and Jase Williams; 2 nieces Breanne Williams and Madalyn Mann. Friends are invited to John's Life Celebration on Thursday from 4 to 6 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 Friday, April 16 at 10 am from St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, 2400 Brooks Dr., Suitland, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. You may sign the online guestbook by clicking on the above icon.

James Paul Manning, 76, of Annapolis, MD died on April 11, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of a stroke. 


Born January 30, 1934 in Tiff City, Missouri to the late Lena May (HARRYMAN) and Arthur Manning, he attended San Diego State University and University of Nevada at Reno. He was in the United States Army in Augusta, GA; teaching electronics from 1957-1959. James than joined IBM in 1959 and worked as a hardware engineer on the IBM SAGE computer (continental air-defense network commissioned by the U.S. military); he then worked for UCLA Medical Center from 1981-1984 in its Mainframe Computer Department. James later worked as a programmer on mainframe systems applications and retired in 1991 from IBM as a Systems Programming Consultant in Gaithersburg, MD. Following retirement he worked as a systems programmer for the FDIC from 1991-2002. Mr. Manning's was a sailor, car buff (especially exotic sports cars-he had a right-drive MG in 1946), jazz fan, polymath and autodidact, reader, thinker and quiet philosopher. 


A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, Philanthropy Dept., 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 or to your favorite Democratic candidate. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD. Online guestbook available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Erminia Fortune (Fortunato) Nee Desiderio, died peacefully at 102 years of age. She was the beloved wife of the late Sam Fortune (Salvatore Fortunato). Mother of Alexander Fortunato (Sherry) and Anna Hanbury (Jimmy). Grandmother of James (Bingo) Hanbury Jr, (Debbie), Jeffrey Hanbury, (Rhonda) Joseph D. Hanbury, (Trudy) Ronald Fortunato, (Martha), Deborah Fortunato Jones, (Dennis), and Daniel Fortunato, (DeAnna). Granny Fortune leaves 14 Great Grand children and 13 Great-Great Grand children. Born in Cheiti,Abruzzi, Italy on October 25, 1907 to the late Maria Rapposelli and Giuseppi Desiderio. Immigrated to America in 1932. Died April 9, 2010. She excelled in everything she did. Wife/Countess, Mother, Grandmother, Homemaker, Seamstress/Tailor, Cook, Gardner, Dancer, Violinist. Per Granny's wishes her interment at Resurrection Cemetery will be private. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association, 415 North Charles St, Baltimore MD. 21201. Please sign the guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Elizabeth Emma Gatewood





Elizabeth â€œBettyâ€ E. Gatewood, a 15 year resident of Davidsonville, MD and previously of Lanham, MD died on Friday, April 9, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.



Born November 7, 1922 in Tyre, New York to the late Romayne and Phoebe Marsh., she attended Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls, NY, and also attended Morrisville State University Technical Institute in 1950. Betty began her working career working for the Federal Government as a Food Service Manager in the Senate Cafeteria, she later worked for the Maryland State Government as a school Cafeteria manager. She ended her working career in 1985 after retiring with the Department of Transportation, working as a cashier for student parking at the University of Maryland



She was a member of the Pepper Club in Edgewater, MD, the St. Mathias and St. Mary's Senior Clubs. She enjoyed gardening, travelling, especially with her senior clubs.



Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Granville S. Gatewood. She is survived by her children, Gary (Linda) T. Gatewood of Davidsonville, MD and Phoebe J. (John) Minns of Sodus, NY and the late Bonita A. Gatewood â€“ Duran, who died in 1987, her siblings, Burt Marsh of Ohio, Ella Payne of Seneca Falls, NY, and the late Bob, Edwin and Leon Marsh. Also survived by her grandchildren, Matthew and Ashley Gatewood, Nicholas and Jonathan Duran, Kristen Minns Felluca, John Jr., and Brian Minns, and her great-grandchildren, Morgan Felluca and Jaron Minns.



Friends are invited to Betty's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 9am until funeral services begin at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. 



 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Maryland Chapter of the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. An online guest book is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Kathleen Ann Waskey, 77, a 33-year resident of Galesville, MD and previously of Severna Park, died at her home on April 9, 2010 after a brief illness. Born on November 24, 1932 in New London, CT, she enjoyed traveling and the theater. She is survived by her husband Michael Waskey, whom she married in 1953; one son, Michael (Jodi) Waskey of Arlington, WA and two daughters: Diane (Mike) Whittles and Eileen (Rocky) Glendinning, both of Severna Park, MD. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Jessica, Michael and Nicholas Whittles, her longtime friend, Nancy Smith, and her faithful companion, Tucker. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Jeanette â€œJeanâ€ Bogaczyk 66, a 10-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Bowie, MD, died on April 8 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD. 


Born December 5, 1943 to Mary and the late John â€œJackâ€ Garman, she married John M. Bogaczyk on April 1, 1967. She attended Cornerstone Assembly of God in Bowie for nearly 20 years where she was involved in the choir, coordinated blood drives, worked with the scrip program and ran the Annual Fall Harvest Festival. Jeanette was an auxiliary volunteer at Anne Arundel Medical Center, even during her illness. She was also involved with Wellspring Christian Ministries and attended their Bible Study. Jeanette loved children and was a foster parent with Jack for several years for Bethany Christian Services, fostering newborn babies until they were adopted. She also loved horses and spent time each year in Chincoteague, VA for the Annual Pony swim and auction. Jeanette enjoyed gardening, antiquing and, most of all, spending time with her children and grandchildren. She planned â€œfamily fun daysâ€ with them and looked forward, as they did, to gatherings at her â€œB's Nestâ€ home in Chincoteague during the summer. 


In addition to her husband, Jeanette is survived by four children: Jeffrey S. Bogaczyk and his wife, Lisa of Pittsburgh, PA, Brent A. Bogaczyk, Sr. and his wife, Julie of Owings, MD, Jason J. Bogaczyk and Keren A. Bogaczyk, both of Annapolis; her mother, Mary Garman of Bowie and one brother, John Garman of Los Angeles, CA. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Brent, Jr., Brandon, Jacob, Bradley, Alyssa, Brooke and Jesse Bogaczyk. 


Friends are invited to Jeanette's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, April 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 13 at 11 a.m. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Paul Boyce Dickerson, 78, a resident of Heritage Harbor for seven years and previously of Greenbelt, died at the Anne Arundel Medical Center on April 8 of natural causes. 


Born Feb. 7, 1932, in Murray, Ky., to Charles W. and Ina Dell Dickerson, he spent his childhood in Kentucky where he graduated from high school. 


During the Korean conflict Mr. Dickerson served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in London, England. He was decorated and later honorably discharged. 


He served as President/ General Manager of the U.S. Postal Service Federal Credit Union for over 30 years. During that time he also served as a volunteer regional Vice-Chairman of the Credit Union National Association and on the boards of several other credit union organizations. He received the Wright Patman Award for distinguished service to credit unions. 


He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Bowie, and enjoyed attending sporting events, playing the piano and spending the winter months in Florida. 


Mr. Dickerson was preceded in death in 2003 by his wife of 52 years, Eva (Boettcher) Dickerson, whom he married Oct. 13, 1951. 


Survivors include one son, William C. Dickerson (Karen) and two grandsons, Ryan and Garrett of Annapolis; three sisters, Ruth Duncan of Green Valley, Ariz., Anna Mae Johnson of Volin, S.D., and Marilyn Beatty of Gilbert, Ariz.; and many nieces, nephews and friends. 


Friends are invited to Mr. Dickerson's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 14. Interment is private.

Patricia Marfiak, 66, a 10-year resident of Davidsonville, MD, died on April 8, 2010 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD. 


Born June 25, 1943 in Torrington, CT to the late Edmund and Doris Hurwrey, she was a 1965 graduate of St. Joseph College in West Hartford, CT, receiving a bachelor's degree with honors in Latin. Patricia was employed as a high school Latin teacher from 1965 to 68, 1971 to 73 and 1977 to 81. Her memberships included Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD, National Genealogical Society, the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild and Harbor Hills Homeowners Association in which she served as Secretary for 4 years. Patricia received several awards including the Navy Meritorious Public Service Citation for Command Spouse Leadership Course (October 23, 1998), Navy Superior Public Service Award for Navy Wifeline and Chief of Naval Operations Ombudsman-at-Large (May 10, 1999) and the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal for 33 years of armed forces support (July 6, 1999). She was a licensed genealogist and enjoyed reading, puzzles, cooking, baking, sewing, cats, music, singing, piano, French horn, dulcimer, weaving and especially spending time with her grandchildren. 


She was the beloved wife of Thomas F. Marfiak, whom she married on June 11, 1966; devoted mother of Thomas M. Marfiak of Sterling, VA, Jennifer Garland of Farmington Hills, MI and Sarah Marfiak of Richmond, VA; and grandmother of Bryan, Sean and Val Garland and Joey and Nolan Marfiak. 


Friends are invited to Patricia's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, April 12, from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, April 13, at 10am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment United States Naval Academy Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203.

On Wednesday, April 7, 2010, a World War II veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received in action, died peacefully at his home in Forestville, MD. The beloved husband of Mary L. Oliver; father of Christina Oliver; step-father of Judy (Michael) Gilson and John (Judi Wills) Hayden. He is also survived by four other step-children, 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 16 at 3:00PM at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Cheltenham, MD.

Helen L. Darden, age 87, a 21 year resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis and formerly of District Heights, MD died on Wednesday, April 7 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Born on April 9, 1922 in Washington, DC, Helen was a graduate of Eastern High School and worked as a secretary in the Prince George's Co. school system for many years. Helen enjoyed sewing and flower gardening and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 


Helen was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Darden, whom she married on July 22, 1939 and a daughter, Patricia L. Horgan. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mary E. Richardson of Annapolis, MD and Joanne Catts of Wilmington, NC; 3 sons in law, John Richardson of Annapolis, MD, Jerry Catts of Wilmington, NC and Edward Horgan and his wife Eileen of Conover, NC; 2 sisters, Shirley Galusky and Barbara Johnston both of Bowie, MD. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 2 to 5pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, April 12 at 10:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.

On Tuesday, April 6, 2010, services will be held on Friday, April 9 at 8:00PM at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment on Saturday, April 10 at 11:30AM at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery

On Tuesday, April 6, 2010, the beloved son of Mary F. Moorhead and the late Douglas M. Moorhead, brother of Rosie Moorhead and uncle of Kyle D. Moorhead. He is survived by two uncles, John E. Polley and Thornton C. Moorhead. He will be missed by a few close friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents as well as two uncles. Friends may call at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, April 30 from 10:00AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM. Interment private.

Edwin P. Dolan, Sr. â€œEdâ€, age 78, a 23 year resident of Edgewater, MD and formerly of Adelphi, Maryland died on April 6, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of lung disease. Born in Washington, DC on February 9, 1932, Ed attended Coolidge High School and served in the US Navy from 1949 to 1951. He retired from the Government Printing Office where he was the Superintendent of Production Planning. Ed was a member of American Legion Post 7, the Fleet Reserve and the Elks Lodge, all in Annapolis. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf. He served as a youth coach and referee for many years. Ed was the MD State Rules Interpreter for the IAABO (International Association of Approved Basketball Officials). Ed is survived by his wife, Shirley A. Dolan whom he married on April 5, 1952. He is also survived by three sons, Edwin P. Dolan, Jr. of Sykesville, MD, John Dolan of Odenton, MD and Michael C. Dolan of Los Angeles, CA; two daughters, Jeanette Dolan Suite of Glen Burnie, MD and Pamela Dolan Jones of Edgewater, MD; a brother, Gerald Dolan of Florida; two sisters Mary Frances Vest of Glen Burnie, MD and Helen Shawkey of Florida. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Friends are invited to Ed's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm where services will be held on Monday, April 12 at 10:00am. Interment MD Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Lung Assn., Executive Plaza I, Ste. 600, 11350 McCormick Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031.

Lewis S. Atkins




Lewis â€œLewâ€ S. Atkins,98, a 14 year resident of Edgewater, previously of Daytona, Florida, and Washington, DC, died on April 5, 2010 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama of kidney failure.

Born September 12, 1911 in Mineral, Virginia to the late James W. and Henrietta L. Atkins, he graduated from Mineral High School in Mineral, Virginia in 1928.

He worked as a plant operator for the Tubize Corporation in Hopewell, Virginia. Lew also worked as a meat manager for Safeway from 1934-1968, and later as a real estate agent for Prince Georges Properties, Inc. from 1968-1977.

Lew was a member of Davidsonville United Methodist Church in Davidsonville, MD and Riviera Country Cub in Ormond Beach, Florida. He loved to play and watch golf, was an avid Redskins fan and in his younger years loved to play the guitar. He also loved playing cards and dancing with his wife.

Lew is survived by his wife of 76 years, Elizabeth P. Atkins, of Edgewater, MD, whom he married on April 22, 1933, his children, Phyllis Wilson of Montgomery, Alabama, Rudy Atkins, Sr. of Laurel, Delaware and Betty Curro of Edgewater, MD, his brother Melvin Atkins of Hopewell, Virginia. He was predeceased by his daughter Jean Parise, who died in May of 2005, two brothers and three sisters. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren. 

Friends may call on Monday from 10am until funeral services begin at 12 noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Boystown, Attn:Donor Relations, P.O. Box 6000 Boystown, Nebraska 68010 or to a charity of your choice.

For your convenience an online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

John David Miller â€œJackâ€, 65, of Crownsville, Maryland, passed away on April 5, 2010, at Anne Arundel Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Jack was born January 4, 1945, in Easton, Maryland, the son of the late Huey and Margaret Miller. Jack felt privileged growing up in Easton, Maryland and he always treasured the childhood friendships that endured over the years. 


He is survived by his wife, Gina Radl Miller; son, Gregory Miller of Alexandria, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Kevin Baird of Raleigh, NC; brother, William Miller of Eagle River, Alaska; parents of his wife, Josef and Mary Radl of Hyattsville, MD; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Anna and Joseph Sieber of Germantown, MD; nephew, Christopher Sieber; brother-in-law, John Radl of Hyattsville, MD; and sister-in-law Kathleen Radl of Hyattsville, MD. Jack was preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon Davis Miller, who passed away on June 28, 1994. 


Jack graduated from the University of Maryland in 1967. He was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Jack began his career in public accounting at Ernst & Young and Price Waterhouse Coopers. His career in private industry began at Vitro Corporation where Jack was the youngest Vice President, Treasurer and Controller. His career continued at RJO Enterprises, Inc. and later Force 3, Inc. as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer respectively. Jack became a partner at Tatum, LLC, a provider of strategic financial and technical leadership. 


Friends are invited to Jack's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, April 8, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Avenue, Millersville, MD at 11 am on Friday, April 9, 2010. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer Foundation, 6 Park Center Court, Suite 201, Owings Mills, MD 21117, www.childrenscancerfoundation.org, or Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Attn: Membership Department, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403, www.cbf.org.

Malcolm â€œMacâ€ DuAne McCallum, Sr., 62, a 20-year resident of Shady Side, MD and previously of Hyattsville, MD died on April 5, 2010 at Johns Hopkins Hospital of COPD after an 8 year illness. 


Born January 14, 1948 in Cheverly, MD, to the late Malcolm J. & Dellorm McCallum, he attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD. Malcolm served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was self employed as a painting contractor. His memberships included the American Legion, the BOP of the Elks and the Moose. Mr. McCallum was an avid boater and fisherman and loved playing poker with his buddies. 


He was the beloved husband of Patricia â€œPattyâ€ McCallum, whom he married in October 1986; father of Malcolm McCallum, Jr. of Pennsylvania, Ryan McCallum of Shady Side, MD, Shannon Fredlund of Waysons Corner, MD and Angela Pope of Calvert county, MD; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. 


Friends are invited to Mac's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, April 10 from 10am until time of service begins at 12pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the ALPHA-1 Foundation, Attn: Development Office, 2937 SW 27th Ave., Suite 30, Miami, FL 33133.

On Sunday, April 4, 2010, the beloved wife of the late Herbert Altemus, Jr.; mother of Ronald (Susan) Altemus and Susan (Breton) Littlehales. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 6 at 10:00AM at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium.

On Sunday, April 4, 2010, The beloved husband of Scarlett Robinson. Father of Akara Hatcher, Kelcey (Cynthia) Hatcher, William (Terria Davis) Robinson, Rachill Robinson and Malcolm Robinson, three grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of Jerome's life will be on Saturday, April 10 at Oxon Hill Church of Christ, 4201 Brinkley Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748, at 11AM Interment private.

Friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Tuesday from 11am until funeral service begins at 12 noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.

On Friday, April 2, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Richard Joseph "Harry" Meehan; mother of the late Anthony Thomas Grasso III; grandmother of Anthony Thomas Grasso IV and Damian Grasso; great-grandmother of Dominic Grasso, Kai Anthony and Camilla Grasso; sister of the late Gladys L. Hamilton. She is also survived my many nieces, nephews, other realtives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Meehan's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuedsay from 6-8pm. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 7 at 11 am from Providence/ Ft. Washington United Methodist Church, 10610 Old Fort Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Entombment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

Obituaries

Patricia Ates

Martin Lynch

Virginia Chandler

John Buckler

James Manning

Erminia Fortune

Elizabeth Gatewood

Kathleen Waskey

Jeanette Bogaczyk

Paul Dickerson

Patricia Marfiak

Edward Oliver

Helen Darden

Jong Kim

John Moorhead

Edwin Dolan

Lewis Atkins

John Miller

Malcolm McCallum

Thelma Altemus

Jerome Robinson

Alix Marr

Mary Waters

Clara Meehan