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Marie Drouin Klosek Shryock, 86, a 4-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Lusby, MD, died on Monday, March 8, at her home following a lengthy illness. Born on May 13, 1923 in Montreal, Canada, she was educated in Montreal and Quebec before moving to the United States. A homemaker who especially loved gardening and cooking, she was also a goodwill ambassador and enjoyed her memberships at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Landover Hills, MD; St. Mathias Catholic Church in Lanham, MD and, most recently, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater. Marie was the wife of the late Alexander Klosek who died in 1969, the late Charles Poole who died in 1977 and the late Charles H. Shryock, Jr. who died in December 2009. She is survived by one son, Alexander M. Klosek of Kansas City, MO; one daughter, Diane M. Foran of Edgewater; four brothers: Gerald, Lucien, Rene and Raoul Drouin and two sisters: Pierette Zegray and Solanges Drouin, all of Montreal Canada. She is also survived by 10 stepchildren: Susan Ude of Lusby, MD, Mary Brady of Annapolis, MD, Frances Hesson of Pasadena, MD, Catherine Fanning of Locust Grove, VA, Martina Moffett of Lanham, MD, Clare Fabula of Mechanicsville, MD, Bernadette Barber of Nuttsville, VA, Charles Shryock, III of Lanham, MD, Douglas Shryock of Churchton, MD and Michael Shryock of Hague, VA and 46 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Peter R. Klosek; stepmother of the late Steven and John Shryock; and sister of the late Jean and Yvette Drouin. 


Friends are invited to Marie'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. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 12, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater. Interment will be at Baltimore National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

On Monday, March 8,2010; the beloved husband of the late Frances I. Pell; father of Nancy Marston, Carol Adams and Barbara Zimmerman; brother of Alice Rackey. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Doc's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 11 from 6 to 8 PM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Friday, March 12 at 1pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery on Friday, March 26 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Capital Hopsice, Philanthropy Office, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042 or Families of Spinal Muscular Apathy, Chesapeake Chapter, P.O. Box 354, Cockeysville, MD 21030-0354

Costas D. Chrissos, 89, of Heritage Harbour died March 8, 2010. He was born August 17, 1920 in New York City, of immigrant parents from the island of Kos in Greece. 


Mr. Chrissos was raised and educated in New York City. He was a court reporter with the Army during World War II, and was stationed in Paris and worked under the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces. After the war, Costas met and married Louise Arcamuzi, also of New York. They were married on November 30, 1947, in the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City. Costas and Louise lived their entire married life in Washington DC and Maryland and moved to Heritage Harbour in 1980. 


Mr. Chrissos worked as a court report and staff assistant for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, retiring after 25 years of service. Then he worked an additional 15 years in the Washington, DC office of Standard Oil of Indiana. He loved dancing and was an expert dancer. He also enjoyed carving ducks and playing poker. He participated in the many diverse activities at Heritage Harbour, and was an active member of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. 


He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Louise Chrissos, and his children Jeanne (Philip) Rosenbaum of Warrenton, VA and Demos (Karen) Chrissos of Gaithersburg, MD, and eight grandchildren. 


Family and friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be offered at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD on Saturday, March 13. The church will open at 1:30 p.m. for a brief viewing and the funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Maryland Veteran's Cemetery in Crownsville on Tuesday, March 16, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494 or Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401-7202.

Michael â€œMikeâ€ Piera, 84, of Riva and previously of Annapolis, died on Monday March 8th, 2010 at his residence. Mike was born September 23, 1925 in the village of Yialousa on the Island of Cyprus to the late Athanasis and Maroulla Piera. Mr. Piera left Cyprus for England, where he worked for a time before coming to United States in 1953. It was his dream to come to the United States. He worked as a bartender at Paul's Restaurant prior to opening Mike's Bar and Crabhouse in Riva. In 1960 he returned to England for a visit where he met and married his wife, Kathe (also from Yialousa, Cyprus). Together they raised four sons. With his wife by his side, Mr. Piera worked hard to make his restaurant successful. His sons learned the business and soon all four of his sons joined him in the family business. Over the years, Mr. & Mrs. Piera welcomed many relatives and friends from Cyprus and England into their home and helped them to settle here in the Annapolis area. Mr. Piera was a member of Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, a past parish president and member of AHEPA, he was a Mason and a member of Annapolis Elks Lodge. He enjoyed being with his family, being near the water, swimming, walking and travelling. Mike was preceded in death by his sisters, Christina, Kyriacoulla (Koulou) and Angeliki. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathe; his four sons: Athanasis (Jennifer) Piera of West River; John Piera of Riva; Anthony Piera of Riva; Peter (Sarah) Piera of West River; his six grandchildren: Ericka, Michael, Katarina, Alyssa, Katherine and Christina; his sisters: Anna Christodoulou and Antigone Loizou both of Annapolis; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Family and Friends are invited to Michael's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 11 at 11:00am at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Children's Agape Foundation, P.O. Box 341881, Bethesda, MD 20827. This organization assists children of the Orthodox Christian faith with medical related expenses not covered by insurance.

Phillip A. Feaster Departed this life peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Washington Hospital Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; children, Tianna and Christopher (Juanita); three grandchildren, Jayden, Michael and Trevon. He leaves to mourn two sisters, Ruby Carr (Lewis) and Shirley Ritter, one brother, James Feaster, five sisters-in-law, two aunts and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie and Boisey Feaster, and brothers Edward, Carl and Ronald. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 12, at Mt. Enon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735 with Rev. Joe Clark, Pastor of Fort Washington Christian Church officiating. Viewing will be on Thursday, March 11 from 6 -- 8 PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD and Friday from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM at Mt. Enon Baptist Church. Interment at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD on March 24, 2010 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Boisey Feaster Scholarship Fund. Online guestbook available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Sunday, March 7, 2010; the beloved husband of Donna J. McDonell; father of David J.(Barbara), Jeffrey A. and Vincent E.(Carol) McDonell; brother of Bonnie M. Cranston. He is also survived by many grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. McDonell's Life Celebration at Unity Presbyterian Church, 4401 Brinkley Rd., Camp Springs, MD 20744 on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 11am until time of service at 12 noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the church. 





James E. McDonell (78) James E. McDonell of Upper Marlboro, MD. passed away on March 7, 2010 at Doctors Community Hospital. Born in Huron, South Dakota on March 13, 1931, son of Donald and Edna McDonell both deceased. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Donna Jean McDonell, and his sister, Bonnie Cranston, of Sacramento, CA. Also survived by his children David McDonell and wife Barbara McDonell of Waldorf, MD., Jeff McDonell of Jacksonville, FL., Vince McDonell and wife Carol McDonell, of Berwyn Heights, MD. and beloved grandchildren. He graduated from Huron College in Huron, South Dakota with a BS in Chemistry and Texas A&M College, in College Station, TX with a MS in meteorology and additional graduate work at Penn State University, State College PA. He was a retired meteorologist of 33 years for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He was a member of the American Meteorological Society Emeritus. He received the Bronze Medal of Honor from the Commerce Department. He retired as a Lt. Colonel in the Air Force Reserves. He served as manager of the Andrews Air Force Base Duplicate Bridge Club for 11 years. He enjoyed the challenges of playing difficult classical piano and catching the largest bass.

On Saturday, March 6, 2010, the beloved wife of the late Alfred P. Franceschetti Sr.; mother of Alfred P. Franceschetti Jr. and his wife Lynn. Grandmother of Alfred P. III and Rebecca Franceschetti. Sister of Bernice Hill, Willard and Robert Lozo and the late Alice Crocker. 


Nancy was secretary/treasurer for the Vir-Mar District of the AJBC(American Junior Bowling Congress) from 1974- 1980, first Vice President for the Vir-Mar District of the AJBC and YABA(Young American Bowling Alliance) from 1980-1984; 1984-85 Youth Director on the Vir-Mar District Board; Average Book Committee for Vir-Mar District, Awards Chairman 1982-83 for Vir-Mar District. Her dedication and commitment influenced many people. She will be greatly missed. 


Services and interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1025 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington DC 20036-4104 in Nancy's memory. Local services provided by the Kalas Funeral Home of Oxon Hill, MD. Please sign the on line guestbook by using the above link.

On Friday, March 5, 2010; beloved mother of 7 daughters and sixteen grandchildren. Friends are invited to Annie's Life Celebration on Saturday March 13 from 9 am until time of services at 10 am from St Pauls Christian Community Church, 414 Tennessee Av, N.E., Washington DC Services provided by the Kalas Funeral Home, P.A. of Oxon Hill. Please sign the online guestbook by clicking on the above icon

Robert Clow, 64, a retired salesman, died March 3, 2010 at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. He experienced heart failure. Mr. Clow was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Oxon Hill, Maryland, the son of a career Army Officer. After graduating from Oxon Hill High School, where he was a star member of the baseball team, he joined the U.S. Air Force, serving four years, most of the time in Germany. Following his release from active duty, he became a Prince George's County police officer and served for three years. Mr. Clow then became a salesman in the automotive business and worked for a number of dealers in the local area. He retired in 1999. He relocated to Tappahannock, VA. in 2006. Mr. Clow was an avid golfer and had an abiding interest in history, visiting many historical sites. He was also active in church affairs. His first marriage to Diana Mundell ended in divorce. Survivors include his wife Sandra Clow, a daughter and a son from his first marriage, Kelly Jones and Robert Clow; a stepson, Todd Coburn; two brothers, Gordon and Douglas Clow and a sister, Courtney Dempsey. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Clow's Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 10 from 6:00PM until service time at 7:00PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association.

On Wednesday, March 3, 2010; the beloved wife of the late John â€Jack" C. Hoffman; mother of Colleen Woodard, Darlene (Woody Landers) Charles, Kathleen (Gary) Nelson and John W. Hoffman; sister of Gordon Rollman; grandmother of Kristin Walsh, Courtney Spears, Jessica Coffey, Garrett Nelson, Dani Proctor and Jennifer Small. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Hoffman's Life Celebration at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD on Tuesday March 9, 2010 from 11:00am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 pm. Interment St. Mary of Sorrows Historic Church Cemetery, Fairfax Station, VA at approximately 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic School Scholarship Fund in Mary Hoffman's name. The address for Holy Family is 2210 Calloway St, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748.

Relatives and friends are invited to Rosalie's Life Celebration at Fort Foote Baptist Church, 8310 Fort Foote Rd.,Ft. Washington, MD 20744 on Tuesday, March 9, from 3:30PM until time of service at 4:30PM. Interment private.





Rosalie Brown Huff

May 31, 1944 - March 2, 2010

Rosalie Brown Huff was the eldest daughter of Claudius and Rosa Brown. She was born in Washington, DC. Her family later moved to Virginia where she graduated from Luther Jackson High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree from Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia. She later studied at the Palmer Institute where she did advanced work in early childhood education. She received an Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Education, a certificate in Gifted Education and a Masters Degree at Howard University, Washington, DC. 

Rosalie began her teaching career in 1967, at the then new Gibbs Elementary School in Washington, DC. As her educational career evolved, she went on to develop a state-of-the-art media center at the Fletcher Johnson Educational Center in Southeast Washington, DC. Rosalie did not believe in mediocrity and she was a perfectionist. 

She continued her movement throughout academia by going on to become the director of the Resident Supervisory Support for Teachers (RSST) Program. In this capacity, she provided local and national training for teachers and administrators in Clinical Supervision, when the former director, Delores Carter, moved on to a new position. This program received high acclaim and approval from the Joint Discrimination Review Panel (JDRP) of the United States Office of Education. She later served as an Assistant Principal at the River Terrace Community School in Northeast Washington, DC. 

Rosalie then went on to become the principal of the Kingsman Elementary School in Northeast, Washington, DC. After several years at Kingsman, she went on to share her gifts and talents with the staff, students and parents of the Anthony Bowen Elementary School in Southwest Washington, DC. While there, she spent her own money to make renovations to the school so that the total school environment would not only be safe but aesthetically pleasing. 

As she continued her career, she enjoyed receiving current educational training in the Comer Process and Morning Meeting in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Upon retirement from DC Public Schools after over 30 years of service, Rosalie continued to work, serving as consultant to various universities and colleges of which Howard University was one. In this new capacity, she designed and implemented an action plan for the process of accreditation. She made things happen which resulted in Howard University receiving its accreditation. Most recently, she continued this line of work at the Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland. 

Even though she was fighting cancer for more than 5 Y2 years, she continued to work and inspire others. Rosalie was a strong woman of stature who loved the Lord. She was a devoted member of the Fort Foote Baptist Church in Fort Washington, Maryland, and she enjoyed membership and fellowship there. 

Rosalie's parents and younger sister, Ave, preceded her in death. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Sedarmocs Club, The Red Hat Society and The CCC Social Club. She is survived by two female cousins, Thomasene Tarasuk of Ontario, Canada, and Shelia Kelly of Purcellville, Virginia, two male cousins, Obed (Evelyn) and William Madden of Virginia, extended family members, two God children, Melvin Hines and Damani Clark, one devoted health supporter, Iris Parks, and two care providers, Raymond and Delores Carter, as well as many lifelong friends.

On Tuesday, March 2, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Wathen; mother of Andrea Hicks; grandfather of Nicholas T. Buckingham. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Wathen's Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD at 1:30 pm.

Margaret â€œPeggyâ€ Scott Shiflet 88 of Annapolis died on March 2, 2010 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood. She was a resident of Heritage Harbor for the last 8 years and lived previously in Bethesda, MD for 52 years. Margaret was born Oct. 12th 1921 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Roy & Hazel Scott. She graduated from high school in Romeo, Michigan and took additional business courses in Pontiac, Michigan and Washington, DC. She moved to Washington, DC in 1942 to help operator and traveling recruiter for the Civil Service Commission. Her last employment was as a residential realtor for Stuart & Maury in Washington, DC and suburban Maryland, retiring after 25 years in 1994. Margaret was a member of the Sixth Presbyterian Church of Washington, DC for 66 years, having been married there in 1944 to Dr. Claude J. Shiflet, Jr. She was also a member of the Bethesda woman's club and active in their functions. Margaret enjoyed spending time with family, neighbors and she especially loved gardening. Margaret was preceded in death by her two sisters, Florence and Roberta and she is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dr. Claude J. Shiflet; two children, Dr. Dennis S. Shiflet of Bethesda, MD and Claudia S. Edgar of Davidsonville, MD; and five grandchildren. Friends are invited to Margaret's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, March 6th from 10am until time of service begins at 11am. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Margaret's name to the Alzheimer's Association online at www.alz.org or send donations to Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.

On Monday, March 1, 2010, Agnes M. Timcheck, the beloved sister of Paul and Thomas Timcheck and Mary Roman. She is also survived by four nieces, four nephews and 15 great-nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to Agnes' Life Celebration on Friday, March 5 from 1 to 3PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD and from 7 to 9 PM at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 630 E St. S.W. Washington, D.C. where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, March 6 at 10:00AM. Interment on Saturday, March 20 at 11:00AM in Resurrection Cemetery.

On Monday, March 1, 2010. The beloved husband of 54 years to Jean J. Farlekas; brother of Nicholas P. and the late Thomas P. Farlekas; uncle of Kathryn Harris, Carrie Koutsogiannakis, Maria Kotsinis, Catherine Alexander and Peter Farlekas. Friends may call at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD on Friday, March 5 from 1:30pm until funeral service begins at 2:00pm. Interment St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 4115 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011.

On Sunday, February 28, 2010, the beloved son of Denise Wilkins and Francis Jerome Davis; brother of Gerald Wilkins, Fabian Furr and Marquita Davis; grandson of Coralee Downing. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Jay's Life Celebration on Friday, March 12 at Alfred Street Baptist Church, 301 South Alfred St., Alexandria, Va. from 10am until service time at 11am. Interment Harmony Memorial Park.

On Sunday, February 28, 2010, the beloved son of Denise Wilkins and Francis Jerome Davis; brother of Gerald Wilkins, Fabian Furr and Marquita Davis; grandson of Coralee Downing. He is also survived by Aunts, Uncles,; other brothers and sisters,particularly Nakia Poston and a host of cousins, neices and nephews and other family and friends. Friends are invited to Jay's Life Celebration at the Alfred Street Baptist Church, 301 Alfred St., Alexandria, VA on Friday, March 12, from 10 am until time of services at 11am. Interment at Harmony Memorial Park, Landover, MD. Please sign the on-line guestbook at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Sunday, February 28, 2010; the beloved husband of Joan Lee McClees; father of Curtis Robert, David Allan, Scott Dean, and the late Mark James McClees. Step-father of Gary Stephen and Richard Lee Rock and the late Susan Diane Kaye. He is also survived by one brother, Harley M. McClees, 17 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to Robert's life celebration on Friday, March 5 from 7 to 9:00pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD and on Saturday, March 6 from 11 am until time of service at 1:00 pm at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will take place on Thursday, March 18 at 11:00 am at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Board of Child Care of the United Methodist Church,Inc., 3300 Gaither Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244-2999 or Capital Hospice, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042. Please sign the online guestbook by clicking on the above link.

On Saturday, February 27, 2010, the beloved wife of the late John L. Addison Sr.; Mother of John L. Jr. and Phillip Addison , Shirisa Thomas and Phyllis Joseph. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Robertson and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends are invited to Shirley's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 16, from 10 am until time of services at 11 am from Temple of Praise Baptist Church, 700 Southern Ave. S.E., Washington DC. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Please sign the on line guestbook by using the above icon.

On Saturday, February 27, 2010, Dr. Henry â€œHankâ€ Dardy, age 67, died at Civista Hospital in La Plata, Maryland. He worked for over 30 years at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. His most recent position was as the Chief Scientist for Advanced Computing. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Henry D. and Mary L. Dardy. Hank attended St. Lawrence Elementary School and Cathedral Latin High School. After earning an undergraduate degree at John Carroll University, he obtained his Master's and Doctorate degrees at The Catholic University of America. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 10:00AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 12010 Woodmore Rd., Mitchellville, MD 20721 with interment to follow in Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland, OH at 11:00AM on Friday, March 5. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Holy Family Catholic Church or John Carroll University, 20700 North Park Blvd., University Heights, OH 44188. Hank is the beloved brother of Sr. Mary Ann Dardy of Columbia, SC and Anthony â€œTonyâ€ F. Dardy; brother-in-law of Barbara G. Dardy; uncle of Lisa D. McGee and Mark D. Dardy; nephew of Anna M. Lindich.

Margaret Nancy Willis-Asquith â€œPeggyâ€, 89, a 12-year resident of Deale, MD and previously of Churchton, MD, died of natural causes on February 26, 2010 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD. Born November 4, 1920 in Westmoreland, PA to the late Charles and Mary Willis, she worked at various restaurants in the Annapolis area and was a care giver. Active in the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, Peggy was a member of the Martha Lydia Circle, Wednesday Morning Bible Study and Wednesday Night Dinner Preparation. She used her crocheting talent to make thousands of slippers for distribution to the poor in the United States and numerous third-world countries. In addition to reading her bible and crocheting, She loved her dogs and especially spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren as well as the children at her church. 


Peggy is survived by one son, Joseph V. Cardyn, Jr. of Shiloh, NC; two daughters, Peggy N. Singleton of Davidsonville, MD and Mary E. Cardyn of Deale, MD; one brother, Robert Willis of Clarksburg, PA and two sisters; Charlotte Galish of Burgettstown, PA and Gloria Mewherder of Lakewood, NJ. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. 


Family and friends are invited to Peggy's Life Celebration on Monday, March 1, from 1 until 3 and 6 until 8 p.m. at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, 5965 Deale-Churchton Road, Deale, MD 20751 where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 2, at 10 a.m. Interment Rogers Cemetery in Deale, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Youth Programs, 710 Masons Beach Road, Deale, MD 20751. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available for your convenience using the link above.

On Thursday, February 25, 2010; the beloved husband of Patricia C. Ahearn; father of Marie Penny, John L. III, Joseph P. and James E. Ahearn; brother of Dr. Marie Lucy Ahearn; grandfather of Kathleen Fus, Blaise, Molly, Charlotte, Rachel and Kristin Ahearn. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Ahearn's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 10:30AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. 20745. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University Hospital.

Gloria Jean Vachon was born March 5, 1947 in Washington, D.C. She was the daughter of William L. and Dorothy H. Grady. She was predeceased by her father, William Grady. Gloria is survived by her loving husband, Michael Vachon, her mother, Dorothy Grady, her son, Warren Phillips, her daughter-in-law, Rebecca Burzette and her grandson, William Phillips. She is also survived by her cousins, Michael Auth, his wife, Lucy, their daughter, Melanie, Melanie's fiancee, Jake, James Auth, his wife, Judy, and their daughters (Debbie, Shannon and Melinda and their children), Elmer Padgett, Karen Padgett and their two children, Brian and Sandra. She is also survived by her aunt Phyllis Padgett and her family. Gloria was a contract specialist for the U.S. Coast Guard Headquaters and retired from the Federal Government in 2004. She was a member of the Maryland China Painter's Association, was an active genealogist, gardener and a lover of old movies and mysteries. Family and friends are invited to Gloria's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 25 at 11:00AM at Epiphany Episcopal Church, 3111 Ritchie Rd. Forestville, MD church phone 301-735-7717. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Please sign guestbook at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Obituaries

Marie Shryock

William Pell

Costas Chrissos

Michael Piera

Phillip Feaster

James McDonell

Nancy Franceschetti

Annie Milstead

Robert Clow

Mary Hoffman

Rosalie Huff

Jeanne Wathen

Margaret Shiflet

Agnes Timcheck

James Farlekas

Justin Davis

Justin Davis

Robert McClees

Shirley Addison

Deacon Dard

Vivian Shavor

Margaret Asquith

John Ahearn

Gloria Vachon