Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Steven â€œSteveâ€ Paul Fischer, 57, a lifetime resident of Annapolis, MD died on February 8, 2010 at his is home of a heart attack. 


Born September 25, 1952 in Annapolis, MD to the late Rita and Joseph Fischer, he graduated from Annapolis Senior High School in 1970 and from Anne Arundel Community College with an Associate of Arts degree. Steve was employed for the State of Maryland for 29 years in Information Technologies. Steven was a lifelong, die hard Redskin Fan; enjoyed travelling, especially to Las Vegas and to his beach home in Bethany Beach. He was a longtime supporter of Toys for Tots and other charities. Steve enjoyed photography, including photographing many space shuttle take-offs. 


He was the beloved brother of Kathryn A. Domino of Lothian, MD; devoted uncle of Katelyn M. Domino of Lothian, MD. 


Friends are invited to Steve's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm, where services will be held on Saturday, February 13 at 12pm. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Neurofibromatosis, Inc., P.O. Box 66884, Chicago, IL 60666.

On Saturday, February 7, 2010; the beloved wife of 58 years of the late Andrew Jackson Ward; father of Angela R. Ward-Johnson, Stephanie E. (Luarthur) Cochran and Cynthia L. Ross; sister of Archie (Gloria) and Frank (Roberta) Reed; also survived by seven grand and four great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Mrs Ward's Life Celebration on Thursday, Feburary 18, from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. at New Life Worship Center, 7230 Central Ave., Largo MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

NOTICE CHANGE TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2010On Saturday, February 6, 2010; the beloved wife of George Garner; mother Crystal, Joshua and Rebecca Garner and Rene Malone; sister of Saundrette Jordan. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Dorothy's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, February 13 from 10:00AM until service time at 11am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 13, at 11:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Congregational Church of Frackville in Frackville, PA. An online guestbook is available for your convenience using the link at the top of this page.

Suddenly on Friday, February 5, 2010; the beloved son of Donna Lawrence and the late William E. Smith, Sr.; grandson of Patricia McCall and Richard Shipp; brother of Brandy, Andrew, Joseph, Thomas and Elijah. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Will's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, February 15, 2010 from 7 to 9 pm where services will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 12 Noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please sign the on-line guestbook by clicking on the above icon.

All events are private. An online guestbook is available for your convenience using the link at the top of this page.

On Friday, February 5, 2010, the beloved husband of Ruth N. Kendall; father of Joy W.(James Payne) Kendall-Payne and Dawn L. Gordon; brother of Richard Hunley, Ellen Verdiglione and the late Robert F. Kendall. Family and friends are invited to Charles' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME,P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, February 17 from 11:00AM until service time at 12noon. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of one's choice. Online guestbook available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Geza â€œGeorgeâ€ Molnar, 89, a 3-year resident of Harwood and previously of Leisure World in Silver Spring, MD, died on February 5, 2010 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born December 6, 1920 in Bethlehem, PA, he was a Captain in the Army Air Corps and U.S. Air Force, serving in Burma and India during World War II. He graduated from Lehigh University in 1947 and Georgetown University School of Law in 1950. While studying at Lehigh University, he was named to the 1946 All-America Soccer and Baseball Teams. Upon graduation, he was drafted by the New York Giants baseball team, but chose instead to focus on the study of law. In 1994 he was inducted into the Lehigh University Athletics Hall of Fame for baseball and soccer. 


After graduating from Georgetown, George began practicing law in Maryland. In 1970, he started a private practice which he continued until his retirement in 1985. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Montgomery Golf Club. He also enjoyed literature, was a member of the Leisure World Writers Club, and was a published poet in his retirement years. 


He was the husband of the late Jay Molnar who he married in 1947 and who died in 2002. He is survived by one daughter, Barbara Anne Williams of Harwood, two grandchildren: Kristina Cooley of St. Leonard, MD and Peter Tcherkassky of Annapolis, and two great-granddaughters: Evie and Lily Cooley of St. Leonard. He was also the brother of the late Joseph Csandli, John Molnar, Mary Ambrose and Anna Hulsizer. 


Interment will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.Kalasfuneralhomes.com.

David M. Kangas â€œDiggyâ€, 71, an 8-year resident of Edgewater and formerly of Cape Elizabeth, ME for 35 years, died suddenly of a heart attack on February 5, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born August 20, 1938 in Bellows Falls, VT, he was a 1960 graduate of Tufts University. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a navigator on B-52s from 1960 to 1965 then worked for Smith Barney as a stockbroker for 33 years until his retirement in 1998. A member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater, Diggy loved skiing, golfing, sailing his boat on the Chesapeake Bay and the Casco Bay in Maine, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Joanne F. Kangas, whom he married in October 1960; one son, Mark Kangas of Morehead City, NC, one daughter, Leslie Ceresi of Ellicott City, MD, one sister, Audrey Wright of Windsor, VT and four grandchildren: Lauren and Matthew Kangas of Raleigh, NC, and Austin and Olivia Ceresi of Ellicott City, MD. Family and friends are invited to Diggy's Life Celebration on Monday from 4 to 7PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater,MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, February 9 at 11:00AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, c/o The Church Pantry, 515 Loch Haven Road,Edgewater,Md. 21037.

Richard Paul Felesky, Sr. â€œDickâ€, age 71, a seven year resident of Churchton, MD and formerly of Bowie, MD for more than forty years, died peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2010 of complications due to a traumatic brain injury. 


Born in Washington, D.C. on August 12, 1938, Dick graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1956 and was employed at Sears Roebuck & Co. for more than thirty years. A member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River, MD, Dick enjoyed antiques, spending time in Fenwick Island, DE at his beach home and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. 


Dick was married to the late Catherine Barsotti Felesky on September 6, 1958 and she died on November 4, 2007. He is survived by a son, Richard Felesky, Jr. of Edgewater, MD, two daughters, Sharon Warner of Davidsonville, MD and Suzanne Crawford of Chesapeake Beach, MD, a daughter in law, Linda Felesky of Edgewater, MD, two sons in law, Larry Warner of Davidsonville, MD and Patrick Crawford of Chesapeake Beach, MD, a brother, James Felesky of Churchton, MD and seven grandchildren, Alyssa and Cassandra Felesky, Rachel and Wesley Warner, Kenny, Mark and Natalie Crawford. Dick was also predeceased by a brother, Robert Felesky. 


The family will receive friends and family at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd., West River, MD on Saturday, February 13 from 9:00AM until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the University of MD, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, 110 S. Paca Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

*******MRS. LIDDY'S FUNERAL IS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER UNTIL TOMORROW THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010 AT 9AM AT ST. IGNATIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH********



Frances Purcell Liddy of Poughkeepsie, New York, Scottsdale, Arizona and Fort Washington, Maryland, daughter of Thomas F. Purcell and Alfarata Toomey Purcell, and beloved wife of George Gordon Liddy entered eternal life on February 5, 2010 and rests in the arms of God. She is survived by her husband Gordon, her children Alexandra Liddy Bourne of Alexandria, Virginia; Grace Alfarata Liddy of Ft. Washington, Maryland; Commander James Gordon Liddy, USN (SEAL) (Ret.), of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Thomas Purcell Liddy of Chandler, Arizona; Colonel Raymond Joseph Liddy, USMCR of San Diego, California; and her twelve grandchildren. Frances was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on December 2, 1932. She graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and the College of New Rochelle with a degree in Economics before earning her Masters Degree in Education from the State University of New York, New Paltz. Frances worked for the Poughkeepsie Savings Bank, then as an economic analyst for the Central Hudson Gas & Electric Company and thereafter for IBM before becoming an educator. She taught in the public schools in the City of Poughkeepsie and in Washington, D.C., for eighteen years. Frances was a life-long artist. She took up painting in her early teens. She travelled the world studying and painting. She was an accomplished plein air watercolorist. Her favorite subjects were the many beautiful vistas in Arizona and her native Hudson Valley. Frances was an only child, quiet and reserved, never longing for the spotlight. Her prayers for a large family were answered when she married Gordon; the couple was blessed by God with five children. She devoted herself to her beloved Gordon for over fifty-two years of Holy Matrimony. She was an ever flowing wellspring of love and nurture for her children, including five years as the sole provider in the wake of her husband's imprisonment for his role in the Watergate break-in. She was tested by poverty, notoriety and sorrow, but they were no match for her commitment to Gordon, her children and her faith in God. Family and friends are invited to Frances' Life Celebration on Tuesday, February 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, February 10 at 11am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Road, Fort Washington, MD. Another viewing will be held Feb. 11, 7 to 9pm, at the Darrow Funeral Home, 39 South Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY and funeral services on the morning of Feb. 12, 10am at St. Mary's Church on Church Street in Poughkeepsie. Burial service to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, 147 Salt Point Road, Poughkeepsie.

On Thursday, February 4, 2010; the beloved wife of George F. Hickey, Jr.; mother of George, Michael and Thomas Hickey, Mary Teale and Margaret Biastre; sister of Mary Flaherty and William Moran; nana of Kathleen, Elizabeth and Madeline Teale and Gabriel Biastre. She is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Skippy's Life Celebration on Monday, February 15, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, February 16 at 11am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Road, Fort Washington, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Little Sisters of the Poor of DC, (202)269-1831, www.littlesistersofthepoor.org

Earl Lee DeQuasie, Jr., 47, a 12-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Oakhill, WV, died suddenly on February 3, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born April 20, 1962 in Washington, DC to Santa L. Parham and the late Earl L. DeQuasie, Sr., he was a self-employed carpenter his entire life. He was an avid Redskins fan and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons: Stephen Lee DeQuasie and Michael Curtis DeQuasie of Oak Hill, WV; two brothers: David DeQuasie of Hilltop, WV and Timothy DeQuasie of Summer Lee, WV; and his former wife, Jacqueline "Faye" DeQuasie. A memorial service will be held in West Virginia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope House, P.O. Box 546, Crownsville, MD 21032.

**FUNERAL MASS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER. Geoffrey (Geoff) B. Freeman, Jr. of Easton, MD, died on February 3, 2010 at his residence, from complications due to a long term illness. Born in Wilmington, DE, on August 10, 1921 and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Geoff was preceded in death by his parents Geoffrey B. Freeman, Sr., and Ethel Grey Freeman, along with his sister Anne. 


Geoff enlisted in the US Marine Corps on December 8, 1941 the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, trained at Parris Island and was selected to continue as a drill instructor for two years until volunteering to deploy with the Marines to the South Pacific. After shipping out in December 1944, he made the amphibious landing at Guadalcanal with the 4th Marine Regiment, â€œThe Marine Raidersâ€, and as a result, was awarded his first Purple Heart. Geoff then participated in the amphibious assault of Okinawa on April 1, 1945. He earned a second Purple Heart in June of 1945, after being shot by a sniper. 


Upon his return to the United States, Geoff began a 50 year career in cemetery sales, consulting and management after a brief stint as a radio announcer with WMOB, Mobile AL, and WBIG, Greensboro, NC. After selling his cemetery business in Hagerstown, MD in 2000, Geoff retired to Easton, MD. An avid reader with keen interests in history, current events and politics, Geoff was also an artist with a focus in watercolor drawings of eastern shore landscapes, waterfowl and still life. He was a member of the St. Andrew Society of the Eastern Shore who was known for his commanding presence and was truly a â€œMarine's Marineâ€. 


Geoff is survived by his wife of 24 years, Susan Dawson Freeman of Easton, MD; two sons, Geoffrey B. Freeman III, and Richard Freeman, Sr., both of Greencastle, PA; two stepsons, Terry Rush, of Fox Hill, NJ and Peter J. Mueller, of Annapolis, MD; two step daughters, Elaine M. Shanley and Jodi M. Hair, both of Annapolis, MD and 11 grandchildren. 


Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, February 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, February 18, at 10:00 AM. (Please meet at the Administration Building at 9:30AM.) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Geoff's name to the Navy- Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 North Randolph St., Ste. 225, Arlington, VA 22203.

On Wednesday, February 3, 2010, the beloved husband of Joyce Scanlon; father of Samone, John Paul and Thomas Patrick (Molly) Scanlon and Kathleen Scanlon (Brian) Britton; son of William James Scanlon, Sr. and the late Louise Pauline Scanlon; brother of William J. (Celeste) Scanlon, Jr., James J. (Nancy) Scanlon, Joan (Joseph) Wolf, Michele (Nick) Marchica and the late Louise Scanlon; grandfather of Ryan Scanlon, Aaron and Luke Britton. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Sheila McOwen and Noreen Vickers and many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration on Monday, February 8 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD and on Tuesday, February 9 at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD from 10:00AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, March 5 at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Columba School Scholarship Fund in Paul's memory.

Andrew â€œAndyâ€ F. Acton, Jr., 61, a 23-year resident of Edgewater, MD died on February 1, 2010 at his home of natural causes. 


Born on March 4, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY, Andy spent most of his early years living in Brooklyn. During the Vietnam War, Andy served in the US Army and after being discharged he worked in the banking business for many years. Andy loved spending time with his family. 


He was the beloved husband of Teresa L. Acton; father of Frank Acton of Glen Burnie, MD; grandfather of Andrew F. Acton, Jr. of Glen Burnie, MD; brother of Joan Block of Florida and Barbara Oldenbuttel of New York; father-in-law of Regina Acton of Glen Burnie, MD. 


Friends are invited to Andy's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, February 5 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Interment on Monday, February 8 at 10:45am at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Bldg A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

On Monday, February 1, 2010; the beloved wife of the late James H. Brown; mother of Deborah Brooks, Raymond E., Ronald S., James H., Jr., Jerald A. and Michael S. Brown; daughter of the late Elliott and Minnie Jenkins, Sr. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Brown's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, February 19, 2010 from 10:30am until time of service at 11:30am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.

Garnet â€œSallyâ€ Goldman Obituary 





Garnet â€œSallyâ€ Louise Goldman, a resident of Anne Arundel County for over 30 years, died January 30, at Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood, Md. Born May 18, 1921 in Fayette County, West Va. to the late Joseph Judson Hicks and Willie Alice (nee Harris) Hicks. Sally was a hairstylist and enjoyed making porcelain dolls. She also was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Annapolis, Md. 


Sally is survived by her husband of over 46 years, Frank Goldman. She is the devoted mother of Barbara â€œSharonâ€ Zuccaro of Annapolis, Md. and grandmother of Kimmie Lee Jenkins of Baltimore, Md. She is predeceased by her brothers, Oliver Clyde, Carl Joseph, William Robert and Jay Junior Hicks and her sisters, Daisy May Hicks, Dorothy Noel Bloxton and Mary Lucille Blake. 


Friends are invited to Sally's Life Celebration from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday February 3 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1300 West Street ,Annapolis, Md. where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. If friends wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, Md. 21401 or online at www.hospicechesapeake.org

On Saturday, January 30, 2010, the beloved companion of Shokan Hing. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. on Thursday, February 4 from 1:00PM until service time at 2:00PM. Interment private.

On Friday, January 29, 2010, the beloved husband of Virginia Gadomski; father of Rachel Rousseau. Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 5 at 11:30AM at Resurrection Cemetery.

John â€œJackâ€ Phillip Flanagan




John â€œJackâ€ Flanagan, a 37 year resident of Annapolis, died on January 29, 2010 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House after a 9 month battle with Burkitt's Lymphoma. He was 51.




Born December 23, 1958 in Auburn, New York to John D. and the late Angela Flanagan, he was a 1977 graduate of Annapolis High School and also attended Anne Arundel Community College. Jack spend most of his adult life working in the restaurant industry.




Jack was a devoted and loving father, son, brother and uncle. He had a great appreciation for sports, especially lacrosse and more recently golf. He spent most of his free time with his children, family and friends. His friends will always remember his humor and memorable times together. 




He is survived by his former wife Natasha Flanagan of Annapolis, his children Adam and Paige Flanagan, both of Annapolis and Samantha Flanagan of Woodbine, Maryland, his father John D. Flanagan, and his brothers, Chris, Michael and David Flanagan, all of Annapolis. John has two nieces, and four nephews, all of Annapolis and is survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.




Friends are invited to Jack's Life Celebration on Tuesday February 2, 2010 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday February 3, 2010 at 10:30am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery n Annapolis.




In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 . Online guestbook available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Frances B. Steck passed peacefully into the spiritual light on the morning of Thursday, January 28, 2010. She was surrounded and comforted by loved ones, friends and caregiver's that were moved by her inner beauty and pure giving spirit. 

 

She was the wife of the late Major Donald V. Steck, the mother of Donald W. Steck and grandmother of Laura A. Steck. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Frances Steck's â€œLife Celebrationâ€ at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Wednesday February 10th from 6-9 pm. Services will also be held at Kalas Funeral Home on Thursday February 11th at 10:30 am, interment following at 1:00 pm at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Disabled American Veterans: http://www.dav.org/donate/Default.aspx 

 or the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund: http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main&s_subsrc=RCO_ResponseStateSection

 

We would like to sincerely thank everyone for their many thoughts and prayers that helped to sustain us through this difficult time.

Services and interment for Mr. Morris will be private. Please sign the online guest book at the above link.

Obituaries

Steven Fischer

Ethel Ward

Dorothy Garner

John Davis

William Smith

Phyllis Kowalke

Charles Kendall

Geza Molnar

David Kangas

Richard Felesky

Frances Liddy

Madeline Hickey

Lee Olsen

Earl DeQuasie

Geoffrey Freeman

Maj (Ret

Andrew Acton

Lillian Brown

Garnet Goldman

Richard Bailey

Stanley Gadomski

John Flanagan

Frances Steck

Howard Morris