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On Wednesday, January 27, 2010 in Florida, the beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Peaslee; mother of Ronald W. Peaslee. She was born in Harrisonburg, Va and lived in Forest Heights., MD, until residing in Florida in 2007. She was a member of the Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, The Homemakers club, The Takoma Chapter of Eastern Star and The Red Hat Society. She volunteered in many events. Friends may call at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, February 8 from 10:00AM until service time 11:00AM. Interment Washington National Cemetery. Family request memorial contributions to the Oxon Hill Methodist Church.

NOTE TIME OF SERVICE CHANGE


As of ***3/4/2010 at 12:00pm*****: Services for Col. Townsend are rescheduled to Friday, March 19, 2010 with a Life Celebration Gathering from ***10:00am until time of service at 11:00am ****at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745.
 A private burial will be held in Oberlin, Kansas.


In lieu of flowers, to honor his memory, please consider volunteering at your local public school or a donation to the Del Townsend Scholarship Program. Donations may be sent to either the KSU Foundation, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 500, Manhattan, KS 66502 or the University of Nebraska Foundation, 1010 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508.




Article from McCook Daily Gazette that appeared in the paper October 13, 2008 

I'm sure that everyone, at one time or another has daydreamed about what it is that they would do if they were blessed with great riches. Some might aspire to a fine big house, where they could entertain their friends, even dignitaries, who would admire their fine new residence. Some might imagine a new luxury automobile that would be the envy of their neighborhood. Some would aspire to play the finest golf courses in the land, or travel to the exotic Capitals of the world. Not unworthy ambitions certainly, but out of the realm of possibility for most folks, because of lack of funds to do these things. Col. Delbert Townsends Ret., originally from rural Danbury, Neb., is a fellow who could do all these things, if he chose to do so. Instead, the good Col., the congenial rich uncle that everyone wishes they had, finds his greatest joy in helping young people from Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas to achieve their dreams. 

Delbert Townsend was born at Norcatur, Kansas in 1921, and attended school for his first 10 grades at Danbury, then graduated from high school at Oberlin in 1938. He spent a year after graduation at various jobs -- working on a farm, building the dam at Lake McConaughy, till rainy weather curtailed construction there. In August of 1939 his father suggested that he should go to college. He agreed and enrolled at Kansas State College, working toward a degree in Agricultural Economics, with the eventual goal of becoming a Veterinarian. 

At K. State he worked early mornings at the school's dairy barn and late nights at his studies, but still found time to make the school's wrestling team and was a four year member of the ROTC program -- all in all, a generally happy time for Townsend. 

After graduation, in December, '42, Townsend entered the U.S. Army, during World War II. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt. of Infantry, and joined the 194th Glider Infantry unit, qualifying at both glider and parachute training schools. 

Lt. Townsend was sent to England in 1944 and entered mainland Europe with the 17th Airborne Division in January, '45, just in time to join in the Battle of the Bulge. 

"There were inches of snow on the ground and by midnight four of the seven officers in our company were dead and the other three, including me (shrapnel) were wounded. After nearly two months in the hospital in England, I returned to my unit while the other two wounded officers returned to the states." 

Townsend rejoined his unit in time to cross the Rhine River on a CG4A glider. He was with his company until VE Day (Victory in Europe), then transferred to the 82nd Airborne, which returned to the U.S. in January, 1946, to a big ticker tape parade through lower Manhattan in New York City. 

Townsend had every intention of taking his Army discharge and returning to K.State for his Vet's degree, but quotas at the school were already filled, and by the time there was an opening at Vet School the Army had offered him a Permanent Commission, and he had decided to make the Army a career. He never looked back. 

Over the next 30 years Townsend enjoyed a varied and fulfilling career in the military. He completed the Army's Advanced Infantry School, the General Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He completed overseas assignments in Berlin, Korea, and Vietnam (2), and did tours at the University of Kansas (with the ROTC), the Pentagon, and the Army War College. 

Along the way he had three important goals for his military life. 1. He wanted to retire as a full Colonel. 2. He wanted to attend the Army's War College, and 3. He wanted to learn to fly airplanes and helicopters at the Army's Flight School. At the time these goals were considered long shots, but he accomplished all three. 

Col. Townsend retired from the Army in 1973. He chose to stay in the Washington, DC area, where a chance meeting with a World War I veteran of the 82nd Airborne led to a friendship and eventual partnership in a business involving a number of grocery and liquor stores in the Washington area. This business was sold in 1989. 

Since Townsend's 2nd retirement, in 1989, he has remained active in a Washington civic organization, the South Potomac Citizens Association, promoting safety programs, a spring landscaping contest, and a Christmas decorating contest for residents. 

Though Delbert Townsend's military and business accomplishments have been outstandingly successful, he considers his greatest accomplishment to be the scholarship programs that he has set up with the University of Nebraska and Kansas State U. This unique program had its birth when Col. Townsend attended his 50th high school reunion in Oberlin, in 1988. He noted that most givers of the scholarships broke up their gifts into small portions -- $250-$300, in order to benefit more students. Townsend thought it would more effective to give a full ride to a smaller number of students. His first effort at providing a scholarship proved to be less than satisfactory. His chosen student was ungrateful -- and unsuccessful in school. He withdrew his funds and "pouted for a year." 

Townsend decided that the scholarships were too important to discontinue, and with the aid of local people -- banks in McCook and Oberlin, school officials in Oberlin and Red Willow County, he formed selection committees to select deserving students for the scholarships at Kansas State University and UNL, UNO, and UNK. 

Results of the new Townsend Scholarship program have been impressive. The annual and renewal scholarships are substantial. In 2008 they amount to $3500 per year per student, plus a one-time allowance for a personal computer. 

Col. Townsend has a strong moral code and an abhorrence of tobacco, drugs and alcohol, but has insisted that scholarship rules be simple and recipients will not be subject to a certain "Personal Code of Conduct." Instead, sound judgment, good common sense, parental guidance, and "Honor System" will prevail, in accordance with University rules. 

Col. Townsend has taken a great deal of interest (and pleasure) in his scholarship program. He keeps in touch with "his boys and girls" and their families via e-mail and considers the recipients of his scholarships as part of his extended family. He takes pride in their accomplishments as much as any parent. He keeps a scrap book on each of his people (now numbering 37) and remembers birthdays with a card. He will give advice if he is asked, but doesn't intrude. As his recipients are now beginning to graduate from college and he has attended their commencement ceremonies as often as he can. 

As Townsend beams with pride about his program, and is obviously having a lot of fun. He has even managed to reach another of his early goals, vicariously. One of his "people" has received her Dr. of Vet Medicine, and now practices in Atwood. 

To date Townsend Scholarships for Nebraska and Kansas young people have totaled well over $1 million, and the program promises to continue into the future -- "The best money I ever spent," said Col. Townsend. He goes even a step further, "You know, they don't have pockets on caskets for stocks and bonds and cash. My ambition is to go to my grave with a bank balance of ZERO." Perhaps the good Col. will give his money away, but along the way he is garnering the deep respect and thanks from a growing number of young scholars who have been able to realize their dreams, thanks to this good and generous "Great Uncle." 

Walt Sehnert 

TOWNSEND, Delbert Leroy (Del), a long-time resident of Fort Washington, MD, passed away on January 26, 2010. 

Born April 6, 1921 in Norcatur, Kansas, Col. Townsend was raised in Danbury, Nebraska. He enrolled in Kansas State University with the dream of becoming a veterinarian. However, following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. His distinguished 30 year Army career included tours in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam and concluded with his retirement in 1973. He then began his second career working at Rosecroft Raceway and managing Seitz' Liquor Store in Oxon Hill until it was sold in 1989. Col. Townsend was an avid gardener -- proud of his yard, flowers, and vegetable garden. In later years, his interests turned toward indoor plants and local civic issues. 

Col. Townsend will best be remembered for the establishment of scholarship programs at the University of Nebraska and Kansas State University which have enabled more than 42 students to attend college. He could often be found at his computer corresponding with scholarship recipients, and he maintained scrapbooks on each recipient's accomplishments. 

Col. Townsend served as an active member of the 17th Airborne Association, including two years as its President. He spent hours staying in touch with former comrades. To ensure their passing was appropriately honored, he spent time researching, writing, and communicating death notices. 

He is survived by his daughter, Jo Anne Townsend, of Parrish, FL, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors. 



In lieu of flowers, to honor his memory, please consider volunteering at your local public school or a donation to the Del Townsend Scholarship Program. Donations may be sent to either the KSU Foundation, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 500, Manhattan, KS 66502 or the University of Nebraska Foundation, 1010 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508. 

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REX S. CALDWELL, JR., a resident of Annapolis died January 24, 2010 at Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, Maryland from complications related to cancer. Rex was born October 15, 1932 in San Diego, California to the late Captain Rex S. Caldwell, Sr., and Elizabeth Chase Caldwell. He was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1955, earning an Engineering Degree. He was among five generations in his family to have graduated from the United States Naval Academy. In 1955, he married, the love of his life, Dorothy Virginia Caldwell. 


After serving in the United States Navy, Rex worked for over 25 years at Westinghouse and later began another career working for the National Security Agency from which he retired. During his career he developed and managed engineering support programs and technical manuals. Rex enjoyed playing golf and following and watching his beloved Baltimore Colts and St. Louis Cardinals. His second passions and hobbies were Mercedes Benz automobiles, watches and completing the New York Times crossword and Sudoku puzzles. 


He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Michael E. Caldwell and Captain James Franklin (Pooch) Caldwell. 


He is survived by his wife, Dorothy V. Caldwell of Annapolis; a daughter, Kathleen V. Caldwell-Lombardi, M.D. and her husband, Carl Lombardi, of West Caldwell, New Jersey; a son, Rex S. Caldwell, III, Esq. of Annapolis; two grandchildren, Jacob Carl Lombardi and Cayla Rose Lombardi of West Caldwell, New Jersey; and his sisters, Elizabeth Caldwell Thunman of Fairfax, Virginia and Valentine Caldwell Tyler, of Great Falls, Virginia. He also loved and is survived by his sisters in law, brothers in law and many nieces and nephews and friends. 


Inurnment will be held at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery Columbarium on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. If you plan to attend the inurnment you must provide photo identification and enter through Gate #8. 


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

John Byron Sorrell, 63, a 30-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of University Park, MD died at home on January 24, 2010 from injuries sustained in a house fire. 


Born February 15, 1946 in Washington, D.C., he obtained his undergraduate degree from Alderson-Broaddus College and his Juris Doctorate from Catholic University of America. John was self employed as a private practice attorney and as a realtor with South River Properties. Mr. Sorrell enjoyed golf, skiing, boating, corvettes, the Washington Redskins and his beloved golden retrievers. He was a member of the bar association for Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia. John was also a licensed pilot. 


He was the beloved husband of the late Michelle Sorrell, who died in 2006; devoted brother of Joan E. Sorrell of Edgewater, MD; son of W. Byron Sorrell of Deale, MD and the late Viola â€œBettyâ€ Sorrell; uncle of Samuel J. and Christian B. Worsham; great-uncle of Grace R. and Faith A. Worsham. 


Friends are invited to John's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, January 31 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm. Funeral services will be held at St. James Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Road Lothian, MD on Tuesday, February 2 at 1pm. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Fund, PO Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 or The Maryland SPCA, Development Office, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211.

On Saturday, January 23, 2010; A Mass of Resurrectionwill be offered on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 9:30AM with committal in our columbarium immeditaely following at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2430 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20037. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the church. Please sign the guestbook.

Ethel Elizabeth O'Laughlin (Age 90) Died peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2010 at Carriage Hill Nursing Home. Ethel was predeceased by her beloved husband, James P. O'Laughlin and her daughter, Karen Crissman. She is survived by her daughter, Gail (Michael) Kelly and their children; Kyle, Justin and Katey and Karen's dear son, Dale Crissman. She is also survived by her late husband, James' children; Maureen (Sands) Irani, Joan (D'Arcy) Gallagher and John (Gale) O'Laughlin and their children; Kristin, Lauren, Kimberly, Jackie, Curtis, James, Jennifer and her seven great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Ethel's Life Celebration on Tuesday, January 26 from 10:30AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 3630 Quesda St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20015. Interment on Wednesday, February 3 at 10:00AM at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament at the above address.

On Friday, January 22, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD, the beloved wife of the late Wade D. Hall; loving mother of Carroll (Ray) Gazelle; grandmother of Mark (Bridget), Todd (Yvonne) and Ryan (Christine) Gazelle and Loren (Robert) Ziegler. Also survived by eleven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, January 26 from 12:00 noon until funeral service begins at 2:00 PM. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium on Tuesday, February 9 at 11:00 AM. Please gather at the Administration Building at 10:30 AM.

On Wednesday, January 20, 2010. The beloved husband of Betty L. Maier; father of Melisa D. (Scott) Sinsel; brother of Hilda McCombs, Fred and the late Alvin Maier. Friends are invited to Ernest's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to8pm where services will be held on Monday, January 25 at 11:00am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 or the American Lung Assn., 11350 McCormick Rd., Ste. 600, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Online guestbook available for your convenience at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Roger M. Rooney, 84, a 12-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Prince Frederick, MD died on January 19, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. 


Born November 22, 1925 in Brockton, MA, he graduated from Brockton High School in 1943. Roger was a Corporal in the United States Army during WWII in Central Europe, Northern France and Rhineland. He was employed as a Police Officer in Washington D.C. from March 6, 1951-May 31, 1977, retiring as a Lieutenant. Roger was a member of the Association for Retired Police Officers. Mr. Rooney loved sports, especially the Red Sox, Patriots and Redskins. 


He was the beloved husband of Hiltrud S. Rooney, whom he married October 7, 1994; stepfather of Peter S. (Sheryl) Harris; grandfather of Anthony, Michael and Julia Harris; brother of John J. Rooney and the late Robert J. Rooney and Barbara McCormick. Services will be held on Thursday, February 25 at 2:45PM at Ft. Myer Chapel. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010; She was an active member of the Daughters of the King for 62 years. The beloved wife of the late Raymond King; mother of Katherine and John King, Lois Darmohray and the late Raymond, Jr. and Emmitt King; sister of Clinton Koch; lifelong friend of Evelyn Fauver. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. King's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, January 22 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Services will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 11am at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5203 St. Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment church cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Kaug Ryool Kim; mother of Myoung Ouk Kim, Myoung Sun Kim and Myoung Nam Kim; grandmother of Jae Kuk Jeong, Jean Joo Jeong and Min Sea Kim. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please sign the guestbook and check back for deatails.

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010; the beloved husband of the late Verna D. Rueb; father of Gary and Gavin Rueb and Glenda Shepela; grandfather of Brian, Elliot, Justin, Nicole, Wesley and Eric Rueb. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11am at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home in Aberdeen, SD. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11am at Whitehall Baptist Church, 1205 Farmington Road East, Accokeek, MD 20607. Please sign the guestbook.

Dennis Robert Burchell â€œDennyâ€ 8-year resident of Shady Side, MD and previously of Pennsylvania where he spent most of his life, died on January 19, 2010 at his home following a 6-month battle with cancer. Born July 19, 1949 in Pennsylvania, he graduated from Penn State in 1972 with a degree in criminal justice. Dennis worked as a construction manager for NDI Homes in Annapolis and was a former Prince George's County police officer. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed hunting, riding his Harley and spending time with his family and friends. He was the husband of Terri Lynne Burchell, whom he married on August 28, 1971 and who died on April 28, 2009. He is survived by two daughters: Nicole Gee of North Beach, MD and Shannon Talbott of Churchton, MD; his father, Robert Burchell of Lewes, DE and two sisters: Debbie Gibbs of Lewes, DE and Kim Schubert of Havelock, NC. He is also survived by five grandchildren and was the son of the late Norma Burchell. 


Friends are invited to Dennis' Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 23 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N Bldg A, Gambrills, MD 21054 or the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Francis M. Hendley and Amos Davis; mother of Barbara Carruth and Stephen Davis. She is also survived by two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a niece. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Hendley's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, January 27 from 1 to 4pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 3310 Saint Peters Dr., Waldorf, MD on Thursday, Janaury 28 at 11:30am. Interment Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, the beloved husband of the late Cleopatra Harrod; father of Clarence Harrod III and Step-father of Blanche Reed. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren, 1 brother and 3 sisters; and his special friend Elaine Aparicio. Friends are invited to Clarence's Life Celebration on Wednesday, January 27,2010 from 11am until time of services at 12pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. Interment to follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Md. Please sign the on-line guestbook by clicking on the above link.

Charles John Wagner â€œCharlieâ€, 90, a lifetime resident of Davidsonville, died at his home on January 18, 2010 of natural causes. Born on January 13, 1920 in Baltimore, MD, he was raised on a farm in Davidsonville and was the first altar boy at the mission that eventually became Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. He was a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving on the USS Missouri. During his Navy tour, he was also a member of the President's Band. After leaving the Navy, he worked for Reliable Contracting Company until his retirement. Charlie was a very giving and caring person who was always willing to help others. He enjoyed gardening, farming tobacco and listening to political talk shows. He was the husband of Mary Ann Wagner, whom he married on June 16, 1951 and who died on July 22, 2007. He is survived by three sons: Charlie M. Wagner of Crofton, MD, John M. Wagner of Glen Burnie, MD and Peter A. Wagner of Davidsonville, MD and two daughters: Theresia Holmes of Pennsylvania and Mary Bast of North Beach, MD. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Margaret Wagner and the brother of the late Michael and Nicholas Wagner. 


Friends are invited to Charlie's Life Celebration on Thursday from 6 to 8 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, January 22 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Chapel, 820 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21037. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church at the address above. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.Kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Ronald E. Kraft, age 73, a 15 year resident of Edgewater, MD died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Monday, January 18 of a heart attack. Born in Washington, DC on June 20, 1936, Ronald retired in 1994 after working as a manager at various K-Mart stores for 42 years. In his spare time he loved to go on cruises. He was married to the late Kathryn Louise Kraft on June 27, 1959. She died on January 28, 2004. He is survived by 2 daughters; Debbie Namovicz of Silver Spring, MD and Kelly Passero of Edgewater, MD, 2 sons; Ronald Kraft, Jr. of Fairfax, VA and Michael Kraft of Palm Beach, FL, a sister; Joan Bieber of Edgewater, MD; his special friend, Mickey Lewter of Kensington, MD and 8 grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Ronald's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, January 21 from 6pm to 8pm and at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road Edgewater, MD on Friday, January 22 from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 10am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Easter Seals Florida-Palm Beach Region, 213 S. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33409.

On Sunday, January 17, 2010; owner of Cherry Hill Farm in Clinton, MD; the beloved husband of Patricia D. Gallahan; father of William "Mike" (Susan), Daniel D., Patrick "Sam" and Sharon S. Gallahan, E. Colleen (Jim) Bird and Kelley A. (William) Corbin and the late Patricia "Kathy" Canoles; brother of Margaret "Peggy" Gallahan Baden. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Gallahan's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, January 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD on Thursday, Janaury 21, 2010 at 10am. Interment church cemetery.

Charles Joseph Cammarata â€œFrankâ€, 77, a resident of Annapolis for almost all of his life, died at his home on January 16, 2010 from cancer. Born on March 12, 1932 in Baltimore, MD to the late Charles and Marie Cammarata, he was a graduate of Annapolis High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant, receiving the United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal and Japan Occupation Medal. As a civilian, Frank worked for the C&P Telephone Company in Annapolis for 37 years. He enjoyed golf and crabbing and was a member of the Elks Lodge #622 and the Fleet Reserve. 


Frank is survived by his wife, Joan Cammarata, whom he married in 1956; one son, Mark Cammarata of Pasadena, MD; two daughters, Leslie Schneider of Arnold, MD and Pamela Cammarata of Clarksville, MD; one sister, Jane Hays of Annapolis and four grandchildren. He was also the brother of the late Nadine Brown and the late Carlotta Woods. 


Friends are invited to Frank's Life Celebration on Monday from 1 until 3 and 6 until 8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 19, at 10 a.m. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. 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

Ralph â€œPeanutâ€ Mulligan,74, of Lanham, Md. and formally of Edgewater, Md. died from cancer on January 15 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on February 18,1935 in Washington, D.C. He was a member of the I.U.E.C. Local # 10 as an elevator constructor after serving time in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Peanut was a proud lifetime member of the American Legion which included memberships in the American Legion Post #226 in Mayo, Md. and the Sons of the American Legion, Post #108 in Cheverly, Md. Also, for almost 40 years, Peanut was a dedicated and active volunteer for the Maryland Special Olympics. 


He was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy Mulligan, whom he was married to for over 47 years before she died in 2003. He is also predeceased by his brothers, Jimmy, Billy and Skippy Mulligan and sisters, Ginny Stringer and Elizabeth Bateman. 


Peanut is survived by his wife, Merrijeanne, whom he married in 2007: his sons Michael (Lynne) of Dunkirk, Md. and Richard (Karalyn) Mulligan of Edgewater, Md; his daughter, Kelli Mulligan of Dunkirk, Md. and his sister, Ella Gould of Prince Frederick, Md. Peanut is also survived by his Granddaughters, Julie, Meghan, Kelsey, Madison, Kaleigh, Paige, Keri, Susie and one grandson, T. J. 


Friends are invited to Peanut's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm Tuesday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home,2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held at 1pm Wednesday January 20. Interment will be held on Friday January 22, at 11:30am at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery. An American Legion service will be held at 7pm on Tuesday. 


If friends wish, contributions may be made to the Cummings-Behkle American Legion Post #226 c/o Children and Youth, P.O. Box 66, Mayo, Md.

On Wednesday, January 13, 2010, Virginia Alice Sisson, the beloved daughter of the late Joseph R. and Alice M. Hardy Sisson of Oxon Hill, Maryland, and sister to the late Harold R., Roland H., Wayne H. and Janet Sisson Shaffer. She is loved by her 11 nieces and nephews and their spouses: Donna J. Sisson, Dianne L. Vogel, Sandra L. and Dave Stump; Irene V. Sisson and Terry Stubbs, Valerie J. and Michael Kennedy, Dale W. and Myrtle Sisson, Perry R. and Denise Sisson, Bonnie J. and Carl Rollins, Carol Ann and Tony Porter, Pamela D. and Nick Garcia and Annette S. and Trevor Groen. she was great-aunt to Stacey L. Hail, M.D., Dana M., Eric L. and Lindsey N. Vogel, Kari D., David W., Robert S., Marie L. and Chari D. Stump; Taylor M. Stubbs, Dale W.,Jr. and Michael Sisson; Ashley Mullenkemp, Amanda and Richard Sisson, Becky Skebo and C.W. Rollins, Candace and Caryn Porter; Danielle and Nicholas Garcia, Aiden Groen. Also surviving are 17 great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Gloria Sisson and Jean Clare and brother-in-law, Ronald Shaffer. Family and friends are invited to Virginia's Life Celebration on Friday, January 15 from 6 to 9PM and Saturday, January 16 from 9:00AM until service time at 10:30AM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery. Family requests donations be sent to Potomac Park Camp, P.O. Box 787, Falling Waters, W.VA. 25419.

Ruth S. Fairbank, a 15 year resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD and previously of Edgewater and Arnold for 35 years, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD of lung cancer. Born on April 7, 1931 in Baltimore, MD, Ruth was a homemaker for most of her life. An avid reader, Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was married to the late Robert M. Fairbank from September 9, 1950 until his death on May 18, 2006. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Sandy Chambers of Chevy Chase, MD, her son, Dave Fairbank of Newport News, VA, her brother, Thomas Satterfield of Berlin, MD and two grandchildren, Michael and Alex Chambers both of Chevy Chase, MD. Funeral service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401. Online guestbook is available for your convenience at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

William Woytovich â€œBillâ€, 88, a 60-year resident of Edgewater, MD, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 of natural causes. Born on June 17, 1921 in Donora, PA, Bill was a draftsman with Litton Industries until his retirement in 1993. In his spare time, Bill enjoyed gardening, golf, horseshoes and working around the house. Bill was married on October 16, 1953 to the late Cathy Woytovich who died on November 9, 2007. He is survived by two daughters, Lorrie Morgan of Edgewater and Karina Haley of Crofton; a brother, Thomas White of Tuscaloosa, AL and two granddaughters, Erin Morgan of Edgewater and Fallon Haley of Crofton. 


Friends may call on Monday, January 18 from 10:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

The beloved daughter of Penny Maxie and Ardron DuBois. Family and friends are invited to Adrianna's Life Celebration at Faith Independent Baptist Church, 7700 Northern Ave. Glenn Dale, MD. on Monday, January 18 from 11:00AM until service time at 12Noon. Interment Riverdale Baptist Church Cemetery

Obituaries

Alma Peaslee

Col USA(

Rex Caldwell

John Sorrell

Theodore Higley

Ethel O'Laughlin

Edna Hall

Ernest Maier

Roger Rooney

Kathryn King

Soon Oh

Wesley Rueb

Dennis Burchell

Doris Hendley

Mr. Harrod

Charles Wagner

Ronald Kraft

William Gallahan

Charles Cammarata

Peanut Mulligan

Virginia Sisson

Ruth Fairbank

William Woytovich

Adrianna DuBois