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On Wednesday, June 2, 2010; the beloved wife of Leonard J. Cross; mother of Leonard Allen(Catherine) Cross and Linda Lauziere; grandmother of Kimberly(David) Downs, Kristen Lauziere and Robin(Jonathan) Patterson; great-grandmother of Autumn Patterson; lifelong friend of Charlotte Hall. A committal service will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 11am. Contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

On Monday, June 1, 2010; the beloved mother of Taylor Ann Moore, Gregory W. Frazier, Jr., Jazmaine Ann Frazier, and Sydnie Vest;finance of Clifton White, Gregory Frazier, and Fred Vest. She is also survived by many other friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Raeann's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Thursday, June 10 from 11am until time of service at 12noon. Interment private. 


Raeann Mahavira Towler was born to the late Engrid and Mahavira Towler on May 4, 1966, in Guyana, South Africa. At the age of 4, they migrated to the United States with her older sister, Robin Towler Vanbrockin. 


Raeann was an entrepreneur of many things. She was a Fashion Model at 16, an Airline Stewardess, a House Designer, Computer Specialist, and a Coding Specialist for the DC Government. Before she died she was starting a small Business called LIASON a Logo Wear Direct Sales Representative. She was also taking night courses at Prince George's Community College. 


She is survived by her four children, Taylor Ann Moore, Gregory W. Frazier, Jr., Jazmaine Ann Frazier, and Sydnie Vest, and her finance Clifton White, Gregory Frazier, and Fred Vest, and a host of nieces and nephews. 


She enjoyed socializing and entertaining, spending time with her children, family, and friends. She was a very zealous and creative person with a fierce fire for life and always expressed herself to anyone. She loved to dress up with her daughters and often did the make-up for her step dancing class. 


Raeann attended the Kingdom Hall for Jehovah's Witness, and enjoyed fellowship at the congregation. She often Witnesses to others about Jehovah's and his purpose for mankind. 


On June 1, 2010, Raeann Towler â€œJazzâ€ passed at her home in Oxon Hill, Maryland. She will be greatly missed.

On Tuesday, June 1, 2010; the beloved father of Joshua and Katelyn Snyder; brother of Susan(Randy) Baker; uncle of Peter Snyder III, Randi Leigh and Jesse Baker. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Snyder's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Tuesday, June 8 from 7 to 9 pm where services will be held on Wednesday, June 9 at 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Paul's memory to the Joshua and Katelyn Snyder Scholarship Fund, in c/o BB&T Bank, 23 North Church St., Berryville, VA 22611.

Samantha Ann Rankin, 21, a 19-year resident of Riva, MD and previously of Crofton, MD died on May 31, 2010 at Johns Hopkins University Hospital from complications due to mono after a 1 month illness. 


Born November 19, 1988 in Prince George's County, she graduated from South River High School in 2007 and attended Clemson University as an accounting major, where she was a member of the Gamma Sigma Sigma sorority. Sam worked at Chases Produce Stand in Davidsonville for many years. She rowed with the Annapolis Junior Crew team for 4 years. Sam loved to do counted cross stitching and was always helping others. 


She is survived by her parents, Vickie and Bart Rankin both of Riva; 1 sister, Brandie Rankin of home; her grandparents, Richard and Bonnie Rankin of Upper Marlboro, MD and James and Fern Kapp of Bradenton, FL ; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. She is predeceased by her grandparents, Helen Kapp and Joseph and Marlene Sandor. 


Friends are invited to Sam's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, June 4 from 1 to 3pm and 6 to 9pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 5 at 11am at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Tracy Joe Frazee, Sr., a 1-year resident of Crownsville, MD and previously of Edgewater, MD died on May 30, 2010 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center after a brief illness. 


Born August 26, 1963 in Charleston, SC, he worked as a superintendent for Greencrest Contracting. In 1996, he was the State Dart League Champion. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias in Edgewater, MD and the Sons of the American Legion. Tracy's hobbies included playing horseshoes, darts, scuba diving, painting, riding his Harley, playing guitar, NASCAR, the Washington Redskins and he was an avid slot machine player. 


Tracy was the beloved husband of Trelana â€œLanaâ€ M. Frazee, whom he married on August 16, 1996; father of Tracy â€œT.J.â€ Joe Frazee, Jr. of Harwood, MD, Tony, Travis and Tylor Frazee, all of home and Tommy Cole of Knoxville, TN; brother of Donovan Byron Frazee, III and Darly Wayne Frazee, both of Laurel, MD, Montee Anderson Frazee, Sr. of Hagerstown, MD and the late Derrick Alan Frazee, who died in 2009; grandfather of Harley Mae Frazee, Tracey Joe Frazee, III, Riley Lou Frazee and Kaelin and Issac Cole; step-son of Robert Bergen of Crownsville. 


Friends are invited to Tracy's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 3 at the Knights of Pythias, 10 Pythias Drive, Edgewater, MD beginning at 5pm. Interment private. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Tracey Louise Callahan, 46, a 21-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Annapolis, MD died on May 30, 2010 in a house fire at her home in Edgewater, MD. 


Born May 2, 1964 in Annapolis, MD, she graduated from Annapolis High School in 1981 and attended Anne Arundel Community College, attaining a degree in Phlebotomy. Tracey worked as a bank teller and then as a phlebotomist with Quest Diagnostics and later a Physician's Assistant. She loved animals-had many dogs and cats in her lifetime; she was an avid reader and was fond of listening to music of all kinds. 


She is survived by her son, Richard D. Jones of Edgewater, MD; her parents, Richard B. Callahan of Annapolis, MD and Ursula F. Callahan of Edgewater, MD; also survived by granddaughter, Kayleigh Jones. She is predeceased by her grandmother, Louise Farber Tolzman. 


Friends are invited to Tracey's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, June 7 from 6 to 9pm. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 8 at 3PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery, 101 Owensville Road West River, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.

Randall â€œRandyâ€ Jones, 48, a 20-year resident of Edgewater, MD died on May 30, 2010 in a house fire in Edgewater, MD. 


Born August 18, 1961 in Annapolis, MD, he was employed for the City of Bowie as a maintence worker. Randy enjoyed playing games, wrestling, loved animals and spending time with his granddaughter and his companion, Tracey Callahan. 


Randy is survived by his mother, Beverly Armiger of Edgewater, MD; his son, Richard â€œRickyâ€ Jones of Edgewater, MD; his sisters, Dawn Coulter and Toni Stokes, both of Edgewater, MD; also survived by 1 granddaughter, Kayleigh Jones. He is predeceased by his father, William D. Jones; his siblings, William and Brenda Jones. 


Friends are invited to Randy's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, June 7 from 6 to 9pm. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 8 at 3PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery, 101 Owensville Road West River, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.

Edward Leroy Fuller, 83, a 32-year resident of Mayo, MD died of natural causes on May 29, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Born June 20, 1926 in Portland, Oregon, he owned and operated Elrich Contracting, Inc. for 35 years. Edward served in the United States Navy during WWII in the South Pacific on the repair ship USS Ajax. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen's Association (MSSA). Edward loved fishing, carpentry projects and sharing his talents with others. 


He was the beloved husband of Anna Fuller; father of Richard (Rita) Fuller of Fairfax, VA, Edward (Sharon) Fuller of Catonsville, MD and Judy Albert of Timonium, MD; brother of Betty Nelsen of Eureka, CA. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. 


A Memorial Mass will be offered on Thursday, June 3 at 2:00 P.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 the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.

On Saturday, May 29, 2010, the beloved companion of Chong O. Ogbe. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 2 at 7:00PM at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment on Thursday, June 3 at 10:30AM in Resurrection cemetery

William â€œBillâ€ Vincent Ryon, Jr., 82, a 10-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Lusby, MD died on May 29, 2010 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home of Parkinson's Disease after a lengthy illness. 


Born March 27, 1928 in Washington, D.C., he graduated from Hyattsvile High School. William served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. Bill started selling Fords in 1964 in Upper Marlboro, MD. He worked for Foley Ford for 24 years and for 10 years with Bob Bell Ford and Ron Bortnick Ford. During that time, he won every available award that Ford had for truck sales. He said, that he could never of won those awards if it wasn't for two things: â€œThe Best Product, Bar Noneâ€ and â€œThe Best Customersâ€. He led the Washington District (which includes Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia). He was consistently within in the top 5% for the country in sales in the late 60's, 70's and 80's. After a short retirement, he went to work at Dorsey Gray Ford in Prince Frederick, MD. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion and the Izaak Walton League of America. Bill loved fishing and was an avid Redskins Fan. The family wishes to express its thanks and appreciation to the staff of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home for their kindness, friendship, love and care given to Bill during his time there, they are truly Angels of God. 


Bill is survived by his brother-in-law, George (Jackie) Wyvill; his nephew, John J. Wyvill; his nieces, Deborah (Gary) Wyvill Curry, Pamela (Chris) Wyvill Helminiak; his great-nephew, Patrick M. Curry and Ryon W. Helminiak; his great-niece, Lauren N. Helminiak. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mamie Davidson and William Ryon, Sr.; his wife, Dixie Ryon; his sister, Norma Ryon Wyvill; and his great-nephew, Christopher Ryon Curry. 


Friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, June 3 from 4 to 7pm. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 4 at 12pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home TV Fund, 29449 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. 


Online guestbook available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Charlotte Null Ryan of Morristown, NJ, died May 28, 2010 at Georgetown University Hospital. She was beloved wife of John, mother of Chad Reedy (Amy) of Huntingtown, MD, Cade Reedy (Jennifer), of Hubbardston, MA, step sons, John and Martin Ryan, of Chicago, IL. She leaves behind her four beautiful grandchildren, Taylor, Ashley (Chad), Cara, and Cailyn (Cade) Reedy. She was preceded in death by parents Ralph and Eunice Null of Eleanor and brother Ralph Wayne Null (Karen). Survived by sister Pam White (Mark), Jerry Null (Letha), Eddie Null (Marie), and numerous nieces and nephews in West Virginia. Charlotte graduated from Poca High School, and Charleston Beauty Academy, and received specialized training in hair design in both London and New York. She worked in the Annapolis Maryland area. Before she became ill, Charlotte's dream was to someday become a volunteer and help cancer patients feel good and look good. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 2nd from 6-9 at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Georgetown University Hospital http://www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org.

Peter â€œPeteâ€ Joseph DeMarzo, 88, a 15-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Arnold, MD, died on May 28, 2010 at his home after his 1-year courageous battle with cancer. 


Born May 29, 1921 in New York City, NY, Pete graduated from Murray Hill High School. He served in the United States Army as a Tech Sergeant, Company L, 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Combat Infantry Badge Bronze Star. Pete was employed as a pressman for the Department of Defense in Fort Meade, MD, during which time he attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He received the NSA Superior Management Award and the Federal Career Service Award after 32 years of federal service. Pete was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Crofton, MD, Annapolis Elks Lodge 622, American Legion in Greenbelt and Annapolis, Greenbelt Lions Club and the Sons of Italy. He enjoyed working on cars, surfing on the internet and spending time with his family. 


He is survived by his wife Clara DeMarzo; his children, Robert (Carol) DeMarzo of Sykesville, MD and Mary (Warren) Funk of Crofton, MD; his sisters, Angelina Alberti and Josephine Baritelli, both of New York City, NY; his grandchildren, Christopher Green of Wye Mills, MD, Carrie Lhotsky of Middle River, MD and Peter DeMarzo of Ellicott City, MD; his great-grandchildren, Peter and Anna Green of Wye Mills, MD and Dakota Lhotsky of Middle River, MD. He is predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. 


Friends are invited to Pete's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 3 to 5pm and 7 to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, June 2 at 10am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, MD 21114. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Arc of Prince George's County, 1401 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774 or Hospice of Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. Online guestbook available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Delores W. DeGeorge, 87, a 17-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Kettering and District Heights, MD died on May 27, 2010 of natural causes at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD. 


Born November 12, 1922 in Harrison County, WV, she graduated from Eastern High School in Washington, DC. Mrs. DeGeorge wrote a book called Remembrances of West Virginia. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis, was an election judge and assisted with Bingo at Little Sisters of the Poor. Delores was a loving mother, she loved animals, writing, playing cards, reading, attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's events. 


She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Frank DeGeorge; her children, Jim (Peggy) DeGeorge of Columbia, MD, Frank T. (Mary) DeGeorge of Wilmington, NC, Gina (Robert) Bergin of Glenwood, MD and Steven (Mary Kay) DeGeorge of Crownsville, MD; sister of Jean Sanders of Kingsland, TX; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Delores' Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, May 31, 2010 from 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 10am at Sacred Heart Chapel, 16501 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Maryland. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Howard â€œBuddyâ€ Schlosser, 80, an 8-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Hyattsville, MD died on May 26, 2010 of natural causes at his home after a short illness. Born July 20, 1929 in Washington, DC, he was employed for Marble Tile and Terrazzo Workers, Local1 until retirement. After retirement, he worked for the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission. Buddy was a member of the American Legion. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed reading, hunting and loved the mountains, natures and the outdoors. 


He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy â€œDotâ€ M. Schlosser, whom he married on November 26, 1949 and who died on December 23, 2008.; mother of Michele DiCarlo of Edgewater, MD, Teresa Sego of Bowie, MD and late Bobby W. Schlosser, who died on April 1, 1974; grandmother of Tina DiCarlo of Edgewater, MD, Kathy Griffis of Grasonville, MD, Sharon Rogers of Edgewater, MD and Robert Sego of Bowie, MD; great-grandfather of Dezi Collins, Ashley Ross, Donnie and J.C. Rogers, Dominick, Kainan and Damian Youell. 


Friends are invited to Buddy's Life Celebration on Monday, May 31, 2010 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD from 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., where funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

Sarah Scheele, age 59, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2010 in her home in Annapolis, Md., surrounded by loving family and friends and her precious dogs. She was born on May 11, 1951 in Washington DC. She attended Sidwell-Friends School, Georgetown Visitation Convent School and Mount Vernon College, now part of George Washington University. Â She is survived by her husband Denis J. Scheele whom she married on September 26, 1997 in a ceremony at St. Mary's in Annapolis, Md; survived by her father John J. Noone of Annapolis, brother Â Paul Noone of Topsham, ME., and brother Mark Noone of Washington DC.Sarah enjoyed good health until a recent illness which did not completely respond to medical attention. Following college, Sarah worked as a Meeting Conference planner in the Washington DC area. Â Sarah was a member of the National Association of Exposition Managers, also a Conference/Event planner for the Recycle Coalition under Al Gore during 1990-1992.Sarah was a proud Sponsor parent from 1999 to 2010 to many Midshipmen of United States Naval Academy. Our Sponsor Mids are:LT. Manny Tsikalas USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Capt. Ben Morris USMCLT. Nicholas Tshikalas USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Capt. James Friedlein USMCLT. Matthew Romero USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Capt. Eric Cahill USMCLT. Tobias Walters USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Capt. Joe Faller USMCLT. Sara Walters USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Capt. Ruth Wilson USMCLT. Greg Zilai USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2nd. LT. Christina Peters USMCLT. Kristin Smith USN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1st. Class Midshipment Eric Hunter USNALT. Katherin Long USNLT. Jeff Sharp USNSarah worked closely with the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) in protecting the lives and advancing the interests of animals.Â In loving memory of Sarah and her dedication to helping animal victims from egregious acts of cruelty, In lieu of flowers, Sarah's family and friends ask that you please contribute to ALDF at http://aldf.org/sarah or by calling (402) 345-1951.Â All donations are tax deductible, 94-2681680. Sarah's own painful experience with her beloved dog SHADOW, whom was shot and killed while enjoying a family picnic in VT, led her to spearhead a change in the laws to help animal victims. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Thursday, June 24, at 10am at St. Mary's Catholic Church,111 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment private. Â

John G. Drake, 87, passed away on May 23, 2010, after a long and intensive battle with Alzheimer's disease. John was born to George and Fannie Dracopoulos in Washington, DC. He began his primary schooling in the States. During his childhood, he visited pre-war Greece with his mother for several years and attended a British-American High School. He was also very active in the International Boy Scouts. On his return to the States, he attended American University. Upon receiving his BA degree, he pursued a degree at the George Washington Law School. He passed the Bar and joined the American Bar Association in 1958. He practiced law in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland. Among the various achievements of his legal career, none were as significant and satisfying as serving as the Financial Council for the Lincoln Federal Savings and Loan Association. Gaining recognition for his skills in the court of law, John accepted an executive position with the District Realty Title Insurance Corporation in Washington, DC. He served as Vice President until he retired in the 1990's. He resided in Chevy Chase, MD for many years, but travelled extensively to Europe, Canada and the Caribbean. In each country he visited, he took extensive photographs of artistic and historical significance. He also took his father to visit the country of his birth, a tribute to his father, who left Greece as a child to come to America. They made a trip to a small, lovely town of Issari in Sparta. Upon retirement, John participated in legal and academic associations. He eventually moved to Annapolis to be closer to his family. John was preceded in death by his young son, George Drake. He is mourned by his sister, Dorothy Collins and brother-in-law, Albin Collins, his nephews and their wives, Richard and Elizabeth, Gregory and Sue, Paul and Dana and their children, Britt, Rebecca, Alexander and Brennen, his cousins, Mario and Pattie Vouzikas, John Dracopulos and Kate Strenglis, and Cliff and Theo Argue and their families. A celebration of life will be held at the Annapolis Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E. 622, 2517 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at 12:00 noon. Interment private. Donations may be made to La Casa Assisted Living Facility, 2574 South Haven Rd., Annapolis MD 21401.

Grover Eugene Welborn, Jr., 89 of Bowie, Maryland died on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Crofton Care & Rehab. Center in Crofton, Maryland. 


Born Monday, January 24, 1921. 


He served as a Gunner's Mate 1c in the Navy from 1940 until 1946. He was a Veteran of World War II. 


Surviving are sons, Mr. Jack Welborn of Edgewater, MD and Patrick H. Welborn, daughters, Mrs. Gloria Mishou, Candy Springmann and Hope Osborn, brother, Hubert Welborn, sisters, Mavis Allen and Jean Schaeffer; 10 grand children; 2 great grand children. 


A Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday at George P. Kalas Funeral Home located at 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, Maryland 21037. Interment will be in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. 


The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until time of funeral service begins at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland.

James Vincent (Vince) Hahn August 1959 â€“ May 2010 After a courageous battle with an undiagnosed service-related illness, Vince passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Vince was born and raised in New Carrolton, Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland. He proudly served his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force for 10 years and is a Veteran of the Gulf War. He moved to Colorado, making Denver his home as a Real Estate Developer and Philanthropist. 


He was the eldest of three children born to James and Joyce Hahn. Vince will forever be remembered by his devoted and loving family, parents James and Joyce, brother Michael (wife, Wendy and nephews Shane and James), sister Robin (husband, Mark Guthrie and nephew Travis and niece Meagan), along with countless friends whom were blessed to know him. Most important to Vince was his family, charitable work and travelling the world with his friends. Vince touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and always maintained his trademark sense of humour. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 11am at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 2892 Route 97, Glenwood, MD 21738. The family requests in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Brent's Place at 11980 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80010 or www.brentsplace.org in memory of Vince Hahn.

Phyllis Train Fredericks was born November 2, 1925 in Axtell, Kansas. She was the last living granddaughter of pioneer John and Christina Magnusdotter Train and the last living granddaughter of Matilda Katrina Charnstrom. Phyllis's father, August Train was a Lutheran pastor who graduated from Augustana Seminary. He also was the director of the Mariadahl Children's Home.Her mother was Minnie Train. 


She grew up on a farm near Lindsborg, Kansas where she graduated from High School in 1943. She then came to Washington, DC where she worked for a real estate company and attended Benjamin Franklin University. She graduated in 1947 with a master's degree in accounting. On June 26, 1948 she married Lloyd Fredericks. They had two children, Jan and Alan Lloyd. She worked there for the Public Health Service but quit to become a full time mother and homemaker. She loved duckpin bowling, playing bridge and helping with her church. 


On Saturday, May 22, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Lloyd H. Fredericks; mother of Jan Miller and Alan L. Fredericks; grandmother of Gary, Julie, Melissa, Stephanie, Tiffany and Rachel Fredericks; sister of Mary Ann Covert. Relatives and friends are invited to Phyllis' Life Celebration on Monday, May 31 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 1pm. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Gideons International.

Arden Dunkle Redmond of Ft. Washington, MD, died May 21, 2010 at the Washington Hospital Center. She is the beloved mother of Ann M. Redmond (Ron), Daniel S. Redmond (Kate) and William B. Redmond. She leaves behind nine much loved grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Arden was born in Wilkinsburg, PA and received nursing degrees from the Universities of Rochester and Pittsburgh. She was a dedicated US Air Force wife who volunteered thousands of hours in nursing and social services, as well as a retired nurse from St. Elizabeth Hospital in Washington, DC. Services and interment are private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington National Cathedral (http://www.nationalcathedral.org/ ) or the Lupus Foundation of America (www.lupus.org ). Please sign the guest book by clicking on the above icon. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD

Sandra â€œSandyâ€ Jean Thomas, 71, of Edgewater, Maryland died on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Anne Arundel Medical Center after an 18-year battle with COPD. Born January 17, 1939 in Greensburg, PA to the late Raymond and Catherine Hoyle, she graduated from Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD. In 1956, she married her first husband, Robert A. Boyer, Sr. who currently resides in Laurel, MD. Sandy was employed as a clerk at National Geographic headquarters in Washington, DC, as a bookkeeper at Roberts Brothers Company in Takoma Park, MD and as a hostess at Adam's Ribs and Bayside Inn in Edgewater, MD. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 226 in Mayo, MD for 22 years, serving as 2nd Vice, also on the Executive Board and Catering Chairman for many, many years. Among her interests, Sandy loved spending time at the ocean, her flowers, gardening and wild birds. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth L. Thomas, whom she married on August 24, 1974; mother of Robert A. Boyer, Jr. of Odenton, MD and the late Vicki Lynn Boyer; sister of Keith W. Hoyle of Annapolis, Neil R. Hoyle of Surprize, AZ and the late Ronald W. Hoyle. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren: Dawn and Heather Corder and Katie Boyer. Friends are invited to Sandy's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, May 31, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The Auxiliary will conduct a service during the evening hours. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, June 1, at 12:30 p.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 226, 830 Mayo Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, the beloved husband of the late Marjorie S. Gofreed; father of Howard, Andrew (Tonia), Eric (Joanne) and Deborah (Carlton Tolsdorf) Gofreed; brother of Herbert Gofreed. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Edward's Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 26 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

OBITUARY 


I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 


Thelma Lillian Lemon was born in Jamaica, New York on June 21, 1939 to the late Thomas and Dorothy Stansbury. She departed this life on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. 


Thelma had five sisters and a brother, two sons, Ronald and Troy whom she referred to as, â€œa true blessing and the joy of her lifeâ€ and six â€œwonderfulâ€ grandchildren. She was married to the late Charles Lemon whom she lovingly referred to as, â€œthe wing beneath her wings.â€ 


Thelma's elementary education was in Jamaica, New York followed by attendance at Central Commercial High School. Following high school, Thelma attended Queens College and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She began her teaching career working as a substitute teacher, which eventually became full time. Other positions held during her career include Special Education Teacher and Crisis Intervention Teacher, which led to the position of coordinator for all special education classes. 


Thelma also received her Master's Degree in Education and a Professional Certificate in Supervision and Administration. She served as supervisor of five to six schools to oversee instructional programs. She later became District Administrator of Special Education. This was the last position she held prior to her retirement in 1998. 


Thelma believed that her parents left a legacy on the importance of family. She upheld the legacy by continuing the family traditions, which was usually centered around holidays like New Year's Eve, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthdays as well. Interestingly, her parent's house was what she called, â€œThe big meeting placeâ€, which Thelma cheerfully embraced. Similarly, her home was the place where everyone would gather especially to get some of her infamous rolls at holiday time. 


Thelma had other talents and accomplishments as well. She taught tap dance, she was a certified life guard, she loved to sing and play the piano, and in her early years, she was a member of the Deltairs, a singing group established by her sister Carol, she also sang on the choir at Allen AME Church in Jamaica, New York. She was a seamstress, she belonged to the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., and according to her, shopping was â€œone of her big passionsâ€. More importantly, Thelma's focus was on contributing as much time and energy to help her grandchildren's lives to be happier and more fulfilling. Thelma also desired to expand her purpose to include more people and projects. She wrote several non-published books and poems to include â€œMy Symphonyâ€ and â€œMaxx-A-Million,â€ her last book that was soon to be published. 


Thelma is survived by one son, Troy, six grandchildren, Ronald, Shari, Raushan, Troy, Rasheed, and Tre-Jonathan, two daughters-in-law, Rhonda and Lenore, three sisters, Carol, Rose, and Judy, and a host of relatives and friends. 








On Wednesday, May 19, 2010; Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Lemon's Life Celebration at Spirit of Faith Christian Center, 14107 Gibbons Church Rd., Brandywine, MD 20613 on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 10am until time of service at 11am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 1pm.

Scott John Haring, 46, a 20-year resident of Maryland, died on May 19, 2010 at his home in Odenton, MD. Born June 28, 1963 in York, PA to M. Jane Haring and the late Mervin â€œSkipâ€ Haring, Scott received his Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, PA in 1986. Scott worked in the newspaper industry for more than twenty years. He began his career with the Gettysburg Times in 1987. He then worked at the Frederick News-Post from 1988 to 1990. From 1990 to 1999 Scott worked at The Capital Newspaper in Annapolis as a page designer/ copy editor and assistant news editor. From 1999-2009 Scott worked at the Washington Times as design editor/ special sections, assistant features editor and assistant sports editor; he also was a food critic for the Washington Times weekend magazine. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD, Society for News Design and Phi Sigma Kappa. Scott was an avid sports fan, especially for the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies and Flyers. 


He was the beloved husband of Loretta Haring, whom he married on September 25, 1993; father of Rachel Haring of Odenton, MD; brother of Shawn (Jeanna) Haring of Dillsburg, PA and Karla (Chris) Kaster of York Haven, PA; uncle of Elayna Haring of Dillsburg, PA; nephew of Donald and Deb Haring and Sidney and Sheila Haring of York Haven, PA, Lester and Sue Haring, Dennis and Karon Haring, Terry Haring, Ronald and Beverly King and JoAnn Hoover-Sweigart of Etters, PA, Walter and Pat Haring and Brad and Shirley Krebs of Mount Wolf, PA, Patsy Murr of York, PA and Terry Sterner of Manchester, PA. 


Friends are invited to Scott's Life Celebration at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD on Monday, May 24 from 10am until a Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11am. Interment Crossroad Cemetery, Lewisberry, PA on Tuesday, May 25 at 1pm.

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Paul Snyder

Samantha Rankin

Tracy Frazee

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Randall Jones

Edward Fuller

Poong Yang

William Ryon

Charlotte Ryan

Peter DeMarzo

Delores DeGeorge

Howard Schlosser

Sarah Scheele

John Drake

Grover Welborn

James Hahn

Phyllis Fredericks

Arden Redmond

Sandra Thomas

Edward Gofreed

Thelma Lemon

Scott Haring