Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Roosevelt was born November 10, 1946, in Greenville, Mississippi to the late Roosevelt and Vera Hite. He was the eldest of five children: Don
(deceased), George (deceased), Willie and Carla. Roosevelt grew up in
Greenville and graduated through its public school system.

Roosevelt received the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age (11
years old) and became a member of Mount Ararat Missionary Baptist
Church under the teaching of Reverend Albert Williams. Roosevelt was
very involved in the church and served as the junior superintendent of the
Sunday School, usher, and junior choir member.

Roosevelt began using his God-given talent to sing God’s praises with a
group of young men touring local churches in the city and surrounding
countryside. There were a couple of singing groups he sang with until his
graduation from high school. After graduation he enlisted into the United
States Air Force and completed a four-year tour and was honorably
discharged.

He moved to Washington, DC in 1968 and began working for a local retail
company as a Loss Prevention Specialist and Operation Manager for
twenty-three years. In 1969 he enrolled at Federal City College and
graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

Prior to his coming to the Department of State, Roosevelt had been
engaged in various careers, such as: Operations Supervisor and Manager
for over forty retails stores from New York to Viriginia; Security Officer at St.
Elizabeth Hospital working with the criminally insane patients; Security
Project Manager for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts;
Caterer, Treasurer and Administrator for his church and the United States
Air Force. All of which he enjoyed and found very challenging.

In August of 1973 Roosevelt met the love of his life, Jeanette Scott and on
August 10, 1974 they were married. Their union spanned forty-nine years.
They had no children of their own but are the proud Godparents of seven
wonderful young people, and numerous nieces and nephews. Roosevelt
loved his family, even to the point of allowing two sisters-in-law, plus a
cousin to come and live with them, but not all at the same time. Now that’s
LOVE!

Roosevelt became a member of Campbell African Methodist Episcopal
Church in 1976 under the teachings of Reverend Shepard A. Thompson.
Roosevelt was very active in his church and served on several ministries
through the years, some include the Steward Board, Sunday school
teacher, Church treasurer, member of the Gospel Choir, Men’s Chorus,
Voices Unlimited and the tape Ministry. Roosevelt founded two gospel
quartet singing groups: Hite Gospel Singers (2008) and the Spiritual R’s
(2012) that were blessed to have traveled to New York, Florida and the
Washington, DC metropolitan area carrying the “Good News” in song.

Some of Roosevelt’s many hobbies included reading, cooking, traveling,
painting, drawing and of course singing.

His favorite bible verse comes from Philippians chapter 4:4 “Praise ye the
Lord, I say Praise the Lord”.
His favorite song: When I’ve Gone the Last Mile of The Way.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of forty-nine years Jeanette, two
siblings Carla and Willie, in-laws Margaret Hite, Gloria Scott, Mary Scott,
Irma and Lawrence Gantt Sr., Bryan and Penny Scott, Gay and Gary
Speights, Ricky and Kathleen Scott, Barbara and Kenneth Boggess,
Bernard Scott, Felecia Scott, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and
friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a funeral service to begin at 11 AM at Campbell AME Church: 2568 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE Washington, D.C. 20020.

On Sunday, March 5, 2023, life partner of Roamer Predmore; mother of Michael and Nino Picciolo; step-mother of Renee Wynn and Kindra Predmore; sister of Susan Madigosky. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Grace's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. until the start of the service at 11:30 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery on Friday, March 10 at 10 a.m. Please meet at the cemetery office at 9:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Capital Caring: 
<a href="https://capitalcaring.funraise.org/">CapitalCaring.org</a>
or Love and Light Senior Care: 17609 Clinton Drive Accokeek, MD 20607

On Sunday, March 5, 2023; the beloved son of Constance K. Dalpra and the late Col. Clarence Dalpra, USAF(Ret.); brother of Chris Dalpra, Gina Dalpra-Berman and the late David Dalpra. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Curtis's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main St, Upper Marlboro, MD. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: <a href="https://grreat.org/donatesupport/">GRREAT 
Golden Retriever Rescue, Education and Training</a>

Joan M. Cammarata, 86, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD, died on Saturday, March 4 at her home due to cancer. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was affectionately known as “Nona” to her family. Born on February 8, 1937 in Annapolis to the late Alvin and Maryland Guare, Joan attended Annapolis Senior High School. She worked for the State of Maryland Tax Assessment Office as an administrative assistant and was a member of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church and the Red Hatters. Joan enjoyed the simpler things that life provides; a hand of cards with friends, a round of golf or just sitting at home with a nice glass of wine and a magazine would put a smile on her beautiful face. She loved being around her family and friends. Going to her grandchildren’s games, community happy hours, family get-togethers or organizing community golf tournaments were some of her most cherished activities. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles J. Cammarata and her brother, James Guare. She is survived by her children, Mark Cammarata of Pasadena, MD, Leslie Schneider of Chester, MD and Pamela Cammarata of Frankford, DE; her brother, Douglas Guare of Stevensville, MD; her grandchildren, Justin and Nicolas Schneider and Lindsey Braun and 7 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Joan’s life on Saturday, March 11 from 11 am until her funeral service begins at 12 noon at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (cancer.org) or the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Evelyn's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial offered on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 

Alan Francis Ricasa Bustamante passed away on March 4th, 2023. He was 40 years old.

On June 8th, 1982, Alan was born in the Philippines to his parents Alison (Bing) and Nonette. The family, including his Ate Frances (Peachy) and his brother Rico, then moved to the United States the following October.

He was a top-notch car salesman and finance officer for Darcars Kia.

Alan had a fun loving personality. He loved to talk (even with his mouth full) and debating anything and everything especially with family. He had the goofiest, loudest, and most unique laugh; but during the times he played his bongos, he would be focused and quiet. 

Alan loved sports as he was a natural athlete.  He excelled in baseball but especially in soccer, basketball, racing, and football. Oh how he loved the Redskins!! 

Alan’s main passion was being there for his family, protecting them and making them smile.

Along with his parents Nonette and Alison, he is survived by his daughter Alyssa, his brothers, his nieces Chana and Jenaya, and many more nieces, nephews, goddaughters, aunties, uncles and cousins.

On Thursday, March 16th, there will be a viewing from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill: 6160 Oxon Hill road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.


Arrangements for Charles are private. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using memories link on the left.

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Mary Ann Green Porter, a resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis for 30 years died at home on February 27, 2023.

The daughter of George G. and Mary B. Green, she was born in Philadelphia on November 16, 1932. The family moved to Cambridge, MD in 1942 where she graduated from Cambridge High School in 1949. She married Reginald S. “Tom” Porter in 1956 and the couple relocated to Hillsmere Shores in Annapolis.

Mary Ann worked for the State of Maryland, Comptroller of the Treasury, Personnel Division, retiring in 1991 as Personnel Manager after 29 years of service.

Mary Ann loved dogs, especially poodles and golden retrievers. She enjoyed raising her own flowers, relaxing on sandy beaches and sightseeing trips with her grandson when he was young. She also enjoyed
traveling with her companion, Jim. Her favorite places to go were Ocean City, MD, Siesta Key, FL and Carroll’s Creek Café.

Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Pamela L. (Robert A. Smith) Porter-Smith and her beloved grandson, Dustin T. Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her long time companion of 35 years, James B. Rowland, an infant son, her sister, Marilyn G. Marr, and her former husband, Reginald S. “Tom” Porter.

At her request, there will be no services.

Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories link on the left.

Michael Vivian Toussaint transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on February 27, 2023 in Virginia. 

Michael was born in Good Hope, Commonwealth of Dominica.  

In addition to being a dedicated husband and father, Michael was also a devoted breadwinner.  He took great pride in providing for his family for the better part of half a century.  When he wasn’t spending time with his beloved family, Michael enjoyed watching the news, viewing Catholic channels and shows, working outdoors, and, on occasion, socializing with his colleagues from the other Caribbean islands.   

He is preceded in death by his wife Verna; parents Selwyn and Emerant Toussaint; brothers Mystar, Hilford, and Ulrich.  He is survived by sons Hoover, Kentish, and Cane Toussaint; daughter Brenda Core; grandchildren Michael and Mikayla Core, and Tayib and Ulani Toussaint; sisters Linda Payne and Izaline Jules; brothers Ferdinand and Rupert Toussaint. 

Other family and friends: Mary Toussaint & Family, Myrle Francis & Family, Clarita Ankeney & Family; Jules Family, Hurtault Family; Olive Harlow, Vita Samuel, Nurse Dubique, and Clarance Prevost; as well as other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.


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Connie Karen Gross, of Lothian Maryland, passed away on February 25, 2023, peacefully at home.  

Connie was born on September 27, 1945, to parents MildredL. (Bogard) King and Howard H. King.  Connie graduated from Bladensburg High School and went on to start her career at NASA, in Greenbelt MD.  Connie met and married Carl Gross and together they had their son Wade Scott Gross who predeceased her 6 years ago.  Connie retired from NASA in 2004 with over 40 years of service just in time for the birth of her beloved granddaughter Savannah Gross.
Connie had a passion for baking, crafts, and sewing.  She enjoyed sharing her skills with her granddaughter, Savannah.  Connie will be remembered for her great sense of humor and her caring nature.  

Connie is survived by her husband, Carl Gross, granddaughter Savannah Gross and her niece Renee King.  

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Connie's life on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 2 pm to 4 pm and again from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 where a funeral service with Connie will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 1 pm. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD.

Our beloved mother, Nenita Ignacio Buenaventura, or “Mama”, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 77. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who was always there for us when we needed her. She was an active member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) who loved her duties as an Organist and later as a Deaconess. 

Nenita is survived by her husband, Delfin Buenaventura, her three children Eliza, Alberto, and Neriza; and their spouses Anthony, Karen, and Kenneth. Her grandchildren are Nydel, Elijah, Nathaniel, Loren, Kalvin, Ezekiel, and Kassidy. 

Nenita is loved and admired by her family. She is the late Pablo and Lina Ignacio's daughter. She is the late Paulino, Bayani, and Daniel's sister. Rosalina, Herminio, Fortunato, Renato, and Paulina are her living siblings. She is truly loved by her many nieces and nephews. 

Even though her Alzheimer's disease took her early from us, she will live on in our hearts forever. Despite her disease significantly impacting her memory, she remained steadfast in her faith. While all she could do was lay in bed, she found solace and peace in watching and listening to church hymns played on the Johannus organ. She imparted to us the importance of our faith and the love of our duties in the church. We shall never forget her words of reassurance, "Don't worry anak, bahala na ang Dios," which is translated as "Don't worry my child, God will provide". She taught and showed unconditional love for all of us, and we will pass this on to our children and the many generations that will follow us. 

Our mother was our provider, our heart, and our home. 

We love you Mama

Betty A. Woolford, 93, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD passed away on February 24, 2023. Betty was born on July 3, 1929 in Annapolis to the late James and Lillian Williams.

Betty graduated from Annapolis High School and worked as a book keeper. She enjoyed keeping her yard in Annapolis pristine and watching football games. Her true passion in life was raising her three children and spending time with her family. 

Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Frederick “Fritz” Woolford, Sr.; eight siblings, Mary “Libby” Wilkinson, Joseph, James, Ronald, Richard, Warren, Louis, and Frances Mosley.

She is survived by her three children, Frederick “Fritz” Woolford, Jr. (Dee) of Severna Park, MD, Linda Habercam (Jim) of Prince Frederick, MD, and Tina Woolford-Hughes of Annapolis, MD; her six grandchildren, Doug Remaley, Dustin Remaley, Dylan Hughes, Penni Jordan, Nicole Woolford, and Samantha Jones; her seven great grandchildren, Douglas, Brian, Kyle, Emma, Harper, Jace, and Skylah. Betty is also survived by three siblings, Marge Christo of Annapolis, MD, Robert Williams of North Carolina and Rita Robbins of North Carolina.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Betty's life on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the <a href="https://aacspca.org/ways-to-give-individuals/">SPCA of Anne Arundel County</a>, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.

Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Barbara McGarry, 69, a 23-year resident of Edgewater, MD, and previously of Philadelphia and Mechanicsburg, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2023, at her home. 

Barbara was born on November 13, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph and Anna McGarry. She attended Harrisburg College. Barbara worked as a Dermatology Sales Territory Manager for Pierre Fabre.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, one son, Joel Mumper of Bozeman, MT, and one brother Jerry McGarry of Doylestown, PA.

Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Barbara's life on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 3 pm until a memorial service begins at 4 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or online <a href= "https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give?s_src=23h711aemg&s_subsrc=fy23_feb_sem_google_text_&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=dr+fy23+heart-month-match&utm_source=sem+google&utm_content=prospecting-remarketing+sem+evergreensem&utm_term=text&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6fafBhC1ARIsAIJjL8m7lnChG9y9_qSDxhxmk0JvrZmk_LA5z2r9ehIiNaazC1xCl_wFK_AaAk-5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">HERE</a>








Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Barbara's life on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 3pm until a memorial service begins at 4 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private.

Travis Miller, "Harry/Trav", a 43 year old resident of Edgewater, MD, died on February 24, 2023, in Annapolis, MD.  Born in Washington, DC on November 2, 1979, to Patricia Miller and the late Lynn Miller, Travis graduated from Widener University with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Hospitality Administration/Management. Travis worked for more than ten years with Aramark at Ravens Stadium where  Meg and Travis met and fell in love. He then went on to work as the Director of Food and Beverage at the Maryland Jockey Club and at Commander Stadium with the Levy Restaurant Group.  His work allowed him the opportunity to travel to the London Olympics and Brazil for the Confederations Cup. Travis loved all sports, especially the Chicago Cubs, traveling, and spending time with his friends on the water. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his son, Benjamin. In addition to his mother and son, Travis is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Meg; a sister, Tracy; his parents-in-law, Michael and Eileen McBride; a brother-in-law, Michael McBride and his wife, Janet; two sisters-in-law, Mary Kelly and her husband, Michael, and Elizabeth Miller and her husband, Nicholas; and nephews and nieces, Michael, Evan, Lillian, Jake, Luke, Emma, and Sarah.  Friends are invited to celebrate Travis’ life on Thursday, March 2 from 4 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Friday, March 3 at 11 am at St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic Church, 701 College Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21409 with a reception immediately following in the church hall. Please take a moment to leave a message for the family by visiting the Memories tab on this page.

Wendy L. Cotter, 76, a 35 year resident of Edgewater, MD, died on February 23, 2023 in Washington, DC after a three month illness.  Born in Glen Burnie, MD on December 17, 1946 to the late Martin and Mabel Andrzejewski, she was a high school graduate who had a 29 year career working as a secretary at the National Security Agency.  Wendy was a member of the Phoenix Society and SSS Athletic Club. In her spare time she enjoyed genealogy, traveling, skiing and biking.
Wendy is survived by her husband of 36 years, George R. Cotter; her children, Valerie Sepkowski of Maryland, Jeffrey Cotter of California and John Cotter of North Carolina; her grandsons, Kevin and Richard Nash and Alex Sepkowski; four great-grandchildren and her brother, Martin Andrzejewski of Oklahoma.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Wendy's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 1 PM until her memorial service at 2 pm. Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Sandra Woodman Snead, affectionately known as “Sandy” to her friends, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, in her home on Akron Street in Marlow Heights, Maryland, just 2 days prior to her 42nd birthday (She refused to acknowledge her age, and wouldn’t accept being any older than 42 in polite conversation).

Born in 1943, Sandy was raised primarily in Washington, D.C., and Calvert County, Maryland. She had a rough childhood, shuttling between her mother and grandparents. This forced her to be self-sufficient at a very young age. When she settled in Calvert County as a teenager, she finally found a more peaceful, happy life on the beach at Breezy Point. 

Sandy went to Calvert High School but did not graduate with her peers. She would eventually earn her high school diploma at the age of 63 from Crossland High School.

She met William “Bud” Snead in Washington, D.C., and they were married on November 11, 1961. They started a family and had two children. Sandy was a devoted mother who loved to be with her kids and make them happy. She chaperoned every field trip she could, taught the PE class at her kids’ Catholic grade school, and got her children involved in as many different activities as she could. She drove them to be the best they could be, and to never give up.

Sandy was also a mom to anyone who needed one—friends, neighbors, or strangers—and she made a difference in the lives of many: The generations of Akron Street kids that she put band-aids on, who all called her Ms. Sandy or “Mom.” Her children’s classmates and friends, who she chauffeured back and forth to school and events in her station wagon, “Mom’s Taxi.” An upset young mother or teenager in the grocery store, who she would reach out to and help out of sheer kindness. The countless coworkers or patrons she connected with at her jobs, who came to her for advice (or received it unsolicited). Sandy was encouraging and positive, but also a straight talker who did not traffic in BS. If there was something she wanted to say that she thought was in your best interest, she did not mince words. You were going to hear it from her, whether you liked it or not.

Sandy was dedicated to working. Over the years, she was a bank teller and branch manager at First National Bank in Washington, D.C., and later at First Union Bank. She was also an interior decorator with Home Interiors &amp; Gifts for many years. Her last place of employment was the Seafarer’s International Union, where she was a secretary and switchboard operator. This job really kept Sandy going. She was still working there just 5 months before she passed, and often talked in the last weeks of her life about going back to work there. In each position, she made many friends, most of whom became family for the rest of her life.

She loved the beach, and her home decor reflected that: jars of seashells, flip-flop decorations, and paintings of scenes of the bay. Sandy enjoyed gardening as well, tending plants and flowers in the front and backyard of her home. She made great fried chicken and macaroni and cheese. Her favorite dish was eggplant parmesan. She loved watching Law &amp; Order and Blue Bloods. And she was an expert at folding fitted sheets.

In 2012, Sandy was diagnosed with breast cancer, which was successfully removed. The cancer came back in 2018, and she was given two years to live. But the cancer didn’t know who it was dealing with. She started chemotherapy and was not afraid of switching treatments when one faltered, regardless of side effects. She fought for five years and was still considering starting another round of chemotherapy just weeks before she passed. Her family is extremely proud of her courage and her resolve. To them, she will always be a hero.

Sandy Snead was the most strong, brave, independent, and selfless person that her family and many of her friends ever met. The world was a happier, more caring place with her in it.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Ingold (Ray), and her son, Tim Snead (Paulonne); grandsons, Matthew Lund (Julie) and Jake and Eli Snead; and great-grandsons, David and Caleb Lund. She is also survived by her sisters, Christine Hall (Donnie) and Dorothy Jo Schneider, along with many nieces and nephews; by her boyfriend of many years, Anthony Haley; and by her lifelong friends, Jackie Fadely, Sharon Gerlach, Helen Hottle, Judy Martin, and Sharon Puckett, all of whom she loved like sisters.

Visitation will be Friday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill. Services immediately to follow.


Abelardo Tulao Samoy passed away on February 22, 2023 at the age of 90 with his children by his side.
“Abe”, a long time resident of Fort Washington, was born in the City of Cavite in the Philippines on October 23,1932 to Macario and Barbara, the 5th of 10 children.
He enlisted in the US Navy where he served for 20 years as a chef.  Abe was also a member of the base basketball team.
He met and then married Teresita Solar in Chicago in 1966.
Abe completed two more careers as a chef aboard the Presidential Yacht - USS Sequoia and then at the Treasury Department. After retiring from all three careers, Abe enjoyed traveling on many medical missions with his wife Tessie and catering for many events. Pop always loved to be the Chef!
He was an avid basketball and football fan. He was always a fan of the Redskins.
Abe is the beloved father to Ab, Dennis and Stephen and Grandfather to Amanda, Christian, Tyler, Brandon, Justin, Jessica, Michael, Stephanie, Ariana, Devan and Donovan.
He is survived by his wife Tessie, his sons Ab Dennis and Stef, his sister Purita, ten grandchildren and a large community of extended family and friends.
Please leave condolences for the family using the memories tab on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Abelardo's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial offered on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment with Military Honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 9 a.m. Please meet at the Administration Building at 8:15 a.m. if attending. 

Theresa Marie Coady (Terry) age eighty-seven died February 22, 2023, (1 day before her 88th birthday) in her home in Fort Washington, MD after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Terry was born in Georgetown to the late Joseph and Mary Lepore on February 23, 1935. Her four sisters have all predeceased her.

She married her beloved husband, Walter J. Coady, Jr. on November 15, 1968, and together they raised their five sons from former marriages. They also formed Walterry Insurance Brokers and worked together to establish the insurance agency. In 1976 they started writing insurance policies for media outlets such as newspapers, broadcast stations, and independent film producers. Over the years their agency became one of the largest insurers of media insurance stretching over the entire 50 states.

Besides her family, her two big loves were traveling and attending operas with her husband. Together they traveled to all 50 states, all 7 continents, and over 100 countries. They also attended over 170 operas. 

She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, sons Steven Thomas, Richard Thomas, Walter Coady III, William Coady, and Walker Coady, and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 2nd from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Religious proceedings will be on March 3rd at 11:30 am at the Kalas Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the <a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=51079&amp;51079.donation=form1&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paidsearch&amp;utm_campaign=giving_google&amp;s_subsrc=giving_google&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAutyfBhCMARIsAMgcRJRxFmq5nw6yeXbhNI1x9I4uOCmwgbjWxkPsX1XaIxjafVvFwQeotDMaAtufEALw_wcB">Alzheimer’s Fund</a>
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joel Grant Hersh, IV, “Grant,” on February 22, 2023.  

Grant, a 2017 graduate of South River High School, is survived by his father and mother, Joel Hersh ( partner Danielle) and Michaele Davidson. Grant is also survived by two brothers, Barrett Burgoyne (Krissy) and Chase Burgoyne and was predeceased by his oldest brother Austin Burgoyne. Mourning his tragic death are relatives, including three nephews, one niece, devoted aunts & uncles, numerous loving cousins and close family friends. He was known as “Mr. Joel” by the children under his watchful eye at Vuong’s Martial Arts in Crofton. 

Services are being held on Saturday, March 4th at 4:30 PM at Faith Independent Baptist Church, 7700 Northern Ave, Glendale, MD 20769. To view the service remotely, please follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/d41d8cd9/memorial-service-for-joel-grant-hersh/924977921876574/">this link</a>.  Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

Hold your dear ones close and watch over them.  Depression MUST be treated. 



James "Jim" Howard McCormick, Jr. was born June 24, 1935, and passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023, at his home in Sherwood Forest, MD. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Jane Eichelberger McCormick; his four children and their spouses: Margaret Mary McCormick Perry (Reed), James Howard McCormick III, Michael Keenan McCormick (Julie), and Anne Elizabeth McCormick Rieg (Joe), his sisters, Patricia McCormick Dooley and Rita McCormick McMahon, and his seven grandchildren: Megan, Reed Jr., Andrew, Keenan, James, Alexandra, and Catherine. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James Howard McCormick and Mary Catherine Keenan McCormick.

Jim attended grade school at The Campus School at Catholic University and St. John’s College High School in Washington D.C. He earned his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Villanova University, class of 1957. Jim remained a passionate fan of all things Villanova, especially basketball, for the rest of his life.

Jim’s career included employment with the U.S. Naval Ordnance Laboratory, Honeywell Corporation, General Dynamics/Datagraphix and, in later years, WNAV Radio. Jim was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Annapolis Yacht Club for many years.

Jim and his wife Bane started married life near Columbia, MD before moving to Potomac, MD to raise their family. After spending many summers in Sherwood, Jim and Bane moved to Sherwood Forest permanently.

Jim enjoyed tennis, boating, and spending time with family and friends crabbing, water skiing and fishing on waters of the Chesapeake Bay. He had a passion for and extensive knowledge of antique and classic wooden boats, making him a valued resource among antique wooden boat owners in the Mid-Atlantic region. Jim owned and restored many vintage wooden Chris-Craft motor boats enjoyed by his family over the years. He was an award winning member of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, Chesapeake Bay Chapter, which hosts the annual St. Michaels Antique & Classic Boat Festival, and he proudly served as the ACBS Festival Dockmaster for sixteen years.

Jim spent many summers of his childhood through college years at his family’s beach house in Ocean City, New Jersey. He loved nothing more than to swim, body surf and ride a surfboard in the ocean waves with his family and friends. Jim passed his love of Ocean City, NJ, onto his family with many summer trips over the years.

Jim was a proud grandfather and loved spending time attending sporting and cultural events that his grandchildren were involved in over the years.

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary's Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. St. Vincent de Paul Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=QGpLtw6hyh9kl4KoVjfuyUjsgmdSDHBnQ50EYqYngGksodt4xpZrMCU350l14qXxGs5FAfLa1_kV-HQj">https://www.svdpannapolis.com/donate.html</a>

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