Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Anna Mary Prescott, 87, of Annapolis passed away Friday, March 19, 2010 of natural causes at The John & Arloine Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, Maryland. Anna was born June 2, 1922 in Shamokin, PA, a daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Objeizenski) Kazar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Prescott. Previously married to William D. Rector, Sr. also deceased. Anna was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis. She was a resident of the Heritage Harbour Community since 1991. Previously, her home was in Whitestone, New York and before that Brooklyn Park, MD. She enjoyed walking in her neighborhood and local parks with friends, crocheting Afghans and donating them to raise money for charities; bingo and trips to the casinos. She is retired from Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Baltimore and EDO Corporation, New York where she worked as an electronic assembler. She also worked for a short time at the Maryland Dry-dock Shipbuilding Company during WW2. Surviving are one daughter, Frances Cook of Annapolis; one son, David Rector of Annapolis; two grand-children, Allison Rector Maroclo and Taylor Rector; two great-grandchildren, Logan Maroclo and Jack Maroclo; one brother Daniel Kazar of Sunbury, PA; and two sisters, Verna Hoszowski of Bath, PA and Frances Balsavage of Sunbury, PA. Friends are invited to Anna's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, March 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, March 24 from 10:00 a.m. until funeral service begins at 11:00 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Brooklyn Park, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anna Prescott's memory may be made to the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, 3675 Solomons Island Road, Harwood, MD 20776.

Ernest D. Henderson, 77, a resident of Edgewater, MD for over 35 years went to be with the lord on March 19, 2010 at Washington Hospital Center of natural causes. 


Born March 31, 1932 in Washington, D.C., he retired as a superintendent with Safeway Bakery after 30 years of service. Ernest attended Edgewater Methodist Church and was baptized at Spotsylvania Baptist Church in Spotsylvania, VA. He loved yard sales, cooking and working on clocks. 


He is survived by his lifetime partner, Barbara J. Hunt; two daughters, Cindy Christopher of Spotsylvania, VA and Regina Wathen of Mechanicsville, MD; two sisters, Betty Cason of Lothian, MD and Ruth Fowler of Forestville, MD; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Ernest's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 5 to 7pm, where services will be held on Monday, March 22 at 1pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

Harry â€œMikeâ€ â€œMickeyâ€ Lee Taylor, II, 76, a 37-year resident of Churchton, MD died on March 19, 2010 at his home. 


Born February 5, 1934 in Washington, D.C., he grew up in Southeast Washington, D.C. and Southern Maryland. Mike served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy in 1953 and attended Montgomery and the University of Maryland. Mickey was owner/operator of H.L. Taylor Construction, Inc. for four decades, building churches, schools, libraries, recreation centers and public works. He was a licensed pilot who flew his own plane, scuba diver, accomplished jazz drummer who performed in several bands. Harry enjoyed hiking, golf, fishing, boating, building model airplane and flying remote controlled airplanes. His memberships included the Redskins Marching Band, Maryland Hiking Club and Appalachian hiking club. In retirement, he won local and state awards for his volunteer efforts at the Jug Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in Anne Arundel County. 


He was the beloved husband of Georgene Taylor; father of Harry L. Taylor, III of West River, MD and Benjamin Taylor of Shady Side, MD; brother of Janice Taylor Bahen of Edgewater and Steve and Linda Taylor of California. 


Friends are invited to Harry's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, March 24 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD 20711.

Marjorie Evangeline "Margie" Hicks Loftus, a longtime resident of Edgewater, Weems Creek and most recently of Heritage Harbour, died peacefully March 18 of natural causes at her home. 


Margie was born July 31, 1921, in Albany, N.Y., to the late John R. and Evangeline Cooper Gramm. The family moved to Chevy Chase and Margie attended Woodrow Wilson High School. 


Margie was a graduate of the Washington School of Design and was an interior decorator for Sears Roebuck in Annapolis for more than twenty years. She volunteered at All Hallows Episcopal Church in Davidsonville and at the Anne Arundel General Hospital in Annapolis. 


Margie enjoyed shopping for antiques, decorating her home, collecting nutcrackers, cooking and gardening. 


She was predeceased by her first husband, Winfield A. Hicks. 


She is survived by her husband of 28 years, George H. Loftus; three daughters, Susan E. Hicks and Nancy L. Ward, both of Edgewater, and Maryann F. Loftus of Eastport; her twin sister, Dorothy J. Pope of Cheshire, Conn.; one niece; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. 


Family and friends are invited to Margie's Life Celebration at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 23 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment is private. 


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heritage Harbour Health Group, 801 Compass Way, Ste. 5, Annapolis, MD 21401 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Thursday, March 18, 2010; the beloved son of the late Laurence and Catherine McKee; brother of Deborah Blass and Paul McKee. He is also survived by other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mike's Life Celebration on Wenesday, March 24, 2010 from 1pm until time of serviceat 2pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private.

Patricia Ann Mannion passed away on March 17, 2010 at the Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Punta Gorda, Florida. She was born on November 17, 1925 in Sewickley, PA. She was the beloved mother of 6 children. A snowbird at heart, Pat lived her winter months in Punta Gorda, and summer months in Edgewater with 3 of her 6 children. Pat loved her life in Emerald Point, and all the friends she made along the way in Florida. She also enjoyed spending time with each of her children during her summers in Maryland. Pat was an avid bridge player and reader, as well as volunteer at Hospice in both Florida and Maryland. She loved to travel, and enjoyed many cruises with her husband, and then with her dear girl friends in his absence. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Mannion in 1992. She is survived by her brothers, Raymond Byrne of Conway, PA and Donald Byrne of Fredona, NY; daughters Pamela Hale of Annapolis, MD, Patricia Mannion of Seaside, CA, Kathleen Mannion of Atlantic Beach, FL, Maureen Wetterau of Crofton, MD and Mary Ciepiela of Hanover, MD; her one and only son Michael Mannion of Spartanburg, SC; and grandchildren Joseph Mannion, Michael Mannion and Jessica Wetterau. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Patricia's Life Celebration on Friday, March 19 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm with prayers at 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD.

Benjamin David "Ben" Barber, 35, a lifelong resident of Davidsonville, died March 17 at his home. 


Born Sept. 28, 1974, to Robert W. Barber Sr. of Davidsonville and the late Paula E. Barber, he graduated from South River High School in 1993. 


He worked for the past 17 years as an HVAC technician. 


Known for his great sense of humor, Ben loved spending time with his family, loved music, playing the drums, watching movies and enjoyed spending time at the beach, especially in Ocean City. He was a member of All Hallows Episcopal Church and the Annapolis Moose Lodge #296. 


In addition to his father, Ben is survived by his wife, Katherine Barber, whom he married in 2009; four brothers, Robert Barber Jr. and David Barber, both of Lothian, Paul Barber of Tampa, Fla., and William Barber of Edgewater; and a sister, Robin Barber of Davidsonville. 


Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

Ernest â€œErnieâ€ I. Perry, 89, a resident of Annapolis, MD and Boca Raton, FL died at FutureCare-Chesapeake on March 17, 2010 of natural causes. 


Born December 5, 1920 in West Virginia, he worked as a metallurgist with the David Taylor Research Center until he retired in 1974. Ernie served in the United States Navy. He was a former member of the Annapolis Power Squadron. Ernest enjoyed electronics. 


He was the beloved husband of the late Frances Perry, whom he married in September of 1957 and who died on March 17, 2000; stepfather of Judith Wilder of Annapolis, MD; step-grandfather of Jim Wilder, Debbie Leonard and Sonya McKenney. 


Friends are invited to Ernie's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, March 20, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Funeral services and interment will be held at a later date in Florida. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Virginia â€œGinnyâ€ Dunphy Diesenberg, 85, a 22 year resident of Annapolis, MD, including 20 years in Heritage Harbour and most recently of Ginger Cove died on March 16, 2010 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born November 27, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY, Ginny lived for 33 years on Long Island before moving to Annapolis in 1988. Her first husband, Kenneth Eide, a photographer for LOOK Magazine, died in 1956. In 1960, she married Robert Diesenberg, an Industrial Arts Teacher in Great Neck, NY. He died in 1978. Mrs. Diesenberg received her BA degree from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She was an active, dedicated alumna. Ginny was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Crofton, MD. Besides raising eight children, Ginny was an active volunteer in Scouts, church and school organizations, as well as at Mercy Hospital on Long Island, NY. She was the beloved mother of Curt Diesenberg of Avon, NY, Stephen Diesenberg of Baltimore, MD, Scott Diesenberg of Mechanicsville, VA and Paul Diesenberg of Ontario, NY, Jean Marie Hofstetter of Crofton, MD, Maureen Deegan of Mattituck, NY, Frances Peckham of Herndon, VA and the late Valerie DiLapi; sister of Edward J. Dunphy of Vero Beach, FL; also survived by 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, MD 21114. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to College of Notre Dame Scholarship Fund, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210 or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.

On Monday, March 15, 2010; the beloved wife of the late David C. Morgan, Jr.; mother of Maureen Neely, David C.(Patricia) III and Jane C. Morgan; grandmother of Melissa(Andrew) Lowden, Theresa(Mitchell) Bardolf, David C. IV, Michael and Elizabeth Morgan and Christine Neely; great-grandmother of Seth Charles, Audrey, Parker T. and Julia; sister of Patricia Marley and the late Michael, Matthew Donald and Eugene Marley. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Morgan's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 18 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm with prayers at 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Sunday, March 14, 2010, the beloved husband of Agata Zimini; father of Girolamo, Jr., Nancy and Pietro A. Zimini and Rosemary (James) Crawford; grandfather of Michaela and Alexadra Crawford, Tyler and Pamela Hickey; brother of Ralph and Luigi Zimini. Family and friends are invited to Girolamo's Life Celebration at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on wednesday, March 17 from 7 to 9PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, March 18 at 10:00AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 595 Third St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Services and interment will be private for Mr. Holtz. Please sign the family's online guestbook by clicking on the link above. Arrangements by George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

On Sunday, March 14, 2010, the beloved husband of the late Patrocinio M. Pagal; father of Perpetua (Fred) Heggi, Frederick and Victor J. Pagal, Marie (Walter) Scott and Patricia Pagal; grandfather of Cara and Edward Heggi, Cheyenne, Shawnee and Sienna Scott; brother of Eduardo Pagal. Family and friends are invited to Fausto's Life Celebration on Monday and Tuesday, March 29 and 30 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, March 31 at 11:00AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD

On Saturday, March 13, 2010. Services and interment private.

On Saturday, March 13, 2010, the beloved husband of Mee Hayden; father of Christopher and the late simon Hayden. Memorial services will be held on Monday, March 22 at 12:45PM at Grace Lutheran Church in Ft. Washington,MD. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery.

Our beloved mother Dorothy Nancy Swann Grillo was born on May 23, 1923 and passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010. She was the only child born to Mertis Swann and Reverend Head of Atmore Alabama. She was raised by her grandparents Maprell and Willie Swann in Enon, Georgia. In 1942, Dorothy married Willie Horace Roseberry Jr and out of this union were born five children; Constance, Nancy, Clydie, Horace and Cynthia Roseberry. Later in her life she married Anivil Grillo and spent many happy years. Dorothy, in her early years, was an honor student and graduate of Washington High in Atlanta Georgia. She graduated with honors and was the recipient of a full scholarship to Clark College. During her matriculation at Clark, she majored in Foreign Languages with a major in French. In the early years, she worked as a Chemist at a local Mill in Atlanta, Georgia. She spent the majority of her life as a devoted mother and PTA member, ensuring the success of her children. In the mid 1950''s Dorothy and her family moved to Washington DC. Both she and her husband Horace worked for many years for the US Post Office and later retired. Throughout her life she was devoted to her children and grand children. She enjoyed the family vacations and family fishing trips with her late husband Grillo. Dorothy lived a full life as a devoted mother always caring for her children. She thought of her children as her five jewels. She is survived by her son Horace, daughters Connie, Nancy, Clydie and Cynthia. Sons-in-law, Late Robert, Richard, Frank, Paul and David. Grandchildren, Bobby, Damani, Adhana, Omar, Jamal, Jaha, Aaron, Marie, Shannon, Morgan and great grandchildren, Damani, Autumn, Little Jamal, Shane, Troy Ayana and Miles. Other extended family and friends. Friends are invited to Dorothy''s Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 17 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. from St. Columba Catholic, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Inurnment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Margie Margot Haag, age 75, a 37 year resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away March 12, 2010 at Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD. She was born in Wolfskhalen, Germany on July 14, 1934, and immigrated to the United States in 1961. Margie and her family spent the first two decades traveling not only throughout the United States but also to the orient, while in support of her husband who was serving in the United States army. When her husband Joseph retired from the army, they settled in Annapolis in 1973. During her years in Annapolis she managed various restaurants catering to the local clientele. Margie enjoyed gardening, cooking, and baking. Her many fine assorted cookies and tortes, were greatly enjoyed by family and friends who took great pleasure in eating them. She was an accomplished bowler, achieving even the perfect 300 game. Most of all she enjoyed traveling in the family motor home with family and friends, visiting various amusement parks throughout the country. She was also an ardent collector of Hummel figurines which she cherished immensely. Margie will be forever remembered by her loving family and the many friends she had made a lifelong commitment with. We will each miss her and think of her often in our prayers. Margie is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Haag, Jr.; 3 sons, Roland Haag of Odenton, MD, Fred Haag of Crownsville, MD and Peter Haag of Pikesville, MD; a daughter, Patricia Levitt of Severn, MD, and eight grand-children, all of whom reside in Maryland. Friends are invited to Margie's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, March 20 at 1:00pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers all donations should be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 or the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3 North Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Family and friends are welcome to attend Daphne's Life Celebration on Sunday March 14, between 2 and 5 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater, Md. Interment private.

Helen â€œAunt Bobbyâ€ Anne Halbig, a 35 year resident of Alexandria, Virginia and previously of Washington, D.C., died on Wednesday March 10, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.



She was born on November 22, 1914 in Carroll, Iowa to the late Frank J. and Carrie W. Halbig, and was valedictorian of the St. Angela Academy, Class of 1932. In 1938 she moved to the Washington metropolitan area where she joined the staff of the U.S. Housing Authority. In 1940 she was selected to participate in an experimental USHA Apprentice Program which, in 1941, led to her promotion as housing sociologist. 



During World War II, Helen served as assistant director of night training at the School of American Women's Volunteer Services and as a member of the Civil Air Patrol. At the Federal Public Housing Administration (PHA) she served in many roles including supervisory management analysis officer in the Administrative Planning & Internal Audit Branch of the PHA and later became director of PHA's Administrative Planning Branch. 



In 1966, Halbig was assigned to the Office of Assistant Secretary for Administration to participate in the organization of the newly formed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As the result of her contributions in the consolidation of 25 government agencies under the new HUD umbrella, Halbig was nominated as HUD's candidate for the Federal Woman's Award. She retired from public service in 1972 after nearly 35 years of public service.



After retiring she had more time to devote to her civic activities including the League of Women Voters, serving on its Board of Directors and as co-chair of a two-year study of Virginia's health system. She was an active member of Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Alexandria, VA.



Her hobbies included golf, boating, playing bridge with her many friends, volunteering with Meals on Wheels, eating crabs, as well as being an avid Redskins fans.



Aunt Bobby is survived by her sister Lois Ernst of Kansas City, Missouri, and was predeceased by her brothers Fred and Joseph Halbig and her sisters Marie Halbig and Florence Cushman. Also survived by her nephews Michael (Denise) Cushman of Mandeville, LA, David (Gloria) Cushman of Forest, VA, and Carolyn â€œBeanieâ€ (Stan) Chaney of Riva, MD, and many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.



Friends are invited to Aunt Bobby's Life Celebration on Friday from 7-9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, and on Saturday from 10:00am until Mass of Christian Burial which will be offered at 10:30 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

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


Friends are invited to Marie's Life Celebration on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 12, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater. Interment will be at Baltimore National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

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

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


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


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


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


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

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

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

Obituaries

Anna Prescott

Ernest Henderson

Harry Taylor

Marjorie Loftus

Michael McKee

Patricia Mannion

Benjamin Barber

Ernest Perry

Virginia Diesenberg

Margaret Morgan

Girolamo Zimini

Walter Holtz

Fausto Pagal

Brenda Early

Ernest Hayden

Dorothy Grillo

Margie Haag

Daphne Mencarini

Helen Halbig

Marie Shryock

William Pell

Costas Chrissos

Michael Piera

Phillip Feaster