Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Linda Gail Woodall, 60, a 10-year resident of Frederick, MD and previously of Annapolis, MD died on October 2, 2009 in Frederick, MD after a 1-year illness. Born April 21, 1949 in Springfield, PA, to the late Lester R. and Alberta M. Woodall, she was a 1967 graduate of Annapolis High School, where she was . Linda retired from AT&T, she then went to work for Sharp Communications at Ronald Reagan Airport as a Dispatcher. She competed at the national level in swimming for Vesper Swim Club in Philadelphia, PA and was a member of the relay team that set a national record in the mid-1960's. Her hobbies included reading, ceramics and her pets. Ms. Woodall was an avid Redskins and Orioles fan. She is survived by her siblings, John S. Woodall of Edgewater, MD and Steven A. Woodall of Grasonville, MD. Friends are invited to Linda's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 6pm until time of service beginning at 7pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, Kline House, 516 Trail Avenue, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702 or by going online HERE. Please sign the family's online guestbook by clicking HERE.

On Thursday, October 1, 2009; the beloved wife of the late Mariano P. Leuterio; mother of Hector, Helen, Hedy, Hilda and Herman. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 for Mrs. Leuterio's Life Celebration on Wednesday, October 7 from 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 10 am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Charles Knight, 97, a 2-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Largo, FL died on October 1, 2009 at home. 

Born August 17, 1909 in Packmoor, England, he was employed at Westinghouse in Hampton, SC for 47 years. Mr. Knight was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Hampton, SC. 

He was the devoted husband of Cicely L. Knight, whom he married on October 7, 1929; beloved father of Susan tenSiethoff of Annapolis, MD and the late Charles Knight, Jr.; he is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 4pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment will be held at a later date in Florida. 

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On Sunday, September 27, 2009. The beloved wife of Patrick A. Schaeffer. Private services and interment will be held at a later date.

Pat Windham, of Edgewater, MD, passed away on September 27, 2009. Pat was born in Jackson, TN on July 23, 1944 and grew up in Jackson, MS. Pat was a loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Tom Windham; son, Mark Windham of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Kristina Windham of Richmond, VA; three grandchildren, Ashley, Jake and Katherine Windham; sister, Shirley White and niece, Cheryle Cornett. A celebration of Pat's life will be held at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, October 5, at 11am. Interment private.

On Saturday, September 26, 2009; survived by her sister, Laura Cabe and husband, Ned S. of Manteo, NC., her brother, Clement H. Brooke III and wife Marianne of Lutz, FL., her nephew John Cabe and wife Page and nieces Michelle Brooke and Stephanie Brooke. Friends may call at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD on Friday, October 2, 2009 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment church cemetery.

On Friday, September 25, 2009. The beloved daughter of Arthur "Stu" Stewart Thomas, Jr. and the late Janet "Penny" Leona Thomas; sister of Dawn (Keith) DeShazo, Kristal Thomas and Arthur "Trey" Stewart Thomas III; aunt of Kolin, Zachary, Quinton and Addison DeShazo. Family and friends are invited to Candice's Life Celebration on Saturday, October 17 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd. Clinton, MD. 20735 from 1:00PM until Memorial Mass at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Make a Wish Foundation in Candice's name, 5272 River Rd. Suite 700, Bethesda, MD. 20816.

On Friday, September 25, 2009. The beloved husband of Barbara Hamilton. There are no services planned at this time.

RICHARD WAYNE KNIGHT March 21, 1957 â€“ September 25, 2009 


Richard's early years were spent in diagnostic centers, also identified to him as schools. He liked his first schools, learning exercise songs such as, â€œGo You Chicken Fat, Go.â€ He always laughed at that. Another song was â€œI Can Sing a Rainbow,â€ naming all the colors. At an early age, he learned to swim. Within five minutes after arrival from school, he was in the backyard pool. 


He learned to read and write at fourth-grade level. He liked Dr. Seuss books and a set of Bible stories, which were adapted in rhyme and pictures. 


In his early teens, he accepted Christ, attended the membership class and was baptized at Forest Heights Baptist Church. Not long after that, it became obvious to him that his life wasn't going to be like that of others. 


In his adult life, he lived in the care of Melwood Services, and participated in the day program at Ardmore Enterprises. Under their supervision he has done various assembly tasks and developed several friendships. For the last approximately 16 years, his primary Community Living Assistant at Melwood has been Grayson Gibson, who is a combination father and brother to him. He grew in self-confidence and self-control under Grayson's care. He liked spending time with his family on weekends and holidays. He enjoyed bowling, watching television, Putt-putt golf, eating, and riding in the car. 


He passed on to be with the Lord on September 25, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank T. Knight. Surviving him are his mother Marilyn, two brothers Robert P. and Douglas C. as well as his sister Carol Joy McNamara and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves his housemates James, Delvin, and Jim. 





On Friday, September 25, 2009. The beloved son of Marilyn C. Knight and the late Richard Knight. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. on Thursday from 7 to 9PM, where services will be held on Friday, October 2 at 9:30AM. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. 


Family requests donations be made to: 


Melwood c/o Fund Development 5606 Dower House Rd Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 


Ardmore Enterprises 3000 Lottsford Vista Rd Mitchellville, MD 20721

Harry Edward Kallas, 78, an 11-year resident of Gambrills, MD and previously of Lanham, MD died on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at his home. 


Born May 13, 1931 in Washington, D.C., he served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Kallas was a former minor league baseball player. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 7 in Crownsville, MD. 


He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rita E. Kallas; three sons, Thomas Kallas of Bunker Hill, WV, Edward Kallas of Gaithersburg, MD and Charles Kallas of Hanover, MD; two brothers, Bill Kallas of Laurel, MD and Bob Kallas of Easton, MD; two grandsons, Galen and Patrick Kallas. 


Friends are invited to Harry's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, September 28 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8pm. Graveside service and interment will be held on Tuesday, September 29 at 10:45am at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD. If friends wish, memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 214 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.

Passed away peacefully on September 24, 2009 at age 58. She is survived by her long time companion Belinda Cabrera, her son, Salvador and wife Jennifer Cabrera, three grandchildren, NicArlene, Charlene and Nicholas Cabrera, three sisters, three brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Catalina's Life Celebration on Thursday and Friday, October 1 and 2 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 Saturday, October 3 at 11:00AM at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley RD, Fort Washington, MD. Interment private.

On Wednesday, September 23, 2009; the beloved son of Col. Alfred V. Fidrocki, USAF(Ret.) and the late Wanda R. Fidrocki; step-brother of Diane Mozzochi; nephew of Dr. Henry E. and Walter J. Fidrocki and Eugenia Saniuk. Relatives and friends are invited to Alfred's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday from 12 to 2 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, September 28 at 10am at St. Mary's Catholic Church(Chapel) Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd. Clinton,MD. 20735. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Cancer Society in his memory.

David Campbell was born on August 20th, 1932 to the late parents John Henry Campbell and Alma Glover Campbell in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. His parents, his brother, Fred â€œShugâ€ Campbell, and his life partner of over 25 years, Frances Ann Joyner May, predeceased him. He is survived by his eight brothers and sisters; Pearl Coffer, Christine Campbell, Barbara Ruffens, Emily Campbell, John Campbell, Fred Campbell (Deceased), Jeanette Campbell, Leonard Campbell and Phillip Campbell, his son, Bill May, and 3 grand-children; Kalyn, Sydney and David, and an abundance of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Campbell was honorably served his country within the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. David retired after over 30 years of service with the D.C. Government, Fleet Management division. He was captain of the Washington, D.C. Stonewall Athletic Club and remained an avid football fan until his passing. David's life celebration will be held on Friday, October 2 from 10:00AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM at Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Catholic Church, 1357 East Capitol St. S.E. Washington, D.C. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, a charter member of the Annapolis Council Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary and the Women's Guild of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The beloved wife of the late James "Jim" Pessagno; devoted mother of Elaine Cratty, Pat Firestein and Marty Pessagno. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and eight great, great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, September 26 at 11:00AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Inurnment Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Missionary Service of the Most Holy Trinity, P.O. Box 7130, Silver Spring, MD. 20997

On Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Carolyn Pappamihiel; father of Elaine Pappamihiel-Dugovich, Constantia and Doria Pappamihiel; step-father of Kevin Kilroy; brother of Louis Pappamihiel, Amelia Danikas, Georgia Konomos, Dot Therianos, Kay Caramihalis, Christine Cralle and the late Steven Pappamihiel. Friends are invited to Andy''s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Monday, September 28 at 12:30 p.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.

On Tuesday, September 22, 2009; the beloved husband of Mary T. Verzwyvelt; father of Richard "Ricky" M. Verzwyvelt, Jr. He is also survived by three brothers, two sisters, many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 10am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD .

Curtis Leroy Payne, age 73, of Davidsonville, MD died on Tuesday September 22 at his residence of natural causes. Leroy was born on October 12, 1935 in Danville, VA and worked as an automobile salesman with various car dealers in the metropolitan area. In his spare time he enjoyed cruising with his family and taking trips in his motor home. Leroy was the beloved husband of Carolyn Payne of Davidsonville, MD. They were married for 28 years. Brother of Wayne Payne of Morehead City, NC; father of Vanessa G. Wimer of Pasadena, MD, Debra J. Russell of Pasadena, MD, Curtis L. Payne, Jr. of Arnold, MD, James L. Payne of Ft. Myers, FL, Donald E. Greulich of Annapolis, MD, William M. Greulich of Edgewater, MD, Robert A. Greulich of Davidsonville, MD, and John R. Greulich of Beaufort, NC. Grandfather of Shara Watkins of Edgewater, MD, Donald Greulich, III of Northeast, MD, Mechelle Johnson of Deland, FL, Katie and Chrissy Greulich of Edgewater, MD, Lauren Greulich of Annapolis, MD, Robert and Jonathon Greulich of Davidsonville, MD, Chelsey Rodgers of Linthicum, MD, Danielle Cohen of Westminster, MD, Ryan Doggett of Pasadena, MD, Brande Dennis of Pasadena, MD, and Bambie Payne of Pasadena, MD. Also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Leroy's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday from 6 to 8pm where services will be held on Saturday, September 26 at 10am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Stella Caroline Rakoskie, 88, a 30-year resident of Davidsonville, MD and previously of Hillcrest Heights, MD, died on September 22, 2009 at her home after a brief illness. 


Born on September 15, 1921 in Washington, PA, she was the seventh of nine children born to the late John and Rose Kurek. She left school early to help support her family, initially cleaning homes and later working as a quality control clerk at the Hazel Glass Factory in Washington, a job she held until her marriage on July 6, 1946 to Tony Rakoskie. As a Navy wife, she relocated frequently on the east and west coasts. While living in Washington, DC in the late 1940s, she worked as a seamstress for W&J Sloane where she had the opportunity to work on a team that decorated the White House during its renovation under President Truman. That experience set the stage for Stella to work for other decorators and operate her own business out of her home. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and tatting, cooking, baking, gardening and canning, and listening and dancing to polka music. She collected Hummels, Duncan Miller glassware, angels and stuffed bears. And she had a passion for ironing, taking great pride in seeing her family in crisply starched and ironed clothes. But she always said her first love and greatest achievement was supporting and providing a comfortable home for her husband until his death in 1993 and her two sons. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville where she volunteered on the Lazarus Committee and as a collection counter. Her cheerfulness, sense of humor and strong constitution were an inspiration to both her family and her many friends. 


She is survived by her sons, Dean A. Rakoskie of Haymarket, VA and Donald L. Rakoskie of Davidsonville, MD; one sister, Mary W. Kish of Clinton, MD; one granddaughter, two great grandsons and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Kazmier, Stanley, Edward, Frank and Theodore Kurek, Julia Friend and Caroline Kurek, all of Washington, PA. 


Friends are invited to Stella's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, September 28 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, visitors to the funeral home may bring non-perishable food items, which will be donated to the local food pantry or make contributions to the Holy Family Catholic Church St. Vincent de Paul Society, 826 W. Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035, to help the needy in the community. Please sign the online guest book using the link at the top of the page.

Edwin H. Porter, age 78, a 27 year resident of Epping Forest in Annapolis, MD and formerly of Silver Spring, MD, died at his residence on Sunday, September 20 of natural causes after a 6 month illness. Ed was born in Washington, DC on September 2, 1931 and was a graduate of Hyattsville High School. He worked as an elevator installer in DC for over 30 years. During the Korean War, Ed served in the US Navy aboard the Destroyer, USS Pittsburgh. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis and the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local 10. Ed enjoyed horse racing, stock car racing, cutting coupons and shopping for his family. He is survived by his wife, Pat Hofmann, whom he married on August 20, 1994. He was pre-deceased by his first wife Julia A. Porter who died on October 5, 1963. He also is survived by one son, Joseph Edwin Porter of Annapolis, MD; a brother, James Porter of Laurel, MD; a sister, Frances Castillo of Wesley Chapel, FL and 10 grandchildren. Friends are invited to Ed's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday from 5 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, September 25 at 9am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Annapolis, MD. Entombment Saturday, September 26 at 1pm at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum, Silver Spring, MD.

On Sunday, September 20, 2009; the beloved husband of the late Lenore M. Glick; father of Patrick and Brian Glick and the late Dennis Glick. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Glick's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral services will be offered on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 11am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association.

On Friday, September 18, 2009, the beloved husband of Betty G. Robinson; father of Ann P. Johnson and David S. Robinson. Services and interment at a later date

Alan Joseph Avery, 73, a 20-year resident of Riva, MD and formerly of New Carrollton, MD, died on September 18, 2009 at his residence after a 4-year battle with esophageal cancer. He was born on February 22, 1936 in South Bend, IN to the late Joseph and Roxie Avery, and graduated in 1954 from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, VA. While in high school Alan was president of the choir and a member of the Madrigal singing group. From 1957 to 1959 Alan was a Specialist 4th Class in the U.S. Army and was stationed for a time in Germany. He was awarded a Good Conduct Medal and qualified as a rifle sharpshooter. In 1962 Alan graduated from George Washington University with a B.S. degree. He worked from 1962 to 1964 with the Peace Corps in Washington, DC as a Personnel Officer. From 1964 until his retirement in 1993 he worked at NSA as a Personnel Analyst. After retirement, he began kayaking. With a vision for more launching sites in Anne Arundel County, he led the Chesapeake Paddlers Association, which he joined in 1994, in supporting development of the new site at Homeport Farms. He was a member and active volunteer of the South County Senior Center Advisory Council, member of the Westover Baptist Church and volunteer for the Phoenix Society. He enjoyed ballroom dancing with his wife and participated in exercise and computer classes at the Senior Center. 


Alan is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Avery, whom he married on August 15, 1959; one son, Steven Avery of Glen Burnie, MD; one daughter, Sharon Darden of Arnold, MD; a brother, Ivan Avery of Cherry Hill, NJ; and two grandsons, Mitchell and Matthew Darden. 


Friends are invited to a memorial service for Alan on Friday, October 16, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. at the South County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21401. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD. Please sign online guest book at the above link.

All servies for Rose are private. Please sign the guest book at the above link.

Age 91, on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Beloved mother of Thomas (Barbara) Feddon, Jr., Cheryl Davidson, and Donna (Muskie) Piorko; sister of Ozella Osborne. Grandmother to ten and Great grandmother to 13. She is predeceased by her husband, Thomas Feddon, Sr. one daughter, Sr. Joyce Feddon, six brothers & sisters, and one grandson, Paul Piorko. Family and Friends will be received on Monday, September 21 from 9:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8910 Old Branch Ave, Clinton, MD 20735 Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association Greater Maryland Chapter, 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.

Obituaries

Linda Woodall

Corazon Leuterio

Charles Knight

Joanne Schaeffer

Pat Windham

Angela Brooke

Candice Thomas

Walter Hamilton

Richard Knight

Harry Kallas

Catalina Cabrera

Alfred Fidrocki

David Campbell

Catherine Pessagno

Andrew Pappamihiel

SSgt Verzwyvelt

Curtis Payne

Stella Rakoskie

Edwin Porter

Bertrum Msgt.

Eric Robinson

Alan Avery

Rose DeJong

Willie Feddon