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SHIRLEY T. TIPPETT (Age 86) Of Friendly, MD for over 80 years died on September 15, 2009. Beloved wife of late Elmer H. Tippett, Sr., who died in 1996; devoted mother of Elmer (Bernadette) H. Tippett, Jr.; grandmother of Dr. Vickie L. Tippett, R. Scott Tippett and Jennifer A. Hedeman; great-grandmother of Brendon A. Tippett and Gwen and Chloe Hedeman. Friends are invited to Shirley's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, September 20 from 1 to 4pm. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 21 at 10am at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Providence-Fort Washington United Methodist Church, 10610 Old Fort Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744.

All services are private for Mr. Taylor. Please sign the guestbook at the link above.

Christabelle â€œChrisâ€ Ruth Sutor, 76, a 40-year resident of Anne Arundel County, died on September 14, 2009 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD after a long illness. 


Born December 25, 1932 in Washington, D.C., she was the co-owner of Colonial Florist, Inc. in Annapolis, MD since 1969. She was extremely talented in the field of floral design and was very artistic-loved art and painting. In her younger years she loved to waterski, play guitar and she has a beautiful singing voice. 


She was the devoted wife to Edward Lewis Sutor, III, whom she married in 1968; loving mother to Jadene L. Payne and her husband, Scott of Gambrills, MD; sister of Juanita L. Mann of Covington, GA; grandmother of Scott F. Payne, Jr. and Michael S. Payne, both of Gambrills, MD; great-grandmother of Gavin A. Payne. 


A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 1:30pm at Hillcrest Memorial Chapel, 1911 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD. If friends wish, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

On Monday, September 14, 2009, the beloved wife of Edward M. Carlstead; devoted mother of Mary K. Carlstead, Edward P. (Gail) Carlstead and Diane L. (Evan) Noveroske; grandmother of Eric Noveroske; sister of Eva Pishner and Susan Steinmeyer. Family and friends are invited to Pauline's Life Celebration on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD. 20735. Interment church cemetery.

Jorge Walberto Salvador, 37, of Edgewater, MD died September 13, 2009 of gastric adenocarcinoma in Damascus, MD. 


Born December 30, 1971 in El Salvador to Jorge and Celia Aquino Salvador, he came to the United States in 1991 and was self employed as a landscape contractor. 


He took great pride in his work and endeared himself to his many clients throughout Anne Arundel County. 


He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Salvador in 2001. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kelly Salvador, whom he married in 1997; two sons, Brandon and Ryan Salvador, both of Damascus, MD; two brothers Samuel Salvador of El Salvador and Rafael Ortiz of Annapolis, MD and a host of other relatives and friends. He was the son-in-law of Russell Bywaters of Edgewater, MD and Theresa and Garland Miller of Laytonsville, MD; brother-in-law of Rusty Bywaters of Raleigh, NC. 


Friends are invited to Jorge's Life Celebration on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD from 11am until time of memorial service begins at 12pm. Interment private.

Lemoine V. Dickinson, Sr. "Jack" 





On Sunday, September 13, 2009; the beloved husband of Jeannie Dickinson; father of Nita Darmstead, Lee V. Dickinson and Dottie Warrington; father-in-law of Bill Darmstead, Marie Fabrizio Dickinson and Bruce Warrington. He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter. Relatives and friends are invited to Jack's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 4 to 8 pm, where services will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 9 am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association of Southern Maryland, P.O. Box 1889, La Plata, MD 20646. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Saturday, September 12, 2009, Thelma H. Buffo, 91, of Crofton, MD formerly of West Mifflin. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Buffo; Mother of Darlene Ambrose and the late Joseph G. Buffo; Grandmother of Darnell (Eric) Ambrose Foster and Gina (Christopher) Ambrose Howard; Great grandmother of Lindsey & Benjamin Foster; sister of the late Frank, Emil and James Carnevale and Mary Edmunds. Friends received Thursday 2-4 & 7 - 9 PM at the Griffith Mortuary, Inc., 5636 Brownsville Rd., Broughton-Curry-South Park Twp. www.griffithmortuary.net. Funeral Prayer Friday at 11:30 AM with Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Spirit Church, West Mifflin at 12 PM. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 1100 Liberty Ave., Ste E-201, Pgh., PA 15222. Please visit http://www.thelmabuffo.com/to view memorial website and sign online guest book. Local arrangements were by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD

Kevin Wayne Murphy Morris, 26, of Prince Frederick, MD and Centreville, MD died suddenly on September 12, 2009 in Federalsburg, MD. 


Born on February 7, 1983 at Prince George's Hospital in Cheverly, MD, he graduated from Queen Anne High School and attended Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, WV. He was employed doing home improvement. He enjoyed sports, physical fitness and rescuing pit bulls. 


He was the beloved son of Tracy Wise of Federalsburg, MD and Roger Murphy of Prince Frederick, MD; brother of Christopher Murphy of Huntingtown, MD, Roger A. Murphy, II of Lusby, MD, Heather Ball of Westminster, MD, Tracy Ogle of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Melissa Akaras of College Park, MD and Danielle Murphy of Prince Frederick, MD; grandson of Dorothy Morris of North Beach, MD and the late Roger E. Murphy and Maryanne Morris; stepson of Mike Wise of Federalsburg, MD and Diana Murphy of Prince Frederick, MD. 


Friends are invited to Kevin's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 5pm until time of service begins at 7pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Calvert Animal Welfare League, PO Box 1660 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Center for Children, 6100 Radio Station Road, P.O. Box 2924, La Plata, MD 20646.

John L. Silva Lt. Col US Air Force (Ret.) â€œJackâ€ 


On Friday, September 11, 2009 peacefully entered into eternal rest at his residence in Temple Hills, Maryland. Beloved husband for 67 years of Nadine Silva and adored father of James and Jeffrey Silva, Jennifer Pagliaro and late son, Lt. Col John L. Silva, Jr. Devoted brother of Jacqueline Montero and the late Irene Heffernan. Loving grandfather of Gina, John and Lenny Pagliaro, Jr. and Maureen and Suzanne Silva, uncle to Nancy Speizer and Bob Gott, and father-in-law to Mary Silva and Lenny Pagliaro. Dearly loved by a host other relatives and friends. 


Born October 22, 1917 in San Leandro, CA, Jack attended University of Santa Clara and later graduated as a mechanical engineer from the University of Omaha in 1958. In 1937, Jack met â€œDeaneâ€, the love of his life, in Stockton, CA. He drafted into the US Army Air Corps (today's US Air Force) on June 5, 1941 as Aviation Cadet and married Deane in 1943 before he was commission as an aircraft maintenance officer and served a two year combat tour in WWII with the 381st Bomb Group at Ridgewell airfield in England. He proudly served two more combat tours in Korea and Vietnam as Chief Maintenance Officer, earning a Bronze Star for bravely, heroism or meritorious service. Retiring after 34 years of distinguished service in 1975, Jack and wife Deane enjoyed sailing the Chesapeake and beyond for more than 20 years together. 


Family will receive friends, Friday, September 18, 2009 at St. Ignatius Parish, 2315 Brinkley Rd, Oxon Hill, MD for visitation at 10 a.m. and funeral mass at 11 a.m. immediately followed by a reception at the Colony South Hotel in Clinton, MD. 


Interment with Full Military Honors will take place at Arlington Cemetery on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 3 p.m. All attending must assemble by 2:30 p.m. at the Administration Building of the cemetery. In memory of Jack Silva's love of and service to our country, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

All services for Mary are private. Please sign the guest book at the link above.

Willa Mae Powell 





Willa Mae Williams was born January 5, 1932 in Warrenton, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Flora Brantley. Willa fell asleep in death on September 11, 2009. â€œLil Bitâ€ or â€œBillâ€, as she was affectionately called by her family members, endeared herself to many. She was a faithful servant of Jehovah since 1960 attending the Washington Heights congregation, which later formed the Fort Washington congregation until her move to Maryland in 2007. She immediately became active in the Bryans Road Congregation until her death. Willa graduated with honors from John Hawkins High School in Warrenton, North Carolina. Immediately thereafter she married her love Eugene Edward Powell (who preceded her in death), with whom she bore six wonderful children and acquired a 7th wonderful child who she affectionately called â€œthe other Lisa. â€œ Willa also attended the State University of New York Business school, the prestigious Abbey Institute and New York University earning her degree in education. She served as administrator of marketing at New York University until her retirement in 1995. Shortly after retirement she realized her dream to teach the bible to others on a full-time basis. Willa was an outstanding woman, classy, strong, loving, fun, dependable and loyal to her God, her family and friends. Her children adored her, admired her, cherished and indeed truly loved her. She had many grandchildren and each of them felt that they were her favorite. Willa was a world traveler, avid Bid Whist player, excellent dancer and seamstress. Also a little known fact, she was a great tennis and basketball player who taught her sons how to play ball. She is survived by her children: Eugene and Michelle, Arlene-Yvette, Michael and Tonia, Lisa and Richard, Barbara, Alisa and Ricardo, and Carlton. One sister-in-law: Queen Marie Webb of Warrenton, North Carolina. Grandchildren: LaTanya, Quinyata, Melinda and Blaze, Carlos Jr. and Cindy, Ricardo III, Laticia, Monique, Michael, Gerald, Crystal, Alysa, Tyree', Richard, Alexys, Brandon, Lena, Savannah and Aryanna. Great grandchildren: RaVon, Jaden, Isaiah, Diamond, Saiquan and Justus. Her closest sister/friends: Marva Hilton, Gigi Garay, Rostella Kendall and Barbara Smalls. Her spiritual mother: Betty Johnson An abundance of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends both physically and spiritually. 


A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19 at 3:00PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 609 W 161st. St., New York, N.Y. 10032

Philip G. Alter, Jr. On Thursday, September 10, 2009. The beloved husband of Vicki A. Alter; father of Philip E. Alter; son of Philip Glenn and Mary K. Alter; brother of Kathryn M. Gray, John R. Alter and Susan Alter-Humphrey, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to Phil's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, September 18 from 2pm until memorial service begins at 4pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the AAMC Foundation, Sajak Pavilion, Ste. 240, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Virginia Ann Dillard, age 85, a thirty-five year resident of Bowie, MD died suddenly of natural causes on Thursday, September 10 at Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, MD. Virginia was born on June 3, 1924 in Atlanta, GA and was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a former District Chairman of the Anne Arundel County Girl Scouts and was a member of the Eastern Star and the Bowie Women's Club. In her spare time she loved travelling, sewing, scrap booking and cooking. Virginia was the beloved wife of Douglas C. Dillard, (Colonel, US Army, Retired); mother of Cindy Alley of Bowie, MD, Lynne Dillard of Annapolis, MD, Cheryl Staurulakis and Michelle Resnick both of Riva, MD, she was also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Friends are invited to Virginia's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, September 16 from 2pm until funeral service begins at 4pm. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, October 14 at 10am (please gather at the Administration Bldg. at 9:30am). In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer Foundation (www.childrenscancerfoundation.com)

Age 85, of Temple Hills, Maryland, died September 9, 2009 from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Barbara Buchanan of Jolo, West Virginia. She was predeceased by three infant sons and her first husband, George W. Robinson. Devoted mother and companion in life, she is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Wilford Owens of Temple Hills, Maryland; two sons, Ronald Robinson, and wife Jerry of Bland, Virginia; and Stephen Robinson, and wife Rosalie of Phoenix, Arizona; three daughters, Sandra Skinner of Emporia, Virginia, Jan Viar of Temple Hills, Maryland, and Rita Austin, and husband Kit of Verona, Virginia; three stepsons, Bruce Owens of Lawrence, Kansas; Gary Owens, and wife Beverly of Orlando, Florida and Mark Owens of Temple Hills, Maryland; a brother, Roy Lee Buchanan of Chester, Virginia; two sisters, Mildred Smith of Logan, West Virginia and Delores Hosier and husband Roy of Cumberland, Maryland; eight grandchildren, eight step grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Mrs. Owens was retired from Safeway, living her life devoted to her family, but always willing to lend a helping hand to friends. She, lovingly, will be missed by all. Interment will be private and a Celebration of Life memorial will be held at the Owens home on October 3rd between the hours of 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity.

Marvin Hulsey, Sr.,72, of Oxon Hill, MD died Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. 


He was born on October 19, 1936 in Miami, Oklahoma. He joined the Navy in 1954 and served his country as Chief Petty Officer on various ships, and traveling throughout the world. During his twenty years of service he received numerous awards. 


Following his Navy career, he served under Presidents Ford and Nixon at the White House, and also as a District Court Commissioner for Prince Georges County. 


He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Hulsey and Bessie Chambers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother William â€œClydeanâ€ Hulsey. 


He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ellamae Hulsey, his son Kenny of Oxon Hill, MD, his son Marvin Hulsey, Jr. and his wife Susan of Stafford, VA, his daughter Marilyn and her husband Scott Williams of Waldorf, MD. He is also survived by his grandchildren, LeighAnn, Marsha, Samantha, Andrew, and Justin; and many nieces and nephews. 


Visitation will be held on September 30th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on October 1, at 1:00 at St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill. Burial will take place immediately following at Arlington National Cemetery.

Henrietta â€œHennieâ€ Donaldson, age 80, died of natural causes on September 7, 2009 at the South River Health & Rehabilitation Center in Edgewater, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late George E. Donaldson, Jr.; mother of George E. Donaldson, III of Harwood, MD; mother in law of Helen L. Donaldson of Harwood, MD; grandmother of Christopher W. Donaldson of Odenton, MD and Angela M. Donaldson of Harwood, MD; great grandmother of Shelby N. and Jonathan P. Donaldson-West of Harwood, MD; sister of Betty, Florence, Sharon, Erma, Ethel, Alice, Joyce-Ann, Bobby and Butch. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 or the American Diabetes Foundation.

Russell V. Holland 





On Monday, September 7, 2009; the beloved husband of the late Lillian G. Holland; brother of James F. and Gerald M. Holland. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Holland's Life Celebration at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 11 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Anna Frances Flanagan, 70, a 44-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Cumberland, MD died suddenly at Anne Arundel Medical Center on September 4, 2009. 


Born November 17, 1938 in Cumberland, MD, she graduated from Flintstone High School in 1956 and attended Catherine's Business School in Cumberland, MD. She was employed as an administrative assistant in customer relations for District Photo, Inc. in Beltsville, MD. She was baptized as a Jehovah's Witness at the International Convention in New York City, NY in 1958. Anna was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Annapolis South and formerly of Cumberland, MD. Her hobbies included collecting elephants, reading, history and singing. 


She was beloved wife of Donald E. Flanagan, whom she married on December 14, 1956; mother of Dale R. Flanagan of Palatka, FL, Nancy Eyler of Harwood, MD, Sally Flanagan of Edgewater, MD and the late Charles R. Flanagan, who died on December 29, 2006; sister of Robert Rinker of Palm Coast, FL and Sally Levan of Palatka, FL; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. 


A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 7, 2009 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Annapolis South, 65 Tarragon Lane, Edgewater, MD at 1:30pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Crownsville Assembly Hall Building Project, 1200 Sunrise Beach Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032-1420.

Caroline â€œLenaâ€ Marie Burrows, 93, a 38-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Washington, D.C. died on September 4, 2009 at her home in Edgewater, MD. 


Born January 19, 1916 in Washington, D.C., she enjoyed bird watching outside of her window, watching people jog and walking in her neighborhood, loved flowers and spending time with her grandkids. 


She was the devoted wife of Charles F. Burrows, who died in 1975; mother of Louis Burrows of Edgewater, MD, Carolyn Bigelow of Grasonville, MD and Bette Jane â€œBjâ€ Lewis of Edgewater, MD; she is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by her parents; her son, Charles Burrows, Jr.; her grandson, Bryce Lewis; her siblings Amelia Mott and Carl Ercoli. 


Friends are invited to Lena's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, September 9 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm, where services will be held on Thursday at 11am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

John L. Glass, 69, a 37-year resident of Edgewater, MD and formerly of Alexandria, VA, died of natural causes on September 2, 2009 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on November 30, 1939 in Layland, WV, he was the son of the late Lloyd W. and Nancy G. Glass. He graduated from Nuttall High School in Lookout, WV and attended Beckley Community College in Beckley, WV. He was self-employed for most of his life as a custom paint contractor. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater and the Londontowne Community Association. An avid Redskins fan, John also enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening and reading. 


He was the husband of Josephine Elias Glass, whom he married on December 16, 1963 and who died on July 26, 2002. He is survived by three daughters: Deborah Straiton of Annapolis, MD, Pamela Kipp of Crofton, MD and Angela Malamon of Bowie, MD; one brother, Frank Glass of Edgewater; one sister, Jean Dick of Pottstown, PA; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to John's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Tuesday, September 8, from 12 noon until time of funeral service at 1PM in the funeral home's chapel. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

Lynn R. Kleinfelder, a 5 year resident of Bowie, MD and formerly of Annapolis, MD and Hopewell Junction, NY, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2009 at Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, MD at age 67 of natural causes. Lynn was born on December 28, 1941 in Englewood, NJ and was a 1960 graduate of Westwood Regional High School. She was a homemaker most of her life but also worked as an administrative assistant with the Dutchess County Council for the Boy Scouts of America. She loved and doted on her two grandsons as well as her two cats, Robinhood and Maid Marion. Lynn was of the Lutheran faith and she enjoyed watching CNN, reading, gardening, playing the piano, watching football, community involvement, weaving baskets, playing mahjongg and following politics. Lynn loved all animals but her passion was caring for stray cats. She is survived by her husband, Walter J. Kleinfelder of Annapolis, MD whom she married on September 16, 1961; two sons, Walter (Flip) Kleinfelder and his wife, Linda of Manassas, VA and Michael Kleinfelder and his companion Bethany King of Aberdeen, MD; a brother, John Rowan of Florida and 2 grandsons, Dean and Andrew Kleinfelder both of Manassas, VA. Friends are invited to Lynn's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, September 11 from 4:00pm until memorial service begins at 6:00pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alley Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 585, Mt. Rainier, MD 20712 (www.saveacat.org/support) or the ASPCA/HS of Prince George's Co., P.O. Box 925, Bowie, MD 20718 (www.pgspca.org/ondeposit/donation) Please sign online guestbook at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

John Leon Millinor




John Leon Millinor, born June 14, 1928, of Surf City, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009.

He is survived by his adored wife, Peggy Millinor, his children, Maureen (Chuck) Spalding, Patsy (Brad) Carey, Joe Moreland, Kathy Liskey, Vicky (Denny) Clark, Marianne (Doug)Poss; and his sister Nellie (Irwin)Kaplan. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, his granddaughter, Lindsay Poss and his son in law George Liskey. Family and friends may call on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME. 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where services will be held on Saturday, September 5 at 10am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On September 1, 2009, George A. McCormick of Glen Burnie; loving father of Perry W., Kyle R., and Aaron C. McCormick; devoted son of Marjorie (nee Fels) and the late Perry McCormick; dear brother of Mark McCormick, Cheryl Andrews and Mary McCormick. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 2pm at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD.

Joseph â€œJoeâ€ L. Tippett, Jr., 79, an 11-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Silver Spring, MD died suddenly on September 1, 2009 of a cerebral hemorrhage in Ocean City, MD. 


Born November 18, 1929 in Washington, D.C., he graduated from McKinley Technology High School in Washington, D.C. He was employed for 45 years with Bell Atlantic as a staff manager in the traffic engineering division until retirement in 1989. He was president of the Blue Water East Condo Association in Ocean City, MD, a 20-year member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and volunteered with the workshop for the blind and handicapped. Mr. Tippett was an active member and volunteer at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater and was a member and warden of the Knights of Columbus, Council 1384. His hobbies included model making, collecting model trains, electronics, being a handyman/ â€œMr. Fix itâ€, spending time in Ocean City, MD and travelling with his loving wife of 59 years. 


He is survived by his wife, Jean Tippett, whom he married on September 16, 1950; two sons, Joseph (Jay) L. Tippett, III of Potomac Falls, VA and Gerard (Jerry) K. Tippett of North Laurel, MD; two daughters Jody Franklin of Columbia, MD and Janice Tippett of Edgewater, MD; 2 brothers and 4 sisters; he is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his daughter, Mary Joyce (Joy) Gerkens. 


Friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, September 3 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, September 4 at 11am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD or Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 236, Edgewater, MD 21037.

Obituaries

Shirley Tippett

Robert Taylor

Christabelle Sutor

Pauline Carlstead

Jorge Salvador

Lemoine Dickinson

Thelma Buffo

Kevin Morris

Lt Silva

Mary Sann

Willa Powell

Philip Alter

Virginia Dillard

Helen Owens

Marvin Hulsey

Henrietta Donaldson

Russell Holland

Anna Flanagan

Caroline Burrows

John Glass

Lynn Kleinfelder

John Millinor

George McCormick

Joseph Tippett