Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Ethel Elizabeth O'Laughlin (Age 90) Died peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2010 at Carriage Hill Nursing Home. Ethel was predeceased by her beloved husband, James P. O'Laughlin and her daughter, Karen Crissman. She is survived by her daughter, Gail (Michael) Kelly and their children; Kyle, Justin and Katey and Karen's dear son, Dale Crissman. She is also survived by her late husband, James' children; Maureen (Sands) Irani, Joan (D'Arcy) Gallagher and John (Gale) O'Laughlin and their children; Kristin, Lauren, Kimberly, Jackie, Curtis, James, Jennifer and her seven great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Ethel's Life Celebration on Tuesday, January 26 from 10:30AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 3630 Quesda St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20015. Interment on Wednesday, February 3 at 10:00AM at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament at the above address.

On Friday, January 22, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD, the beloved wife of the late Wade D. Hall; loving mother of Carroll (Ray) Gazelle; grandmother of Mark (Bridget), Todd (Yvonne) and Ryan (Christine) Gazelle and Loren (Robert) Ziegler. Also survived by eleven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, January 26 from 12:00 noon until funeral service begins at 2:00 PM. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium on Tuesday, February 9 at 11:00 AM. Please gather at the Administration Building at 10:30 AM.

On Wednesday, January 20, 2010. The beloved husband of Betty L. Maier; father of Melisa D. (Scott) Sinsel; brother of Hilda McCombs, Fred and the late Alvin Maier. Friends are invited to Ernest's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to8pm where services will be held on Monday, January 25 at 11:00am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 or the American Lung Assn., 11350 McCormick Rd., Ste. 600, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Online guestbook available for your convenience at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Roger M. Rooney, 84, a 12-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Prince Frederick, MD died on January 19, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. 


Born November 22, 1925 in Brockton, MA, he graduated from Brockton High School in 1943. Roger was a Corporal in the United States Army during WWII in Central Europe, Northern France and Rhineland. He was employed as a Police Officer in Washington D.C. from March 6, 1951-May 31, 1977, retiring as a Lieutenant. Roger was a member of the Association for Retired Police Officers. Mr. Rooney loved sports, especially the Red Sox, Patriots and Redskins. 


He was the beloved husband of Hiltrud S. Rooney, whom he married October 7, 1994; stepfather of Peter S. (Sheryl) Harris; grandfather of Anthony, Michael and Julia Harris; brother of John J. Rooney and the late Robert J. Rooney and Barbara McCormick. Services will be held on Thursday, February 25 at 2:45PM at Ft. Myer Chapel. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010; She was an active member of the Daughters of the King for 62 years. The beloved wife of the late Raymond King; mother of Katherine and John King, Lois Darmohray and the late Raymond, Jr. and Emmitt King; sister of Clinton Koch; lifelong friend of Evelyn Fauver. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. King's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, January 22 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Services will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 11am at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5203 St. Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment church cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Kaug Ryool Kim; mother of Myoung Ouk Kim, Myoung Sun Kim and Myoung Nam Kim; grandmother of Jae Kuk Jeong, Jean Joo Jeong and Min Sea Kim. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please sign the guestbook and check back for deatails.

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010; the beloved husband of the late Verna D. Rueb; father of Gary and Gavin Rueb and Glenda Shepela; grandfather of Brian, Elliot, Justin, Nicole, Wesley and Eric Rueb. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11am at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home in Aberdeen, SD. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11am at Whitehall Baptist Church, 1205 Farmington Road East, Accokeek, MD 20607. Please sign the guestbook.

Dennis Robert Burchell â€œDennyâ€ 8-year resident of Shady Side, MD and previously of Pennsylvania where he spent most of his life, died on January 19, 2010 at his home following a 6-month battle with cancer. Born July 19, 1949 in Pennsylvania, he graduated from Penn State in 1972 with a degree in criminal justice. Dennis worked as a construction manager for NDI Homes in Annapolis and was a former Prince George's County police officer. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed hunting, riding his Harley and spending time with his family and friends. He was the husband of Terri Lynne Burchell, whom he married on August 28, 1971 and who died on April 28, 2009. He is survived by two daughters: Nicole Gee of North Beach, MD and Shannon Talbott of Churchton, MD; his father, Robert Burchell of Lewes, DE and two sisters: Debbie Gibbs of Lewes, DE and Kim Schubert of Havelock, NC. He is also survived by five grandchildren and was the son of the late Norma Burchell. 


Friends are invited to Dennis' Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 23 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N Bldg A, Gambrills, MD 21054 or the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Francis M. Hendley and Amos Davis; mother of Barbara Carruth and Stephen Davis. She is also survived by two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a niece. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Hendley's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, January 27 from 1 to 4pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 3310 Saint Peters Dr., Waldorf, MD on Thursday, Janaury 28 at 11:30am. Interment Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, the beloved husband of the late Cleopatra Harrod; father of Clarence Harrod III and Step-father of Blanche Reed. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren, 1 brother and 3 sisters; and his special friend Elaine Aparicio. Friends are invited to Clarence's Life Celebration on Wednesday, January 27,2010 from 11am until time of services at 12pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. Interment to follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Md. Please sign the on-line guestbook by clicking on the above link.

Charles John Wagner â€œCharlieâ€, 90, a lifetime resident of Davidsonville, died at his home on January 18, 2010 of natural causes. Born on January 13, 1920 in Baltimore, MD, he was raised on a farm in Davidsonville and was the first altar boy at the mission that eventually became Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. He was a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving on the USS Missouri. During his Navy tour, he was also a member of the President's Band. After leaving the Navy, he worked for Reliable Contracting Company until his retirement. Charlie was a very giving and caring person who was always willing to help others. He enjoyed gardening, farming tobacco and listening to political talk shows. He was the husband of Mary Ann Wagner, whom he married on June 16, 1951 and who died on July 22, 2007. He is survived by three sons: Charlie M. Wagner of Crofton, MD, John M. Wagner of Glen Burnie, MD and Peter A. Wagner of Davidsonville, MD and two daughters: Theresia Holmes of Pennsylvania and Mary Bast of North Beach, MD. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Margaret Wagner and the brother of the late Michael and Nicholas Wagner. 


Friends are invited to Charlie's Life Celebration on Thursday from 6 to 8 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, January 22 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Chapel, 820 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21037. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church at the address above. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.Kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Ronald E. Kraft, age 73, a 15 year resident of Edgewater, MD died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Monday, January 18 of a heart attack. Born in Washington, DC on June 20, 1936, Ronald retired in 1994 after working as a manager at various K-Mart stores for 42 years. In his spare time he loved to go on cruises. He was married to the late Kathryn Louise Kraft on June 27, 1959. She died on January 28, 2004. He is survived by 2 daughters; Debbie Namovicz of Silver Spring, MD and Kelly Passero of Edgewater, MD, 2 sons; Ronald Kraft, Jr. of Fairfax, VA and Michael Kraft of Palm Beach, FL, a sister; Joan Bieber of Edgewater, MD; his special friend, Mickey Lewter of Kensington, MD and 8 grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Ronald's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, January 21 from 6pm to 8pm and at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road Edgewater, MD on Friday, January 22 from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 10am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Easter Seals Florida-Palm Beach Region, 213 S. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33409.

On Sunday, January 17, 2010; owner of Cherry Hill Farm in Clinton, MD; the beloved husband of Patricia D. Gallahan; father of William "Mike" (Susan), Daniel D., Patrick "Sam" and Sharon S. Gallahan, E. Colleen (Jim) Bird and Kelley A. (William) Corbin and the late Patricia "Kathy" Canoles; brother of Margaret "Peggy" Gallahan Baden. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Gallahan's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, January 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD on Thursday, Janaury 21, 2010 at 10am. Interment church cemetery.

Charles Joseph Cammarata â€œFrankâ€, 77, a resident of Annapolis for almost all of his life, died at his home on January 16, 2010 from cancer. Born on March 12, 1932 in Baltimore, MD to the late Charles and Marie Cammarata, he was a graduate of Annapolis High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant, receiving the United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal and Japan Occupation Medal. As a civilian, Frank worked for the C&P Telephone Company in Annapolis for 37 years. He enjoyed golf and crabbing and was a member of the Elks Lodge #622 and the Fleet Reserve. 


Frank is survived by his wife, Joan Cammarata, whom he married in 1956; one son, Mark Cammarata of Pasadena, MD; two daughters, Leslie Schneider of Arnold, MD and Pamela Cammarata of Clarksville, MD; one sister, Jane Hays of Annapolis and four grandchildren. He was also the brother of the late Nadine Brown and the late Carlotta Woods. 


Friends are invited to Frank's Life Celebration on Monday from 1 until 3 and 6 until 8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 19, at 10 a.m. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.Kalasfuneralhomes.com

Ralph â€œPeanutâ€ Mulligan,74, of Lanham, Md. and formally of Edgewater, Md. died from cancer on January 15 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on February 18,1935 in Washington, D.C. He was a member of the I.U.E.C. Local # 10 as an elevator constructor after serving time in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Peanut was a proud lifetime member of the American Legion which included memberships in the American Legion Post #226 in Mayo, Md. and the Sons of the American Legion, Post #108 in Cheverly, Md. Also, for almost 40 years, Peanut was a dedicated and active volunteer for the Maryland Special Olympics. 


He was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy Mulligan, whom he was married to for over 47 years before she died in 2003. He is also predeceased by his brothers, Jimmy, Billy and Skippy Mulligan and sisters, Ginny Stringer and Elizabeth Bateman. 


Peanut is survived by his wife, Merrijeanne, whom he married in 2007: his sons Michael (Lynne) of Dunkirk, Md. and Richard (Karalyn) Mulligan of Edgewater, Md; his daughter, Kelli Mulligan of Dunkirk, Md. and his sister, Ella Gould of Prince Frederick, Md. Peanut is also survived by his Granddaughters, Julie, Meghan, Kelsey, Madison, Kaleigh, Paige, Keri, Susie and one grandson, T. J. 


Friends are invited to Peanut's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm Tuesday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home,2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held at 1pm Wednesday January 20. Interment will be held on Friday January 22, at 11:30am at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery. An American Legion service will be held at 7pm on Tuesday. 


If friends wish, contributions may be made to the Cummings-Behkle American Legion Post #226 c/o Children and Youth, P.O. Box 66, Mayo, Md.

On Wednesday, January 13, 2010, Virginia Alice Sisson, the beloved daughter of the late Joseph R. and Alice M. Hardy Sisson of Oxon Hill, Maryland, and sister to the late Harold R., Roland H., Wayne H. and Janet Sisson Shaffer. She is loved by her 11 nieces and nephews and their spouses: Donna J. Sisson, Dianne L. Vogel, Sandra L. and Dave Stump; Irene V. Sisson and Terry Stubbs, Valerie J. and Michael Kennedy, Dale W. and Myrtle Sisson, Perry R. and Denise Sisson, Bonnie J. and Carl Rollins, Carol Ann and Tony Porter, Pamela D. and Nick Garcia and Annette S. and Trevor Groen. she was great-aunt to Stacey L. Hail, M.D., Dana M., Eric L. and Lindsey N. Vogel, Kari D., David W., Robert S., Marie L. and Chari D. Stump; Taylor M. Stubbs, Dale W.,Jr. and Michael Sisson; Ashley Mullenkemp, Amanda and Richard Sisson, Becky Skebo and C.W. Rollins, Candace and Caryn Porter; Danielle and Nicholas Garcia, Aiden Groen. Also surviving are 17 great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Gloria Sisson and Jean Clare and brother-in-law, Ronald Shaffer. Family and friends are invited to Virginia's Life Celebration on Friday, January 15 from 6 to 9PM and Saturday, January 16 from 9:00AM until service time at 10:30AM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery. Family requests donations be sent to Potomac Park Camp, P.O. Box 787, Falling Waters, W.VA. 25419.

Ruth S. Fairbank, a 15 year resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD and previously of Edgewater and Arnold for 35 years, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD of lung cancer. Born on April 7, 1931 in Baltimore, MD, Ruth was a homemaker for most of her life. An avid reader, Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was married to the late Robert M. Fairbank from September 9, 1950 until his death on May 18, 2006. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Sandy Chambers of Chevy Chase, MD, her son, Dave Fairbank of Newport News, VA, her brother, Thomas Satterfield of Berlin, MD and two grandchildren, Michael and Alex Chambers both of Chevy Chase, MD. Funeral service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401. Online guestbook is available for your convenience at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

William Woytovich â€œBillâ€, 88, a 60-year resident of Edgewater, MD, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 of natural causes. Born on June 17, 1921 in Donora, PA, Bill was a draftsman with Litton Industries until his retirement in 1993. In his spare time, Bill enjoyed gardening, golf, horseshoes and working around the house. Bill was married on October 16, 1953 to the late Cathy Woytovich who died on November 9, 2007. He is survived by two daughters, Lorrie Morgan of Edgewater and Karina Haley of Crofton; a brother, Thomas White of Tuscaloosa, AL and two granddaughters, Erin Morgan of Edgewater and Fallon Haley of Crofton. 


Friends may call on Monday, January 18 from 10:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

The beloved daughter of Penny Maxie and Ardron DuBois. Family and friends are invited to Adrianna's Life Celebration at Faith Independent Baptist Church, 7700 Northern Ave. Glenn Dale, MD. on Monday, January 18 from 11:00AM until service time at 12Noon. Interment Riverdale Baptist Church Cemetery

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the beloved brother of Jean Dunlap, James (Mary) Downs and Mary (Scott) Vining; uncle of Cindy Vining. He is also survived by 3 nieces, 3 nephews and 11 great nieces and great nephews. Family and friends are invited to David's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. on Friday, January 15 from 6 to 9PM where services will be held on Saturday, January 16 at 11:00AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Clifford Mustion 


Clifford "Cliff" Mustion, 70, a resident of Laurel for over 40 years, died suddenly from cardiac arrest on Jan. 12 at the Laurel Regional Hospital. 


Born May 21, 1939 in Grants Pass, Ore., Cliff was an antiques dealer who also worked as a maintenance engineer at Parkway Village in Laurel. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-57 and was an avid baseball memorabilia collector and antiques expert. 


He was preceded in death by his daughter, Valarie Kelley. 


Cliff is survived by his sons, Kenny Mustion of Missouri and Butch Kelley of Festus, Mo.; daughter, Carla J. Carter of Pasadena; his sisters, Judy Simokaitis of St. Louis, Mo., Debbie Sherman and Tami Riddle, both of Waterloo, Ill.; mother, Fredine Mustion of Waterloo, Ill.; grandson, T. J. Doan; and granddaughters, Ona and Shana. 


A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville will be private. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cliff L. Mustion Fund, 1516 Manor View Road, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Charles W. Sellner; mother of Bonnie Jo Anne and Charlene Yvonne Sellner and Nancy Jane Costello; sister of David Affron and the late Helen Johnston Tate; grandmother of Melissa and Christopher Costello. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Sellner's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, January 22 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm and on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 1pm until time of service at 2pm at Bells United Methodist Church, 6016 Allentown Rd., Camp Springs, MD 20746. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to to the church.

On Monday, January 11, 2010; the beloved daughter of Teresa Ann(Sherman) Turner and Van Allen(Deborah Ann) Clark; sister of Candace LaJuan, Katrese Sharhon, Theodore Eugene, Cameron Lamar and Pierre Antonio; granddaughter of Gloria Taylor; aunt of DeVandria and Carlos; niece of Shirley, Mikel, Desiree, Tina, Veda, Guy and Lenton. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Ma Ma Tash's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, January 18, 2010 from 2 to 5pm and on Tuesday, January 19 from 10am until time of service at 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Gloria A. Hennessey, 84, a 35-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Prince George's County, MD, died peacefully on January 10, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. Born May 10, 1925 in Boston, MA, she was the owner and operator of Fleet Street Antiques in Annapolis for over 17 years. She was also a founding member of the Annapolis Branch of the American Antiques Arts Association. In addition to antiquing, she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Hennessey, whom she married on January 20, 1943; two daughters: Linda Schulz of St. James City, FL and Joyce Hennessey Mastin of Harvest, AL; a brother, Donald M. Cefail of Folsom, CA, two grandchildren: Elizabeth Hennessey Russell of Edgewater, MD and James Patrick Hennessy, III of Gambrills, MD and five great-grandchidren. 


Friends are invited to Gloria's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, January 16, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21211.

Obituaries

Ethel O'Laughlin

Edna Hall

Ernest Maier

Roger Rooney

Kathryn King

Soon Oh

Wesley Rueb

Dennis Burchell

Doris Hendley

Mr. Harrod

Charles Wagner

Ronald Kraft

William Gallahan

Charles Cammarata

Peanut Mulligan

Virginia Sisson

Ruth Fairbank

William Woytovich

Adrianna DuBois

David Downs

Clifford Mustion

Ruth Sellner

Tasha Taylor

Gloria Hennessey