Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Rita H. Dallavalle, 88, a 5-year resident of Duarte, CA and formerly of McConnellsburg, PA and Cheverly, MD, died on July 11, 2009 from the effects of Alzheimer's Disease at the California Mission Inn in Rosemead, CA. She was born December 12, 1920 in Washington, DC and graduated from the former St. Cecilia's Academy in 1938. In 1986, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Maryland. Before becoming a full-time homemaker, she worked as a secretary at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Later in life, she worked as a secretary for St. James Convent in Mt. Rainier, MD. 


While raising her children, she served on the PTAs of St. Ambrose Elementary School in Cheverly, Archbishop John Carroll High School in Washington, DC and Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, MD. She was a Eucharistic Minister and member of the Parish Council at St. Stephen Catholic Church in McConnellsburg. She enjoyed sewing, needlework and crocheting and had a passion for art, especially impressionist art. 


In June 1948, she married Q. Francis Dallavalle who died in 1996. She is survived by her children: Paul of Davidsonville, MD, John of Frederick, MD, Rita Susan of Sunbury, OH and Ann of Duarte, CA; her brother, Francis Hammett of St. Petersburg, FL; and her sister, Mary Fuchs of Arlington, VA. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Eric Dallavalle of Frederick, MD, Peter Schombert of Irvine, CA and Benjamin Schumacher of Sunbury, OH. 


Friends are invited to Rita's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, July 17 from 7 to 9PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 18 at 11AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fulton County Catholic Mission, Carmelite Community of the Word, 110 Third Street, McConnellsburg, PA 17233. Please sign online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Alice D. Long, 80, a 12-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Clinton, MD, died of Parkinson's Disease and dementia on July, 10, 2009 at La Casa Assisted Living in Annapolis, MD. Alice was primarily a homemaker, but early in life she worked as a clerk for the F.B.I. and at Woodward and Lothrop in Iverson Mall. She was a member of the Retired Members Club of IBEW Local 26, St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD and Heritage Harbour Community Association. Alice especially loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She was the beloved wife of Eugene S. Long; mother of Kathy (Mike) Timmins of Harwood, MD; sister of Richard (Sandy) Malone of Clearwater, FL and the late Connie Malone. She is also survived by four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Alice's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, July 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, July 15 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD at 9:30am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to La Casa Non-Profit Foundation, 2574 South Haven Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Friday, July 10, 2009. The beloved wife of the late Frederick F. Galenski, Sr.; mother of Frederick (Patricia) and Christine Galenski, Paula Bettancourt and Ann MacDonald. Friends are invited to Bertha's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, July 16 from 6:00pm until funeral service begins at 7:00pm. Entombment Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, Lexington, VA.

Naomi Y. Richman (nee Hinton) A resident of Denton, MD and formerly of Annapolis, MD, passed away on July 8, 2009. Surviving are two sons, Hodson Kendall White of Jacksonville, FL and Ross Maggio of Greensboro, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents, M. Mildred and Norman E. Hinton and her daughter, Kelly L. Carr. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Blair L. Carr and Tasha Maggio Foxwell and one grandson, W. Donald Carr; five sisters, Kathryn M. Woodfield of Stevensville, MD, Janet L. Chance of Annapolis, MD, Norma J. Burtis of Riva, MD, L. Diane Hendrick of Whispering Pines, NC and Mary M. Hinton of Falls Church, VA. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Arrangements by George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

On Tuesday, July 7, 2009, the beloved husband of the late Mary Swann Kline;son of the late William and Icie Kline; cousin of Isabelle Rusz, Howard Rexroad, Martha Harrell and Betty Carroll. He is also survived by other cousins and friends. Dr. Kline graduated from Duke University and Georgetown University Dental School in 1949. He practiced dentistry in Southeast Washington and Temple Hills, MD. his entire career. He was a member of the D.C. Dental Society, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, Tantallon Country Club and he was a retired Captain in the Naval Reserves. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Sunday, July 12 from 3 to 6pm. Services will be held on Monday, July 13 at 11:00am at Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, 421 Seward Square, S.E. Washington D.C. 20003. Services will be immediately followed by a luncheon reception and then followed by a graveside service at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Capitol Hill United Methodist Church.

On Tuesday, July 7, 2009, the beloved mother of Tracy A. Carpenter; daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Flood; sister of James (Mary) Allen, Margaret Flood, Mildred Williams, Ruth Mangaroo, Shirley Flood and the late Helen King and F. Elizabeth Belt; former wife of the late John F. Carpenter. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, July 18 at 11:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway St. Hillcrest Heights, MD. Inurnment at a later date.

On Monday, July 6, 2009, the beloved husband of the late Carmen M. Guzman; father of Sandra (Dick Cowan) and Edwin Guzman; grandfather of Marcus (Nicole Sealy) Courtney, Donte Guzman and Alaina Alexander. Family and friends are invited to Pedro's Life Celebration on Monday, July 13 from 11:00am until service time at 12noon at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park.

Helen Virginia Barnard, 83, a 2-year resident of Ashburn, VA and previously of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD for 12 years, died at her home in Ashburn, VA on July 6, 2009 after a lengthy illness. 


Born December 6, 1925 in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Annapolis, MD. Mrs. Barnard was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. 


She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest L. Barnard, whom she married in 1943 and who died in 2006; devoted mother of Diane L. Bellan of Ashburn, VA and Christine Schaffer of Malvern, PA; sister of Albert Holmberg of Schenectady, NY; grandmother of Kimberly Tinney of Gainesville, VA, Brian Salter of South Riding, VA and Christopher Salter of Centreville, VA; great-grandmother of Kelly Moore of Gainesville, VA and Sarah Salter of South Riding, VA. 


Friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, July 9 from 3 to 6pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 10 at 10am at St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21403.

Pearl L. Condatore, 79, a 17-year resident of Annapolis, died on July 6, 2009 of natural causes at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born on June 1, 1930 in Wilmington, DE. She worked as a registered nurse before becoming a full time homemaker. Later she returned to the workforce in the Admissions Department at the University of Maryland University College. She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis and the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Washington, DC where she was the former Prefect of the Sodality. She was an avid reader and enjoyed arts and crafts. 


On October 7, 1951, she married Donald A. Condatore who died in 1991. She is survived by her children: Michael Condatore of Chester, MD, Patrick Condatore of Crownsville, MD and Anne Kline of Millsboro, DE; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Pearl's Life Celebration on Wednesday from 6 to 8PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 9 at 11:00AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. 


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 North Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

On Thursday, July 2, 2009; brother of Richard Deason. He is also survived by other relatives and friends. Services and interment yet to be determined.

On Wednesday, July 1, 2009; the beloved son of Angelet Mims of Hinesville, GA and Roger H. Neely Sr. of Washington, DC; beloved father of Natalie, Nathaniel, Jayden, Anabelle, and Jazymne; brother of Roger, Andre, and Renee Neely. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Nathan's Life Celebration on Saturday, July 11 from 10am until time of service at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery.

MURPHY KATHERINE LORRAINE MURPHY On Monday, June 29, 2009. The beloved wife of the late Ambrose G. Murphy, Jr.; mother of Ambrose G. (Barbara) Murphy, III, Raymond J. (Trudie Cora) Murphy and the late Barbara L. Porter. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Katherine's Life Celebration on Wednesday, July 1 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, July 2 at 12noon from St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bryantown, Md. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mary Washington Hospice, 2600 Mary Washington Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

On Sunday, June 28, 2009, the beloved aunt of Ruby Jones. Services will be held on Friday, July 3 at 11:30AM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Interment Resurrection Cemetery

John George Willias




On Saturday June 27, 2009, the beloved husband of Grace Willias, loving father of George J. Willias, Cynthia Graham and Adrienne Abunassar; brother of the late Anastasia Simms and Margaret Willias. Also survived by one granddaughter, two great- grandchildren, four step- grandchildren, and seven step- great- grandchildren. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 2nd at 12:30pm at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, with prayers beginning at 12 noon. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road Miami, Florida 33136-1494. Please sign the online guest book at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Janice Purdy, 72, of Edgewater died of cancer on 26 at Heritage Harbor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Annapolis. 


Mrs. Purdy was born on June 12, 1937 in Baltimore, MD. She moved to Edgewater in 1952 and attended Annapolis High School. 


Surviving is her husband of 55 years, William W. Purdy, two daughters Janice A. Small and Billie L. Penley both of Stevensville, one granddaughter Kristina Gulbin of Centreville, and one grandson Christopher Penley of Stevensville. 


She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Mettam. She was a member of Edgewater United Methodist Church. She loved gardening, flowers, little wild yard animals, flea markets, collecting all kinds of dollsâ€”a large collection and going to Myrtle Beach. 


Friends are invited to Janice's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, June 29 from 2-4 and 6-8 at Kalas funeral home. where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment Cedar Bluff Cemetery, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Edgewater United Methodist Church, 2768 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037

Bill Harrell, age 74, a resident of Davidsonville, MD for 38 years, died on June 24, 2009 at his residence of natural causes. Born on September 14, 1934 in Marion, VA Bill was a graduate of the University of MD who worked as a musician his entire life. He served in the US Army from 1957-60. In 2008 Bill was inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor. He was a member of Chesapeake Christian Fellowship in Davidsonville and loved being with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed writing songs, travelling, playing Scrabble and doing crossword puzzles. He was the beloved husband of the late Ellen Ann Harrell. They were married on August 12, 1959 and she died on December 14, 1982. Father of Mitch Harrell of Davidsonville, MD, John Harrell of Chicago, IL and Jeanie Harrell of Edgewater, MD, he was also survived by 7 grandchildren. Friends may call at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00pm where services will be held on Monday, June 29 at 10:00am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Bill Harrell Family Fund, c/o BankAnnapolis, 120 E. Central Ave., Edgewater, MD 21037. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Claire L. Deeter Jr., 84, a lifetime resident of Annapolis, died of natural causes June 23 at his residence. He was born Sept. 19, 1924, in Crownsville. Claire served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He worked as a Test Mechanic with the U.S. Navy for most of his life. He was a member of the Annapolis Elks and Annapolis Moose. He enjoyed fishing, was an avid reader and was very devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, Frances H. Deeter, whom he married April 14, 1944; one son, Doug Deeter of Camden, Del.; two daughters, Lee Clow of Edgewater and Rocky Cummings of Mayo; one brother, Stephen Deeter of Pa.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Friends may visit from 10 a.m. until his funeral service begins at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment will be in St. Mary's Church Cemetery in Annapolis.

Raymond N. Stultz, 67, a 5-year resident of Easton, MD and previously of Cape St. Claire in Annapolis, MD for many years, died on June 23, 2009 of lung cancer at the Memorial Hospital at Easton. Born November 23, 1941 in Bassett, VA, he graduated from Northwood High School in Silver Spring, MD. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Stultz was a member of Elevator Union Local #10 for most of his life, retiring in 1998. Raymond was an avid sports fan and played minor league baseball. His memberships included American Legion Post #7 in Annapolis, MD and the Annapolis Moose Lodge. Mr. Stultz enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, his dog, Champ and loved the time he spent living in Easton, MD. He was the beloved husband of Fran Stultz, whom he married on January 16, 1969; father of Tony Messick of Chestertown, MD, Rick Messick of Hurlock, MD, Tammy Stultz Conley of Annapolis, MD and Phillip Stultz of Annapolis, MD; brother of Roger Stultz of Columbia, MD; he is also survived by 8 grandchildren. Friends are invited to Raymond's Life Celebration on Tuesday, June 30, from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be offered on Wednesday, July 1 at 9:00am at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Rd, Edgewater, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Merle Bodycomb, 69, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Walter C. Bodycomb, III; daughter of the late James and Anne Gemmell; mother of Karen Bright, Kristin Guenther and Andrew Steele; stepmother of Michael Bodycomb, David Bodycomb, Cindy Bodycomb and Debbie Miller; grandmother of Kristin Bright; step grandmother of Arianna and Ava Bodycomb; great grandmother of Skylar Bright. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Friends are invited to Merle's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, June 26, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where services will be held on Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 A.M. followed by interment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and/or the Salvation Army. Please sign the family's online guestbook by clicking HERE.

On Saturday, June 20, 2009, the beloved husband of Marguerite V. Dyer Magill of 63 years; father of Sister Bernard Marie Magill, OSF, Bonnie (James) Fleenor, Kathleen (John) Mullins, Maureen (James) Moore, Sister Colleen Marie Magill, OSF, Bernard (Lorna) Magill, Jr., Patrick Joseph Magill and the late Michael Joseph Magill; brother of James Magill, Jr., Joan Benden and the late Helen Bibb. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Bernard's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. on Tuesday, June 23 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, June 24 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd. Ft. Washington, MD. at 10:00AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private. Please sign the family's guestbook by clicking HERE.

Patricia â€œPatâ€ Lambird, 77, a 38-year resident of Upper Marlboro, MD died at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes on June 18, 2009. 


Born June 10, 1932 in Sacramento, CA, she was a devoted homemaker. She volunteered in the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and the YMCA. She enjoyed doing volunteer work, gardening, the beach and her family. 


She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Lambird, whom she married in 1954; devoted mother of Thomas J. Lambird of Bowie, MD, Steven M. Lambird of Greenbelt, MD, Richard D. Lambird of Rockville, MD, Barbara A. Lambird of Glenn Dale, MD and Diana J. Lambird of Davidsonville, MD; grandmother of Dylan and Zoe Cyphers of Davidsonville, MD, Patrick Cates of Glenn Dale, MD, Elizabeth Cates Gonzalez of College Park, MD and Ryan Lambird of Bethesda, MD. 


All services and interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Purple Heart Service Foundation. Arrangements are by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.

Carrie Crystal Carpenter 


Carrie Crystal Carpenter, a 28 year resident of Bowie, MD and previously of New York, died on June 18th at her residence. She was 55. 


Born December 13, 1953 in Trenton, New Jersey to Edward and Irona Carpenter, she worked as a dental assistant for 35 years. Her hobbies included reading, sewing, cooking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 


Carrie is survived by one son, Milton Gouch, III of Largo, MD, her three daughters, Taryn Parrilla of Edgewater, MD, Eladia Parrilla,of Edgewater, MDÂ and Jelene Jorge of Fayatteville, North Carolina; her sons-in-law, Edwin Jorge, Jr. and Scott Cutlip. Also survived by her brother, Timothy Carpenter of Columbus, Ohio and eight grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Carrie's Life Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 5pm until time of funeral service at 6pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A repast will follow the service at the funeral home.Â Interment private. 


Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. P.O. Box 631047 Baltimore, MD 21263-1047. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

On Thursday, June 18, 2009, the beloved husband of Annie de la Pena; father of Joyce, Francis and Marc de la Pena; grandfather of Gabriella Guadagno. He is also survived by three brothers and three sisters in the Philippines and Australia. Family and friends are invited to Florentino's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. on Sunday, June 28 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, June 29 at 11:00AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Obituaries

Rita Dallavalle

Alice Long

Bertha Galenski

Naomi Richman

Rexroad Kline

Veronica Carpenter

Pedro Guzman

Helen Barnard

Pearl Condatore

David Deason

Nathan Neely

Katherine Murphy

Helen Davenport

John Willias

Janice Purdy

Bill Harrell

Claire Deeter

Raymond Stultz

Merle Bodycomb

Bernard Magill

Edmond Golden

Patricia Lambird

Carrie Carpenter

Florentino Pena