Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Friday, May 15, 2009. The beloved husband of Sally Jean Vitale; devoted father of Nicholas and Michael Vitale and the late Leo Vitale; son of the late John and Hannah Vitale; brother of John (Brenda), Thomas (Marci) and Marty Vitale and Katie (Joe) Tyeryar. Family and friends are invited to Frank's life celebration on Tuesday, May 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main St., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, May 20 at 12 noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara, 28 15th St. S.E., Washington, DC 20003.

On Thursday, May 14, 2009; the beloved father of Bernard Simms, Jr; brother of Vondell Ward and Charles Simms, Jr.; godfather of Krista Burrell, Robbie Toogood and Keleye Jones; nephew of Florine Jones. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Det. Simms' Life Celebration at St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, 2400 Brooks Dr., Suitland, MD on Friday, May 22 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, the beloved husband of Emma J. MacMannis; father of Donald MacMannis, Cherie(Mark) Kulig and James M.(Jackie) MacMannis; brother of Faye Nitz; grandfather of Sarah and Andrew MacMannis and Dan Kulig. Friends may call at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs,MD. on Saturday, May 16 from 11:00AM until Memorial Mass at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

On Wednesday, May 13, 2009; the beloved husband of Patricia Dombey; father of Dana and Steve; grandfather of Angela, Michael, Sarah, Seth, Jessie and Nikkie. He is also survived by his loving friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Dombey's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, May 16 from 2pm until time of memorial service at 4pm. Interment private.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the age of 68, of Temple Hills, MD passed away at home from brain cancer. She is survived by her son, Christopher Kirk, Sr.; sisters, Janet Mozingo and Joyce Powell; brothers, Albert"Bill" Ware, Jimmy, Ronnie and the late Billy Mozingo; four grandchildren, Christopher Kirk, Jr., Harold Shepherd, III, Jesse and Kristen Kirk; one great-grandson, Mason Shepherd and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Jean will be missed by many friends and customers from Mozingo's Lettering Service Plus, where she was employed. Family and friends are invited to Jean's Life Celebration on Sunday, May 17 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD,where services will be held on Monday, May 18 at 12 noon. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2009. The beloved husband of Frances M. Fernandes; father of Richard (Serena), Marc (Ellen) and David (Deborah) Fernandes and Claudia (Carlton) Mills; brother of Celeste Cameira; also survived by nine grandchildren. Friends are invited to Antonio's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, May 16 at 10:30AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Edgewater, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Sunday, May 10, 2009. The beloved husband of the late Bernadette Maroudas; father of Alexandra, Marianne, Theresa and George; brother of Pauline, Maxine and Helen; grandfather of Anna, Andrew, Richard and the late Laurie Anne; great grandfather of Gianna and Alaina; companion of Lavaughn. Graveside service and inurnment will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 11 a.m at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

Maria N. Mellos 


On Saturday May 9, 2009, the beloved wife of Nickolaos Mellos, loving mother of Alex (Cathi) Mellos, and Andriana (Craig) Tuthill, grandmother of Katie and Ana, aunt of Rita and Scott. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday from 7-9pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 10am at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd. Annapolis, MD, with prayers beginning at 9:30am. Interment St. Demetrios Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc.

PETER HERBERT WARE 


Peter Herbert Ware, 83, of Annapolis, died May 9 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House after a 7 month battle with cancer. 


He was born on May 10, 1925 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England to the late Albert and Ellen Rebecca Ware. 


In 1944, Peter joined the British army with a commission in the Royal Signals, and was sent to Singapore and later to Burma. Upon returning to England, he completed his Diploma in Civil and Structural Engineering in 1951, at the Brighton Technical College. Years later in 1964, he achieved a Post Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering, Public Health Engineering at the Imperial College of Science and Technology London. 


Peter met and married Pamela Harman in 1950. Five years later, they left England and moved to North Borneo (Malaysia) working for the British and Malaysian Government's Public Works Department as an executive Engineer within the Water Supply division. Both of their daughters, Penelope and Victoria, were born while they were living in Malaysia. 


Between 1966 and 1968, the family moved to Brunei, where Peter was given a position within Binnie and Partners, an International Consulting Engineering firm. Peter next worked with engineering firm Camp Dresser and McKee, taking the family to live in Boston, Izmir Turkey and Colorado. 


From 1975 through 1987, Peter launched a career with the World Bank in Washington D.C. within the Reconstruction and Development department. He traveled to India, China, Africa, Yemen, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Pakistan and the Middle East and for two years, he and his wife, Pamela, lived in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. During his â€œretirementâ€, Peter worked as a self employed consultant with the World Bank, again sending him overseas to Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Albania and Kosovo. 


After divorcing Pamela, Peter met Olga Pestova in St. Petersburg and they were married in 2003 where they lived in Annapolis. 


He enjoyed tennis, sailing, music, art and gardening. There were always dogs in the family life, his favorite being German Shepherds, and he also enjoyed horses and horse back riding. 


He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Marion Howland and Eileen Dobson, and his brother, Kenneth Ware. 


He is survived by his wife, Olga Ware; two daughters, Penelope Ware Menzies of Arnold, Maryland and Victoria Valberg Ware of Stockholm, Sweden; three grandchildren, Danielle Ware Sabatini and Jonathan Ware Sabatini of Arnold, Maryland, and Jac Peter Forsberg Ware of Stockholm Sweden. 


Family and friends are invited to his Memorial Service which will be held on Friday, May 15 at 11:00 am at All Hallows' Parish, 3604 Solomons Island Road (Route 2), Edgewater, MD, 21037. A reception at his daughter's home will follow the service. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Peter H. Ware to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis MD, 21403 or to the Maryland Environmental Trust. Arrangements are being made by George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., Edgewater, MD

Michael Aloysius Murphy, 67, of Shady Side, died suddenly Friday May 8,2009 of natural causes. He was born on April 11, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to the late Richard and Esther Murphy. Mr. Murphy is a 1960 graduate of Archbishop John Carroll in Washington ,D.C. He was a member of Local 26 IBEW for 48 years. He headed his own Union company, RAM Electric, Inc. from 1988 until his retirement in 2006. Mr. Murphy is predeceased by his daughter; Shirley A. Murphy-Shadle who died in 1998.He is survived by his two children, Susanne M. Fillius of Churchton, Md. and Michael T. Murphy of Warrenton, VA. and his beloved grandchildren, Ricky, Ashley, Josie, Aidan and Jocelyn. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Frances M. and William Rutan, his three nephews, Jim and John Prout, Liam Rutan and his niece Cathy Swanson. 


Besides vacationing with his family, he enjoyed his work and his home, music, sports and traveling 


Friends are invited to Michael's Life Celebration on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Graveside service and interment will be held on Thursday May 14 at 10:30AM at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, Md. 21401.

On Wednesday, May 8, 2009, In Tarpon Springs, Fl. formerly of Accokeek, Md.; beloved wife of the late P. Kenneth Nern. Mother of Charles C.and his wife Susan Nern, Son-in-law Lawrence J. Corbett. She is also survived by 2 sisters Ruth I. Sweezy and Mary G. Woodruff, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Our lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD. on Monday, May 18, 2009 from 10am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook by clicking on the above link.

On Saturday, May 9, 2009, beloved husband of the late Mary F. Duncan; father of Connie C. Duncan. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday,June 10, 2009 at 10am at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. Those of you who will be attending must be at the Administration building by 9:30am with your own transportation. Please sign the online guestbook by clicking on the above link.

Jerome Sidney Zadera, Sr.




Jerome Sidney Zadera, Sr., a 66 year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Baltimore, MD, died on May 7, 2009 at George Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C. due to a stroke. He was 72.




Born May 12, 1936 in Baltimore, MD to the late Jerome and Margaret Zadera, he was a graduate of Annapolis Senior High School. He served in the United States Navy as a musician from 1955 to 1975 during which time he was a drummer with the US Naval Academy Band. He retired from in 1975. After his retirement from the band he worked as a manager of the service station at the US Navy Exchange.




Jerome enjoyed music, tennis and spending time with his family and friends.




He is survived by his wife Janet Zadera, of Annapolis, whom he married on December 23, 1956; his children Jerome S. Zadera, Jr., of Annapolis and Tracy Kruk of Arnold, MD. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Thomas Zadera, Jerome S. Zadera, III of Annapolis, and twins Kevin and Kylie Kruk of Arnold and was predeceased by his sister Judith McFarland.




Friends are invited to celebrate Jerome's life at a memorial service with military honors on Tuesday May 12, 2009 at 11am at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401. A reception will follow in the church hall. Inurnment will take place at a later date,




In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.




Arrangements are by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, Maryland. Please sign the online guest book at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Mary Ann Watkins, 66, a 35 year resident of Crofton, died on May 6 of natural causes at her residence. She was born in Rochester, N.Y., on May 21, 1942, and worked as an office manager with various construction companies in the D.C. metropolitan area until she retired. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Crofton. In her spare time enjoyed travelling, her dogs, and being with her family. 


Mary Ann was predeceased by her nephew, Kraig Stotsky. She is survived by her long time companion Lynn G. McDowell of Crofton; sister Dianna Stotsky of Edgewater; nieces Michelle Rhodes and Merritt Stotsky; and nephews Troy and Garth Stotsky 


Friends are invited to Mary Ann's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, on Saturday, May 9, from 12:30 p.m. until the funeral service begins at 1:00 p.m. Entombment will be at the Lakemont Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. 


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Wednesday, May 6, 2009; the beloved husband of Angela Karnezis; father of Bryan Karnezis; son of Col. D. and Versamee Karnezis, USAF(Ret.); brother of Art, Ivan and Alec Karnezis. Relatives and friends are invited to Ted's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, May 11 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm with prayers at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, May 12 at 10am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD 20735. Interment Wednesday, May 13 at 10am at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Christmas in April.

On Monday, May 4, 2009; beloved wife of the late Bud O'Haver; mother of Russ and Ken O'Haver, grandmother of Bryan, Kirsten and Briana O'Haver. She is also survived by other loving family and friends. Friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 6 from 6 - 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 10 am from St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Catherine S. Puccia Date of Passing: May 4, 2009 Catherine S. â€œKayâ€ Puccia, 77, a resident of Annapolis for 25 years and previously of Conn., died May 4 at her residence after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born March 11, 1932, in Newport News, Va. She graduated from the College of William and Mary with a B.A. in English. Kay was an elementary school teacher and a past president of the Panhellenic Club of Annapolis. She enjoyed playing tennis in her spare time. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Puccia, whom she married Sept. 11, 1954; three sons, David Puccia of Kinnelon, N.J., Peter Puccia of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mark Puccia of Ramsey, N.J.; one brother, Conway Sheild of Newport News, Va.; two sisters, Letty Best and Betty Scates, both of Yorktown, Va.; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Church Circle, Annapolis. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn., 1850 York Rd., Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093.

Mildred Anna Burgess of Huntingtown, Maryland died Monday, May 4, 2009 at her residence due to natural causes. She was born August 25, 1922 in Littleneck, New York to the late Edward and Virginia Biggar. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Huntingtown, Maryland and Neeld Estates Citizens Association. She enjoyed quilting, reading, travelling, spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and her Friday afternoon junkets to the movies. She is survived by 2 sons, Dennis Burgess of Davidsonville, Ted Burgess, Jr. of West Palm Beach, Florida and one daughter, Diane Burgess of West River, one brother Edward Biggar of Fairfax, Virginia, five grandchildren, Kevin, Nicole and Michael Burgess, Sr., Kimberly St. Amant and Tammy Austin, seven great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Megan, Amanda, Morgan and Michael Burgess, Jr., Jacob St. Amant and Kelsea Austin and three daughters-in-law, Wendy Howell, Mary Burgess and Juanita Burgess. Friends are invited to Mildred's Life Celebration on Thursday, May 7 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. where services will be held on Friday, May 8 at 11:00AM. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD. 20678.

On Sunday, May 3, 2009; The beloved wife of the late Maxson E. McCarry; beloved mother of Louise I. Santivanez, Kathy E. Heneghan, and Nancy H. Lagana; grandmother of James Santivanez, Rebecca Singleton, Patrick and Joshua Heneghan, Venice and Toni Lynn Lagana, and Katie Newman. She is also survived by a special nephew, Billy Sellner, 17 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration on Sunday, May 17 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill Md, and on Monday, May 18 at Forest Memorial United Methodist Church, 3111 Forestville Rd., Forestville, Md 20747 from 11am until time of service at 12:00 noon. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. Memorial Contributions may be made to Forest Memorial United Methodist Church.

On Friday May 1, 2009. The beloved husband of the late Maurine Haller; father of Lawrence and Thomas Haller; brother of Donald F. Haller; grandfather of Jordan P. and Morgan T. Haller. Services and interment will be private.

On Friday, May 1, 2009; the beloved wife of the late Clarence "Peck" Kuhnert; mother of Jeff L. and Gregory L. Kuhnert; sister of Leona M. Varrella; grandmother of Michael Nolan, Cody L. and Jason L. Kuhnert; sister-in-law of Helen Ponton. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Kuhnert's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, May 12 from 6 to 9pm, where services will be held on Wedneday at 12:30pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery.

Roland Vernon Rill, age 90, a resident of Riva, MD for 40 years died on April 30, 2009 at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Washington, D.C. of natural causes. Roland was born on April 12, 1919 to the late William and Nancy Rill in Baltimore, MD where he attended the Strayer Business College and received a degree in Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He served in the US Army during WW II. Most of his working life he was a self employed building contractor, his company was Sarrill Contractors of Baltimore, MD. Roland was a member of American Legion Post 226 in Mayo, MD and he was a Shriner at the Boumi Temple in Baltimore, MD. He enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. Wife- Dorothy A. Rill of Riva, MD. They were married on March 8, 1947. Sons- Robert R. Rill of Plymouth Meeting, PA Raymond R. Rill of Riva, MD Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Friends are invited to Roland's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday , May 6 from 10:30am until service time at 11:45am. Interment MD Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD.

On Thursday, April 30, 2009; the beloved wife of the late Ralph Dersch; mother of Donna(Joe) Gloystein, Karl(Barbara) and Dean Dersch and the late Norma Cramlet. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Dersch's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, May 4, 2009 from 11am until time of service at 12 noon. Interment National Memorial Park. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Wednesday, April 29, 2009. The beloved husband of Joan L. Cody; father of Joanne (Joe) Landry and Karen (Greg) Quatman; son in law of Pearl Sheaffer; brother of Ann Coak; grandfather of Michael, Corey, Trey, Kyle, Taylor and Jenna; great grandfather of Bryce, Gavin and Kiara. Also survived by his cat, Baby, and his daughter's dogs. Friends are invited to Mickey's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, May 3 from 1:00pm until his memorial service begins at 3:00pm. Interment will be held at a later date at MD Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1800 M Street, NW, Ste. 750 South, Washington, DC 20036.

Obituaries

Frank Vitale

Det MPD

George MacMannis

Michael Dombey

Marion Kirk

Antonio Fernandes

Nicholas Maroudas

Maria Mellos

Peter Ware

Michael Murphy

Margaret Nern

Howard Duncan

Jerome Zadera

Mary Watkins

Ted Karnezis

Mary O'Haver

Catherine Puccia

Mildred Burgess

Helen McCarry

Edward Haller

Lucille Kuhnert

Roland Rill

Alberta Dersch

Joseph Cody