Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

(AGE 93) 1916-2009 Passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, October 30, 2009. He was born in Kallegiana, Crete, Greece, the son of Michael and Elizabeth Tsourounis. Along with his mother and sister, Irene, he immigrated to America in 1920 though Ellis Island, to join his father who had established a business in Hopewell, VA. After graduating from Hopewell High, he attended VPI and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Engineering (Class of 1939). During WWII, he worked at Langley Field in Hampton, VA, designing sections of the B25 and B29 Airplane. In 1944, he married Ann Chrysson of Winston Salem, North Carolina. They were devoted to each other for 61 years, until her death in 2005. During his lifetime, he established himself as businessman in Prince Georges County, operating several restaurants over the years. In the 1970''s he joined the "Pancretan Association" which supported many caused for his beloved Island of Crete. He became its president and spent many years working on behalf of the organization. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Sava of McLean, VA, Michael Tsourounis and wife Athy of Owings, MD; five grandchildren, Anna Sava Namnoum and husband Kenneth of Connecticut, George Sava and wife Linda of New York, Emanuel Tsourounis 11 of New York, Nicholas and wife Marilyn Tsourounis of Maryland and Anthony Tsourounis of Maryland; five great-grandchildren, Elise and Brian Namnoum and Olivia, Anaclara and Sam Sava; sisters, Stella Tsourounis and Alan Jones, and George Tsourounis; nieces and nephews which include, Mr. Michael Halkos and family (MD), Dr. Alex Halkos and family (GA), Leon Halkos (GA), Demetri Mazacoufa (GA), George Liviakis and family (CA), Boyle and family (TX) and many Koumbari and friends from the country and Greece. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 3 at 12 noon at St. Katherines Greek Orthodox Church in Falls Church. Interment will be November 4 at 12:30 p.m. in Hopewell, VA. Contributions may be made to St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, MD, or to St. Judes Hospital. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Martha Ann (Weirich) McNeill peacefully passed away at Sibley Hospital at 12:30PM on October 30, 2009. She heroically battled ovarian cancer for over one year. Her two beloved sons, David and Timothy, together with other members of her immediate family were with her. Her life was a joyous one. She was born on August 14, 1935 to Gladys and Robert Weirich and lived the early years of her life in Camp Springs, MD. She was a habitual honor student and a star athlete on her school teams. After graduation she joined the staff of Pepco and then the staff of the Washington office of the Ford Motor Co. where she worked in Ford's international affair's staff. Ford temporarily loaned her to the Presidential Inaugural Committee for President Eisenhower in 1957. She received a formal commendation for her critical role in organizing and implementing the many transportation functions of the inaugural. Martha married Bruce Sorter in 1960, and they had a son, David R. Sorter. After their divorce, Martha married Robert L. McNeill, early in 1970. They had 39 years of great joy and happiness together. Their son, Timothy C. McNeill, was born in 1971. She loved her two step sons, Fletcher and Craig McNeill and found tremendous joy, happiness and peace in her five grandchildren, Ian and Tori Sorter, Camden and Skylar McNeill, and Caitrin McNeill. Martha enjoyed a close, loving and extended family. Her parents predeceased her as did her 4 beloved aunts. Her sister Jean and her husband Michael and their children Karen, Martha, Jimmy, Gina and Michael were special and vital parts of Martha's life as were their children Rebecca, Allison, Conor and Emily. Her cousins Ellis, Nancy, Teddy, Gary and their children Trueman, Sam, Diana, Josh, Christine and Angela were special loves of Martha as was her beloved Uncle Guy Trueman. Martha's extended family reached far beyond her immediate family. It included a large universe of friends who were part of her loving and caring life from her school days, community activities, many group memberships, neighbors and close friends. She was a truly remarkable, loving, caring woman who enriched the lives of all who knew her. There will be a public viewing at 9:00AM at St. Barnabas Church on Wednesday November 4, 2009 followed by a celebration of Martha's life at 10:30AM and burial in the cemetery behind the church. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, Martha would appreciate contributions to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5203 St. Barnabas Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748.

Michael â€œMikeâ€ H. Bagdasian, a 40-year resident of Harwood, MD and previously of Silver Spring, MD died on October 29, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. 


Born August 29, 1917 in Norfolk, VA, he was raised in Washington, DC; he spent his summers in Woodland Beach. Mr. Bagdasian was self employed as Michael Bagdasian and Sons Plumbing. During WWII he served in the Merchant Marines, the 1st boat he was on was the Meyer London, which was torpedoed by the Germans off of the coast of Libya in 1944. His memberships included the Masonic Lodge in Silver Spring, MD and American Legion, Post 226 in Mayo, MD. His hobbies included fishing, boating, and spending time on the farm in Harwood. He loved the Chesapeake Bay, the Florida Keys, working with children in the community, volunteering. Mr. Bagdasian built the first playground at Shady Side Elementary School Playground, with his own funds. 


He is survived by his long time companion, Margery Calhoun; he was the devoted father of Harry Bagdasian of Silver Spring, MD, Tony Bagdasian of Harwood, MD, Rozanne â€œDeeâ€ Lyons of Frederick, MD and Marcy Bagdasian-King of Harwood, MD; brother of Adam Bagdasian of Edgewater, MD and Helen Orange of Mt. Airy, MD. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Mr. Bagdasian is predeceased by two wives, Pauline Bagdasian, who died in 1998 and Mary Bagdasian, who died in 1984. 


Friends are invited to Mike's Life Celebration on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD from 1pm until service begins at 3pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 11am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Heritage for the Blind, 2882 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 or Project Liberty Ship, P.O. Box 25846, Highlandtown Station, Baltimore, MD 21224-0546.

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009; she is survived by two sons, Gerald and Robert Palmer, a sister and grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Palmer's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd.,Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, November 2, 2009 from 9am until time of service at 10am. Interment Washington National Cemetery.

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009; the beloved wife of the late Roland Eugene Dennis, Sr.; mother of Roland Eugene Dennis, Jr. and Mark (Jacqueline) Wade Dennis;sister of Minnie Goodman;grandmother of Jazzlyn and Jocelyn Dennis. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Dennis' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 11:30am until time of service at 12:30pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Egil Joseph Pawloski, 47, a 18-year resident of Riva, MD died on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 of complications due to cancer after a four month illness. 


Born January 13, 1962 in Bergen, Norway to the late Joseph and Bjorg Pawloski, he was employed as a Senior Service Representative at Integrated Document Solutions (I.D.S.) for over 25 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Silver Spring, MD and Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD. Mr. Pawloski enjoyed motorcycling, boating, his family and friends and loved his dogs, Jacob and Isabella. 


He was the beloved husband of Joan Y. Pawloski, whom he married on July 3, 1993; brother of Inger Mills of Lutz, FL and the late Shirley Pawloski; uncle of Gene and Garrett Mills; godfather of Kelly, Kristy and Erik Jones. 


Friends are invited to Egil's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, November 5 at 11:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Egil's name to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Critical Care Unit, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Sajak Pavillion, Suite 240, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Arthur Rudmann, 75, died Oct. 27 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a long struggle with heart disease. 



He was born Aug. 4, 1934, in New York City to Frank Joseph and Margaret Bartel Rudmann. He was raised in Bellerose, Long Island where he attended elementary school. He graduated from Jamaica High School in Jamaica Queens, N.Y. in 1952. In 1955 he graduated from the Aeronautical Academy in New York City with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. in 1960 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.



He and his wife Janice Staley were married on July 14, 1962 in Ilion, N.Y. They moved to Bowie where they lived for 26 years and raised their family. Arthur was involved in many activities there. An avid bicyclist, he was a member of Potomac Pedalers participating in competitive racing and long-distance touring. He often rode his bicycle from Bowie to Goddard Space Flight Center. He was a licensed pilot and a member of a flying club that kept a plane at the Bowie airport. He was active in the NASA model rocket club and Toastmasters Organization. He was appointed the representative from the Washington, D.C. Diocese as the Episcopalian representative on the board that formed the South Bowie Non-Denominational Ecumenical Church.



In 1995 he moved to Heritage Harbour in Annapolis where he became a member of the Board of Directors. He spent many hours with committees and groups dedicated to the betterment of life in Heritage Harbour. He was a communicant of St Anne's Episcopal Church where he was an active member of the Men's Bible Study Group. The warm friendship and caring concern of the group's members were a great comfort to him and his family as his health failed.



His career began with Republic Aviation where he worked on the F105 airplane as a stress analyst and then for Morton Thiokol in the solid rocket propellant section before becoming a contractor at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Greenbelt in 1961. He became a permanent employee in 1963, starting a career that lasted 37 years. In his early years at NASA he was a project engineer on the Black Brandt Sounding Rocket which had two successful flights in 1965 and 1966.



He next worked on the Goddard Experimental Package, also known as the Orbiting Astronomical Observatory that was designed to look into the heavens. In 1968 he joined the Spacecraft Development Group as assistant project engineer. The spacecraft flew successfully in 1971. Later in the 70's he worked on the Application Technology Satellite that tested scientific instruments on the spacecraft to see how they worked. The satellite beamed educational programs into remote areas of India.In the 1980's he joined the Instrument Development Group working on detector mounting devices. From Goddard he transferred to the NASA office in Reston, Va., where he was a Space Shuttle Stage Manager. When that office closed in 1988, he was transferred to NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. where he worked on Space and Earth Optical Observatory Instruments. He did extensive research reporting on problems with the Hubble Telescope. He ended a career that was both a passion and an adventure in 2000.



Arthur was a lively and vibrant man who loved life, his family, and his church. He loved discussing and debating an endless number of topics with his friends. His knowledge seemed to span the universe as did his career.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Frank Joseph Rudmann and wife Jane; and brother-in-law, Richard Stover.



He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janice; three children, Kathy of Hunt Valley; Andrew, wife Carolyn and their children, Christopher and Emily, all of Pittsford, N.Y.; and John, wife Nina and their children, Zachariah, Jeremy, Joshua and Mark, all of Morgantown, W.Va.; brother-in law, Harry Staley and his wife Jayne; a sister-in-law, Dolores Stover; and a number of nieces and nephews.



A Celebration of Arthur's life will be held on November 21, 2009 at 2pm at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Church Circle, Annapolis, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the AAMC Foundation, Sajak Pavilion, Suite 240, 2001 Medical Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401. Please sign the guest book at the link above.

Wayne Edward Flanagan, 71, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 from an apparent heart attack. Born Gerald Richard Coy on April 14, 1938 in Albany, N.Y., he was adopted by Roland and Julia Flanagan, now deceased. He attended St. Paul School in Lutherville, Md., and Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pa. Mr. Flanagan grew up in the Baltimore area and won many sailing trophies in the 1950s on the Chesapeake Bay, sailing the National One Design, among other boats. His love for sailing and boating followed him throughout his life, and he refurbished a Herreshoff racing sailboat in the 1960s. In later years he lived aboard the â€˜Not A Shot', a Trawler based in Chester, Md. Later he moved ashore to Denton, Md. He was employed by GMAC, John Deere, Stanford Paper Co. and his own National Personnel Service in Silver Spring, Md., before joining several automobile dealerships in Maryland. An avid auctioneer in his later years, Wayne was a well-known award-winning auctioneer of items ranging from antique hand tools to automobiles, all across the East Coast. He also continued working part-time as a parts driver after his retirement from the automotive industry. Wayne is survived by three sons, Wayne Eric Flanagan of Lenoir,N.C., Paul Roland Flanagan and wife Audrey of Shady Side, Md., and Douglas Andrew Flanagan of Edgewater, Md.; one daughter, Kelly Moreno and husband Pete, of Hagerstown, Md.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends and family will gather at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD celebrate Wayne's life. Interment private.

Paul F. Malone, DDS, age 70, a 10-year resident of Edgewater, MD died on October 25, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. 


Born July 29, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI, he graduated from Marquette University with his Doctorate in Dentistry. He was a dentist in the Waldorf area for over 40 years. Dr. Malone served as a Captain in the United States Army. His hobbies included tennis, boating, gardening, politics, working in his yard and he loved the Chesapeake Bay. 


He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Valerie L. Malone; two sisters, Clarice Vichich of Franklin, WI and Mary Finn of Dousman, WI. 


Friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, October 28 from 12:00 P.M. until memorial service begins at 1:00 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Bldg A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Karl Douglas Brungot, age 54, of Lusby, Maryland died on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at his home. 


He is survived by his wife; Patricia Brungot. He was a devoted father to Two sons, Erik Brungot of Valrico, FL and Kevin Brungot of Berlin, MD. 


Also survived by Two brothers, David Medford of Severn, MD and George Brungot of Davidsonville, MD and Three sisters, Robin Beall of Sykesville, MD, Vicki Medford of Severn, MD and Susan Nye Ferral. 


Services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, Maryland 21037. 


Interment will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Avenue Davidsonville, MD 21035. 


The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland.

On Thursday, October 22, 2009; the beloved daughter of the late Frank, Sr. and Catherine Lavorata; sister of Teresa A. DeRosa and Frank(Floria) Lavorata, Jr.; sister-in-law of the late Carl DeRosa. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Ms. Lavorata's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd.,Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, October 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, October 28,Â 2009 at 11am at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Friends may visit at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater,MD on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 3:00 P.M. until time of service beginning at 5:00 P.M. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer that a donation be made to Anne Arundel Medical Center, Women's and Children's Center as follows: 

AAMC Foundation 2001 Medical Parkway Sajak Pavillion, Suite 240 Annapolis, MD 21401 

Please specify "In Memory of Addison Pyle" on the check or money order. Donations may also be made on line by clicking HERE

Audrey Fraze Jennings, 72, a resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis for 19 years died October 22nd at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Linthicum, MD after a 3-year struggle with cancer. 


Born July 5, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York. Graduated from Millburn H.S in New Jersey in 1955 where she was the Drum Majorette for the high school marching band. She spent her summers at Estling Lake in Denville, New Jersey where she enjoyed sailing, swimming and diving. She earned a degree in Elementary Education from Goucher College in Towson, Maryland in 1959. 


Audrey lived in Ridgewood, New Jersey for 25 years where she raised her three children. She was a member of the Junior Women's Club and active as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. 


In 1990, she and her husband, Ken retired to Annapolis, Maryland. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and the New Annapolitans. The couple attended Naval Academy concerts, hosted Bridge games, and enjoyed local activities and cultural events offered by Annapolis. 


Audrey is predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Kenneth Irwin Jennings. Survivors include two sons, Douglas Jennings and his wife, Patricia of Dagsboro, DE.; Steven Jennings and his wife, Mary of Mountainside, NJ.; One daughter, Karen Hogan and her husband ,John of Alpharetta, GA.; and 5 grandchildren, Alison, Olivia, William, Kevin, and Caitlin. She is also survived by her brother, R. Lawrence Fraze, DDS and his wife Carol of Oldwick, NJ.; and her aunt, Doris Edwards of Denville, NJ. 


A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct 24th, at noon at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD.

Suddenly on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Robert L. King of Camp Springs, Md. passed away. He was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Elton L. King and Margaret E. Clemmer . He is survived by his love and wife of 56 years Patricia (Pat) King; daughters Deborah A. Tsepal (Achi) and Rebecca L. King; granddaughters Brittany L. and Amanda L. King; grandson Karma T. Tsepal ; brother, James King and sister, Phyllis Calhoun, many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by brothers, Elton L. and William F. King and sisters, Virginia C. Stemple and Betty L. Mobbs. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. King's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, October 25 from 1:00pm until service time at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, PO Box 20345, Houston, TX 77225 or the American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region, 4301 North Fairfax Dr., Suite 530, Arlington, VA 22203. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Charles â€œCharlieâ€ Augustine Murphy, age 69, a 15-year resident of Churchton, MD, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at his home of cancer after a 2-year illness. 


Born December 28, 1939 in Benedict, MD to the late Bernard and Catherine Murphy, he graduated from LaPlata High School in 1957. Mr. Murphy served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961. He retired in 1998 after 31 years of service with PEPCO as a mechanical supervisor at the Chalk Point Power Plant. Charles enjoyed genealogy, photography, golf, matchbook collecting, bird watching and was a civil war buff. 


He was the beloved husband of Carol E. Murphy; devoted father of Dawn (Mike) Marshall and Christopher (Alisa) and Troy (Amber) Murphy; brother of Mary Ann Barnes, Katie Gatley, Susan Fruege, Mary Ann King, Linda Roland, Francis â€œDannyâ€ Murphy, Robert Williams and the late Joseph Murphy and Harry "Sonny" Williams. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Charles' Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, October 24 from 12pm until time of service beginning at 2pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made the National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, North Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447 or Melanoma Research Foundation, 170 Township Line Road, Building B, Hillsborough, NJ 08844.

Martha Christina Milton, 79, of Fort Washington Maryland, passed away October 21, 2009 at Southern Maryland Hospital following surgery complications. She was born December 25, 1930, in Hiawatha, West Virginia, the daughter of late Gentle and Eddie Marshall. She was the second of 4 siblings. In 1958, she married the late John W. Milton. She graduated with a BS in Secondary Education from Bluefield State College. Later, gaining her MS in Education from George Washington University, Washington, DC. She is survived by her daughters Tya Lynn Milton and Tycha Lea Milton-Whiten, both of Fort Washington. MD; her son, James Augustus Harrell, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; five grandchildren: Tynesha Milton-Goforth, Taylor Milton-Baker, Tavish Milton-Baker, Nila Christina Harrell, and Sidney Akua Harrell; great-grand daughter, Lyric Lea Michele Goforth, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28 at Ebenezer AME Church of Fort Washington, 7701 Allentown Rd. Fort Washington, MD from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service, 11 a.m. Interment Rest Lawn Cemetery, Princeton, West Virginia. Arrangements by GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME.

Ray â€œPeteâ€ Elwood Comer, Sr., 75, a 40-year resident of Davidsonville, died on October 20, 2009 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood of natural causes. Born on May 22, 1934 in Page County, VA, he served in the U.S. Army Infantry from 1951 to 1959. Ray was a bus and Metro train driver for the District of Columbia Metropolitan Transit Authority. He was the husband of Burnell Comer whom he married in 1956; father of Jeffrey Comer of Hong Kong, Ray E. Comer, Jr. of Davidsonville, and Gregory Comer of Asbury Park, NJ; and brother of Mary Lee Van of River Falls, WI and Louise Royer of Shenandoah, VA. He is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Pete's Life Celebration on Saturday, October 24 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Funeral service and interment private.

On Tuesday, October 20, 2009. The beloved wife of Norberto Garcia. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, Octopber 23 at 10:30am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

On Sunday, October 18, 2009, caring and loving mother of Bernice (Jim) McQuay and Cathy Cooper went to be with her ever-loving husband, Gene, who died on December 15, 1994, with angels around her. Loving aunt of Rick (Leslie) Crossen; step-mother of David Marshall; sister-in-law of Pam; best friend of Barb and Moe and Erma; grandmother of Crystal, Gary, Jason, Jennifer and J.R.; great- grandmother of Brandy, Stephen, Troy, Rachel, Destiny and Aiden; great-great-grandmother of Seth. Family and friends are invited to Dee's Life Celebration on Thursday, October 22 from 12:00noon until service time at 1:30PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Robert â€œBobâ€ Maynard Wright, 88, a 48-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Lanham, MD died on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Heritage Harbour Health & Rehabilitation Center in Annapolis, MD. 


Born September 3, 1921 in Omaha, NE, he graduated from McKinley Technical School in Washington, DC and attended the University of Maryland and the University of Cincinnati, studying Mechanical, Chemical and Aeronautical Engineering. He was employed at Ourisman Chevrolet in Marlow Heights, MD as a manager/salesman and at Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Annapolis, MD as a salesman. Mr. Wright served his country in the Pacific Theatre as a P-38 Lightning Fighter Pilot in the Army Air Corp from 1942 to 1946, receiving the 13th Air Force Air, WWII Victory, Air, American Campaign, Philippine Liberation, Bronze Star, Asiatic Pacific, Sharpshooter, and Good Conduct medals. Mr. Wright fought in the New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Western Pacific, Southern Philippines, Luzon, China Offensive and Borneo battles/campaigns. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Methodist Church in Washington, DC and Woodland Beach Community Church in Mayo, MD. He was an avid numismatist and also enjoyed collecting stamps. 


He was the beloved husband of Pastor Martha S. Wright, whom he married October 23, 1948 and father of Robert Maynard Wright, Jr. of Annapolis, MD, Richard Sinnard Wright of Annapolis, MD, James Phillip Wright of Lafayette, CA and Scott Bennett Wright of Crofton, MD. He is also survived by one grandson, Shane B. Wright, and a grandaughter, Caith E. Wright of Lafayette, CA. 


Friends are invited to Bob's life celebration at Woodland Beach Community Church, 1716 Shady Side Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037 from 2 until time of service which will begin at 3 p.m. Reception immediately following at the church. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. 


In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Woodland Beach Community Church at the address above or Epping Forest Chapel, 1728 Roydon Trail, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Saturday, October 17, 2009. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. on Wednesday, October 21 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, October 22 at 11:00AM at St. Columba Catholic church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Friday, Ocrober16, 2009, the beloved wife of the late Donald B. MacDougall; mother of John G., Dave D. (Laurie) and Danny C. (Bobbi) MacDougall; sister of Kath Wooley and Chris Rimmer. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Glady's Life Celebration on Tuesday, October 20 from 6 to 8PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. where services will be held on Wednesday, October 21 at 11:00AM. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

Alton â€œPopsâ€ C. Graybill, 74, a 19-year resident of West River, MD and previously Roger's Heights in Hyattsville, MD died on October 16, 2009 of a sudden heart attack at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. 


Born February 12, 1935 in Thompsontown, PA to the late Holmes C. Graybill and Margaret Graybill Stimeling, he graduated from Greenwood High School in Millerstown, PA in 1953 and attended the United States Army Radiology School from 1953 to 1956. Mr. Graybill served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959, obtaining the rank of SP5. He was employed from 1963 to 2002 as a Radiology Technician at the V.A. Hospital in Washington, D.C. and was also a real estate agent from 1968 to 2007. He was director of the CYO league for St. Bernard's Church in the 1980's and was also a coach in the CYO league. Alton was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River, MD and he enjoyed gardening, repairing equipment, puzzles, hunting, fishing and playing with his grandchildren. 


He was the beloved husband of Pat Graybill, whom he married in 1964; father of Michael Graybill of Edgewater, MD, Jeffrey Graybill of Tracy's Landing, MD and Lynnette Baker of Dunkirk, MD; brother of Ralph Stimeling of Camp Hill, PA, Fred Stimeling of Richfield, PA, Ruth Leister of McAlisterville, PA and the late Florane Stake, who died in 2002. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ray, Bridget, Rachel, Alec and Will. 


Friends are invited to Alton's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, October 21 at 10:30am at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd West River, MD 20778. Interment Southern Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Little Sister's of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, 4200 Harewood Road, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Lillian Cecelia Raybold Green passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Villa Rosa Nursing Home. She was born on March 28, 1914 , the daughter of Roger and Blanche Myers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert L. Raybold, Sr. and Raymond Green; sons, Robert L. Raybold, Jr. and John Paul Raybold, daughter, Linda L. Summers and sister, Betty Sisco. Surviving are daughters, Joan C. Raybold, Barbara J. Sagan (Nicholas) and Joyce L. DiMisa (Frank); brother, Roger Myers, Jr. (Dorothy); seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, October 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 19, 11 a.m. at Villa Rosa Nursing Home Chapel, 3800 Lottsford Vista Rd., Mitchellville, MD 20721. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Obituaries

Emanuel Tsourounis

Martha McNeill

Michael Bagdasian

Gladys Palmer

Margaret Dennis

Egil Pawloski

Arthur Rudmann

Wayne Flanagan

Paul Malone

Karl Brungot

Clara Lavorata

Addison Pyle

Audrey Jennings

Robert King

Charles Murphy

Martha Milton

Ray Comer

Patricia Garcia

Dee Marshall

Robert Wright

Haydee Rigoroso

Gladys MacDougall

Alton Graybill

Lillian Green