Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Thursday, March 12, 2009; the beloved husband of the late Anne V. Blaso. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Blaso's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday from 2 to 5 pm where services will be held on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to SPCA/HS of Prince George's County, PO Box 925 Bowie, MD 20718.

On Thursday, March 12, 2009. The beloved wife of Lee A. Deal, Sr.; mother of Heidi (Bill) Ricci; grandmother of Rachel Ricci; stepmother of Lee A. Deal, Jr., Larry A. Deal, Sr. and Catherine A. Windsor; niece of Mari Anne Barbee and Otha Barbee; cousin of Angelika Malatras, Demosthnes Malatras and Rebecca Malatras. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Karin's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Services on Monday, March 16, 2009 at the Forest Heights Baptist Church, 6371 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD at 11:30 a.m. Interment Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association. Please sign guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Ruby O. Surber 84 of Davidsonville, previously of Alderson, West Virginia, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Spa Creek Center in Annapolis from natural causes. She was born on March 10, 1925 in Dorr, West Virginia to the late Edgar and Viola Wimmer. She received her nursing degree from Allegheny County School of Nursing in Clifton Forge, Virgina and a Master's Degree in Nursing Administration from American University in Washington, D.C. She was a registered nurse at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, D.C. before retiring. Mrs. Surber was a member of Davidsonville United Methodist Church in Davidsonville. 


Her hobbies included reading, quilting, bird watching and doing crossword puzzles. 


She married James L. â€œPeteâ€ Surber on June 6, 1949; he died on March 10, 1998. Ruby is survived by her son, James David Surber of Davidsonville, two brothers, Charlie Wimmer of Woodbridge, VA and Marcus Wimmer of Sandusky, Ohio, one sister, Erma â€œTenyâ€ Booher of Las Vegas, NV and three grandchildren. 


Family and friends are invited to Ruby's Life Celebation on Friday, March 13 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM, with prayers at 7:30PM at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater,MD. Interment in Union Cemetery, Union, W. VA. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD. 21401.

Samuel W. Branin (Age 93) LCDR, U.S. Coast Guard, (Ret.) On Tuesday March 10, 2009. The beloved husband of Rena C. Branin of Annapolis, MD; stepfather of Michael O'Hara of Arnold, MD, Sharon Cirincione of Skaneateles, NY and Maureen Belanger of Sarasota, FL; brother of Harry Branin of Delran, NJ, also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Sam's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Sam's memory to the Heritage Harbour Health Group, 801 Compass Way, Annapolis, MD 21401 or the Heritage Harbour Library, c/o the Heritage Harbour Community Assn., 959 River Strand Loop, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Monday, March 9, 2009; the beloved father of Stephanie and Michelle Moten. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Mr. Moten's Life Celebration will be held at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, March 20, 2009 from 12 noon until time of service at 1 pm. .Entombment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 10am.

On Sunday March 8, 2009 at Somerford Place in Annapolis, MD. Mildred was born in Weston, WV and graduated from Weston High School. She lived in New Carrollton, MD for 35 years where she worked at Prince George's Hospital in Cheverly, MD as an accounts payable clerk. She was the beloved wife of the late Leon C. Cunningham; mother of Donald L. Cunningham and Sandra L. Brandt; grandmother of Darlene Palmisano, Kari Benoit and Colleen Taggart, also survived by 6 great grandchildren. Graveside service and interment will be held on Friday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rte. 3 North, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054

On Sunday, March 8, 2009, the beloved father of Heidemarie U. Hohn. Services and interment private

Mary Genevieve Barnard â€œGenâ€ age 87 a 17-year resident of the Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD and previously of Brentwood, Maryland, died at her residence on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. Mary was born in Washington, D.C. on November 14, 1921 to the late Milton and Madeline Donohue Hubbard. She graduated from St. Patrick's Academy in Washington, D.C. and was currently a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis. Gen enjoyed bowling, bingo, playing cards with her friends and spending time with her family. She was particularly grateful for the 69 years she and her loving and adoring husband, Richard A. Barnard, Sr. had together, they were married on November 6, 1940. Besides her husband she is survived by three sons: Richard A. Barnard, Jr. of Annapolis, MD., Thomas M. Barnard of Glenn Dale, MD. and James P. Barnard of Edgewater,Md, six daughters: Barbara A. Gretz of Arnold, MD., Margaret A. Hampton of Brentwood, MD., Susan M. Barnard of Ocean City, MD., Janice M. Boggs of Bowie, MD. Mary J. Kirker of Annapolis, MD. and Kathryn A. Barnard of Grasonville, MD., one sister Barbara Beitzell of Bowie, MD. Grandma Barnard was adored by her 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Gen's Life Celebration on Sunday, March 8 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, Md. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, March 9 at 11:00AM. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd. Annapolis, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy. Annapolis, MD. 21401.

On Wednesday March 4, 2009, the beloved husband of Jessie K. Welch; father of Louise A. and Michael Hanlon Welch; brother of James H. and R. Patrick Welch. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, March 12 at 11:30 AM at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Riverdale, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, c/o Development Office, 525 Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21205 or the Michael H. Welch Medical Assistance Fund-MACFU, P.O. Box 2770, Germantown, MD 20875. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD. 


Michael Hentze Welch was born on September 24, 1931 in San Francisco, California. He was the eldest of three, with younger brothers James of Annapolis, MD, and R. Patrick of Davidsonville, MD. The family moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he graduated Calvert Hall College High School in 1948. 


Following high school, he joined the US Navy and became a radar technician during the Korean Conflict. He went on to receive an honorable discharge in 1954. After his military service, he graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Arts and Education in 1959. Among his many hobbies during his early adulthood, he sailed and repaired his own boats, and was also a trained scuba diver and life guard. 


He met and married the woman who was truly the love of his life, Jessie Kemp of Riverdale MD, in 1967. His daughter Louise of Timonium, MD was born in 1969, with his son Michael Hanlon of Baltimore MD following in 1972. 


Due to his innate interest in how things worked (and his propensity for taking things apart) he was a natural mechanical engineer who repaired cars, boats, computers, telephone systems, watches, and countless broken toys. He worked for a variety of companies as an engineer and repair man and then the majority of his career was spent as an operator at IBM. 


He was also a naturally gifted teacher who taught electronics in the Navy, as well as computer science at St. Jerome's elementary school. He would also teach anything that he found fascinating to anyone who would listen and those who loved him gained invaluable insight into a great number of assorted subjects that he had learned during his long and inquisitive life. An avid reader who was always thinking ahead, he enjoyed the fantasy and science fiction genres most of all. 


He was never without a cat or a dog; aquariums fill of fish, and plants to tend to. He also loved to plan and build things, and had an impressive assortment of tools of all kinds. 


He was also a devout Roman Catholic for his entire life, and he went to mass as frequently as he could. His faith defined who he was, and nothing would deter him from carrying out the tenants of his faith to the best of his ability. 


He fought a long and difficult battle with many ailments. In the last 5 years he had numerous surgeries that took a great toll on his health, but he always bounced back as well as he could. He lived with tremendous pain and discomfort, but that didn't stop him from being strong for and gentle to others. He always had a limited tolerance for â€œstupidâ€ people, but was also always understanding and quick to forgive. He loved to make those around him laugh, and many who cared for him were greatly moved by his warmth and charm, even during his most trying times. He was loved by many, and will be sorely missed.

On Tuesday, March 3, 2009, the beloved husband of Madeline M. Brown; father of Russell Brown. Services and interment were private

On Tuesday, March 3, 2009; the beloved husband of Lucie Capule. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Services and interment in the Philippines. Please sign the guestbook.

On Tuesday, March 3, 2009, the beloved daughter of Cameron and Debbie Ailiff. Notice of funeral later

Stephen Krause, 82, a resident of Annapolis for the past 35 years died of complications of prostate cancer on March 2nd, 2009 at Mandarin House, Hospice of the Chesapeake. He was born in Berlin, Wisconsin on September 20, 1926 and grew up in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Upon graduation from Iron Mountain High School in 1944 he entered the Navy in a college program at Notre Dame. After one year at Notre Dame he matriculated at the U. S. Naval Academy, graduating with the class of 1949. After graduation he served for two years aboard the jeep aircraft carrier, USS Sicily, participating in the Korean War. Upon leaving the Sicily he went to flight training and served for the next 18 years as a Navy pilot. His most memorable flying experiences were his eighteen months flying the seaward extension of the DEW line out of Argentia, Newfoundland and his two plus years as a Hurricane Hunter, flying into numerous Atlantic hurricanes. While on staff duty in the Navy he earned a Masters degree in Personnel Management from the George Washington University. He was subsequently assigned as the Assistant and then Officer-in-Charge of the Navy Personnel Research Activity in Washington, D.C. After retirement from the Navy he worked for twenty plus years as a consultant with Northrop, EG&G and Booz Allen. 


LCDR Krause was pre-deceased by his wife of 47 years, Rita Freeman of Bangor, Maine. They met and were married at NAS Brunswick, Maine, where he was in his first squadron and she was a Navy Nurse. 


LCDR Krause is survived by his second wife, Mary Lou Pringle, a Navy widow whom he married in 2004. They have enjoyed traveling, to Europe, China, South America and the Maritime Provinces of Canada. They very much enjoyed sailing on the Chesapeake and memorialized their joy in being together by naming their boat Bonus. He is also survived by his two children, Stephen R. (Skip) Krause Jr. of Daphne, Alabama and Eleanor Krause of Alexandria, Virginia, and Skip's wife, Tracy, and two teen-age children, Grace Krause and Stephen (Trey) Krause III. 


A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 10 am, at the St. Andrew's Chapel at the U.S. Naval Academy (Please enter through Gate 8). 


Memorial donations may be made to the Archdiocese of the Military Services (1025 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20017-0469, attn. Diane Sachs), or to Hospice of the Chesapeake (445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401).

Elenie â€œLanieâ€ Lucille Hylton, 56, a life long resident of Annapolis, MD died at her home on March 2, 2009 of lung cancer after a 10 month illness. 


Born March 13, 1952 to George Bounelis and the late Lucille Bounelis in Annapolis, MD, she worked in the restaurant business in the Annapolis area; starting at her father's restaurant, Capital Restaurant. She was a member of Ladies of the Moose #661. Her hobbies included women's softball, golf, bowling, bingo and spending time with her grandchildren and family. Lanie was also an avid Orioles fan. 


She was the beloved wife of the late Larry Hylton; devoted mother of John Brown of Annapolis, MD; sister of Nick Bounelis of Philadelphia, PA, Cindy Culp of Annapolis, MD, Mike Bounelis of Chesapeake Beach, MD and Paul Bounelis of Annapolis, MD; also survived by her two grandchildren, Hannah and Abby Brown. 


Friends are invited to Lanie's Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 4 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where services will be held on Thursday, March 5 at 1:30pm. Inurnment Private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Sunday, March 1, 2009. The beloved son of the late Walter and Evelyn Forest; nephew of Bertha Kahl Pippin. He is also survived by other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Saturday, March 7 from 10:30 a.m. until time of services, 11:30 a.m.at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook by clicking on the above link.

On Sunday, March 1, 2009. The beloved father of Crispin Dela Cruz Jr., Coralon Tolentino, Mercidita Reanoca, Carolina Dela Cruz and Carmelita Anova. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill on Thursday from 6-9 pm. Interment Eternity Cemetery, Quzeon City,Republic of the Philippines, at a later date. Please sign the guest book by clicking on the above link.

Rudy Bass 


Rudy Bass, 70, a 21-year resident of Edgewater, MD, died of cancer onÂ February 27, 2009 at his residence. 


Born April 30, 1938 in Speedwell, VA, he was a graduate of Speedwell High School.Â He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955-1959.Â Mr. Bass was employed as a manager at Aireco for over 40 years.Â His memberships included the American Legion, American Softball Association, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD and Steamfitter Union, Local 602.Â Rudy was an avid softball player and coach; he played in the Senior Softball League and has coached women's softball.Â He enjoyed fishing and loved his grandchildren. 


He was the beloved husband of Dianne M. Bass; devoted father of Randy Bass of Damascus, MD, Michael Bass of Crawfordsville, IN, Joe Leizear of Severna Park, MD, Lisa Leizear of Los Angeles, CA and Laura Larson of Warrenton, VA; and brother of Helen Richardson and Polly Bobbitt, both of Baltimore, MD. He is also survived by 12 loving grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Rudy's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 3, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.Â Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, March 4, at 10am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD.Â Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD.Â

Jadean Colgan Bishop 

Jadean Colgan Bishop, a 2 year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Ashland and Sudbury, Massachusetts, died on Friday February 27, 2009 at her sister's home in Annapolis, after a 3 year battle with Cancer. She was 57. 

Born March 3, 1951 in Queens, NY to the late John and Anna Burke Colgan, she attended the University of Maryland as well as Endicott College in MA. 

After college she worked at Arthur Anderson & Co. in Boston, MA, where she met her husband Stephen. She later worked for Laventhal & Horwath Co. and subsequently established Arrangements by Jadean, her own catering design company. 

Jadean was an avid member of the Thursday Garden Club in Sudbury, MA, and enjoyed spending time with her family, as well as cooking and gardening. 

Jadean is survived by her husband Stephen, whom she married on September 5, 1976, by her son Christopher Bishop of Boston, MA, her brothers John Colgan and Dr. Richard Colgan, both of Annapolis, MD and her sisters Regina Ricciotti of Annapolis, MD and Patty Stott of Shreveport, LA. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Gerard, Katie, Elyse, Danny, Brendan, Michael, Conor and Sean. 

Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday March 3, 2009 from 4-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 10am at Holy Family catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment to follow 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Annapolis Wellness House, P.O. Box 2303, Annapolis, MD 21404 or an online donation may be made by clicking here. Please sign the online guestbook at the above link.

Howard Hoge




Howard Hoge, 78, of Annapolis, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2009. Howard was the son of the late Roland and Edna Hoge, and brother of Henry and Joan who also predeceased him.




Howard was born in Cambridge, MD. His father passed away when he was five years old. His family moved to Baltimore where they raised goats and sold the milk to hospitals for children who were lactose intolerant. In 1948, he joined the U.S. Navy (on the flip of a coin) and headed off to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. He went to Sonar Training School. While in Minnesota, he met his wife, Marie, who passed away in 2006.




He was assigned to the USS Sarsfield, a minesweeper/destroyer that patrolled the Great Lakes. He remained active in the USS Sarsfield Association, attending the annual reunions until 2007. 




Howard's interest in sonar and radar led him to the Bendix Radio Corporation, where he worked on radardomes. Eventually this led him to a career working as a subcontractor for NASA, where he was involved in virtually every manned space flight and satellite launch. He spent nearly 13 years in Bermuda, and traveled to the remote tracking stations for NASA around the world.




He returned to Maryland in 1973, continuing his relationship with NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center until 1988. He joined Computer Science Corporation and retired in 2006. 




He is survived by his three nephews, 
Rusty and Jay Hoge, and John Tracey, and numerous cousins.




Family and friends are invited to Howard's Life Celebration on Sunday from 2 to 4pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. 

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On Thursday February 26, 2009, the beloved father of Greg Sturgis, Sterlin Smith and the late Gary Smith, brother of Janie M. White and his late siblings, John, Alfred, Nathan, Starks, Martha, Evelyn, Vera and Gloria, also survived by 4 grandchildren. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday from 10:30 until time of funeral service at 11:30am. Interment will follow at Cheltenham Maryland Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Please sign the online guest book at the above link.

On Thursday, February 26, 2009. The beloved husband of Sharon M. Haden; father of Cynthia, Joseph and Tiffany Haden. He is also survived by 5 brothers, 2 sisters, 4 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Noonie's Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 1:30 pm until time of service at 2:30 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUENRAL HOME,P.A.,6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private. Please click on the above link to sign the guestbook.

Christopher Aloysius Enright, 81, a three-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Oakland, N.J., died of heart failure Feb. 26 at Heritage Harbour Health and Rehabilitation Center. 


He was born Sept. 17, 1927, in Jersey City, N.J., to Christopher A. and Margaret Enright. He received his B.S. in Mathematics from St. Peters College. 


He worked as a sales engineer. 


He served as a first lieutenant forward observer in Korea from 1953 to 1957. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and U.N. Service Ribbon. 


He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis. He was an avid tennis player and sports enthusiast 


He was preceded in death by one sister, Claire Portfolio. 


Survivors include his wife, Alice M. Enright, whom he married in 1961; two sons, Michael A. Enright of Annapolis and Christopher M. Enright of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one daughter, Rosemary Lally of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Marjorie Ingenito of Absecon, N.J. and Loretta McGlaughlin of Ormond Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Patrick and Grace Lally. 


A wake will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 6 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. Interment will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 9 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD, 21203-7190 or www.crs.org.

Michael Decker

On Thursday, February 26, 2009. The beloved husband of Shannon C. Decker; father of Nicole McCabe; brother of Janice O'Barr, Steve and Paul Decker. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to Michael's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm where services will be held on Wednesday, March 4 at 2:00pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Lung Assn., 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Ste. 800, Washington, D.C. 20004. Please sign online guestbook at:

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Obituaries

James Blaso

Karin Deal

Ruby Surber

Samuel Branin

Michael Moten

Mildred Cunningham

John Geiger

Mary Barnard

Michael Welch

Beverly Brown

George Capule

Maria Ailiff

Stephen Krause

Elenie Hylton

Gary Forest

Crispin Cruz

Rudy Bass

Jadean Bishop

Howard Hoge

Lloyd Smith

Ronald Haden

Christopher Enright

Michael Decker

Rolfe Kingsley