Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Friday, August 7, 2009; Kathleen, formerly of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully in Wilmington, North Carolina at the age of 92. Kathleen, an RN, originally from Farrell, PA moved with her husband, James John Fisher, to the Washington, DC area after World War II. They were married for 53 years until his passing in April 1994. Kathleen had a deep commitment to her Catholic faith and family. She volunteered her time and talent in great order at all stages of her life. She is survived by her five sons; James Gordon Fisher of Olney, MD, John Frederick Fisher and wife Kris Colthurst Fisher of Bedford, TX, Peter Bradley Fisher and wife Mary McGregor Fisher of Kensington, MD, Thomas Jeffrey Fisher and wife Marcia Roessler Fisher of Wilmington, NC, and Paul Anthony Fisher of Comanche, TX, twelve grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. A viewing will be held on Monday, August 17th from 5:00 to 8:00pm located at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD and on Tuesday, August 18th at 10:00am at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church located at 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD 20832. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 Noon. Interment will be at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Education-Parish-Service Program at Trinity College, 125 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20017.

Magdalene â€œMargieâ€ Pantelides, 91, born in New York, NY, passed peacefully on August 7, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Margie was the devoted wife of the late Savvas Pantelides and is survived by six children: John Pantelides, Nicos Pantelides, Anastasia Samaras, Andre Pantelides, Irene Meehan and Alexandra Pantelides; one sister, Mary Bauman and two brothers, Gregory Comsudis and Thomas Comsudes. She was also the cherished â€œYiayiaâ€ of 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Her life was a magnificent and amazing celebration of the endless love she gave to all she met and touched. With her husband, Savvas, an immigrant from Yialousa, Cyprus, the couple worked with a dedicated crew at the famous Royal Restaurant on West Street in Annapolis which they owned and operated for over 30 years, and graduated all six of their children from college. Margie most enjoyed gathering her large family, joyfully entertaining a host of relatives and friends, and selflessly volunteering for her church and the AAMC Auxiliary. Friends are invited to Margie's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, August 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, August 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on August 12, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment St. Demetrios Greek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road #250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301 (www.alsa.org) or The Philoptokos Society, Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Annapolis.

On August 7, 2009. The beloved wife of the late Frank D. Rominger, sister of the late Madeline Johnson and the late Sam Minico. Aunt of the late Robert Sheets, Bonnie Sheets, Paul (Judy) Sheets and Cynthia (Barney) Miller. Also survived by many grandnieces, grandnephews and friends. Friends are invited to Marion's Life Celebration on Tuesday, August 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3, N Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Anthony â€œTonyâ€ J. Petriccione, 72, a 13-year resident of Crownsville, MD and previously of Bowie, MD died on August 6, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. 


Born October 2, 1936 in New York, NY, he graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School, Columbia University with a Bachelors degree in Business and a Masters degree in Business from The City College of New York. He did statistics for the federal government at the Department of Education until retirement and also was a budget officer with Prince George's County Schools. Mr. Petriccione served in the United States Army. He was appointed by President Nixon to the Right to Read program. Tony coached little league for the Bowie Boys and Girls Club, was a Cub Scout leader, was active in the South County Senior Center and was a parishioner at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church in Millersville, MD. His hobbies included traveling, creative writing, watercolor painting and fishing. 


He was the beloved husband of Dorothy J. Petriccione, whom he married in 1995; father of Anthony Petriccione, Jr. of Lake Mary, FL, Joseph Petriccione of Atlanta, GA and Andrew Petriccione of Bradenton, FL; stepfather of Allison Gargano of Millersville, MD; brother of Anita Davidson of PA; grandfather of Oliva, Danielle and Lianna Gargano, Hailey, Sydney and Jacob Petriccione. Friends are invited to Anthony's Life Celebration on Sunday, August 9 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, August 10 at 10am at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Ave S, Millersville, MD 21108-2201. Interment church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. 800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21211.

On Thursday, August 6, 2009; the beloved daughter of the late Samuel Roland and Mary Minnie Flood; sister of James(Mary) Allen, Margaret Flood, Mildred Williams, Ruth Mangaroo and the late Helen King, F. Elizabeth Belt and Veronica Carpenter. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Ms. Flood's Life Celebration on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Capital Hospice, 9200 Basil Ct., Suite 200, Largo, MD 20774. Please sign the gustbook at: wwww.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Donna Marie Hermann of Loch Haven, Edgewater died August 5, 2009, with her family at her side. 

Donna was born on September 3, 1949, in Washington, DC. She was a member of the first graduating class at Bowie Senior High School. She recently retired from her position as receptionist at Severn Savings Bank in Annapolis, where she was the face and voice of Severn for more than 21 years. She was a long-time resident of Loch Haven, where she and her husband of 20 years enjoyed sailing the Chesapeake. 

She is survived by her husband, David Hermann of Edgewater; daughters Karen Leavy of Odenton and Kelly Fox of Philadelphia, PA; parents George and Edna Talbert of Gambrills; sister Barbara Graham of Bowie; brother Christopher Talbert of Gambrills; and grandsons Brandon and Colin Leavy of Odenton. She was preceded in death by her sisters Linda Talbert and Patricia Graham and her brother James Talbert. 

Family and friends are invited to a viewing at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road,Edgewater, MD on Saturday, August 8 from 1:00-3:00 pm and a memorial service at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis at 2:00 pm Sunday, August 9 with a reception to immediately follow. Please sign the family's online guestbook HERE

Liz Delmis Baez Marquez was born in 1970 in the town of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Liz was the second child born to Jose R Baez, Sr, and Carmen L. Baez-Marquez. 


At the age of 12, her family moves from Puerto Rico to New London, Connecticut to start a new life. 


In 1984 once again her family relocates to Maryland. 

Liz graduated from Fairmont Height High School in 1988, in the same year Liz married her high school sweetheart Mark Stewart. Out of this union, she gave birth to Janice and Janet Stewart. Mark and Liz were married until he went to rest with the Lord. 


In 1995, Liz married David Cedar; together they raised Janice and Janet until her home going on August 4th, 2009. 



On Tuesday, August 4, 2009, the beloved wife of David Cedar; mother of Janice and Janet Steward; sister of Jose R. and Jose J. Baez. Friends and family may call on Monday, August 10, 2009, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill MD, from 9 am until the time of service at 10:00 am. Interment Resurrection cemetery

Geaton A. DeCesaris, Sr. "Sonny" of Davidsonville, previously of Lothian, died at his residence from cancer on Monday, August 3, 2009, with his loving family at his side. Sonny was born on September 28, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Marco and Ida Janetti DeCesaris. Sonny attended Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine, MD. After school he started working in the construction industry as a bricklayer. Mr. DeCesaris founded his own construction firm, Sonny DeCesaris and Sons, Inc. and eventually the family purchased Washington Homes, Inc. Mr. DeCesaris held the position of Chairman of the Board of Washington Homes, Inc. Sonny was a member of the Knights of St. George, Knights of Columbus, Ducks Unlimited and the Maryland National Capital Building Industry Association. His favorite hobby was hunting and he acquired numerous trophies from the United States, Canada and Africa. Recently, he was inducted in the East Coast Drag Racing Hall of Fame. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" DeCesaris; devoted father of Marco A. (Jackie) DeCesaris, Ida M. (Paul) Sukalo, "Angel Joe" (Deceased), Geaton A. Jr. (Deceased) (JoAnn), Joseph A. (Donna) and A. Hugo (Julie) DeCesaris, Maria R. (Nick) Vaccaro, Elizabeth M. A. (Gary Lee, Deceased) Ryon, Lisa R. (Nello) Caltabiano and Deborah A. (Cameron) Ailiff; brother of Marco, Anthony and Albert DeCesaris, Margaret Mudd and Alice Sacchetti; grandfather of Mary, Madeline and Anna DeCesaris, Idie and Rich Ward, Lizzy and Mark Lahive, Paulie (Deceased), Nicole and Sonny Sukalo, Angela and Christian Duffy, JoAnn Marie and Elizabeth Ida DeCesaris, Kristin and Brian Messineo, Maria DeCesaris, Jenna and Neil Butler, Geaton III, Elisa, Juliana, Alexandra, Gabrielle and Catherine DeCesaris, Nicolette and Dominic Vaccaro, Elizabeth Ann, Ida Rose and Gary Lee (Deceased) Ryon, Jr., Vincent, Marco, Geaton and Sophia Caltabiano, Cameron III, Gaetano, Ella, Finnian and Maria Evangeline (Deceased) Ailiff; great-grandfather of Alyssa Osborne-Sukalo, Richie, Lizzy, Sammy and Michael Ward, Cassius Lahive, Gaetsie, Mia and Christian Duffy, Lily and Geaton Messineo. Family and friends are invited to Sonny's Life Celebration today, Wednesday, August 5 from 4 to 8pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035, where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, August 6 at 2pm. Entombment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 6089, Annapolis, MD 21401, http://dpcancerfoundation.org, Gary Lee Ryon, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc., 5817 Sonny Drive, Lothian, MD 20711, http://www.garyryonmemorial.org, Forestville Pregnancy Center, P.O. Box 47109, District Heights, MD 20753, 301-423-0063 or Parkinson's Unity Walk, P.O. Box 275, Kingston, NJ 08528, 866-789-9255, http://www.unitywalk.org.

Elizabeth S. Garrison







Elizabeth S. Garrison, a 26 year resident of Edgewater and previously of Washington, D.C. died at her residence on Saturday August 1, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was 91.



Born October 1, 1917 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she graduated from Mercy High School in Omaha, Nebraska, and received her degree from Creighton University, in 1939, where she was the captain of the Rifle Club.



Elizabeth served her country in the United States Navy. She entered the Navy in 1943 and retired as a Lt. Commander in 1964. During her career she worked in Supply and Procurement, and served three tours in Pearl Harbor. Her nickname in the service was â€œSmokey Stoverâ€.



After retiring from the US Navy, Elizabeth worked and retired from COMSTAT in Washington, D.C.



Elizabeth was known as the great organizer. He helped to build her home in Edgewater as well as Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Elizabeth was an active member of OLPH, serving as a Eucharistic minister, Lector, organist and Religious Education teacher. She retired as a religious education teacher after 30 years when she was 87 years old.



Elizabeth loved her community of Loch Haven, where she was a member of the Garden Club. She loved animals, especially dogs and tropical fish. She enjoyed travelling the world, the Rosary Group at OLPH, spending time with friends and family. She was always there to lend a helping hand and was very generous to those in need.



Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Robert L. Garrison, Jr., whom she married November 27, 1971 and who died on August 24, 2008. She is also survived by her sister Margaret Lamb of San Jose, California; her late sister Gerry Sullivan; and her caretakers Donna Gerard of Edgewater, MD and Claudia Stelljies of Churchton, MD.



Friends are invited to Elizabeth's Life Celebration on Tuesday August 4, 2009 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday August 5, 2009 at 10am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Building Fund, 515 Loch Haven Rd. Edgewater, MD. Please sign the online guest book at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Saturday, August 1, 2009; the beloved husband of 66 years of Mary Harris; father of Kenneth Harris, Marian(Oscar)Gray and the late Ellsworth, Jr. and Carl Harris; grandfather of Christina Green, Christopher Gray, David, Kenneth, Jr. and Carl Harris, Jr. He is also survived by a host of great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Harris' Life Celebration on Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 9:30 AM until time of service at 10:30 AM at Tenth Street Baptist Church, 1000 R St., NW, Washington, DC. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association or Metropolitan Baptist Church.

Danielle Monique Smith (â€œDaniâ€ and â€œDamoâ€), 26, a 13-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Rockville, MD, died of heart failure on July 31, 2009 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD. Born on March 20, 1983 in Fairfax, VA, she was the daughter of Warren W. Smith of Annapolis and Laura J. Golden of Upper Marlboro, MD. She attended Broadneck High School and Anne Arundel Community College. She was a loving mother who valued friendship and creativity. She was an avid photographer and loved cooking, reading, writing and watching movies. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one son, Cory; one daughter, Rachel; two brothers, Steed and Sean Smith and a sister, Tifany Smith, all of Annapolis; and her grandparents, Merle Smith of Florida and Ray and Jean Fisher of West Virginia. She was also the granddaughter of the late Walter L. Parker and the late Rosemary Smith. Friends are invited to Danielle's Life Celebration on Friday, August 7, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 8, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 3820 Aspen Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD. Interment St. Stephens Episcopal Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children's Hospital Foundation, Cardiology Department, 111 Michigan Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20010. Please sign the online guestbook atÂ HERE

Rev. Dr. Theodore August Tietge (Age 77) was born June 30, 1932 and died of multiple myeloma July 30, 2009 at his home under the care of Hospice of the Chesapeake. Originally from East Baltimore, he has been a resident of Annapolis for 35 years. He is the first generation born here, being the son of Paula Stolting Tietge of Kiel, Germany and Theodore Tietge of Bad Saltzdetfurth, Germany. He attended Baltimore Polytechnic High School, graduating from the â€œAâ€ course, Albright College in Reading, PA, Union Theological Seminary in New York and earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Seminary in Washington. His home church was Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church in Baltimore. He served a Methodist Church in Flushing, NY as an assistant while in seminary and also as a pastor at Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church in Brooklyn, NY for two years. Returning to Maryland after seminary, he served Salem Methodist Church in Upper Falls, Grace United Methodist in Aberdeen and Calvary United Methodist in Annapolis until his stroke in 1978, retiring on disability at 46. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Phillips Tietge, his daughter Carrie and husband- Steve Porco, and daughter Paula and husband Denver Sanner, grandsons Theodore Sanner (wife-Laura), Steven Porco, Michael Porco and Jake Sanner and one brother William Tietge. 


A memorial service is planned for August 4th, Tuesday, at 2pm at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Valeriano Terencio Cabanatan, 86, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009. Born on September 12, 1923 in Guiwan, Philippines, he devoted 30 years of his life to active duty with the US Navy. Initially joining the Navy in the Philippines during WWII to "see the world", he could truly attest that the Navy's promise did just that. His military career spanned World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He retired in 1974 attaining the rank of Senior Master Chief. Following his military career, he worked at the US Government Printing Office until his eventual retirement to the Washington, DC area. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Some of his favorite hobbies were gardening and his love for traveling. Mr. Cabanatan was the beloved and faithful husband of 50 years to the late Liria I. Cabanatan. He is survived by his two sons, Valerian I. Cabanatan and his wife Cynthia of Olympia, WA, and James I Cabanatan of Washington D.C.; a niece, Julie De La Paz and her husband Adrian of Germantown, MD; two grandsons, Victor and Eric Cabanatan, a great-nephew Jonathan De La Paz, and a host of extended family and friends. Dad was always right in the lessons he tried to teach us, even when we didn't realize it at the time. He will be fondly remembered as a great father, provider, mentor, teacher, patriot and role model. We are truly thankful for the many gifts his life has given us and the many lives he touched along the way. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Cabanatan's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 9am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD, followed by interment at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the VFW Post 5471, in C/O Andy Bravo, 8901 Palmer Rd., Ft. Washington, MD 20744.Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Michael W. Pulscak Obituary 





Michael W. Pulscak aged 77 passed away on Wed. July 29th, 2009 at Georgetown University Hospital. Mike was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Michael and Anna (Kranyak) Pulscak and was a long time resident of Fort Washington, Md. He graduated from Drexel University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.E.A. in Operations Research from George Washington University. At Drexel Mike was a star southpaw pitcher and played for the Chicago White Sox farm team. After serving 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, Mike worked for various computer companies and co-founded Computer Dynamics Corporation. He had retired from the Department of Energy/Renewable Energy. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church-Broadcreek and had been an active volunteer in the local community youth sports programs. He enjoyed boating and collecting stamps, coins, and classic Russian collectibles. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Edith Pulscak, daughter Susan Pulscak, son Michael P. Pulscak(Jeanne), granddaughters, Ashley, Anna, and Ella Pulscak, sisters-in-law Adeline Pulscak and Audrey Parsons, nieces Judy Pirhala and Christy Parsons, great nieces Stephanie and Alexandra Pirhala, and great nephew Marc Pirhala. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his brothers, Michael Jr. and Cyril Pulscak, sisters Olga and Mary Pulscak and Ann Hoffman, brothers-in-law Paul Hoffman and William (Fred) Parsons and niece Cheryl Parsons Darnell. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 4th at St. John's Episcopal Church-Broadcreek (9801 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Md. 20744). The family will receive friends in the church from 10 AM until the service at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church or the Ft. Washington Food Pantry, both to the above address.

Arline M. Lang, nee McHugh, of Clarence, New York, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at the age of 92 at the home of her daughter, Jeanne Radcliffe of Edgewater, MD. Her son Robert Lang of Conyors, GA and her life long friend Aida Ryan of Buffalo, NY were also there with her. Daughter of Thomas and Mary McHugh nee Decker; daughter-in-law of William Lang and Carrie Lang nee Ball; beloved wife of William J. Lang; sister-in-law of Peter Lindsey, Helen Lindsey nee Lang and Mary Lindsey nee Bainbridge, all deceased. She was the mother of nine children, thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Arline was a founding member of the Christian Family Movement in the Diocese of Buffalo and a pioneer of marriage education in Buffalo's parochial high schools. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your local hospice. A wake is being arranged through Amigone Funeral Home in Williamsville, NY and a Memorial Mass will be held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Williamsville, NY on Wednesday, August 26 at 10am with a reception immediately following Mass in the church hall. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Local arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD. For updated funeral information, periodically check the funeral home's The family invites you to look at some photos of Arline at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/grammalang

William Ricardo Faulcon 


On Monday, July 27, 2009; Member of the Buffalo Soldiers and the Blue Knights. He worked for Verizon as a Technician and was a history buff. Friends are invited to Mr. Faulcon's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 9:30 am until time of the memorial service at 10am at Clinton Manor Apartments, Community Room, 8500 Mike Shapiro Dr., Clinton, MD 20735. Entombment 2pm at Arlington National Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Monday, July 27, 2009 in Clinton, MD. Services and interment private.

Services and burial for Frank Schemanski will be private. Please sign the on line guestbook using the link above.

Maria Elena Milesi Bartlett (Age 89) 





On Monday, July 27, 2009; the beloved Italian wife of retired U.S. Air Force Sergeant, Deane H. Bartlett, who preceded her in death in 2000. Born on July 2, 1920, Maria Elena was sent by her parents to study at a Catholic convent in Paris. She and her twin brother were taken by the Nazis along with the other students and nuns to a concentration camp at the outset of World War II. She miraculously survived and was returned by American soldiers to her family in Modena Italy at the end of the war. She emigrated to the United States in her 20's, first working at the Italian Embassy and then moving to Elizabeth Arden, where she became known as the lively Italian manicurist who sang opera while she worked on the hands and feet of Washington celebrities for more than 40 years. Her clients included socialites, first ladies, and the wives of heads of state from around the world. A Washington Star article from 1986 reported that, at the urging of Joy Baker, wife of Senator Howard Baker, Maria Elena recruited the great opera star Luciano Pavarotti to sing at the annual Fords Theater Gala, reminding him of their mutual hometown connection of Modena, Italy. Maria Elena was fluent in five languages and at home in any social setting. She is survived by two brothers, Pietro and Mathew who reside in Switzerland and Italy. Relatives and friends are invited to Maria Elena's Life Celebration at Carroll Manor, 1150 Varnum Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20017 on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 10:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 2pm. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Monday, July 27, 2009, the beloved wife of the late William J. Russell; mother of William J. Russell; grandmother of Kimberly S. Perry and Kari M. Russell; great-grandmother of William B. Russell, Braden D. and Evan T. Perry. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 4 at 11:00AM at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Cheltenham, MD.

*******PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SERVICE IS ON FRIDAY, JULY 31 , AT 10:30AM. THIS INFO WAS INCORRECT IN THE CAPITAL *************


Margaret â€œMargâ€ Alice Calhan, 85, a 6-year resident of Ginger Cove, Annapolis, MD and previously of Clinton, MD died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on July 25, 2009. 

Born on March 23, 1924 in Tacoma, WA, she was a 1942 graduate of St. Aquinas Academy in Tacoma, WA. Mrs. Calhan was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD. She enjoyed golf, bridge, swimming, traveling, reading, gardening and family gatherings. 

She was the beloved wife of Lt. Col. Robert J. Calhan, Sr., USAF, Ret., whom she married July 1, 1942; devoted mother of Michele Lynn Groot of St. Leonard, MD, Robert J. Calhan, II of Annapolis, MD, Cecelia Louise Atkinson of Kingwood, TX, Kathleen Marie McSorley of Huntingtown, MD and John Hamilton Calhan of Owings, MD; sister of Cecilia Hogarth of Gig Harbor, WA, Thomas Hamilton of Las Vegas, NV and the late Catherine Fray; she is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday July 31, at 10:30am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to a Catholic Charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Mary â€œBarbaraâ€ Von Wald (Age 91). 


On Friday, July 24, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Devoted sister of Dr. Dorothy Von Wald Toffolo; beloved aunt of Mary â€œBetsyâ€ E. Toffolo-Cresce, Regina Toffolo Barletta, Christine Von Wald Castner, Katherine Von Wald Niederhelman, Stephen Von Wald, Walter Anthony and Christopher Toffolo. Also survived by numerous cousins grand-nieces and nephews. Family, friends and former students are invited to Barbara's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday July 31, from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, August 1 at 10am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton,Md.

Obituaries

David Campbell

Celia Papenfus

Kathleen Fisher

Magdelena Pantelides

Marion Rominger

Anthony Petriccione

Shirley Flood

Donna Hermann

Liz Cedar

Geaton DeCesaris

Elizabeth Garrison

Ellsworth Harris

Danielle Smith

Rev Tietge

Valeriano Cabanatan

Michael Pulscak

Arline Lang

William Faulcon

Beatrice Kayian

Frank Schemanski

Maria Bartlett

Erma Russell

Margaret Calhan

Mary Wald