Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in Greensboro, NC; a long time resident of Maryland; the beloved wife of the late Burnice Johnson; mother of Carolyn Kroll. A committal service will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 11am at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Cheltenham, MD.

Carol Joy Moore 


Carol Joy Moore, â€œJoyâ€, a resident of Edgewater for over 20 years died on Tuesday February 24, 2008 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood. She was 59. 


Born December 18, 1949 in Washington D.C, to Carl â€œCottonâ€ G. Walko, Sr. of Edgewater, MD and the late Peggy L. Walko, she graduated from Suitland High School in Price George's County. Joy worked as a clerk for the District of Columbia Government, an office manager for About Kitchens and she also worked as an Executive Secretary for the Severn Group. 


Joy collected pigs and enjoyed her pot belly pig. 


Joy is survived by her companion of 22 years, Jeffrey Sydenstricker, of Edgewater, MD, her former husband Dennis Moore, Sr. of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina; devoted mother of Dennis H. Moore, Jr. of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina; sister of Woody Walko of Edgewater, MD, Sherry L. Thompson of Mechanicsville, MD, Kelly R. Gordon of West River, MD and Casey A. Spicer of Edgewater, MD. She is predeceased by her first husband, Ronnie Marshall, who died in January of 2009. 


Friends are invited to Joy's Life Celebration on Friday, February 27 at 1pm at Parkwood United Methodist Church, 35 Mayo Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment private. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Davidsonville Wildlife Sanctuary, 3156 Beards Point Rd., Davidsonville, MD 21035.

Philip â€œPhilâ€ Carl Wimbish, age 76, a native Baltimorean, died on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Season's Hospice in Baltimore, MD of natural causes. Phil was born in Baltimore on April 4, 1932 to the late Russell and Pauline Wimbish. He graduated from Baltimore City College High School in Baltimore and later studied Civil Engineering at Tri-State College in Angola, Indiana. Phil worked at J.E. Greiner Consulting Engineers in Baltimore where he was a field engineer in the 1960's and 70's. He worked on several road projects in Maryland, most notably he was involved in the construction of the second Bay Bridge span. Later in his life he worked in home improvement construction and sales. Most recently he worked as a desk clerk at his residence building in Baltimore, the Christ Church Harbor Apartments. Phil served with distinction in the US Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed working on wooden boats, sailing, boating and collecting antique clocks. He is survived his former spouse, Nancy Wimbish; two sons, Philip J. and Paul J. Wimbish, both of Annapolis, MD; three grandchildren, Philip J. Wimbish, Jr., Kelsey and Kyle Wimbish, all of Annapolis, MD; a sister, Hope Landon of Tampa, FL. He is predeceased by his brother, Russell Wimbish, Jr. and two sisters, Jean Gregoria and Dorothy â€œDotâ€ Mead. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 11:30 AM at The Maryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Crownsville, MD. Arrangements by George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Ferris L. Grow â€œTommieâ€ 


Ferris L. Grow â€œTommieâ€, an 18 year resident of Davidsonville, MD and previously of Hyattsville, MD, passed away Saturday February 21, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was 86. 


Born October 27, 1922 in Duley Station, Maryland to the late Glenn and Elsie Grow, in his earlier years he worked as a dump truck driver primarily for Campbell Sand Co. He later worked as a Crain Operator & Foreman for WSSC until his retirement in 1981. 


Ferris was a member of the Mt. Hermon Masonic Lodge No. 179 A.F. & A.M. Hyattsville, Maryland 


Tommie loved to tinker and show his steam engines and small motors. He also enjoyed stained glass, Talking with old friends and making new ones. He loved to tell old stories and to travel with his wife Annie in their motor home. 


TommieÂ is survived by his wife of 58 years Annie S. Grow, his daughter Kathryn Barlow of Riverdale, MD and he was predeceased by his son Lee Grow, who died April 11, 2005. He is also survived by his brothers Norman Grow of Fredericksburg, Virginia and Kendall Grow of Jessup, MD, and his grandchildren Adam Barlow, Jenny Betten and Jessie Grow, and his great grandson Andrew Barlow. 


Friends are invited to Tommie's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 from 4-7pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A memorial service will be held on Thursday February 26, 2009 at 12 Noon at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 West Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment Private. 


Â In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. Please sign the online guest book at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com 


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Rose Durkin Shaw, 95, a 20-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Leisure World in Silver Spring, MD died February 20, 2009 in Annapolis, MD of natural causes. 


Born October 19, 1913 in Detroit, MI, she received her high school diploma from Notre Dame Academy in Washington, D.C.; her Bachelors of Art Degree in Home Economics from St. Joseph's College (now Mt. St. Mary's) in Emmitsburg, MD; her Masters of Art Degree in Special Education from the University of Delaware in Newark, DE. She was employed as a teacher in Wilmington and New Castle public schools. Her memberships included the Cosmos Club Widower in Washington, DC. She enjoyed music, travelling and spending time with friends and family. Rose spent the last five years of her life in the Ginger Cove Health Center, where she was cared for with dignity and affection. 


She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Shaw, whom she married in 1942 and who died in 1988; mother of Peter Shaw of Stockholm, Sweden, Moira Dehn of Davidsonville, MD, Kevin Shaw of Upper Marlboro, MD and Elizabeth Coe of Palo Alto, CA; she is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Mrs. Shaw's Life Celebration on Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 P.M. at the Friendship Hall at Ginger Cove. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. Please sign the guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

John T. Dunnigan

Jack



On February 20, 2009 John T. Dunnigan passed away peacefully at his home in Ft. Myers, FL surrounded by his wife Betty and his family after a lengthy bout with cancer. 

Jack was raised in Clifton, VA by his mother, Eleanor Dunnigan and his grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Ferguson. Jack served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and spent his business career in real estate building, development and property management. He was a partner for 41 years with Mike Casey Realty. Jack was a compassionate, caring friend and businessman. 

He is survived by his wife, Betty R. Anderson-Dunnigan; three children, Sheila Kellogg, Michael and Stephen Dunnigan; four stepchildren and 11 grandchildren. 

Friends are invited to Jack's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 25 at 1:00PM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private. 

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401. Please sign online guestbook at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

William George Selkirk, Formerly of Fort Washington, Maryland, Passed away at Rockingham Memorial Hospital on February 19, 2009. For the past 6 months, he lived in Bridgewater, Virginia. 


Mr. Selkirk was born on February 28, 1917 in Sisseton, South Dakota and was the son of George B. Selkirk and Margaret Katherine Beaulieu Selkirk. He spent most of his school years at Pipestone and Flandreau Indian School. During World War II, he worked for the Ordinance Department with the Department of Commerce working on overseas shipments of war materials. He also worked for the National Park Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs for a combined total of 42 years as a highway engineer and cartographer. Bill was a great grandson of Chief Waub Anaquot, who was the last reigning chief of the Chippewa tribe. His father for heredity reasons was given the name Chief Little White Cloud. Bill was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Fort Washington, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Rosetta Selkirk ; an infant daughter, Irene; a grand-daughter, Kayle; a brother, Robert; a sister Margaret; and a nephew, Phillip. 


William is survived by a daughter, Patricia, and her husband Paul; three sons, Robert and his wife Libby, Gordon and his wife Denise, and Charlie and his wife Tammy; a sister, Joyce Conner; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a niece and two nephews. 


The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, Maryland on Sunday, February 22. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 23 at 11 AM at St. John's Episcopal Church Broad Creek, 9801 Livingston Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Memorial donations may be made to Bridgewater Home, 302 North Second Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812 or Bridgewater Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 285, Bridgewater, VA 22812.

Joann Gager Hanson, â€œJodyâ€ a 2 yr. resident of Edgewater and previously of Lanham, MD, died on Wednesday February 18, 2009 at her daughter's residence after a 1 year battle with cancer. 


Born March 30, 1930, in Patterson, NJ, she attended Ramsey High School in Ramsey, New Jersey (the town is actually named after her ancestors), where she was the head majorette. She also graduated from Penn State University with a B.A degree in Home Economics. Jody was also a runner up for Miss Penn State in 1953, and a member of Kappa Delta sorority. 


Jody worked as a teacher for the P.G. County Public School System, where she had a great desire to help her at risk students strive to graduate and succeed in life. 


She loved gardening, needlepoint, spending time with her grandchildren, antiques and refinishing antique furniture. 


Jody is survived by her sons, Richard E. Hanson, Jr. of Abingdon, MD, John W. Hanson of Germantown, MD and her daughter Tammy H. Page of Edgewater, MD, her brother Stephen Terhune of Bowie, MD and her twin sister Virginia â€œGinnyâ€ Bruton of Bowie, MD. Also survived by her 7 grandchildren Sara Jean, Richard E., III, Robert E., Brittney N and Chrissie E. Hanson, Natalie B. H. and Chuckie D. Page, Jr. 


Friends are invited to Jody's Life Celebration on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A viewing will be held on Monday from 9:30am until time of service at 11am at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 337 W. Central Ave. Davidsonville, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

On Wednesday, February 18, 2009, the beloved wife of the late James F. McCullough; mother of Jamie and Bruce McCullough; sister of Pamela Burch; grandmother of Jimmy, Kyle and Becky. She is also survived by one great grandson. Family and friends are invited to Alice's Life Celebration on Sunday, March 1 from 1:00PM until service at 3:00PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, March 2 at 9:00AM.

On Wednesday, February 18, 2009, the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Hannigan; mother of Cheryl Mason, Patricia Klosowski, John, Michael and the late Joseph Hannigan; sister of Theodore and John Patton; grandmother of Kyle, Christian, Shane and Matthew Hannigan, Devin Klosowski, Peyton and Paige Mason. Family and friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Monday, March 2 from 12noon until service time at 1:00PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater,MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.

Mark Edward Erwin



Mark Erwin, born December 9, 1956, left us February 18, 2009. He left us with laughter and smiles, hope and anticipation, and love.



Mark enjoyed all of us â€“ his family, friends and most of all, his wife, Mary. The most brilliant of minds, Mark's favorite show was â€œAre You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader,â€ and he was. 

Left behind are Mark's sister Pam Lopez of Chapin, South Carolina and her children, Tommy, Elliott and Alex, his brother Jay and the wife who loved him beyond belief, Mary. 

Beating him to heaven were his parents, Dottie and Big Ed. 



Mark lovedâ€¦.animals, St. Bart's, family and laughing. Always ready with the best retort, Mark was the most favored guest because he genuinely loved us all.




Mark lived life to the fullest and Mark will be missed.




Friends are invited to Mark's Life Celebration on Monday February 23, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment private.




In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to CPAA â€“ Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance 1802 Silver Pine Circle Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 or online at www.cpaa.info.



Please sign the online guest book at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

George Jerome Hunt, Sr., 45, a 40-year resident of Edgewater, MD, died on February 17, 2009 at his sister's home in Odenton, MD of cancer after a 7 month illness. 


Born May 11, 1963 in Cheverly, MD, he attended South River High School. He worked in the paving business for 25 years. His hobbies included crabbing, fishing, NASCAR and hanging with his friends. 


He was the beloved father of George Jerome Hunt, Jr. of Craigsville, VA; brother of Andrew Hunt of North Beach, MD, Colleen Straight of Clinton, MD, Cathleen Olsen of Masa, AZ, Deborah Zadera of Annapolis, MD, Donna Taylor and Darlene Bates both of Odenton, MD and the late Richard Hunt, Jr., who died on November 13, 1971. He is predeceased by his parents Richard Hunt, Sr., who died on June 18, 1997 and Rose Marie Lawson, who died on May 28, 2008. 


Friends are invited to George's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, February 20 from 6pm until funeral services begin at 8pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Edith Elizabeth â€œLizâ€ Shoemaker, age 73, a 25 year resident of Davidsonville, MD and formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD, died on Monday, February 16 at her residence with her family by her side after a 1Â½ year battle with cancer. Liz was born on January 29, 1936 in Melwood, MD and graduated from Sasscer High School in Upper Marlboro, MD. She worked as a dietician at Manor Care Nursing Home in Largo, MD from 1975 until she retired in 2007. She attended Chesapeake Christian Fellowship in Davidsonville, MD. Liz enjoyed bowling, flower gardening, and going to flea markets and yard sales. She was the beloved wife of Melvin Shoemaker; mother of Brenda Stanfield of Huntingtown, MD and Vickie Rockhill of Plant City, FL: daughter of Christine Tayman of Davidsonville, MD. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Friends are invited to Liz's Life Celebration at THE GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, February 19 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM and at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Friday, February 20 from 9:30 to 10:30AM with funeral service following at 11:00 AM. Interment Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

MSgt. Henry Goodrich "Hank" Thompson USAF (ret.) of Churchton, MD, died Feb. 15, 2009. He was born Dec. 9, 1922 in Binghamton, NY, son of Walter and Jessica Hoyt Thompson. He graduated from Binghamton Central High School in 1941, and attended Syracuse Univ. He married Ellen Margaret Diehl Dec. 28, 1949 in Chittenango, NY, while both were serving in the U.S. Army. He later enlisted in the Air Force, retiring in 1969. He was subsequently employed by Xerox Inc., retiring again in 1981. He was a skilled electronics engineer, chess player, outdoorsman, avid reader, amateur radio operator, and doting father and grandfather. He is survived by his widow; daughter and son-in-law Judith Margaret Thompson and Charles Shapiro of Atlanta, son and daughter-in-law Micheal Goodrich Thompson and Janice Longe of Churchton; sister Anne McCard, Binghamton, brother William B. Thompson, Allentown, PA; grandchildren Christine Mooney, Hershey, PA, Frances Landon, St. Louis, Ryan, Kaitlin and Kelvin Thompson, Churchton; great-grandchildren Jessica Mooney, Hershey, Christopher Craft, St. Louis; nephews George Gibson, Rochester, NY, Warren Thompson, Apex, NC, Steven Thompson, Sinking Spring, PA; great-nephew and namesake Connor Henry Thompson, Sinking Spring. Inurnment with military honors will be held on Friday, April 24 at 2;00pm at Arlington National Cemetery. Friends are invited to Henry's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 25 from 1:00 to 5:00pm at his residence. Memorial contributions may be made to the Anne Arundel County Public Library, South County Branch, 5940 Deale-Churchton Rd., Deale, MD 20751. Arrangements by the George Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

On Saturday, February 14, 2009. The beloved wife of Frank Rinaldo; mother of Mary (Bruce) Walter, Teresa (Grant Sizemore) Rinaldo, Steve (Lynda) Rinaldo, Ray (Donna) Rinaldo, Mike (Sheila) Rinaldo, Patricia (Dave) Scott and the late Jeannette Rinaldo. She is the beloved daughter of the late John & Mary Conway; and the adored grandmother of 13 grandchildren. Margaret was born in Newcastle, Nebraska on January 31, 1927. She lived in the Washington area most of her life. She retired from Verizon in 1991. Her passion in life was her husband and family. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 10 am from Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1717 Ritchie Rd, Forestville, Md. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook by clicking on the above link.

Mary Audrey Alcamo, 80, a 2-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Bordentown and Hillsdale, NJ, died peacefully on February 12, 2009 in Annapolis, MD. 


Born January 21, 1929 in Baltimore, MD, she was an avid sports fan and enjoyed sewing, following and discussing current events, and spending treasured time with her grandchildren. 


She was the beloved wife of Anthony Alcamo, whom she married on February 15, 1952; she is survived by one son, Robert and his wife Elizabeth of Bethlehem, PA, and two daughters, Linda Genna and her husband Michael of Edgewater, MD and Joyce Esker and her husband Walter of Upton, MA; one sister, Jean Sachs and her husband Fred of Rosedale, MD. She was also the grandmother of Lori, Matthew and Lisa Genna, Alicia, Christina and Nicole Alcamo, Wally, Brandon and Stephanie Esker. 


Friends are invited to Mrs. Alcamo's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, February 17 from 10am until time of service at 11:30am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

ANTONI HRUZD On Thursday, February 12, 2009, the beloved husband of Emilia Hruzd; loving father of Irene, Sophie and Teresa Hruzd; also survived by 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Antoni's Life Celebration on Friday, February 13 from 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD and on Saturday, February 14 from 11am until time of service at 12 noon. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Annapolis, MD.

On Wednesday, February 11, 2009; the beloved wife of the late Samuel A. Arije; mother of Oluwatoyin A., Adeola A., Samuel A. and Oluwaseun A. Arije. She is also survived by two sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Arije's Life Celebration at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

PASKALIA G. KOSTAS On Wednesday, February 11, 2009, the beloved wife of Constantin J. Kostas; loving mother of George( Gail), Christopher( Elizabeth Sharpe) and Jeanne Kostas; devoted grandmother of Andrew, Franklin and James Kostas, John, Christopher and Michael McFarland, sister of Athena Tagarelis. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to Paskalia's Life Celebration on Sunday, February 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. Services will be held on Monday, February 16 at 10 a.m. at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd. Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Demetrios Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Chelsea School, 711 Pershing Dr. Silver Spring, MD. 20910

Francis (Frank) L. Rickards III 


Frank Rickards, 50, passed away on Wednesday, February 11th at his home in Annapolis, MD. He had bravely battled lung cancer for several years. 


Frank and his loving wife of 25 years, Catherine (Olekszyk) Rickards, were originally from Bucks County, PA and happily spent the last 20 years at their current home in Annapolis, MD. 


He graduated in 1976 from CB West High School and in1982 with a BS degree in Business Administration from Delaware Valley College, Doylestown, PA. Shortly after graduating he settled into field sales/marketing positions in the non-ferrous metal (aluminum, brass, copper) industry. During his 20 year plus career he held the following positions: Sales Representative, District Sales Manger, and Account Manager. 


Frank was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to go crabbing, fishing, boating, and hiking. Survivors include his wife Catherine, mother Helen Rickards, and two siblings, Marianne Kelly of Lansdale, PA, and Joan Young of Ambler, PA. He was preceded in death by his sister Paula Rickards, his brother John Rickards and his father Dr. Francis L. Rickards. Also surviving are many beautiful nieces, nephews and in-laws. 


Funeral services will be held at 9:00 am on February 26, 2009 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Route 152 and Broad St., Hilltown, PA. 


Frank loved nature. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Christine Cornelia Valentyn, a 35 year resident of Annapolis, died on Tuesday February 10, 2009 of natural causes. She was 94. 


Born January 3, 1915 in Nieuwkoop, Netherlands, she worked as a Orthopedic Technician for many years at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD, where she retired at the age of 72. 


Christine immigrated to the US in 1957, with her husband and seven children and became a self taught Orthopedic Technician. She raised all her children to be good citizens and achieve the American Dream. 


Christine enjoyed raising her seven children and spending time with her grandchildren. 


Christine was preceded in death by her husband Cornelius Valentyn who died on July 22, 1970, ands whom she married on May 23, 1944. She is survived by her sons, Cornelius Valentyn of Mentor, Ohio and William Valentyn of McKeesport, Pennsylvania and the late John Valentyn, and her daughters Alida Yoezle of Annapolis, MD, Tineke Pitoniak of Memphis, TN, MaryAnn Jones of Butler, PA and Trudy DeCarolis of McKean, PA., also survived by 20 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Christine's Life Celebration on Thursday, February 12, 2009 from 12pm until time of funeral service at 1pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment private. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Bldg A, Gambrills, MD 21054. Please sign the guest book at the link above.

On Tuesday, February 10, 2009; the beloved wife of Bob Shea; mother of Tom Wolfgang, Jean Vankerckhove, Lisa Kidwell, David Shea and Marjorie Griczin; sister of Peg Bubanko and James Gibbs. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Shea's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, February 12, 2009 from 1 pm until a memorial service at 2:30 pm. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030.

On Monday, February 9. 2009, the beloved wife of Pedro Guzman, mother of Sandra (Dick) and Edwin Guzman, grandmother of Marcus Courtney,Donte Guzman and Alaina Alexander, mother-in-law of Monique Alexander. She is also survived by three sisters and two brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs Guzman's Life Celebration on Friday, February 13, from 10am until time of service at 12 Noon, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd Oxon Hill, Md. Interment Maryland National Park, Laurel, Md. Please sign guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Obituaries

Nancy Johnson

Carol Moore

Philip Wimbish

Ferris Grow

Rose Shaw

John Dunnigan

William Selkirk

Joann Hanson

Alice McCullough

Mary Hannigan

Mark Erwin

George Hunt

Edith Shoemaker

Henry Thompson

Grace Loyd

Margaret Rinaldo

Mary Alcamo

Antoni Hruzd

Maria Arije

Paskalia Kostas

Frank Richards

Christine Valentyn

Jean Shea

Carmen Guzman