Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Paul â€œPopâ€ Edward Newman, 80, a resident of Edgewater, MD since 1954 died at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC on February 8, 2009. 


Born January 6, 1929 in Lynchburg, VA, he was a 1947 graduate of Eastern High School in Washington, DC. He attended George Washington University and the University of Maryland. Mr. Newman retired as a production engineer from Harry Diamond Labs in Washington, DC and as Vice President of Southern Maryland Aluminum Products. His hobbies included fishing, travelling, repairing and making quality fishing rods and spending time with his friends and family. 


He is survived by his wife, Joyce A. Newman, whom he married in November 1986; father of Paul David Newman of Pasadena, MD, Wesley William Newman of Millersville, MD, Timothy Michael Janezeck of King George, VA, Rusty Ingram of Los Gatos, CA, Teresa Hickman of Los Angeles, CA and the late Janine Newman Lyons, who died in October 2001; brother of Gloria Forbes of Philadelphia, MS; he is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters. He is predeceased by his first wife, Otilia Smith Newman who died in January of 1986. 


Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Sandra Sue â€œSandyâ€ Loomis , 48 a 10 year resident of Troy, PA. previously of Bowie, MD, died February 7, 2009 of natural causes. Sandra was born December 13, 1960 in Wilmington DE. to Wilmer and Marjorie Loomis of Edgewater, MD. She graduated from Princess Garden Special Center in New Carrollton, MD. in 1982. She worked for Burch, Rhoads and Loomis, P.A. Physical Therapist in Annapolis as a laundry aide. Sandra was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Bowie, MD. She was an avid equestrian and swimmer and earned all possible awards given by the AWANA program. Besides her parents she is survived by a brother, Richard A. Loomis of Eads,TN. and his wife Vonda, 1 niece and 4 nephews. Family and friends are invited to Sandra's Life Celebration on Friday, February 13 from 12 noon until service time at 1:30PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Martha Lloyd Community Services, 190 W. Main St. Troy, PA. 16947.

Donald M. Remsen, 61, an 8-month resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Silver Spring, MD for most of his life, died February 7, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of a heart attack. 


Born October 18, 1947 in Takoma Park, MD, he was a 1965 graduate of Montgomery Blair High School. He retired from the Montgomery County government. Mr. Remsen was a member of the Woodside United Methodist Church in Silver Spring, MD. His hobbies included sports and bowling, which he had done for many years. 


He was the beloved brother of Peter Remsen of Edgewater, MD; uncle of Stacey Lewis of Centreville, MD; and is also survived by 2 great nephews. 


Friends are invited to Donald's Life Celebration on Thursday, February 12 from 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where services will be held on Friday, February 13 at 10:30 AM. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494.

William â€œBillâ€ Joseph Milligan, 83, of Harwood, MD, died on February 7, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Born April 19, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Marguerite Fitzmaurice and William Joseph Milligan, Jr., he attended Gesu Grammar School, St. Joseph's Preparatory School and was a 1949 graduate of St. Joseph's University, all of Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Milligan served as a navigator in the United States Army Air Corps from 1943-45, where he attained the rank of 2nd lieutenant and flew 35 missions over Germany. He began his career as a statistician with the Census Bureau in Suitland, MD and retired in 1979 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in Washington, DC. His hobbies included reading, gardening and raising beef cattle at his home. Bill was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD and was a life member of the Knights of Columbus-St. Pius X Council in Forestville, MD and the South County Council #8251 in Churchton, MD. He was also a member and volunteer at the South County Senior Center in Edgewater, MD. 


He was the beloved husband of Alicia â€œPatâ€ O'Brien Milligan; father of Mary P. Burroughs of Salisbury, MD, William J. Milligan of Oakton, VA, Hugh J. Milligan of Alexandria, VA, Michael P. Milligan of Columbia, MD, David J. Milligan of Myrtle Beach, SC, Paul E. Milligan of Columbia, MD and the late Stephen A.Milligan, who died in 1990; and brother of the late Anna Mary and Marguerite Mary Milligan. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren. 


A Memorial Mass will be offered on Friday, February 13 at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the South County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

On Saturday, February 7, 2009 The beloved Mother of Nanerico Santos and his wife Angelica; grandmother of Denica-lynyl and Jeaden Santos. Services and inurnment are private. Please sign the on-line guestbook by clicking on the above link.

Mary â€œKathyâ€ Katherine Barge, 52, a 30-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Landover Hills, MD died on February 5, 2009. 


Born October 9, 1956 in Prince George's County, she was a 1975 graduate of Bladensburg Senior High School. After careers in banking and retail, she opted to being â€œMaw-Mawâ€ to her beloved grandson, Steven. Mrs. Barge was a very active volunteer and member of the American Legion, Post 226 in Mayo, MD, where she chaired numerous children's holiday party events. She also volunteered many hours at the South River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Edgewater, MD. Kathy was a member of the Annapolis Moose Lodge, Chapter 296, an avid Redskins fan and also enjoyed NASCAR, stuffed animals, helping any and all people and, most of all, attending her grandson's football and basketball games. 


She was the beloved wife of Steve M. Barge, whom she married in 1983; mother of James Earl Flynn, Jr. and Jennifer Marie Barge, both of Edgewater, MD; sister of the late James T. Bell; daughter of Nellie I. Bell of Annapolis, MD and the late James E. Bell, who died in 1985; and proud grandmother of Steven Michael Watts. 


Friends are invited to Kathy's Life Celebration on Tuesday, February 10 from 4 to 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 226, 830 Mayo Road, Edgewater, MD 21037.

Jack Edward Thomas, 66, a lifetime resident of Annapolis, MD died on February 4, 2009 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD of cancer. 


Born, March 23, 1942 in Kenvir, KY, he was a 1960 graduate of Annapolis High School and also attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Earlier in his life, he owned and operated the Wye Mills Sporting Goods Store for 10 years. After that, he was a banker with Citizens National Bank in Laurel, MD for many years. Mr. Thomas served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He loved hunting, fishing, crabbing and his friends and family. 


He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Frances Thomas, whom he married on October 21, 1966 and who died on September 18, 2002; father of Leslie L. Bates of Annapolis, MD; grandfather of Julia Bates of Annapolis, MD; he is also survived by his mother, Ruby Irene Sheffer of Glen Burnie, MD. Friends are invited to Mr. Thomas' Life Celebration on Sunday, February 8 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where services will be held Monday, February 9 at 1pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2009; the beloved wife of the late Dr. George T. Henderson; only child of the late Edward and Katherine Hennessey; mother of Ellen Storey, Brigit Rodin, Sheila Billingsley, George, Roy and Brice Henderson and the late Honorah, Carl and Martin Henderson. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Henderson's Life Celebration at the home of her daughter, Ellen and Jim Storey, 14100 Rectory Ln., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 on Sunday, February 8, 2009 from 2 to 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, February 9, 2009 at 12noon at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main St., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Interment in New Jeresy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to St. Mary of the Assumption Building Fund, 14908 Main St., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 or the charity of one's choice.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Relatives and friends are invited to the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, February 6, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday, February 7, 2009 from 9 am until time of service at 9:30 am. Entombement Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

Jackson S. Jurliss, 85, a long time resident of Oxon Hill, MD and recently, Annapolis, MD died from complications of Alzheimer's disease on February 2, 2009. 


Mr. Jurliss was born in Denver, Colorado January 26, 1924 


He was a decorated Navy Corpsman who served in WWII in the South Pacific during campaigns on Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal and Guam. 


He graduated from the Columbia School of Art in Washington, DC and worked as a Cartographer for the Defense Mapping Agency before retiring. Mr. Jurliss, an amateur astronomer, enjoyed painting, drawing, and was an aficionado of Big Band Era music. Mr. Jurliss was preceded in death by his wife Beverly A. Jurliss, sister, Sally Meyer, and son Brian W. Jurliss. 


Survivors include his daughter, Dianne M. Jones, and grandson, Jordon A. Jones. 


Services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in late Spring. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy. Annapolis, MD 21401 or the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland - 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.

Keatinge Keays, 82, of Annapolis, MD died from complications from diabetes on February 1, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Mr. Keays was born, raised and graduated from high school in Broken Bow, NE. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with class of 1949. He received a degree of Naval Engineer from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduated from submarine school in New London, CT. Mr. Keays received a medical discharge fro the United States Navy in 1963, after serving in destroyers, submarines, San Francisco Naval Shipyard and the Bureau of Ships in Washington, D.C. 


After leaving the Navy, he worked at General Dynamics in Groton, CT; became a lecturer and Administrative Officer for the Department of Naval Architecture, MIT and in 1982, he moved to Salisbury, MD, where he worked on computer projects. He moved to Annapolis, MD in 1992. 


Mr. Keays was predeceased by his first wife Joan and his older sister, Shirley. He is survived by his second wife of 34 years, Rita; son, Curt Keays, and two step-sons, Gary and Hank Ayers, his sister Jo Clair and two grandchildren. 


A memorial service and interment will be in Broken Bow, NE.

On Saturday, January 31,2009. The beloved husband of DiDi Guzman; father of Rolando V.Guzman, Lynn V.G. Carmon,and Richard V. Guzman. Friends are invited to Rolando's life celebration on Sunday and Monday, February 22 and 23 from 2-4 & 6-9 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 10:30 am from St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. Please sign the on-line guestbook by clicking on the above link.

On Saturday, January 31, 2009 in Parkville, Maryland, the beloved wife of Samuel Stinner; mother of Clay, Pam, Tom, Susan and Leland McKittrick; step-mother of Blake and Jeff Stinner and Julie Waddington. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, February 10 at 1:30PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date.

Edmund Thomas Fridrich, 89, of Harwood, died of cancer January 31 at his home. Mr. Fridrich was born November 2, 1919 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Edmund Carl and Elizabeth Fridrich. He began his career as a radio operator for Braniff Airways and then worked for Aeronautical Radio, Inc. (Arinc) for 35 years, retiring in 1981. In his younger days he enjoyed sailing and horseback riding and was an avid ham radio operator. He enjoyed gardening and making improvements to his home and was a member of the Elks Club in Edgewater and the Sons of Italy in Annapolis. He was a devout Catholic and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. Surviving him are his beloved wife Rose Mary Fridrich (nee DiStefano); four children, Suzanne Fridrich of Baltimore, MD, Edmund M Fridrich of Melbourne, FL, Thomas Fridrich of Annapolis, Fran Fridrich of Harwood; one stepdaughter, Irene Statom of Florence, AL; three grandchildren, Sarah Frances Fridrich, Samson Edmund Fridrich and Noah Thomas Fridrich; one sister, Marie Mess of Columbus, Ohio. Preceding him in death were his wife Frances M Fridrich and two sisters, Elizabeth Scott and Vera Shaloo. A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday February 4 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. A mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davidsonville, on Thursday February 5 at 10am. Internment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Holy Family Catholic Church Building Fund in Davidsonville.

On Friday, Janauary 30, 2009; the beloved wife of the late Vernon I. Gilmore; aunt of Jean Gilmore Weir, Brinda Wright and Camille Weir-Bourguignon; sister-in-law of William Gilmore and Odell Gilmore of Lynchburg, VA and Melvin D. Gilmore, Sr. of Glenn Dale, MD. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Gilmore's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A.,6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, February 16, 2009 from 10am until time of service at 11am.. Interment private.

On Thursday, January 29, 2009, the beloved husband of Loveday Anne Wagner. Inurnment in Buffalo, N.Y.

John A. Yackus, 84, of Davie, Florida, died 29 January 2009, at his home under Vitas hospice care. 


Mr. Yackus spent 38 years with various rail roads including the Pennsylvania and Penn Central before leaving New York City and assuming his duties as the General Superintendent Southeast Division for AMTRAK in South Florida. A former rail road mechanic and labor organizer he rose steadily through the ranks culminating in various management positions with the Penn Central rail road and finally, AMTRAK. 


John Alphonso Yackus was born in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Bishop Laughlin High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1943, and was in training to join Colonel Evan Carlson's Raider battalion, when it was stood down and he was subsequently assigned to the 4 th. Marine Division. As a member of third Battalion, 25th Marines he was part of the first invasion wave that landed on Roi- Namur Atoll, Saipan and Iwo Jima. He was wounded during all three campaigns and was awarded the Purple Heart with Gold Stars. 


In retirement Mr. Yackus was active serving in various support functions for his parish Saint Bonaventure, of which he was a founding member. He enjoyed serving and cooking meals for various homeless tent cities located in Broward County. He volunteered his time and efforts at the Miami VA center to assist wounded veterans in obtaining their rightful health benefits. In addition he supported various organizations associated with his beloved US Marine Corps and was an honorary plank owner of the USS Iwo Jima LHD-7. In addition he was an accomplished musician playing both the alto saxophone and accordion. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, active in councils in New York and South Florida as a Knight of the Fourth Degree. 


His beloved wife of 58 years, Mary V. Yackus, died in 2005. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, CDR John S. Yackus USN/ ret. and Barbara Yackus of Annapolis, and two grandchildren, Caitlin and John Jr. 


A funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Saint John Neumann Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD at 12:00 P.M. on February 19, 2009 with burial following at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater. MD.

On Tuesday, January 27, 2009, the beloved husband of Laura J. Sisk. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. on Thursday, February 5 from 6 to 9PM. where services will be held on Friday, February 6 at 9:00AM. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Selma â€œKnuteâ€ O. Myerly






Selma O. â€œKnuteâ€ Myerly, 85 originally from Davidsonville, MD., died January 26, 2009 at her daughter's home in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia after a lengthy illness. 




Knute was born in Brooklyn, NY and served in the Army Air Corps, stationed at Andrews Air Force Base.




She was a homemaker and a loving mother of five children. She loved painting, writing children's stories, and crafting. She was also a member of the American Legion Post 226 in Mayo.




Knute was predeceased by her husband Jack Myerly in 2000, whom she married in 1949. She is survived by her children, Raymond Myerly of Hampstead, Karen Mash of Crofton, MD, Jill Baker and her husband Enoch, of Harpers Ferry, WV, Linda Stobbart and her husband Dave of North Hamptonshire, England, and the late Jackie Myerly who died in 1974.

She is also survived by her brother Kaspar Knutsen of Longmont, Colorado.




She was the loving grandmother of Rick and Steve Mash, Jason, John, Josh, and Jeremy Baker, Sierra Adamson, Dawn Delgado and Michael Myerly, and the great-grandmother of Alexander and Madison Baker and Alysa Delgado.




A graveside service will be held on Wednesday February 4, 2009 at 2pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave. Davidsonville, MD 21035.

Arrangements are by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

On Monday, January 26, 2009, the beloved husband of the late Genevieve and Ardis Murphy; father of Patricia Murphy. Friends are invited to a memorial service on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 10 am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Inurnment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery at 2pm. Please click on the above link to sign the on-line guestbook

Petra Arianne Giddings, a 1 Â½ year resident of Myrtle Beach, SC, previously of Waldorf, MD, died on January 26, 2009 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA after a lengthy illness. She was 47. 


She was born July 9, 1961 in Winterberg Germany. 


She was employed as the executive assistant to the chairman for the Mills Corporation. Her hobbies included singing, and loved to be at the beach. 


She is survived by her husband Mark Giddings, of Myrtle Beach, SC her mother Cynthia Bobick of Edgewater, MD, her sisters April Washington of Maryland, Heidi Lamont of Virginia, and Michele Ankeney of Virginia, her brother Brian Deimel of Maryland and her nephew Bryon Hale. 


Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of Petra's life on Saturday February 7, 2009 at 2pm at Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the LSUHSC Foundation, Carcinoid/NET Research Fund, 200 West Esplanade Ave., Suite 200, Kenner, LA 70065. Arrangements are by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A. Edgewater, MD.

On Monday, January 26, 2009 of Silver Spring, MD, the beloved husband of Edna C. Hall; loving father of Carroll (Ray) Gazelle; grandfather of Mark, Todd and Ryan Gazelle and Loren Ziegler. Also survived by eleven great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at THE GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday January 30 from 12:00 noon until funeral service begins at 2:00pm. Inurnment on Friday, February 13 at 3:00pm at the Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. Please meet at the Administration Building at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 N.W. 9th Ave./ Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL 33136.

1st Police Chief of the City of District Height died on Monday, January 26, 2009, the beloved husband of the late Lillian L. Sesso; father of John Sesso, Sr. and George Sesso. He is also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Sesso served the City of District Heights in many capacities; he was a volunteer fireman, bailiff, the first Chief of Police and a City Commissioner. Hew was also a member of Gateway Lions Club and a former Prince George's County Deputy Sheriff. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. on Tuesday, January 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM where services will be held on Wednesday, January 28 at 11:00AM. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, 9200 Basil Ct., Largo, MD. 20744

On Sunday, January 25, 2009, the beloved wife of the late Henry Schemanski; mother of Frank Schemanski; sister of Doris Kline. Services and inurnment are private.

Obituaries

Paul Newman

Sandra Loomis

Donald Remsen

William Milligan

Nelda Salting

Mary Barge

Jack Thomas

Helen Henderson

Margaret Wolfe

Jackson Jurliss

Keatinge Keays

Rolando Guzman

Mabel Stinner

Edmund Fridrich

Takako Gilmore

Donald Wagner

John Yackus

John Sisk

Selma Myerly

Patrick Murphy

Petra Giddings

Wade Hall

Americo Sesso

Kathryn Schemanski