Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Lantz Hubbard Willard 


Lantz H. Willard, and 28 year resident of Edgewater and previously of Beltsville, MD for 25 years, died peacefully at his home on Saturday June 13, 2009 surrounded by his family. Lantz was 91. 


Born June 27, 1917 in Bunker Hill, West Virginia, he was a self employed businessman. Lantz was the owner of Willard Sand and Gravel as well as Cherry Hill Construction. 


Lantz proudly served his country as a corporal in the United States Marines in the South Pacific during WWII. 


He was a member of the Elks Club and Beltsville United Methodist Church. Lantz enjoyed travelling, and working at his businesses. 


He is survived by his wife Kate V. Willard, whom he married August 5, 1949, his son Lantz H. Willard, Jr. of Beltsville, MD and his wife Veronica, his step-daughter Betty Moya of Prince Frederick, MD; his sisters Ruth Duke of Virginia Beach, VA, Thelma Crawley of Gaithersburg, MD and Jane Pierce of Winchester, VA. He was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Also survived by his grandchildren Jim Moya and Michelle Ullmann. 


Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday June 19th from 2-4pm and on Saturday from 11am until funeral services begin at 12 noon. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. 


Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department. Please sign the online guest book at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Saturday, June 13, 2009, the beloved wife of William G. Michael. Services and interment at a later date.

CLARK MARY CATHERINE CLARK (nee Tilch) 


On Friday, June 12, 2009, the beloved wife of Roy E. Clark; mother of Robert F. Clark; grandmother of Ryan and Tyler Clark; sister of Marie "Sister" Spiegner and the late Ray, Robert "Son", George "Buppie" and Edwin Tilch. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mary Catherine's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, June 17 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, June 18 at 11 a.m. St. Mary's Catholic Church, Piscataway (new church), 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. Interment church cemetery.

Fern will have a graveside service in Nyssa, Oregon. Local arrangements by Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater.MD. Arrangements in Oregon are by the Lienkaemper-Thomason Funeral Centers & Crematory. (541) 889-5953 or online at http://www.lienkaemper-thomason.com/

Mary Elizabeth Steward, age 81, of Annapolis, MD, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Forest Haven Nursing Home in Catonsville, MD. 


She was the daughter of the late Thomas Suitt and the late Anna Collins Suitt. 


She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Mrs. Linda Steward of Annapolis, MD. 


Online condolences may be made to the family at www.Kalasfuneralhomes.com

Elin J. Dolan, 69, a 15-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Crofton, MD died on June 10, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. 


Born June 21, 1939 in Summit, NJ, she graduated from Trenton State College with a degree in Education. She was employed as the Director of Weems Creek Nursery School and Kindergarten for 27 years. Mrs. Dolan was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Annapolis, MD. Elin enjoyed square dancing and loved going to the ocean and beach, especially Hilton Head, SC. 


She was the beloved wife of George E. Dolan, whom she May 21, 1981; devoted mother of Craig Welsh of Medina, OH and Lisa Welsh of Edgewood, MD; stepmother of David Dolan of New York, NY, Tom Dolan of Denville, NJ and Catherine Dolan of CT; sister of Joseph Bolash of Shelburne, NH; also survived by 4 grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Elin's Life Celebration on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 3pm at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401 or the Lighthouse Shelter, 206 West Street, P.O. Box 6149, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Sharron K. Pointer, 49, a resident of Upper Marlboro, MD died on June 10, 2009 at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Born September 3, 1959 in Bourne, Massachusetts, she graduated from California State University San Bernardino with a Bachelors degree in Administration and from the University of Maryland with a Masters degree in Computer Science. Ms. Sharron Pointer was a member of St. Philips the Apostle Parish in Camp Springs, MD. On her free time she enjoyed laughing, reading and spending time with her daughter. She was the devoted mother of Jordan Alexis Bobo of Upper Marlboro, MD; survived by her two loving parents Faye and Jesse Pointer of Rialto, CA. ; sister of Robin Pointer of Las Vegas, NV and Regina Pointer of Oceanside, CA.; Loving relatives Ron and Dr. Beverly Taylor of Memphis, TN; Brenda Jackson and family of Baton Rouge, LA. She leaves a host of cherished friends in Maryland and The District of Columbia. Friends and family are invited to Sharron's Homecoming Celebration on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 10:00 am at St Philip the Apostle Parish, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The viewing will be at 9:00 am and there will be a repast following mass. Sharron will be buried at Mountain View Cemetery in San Bernardino, Ca, alongside her maternal grandparents.

On Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at her home in Camp Springs, MD. The beloved wife of the late Francis E. Doyle; mother of Kenny (Kathleen) Doyle; grandmother of Christina Eaton, Kenny, Jr. and Matthew Doyle; great-grandmother of Breanna, Emma and Eli Doyle. Family and friends are invited to May's Life Celebration on Monday, June 15, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME , 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Chrisitian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, June 16, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church , 7800 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill , MD. Interment to follow on Wednesday, JULY 8, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. Please sign guest book at:

Robert â€œBobâ€ Peter DeStefano, 77, an Anne Arundel County resident for more than 50 years, died on June 9, 2009 at Somerford Place in Annapolis, MD of dementia after a six year illness. 


Born June 29, 1931 in Providence, RI, he graduated from the University of Maryland in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. After college, he served in the United States Air Force for several years. He was the President, founder and owner of Sturbridge Development Company since 1976. Mr. DeStefano won a Sugar Bowl ring for the University of Maryland; developed Park Plaza, Kent Towne Market and the Village at Waugh Chapel. He enjoyed serving his community, among other things he was a trustee of Anne Arundel Community College and he served as Chairman of the Board for Anne Arundel Medical Center, where he played a key role in the hospital's accquiring their current location on Jennifer Road. Bob also was a big supporter of Hospice of the Chesapeake. 


He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy Virginia DeStefano, whom he married in 1953 and who died on January 9, 2008; devoted father of William DeStefano of Centreville, MD, Robert DeStefano of Edgewater, MD, Michael DeStefano of Severna Park, MD, Lynn Walterhoefer of West River, MD and Gina DeStefano of Crownsville, MD; brother of Joseph and Mario DeStefano both of Providence, RI; he is also survived by 13 grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Bob's Life Celebration on Friday, June 12, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD from 4 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, June 13 at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Avenue, Millersville, MD at 10am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland Chapter, 1850 York Road, Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093.

On Sunday, June 9, 2009; beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle and friend. Relatives and friends are invited to Franklin's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, June 15, 2009 from 11am until time of service at 12 noon. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

John F. Gainer, III






John F. Gainer, III, an 18-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Fanwood, NJ for 23 years, died on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center from a pulmonary embolism. He was 87.




Born March 2, 1922 in Illinois to the late John F. & Minnie M. Gainer, Jr., he attended the University of Illinois where he received a B.A degree in Business. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps, flying a P51- Mustang during World War II. He worked for the Continental Can and Printpak, both are packaging companies.




He was a proud member of the Annapolis Power Squadron, Calvary United Methodist Church, Caritas Society of St. Johns College in Annapolis, MD. John was also very active with the South County Senior Center and was a season ticket holder for all Navy sporting events.




His hobbies included watching Navy sports and boating.




John has gone to be with his wife of 60 years, JoAnn W. Gainer, whom he married August 14, 1948 and who died on February 15, 2008. He is survived by his children John F. Gainer IV of Kildeer, IL, Donna Jeckel of Cape Coral FL and Janice Donaghue of Silver Spring, MD; his brother Charles Gainer of Enterprise, AL and his late sisters Alice Jackson and Mildred Gainer; he is also survived by his grandchildren Jay, Libby, Kellie, Jonathan, Shawn, and his great-grandchildren Alexys, Abigail and Kaden.




Friends are invited to John's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 11 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 10am at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.




In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the Annapolis Senior Center, 119 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401. Please sign the online guest book at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Doris L. Rice 


1953-2009 


Doris L. Rice was born on September 5, 1953, to the late Wade and Dorothy Perry of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Doris was the fourth of six children from their union. Her siblings include the late Anetha Perry Smith, Valegene Nelson, Wayne Perry, Levoid Dexter Perry and Delton Perry. 


Doris received her education through public schools by attending Moten Elementary School, Douglass Junior High School, and Anacostia High School. She went on to attend Howard University where she studied to become a Dental Hygienist. After graduating from Howard in 1974, Doris started her professional career as a Dental Hygienist and has excelled in her field for over 34 years. 


Doris started her family on August 6, 1976, with her first child, Tamika White. Doris continued to grow her family with the birth of her sons Ronald Bocus on December 6, 1982 and Christopher Bocus on November 25, 1984. Doris devoted her life to her children and raised them to be kind and respectable adults. 


Doris lived her life to its' fullest potential. Her family, especially her children and grandchildren, was her number one priority. Spending time with them brought joy and happiness to her life. Doris also enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and abroad. She also loved riding horses, gardening, baking, knitting, shopping and spending time with friends and family. 


Doris was preceded in death by her parents Wade and Dorothy Perry and her sister Anetha Perry Smith. Doris is survived by her children Tamika White, Ronald Bocus and Christopher Bocus, one son-in-law Michael White and three grandchildren Rodney, Ryanne and Michael White. She is also survived by her siblings Valegene Nelson, Wayne, Levoid Dexter, and Delton Perry, sister-in-law Darlene Perry; nieces and nephews Vondell Smith, Cornelius Nelson, Dominique Perry, Darmetria Perry, Dexter Perry, Dexten Perry, Dexton Perry, Darletra Perry and Darlena Perry. Doris also had four great nieces: Jasmine Smith, Khalia Smith, Amaya Nelson and Alicia Nelson. Doris is also survived by a host of extended family and friends. 


Doris accepted Christ at an early age and demonstrated her love for the Lord throughout her life. She transitioned to eternal life with Christ on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at home in North Potomac, Maryland. She lived life on her own terms until her last breath. Doris will be remembered for her strong, loving spirit and she will be missed, but not forgotten. Family and friends are invited to Doris's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Home, P.A. 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill MD on Saturday, June 13,2009, from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Interment private.

Mary Virginia Lanneau






Mary Virginia Lanneau, a 39 year resident of Davidsonville, and previously of Annapolis, MD, died on Friday June 5 at Crofton Care and Rehab. Center after a 9 month battle with cancer. She was 90 years old.




Born May 2, 1919 in Edgewater, MD to the late Edward and Charlotte Asher, she attended Annapolis High school. Mary worked as a bank teller for Maryland National Bank before retiring in 1984. She was a member of Community Bible Church.




Her hobbies included flower and vegetable gardening, cooking and canning.




She is survived by her children, Charles J. Lanneau of Davidsonville, MD, Charlotte A. Hayes of Glen Burnie, MD, her sister Helen Wood of Edgewater, MD. Mary was predeceased by her brothers Robert, Merle and Samuel Asher, and sisters Mildred Gardner and Aggie Asher; and one grandson Scott Franklin Hayes, who died in November of 1970.




Friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Monday June 8, from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday June 9, 2009 at 11am. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Annapolis, MD.






Memorial contributions may be made in Mary's memory to a charity of one's choice. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Genevieve A. Mogelinski, 79, a 12-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Ocala, FL and Moorestown, NJ died on June 5, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. 


Born December 7, 1929 in Mt. Carmel, PA, she was a homemaker most of her life. She loved being a homemaker, was an avid reader, enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and cooking. She especially loved being a grandmother and spending time with her grandchildren. 


She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Mogelinski, whom she married July 4, 1950 and who died on May 3, 1997; father of Jeffrey Mogelinski of Annapolis, MD, Jerome Mogelinski of Berlin, NJ and Edward J. Mogelinski, Jr. of Clementon, NJ; sister of Audrey Dombroski of Phoenixville, PA; she is also survived by 4 grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Genevieve's Life Celebration on Sunday, June 7 from 2 to 4pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

On Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Services and interment private

On Wedensday, June 3, 2009; the beloved husband of Mary P. Hoffman; father of Colleen Woodard, Darleen (Woody Landers) Charles, Kathleen (Gary) Nelson and John W. Hoffman; brother of William "Bill" Hoffman; grandfather of Kristin Walsh, Courtney Spears, Jessica Coffey, Garrett Nelson, Dani Proctor and Jennifer Small. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Hoffman's Life Celebration at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 9:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Interment St. Mary of Sorrows Historic Church Cemetery, Fairfax Station, VA at approximately 12:30pm. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Prince George's County Boys and Girls Club, 7833 Walker Dr., Greenbelt, MD 20770.

On Tuesday, June 2, 2009 of Oxon Hill, MD.Beloved wife of the late Herbert T. Birckner; mother of Bonnie Lee F. LeMay and William C. Birckner; mother-in-law Michael Ann Birckner and John LeMay; grandmother of Todd and Carli Birckner and Tami Birckner Bollerman; sister of William Earl Swann; great grandmother of Tyler & Evan Birckner. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Birckner's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, June 8 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm where services will be held on Tuesday, June 9 at 1pm. Interment St. Ignatius Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles County Humane Society, 71 Industrial Park Dr., Waldorf, MD 20602. Please sign the guestbook at:www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Tuesday, June 2, 2009, the beloved wife of Frank R. LaMacchia. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, June 6 at 10:00AM at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 1940 Mitchellville Rd. Bowie, MD.

On Saturday May 30, 2009 Betty Pfeifle of Suitland MD, died at her late residence. The beloved mother of Vance Cameron. Services and interment private.

CMsgt. Paul Skreptack (USAF Ret.) 


On Saturday, May 30, 2009. Paul spent over 55 years affiliated with the US Air Force either as an active duty member, civilian employee, or a bravo volunteer. He served as a Civilian Deputy Personnel Officer at Andrews Air Force Base for 33 years, and was the first person to be promoted to a Chief Master Sergeant (E-9) with the Air Force. He is survived by his wife Susan Elaine Skreptack, and was predeceased by his first wife Wanda Karp, loving father of Paul Michael (Tracey Voorhees) Skreptack, Linda Susan Skreptack, and step father of Jennifer Duckworth, brother of Michael (Margaret) Skreptack and his late sister Margaret Poshefko. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.Â Friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD, where funeral services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2009 at 5pm. Interment Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 2pm at Arlington National Cemetery . In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a Parkinson's, Cancer or Heart Association charity of one's choice.

Dr. Philip J. Galipeau, age 62, died on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at his residence in Davidsonville, MD of natural causes. Dr. Galipeau, who was born on October 5, 1946 in Massachusetts, was an oral surgeon with a practice in Waldorf, MD. He was the beloved husband of the late Beverly Jean Galipeau who died in October of 2008; father of Greg Galipeau of Potomac, MD, Erin Galipeau of Alexandria, VA and Jessica Galipeau of Gaithersburg, MD; brother of George Galipeau of New Bedford, MA. Friends are invited to Dr. Galipeau's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, June 7, starting at 1:00 P.M. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Christopher â€œKamikazeâ€ David Jones, a resident of Crofton, MD, died on May 30, 2009 near his residence. Chris was 14 years old. 


Born October 27, 1994 in Silver Spring, MD, he attended South River High School. His interests included hockey, football, paintball, swimming, riding his dirt bike and playing his PS3. Chris was loved by all his friends. He enjoyed helping people. At school he would help a disabled friend, to get prepared for his school day. 


Chris is survived by his parents David L. Jones and Jennifer S. Adkins, both of Crofton, MD, his step father Paul Adkins of Crofton, his sister Carrie Jones of Crofton, MD, his grandparents, Sharon Lenox, of Crofton, MD, Joe and Judy Manning, of Westminster, MD and the late James Lenox. 


Friends are invited to Chris' Life Celebration on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 from 6-8pm and on Wednesday from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am at Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 West Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery. The family has requested that the graveside service be private. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Christopher Jones Memorial Account c/o PNC BANK, 813 Mountain View Drive, Westminster, MD 21157 or at any local PNC branch. 


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

George Franklin Cormeny, Jr., 65, a resident of Severna Park and Stevensville, MD, died on May 29, 2009 in Annapolis, MD of lung cancer. 


Born July 4, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Dr. and Mrs. George F. Cormeny, Sr., he graduated from Episcopal Academy in Philadelphia, PA, Worchester Academy in Worchester, MA and Parsons College in Iowa with his Bachelors of Art degree. He was employed as the Senior Vice President of First National Bank of Maryland from 1975 to 2003. He was a member of Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church in Stevensville, MD. His hobbies included classic cars, motorcycles, hunting waterfowl and playing dominos with friends from church. 


He was the beloved husband of Brenda E. Cormeny, whom he married in 1984; father of George F. Cormeny, III of Charleston, SC, Amanda Cormeny of Savannah, GA, Nicole Cormeny of Glen Burnie, MD and Laura Cormeny of Crofton, MD; brother of Margaret C. O'Brien of Boston, MA; former husband of Jennifer Heyd Wharton; he is also survived by 4 grandchildren. 


A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 11:00AM at Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church, 931 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD following the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Safe Harbour Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 931 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD 21666. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.

On Friday, May 29, 2009; the beloved and devoted husband of Mary E. Cherry; son of Wille O. Cherry and the late James G. Cherry; father of Khial, Darius, Jr. and Arielle Cherry; brother of Jennifer, Katrina and Keva Cherry. Relatives and friends are invited to Darius' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, June 5 from 6 to 8pm and on Saturday, June 6 from 11am until time of service at 12 noon at The Supreme Council of the House of Jacob, 5740 East Capital St., Washington, DC. Interment in North Carolina. No flowers please, contributions may be made in his memory to the Darius Cherry, Sr. Memorial Fund(info at the bottom of this page). 


Darius Terhon Cherry, Sr, â€œ(Bae Bae) (Big D)â€, (39) of Bowie, Maryland departed this life on May 29, 2009 after a battle with cancer. Darius was born on December 5, 1969 to Willie O. Cherry and the late James G. Cherry, Sr. He was the youngest of the siblings (Jennifer, James Jr. (preceded him in death), Katrina and Keva). Darius enjoyed a normal childhood as a â€œspoiled but adorable baby brother and sonâ€. Darius graduated from Oxon Hill High School in 1987. Shortly thereafter he began his federal government career at the Security and Exchange Commission where he remained until he retired in 2008. Darius' oldest child Khial was born in 1991. 


Darius joined The Supreme Council of the House of Jacob on May 9, 1995. His church family enjoyed his sweet voice when he sang his favorite musical selections, â€œI woke up this morning with my mind stayed on Jesusâ€ and â€œI've got joy like a river in my soulâ€. On August 9, 1997, Darius married Mary E. Jones and out of their matrimony Darius Cherry Jr., (age 9) and Arielle Cherry (age 7) were born. Darius was a proud father, devoted husband and loving son and brother. He enjoyed simple things and lived a modest and humble lifestyle. He enjoyed sports with his children, vacations with his family and family and friends gatherings at home. Until his illness he lived a full life that consisted of weight training, his love for automobiles and motorcycling. Also known for his humor and quick wit, Darius missed his calling to be among the well renowned comedians. Big D's immense stature and size will be missed but his gentle personality, laughter, and musical talent will never be forgottenâ€¦. 


Darius is survived by his wife Mary Cherry of Bowie Md,; his children Khial Cherry, Oxon Hill, Md, Darius Cherry Jr., Bowie Md, Arielle Cherry, Bowie Md; mother Willie Cherry, Oxon Hill Md; sisters Jennifer Cherry, Oxon Hill Md, Katrina Cherry, Clinton Md, Keva Cherry, Oxon Hill Md; his mother-in-law Margaret Jones, Coshocton, Ohio; three sisters-in-law, Marcia Leatherbury, Bathsheba Waugh, and Roberta Jones; three brothers-in-law, Ulam Leatherbury, Gary Waugh and James Jones, Jr.; three nieces and two nephews;, closest friend Brian Johnson and many other relatives, church family and friends. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Darius Cherry Memorial Fund, C/0 Mary Cherry at Bank of America, account# 446015955801. You may make a donation at any Bank of America Location using this account number.

Obituaries

Lantz Willard

Rita Michael

Mary Clark

Fern Adams

Mary Steward

Elin Dolan

Sharron Pointer

E Doyle

Robert DeStefano

Franklin Lloyd

John Gainer

Doris Rice

Mary Lanneau

Genevieve Mogelinski

Gabrielle Clements

John Hoffman

Jacqueline Birckner

Lillian LaMacchia

Betty Pfeifle

Paul Skreptack

J. Galipeau

Christopher Jones

George Cormeny

Darius Cherry