Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Sunday, March 29, 2009; the beloved wife of James Ralph Cleaver; mother of James (Meredith) Cleaver, Kathy (Stephen)Cornio and Barbara Blummer; grandmother of Ryan and S. Whitney Cleaver, Tracie (Matt) and Russell (Cathy) Blummer. She was pre-deceased by four sisters. A Memorial Service will be offered on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 11am at St. John's Episcopal Church Broad Creek, 9801 Livingston Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment private.

Edward F. â€œEdâ€ Dick Sr., 84, of Annapolis for 15 yeas and previously of Gulfport, Miss. and Severna Park, died of colon cancer March 29 after a six-month illness. 


He was born Nov. 20, 1924, in New York City, N.Y. He received his degree in Engineering from Alfred University in N.Y. 


He worked for 25 years as a financial consultant and account executive with Merrill Lynch. His previous career included management within the electronics industry including Westinghouse and Zenith, as well as glass plant management. 


He served in the Army during World War II and was honorably discharged. 


He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, participated in 24-hour adoration, and was a member of various financial industry organizations. He had a lifelong interest in the financial markets. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, serving on church organizations, and collecting coins and rare glass. 


He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Dick, whom he married in 1952 and who died in 2007; and one son, James Dick. 


Survivors include four sons, Edward F. Dick Jr. of Shady Side, Joseph Dick of Wheaton, Ill., William Dick of Lakewood, Ohio and Robert Dick of Annapolis; two daughters, Gina Haske of Annapolis and Tina Nunn of North Reading, Mass.; three brothers, Robert and George Dick, both of Long Island, N.Y., and William Dick of Temperance, Mich.; and 19 grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Ed's Life Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 3 at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. Interment is private. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Mr. Dick's late son, James Dick and his grandson, Daniel Nunn, to the Muscular Dystrophy Assn., 6305 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770.

William Edwin JeffersWilliam Edwin Jeffers â€œWillieâ€, a 31 year resident of Edgewater, Maryland died on Saturday March 28, 2009 at his residence. He was 66. 


Born August 25, 1942 in Seymour, Indiana, to Charles W. and Eva Mikel Jeffers, he graduated from Clear Spring High School, in Clear Spring, Indiana. Willie served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam war, and received the Purple Heart, Vietnamese Service Medal & Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expedition Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Rifle Marksmanship Badge. 


After his military duty, Willie worked for and retired from the GSA as well as Local 26 (IBEW). 


Willie was past commander of VFW Post 482 in Forestville. MD and a member of the American Legion Post 226, Mayo, MD and enjoyed working crossword puzzles, playing pool, darts and enjoyed nature. Willie is survived by his wife Glenda Lea Jeffers, of Edgewater, whom he married in January of 1970, his son Michael Wayne (Kelly) Jeffers of Laurel Fork, VA, and his daughters, Brenda Lea(Michael) Spies and Melissa Ann Jeffers, both of Edgewater, MD, and his siblings, Charles Jeffers of Spring Hill, FL, Ronnie Jeffers of Pensacola, FL, Charlotte Perry of Seymour, Indiana and Mary Stuckwisch of Brownstown, Indiana. and the late Thomas and Fred Jeffers. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Sierra, Megan, and Ryan Spies, and many nieces and nephews. 


Friends are invited to Willie's Life Celebration on Thursday April 2, 2009 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, April 3, at 1pm. Interment to follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. 


If friends wish, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Katherine L. Gault (Age 90) On Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Genesis Healthcare in La Plata, MD died of natural causes. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Gault's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A.(A Life Celebration Home), 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 from 6 to 8pm, where services will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 10am. Rev. James Edward Chance will be conducting the services. Interment Macedonia Cemetery, Winchester, VA at 1pm. Mrs. Gault was born on April 2, 1918 in Winchester, VA. She graduated High School. She was a homemaker. Her marriage ended in divorce. She was the mother of James â€œJimmyâ€ M. Gault of La Plata, MD; grandmother of Mark Gault of Tamp Bay, FL and the late Tim Gault; great-grandmother of Tyler Gault of Upper Marlboro, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902

On Thursday, March 26, 2009, the beloved husband of Margaret Perrygo Ward; father of Woodson Blake(Elise) and Linda Ward; grandfather of 1Lt. Matthew Ward, USA and Andrew Ward; brother of Frances "Peggy" Peck. He is also survived by several other relatives and friends. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. on Sunday, March 29 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM. Services will be held on Thursday, June 4 at 3:00PM at Ft. Myer Chapel. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Fisher House, 1076 W. Perimeter Rd. Andrews AFB, MD. 20762

Leonard Wayne Stevens, 69, of Huntingtown, MD, died on March 26, 2009 at Hospice of the Chesapeake Mandrin House in Harwood, MD from a Glio Blastoma Multiforme (GBM) brain tumor; beloved husband of Cheryl Lynn Stevens, former husband of Judith Stevens and the late Sue Heflin Stevens; son of the late William Leonard and Cecelia Herbert Stevens; proud father of Christopher Stevens (Karen) of Annapolis, Connie Canfield (Ed) of Mechanicsville, Craig Stevens (Cheryl) of Laurel; special stepfather of Jennifer Marshall (fiancÃ© Erik Zinger) of Newtown, PA, Joanne Marshall (fiancÃ© Joel Baker) of Baltimore and Jordan Marshall of New Hope, PA; loving brother of Herbert Stevens (Margaret) of Dade City, FL and Suzanne Morrison (Bill) of Silver Spring and brother-in-law of Nell Stevens of Dade City, FL. Proud of all of his grandchildren: Michael, Matthew, Luke and Annamarie Stevens, Taylor DeVille and Ian Canfield. Wayne graduated from Anacostia High School in 1958 where he learned the printing trade from teacher and friend, Mr. Lamb. Wayne was a well-respected printer in the Washington, DC area, retiring in 2006. He loved spending time with family and friends and looked forward to their visits to his home in Mt. Ida, Arkansas where he planned to retire. Wayne was honorably discharged from the Coast Guard Reserves and was a member of Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 in Prince Frederick, MD. Wayne rescued cats! The latest was Brisco; the largest, his prized Detomaso Pantera. Wayne leaves numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends with smiles, laughter, love and kindness. Family and friends are welcome to attend the Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, April 17, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at Jesus the Good Shepherd, 1601 W. Mt. Harmony Rd., Owings, MD 20736. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Byron Richard Ellisâ€Richâ€ of Annapolis, formerly of Ocala, Florida, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 of natural causes. He was born on October 1, 1927 in El Centro, California to the late Byron Nelson and Ivra Ellis. He joined the US Navy in 1947, after being discharged he became a cryptographer and was employed by the US Government. He spent most of his career working at NSA and retired in 1979. Byron was the first commodore of the Whitehurst Yacht Club in Severna Park and he was a member of the Phoenix Society. He enjoyed various hobbies throughout his lifetime. He liked golfing, hunting, motorcycling and traveling. His travels were by land and sea. He was particularly fond of RVing and Cruises. He was married on October 21, 1948 to his late wife Ruth Aileen Ellis. They were married for 58 years and she died on June 4, 2007. He is survived by one son, Byron R. Ellis, Jr. of Severna Park, three daughters, Aileen R. Maertens of Kapolei, Hawaii, Lisa A. Grant of Lothian and Myra Ellis of Pasadena, two brothers, Bobby Joe Ellis of Salem, Oregon and Carl Eugene Ellis of Fresno, California, nine grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and his special companion â€œLolaâ€. He was predeceased by two brothers, Harry and Harold Ellis. Friends are invited to Byron's Life Celebration on Saturday, March 28 at 11:00AM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater,MD. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy, Annapolis, MD. 21401

Walter Edward Neece, 76, a 9-year resident of Annapolis, MD died on March 24, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. 


Born October 17, 1932 in Beardstown, Illinois, he attended elementary and secondary schools in Davenport, Iowa. He received his Bachelors degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois and his Masters from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mr. Neece was a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1953-55. He was employed at the Bureau of the Census in Suitland, Maryland from 1963-2003. 


He was the beloved husband of the late Lorraine Neece, who died in 2002. Beloved stepfather of Mark Carrick of Manteca, CA and Julie Vaccaro of Oakdale, NY; brother of Harold Neece of Buffalo, Missouri. 


Friends are invited to Walter's Life Celebration on Monday, March 30 from 11am until time of service at 12pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

Philip â€œPhilâ€ Ayres Dales, Jr., age 85, a 24-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Rockville, MD died on March 23, 2009 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home after a 2-year illness Born November 27, 1923 in Harrisonburg, PA, to the late Jeanette Dales Dunning and Philip A. Dales, he graduated from Central High School in Washington, DC. Mr. Dales was a PFC in Company E in the 109th Infantry of the United States Army. He landed on Omaha Beach during the second wave of the Normandy Invasion. He served with distinction and was awarded the following medals: Two Purple Hearts for wounds received, Distinguished Unit Badge, Croix de Guerre, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, WWII Victory Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. After leaving the Army Philip was employed by the National Weather Service, NOAA. He retired from Supervisory Communications Management in 1988. During his tenure at the National Weather Service, Philip was instrumental in the development of the Hurricane Prediction Communication System. His memberships included being a parishioner at St. Paul's Anglican Church; Commander at the Annapolis Disabled American Veterans, Heritage Harbour Golf Club , the Heritage Harbour Television Committee and the Elks. His hobbies included jazz, bowling, fishing, square dancing and golfing at Heritage Harbour. He was the beloved husband of the late M. Lynn Carter Dales, whom he married on September 16, 1947 and she died on January 31, 2002; devoted father of Philip A. Dales, III of Annapolis, MD, Kathleen D. Baker of Chester, MD and Patricia D. Orenstein of Laurel, MD; also survived by 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.Friends are invited to Mr. Dale's Life Celebration on Saturday, March 28 at 4:00 P.M. at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 1505 Crownsville Road (Crownsville Road & Rt. 178), Crownsville, MD, with a reception to follow in the parish hall. Interment private.

Entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2009; beloved niece of Bronsmore, Oswald and Eula Butler and Montrue Nickens. She is also survived by a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Ms. Butler's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Oxon Hill, MD from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. IntermentÂ Resurrection Cemetery.Â She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Sunday, March 22, 2009; husband of Deborah D. Bailey; beloved father of Dylan Guess, Kayla Marie, Ernest "Manny" Manford II, and Michael Thomas Bailey; brother of Robert A., Mary Ellen and Marcy Anne Bailey. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to John's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, March 27, 2009 from 6pm until time of service at 7:30 pm. Interment and Memorial Mass at a later date.

On Thursday, March 19, 2009 of Friendship, MD, previously of Montgomery County, MD after a two year battle against cancer. Born on June 1, 1946 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice (nee Birner) and Lester J. Ulrich. She is survived by her partner of the last 18 years, Walter C. Marshall of Friendship MD; her son, Garret Kulp of Jacksonville, FL and his wife, Lisa and three children Tara McDonald, Leigh Anne McDonald and Scott Mansfield; her son, John Kulp of Lead, SD and his wife, Tracy and two children, Jordan Leveque and Thad Kulp; and her step-daughter, Jennifer Gorin of Canton, OH and her husband, Eric Cooper and three children, Shae Li, Mae Ling and Anya Gorin. 

A celebration of Cindy's life will be held for family and friends on Monday, March 30 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Annapolis Friends Meeting House, 351 Dubois Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Please sign Cindy's Guest Book at the link above.

Friends are invited to Joseph's Life Celebration on Friday, March 20, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where services will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 11:00 A.M. Entombment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Annapolis, MD.

On Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at the Washington Home, Washington,DC; the beloved father of Karen Waters; father-in-law of Melvin Waters. A commital service will be held on Friday March 27, 2009 at 10am at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

*All services and interment are private for Mr. Anderson. Please sign the family's online guestbook.*

*A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Lauffer. Please sign the family's online guestbook.*

Suddenly, on Sunday, March 15, 2009; the beloved wife of Bruce R. Scott; loving mother and best friend of Carin Moss of Hughesville, MD and Michelle Moore of North Beach, MD; daughter of William H. and Alice Dixon of Oxon Hill, MD; sister of Linda Walker of Waldorf, MD; grandmother of Nicholas Colegrove, Ashley Kress, Zachary, Jonathon and Jordan Moss. She is also survived by many friends. Carol loved motorcycles and dancing. She also loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of All American H.O.G. of Hughesville and A.B.A.T.E. of St. Mary's County. Relatives and friends are invited to Carol's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where services will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 12noon. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

On Sunday, March 15, 2009 at her residence in Ft. Washington, MD; beloved wife of Robert Jaegly; loving mother of Catherine Coffey and Robert Jaegly, Jr. Services and interment private.

On Sunday, March 15, 2009; Beloved son of the late Henry and Lula Wynn. He is also survived by three sons and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Ft. Myer Chapel, Arlington, VA on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 11am. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery.

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

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

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


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


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


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

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

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

Obituaries

Helen Cleaver

Edward Dick

William Jeff

Katherine Gault

Charles CWO

Leonard Stevens

Byron Ellis

Walter Neece

Philip Dales

Auga Butler

John Bailey

Cynthia Gorin

Joseph Murphy

John Bell

Norman Anderson

Mr. Lauffer

Carol Scott

Mary Jaegly

James Wynn

James Blaso

Karin Deal

Ruby Surber

Samuel Branin

Michael Moten