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Alan â€œChuckâ€ Charles Juba of Annapolis, MD and previously of Crofton for 30 years, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on September 30, 2008 after a brief illness. He was 47. 


Born June 25, 1961 in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Lt. Colonel John and Elizabeth â€œBettyâ€ Juba, and traveled the globe during his early years. He received a B.A. in Music from Anne Arundel Community College. 


Chuck worked as a street performer in Annapolis for 7 years and was known as the â€œGuitar Guyâ€. He was a gifted guitar player and played in several garage bands, the most well known was Liquid Harmony, his tribute to his idol Jimmy Hendrix. His faithful companion was his Fender guitar, which he played for over 30 years. 


Chuck is survived by his son Cody Juba of Annapolis, his daughters Alicia, Siri and Savannah Juba, all of Annapolis, MD, his brother John Juba of Alexandria, Va, sister Karen Thomas of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Also survived by 1 granddaughter and friends, Joan Johnson, Tami Hook, Brian and Lisa Voith, Joseph Johnson and a host of friends and acquaintances too numerous to mention. 


Friends are invited to Chuck's Life Celebration on Monday, October 6, 2008 from 10:30am until time of service at 11:30am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.

On Tuesday, September 30, 2008. The beloved wife of the late John M. Clark. Mother of Betty Clark. Services and interment are private.

On Monday, September 29, 2008; beloved husband of the late Ethelyn Spurlock; father of Francyne (Delano) Spurlock-Pailin and Ellerson (Kim)Spurlock IV; loving grandfather of Bryan, Brandon, Dominick, Gabrielle, Camille and Giselle Spurlock; brother of Marie McMillian, John and Theodore Spurlock and Sylvia Gaines. Relatives and friends are invited to Ellerson's Life Celebration on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

On Saturday, September 27, 2008. Father of Tina Rutley, brother of John Harding. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 9 at 2:00p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Cheltenham, Maryland

Mary Magdalene Jackson, 87, a resident of Edgewater, MD for over 56 years died on September 27, 2008 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. 


Born on January 3, 1921 in Baltimore, MD, she worked at Admiral Cleaners in Edgewater, MD for over 40 years. She loved her dogs and spending time with her grandchildren. 


She was the beloved wife of George G.E. Jackson, whom she married in 1940 and who died in 1972; mother of Thomas Jackson of Friendship, MD, Robert Jackson of Friendship, MD, Linda Lonergen of Annapolis, MD and the late George Jackson, whom died earlier this year; sister of William Taylor of Delaware, Jeanette Bavis of Baltimore, MD, Doris Crossman of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and the late John and Bud Taylor; also survived by 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- grandchild. 


Friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm. A funeral service will be offered on Thursday, October 2 at 11am at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. BOX 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.

On Saturday, September 27, 2008; the beloved husband of the late Rose Maschi; father of Barbara Lloyd, Marie(Michael) Meyers and Susan (Wendell) Hahn; brother of Jean Bernazzoli. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Maschi's Life Celebration on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 11am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Bon Secours Hospice Foundation, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, VA 23226.

Celia Eleanor Ostrowski










Celia Eleanor Rospond Ostrowski, age 93, of Sea Girt, NJ, died September 27, 2008 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, Maryland, of natural causes. She was born June 29, 1915 in Newark, NJ. Mrs. Ostrowski was a member of St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church in Sea Girt where she founded the Rosary Makers. This group has distributed more than 100,000 rosaries all around the world. She enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, gardening and visiting with her large family. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Sigismund J. Ostrowski, mother of Dr. John S. Ostrowski of Annapolis and sister of John Rospond of Basking Ridge, NJ. She is also survived by five grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, October 13 at St. Mark's, 215 Crescent Pkwy, Sea Girt at 1 pm. A viewing will be held the same day from 12:30 till 1pm at the church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Mark's Rosary Makers or the Social Concerns Committee of St. Mark's. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

All services and interment are pending. Please sign the family's online guestbook.

Rosalie Hampton Waldron






Devoted mother and friend, Rosalie H. Waldron, 91, of Edgewater, and formerly of Gambrills, MD and Alexandria, Virginia, died of cancer at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD on Thursday September 25, 2008.



Mrs. Waldron was born on October 25, 1916, in Carterville, Illinois to the late Grover and Chloe Hampton. She graduated from Carterville, High School in Carterville, IL and later from the University of Southern Illinois. Mrs. Waldron came to the Washington, D.C. area in the 1940's where she remained except for tours with her husband during World War II to places such as San Diego, where she proudly worked as â€œRosie the Riveterâ€ She worked for the Air Force at the Pentagon for 29 years. She moved to Gambrills, MD to Kris-Leigh Assisted Living in 2005.



Mrs. Waldron's son Michael died in infancy but she is survived by her daughter Sandra Dubin and son-in-law Robert of Edgewater, MD and his sons Scott and Kurt. Also survived by 2 great-grandsons. Her beloved only brother Howard Hampton died in March 2008.



Mrs. Waldron volunteered for Meals on Wheels for 20 years and the Caring Collection and devoted her time to her family and many sick and elderly friends. She was a member of National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C and the First Christian Church in Alexandra, VA. She loved the Redskins and to travel and play cards and bingo.



Friends are invited to Rosalie's Life Celebration on Thursday October 2nd, at 11am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037. Her interment will be in Carterville, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the Caring Collection 1692 N. Harbor Court, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to Hospice of the Chesapeake c/o Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House â€“ 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Thursday, September 25, 2008 in Sunset Beach, N.C. The beloved husband of Sheron C.W. Harris. Friends may call at Ft. Washington Christian Church, 10900 Indian Head Highway, Ft. Washington, Md. on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 10:30a.m. until service time at 11:30a.m. Interment Harmony Memorial Park.

Helen Adams Orme, 83, a resident of Edgewater for 48 years and previously of Bethesda, MD died at her home in Edgewater, MD on September 25, 2008 after a lengthy illness. 


Born January 30, 1925 in Washington, D.C., she owned and operated Blue Water Marina in Edgewater, MD with her husband. She raised German Shepherds, enjoyed gardening, sailing, archeology and sports. Her memberships included Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). 


She was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Orme, whom died on April 20, 2007; mother of Robert W. Orme of Preston, MD, Charles H. Orme of Friendship, MD and John A. Orme of Mayo, MD; she is also survived by four grandchildren, who affectionately referred to her as â€œdoglady.â€ 


Friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration on Monday, September 29, 2008 from 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, September 30 at 11:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

John P. Butkowski, age 71, a resident of Edgewater, MD for 40 years and previously of Washington, DC, died on 9/24/08 at Heritage Harbour Health & Rehabilitation Center of complications due to cancer. He was born on March 31, 1937 in Quantico, VA. He was a locksmith at the Pentagon most of his working life. He served in the US Coast Guard. He enjoyed fishing, playing the banjo, travelling and playing slots at the casino with his wife. 


Wife- the late Mary Ellen Butkowski who died on Sept. 20, 2008 Sister- Betty Tyler of Culpeper, VA Survived by 12 grandchildren 


Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, 9/25/08, from 10:00 AM until funeral service begins at 11:00 AM. He will be interred together with his wife, who died on September 20, 2008, at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assn., 800 Wyman Park Dr., Ste. 110, Baltimore, MD 21211 or the American Cancer Society, Memorial Gifts, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060

On Tuesday, September 23, 2008. He was also a VA Human Resources EEO Manager. The beloved husband of 51 yrs. of Jessie M. Jefferson; father of William J.(Debra) Jefferson III; brother of Marilyn and Thomas Jefferson; grandfather of William J. IV and Brianna Jefferson. Relatives and friends are invited to Col. Jefferson's Life Celebration at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 11am at Bolling AFB Chapel Two. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 11am.

On Tuesday, September 23, 2008; the beloved cousin of Theresa McConaty and Bonnie Jones. A Memorial Mass will be offered at Mt.Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD at a later date. Interment pivate.

On Monday, September 22, 2008; the beloved husband of the late Joan Fillius; father of Debbie(Roy) Westmoreland, Judy Fillius(Gary Schubert), Carol(Dan) Weller, Jan(Skip) Carroll, Chris(Matt) Boddicker, Doreen(Alan) Griffin and Stephen(Susie) Fillius. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Fillius' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm where services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10:30am. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to AAMC Foundation, Attn:DeCesaris Cancer Institute, Sajak Pavilion, Suite 240, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401

On Sunday, September 21, 2008, James Samuel Burcham, Sr., 81, passed away after a one-year illness at his residence in Davidsonville, Maryland where he had lived for 38 years. He was formerly of New Carrollton, MD . Mr. Burcham was born on October 27, 1926 in Elkin, North Carolina. He graduated from Surrattsville High School in Clinton, MD. He was an Engineering Designer at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center where he retired in 1981. Mr. Burcham served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Mr. Burcham built two of the homes he and family lived in. 


He was a former President and Treasurer of the Davidsonville Athletic Association and A member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. He enjoyed traveling, golf, cooking and working in his workshop. 


He is survived by his wife, Christina A. Burcham, whom he married on January 31, 1947, three sons, Jim Burcham of Dunkirk, MD, John Burcham of Edgewater, MD, and Joe Burcham of Arnold, MD, and six daughters, Margaret Bradley of Gambrills, MD, Christina Marrano of Westminster, MD, Kathi Heron of Arnold, MD, Debbie Burcham of Crofton, MD, Mary Jersild of Westminister, MD, and Patty Burcham of Crofton, MD. He is also survived by two brothers, Robert Burcham of Columbia, MD, and John Burcham of Charlestown, West Virginia, and one sister, Kathleen Land of Huntington, MD, 13 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren. 


A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 and from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 26, 2008 at 9:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church.

On Saturday, September 20th, 2008; beloved wife of the late Frank Gulino; Mother of Dicy M. Macerollo, Frank, Thomas and Michael Gulino. Beloved Grandmother of Donna and Anthony and James Macerollo. She is also survived by other numerous relatives and friends. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, September 23 from 10 am until time of services at 11 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401

Mary Ellen Butkowski, a 33 year resident of Edgewater, previously of Chesapeake, Virginia, died September 20, 2008 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of congestive heart failure. She was 74. 


Born September 4, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Charles and Mamie Cummings, Mary was a homemaker, taking care of her husband and her 3 children. Mary was an outstanding bowler and loved to going to casinos and travelling 


Mary is survived by her husband John Butkowski, whom she married in December of 1975,her sons, Bill Byrd of Alpharetta, Georgia, David Byrd of Lake City, Florida and Bruce Byrd, Jr. of Lenoir, North Carolina. She is also survived 12 grandchildren and her brother Everte Quasney and sister Marilyn Davis, both of Baltimore, MD, and was predeceased by 8 siblings. 


Friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Tuesday, September 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at The George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD where services will be held on Wednesday, September 24 at 10:00 A.M.. Interment, Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. 


Please sign the online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Friday, September 19, 2008 the beloved infant son of Gerald and Annalee Gonzales. A Mass for the Angels will be held at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 11am. Interment private.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. with a visitation following service until 4:00 P.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment will be held in Lima, Peru at a later date.

On Tuesday, September 23, 2008; beloved wife of Russell V. Holland; Sister of Albert, Roy and the late Warren Guis. Friends may call at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Md on Tuesday September 30,2008 from 10:30 am until time of mass of Charistian Burial at 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery

Wanda Cecile Paxton, 72, a resident of Annapolis, MD for over 40 years and previously of Covington, VA died September 18, 2008 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. of cancer after a 5 month illness. 


Born April 29, 1936 in Covington, VA, she received her Associates of Arts Degree in Art from Anne Arundel Community College and her Bachelors of Science Degree in Gerontology from the University of Maryland. She was employed at the Federal Bureau of Investigations as a file clerk, at Anne Arundel Medical Center as an admissions clerk, she also taught Art classes at Anne Arundel Community College, was a homemaker and retired from Maryland Department of Natural Resources as a graphic artist. Her paintings were displayed in the U.S. Capital and in the Maryland State House; she also won many blue ribbons in art shows. She did art therapy with Annapolis area nursing homes. Her memberships included the Maryland Federation of Art and the Red Hat Society. She loved travelling, and traveled to Egypt, Spain, Greece, Turkey, France, Hawaii, Mexico and her favorite, Italy. Her hobbies included art, painting and genealogy. She loved her cats, her family, especially her grandchildren and spending time with her friends. 


Survivors include her companion, of over 20 years, Charlie Cadle; beloved mother of Don Henderson of Elkridge, MD and Deborah Lafond of St. Leonard, MD; grandmother of David and Michael Lafond, Jr., Sara and Alex Henderson and Ellen Spunt. 


Friends are invited to Wanda's Life Celebration on Friday, September 26 from 6pm until time of service at 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 Children's National Medical Center Foundation, ATTN: Marian Brodskey, 111 Michigan Ave, NW, Washington, D.C 20010 (in the memo please put Wanda Paxton Heme/Onc Art Therapy Program, 202-476-3098).

Richard Stanley Aldrich, 82, a resident of Edgewater, MD for over 11 years and previously of Potomac, MD died on September 18, 2008 at his home of natural causes after a five year illness. 


Born February 9, 1926 in Sandusky, OH to the late Florence and Byron F. Aldrich, he received a Masters of Arts Degree from Miami University of Ohio. He was employed as an account executive with educational fundraising. During World War II, he was in the United States Navy as a sonar man, 2nd class in the South Pacific. He was a member of Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis. His hobbies included fishing, gardening and music. 


He was the beloved husband of Kathryn B. Aldrich, whom he married June 1, 1946; father of John T. Aldrich of Mesa, AZ, James E. Aldrich of Olney, MD, Amy V. McCarthy of Edgewater, MD and Anne M. Savage of Odenton, MD; brother of John S. Aldrich of Sandusky, OH and Helen Aldrich of Sandusky, OH; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. 


A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 1:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis, 333 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Randall â€œRandyâ€ Lee Powell, 57, a 2 year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Solomons Island, MD for over 25 years died on September 17, 2008 at the Carroll Hospice House of Shy Drager Syndrome/Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA) after a six year illness. 


Born on August 20, 1951 in Ohio, he was self employed in the construction business. His hobbies included fishing and scuba diving. 


Survivors include his former wife, Lisa Powell of Jacksonville, FL, whom he married November 22, 1981 and divorced in May of 2008; father of Chris Connelly of Timonium, MD, Julie Hoksbergen of Severna Park, MD and Kari Powell of Hollywood, FL; brother of Robert Powell of Tampa, FL and Richard Powell of Mt. Airy, MD; son of Mary Powell of Annapolis, MD and the late Robert Powell; also survived by 1 grandchild. 


A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. 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 Union Memorial Hospital Foundation, Department of Research, 201 East Union Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218.

Obituaries

Alan Juba

Sadie Clark

Mr. Spurlock

Glenn Harding

Mary Jackson

Dominick Maschi

Celia Ostrowski

Donald Scott

Rosalie Waldron

Robert Harris

Helen Orme

John Butkowski

Col (Re

Glenn Cooke

Walter Fillius

James Burcham

Mary Gulino

Mary Butkowski

Jerome Gonzales

Isadela Deane

Lillian Holland

Wanda Paxton

Richard Aldrich

Randall Powell