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Arthur Joel Radice, Jr., "Joel", a 35-year resident of Annapolis, MD, and previously of Riva, MD, died of cancer on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, MD.

He was born on July 18, 1941, in Oceanside, NY to the late Arthur Joel and Catherine Radice. Arthur graduated with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering and worked for the Department of Defense for 47 years.  He enjoyed cars, Christmas, and Department 56 ceramics.

Arthur is survived by his wife of 17 years, Margaret Anne Radice; four daughters, Susan Radice of Pasadena, MD, Anne Marie Green of Glen Burnie, MD, Margaret Wolf of Crofton, MD, and Elizabeth Douglass of Glen Burnie, MD; a brother, Robert Radice of Geneva, NY; and three grandchildren, John and Clair Wolf, Anthony Boyer. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, RJ Copas.

Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Arthur's life on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 10 am, followed by a memorial service at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to <a href="https://www.thymiccarcinomacenter.com/take-action">Thymic Carcinoma Center</a>; <a href="https://secure.advancement.georgetown.edu/s/1686/18/giving.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=2844&cid=4226&dids=314.178.58.159.15.56.144&unit=11&appealcode=gfr099">Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center</a>, or <a href="https://donate3.cancer.org/?campaign=default">American Cancer Society</a>.

A graveside service will be held for Charlie on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 1:45 pm at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, MD 21403, or online <a href = "https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">here</a>


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Julia Marie Bylkas “Judy”, 74, a 3-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Severna Park, MD passed away on February 1, 2023 after a 4-year battle with leukemia. She was born on May 12, 1948 to the late Henry and Madeline Kopf in Brooklyn, NY.

Judy graduated from St. Edmund High School, going on to have a career as a cafeteria manager through BISM at the Social Security Administration. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist and TOPS. She enjoyed swimming, blackjack, travelling, the beach, macramé, sewing, and bowling.

In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her brother, Bernard Kopf and sister, Rita Kopf. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Steve Bylkas of Annapolis; daughters, Michelle Byers (Mike) of Crofton, Reneé Zerfas of Crofton, and Stephanie Bylkas-Moore (George) of Baltimore; brothers, Thomas Kopf of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Henry Kopf II of Cary, NC; sisters, Margaret Spink of Annapolis, Edna Klock of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Mary Eichler of Corvallis, OR, and grandchildren, Stephen, Matthew, and Sarah Byers of Crofton, Corey and Drew Zerfas of Crofton, and Adelaide and Harriet Bylkas-Moore of Baltimore plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to a funeral service on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 10 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the <a href="https://www.lls.org/">Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Blood Cancer Leaders | LLS</a> or to the <a href="https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_11d75f7b-2e32-11e9-9f3d-0aa640fb8062&WidgetId=6650880">Blind Industries and Services of Maryland</a>.

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Rita Donovan, born Rita Rison December 22, 1917, died on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

She grew up in Marbury, Maryland, one of ten children to Martha Elizabeth (Mattie) Bowie and William Edward Rison. 

After graduating from Lackey High School in nearby Indian Head, she moved to the big city, Washington, DC, hoping to start a new life. Rita worked in downtown DC for an early bank-credit card company and made the most of her opportunities after World War II broke out. After the war, she began a happy career with the Bricklayers union, and finally met and married her husband James (Dicky) Donovan. They bought a comfortable home in Friendly, Maryland, where they spent the rest of their lives.

Rita was very active in her church, St. Mary’s of Piscataway, mostly with the Sodality.

Dicky died in 1987, after battling Alzheimer’s for five years. Rita cared for him the whole time even though she was a little person and Dicky was six feet tall. After Dicky died, Rita was the “go-to person” for most of her family, helping out relatives often when they were in need. She helped care for her mother as she aged, as well as her oldest sister Mary.

Rita loved to travel and had many trips while working with the Bricklayers, including Western US, Canada and Hawaii. She took many junkets to New York, Florida, the Carolinas, New Orleans, New England, New Mexico and local theater and dinner gatherings with many ladies’ groups and with her sisters Marie and Henrietta. A favorite trip occurred when she bought two tour tickets to Europe, then went home to tell her husband that they were going! She had fond memories of Rome, Venice, and Paris.

A delightful person, she was a lot of fun to be with, and enjoyed many adventures, especially with her family. Her smile and laugh will be remembered by her many friends and her great nieces and nephews. A friend wrote her a poem that encapsulates her character best: “I could sail the waters of all the world, battle the wild and blue, but never find a friend to love like the friend I’ve found in you.”

She will be buried alongside her husband in the little cemetery at St. Mary’s church.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Donovan's Visitation and Rosary on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD. Interment following Mass in the Church Cemetery. 

Helen Bechas Johnson, 87, of Annapolis, MD, died on January 31, 2023 following a long battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Washington, DC  by her devoted Greek parents, Marianthe Bounatsas and Gus Bechas, Helen grew up watching her father run his popular D.C. Greek restaurant of the day at “5th & G”. Helen was always a dedicated and active member of the Greek communities wherever she lived.  She managed a successful real estate office in Atlanta, GA, early in her career and later managed the offices of several large patent law firms in DC. An avid skier, sailor, and world traveler, Helen relished adventure and new challenges.  Helen and her husband, Bill, traveled often with fellow Naval Academy alumnus, visiting Europe and the Mediterranean. Helen particularly enjoyed sailing among the Greek Isles and visiting her family that still remained in Greece. She also enjoyed spending time at her vacation homes in Ocean City and Rehoboth. Helen was an active member of the Corinthian Cruising Club* and as a lifelong member of the Greek Orthodox faith, Helen most recently attended Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Commander William “Bill” Johnson, whom she married in 1972, and her brothers, George, Peter, and Anastasios “Ernie” Bechas.

She is survived by her nieces, Cassandra, Vanessa, and Christina Bechas and Robin Risley; her nephews, Dean Bechas and Rick Risley and her cousins, Paul (Ginger), Kathy and David (Debbie) Bartin and Marguerite Heidenberg.

Friends are invited to celebrate Helen’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, February 17 from 6 to 8 pm, where a prayer service will be held at Saturday, February 18 at 11 am. Contributions, in Helen’s memory, may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. 

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On the evening of January 31, 2023, Ronny passed away suddenly at his home as a result of a heart attack. He was 72 years old at the time of his passing.

Ronny was born on June 14, 1950 in Annapolis, MD. He was the second son of William E and Frances A Jones.

Ronny grew up on Conduit Street and attended Annapolis High School, where he was involved in many sports, primarily cross-country running and wrestling. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration from the University of Maryland. He was an avid runner for much of his life. 

Ronny had a passion for helping troubled youth and was dedicated as a case manager with the Maryland Department of Juvenile Justice. He was also the creator of the Neighborhood Youth Panel in Calvert County. He spent much of his time with troubled youth camping to encourage rehabilitation. 

He was a huge sports fan and could be found on many Friday evenings at the local high schools watching their games, or in his “man cave” watching any number of sports.

Ronny prized spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was well known by his family for his creation of the “Killer Butterfly”, where he would run around the house chasing his granddaughter listening to her laugh. Family dinners were also highly prized by him. Family was everything to him.

Ronny attended the Deale, MD branch of the Antioch Apostolic Church.

Ronny is preceded in death by his parents, William E Jones and Frances A Jones. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda K Jones, Daughter Kelly (Bill) Sutton, grandchildren Andrew (Evelyn) Sutton, Kerrie-Anne (Logan Simmers) Sutton, Daniel Sutton, and brother William F (Linda) Jones.

Friends are invited to celebrate Ronny’s life on Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a funeral service will be held on Monday, February 6 at 11 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made to the <a href="https://donate.als.org/give/287064/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=jumppage">ALS Association</a> (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), 1300 Wilson Blvd Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209.

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Sharon Ann Kelly, 61, a resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.

Born September 14, 1961 in Baltimore, MD to Ann Julia Rasinski and the late Wayne Rasinski, she was affectionately known as the Polish Princess. Sharon attended Archbishop Spalding High School, where she met her devoted husband of 41 years, Steve P. Kelly, Sr. The tradition of attending Spalding carried on through her children, oldest grandchild and will continue with her future grandchildren. 

Sharon loved Christmas and the snow as well as her family's mountain house. She also loved spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. 

In addition to her mother and husband, Sharon is survived by her children, Stephen Patrick Kelly, Jr. and his wife, Kim, Erin Ann Geraghty and her husband, Mike, and Nicolle Elizabeth Engelmeyer and her husband, Eric; her six grandchildren, Tyler and Kayla Kelly and Brayden, Mason, Lily and Kelly Geraghty; her brother, Kenny Rasinski and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to celebrate Sharon’s life on Thursday, February 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic Church, 701 College Pkwy., Annapolis, MD, where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, February 3, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in honor of Sharon Ann Kelly to <a href="https://www.ummsfoundation.org/site/Donation2?3001.donation=form1&idb=1816189937&df_id=3001&mfc_pref=T&3001.donation=root">University of Maryland Medical Center</a>, 110 South Paca Street, 9th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201 or <a href="https://ccharities.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1144">Cancer Comfort Angels</a>, PO Box 253, Chester, MD 21619.
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Edward Walter Dishman, “Ed”, 85, a resident of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on January 29, 2023, in Davidsonville, MD surrounded by his family

Ed was born on August 23, 1937, in Baltimore, MD to the late Edward and Mary Dishman. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from John Hopkins University. Ed worked as an engineer supporting the Navy’s Maritime Patrol Community for over 40 years with ARINC and RBC. He was known as “Mr. ECP” (Engineering Change Proposal) as he diligently worked to upgrade the P-3 aircraft throughout the Cold War and beyond.

Ed was a member of the Annapolis Fleet Reserve Club where he frequently enjoyed the annual boat shows and the deck on Ego Alley with family and friends. He was an avid athlete with a great sense of humor and enjoyed many sporting activities including sailing, softball, bowling, and golf.

Ed is survived by his wife of 25 years, Valerie Dishman, the mother of his children, Marge Dishman and his children, David Dishman and his wife CJ of Fayetteville, GA, Bob Dishman and his wife Tami of Riva, MD, Diane Saint Germain and her husband Paul of Centreville, VA and Sharon Cremen and her husband David of Manchester, MD, his stepchildren, Jennifer Overstreet of Great Mills, MD and Tre Overstreet and his wife Lyndsey of Crofton, MD, his brothers; Bruce Dishman and his wife Delores of Pasadena, MD, and Wayne Dishman and his wife Janis of Chocowinty, NC. Also survived by his 

17 grandchildren; Mitch Dishman and his wife Nikki, August Kade, Rustin Dishman, Brooks Dishman and his wife Abbi, Corbette Dishman, Ryan Dishman and his wife Rachel, Sydney and Ashlyn Dishman, Harmon, Carson, Harrison and Emerson Saint Germain, Morgan and Lauren  Cremen, Violet and Emmett Overstreet, 2 great-grandchildren, Heath and Nolen Dishman. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Madison Cremen.


A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at a later date. Please take a moment and leave the family a message by using the memories tab on this page.






Denise Hayward, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on January 28th, 2023. She was 62 years old.

Denise was born on May 29th, 1960, to the late Marcel and Charlotte Vigneault of Fort Washington, MD.

Denise was raised in a military family and traveled as a young child throughout the
United States to include, Texas, Connecticut, Virginia, Kansas, and finally Maryland. Later in life, she continued her travels and relocated to Pennsylvania, Texas, and South Carolina, before finally returning to Maryland in 2022.

Denise graduated from Friendly High School and attended the University of Connecticut, where she earned her bachelor’s degree.

Denise’s proudest achievement was her son Sean. Sean and Denise shared many things, including a passion for animals.

Along with her parents, Denise is predeceased by her son, Sean Hayward. Denise is survived by her three sisters, Michelle Weeks (Kirk) of Gaithersburg, MD, Gisele “Gigi” Raley (Walter) of White Plains, MD, Danielle Davis (Michael) of Pensacola, FL, her brother Joseph Vigneault of Lexington Park, MD, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

In addition to her large, immediate family, Denise had many lifelong friends from high school, college, and other walks of life, who were extended family. They were by her side, and always there to support her.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kalas
Funeral Home: 6160 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Mass for Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 a.m. on the following day, February 8, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway: 13405 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the George Washington University ICU staff for their care and compassion for Denise and her family. Their acts of kindness will never be forgotten.

Mary M. Gadbaw Kupper, 91, a longtime resident of Star Hill, NC, died January 28, 2023 at her home in Beverly Beach, MD.

She was born in Minneapolis, MN and moved to southern California for two years after graduating from high school and then joined the U.S. Navy and became an Operating Room Technician.  That was when she met and married John Alvin Heaton and had three children.  They were stationed in Queens, NY, Bermuda, Cuba, Dallas, Texas, Camp Lejeune, NC and Bethesda, MD.

She eventually moved to North Carolina where she married Stanley Robert Kupper in 1976.
Her hobbies included golfing, (where she was a three-time women’s champion at Star Hill GC and CC), watching Tampa Bay Ray’s Baseball, reading, bird watching and crocheting.  She was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her three children, Cathy Ann Heaton Hantske, Curtis Arnold Heaton and Chris Alvin Heaton, eight Grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. 
A graveside memorial will be held at 1200, July 18, 2023 at the Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery, 110 Montford Landing Road, Jacksonville, NC. 

Robert James Herman, age 75, passed away at his residence in Fort Washington on Friday, January 27, 2023. 

He was born May 29, 1947, in Saginaw, MI to the late Henry and Belle Millie Herman. 

Herman graduated high school and entered the US Army. He retired as a Staff Sergeant in 1987. 

He is survived by his wife, Jung Im Herman and his son, Dean Herman.

A committal service and military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Please check back for updated information.  

Lillian Frances Limerick, 81, a 32-year resident of Edgewater and formerly of Lanham/Seabrook, MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 27, 2023.  Known as Frances “Pookie” to her family and friends, she was born on March 12, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late James E. and Frances L. Hazel.  She married Bernard L. Limerick in 1957 and devoted her life to her husband and family, taking joy in raising and supporting the endeavors of her seven children and later her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  Frances “Pookie” enjoyed crocheting, sewing, quilting, camping, collecting antiques and shopping at thrift stores.

Frances “Pookie” was preceded by her loving husband, Bernard L. Limerick, Sr. who passed away in 2008, two sons, Bernard Limerick, Jr. and David Limerick, one sister, Mary Carter and a granddaughter, Bobbi Jean Frances Limerick Cook Snooks.  She is survived by two sons, Greg Limerick of Dallas, OR and Brian Limerick of Lusby, MD; three daughters, Tammy Locklair and Shelley Tyler, both of Edgewater and Angela Washington of Port Deposit, MD; one brother, John Hazel of Hyattsville, MD; three sisters, Betty Carter and Emma Ramsey, both of Lothian, MD and Ann Huston of Riverdale, MD.  She is also survived by ten grandsons, Scottie Lindsey, Andrew, Jacob, Joseph, Travis, Jesse, and Christian Limerick, Scott Davis, J.C. Locklair and Brian Troy; four granddaughters, Kortney Greene, Grace and Alyssa Webster and Ashley Limerick and many many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Burial will be private.  The family will schedule a celebration of life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to <a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org">The Wounded Warrior Project</a> or a veterans charity of your choice.

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Warren A. Oliver, Sr., 87, a resident of New Bern, NC and previously of Derwood, MD, died of natural causes on January 26, 2023 in Crofton, MD.

Born on October 17, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William Oliver and Claire Levy Oliver, Warren graduated from City College of New York and served in the US Army where he attained the rank of First Lieutenant. He enjoyed a lengthy career in the Federal Government where he worked for the US Treasury Department. Warren was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in New Bern and enjoyed traveling, cooking, music and making people laugh.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margaret “Peggy” Oliver; his children, Claire (Tim) Spencer of Crofton, MD, Warren (Heidi) Oliver of Atlantic Beach, FL and Lorraine (Steve) Stasny of Tioga, WV and his grandchildren, Andy, Mike, John, Zeb, Emily and Mary Kate Stasny and Gregory and Kennan Spencer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you simply pay an act of kindness forward, or make someone laugh as he loved to tell or hear a good joke.

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Relatives and friends are invited to Alex's Life Celebration on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Funeral services and interment will be private at a later date.

James “Jim” “Pops” Reed, 95, a 28-year resident of Martinsburg, WV and previously of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on January 23, 2023, in Annapolis, MD. Born on August 24, 1927, in Canton, OH to the late Frank and Lena Reed, Jim graduated from Jefferson Union High School in Richmond, OH. 

Jim worked in the printing industry for many years, going on to sell bookbinding equipment for McCain Manufacturing before retiring in 1994. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952, being stationed in Austria during the Korean War. 

He was a member of Hughes United Methodist Church in Wheaton, MD for many years, holding the position of head usher and serving on the Board of Trustees. Jim loved golf and still played 3 days a week, weather permitting, up until his passing. He enjoyed his time working with the Meals on Wheels, where he had delivered meals, founded and continually served as Chairman of their annual golf tournament committee, and served on the Board until his passing. 

Jim was a family man, in the truest sense of the words.  His love of family and friends was unequaled.  

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Madeleine Joy Reed in 2017, his brother, Carl Reed of Knoxville, TN, and his sister, Louise Punke of Tampa, FL. He is survived by his children, Michael (Laurie) Reed of Lynchburg, VA and Karen (John) Regalbuto of West River, MD; his grandchildren, Brian (Tara) Earp, Sarah (David) Grasso, and Brandon (Sharonaka) Earp, his four great-grandchildren, with a fifth on the way, and countless, cherished close friends. 

A Celebration of Life for Jim will be held at Brown’s Funeral Home, 327 W. King Street, Martinsburg, WV on Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NDBNHDLAH2C3G">Meals on Wheels of Berkeley County</a>, 116 E. King St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, or to <a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?frequency_selected=2&sc_icid=mem-lp-donate-bttn-top">St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital</a>, 501 St. Judes Pl, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

After a long and active life of Christian virtue, Sallie W. Hewitt of Annapolis heeded the call of her Lord to new life in a higher realm on January 23, 2023. Born to Katherine N. and Ralph D. Willis of Baltimore in 1929, Sallie was a graduate of the Friends School of Baltimore. She continued her education at Pembroke College in Brown University, Providence, RI for two years. Before she could finish her degree, she married the love of her life, Frederic M. (“Rip”) Hewitt, also of Baltimore. While living in Baltimore, and later in Naples, FL, Sallie and Rip were active members of several Episcopal churches and various community organizations. After retiring to Annapolis, they were most recently members of the Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Sallie was well known as a gracious hostess to family, friends, and the charitable civic groups to which she belonged. While living in Baltimore, Mrs. Hewitt was a founding member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Baltimore Engineering Society and was also active in The Inner Wheel of the Baltimore Rotary Society, when her husband served on the organizations’ boards. In later years, she was active in conservation groups and church soup kitchen projects in Naples and Annapolis. Sallie was an active member of the Col. John Streett Chapter of the NSDAR, the Maryland Chapter of the National Huguenot Society, the Anne Arundel County Republican Women, and the Bible Study Fellowship of Glen Burnie, MD until her passing.

As the matriarch of her family, Sallie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cousin. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband of a happy marriage of 62 years; her brother Ralph N. Willis and sister-in-law Sally G. Willis; and by her sister Katherine W. Monroe. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Douglas D Monroe II, of Irvington, VA; her three daughters: Carol H. Melvin of Greensboro, NC, Katherine H. Holmes (Hon. P.K. Holmes III) of Fort Smith, AR, and Betsy H. Schreitmueller of Annapolis, MD; four grandchildren and their spouses; four great-grandchildren, and numerous dear cousins.

A private graveside service was held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Druid Ridge Cemetery, Baltimore, MD with the Rev. Mark Metz of Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. A memorial service for family, friends and fellow church members will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11 AM at the Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church, 38 W. Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037 with a reception to follow, at which time the family hopes to personally thank the many kind hearts and hands who assisted Sallie to live an active and independent life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church or to a charity of your choice.

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Relatives and friends are invited to Anthony's Life Celebration on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral at 11 a.m. at Corinthian Baptist Church, 6705 Good Luck Rd., Lanham, MD 20706  The interment will be private at a later date.

Ernest Robert “Ernie” Winters,  age 80 and a 50 year resident of Mayo, died at his residence on January 21, 2023.  Born in Washington, DC on September 16, 1942, he graduated from Suitland High School in 1960 and worked for JW Conway for 30 years.

Ernie loved spending time with his family and friends.   He also loved eating crabs, golfing, watching NASCAR (especially Dale Earnhardt), the Washington Redskins, riding his Harley with the American Legion Riders, and coaching baseball, basketball, and soccer for the Mayo Athletic Association.  He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Deale Elks, Shady Side Moose Lodge, and the Knights of Pythias.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rosetta Lee Winters; his children, Kevin (Tammie) Winters of Harwood and Tammy (Gary) Zimmerman of Sunderland; his grandchildren, Christopher (Katie) Gascon of Edgewater, Kyle Winters of Harwood, Meagan Zimmerman of Lusby and Kelsey Winters of Harwood; his great-grandson, Jameson Gascon;  his siblings, William (Barbara) Winters, Audrey Brushe, Virginia Dehart, Delores Osborne, and Barbara (Clarence) Gillott; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.   Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, Robert, Mildred, and Hazel Winters, and a sister, Elizabeth Houchens.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 26 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, January 27 at 11 AM.  Interment will follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Ernie’s memory may be made to Fisher House Foundation, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20852.


Richard Donald “Richie” Ward, Jr., age 67 and a lifelong resident of Mayo, passed away peacefully due to heart complications on January 21, 2023, at Anne Arundel Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.  He was born in Washington, DC on February 4, 1955, and was a carpenter for Taurus Enterprises for 44 years.  He loved spending time with his family and friends, taking motorcycle rides, and spending time at the beach. He was extremely competitive in all he did, especially playing softball and horseshoes.  His newest endeavor was splitting wood with anyone who would join him.

Richie is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janet Lee Ward; his children, Katelyn Lee Auld (husband Brad), Richard Donald Ward III (wife Laura), and Michael Dixon Ward all of Mayo; his siblings, David Ward of Mayo, Bobby Ward of Edgewater and Bea Ward of Annapolis; and his grandchildren, Brayden Auld, Richard Donald “RJ” Ward, IV, Maddox Ward, and Rilyn Auld.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Beatrice Ward, and two siblings, Billy Ward and Joy Ward.

Family and friends are invited to join in Richie’s life celebration on Friday, January 27 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, January 28 at 12 noon at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater.  Interment will be private

In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a site in which donations can be made to support Janet during these difficult times as she navigates life without Richie <a href="https://posthope.org/wards">CLICK HERE</a>

Janet Williams Cooper, 91, a 28-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Lewisdale, MD, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Annapolis, MD.

Janet was born on July 10, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Owen and Margaret Williams. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Drexel University. She worked as an administrator at the University of MD and previously was an antique dealer. Janet was a member of numerous clubs including the Univ. of MD Campus Club and the New Annapolitans.

Her interests included playing bridge and duplicate bridge, Mahjong, antiques, art glass, travel, and entertaining family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Sherod M. Cooper, Jr., her son, Sherod Cooper III, and her siblings: Robert Williams and Betty Amundsen.

She is survived by her loving children Stephen(Una) of Bowie, David(Renee) of Greenbelt, Elizabeth (Kendall) of Annapolis, and her daughter-in-law, Debra Cooper of Crownsville. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dana, Megan, Elyse, Kathleen, Benjamin, Patricia, Kristen, Morgan, Nikos, Sophie, and 7 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Janet’s life will be held on January 29, from 2 pm until 5 pm at the Heritage Harbor Lodge, 959 River Strand Loop, Annapolis, MD 21401. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. Online condolences may be made at KalasFuneralHomes.com.

Online tributes and condolences can be made by using the memories tab.

Ellen A. Menton (née Chickory), a resident of Annapolis and previously New Carrollton, MD, died on Thursday, January 17, 2023.  She was born on June 7, 1934, in Queens, NY, to the late Elizabeth Campbell and Joseph Chickory.  In 1956, Ellen’s friends fixed her up on a blind date with Marty Menton, a Navy man, who was stationed in Rhode Island. The relationship was a big deal from the start and they began seeing each other every couple of weeks when he came to town. They were married in 1958 and had a beautiful party at Fresh Meadows Inn in Flushing, NY. 

After raising her five children, Ellen went to work at the Washington Business Group on Health in 1978 and retired in 1993 as the Director of Administration. Ellen was an active member of the Heritage Harbour Community, serving as Chairman of Social Activities and President of the Women’s Golf Association. She also enjoyed bridge, gardening and reading. Ellen’s greatest passion though was spending time with her children and grandchildren, and supporting their academics and sports.

In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Martin D. Menton, Jr.; and two brothers, Thomas and Joseph Chickory. She is survived by her children, Marty Menton, III of Reno, NV, Elizabeth Brown of Lewes, DE, Maureen Bossler of Hagerstown, MD, Christopher J. Menton, Sr. of Blythewood, SC and Kathleen Menton of Annapolis; her grandchildren, Ellen Valdez, Christopher Menton, Jr., and Martin Menton, IV; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sr. Elizabeth Chickory, O.P.

Family and friends are invited to Ellen’s life celebration on Wednesday, January 18 from 5-7 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, January 19 at 9 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, with interment to follow in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Joseph M Baker III (Age 71)

Of Edgewater, MD, passed away January 17, 2023, just days after his 47th anniversary to his dear wife Elaine. Joe was the son of the late Joseph M Baker Jr and Bernice Maupin Baker of Annapolis, MD. Joe is also preceded in passing by his sister Rebecca (Becky) Baker and surviving sisters Cynthia Baker and Susan Kalergis and brother Robert Baker. He is survived by his beloved wife Elaine Baker of Edgewater. 

Joe led a wonderful life growing up in his early years in Edgewater, MD, with his grandparents in New Smyrna Beach, FL., and his teen years in Lindamoor on the Severn. It was in these places his love of the water began. Joe graduated from Annapolis High in 1969 in the years of the music of his favorite band The Beatles. He was popular among his classmates, broke a few sweet ladies’ hearts, and blessed his presence amongst his close buds of questionable scruples.

Joe began his real adventures at the age of 17 serving as a mate on the luxury liner SS Brasil sailing to the Scandinavian Countries and then the following summer into the Caribbean. This was the nurturing of his love for the open water.

 Joe originally planned on becoming an airline pilot attending Embry Riddle Aeronautical University but changed plans and received a Bachelor of Science Business degree from the University of Maryland. However, Joe continued to pursue his interest in flying by getting his private pilot license at age 22 and borrowing a good friend’s old plane, he got his taildragger certification out of a little grass strip in Deale, MD. 

Joe fell in love and married his sweetheart Elaine Brynarsky of Harwood in 1976. It was a team that led to greater things. After Joe finished working for three years at the American Society of Association Executives “the Baker Team” founded Impressions in 1980, a small printing company. With hard work and dedication, Impressions was consistently in the Top 100 Printers nationally and the Top 10 in sales per employee. They sold the company in 1997 and retired to a life on the water split between Edgewater and Juno Beach FL. 

Joe’s love of the water was evidenced by his first boat at 14, to ski boats, all the way to his beautiful big Hatteras. Whether running for sails or bonitos or bass or trout, Joe loved to fish. He fished in the mountain lakes and rivers of Arkansas to the ocean off Ocean City, MD, and Palm Beach FL. If he wasn’t around the water, he wanted to be out on the road on his Harley with friends. Adventures on his various Harleys took him all the way across this country several times, with trips often through the Rockies, from California to Washington State and up into Canada, into the Blue Ridge mountains, along the eastern seaboard all the way to the Florida Keys. He was most proud of taking care of his bike and especially finishing the Iron Butt challenge of 1000 miles in under 24 hours. More than the road dust he was coated with, more than the sea spray in his face, more than the big fish he caught was the gathering of lifelong friends. His greatest love was sharing the great experiences in life.

 In the end, his bike tag said it all, his final comment for his last big trip. AWOL.



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Joseph M Baker III (Age 71)

Of Edgewater, MD, passed away January 17, 2023, just days after his 47th anniversary to his dear wife Elaine. Joe was the son of the late Joseph M Baker Jr and Bernice Maupin Baker of Annapolis; MD. Joe is also preceded in passing by his sister Rebecca (Becky) Baker and surviving sisters Cynthia Baker and Susan Kalergis and brother Robert Baker. He is survived by his beloved wife Elaine Baker of Edgewater. 

Joe graduated from Annapolis High School in 1969 and went on to receive his Business degree from the University of MD. He founded a printing company, Impressions, Inc in 1980 and it was consistently in the Top 100 printers nationally and in the Top 10 in sales per employee. He sold the company in 1997 and retired with Elaine to a life on the water of boating and fishing or on the road on his Harley exploring this great country. In all things was Elaine a big part of his life and accomplishments. They were the Baker Team. He will be greatly missed by many friends spanning more than 60 years. In memory of Joe and the great work of Hospice people please feel free to donate to the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center at The Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Online <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">Here</a>



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