Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Arrangements are pending for Lorraine Summers.

Sherry M. Marin, age 78 and a resident of the Heritage Harbour community in Annapolis died on Friday August 29, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

 

Mrs. Marin was born in New London, Connecticut and after graduating from Mary Washington College, became a proud Navy wife making a home for her family wherever they were stationed volunteering her time and supporting all aspects of the military life.

 

She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Captain William T. Marin, USN Ret., her beloved children William T. "Chipâ€ Marin Jr. of Titusville, Florida, Claudia M. Shull of Springfield, Virginia and the late Johnathan A. Marin who died in 1983. She is the sister of Connie Dorsey of New Haven Connecticut and Larry McEwen of Walnut Creek, California. She is also survived by her two granddaughters, Antonia and Pamela Shull.

 

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 15, at 10:30AM at the U.S. Naval Academy Main Chapel. Inurnment will follow at the USNA Columbarium.

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Sherry's name to the Alpha-1 Foundation, ATTN: Development Office, 2937 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133 (http://www.alphaone.org/help/donate-online) or by telephone at 888-825-7421, ext. 233.

 

Guests attending the service are asked to enter the Academy thru Gate 8 at Route 450.

 

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

Liane Lopez Gonzalez, 77, a 5 year resident of Bowie, MD and previously of Temple Hills, MD died August 29, 2008 at Baywoods of Annapolis of colon cancer after a 4 year illness. 


Born August 18, 1931 in Washington, D.C. to the late Irene and John Lopez, she was a 1949 graduate of Eastern High School in Washington, D.C. She was employed as a Nationwide insurance agent for 35 years and owned an insurance agency in Clinton, MD. Her memberships included Chartered Life Underwriters (CLU), she was the founder and past president of the Women Life Underwriters Confederation (WLUC), and past president of Business Professional Women's Association (BPW), ordained minister from the Center of Metaphysics in Temple Hills, MD and was a member of Unitarian Church in Camp Springs, MD. 


Beloved wife of the late Jose M. Gonzalez, whom she married in 1951 and died in February of 2000; mother of Jose Gonzalez of Bowie, MD, Stephen Gonzalez of Edgewater, MD and the late Michael Gonzalez; sister of John Lopez of Myrtle Beach, SC, Joan Meyers of Arlington, VA and Sylvic Marsden of Ocean Pines, MD; she is also survived by 3 grand daughters. 


Friends are invited to Liane's Life Celebration on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 1:00pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a Hospice Organization of ones choice or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Suddenly on Thursday, August 28, 2008. Visitation on Monday, September 1, 2008 at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. from 1 to 8p.m. Interment in Philippines.

The beloved father of Michelle D. Petitbon of Annapolis, MD; brother of Janet Greenwell of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Maureen Green of Fairfax, VA and the late Walter Disney; grandfather of Richie, Luke and Carson Petitbon. Friends are invited to Buddy's Life Celebration at THE GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, September 3 from 2:00 P.M. until memorial service begins at 3:00 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

DAWSON, Burnardette "Betty" Goode 87, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2008. A 60 year resident of Edgewater, she had suffered a stroke in January 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Clarence Edmund "Larry" Dawson in 2001. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Mrs. Dawson was born December 27, 1920 in Marbury, Md. In 1945, while serving on the staff of an Admiral at Bethesda Naval Hospital, she met her future husband, a young Naval Officer returning from World War II. After her marriage in that year she enjoyed living in overseas duty stations including Cairo, Egypt and Saudi Arabia and traveling throughout the Mediterranean region. 


In addition to being a homemaker her hobbies included Swimming, gardening, and playing the piano. 


She is survived by a daughter, Diana Buzzard, and her husband, David, of West Virginia, a son Douglas Dawson and his wife, Patricia of Edgewater, grandsons, Brad Buzzard of Australia and Greg Buzzard of Washington, DC. 


She was a founding member of Parkwood United Methodist Church and later attended Davidsonville United Methodist Church. 


She was interred at Lakemont Cemetery in Davidsonville. A Memorial Service will be held at Parkwood United Methodist Church in Edgewater on September 26 at 10:30 A.M. with the Reverend Denise Millett officiating. 


Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Please sign the guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Barbara Lee "Babs" DeCoste, 68, a resident of Annapolis for 11 years, died of complications from diabetes Aug. 24 in her home. 


Ms. DeCoste was born Aug. 26, 1939, in Washington, D.C., to the late Helen and Kenneth Mullican. She graduated from High Point High School in 1958. 


She worked in the admissions department at the University of Maryland, University College, from 1988 to 2004 and received the President's Award. 


She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and loved painting and the ocean. 


Survivors include two daughters, Theresa Rowland of Annapolis and Michelle Phibbons of Davidsonville; one brother, John Mullican of Sykesville; one sister, Millie Freaner of Ocala, Fla.; and four grandchildren. 


A celebration of her life will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. 


A Mass of Christian burial will the offered at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Road in Annapolis. Interment will be in Lakemont Memorial Gardens. 


Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Maryland Office, 800 Wyman Park Drive, First Floor, Baltimore, MD 21211.

Robert Lee "Bob" Garrison Jr., 89, a resident of Edgewater since 1973 and a summer resident since 1945, died of congestive heart failure Aug. 24 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Mr. Garrison was born Nov. 24, 1918, in Washington, D.C., graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and earned a degree in electrical engineering from the Radio and Television Institute. 


He spent most of his working life as a security analyst with the Inspector General's office, and received several citations for outstanding performance. 


He served in the Army during World War II. 


Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Garrison of Edgewater. 


A celebration of his life will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at noon Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road in Edgewater. Interment will be in Lakemont Memorial Gardens. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Memorial program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250

Helen Elizabeth Kieny Clark died on Saturday August 26, 2008 at the Washington Hospital Center of complications following open heart surgery. 


She was born on August 7,1924 and raised in the Chevy Chase area of D.C. After secretarial school she worked for the federal government in the Finance Office. 


On September 29,1942,she married the Rev. Dr. Boswell Clark and together they served Presbyterian Churches U.S.A. around the country. Dr. Clark died on November 18,1994. 


Helen is survived by 3 daughters ,Helen E. (Betsy) Clark of Niceville,Florida, Sharon A. Clark of Crestview, Florida and Ruth C. Packett of Edgewater,Maryland. She is also survived by 5 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren. 


A Celebration of Helen's Life will be held at the United Church of Christ of Annapolis, 8 Carvel Circle, Edgewater, Md. 21037 on Saturday, August 30, 2008 At 10:00 AM. Interment Private. 


In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105-1942 or Shriner's Hospital For Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL. 33607-1460. 


Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Md. 21037.

On Friday, August 22, 2008 at the Washington Hospital Center, Washinghton, DC; the beloved wife of the late Rahim K. Samad; mother of Qassem A. and Qarim A. Samad. A private interment will be held at Washington National Cemetery. Arrangements by GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, Oxon Hill, MD.

On Thursday, August 21, 2008; the beloved mother of Renie Blankenship, Carol Godin of Orlando, FL and Brenda Laing of Savage, MD; sister of Millard(Tina) Anderson; grandmother of Tina, Danny, Kandy, Robbie, Jimmy and Stephanie. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Frick's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday from 2 to 7 pm where services will be held on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 11 am. Interment Washington National Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association.

Danielle M. Fisher, 36, a 15 year resident of Washington, D.C. and previously of Excelsior, MN died on August 19, 2008 at Greater Southeast Community Hospital in Washington, D.C. 


Born December 8, 1971 in Milwaukee, WI, she was a graduate of Minnetonka High School and attended Normandale College in Bloomington, MN for two years; she then attended the Carlson School of Travel in Minneapolis, MN. She was employed as an administrative assistant for Verizon. She has also received many dancing awards. Her hobbies included dancing since she was 4 and music. 


Beloved daughter of David Fisher of Gainesville, TX and Maria Fisher of Excelsior, MN; stepdaughter of Lee Fisher of Gainesville, TX; also survived by her beloved dog, Prince. 


Friends are invited to Danielle's memorial service on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 11am at Trinity Episcopal Church, 322 2nd St, Excelsior, MN. Interment private. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.

On Tuesday, August 19, 2008. The beloved daughter of James and Jenna Parker. Services and Interment private

On Tuesday, August 19, 2008 in Booksville, FL; beoloved wife of the late Edward E. Rappa; mother of Richard Rappa and Ann Morana; sister of Daniel DeFabio and Anna Williams. she is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. A commital service will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 10am at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

On Sunday, August 17, 2008; the beloved son of Serge and Barbara Markov. Life Celebration and interment private.

Rosina "Rose" Smiroldo, 90, affectionately known as "Nonna," a resident of Annapolis, Maryland for eleven years and previously of the DC metropolitan area for approximately 50 years, died of natural causes on August 17 at Heritage Harbor Health Center, where she was cared for by a kind and attentive staff. 


Rose was born May 29, 1918, in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Pasquale and Giovannini Esposito of Naples Italy. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to New York City, where she grew up. She moved to Washington, D.C. with her brother in the 1940s. In 1952, she married her now deceased former husband Carmelo Smiroldo, to whom she was married for 27 years and with whom she had two children. 


Ms. Smiroldo, short, fiery and warm, was known for her strong character, indomitable spirit, unpredictable sense of humor and fantastic insults. She was an affectionate mother and a devoted grandmother loyally anchoring her family for many years. Known for preparing yummy Italian dishes, during the 1960s and 1970s, she cooked for the Sisters of the Holy Cross at Assumption Parish and for the priests of the Saint Thomas Moore rectory both located in S.E. Washington, D.C.. She retired from the U.S. Government in 1987. 


Survivors include her daughter, Michele "Dusty" Strong-Carton and her caring husband Steve Carton of Riva Maryland; her son Charles Michael Smiroldo and his loving wife Michelle of Crofton, Maryland; twelve grandchildren, Michael Harding, Jr., Johnny Strong, Douglas Strong, Joanie Strong, Joshua Carton, Ethan Carton, Geena Smiroldo, Nichole Smiroldo, Moses Smiroldo, Paul Smiroldo, Maria Smiroldo and Samuel Smiroldo, all of whom reside in Anne Arundel County; and two great grandchildren Victoria Harding and Antonio Lee Strong. 


Family and friends may visit August 21 from 2-4pm or 7-9 pm, at the George P. Kalas funeral home at 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland, where the funeral will begin at 11am on August 22. Interment Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery in West River, MD.

John â€œJohnnyâ€ A. Taylor, Jr., 30, a lifelong resident of Davidsonville, MD died August 17, 2008 of cardiac arrest at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born, October 19, 1977 in Annapolis, MD, he graduated from South River High School. He was employed as an electrician most of his life. His hobbies included his daughter and movies. He also enjoyed his family, especially his daughter, his friends and having fun. Beloved father of Destiny Taylor of Davidsonville, MD; brother of Robert Taylor of Davidsonville, MD and Kristal Taylor of Davidsonville, MD; son of John & Faith Taylor of Davidsonville; grandson of Ethel E. Walton of Pennsylvania and the late Frances & Thomas Taylor and the late Robert Walton. Friends are invited to John's Life Celebration on Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where funeral services will be held on Friday, August 22 at 9am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

Florence Beatrix Wood, loving mother, devoted wife, world traveler and fashionista, left us suddenly on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Florence, born to the late Leroy and Hortense Boston, Sr., leaves to mourn her precious memory and fabulous life, a loving and devoted husband, John D. Wood, affectionately known as Poppa John, two sisters, Jean Ellison (Percy), Margaret (deceased), three brothers, Leroy L. Boston, Jr., (Joanne), Carl Boston, (deceased), Richard Boston (Barbara) four daughters, Pia Denise Sutton (Erwin), Carla Marie Johnson, Kadriye Diane Brunson (Vincent), September Tanya Theresa Dietrich, one son, Kenneth Allen Johnson, Jr., and two other daughters Amber Hedgebeth, and Kierra Johnson. Eight incredibly loved grandchildren; Bishop John and Tyler Dane Dietrich, Kasha V. and Kennyetta R. Brunson, Devon and Logan Johnson, Latonya T. Askew and Taylor Brown. Three great grandchildren, Tannis Q. Collins, Marco E. Duncan, Jr. and Henry S., Sermons III, one aunt Blanche Ida Johnson, father and mother-in-law, John R. and Kathryn M. Wood, Sisters-in-laws, Letty Lefebure (Richard) and Teresa Wood, and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, adopted family and friends. 


Viewing will be Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway Street, Hillcrest Heights, Md. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church on Friday, August 22, 2008. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Friday, August 15, 2008; the beloved mother of Teara Jenese Murray; sister of Steve Murray; daughter of the late Donna L. Murray. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 for Jamie's Life Celebration on Wednesday from 7 to 9pm and on Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 10 am until time of service at 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jamie's memory to the Teara Murray Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank of America, Maryland acct# 446011257529.

Carl Joseph Kirtz 


Carl Joseph Kirtz, 87, a 5 year resident of Annapolis, MD, previously of Monterey and Carmel, CA (28 years), and Mt. Morris, IL (28 years), died August 14, at Heritage Harbour Health & Rehab. Center, Annapolis, MD, of heart failure. 


Born November 16, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Joseph F. and Theresa Kirtz, he served in the Army Air Corps during WW II, where he was a flying instructor. He was employed as a rotogravure color photographer from 1938-1974, for Kable Printing Co. in Mt. Morris, IL. In 1975 he owned and operated Silk Screen Print Shop in Salinas, CA until 1977. In 1977, he worked as a silkscreen printer at Couroc of Monterey until 1984. 


Carl developed apprenticeship/training programs for rotogravure processing employees at Kable Printing Company, and created innovative printing processes for which he received financial awards. Carl applied for a patent for the use of a laser radiation process for making printing plates. He also founded Great Books Discussions group in Mt. Morris, IL. His memberships included being director of the library board in Mt. Morris; president, VP and delegate of the Graphic Arts International Union local in Mt. Morris; past master of the Masonic Lodge in Mt. Morris; served various offices in the Mt. Morris Chamber of Commerce and Community Chest; member of Methodist Men's Group; officer of in the Mt. Morris P.T.A. and Curriculum Study Committee for Mt. Morris Schools; Democratic Precinct Committeeman, member of Ogle County, IL; Young Democrats, organizer, president and delegate to State convention, Democratic Senatorial Committeeman; president of resident group for Pacific Meadows retirement home. His hobbies included raising orchids, silk screen printing, ceramics, classical music, learning languages (Spanish, German, Hungarian), reading, swimming, scuba diving, playing tennis, golfing, running, making videos, travelling to Mexico, Costa Rica, Cayman, Bahamas, Guatemala and Jamaica; he was a life long Chicago Bears fan. 


Beloved husband of the late Nadine Kirtz, whom he married July 17, 1946 and died June 30, 2005;father of Carline K. Haga of Edgewater, MD; brother of Shirley Roberts of Flower Mound, TX; grandfather of Chelsea Fallon of Arlington, VA; great grandfather of Jack Lu Xin Fallon of Arlington, VA. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Half the Sky, www.halfthesky.org or Grace and Hope for Children, www.grace-hope.org. Please sign the guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Frank Stoner, a 34-year resident of Annapolis, died of cancer at his home on August 12, 2008 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margaret Stoner; two sons, Allen Stoner of Glen Burnie, MD and Glenn Stoner of Colorado Springs, CO; one daughter, Dawn Meiklejohn of Denton, MD and a sister, Della Peterson of Hawaii. Family and friends are invited to Frank's life celebration on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, from 7-9 P.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, August 14, at 10:45 A.M. at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21403. 


A complete obituary will be published shortly.

Louise Sivills Persinger, 87, a three year resident of Annapolis and formerly of Louisiana, died August 12 at Genesis Spa Creek Center. 


Mrs. Persinger was born July 3, 1921 in Camden County, NC to the late Thomas Bushel and Margaret Elizabeth Dryden Sivills. 


She enjoyed cooking and gardening. She worked for the Quartermaster in Virginia during WWII and then as bookkeeper for several firms throughout her life. She came to Annapolis as an evacuee of hurricane Katrina. 


She was preceded in death by her husband Howard H. Persinger, Sr. on August 12, 1972; and three sisters, Elizabeth S. Sanderlin of Kitty Hawk, NC, Helen S. Foil of Hillsville, VA, Florence S. Duncan of Pittsburgh, PA and two brothers, Marcus Sivills of Harbinger, NC and Dryden Sivills of Dare, NC. 


Survivors include one son, Howard H. â€œButchâ€ Persinger, Jr. of Braselton, GA and two daughters, Bonnie Persinger of Annapolis and Nancy Welsh of Bush, LA; one sister, Mary Bowman of Boones Mill, VA; one brother, David L. Sivills of Mattawa, WA; three grand children and three great-grandchildren. 


No local services are planned as the family will gather in Baton Rouge at a later date to inter her next to her husband. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or at www.redcross.org in appreciation for their assistance after hurricane Katrina. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.

On Tuesday, August 12, 2008; the beloved husband of the late Barbara Jean Thomson; father of the late Donald "Jeff" and Rick A. Thomson; father-in-law of Nida O.Thomson; brother of May Bauss. He is also survived by two granddaughters, VJ and Stephanie Thomson. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. on Thursday August 21 from 7 to 9 PM and on Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 10am until time of service at 11am at the Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. 20745. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Assemble at the Memorial gate by 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oxon Hill United Methodist Church.

Marion F. Stockwell died August 11, 2008 in Annapolis, MD after a short illness. 





She was born March 4, 1917 in Grand Rapids, MI where she was raised. In 1937, Marion graduated from Michigan State University in East Lansing. She was a licensed Medical Technologist. Marion and her husband Nelson, whom she married in 1938, lived in Texas, Mississippi, then finally in New Orleans, LA, where they raised their family. In 1995 they moved to Heritage Harbor in Annapolis, MD. 





Surviving are her husband of 69 years, Nelson B. Stockwell; son, Norman Stockwell of Redondo Beach, CA; daughter, Carolyn Perry of Bowie, MD; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Donald Stockwell. 





Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 23rd at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6600 Laurel-Bowie Road, Bowie, MD 20715

Obituaries

Lorraine Summers

Sherry Marin

Liane Gonzalez

Erlinda Leuterio

Fontaine Disney

Burnardette Dawson

Barbara DeCoste

Robert Garrison

Helen Clark

Gamilah Samad

Lois Frick

Danielle Fisher

Kadence Parker

Josephine Rappa

Alexis Markov

Rose Smiroldo

John Taylor

Florence Wood

Jamie Murray

Carl Kirtz

Francis Stoner

Louise Persinger

Donald Thomson

Marion Stockwell