Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Sunday, August 10, 2008; the beloved wife of Raymond L. Hall. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Hall's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 2pm. Interment private.

Vincent Thomas "Vinnie" Scoglio, 24, a two-year resident of Glen Burnie and previously of Edgewater, died suddenly Aug. 9 in his home. 


Mr. Scoglio was born Dec. 13, 1983, in Cheverly to Anthony T. and Pamela J. Scoglio of Edgewater. He graduated from Southern High School in Harwood and attended Anne Arundel Community College. 


He was a shift manager at Starbucks in Edgewater and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Lothian. 


He enjoyed music, art, literature and poetry and was the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for a band, The Traumas. A songwriter, poet and artist, he was voted the most talented in his class in high school. 


He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dorothy Maxwell and Robert S. Bell Jr. 


Survivors include four brothers, Michael A. Scoglio of Silver Spring and Robert D., John C. and James Jay Scoglio of Edgewater; and his grandparents, R.D. Scoglio of Gainesville, Fla., and Dorothy Bell of Kettering. 


A celebration of his life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. 


Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Road in Lothian. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 


In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to M & T Bank, C/O Anthony Scoglio, 3150 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, Maryland 21037 or donations may be made at Starbucks Coffee, 3059 Solomons Island Rd, #A, Edgewater, MD 21037.

On Saturday, August 9, 2008; the beloved husband of Merlie Ordanes Fister and the late Teresita Magalong Fister; father of Rolando(Amelita), Carlito(Lynne), Raul(Bernadette) and Ruben(Christine) Fister and the late Maria Cecelia Fister; step-father of Bashayer Mahmoud; brother of Rosario, Lourdes and Agustin; grandfather of Alaric, Ryan, Teriflor, Russell, Maricel and Nicolas. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Fister's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 10 am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

Ruth M. Felice, 84, a resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD for over 25 years died on August 8, 2008 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD. 


Born November 12, 1923 in Berea, Ohio, she retired as a civil service employee. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her hobbies included golf, travel and bridge. 


Beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Felice, who died in February of 2007; mother of Donald J. Felice of Annapolis, MD, Fran Felice of Hyde Park, N.Y and Steve Felice of South Pasadena, CA; sister of Philip Hill of Rhode Island and Betty McGinnes of Tennessee; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grand daughter. 


Friends are invited to Ruth's Life Celebration on Monday, August 11, 2008 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD from 6 to 8pm, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 12 at 11:30am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, C/O Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21403.

On Thursday, August 7, 2008, the beloved daughter of James P. Davis and the late Mable P. Davis; sister of Phylis D.(Robert) Reinard; aunt of James L. Reinard. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, August 17 from 3 to 5p.m. where services will be held on Monday, August 18 at 12:30p.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lifeline Partnership c/o First Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 4th St. N.W., Washington DC 20001.

Lt. Col. William M. Showacre (US Army Ret.) 


Lt. Col. William M. Showacre a resident of Annapolis, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Marley Neck Health and Rehabilitation, Center in Glen Burnie, MD, of congestive heart failure. He was 87. 


Born on July 26, 1921 to William Russell and Genevieve Farnsworth Showacre, in Baltimore, Maryland. Bill entered the US Army in 1943 and served during World War II and the Korean War, he received the Middle Eastern Service Medal and World War Victory Medal. After retiring from the US Army, Mr. Showacre taught Industrial Arts in Annapolis for 22 years. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis. 


His interests included teaching sailing at the Annapolis Sailing School, being a Boy Scout Master, but most of all he enjoyed teaching junior rifle marksmanship to young people, building airplanes and his ferrets. 


He is survived by his longtime friends, Johanna M. â€œAnnekeâ€ Thompson and her husband Don R. Thompson of Arnold, MD and their children Ashley R. Thompson of Annapolis, MD and Geoff K. Thompson of Philadelphia, PA. 


Friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration on Wednesday August 13, 2008 at 3pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, 171 Duke of Gloucester Street; Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Interment Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on Monday December 1, 2008 at 11am. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake 445 Defense Highway Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the American Red Cross. Please sign the online guest book at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Christian Menk, 32, a resident of Edgewater, MD for over 25 years died suddenly on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 in Baltimore, MD. Born on March 21, 1976 in Chile, he graduated from South River High School in 1995. He worked as an electrician. He enjoyed NASCAR, bicycle riding, dirt biking, the outdoors, especially being on the water boating and crabbing. He loved spending time with his children and going to amusement parks with them. He is survived by his wife, Amy Menk, whom he married on November 18, 1994; beloved father of Tyler Menk of Edgewater, MD, Joe Menk of Edgewater, MD and Andrew Menk of Edgewater, MD; son of Eugenie Menk of Davidsonville, MD and the late Garry Menk; brother of Garry Menk of Miami, FL.Friends are invited to Christian's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, August 9 from 4:00 P.M. until Memorial Service begins at 6:00 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Tyler, Joseph & Andrew Menk Scholarship Fund, C/O Bank of Annapolis, 120 E. Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037.

Margaret L. Maloney, 88, a resident of Lothian, MD for over 30 years died August 5, 2008 at South River Health & Rehabilitation Center in Edgewater, MD of Alzheimer's disease. 


She was born August 10, 1919 in Virginia, but was raised in Pennsylvania. She was employed as a bookkeeper with Woolworth's in Forestville, MD and Landover, MD for many years. Her hobbies included crochet and knitting. 


Beloved wife of George E. Maloney, whom she married on April 23, 1983; mother of Jerry Zinn of Austin, TX and the late Ed Zinn; stepmother of George Stewart of Annapolis, MD, Daniel Maloney of Owings, MD, Richard Maloney of South Carolina, Hank Maloney of South Carolina, Rose Hasson of South Carolina, Maryann Duncan of South Carolina and Sharon K. Schroth of Edgewater, MD; also survived by 28 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Margaret's Life Celebration on Thursday, August 7 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where funeral services will be held on Friday, August 8 at 10am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

Robert L. Mimms, age 80, a fifty five year resident of Annapolis, MD died on Monday, August 4, 2008 in Arnold, MD after a one year battle with lung cancer. Mr. Mimms was born on February 7, 1928 in Baltimore, MD. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II aboard the USS Leyte. He was also a policeman with Anne Arundel County for many years before retiring in 1980. Mr. Mimms was a member of the Marine Corps League and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a world class woodcarver and an all around craftsman. Mr. Mimms was the beloved husband of Rosemary Mimms; father of Bonnie Jarrell of Preston, MD, Robin Mimms of Annapolis, MD, Dudley Mimms of Greensboro, MD, Joseph Mimms of Hillsboro, MD and Christopher Mimms of North Carolina; brother of Dorothy Henning of Cape St. Claire, MD. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Robert's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. where services will be held on Thursday, August 7 at 9:30 A.M. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD.

Katherine L. Chapman, 85, of Lothian, MD, formerly of Annapolis, MD died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Saturday, August 2, 2008. Mrs. Chapman was born on May 16, 1923 in Washington, D.C. She was the wife of the late William B. Chapman. Mrs. Chapman is survived by 2 daughters; Carol Callahan of Florida and Susan Harmon of Lothian, MD and their husbands; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and many friends. Friends are invited to Katherine's Life Celebration on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD where services will be held on Wednesday, August 6 at 11:00 A.M. Interment Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, MD.

Hao Lam, 74, a resident of Crofton, MD for 3 years and previously of New Orleans, LA died at his home on August 1, 2008 of Lung Cancer after a 3 month illness. 


Born July 15, 1934 in Vietnam, he graduated college in Vietnam. He moved to the United States from Vietnam in 1990. 


Beloved husband of the late Ty Thi Ngo who died in 1988; father of Hung Lam of Las Vegas, NV, Dung Lam of Vietnam, Tuan Lam of Vietnam Van Lam of Vietnam, Toan Lam of Vietnam, Nhan Lam of Vietnam, Giang Lam of Vietnam, Thanh Lam of Davidsonville, MD, Lien Lam of Crofton, MD, Dung Vu of Fort Smith, AR, Uyen Lam of Davidsonville, MD and My Cindy Lam of Davidsonville, MD; brother of Luom Nguyen of Vietnam; son of the late Khe Lam and Ngoc Le; also survived by 19 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. 


Friends are invited to Mr. Lam's Life Celebration on Wednesday, August 6 from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where funeral services will be held on Friday, August 8 at 5:30 A.M. Interment private.

On Friday, August 1, 2008 of Forestville, MD. Born July 22, 1933 in Washington, DC. The beloved son of the late William R. Middleton and Ruth E. Cox. He retired from D.C. General Hospital and the National Academy of Science. He is survived by four sons Robert, David, John and James and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, 6702 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD on Friday, August 8 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Robert F. Vass, 89, a resident of Warrenton, VA for the past 3 years and previously of Annapolis, MD for 20 years and of Forestville, MD for 25 years died on July 30, 2008 at Fairfax Hospital of congestive heart failure. 


Born June 27, 1919 in Washington, D.C., he served in the Army Air Corp during WWII and the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired as a Supervisory Systems Analyst for the Federal Government in 1978 after 38 years of service. He loved flying airplanes, playing golf, watching old movies and was an avid Redskins fan. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. 


He was the beloved husband of the late Lorraine C. Vass, who died on March 27, 2008, they were married on 6/17/50. Father of Robert S. Vass of Accokeek, MD, John T. Vass of Sacramento, CA, Michael J. Vass of Centreville, VA, Paul A. Vass of Woodbine, MD, Joseph P. Vass of Stafford, VA, Christopher F. Vass of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Theresa C. Montgomery of Tracys Landing, MD, Catherine E. Vass of Tracys Landing, MD, Margaret M. Conte of Warrenton, VA and Ann M. Vass of Lusby, MD. Brother of Mary Agnes Yake of Springfield, OH, Elizabeth Scorsune of Frederick, MD, Rita Adams of Solomons Island, MD, Alice Viverette of Selbyville, DE and the late Ellen Meyer . Also survived by 25 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren 


Friends are invited to Robert's Life Celebration on Sunday, August 3 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, August 4 at 11am at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, Maryland. Interment Friday, August 8 at 1pm at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

George Francis Franzak, Sr. died on July 29, 2008 in Annapolis, MD. He was a 13 year resident of Heritage Harbour. Mr. Franzak was born November 12, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Sophie and Joseph Franszczak. 


He served in the U.S.M.C. from 1945-1951 in Tang Ku and Peking, China; Guam, Camp LeJeune, N.C., Headquarters U.S.M.C. Washington, D.C. where he met and married his wife, Anne. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, American Defense Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal, China Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal with Palm. 


After his discharge from the U.S.M.C., he and his wife returned to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he was employed in the Data Processing Department, at A. O. Smith Corporation. He attended night school at the University of Wisconsin and Spencerian Business College. In 1959, he was offered a position with IBM Corporation in Washington, D.C. where he worked at the Education Center and Data Center. In 1975, he was awarded the IBM Service Award. He retired from IBM in 1984 to begin a new career in the travel industry where he worked as a Travel Agent and Manager. 


In 1988, he began competing in the Maryland Senior Olympics. He won 33 gold, 32 silver and 14 bronze medals in Shot Put, Javelin, and his best sport, swimming. He competed in the National Senior Olympics at Baton Rouge, La; Orlando, FI; Tucson, AZ; San Antonio, TX; Norfolk, VA; and Pittsburgh, P A. 


During his lifetime, he was an active volunteer in many organizations: 


Cub master for Boy Scouts of America, basketball coach for St. Joseph's CYO, PTA Treasurer, Helping Hands, Usher at S10 Joseph's Church, Beltsville, and until recently a driver for Caring Network in Heritage Harbour. He was a 14 year volunteer at the Smithsonian Postal Museum. 


His many hobbies and interests included stamp collecting, gardening, woodworking, traveling. He was a lifelong fan of the Green Bay Packers and the University of Maryland Football and Basketball Teams. 


He was a member of the Marine Corps League, Annapolis Stamp Club, Knights of Columbus, Fleet Reserve Club, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Crofton. 


His survivors include his wife of 57 years, Frances Anne, and six children, Dianne Jimmink of Bowie, MD, Scott Franzak of Mechanicsville, MD, Joyce Cox of Bowie, MD, Joseph Franzak of Jefferson, MD, Mary Ellen Howell of Mt. Airy, MD and George (Chip) Franzak of Damascus, MD; thirteen grandchildren, his sister, Betty Heger of Milwaukee, WI; brother Leroy Franszczak of King, WI; four nieces and four nephews in Wisconsin. 


Friends are invited to George's Life Celebration on Friday, August 1 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, August 2 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD 21228 or Hospice of the Chesapeake 445 Defense Highway Annapolis, MD 21401.

John Lipp, III Born on July 19, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Irene Lipp and John Lipp, II, he grew up in the northeast and attended Yale University. As a French horn player, he played in off Broadway shows while at Yale, then in Washington in the Navy band. He performed at numerous functions at the white house, as well as dignitary funerals including the funeral of John F. Kennedy. In the 70's, he moved to Anne Arundel County, settling in Mayo, MD with his current wife, Mildred Keull Lipp and his stepson William Keull, Jr., currently of Arnold, MD. For the past 30 years, he and his wife have resided in Crownsville, MD. His 30 year federal career included time with the VA, Navy and the Census Bureau before retiring from FEMA in 2006. Before losing his battle with melanoma, he gladly participated in clinical trials with the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD. He enjoyed his years of travel, music, gourmet foods, friends & family, pets and life on the bay. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 9 at South Shore Baptist Church, 725 Herald Harbor Rd, Crownsville, MD, at 1pm. Interment Private. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.

On Monday, July 28, 2008; the beloved wife of Miller H. Peterson; mother of Sarah(Henry) Gaede, Marsha(Philip Price) and Susan Peterson ; grandmother of Martha Rhodes, Stuart, Madeline and Gillian Price. She is also survived by a niece and a nephew. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Peterson's Life Celebration at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7801 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, August 11 at 11:00 AM. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the church or to a charity of your choice.

The beloved wife of James M. Wallace; mother of Kethy Devine of Ashburn, VA, Trish Devine and Christine Zisa both of Annapolis, MD and Sue Moy of Edgewater, MD. Also survived by 9 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 2, at 1:00 P.M. at The First Baptist Church of Edgewater, 38 W. Central Ave., Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Miriam's name to The Anne Arundel Medical Center's Nicotine Dependency Program, "Smoking Sensations", 2001 Medical Pkwy., #240 Sajak Pavillion, Annapolis, MD 21401. Please write, Miriam Greer Wallace, and "Smoking Sensations" on the memo line.

On Sunday, July 27, 2008; the beloved wife of Juan Carlos Macal; mother of Carla Macal; daughter of Jose and Rosa Elena Mardones; sister of Lisa and Armandina Mardones. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends in Chile. Relatives and friends are invited to Maria's Life Celebration on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 2 to 8:30 pm with services at 4:00pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of one's choice.

Miss Helen D. Garden, a native Washingtonian died on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at the age of 94. She was born and raised in Anacostia. For the majority of her life she lived on the estate passed from her great-grandfather that was located at 1720 Minnesota Ave., SE. Later she moved to Temple Hills, MD. Miss Garden was the great-granddaughter of the late Mr. Alexander Garden for whom The Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1720 Minnesota Ave., SE is named. Mr. Alexander Garden's will gave the the plot of land on which the church stands. Miss Garden was active in her Garden Club and enjoyed pottery painting. She is survived by her great niece, Denise Hurd of Charlotte, NC and her great-great nieces, Courtney and Whitney Hurd also of Charlotte, NC. Relatives and friends are invited to Miss Garden's Life Celebration at the Garden Memorial Church, 1720 Minnesota Ave., SE, Washington, DC on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 10am until time of service at 11am. Interment Congressional Cemetery. Arrangements by the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., Oxon Hill, MD.

RETHA LEE OLDS (Age 72) On Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Southern MD Hospital Center in Clinton, MD. She was the beloved daughter of the late William and Essie Streeter of Greenville, NC; loving sister of Ervin and Kelly Streeter of Greenville, NC; Willie Streeter (Bernice) of Washington, DC; William Streeter, II (Saundra) and Dora L. Robinson (Carl) of Temple Hills, MD; Annie Joyce Jeter (James) of Huber Heights, OH; the late Magdalene Dupree of Capital Heights, MD and the late John Streeter (Carolyn) of Greenville, NC. Family will receive friends at East Friendship Baptist Church, 4401 Brooks St., NE, Washington, DC 20019 on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 from 9am until a celebration of life at 11am. Homegoing service and interment will be held at Friendship Holiness Church in Falkland, NC on Saturday, August 2, 2008. Please sign the guestbook at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Elena Lynn Gould 


Elena Lynn Gould, age 2, of Shadyside, MD, passed away on Friday July 25, 2008 at her grandparents home in Glenn Dale, MD, surrounded by her family. 


Elena was born on July 24, 2006 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD, to Gary and April Wrubleski Gould. Elena enjoyed watching the Backyardigans cartoon. 


Elena is also survived by her grandparents, Mike and Virginia Herron of Murphysboro, Illinois, Dennis Gould of Murphysboro, Illinois, Ken and Dee Brannan of Glenn Dale, Maryland and the late Sam and Susan Brumbaugh. Also survived by her great-grandparents Ernesto and Doris Rangel of Warrengton, Virginia, and Shirley and the late Sam Brumbaugh of Lanham, MD. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Elena's Life Celebration on Monday July 28, 2008 from 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday July 29, 2008 at 10:00am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. 


Memorial contributions may be made to the Elena Lynn Gould Fund c/o Bank of America 12202 Northbrook Drive, Glenn Dale, MD 20769 You can sign Elena's online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Ronald Jordan Napier Sr., 66, a resident of Glen Burnie for four years, died of respiratory failure July 24 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. 


He was born Aug. 30, 1941, in Baltimore to Rose Napier of Glen Burnie and the late Elvin Napier. 


He was a carpenter for most of his life. He liked antique cars, boating and spending time with his family. 


He was preceded in death in 2002 by his wife, Mary Frances Napier; and one brother, Leroy Napier. 


Survivors include two sons, Ronald J. Napier Jr. and Kevin L. Napier Sr., both of Edgewater; two daughters, Marlene V. Windsor of Edgewater and Robin L. Gift of Chester; one brother, James Napier of Dover, Del.; one sister, Rosalie Adams of Severn; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. 


Friends may call at THE GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, July 27, from 2:00 P.M. until Funeral Service begins at 3:00 P.M. Interment private. 


Online condolences may be made at www.kalasfuneral homes.com.

On Thursday, July 24, 2008, the beloved husband of Joan Louise Adams; father of Robert Dewitt(Sarah) and William Lewis Adams and Catherine Elizabeth(Anthony) Boltz; son of Ruth Adams and the late Charles Newman Adams, Sr.; brother of Kenneth Adams. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Wednesday, August 20 from 6 to 8pm with prayers at 6:30pm. Inurnment on Thursday, August 21 at 1:00pm at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Civil War Preservation Trust, 11 Public Square Suite 200, Hagerstown, MD. 21740.

Obituaries

Brenda Hall

Vincent Scoglio

Querubin Fister

Ruth Felice

Sandra Davis

Lt Showacre

Christian Menk

Margaret Maloney

Robert Mimms

Katherine Chapman

Hao Lam

Roger Middleton

Virginia McDowell

Robert Vass

George Franzak

John Lipp

Suzanne Peterson

Miriam Greer-Wallace

Maria Mardones

Helen Garden

Retha Olds

Elena Gould

Ronald Napier

Charles Adams