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On Saturday, December 20, 2008, Beloved wife of Timmy Lowry. Services and interment will be held at a later date. Please click on the above link to sign the guestbook.

Viola Bullock Sorrell




Viola â€œBettyâ€ B. Sorrell, a 30 year resident of Deale, MD and previously of University Park, MD, died at her home on Saturday December 20, 2008 due to congestive heart failure. Betty was 89.




Born September 6, 1919 in Washington, D.C. to the late Albert I. and Viola E. Bullock, she graduated from Eastern High School in Washington, D.C. Prior to Betty raising her family, she worked at the FBI Headquarters in the Identification Division.




She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Lothian, she loved baseball and football, and was a avid fan of the Washington Senators and Washington Redskins. She also loved to play bridge, and loved animals, especially Irish Setters.




She is survived by her husband W. Byron Sorrell, whom she married in 1941, her children John B. and Joan E. Sorrell, both of Edgewater, MD. Betty was preceded in death by her only brother Dr. Albert E, Bullock. She is also survived by her grandsons, Samuel J. Worsham of Edgewater, and Christian B. Worsham of Shadyside, MD, and her great-granddaughters Grace and Faith Worsham, both of Shadyside, MD.




Friends are invited to Betty's Life Celebration on Friday, December 26, from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11am at St. James Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, MD. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
 
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Cape St. Claire Vol. Fire Co. 1411 Cape St. Claire Rd., Annapolis, MD 21409 (Online here) or to a Animal Rescue Charity of one's choice.



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Donita â€œDoniâ€ Mallek, 75, a 42-year resident of Edgewater, died of heart disease on December 19, 2008 at George Washington University Hospital. She was born August 29, 1933 in Comstock, TX. She worked as a school bus aide with the Anne Arundel County school system. She was a member of the Fountain View Community Church in Ft. Myer, FL. An avid Redskins fan, she also enjoyed rubber stamping, scrapbooking and gardening. She is survived by her husband, Keith B. Mallek, whom she married in 1958; her children: Gregory Mallek of Chicago, IL; Stephanie Wardwell of Woodbridge, VA; Debra Torres of Saline, MI and April Gott of Lothian, MD; and seven grandchildren. Friends are invited to Doni's Life Celebration on Monday, December 22 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD where services will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Please sign guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Catherine Hartman Beall, 85, died December 18, 2008 of respiratory failure at Ginger Cove in Annapolis, MD. 


Mrs. Beall, a native of Prince George's County, MD, graduated from Surrattsville High School in Clinton, MD, and attended Strayer College in Washington, D.C. She worked for Riggs Bank in Washington in the 1940's and later for a Prince George's County physician. She moved to Annapolis in 1977. 


Her husband of 44 years, Irving â€œBillâ€ Beall, died in 1988. Mrs. Beall was the daughter of C. Norris and Patsy Hartman, owners of Hartman's Market in Suitland, MD 


Mrs. Beall volunteered with the Caring Collection of Annapolis for 16 years until 2005. The group raises money for cancer research and patient care at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, through the sale of their stained glass angels. 


She was also a member of the New Annapolitans and Calvary United Methodist Church in Annapolis. 


Mrs. Beall is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: Bruce and Joan Beall of Riva, MD; the Rev. Dr. Stanley and Diana Beall of Laurel, MD; and Gary and Joni Beall of Cheverly, MD. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and her sister, Peggy Lapiska, of Fairfield Glade, TN. 


Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, on Monday December 22 from 10AM until funeral service begins at 11am. Entombment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum, 1911 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Caring Collection, Inc., 1692 North Harbor Court, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Bernard Larry Limerick, Sr.






Bernard â€œBernieâ€ or â€œBobbyâ€ Limerick, Sr.., an 18 year resident of Edgewater and previously of Lanham, Maryland died on December 18, 2008 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was 78.



Born August 16, 1930 to Harry W. and Agnes G. Limerick, Sr. on Capitol Hill in Southeast Washington, D.C. Bernie retired from Arundel Gas and Water Company in Edgewater.


He was a Golden Glove boxer, boxing at the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington, D.C.

In his youth, he was an alter boy for St. Dominics Catholic Church in Washington, D.C.



Bernie enjoyed fishing, camping, billiards, and spending time with his family.



Bernie is survived by his wife Frances Limerick, whom he married on April 5, 1957, his sons, Bernard L. Limerick, Jr. and David Limerick, both of Edgewater, MD, Willard Limerick of Oregon, and Brian Limerick of Lusby, MD, and his daughters, Tammy Locklair and Shelley Tyler, both of Edgewater, MD, Marie Huston of Shady Side, MD and Annie Givins of Edgewater, MD. Bernie is also survived by his sisters Nancy McNabb and Shirley Kidd, both of Lusby, MD and Carolyn Hall of Lothian. He was predeceased by his brother Harry Willard Limerick, Jr., a Korean War Veteran. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.



Friends are invited to Bernie's Life Celebration on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 2pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment private.



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Â WILLIAM MANVILLE JOHNSON, Jr.Â â€˜47 


Commander William M. Johnson, Jr.Â CEC, USN (Ret.) died of heart failure on December 18, 2008. He was 84 years old. 


Bill was born in Englewood, New Jersey, on July 26, 1924, to William and Ethel Johnson. At the age of three his parents moved the family to Westport, Connecticut. Bill graduated from Vermont Academy with the class of 1942 and completed his high school education at Randall School in Washington, D.C. From the state of Connecticut, he received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy Class of 1947, graduating early with the Class of 1946, the 18th company. At the Academy, Bill competed in Gymnastics and was an active in the Academy Sailing team. 


Following his commissioning, Bill served on the USS Juneau CLAA 119, and in 1949 he was selected for a three years postgraduate program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He graduated with an MCE in Structural Engineering and transferred to the U.S. Naval Civil Engineering Corps. Bill's duty stations included NAS Bermuda; 8th Naval District, New Orleans; Naval Ammunition Depot, McAlester, Oklahoma; Naval Air Station Oceana; Naval Station Argentia; Naval Construction Depot, Davisville, Rhode Island; Deputy Officer in charge of construction, Vietnam. Commander Johnson completed his Naval career in 1967, retiring from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, D.C. 


Following retirement, Bill embarked on a career consulting on, constructing and developing resort properties in Rehobeth, Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland. 


Bill and Helen were married in 1972 and moved to Annapolis in 1974. There were avid sailors, tennis enthusiasts, and spent many happy days on the ocean beaches. Bill was a founder and officer in the Corinthian Sailing Organization's Annapolis Chapter, organizing and participating in cruises on the Chesapeake Bay and the oceans of the world. 


Bill was a man who lived fully and engaged passionately in his Naval career, sailing and skiing.Â His love of life was infectious, and friends who respected his loyalty and enthusiasm for life always surrounded Bill. Like a yar sailing vessel, Bill kept his life on an even keel and his family, his friends and his work trim and secure. 


Bill is survived by his loving wife, Helen, his sister Barbara Olin,nephews Larry, Johnny and Rick, niece Robin Risley and stepsister Gail Dapogny. 


Friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 27 & 28, 2008, including a prayer Sunday evening. For further details, call the Kalas Funeral Home at 410-956-4488. Bill's ashes will be buried in Westport, Connecticut, and spread with the winds on the Chesapeake Bay. 


The family requests that contributions may be made in memory of William M. Johnson, Jr.Â to: U.S. Naval Academy Foundation,Â (Class of '47), 291 Wood Road, Beach Hall,Â Annapolis MD 21402. (410-295-4101.) 


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Benjamin Arthur Simpson, Sr., 74, of Naples, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Formerly of Oxon Hill, MD, he was born November 1, 1934 in Washington, DC, the son of George A. and Mary Lillian (nee Adams) Simpson. He was a fourth-generation native Washingtonian and has resided in Naples, Florida since 2002. He owned and operated a gasoline service station at 200 Mass. Ave. NE on Capitol Hill for 37 years. In this role, he was proud to have serviced a variety of clients ranging from the homeless to our nation's lawmakers. He was a talented musician who toured with the USO at 15 and worked with country music legends such as Patsy Cline, Roy Clark, and Jimmy Dean. Later in life, he volunteered his musical talents to many worthy causes including nursing home visits and daily music ministries at countless Catholic churches. He was an experienced pilot for over 40 years and volunteered for the Naples Civil Air Patrol chapter. He will be sorely missed by three children, two grandchildren, and so many in the communities that he served. Mr. Simpson is survived by his children, Karla A. (William D. Jr.) Curry of Coleville, CA, Theresa E. (Benjamin J.) Shupe of Waterford, VA and Benjamin A. (Meredith H.) Simpson, Jr. of Springfield, VA; and two grandchildren, William D. Curry, III and Kristopher L. Curry, both of Coleville, CA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anna Marie (nee Baker) Simpson in 2007. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Simpson's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Oxon Hill at St. Columba Catholic Church on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 11am. Entombment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.

On Tuesday, December 16, 2008 formerly of Ft. Washington, MD; the beloved husband of the late Margaret Cloney; father of James M.,Jr. and Robert J. Cloney and Shelia Way. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Cloney's Life Celebration on Wednesday, January 7 from 10:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Tuesday, December 16, 2008; the beloved father of Grace Ramirez, Jovy and George Fernandez. A memorial mass will be offered on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 12 noon at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private.

Age 63, a United States Department of Justice Retiree, was born in Williamsburg, Virginia to the late Charles "Sonny" Dooley and Nannie Smith, died at home, in Ft. Washington, Maryland, with her family present, on Sunday, December 14, 2008, after a year long battle with cancer. Alfreda Dooley was a proud alumnus of Norfolk State University and worked for over 25 years in the Federal Government before retiring as a Senior Budget Analyst with the United States Department of Justice. She was also a proud member of the Society of Poets and a volunteer and advocate for children and women rights. She is survived by her only child, son, Alfredo J. Dooley Hernandez, sister, Barbara Greene, brother-in-law, Bernard Greene, nephew, Daniel King, grandchild, Joshua Kaupa, her beloved "BEST" friend, Laura Elmore and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Alfreda's Life Celebration on Saturday, December 20 at 2:00p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private.

Kenneth â€œKenâ€ D. Morton, 89, of Severna Park, MD and resident of Anne Arundel County for thirty five years died at Heartlands of Severna Park on December 13, 2008 of natural causes. 


Born, January 17, 1919, in Caperton, West Virginia to the late Raymond E. and Bettie Dorsett Morton, he attended high school in Hinton, West Virginia.Â Mr. Morton served in the Army Air Corps during WWII.Â He retired from Citizen's Bank in Cheverly, MD.Â Ken was a charter member of Crofton Community United Methodist Church.Â He enjoyed going on car trips, reading, big band music and playing golf. 


He was the beloved husband of the late Eunice W. Morton, whom he married on October 31, 1942 and who died on October 30, 2007; father of Jana Bolster of Edgewater, MD and Betty Fioramonti of Aldie, VA; brother of the late Earl Raymond Morton; also survived by 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. 


A memorial service will be held at a later date.Â Inurnment will be at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD, together with his wife.Â In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to a Veteran's charity of ones choice.

On Saturday, December 13, 2008, the beloved mother of Carolyn Travis Bonner; grandmother of William P.(Kathy) and Robert C. Dameron, Christine G. Bonner and S. Irene(John) Greaves. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Frances's Life Celebration on Monday, December 22 at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. from 1:00p.m. until service time at 2:00p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made Methodist Childrens Home, P.O. Box 749 Versailles, KY. 40383.

Charles â€œCharlieâ€ L. Magruder, 74, a resident of Annapolis, MD since 1989 and previously of Olney, MD died on December 12, 2008 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes after a lengthy illness. 


Born, February 21, 1934 in Washington, D.C., he received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Microbiology, while working at N.I.H. Charlie was employed at N.I.H as a microbiologist from 1955-1989. His memberships included Calvary United Methodist Church in Annapolis, MD and Oakdale Emory United Methodist Church in Olney, MD. Mr. Magruder's hobbies included bowling, golf, tennis and he was an avid Redskins fan. 


He was the beloved husband of Betty Ann Magruder, whom he married on May 29, 1954; father of Sherian Huber of New Market, MD, Sandra Magruder of Merritt Island, FL, Susan Smith of Woodstock, MD and Sheila Hawes of Glen Arm, MD; grandfather of Cheryl Dunagin, Robert Dove, Matthew Kopchinski, Kenneth & Allison Smith and Connor & Cooper Hawes; great-grandfather of Elijah Dunagin. 


Friends are invited to Mr. Magruder's Life Celebration on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Calvary United Methodist Memorial Fund at the address above.

Former school secretary and receptionist for St. Francis Xavier School in Southeast Washington died on December 12, 2008 at the young age of 92, from complications of pneumonia at George Washington University Hospital, Washington,D.C. She lived independently in Upper Marlboro, Maryland until August of 2008. She was a volunteer member of the Mother's Club at Gonzaga College High School and helped establish a Day of Recollection for the WINGS( a group of alumni mothers of Gonzaga graduates). Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Nathaniel and her son Jose Miguel Thompson. She is survived by a daughter Cecilia Margarita and two sons, Bernard Nathaniel 2nd and Juan Manuel Thompson; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00a.m. on Friday, December 19 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. Rosary at 10:30a.m.

On Thursday, December 11, 2008; the beloved wife of Terell McClure; mother of Bryce and Sania McClure; daughter of Shirley Brooks and Kim Simpson. She is also survived by many other loving relatives and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Channon's Life Celebration on Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 10 am until time of service at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland National Cemetery.

Thomas P. â€œTomâ€ Monahan, 87, a resident of Edgewater, MD for 11 years and previously of Frostburg, MD, died of natural causes at Anne Arundel Medical Center on December 11, 2008. 


Born December 12, 1920 in Lonaconing, MD, he was a 1940 graduate of Beall High School in Frostburg, MD. He was employed as a union sheet metal worker, and then advanced to become a sheet metal business agent. After retiring from the sheet metal business he went to work with the federal government until retiring in 1992. Mr. Monahan served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He was a member of the Bowie Elks and the Knights of Columbus, Council 1442 in Frostburg, MD. He was especially proud that he attained 4th degree Knight Status. Thomas enjoyed tinkering in the garage. 


In 1953, he married his beloved wife, Margaret V. Buskirk Jeffries Monahan, who died in 1998. He was the father of James Jeffries of Frostburg, MD, Patty Ernest of Edgewater, MD and the late Carl William Jeffries. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by five siblings: John, Arthur and Mary Monahan, Dory Ritchie and Cecilia Seibert. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 44 E Main St., Frostburg, MD 21532. Interment private. In lieu a flowers contributions may be made to the Musella Foundation, 1100 Peninsula Blvd, Hewlett, NY 11557. Please sign the guestbook using the link above.

Helen Katherine Green, 91, an 18 year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Silver Spring, MD for over 40 years died December 9, 2008 after a brief illness. 


Born May 8, 1917 in Clinton, Iowa, she was a homemaker most of her life. Mrs. Green was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater, MD and a former longtime member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Silver Spring, MD. Her hobbies included travel, reading, needlepoint, cross stitch and football, especially the Redskins. 


She was the beloved wife of the late Bruce Ivan Green, whom she married on December 28, 1940 and who died on January 14, 2000; mother of David Green of Flagstaff, AZ, Dennis Green of Laurel, MD, Robert Green of King George, VA, Roger Green of Edgewater, MD, Marilyn Mayo of Whittier, NC and Kathy Duvall of Edgewater, MD; sister of Robert Overkamp of Clinton, Iowa; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration on Thursday, December 11 from 7 to 9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, December 12 at 10 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 the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Tuesday, December 9, 2008, the beloved life partner of William E. Wolfe; son of the late Maryann Arnold; brother of Christine Petron and the late William Arnold; uncle of Michael P. Arnold and Brian Petron. He is also survived by 2 great nieces and other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Steven's Life Celebration on Friday, December 12 from 6 to 9p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Services will be on Monday, December 15 at Heath Funeral Home in Mt. Union, PA.

On Monday, December 8, 2008, the beloved husband of the late Bernice A. Masterson; father of Gale A.(Bill) Burns and Mary S.(Bill) Watson. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Masterson's Life Celebration on Thursday, December 11 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill RD. Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, December 12 at 11:00a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville,MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Columba Catholic Church.

On Monday, December 8, 2008, the beloved husband of Nancy Deoudes; father of Marina and Christopher Deoudes; brother of John(Tasia) Deoudes and Voula(Petro) Tsahalis; grandfather of Brianna Deoudes; son-in-law of Clara Kouremetis; brother-in-law of Elena, Louie and Rev. Michael(Cyndy) Kouremetis, Vicky(Charles) Alevrofas, Mike Lampros and the late Mary Lampros. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends are invited to George's Life Celebration on Sunday, December 14 from 6 to 9p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Services will be held on Monday, December 15 at 11:00a.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 7701 Bradley Blvd. Bethesda, MD. Interment National Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Mary Gladys Kalamakis, age 91, a resident of Annapolis for 50 years, died on December 8, 2008 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. Mary was born in Tarpon Springs, FL on January 26, 1917. She worked for an engineering company as a secretary and in her spare time enjoyed nature, especially bird watching and going on walks. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard Deen, who died on May 7, 1992 and sister of the late Peter Kalamakis and the late Ann Stichler, also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private with burial in Tarpon Springs, FL at a later date. Arrangements by George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Joanne â€œJodyâ€ Johnson Tyson, 49, a 12 year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Miller Place, NY died at her home in the Beverly Beach area of Edgewater on December 7, 2008 of liver and kidney failure after a one year illness. 


Born, January 6, 1959 in Ridgewood, NJ to Herbert and Joan Johnson of East Marion, NY, she graduated from Berkeley Springs High School in Berkeley Springs, WV, then from Cortland State University in Cortland, NY with a Bachelors of Science degree in Education. She was a homemaker most of her life. Jody was a devoted mother, who cherished her daughters. She also lovingly committed herself to working with disabled children and the elderly. Mrs. Tyson was a member of Fran's bible study group. Her hobbies included beach combing, cooking, gardening, horseback riding, science and camping. 


She was the beloved wife of David Tyson, whom she married in 1988; mother of Alexandra Rae and Mackenzie Ann Tyson, both of the home; sister of Chris Johnson of Shoreham, NY, Erik Johnson of Omaha, NE, Bridget Johnson of Port Washington, NY, Karin Wanag of Montauk, NY and Jennifer Johnson of Beverly, MA. 


Friends are invited to Jody's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, December 12 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm, with a funeral service beginning at 7pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hope House, 26 Marbury Drive Crownsville MD 21032.

Vincent Joseph "Vince" Marcalus, 73, a 31-year resident of Edgewater, and previously of Darnestown, died Sun. Dec. 7 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
 
Born Jan. 6, 1935 to the late James Anthony Marcalus & Marion Gansereit Marcalus in Passaic, N.J. He graduated in 1952 from Fairlawn High school where he was a member of the marching band, composed high school Alma Mater, and was 1st Chair Baritone Horn in NJ State Band. In 1956 he received his Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY.
 
In the early 1960's he served as Captain in the US Airforce stationed at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. He worked as one of the key developers in designing a radar tracking device for the experimental plane X15. He also worked briefly as an engineer for Hughes Aircraft and NASA. His knowledge with computers in its inception landed him jobs working for IBM and Honeywell.
 
For 30 years, he was employed as the Director of IT for the US Federal Government in multiple areas, including the Department of Treasury, Customs Bureau, & Veterans Administration. After working for the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC for 10 years, he retired in 1996.
 
In early post-retirement years he was briefly employed by the US Postal Service in Edgewater.
 
His memberships included Sigma Xi & Theta Tau during undergrad studies 1952-1956 and in the 1970's-1980's he was an active member of the of Boy Scouts of America as Troop Leader for troop # 815 in Edgewater.
 
He enjoyed coin collecting, music, reading, gardening, traveling, & spending time with his grandchildren.
 
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Marie Marcalus of Edgewater; four sons, Steven Marcalus of Bishopville, Craig Marcalus of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., Jeffrey Marcalus of Davidsonville and Eric Marcalus of Edgewater; one daughter, Tracey Verschueren of Edgewater; two brothers, Fred Marcalus of Jewell, Iowa and John Marcalus of Spokane, Wash., three sisters, Kathleen Smith of Washington, N.J., Sister Annamarie Marcalus of Clinton, Iowa and Francis Rairdon from Riverside, Calif.; and five grandchildren: Amanda, Michael, Jeremy, Bryce and Jacob Marcalus.
 
Visitation will be held on Thurs, Dec., 11, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. & 6 p.m - 8 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037, Funeral Service on Fri. Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m. at Kalas Funeral Home. Interment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Boy Scouts of America, 701 Wyman Park Drive Baltimore, MD 21211.

Ronald Burl Caffey, DVM, 76, a resident of Bowie, MD for over 31 years and previously of the Midwest died on December 7, 2008 in Annapolis, MD 


Born, October 30, 1932 in Lebanon, Missouri, he graduated from Fort Collin A.M. College in 1956 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. Mr. Caffey was employed at the Department of Agriculture as Assistant to the Deputy Administrator, APHIS-Animal Disease Eradication, PPQ-Plant protection and quarantine. He was leader of the federal emergency team; supervisor of animal and port inspections worldwide. His hobbies included waterskiing, carpentry and travel. 


He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Caffey; father of Rodney B. Caffey of Moncure, NC, Connie Thompson of Sevierville, TN and Chris Parisi of Bowie, MD; brother of Burlene LeClair of Sequin, TX and Peggy Cummings of Julesburg, CO; also survived by 4 grandchildren. Arrangements and interment are private. â€œMay the angels brush away your cares with gentle wings.â€

Obituaries

Joanne Lowry

Viola Sorrell

Donita Mallek

Catherine Beall

Bernard Limerick

William Johnson

Benjamin Simpson

James Cloney

Susano Fernandez

Alfreda Dooley

Kenneth Morton

Nellie Travis

Charles Magruder

Manuela Thompson

Channon McClure

Thomas Monahan

Helen Green

Steven Arnold

Robert Masterson

George Deoudes

Mary Kalamakis

Joanne Tyson

Vincent Marcalus

Ronald Caffey