Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Sunday, June 1, 2008. The beloved husband of Brenda L. Jones; father of Rodney, Victor, Stephen and the late Sonya Jones; son of the late Willie A. and Viola Proctor Jones; brother of Robert and Rebecca Walker, Willie Mae Haggins and the late Richard Walker. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Harvest Temple Church of God, 6608 Wilkins Place, Forestville, Md. 20747 on Saturday, June 7 from 10:00a.m. until service time at 11:00a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Betty Altman 


On Saturday, May 31, 2008; the beloved mother of Greg and Andrew Altman. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the American Lung Association of the District of Columbia, 1725 K Street, NW # 1209, Washington, DC 20006 


Please sign the online guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Bartolomeo "Bart" Carrino, 79, a resident of Edgewater for 25 years, died of complications from heart failure May 31 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a long illness. 


Mr. Carrino was born Sept. 2, 1928, in Newark, N.J., to the late Marie Balolino and Anthony Carrino and attended high school. 


He worked for Dunbar Armored Co. in Bowie for 31 years as a driver, vault personnel and manager, and operations and branch manager. 


He served in the Army at the end of World War II. 


He attended Parkwood United Methodist Church. 


Mr. Carrino was extremely proud of his sons and grandchildren, and loved to garden with his wife. 


He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lena Ventolo and Mary Verducci. 


Survivors include his wife of over 20 years, Virginia Carrino; his former wife, Phyllis DiSantis; three sons, Anthony Carrino of Valrico, Fla., Thomas Carrino of Greeneville, Tenn., and Peter Carrino of Waldorf; three sisters, Eleanor Ventolo of Newark, Tessie Ventolo of Jonesburg, N.J., and Josephine Radice of Palm Harbor, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. 


Family and friends may visit at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, at Parkwood United Methodist Church, 35 Mayo Road in Edgewater. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. Internment will be private. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home. 


Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Drive, First floor, Baltimore, MD 21211; or to the memorial fund at Parkwood United Methodist Church, 35 Mayo Road, Edgewater, MD 21037.

On Thursday, May 29, 2008. The beloved wife of the late Robert Lee White; devoted mother of Leandra Walker, Peter and Robert White, Jr.; proud grandmother of Brendan and Kieran White; loving mother-in-law of John Walker, Cynthia and Janet White. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. 0n Wednesday, June 4 from 6 to 8p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, June 5 at 9:30a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8910 Old Branch Ave. Clinton, Md. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to either National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 11403 Cronhill Dr. Suite E, Owings Mills, Md. 21117 or American Cancer Society, 11331 Amherst Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 20902. Please sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHome.com

Rose Marie Curtin Hunt Lawson, 74, a 37-year resident of Edgewater, died of congestive heart failure May 28 in her daughter's home in Odenton. 


Mrs. Lawson was born Nov. 9, 1933, in Upper Marlboro. 


She retired from the County Board of Education, where she worked as an administrative assistant for 24 years. 


She was a member of Chesapeake Christian Fellowship in Edgewater. 


Her hobbies included doing crossword puzzles, traveling and visiting with her family and friends. 


She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 23 years, Ed Lawson, who died in January; her former husband, Richard Hunt Sr.; two brothers, Francis and Bryan Curtin; and one sister, Roberta Green. 


Survivors include two sons, Andrew Hunt of North Beach and George Hunt of Edgewater; five daughters, Donna Taylor of Odenton, Darlene Bates of Waldorf, Colleen Straight of Clinton, Cathleen Olsen of Phoenix, Ariz., and Debbie Zadera of Annapolis; one brother, Arnold Curtin of Baden; six sisters, Ellen Holt of Delaware, Barbara Baboolal of North Beach, Elaine Webb of Baltimore, Muriel Tucker of Upper Marlboro, Joan Mabe of Tennessee and Jean Lewandowski of Wayson's Corner; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. 


Family and friends are invited to Rose's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday June 2, 2008 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. 


Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday June 3,2008 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Florence E. "Peggy" Albert 


Peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 with her loving husband at her side at age 95 at her home in Temple Hills, MD. 


Peg was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Electra Chapter#2 and an employee at Stephansons Bakery for 32 years and served 20 years in the Contract Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command before retiring in 1980. 


Peg is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Eugene H. "Dutch" Albert, two sisters, Margaret McDowell and Elizabeth Kihn, a large family of nieces, nephews, cousins and their children. Peg is also survived by her angel and caregiver Jacqueline Edwards. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Peg's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, June 1 from 2 to 4, where services will be held on Monday, June 2 at 11 am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, October 3 at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Tuesday, May 27, 2008, the beloved wife of the late Melville F. Baden; mother of Charlie Baden and his wife Beverly; grandmother of Lori Ann Atkins and Michael Baden. She is also survived by 2 grandsons Cody and Travis Atkins. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. today, Thursday, May 29, from 6-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday May 30 at 11:00 am from St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, Md. Interment church cemetery. Please sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Monday, May 26, 2008 in La Plata, MD; beloved father of Minnie Reynolds. Services and interment will take place in Georgia. Please sign the guestbook.

WILLIAM LEWIS BRASHEARS, SR. 


William Lewis Brashears,Sr. ,89, a lifelong resident of Mayo, died of heart failure on Saturday May 24, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Mr. Brashears was born September 8,1918 in Mayo,Md. to the late Joseph Lester and Blanche Lewis Brashears.Mr. Brashears attended Mayo Elementary School from 1924-32 and graduated from Annapolis High School in 1936. 


Following high school he worked at the former Henry B. Myers Gift Shop on West St. in Annapolis from 1936-37 and afterwards worked at the Annapolis Bank and Trust from 1936-38.Mr. Brashears then worked as a budget analyst at the Navy Yard and Naval Gun Factory in Washington, D.C. from 1938-62 and later retired from the Naval Oceanographic Office where he worked from 1962-1972. 


Mr. Brashears was a Navy WWII veteran who enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles and was an avid Baltimore Orioles baseball fan. He also enjoyed playing harmonica on occasion as well. 


Survivors include his wife Pearl B. Brashears whom he married on February 15, 1941; a son William L. Brashears,Jr. of Edgewater, a daughter Bonnie L. Ayers of Burnsville,MN.;four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 


Family and friends are invited to Mr. Brashears' Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home,PA.; 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater,Md. on Wednesday from 12Noon until time of funeral service at 1PM.Interment will follow at Mayo United Methodist Church Cemetery. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis,TN. 38105-1942 or the Johns Hopkins Children's Center 111 Market St., Suite 901, Baltimore,MD. 21202

Herbert Cecil Costello â€œHerbâ€ 


Herbert Cecil Costello, 71, a 19 year resident of Laurel, MD and previously of Annapolis, MD passed away on Friday May 23, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends, of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after a 12 year battle. 


Born on December 12, 1936 in Alexandria, Virginia to Ernest S. and Mary L. (Rouse) Costello. He attended George Washington Senior High. He worked as a police officer for the Maryland-National Capital Park Police from 1961-1977. 


Herb served in the US Navy as a Torpedo Man 3rd Class and received the good conduct medal. 


He was a loving husband and father. He was a member of the Laurel Moose Lodge #1504. 


He is survived by his loving wife Kathryn Ann Hale Costello, and his former spouse Alice Costello Baker and his 4 children, Teresa Wood of Handover, PA, Rebecca Leigh Quick of Clarksville, TN, Ernest Andrew Costello of Edgewater, MD and Mary Elizabeth Haggart of Sykesville, MD. He was predeceased by his brothers Ernest S. Costello, Jr. and Howard William Costello and his sister Kathryn Ann Snyder, also survived by 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. 


Relatives and Friends are invited to Herb's Life Celebration on Friday May 31, 2008 from 11am until time of service at 12 noon at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Memorial Trust Fund for Herbert Costello, C/O Mary E. Haggart, 6535 Macbeth Way, Sykesville, MD 21784.

Mary Rose Murphy (Nee Kiley), 90, a 20 year resident of Crofton, MD passed away at her home of natural causes after a brief illness on May 22, 2008. 


Born November 14, 1917 in Portsmouth, VA. Mary Rose was married for 54 years to U.S. Navy Commander, James P. Murphy, who passed away August 17, 1998 and who she married February 5, 1944. Together they raised a family of 5 while travelling throughout the United States and abroad. She will be cherished by all who knew and loved her for her grace, dignity, strength and humor. 


She is the beloved mother of James P. Murphy, Susan Boosinger, Anne Bergner all of Crofton, MD, Trisha and Mary Murphy both of Chevy Chase, MD. Sister of Charles Kiley of Virginia Beach, VA, Kitty Aldworth, Hilton Head, SC, and late Daniel Kiley and Elizabeth Thompson. Daughter of the late Daniel and Rose Kiley. Mother in law of Thomas Boosinger, Richard Bergner, John Ratino and Buddy Vagnoni. 


Friends are invited to Mrs. Murphy's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, May 27. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 10am at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Avenue, Millersville, MD. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2008. The beloved sister of Achilles(Rose) Pappas; sister-in-law of Christy A. Papageorge. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. today, Friday, May 23 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. Services will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 10:00a.m. at St. Katherine's Greek Orthodox Church, 3149 Glen Carlyn Rd. Falls Church, VA. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Taylor Brooks Foundation, 1430 Watercove Lane, Lawrenceville, GA. 33043-6223

Anna H. Lowe, 92, a resident of Annapolis since World War II, died of natural causes May 21 at Spa Creek Center in Annapolis. 


Mrs. Lowe was born Aug. 10, 1915, in Rose Hill, Va. 


She retired in 1977 from Crownsville State Hospital after 27 years. 


She enjoyed making quilts, doing crafts, travelling and working in her flower garden. 


She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Lester "Pete" Lowe, who died in 1986. 


Survivors include two sons, Billy Lowe of Annapolis and Rick Lowe of Aurora, Colo.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 


Family and friends may join in the celebration of her life from 3 to 5 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 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the Spa Creek Center, 35 Milkshake Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403.

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Lawrence Jordan, Jr. "Butch" "Cat" 

On Wednesday, May 21, 2008; the beloved father of Traci Jordan Wallace; grandfather of Tariq and Asia Jordan; father-in-law of Owen Wallace, Jr. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Jordan's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 from 12 noon until time of service at 1pm. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to The Prince George's Animal Management Division, 8311 D'Arcy Rd., Forestville, MD 20747. Interment private.

Maddalena DiPompo, 87, a 13-year resident of West River, MD and previously of Washington, DC died at her home on Sunday, May 18, 2008 after a brief illness. The daughter of Antonio and Maria Tenaglia, Maddalena was born and educated in Orsogna, Italy. In 1935, she married Joseph DiPompo who died in 1998. She left Italy with her children in 1950 to join her husband in Argentina where he was working. The family returned briefly to Italy before settling in the Washington area in 1952. Originally a lamp and shade designer, Maddalena later worked for Woodward and Lothrop in Washington as a seamstress specializing in furs. She retired from the company in 1987 after 35 years of service. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD and Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Washington, DC. She loved her kitchen, cooking, and over-feeding people. She used her sewing skills to fix the wardrobe malfunctions of everyone she knew. But most of all, she loved her family and every opportunity to spend time with them, and she loved to pray the rosary. She was the loving mother of Luke, who died in 2003, and his wife Virginia of St. Leonard, MD, and Alberto and his wife Deborah of West River. She is also survived by one sister Nicoletta D'Angelo of Temple Hills, MD, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to Maddalena's Life Celebration on Thursday, May 22, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, May 23 at 9:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.(Online Here)

Arthur Francis Jimenez, 87, a resident of Annapolis for over 55 years, died of heart failure May 17 at Woodward Estate Assisted Living in Bowie after a four-year illness. Mr. Jimenez was born Sept. 10, 1920, in Sanford, Fla., to the late Horace and Julia Jimenez. He was a retired truck mechanic. He served as a corporal in the Marine Corps during World War II, from 1942 to 1945. He participated in the invasions of Bougainville, Guam and the Marianas Islands. He was a former member of American Legion Post 7 and Moose Lodge 296. Mr. Jimenez loved working in his garden and spending time with family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy S. Jimenez, who died in 1998; one son, Donald Jimenez; and one grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Frances Coyle of Newburgh, N.Y., and Pamela S. Baker of Annapolis; two grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters. Family and friends may join in Arthur's Life celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the charity of one's choice.

On Saturday, May 17, 2008, beloved wife of the late Benjamin C. Purdy; mother of Carolyn Sturm and her husband Chris; Robert B. Purdy and his wife Mary; Lawrence B. Purdy and his wife Anne: Edward M. Purdy; Dianne V. Purdy and Loretta M. Bender and her husband Les. She is also survived by 16 Grandchildren and 22 Great granchildren. Friends are invited to Eleanor's Life Celebration on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Thursday May 22, 2008 at 11AM from St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, 2400 Brooks Dr., Suitland, Md. Interment Cedar Hill cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, Md. 20401.

On Saturday, May 17, 2008, beloved husband of Dorothy V. Loftus; father of the late Karen 'Sissy' Loftus; surviving children, Harry C. Loftus III, Melinda Traino and John L. Winborne. He is also survived by 3 Grandchildren and one sister Mary Frances. Friends are invited to Harry's Life Celebration on Thursday From 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Friday May 23, 2008 at 10am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8910 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

Patricia H. Ingle, 74, a resident of Annapolis, MD for 41 years and previously of Lothian, MD died on Friday, May 16, 2008 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of breast cancer after a nine month illness. Born July 13, 1933 in Washington, D.C., to the late Henrietta and William Luby, Sr., she was in the graduating class of 1951 of Frederick Sasscer High School in Upper Marlboro, MD. She was retired from Hecht's in Annapolis, MD. She loved cooking, spending time with her family and gardening. She is predeceased by her husband, Henry R. Ingle, Sr., who passed away on January 27, 2001, her daughter Patricia Ann Ingle who passed away in 1967 and her brother, Joseph B. Lusby. She is survived by her children, Henry R. Ingle, Jr. and Norma J. Wishart both of Annapolis, MD and Clarence W. Ingle of Lothian, MD and her brother William Lusby, Jr. of Annapolis, MD. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Ingle's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, May 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 21 at 11 A.M. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. If friends wish, contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309.

On Friday, May 16, 2008, Beloved wife of Stanley D. Hurtt Jr.; mother of Stanley D. Hurtt III, M.D. and his wife Rachel Bien; grandmother of Mira Bien Hurtt and Elia Bien Hurtt; sister of George R. Simmons, Jr. Friends are invited to Judy's Life Celebration on Tuesday from 6-8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD, where services will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 10am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Frank S. Synowiec, Sr., a 25 year resident of Tracy's Landing, and previously of Hillcrest Heights, MD died suddenly on Thursday May 15, 2008 of natural causes, he was 91. Born on May 9, 1917 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Joseph and Helen Synowiec, he graduated from Central High School in Wheeling, WV. He worked as a machinist at the Navy Yard in Washington D.C. during World War II, and later worked as a production specialist with the Defense Mapping Agency of the Federal Government. He was one of the first television repairmen, repairing televisions from his home. He was a 4th degree Knight with the Admiral Benson Assembly #381,also a member of the Knights of Columbus-South County Council #8251 at Our Lady of Sorrows. He was also a jack of all trades with the ability to fix anything. He is survived by his wife of almost 67 years Eleanor A. Synowiec, whom he married June 21, 1941, two sons, Richard Synowiec of Detroit, Michigan and Frank S. Synowiec, Jr., of Edgewater and 6 daughters, Joanne Swann of Stuart, Florida, Patty Bricken of Fredericksburg, VA, Christy Meehan of Port Royal, VA, Mary Miller of Middletown, MD, Eileen Daniels of Jamestown, Kentucky and Karen Giaconia of Martinez, CA. Survived by one brother Joseph Synowiec of Wheeling, WV, he was pre-deceased by one brother and one sister. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.He is predeceased by 1 grandson and 1 great-granddaughter. Relatives and friends are invited to Frank's Life Celebration on Thursday May 22, from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday May 23, at 11am at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus South County Council #8251â€“ Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church â€“ 101 Owensville Rd. West River, MD. 20778

Â On Thursday, May 15 2008; beloved father of Sonia Thomas of Tampa, FL and Sonya(Santos) Ramirez of Dumfries, VA; grandfather of Carlton Everett, GeraAlexus and Precious Harrell, Kamren and Tâ€kai Ramirez and Inajya Harrington; brother of the of the late Edward D. Thomas; uncle of Shawna Kemp, Tracy Hunt, Larry Barton and Edward D. Thomas, Jr. of Tampa, FL. â€œIt takes a villageâ€; his included the Jackson family, the Miller family, the Taylor family, the Barton family, the Miles family and many others. Memorial Services with be held on Monday, July 7, 2008 at the Fort Meyer Old Post Chapel in Arlington, Virginia at precisely 3:00pm. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com 


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Agnes Anna Roe, 89, of Edgewater, MD died of natural causes May 13, 2008 after a brief illness in her home. 

Agnes, also known as Mom, Grandma and Nana was born May 6, 1919 in New York to the late Peter and Ersula Graniskis. She worked as the Assistant to the Administrator for the US Census Bureau in Suitland, MD until she retired in 1981 after many years of dedicated federal service. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 40 years, Robert Edsel Roe, in 1981. In 1991 she moved to Canaan, VT with her son Richard and spent the next 15 years enjoying Canaan and was very proud when family came to visit, becoming a tour guide of the area. Agnes and Richard moved back to Edgewater in September 2006 to be closer to family and friends. Agnes was devoted to her family. She enjoyed visits from her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

She also enjoyed travelling, her Pomeranians, cooking and sharing her recipes with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Edsel Roe, and her oldest son Robert D. Roe, Sr. She is survived by 2 sons, Richard C. Roe and Randall G. Roe, Sr, 5 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren. Agnes touched many people's lives and she also leaves behind a large number of admirers. 

A private celebration of Agnes' life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt #3 N, Gambrills, MD 21054 and/or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401

Obituaries

Willie Jones

Betty Altman

Bartolomeo Carrino

Ruth White

Rose Hunt-Lawson

Florence Albert

Margaret Baden

Johnnie Phillips

William Brashears

Herbert Costello

Mary Murphy

Vasiliki Pappas

Anna Lowe

Lawrence Jordan

Maddalena DiPompo

Arthur Jimenez

Eleanor Purdy

Harry Loftus

Patricia Ingle

Donna Burke

Judy Hurtt

Frank Synowiec

Harvey Thomas

Agnes Roe