Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Diane Marie Pace, 52, a resident of Annapolis 39 years, died of complications from a hemorrhagic stroke May 13 at the Hospice of the Chesapeake in Linthicum after a four-week illness. 


Mrs. Pace was born June 27, 1955, in Malden, Mass., to Stuart and Irene Henry of Port Orange, Fla. She moved to Arnold in 1969, where she graduated from Severna Park High School in 1973 and Annapolis Cosmetology School in 1975. 


She was a former member of Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church of Arnold. 


She enjoyed watching birds, water gardening, camping, hiking, kayaking and motorcycling. She loved and nurtured all animals, especially her puppies. 


Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Emanuel Pace; two sons, Brandon and Daryl Pace; one daughter, Amanda Pace; and one sister, Linnea Horine of Arnold. 


A memorial service and reception will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Chapel, 804 Windsor Ave., in Arnold. Interment will be in Bestgate Memorial Park. 


Memorial contributions may be made to a local S.P.C.A.

Joseph Clements, Sr., 79, an 11 year resident of Ocean Pines, MD and a previous longtime resident of Clinton, MD died May 12, 2008 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, MD of complications from Diabetes. 


Born April 17, 1929 in Washington, D.C., he attended Anacostia High School in Washington, D.C. He was employed as a superintendent with Flippo Construction Company most of his life. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #126 in Clinton, MD for many years. 


He was the beloved husband of Deborah E. Clements, whom he married on March 25, 1950. Father of Joseph Clements, Jr. and Richard Clements both of Edgewater, Michael Clements of Berlin, MD, Kevin Clements of Waldorf, MD and Steven Clements of Huntingtown, MD; brother of the late Louis Litz, Olive Medlock, Roy Courtney Litz, Carmella Del Guidice, Anthony Clements, Marie Lomax and Frank Clements. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Joseph's Life Celebration on Thursday, May 15 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, May 16, at 10 A.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville.

On Saturday, May 10, 2008 of Suitland, MD. Loving and devoted husband of Cynthia Ross. Loving and devoted father of Jasmine, Nicholas and Amber Ross. Loving and devoted son of Joan Ross. Loving and devoted grandson of Mary Ross. Michael is also cherished and survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews & great nieces. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway Street, Hillcrest Heights, MD from 10 - 11 am. Mass will be celebrated immediately following. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton MD. In lieu of flowers, family requests that contributions be made to the Ross Children Education Fund account at Chevy Chase Bank.

Jerry â€œJerr Bearâ€ Lynn Griffin, 22, a 7 year resident of Severna Park, MD passed away May 10, 2008 from injuries from a motorcycle accident. 


Born February 12, 1986 in Silver Spring, Maryland he was employed as an apprentice electrician for Mona Electric. His hobbies included Family, Friends and Motor Cycling. Survivors include his brother Dylan Nicolaus Griffin of Severna Park; his parents Brian & Lisa Bossone of Severna Park, MD; his grandparents Lyndon Fisher of Stevensville, MD & Barbara Fisher of Severna Park, MD; beloved nephew of Michael Young, Gayle Childers & Haylea Greer; he is also survived by many cousins. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Jerry's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 11am to 1pm, with a funeral service beginning at 1pm. Interment Private.

On Friday, May 9, 2008, the beloved wife of the late Norman J.W. "Snorky" Schlorb; mother of Norma M. Schlorb. She is also survived by many other loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends ae invited to Mrs. Schlorb's Life Celebration on Tuesday, May 13,2008 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 630 E St. SW, Washington, DC 20024. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Dominic's Catholic Church in her memory.

The beloved wife of the late Kenneth B. Arthur; mother of Don Arthur of Lothian, MD and Terry Arthur of Cheverly, MD; sister of the late Gladys Reed, Dorothy Doles and Vera Mack. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 12 2008, at 11:00 AM at St. James' Church, 5757 Solomons Island Rd. Lothian, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

The beloved wife of Charles E. Bednarik, Sr.; mother of Charles E., Jr., Robert C. and Fred S. Bednarik and Cheryl J. Woelfel; sister of Jerry Dale and Melvin Ray Thomas. Also survived by eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Friends are invited to Betty's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. where services will be held on Friday, May 9 at 11:00 A.M. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Assn., 800 Wyman Park Dr., Baltimore, MD 21211.

Services and Interment private. 


Please sign Ethel's guestbook.

Florence M. "Miss D." DeFabio 


On Tuesday, May 6, 2008; the beloved wife of the late Hugh DeFabio; mother of Donna Joy; sister of Phyllis Hanes of Missouri; aunt of Beverly Jane Edminston and Cynthia Ann Scott. She is also survived by many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. DeFabio's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, May 12 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, where services will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 11 am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 11am. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made in her memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW Ste 300, Washington, DC 20015. Online condolences may be made at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

The beloved husband of Deborah A. Johnson; father of April Lee Johnson; son of Dorene and the late Paul Johnson; brother of Susan E. Rush,Steven T. and the late David Johnson. Friends are invited to Tom's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, May 10 from 11:00 A.M. until Memorial Service begins at 12:00 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Thomas Michael Crowley(Age 89) 


On Monday, May 5, 2008; the beloved husband of Mary W. Crowley; father of Michael Thomas, Bridget Roberta and Kevin Patrick Crowley and Susan Bronwyn Kerns. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Crowley's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, May 8 from 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 8am at St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, 2400 Brooks Dr., Suitland, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Please sign the online guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Sunday, May 4, 2008. Family and friends are invited to Jerry's Life Celebration on Tuesday, May 13 from 5:00 to 8:00p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. where services will be held on Wednesday, May 14 at 11:00a.m. Inurnment will be announced. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her Jerry's memory to Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. 20745

The beloved husband of Cherie E. Gregory Fuller; father of Danny, Steve, Dennis and Andy Fuller, Pam Ferguson and Patti Brady; brother of Harry Fuller, Dorothy Wetzel, Ann and Kathryn Schaffer. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Friends are invited to Bob's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. where services will be held on Thursday, May 8 at 11:00 A.M. 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 Thursday, May 1, 2008 the beloved wife of Gerald P. Raudabaugh; mother of Linda M. Robinson, Darren T.(Joi), Keven A. and the late Allen T.(Whandah) Smith, Jr.; sister of Bernice Gross, Barbara Johnson and the late Leroy Mason; grandmother of Bryon, Domminick, Kristopher, Darrell, Ja'Keem, Ja'Quay, Amari and Brittany. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Betty's Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 7 from 10:00a.m. until service time at 11:00a.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

James A. Kiker, (Age 76) 


On Wednesday, April 30, 2008 in Palm Bay, Florida, after a long battle with Parkinson's diease, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1931 in Washington, D.C. and served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years. He is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Kiker; daughter Helen Ellis and her husband Steve; one grandson BJ Ellis and his wife Shaina; and a granddaughter Erika Ellis. Friends are invited to James' Life Celebration on Monday, May 19 from 6 to 8 PM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 OXON HILL RD., OXON HILL, MD. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday May 20, 2008 at 9:00 AM at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, suite 1509, New York, New York 10018

Carl Michael Ercoli, 89, a resident of Edgewater for over 50 years passed away April 29, 2008 from complications with pneumonia at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a month long illness. 


Born April 14, 1919 in Washington, D.C., he was self employed as a paint contractor. He served in the Army during WWII where he received the good conduct medal, WWII victory ribbon and the American theater ribbon. His hobbies included boating and fishing. 


He is survived by his daughter, Linda Krimstein of Los Angeles, CA and his sister, Caroline Burrows of Edgewater, MD. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Ercoli's Life Celebration on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Private.

On Monday, April 28, 2008. The beloved mother of Marion Norman. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 3 at 11:00a.m. at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Interment private

On Sunday, April 27, 2008; the beloved husband of Kathleen Doran; father of Victor Joseph Gerrity; son of Mary and the late Joseph P. Gerrity, Jr.; brother of Teresa Arguero, Jeanette Gerrity Gomez, Bernard, Stephen and David Gerrity. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Friends may call at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5400 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20748 on Friday, May 2 from 10 am until the Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the National Arboretum, 3501 New York Ave N.E., Wshington D.C. 20002-1958

David John Dacquisto, 53, a resident of Davidsonville for 19 years, died of cancer April 26 at his home. 


Born Dec. 31, 1954 in Washington, D.C., he received a bachelor of arts degree with honors in economics from Harvard College in 1972, and a juris doctorate degree rom Harvard Law School in 1976. He was vice president of technology at the NAHB research center from 1984 to 2002. He was co-owner of New Port Partners LLC from 2002 to 2006. 


His hobbies included computer programming, automobile technologies, medical sciences, astronomy and weather and chess. 


Survivors include his wife, Frelenda Dacquisto; one son, John Dacquisto of Davidsonville; two daughters, Elizabeth Dacquisto of Davidsonville, and Nanci Miller of Newton Falls, Ohio; one brother, Michael Paul Dacquisto II of Redding, Calif. and Debra Dacquisto of Toledo, Ohio; 


He was the son of the late Dr. Michael Paul Dacquisto and Miriam Blake Dacquisto of Indianapolis, Ind. 


Relatives and friends are invited to a Life Celebration at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment is at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. 


In lieu of flowers , memorial contributions may be made to the Duke University-Tisch Brain Center, in care of: Duke University Medical Center/Tisch Brain Tumor Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710.

On Saturday, April 26, 2008. Beloved husband of Hazel D. Moore. Father of Lois Richerson;grandfather of Dan and Debbie Bates; great grandfather of Dylan and Amanda Bates. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday from 6-8 PM and Wednesday, April 30 at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston RD., Oxon Hill, MD from 10am until time of sevices at 11am. Interment Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, WV. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gifts and Memorial Fund for the Oxon Hill United Methodist Chruch.

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. William W. Clark, Jr., 87, a WWII veteran died of natural causes April 25 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was a resident of Annapolis for 5 years and previously of Temple Hills, MD. 

He was born on September 13, 1920 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to the late Senator William W. and Estelle Clark. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, where he was a Golden Gloves boxing champion. 

He was drafted into the Army in 1942 and was commissioned and received his wings in October 1943. During WWII he flew 32 missions over Germany as a bombardier, while being stationed in Horsham, St. Faith, England. During WWII he received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He then returned to the United States and completed pilot training. He was an operation officer at Patrick Air Force Base during the late 1950's. 

After his military service he opened his own real estate company WW Clark Real Estate. He was an instructor and chief pilot in the Andrews Aero Club. He was also very active in the Andrews Air Force Base Historic Chapel II program. 

His interests included, flying, bowling, NASCAR, crossword puzzles, working on cars. He loved to fix things, and enjoyed learning new technologies. 

He is survived by his wife Maxine N. Clark, whom he married on October 28, 1943, his son William W. Clark, III of Hillsboro, North Carolina and his daughters Linda L. Clark and Elaine Clark Aarsand, both of Annapolis, MD. Also survived by his brother Robert D. Clark of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and his sisters Phyllis Ritchie of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Glenna Bushman of Pittsville, WI. and two grandchildren. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am at Andrews Air Force Base, Historic Chapel 2 on May 8. Graveside services, with full military honors, will be held at 1:00pm, July 16 at Arlington National Cemetery. Reception Ft. Meyer Officers' Club. 

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136 or the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403. 

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

Elsie M. Edmondo, a resident of Sunrise of Annapolis, died April 25, 2008 of complications of old age. Mrs. Edmondo, age 90, was a longtime resident of Rockville, Connecticut. She was born in Mapleville, R.I. to Patrick and Irene Maher. Her father worked in the woolen industry and thus the family followed the available jobs from Rhode Island to Vermont and eventually to Broad Brook, CT. 


Elsie graduated from Rockville High School in 1935 and was employed by the Broad Brook Co. in the weaving department. After she married Peter A. Edmondo they settled in Ellington, CT. Pete ran a shoe repair shop during the day and would repair shoes at night in a shop he had at home. Elsie collected the shoes from fellow employees and brought them home so Pete could repair them overnight and have them back the next day. New heel cost $.25 and half soles were $.75. It took a lot of shoes to show any kind of profit. 


Her son Peter said that his memory of his parents was "their hard work ethic. They were bound and determined to provide a good education and example for me. I owe what I am and where I am today to these two people". 


Together Pete and Elsie opened Pete's Soda Shop in Rockville. It was a very popular place for both teens and their parents. It was an honest to goodness soda shop with a counter and tables. They operated the business together during the 50's and 60's. 


After being a business owner she went to work for the Connecticut Bank and Trust office in Rockville in the loan department. Because of her many years as a business owner she was invaluable to the loan officers for background information on loan applicants 


Upon retirement from the bank she enjoyed her life together with her husband traveling and Antiquing around the New England area. She was very adept at needle point and hooking rugs. Pete often referred to her as his "Happy Hooker". She was the most rabid fan the UCONN Girls Basketball team had - she never missed a game on TV. 


Elsie was predeceased by her husband in 1995. They were married in 1940. She also outlived her siblings James Maher of Glendale RI, Chester Maher of Broad Brook, CT, Florence Dwyer of East Hartford CT. and Shirley Rauschenbach of Broad Brook CT. 


Elsie is survived by her son Peter M. Edmondo of Edgewater MD, 2 grandchildren, 4 great grand children and numerous nephews and nieces. 


Funeral arrangements are being handled by George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomon's Island Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037. At Mrs. Edmondo's request there will be no visitation and burial will be private in Rhode Island. 


Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Pastor David â€œPastor Daveâ€ Wayne Kelley, 65, a resident of Arnold since 1946 passed away on April 24, 2008 of complications from pneumonia at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. 


Born December 2, 1942 in Baltimore, MD, attended Old Arnold Elementary School, he was in the 1st graduating class of Belvedere Elementary School, he attended Annapolis Jr. & Sr. High School and in 1961 he was a member of the 1st graduating class of Severna Park High School. He also was in the 1st graduating class of Chesapeake Bible College. 


He was employed at Sears for 18 years. Also worked in Banking and Real Estate. Owner of Magothy River Reality. He began his work in the ministry in 1976 and is the current Pastor of Woodland Beach Community Church. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. 


He was elected Mago Vista Man of the Year in 1970. In 1971, he was voted one of the ten most outstanding men by the Annapolis Jaycees. He ran for the house of delegates on the republican ticket in 1982 and in 1986. In 1983, he led successfully the first petition to have county councilmen by their district. He was raised in the Methodist Church, he was an Elder of the New Covenant Church in Arnold, MD. He was ordained through the Church of God of Tennessee. He was the founder Pastor of Emmanuel Church of God in Arnold, MD. Founder of Mago Vista area athletic league, as well as the United Christian Athletic League. He was active with the Mago Vista Civic Association. 


He enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time with his family. 


Survivors include his wife Thelma J. Kelley, whom he married on May 14, 1963. Father of Gregory K. Kelley of Arnold, MD, Beth K. Fitzgerald and Jennifer Chojnowski both of Seaford, DE and Randy D. Kelley of Sharptown, MD. He was predeceased by one brother Earle C. Kelley, Jr. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Pastor Dave's Life Celebration on Sunday April 27, 2008 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. Funeral Services will be held on Monday April 28, 2008 at 11am at Woodland Beach Community Church, 1619 Shadyside Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. 


In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Woodland Beach Community Church Ministries, P.O. Box 381, Edgewater, MD 21037.

Mathilda â€œMickeyâ€ Helen Wurst, 83, an 8 year resident of Annapolis and previously of Wayne, New Jersey passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center on April 22, 2008 of Renal Failure after a 6 month illness. 


Born January 4, 1925 in Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, she graduated High School in Newark, New Jersey. She was employed in the admissions department at Wayne General Hospital in Wayne, New Jersey. She was a member of the New Jersey Secretaries Association. Her hobbies included reading, opera, history and coins. 


She is predeceased by her husband, Edward Wurst, who passed away December 26, 1962. She divorced from her first husband, Anthony J. Trope in June of 1952 after a 11 year marriage. She is also predeceased by her daughter, Valerie Jean Trope; her parents, Frank Joseph and Lilian Schick Hoffarth; her grandparents Xavier and Anna Weinnerberger Hoffarth. Survivors include her niece, Carol Ann Gass of Annapolis, Maryland and her nephews, Joseph and Edward Hoffarth, both of Union Beach, New Jersey. 


A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, Maryland.

Obituaries

Diane Pace

Joseph Clements

Michael Ross

Jerry Griffin

Margaret Schlorb

Evelyn Arthur

Betty Bednarik

Ethel Fuccile

Florence DeFabio

Thomas Johnson

Thomas Crowley

Jerome Corrigan

Robert Fuller

Betty Raudabaugh

James Kiker

Carl Ercoli

Marion Harris

Joseph Gerrity

David Dacquisto

Kenneth Moore

Lt Re

Elsie Edmondo

Pastor Kelley

Mathilda Wurst