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On Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at his residence in New Carrollton, MD; the beloved husband of Mary A. Burkley; father of Charles, Jr.(Sharon), Paul(Cora), Susan(Dennis) Wiles and Cathy(Kenny) Smith; brother of Maizie Smith; grandfather of Robby, John, Michael(Carrie), Dennis, Jr.(Becky), Bryan, Alex, Caitlyn and Matt; great-grandfather of Angel, Sami, Blake and Kirah. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Burkley's Life Celebration on Friday, March 21, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, where services will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 12 noon. Interment St. Paul's Piney Episcopal Church Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook.

On Tuesday, March 18, 2008. The beloved wife of the late Christopher Miller; mother of Kevin and Tamara L. Miller. Services and inurnment in Muskegon, Michigan. Please sign the guestbook.

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On Monday, March 17, 2008. The beloved husband of Eleanor DuLaney, father of George W., Thomas J. and Michael B. DuLaney and Mary R. Kinkin. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Family and friends are invited to George's Life Celebration on Monday, March 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, March 25 at 11:00a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St. Hillcrest Heights, Md. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Elsie May G. Nacke (MeMaw) died on March 17, 2008 of cancer after a one-month illness. She had been a resident of Mayo for over 40 years. She previously lived in Adelphi, MD. Mrs. Nacke was born on December 19, 1916 in Washington, DC and was the daughter of the late William and Sadie Halley. She was forced to quit high school in the 10th grade during the Depression. She went to work at Woolworth's 5&10 Store. In 1942, she went to work for the Navy as a GS-1 clerk typist and worked her way up to a Contract Specialist Supervisory Contract Negotiator at the Naval Ordnance Lab. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of New Carrollton, MD; The American Indian Intertribal Cultural Organization; Nause-Waibash Band of Indians, and Women of the Moose. Mrs. Nacke enjoyed gardening, canning, knitting, entertaining, and playing with her grand and great-grand children. In 1953, she married Edwin G. Nacke who died in 1989. She is survived by her son, Daniel L. Gray of Edgewater, and her daughters, Cecelia Rinehart of Mayo, and Elenora Musgrove of Delaware, Maryland. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 26 great-children, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to MeMaw's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, March 21, at 11:00 AM. Internment is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Monday, March 17, 2008. The beloved wife of the late Allison March; mother of Norman(Patricia), James(Jane) and Michael Cobb, Beverly(James) Nelson, Brenda(Keith) Ward and the late Patty Jo Davis; sister of Carrie(Alvin) Meinhardt, Aldene Netherton, Zenna Grello and Mary Lou Hamilton. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 7 great, great grandchildren. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Thursday, March 27 from 10:00a.m. until service time at 11:00a.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md.

Evelyn Marie Sullivan, 80, a resident of Annapolis for 11 years and previously of Beltsville for 30 years, died of pulmonary fibrosis and innersticial lung disease March 16 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a six-month illness. 


Mrs. Sullivan was born Sept. 23, 1927, in Washington, D.C., and graduated from McKinley Tech High School in 1945. 


She worked as a pharmacist assistant at Chandler Drugs in Landover Hills in the 1950s, then for KayCee Drugs in the 1970s. She was an administrative research employee for seven years at Arbitron Research in Beltsville, and she worked in an administrative position with Usher contracts for the Washington Redskins in the 1980s. 


Most importantly to her, she was a mother. 


She was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Jeremiah J. Sullivan; and one brother, William H. Hall Jr. 


Survivors include two sons, Joseph W. and Daniel J. Sullivan of Annapolis; one daughter, Mary T. Sullivan Berry of Chesapeake Beach; and two grandchildren. 


Funeral services and interment are private; arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home. 


Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101.

Alfred Mario Luciani â€œBooshâ€ born August 17, 1926 returned to God on March 15, 2008 due to complications of renal cancer. Al Luciani, friend, mentor, and coach of hundreds of young people, was born in Steubenville, OH. He served in WW II and the Korean War. From 1955-66, he coached St. Anthony's CYO football at Turkey Thickett field. From 1966-96, he coached JV baseball and varsity football for Archbishop Carroll High School. In 2005, he was inducted into the Archbishop Carroll High School Alumni Association Hall of Honor. He is survived by sisters Rita Giovenco and Elsie Fallica, brothers John Lucian and Robert Lucian, and an extended family of over a hundred. He was predeceased by parents Frank and Laura Luciani, brothers Jerry and Aldo, and sister, Olga Hillard. Friends and Relatives are invited to Alfred's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Rd.Edgewater, MD., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bowie, MD on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11am. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Washington, DC. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Eternal Word Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, Al 35210 or The Maus Collins Foundation c/o Fr. Mudd, Archbishop Carroll H.S. 4300 Harewood Road NE, Wash DC 20017.

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Charlotte Lee Mitchell of Edgewater loved to make people laugh. Known to many as â€œMiss Blossom the Clown,â€ she attended birthday parties, church events and charity functions, using her balloon art, games and magic tricks to entertain children and adults. 

Mrs. Mitchell died of natural causes March 15 in her home; she was 64. 

â€œShe was always giving and doing anything for anybody,â€ said Kristy Mitchell, her daughter. â€œHer job was to do anything and everything for anyone who walked in front of her.â€ 

Ms. Mitchell said that her mother bought calling cards for the homeless people who spent a week at Riva Trace Baptist Church, and donated her time and energies at charity functions. 

â€œShe made every person she came in contact with feel special, and she always put others above herself,â€ Ms. Mitchell said. â€œShe taught us not to put ourselves first, and to live life unselfishly.â€ 

Mrs. Mitchell was born Jan. 26, 1944, in Glen Ferris, W. Va., to the late Margaret and Leroy Craig. She graduated from Gauley Bridge High School in West Virginia. She completed two years of college, hoping to become a teacher, but was unable to afford the rest of her education. 

Instead, she was a clown for 25 years, taking only a short break when her three children were in elementary school. â€œShe was outgoing, she had a humor side to her, and she loved kids - that was her calling,â€ Ms. Mitchell said. â€œShe had more energy than 10 people put together; she could never sit still.â€ 

Mrs. Mitchell worked as an administrative assistant for Volkswagon of America for 30 years, and finished her career at ARINC in Annapolis. 

She was an active member of Riva Trace Baptist Church in Edgewater, and was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi and the Annapolis chapter of the Red Hat Society. Besides being a clown, she enjoyed reading, going to the beach, and volunteering at her church. Her 3-week old granddaughter was â€œthe love of her life.â€ 

Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Robert Wayne Mitchell Sr.; one son, Robert Wayne â€œRobbyâ€ Mitchell Jr. of Edgewater; two daughters, Tammy Price of Salisbury and Kristy Mitchell of Edgewater; and her granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one brother, James Allen Craig. 

Family and friends may visit from 2 to 4 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. Thursday at Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 W. Central Ave. in Davidsonville. Interment will be in Lakemont Memorial Park. 

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Riva Trace Baptist Church, Club Dust Missionaries Program, 475 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035

She was a Prince George's county School Bus driver for 30 years 


On Saturday, March 15, 2008, the beloved wife of the late Jack Proctor, sister of Herman L. Proctor and Delores Queen.She is also survived by a host of Neices, Nephews and other relatives and friends. Friends are invited to Patricia's Life celebration on Thursday, March 20th from 10:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Formerly of Accokeek, Md, On Saturday March 15, 2008, the beloved wife of the late Alfred "Jiggs" DeAtley, Mother of Kathleen (Gary) White and John (Eileen) DeAtley; grandmother of PFC Anthony White, U.S. Army; Christopher White and Victoria DeAtley. she is also survived by other loving family members and friends. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. on Monday from 5-8 P.M. Mass of christian burial will be offered on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 10am from St. Dominics Catholic Church, 630 E st., S.W. Washington DC. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. Please sign the on line guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

James Clark Gilkey "Jim" 


On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at his residence in North Carolina formerly of Silver Spring, MD; the beloved husband of Virginia "Ginny" Gilkey; father of Brian (Shannon) Gilkey of Arnold, MD and Bruce(Amy) Gilkey of N. Potomac, MD; grandfather of Jameson Kelly, Mara, Nathaniel and Elizabeth Gilkey and Alex Kyle. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Jim's Life Celebration at Glenmont United Methodist Church, 12901 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, MD on Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 10 am until time of service at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jim's memory to the American Cancer Society. Please sign the online guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralhomes.com

On Tuesday March 11, 2008 the beloved wife of Joe F. Ramsey, devoted mother of Carl (Elizabeth) Ramsey and Carol (Vincent) Cicconi, sister of the late William Sumner. Grandmother of Dawn, Sarah, and Clayton Ramsey, Melisa Steffens and Nicole Follin, and great grandmother to Sean DelVecchio and Sloane and Sadie Steffens.Also survived by her beloved companion Heidi Ann. Relatives and friends are invited to Peggy's Life Celebration on Monday March 17, 2008 at 12:00 noon at St. Martins Lutheran Church, 1120 Spa Road Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery Crownsville, Maryland.Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home Edgewater, MD. Online condolences may be made at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Cancer Research or your favorite charity.

Vincent Chasis, a 36 year resident of Arnold, MD died at his residence on 3/11/08 of natural causes after a lengthy illness. He was born on 7/19/35 in Baltimore, MD He owned Automotive Electric Service Co. in Baltimore for 32 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and he was a nature lover. He is survived by his wife Patricia A. Chasis, whom he married 8/31/56, his daughters- Deborah Harding of Arnold, MD and Linda Waid of Arnold, MD and his brother- Charles P. Chasis, Jr. of Catonsville, MD. Also survived by 3 grand daughters and 1 great grand daughter Friends are invited to Vincent's Life Celebration at the Abundant Life Church, 7305 E. Furnace Branch Rd., Glen Burnie, MD on Monday, March 17 from 9:30 A.M. until his Memorial Service begins at 10:30 A.M. Inurnment Glen Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake. Arrangements by GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, Edgewater, MD.

On Monday, March 10, 2008. The beloved daughter of the late Joseph M. and Catherine Allman Brockwell; dear sister of the late Catherine "Jean" Patton; devoted sister-in-law of Robert F. Patton. She is also survived by 5 loving nieces, 21 grand nieces and nephews and 30 grand great nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. Ignatius Catholic church, 2315 Brinkley Rd Fort Washington, Md from 10:00a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Home, 4901 Eastern Ave. Hyattsville, Md. 20782

On Sunday, March 9, 2008. The beloved son of Lenny M. and Mary L. Holland; brother of Trish and the late Chris Holland. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Friends are invited to Kevin'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. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, March 14, at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Edgewater, MD. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assn.

On Sunday, March 9, 2008. The beloved wife of Donald D Apperson; mother of Donna Marie Apperson and Donald D (Delia) Apperson, Jr.; grandmother of Daniel and Kristina Apperson. Family and friends are invited to Mrs. Apperson's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 13 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md and on Friday, March 14 at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livinston Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. from 10:00a.m. until service time at 11:00a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to ALS association, 7507 Standish Pl. Rockville, Md. 20855.

The beloved husband of Karen E. McLaughlin of Riva, MD; father of Angela L. and Mandy McLaughlin both of Odenton, MD; brother of Richard McLaughlin of Tampa, FL and Carol Pfost of Crofton, MD. Friends are invited to John's Life Celebration at THE GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 11:30 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1370 Defense Hwy., Crofton, MD. Interment MD Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Washington Chapter, 2000 L Street, N.W., Ste. 732, Washington, D.C. 20036.

On Saturday, March 8, 2008. The beloved mother of Leroy and Robert Maxwell. Services at a later date.

On Saturday, March 8, 2008. The beloved son of Blake and Catherine Dustan; brother of James, Melanie and Katelyn Dustan; grandson of Louise Davis and Terry Dustan; uncle of Malachi Dustan; nephew of Judy Clark, Kerri(David) Hall and Michele Bronson. He is also survived by numerous relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to in his name to Purvis Family, Stommel Enterprises, 10310 Southern Maryland Blvd. Dunkirk, Md. 20754.

On Monday, March 17, 2008, the beloved husband of Eleanor DuLaney, Father of George W., Mary R. Kinkin; Thomas J. and Michael B. Dulaney. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 2 brothers and 1 sister. Friends are invited to George's live celebration on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of christian burial will be offered on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 11 AM from Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 calloway St., Hillcrest Heights, Md. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Clara Etta Adair Robb, 101, an 8-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Chillum for 62 years, died of natural causes March 7 in her home. 


Mrs. Robb was born Nov. 29, 1906, in Clinton, S.C., to the late Mary Ella and William P. Adair. 


She was an adjudicator with the Federal Government from 1941 to 1969. 


She was a member of the Daughters of America. 


She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and crossword puzzles. 


She was preceded in death by her husband, who died in 1962, John Oscar Robb. 


Survivors include one daughter, Grace Masciarelli of Davidsonville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. 


Family and friends may visit at noon Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. 


Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland.

On March 7, 2008, Shirlee M. Klein, longtime resident of Bowie, Maryland, died peacefully at the age of 82, with her family by her side. During the last 10 months of her life, she resided at Somerford Place in Annapolis, an Alzheimer's assisted living facility. Born in Rochester New York in 1925 to Jacob and Rose Bloom, Shirlee was the youngest of three girls. In 1943, she graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in Rochester, NY. After graduation, she worked as a secretary at Eastman Kodak. In 1954, while working at a resort in the Catskill Mountains, she met Frederick P. Klein, of Brooklyn, NY. They were married in 1955 and settled in Brooklyn. Shirlee had three children, Paul, Howard and Lisa. In 1968, the Klein family moved to Bowie, Maryland. 


Shirlee was a devoted wife and mother. In addition to her family, Shirlee dedicated much of her life volunteering for the congregants of Nevey Shalom in Bowie, where she was ever-active in the Sisterhood. After her children were grown, Shirlee returned to the workforce as a secretary at various companies in Prince George's County. She was an avid reader and enjoyed all kinds of puzzles and word games. Shirlee was a very caring and empathetic person. Even with advanced Alzheimer's, she tried to care for and comfort her fellow residents of Somerford Place. Most of all, Shirlee adored children and doted on them whenever the opportunity presented itself. 


She was predeceased by her sister, Betty Greenberg. 


Shirlee is survived by her devoted and beloved husband of 53 years, Frederick P. Klein of Bowie MD, her sister Arlene Guite of Fairhaven, NY, her three children, Paul B. Klein of Potomac Maryland, Howard B. Klein of Plainville, Massachusetts and Lisa E. Barron of Fairfax, Virginia, her three beloved grandchildren, Jacob E. Barron and Katie M. Barron of Fairfax, Virginia and Lydia Z. â€œSusuâ€ Klein of Plainville Massachusetts, and numerous nieces and nephews.

John Matthew "Slats" Slattery, Lt. Col.,USAF(Ret.) Age 80 


On Thursday, March 6, 2008 of Ft. Washington, MD; the beloved husband of Jane Slattery; father of Michael R. and Matthew J. Slattery. He is also survived by six grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Slattery'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 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, March 10 at 10am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment private at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Capital Hospice, 9200 Basil Ct., #200, Largo, MD 20774. 


John Matthew Slattery was born in Bay City Michigan on June 15, 1927 to Dr. Matthew Robert and Marion Tierney Slattery. He graduated from the Riverside Military Academy in 1945. He was called either Jack or â€œSlatsâ€ by his friends and family. Jack enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corp. after graduation. He served during the waning days of WWII, including duty in the Pacific Theater and in China. After the war Jack completed two years of college level courses in business administration. In 1951 Jack was called back to active duty and served in South Korea. During his tour he was med-evac'ed in a helicopter due to frostbite. It was this ride that sparked his lifelong love of helicopters. He decided while in the hospital that he wanted to be a helicopter pilot. Jack graduated from the U.S. Air Force Aviation Cadets Program in 1954. He was married shortly thereafter. Jack was stationed in Libya, Warner Robbins, Georgia, Bolling AFB and Andrews AFB. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Jack retired as a highly decorated Lieutenant Colonel in 1974. His medals and honors included Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Medal w/10, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnamese Medal of Honor, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Air Gallantry Medal w/ Br Wings, Republic of Vietnam Fourragere Color of the Gallantry Cross, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Superintendent Pilot Diploma of Honor, Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Medal and the Korean Service Medal. While he was in the Air Force, Jack began building and collecting helicopter models as well as documenting the history of helicopters, eventually building one of the world's largest helicopter model collections. After his retirement, Jack continued his passion of and dedication to helicopters and served the helicopter industry in his position as the archivist and curator of Helicopter Foundation International. There he continued to build and organize the documentation of the history of helicopters. It was estimated that the Foundation had over 25,000 articles, photographs, documents and other printed materials. Jack's helicopter model collection became the foundation of the collection at Helicopter Association International. Jack was involved in many organizations. He was a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Great Britain, having been referred to the Society by Igor Sikorsky, the inventor of the modern helicopter. Jack served as the Secretary/Historian of the Twirly Birds for over 20 years. Jack also belonged to Helicopter Association International, the American Helicopter Association, the Air Force Association, the Army Aviation Association, the Marine Corp. Association, the Naval Helicopter Pilots Association, and the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. He was active in the Quiet Birdmen and the China Marines. Jack had a wisecrack for every occasion, and a nickname for everyone. His jokes, which always drew a chuckle from himself, brought a smile to everyone he met. He was a beloved â€œSilly Grandpaâ€ to his grandchildren, who continue Jack's legacy of irreverent humor. Jack's kindness and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

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On Thursday, March 7, 2008 in Upper Marlboro, MD. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Solano's Life Celebration on Monday, March 10, 2008 from 6 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offerd on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 11am at St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, 2400 Brooks Drive, Suitland, Maryland 20746. Entombment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

Obituaries

CPO Burkley

Dorothy Miller

George DuLaney

Elsie Nacke

Hallie March

Evelyn Sullivan

Alfred Luciani

Charlotte Mitchell

Patricia Proctor

Anne DeAtley

James Gilkey

Peggy Ramsey

Vincent Chasis

Margaret Brockwell

Kevin Holland

Elsie Apperson

John McLaughlin

Bonnie Maxwell

Daniel Dustan

Charles DuLaney

Clara Robb

Shirlee Klein

John Slattery

Maria Solano