Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On February 22, 2008, loving companion of 22 years to Dean Jones, mother of Lisa A. Scotten and step-mother of Stacey Jones, sister of Reginald D. Craig and Janice Craig. Loving grandmother to William D. and Jeremy C. Oglivie and step-grandmother of Charlie Jones. 


A graveside service will be held on Sunday March 2, 2008 at her family's private cemetery in Virginia. Please sign the Sherril's guest book and leave her family your thoughts and prayers.

Eva Mach-Dixon, 71, a resident of Edgewater for three years and previously of Lanham, died of heart failure on Feb. 21 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Mrs. Mach-Dixon was born on March 7, 1936, in Augsburg, Germany, and earned a degree in education from Augsburg University. 


She taught in the Augsburg public school system. After moving to the States, she taught at the German School in Potomac and was an adult education teacher at Prince George Community College. 


She was a member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie. 


She enjoyed teaching, traveling and music. 


Survivors include her husband, Thomas O. Dixon Sr.; one son, Andreas Mach of Munich, Germany; one daughter, Julia Mach of Frankfurt, Germany; two brothers; and two sisters. 


Friends are invited to join in the celebration of her life from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday February 25 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. 


Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday February 26, at the funeral home.Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Lutheran Church Music Program, 16510 Mount Oak Road, Bowie, MD 20716 or to the Bowie Senior Chorale, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD 20716.

Mary Joyce "Joy" Tippett Gerkens, 50, of Chapel Hill, N.C., and previously of Hawaii and Maryland, died suddenly Feb. 20 in her home. 


Mrs. Gerkens was born Aug. 31, 1957 in Washington, D.C., to Joe and Jean Tippett of Edgewater. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 


She worked as a teacher in the Fairfax County, Va., school system. 


She was a member of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church in Chapel Hill. 


She enjoyed swimming, travel, beaches, especially Hawaii, raising her family and teaching. 


Survivors include her husband, Fred Gerkens; one son, Kevin Gerkens of Chapel Hill; two daughters, Tina Jones of Chapel Hill and Jeanne McCray of Laurel; two brothers, Jay Tippett of Sterling, Va., and Jerry Tippett of Laurel; two sisters, Jody Franklin of Columbia and Janice Tippett of Edgewater; and one granddaughter. 


Family and friends may join in the celebration of her life at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. Interment is private.

Christina Psaras â€œDinaâ€, age 67, born in Alexandria, Egypt on 10/8/1940, died at her residence in Annapolis, MD on 2/20/08 after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. She spent half the year in Annapolis and half the year at her residence in Ft. Myer Beach, FL. She had lived in Annapolis for 8 yrs and previous to that she had lived in Arnold, MD for 22 yrs. She graduated from Alexandria Greek High School in Alexandria, Egypt. She received a degree in Education from English Girls College. She was employed by Annapolis Federal Bank where she was an Assistant Vice President from 1980-94. She was a member of Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis and of St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Naples, FL. She was a homemaker and she was an avid gardener. She enjoyed international travel and Greek music and was a longtime supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Husband- John Psaras of Annapolis & Ft. Myers Beach, FL Son-Michael Psaras of Annapolis, MD Brothers- George and Sophocles Digenis, both of Athens, Greece. Parents -Helen Digenis of Athens, Greece and the late Constantine Digenis. Sister in law-Arista Psaras of Athens, Greece Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Psaras' Life Celebration at THE GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 2/26/08, at 11:00 AM at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942

Rose Sara Segerstrom, 91, a 12-year resident of Davidsonville, MD and previously of Bowie, MD, died on February 20, 2008 from natural causes at the Spa Creek Center. The daughter of the late Placido and Rosaria Bonanno, Mrs. Segerstrom was born and raised in Washington, DC. She was a retail sales clerk at Lansburgh's Department Store in Washington, DC for many years. In 1946, she married Henry A. Segerstrom who died in 1985. Mrs. Segerstrom was very devoted to her family, one of her greatest joys was watching her grandchildren. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. Mrs. Segerstrom is survived by two daughters, Rosemary Ingram of Severn and Linda Razzano of Davidsonville; five granddaughters and 10 great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by four brothers, Charles Bonanno, Vincent Bonanno, Joseph Bonanno and Anthony Bonanno. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Segerstrom's Life Celebration on Sunday, February 24, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Monday, February 25, 2008 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. Condolences may be made at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Wednesday, February 20, 2008. The beloved husband of Kathryn L. Halter; father of Jennifer L.(Wayne) Hartman, Michael J. Beard and Christopher L.(Chrissy) Williams; Son of Ralph Haines, Sr.; brother of Ralph Haines, Jr. and Charlene Guida. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Monday, February 25 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8p.m. Graveside service on Tuesday, February 26 at 12noon at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Hurffville, N.J.

Relatives and friends are invited to Margaret's Life Celebration on Saturday March 1, 2008 from 1pm until time of memorial service at 2pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD 21037. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Margaret's name to the ALS Association, 615 Frederick Ave Suite 308 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (online here)or to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway Annapolis, MD 21401. (online Here) or to D & R Greenway Land Trust One Preservation Place Princeton, NJ 08540 (online here) or to Jug Bay Wetlands Society P.O. Box 6218 Annapolis, MD 21401-0218. (online here) 

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The beloved husband of Paula V. Caprice; father of Allison Grissom of Sioux Falls, SD and Bryan Caprice of Annapolis, MD; son of Walter and Cecelia Caprice, Sr. of Turnersville, NJ; brother of Joanne Caprice of Collingswood, NJ and Tom Caprice of Marlton, NJ. Also survived by one grandchild. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, February 23, at 1:00 PM at St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic Church, 701 College Pkwy., Annapolis, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Delaware Humane Assn., 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

On Sunday, February 17, 2008. The beloved brother of Mary Cook, John McKinney and Fred Minor. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Friday, February 22 from 11:00a.m. until service time at 12noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

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On Saturday, February 16, 2008, the beloved husband of Jean Beebe Winters. Father of Betsy and Ernie Winters. Brother of Mary Allen. He is also survived by his devoted friend Pat Dickerson. Friends are invited to Bob's Life Celebration on Friday from 6-8 PM. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. Funeral services will be held on Saturday , February 23, 2008 at 1:00 PM from St. Johns Episcopal Church Broadcreek, 9801 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington, Md. Inurnment will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 1:00 PM at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe made to St. Johns Episcopal Church building Fund in Bob's memory.

On Saturday, February 16, 2008, The beloved sister of Patsy Ashe; Annetta Hanley; Carlton Stephen Jr., Susan Wells and the late Winston Francis and Loretta Serrano. She is also survived by her Dear friend Cliff Atkinson, and a host of other family and friends who will deeply miss her. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 12 Noon, from St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. Interment will be Private.

Of East Orange, New Jersey passed February 16, 2008 at Bethesda Naval Hospital. A decorated United States Navy war veteran with twenty years service, he later worked for the FBI and the United States Army. Beloved husband of the late Lucille Stockton;beloved father of David (Debra), Kevin (Phyllis), Keith (Maria) and Janet Stockton and Mary (Fred) Davis; He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Christopher (serving Maryland National Guard - Iraq), Nicole, Kristina, Devon, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Maximillian and Noemily. Funeral service and interment will be held at the Chapel at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD on Thursday, February 21, at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, please honor his memory with a contribution to Fisher House www.Fisherhouse.org providing lodging to families visiting hospitalized military members.

Gilormo R. Tessitore 68, of Trinity, Florida. On Friday, February 15, 2008. The beloved husband of 30 years of Jo Ann Tessitore; father of Simone and Anthony Tessitore and Susan Reid; brother of Mary Maki, Margaret Helmke, Jeanne Cook and the late Rose Mendez. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Wednesday, February 27 from 10a.m. until service time at 11:00a.m. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Timothy Memorial Fund c/o St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 812 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL. 34689 Please sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Murray Burt Hall ,83, a resident of Riva for 32 years, died of Alzheimer's Disease on Feb. 15 at La Casa home in Heritage Harbour. 

Previously from College Park, Mr. Hall was born on March 26, 1924, in Birmingham, Ala. 

He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. After the war, he settled in Maryland with his wife and son. 

He held several jobs, including home improvement work, owner of two ice cream stores, and he sold cemetery lots at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Known as a shrewd businessman, he was a born salesman with lots of personality. 

He and his father, the late Raymond Hall started a furniture business, he retired from Showcase Furniture in College Park in 1975 and passed it on to his son and daughter, they ran it until it closed in 2006. 

He was an avid golfer and skier in his younger days. He enjoyed fishing and boating in his later years. He was also a member of the Lions Club of College Park. 

He married the late Pattie Loy Hall in 1976. He was the former husband of Ruth Simons, from 1953 until their divorce in 1975. 

Survivors include: one son, Douglas V. Hall of Annapolis; and one daughter, Sharon K. Haslam of Laurel; one sister, Glenore H. Detwiler of Annapolis; stepfather to Rhonda Loy of West Virginia; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Raymond C. Hall and one brother Kenneth R. Hall. 

Mr. Hall's life celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Monday followed by the funeral at noon at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment is at the Fort Lincoln Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 1850 York Road, Suite D Timonium, MD 21093 (online here)or the charity of one's choice.

Margaret Kidd Williams, 82, a twenty eight year resident of Heritage Harbour (Annapolis) and formerly of Rosecraft Park, MD passed away at her home on February 15 of Pancreatic Cancer after a three month illness. 


Born in Washington, D.C. on May 20, 1925. She is a 1943 graduate of Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C.. She was employed as a Budget Analyst for United States Coast Guard in Washington, D.C., she was also an Administrative Assistant for the Joint Board on Science Education from 1960-67. She retired in 1967. She met her husband of 62 years in a military hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she was working and he was recovering from injuries sustained in WWII. Her memberships included Calvary United Methodist Church, where she was a pew tender. 


Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Leo Williams; her children, Steven Leo Williams of The Villages, FL and Patricia Kneisly-White of Crofton, MD; one sister Marjory Duffy of Denver, Colorado; her grandchildren, Kyle, David and Jordon Kneisly, Heather Fein of Leesburg, FL and her great-granddaughter Coby Fein of Leesburg, FL. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Williams' Life Celebration on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 4 to 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 where funeral services will be held at 10:00am Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD.

A 17yr. resident of Annapolis and a former resident of Fanwood, NJ for 20 years passed away on Friday February 15, 2008 at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore of complications from a serious fall. 


She was born May 22,1926 in Peoria, IL. She received her B.A degree in Journalism in 1948 from the University of Illinois and a Masters degree in English from Western Michigan University in 1965. She also completed many post graduate courses. 


She taught English and television production at Westfield High School in Westfield, NJ. She received a federal grant to start a television studio in the high school and was instrumental in developing a cable TV station for the school. 


She received numerous academic and journalistic awards. She was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, past commander of the Annapolis Power and Sail Squadron. She also served as a volunteer at the Annapolis visitor bureau. JoAnn was also very active in the Caritas Society at St. Johns College in Annapolis and a very active member of the Bates Senior Center in Annapolis. She was also a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and the New Annapolitans. 


She is survived by her loving husband John F. Gainer, III whom she married August 14, 1948, and her children John Gainer IV, of Kildeer, IL, Donna Jekel of Cape Coral, FL and Janice Donaghue of Silver Spring, MD. Also survived by one brother Robert and her late sister Mary, seven grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. 


Relatives and friends are invited to JoAnn's Life Celebration on Monday February 18, 2008 from 3-5pm & 7-9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A. 2973 Solomons Island rd. Edgewater, MD 21037. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday February 19, 2008 at 10am at Calvary United Methodist Church 301 Rowe Blvd. Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in JoAnn's name may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church 301 Rowe Blvd. Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the Annapolis Senior Center 119 S. Villa Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401.

Verba D. Smith passed away on February 15, 2008 at Heritage Harbour Helath and Rehab. Center in Annapolis, she was 79. 


Born on May 30, 1928 in Morganton, Georgia. She is the daughter of Dollie R. Crawford Woody and the late John C. Woody. Also survived by her sister Betty J. Woody. 


All services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of one's choice in Verba's name. 


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Bettie Porter Witherspoon was born on September 6, 1919 in Pittsburgh, PA.She died February 13, 2008 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. Bettie was a 36 yr. resident of Edgewater, MD, previously she lived in Bethesda, MD for 17 yrs. She graduated from the University of MD in 1941 with Degrees in English & Bacteriology. She was a bacteriologist in the D.C. area, mostly at Children's Hospital, earlier in her life but was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed doing volunteer work, especially at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was a member of Mayo United Methodist Church in Edgewater, MD. She was a history buff who was especially fond of the Civil War era and the Chesapeake Bay region. She loved her family and friends and they loved her. She was the beloved wife of the late Fred Lee Witherspoon, Jr. who died on August 9, 1997; beloved mother of Glenn P. Witherspoon of Thousand Oaks, CA and Fred Lee Witherspoon, III of Northridge, CA. Also survived by 2 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2008, at 4:00 PM at Mayo United Methodist Church, 1005 Old Turkey Point Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private.

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Margaret Beatrice Bollman, 88, of Annapolis, died of heart failure Feb. 12 after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Bollman was born Nov. 27, 1919, in New York City, and moved to Annapolis after her marriage.

She worked at the former Annapolis Federal Savings and Loan, the Annapolis Dairy, Greenspring Dairy, Annapolis Utilities and the City of Annapolis Finance Department, where she retired in 1980. She was the first woman administrative assistant to the City Treasurer.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a dedicated volunteer for the Anne Arundel Medical Center Auxiliary for 19 years.

She enjoyed reading, TV game shows, crossword puzzles and shopping. Her family and her Irish heritage were her greatest joys.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, George E. Bollman.

Survivors include two daughters, CarolAnn Sommer of Gambrills and Christina Keogh of Arnold; two grandsons; and four great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to the celebration of her life from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Cedar Bluff Cemetery in Annapolis.

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

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 Tuesday, February 12, 2008. The beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Harden; mother of Joseph F., Margaret Ann, Patrick O.(Cynthia), James E. and Kathleen M.(Frank Corsney) Harden and Mary E.(Craig) Foster; sister of Sr. Rose Marie Canty, CSC, Mary Margaret McMahon, Frieda(Dennis) Southern and the late Owen J. Canty; grandmother of Bryan Harden, Alex, Casey and Kyle Foster and Wendy Kirkpatrick; great grandmother of Emma Kirkpatrick. Family and friends are invited to Mrs. Harden's Life Celebration on Sunday, February 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. prayers at 3:30p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, February 18 at 11:00a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church 2200 Callaway St. Hillcrest Heights, Md. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church

On Monday, February 11, 2008, formerly of the Washington,D.C. area. The beloved mother of Joan(Tom) Moore, Joyce Bowling, Janice and John(Carol) Merkle; sister of George Bean, Jr. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Friends may call at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Piscataway(old church) 13401 Piscataway Rd. Clinton, Md. on Monday, February 18 from 10a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00a.m. Interment church cemetery. Please sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Monday, February 11, 2008. The beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" A. Hobbs; father of Thomas Hobbs, Mary Taylor and Emma Dillard; brother of Pearl Guiliano and Barbara Lonigan. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren . Family and friends are invited to Harold's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Where services will be held on Thursday, February 21 at 12 noon. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to, Independent Dialysis Foundation, 225 W. Dare Beach Rd., Prince Frederick, Md. 20678 in his memory.

On Sunday, February 10, 2008, the beloved wife of the late Albert F. Distel. she is also survived by her brothers, Thomas M. Jr., and Gerard A. McKenna and her niece-caregiver Kathleen Bond. Other surviviors include 32 nieces and nephews and, 60 great-neices and nephews. She is predeceased by her brothers, Robert J., Edward, Joseph, John Francis and James E. McKenna. She was one of the oldest taxpayers of Calvert County. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. on Sunday from 4-6 PM. Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM. at Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

Obituaries

Samuel Casarello

Sherril Mountjoy

Eva Mach

Mary Gerkens

Christina Psaras

Rose Segerstrom

Eugene Halter

Margaret Benton

Walter Caprice

Calvin Minor

Robert Winters

Kathleen Francis

David Stockton

Gilormo Tessitore

Murray Hall

Margaret Williams

JoAnn Gainer

Verba Smith

Bettie Witherspoon

Margaret Bollman

Kathleen Harden

Roberta Merkle

Harold Hobbs

Margaret Distel