Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Inge Deacon, 72, a 35-year resident of Odenton, died February 9th at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Mrs. Deacon was born June 5, 1935 in Pfeffelbach, Germany to the late Rudolph and Charlotte Keller. She lived in Germany before moving to Maryland in 1965. She was a cherished mother and housewife. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Heinz, and one sister, Ellen Joest. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Steuart Deacon, whom she married in 1962; two daughters, Barbara Louise Buchanan of Odenton, and Monika Marie Lubonski of Huntingtown; six grandchildren, Rachel Morgan and Paul Matthew Buchanan of Odenton and James Michael, Brittany Elizabeth, Celine Ashley, and Gunther Dylan Lubonski of Huntingtown; and one sister Ruth Shaeffer. Relatives and friends are invited to Inge's Life Celebration on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 12 noon at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Avenue S, Millersville, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Md-3 N, #1a, Gambrills, MD (Online Here)or American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 (Online Here)

Kathy Virginia Wells-Rodrigues, 51, a 17 year resident of Edgewater and previously of Upper Marlboro passed away February 9, 2008 of ovarian cancer after a three year illness. 


Born December 24, 1956 in Fort Leonardwood, Missouri she was employed as a paralegal at the law office of Aragona & Aragona in Oxon Hill. Her hobbies included gardening, horses, antiques & art. 


Survivors include her husband of 3 years, Sean R. Rodrigues; her parents Carol & Larry Keegan of Upper Marlboro; beloved sister of Mark Wells of Edgewater, Lynn Ebel of Martinsburg, W.V., Bryan Keegan of Owings, Laurie Guild of Arnold and Carol Wells of Edgewater.Kathy is also survived by her many devoted nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Kathy's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, Maryland. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Gynocology Center, C/O Mercy Medical Center, Development Office, ATTN: Brenda Martin, 301 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202

Emily C. Vecellio, 89, a resident of Annapolis for 25 years and formerly of Forestville, died of a heart ailment Feb. 5 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. 


Mrs. Vecellio was born April 15, 1918, in Trenton, N.J. 


She served in the Navy during World War II as a WAVE from 1943 to 1945 in California. 


A Navy wife, she lived in Guam, Norfolk, Va., Hawaii and Puerto Rico, and had a child in almost every port in which her husband was stationed. 


She was a former longtime member of Mount Calvary Catholic Church in Forestville. 


She enjoyed canasta and bingo and adored her cats. 


She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark L. Vecellio; one son, Mark L. Vecellio Jr.; and one daughter, Madonna Jean Stoll. 


Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ann Malitz of Davidsonville and Ellen L. Jankowski of State College, Pa.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 


Family and friends may join in 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. 


A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave. in Davidsonville. Entombment will be in Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum in Clinton.

Rosemarie Hutteman, 65, a resident of Annapolis for four years and previously of Davidsonville, died of natural causes Feb. 5 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Mrs. Hutteman was born Nov. 27, 1942, in Shamokin, Pa. 


She was a homemaker most of her life and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. 


She enjoyed gardening and baking. 


Survivors include her husband, Roy R. Hutteman; two daughters, Heather Tang of Crofton and Theresa Cowne of Warrenton, Va.; two brothers, Clement and Tom Labusky of Shamokin; one sister, Jean Sowers of Harrisburg, Pa.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 


A memorial Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road in West River. Interment is private. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home.

Evora H. Willis, 82, a resident of Annapolis for 15 years and previously of Salisbury, died of natural causes Feb. 5 in her home. 


Mrs. Willis was born Jan. 20, 1926, in Cairo, Ill. She graduated from the Memphis School of Nursing. 


She was a registered nurse until she retired in 1979; she last worked at Crofton Convalescent Center. 


Mrs. Willis attended Riva Trace Baptist Church and was very active at the South County Senior Center, where she participated in line dancing, aerobics and computer classes. 


She loved playing cards, especially bridge. 


She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. Willis, who died in August 1991. 


Survivors include one son, Frank E. Willis of Shady Side; one brother, Ray Harding of Anderson, Ind.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. 


Family and friends may join in the celebration of her life at 3 p.m. tomorrow at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. Interment is private.

Mary Helen Mann, age 90, of Mitchellville, Md., died Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at Collington Episcopal Life Care Center in Mitchellville, Md. . 


She was the daughter of the late Howard Mann and the late Loretta (McCarten) Mann. 


She is also survived by her 


One Sister, Sister in Law-Helen M. Mann 


Arrangements are being handled by George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Md.Funeral service will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 9, 2008 , Fr. Edward C. Connelly officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Washington, D.C.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW EILEEN'S VIDEO TRIBUTE

Eileen Agnes Johnson Renzi Connor(Age 83) On Tuesday, February 5, 2008; the beloved wife of the late Rocco Renzi and Robert Connor; mother of Jeannette Reinecker, Lucy, Peter, John and Patrick Renzi, Eileen Forrestel, Annie Thomas, Mary Wood and Margaret Breerwood. She is also survived by three sisters, 38 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Eileen's Life Celebration on Sunday, February 10 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD and at St. Camillus Catholic Church, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, February 11 from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

CLICK HERE FOR MRS. CONNOR'S MEMORIAL WEBSITE

Lenell Peterson Page On Monday, February 4, 2008; the beloved mother of Patricia Dyson, Leslie Page and the late Charles Page; sister of Edward Peterson and the late Govan Samuel; grandmother of Tracey Peterson and Kimberly Dyson; great-grandmother of Trevin Walker; mother-in-law of James Dyson; niece of Anna Valentine. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Page's Life Celebration on Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 1:30 pm until time of service at 2:30 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasfuneralHomes.com

Amelia E. (Galloway) Marsh, age 79, of Easton, Md., died Sunday, February 3, 2008, at Talbot Hospice Foundation in Easton, Md. 


She was the daughter of the late William Galloway. 


She is also survived by her 


One Daughter, Daughter-Tracey Richardson 


One Son, Son-Mr. Daniel J. Burtis of Woodbridge, Va. 


Arrangements are being handled by George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Md.

Arthur Jesse Anderson Sr., 84, a resident of Davidsonville for 50 years, died of cancer Feb. 3 in his home. 

 

Mr. Anderson was born June 19, 1923, in Forestville to the late Robert and Elsie Anderson. He graduated from Maryland Park High School. 

He worked as a finish carpenter in many locations and was a member of Carpenters Local 132 for 60 years. 

He served in the Army during World War II as a heavy mortar crewman in Italy. 

Mr. Anderson was a Boy Scout leader and went on 13 trips with the Appalachian Service Project. He served as a trustee at both Davidsonville and Mount Zion United Methodist churches, doing many repairs and projects. 

He enjoyed gardening and having his family around him. 

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathleen Larrimore, and two brothers, George Randall and Robert L. Anderson Jr. 

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Jean Hastings Anderson; one son, A. Jess Anderson Jr. of Severn; one daughter, Marilyn Mishou of Davidsonville; one brother, Raymond "Pat" Anderson of Brandywine; one sister, Martha Jane Payne of Davidsonville; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. 

Family and friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 6 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. 

A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Lothian. Interment will be in Lakemont Memorial Gardens. 

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

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW DR. REECE'S VIDEO TRIBUTE

 

Dr. Howard C. Reece, 85, a resident of Annapolis for 17 years and previously of Silver Spring, died of complications due to Alzheimer's disease Feb. 3 at Somerford Place in Annapolis.

Dr. Reece was born March 9, 1922, in Monongahela, Pa. He attended George Washington University and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1952. 

He served in the Army Air Corps as a first lieutenant during World War II, and was stationed in the Philippines and in Okinawa. 

Dr. Reece was a member of Annapolis Elks Lodge 622 and the Annapolis Moose Lodge. 

He loved ballroom dancing. 

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elaine Reece, who died in May of 1993; and two brothers. 

Survivors include two sons, Dr. Thomas Reece of San Anselmo, Calif., and Dr. Michael Reece of New Holland, Pa.; three stepsons, Gregory Carroll of White Stone, Va., Kevin Carroll of Stevensville and Steven Carroll of Odenton; two stepdaughters, Maureen Davis of Davidsonville and Donna Stratton of Annapolis; two grandsons; eight stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. 

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093-3142.

Edna Mae Fishpaw Klepper, 77, a resident of Eastport for over 50 years, died of natural causes Feb. 3 at Heritage Harbour Health Care Center in Annapolis after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Klepper was born Sept. 21, 1930, in Baltimore.

She worked at her family's store, Fishpaws, in Severna Park and was also a homemaker.

She enjoyed reading and loved her cats.

Survivors include one daughter, Carol E. Southwick of Edgewater; and one granddaughter.

Family and friends may join in the celebration of her life at 7 p.m. Monday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Central Maryland Chapter, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093 or to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 

by clicking HERE

James Marsh(Age 73) Ssgt.,USAF(Ret.) 


On Sunday, February 3, 2008; the beloved husband of Juanita T. Marsh; father of Raynard and Terrence Marsh and Rev. Levester Jones(adopted); brother of Matilda Patrick and Clarence Marsh; grandfather of Raynard and Roxanne Marsh; great-grandfather of Christine Marsh, William Richardson and Eric Scruggs. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Marsh's Life Celebration on Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, 2400 Brooks Drive, Suitland, MD 20746. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

The beloved wife of the late Louis J. Yaeger, Jr.;mother of Blanche Guthrie of Virginia Beach, VA, Kathleen Zabora of Pikesville, MD, Mary Anne Anthony of Riva, MD, Karen Yaeger of Charlottesville, VA and Louis J. Yaeger, III of Menomonee Falls, WI; sister of Clement E. O'Brien of Columbus, OH. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The American Heart Assn.

Kathleen O'Brien Yaeger, 94, formerly of Wheeling, W.Va., died Feb. 3 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Mrs. Yaeger was born April 17, 1913, in Wheeling, W.Va., to the late John Joseph Patrick and Blanche A. Reynolds O'Brien. 


She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Wheeling. 


She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Yaeger Jr.; three brothers, Thomas P., William R., and John Joseph Patrick O'Brien Jr.; and three sisters, Genevieve O'Brien, Estella Whelan and Blanche Kelly. 


Survivors include one son, Louis J. Yaeger III of Menomonee Falls, Wis.; four daughters, Blanche Guthrie of Virginia Beach, Va., Kathleen Zabora of Pikesville, Mary Anne Anthony of Riva and Karen Yaeger of Charlottesville, Va.; one brother, of Clement E. O'Brien of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 


A memorial Mass will be offered at 5 p.m. February 13, 2008 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave. in Davidsonville. Interment is private. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

Edward Wenceslaus Chojnowski Sr., 77, a resident of Greenwood Acres in Annapolis for 51 years and previously of Baltimore, died of congestive heart failure Feb. 2 in his home after a lengthy illness. 


Mr. Chojnowski was born Nov. 5, 1930, in Baltimore and graduated in 1949 from Southern High School in Baltimore. 


He was employed at E.I. DuPont in Baltimore for 18 years as a laboratory supervisor, then worked for F.M.C. Corp. for 27 years, until he retired in 1996. 


He served in the Navy aboard the USS. Helena during the Korean War. 


Mr. Chojnowski served on the Anne Arundel County Republican Central Committee and was appointed to the county Board of Elections for 12 years, two of which he served as president. He was a former member of the Maryland Association of Election Officials and was a member of Elks Lodge 622 in Annapolis. 


His enjoyed politics, elections, football and sports in general, and his grandchildren's activities. 


Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Vivian Chojnowski; two sons, Edward Chojnowski of Seaford, Del., and Robert Chojnowski of Havre de Grace; and four grandchildren. 


Family and friends may join in the celebration of his life from 3 to 5 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 the funeral home. Interment will be in Lakemont Memorial Gardens. 


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

On Saturday, February 2, 2008 at his residence in Oxon Hill; the beloved husband of 71 years to Mary T. Baumgartner; father of Ramon and Donald Baumgartner and the late Mary Joan Lohr. He is also survived by his son-in-law Bud Lohr; 8 grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren. Friends are invited to Albert'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, February 7, 2008 at 11:00 AM from St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Binkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Capital Hospice,9200 Basil Ct., Suite 200, Largo, MD. 20774 or to St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Please sign the online guestbook at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Thelma Jane Doyle, 78, of Davidsonville died Feb. 2 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Mrs. Doyle was born Sept. 14, 1929, in Louisville, Ky., to the late Syothia and Curtis Miller. She graduated from Jefferson County High School. 


Mrs. Doyle served as a Hospital Corps WAVE in the Navy. She met her husband while in the service. 


She enjoyed ceramics, stamp collecting and crabbing with her best friend. She was an avid Terps and Ravens fan. She was an all-state tuba player in high school, and enjoyed all sports, particularly field hockey and swimming. Her passion, however, was her family. 


Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Lorne E. Doyle; three sons, Stephen Edward Doyle of Tucson, Ariz., Kevin Michael Doyle of Dayton in Howard County, and Shawn Patrick Doyle of Towson; four daughters, Tricia Ann Marles of Turlock, Calif., Pamela Mary Harvey of Annapolis, Colleen Bridget Bollinger of Upperco in Carroll County and Mary Ann Ogburn of Crownsville; one brother Curtis Arnold Miller of Grants Pass, Ore.; 22 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. 


Family and friends may join in 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. A graveside service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, Executive Plaza I, Suite 600, 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.

On Saturday, February 2, 2008 The beloved husband of Lisa M. Patterson. Father of Arianna and Maurice A. Patterson, Jr. He is also survived by two sisters, Ursula and Natalie Patterson and Brothers and sister-in-laws Mark, Derek and Melissa Dela Noche and in-laws Jimmy and Laura Dela Noche., Uncle of Kevin and Kyrel Brown. Friends are invited to Tony's life celebration on Friday February 8, 2008 from 10:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM from St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. Interment will be private.

Helen A. Reger, 87, a resident of Annapolis for 17 years and previously of Wheaton for 30 years, died of natural causes Feb. 2 at Ginger Cove Health Center. 


Mrs. Reger was born Dec. 27, 1920 in Philadelphia. 


She worked as a data entry clerk for the Federal Government when she was younger, but she was a homemaker most of her life. 


She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. 


Mrs. Reger enjoyed traveling, cooking, baking and socializing with her family and friends. 


She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Reger. 


Survivors include two sons, Frank J. Reger of Bowie and David W. Reger of Williamsburg, Va.; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. 


Family and friends may join in the celebration of her life at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave. in Davidsonville. 


A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice

Relatives and Friends are invited to the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD on Saturday January 9, 2008 from 10-12pm. A graveside service will be held on Saturday at January 9, 2008 at 12:15pm at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Linda Lee "Weiner" Richardson, 61, a resident of Riva for 23 years, died of complications due to breast cancer Jan. 31 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Mrs. Richardson was born Sept. 5, 1946, in Washington, D.C. to Lawrence F. Banke of Ocala, Fla., and the late Barbara M. Banke. 


She graduated from Richard Montgomery High School. 


She worked for the Food and Drug Administration as a budget officer until 1988. 


She was Treasurer of the Sylvan Shores Community Association. 


She loved being a wife and stepmother. She always remembered friends and family members birthdays and special occasions, and enjoyed boating and the beach. 


She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey F. Richardson. 


Survivors include two stepdaughters, Cheryl R. Brookman of Edgewater and Lora Richardson of Gaithersburg; her stepmother, Carolyn Banke of Ocala; and one sister, Sharon A. Miller of Boyds. 


Family and friends may join in the celebration of her life from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday February 4th at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. 


Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday February 5 at the funeral home. Interment is private. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Children's Inn at NIH, 7 West Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814-1509.

LaShawnda M. Tate 





On Wednesday, January 30, 2008, The beloved daughter of Gladys Tate and the late Ernest Tate; Mother of Brandon and Shantice Tate; Lewis "Donnell" and Dashawn Huntley and Damien and Soleil Stevens. She is also survived by her Grandmother Ernestine Dempsey;Aunt Laura Dempsey; Two uncles Jerome and Curtis Dempsey and her special friend Trina Hawkins and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and Friends are invited to Lashawnda's life Celebration on Saturday February 9, 2008 from 10AM until time of services at 11AM from Galilee Baptist Church, 2252 Minnesota Ave, S.E., Washington D.C.. Interment Ressurection Cemetery.

Obituaries

Inge Deacon

Kathy Wells-Rodrigues

Laj Wanti

Emily Vecellio

Rosemarie Hutteman

Evora Willis

Mary Mann

Eileen Connor

Hattie Page

Amelia Marsh

Arthur Anderson

C. Reece

Edna Fishpaw-Klepper

James Marsh

Kathleen Yaeger

Kathleen Yeager

Edward Chojnowski

Albert Baumgartner

Thelma Doyle

Maurice Patterson

Helen Reger

Blanca Benitez-Garcia

Linda Richardson

LaShawnda Tate