Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Relatives and Friends are invited to Madeline's Life Celebration on Tuesday January 8, 2008 from 2-4pm and from 6-8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday January 9, 2008 at 10:00am at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 122 Bayard Rd. Lothian, Maryland 20711. Burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 122 Bayard Rd. Lothian, MD 20711 


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Marie Ann Gagnon McBride(Age 64) On Thursday, January 3, 2008 of Tracey's Landing, MD and previously of Narragansett, RI at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC after a short illness of a Pulmonary Embolism. She was born November 18, 1943 in Barton, NY. She was a wonderful mother, meme and friend. She was a homemaker and enjoyed BINGO, reading and travel in her spare time. Mother of Jennifer Scarito of Churchton, MD, Georgette Sumpter of Tracey's Landing, MD and Bonnie Dalleo of Enfield, CT; sister of the late Jeanette Hart of Enfield, CT; mother-in-law of David Sumpter and Michael Dalleo; aunt of Patrick Hart of New Hartford, CT, Daniel Hart and Michael Hart of Enfield, CT; daughter of the late Ida and George Gagnon previously of Oakhill, FL. She is also survived by four grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 9:30 am at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 722 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick, RI. Inurnment St. Anne's Cemetery, Cranston, RI. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Washington Hospital Center Foundation, 110 Irving St., NW, East Building, Rm 1001, Washington, DC 20010, C/O ICU Unit 2G. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Thursday, January 3, 2008. The beloved father of Ana M.(Larrie) Williams, William O.(Merceditas) Jones, William A.(Linda) Jones, Jr. and Teresa M.(Kenneth) Ricks; brother of Evelyn(Robert) Lee; devoted companion of Jessie L. Jones. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Tuesday, January 8 from 11:00a.m. until service time at 12noon. Inurnment on Wednesday at Trinity Memorial Gardens.

Ethel Frances Leen On Wednesday, January 2, 2008 of Annapolis, MD; the beloved wife of the late Marvin J. Leen, CWO, USA(Ret.); mother of Jeffrey Marvin and Sarah Elizabeth Leen of Edgewater, MD and Steven Jerome Leen of Palo Alto, CA; sister of Eileen Ridgely of Burlington, Ontario; grandmother of Jennifer and Michael Leen of Palo Alto, CA and Lee Shank of Springfield, OH. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to: www.fallenheroes.org Please sign the online guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

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Freddy "Dutch" Van't Hoff, 63, of Orange City, Fla., and formerly of Silver Spring for 34 years, died of lung cancer Jan. 2 at his home after an illness lasting over a year.

Mr. Van't Hoff was born July 8, 1944, in Haarlem, Holland, to the late Cornelius and Hendricka Van't Hoff. His family immigrated to the United States when he was 12 years old, and he graduated from Bladensburg High School.

He was self-employed as a ceramic tile contractor.

Mr. Van't Hoff enjoyed watching sports, such as soccer, football, golf and NASCAR. He played soccer as a young man and recently enjoyed watching the World Cup. He also was an avid Redskins fan. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Rudolph Van't Hoff.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Kathryn Caputo Van't Hoff; one son, John Van't Hoff of Scaggsville; one daughter, Carla Hultberg of West River; two sisters Nancy Nuthall of Upper Marlboro and Carla Rose of Dunkirk; and four grandchildren.

Family and friends may visit from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater.

A memorial service will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Internment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice of Volusia-Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129 by donating online here

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Barbara "Bobbie" Higgins, 74, a resident of Edgewater for 37 years, died of complications due to a stroke Jan. 1 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness. 

Mrs. Higgins was born April 8, 1933. 

She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 226 in Mayo. 

Mrs. Higgins was a homemaker for most of her life, and enjoyed feeding ducks and birds, fishing, gardening and boating. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, Brady Higgins; and one brother, Johnny Kuper. 

Survivors include one son, Kevin Higgins of Edgewater; one daughter, Kim D. Fantozzi of Owings; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 

Family and friends may visit 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 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. 

Interment will be in Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville

The beloved husband of the late Betty L. Abendschein; father of Chester B. Abendschein, Jr., Carol Truitt, Barbara A. Jackson and Anita L. Illig; brother of Julia Drance. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge ave., Annapolis, MD 21403

The beloved brother of Mary M. Turner, Butch and Richard Maxwell, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at THE GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM where services will be held on Wednesday, January 2, at 12:30 PM. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

On Friday, December 28, 2007; the beloved wife of the late Echo Boccabello; mother of Lee Lucente, Sissy Gonzalez and Eddie Boccabello; sister of Helen Showalter nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Wednesday, January 2 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, Maryland.

The beloved son of Wilbur and the late LaVerne Miller; brother of Deborah Rourke. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Friends are invited to Mickey's Life Celebration at the First Christian Church at Brock Hall,2400 Largo Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 on Friday, January 4 from 10:00 AM until memorial service begins at 11:00 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The First Christian Church at Brock Hall. ARRANGEMENTS BY GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, EDGEWATER, MD.

Peter James Habib, 50, a 10-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Washington, D.C., died of pneumonia Dec. 27 at Georgetown University Hospital. 


Mr. Habib was born May 7, 1957, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's degree in communications. 


He was the owner of Madison Marketing in Annapolis. 


Mr. Habib was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis. 


He enjoyed boating and sports, and was an avid New York Yankee fan. 


Survivors include his wife since 1992, Sandra Habib; one daughter, Jordyn Habib of Annapolis; one brother, George Habib of Reedville, Va., and one sister, Lila Hirschmann of Pompano Beach, Fla. 


Family and friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. 


A Memorial Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road. 


Interment will be private. 


Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21211.

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James D. Hartley, 81, of Edgewater, Crofton, Easton and Hyattsville, died Dec. 27 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 



Mr. Hartley was born June 14, 1926 (Flag Day), in Strasburg, VA to James David and Mittie Jane Burner Hartley. He was the youngest of 10 children and attended school in Strasburg, Shepherdstown, WV and Williamsport, MD. He served in WWII as an Ammunition Handler and earned the Good Conduct Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Germany), American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, and the WWII Victory Ribbon. 



Mr. Hartley began his mechanical career as an automobile service station attendant, and later owned and operated Rite Way Garage in College Park. He began working as a boat mechanic at local Edgewater marinas and later owned Hartley Marine until he retired in 1989. Coming out of retirement he worked at his son's business and then worked at Rhodes River Marina. 



A devoted husband, father and friend, Jim enjoyed animals, playing cards, the Redskins, horse racing, reading the Bible daily, and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Bowie. 



Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Margaret E. Minke Hartley; four daughters, Bonnie (Woody) Watkins of Conway, SC; Betty Kinney of Piney Orchard, Wanda (Lance) Purdy of Laurel, and Liz (Rick) Howard of Mayo; one son, Danny (Patty) Hartley of Owings; one sister, Alice Gaines of Silver Spring; 7 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and one great-grandson. 



Family and friends may visit Friday, Jan. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m., at George P.Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. 



A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m., at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 14900 Annapolis Rd., Bowie. 



Columbarium Inurnment will be private at Arlington National Cemetery. 



Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis 21401.

On Monday, December 24, 2007, The beloved husband of the late Evelyn Borzi, Father of Charles, Robert and the late John Borzi. He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren; 2 Great grandchildren, 1 brother and 1 sister. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 28, 2007 at 10:30 AM at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, Md. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Oxon Hill, Md. Please sign the on line guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Athena "Tina" Talios, 76, of Annapolis and previously of Richmond, Va., died Dec. 24 in her home after a seven-month illness. 


Mrs. Talios was born in Washington, D.C., and graduated from high school there. 


She travelled to Germany, Greece and Taiwan with her husband, who was in the military, along with their Children. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, George Talios;one daughter, Alexandra (Peter) Stetler of St. Mary's, GA.; one son, Nicholas (Diana) Talios of Annapolis; one brother, George Stathopoulos of Silver Spring; three sisters, Betty Christ of Alameda, Calif., Thelma Yeonas of McLean, Va., and Pauline Ellis of St. Louis, Mo.; and four grandchildren. 


Family and friends are invited to Athena's Life Celebration at THE GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. 


Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 4 at 12:00 P.M. at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.

On Sunday, December 23, 2007. The beloved wife of Willis E. Hamilton; mother of Tracy Allmond and the late Floretta R. Hamilton-Joyce; grandmother of Andrew and Kailah Allmond. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Thursday, December 27 from 6 to 8p.m. and at Redeeming Life Ministries International, 10555 Middleport Lane, White Plains, Md. on Friday, December 28 from 10a.m. until service time at 11:00a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please sign her on line guest book.

Retired Navy Commander Sam Dollard, 52, a resident of Edgewater for 11 years and previously of Bolling Air Force Base, died suddenly of a heart attack Dec. 23 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Cmdr. Dollard was born Dec. 25, 1954, in Seaford, Del. and graduated from Bishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia, Pa. He earned a degree in history from Temple University, and earned a master's and a doctorate degree from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. 


He worked as a defense consultant with Booze, Allen and Hamilton in McLean, Va. 


Cmdr. Dollard served in the Navy for over 20 years. 


He loved history and enjoyed travelling with his grandsons. 


Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Jennifer L. Dollard; two daughters, Jessica Ann Dollard-Barr of Edgewater and Victoria Elizabeth Dollard of Columbia; one brother, Lawrence Dollard of Philadelphia, Pa.; one sister, Katherine Dollard of Philadelphia, Pa.; and four grandchildren. 


Family and friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. tomorrow at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. 


A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10:45 a.m. March 5 in the Fort Myer Chapel in Arlington National Cemetery, where interment will follow. 


Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the American SIDS Institute, 509 Augusta Drive, Marietta, Ga. 30067.

Ardis Greenman Flaesch Murphy, 86, died December 22, 2007, after a long battle with Alzheimers and Diabetes. Born in Cadillac, Michigan on July 6, 1921, Ardis attended Moody Bible College and Battle Creek Community Hospital Nursing School. She then joined the Army Nurse Corp in 1945 and was shipped to Germany where she met and married Cornelius Joseph Flaesch, they were divorced in 1965. Ardis married Patrick Murphy in 1969 and they lived in Camp Springs, Md. She worked for 40 years in Washington, D.C. area hospitals as a private duty nurse. She is survived by her devoted husband, Patrick and her children, Suzanne Thomas of Churchton, MD., Lia Melinda Bello of Taos, NM., Jon Flaesch of Elkridge, MD., step-daughter Patricia Stuecker of Phoenix, AZ., seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Step-daughter, Merlene Rayford preceded her in death. A memorial service at Kalas Funeral Home will take place at 10:30 am. on January 14, 2008. Interment is planned for Arlington National Cemetery at 2:00 the same day. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Women in the Military Service for America Memorial Foundation Women's Memorial Foundation Dept. 560 Washington, DC 20042-0560 and/or the Alzheimers Foundation of America 866.232.8484,322 Eighth Ave., 7th floor, New York, NY 10001

Walter "Pop" Kernekin, 67, a life-long resident of Edgewater, died suddenly of natural causes Dec. 22 in his home. 


Mr. Kernekin was born Feb. 23, 1940, in Odenton, and graduated from Northwestern High School in Prince George's County. 


He was a systems specialist with the former Bell Atlantic, now Verizon, and retired after 30 years. 


He served in the Army, including service in Alaska. 


He was a member of the Woodland Beach Community Church, the Pioneers of America, and the American Legion Post 226 in Mayo. 


He was preceded in death by one sister, Gretchen Klee. 


Survivors include one son, Ronald A. Kernekin of Edgewater; one daughter, Kim A. Stock of Edgewater; two brothers, Benno and Hans Kernekin of Florida; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. 


Family and friends may visit from 7 to 9 p.m. Thurday, December 27 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Iterment will be private. 


Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Beach Community Church, P.O. Box 381, Edgewater, MD 21037.

On Saturday, December 22, 2007; Adelaide Keough (formerly of Bowie, MD & Phila, PA) the beloved wife of the late John J. Keough, Sr. and beloved mother of John J. Keough, Jr., Anne Keehn, Maryellen Griffiths, Margaret "Peggy" Bartay and James "Jimmy" Keough; big sister of Margaret (Peggy Anne) Schmitt, the late Walter Higgins, Dottie Klein and William Higgins. She is also survived by nine loving grandchildren, one daughter-in-law and three son-in-laws. Mrs. Keough taught for 26 years at Mt. Calvary Catholic School and co-lead the Drama Club. Relatives, friends and former students are invited to call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 on Sunday, January 6 from 2 to 5 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 7, 2008 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church,11900 Lawyers Road, Reston, VA at 11:30 a.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's County Hospice, 25500 Point Lookout Road, P.O. Box 527, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 or Lung Cancer Alliance, P.O. Box 630972, Baltimore, MD 21263-0972.

Pearl Mench Frazier, 84, of Annapolis and previously of Rock Hall and Chesapeake City, died of cancer Dec. 22 in her home after a four-year illness. 


Mrs. Frazier was born Feb. 11, 1923, in Kent County. 


She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 652, where she served as past president. 


She was preceded in death in 1977 by her husband, Oliver E. Frazier Jr.; two sons, Oliver Patrick and Duane Ray Frazier; and one granddaughter. 


Survivors include three daughters, Charlotte Millionie of Pasadena, Betty Wiles of Annapolis, and Jean Johnson of Beijing, China; two brothers, Elmer Kendall of Newnan, Ga., and Franklin Mench of Seaford, Del.; her companion of 22 years, John Freeman; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. 


Funeral services and interment are private

All services and burial are private. Please sign Pamela's guest book.

On Friday, December 21, 2007. Beloved husband of Barbara Haislip Bussler; father of Beth and Rowland L. Bussler, Jr., and Paula Morris. Also survived by one brother, three sisters, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Rowland's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS LIFE CELEBRATION HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, December 27 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernadette Parish, Severn, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of one's choice.

On Thursday, December 20, 2007. The beloved mother of Lise(Dean)Popps, Andrew Platou and the late Christopher Platou; loving grandmother of Steven, Jason, George and Christina Popps; sister of Leonard(June) Wood of Edinburgh, Scotland; aunt of Karen and David. Notice of funeral later. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 7611 Clarendon Rd. Bethesda, Md. 20814. Please sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

John Robert "Jack" Ring Sr., 67, a resident of Davidsonville for 12 years and previously of Riverdale, died unexpectedly of complications from a stroke Dec. 20 at Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham. 


Mr. Ring was born Sept. 25, 1940, in Washington, D.C. He was a member of Local 891 of the Cement Masons Union in Washington. 


He enjoyed fishing and watching the Washington Redskins. 


He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles F. and James Ring. 


Survivors include his wife since 1959, Ruby I. Ring; one son, John R. Ring Jr. of Cape St. Claire; three daughters, Chris Underwood and Theresa Miller of Davidsonville and Karen Ring of Cape St. Claire; one brother, Robert Ring of Illinois; one sister, Marianne Ring of Riva; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 


Family and friends may call at The George P. Kalas Life Celebration Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD on Sunday, December 23, from 1:00 PM until funeral service begins at 4:00 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Obituaries

Madeline Horrell

Marie McBride

William Jones

Ethel Leen

Freddy Hoff

Barbara Higgins

Chester Abendschein

John Maxwell

Mary Boccabello

Michael Miller

Peter Habib

James Hartley

Carmelo Borzi

Athena Talios

Roberta Hamilton

Sam Dollard

Ardis Murphy

Walter Kernekin

Adelaide Keough

Pearl Frazier

Pamela Coffman

Rowland Bussler

Daphne Platou

John Ring