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On Friday, July 6, 2007 at Providence Hospital, Vaughn Bennett Byers passed quietly in the presence of her children, Sherwood, Cecile, Patrick, Renee, Billy, Phillip, Jeffrey and Michelle. She is survived by her three siblings, Sydney and Paul Swann and Gladys Austin. She is also survived by twenty-five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Byers' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD, on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Catholic Church, 1358 East Capital Street, SE, Washington, DC, on Saturday, July 14 at 9 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Stanford University, Div. of Oncology, Dr. Jim Ford, c/o Phyllis Bussey, 269 Campus Dr., CCSR-1115, CA 94305-5151(Please make checks payable to Stanford University and on Memo Line denote for Vaughn Byers). Please view and sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Tuesday, July 3, 2007. The beloved wife of the late Lucas Bautista; mother of Sue, John L. (Olivia) and the late Mark A. Bautista; sister of Helen Salazar; grandmother of Kristin N. and April Ann Bautista; great grandmother of Carmen Mai Riley. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Natividad's Celebration of Life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Thursday July 19th from 6-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Friday, July 20th at 8:30am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. Please view and sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Kenneth Richard Potter IV, 20, a resident of Edgewater for seven years, died July 2 at his home. The cause of death is pending. 


Mr. Potter was born Aug. 7, 1986, in Baltimore, and was the son of Kenneth R. Potter III of Edgewater and Diane Potter of Pasadena. He graduated from South River High School, and was employed as a cashier at the Safeway in Edgewater. 


He enjoyed fishing and hunting. 


In addition to his parents, Mr. Potter is survived by a brother, Bryan Potter of Edgewater; and his grandparents, Mary Joyce Potter of Halethorpe, Kenneth R. Potter Jr. of Pasadena, Wendell and Marie Wing of Lexington, Maine, and Gerard and Sharon Freburger of Street in Harford County. 


Family and friends are invited to Kenneth's Life Celebration on Thursday, July 5, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Services and burial are private

On Monday, July 2, 2007. The beloved wife of the late James N. Craig, Sr.; mother of James N. (Debra), Jr. and Brad M. Craig, Patricia C. (Larry) Galley, Janice A. (Jim) Pitts and the late Bart R. Craig. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Catherine's Life Celebration on Thursday, July 5th at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. from 11:00am until service time at 1:00pm. Interment private. Sign book online at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Sunday, July 1, 2007; the beloved daughter of Bruce and Julie Boykin; sister of Ian Boykin. Relatives and friends are invited to Ryan's Life Celebration on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 from 2 to 4 pm at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22302. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 11 am at St. Rita Catholic Church, 3815 Russell Rd., Alexandria, VA 22305. Entombment Fairfax Memorial Gardens. For those of you who would like to contribute to a memorial in Ryan's name at her favorite park, Huntley Meadows Park, please send contributions to: Ryan's Fund, c/o The Boykin Family, 6114 Squire Ln., Alexandria, VA 22310. Please view and sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Sunday, July 1, 2007. The beloved wife of the late Tom H. Musgrove, Sr.; mother of Tom H., Jr. (Cindy), James W., John M. (Cathy), Joseph A. (Debbie) and Matthew S. Musgrove. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Dorothy's Life on Thurs. 7/5 from 1-3pm and 7-9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. where services will be held on Fri. 7/6 at 12:30pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, Md. Sign guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Lucy Howland 


Lucy Grobe Howland, 79, of Annapolis, died of natural causes June 29 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Mrs. Howland was born April 16, 1928, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Edgar and Winnefred Collins Behrendsen and graduated in 1947 from Sandusky High School. A homemaker, she worked a number of years at Philco Corp., People Savings and Log Cabin Restaurant, all in Ohio. 


She lived in Fort Myers, Fla., for 30 years before returning to the Sandusky area in 1996 and moving here about a year ago. She was a member of Huron United Methodist Church and Eastport United Methodist Church, and enjoying attending plays and playing cards. 


On June 5, 1948, she married Donald K. Grobe who died March 18, 1969. On Oct. 7, 1971, she married Robert L. Howland who died Nov. 7, 1996. 


Surviving are a daughter, Linda Foltz of Edgewater; a son, Tim Grobe of Fort Myers; a stepson, Robert Howland Jr. of Michigan; a stepdaughter, Rosemary Tommiolino of Florida; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, David Behrendsen of Massillan, Ohio. She was the sister of the late Alfred Behrendsen. 


A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Eastport United Methodist Church. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401, or Eastport United Methodist Church, 926 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.

Mary Lou Rea 


Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Rea, 81, a resident of Davidsonville for 36 years, died of cancer June 29 at home after a two-year illness. 


Born July 22, 1925, in Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Rea attended nursing school. She was a homemaker and member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. 


Surviving are her husband, Donald A. Rea, whom she married in 1951; two sons, Donald A. Rea Jr. of Baltimore and John Rea of Annapolis; three daughters, Francesca Douglas and Anthonia Rea, both of Annapolis, and Christina Rea-Felton of Silver Spring; and 11 grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Joe and Evelyn Baron. 


A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 Central Ave., Davidsonville. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery on Owensville Road in West River. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Of Edgewater, MD passed away on June 28, 2007 from complications of a stroke. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Martha Jo; his sons Tony of Arnold, MD, Thomas of Edgewater, MD, Stephen (Maryanne) of Preston, MD; and daughter Carla Slye (Ray) of Grasonville, MD; his grandsons Jacob Matthew Slye and Stephen Carcamo; a sister Julia de Fiallos of Honduras, CA; and many nephews and nieces. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Charles' Life on Monday, July 2, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, July 3, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd, Edgewater, MD. Inurnment on Tuesday, July 24 at 10 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 236, Edgewater, MD 21037 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Thursday, June 28, 2007 at his residence in Ft. Washington, MD; the beloved husband of Dorothy Engleking; father of Elizabeth Engleking; father-in-law of Joe Meslovich; brother of Sylvia Pairadee. He is also suvived by several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 10am at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14912 Main St., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Interment Rehoboth Beach, DE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Friends of the Accokeek Library, 15773 Livingston Rd., Accokeek, MD 20607. Please sgn the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Wednesday, June 27, 2007. Beloved wife of Max Pheasant; mother of Jim, Jody and Thomas Pheasant, Juan Carlos Rincones and the late Joey Pheasant; sister-in-law of Thomas Pheasant, Betty Gardella and Janet Hurley; grandmother of Kristen Birch; great-grandmother of Trevor Birch. Family and friends are invited to Pat's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Sunday, July 1 at 2 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Pat's memory to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401. or online at http://www.hospicechesapeake.org

Patrick Pessagno 


Patrick "Jack" Joseph Pessagno, 79, a resident of Edgewater for 31 years and previously of Landover Hills in Prince George's County, died of natural causes June 26 at his home after a brief illness. 


Born April 11, 1928, in Washington, D.C., Mr. Pessagno served in the Marine Corps during World War II. A licensed operating engineer, he worked at the Washington Navy Yard, the Washington Terminal Railroad and the General Services Administration from which he retired. 


He was a longtime member of Cheverly United Methodist Church, and enjoyed crabbing, trout fishing and machine shop work. 


Surviving are his wife, Margaret Moyer Pessagno, whom he married March 30, 1950; two sons, James Pessagno of Dunkirk and Patrick Pessagno of Crofton; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 


Services and burial are private.

On the morning of Saturday, June 23, 2007, Roy Joseph DeMesme, Jr., surrendered peacefully to God's call to come home after a lengthy illness. Known to many as a â€œsoldier for the Lord,â€ particularly during the later stages of his illness, Roy Jr., fought the good fight, finished the course and kept the faith. He found peace and rest in the arms of the Lord. 


Roy, Jr., was born on January 14, 1972, in Washington, D.C. He was the devoted and loving son of Roy Joseph DeMesme, Sr., and Evelyn Teresa DeMesme and the loving brother of Germaine Anthony DeMesme. 


Educated in the State of Maryland public schools, Roy Jr., graduated from Oxon Hill High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland. He was remarkably popular with everyone. Roy Jr., always exhibited the utmost respect for all he met. He will be truly missed by his community. 


Roy Jr., attended the Metropolitan Police Academy. He was employed by Watson Wyatt Worldwide and MCI for a number of years. Roy Jr., enjoyed his leisure time, particularly travel, sports and gatherings with family and friends. 


All who knew Roy Jr., was blessed by him. A lifelong Catholic, he was a man of great faith, strength and an inspiration to all. He rarely complained during his illness and had a winning smile and a â€œthumbs-upâ€ to comfort those around him. Roy was supportive of and dedicated to his family. He leaves to cherish his memory loving and devoted parents, Roy Joseph DeMesme, Sr., and Evelyn Teresa DeMesme; grandparents, Lorraine DeMesme and Teresa Proctor; and a host of devoted uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Roy Jr., leaves to celebrate his life his loving daughter, Tiara, and loving son, Roy DeMesme III, and a special friend, Annette Hicks. Roy Jr., will be greatly missed. We love you Roy, Jr., but God loves you best. Sleep wellâ€¦ 


Relatives and friends are invited to Roy's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 28th at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. 20745 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Catherine Powell 

Catherine Barge Powell, 85, a four-month resident of Assisted Living Well Compassionate Care in Millersville, formerly of Edgewater, died of pneumonia June 23 after a brief illness. 

Mrs. Powell was born Nov. 23, 1921, in Macon, Ga., where she graduated from Miller High School. She retired in 1993 from the Naval Academy, where she was a supervisor of the data processing and computer operations department. She was featured in The Evening Capital on May 11, 1973, in "The Working Woman" column highlighting her job at the academy. 

Her interests included tennis, boating, golf, softball and basketball. 

Surviving are three daughters, Connie North of Edgewater, Karen Lechthaler of Frederick and Kimberly Brand of Arnold; one brother, Bill Barge of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Susan Barge Powell of Macon; Four grandchildren, Tracy North Supcoe, Kenny, Cassie and John Brand and one great-grandson Bobby Supcoe. She was divorced in 1973 from Kenneth Powell, and was the sister of the late John Barge. 

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401, or online at http://www.hospicechesapeake.org the American Lung Association, Executive Plaza I, Suite 600, 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 or online at http://www.lungusa.org

On Friday, June 22, 2007; the beloved husband of Carol B. James; father of Jacqueline Siegel, Chrystean Horsman, Douglas, Jeffrey and Jonathan James; father-in-law of Michael Horsman, Laurie, Debi and Laura James; grandfather of Peter Boone, Tina Hall, Adam and Samantha Siegel, Kevin, Rebecca, Sarah and Aubrey James; great-grandfather of Mackenzie, Jackson, Ryan and Ellie Hall and Jesse James Boone. Plese sign the guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Thursday, June 21, 2007, the beloved husband of the late Leone I. Newkirk; father of Jody Looper and Patricia Newkirk; grandfather of Adriana Branch, Dawn Maiers and Marian Looper; brother of Richard Newkirk. He is also survived by two great grandchildren, a niece, a nephew, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Monday, August 6, 2007 at 2:45 pm at Ft. Myer Chapel, Arlington, VA. Entombment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 11420 Waples Mill Rd. Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Wednesday, June 20 , 2007 of Lanham, MD. He is survived by Ellen, his wife of 65 years; sons John Andrew and Michael Scott Amber; daughters Ellen Frances Walther and Lenah Anne Beyrent; sister Grace Elizabeth Gattone; grandsons Scott and Andrew Walther, John Ben, Michael, Richard and Daniel Beyrent; granddaughters Jennifer, Jaclyn and Alicia Amber; and great grandson Benjamin George Beyrent. Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 25 at 8:45 am at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Cheltenham, MD. A Memorial Mass will be offered later that day at 10am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Landover Hills, MD. Please sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Monday, June 18, 2007; the beloved mother of Richard A. Jones. Services and interment private.

On Monday June 18, 2007; the beloved daughter of Irene Chance and loving mother of Bill May. She is also survived by two grandchildren; her life partner David Campbell and six brothers and sisters.Relatives and friends are invited to Celebrate the Life of Frances' at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME,P.A. 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland on Thursday from 6 to 9 PM. Interment will be held at a later date in North Carolina.

On Monday, June 18, 2007, the beloved husband of the late Donatina C. Vagnoni; father of Stephen, Joseph, Michael and Luigi "Buddy" Vagnoni, Jr.; brother of Anna Facchiano, Catherine Rose, Florina Brienza, Lawrence and Anthony Vagnoni and the late Mary Castro; grandfather of Joseph, Michael, Matti Rose, Anna Bella, Rosemary, Leah, Lauren, Alyssa and Sarah Vagnoni, Scott and Rob Krauss. Family and friends are invited to Lou'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 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, June 22 at 11 a.m. at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 6001 Western Ave., NW, Washington, DC. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annanpolis, MD 21401 or make online donations at http://www.hospicechesapeake.org

Mary Ellen Caparrotta McMahon (Posey) Mary Ellen McMahon 97, of Indian Head, Maryland Died on Sunday June 17, 2007. She was born in Washington D.C. December 9,1909. She is the Daughter of the late Samuel Richard Posey and Martha Ann Vallandingham, in addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her husband Dominick Caparrotta, Daughter-in-law Sarah E. O'Dea, and Brothers Charles, James, Wallace, Morgan, Lawrence, Joseph Posey and Elsie Rasimowicz. She is survived by her son James R. Capparrotta Sr; Grandchildren Jimmy, Mike, Karen and Christine; Sisters, Olga jones, Martha Peden and Helen Schaefer; 6 Great grandchildren and 3 Great great Grandchildren. She went to work at age fifteen for the C&P Telephone Co., she was a switch board operator for over Twenty years. Parts of those years were at the Franklin Exchange. She also worked for the Mayflower Hotel and the Export/Import Bank. A Celebration of Mary Ellens life will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Md. A Mass of christian burial will be offered on Thursday June 21st,2007 at 10 AM From St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, Md. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Sunday, June 17, 2007 in Washington, DC; the beloved mother of Camila(Bob) Connolly. Services and interment to be held at a later date in Arizona.

Unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 12, 2007; the former wife and life long friend of Matt Fisher; sister of Nancy (Bret) Anderson; aunt of Remy and Austin Anderson; daughter of the late Jesse M. and Danielle S. Rodriguez. Also survived by many other relatives and dear friends. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD on Friday, June 15 at 11 a.m. A reception will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ASPCA, care of: ASPCA Tributes, 110 Fifth Avenue, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10011

Domingo K. Canlas On Tuesday, June 12, 2007; the beloved husband of Leonora T. Canlas; father of Alfredo Canlas, Fredeswinda Reyes, Edgardo Canlas, Alicia Carlos and the late Rolando Canlas. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Canlas' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday(today) from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, June 15, 2007 at 11am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneral Homes.com

Obituaries

Vaughn Byers

Natividad Bautista

Kenneth Potter

Catherine Craig

Ryan Boykin

Dorothy Musgrove

Lucy Howland

Mary Rea

Charles Izaguirre

Allen Engleking

Patricia Pheasant

Patrick Pessagno

Roy DeMesme

Catherine Powell

Richard James

Meigs Newkirk

John Amber

Pamela Jones

Frances May

Luigi Vagnoni

Mary McMahon

Patricia Ferguson

Dianne Fisher

Domingo Canlas