Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Sunday, May 27, 2007 at the Caroline Home for Hospice in Denton, Maryland of congestive heart failure. A resident of Easton, MD and previously of Edgewater, MD she was born in Brentwood, MD on November 13, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Stickell. She attended school in Prince George's and Anne Arundel County. She enjoyed her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she also loved to do crafts, take day trips, and work puzzles. She was a member of the Reflections Doll Club, which she belonged to for 25 years and the Easton Church of God. She also enjoyed reading the Capital Newspaper since 1941. In 1941, she married Oliver Ward, Sr., whom she divorced in 1987. She is survived by two sons, Oliver Ward, Jr. and Walter Ward, both of Edgewater, MD., two daughters, Joy Wilder of Easton, MD with whom she lived and Diane Anthony of Bridgeville, DE. Also survived by her brother Julius â€œTedâ€ Stickell and his wife Anne, of Hemmingway, SC., 17 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren, her sisters-in-law Lois Wyatt, Joan Mason, Dorothy Stickell and Florence Ward. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, friends, and special friends Helen Wood, Gertrude Reid, Poly Holt, and Mildred Exum. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Raymond and Lynn Ward, six brothers, Oscar, Joe, Skippy, Harry, Woody, infant George Stickell and four sisters, Rose Thurm, Eva Baker, Alice Cullember, and infant Julia Etta Stickell. Relatives and friends are invited to Jessie's Life Celebration on Thursday, May 31 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037, where services will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 10am. Interment St. Mary's Church Cemetery, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Caroline Hospice Foundation, 613 South 5th Ave. Denton, MD 21629.

On Monday, May 26, 2008 in La Plata, MD; the beloved father of Minnie Reynolds. Funeral Service and interment will be held in Georgia. Please sign the guestbook.

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MARGARET HUNT SILER "Pat" 


On Saturday May 26, 2007. The beloved wife of the late Fred Siler; mother of Richard (Patricia) Crutchfield; sister of Dorothy Ann Leach; grandmother of Adam J. Crutchfield. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD, on Thursday May 31, 2007 from 11 a.m. until time of services at 12 noon. Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery. Please view and sign the online guest book at: 


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Josephine Domenica "Sissy" Zagami Commiso, 95, a resident of Edgewater for seven years and formerly of Gaithersburg, died of natural causes May 25 at home. 


The second child of six and only daughter of the late Giacomo and Fortunata Zagami, Mrs. Commiso was born April 12, 1912, in Washington, D.C.. She graduated from Old Business High School. 


Mrs. Commiso worked part-time as a sales clerk at Woolworth's Five and Dime Store in Washington, D.C., while she attended high school. Following graduation, she worked full time as floor manager until the birth of the daughter in 1939. 


Subsequently, she began part time work with the former Palace Royal Department Store in Washington, D.C., and its successor, Woodward and Lothrop department store. She worked there full time for more than 40 years, beginning in 1957. During her career, she received numerous customer service and sales awards. 


Her interests included reading and spending time during the summer at the family home in Bethany Beach. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville for the past nine years and a former member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, all located in Washington, D.C.., St. Mark's Catholic Church in Adelphi and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Derwood, Md. 


On Jan. 29, 1938, she married Louis Antonio Commiso, who died in February of 1961. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Lou Commiso of Edgewater; and one grandson. She was the sister of Philip, Deno, Joseph, Dante and Adam Zagami. 


Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave. in Davidsonville. Burial will follow in Ft. Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, Md.

On Friday, May 25, 2007. He was a member of IBEW Local #26 for 45 years and a veteran of the U.S.Navy. Beloved brother of Mary Margaret, Frances, Rose, Dolores and Richard. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Patrick, Joseph, Jean and Joan. He is also survived by numerous nieces; nephews; grand-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill MD. on friday from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.with prayers at 7:00P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday June 2, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. from Holy Family Catholic Chruch, 2210 Calloway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Holy Family Catholic Church.

Laura Caldwell Merkerson (Age 68) On Thursday, May 24, 2007 of Ft. Washington, MD; the beloved wife of Willie Merkerson, Jr.; loving mother of Velvet Mickens, Nicole Merkerson-Baker, Delwyn, Niccolas and Melody Merkerson; she is aslo survived by 16 grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Merkerson's Life Celebration on Wednesnday, July 4, 2007 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD from 4 to 6 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Ft. Myer Chapel, Arlington, VA at 8:45am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association. Online Condolences may be made at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

MICHAEL J. PIERRE, SR. (Age 62) On Thursday, May 24, 2007, the beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann Pierre; father of Michael J. Pierre, Jr.; brother of Hollister Pierre, Sr. of St. Thomas, V.I., Theresa Christmas of Connecticut, Bernadette Harry-Martins (Telfer) of Maryland and Terrence, Patricia, Juliet and Francis, all of Trinidad and Tobago; special friend of Debra Timmons. He is survived by 24 nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and nephews; the Schafer family of Delaware and many friends and neighbors. Relatives and friends are invited to Michael's Life Celebration on Saturday, May 26, 2007 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment private. Online condolences may be made to 


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On Tuesday, May 22, 2007. The beloved wife of the lat George A. Welland; mother of Katherine E. Mercer, Jean W. Reid and Georgia Cornell; sister of Norman E. and the late William M. Lambert. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland 21037 on Saturday, May 26, 2007 from 11 A.M. until funeral service begins at 12 noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Deale Volunteer Fire Department, 6007 Drum Point Road, Deale, Maryland 20751 or the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 or online at http://www.hospicecheasapeake.org

On Tuesday, May 22, 2007, she is survived by her beloved husband William Tresek; her devoted son, William Bradley Tresek; brothers, Donald W., Douglas L. and Charles W. Sine, Jr.; sisters, Betty Mae Sine and Virginia D. Hedges; sisters-in-law, Lillian, Pat, Dolly and Sue Sine; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, her parents, Charles and Ethel Sine; a brother Chester L. Sine and sister Ethel Josephine Sine. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of her life on Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6161 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 30 at 10 a.m. at the Ryland-Epworth United Methodist Church, 3200 S. St., SE, Washington, DC. Interment Christ Reformed Church Cemetery, Middletown, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org

On Monday, May 21, 2007. The beloved wife of the late Col. Elbert M. Sleeker (USA Ret.); mother of Christi S. Granger and Robert M. Sleeker. Also survived by five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Mrs. Sleeker's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland 21037 on Wednesday, May 30, from 4 to 6pm. Graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, May 31, at 10am. (Family and friends are asked to gather at The Memorial Gate at 9:30 a.m.) In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Eastport Volunteer Fire Department, 914 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403 or The Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, 2001 Medical Parkway, Suite 240, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Joan Louise O'Sullivan, 61, of Annapolis, died May 19 at home after a lengthy illness. The cause of death is unavailable. 

Born April 3, 1946, in New London, Conn., the daughter of Mary Louise Smith O'Sullivan of Waterford, Conn., and the late John David O'Sullivan, Mrs. O'Sullivan graduated Magna Cum Laude from Butler University, where earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1968. She earned a law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1975. 

Mrs. O'Sullivan worked for the Legal Aid Bureau's Senior Citizen Law Project in Annapolis as managing attorney from 1977 to 1993. She then was a clinical law professor at the University of Maryland School of Law's Law and Health Care Program until 2002. 

She was the recipient of Maryland Legal Services Corporation Distinguished Service Award, Maryland Bar Foundation Award for Legal Excellence and the National Aging and Law Award. She authored The Maryland Guardianship Bench Book, Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know, Assisted Living in Maryland: What you need to know and The Guardianship Handbook: A Guide to Adult Guardianship and Guardianship Alternatives in Maryland. 

Her interests included roller blading, Jazzercise, dancing, the New York Times crossword puzzles, reading, the theatre, hiking, travel, biking and swimming in the ocean. 

In addition to her mother, surviving are one son, Gabriel Freda of Annapolis; one daughter, Colleen Freda of Annapolis; one brother, Robert O'Sullivan of Sharon, Mass.; one sister, Nancy O'Sullivan of New London, Conn. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 Central Ave. in Davidsonville. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in New London, Conn. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or online at http://www.hospicechesapeake.com

Betty L. White Age 81 


On Thursday, May 17, 2007 of Clinton, MD the beloved wife of Charles R. White; loving mother of Rose Marie Merkle, Cecilia Lewis, Chuck, Chris, Jim, Fred, and Danny White and the late Penny Thomas and their spouses ; sister of Anna Millburn, Nellie Downs and Joseph Palmer, Jr.; she was an adoring grandmother to 30 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and is survived by many nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. White's Life Celebration on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 9:15am at St. Mary's Catholic Church Chapel - Piscataway. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Contributions may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box1131, Fairfax, VA 22038. Online Condolences may be made at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Phyllis Ellwood Page, 70, of Lothian, died of cancer May 17 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 

Mrs. Page was born in Washington, D.C., reared in High Bridge in Prince George's County and graduated from Laurel High School. She lived and worked at Larchdale Woods, an apartment complex in Laurel, for many years. 

Surviving are her husband, Marvin "Buzz" Page; two sons, James Jones of Florida and Kenneth Jones of Columbia; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas Ellwood of Laurel and Allen Ellwood of Falls Church., Va.; and three sisters, Joanne Lowry of Camp Springs, Christine Stewart of Florida and Alicia Merson of Laurel. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Francis D. "Blackie" and Pearl Ellwood; one sister; and two brothers, Francis Ellwood and Jesse "Bubbie" Ellwood. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Laurel. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or online at: 

http://www.hospicechesapeake.org

On Wednesday, May 16, 2007. The beloved husband of Victoria B. Barkley; father of Theodore (Verna), III, Robert (Chrissy) and John (Dana) Barkley; son of Shirley Ashbaugh; brother of Libby Stake and Connie Hruska; grandfather of Teddy, IV, Haley, Bobby, Jr., Katie, Maddie Rose and John, Jr. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Barkley's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Saturday, May 19 at 1 p.m. Interment St. Barnabas Church Cemetery, Leeland, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3 North, Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

On Wednesday, May 16, 2007, the beloved wife of 49 years of the late Louis J. Perrus; mother of John A. and Michael L. (Becky) Perrus; sister of the late Theodore and Toni "Spots" Kendros. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD, on Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m. where services will be held on Monday, May 21 at 1 p.m. Interment Washington National Cemetery.

Joseph R. Schaeffer, age 76, of Annapolis, Md., died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Md. He Served in the Army during Korean War. 


He is the son of the late Cecil and Mary (Rhodes) Schaeffer. 


He is survived by his wife Mrs. Rosemary Schaeffer; his five Daughters, Debbie Jackson,Mary Clark, Joanne Mess, Anne Marie Schaffer and Karen Anderson. He is also survived by his son,Joseph Schaeffer. Beloved brother of Cecil F. Schaeffer. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Md.. Interment will be at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, Md.

On Monday, May 14, 2007, the beloved sister of Mary Panetta. Also survived by seven nieces and nephews, 16 great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland from 9:00 A.M. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements by GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, Oxon Hill, Maryland

Jane S. Davis, age 86, of Edgewater, Md., died Sunday, May 13, 2007, at her home in Edgewater. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph Staubly, Sr. and the late Lottie (Frankenberry) Staubly. 


Beloved mother of Nancy M. (Davis) Goff, & Robert C. Davis, Jr. Beloved sister of Ann Ford, Ralph Staubly, Jr., Alan Staubly, and Julian Staubly. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland. Family and friends are invited to Jane's Life Celebration on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be at Mayo United Methodist Church at 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 16, 2007 , Rev. Betty Dunlop, officiating. Interment will be at Rosedale Cemetery in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

On Thursday, May 10, 2007, the beloved husband of Marilyn G. Scannell, devoted father of Rick, Sean,Shannon and Sandra Scannell, Stacey Day, Courtney Roy, Stephanie Fox; loving brother of Marilyn Heffernan, Claire Crean and the late Gerald Scannell and Florence Pollard; loving grandfather of Logan Scannell, Griffin, Hamilton and Callahan Day, Fisher and Finnegan Roy and Lily Fox. A memorial mass will be offered on Monday, May 14, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Inurnment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034. Arrangements are by the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, Edgewater, MD.

Mildred Virginia Skolnick, 95, of Annapolis and previously of the Heritage Harbour, died of natural causes May 10 at the Spa Creek Rehabilitation Center, Genesis Healthcare. 

Known as "Millie," Mrs. Skolnick was born May 22, 1911, in Washington, D.C. She was employed as a payroll clerk at Folger Nolan Fleming, a stock brokerage in Washington. Her interests including reading, bowling and watching football, golf and television, particularly "Wheel of Fortune." 

In 1933 she married David Skolnick who died in January 1973. 

Surviving are her son, Barry D. Skolnick of Mount Airy; three daughters, Dale Ciuffreda of Annapolis, Judy Bryant of Middletown and Dawn Barnhill of Mechanicsville; one sister, Aleathea McKallor of Crofton; and 10 grandchildren. 

Services and burial are private. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. 

In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway Annapolis, MD 21401 or online at 

Hospicechesapeake.org

On Thursday, May 10, 2007, beloved wife of Adam V. Pagliaroli; mother of Richard A. Pagliaroli and Patricia P. (Joseph) Raley; grandmother of Janice (Doug) Campbell; great-grandmother of Morgan Rae Campbell. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Pagliaroli's life celebration on Wednesday, May 16 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements by KALAS FUNERAL HOME, Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Clarence Frederick Rogers, 98, a native and lifelong resident of Shady Side, died of natural causes May 10 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Mr. Rogers was born June 12, 1908, and worked as a carpenter, boat builder and waterman until retiring. 


He was a longtime member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Shady Side. 


Surviving are his wife of 73 years, Grace Rogers; two sons, William Rogers of Shady Side and Howard Rogers of Annapolis; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was the son of the late Oliver and Sarah Rogers. 


Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Burial will follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.

On Thursday, May 10 , 2007 the beloved wife of the late John Richard Bernardon; mother of Diane (Donald) Holmes, Joyce (Frank) DelBorrello and Linda (James) Owens; grandmother of Lisa Wood, Christi Graham, David DelBorrello, Scott Holmes, Karen and Kelly Owens. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Linda's life at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD, on Monday, May 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Rt. 301 and Rosaryville Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD, on Tuesday, May 15 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 or online at http://www.hospicechesapeake.org

On Thursday, May 10, 2007. The beloved husband of the late June E. Haffner; father of Katherine H. Bernard, Barbara E. Foltz and Suzanne J. Konisiewicz. Also survived by four grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Haffner's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, June 14 from 10 a.m. until Memorial Service begins at 11 a.m. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Purdue Foundation, Dick & Sandy Dauch Alumni Center, 403 West Wood Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

Obituaries

Jessie Ward

Johnnie Phillips

Margaret Siler

Josephine Commiso

Anthony Smith

Laura Merkerson

Michael Pierre

Jean Welland

Anna Tresek

Elizabeth Sleeker

Joan O'Sullivan

Betty White

Phyllis Page

Theodore Barkley

Georgia Perrus

Joseph Schaeffer

Ethel Slivinsky

Jane Davis

William Scannell

Mildred Skolnick

Lena Pagliaroli

Clarence Rogers

Linda Bernardon

Richard Haffner