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A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 29 at 10 am at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022; the beloved husband of Elsa Aquino; father of Randy and Glen Aquino.  He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 3 p.m. Please meet at the Administration with one's own transportation and Government issued ID for anyone over the age of 16 at 2:15 p.m.

Robert "Bobby" Allen Simmons, 71, a 27-year resident of Edgewater, MD, and previously of Laurel, MD, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 20, 2022.

Born October 27, 1951, in Wytheville, VA, to the late Geneva and Brock Simmons, he worked as a painter for over 50 years.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was an avid golfer, and diehard Washington Redskins fan.  He loved working in the yard and taking his dog “Bo Diddley” for rides on the golf cart down to the neighborhood beach. He loved telling jokes and stories and spending time with his family. Bobby also enjoyed reminiscing about his band days, music, and playing the drums.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years and the love of his life, Joan M. Simmons; a daughter, Kelly R. Bartholomew and her husband, Marc of Charlotte Hall, MD; three grandchildren, Russell Bradshaw of Harwood, MD, Peyton Hall of Charlotte Hall, MD, and Rylea Hall of Charlotte Hall, MD; four brothers, Tommy of Edgewater, MD, Jimmy of Catonsville, MD, Johnny of Westminister, MD, and Rickie of Wilmington, NC; and a large extended family to include tons of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by a grandson, Dustin Bradshaw, and five siblings, Harry, Charles, Mike, Brockie, and Shelby.

A celebration of Bobby's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for Bobby's family by using the memories tab on the left of this page.

Cheryl “Cheri” Kay Cook, 64, a 40-year resident of Mayo, Maryland and previously of Bay Ridge in Annapolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 20 in Pasadena, surrounded by her family.

Cheri was born on March 1, 1958 in Annapolis, MD to the late Norman, II and Evelyn Bell. She was a graduate of Martin Spaulding High School. She was self employed and a member of Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church.

Her interests included boating and crabbing, gardening and Ravens football. She also loved spending time with her family and riding on the Harley.

Cheri is survived by her beloved companion of 26 ½ years, Philip J. Cook, to whom she had been married for the last 18 years; her children, Peter M. White of Mayo, MD, Courtney R. Click of Arnold, MD and Amanda M. Wiseman of Wye Mills, MD. She is also survived by her siblings, Ridgely Bell and Dawn Siegert, both of Kent Island, MD, and her grandchildren: Dillon, Otto and Lillian Click and Aaliyah Wiseman.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Cheri’s life on Thursday, December 29 from 6-8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037, where a funeral service will be held on Friday December 30 at 1pm. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Annapolis, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 


DONALD EUGENE YOUNG (Age 100)  
Born in Newton, MA on May 5, 1922; died on Monday, December 19, 2022 in Temple Hills, MD. Dear husband of Carmina F. Young (predeceased); loving father of Donna Marie and Paul Eugene (Mary Ann); adoring grandfather of Ashley, Kyle, and Matthew; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Graduate of Malden High; Boston University. Served US Army in WWII (1942- 1946).  Statistician at U.S. Census Bureau (1950-1985), statistical advisor and consultant to Governments of the Philippines, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Paraguay. He was awarded the Silver Medal for Meritorious Service and the Bronze Medal from the Department of Commerce.  Member of American Statistical Association; Veterans of Foreign Wars Clinton Post #9376; American Legion, Clinton Post #259.  Prior Post Adjutant of Post 45 DC Department of Commerce of the American Legion. The family will receive friends at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, December 26, 2022 from 2 to 4 pm and Tuesday, December 27 from 10 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial 11 am at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 






Thomas R. “Whitey” Murray, 85, of Germantown, MD died on Sunday, December 18 at Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. Born on November 5, 1937 in Washington, DC, Tom was very active in sports. He attended St. Francis Xavier elementary school where he enjoyed the camaraderie at the Buckley Club and where he met Rosemary Monte. Tom graduated from Gonzaga High School where he played baseball, was the quarterback on the football team and continued dating Rosemary. After graduating he served in the US Air Force and married Rosemary in 1957. They had 6 kids in eleven years and he eagerly attended many school and sporting activities for all of his children. In the late 1960’s, after working for a period of time in the carpet business, Thomas decided that he did not want to work for anyone else so he decided to take a risk and open his own retail carpet business. He was tenacious at developing business relationships in the custom home building sector, as well as the interior design community. His extreme focus and professional quality work and integrity led him to be awarded several contracts with the US State Department. As a result, he had several international projects, three of which led to extensive travel to carpet the US Embassies in Russia and Sudan. In his spare time, Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing tennis and gardening. He was a volunteer at St. Martin’s Soup Kitchen for many years and he competed in the Senior Olympics where he placed in 5 events. Tom enjoyed each and every one of his children and was most happy when they were all gathered together at the dinner table. He will certainly be missed and remembered for his intelligence, sense of humor and grit. His many one-on-one relationships will be forever etched in our hearts. Tom is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rosemary Murray; his children, Robert, Danny, Tommy and Kristin Murray and Patty Burke; his sister, Suzan Stafford; his grandchildren, TJ, Christopher, Christina, Chrissy, Kelly, Kara and Ashley and his great-grandchildren, Karlee, Violet, King, Milleigh, Susanna, Joey and Braxton. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Murray and his granddaughter, Aleshia.  Friends are invited to celebrate Tom's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, December 26 from 12 noon until his memorial service begins at 1 pm. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.
 



Debra Collette “Debbie” Oliver, 65, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, died December 17, 2022, after an eight-month battle with cancer. Born in Annapolis on March 2, 1957, to Robert and Elsie Oliver, she grew up in the Greenacres neighborhood and graduated from Annapolis High School, and took classes at the University of Maryland. She worked for 21 years as the Director of Communications at VHC-Health, Virginia Hospital Center, and for 16 years as the Communications Manager at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Debbie was a devout Catholic and was a parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis. She was totally devoted to her family and enjoyed spending vacations and holidays with them, especially enjoying their time together at the beach.

Debbie is survived by her daughter, Caitlyn C. Oliver-Sard (and her husband Vincent) of Annapolis; her grandchildren, Garrett A. Sard and Rilynn F. Sard; her brother, Robert E. Oliver, Jr. of Annapolis, and her sister-in-law, Dorothy A. Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two siblings, Kelly C. Oliver and Tracy L. Oliver.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 22 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where her funeral will be held on Friday, December 23 at noon. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis. 

Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Joan B. Coleman was born January 7, 1941, in Parker, Virginia, Spotsylvania County, to the late Albert Stewart Jr. and Mary Corbin Stewart. She fell asleep in death on December 17, 2022.

Joan graduated from John J. Wright School in Spotsylvania, VA, and went on to complete her Bachelor’s degree at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. She then moved to Washington, DC, where she began her career as a secretary at the US Department of Labor.  During her career, Joan held various teaching positions in DC Public Schools, PG County Public Schools, and USDA Graduate School.  Later she returned to the federal government, retiring in 1999 from National Endowment for Humanities as a Grants Program Specialist.  

Being raised by a Christian mother, Joan finally accepted Bible truths, and was baptized on March 22, 1963. With much love for people, she enjoyed her ministry, teaching Bible truths to others. Joan believed in the resurrection to everlasting life here on earth with no more sickness or death. She remained faithful until her death. 
Joan was a loving and caring person. She raised two daughters with her husband James Stewart Coleman. Being the youngest of twelve children, she valued the time she spent with family. She enjoyed working in the yard, taking care of her flower garden, watching nature documentaries, traveling, and baking.  She will always be remembered for her hospitable spirit, and cooking meals for family and friends.  

Joan was preceded in death by six sisters, Marjorie Stewart, Lucille R. Wright, Mattie L. Wright, Dorothy T. Williams, Mary E. Stewart, and Mollie V. Stewart; three brothers, Archie B. Stewart, Julian K. Stewart, and John N. Stewart.  She is survived by one sister, Gladys L. Broadus of Spotsylvania, VA; 2 daughters, Karen Coleman of Waldorf, MD and Theresa Coleman of Upper Marlboro, MD; and two grandsons, Antaun Coleman of Alexandria, VA and Andre Coleman of Silver Spring, MD; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral will be held on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 12 noon at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Oxon Hill, MD.

Pauline Elizabeth Best, 99, a resident of Harwood, MD, died on Friday, December 16, 2022, of heart disease.  Born July 8, 1923, she enjoyed caring for her loving husband, cooking, baking, traveling, and spending time with her family.  Pauline was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Ray Best.  She is survived by four children, Allen Best of Daytona Beach, FL, Sandra Norman of Daytona Beach, FL, Darla Tillinghast of Harwood, MD, and Pamela Evans of Gambrills, MD; three siblings, Kenneth Bachtel of Oakland, MD, Juanita Blamble of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Joann Gehman of Lititz, PA; seven grandchildren, Brian and Troy Best, Craig Norman, David Tillinghast, Karen Painter, Angela Marcian, and Kaitlyn Evans; and nine great-grandchildren.

Pauline's life will be celebrated on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 1 pm during a graveside service at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032 where she will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Ray. Immediately following the service at the cemetery, a memorial gathering will be held at Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church, 38 W. Central Ave., Edgewater, MD.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on the left.

   “Faith, Family and Friends”

Ann Welton Fraser Sole, 78, passed away on December 15, 2022, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Largo, MD. She was born January 5, 1944, in Keyser, WV to the late James Fraser, Jr. and Ella Bell Welton Fraser of Middletown, MD. She recently relocated to Annapolis, MD, having lived in Camp Springs, MD for 52 years. She married her Frederick High School classmate/sweetheart, J Christopher Sole, upon graduation from Towson University in 1966. They had two children, Kimberly Ann Bridgman and James Christopher, Jr. Ann taught for Prince George’s County Public Schools teaching kindergarten while raising her children.

She actively supported her husband’s baseball and softball teams and the University of Maryland – Go Terps!  Many friends tailgated weekly in Lot 1 with three generations of fans. She and her husband rarely missed a Frederick High School class of ’62 reunion. Ann also loved to travel – from her first trip to Scotland on the Queen Elizabeth, several European trips with her sister and brother to more recent trips to Oceania and the South Pacific with her teaching friends – Bula! 

Ann loved the church.  She served in many capacities at Unity Presbyterian of Camp Springs until it closed its doors in 2018.  She was an active mission elder at Southminster Presbyterian Church for several years. She loved helping and serving others by supporting school supply drives, “Warm Nights” providing meals for the homeless, and recycling clean used clothing for shelters to name a few. She also enjoyed her time with her Wednesday morning bible study group.

Ann was predeceased by her parents and husband, her sister Harriett Josephine Albin and brother-in-law Loren Albin, brother-in-law Raymond J Mangold, numerous aunts and uncles, and cousins.  She is survived by her daughter Kimberly Bridgman (Michael), her son Jim Sole (Zaira), and her two granddaughters who gave her much joy, McKenna Rose Bridgman and Ariana Cristina Sole. Ann is also survived by her brother, James Fraser III, and his wife Kay, sister, Susan Mangold, and many nieces and nephews.                      

She will be greatly missed. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Southminster Presbyterian Church.

Matthew “Matt-Matt” Stenberg, 30, a 4-year resident of Annapolis, MD, and previously of Easton passed away of natural causes on December 15, 2022, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Matthew was born on December 16, 1992, at Holy Cross Hospital to parents Heidi Millett and Wade Stenberg.

Matthew loved to fish, ride his bike, landscape, and collect cars. He also enjoyed his Pokémon Watch and wrestling.

In addition to his parents, Matthew is survived by his brother, James Flynn of Annapolis; sister, Hope Stenberg of Annapolis; grandmother, Dot Millett; aunt Holly Millett; aunt Beck and uncle Richard and family; grandmother Cory Stenberg; uncle Brett and aunt Doris; aunt Renee Stenberg; and uncle Rob, aunt Cyndi and family; and many cousins.

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Hugh Vincent Kelly, the beloved father of Brendan Michael and brother of Michael Joseph, died on December 13, 2022, in Edgewater, Maryland at 77 years old.

Hugh was a true Publican: the owner of Kel- lys’ Irish Times on Capitol Hill, an engaging host and gifted storyteller, and a man that friends and patrons would turn to for a sym- pathetic ear or a helping hand.

Hugh was born in Ballyclamay, Longford, Ire- land, to Michael and Josephine Kelly, as the oldest of six children. He emigrated from Ire- land in 1963, arriving in New York and making his way to Washington, DC in 1964. He opened his first Irish pub, My Mother’s Place, in 1968. He continued in the pub business, working as the General Manager of the Dub- liner pub on Capitol Hill before opening his own Irish pub next door, Kellys’ Irish Times, in 1978. He turned his pub into a cherished DC institution and helped countless individuals who entered the pub as patrons and exited as dear friends. Hugh changed lives, whether through employment, charitable actions, or support of all things Irish, including St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, Archbishop Carroll High School, the Police Emerald Society of DC, DC Fire & EMS, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Hugh was delighted to pass on ownership of the pub to his son, Brendan, in 2004, so he could enjoy retirement with his wife at his house on the South River in Edgewater, Maryland. He made many new friends in Edgewater, and loved boating and opening his home to family and friends, old and new. With his brilliant wit and generous spirit, Hugh touched the hearts of many. He will always be remembered for his passion for his wife, family, and friends; his love of Irish poetry and music; his knowledge of literature and history; and his warm hospitality and zest for life which continues on in his son, granddaughter, and staff of Kellys’ Irish Times.

Hugh was predeceased by his loving wife (Belinda), his brother (Matthew), and his sister (Maisy). He will be well remembered and cherished by his son (Brendan), his daughter-in-law (Julie), his granddaughter (Me- gan), his brothers (Michael and Brendan), his sister (Imelda McLoone), and his nieces and nephews. He will be missed and loved forever by his family, his close friends, and devoted caregivers (Virgina, Marigold, Jaime, Emmanuel, Marie), and generations of Kellys’ Irish Times staff and patrons.

The funeral mass celebrating Hugh’s life will be held at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, on Saturday, January 14, at 2 p.m. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Anthony Catholic School in Brookland,
Washington, DC.

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GEORGE E NASSIF Feb 23, 1936 – December 13, 2022

	If you asked George Nassif how old he was, he would tell you he was 31,704 days old on December 13, 2022.  George celebrated every day of his life with joy and enthusiasm as a lover of his family, his church, Penn State, Navy Football, and Annapolis.  

	George Edward Nassif was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on February 23, 1936, to John and Sadie Nassif (both deceased).  He is survived by his brother, Bob (Arlene), of Altoona, Pennsylvania, and numerous nephews, nieces, and other extended family members.  He was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Haje (Albert), Ernestine McLoota (Sam), Lula Brown (Abraham), and Mary Smith (Terry), and brothers, Ernie (Sadie), Albert, and Johnny.

	George graduated from Altoona High School in 1954 and attended Penn State University, majoring in finance and marketing.  He then served in the U.S. Army.  While in basic training, he was awarded both the company and battalion outstanding trainee.  While in Altoona, he worked in family businesses and moved to Annapolis in 1967.  A natural people person he began working in retail for Peerless Clothing at their Main Street location and Parole Plaza and was known throughout the state as the clothier to the legislature.  He left clothing to work in advertising which became his love and passion.  His career in advertising began at The Annapolitan magazine with his office on the waterfront in Eastport.  He walked the streets of Annapolis every day and had a good working and friendly relationship with every business owner in town.  He left the Annapolitan for the Evening Capital where he was a sales and advertising rep for over 25 years.  While at the Capital he received national awards and recognition for his ads, photos, and ad campaigns.  He was an amateur photographer who was proud of the pictures he took over the past 5 decades for fun and his ads. After retiring from the Capital, he took a position with the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce as their goodwill ambassador for all of Annapolis. After his second retirement from the Chamber he printed up personal Business Cards that read, “GEORGE E. NASSIF, RETIRED.  MAKE ME AN OFFER”.  His drive and zest for life were fueled by his love of involvement and giving a jovial smile to all those he met. He had to be involved and active.  That was his life!

	George volunteered his time to make Annapolis a better place. Because of his hard work and dedication and love for his job, George left things better than he found them.  He was passionate about improving the look and feel of downtown Annapolis and was instrumental in helping local businesses grow.  He walked Annapolis daily and helped local businesses build creative ad campaigns. Their success was his reward and satisfaction.  No business was too small for George’s creative talents.  He had great ideas and Annapolis trusted and liked him to help it move forward.   He supported Annapolis and bought his holiday, birthday, and special occasion gifts from local businesses and frequented every restaurant in town.  He supported Annapolis with his time, energy, devotion, great ideas, and ever-present smile. George was a major supporter of the Annapolis Business Association, Midnite Madness, and the flowers and greening of downtown Annapolis.  He was clearly a man for all seasons and the goodwill ambassador for Annapolis who always greeted you with a smile, a joke, and knew great Annapolis Trivia.  George always had new and innovative ideas to help make Annapolis a better place to live, work and visit for its residents and visitors 

Ask the business owners in Annapolis, George was usually the first customer to any new business. He wanted to be their first customer to show his support and his congratulatory dollar bills were proudly displayed on their walls or behind the bars.  As a lover of Jazz, George frequented the Maryland Inn to enjoy their nationally recognized musicians in the 1980s. They all knew George and they often would open their sets with a selection requested by George like “Accentuate the Positive”, “Violets for your Furs” or “Send in the Clowns”.  He often entertained a Governor, state senators, and delegates with his personality, his zest for life his palm reading, and his uncanny ability to perform ESP mind games.  He was a mainstay at the Ski Lift Room at Spiros restaurant in Eastport.

	His selflessness made him a great contributor to charities.  He raised over $8000 for the Annapolis Business Association with pledges from friends and clients betting on how much weight he would lose. As a Rotarian, he rarely if ever missed a meeting at the Rotary Club of Parole.  He planned his vacations around those meetings and planned his travel to towns with Rotary clubs.  He helped to form the Annapolis chapter of the Penn State Alumni Club and met weekly during football and basketball season to watch them play.  The Navy football team honored him for the cakes he presented to the team prior to Army Navy football.  He touched the lives of everyone he met and brought joy to so many people including families of midshipmen he would stop on the streets to ask if they needed directions and tell them the best places to eat and shop in Annapolis.  One of his favorite comments to those he would greet was, "I am not a tourist I live here, But if I was a tourist I would want to live here.” Annapolis became his home and he made sure everyone knew it.  	

	For the past decade, George could be found in the morning eating his old-fashioned donut and drinking coffee with friends to talk about Annapolis, sports, or world politics.  Then he would walk downtown and greet people in the shops, restaurants, and on the street.   He played a daily round of Keno after lunch and ended his days with a friendly hand of Texas Hold’em at a local spot, or as a participant in Trivia contests all over town.  He watched Penn State and Navy sports whenever they were on and worked crossword puzzles and put together thousand-piece puzzles in his spare time.

	He was known on St. Patrick’s Day as the Lebanese Leprechaun (He was very proud of his Lebanese heritage), Santa Clause or Scrooge at Midnite Madness, and the unofficial Mayor of Annapolis. He was known to many as George, "Uncle George" or "great Uncle George". He always brought laughter and joy to family occasions.   Some of his greatest joys came from the times he would spend with family and show them off to the rest of the world. He bragged about his family to everyone.  And people love and respected George.  Just read all the comments about George on his Facebook pages, the Chamber announcements, the Penn State Annapolis Chapter website, and the Downtown Annapolis postings.  George was truly the richest man in Annapolis because of all of his friends and compassion, a little like George Bailey which is very befitting at Christmas Time.

George was a member of the St. George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church in Altoona and then Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Antiochian Church in Potomac, Maryland.  When traveling and in the service, he looked for an Orthodox Church to attend.

Friends are invited to celebrate George's life on Tuesday, January 3 from 2 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD and on Wednesday, January 4 from 9 am until his funeral service begins at 10 am at Ss. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 10620 River Rd., Potomac, MD 20854. Interment will follow at 1:45 pm at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Joan T. Fedorkowicz, a 60-year resident of Annapolis, MD died of heart failure on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  She was 91.

Born February 19, 1931, in Wilmington, DE to the late Leo and Alice Tucker, Joan graduated from the Ursuline Academy in 1948.  Joan started working once her children were older and eventually retired from the Maryland District Court as supervisor of the Maryland Automated Traffic System (MATS).
 
Joan loved cooking, reading, gardening, volunteering and traveling.  She was a member of the Red Hat Society (Batty Hatties), the Lady of the Elks and lifetime member of Sunny Shores Beach.
 
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband John L. Fedorkowicz, who she married January 13, 1951; a daughter, Deborah L. Fedorkowicz and two brothers, Michael F. Tucker and J. Richard Tucker.

Joan is survived by four children, Joseph J. Fedorkowicz (Anna) of Ocean City, MD, Carl G. Fedorkowicz (Bobbye) of Lusby, MD, Eric L. Fedorkowicz of Annapolis, MD, and Mary A. Hutchins (Steve) of Arnold, MD; four grandchildren, Jonathan Fedorkowicz (Cheryl), Stephen Fedorkowicz (Amy), Megan Montgomery (Josh) and David Hutchins; four great-grandchildren Marcus Fedorkowicz, Peyton Fedorkowicz, McKenna Montgomery, Elise Fedorkowicz, and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to celebrate Joan’s life on Monday, December 19 from 10 am until her funeral service begins at 12 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private.

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Achilles Gabriel Pappas, also known as Mike, Daddy, Παππού and Mr. Mike was born May 10, 1928 in Washington, D.C. to George and Aphrodite Pappas. He was predeceased by his parents, four sisters, Vasiliki, Frances, Mary and Helen and his wife Rose.

His parents were born and raised in Υιανινα, Greece in the village of Δολιανα. The family spent a summer in Greece when Achilles was 8 years old. Through the years he always kept in touch with his family in the village. More recently he went to Greece in 2018 with his daughter Costa and granddaughter Rosemary. That was a trip of a lifetime for him and was hoping to get back to Greece one more time before he passed.

Achilles’ parents started the family business, Olympia Bakery in 1925 in S.W. Washington. The family moved to Capital Heights, Maryland and bought a farm in Seabrook, Maryland that was used for family outings and church picnics. The family eventually moved back to Southeast Washington where Achilles resided until his passing. At 19 years old he boxed at the Boys Club at night and competed as an amateur boxer at the Uline Arena where he was considered an amateur golden glove boxer. He joined the National Guard in 1948 and was in the Air Force in 1950-1952 stationed in Wilmington, Delaware where he went to Bakers school at the New Castle Air Force Base.

As a young man Achilles’ pride and joy was his first car that he bought with his own money a big red Buick. His mother was not happy with the car he chose which eventually led him to a speeding ticket or two. Soon after he bought the Buick he decided to take his friends Nick Deoudes and Jim Stratus out for a ride. His friends said “let’s see how fast she can go Mike”. He did show them how fast she could go and ended up in jail for speeding and had to call his sisters to bail him out.

Achilles worked in the family business from a young child until his mother passed away and it was sold in 1982. The bakery did very well for many years until the 1968 riots when many small corner grocery stores and restaurants went out of business. The larger grocery stores had their own bakeries so the need for smaller bakeries was much less. After the bakery was sold, Achilles started a hot dog cart business which eventually led to becoming a permit processor which he continued to do for the rest of his life.

Achilles met Rose Kalivretenos in 1955 at a “house party”. They were married June 10th, 1956 and they had three children Maria, George and Constantina. They lived and raised their children on Branch Avenue in Southeast Washington where the entire Pappas family lived, better known as the “Southeast Crew”. The Kalivretenos family lived in Northeast Washington where many memorable family gatherings were held. All of the Pappas and Kalivretenos family cousins attended the Reverend Thomas Daniel Greek Orthodox Parochial School. Rose passed away in March 2017.

Achilles was a lifetime supporter of the Washington Redskins. On Sundays he would be dressed in burgundy and gold from head to toe, sitting on the couch cheering his team on to victory. When baseball returned to Washington he loved to watch the Nationals and would go to two to three games a year, even this season. Bringing the family together for special occasions was always something he looked forward to, whether it was meeting at a restaurant, having a birthday celebration or going to a Nationals game.

Although he was given many health related challenges he always had a positive outlook on life. Being an amputee was never an excuse for him to sit and do nothing. When he was 80 years old his doctor asked him “don’t you think it’s time to retire?” Achilles replied “What for?”





On Sunday, December 11, 2022 of Washington, DC; beloved husband of the late Rose Kalivretenos Pappas; father of Maria (Patrick) Skipton, George (Peggy) Pappas and Constantina Pappas; grandfather of Joshua, Andrew and Rosemary Skipton; great-grandfather of Grace Willis; brother of the late Helen and Vasiliki Pappas, Frances (Christy) Papageorge and Mary West; uncle of the late Nicholas Versis. Also survived by many nieces, nephews,  family and friends.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. The funeral service will be held at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 721 Norwood Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20905 at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.  Interment will immediately follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the church. 



Stephanie “Steph” Noëlle Mendoza, age 55, a resident of Edgewater, MD, passed peacefully at her home on December 11, 2022.  She was born June 10, 1967, to Marie-Noelle Griest and the late James F. Griest.  


Steph earned her degree in culinary arts under the tutelage of Roland Mesnier.  She went on to become a pastry chef, where she met her husband Louis Mendoza, to whom she was married to for 31 years.  Steph also enjoyed scrapbooking, drawing, collecting, and loved animals.  Known as an empathetic person, she always was willing to go out of her way for others.  A passionate “Dance Mom”, she loved supporting her community.


In addition to her mother Marie-Noelle, she is survived by her husband Louis; her daughters Céline Marie-Suzanne and Allison Rachel Mendoza; and two brothers, James F. Griest Jr. and Steven Griest.

A celebration of Stephanie's life is currently being planned. Please take a moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on the left.

All services for Jason will be private at this time. Please take a moment and leave his family a condolence message by using the memories tab on the left.

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Flo will be laid to rest with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. Please leave her family a message of condolence by using the memories tab on the left.

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Barry Van Ry was born on May 21, 1939, and ascended this earth at 6 pm on December 10, 2022.     

At 17 years of age, Barry found himself starting a family.  Forced to grow up quickly, he worked at a gas station while attending Everett Community College in Everett WA.  His leadership qualities presented themselves early as he was soon elected student body president.  In his search for excellence and with a determination to provide the best possible life for his family, he took a job as a longshoreman, then a car salesman, and eventually started selling yellow page advertising door to door. Through a stellar work ethic, superior intellect, and determination, Barry worked his way up the corporate ladder to become President and CEO of Bell Atlantic Yellow Page Directories. His professional life took him on a journey as Managing Director of Directories Australia, with responsibilities in New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines.  Barry was an inspirational and profound speaker.  As a judicious problem solver and dynamic leader, he inspired others to be and do their best. To know Barry was to respect him. His stamp of approval was sought after and revered.   

Barry’s adventurous spirit was best-experienced riding motorcycles.  He loved horses and nature. He had a particular affinity for the Great Northwest.  Barry would tell you that although he lived an amazing life full of adventures, his greatest pride came from his family and friends.  He was born in the small Dutch community of Lynden Washington where he leaves many that helped mold and shape him as a man. His pride and joy were his four children Georgee, (Charles), Barry, (Khayya), Steve, (Erin), and Matthew.  He enjoyed the love of 11 grandchildren, their spouses, and many nieces and nephews.  His wife Linda, has loved him unconditionally and cared for him through his heroic battle with Parkinson's disease. He will also be missed by his sister Arlene, (Harold) and  Queen, his loving caretaker.  Queen has made all our lives easier by being forever present and sacrificing to make him comfortable.   

We, his family, see him now, riding a high-spirited stallion across the plains or perhaps driving his motorcycle across some heavenly terrain. His heart is full of joy, his big beautiful laugh filling the air.  With God by his side, Barry will keep a vigilant watch over his family and friends from heaven until the day we meet again.  Until that day he will forever be in our hearts.  Contributions in Barry’s memory can be made to Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation by mail to P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online <a href ="https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/448346/?gclid=CjwKCAiAv9ucBhBXEiwA6N8nYERL_ZlRdHqRV6WMspV0VOgKvOUTEAA6xgcJFtvOrD_iCOvdvWag6xoCfJYQAvD_BwE#!/donation/checkout?c_src=smcidap-a1b1R00000AQ7CC">HERE</a>

A Celebration of life will be held in Washington State in the summer and announced at a later date.  Online condolences may be made by clicking on the memories tab on the left.



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Gerald Lee “Jerry” “JC” Canty, age 82 and a 25 year resident of the Annapolis and Davidsonville areas, died peacefully on December 9, 2022.  Born March 21, 1940 in Illinois to Raymond and Lois Canty, he graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria, IL and attended Bradley University.  He served his country in the US Army from 1963-67, attaining the rank of Sergeant.  After his honorable discharge from the Army, he began a 42 year career with the federal government as a computer analyst, retiring in 2007.  JC was a huge sports fan and especially enjoyed golf, bowling and softball.

JC is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha Canty; his children, Steven (wife Emily) Canty of San Diego, CA and Linda Canty of Annapolis; his grandchildren, Madeleine, Jackson and Cecelia Canty; and a brother, Raymond Canty of Springfield, IL.

Services and interment are private.


Josephine Dawn Moorehead, “Dawn”, 70, a 25-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Dawn was born on September 1, 1952, in North Carolina to the late Thomas and Josephine Dudley. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, and worked as a Senior Paralegal with McNamee Hosea Law Firm.

Dawn was a longtime member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Annapolis and enjoyed hiking, reading, sewing, and preserving our environment.

In addition to her parents, Dawn was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Dudley.

She is survived by two daughters, Melissa Moorehead of Robbinsville, NJ, and Andrea Moorehead of Ellicott City, MD; her former husband, Keith Moorehead; one brother, Lee Dudley of South Carolina; and her beloved grandson, Lucas Shapiro.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Dawn's life on Saturday, December 17 at 3 PM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1101 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403.  Interment will immediately follow the service in the cemetery's memorial garden.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to <a href="https://www.givelify.com/donate/st-luke-s-church-annapolis-md-2j7wy5ODQ0MQ==/donation/amount">St. Luke's Episcopal Church</a>, <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">SPCA of Anne Arundel County</a>, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave. Annapolis, MD 21403, or <a href="https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/543/spdf.asp?formid=SuttonScholar16&c=20221214105913270260">Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Sutton Scholars High School Enrichment Program</a>, 4 E. University Pkwy., Baltimore, MD 21218.

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Charles Roger Shoch, age 89, of Fort Washington, MD died peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.  He was the husband of Ann Charlotte Shoch, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of Clarence T. and Marie V. Shoch.

Roger spent his summers in his youth with his family in Promised Land State Park, was active in scouting, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, and graduated from Allentown (PA) High School. Roger spent his summers in college as a tree cutter and graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Industrial Engineering. After graduation, Roger enjoyed his early career living in Malibu, CA where he rented a house on the beach from the actress Shirley McLean with three of his classmates.  Following his time in California, he moved to Boston, MA where he met Ann Shoch, his beloved wife, then relocated to Colorado Springs, CO to work for Rand Company and lastly moved to Fort Washington, MD to work for the Department of the Navy as a computer analyst in Washington, DC where he retired.

Outside of work, Roger had a great love for camping, skiing and the Washington Capitals. He and Ann were original season ticket holders since their inception in 1974.  They enjoyed traveling the US in their RV having visited all 50 states. 

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his three daughters, Dorene Albury of Fort Washington, MD, Adrienne Shoch of Asheville, NC, and Sharon Shoch of Woodbridge, VA along with five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was loved by his family and many friends and will be missed.

A celebration of life will be held on Jan 3rd at 11 am at St. Mary’s of Piscataway Chapel, 13405 Piscataway Road, Clinton MD followed by a reception at the family home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to; Capital Caring
Health, Philanthropy, 3180 Fairview Park Dr., Headquarters/Suite 55, Falls Church, VA 22042

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