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Luz, a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and nurse, passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 90. 

Luz was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob. Her life was a tapestry woven with love and kindness, even in the face of challenges. From the tender age of 8, she recounted stories of her family's constant relocations to escape the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during WWII. Her father, the town's Mayor at the time, became a person of interest, compelling him to evade the occupiers to protect his family. These early experiences shaped her resilience and compassion, leaving a profound legacy of courage.

Luz earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1957 at Silliman University, becoming one of the pioneering Filipina nurses to venture to the US in the 60s. Throughout her nursing career spanning decades, Luz dedicated herself to caring for others. Her journey began at the Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, where she brought comfort to countless young children. In the 70s, in Washington DC, she continued her mission, working tirelessly in a private clinic. Her passion for helping others touched many lives until she retired at the age of 72.

In retirement, Luz cherished time with her family, especially her husband, affectionately known as Uncle Bob, facing life's trials as she battled Parkinson's with quiet courage. She found joy in travel, savored good food, sought solace in gospel music, and generously supported charitable causes. She used walking both as a form of exercise and as an excuse to indulge in her passion for shopping. Affectionately known as Nanay (Mom) to all, she touched the lives of everyone she met.

Luz is survived by her adult children: Ernest Valmonte, Eric Valmonte, and Elaine Valmonte-Tomek, her husband Lawrence Tomek, Jr., and her grandchildren Kayla &amp; Kerick Valmonte.

A memorial gathering to celebrate the life of Luz will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 10 am until the start of the memorial service at 11 am at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, located at 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-9424.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Parkinson’s Foundation.


James L. Baker, known to all as “Jim”, was born on January 3, 1926, to George Harold Baker and Louise Lockhart Baker in Aberdeen MD.   
Jim had a rich childhood spending time in both Aberdeen, MD and in the family’s winter home in Rockledge, FL.  He was president of his senior class at Aberdeen High School and was active in high school athletics and joined the Navy in 1943 at the age of 17. He spent a year at Emory and Henry College as part of the Navy V-12 program and received his Commission in 1945. After a brief deployment at the end of WW II he attended the University of Maryland.  
During his time at the University, he was on the rifle team and set records that stood for decades.  He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Physics, where he met and married Dorothy Perkins Cole, “Dottie” in 1948, with whom he shared 73 years.   During their years together, they traveled the world by air and cruise ship. They had two children, Dolly and Russell.
Out of college, Jim worked at Harry Diamond Fuse Laboratories, and helped develop the Honest John Rocket System, which included several patentable fuse devices.  In 1961, he began work at NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center, where he was the Systems Director for the world’s first Geo-Synchronous satellites known as SYNCOM. Following that, he was involved in NASA’s ATS synchronous satellite systems.  As part of that job, he traveled to ground station locations around the world.  Jim retired from NASA in 1976.
After Jim had retired, he received a contract from NASA to develop a shipboard Satellite Location and communication device. Successful testing of the system occurred in both the Bahamas and the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. This system was the predecessor to the technology that became GPS and EPIRB’s.  He also continued working on a variety of real estate investment projects, both in Maryland, and in Florida, spending winters at their condo in Melbourne Beach.
Jim’s love of boating included the Sherwood power boat races, where he earned the nickname of “Flip Baker” in addition to participating in the Sunday Sailboat races. He and Dottie spent months at a time on TANDEM cruising the east coast from Cape Cod to Key West with family and friends.   Jim and Dottie also had multiple extended trips to the Bahamas on TANDEM over 30 years.   
In 1953, with help from family and friends, Jim built a summer cottage in Sherwood Forest, MD. This is where Jim and his family spent every summer, until rebuilding it into a year-round home in 1976.  In Sherwood, he was active in community sports, along with volunteering to manage several major infrastructure projects and serving on the community Board of Directors.  
Jim is survived by his children, Dolly Baker, and Russell and Laura Baker; his grandchildren Dr. Brian and Heather Baker, Robin Baker, Nicholas and Keisha Baker, Brendan and Katie Baker, and Dr. Patrica and David Blalock; and his great grandchildren Molly, Brian, Megan, Jake, Natilie, and Ben Baker, Brody and Banx Baker, and Teagan, Remi, Jack, and Luke Baker.
Jim had a life well Lived. After a brief illness, Jim passed peacefully and in comfort surrounded by his loving family when he left us on October 27, 2023, to join Dottie and the Angels.
A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at the Sherwood Forest Clubhouse, November 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.  
   
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Jeanne Marie Kathryn Germano O’Neill passed away Oct. 27, 2023, from complications of dementia. She was 92.

Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on May 23, 1931, her quick intellect and vast abilities were rewarded with scholarships to Catholic grade school and high school; a straight-A student all her life (and a field hockey star!), she finished at the top of her class at Marywood Seminary. Jeanne was the daughter of James J. and Kathryn R. (neé Duggan) Germano, and the younger sister of Lois Ann Germano Latour, who all predeceased her.

She married the love of her life, Paul D. O’Neill, on March 31, 1951, and embarked on an adventure that quickly took her in one short year from a New York City honeymoon to life as a Navy wife in Norfolk, Virginia, to a home in Washington, D.C., upon Paul’s separation from active duty. The couple made their home in Washington, D.C., and Prince George’s County, Maryland, for the next 50 years, until Jeanne moved to Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and then Baltimore County, Maryland. Paul passed away in June 1998.

Jeanne is survived by her children, James P. O’Neill and Carolyn; Daniel J. O’Neill and Linda Dahlen; and Colleen M. O’Neill Yanchulis and Michael; her grandchildren, Brenna K. O’Neill Carlson (Dale); Conor J. O’Neill (Jamie); Jeanne Marie O’Neill McDowell (Rob); and James M. Yanchulis; great-granddaughters Mackenzie Rose and Olivia Marie McDowell; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. 

In addition to raising her family, Jeanne put her considerable gifts to use in the political world, working at the Maryland Legislature in Annapolis for several lawmakers, including current U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. Her family often noted she retired “more times than a prizefighter,” and later endeavors included running Hoyer’s campaign office for the 1981 special election that ushered him into Congress, and then leading his district office. She later worked for him on Capitol Hill. She also worked in the secretary of state’s office, serving for a time in an acting role as secretary of state.

Jeanne was an avid reader her entire life and nurtured her creative side through sewing, quilting and needle arts, as well as knitting and crocheting. She also enjoyed traveling, making several trips to Europe (her two homelands, Italy and Ireland) as well as taking Caribbean cruises and many trips throughout the United States on her own and with the Anne Arundel County South County Senior Center. She was an active member of her various hometown parishes, the most recent being Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Edgewater, Maryland; she also was a fixture at the senior center, taking exercise and enrichment classes.

Her family was her primary focus. Jeanne led annual summer vacations to the Delmarva beaches and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She was involved in many of her children’s activities and continued that involvement at her grandchildren’s events. Playing “catch” and spending time with her great-granddaughters always brought a smile to her face in her later years.

Her strength in the face of myriad challenges was Jeanne’s most enduring quality. She rose from modest circumstances to become a most valued member of her community, her workplace and society. Widowed in her 60s, she reinvented life for herself in a new town and developed treasured friendships and relationships anew. She was an inspiration in how she lived and how she thrived.

Friends may visit the family at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory in Edgewater, Maryland, on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 11 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater. Bright colors are welcome! Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers—she always said “give them to me while I am alive to enjoy them”—please consider a donation to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund at https://curealz.org/outreach/in-memory/jeanne-oneill/, Gilchrist Hospice at https://gilchristcares.org/donate or a charity of your choice. 





The beloved Kadriye Diane Brunson (affectionately known as “Radridge”) was born June 20, 1963, to the late Kenneth A. Johnson, Sr., and the late Florence B. Wood in Ismir, Turkey. In the Turkish culture, Kadriye means “Valuable” or “Strong”. 

On Friday, October 27, 2023, the Lord recalled one of his brightest stars to come home to be with Him.

As a toddler and pre-teen, she lived in the Hillcrest Heights area and attended elementary and junior high school at Overlook and Benjamin Stoddart. She was an active member in the Brownie Scouts as well as many school activities. As a teenager she moved to Valdosta, Georgia to join her father and his family along with her brother Kenneth, Jr. Kadriye graduated from Valdosta High School in 1981.

After high school, Kadriye pursued higher education at Valdosta State University. In 1982, Kadriye returned to Hillcrest Heights. Upon her return she procured a position with a global insurance broker, initially as an insurance technician, which provided an avenue to become a licensed insurance professional. After several years in the insurance profession, Kadriye explored careers in the legal profession. Kadriye eventually returned to the insurance profession and took up the practice of claims administration for a mental health provider.

In October of 1999, Kadriye married Vincent Brunson in the Ebaneezer AME Church in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Shortly after the marriage, the couple acquired a home in Suitland, Maryland where they continued to live. The union produced two lovely girls, Kasha Virginia Ann and Kennyatta Rose Marie Ellen, and grandson Kristian Allen.

Kadriye’s downtime and spare time were spent with family, especially nieces and nephews. In her short time with us, Kadriye developed countless friendships and relationships. Many remember her for her humor, assertiveness, quick wit, straightforwardness, and willingness to help. Kadriye was also the “Ark of Safety” for her open-door policy for those in need of a place to shelter and a mother figure for a host
friends and family. She will be remembered and missed daily by a large circle of family, friends, and associates.

Kadriye was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Allen Johnson, Sr. and Florece Beatrix Wood as well as her brother Kenneth Allen Johnson, Jr., and sister Carla Marie Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and supporting husband, Vincent Brunson, daughters Kasha and Kennyatta, grandson Kristian; stepfather John D. Wood; Stepmother Adrea Johnson; sisters Pia D. Johnson Sutton (Erwin), September T. Dietrich, Kierra Johnson, and Amber Johnson. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, 
and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Kadriye's Life Celebration on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 11 a.m. until the start of the memorial service at 12 noon at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  The interment will be private at a later date.

Shirley Ann McCray, age 75, passed away at her residence in Washington, DC on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Emmitt and Sammie McCutcheon. She is survived by her siblings, Vernita J. Gunther and Emmitt C. McCutcheon, Jr. and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  A private service and interment will be held at a later date. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Jacqueline's Life Celebration on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 11 a.m. until the start of the memorial service at 12 noon. The interment will be private at a later date. 

Relatives and friends are invited to James' Life Celebration on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland-Silver Hill, MD 20746. 

James J. “Jimmy” Hines, 82, died on October 22, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, family and friends. He was born in Baltimore, MD on December 19, 1940 to the late Paul and Patrina Hines, graduated from Montgomery Blair High School and completed his Sheet Metal Apprenticeship in 1963. He worked for many years in the sheet metal industry before retiring as a foreman in 1995. He was a 50 year member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 100. In his spare time he enjoyed golf, boating, crabbing and water skiing on the South River.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia “Pam” Hines; his beloved cat, Frankey; his daughter, Paula Hines Kennell of Orlando, FL, four grandchildren, one great grandchild, several cousins and his wife’s siblings and their spouses, whom he considered to be his family as well. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Dawson.

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Friday, October 27 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jimmy’s name, may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.

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FARMER, HERBERT W. CATTERTON, 93, died on Sunday, October 22 at his home, Progressive Farm, in Harwood, MD surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Born on June 22, 1930 in Harwood to the late Herbert T. and Alverta Catterton, Herbert was a sixth generation tobacco farmer and was president of the Future Farmers of America while in high school. He worked side by side with his parents whom he loved and adored. Helping to keep the farm running smoothly was Herbert’s wife of 72 years, Agnes Hartge Catterton. Herbert was a member of the Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau, the Elks Club, the Prince George’s County Sportsman’s Club and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, fishing and pulling tractors at local county fairs, where he won multiple honors and awards. Herbert was known as a kind, hard working farmer who leaves a legacy of being devoted to his wife, his parents and his children and their families who all live on the family farm. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; his children, Betty (Bill) Bergstrom, Diane (Fred) Klinken, Kathy (Tom) Britschge and Richard (Terrie) Catterton; his sister, Nancy Parlett and 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.  Friends are invited to celebrate Herbert's life on Friday, October 27 from 4 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 28 at 1pm at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Road, Lothian, MD 20711. Interment will immediately follow the service at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Herbert’s memory to Southern High FFA Alumni, Margaret Chase, 2857 Davidsonville Rd., Davidsonville, MD 21035 or to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Rosauro's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, October 30, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Please check back. 

Bennie Eugene Walton, Jr. was born on February 17, 1933, in Danville, Virginia.  He was the only child born to the late Bennie and Ruth Walton. He received his early education in the Danville Public School System and moved to Washington, DC where he attended and graduated from Francis Junior High School.  He was in the first class to graduate in 1951 from Cardozo High School which was formerly Central High School.  

In 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps receiving his basic training at Paris Island, South Carolina and was later assigned to serve in the First Marine Division in the Korean War.

Upon leaving the Marine Corps in 1957, he returned to Washington, DC and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier.  During that time, he also owned his own cab and operated with the Capitol Cab Company.

He left the U.S. Postal Service and was employed by D.C. Transit as a bus driver.  He became interested in real estate and in 1981 he received his realtor’s license. He began working for Schick and Pepe Realtors and received Top Salesman award and became manager of the branch. He soon opened his own real estate company named B E Walton Real Estate which he operated for several years.

In 1989, he retired from real estate and returned to his first love, transportation.  He started BEW Transportation and through the years he grew the company from one vehicle to a substantial fleet of vehicles to meet the needs of his growing clientele. Through his efforts with BEW Transportation, he was the recipient of the Best of Washington and the Limousine Service Award consecutively from 2009 through 2014.  As a result of these awards, he was placed in the services Hall of Fame. 

Bennie accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age and recommitted his life to Christ as an adult, joining Tenth Street Baptist church, he served as a Trustee for ten years. He served as the Chairman of the Trustee Board at New Bethany Baptist Church for eight years. Later, moving to Maryland, he joined the Mount Jezreel Baptist Church in 2018 and was a member until his passing.

He was preceded in death by both his first wife Gloria Dell Moore, and his wife of 62 years Gloria Peterson Walton.  He is survived by daughters Katherine, Kathleen and Gina, and sons Bartley, Barry and Bryan, along with eleven Grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Brian Christopher Grace, 52, a longtime resident of Anne Arundel County, died on Friday, October 20, 2023.  Born in Cheverly, MD on September 28, 1971 to the late Raymond and Marie Grace, he was the owner/operator of “My Tree” in Pasadena, a tree cutting and maintenance service. He enjoyed skateboarding, skiing and boating, but most of all, he truly loved his family and friends and playing with his nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his sisters, Melissa Patterson (and her son Jack) of Edgewater and Mary McCarthy (and her children Grace, Chloe, Emmy, Madi and Sully) of Davidsonville.  A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held on Thursday, October 26 from 10 AM until his memorial service begins at 10:30 AM at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in Brian's memory, may be made to Autism Speaks, P.O. Box 37148, Boone, IA 50037-0148 or online <a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/?form=donate&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=IS-branded-conv&utm_content=IS-evergreen&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjws9ipBhB1EiwAccEi1Afor2HJxts7Fv_pAvgqQXUzYWq7o2s9cPNxpWDIaEobj7kxdTpI0RoCa-wQAvD_BwE" >HERE</a>

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Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Alice's life on Sunday, October 29 from 1 p.m. until her memorial service begins at 2 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the <a href="https://www.childfund.org/get-involved/ways-to-donate/">ChildFund</a>, PO Box 1911, Merrifield, VA 22116.
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Maria Elena Yadao Dancel (Marle), beloved wife of Julian Dancel was born on August 11, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Mauro Yadao and the late Palagia Ildefonso and was born and raised in the Philippines. She departed this life unexpectedly on October 19, 2023. She was 70 years old.

Throughout her life Marle was a loving daughter and had a close bond with her mother. She was a loving sister to her siblings and a caring aunt to her nieces and nephews. Marle was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Julian for 37 years, and a patient, loving, devoted mother to her son Patric. The friends that Marle met along the way became an extension of her family, and family meant the world to her. 

As a young woman, Marle’s favorite snack was bananacue that she continued to love throughout her life. She loved eating seafood - especially with her family. Marle is remembered for making the best bitsu bitsu/carioca and biko, which so many of us will miss. Her family and friends always looked forward to the Filipino desserts that she would enjoy making. Marle was a warm, kind-hearted person who enjoyed sharing life, trips, and food with family and friends. She always made sure that others got their food first, and was a gracious hostess to all. 

Marle is remembered for watching the latest Filipino movie at the local movie theatre. And, she truly enjoyed a good Filipino teleserye.

She was a hardworking, dedicated employee in the accounting space and proud of the variety of industries she supported.

Marle was devoted in her growing relationship with God and attended daily mass as often as she was able.

Marle was preceded in death by her parents Mauro Yadao and Palagia Ildefonso, and several siblings. She leaves to cherish her love and her memory her husband Julian Dancel, her son and daughter-in-law Patric and Liz Dancel, her sister Elvie Lewandoski, her brother Bert Yadao, as well as a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.





Relatives and friends are invited to Maria Elena's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 3 to 7 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Suitland, MD 20746. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. 

James Phelps Soresi, 78 of Fort Wahington, MD, better known as “Jamie” to family and close friends, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023. He was born on September 16, 1945, in Washington, D.C. to the late Virginia Tucker Soresi and James Robert Phelps.

James is survived by his wife, L. Darlene Soresi, his two sons, James Christopher and Joseph Brian, his brother Michael J. and sister-in-law Cheryl, niece Michelle and nephews Daniel and Nicolas Soresi,  and a grandson Liam D. Soresi.

James started his career in 1967 working for the State of Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation in Prince George’s County and retired after 43 years as Supervisor of the Department. 

In his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family, spending time in Fort Pierce, FL along with collecting and racing cars.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. 

Albert "Al" John Rossi, 81, a two-year resident of Pasadena and previously of Odenton and Mechanicsville, MD, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Sadie's Serenity Creekside in Pasadena from debility resulting from vascular dementia. Born June 12, 1942 in New York, to the late Albert L. and Rose (Paterno) Rossi, he graduated from Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine, MD and received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Frostburg State College. Al worked for the Prince George's County Board of Education as an English teacher for two years before transitioning to a career as Guidance Counselor for nearly 40 years. He enjoyed traveling the world, interior decorating, collecting duck decoys, music and the arts, driving his sports cars, shopping, fishing, and spending time with family and friends, especially when that time was spent enjoying good Italian food. Al is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Allison and Joseph “Joe” Gargano of Millersville, MD; and three granddaughters, Olivia, Danielle, and Lianna Gargano, daughters of Allison and Joe.  Immediate family surviving relatives also include his nephew, Christian “Chris” Otto, son of Al’s recently deceased and cherished only sibling, sister Linda (Rossi) Otto, who passed on September 29, 2023, and resided with her son Chris in Greenspring, West Virginia.  Additional surviving relatives include Al’s beloved cousins on his mother’s side of the family: Marilyn (Catalanotto) Katcher of Lake Oswego, Oregon, daughter of Angela (Paterno) Catalanotto and Doreen (Campisi) Wasserman of Bergenfield, New Jersey, daughter of Virginia (Paterno) Campisi.  Surviving cousins on Al’s father’s side include Robert, Jeanie, John, Peter, and Donna Congedo, all children of Emily (Rossi) Congedo, Al’s aunt.  In addition, Al is survived by Dorothy (Minke) Petriccione, his devoted wife for 25 years.  Although they divorced in 1990, Al and Dorothy remained close friends and shared copious time together, devoting an abundance of attention to Allison & Joe and their three daughters.  Friends are invited to celebrate Al’s life on Sunday, October 22 from 12 p.m. until his funeral service begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Entombment will be held on Monday, October 23, at 11 a.m. at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund or (<a href="https://curealz.org/giving/donate/">online here</a>). 

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Relatives and friends are invited to Lateesa's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11 a.m. The burial will be private at a later date. 

Ian Peter Urlock, 52, a resident of Cape St. Claire who grew up in Arnold before moving to the Cape, died on October 16, 2023. Born in Baltimore on May 14, 1971, to John and Jackie Urlock, he graduated from Broadneck High School in 1989 and was self employed in the boat lift industry. 

Ian loved all things sports, participating in GARCI recreational leagues during his youth to softball, Old Man Basketball or playing Golden Tee, as an adult. He enjoyed watching almost any professional sport, especially the Orioles, but found the greatest joy in cheering on his boys in their respective athletic events.

In addition to his parents, John and Jackie Urlock of Centreville, Ian is survived by his sons, Cameron Urlock of Annapolis, Nathan Urlock of Towson, and Max Urlock of Arnold; his siblings, Rob (Jen) Urlock of Annapolis and Catherine (Darryl) Starner of Cambridge, MD; and the mothers of his beautiful children, Rachael Urlock and Janna Jackson.

Please join the family as they come together to celebrate Ian's life on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the American Legion, 830 E. Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037.  The celebration will be from 1-4 PM, with words of remembrance at 3 PM.  Light fare and a cash bar will be provided, and if attending, please park in the "event parking" area located behind the building.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute, c/o Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, 2000 Medical Pkwy., Belcher Pavilion, Ste. 604, Annapolis, MD 21401 or online by visiting the link <a href="https://supportaamc.luminishealth.org/give/377198/#!/donation/checkout">HERE</a>. Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

Services for John are being planned for the spring. Please check back at a later date for details. 

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Louise O’Brien DeGrasse Teague Nurin “Nanny” at the age of 86. A fifty-six year resident of Mayo, MD, Joyce passed away peacefully at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, in Annapolis on October 15, 2023 with her beloved husband, children and granddaughter by her side. Born on August 18, 1937 at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC to the late Helen Louise Berry and Robert Vincent O’Brien, Joyce had two half sisters and three half brothers. She grew up around Washington and had fond memories of roller skating down Pennsylvania Avenue as a child. In 1967 Joyce moved her family to Mayo and in 1980 Joyce and her then husband, George Anthony DeGrasse Sr. opened GAD Plumbing, Heating and Home Improvement Inc. She was very proud to be a business owner and the company is still in business today. Joyce enjoyed life and loved traveling the world with her husband, Larry. She loved her family and took great pride in her home on the water, which became the family gathering place where she hosted many parties and holidays. In her later years, one of her greatest joys was watching her grand children and great children fish, crab, swim and swing from her big oak tree. She had a love for dogs and had many throughout the years most recently her Prince Charles Cavalier named Buffy. Joyce is survived by her loving husband, Lawrence Nurin, D.D.S.; her children, Donna Elizabeth (Sam) McCoy, of Mayo and George Anthony ”Charlie” (Patty) DeGrasse, Jr. of Tracy’s Landing, MD; her 7 grandchildren, Melissa (David) Morris, George (Morgan) DeGrasse, III, Sam McCoy, Jr., Lauren (Rick) Raynor, Bradley DeGrasse, Melanie (Brandon) McCoy and Dana (Dave) Johnson and her 14 great-grandchildren, Hannah Paddy, David, Delaney and Delilah Morris, Riley Moreland, Carson DeGrasse, Nicole, Maddison, Wesley and Liam Johnson, Charlee and Juliet Raynor and Linnaea and Viviana DeGrasse. Family and friends are invited to attend Joyce’s memorial service on Tuesday, October, 24th at 11:30 am at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mayo United Methodist Church, 1005 Turkey Point Road, Edgewater, MD 21037, ATTN: Backpack Buddies.  Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Alfred Harrison Richardson, Jr. also known as Bro. David William Richardson, O.S.C.'s Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main St., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Interment to follow at Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD. 

Marion Ann Maxwell, age 85 of Fort Washington, Maryland, died in her home on October 14, 2023. 

She is survived by her son Steven (Lynn), Margaret, Bill (Angela) and granddaughters Amanda and Elizabeth.

Born on December 17, 1937 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of William and Blanche Cannon.

Baptized Catholic at birth, her faith was very important to her. She attended Catholic school, married in the Church, raised her children Catholic, attended Mass every week (until she was unable), she volunteered at the Church and was a member of the Ladies Sodality at St. Mary’s Piscataway.

As a stay-at-home mother, Marion was an artist and enjoyed painting in oil and acrylics on canvas, wood and metal. She loved crafts of almost any type and created beautiful decorative items, especially for Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. She knew where every craft store was in the area and visited them often. Marion especially enjoyed teaching others how to create their own special designs and was always excited for a crafting event with the Sodality. In addition to her paint brush and glue gun, she was also very handy with a screwdriver, hammer and saw! Marion was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leonard, sister Peggy, brother Bill, and grandson Gabriel.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, October 21st from 10-11 AM at St. Marys of Piscataway Catholic Church: 13401 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be offered at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Marion Maxwell’s honor to: St. Mary’s Church of Piscataway: 13401 Piscataway Road Clinton, MD 20735 OR Puppy Rescue Mission by clicking the following link:
<a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R64Q
G797ZKQNJ">Puppy Rescue Mission</a>

 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anthony "Tony" Francis Bruno, Jr., who quietly left this world on Friday, October 13, 2023 in his home. 

Tony was a devoted husband to Janice M. Mariani-Bruno, a reliable provider, and a faithful partner. He was a patient father who provided support, guidance, and friendship to his sons, Jeremy E. Bruno (Heather Ravenscroft, wife) and Andrew P. Bruno (Laura Knox, wife). He was a proud grandfather to Arthur (son of Jeremy and Heather) and Evelyn (daughter of Andrew and Laura).

Born in 1943 to Anthony F. Bruno, Sr. and Virginia B. Callies, Tony was a lifelong resident of Maryland, growing up in Silver Spring alongside his siblings: Barbara (deceased), Lawrence, and James. He later lived in Woodland Beach and Annapolis, surrounded by the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay.

Tony served his country with honor in the United States National Guard. During the turbulent times following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, Tony served in Washington, D.C., contributing to the efforts to maintain peace and order during the riots.

For nearly half a century, Tony dedicated himself to his career as a CDL truck driver, specializing in short-haul freight delivery in and around Washington, D.C. He loved trucking and worked for several distinguished companies including Cowan, Halls and Preston. He retired from ABF in 2008.

Outside of work, Tony had interests and passions that were narrowly focused but very deep. His love for music was evident through his extensive record collection, at one time numbering in the thousands. He cherished the work of Van Morrison, Yes, Led Zeppelin and Neil Young, using music as a backdrop for his daily life. While smoking his pipe in the cab of his truck, working in the yard on the weekend or sitting outside at his picnic table on long summer nights Tony’s CD player was never far from his side. 

Tony was an avid science fiction reader whose favorites included Isaac Asimov, Fritz Lieber, Robert E. Howard and Jack Vance. A lifelong baseball enthusiast, Tony was elated when he witnessed his favorite team, The Nationals (formerly the Senators), secure victory in the 2019 World Series. He even joined the welcome home celebration parade, celebrating their triumphant return from their winning away game against the Houston Astros.

Tony loved being outside enjoying the scenery in the mountains of Western PA and on the beachfront and tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay, where as a young man he showcased his prowess as an expert water skier. He found solace in fishing and crabbing in Woodland Beach, though he was more inclined to indulge in hamburgers (with mustard and onions) than fish.

In his community, Tony served as a Cub Scout Leader, guiding and mentoring the young scouts of his sons' troops. He also dedicated his time to prayer groups at St. Mary's Parish and spent Sundays bringing comfort and companionship to residents at Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Hospice of the Chesapeake, for the invaluable services they provided in the final months of his life.

Tony will be remembered for his perseverance in the face of difficulty and his determination to be true to himself. Those who had the privilege of knowing him will forever treasure his dry sense of humor, a skill at which he excelled. Tony had a remarkable ability to keep a straight face, often leaving people wondering. The truth in his clever stories and jokes was always revealed in a sideways look and a smile, shortly followed by a “but seriously…”. He will be deeply missed. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, October 28 at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD. Interment will held on Thursday, November 2 at 10:45 a.m. at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories tab on the left.

Margaret “Diane” Cave passed away, suddenly, on October 12th, 2023.

Diane was born on November 22, 1946, to the late George and Margaret Baden. 

Along with her parents, Diane is predeceased by her beloved husband William David Cave, and her sister Christine Thomas.

Diane is survived by her 3 daughters, Karen (Sean) Storms; Anna (Greg) Glorioso, Sr. and Tara (Duane) Burchick and adored grandmother of Kelsey (Ryan Fate) and Emma Storms; Jacob (Teagan Vaughn) and Amelia (Keegan Lynott) Hutchens; Anthony, Marco, Francesca, Gregory, Jr. (Lauren) and Zachary (Marsha) Glorioso; Will, Jackson and Nate Burchick. Her Great Grandchildren, Sophia, Gregory III, Zander and Asher Glorioso. Sister of George Baden (Carl Patton), Theresa (Matt) Creager, John (Sandra) Baden, Sr., Stephen (Dana) Baden, nieces and nephews, Justin (Dana) Baden, Tonia (Mark) Muncy, Heather (Stephen) French, Jason (Ben) Thomas, Rachel (Ryan) Russell, Bryan (Jenna) Payne, Allison (Jack) Hanlon, John Baden, Jr. (Savannah Yoder), Joseph and Paul Baden.

Relatives and friends are invited to Diane’s Celebration of Life on Thursday,
October 26th from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM with prayers at 7:00 PM at the GEORGE P.
KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, October 27th at 11 AM at St.
Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735.
Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery: 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD
20735.

Obituaries

Luz Woofter

James Baker

Jeanne O'Neill

Kadriye Brunson

Shirley McCray

Jacqueline Allmond

James Summers

James "Jimmy" Hines

Herbert Catterton

CPO Rosauro Felizardo, USN (Ret.)

Bennie Walton

Brian Grace

Alice Jones

Maria Elena Dancel

James Soresi

Albert Rossi

Lateesa Barksdale

Ian Urlock

John Perkins

Joyce Nurin

Alfred Harrison or Bro. David William Richardson

Marion Maxwell

Anthony Bruno, Jr.

Margaret Cave