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Patricia “Patsy” Gail Lauterborn passed away peacefully on September 14th, 2023.   She was 85 years old.

Patsy was born in Concord, North Carolina on January 17th, 1938, to the late Patrick and Clara Kathleen (Holdbrooks) Whittington.  Along with her parents, Patsy is predeceased by her beloved husband, George Bernard Lauterborn (1921-1988) and her sister Karen Whittington.

Patsy graduated from Anacostia High School and then received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and Master of Chemistry from Howard University. Her main career was a dental hygienist but there was nothing that our mother could not master in life. She spent weeks in France and graduated with her Cordon Bleu in the 1970s. Using her Cordon Bleu skills she taught cooking classes in our kitchen, catered weddings and parties and mastered cake decoration.

She was a Prefect Sodality at St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill, MD, taught classes at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and volunteered many hours at both St. Columba and La Reine High School. 

She taught herself to knit and we treasure the beautiful Irish sweaters she knitted for us.  She was an avid bridge player and even played league-style within the last couple of years.  She taught ceramics in our basement and baked them in our very own kiln.  She was an avid reader and exceled at newspaper crosswords. She traveled extensively to several countries while learning as much of their language as she could.  Later in life she decided she would like to “try out” watercolor art.  If you knew Patsy, there was no such thing as her just “trying out” something.  She found a wonderful art class at Harmony Hall Regional Center and learned different watercolor techniques and spent many hours refining her art.

Throughout her life she met special and dear friends.  They had a special place in her heart and ours as well.

Patsy is survived by her sister Wanda (John) Hassler, her three children Mary (Todd) Armstrong, Francis (Tracey) Lauterborn and Elizabeth (Leslie) Johnson. Eight grandchildren - Paige (Jason) Armstrong, Maxwell Johnson, Danielle Lauterborn, Jack Armstrong, Mitchell Johnson, Brendan Lauterborn, Marshall Johnson and Peyton Lauterborn. Two great-grandchildren - Greyson and Bailey Osborne along with nieces and nephews within the Lauterborn and Hassler families.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 28th from 4-6 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  Interment will be with George at Arlington Cemetery.  If sending flowers, please contact Country Florist at 301-645-6776 or online at <a href="https://countryflorist.com/">CountryFlorist</a>   Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Lynn Marie Johnson, 69, a 30-year resident of Edgewater, MD, and previously of Severna Park died peacefully at her home on September 14, 2023. Born on March 1, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Charles Kalkenberg Rasmussen and Margaret Ann Doig, Lynn received numerous college degrees, including a Master of Education from Hunter College (NY), Bachelor of Education and Communication from Adelphi University (NY). She was employed at Trinity University in Washington DC, The Berkley School in Hicksville, NY, and Catholic Charities of St. Agnes Hospital. A social person, Lynn was a member of Mayo United Methodist Church, the Danish Athletic Club, and various education accreditation organizations. She enjoyed reading, tending to plants, and studying family history. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Peter Johnson. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Lynn’s life on Wednesday, September 20 at 11 a.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. The interment will be private. Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

Chalmer Eugene “Tinker” Shoemaker of Davidsonville, MD passed away at his home on September 14, 2023, with his devoted wife at his side.  Tinker was born on November 4, 1928, in Chicago, IL to the late Helen and Jim Shoemaker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Shoemaker Calhoun, a brother, Robert “Buddy” Shoemaker, a niece, Lynda Shoemaker Cook and a great niece, Brooke A. Swope.
Tinker will be remembered most for the love he had for his family and his dedication as a husband, father, grandfather and uncle.  He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carol Swope Shoemaker; son Mark Shoemaker (Arthur Hintz); daughter Jennifer Shoemaker-Hummel (Michael Null); grandchildren Summer Hummel, Jocelyn, Liam and Veronica Calhoun and son in law Sam Calhoun; nephews James Swope, Douglas (Virginia) Swope and Joseph (Laura) Swope; niece Debbie Shoemaker Whitfield: great nieces Jacqueline, Josephine, Emma, Haley, Nicole and Emily Swope; great niece and nephew Jay and Jaime Cook, great nieces Rachel and Cheryl Whitfield; Goddaughter Catherine Stevinson Hovance, and his favorite grand dog, Piper Rose.

Tinker proudly served in the US Marine Corps and after an honorable discharge he attended the University of Maryland.  He enjoyed a career in telecommunications and after retirement from Lucent Technologies he started his own telecom business, Tinker’s TelCo.  His interests included gardening, reading and skiing.  He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the time hunting in Pennsylvania with his father-in-law, brother-in-law and nephews.  Tinker never shied away from hard work.  One of his most enjoyable pastimes was chopping down trees and splitting the logs.  He also deeply loved his church and studying the Bible.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gambrills, MD where he served as a Lector, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher for many years.  For the past twelve years, he was a member at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Annapolis.  He was also a member of the former Davidsonville Ruritan Club and the Pelican Sport Skydiving Club.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401 on Saturday, November 4 at 11 AM.  Interment will be on a later date at Langdondale Community Cemetery in Pennsylvania.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tinker’s name may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Annapolis. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.

“A man’s man with a tender heart”


Barbara Jean Huff Mee, 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at home in Edgewater, MD. Born on March 16, 1932, in Johnson City, NY, Barbara was the only child of the late Leon Ray Huff and Olivia Johanna Anderson Huff. After high school she entered nursing school and became a registered nurse where she worked in Pediatrics at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She married Robert Mee and after spending several years in upstate New York, they moved to the Washington Metropolitan area and lived in Tantallon and Potomac, MD where they raised their three children. Although Barbara was primarily dedicated to raising her family, she was also dedicated to helping those in need, especially young women, infants and at-risk youth. She worked at St. Anne’s Maternity Home for many years and also was a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. Barbara was a great friend to all she knew. She loved to golf, ski, travel the world, play bridge, attend Neil Diamond concerts and spend time with friends and family. After the death of her husband, Barbara moved to Edgewater, MD to be closer to family and spend time with her grandchildren who were her greatest treasure. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and the South County Senior Center in Edgewater. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Robert E. Mee. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Michele Mee Phillips (Jim) of Richmond, VA, Martin Mee (Tracy) of Sykesville, MD and Molly Mee (Tom Fridrich) of Harwood, MD. Barbara was best known as “Grandma” to her seven grandchildren, Patrick (Julia) and Molly Phillips, Maggie Mee Adams (Eddy), Matthew, Reagan and Joseph Mee and Noah Fridrich. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Wednesday, September 20 at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families, 4901 Eastern Avenue, Hyattsville, MD  20782 (stanns.org).
Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Paul Anthony Spicknall, 71, a resident of Cape Saint Claire MD for 34 years, passed away on September 12, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born on April 28th, 1952 in Riva, MD to the late Warren and Jennie Spicknall, Paul was a skilled baseball player earning his varsity letter at South River High School. Paul became a master carpenter and small business owner for over 30 years, during which he beautified many homes in the Annapolis area, making plenty of friends and teaching young carpenters along the way. An avid fisherman, he was as at home in the woods and along the riverbank as he was anywhere else. His greatest joy was raising his family with his beloved wife Ellen. Paul loved his family dearly. He left us a lot of love. And with that love, one request - pass it on. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Ellen Spicknall; four children, Erin (Richard) Worth of Annapolis, Jessica (Russell) Butler of Severna Park, Tevis (Missy) Spicknall of Riva, and Luke (Anna) Spicknall of Baltimore; and five grandchildren, Jude and Naomi Worth, Reese and Bryce Butler, and Mac Spicknall. Friends are invited to celebrate Paul’s life from 2pm - 5pm on Sunday, October 1 at the Cape Saint Claire Clubhouse, 1223 River Bay Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.  

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

A Graveside service is scheduled for Ricky on Friday, September 15 at 2 pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Online condolences may be offered using the memories tab on the left side of this page.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ricky's memory to the <a href="https://glioblastomafoundation.org/get-involved/donate">Glioblastoma Foundation</a>



On Friday, September 8, 2023, Edward Richard Davidson, passed away at his residence in Lothian, MD. 

Services and interment will be private.

Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

Gordon T. Wells, II passed away peacefully on September 8th after a brief battle with brain cancer.  Gordon was born in Washington, DC on March 16, 1935 to Evelyn Ona Sims Wells and Herbert Wilson Wells.  He spent his early years in College Park, Maryland.  He graduated from McKinley High School in Washington, DC in 1953.  He attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.  He graduated in 1957 with an AB degree in History and Political Science.

After graduation, Gordon was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.  He was on active duty through 1958 and on reserve duty until he was honorably discharged as a Captain USAR in 1969.

In 1958 he began working for Citizens Bank and Trust Co. of Maryland where he held various positions through 1963.

In 1963 he joined the family home heating oil business, G.T. Wells and Sons.  He rose to President of the concern before selling the business in 1981.

He was elected to the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank and Trust Co. of Maryland in 1968.  He held various Board positions in the banking industry over a 40 year span.  His last position was on the Board of Directors of Suntrust Bank, retiring in 2008.

He had many interests throughout his life revolving around literacy, the community and helping those in need.  He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Prince Georges County attaining the Legion of Honor in 1989; President of the College Park Board of Trade; a member of the Young Men’s Democratic Club and elected as a “Lifetime Member” in 2000; President in 1988 of the Business and Industry Group in Support of Libraries; a charter member of the Superintendents Advisory Council – Prince Georges County Public Schools; a member of the Prince Georges Economic Development corporation; Director of the University of Maryland’s Summer Institute for Creative and Performing Arts; a member of the Prince Georges Chamber of Commerce and the Corridor Chamber of Commerce; director of the Melwood Training Center.  He was on the Board of Advisors for Stetson University, College of Arts and Sciences.  

He was the Scoutmaster of Troop 228 in College Park, MD of the Boy Scouts of America.  He went on to become the Patuxent District Chairman and then Council Vice President, Chairman for Exploring.  He was extremely proud of being presented the William H Spurgeon III award for his outstanding dedication to the Exploring Division.
He met the love of his life and future wife, Jean Scheiferstein, while attending Stetson.  They were married in DeLand, Florida at St Barnabas Episcopal Church in 1956.

He and Jean moved to University Park, Maryland in 1958 where they raised their family, son Taylor and daughter Jennifer.  The household also included the prerequisite number of dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and hamsters.  Every summer he took great pride in his garden growing vegetables that graced the family dinner table.

In 1999, Gordon and Jean started a new chapter in their lives when they move to the South River Landing community in Edgewater, Maryland. They quickly immersed themselves into the slower pace of the waterfront community making new friends and exploring all the activities that Annapolis had to offer.  Gordon spent many wonderful hours on the back deck overlooking the water while in conversation with friends and neighbors.  His stories of growing up in Maryland, his views on the state of the world, his keen business advice and his wit and humor kept friends coming back for more.  He was an avid reader of history and biographies and his library shelves were always filled with the most current works.

They spent the winter months at the family home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  The island house had been purchased in 1941 by his grandfather and he and Jean took great pride in maintaining and adding to the natural landscape of the unique property.  The gardens, their pride and joy, were featured in the 2015 Fort Lauderdale Garden Tour.

He was a member of the Miles River Yacht Club in St. Michaels, MD and Lago Mar Beach Club in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Gordon is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marian Jean Wells of Edgewater, Maryland, his son G. Taylor Wells, III (David Zinnamon) of Edgewater, Maryland and his daughter, Jennifer J. Wells (Arthur Agnew) of Edgewater, Maryland.  He is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

His legendary wit and story telling will be sorely missed and his stories will go on forever.

Friends are invited to celebrate Gordon’s life on Thursday, September 21 from 11 a.m. until his funeral service begins at 12 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be made by using the memories tab on the left side of this page.

We are sad to announce the passing of Margaret J. Norfolk of Lothian MD, who died at the age of 79 on September 7, 2023.

Born on August 11, 1944 in the District of Columbia to the late Walter Funk and Mary Grinder Funk, Margaret was preceded in death by late husband Leonard Norfolk. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Richard Music, Robert Music Sr. (Kim), Mary Turner (Brad), John Music (Kathleen), and Jennifer Greenstreet (Walt).

Margaret was best known as “Grammy” to her eight grandchildren, who she adored; Erica, Sarah, Robert Jr., Timothy Jr., Brooke, Sydney, Meaghan, Kelli; along with one great-grandchild, Aurora.

Family will have a private Celebration of Life in October. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231.


Kevin Francis Sullivan, 67, of Greenbelt Maryland, unexpectedly passed away on September 7th, 2023, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. 

He was the youngest of 7 children, born on October 5th, 1955, to James and Lorraine Sullivan at Doctors Hospital in Washington DC. 

Kevin graduated from Suitland High School in 1973.  In 1974, he became a member of the Steamfitters UA Local 602. During that time, Kevin performed the duties of Recording Secretary and in 2003 was elected Business Agent and continued to perform the duties of Business Agent until his retirement in 2015.

Kevin’s passions included golfing (especially with his Thursday group, The Squires), hiking, kayaking, dancing, and making stained glass. He was an avid Ravens and Nationals fan, attending games with friends whenever the opportunity arose. Kevin was dedicated to his recovery over the last 33 years, deeply valued his role in the recovery community, and lived as an example and source of support to those seeking help. Above all else, Kevin loved nothing more than spending time with his beloved children and grandchildren. 

Kevin will be remembered for his radiant smile and his clever sense of humor. He created a sense of safety and dependability for his children that will be deeply missed.   Kevin was the first person to offer help when anyone was in need. He was also quite popular for his moves and presence on the dance floor. 

Kevin is survived by his children Leslie Gibbons and Sean Sullivan, his son-in-law Charley Gibbons, his grandchildren Jack, Ryder, and Eli Gibbons, and his siblings Maureen Sullivan, Kathleen Sullivan,  Jimmy Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, and John Sullivan. 

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Lorraine Sullivan, and his brother Tommy Sullivan.

A celebration of Life will take place on October 15th, 2023, from 1 PM-4 PM at The Atreeum at Soaring Timbers, 610 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401. 

In lieu of flowers or donations, Leslie and Sean ask that you memorialize Kevin by trying something new. Go dancing, kayaking, or travel to somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit, and think of him. Live like Kevin. Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

George Robey Sr., 83, a thirty-eight-year resident of Davidsonville, MD, and formerly of Glenn Dale, MD died of cancer on Tuesday, September 5, at his home in Davidsonville. George was born on May 26, 1940, in Washington, DC to the late George Emanuel Robey and Ada Mae Robey. George was a star pitcher on the Bladensburg High School Baseball team, and upon graduation from Bladensburg High School in 1958 George “Pop” was drafted as a pitcher by the New York Yankees organization. He is a retired DC Firefighter and worked part-time to build a very successful paint business. George lived for his family and was a devoted husband and father. He loved watching his grandkids play sports and was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren in all their endeavors. George is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Martha Robey, he is survived by his children, Sharon Shackelford and her husband, Jeff of Crofton, MD; George “Andy” Robey, Jr. and his wife, Delia of Bowie, MD, and Donna Spencer and her husband, Bruce of Davidsonville, MD; his grandchildren, Nick (Kasey) and Doug (Sarah) Shackelford, Alaina (Robbie) Lewis, Megan (Ricky) Schruefer, Andrew Robey, Patrick, Cameron and William Spencer and his 4 great-grandchildren, Sloane, Lincoln, Franklin, and Abigail Shackelford. Friends are invited to celebrate George’s life on Sunday, September 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1 p.m. Entombment will follow at the  Lakemont Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of George Robey Sr. may be directed to support general cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of George Robey Sr. to the <a href="https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Kimmel">Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center</a>, P.O. Box 49143, Baltimore, MD 21297-9143. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

A tailgate for family and friends to celebrate Sully's life will be held on Saturday, September 23 from 2-4 PM at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium.  The family would prefer that in lieu of flowers, a donation in Sully's memory be made to The Smile Like Sully Foundation (www.smilelikesully.org).

Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

Frank Jarema, 86, a resident of Heritage Harbour died on Tuesday, September 5 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on September 15, 1936, in Utica, NY to the late Frank and Stella Jarema, Frank attended Holy Trinity Elementary School and Utica Free Academy High School.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering in 1958 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, and a Masters Degree in civil engineering from the Catholic University of America. Frank was commissioned as a naval officer in May 1959 from the Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI. He retired in 1984, after twenty-five years of active and reserve duty, as a Captain. He was also employed by the Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration with assignments in California, New York, Virginia, and Washington D.C. He retired as a Senior Engineering Manager in 1998 after 40 years of service. Frank subsequently worked as a substitute school teacher as well as a tutor for college entrance exams. He was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, serving as a catechist and usher, and enjoyed reading naval history, traveling with his wife, and gardening. Frank was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed watching sports as much as he did playing tennis and pickleball. He was an avid coin collector and member of the Colonial Coin Club as well as a member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) and the Retired Officer Association. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melanie Trutkoff, and his brother, Thomas Jarema. Frank is survived by his wife of 23 years, Judye Jarema; his children, Kimberley (Michael) Mitchell and Mark Jarema; his stepchildren, Leslie (Jerry) Ross and Karen (Norm) Yarbrough; his grandchildren, Danielle (Daniel) Callahan, Nicolette Basiliere and Thomas Trutkoff; his step-grandchildren, Hailey (Spencer) Keogh, Courtney and Kyle Ross and Taylor Morris; his great-grandchildren, Madalynn and Hazel Callahan and his former wife, Jean Shirley Jarema. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Frank's life on Sunday, September 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Tuition Fund. Please use the memories tab on this page to leave the family condolences.

William Alfred Rinehart Jr., 85, a fifty-eight year resident of Harwood MD, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept 4, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born on June 23, 1938 in his family home on Bayard Rd. in Lothian to the late William and Nannie Rinehart, Bill graduated from Southern High School in 1956 and would go on to attend Western Maryland College where he played football. Bill worked at the well-known Beverly Farms, in Edgewater, where he met his future wife and the love of his life, Betsy, scooping ice cream and cooking burgers. They married in 1960 and made their family home in Harwood, MD.  Bill enjoyed a 33 year career working for the Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks Dept. where he became Parks Administrator. Bill was an integral part of the funding and planning of many of the public parks and recreation fields we have in Anne Arundel County today. Bill loved his family, sports and eating crabs. He spent many hours coaching kids as part of the United Youth Club. He was also a founder of the Old South Athletic Club and Country Club. He enjoyed playing golf, horse racing, playing slots and watching the Orioles and Ravens. Mostly he loved his children and grandchildren and having family meals together. Well-loved for his easy-going nature, Bill spent much of his last years enjoying sitting with Betsy out on their deck listening to classic country music and watching the hummingbirds visit the feeder. Bill had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making everyone laugh. He is survived by his wife, Betsy; his two children, Melissa Hoffman and Rocky (Sharon) Rinehart; his grandchildren, Nick (Nikole) Hoffman, Jordan and Chris Rinehart and his sisters, Catherine Wilde and Joan Lockard. Friends are invited to celebrate Bill's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, September 8 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. The family will have a Celebration of Life for close friends and family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to the CCHS Network, PO Box 230087, Encinitas, CA 92023 or (cchsnetwork.org/donate). Condolences may be made by using the memories tab on this page.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Shelby J. Coleman, who died peacefully on September 4, 2023 in Annapolis, Maryland. She was 85 years old.

Shelby was born on January 6, 1938 to the late Clyde and Pauline Morton in Piedmont, South Carolina. At the age of 18, she met and married her husband of 66 years, William Coleman, who was stationed at Donaldson Air Force Base in Greenville, SC. They moved to Washington, DC, where they raised three daughters, Patricia Donnelly of Annapolis, Susan Morris (Tyreē) of Stevensville, and Cheri Lewis of Edgewater.

Shelby was blessed with five grandchildren, Tommy Donnelly (Kayla), Lauren Donnelly (Alex), Phillip Lewis (Alexis), Marlena Lewis-Neal (Ben), and Bill Morris. She was also blessed to be the great-grandmother of Jaxson Donnelly and Lilyana Donnelly.

In addition to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Shelby is survived by her youngest brother, Anthony “Keith” Morton (Denise) of Fountain Inn, SC, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong family friends. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, C. David Morton (Diane) and sister, Barbara McCormick (Lee).

Shelby, known also as Mom or Nanny, was a beautiful soul known for her kindness and the interest she always took in others. She faithfully and tirelessly cared for her family and friends and took a genuine interest in others, never meeting a stranger. We will never know how many lives she impacted through her kind acts and words. She was devout woman of faith whose spirituality helped shape her family and those around her through her Christian example.

Her greatest love was her family whom she loved spending time with. She also enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes, had a passion for reading and was a wonderful photographer. Her family benefits greatly from all the wonderful photographs she took over the years documenting family events and fun times.

Some of the best memories were made during yearly camping trips to Kerr Lake in NC where family and friends would meet to spend weeks together. These trips started when Bill and Shelby’s children were very young and continued once they were married and had children of their own.

You will be missed forever. Until we meet again. 
“Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean.”

Shelby's Celebration of Life will be private. Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family using the Memories tab on this page.

Eleanore M. (Miller) Wachowski, a longtime resident of Fort Washington Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 4th, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born on April 14, 1928 in Portland Oregon to the late Thomas and Mary Miller. Eleanore was preceded in death by her husband Thomas and her son Eugene. She is survived by her children Tom, David (Marietta), Rose (Mark), Bob (Meghan), Mark and her sister Clara. She also left behind her cherished grandchildren Carl, Amber, William and Jack.

Relatives and friends are invited to Eleanore's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 12 noon. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 3 p.m. Please meet at the Administration Building at 2:15 p.m. with one's own transportation and a government issued ID if over the age of 16.  

Marilyn D'Angelo, the beloved wife of Mario D’Angelo for more than 51 years, passed away at their home in Cheverly, MD on Sunday, September 3, 2023.  She was also the devoted mother of Nick (Kristy) D’Angelo and Michael (Jennifer) D’Angelo, cherished sister of Elizabeth Gay and grandmother of four grandchildren whom she adored.  

A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 13 from 4 to 7PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Thursday, September 14 at 11AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 3107 63rd Ave., Cheverly, MD.  Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, Marilyn's family asks you to consider a donation in her name to the <a href="https://www.cheverlyday.org/2023/donate/">Cheverly Day Festival</a> for her grandchildren to enjoy in her memory.

A full obituary will be published shortly 

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It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Ann Stokes announces her passing on September 2, 2023 at the age of 87.  A longtime resident of Eastport, Barbara spent the last five years in the loving care of Brightview South River.  Born in Annapolis on April 6, 1936 she was raised by her mother and step-father Estella and Reuben Roland.  Barbara married Cosby M. Stokes Jr. and was a loving, devoted wife and stay at home mother to their five children.

After raising her children, she entered the work force as a medical receptionist and eventually to a long career at the USNA Midshipmen Store.  She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  In her spare time she enjoyed walking, reading and doing crossword puzzles.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Cosby M. Stokes, Jr. and brother, George Wilson Ford, Jr.  She is survived by her children, Cosby M. Stokes, III (wife Leesa) of Centreville, David L. Stokes, Sr. (wife Joanne) of Dunkirk, Michael L. Stokes of Greensboro, Tammy A. Arellano (husband Robert) of Edgewater and Terri L. Brenneman (husband Todd) of Yakima, WA; her grandchildren, Dianna L. Delamarter, David L. Stokes, Jr., Jessica L. Wicker, Rebecca A. Womack, Amanda B. Hoxter, Nicole L. Stokes, Maria C. Arellano, Tiffany A. Brenneman and Thomas R. Brenneman; and five great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to Barbara’s life celebration on Thursday, September 7 from 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, September 8 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Barbara’s memory may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.  


 L. Douglas “Doug” Goode, age 100 and a 34 year resident of Annapolis who previously lived in Silver Spring, died of natural causes on September 2, 2023.  Born in Maddox, MD on November 10, 1922 to the late Douglas F. and Dora Goode, he graduated from Margaret Brent High School in Helen, MD.  He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army Air Corps as a gunner in B24’s during the Pacific Theater, being honorably discharged in 1946.  He then worked for 25 years as a general contractor.  He was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Crownsville, and enjoyed walking his dog, carpentry and working around his house.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Betty R. Goode; two brothers and three sisters.  Doug is survived by his daughter, Deborah (husband Richard Frank) Goode of Annapolis; grandchildren Steven Carroll, Robert Frank and Rebecca Frank Williams (husband Mike); three great grandchildren, and a sister, Jean Goode Stahl (husband Robert) of Willow Valley, PA.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 9 at 10:30 AM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, with burial to follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Doug’s name may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.   Please take a moment to leave the family a condolence by visiting the Memories link on this page.

James David Keeny, 64 of Riva, Maryland, passed away at home on September 2, 2023, from complications of ALS.

Born at Williams Air Force Base in Chandler, Arizona, to the late James S. Keeny, an officer in the Air Force, and Mona M. Keeny, a homemaker, David was the much-loved brother of three sisters.   As a member of an Air Force family, David lived in Arizona, Kansas, Texas, Alabama, Japan, Hawaii, Delaware, and Maryland.  He graduated from Goddard High School in Goddard, Kansas in 1977 and from the University of Arizona in 1981.  After graduation, he moved to Chico, California to work with EDS, but Maryland was always in his heart and he returned there in 1986 where he worked in the real estate industry.

It was in Maryland that David met and married Jessica, the love of his life, and had two sons, Sam and James, the other loves of his life. He was a devoted husband and father, a true family man.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, skills passed down from his grandfather and father that he passed to his own two sons.  Sam learned to hunt, fish, and run.  James learned to hunt, fish, and play baseball.  David considered watching their sporting events a true blessing.  He was a joyful man.  

David was also a loving and loyal son, brother, uncle, and friend.   He credited his mother with teaching him how to love, be kind, and value simple things, qualities that all who knew him recognized in him.  He survived many wild adventures, stories about which he told with humor and joy.  He was known for his April Fool’s jokes, quail and bacon hors d’oeuvres, outdoor projects like planting chilis and blackberries, and love of all hot spices.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jessica; his two sons, Sam and James; three sisters, Julia Keeny of Fairfax, Virginia, Kathi Spork of Carlsbad, California, Diana Posten (David) of Annapolis, Maryland; one nephew, Dillon Posten of Annapolis, Maryland; one niece, Courtney Masters (Christian) of Queen Anne, Maryland; mother-in-law Janet Bunch, and mother-in-law Cathy Horak. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Tom Horak, father-in-law, Tony Davert, and brother-in-law Rick Spork. 

Donations in David’s name can be made to support hunting programs for youth, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (information <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/Get_Involved.aspx">here</a>), or Hospice of the Chesapeake (online <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">here</a>, or mail checks to: Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation, John and Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122).

Relatives and friends are invited to David's life celebration at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, on Saturday, October 21 from 4-5:30 PM, followed by a memorial service at 5:30 PM.


Casper Edora, beloved eldest son of Oscar and Perla Edora, departed from this world on September 1st, 2023 at the young age of 36. He passed away in the morning in the company of his loving family. Casper leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and a profound impact on the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born on November 3rd, 1986, Casper was the long awaited first born son of Oscar and Perla. He shared his life with two younger brothers, Oscar George and Eugene Jerome. As the eldest son, he made his parents proud by being a guiding light to his younger brothers and forged the now everlasting bond between them, TheEdoraBoys 

Casper grew up with a large tight knit loving family of cousins, titos, titas, grandparents, and relatives that spanned both coasts and overseas in the Philippines.  He cherished every family occasion no matter how small and never failed to know how to make anyone laugh and smile. 

Casper had a unique talent for giving. Family, friends and especially godchildren it didn’t matter he could find the best gifts, which reflected his thoughtfulness for others. His kindness extended far beyond material presents, as he gave the gift of his time, attention, and support to all his  loved ones in their time of need.

As a godparent and an uncle, Casper nurtured not only his own family but also the spiritual and emotional well-being of those he had taken under his wing. His guidance and support extended beyond the bounds of traditional family roles, making him a cherished mentor and confidant to many.

Casper graduated from University of Maryland College Park with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. While attending UMCP, he was an active member of the Filipino Cultural Association and it was there he formed some of his strongest friendships that he carried years later. One of his most proudest moments was coaching the women’s Turkey Bowl team. 

He then joined Amazon years later and became a fixture of joy amongst his team by celebrating  every birthday with group dinners and outings. He accomplished much at his time there and his career was blossoming for much more. 

A dedicated sports enthusiast, Casper found great joy in watching sports, whether it was live at the stadium or from the comfort of his home, surrounded by friends and family. He was an avid fan of his home teams, proudly cheering for them and celebrating their victories.

In his time on this earth, Casper Edora lived life to the fullest, embracing every moment with an open heart and a radiant smile. Casper was a true foodie, someone who knew how to savor the simple joys of life and shared that joy over countless shared meals while out at a restaurant or at home. One of Casper's other passions was his collection of sneakers, which was a reflection of his impeccable taste and keen eye for fashion. His legacy will forever be marked by his kindness, his style, his love for sports, his passion for good food, and his unwavering devotion to family and friends.

Casper's departure leaves a void that can never be filled, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. As we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the beautiful, fun-filled life he led and the love he shared with us all.

Rest in peace, our beloved son, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend Casper. You will forever be missed and never forgotten.


Deborah “Debbie” Jean DeCheubel, 70, a thirty-year resident of Edgewater MD, passed away at the Anne Arundel Medical Center on September 1, 2023, due to complications associated with diabetes and heart disease. Debbie was born on October 12, 1952, in West Virginia to the late Robert and Glendora Twigg. After completing high school, Debbie worked as a secretary for East-West Lincoln for more than 30 years.  Debbie enjoyed spending time with her family and her beloved dogs. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, David DeCheubel, Sr.; her children, Danny Johnson of Naples, FL and Ariel DeCheubel of Charleston, WV; her sibling, Beverly Jo Wright of Demorest, GA and her grandchildren, Blake, Jordanna and Gracie Johnson, Jacoby Boswell and Tommy Smith; Debbie was preceded in death by her son, David DeCheubel and a brother, Robert Twigg, Jr. 

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to the <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">SPCA of Anne Arundel County</a>, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.

Friends are invited to celebrate Debbie’s life on Wednesday, September 20 from 2 to 3 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Please check back for updates.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories tab on the left.  

Obituaries

Patricia "Patsy" Lauterborn

Lynn Johnson

Chalmer "Tinker" Shoemaker

Barbara Mee

Paul Spicknall

Gilbert Minemier, Jr.

Ricky Winchenbach

Edward Davidson

Gordon Wells, II

Margaret Norfolk

Kevin Sullivan

George Robey, Sr.

Sullivan "Sully" Shields

Frank Jarema

Michael Walsh

William "Bill" Rinehart, Jr.

Shelby Coleman

Eleanore Wachowski

Marilyn D'Angelo

Barbara Stokes

L. Douglas "Doug" Goode

David Keeny

Casper Edora

Deborah DeCheubel