Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

WILLIAM L. ELLIOTT (Age 66)
Of Virginia died on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Beloved husband of the Rosalie Vitug Elliott; devoted father of Kevin (Janae), David (Jaylene), and Daniel Elliott; loving grandfather of Jonah Elliott. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph; and three sisters, Margaret, Mary, and Linda; and a host of relatives and friends. The late Mr. Elliott will lie in state at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory at 6160 Oxon Hill RD, Oxon Hill, MD 20744 on Thursday, August 18 at 10 a.m. until services at 12 p.m.

Mark Dennis Mossburg, 64, a 26-year resident of Edgewater, MD, and previously of Hyattsville, passed away on August 10, 2022, in Annapolis, MD. 

Mark was born on June 13, 1958, in Cheverly, MD to the late Wilford and Catherine Mossburg.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Virginia Mossburg of Edgewater, MD; sons Tyler and Garrett Mossburg of Edgewater; and sisters Diane Higgins (Donnie) of Delmar, MD and Robin Hochendoner (Gary) of Bridgeville, DE.

Friends are invited to celebrate Mark’s life on Tuesday, August 16th from 10 am until his funeral service begins at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Inurnment will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD.

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Francillia Browne, affectionately called Francis, died peacefully at home in Oxon Hill MD, on August 10, 2022.  

She was born December 3, 1926 in Trinidad and Tobago to the late Alfred and Franciose Didiere.  She spent her childhood and early adult years in Trinidad before immigrating to the US in 1969.She was the devoted wife of George (d) and the mother of 6 children, Jean, Booker, Marina(Calvin), Oscar(d),  Leon(Terry-Ann), and Erma(Trevor). She is survived by her 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great great  grandchild.  

A seamstress for the majority of her life, Francis found joy in creating and elevating garments and home decor for her customers in both Trinidad and the US.  You could often find her dancing to Soca and calypso and relishing in the joy of family gatherings.  She was anchored in her catholic faith and remained a parishioner of St. Thomas More Catholic Church for over 40 years where she served as a lay reader and member of the Knights of Peter Claver.

We invite those who cared about and loved her to a viewing on Monday August 22nd, 2022 at 10 am followed by a Mass of the Christian Burial at 11:00 am at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 4275 4th Street SE, Washington DC 20032.  Interment to immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodward Rd, Clinton MD 20735.  

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In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Thomas More Catholic Church. www.stthomasmore.org click on Donate.

Patricia "Pat/Patty" Osborne Kalamvocas, 75, a 7-year resident of Shady Side, MD, and previously of Laurel, MD died on August 10, 2022, in Annapolis, MD.  Born March 26, 1947, in Squire, WV, to the late Juanita Osborne Ramsey and Robert Lee Osborne, she attended Lynn View High School. She was a homemaker most of her life who enjoyed dancing, music, art and was an avid Elvis fan.  Patricia was also an active school volunteer as a substitute teacher and nurse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Kalamvocas; a sister, Janice Fields; two brothers-in-law, Dick Fields and Hezikiah Kindle; and two infant brothers. Patricia is survived by three children, Gus Kalamvocas and Kimberly Long of Shady Side, MD, and Gay Schaeffer of Watertown, NY; a sister, Judith Kindle of Kingsport, TN; four grandchildren, Candace Brumit, Samantha Turner, Joshua and Nikolas Long; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in Patricia's name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Cecilia Marshall "McCarron", age 97, died peacefully at her home in Ft. Washington, MD where she raised her family with all her children by her side. A better wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend would be hard to find.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Francis, her parents Marie and James McCarron, brother Jim McCarron (MaryJane), and loving sister, Patsy McMullen (John). She is survived by her children, Gretchen, Steve (Patti), Jennifer (Patrick), Timothy (Zoe), and Michael, with Karin Clark (Mark), 15 grandchildren, 1 great-grand daughter, and many nieces and nephews who rejoice in her life well lived.

Visitation will be on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 3 to 9 pm at Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 10 am at St. Mary’s of Piscataway Catholic Church at 13405 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735.

In lieu of flowers, consider donations to ICA Alumnae Fund for Care of Elderly Daughters of Charity at ICA Alumnae Assn, 11305 Montgomery Rd. Beltsville, MD 20705 (<a href="mailto:ICAAlumnae@aol.com">ICAAlumnae@aol.com</a>) or St Jude’s Hospital (<a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html">www.stjude.org</a>)

Felix George Krankowski, 90, passed away on August 9, 2022 in Annapolis, MD. Felix (Phil, as he was known to everyone), was born on March 2, 1932 in New Jersey.

Phil started his career in the Navy in 1950, serving as a U.S. Navy Airman 1st Class from 1950-1954, and then as an Aircraft Mechanic in Norfolk, Virginia. He served in the Korean War in the Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron (FASRON 3), repairing damaged aircraft from aircraft carriers for the Korean War effort before they were sent back into battle. He also served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a Master Sergeant at the 459 Cam Squadron, working as an Aircraft Inspector during the Vietnam War and during Desert Storm/Desert Shield. He then worked as a civilian in Contract Oversight in the Defense Logistics Agency and Naval Air Systems Command as a Program Manager, overseeing contracts and the manufacturing of fighter jets for over 43 years until he retired.

For his outstanding service to the nation, Phil was awarded a Campaign Medal for War, a Good Conduct Medal, a National Defense Medal, a Longevity Medal, and an Air Force Accommodation Medal.
	
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, June Claire (née Schultz) Krankowski; five of his six children, Stephen Douglas Krankowski, David Wayne Krankowski, Glen Alan Krankowski (Helen Livanios), Janis Claire (née Krankowski) Williford (Jerry Williford), and Donald Blair Krankowski; his seven grandchildren, Eric Krankowski, Jake Krankowski, Ryan Krankowski, Austin Krankowski, John Livanios, Jessica (née Williford) Auman (Clint Auman)  and Lauren (née Williford) Kron (Ryan Kron); three great-grandchildren, Colton Auman, and George and Mina Kron; and his two sisters, Marylin Stahl (Richard Stahl) of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Diane Romanelli of Whiting, New Jersey, and their families.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Phyllis Ann Krankowski, and two of his grandchildren, David Krankowski and Daniel Krankowski. 

He was a faithful member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church of Annapolis, MD, and previously a member of St. John Catholic Church of Clinton, MD.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.  Inurnment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or online at: <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">www.hospicechesapeake.org</a>.


Greer Anne Fischbach, 78, a 23 year resident of Annapolis, MD passed away on August 9, 2022. Born at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center on September 17, 1943 to the late Herbert and Lillian Vogel Battenfeld, Greer attended Saint Joseph’s Monastery, Edmondson-Westside High School and The Catholic High School of Baltimore. She went on to enjoy careers at Eye Associates of Annapolis and Air Cargo, Inc. Greer was a parishioner at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis. She enjoyed traveling, eating out with friends, and showering her grand and great-grandchildren with love. 

Greer is survived by her husband of 32 years, Samuel J. Colbert; sons, Donald Lee Fischbach of Pasadena, MD and Troy Shawn Fischbach of Iowa City, IA; grandchildren, Jennifer Lee, Taylor Jean and Brice Wesley Fischbach and Stephanie Ann Fischbach Dallas and 6 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Scott Fischbach.

Friends are invited to celebrate Greer’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, August 14 from 5 to 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Monday, August 15 at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at John Wesley Annapolis Neck Cemetery in Annapolis. Memorial contributions may be made, in Greer’s name, to the St. John Neumann Catholic Education Fund, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the Renovation Project at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 2114 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. 

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Thomas “Tom” Joseph Schall, 84, a 35 year resident of Riva, MD, passed away on August 9, 2022 at his home. Born on September 12, 1937 in Omaha, NE to the late James and Elise Schall, he attended Cathedral High School and Creighton University, later being drafted into the Army. Tom went on to have a career as a Microbiologist for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and after retirement, he began a second career as a personal trainer. 

Tom was a parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a superb athlete, playing a wide variety of sports such as football, basketball, softball, and golf. He was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan and also an avid skier.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by two brothers, Jack and Bobby Schall, four sisters, Geri Bihler, Shirley Mitchell, Margie Bishop, Marian Lankas and his son Tommy Schall. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joyce K. Schall; sons Ted Schall of Richmond, VA, and Tim Schall of Severna Park, MD; brother Jim Schall of Omaha, NE; sister Honey Brannigan of Omaha, NE; and grandchildren Danielle, Sienna, and Thomas Schall. 

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind (<a href="https://donate.guidingeyes.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20014a?idb=0&df_id=2700&2700.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=EC6A6F8698B3D18AF1FE39D449D075F9">www.guidingeyes.org</a>.) or Holy Family Catholic Church.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.

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Gertrude (Trudy) M. Linenberger (Stewart), 75, a 36-year resident of Shady Side, MD died peacefully in her home with her husband Marc by her side on August 8, 2022 following a lengthy illness.  Trudy was born to Mae and Kelly Stewart on February 20, 1947 in Washington DC and spent her childhood years in Viers Mill Village, Wheaton, MD with her brother Randy.  At 10 years old Trudy’s mother died suddenly from a heart attack.  Years later her father met Arden Stahl, they married, sold the house in Viers Mill Village and built a house in Annapolis, MD.  Trudy attended Annapolis Senior High and graduated in 1965.  Trudy had a long and varied career that included teaching children with disabilities, volunteer work doing senior care and 25+ years in international corporate finance and management.  In December 1987 Trudy and Marc adopted Kate Elizabeth (11 months old) in Asuncion, Paraguay in South America.  Trudy’s goal was to devote her life to raising Kate and getting a couple of grandchildren in the bargain, and she met her goal well...  Trudy is preceded in death by her father Kelly Stewart, her biological mother Mae Stewart, her brother Randy Stewart and Arden Stewart, her stepmother for 56 years...  Trudy is survived by Marc Linenberger, her husband and companion of 44 years, niece Gaylene James, nephews Michael James and Randy Stewart, daughter Kate Mead, son-in-law Brian Mead and grandchildren Gabriella Catalina (6) and Aribella Grace (4).  Trudy was laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis.  In lieu of flowers please plant a tree in her remembrance.  

Wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend Rebecca Varela Galang’s bright and bubbly personality will be remembered with love long after her passing.

Rebecca passed away on August 7th, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer, in Fort Washington MD surrounded by loved ones and friends.

A stay-at-home mom, she devoted her time to raising her children well. An exceptional wife and mother, she cared deeply for her family. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was.

Rebecca is survived by her four children, seven grandchildren, as well as numerous other family members and friends.


Nikolaos Dimitrios Kretsis, 91, died on August 6, 2022 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.  He was born in Greece on February 17, 1931.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Vasiliki Kretsis; his children, Marianne Kretsis and Dimitrios (Vicky) Kretsis, both of Bowie; his brothers, George Kretsis of Australia, and Konstantinos and Panagiotis Kretsis, both of Greece; his granddaughter, Maria Kretsis; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, August 10 from 10-11, followed by a funeral service at 11AM at St. Theodore Greek Orthodox Church, 7101 Cipriano Road, Lanham, MD 20706.  Interment will follow in St. Demetrios Cemetery in Annapolis.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Theodore Greek Orthodox Church.

Raul Humberto Martin, 71, passed away on August 5, 2022, at his home in Edgewater, Maryland surrounded by his wife and children. He fought a long and extremely hard battle with prostate cancer over the last 5 years. He was born on December 25, 1950, in San German, Puerto Rico. Raul graduated from Academia San Jorge Catholic School in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended the University of Kentucky, majoring in Biology. He retired after thirty-three years from the trucking industry as a driver for ABF Freight Company.  Growing up, Raul enjoyed surfing, playing baseball, and beach volleyball. As an adult, he loved working around the farm (Loftmar Stables in Bowie, MD) and the horses, boating, fishing, carpentry, and being “Mr. Fix It”. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family!

Raul was one of five children born to the late Raul Humberto Martin Acosta and Evangelina Quinones Velez. Raul is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janet Loftus Martin, his son, David Laurence Martin, his three daughters Jenifer Martin Brian, Kasey Elizabeth Martin, and Christina Marie O’Connell, his brother Humberto Martin, and three sisters Maria Martin, Ana Martin, Isabel Martin, and his nine grandchildren Jacob Martin, Brayden Martin, Avery Martin, Rylee Martin, Blake Sherlock, Emersyn Martin, Channing O’Connell, Mia O’Connell, and Sofia Brian.

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church , 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. After the service, a Celebration of Life will be held at Raul and Jan’s home. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. Online condolences may be given by using the memory table on this page. We would love for you to share any memories or photo’s you have of Raul. 


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Elizabeth Anne “Betty” Griesbauer Fahey, loving and selfless mother, wife and friend, died on August 4, 2022 at the age of 80. Betty was born on September 11, 1941 in Takoma Park, MD and was raised primarily in Bethesda, MD.  She graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1959 and went on to attend St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN, as a sister in the Holy Cross Order.  She left the order in 1966 and returned to Maryland where she earned her master’s degree in library science at the University of Maryland in 1968. In 1967 she married Richard “Dick” Fahey and they settled in Rockville, MD where they raised two sons, Kevin and Sean. They later moved to Annapolis, MD after their sons had left for college.

Betty loved helping people and was passionate about her work as a children’s librarian. She worked in Montgomery County libraries and later at the library at St. Andrew’s Elementary School in Annapolis where she enjoyed leading story times and sharing book recommendations with young readers.  In her free time, Betty loved to read in the sun, watch Notre Dame football, travel with her husband and spend time with her grandchildren.

Betty is survived by her husband, Richard Fahey; her sons, Kevin and Sean Fahey; her grandchildren, Brennan, Ana, Barrett and Ellie and her brother, Gary Griesbauer. 

A remembrance celebration will be held on Sunday, September 11 at 1:00 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either <a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html">St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital</a> or the <a href="https://support.firstbook.org/give/221817/#!/donation/checkout">Maryland Book Bank</a>.

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George Howard Stebbing, 75, a 28 year resident of Tracys Landing and formerly of Landover Hills, MD died unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, August 3 at Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. George served honorably in the United States Air Force until he was injured. He spent the remaining years of his career working as a civilian for the Department of Defense as an engineer. George loved education and took every opportunity he could to earn degrees, certificates or diplomas to further his education. Anyone that knew George knew his love of thrift stores, antique stores and spending hours looking in pawn shops. He was a hard worker at work (when he wanted to go) and worked even harder at his home projects that never seemed to get finished just the way he wanted. He was a perfectionist at heart.

George is survived by his wife and best friend, Diana. When he was not spending time with Diana, he was spending time with his only son, George Stebbing of Shady Side, MD.  They would ride around talking and enjoying their hours of pawn shopping. He is also survived by two daughters, Rachael Nealy of Dinwiddie, VA and Tammy Harrison of Glen Burnie, MD; two stepdaughters, Bobbie Jo Queen-Bell of Newport, NC and Christine Tyler of Shady Side, MD; his siblings, Arlene Burley, Elizabeth Mingus, Irene Strider and Ronnie Stebbing and 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly and would do anything for. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Stebbing and his siblings, Johnny and Carol. 

Friends are invited to celebrate George's life on Monday, August 8 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 am.
For further information, please contact Christine Tyler at: ctheart2u@gmail.com

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Bernard W. “Bernie” Parkinson, Jr., a lifelong resident of Annapolis, died July 31, 2022 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.  He was born December 1, 1947 in Annapolis, attended Annapolis High School and received his GED through the Army, where he served in the 82nd Airborne Division.  Bernie was a longtime firefighter with the West Annapolis Fire Department, Station 4, as well as the owner and operator of BW Trucking.  He was a member of Annapolis Elks Lodge 622, the Annapolis Moose Lodge #296, and the Fleet Reserve Club.  In his spare time, Bernie enjoyed antique and hot rod cars, baseball, snow skiing, golfing, and playing cards.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Parkinson; his stepdaughter, Angela (Ben) Houdeshell of Odenton; two daughters; four grandchildren; his step grandson, Owen; his sister, Deborah (Gary) Greenwald of Centreville; and two nieces.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard W. Parkinson, Sr. and Marjorie Ann Whittington Parkinson; and a son, Bernard Charles Parkinson.

Relatives and friends are invited to Bernie’s life celebration on Wednesday, August 3 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be on Thursday, August 4 at 10 AM.  Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis.

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Priscilla Claggett Borden, 94, passed away on July 31, 2022, with her family by her side. She was a longtime resident of Annandale, Virginia. 

Priscilla was born to the late Frank Joseph Martin and Henrietta Carroll Martin, on October 20, 1927, in Washington, D.C. Priscilla grew up in Washington D.C., graduated from finishing school, and went on to work as a dental assistant before becoming a full-time mother, homemaker and doting Nana.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John V. Borden, and is survived by two sons, Randall John and Daryn Borden, daughter-in-law Joanne (nee Radko) Borden, and one grandson, Matthew John Borden, as well as beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews. 
Throughout her life, Priscilla had a passion for all animals, especially dogs and birds. She supported many charities, including many related to animals, and served as a volunteer for GRREAT (Golden Retriever Rescue and Training of Northern Virginia). 

Viewing will be held on Monday, August 8 from 10-11 A.M. at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, Maryland. The burial will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue Suitland, Maryland following the viewing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to GRREAT (Golden Retriever Rescue, Education, Training) located in Merrifield, VA.


Lois M. Ward, 84, a 23-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Annapolis, MD, passed away on July 29, 2022 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center.  Born on September 12, 1937 to the late Gilbert and Jennie Hudkins, Lois graduated from Nicholas County High School in Summersville, WV.  She moved to Maryland in 1963.  While raising a family of five children, Lois enjoyed a career in retail sales.  She retired from J.C. Penney in 2002.  She liked being involved in the community as well and was a member of the VFW Post 304 Auxiliary.  

In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, John Ward who passed away in 1999; two brothers, Jesse and Alden Hudkins; her sister, Louise Mullia and three grandsons, Christopher Cook and Michael and Kevin Hall.  She is survived by two sons, Robert Davis of Effingham, SC and James Davis of Annapolis, MD; three daughters, Cynthia Hall of Calabash, NC, Rose Davis of Annapolis, MD and Vicki Shields of Lindwood, NC; nine grandchildren, Steve Cook, Devin Davis, Megan Montgomery, Max Davis, Jennie Hall, Nikki Paddy, Justin Paddy, Brooke Lawson and James Lawson; two brothers, Charles and Eugene Hudkins and one sister, Mertie Rakosy.  Lois is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis.  Online condolences may be offered using the Memories link on the left side of this page.


Kiyoko T. Waffle, 88, a 35-year resident of Riva, MD and previously of Springfield, VA, passed away on July 29, 2022 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Known fondly as “Katy” and “Island Girl”, Kiyoko was born on April 10, 1934 to the late Seijin and Gozei Takushi in Gushikawa-son, Okinawa, Japan.  She was an avid hummingbird and goldfinch watcher, loved crabbing and was a long-time member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis.  Her greatest passion though was being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  In addition to her parents, Kiyoko was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Katelyn Zinn.  She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Scott D. Waffle of Riva, MD; her son, Kelly J. Waffle (Susan) of Potomac Falls, VA; her daughter, Lee Ann Evans (Jim) of Clayton, NC; five grandchildren, Kyle and Monica Zinn, Megan Rose (Brian), Emily Waffle (Alex), and Jay Waffle (Nikolle); and 1 great-grandchild, Sam Waffle. Kiyoko is also survived by her sister, Mitsuko Chinen of Okinawa, Japan.  Family and friends are invited to celebrate Kiyoko’s life on Friday, August 5 from 2:00 to 4:00pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 6 at 1:00pm at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, 710 Ridgely Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment will be private.  Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 1600 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102.

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Douglas Carl Wright, a graphic artist from Crofton, MD, died suddenly on July 29. He was 57.

Douglas grew up in Severna Park, MD, and graduated from Severna Park High School in 1983. He attended Anne Arundel Community College and Boston University.
Early in his career, Douglas worked as the Art Director at The Washington Blade and its sister companies in Washington, D.C., before becoming self-employed. He worked in website design and created graphic art for fashion, electronics accessories, home decor, and more through his “DougPop” website.

Douglas was an avid and knowledgeable collector, especially of Jim Shore collectibles. He took pride in the creation and administration of his Jim Shore Collectors Facebook group. He directly communicated with many of the almost 15,000 members, sharing his knowledge, advising collectors, and befriending many. He was known for reaching out to people who needed help, sometimes chatting online at length in the late hours. He also enjoyed photography, bird-watching, nature walks, movies, and creating and sharing funny memes and posts with his nephews, nieces, and friends. He was a super fan of Cliff Richard and Lynda Carter.

Douglas is survived by his mother, Lorraine Wright; two brothers, Harry F. Wright III (Linda Imhof) and Gregory Wright (Deborah Heck); one sister, Lonni Pitis (Philip); three nephews, Mark, Scott, and Tyler; three nieces, Samantha, Melanie, and Alexandria; one grand-niece, Reighlyn; two grand-nephews, Lucas and Forrest; and his beloved beagle, Howie.

Friends are invited to celebrate Douglas’ life on Wednesday, August 17 from 2pm-6pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Douglas’s name to BREW (Beagle Rescue, Education, and Welfare) 500 North Washington Street #10621, Rockville, MD 20850, <a href="https://brewbeagles.org/">www.BrewBeagles.org</a>, The Trevor Project <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/">www.TheTrevorPoject.org </a>, or The onePULSE Foundation <a href="https://onepulsefoundation.org/">onePULSEFoundation.org</a>

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Timothy W. Johnson, 71, a resident of District Heights, MD, passed away on July 28, 2022. Born on April 10th, 1951 to the late Thomas and Violet Johnson in Oak Hill, WV, he was one of two children.

Tim held many jobs throughout his career, however the one he was most dedicated to was working for the Federal Government in the Department of Energy. He loved the country, and loved looking out at wildlife and being in nature whenever he could. 

Timothy is survived by his wife, Patricia S. P. Johnson of District Heights, MD; his sister-in-law, Michele Patchan of District Heights, MD; his niece, Tara Chiu (Tien); his nephew Tedd Baker, and many cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Baker. He will be deeply missed.

Services will be held Tuesday, August 9th from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, at KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 10th at 11 AM, at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD 20747, with an interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735.

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Deborah Reifsteck, 73, of Oxon Hill, Maryland passed away on July 28 after struggling with a long illness. Deborah, known to many as Debbie, was born on July 30, 1948 in Washington DC and was the daughter of the late Dr. James J. Thorpe and Kathleen Thorpe. Deborah is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, John David Reifsteck, her sister-in-law Patricia Ann Venable of Springfield, VA and three sisters, Deirdre Pain of Scottsdale, Arizona, Maeve Rigler, of Mclean, Virginia and Olwen Pongrace of Washington DC; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her dedicated older sister, Brenda Meyer, of Potomac, Maryland. 

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 1:30 PM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3305 Glen Carlyn Road, Falls Church, VA 22041

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Obituaries

William Elliott

Mark Mossburg

Francillia Browne

Patricia Kalamvocas

Cecilia Marshall

Felix Krankowski

Greer Fischbach

Thomas Schall

Gertrude Linenberger

Rebecca Galang

Carol Lee

Nikolaos Kretsis

Raul Martin

Elizabeth Fahey

George Stebbing

Dan Wilkinson

Bernard Parkinson, Jr.

Sabra Montgomery

Priscilla Borden

Lois Ward

Kiyoko Waffle

Douglas Wright

Timothy Johnson

Deborah Reifsteck