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Margaret “Maggie” Neitzke, 90, of Edgewater, Maryland, born on February 7, 1933 in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Gordon Joseph Dow DeSaulniers and Catherine Laura Jones DeSaulniers, passed away on December 2, 2023.

Maggie met the love of her life, Leonard “Nick” Neitzke, through a chance meeting when Maggie was a bank teller. Nick fell in love instantly and pursued her from that point on. They were married in Florida and together had three wonderful children: Linda, Michael, and Teresa. Their love story continued for 66 years.

Nick was career US Air Force, which took them to many assignments: Florida, New York, Bermuda, Montana, California, Maryland, and all over the world. Maggie was the quintessential military wife, keeping the household in order, raising children, and serving the community while Nick answered the call of duty for our country.

Maggie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She enjoyed traveling and volunteering at the Red Cross, USO, and Andrews Air Force Base Airman’s Attic/Thrift Shop. Maggie and Nick were both dedicated members of Divine Peace Lutheran Church in Upper Marlboro, MD since 1972.

In addition to her parents, Maggie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Nick. She is survived by her children, Linda, Michael (Marsha), and Teresa (Michael); grandchildren, Christopher (Denise), Matthew (Amber), and Marissa (Joseph); great-grandchildren, Cohen, Harper, Farrah, Jaxon, Delaney, and Emersyn; and sister, Marie.

Maggie will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Maggie’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association (online <a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=51079&51079.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=giving_bing_SL&msclkid=1fb0b477473f1b6daf4ad1047d6eed66">here</a>).

Helen Asberry entered into eternal rest at Inova Alexandria Hospital on December 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her dedicated daughter LaShaon Asberry-Beach (Elvis), two loving granddaughters, Alexis and Aliyah Beach, and a host of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD on Friday December 15, 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday December 16, 2023 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 6634 St. Barnabas Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

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The Life of Angela M Robinson The fun loving, never having a dull moment, mother, sister, aunt, friend had the most sweetest soul and heart. Angela was born on March 4, 1974 in Washington DC, to John Robinson and the late Janice P. Robinson. She was the only girl of four siblings. Angie attended elementary school in Washington DC. She graduated from Eastern High in 1991. She then went on to study pharmaceuticals and in 1996, she completed cosmetology school. Angela was a devoted mother and grandmother and worked incredibly hard to give her children and granddaughter the best life possible. She started her hair business to provide for her children and granddaughter and she was available for them at home when school closed. Tough a successful businesswoman, she was most proud of her children and getting to raise them. Angela was lived by all who knew her and made friends everywhere she went. She enjoyed meeting people through business, as a hairstylist. Angie is survived by her son Latif Robinson, her daughter, BiAngie Humphrey, her granddaughter, Kayla Robinson, her dad, John and stepmother, Millie, her five brothers and sisters-in-law, David (DeJuana), Gregory (Patrice), and Jerone (Tamika) Delvon (Rhonda) and Demetrius, and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and friends. Angie had a special bond in her heart for her granddaughter, Kayla.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 29th at 10 AM at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. 

Antonietta Cerreta DiNapoli, a 31-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Camp Springs, MD, passed away on December 1, 2023 at the age of 96.  Born on November 11, 1927 to the late Luigi and Maria Miano Cerreta in Calitri in the Province of Avellino, Italy, Antonietta was one of four children.  A talented seamstress, she began creating dresses when she was only 10 years old.   It was a talent that she would develop into an expertise, especially in men’s clothes.
  
In 1955, Antonietta married Angelo DiNapoli (born 1916 in Calitri, who immigrated to the United States in 1929) and left Italy shortly thereafter.  The couple arrived in Brooklyn, NY where Antonietta was welcomed into her new family with a lavish wedding reception.  A week later, the couple arrived at Angelo’s home in Washington, DC where they began building a family.  Antonietta also continued her passion for sewing, working as a tailor and seamstress at various men’s clothing stores and operating her own business from her house.  She designed and created wedding gowns and other women’s attire and expanded into home fashions including draperies and slipcovers.  

Antonietta loved to cook Italian food from scratch, serving up dishes of ravioli, lasagna, braciola, manicotti, gnocchi, spaghetti marinara and cannoli.  She was a longtime member of Holy Rosary Church in Washington, DC and active in the Sodality of Mary there. She also attended St. Philip the Apostle Church in Camp Springs and St. John Catholic Church in Clinton. She enjoyed traveling but her greatest joy came simply from spending time with her family and friends. Her motto was “accomplish the impossible while being a trailblazer”; for example, having not yet learned the English language, she managed to obtain her U.S. driver’s license, prompting some of Angelo’s U.S.-born nieces to obtain their licenses. 

In addition to her parents, Antonietta was preceded in death by her loving husband of 30 years, Angelo; her daughter Anna Marie; her brothers, Giovanni and Giuseppe Cerreta and sister, Lucia Cerreta.  She is survived by her son, Marco and his wife, Susan of Arlington, VA and many dear relatives and friends locally, nationally, and internationally, especially throughout Italy.

A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM on Tuesday, December 5 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11AM on Wednesday December 6 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD followed by entombment at 1PM at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at: <a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=wtg-mm-btn-donate-now">www.stjude.org</a>.

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Stephen Edward Crockett “Stevie”, a resident of Salisbury, MD died on Friday, December 1 surrounded by his family at his niece’s home in Harwood, MD due to a stroke. Born on May 3, 1946 in Riverdale, MD to the late Mary Ellen and John S. Crockett, Sr., Stevie was a graduate of Northwestern High School. He was a member of Union Local 669 Sprinkler Fitters and also captained his boat, the Vivian E. Stevie enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, was a history buff and was known for his sense of humor. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ann Crockett; his son, Derek Crockett of Charlotte, NC; his sister, Charlene (Jim) Christy of Harwood, MD; his sister in law, Dianne Crockett; his granddaughter, Taylor Crockett, 3 nephews, 2 nieces, 4 great nephews, 4 great nieces, 2 great-great nephews and 2 great-great nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother, John S. Crockett, Jr. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local SPCA.

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Anton J. Marx, a resident of Edgewater, MD, died at the age of 77 on December 1, 2023.  He was born in Covington, KY on December 4, 1945.

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Sara Elizabeth Yates Nee Ruf

On Friday, December 1, 2023, Sara Elizabeth Yates Nee Ruf passed away in Clinton, MD; the beloved wife of the late Francis S. Yates, Sr; daughter of the late Harold E. Ruf and Alma L. Ruf Nee Miller; mother of Elizabeth Ann Yates, Alma M. Walton, Francis S. Yates, Jr., Christine M. (Victor) Cruz and Danielle A. Lucht; grandmother of Shawn Walton, Sara Walton, Timothy Walton, Matthew Walton, Helena Hancock, Michelle Brandenburg, Jackson Lucht and the late Benedict F. Walton, Jr; sister of the late Martha Martin, Edward Ruf and Mary Faunce. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Sara's Life Celebration on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the start of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at  St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Grady's Life Celebration on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. at Woodstream Church, 9800 Lottsford Rd., Bowie, MD 20721. Interment with military honors will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Hwy., Cheltenham, MD 20623

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A viewing will take place on Thursday, December 14th from 10-11 AM at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744, followed by a funeral service at 11 AM. A full obituary will be posted once available.

Family and friends are invited to Liberty’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, December 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. at  St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment will be held at a later date. 

Mary Elizabeth Marion “Betty” passed away peacefully at Brightview, South River, Edgewater, MD on Nov. 29 at the age of 99. Her son, Frank and daughter in law, Jo Ann were by her side. Betty was born in Olyphant, PA in 1924. She was the eldest daughter of the late James and Florence Reap. Her brother, James and sister, Anita preceded her in death. She is now in the embrace of her husband, Paul, who passed away in 2000.

Betty grew up in Archbald, PA. Gifted with a beautiful voice, she sang and played the piano well into her adult years and loved to entertain. Her summers were spent at Newton Lake, PA where she enjoyed swimming, diving and entertaining. After high school she entered secretarial school.

Betty married Paul Marion soon after he returned from the war in 1946. They moved to Washington, DC where Betty worked for the Bureau of Mines. They later settled in Rockville, MD to raise a family. There she continued her work as an Executive Assistant in the field of education for public schools and for Montgomery College. Betty was very active in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rockville, MD, St. Michael the Archangel, Clearwater, FL, and St. Luke's Catholic Church, Ocean City, MD.

After retiring in the early 70's, Betty and Paul moved to Clearwater, FL but would return every summer to their condo in Ocean City, MD. Betty loved the beach and was very active in many social activities at Gull Way Villa Condos. There she taught water aerobics well into her 80's. She continued her love of entertaining family and their many friends. She was also a "Queen" in the Red Hats Society of both Florida and Maryland.

Betty is survived by her only son, Frank and his wife Jo Ann as well as many cherished nephews, nieces and cousins located up and down the East Coast. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 11 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake (90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or online <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">here</a>). 

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Jaclyn Lee Cahow Danna “Jackie”, 75, of Harwood, MD died at her home on Tuesday, November 28. Born on March 20, 1948 in Sioux Falls, SD, to the late Tracey and Delores Cahow, Jackie relocated to New Carrollton, MD, and worked for the federal government for 43 years. She worked at the US Naval Academy and retired in January 2018 from the Department of the Navy. Jackie enjoyed bible study and online shopping. She is survived by her sons, Joseph A. (Lisa) Danna, Jr. of Gambrills, MD and Jay A. Danna of Harwood, MD; her siblings, Donna Jellis, Terri, Keith, Kevin and Ronnie Cahow; her grandchildren, Joey (Jennifer) and Shawn (Cheray) Danna and her great-grandchildren, Kylah, Hudson, Gryffin, Callie and Rylie and many nieces and nephews. Her siblings, Shirley Clinton and Steve Cahow, preceded her in death. Friends are invited to celebrate Jackie’s life on Wednesday, December 6, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where her funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 am. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Robert L. Thompson, Jr., 72, of Chester, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, after a short five-month battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; four children, Scott (Mollie), Chris, Amber (Craig), and Brad (Kari); eight grandchildren, Ryan, Michael, Jace, Kenna, Kieran, Elle, Emma, and Sloane; his father, Robert Thompson, Sr.; three siblings, Pat (Ed), Richard, and John (Vicky); a sister-in-law, Terri (Mark); and a host of family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Robert's life at Mid Atlantic Community Church, 2485 Davidsonville Rd., Gambrills, MD 21054, on Tuesday, December 5, from 10 am until his celebration of life begins at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mid Atlantic Community Church, Kingdom Investors, 1302 Double Gate Ct., Davidsonville, MD 21035, or Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, Fish For A Cure, 2000 Medical Pkwy., Belcher Pavilion, Ste. 604, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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Francis Brian Richter, born on May 5, 1943, passed away on November 28, 2023, due to a prolonged illness of Parkinson’s Disease and most recently renal cancer.

Brian was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Richter, nee Quinn, in August of 2000.

Brian is survived by his son, Matthew Brian Richter; his wife, Barbara DeHaven Richter and their two children, Joshua and Madison of Douglassville PA; his daughter, Amy Quinn Felix and her husband, Steve G. Felix and the “First” two grandsons, Jackson Charles Reilly and Patrick Quinn Reilly, of Churchton, MD; his sister, Stephanie Stewart and her husband, James Stewart of Woodstock MD as well as a nephew, Brent Stewart and his wife, Monica and their 3 children, Sophia, Connor and Shane of Eldersburg, MD.

Brian grew up in Catonsville MD.  There he met his future wife (they lived in the same neighborhood), whom he married and had his children and moved his family to Evanston, IL where they resided until 1977.  Brian was transferred and the family moved to North Wales, PA, where both Matthew and Amy grew up. Once the kids graduated from high school the Richter’s (Amy, Carol, and Brian) moved to Kent Island, MD.  Matthew decided to stay in PA where he was attending college.  Kent Island remained Brian’s home until his illness no longer allowed him to live alone. 

Brian was known for “having the ability to sell ice to Eskimo’s” as he was always that “sales guy”, and he was great at it. He began his career with Coca-Cola in Baltimore which moved him to Illinois.  He then moved into a management position with a company called Colorcon which was a pharmaceutical company that sent him and his family to Pennsylvania.  After a few years he partnered with some other businessmen and they started Austin Chemical, a company that sold the different dyes to “Big Pharma” for their medications.   After about seven years with Austin Chemical an opportunity came about to partner in a different, more national company called Worldwide Rehabilitation and Consulting Services.  In  1987, Brian decided to go out on his own and he and his wife Carol started their own Medical Cost Containment companies, Island Consulting Services and Mercury Medical Consulting.  These companies provided long time employment for many people but was the first “real” job for his kids as well as close family friends, all of which have shared years of “antics” that have occurred over the years with Brian.
As Brian started to slow down, he became an adjunct professor in Business Management at the University of Baltimore, his alma mater.

In his spare time, Brian enjoyed playing tennis, exercising, swimming, vacationing, going to the beach, entertaining/showing off, a good Martini and cigars.  He loved all sports and desperately wanted someone in the family to go to Notre Dame….LOL, it never happened.  He loved his grandchildren and spent as much time with them as he could.

Brian has resided at South River Nursing and Rehab Center for about eight years.  He made this move due to his Parkinson’s not allowing him to care for himself and live alone.  Most recently he was sent to the hospital in late August for an apparent gall bladder attack, and at that time he found out his liver, kidneys and pancreas were all infected with cancer and he went into Hospice at the end of September where he received tremendous care.  Of course, more than anything he loved all of the care and attention and visits he got in the last months of his life and his family is so very grateful for this care from GBMC Gilchrist Hospice. 
 
In lieu of flowers, donations in Brian’s memory may be made to Gilchrist Home/Residential Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.  Please feel free to also leave tributes, pictures, and notes for the family at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

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Enrique Palangdao, Sr., also known as “Dad,” “Grandpa,” “Uncle Ric” or “Manong Ric” to family and friends, transitioned on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, surrounded by family.

On track to be a priest in the Philippines, he left the seminary after he met and married the love of his life, Nina. He became a proud member of the U.S. Navy and served his country as a Vietnam War veteran.

 

Enrique, his wife Nina and their three young children, Charles, Jimmy, and Germaine, left the Philippines and immigrated to the United States. His youngest and fourth child, Enrique Jr., marked the first generation of the Palangdao family to be born in the United States. 

 

Enrique’s pursuit of the American dream, the Asian dream, the Filipino American dream that comprise U.S. citizenship, home ownership and college education for his children and successive generations were accomplished. He and his family became naturalized U.S. citizens, Enrique, his wife, and his children achieved home ownership, and his children and grandchildren graduated from the University of Maryland College Park, George Mason University, Stratford University and Towson University. Enrique was most proud and happy to see the 3rd generation, his great-granddaughter Lila, off to the University of Miami last year, where she is continuing her studies and planning for graduate school.

 

Enrique is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nina, his children, Charles (Kaye), Jimmy, Germaine; his four grandchildren, Geneva, Desiree, Tyler, Dominique; his great-granddaughter Lila; his siblings Sister Gracia and Leon, Jr., and an almost incalculable number of nieces and nephews in the Philippines, United States and around the world.

 

Enrique was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Lucia Palangdao, his sister Linda, and his youngest and beloved son, Enrique Palangdao, Jr.

 

His celebration of life information is noted below. 


Visitation Date: Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023

Visitation Time Slots: 2:00 – 4:00 pm, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Visitation Location: Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

 

Funeral Mass and Internment: Monday, Dec. 11, 2023

Funeral Mass Time: 11:00 am

Funeral Location: St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735




Celebration of Life Repast:

Repast Time: Will immediately follow the internment.

Repast Location: Details will be provided after the internment.

Frances Keeney Jaques, former editor and reporter at the Annapolis Capital newspaper, died peacefully at her Edgewater, MD, home on Nov. 26. She was 96.
 
Born in Palmyra, PA, on Nov. 9, 1927, to Herman and Eva Keeney, Fran graduated from Palmyra High School in 1945 and Pennsylvania State University in 1949. While there, she served as an editor of the daily paper, The Collegian, was a member of Delta Gamma sorority and served as secretary of Mortar Board, the senior honor society.
 
Following graduation, she worked for the Bradford Era newspaper in Bradford, PA, and then the Harrisburg, PA, Patriot News where she met her husband, Milton Jaques, also a reporter. They married in 1952, moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 1954 and eventually to Edgewater where they raised three children.
 
While raising her family, Fran took a break from journalism and became active in the community, serving on many Boards including the YWCA in Annapolis, where she was president in the late 1960s. A member of the First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis for 65 years, she served as a Deacon and was the first woman ordained as an Elder in that church. She was active in AAUW, a Girl Scout leader, and an avid birder, camper and hiker. She enjoyed golf, skiing and yoga.  
 
From 1977 to 2007 she worked at The Capital newspaper where she wrote the popular Home of the Week and Food columns, in addition to community news.
 
She is survived by three children, Cynthia Strickland (John) of Pinehurst, NC, Suzanne Jaques of Edgewater, and Andrew Jaques (Susan) of Rockville, MD; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Milton Jaques, and her sister, Rita Keeney Weiler.
 
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, 171 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. It will be live streamed at  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S5BN_Uj3Ps">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S5BN_Uj3Ps</a>. Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of the First Presbyterian Church (<a href="https://secure.myvanco.com/L-YRHD/campaign/C-ZECB">online here</a>) or a favorite charity in Fran’s name.

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Edwin Trent Perry of Fort Washington, 83, died unexpectedly Nov. 26 at home. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rosemarie L. Perry. He is also survived by a son, Edwin Marcus Perry, husband of Renée Perry, of Hoboken, New Jersey; a daughter, Michelle L. Perry, wife of Thomas Knapp, of York, Pennsylvania; grandchildren Seneca, Lyla and Sabine Perry of Hoboken and J. Wolfgang and Annabelle L. Taylor of York; and a sister, Julie Stone of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, and her family.

Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Kenneth L. Perry and Beatrice Shepherd Perry. A graduate of Oxon Hill High School, he attended Davis and Elkins College and served 4 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy as a professional musician. He was a career carpenter in the D.C. area, at many locations that included years at the National Gallery of Art, the memories of which he loved to share. Trent attended Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County. He took joy in watching his grandchildren grow, auto racing, reading, arts, cultural entertainment, and good food.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD on 12/13/23 FROM 2-3 PM, with a memorial service to begin at 3:00PM. Internment services will be held privately at a later date at the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.

Kimberly “Kim” Joyce Hirsig, 63, a 30 plus year resident of Lothian, Maryland and previously of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania passed away on November 24, 2023 after a 2 year battle with lung cancer. She was born on October 4, 1960 in Annapolis, MD. Kim graduated from South Park High School in South Park, PA in 1978, and went on to develop a 30-year career as a property manager.
 
When she was younger, Kim briefly played the drums in the MacDonald Pipe Band with her father. She was also a very talented guitar player, and could still pick it up now and then. Kim was a true Pittsburgh fan and loved wearing her Black and Gold. She was proud of her home, keeping it “just so” and proudly displaying beautiful décor and cherished treasures from her family.
 
Her position as a property manager, most recently with Majerle Management, gave her a great deal of satisfaction. Kim spoke often with love and gratitude about her work family. She worked long hours and if you called her in the evening, she most likely told you that she would call you back because she had a board meeting with one of her HOAs.
 
Kim fought like a champ during her illness. With many personal and professional accomplishments Kim achieved throughout her life, nothing or no one gave her more pride and joy than her son, Josh. She enjoyed cheering him on at all of his various activities, watching school performances, and now as an adult Kim beamed with pride watching him play the drums with various bands. Josh was “Mama Duke’s” best friend, protector, and round-the-clock caregiver. Our family could not be more thankful for and proud of Josh.
 
Kim is preceded in death by her parents John Joyce and Barbara (Devlin) Joyce. She is survived by her son, Joshua Newmeyer of Lothian, MD; siblings, Tracy (Scott) Podgorski and Brian (Erin) Joyce of South Park, PA; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and lifelong best friends.
 
A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers or donations, we would sincerely appreciate you reaching out to Josh and showing him love and kindness during this very difficult time.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis.  Inurnment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Park, 2150 Mt. View Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104.

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Gregory Antonio Edwards, Sr. (Toney) was born July 23, 1956 to Ruth D. Edwards and Marco Mccaskill (preceded in death.) Toney was educated in the DC Public School System. He worked at WSSC for 20 years and then worked security for 10 years before retiring in 2018. 


Toney married Sharon Lynnette Minor August 23, 1981. They were blessed with three children that they adore; Ebony Nichole (Thomas), Gregory Antonio, II (Tyra), Antwon Cortez (preceded in death). Five Grandchildren; Tirzah Nichole Edwards, Kayla Akiara Pringle, Luke Elijah Relosa, Aminah Nichole Edwards, and Giannis Antonio Edwards. Two great-grands; Jax Chaplin and Tori Chaplin. One Brother, Charles Edwards (preceded in death). Four sisters; Angela Edwards-Tisdale, Marilyn Edwards-Rosemond (preceded in death), Diane Lynn Turner, and Yvette Edwards. He leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends to cherish his memory. 


Toney was very smart; he taught his children how to play chess. He was witty and had a great sense of humor; he passed his jokes and corniness down to his 1st born and last born. Middle child was not blessed with this gift. He loved board games and playing cards, he was was very competitive and passed his competitiveness on to his children.He loved the water; he swam like a fish (in the ocean). One of his passions was cooking which he inherited from his mother. He loved to eat and was the chef in the family. He was also very handy and could figure out how to fix just about anything. 

He will be greatly missed. 


Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, December 7th from 10-11 AM until the start of the service at 11 AM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. 

James Michael Conway,73, a resident of Annapolis since 1980, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Born March 21, 1950, to the late John and Virginia (Tuttie) Conway, he was a native son of Cumberland, MD. Jim received his Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Villanova University in 1972. Jim started his work life as a banker and an Anne Arundel County Economic Development specialist. In 1996, he began his own business, Disaster Services, Inc.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Olga Dominguez; two sons, Sean and Alex Conway; three siblings, Greg and John Conway and Cathy Hamilton; a daughter-in-law, Anne McCabe; a grandson, Francis Conway; two nieces, Britney Hamilton and Jenna Skidmore; and two nephews, Pierce and Drew Conway.

Friends are invited to celebrate James’ life on Saturday, December 2, from 5 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cacapon and Lost Rivers Land Trust, P.O. Box 57, Cacapon Bridge, WV 26711.

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Maureen Ann Quinn

On November 22, 2023, Maureen Quinn died peacefully at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Columbia, Maryland. Maureen, the only daughter and eldest child of John W. and Margaret Quinn, was born in Washington, DC on May 16, 1942. 

Maureen was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in Cheverly, MD.  She graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame Catholic School and went on to study Engineering at the Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. She was employed with Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland for over 30 years. 

Maureen was active in her church at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Upper Marlboro, MD which she attended for over 50 years where she taught CCD and participated in the prayer shawl and rosary club ministries. In addition to her faithful attendance and contributions to church, she was active in her community where she volunteered her time at Marlton Swim and Racquet swim team and the Prince Mont Swim League.  What she enjoyed the most was spending time with her family and bragging about her 12 grandchildren.  Maureen began a Thanksgiving gathering with her children and grandchildren that has continued for 24 years. She was an avid reader, sharing many favorite authors with her children who had similar interests.  

Maureen was preceded in death by her infant daughter Mary (1964), parents John (1999) and Margaret (2007), and brother Terry (2009).   Maureen is survived by her 6 children, Kenny Gray (Laurie), Peggy Clark (Marco), Kathy Pappas (Cooper), Mickey Gray (Chris), Jennifer Gray, and Brian Gray (Diana); 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 4 brothers, Buddy (Lisa), Jerry, Tim, and Dennis (Nancy).

Visitation will take place at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 6 - 8 pm.  On Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 1 – 2pm, a visitation will take place at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2 pm.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care Center,6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044.


Edith Louise Roane, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. She was born in Annapolis on November 18, 1930, to the late John Elmer and Carita Stokes. She was married to Nelson Roane for 48 years, who predeceased her in 2000. They had five children, George David (deceased 2013), Ruth (Mike) Myer, Mary Carita “Ketta” (Herb) Hannon, Patty (John) Hannon, and Carol (Mike) Tumminello; nine grandchildren, Matthew, Rob, Jake, April, Michael, Andrew, Mark, Alan, and Paula; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Edith was always active in her church, caring for all the babies in the nursery. She not only raised her children and grandchildren; she had a hand in rearing many other children in the Annapolis area through her babysitting. She was known to many as Momma Roane, Aunt Wease, Grandma, Nanny, or the latest title, Maw Maw.

She will always be remembered for her excellent cooking, especially the fried chicken! Edith did beautiful embroidery, stitching up through her recent illness. She gave away many a pillow case, dish towel, apron, baby quilt – anything she could stitch.

Edith was predeceased by her husband, son, parents, five sisters, and one brother. Surviving are her daughters and their families, one sister, one brother, one sister-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to Edith’s life celebration on Tuesday, November 28, from 1-3 and 5-7 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 29 at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Edith’s name may be made to <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">Hospice of the Chesapeake</a>, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122, or <a href="https://samaritanspurse.org/donation-items/where-most-needed/">Samaritan’s Purse</a>, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab on the left side of this page.

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Helen Louise Asberry

Angela Robinson

Antonietta DiNapoli

Stephen Crockett

Anton Marx

Sara Yates

Grady Lane

David Roberson

Mary Murphy

Liberty Lally

Mary "Betty" Marion

Jaclyn Danna

Robert Thompson, Jr.

Francis Richter

CPO Enrique Palangdao, USN (Ret.)

Frances Jaques

Edwin Perry

Kimberly Hirsig

Susan Bohan

Gregory Edwards, Sr.

James Conway

Maureen Quinn

Edith Roane