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James Dean Wilson “Jim”, 86 a 25-year resident of Dunkirk, MD and previously of Landover Hills, MD passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Jim was born on May 12, 1936, in Washington, DC to the late Alexander and Cassia Wilson. After graduating high school, Jim proudly served his country in the US Army.

Jim worked in construction as a project manager for W.C. & A.N. Miller for over 42 years. An avid fisherman, Jim also enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren play sports.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dottie Wilson, his children; Beth Wilson Garrett and her former spouse, Ronnie Garrett of Owings, MD, James A. Wilson and his wife Noell of Chesapeake Beach, MD and Joseph M. Wilson and his wife Cherie of Annapolis, MD. Jim is also survived by his sister, Joan Burns of Annapolis, and his grandchildren;   Dylan and Logan Garrett, Ava, Alex, and Mia Wilson, and Ella and James Wilson.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jim's life on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, from 11:30am to 12:30pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will follow at 12:30pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or <a href+"https://www.stjude.org/donate/srch/st-jude-donation.html?sc_dcm=58700006942402314&sc_cid=kwp&sc_cat=b&amount=x&ds_rl=1285465&gclid=Cj0KCQjw54iXBhCXARIsADWpsG9byQAOGPbWTKB8PxFE6v2RbolD3QxGrOiy7q3z7LAVkZSyS1bPHDkaAowoEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">online here</a>


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Lucille Dixon Catterton, 95, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, peacefully in her sleep. She was born on May 27, 1927 in Bald Eagle, MD to the late Charles C. and Maude E. Dixon. Lucille worked for the Federal Government for 28 years and Prince George’s County for 4 years. She was a longtime member of the Marlton Woman’s Club, serving as President of the club from 1987 to 1988 and was a member of St. Paul’s Moravian Church for 38 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, David Dixon Catterton, Alfred Hall Catterton, Jr., C. Michael Catterton, Sr. and Robert Lee Catterton; her grandson, Johnny C. Brewer and her siblings, Mary Shipp, Ida Armiger, Rose Primm, Peggy Baden, Charles E. and Leon Dixon. Lucille is survived by her daughters, Brenda C. Phipps and Lynne (Steve) Miele; her sisters, Virginia Downing and Joan (Peter) Clarke, eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Lucille supported the American Heart Association, Chesapeake Bay Fund and the Wounded Warriors. Friends are invited to celebrate Lucille’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, August 5 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm and at St. Paul’s Moravian Church, 8505 Heathermore Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD on Saturday, August 6 from 10 am until her funeral service  begins at 11 am. Interment will follow at Brookfield United Methodist Church Cemetery in Upper Marlboro, MD. Online condolences may be offered using the Memories tab on the left side of this page.

John Howard Masters, 78, a 5-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Glenelg, MD, died on July 25, 2022. Born February 15, 1944 in Allentown, PA to the late Carson Willard and Georgia Virginia Masters, he was a 1966 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and received his Master of Business Administration from Loyola College.  John was self-employed in various fields.  He was a longtime member of the Second Church of Christ, Scientist.  John loved British cars and owned Jaguars, Rolls Royces, and Mercedes Benz.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Carson Masters of Bethlehem, PA.

John is survived by his wife of 14 years, Norah Masters; two stepsons, Brandon Arter of Edgewater, MD, and Brock Arter and his wife, Rebecca of Edgewater, MD; and three grandchildren, Beau, Rylee, and Shelby Arter.  Arrangements for John are private.  

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Bruce Lee Moffatt
March 14, 1954 – July 25, 2022

Bruce left us following an exceedingly long and courageous battle against Multiple Myeloma. After diagnosis in 2016, his team of doctors in Annapolis, Baltimore (Johns Hopkins) and Philadelphia (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania) attacked his condition with every weapon conceivable. One by one, each of those weapons failed. He remained undeterred and, because everyone who treated him eventually grew to love him, he was enrolled in every available clinical trial. The final one, only approved by the FDA this year, was especially brutal. As a result of heroic actions by his team in Philadelphia, Bruce essentially ended up in a clinical trial of Only One. Just Bruce. 

And why would that have happened? Well, Bruce had both a winning personality and a unique approach to life. He began every endeavor with this attitude: ‘I’m Going to Find It’, in the sense that there’s a level of perfection that might be attained. This facet of his personality was evident throughout his life and in sundry areas.

In no particular order, neither chronological nor of importance . . .

Bruce loved Golf.

This is mentioned first because so many of his friends had the pleasure of his company on some course, somewhere. As Bruce was a certified PGA Professional, he was not only a joy to play with, but he was also a terrific coach. Thought experiment: try to remember all those ‘tips’ you were lucky to receive.

He knew the only thing between him and the Tour was the next swing fix. Upon returning from the course: “I think I found it!”

Bruce loved Dogs.

Sandy says he would have owned many more aside from The Girls had she not put her foot down. (Thanks, Sandy.) Most of us can’t imagine sharing a bed with your spouse and two hulking Labs. But that’s what he did every night.

Bruce loved Cars.

Let me count the ways. . . In case you’ve forgotten, he had many car love affairs: Mustang, Porsche, etc. and, ultimately, Ferrari. (He did take a brief break from cars during his illness to segue into an affair with motorcycles, buying and selling three within a mere twelve months.)

Bruce loved Movies.

Scene from Bruce as a child: in front of the TV with a box of Keebler crackers, a stick of butter and the encyclopedia nearby, in case he needed to look up something that had been referenced in the movie he was watching.

Perhaps most of all, Bruce loved Life. His unceasing positivity remains as an inspiration to us all.

So where did this lovely fellow come from?

Bruce was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Fred T. Moffatt (Jane Morrison) originally from Shelbyville, KY, then of Annapolis, where Fred was a Baptist minister for years. That would account for his deep faith and willingness to face death squarely. Both his maternal and paternal grandparents had qualities that were evidenced in Bruce as well. The stories of his summers in Mobridge, SD, were many and wonderful.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kerr Moffatt; sister Mary Jane Yates of Shelbyville KY; nephew Chip Snipes of Wilson NC; best girls Choco and Latte; and several cousins.

Friends are invited to celebrate Bruce's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, August 5 at 11 am. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Penn Med Development 
Abramson Cancer Center 
Multiple Myeloma Research Fund
3535 Market Street, Suite 750
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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On Monday, July 25, 2022, Gary Thomas, passed away at the age of 69 at his home in Tracy’s Landing, Maryland.   Gary was born on July 19, 1953, in Washington, DC.  He graduated as a member of the first graduating class of Hayfield Secondary School in 1971 and went on to take classes in commercial art and photography at the Northern Virginia Community College.  

On October 20, 1973, he married his loving wife, Pamela Jones, in Alexandria, VA where they lived until moving to their retirement home in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina in 2013.  While living in Northern VA, Gary worked in the biomedical research field for 35 years, spending the last 20 years of his career at Bioqual Research Services, where he retired as a Research Project Manager.

Gary had a passion for nature and enjoyed birdwatching and gardening.  The yards surrounding his homes were known to have a vast array of plants, beautiful flowers, bonsai trees, water gardens, and an abundance of wildlife.  Both VA and NC homes were accredited by the National Wildlife Federation as Certified Wildlife Habitats. In 2014, Gary became a certified Master Gardener and was an active member of the Dare County Master Gardener Association, rising to the rank of chapter Vice President.  Gary spent countless hours volunteering in the gardens at the Dare Country Arboretum, located across the street from the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills.  His gardening friends looked forward to their monthly meetings when Gary would bring loaves of his homemade bread to share.       

Gary combined his lifelong love of nature and his artistic talent with painting and photographing the outdoors.  After moving to the Outer Banks, Gary began expanding his artistic talent into loom weaving rugs and tapestries at Endless Possibilities, a non-profit organization supporting the local community.  His paintings and loom-weaving masterpieces can be found hanging in many of his friend’s and family’s homes. 

Gary’s fondness and knowledge for cooking were passed on to his sons Josh and Ian.  Family gatherings often revolved around the three of them in the kitchen preparing dinner.  His grandchildren, Ben and Maddy, have fond memories of summer trips to the beach and spending time with Gary in the garden.  A fan of classic television, it was known to the family that the TV would always be tuned to shows like the Flintstones or The Andy Griffith Show if Gary was in the room. 

Gary was preceded in death by his father LeRoy, and his mother, Elaine.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pam, two children Josh (Stefani), Ian (Christy), and brother, Paul (Shelia).  He also left behind two grandchildren, Benjamin Witol and Madison Meeks, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.       

A Celebration of Life gathering is planned for Gary in October 2022.  In place of flowers, memorial contributions can be made out to Dare County Master Gardeners Volunteer Associations (memo: For Arboretum). N.C. Cooperative Extension office at 517 Budleigh Street, P.O. Box 968, Manteo, NC 27954  

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Joanne L. Walter, 76, a 49-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Laurel, MD, died on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Anne Arundel Medical Center following a lengthy illness.  Born August 26, 1945 in Laurel, MD to the late Stephen and Catherine Boyle, she was a graduate of Annapolis High School.  Joanne was a homemaker most of her life and she enjoyed ceramics, crafts, bowling, billiards, and was a TAP League Operator for 20 years.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Stephen J. Boyle, Jr. and Thomas L. Boyle, Sr.  Joanne is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas George Walter, Jr.; two children, Mark T. Walter and his wife, Allyson of Brandon, FL and Stefanie J. Manning and her husband, Anthony of Pasadena, MD; a grandson, Cameron Walter; two step-grandchildren, Travis Manning and Jessica Nicholson; and two step-great-grandchildren.  A celebration of Joanne's life will be held at the home of Anthony and Stefanie Manning on Friday, August 26 at 6 pm. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Gail Patricia Quinn of Annapolis, MD died on July 24 after a brief illness. Gail was born to Charles and Gloria (nee Foster) Quinn on March 18, 1943 in New Jersey, and grew up in the Fort Lee – Englewood Cliffs area. She attended St. Cecilia’s High School and Seton Hall University. 

In 1966, Gail moved to the Washington, D.C. area to work for the National Catholic Welfare Conference (now the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops), first in its Family Life Office, then in the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities.  She was the administrative assistant to the first director of the Secretariat, the Reverend James T. McHugh (later bishop of Camden, NJ and then of Rockville Centre, NY), and his successors. After its inception in 1972 Gail served for many years as the Director of the Bishops’ Respect Life Program. In 1991 she was appointed as the Executive Director of the Pro-Life Secretariat, the first woman and the first lay person to hold that position. She served in this leadership post until 2006. During the 1990s Gail served as an official delegate of the Holy See at the United Nations’ Conference on Population held in Cairo, Egypt and the Conference on Women held in Beijing, China.  In 1995 Gail was named a Dame of St. Gregory by Pope John Paul II.  Gail later served as a Consultant to the U.S. Bishops’ Committee for Pro-Life Activities and on the Board of Directors for the Vitae Foundation.  After retirement, Gail moved to Annapolis, where she was active in community affairs.

Gail was predeceased by her parents, her sister Maureen Harris (Roy), her brothers Brian and Charles (Marion) and her brother-in-law Richard Rossi. She is survived by her sisters Diane Geiler(Joseph), Jacqueline Rossi and Mary Hannon (Paul), her brothers John (Barbara), Thomas (Patricia) and James (Deborah), and more than 100 nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Gail’s life on Wednesday, July 27th from 4-8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Friends are invited to celebrate Gail’s life on Friday, July 29th from 4-8pm at the Moritz Funeral Home, 98 Route 303, Tappan, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 120 Kings Highway, Tappan, NY on Saturday, July 30 at 10:30 am with burial to follow at the Tappan Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.


Thomas Wade Mahaffey, 59, a resident of Ft. Washington for over 30 years, died July 23 at his residence.  He was born at Clark AFB in the Philippines on August 25, 1962 and grew up in Upper Marlboro.  He worked for 25 years as an assisted living care provider at Bradford Oaks in Clinton.  He also sold Avon products and was known to many as Mr. Avon.  He was a longtime member of Bethany Christian Church in Ft. Washington.
Thomas is survived by his brother, Chester “Chuck” Mahaffey (wife Gloria) of Davidsonville; and his nephews and niece, Brian (wife Rachel), Philip (wife Karina) and Bethany Mahaffey all of Edgewater.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Lee and Lillian Clara Mahaffey, and his sister, Paula Mahaffey.
A memorial service to celebrate Thomas’s life will be held on Saturday, August 6 at 11 AM at Bethany Christian Church, 7128 Allentown Road, Ft. Washington, MD 20744.


Patricia Ann Harley went home to her Lord on July 22, 2022. She left this world due to complications of a heart attack which she suffered earlier in the year while at  Washington Hospital Center.

Patricia was born on February 13, 1961, to Louis Charles Carter and Barbara Ann Carter in San Antonio, Texas. She was the second oldest of five children, Marie Antoinette Carter, Louis Charles Carter Jr. Charles Daniel Carter, and Derek Marcus Berrien.

Growing up she loved to be with her family and was given the nickname “China Doll” because of her almond shaped eyes. Patricia also enjoyed dancing and listening to music from the Gap Band, Cameo, and O’JAYS. She graduated from Highland High School in San Antonio, Texas.

Shortly after March 22, 1980, she would give birth to her only child and the apple of her eye, Stephen Davon Clemons.

In 1993, Patricia would move from Texas to Maryland, and pursue her career to become a data practitioner. She later met and married Paul Harley.

Patricia is survived by her son, Stephen Clemons and his wife Ne’Cole Clemons; her grandchildren: Demari Clemons, Desmond Hamn, and Kennedy Brooks; her siblings: 
Marie Carter, Louis Charles Carter Jr., Carolyn Carter, Charles Daniel Carter, Derek 
Marcus Berrien, Sr., Kia Young. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews: Aisha Wade, David Carter, Christian Carter, Derique Marquis Berrien, Derek Marcus Berrien Jr.,
Daniel Carter, and D’Angelo Carter, and her great nieces and nephews: Alfonso Gonzalez,
Terranisha Butler, Jonathan Wooton, and Charisha Wooton and many loving friends. She will forever be loved and missed.

Dwaine "DK" Keith Duvall, 81, passed away at his home in Annapolis, MD on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

DK was a loving and devoted husband, dad, and granddad. He is survived by his wife, Joan of 42 years and children Jennifer Bright (George Thomas) of Oakley, CA; Alyssa Krisko (Robert) of Davidsonville, MD; Julie F. Hebert of Chicopee, MA; Brian K. Duvall (Catherine) of Saugerties, NY; and Kristen L. Pratt (Aaron) of Smyrna, GA. In addition, he leaves behind six grandchildren:  Alexandra E. Duvall, Scott R. Hebert, Madelyn M.B. Duvall, Ryan M. Pratt, Aidan A. Pratt, and George Thomas Bright III.  

DK was born March 1, 1941, in Kansas City, MO to the late Henry W. and Fern Van Buren Duvall. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Kansas and enjoyed a full and rewarding career with IBM in locations including New York; Tokyo, Japan; and North Carolina. He retired from IBM in 2006 as the Director of the Asia-Pacific IT Group. DK enjoyed travels internationally throughout Europe and East Asia during his career. 

Having retired in Maryland, DK focused on family, friends, and community. He treasured visits with his children and grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time on the golf course, at game nights with friends and at the Delaware shore. He was active in his local community, serving on neighborhood associations and committees, and most importantly enjoying many friendships he made along the way. 

In addition to his parents, DK was preceded in death by his siblings Irene Nelson, Lillian Buffa, and William Duvall.

Services and arrangements are private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dwaine’s memory to the Disabled American Veterans <a href="https://www.dav.org/">(https://www.dav.org/)</a>, Zero <a href="https://zerocancer.org">(https://zerocancerorg)</a>, or the American Red Cross <a href="https://www.redcross.org/">(https://www.redcross.org)</a>. For those who can do so, the family encourages blood donation to your local blood bank. 

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Joyce Kathleen Adams passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the age of 81 with her son, Tom and daughter-in-law, Karen at her bedside.

Born on December 18, 1940 in Annapolis, MD to the late Johnny and Doris
Moreland, Joyce was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis. She
married the love of her life, John Thomas “Tommy” Adams, Sr., at St. Mary’s
Church in 1960. They raised three children and spent 59 years together enjoying
life among family and friends.

Joyce always cheered loudly at every Navy Lacrosse home game that she and her
husband, Tommy the Stick Doctor, attended. Known for the Navy blue cowbell
she rang in celebration of every goal the Blue &amp; Gold scored, she was bestowed
the honor of having a cow at the Naval Academy Dairy Farm named Joyce. Their
many travels together included several trips to Hawaii and the Old Goat Lacrosse
Shootout in Vail, CO, along with summer vacations in Ocean City, MD.

Truly a “Joy” to those who knew her, she was the penultimate hostess. She was
well known for her baking, Christmas cookies, turkey BBQ, holding birthday
celebrations for her many neighbors, her generosity, giving nature and her always
present smile. In Tommy’s later years, she stayed home and took care of him until
he passed in 2019.

Joyce is survived by her son, John Thomas “Tom” Adams, Jr. and his wife, Karen;
her granddaughter, Olivia; her devoted sister, Connie Asher; dearest cousin,
Bobbie Lee Sullivan, two other children, three more grandchildren and countless
extended family members. In addition to her parents and husband she was
preceded in death by her infant son, Tony.

Friends are invited to celebrate Joyce’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home &amp;
Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, August 6 at 1
pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American
Heart Association or Hospice of the Chesapeake. Condolences may be made
online at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

Gretchen Miller Peery passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Annapolis,MD.  Gretchen was born in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Shaler HIgh School in 1952 where she met her high school sweetheart Edwin “Ed” Peery. They married in 1955 while he attended University of Pittsburgh, earning 3 NCAA Wrestling championships.  With his brother and father also 3 time NCAA  individual champions, she became a part of collegiate wrestling’s most heralded families. In 1960, the Peery family moved to Annapolis MD to begin a 27 year Wrestling coach career at the US Naval Academy.  Her “cheerleading voice and foot stomping” is legendary to wrestling officials and opposing teams at all levels.  She was an intimidating force for such a petite woman. Gretchen enjoyed sponsoring midshipmen and planning wrestling team picnics.

In 1985, they settled at Heron Walk in West River,MD. She hosted several weddings and numerous large picnics at her beloved home.  Gretchen devoted herself to gardening, spending time with family and friends, daily Bible study and journaling, crabbing on Lerch Creek and attending her grandchildren’s sports and activities.  She was a Teaching Leader for Bible Study Fellowship from 1983-2000.  In 2002, Gretchen and Ed were part of Grace Evangelical Presbyterian church plant in Davidsonville, MD.  She sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and was involved in the Women's ministry.

Gretchen is survived by daughter, Martie (George) Milliken of Annapolis, MD, son in law  Charles (Emily) Jackson of St. Mary’s City, MD, daughter in law Lori Peery of Merritt Island, FL, sister in law Ann Peery Ritter of Pittsburgh, PA  and close family friend Karen Mack of Annapolis,MD.. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Chad Jackson, Eric (Minhlan) Jackson, Rebecca (Michael) Carlson, Christopher Dawson, Elizabeth (Morgan) Kupfer, Margaret Milliken, Peter Milliken, Lindsay (Kyle) Jones, Blake (Rachel) Peery, Hannah Peery and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ed Peery, daughter, Laurie Jackson and son, Gregory Peery, her parents John and Esther Miller and sisters Barbara Klavon and Suzanne Hahn.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 11:30 am at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 4012 Birdsville Rd, Davidsonville MD 21035 followed by a reception.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bible Study Fellowship International.org or Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com



A complete obituary will be available soon.

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Mary Theresa Lerch, 81, of Lothian, MD died on July 19 at her home. Born on July 25, 1940, in Annapolis, MD to the late Nicholas and Agnes Bottner. Mary Theresa was a 1958 graduate of Annapolis High School and she earned her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from the University of Maryland in 1962.  Mary Theresa had a profound love for her family and friends. She was heavily involved in her church, Our Lady of Sorrows, especially with the choir and the annual Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. She loved golf, travelling and a nearly endless list of other activities. But mostly, she enjoyed the things she experienced with those she loved; her family and friends. Mary Theresa did everything in life with joy, enthusiasm and love, and always tried to spread that joy, enthusiasm and love to everyone she met. Mary Theresa is survived by her husband of 59 years, William Lerch Sr.; her children, William (Susan) Lerch, Joanne (Bruce) Burns, both of Lothian, MD and Alan (MaryBeth) Lerch of Bristow, VA and her eight grandchildren: Annie, Will (Sarah), and Katie Lerch; Michele and Holly Burns; and Marie, David, and Emily Lerch. Friends are invited to celebrate Mary Theresa's life on Tuesday, July 26 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, July 27 at 11 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are recommended to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church for Mary’s Garden or Holiday Sharing project or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Maria Tzouma Schmalz, 67, a resident of Severna Park, MD for 23 years and previously of Greece, died on Tuesday, July 19 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a nine month struggle with cancer. Born on August 24, 1954 in Ioannina, Greece to the late Alexandros and Sophia Tzouma, Maria earned an Associate’s Degree and worked at Westinghouse and Nordstrom’s as a quality control engineer. She was a member of Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church where she was active with the Philoptochos Society.  Maria was also active with the International Dance Council, where she continuously worked to improve her Greek dance skills.  She was a Greek dance instructor at her church for more than a decade and was instrumental in leading her dancers in competition at the Greek Folk Dance Festival. She also enjoyed gardening. Maria is survived by her husband of 29 years, Steven Schmalz; her sons, Alexandros Lineberry of Houston, TX and Yiannis Schmalz of Severna Park; her sisters, Tula Pagonis of Mississauga, Canada, Ellie Debattista of Toronto, Canada and Theoni Pappagorgiou of Ioannina, Greece; a grandson, Noire Lineberry; two nephews, Dr. Kosta Pappagorgiou and Chris Pagonis; a niece, Sarah Debattista and a great-niece, Theoni Pappaagorgiou. Friends are invited to celebrate Maria’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Funeral service will be held at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 on Monday, July 25 at 11 am. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Cemetery in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be made online by visiting the link on this page.

A celebration of Rita's life is being planned for later this coming fall. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

John Joseph Jennings, age 88, of Edgewater, MD passed away on July 17, 2022. John was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 12, 1934 to the late John Joseph Jennings and Bridget Delia Moran Jennings.  

John is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Irene Yonkers Jennings; his
children, Sharon (David) Boone of Ellicott City, MD and John Joseph (Anne)
Jennings of Chicago, IL; his grandchildren, Emilie (Andrew Kupchock), Cory (Laura),
Steven and Brian Boone and many nieces and nephews.  

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Francis Jennings and James
Patrick Jennings and his beloved aunt, Catherine “Kitty” Jennings. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate John's life on Tuesday, July 26, from 11 am until Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 12 noon at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to <a href="https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1378/lg20/form.aspx?sid=1378&gid=1&pgid=7554&cid=14512">St. Joseph’s University</a>, 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, or a charity of your choice. You can leave a condolence for the family by using the memories tab on the left.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.  You believe in God, believe also in me.  My father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that?  I am going there to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may be where I am.  You know the way to the place where I am going.” 
John 14, v. 1-4

Carl Joseph Tamulevich passed from this life to heaven to be with his beloved son, CJ, his brother Michael, and his loving parents, Bolic and Gladys, on July 17, 2022.

Carl loved his family and friends.  He loved dancing to Rock ’n Roll music with the love of his life, Lori, to whom he was married for 54 years – they once won the Twist dance contest at “Cheers” in Boston.  He loved sports, especially his Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots.  He loved Navy athletics, military history, a good movie, making a long putt, and a good meal.  He was fervently passionate about the U. S. Naval Academy and his country.  His passion carried over to golf, where he organized an annual, much loved golf event among his cherished friends.  No love compared to that Carl had for his family and friends.  

He was a giving, loving, gentle and humble husband, father, grandfather, friend, classmate, naval officer, and citizen whose life was dedicated to values that matter.  He lived his Christian faith every day.  He is survived by the love of his life, Lori; their son, Jeff; Amanda and Kelly; and seven grandchildren:  Alex, Lauren, Tabitha, Lily Belle, Drew, Madison, and Genevieve.  He was the grandkids’ “Poppy,” and would be filled with such joy any time he was with them.  Whether attending their dance recitals, sneaking off during lunch breaks to hold them as babies, playing cribbage, or sharing treats of whoopie pies, root beer floats, or his favorite homemade milk cake, Poppy treasured every moment with his grandchildren.  They all miss their Poppy and his great hugs.
 
Carl cherished his friends and classmates from his hometown of Nashua, N.H. to USNA to the fleet to the Naval Academy Athletic Association.  He took great pride in his modest, immigrant roots by way of Lithuania (Dad) and Poland (Mom).

He arrived in Annapolis in 1964 by way of Nashua High School, where he was an outstanding student-athlete, having played on five State Championship teams.  He transitioned to the Naval Academy after one year at Holy Cross, followed by a year at the Naval Academy Prep School.  He was a fullback on the football team and a two-time All-American Defenseman in lacrosse.  In his senior year he won the Schmeisser Award as the best defenseman in the country, having blanked the likes of All-American attackmen from Maryland and Johns Hopkins.  He was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1989 with his HOF coach, Willis ‘Bildy’ Bilderback, presiding.  Carl was also a three-striper as a Company Commander in his senior year.  He was so much more than a great athlete, and has a lifetime of so many terrific friendships.

Carl graduated from Navy in 1968.  Upon graduation, he piloted the P-3 Orion, his aircraft of choice, chasing down Soviet submarines during a stellar 24-year career in the Navy. 

Carl and Lori settled in Annapolis in 1986 where he became a cornerstone at the NAAA, greatly impacting over 30 Division One men’s and women’s sports teams for over 30 years.  His voice was always recognizable at any Navy sporting event, and he was especially passionate about men’s lacrosse and women’s soccer.  In 1998, he met the women’s soccer team bus upon their return from their coach’s first victory over Army.  Carl’s welcome was filled with his unique passion and joy for the athletes and for Navy, which injected a confidence in the coach that endures to this day.  On the day of his retirement from the NAAA, he traveled with the men’s lacrosse team to Baltimore where he witnessed Navy’s first victory over Hopkins at Homewood Field since 1969.  Feeling like a member of the team, the players awarded Carl the game ball, saying they won it for him.  It was a storybook ending to a phenomenal career.

Commander “T,” as he was known to many, cared immensely about people.  He was a cherished counselor, mentor, and father-figure to thousands of young men and women.  He fought his disease relentlessly to the end.  He loved his life, Lori, and his Lord to no end.  He was an active participant at Calvary United Methodist Church, where funeral services will be held on October 15th at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the CJ Tamulevich scholarship fund at Saint Mary’s High School in Annapolis, or to the Naval Academy Golf Association, where there are plans for remembering Carl at the golf course he loved.

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Jerry Alan Jones of Davidsonville, Maryland, passed away after a lengthy illness on July 16 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, MD. 

Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Carol, of 63 years, his children Kathy Jones Repage of Leland, NC; Jeffrey Alan Jones of Lake Mary, FL; Greg Jones of Chestertown, MD; and Linda Jones of Franklin, MA. In addition, he leaves behind five grandchildren: Ashley Jones, Brett Jones, KC Repage Tregoning, Bradley Jones, and Hannah Finnegan; and one great-granddaughter - Rylee - and one great-grandchild due in November.  

Jerry was General Manager, Safety Management Division for the United States Postal Service; served on the Board of Directors of the National Safety Council; and was awarded several presidential honors throughout his career. He served for 8 years in the Army Reserves. An avid lover of dogs, sports, and gardening, he led life to the fullest. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Jerry’s life on Wednesday, July 20th from 5 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, July 21st at 10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122 (https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/) and St. Jude’s Medical Center, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=wtg-mm-btn-donate-now).  

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Vaia Goudounis, 93, a 61-year resident of Annapolis, MD died on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home.  Born February 15, 1929, in Oropedio, Grevena, Greece, to the late George Filiopoulos and Daphne Tsiovalopoulou Filiopoulos, she owned and operated Capital Tailor Shop on West Street for over 30 years.  Vaia was a longtime member of the Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church and Agia Anna Philoptochos Society.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, traveling, and flower and vegetable gardening. In addition to her parents, Vaia was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Evangelos Goudounis, a brother, Christos Filiopouos, and a sister, Kaliope Toliopoulos. She is survived by a daughter, Soultana "Susie" Efthimiadis and her husband, Kyriakos of Annapolis, MD; two brothers, Konstantine and Phillip Filiopoulos; and two grandchildren, Haralambos "Bobby" Efthimiadis and Anna Efthimiadis. Friends are invited to celebrate Vaia’s life on Thursday from 5 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be offered on Friday, July 22 at 11 am at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Online condolences may be made by using the memories tab to the left of this page.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband and father, Francis Henry Frain (Franny). Franny passed away on July 16, 2022 at the age of 92 at a hospice center in Pasadena, Maryland. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 23rd, 1930 to the late Elmer P. and Meda Bever Frain. He was raised in Washington, DC and lived in Silver Spring, MD for many years, where he raised his family. He also spent his summers near the South River in Edgewater, MD and has lived in the Loch Haven community for the past 24 years.

He worked as a cartographer for the Army Map Service until he retired, and spent many years in the army reserves. He was quite the athlete, playing basketball in high school, and he played first base on a championship softball team in the DC area. He also enjoyed playing golf. He was a basketball official in the DC area for over 25 years and was active in the local Boys Club. Sports remained a passion throughout his life. He enjoyed watching baseball, basketball, golf, football, and hockey. He was thrilled when his beloved Washington Nationals won the World Series in 2019.

He enjoyed his Loch Haven neighborhood very much. He loved being outside, taking walks, stopping to catch up with his friends and neighbors, working in his yard, or just happily sitting in a lawn chair catching the sun with his little doggie Odie. He was always making new friends and participated in many community activities. He also enjoyed volunteering in the thrift shop at the Joy Reigns Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Mary Beth W. Frain, with whom he enjoyed his retirement years and whom he loved very much. He is preceded in death by brother Glenn Elmer (wife, Ruth), who passed away in 1989. His remaining brother Henry Hugh (wife, Betty) lives in Potomac, MD. He has five surviving children with his first wife, Patricia Marie Walsh Frain: Daniel Francis Frain ( wife, Janet ) of Chestertown, MD; Vicki Marie Zelenka ( husband, Paul ) of Columbia, MD; Timothy Thomas Frain (wife, Minako) of Tokyo, Japan; Suzanne Patricia Frain of Silver Spring, MD; and Sandra Jean Frain (husband Lowry Brooks) of Fallston, MD. He also had a little girl, Teresa Marie, who passed away as an infant. He is also survived by 14 beautiful grandchildren: Samuel, Daniel, Rebekah, Sierra, Nathan, and Joshua Frain; Joshua, Eric, and Natasha Zelenka; Monica and Colin Frain, Jake and Maggie Brooks; Joslyn Cord; and many nieces and nephews.

He was a loving and active father, attending countless athletic events and scouting trips.

A memorial service will be in a few months.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in his name to <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">Hospice of the Chesapeake</a>, John and Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. They are the closest thing to angels on earth.

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Mrs. Estelita Arangorin, (nickname Stely), long time resident of Fort Washington, Maryland transitioned on Friday, July 15, 2022, shortly after her 91st birthday.

Mrs. Arangorin was born on June 24, 1931, in Manila, Philippines. She was a full-time housewife and raised six children with her late husband. Mrs. Arangorin filled her life with many of her favorite things to do; traveling, singing Filipino hymnals and reading the Bible. She particularly enjoyed spending time with her family (children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren).

Mrs. Arangorin was preceded in death by her husband, Palermo Arangorin. She is survived by three daughters; Loida Arambulo (Fort Washington, Maryland), Lydia Calazan (Fort Washington, Maryland), and Arlene Arangorin (Waldorf, Maryland), two sons; Ronnie Arangorin (Fort Washington, Maryland), and Benjie Arangorin (Houston, Texas), four grandchildren; Pauline Retener, Edwin Arambulo, Jr., Roger Arangorin, Jr., and Christian Singson, six great grandchildren: Isabella Retener, Trey Arambulo, Jaxon Arambulo, Lulla Estelle Goodwin, Bree Singson, and Chip Singson.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Mrs. Estelita Arangorin on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 2 to 8 pm, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, from 2 to 8pm and Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 4 p.m. until the start of the service at 6 p.m. All life celebrations and the funeral service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Interment will follow on a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia 22211. Condolences are accepted by using the Memories tab on this page.

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James "Jim" Wilson

Lucille Catterton

John Masters

Bruce Moffatt

Gary Thomas

Joanne Walter

Gail Quinn

Thomas Mahaffey

James Gaines, Sr.

Patricia Harley

Dwaine Duvall

Joyce Adams

Gretchen Peery

Linda Ihrig

Mary Lerch

Maria Tzouma Schmalz

Rita Cintron

John Jennings

Carl Tamulevich, Sr.

Jerry Jones

Vaia Goudounis

Francis Frain

Patricia Dixon

Estelita Arangorin