Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

James J. "Jim" Wigginton
September 30, 1937 - July 13, 2022

James J. "Jim" Wigginton died peacefully on July 13, 2022 with family at his bedside.  He was born in Washington, DC on September 30, 1937 and lived all of his life in Maryland.
He was an elevator mechanic in the National Elevator Industry, union local 10, from 1956 until 1990 when an injury forced him to retire on disability.  From 1962-64, he served his country in the US Army, spending one year in Thailand before being honorably discharged.  After retirement he spent his days with his wife, Barbara, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2017.  They did some traveling but mostly just enjoyed their home, pool and family together.  Jim enjoyed hunting, boating and fishing, and he was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins.

Jim was predeceased by his wife, Barbara, and two daughters, Theresa Carolyn and Lora Lee.  He is survived by two sons, James L. Wigginton and John P. Wigginton; his son and daughter in law, Bryan and Marci Crymes; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and his sister in law, Patricia Allison.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jim's life on Saturday, July 23 from 11 AM until his memorial service at 12:30 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's name may be made to Heart Homes, 3023 Arundel on the Bay Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.



Gloria Rodriguez Bungato of Indian Head, MD died on July 13, 2022. Mrs. Bungato was born in 1937 in Pozorrubio Pangasinan, Philippines. There, she attended Pozorrubio High School. In her adopted hometown of Indian Head, MD Gloria was regularly active in several organizations such as the VFW Post 5471 Ladies Auxiliary and the Combined International Philippines American Association. She was also very much involved in her church, St. Columba’s Catholic Church. Gloria was privileged to have diverse types of employment; she worked at Fort Washington Medical Center (admissions), Greater Southeast Hospital, Hadley Memorial Hospital and Johnny’s House of Beauty (hairdresser). In her spare time, Gloria enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, and socializing with her friends.

Gloria was preceded in death by her late husband of 51 years, Monico Malapit Bungato, Sr.  She is survived by two daughters; Frances Smith (Indian Head, MD), Amelia Ocampo (Waldorf, MD), three sons; Monico Bungato Jr. (Roxboro, NC), Donald Bungato (Lorton, VA), Dennis Bungato (Waldorf, MD), two sisters; Carmen Pimentel (San Diego, CA and Quezon City, Philippines), Lydia Ramilo (Oxon Hill, MD); sixteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Gloria's Life Celebration on Monday and Tuesday, August 15 & 16, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday, August 17,2022 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 followed by interment at Arlington National Cemetery at 2 p.m. Please meet at the Administration Building parking lot at 1:15 p.m. that day with one's own transportation and Identification.

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Cheryl Ann “Cookie” Buck, age 75 and a resident of Edgewater for 45 years, died on July 12, 2022 of congestive heart failure.  Born in Altoona, PA on September 19, 1946 to George N. and Myrtle A. Hainley, she graduated from Altoona High School and worked for many years for the State of Maryland as a registered nurse.  She was active at the South County Senior Center, and in her spare time, she enjoyed her cats, playing mahjong, watching television and creating artwork on her tablet.

In addition to her parents, Cookie was preceded in death by siblings George Robert Hainley and Phyllis Jean Baird.  She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronald Buck; her sister, Betty Lou Trotter of Altoona and numerous nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Cheryl’s name may be made to VCA South Arundel Animal Hospital, 85 W. Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037.  


James “Jim” Fate, Sr., of Annapolis, MD passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Born on August 21, 1934 to the late Ruth and Harry Fate, Jim was an incredible business owner and volunteer throughout his life. Over the years, Jim volunteered at The Davidsonville Ruritan and Davidsonville United Methodist Church, where he was an active member. His mission in life was to help anyone in need and to make people feel accepted. His hobbies included golf, reading, winning at bingo and spending time with family and friends. He was married to his best friend and the love of his life, Marilyn Miller Fate, for 55 years until her passing in January 2020. Jim was a loving father to Jim (Michelle) Fate, Jr. and Jean (Matt) Edwards. He was an extremely proud "PopPop" to his 10 grandchildren, Thomas, Natalie, Joseph, Noah, Sophie Joy, Luke, Ruth, Moriah, Joel and Elijah James and was a supportive brother to Charles Fate and his late sister, Evelyn. 

Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Jim’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 on Saturday, July 30th from 1 pm until his memorial service begins at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. 

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John W. Taliaferro II, 74, of Stevensville, MD passed away suddenly on July 12, 2022. John was a loving husband, father, and pop pop. He was devoted to his loving wife Mary Ann for 52 years. He was Pop Pop to 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild and a wonderful friend to many. His unyielding kindness, bright smile, mechanical wizardry, musical talent, and curiosity about the world will be greatly missed by both his family and friends. 

John was born in Washington, DC on October 8, 1947, to father John W. Taliaferro and mother Janet M. Taliaferro. He was raised in Hyattsville, MD and attended Northwestern High School. After high school, he became a printing apprentice where he found a lifelong career. After working for several notable printing companies throughout the DC area, he joined the Federal Aviation Administration until his retirement in 2014.  

John met his wife Mary Ann in 1966 and they were married in 1970. The pair eventually settled in Riva, MD to raise their two children. Just last year they relocated to Stevensville, MD. 

John loved spending time with his family, tinkering in the garage, watching and playing golf, Notre Dame Football, Maryland Terps basketball, the Washington Capitals, and playing music with his band, “The Lugnuts.” He loved living near the Chesapeake Bay, fishing, boating, and picking crabs. On a beautiful day you would find him taking his motorcycle or his convertible Mustang out for a cruise. John also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports and would travel all over to see them. He and his wife Mary Ann loved to travel and visited many places throughout the world.

John was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Kay Zittle and Sharon Fones. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; son John (Melissa) and daughters Dawn (Brad) and Tessa; grandchildren Andrew, Maddox, Sutton, Ellison, Wilton, Cecilia, Lillian and Stone and great-granddaughter Natalie.

Friends are invited to celebrate John’s life on Tuesday, July 19th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, July 20th at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.

Memorial donations may be made in John’s honor to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394.

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Juanita Louise Sines, “Tutti”, a resident of Arnold, MD for thirty years, died on Tuesday, July 12 in Annapolis, MD. Born on February 4, 1962 in Takoma Park, MD to Arlene Mastromarino and the late Ronald F. Sines, Juanita was a 1982 graduate of Garrett County High school and she worked at the Takoma Park Seventh-Day Adventist church bookstore. In addition to her parents, Juanita is survived by her brothers, Frank Sines of Laurel, MD, Rob and John Sines of Lothian, MD, Mickey Sines of Davidsonville, MD, Greg Sines of Odenton, MD, Junior Campbell and Ronnie Sines of Annapolis, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Amparo Soriano Rosario, age 86, of Ft. Washington, MD passed away on Tuesday, July 12,
2022.

Amparo was predeceased by her father Victoriano Rosario, Sr.; mother, Demetria Rosario; sisters, Remedios Rosario, Teresita Rosario Abacan and Milagros Rosario; brother, Alejandro Rosario. She is survived by her sister, Concepcion Rosario Bravo of Ft. Washington, MD; brother, Victoriano Rosario, Jr.; nieces, Tersalee Rosario Abacan-Gritz of Brambleton, VA, Anna Rosario and Dana Khademi of Toronto, Canada; nephews, Roel Abacan, Ronaldo Abacan of Woodbridge, VA, Alan Rosario and Alex Rosario of Toronto, Canada; great nieces, Caitlin Gritz of Brambleton, VA, Nicole, Alanna, Rosario and Ava of Toronto, Canada; great nephews, Matthew, Sean and Kian of Toronto, Canada.

Amparo worked as an Executive Secretary for the International Monetary Fund for over thirty years. As part of her job, she got to travel around the world to countries such as Sri Lanka and Thailand just to name a few. Prior to working for the IMF, she worked at the World Health Organization. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting and music. She had a great sense of humor and was always willing to help others in need.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Amparo’s life on Monday, July 18, 2022, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home &amp; Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 10:00am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Jack Carson Snead passed away at his home in Fort Washington, Maryland on July 12, 2022, a month and half short of his 93rd birthday.

Jack was born September 2, 1929 in Robert Lee, Texas to parents J.C. and Winnie Snead.  He married the former Glovenia (Glo) Caraway in 1953.

	He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1974.  During 1953-54 he flew as radar navigator/bombardier aboard B-29 bombers operating from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa.  From 1954 to 1958 he was based at Travis Air Force Base, California, performing aircrew duties in B-36 aircraft of the Strategic Air Command.

	In subsequent assignments in Ohio and New Mexico, he worked in the development, test and evaluation of sensors and systems for aircraft navigation and flight control.  During this period, Jack earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering at Oklahoma State University and the Air Force Institute of Technology, respectively.  In his last USAF assignment, he worked as chief of the Avionics Branch in the Electronics Division at Air Force Systems Command Headquarters at Andrews AFB, MD.

	Later, in the employ of aerospace industry organizations, he provided engineering support for military avionics technology programs.  He was also active in the Institute of Navigation, serving as secretary/treasurer and vice chairman of the Washington Section.

	After retirement, he enjoyed being with his grandchildren, swimming, participating in activities of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House (Alexandria, VA), and riding with the Oxon Hill Bicycle & Trail Club (Southern Maryland).  He had also served as a deacon at the Camp Springs Presbyterian Church.  He and his wife, Glo, also enjoyed traveling, particularly to their second home in Texas.

	Survivors include his wife, Glo Snead of Fort Washington, MD; a son, David Snead of Marblehead, MA; a daughter, Angela Smith, and son-in-law Charles Smith of Springfield, VA; grandson Carson Smith of Providence, RI; granddaughter Cara Smith, also of Springfield; a sister Doris McCabe of Robert Lee, TX; and a brother-in-law Jim Caraway of Bryan, TX.

A Funeral will be held on Monday, July 25, 2022 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory , 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 at 2 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 1 pm. Please meet at the Administration Building parking lot at 12:15 p.m. with one's own transportation and Identification. 


Donations in Jack's honor may be made to the Hayrick Lodge Cemetery Association (981 Paint Creek Road, Robert Lee, TX 76945) or St. Stephens United Methodist Church (9203 Braddock Rd, Burke, VA 22015).

Relatives and friends are invited to Eleonor’s Life Celebration on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 2 to 9 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 10:00am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Lawrence Henry “Larry” Bessler, 92, an 8-year resident of Deale and formerly of Dunkirk and Ft. Washington, MD, passed away on July 10, 2022 at his home.  Born on February 6, 1930 in Lake George, MN to the late Carl and Agnes Bessler, Larry served in the U.S. Army for more than 22 years, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War.  He retired in 1977 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.  Larry earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in education from the George Washington University.  He enjoyed a career teaching mathematics in the Prince George’s County school system and at Cardinal Hickey Academy.  Larry enjoyed playing golf and tennis, snow skiing, yachting and traveling.  He was a member of the Tantallon Country Club and Macho-HeMan Ski Club.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Kim Moore Bessler; his two sons, Mark of Los Angeles, CA and Larry II and his wife, Lisa of Chicago, IL; one sister, Betty Beard of Clearbrooke, MN; and two grandsons, Cohen and Nigel.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday, July 18 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel at St.Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway, 2312 Floral Park Road, Clinton, MD.  Larry will be buried in the church cemetery next to his first wife, Mary Alice (née Mahoney) who died in 1989.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry’s memory to <a href="https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/#!/donation/checkout">Tunnel to Towers Foundation</a> 

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John R. Sailhamer, Jr., lifelong resident of Shippensburg, PA.  He currently resided in  Davidsonville, MD and passed away at Cadia Healthcare in Annapolis, MD on July 9, 2022 at the age of 76.

John was born in Chambersburg, PA on August 14, 1945 to John R. and Ruth (Clever) Sailhamer. He then joined the Air Force, where he honorably served his country from 1964-68, attaining the rank of Sergeant.  After leaving the Air Force, he worked for many years as a finish presser at the Greif textile plant.  During his life, he was a deacon of the First Assembly of God Church, where he also coached the fast pitch softball team.  He enjoyed both bowling and shooting pool around town.   

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Daryl K. Sailhamer, who died November 17, 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Sailhamer-Helliwell of Davidsonville, and his grandchildren, Bradley and Heather Helliwell of Davidsonville.  In addition, he is survived by his sister, Dawn V. Schwenk, Shippensburg and a nephew, Donald Varner.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, July 18 from 12:30-1:30pm, followed by a funeral service at 1:30, at First Assembly of God Church, 420 Baltimore Road, Shippensburg.  Burial, with military honors, to follow at Parklawns Memorial Gardens, 3218 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg.  


Friends are invited to celebrate Helen's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Funeral service will be held at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD on Monday, July 18 at 10 am. Interment St. Demtrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Daniel Jonathan “Dan” Mann, a 27-year resident of Lothian and previously of Forestville, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 8, 2022.  He was 94 years old.  Born on May 2, 1928 in Orange, VA to the late Gayle and Jenney Mann, Dan developed an interest in aviation in his teens.  He began working at Bowling Air Force Base at the age of 16.  In 1945, Dan enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the Army Air Corps as a flight engineer, rising to the rank of corporal.  After his discharge from active duty, Dan continued serving his country in the Navy Reserves for 30 years.  In addition to  his military service, he enjoyed a career as an HVAC mechanic.

Dan was a “Jack of all Trades” and was always busy and on the go.  He enjoyed working on cars, building trailers, and was an active churchgoer.  A talented guitarist, he enjoyed playing music at Happy Harbor and the barn.  Dan was a friend to many and especially enjoyed the friends he met daily for morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts.

In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his loving wife, Danelia Nelly Elizondo Mann who passed away in 1974; his twin sister, Dottie Flaherty; a brother, Gayle “GS” Spencer Mann Jr.; and another sister, Faye MacInstosh.  He is survived by two daughters, Linda Gail Mann Newitt and her husband, Zachary of Tracys Landing, MD and Cynthia Cummings of Frederick, MD; one granddaughter, Josslin Newitt Twitty and her husband, Aaron of Lothian, MD; and three great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to visit with Dan’s family from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, July 18 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20 at the Rhoadesville Baptist Church, 26042 Lafayette Drive, Rhoadesville, VA 22542 followed by burial in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rhoadesville Baptist Church at the address above.

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Robert ‘Bob’ Bradley, age 81, died on July 6, 2022. Bob was born in Washington, D.C., on June 18, 1941. He was a deeply beloved husband, father and friend with an infectious and indelible shine.
 
Bob is survived by his wife Mary and his children Craig (Isabella), René (Donna), Melissa (Brandon) and Robert, and his sister Ann. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest, his mother Ethel and his son, Thomas.

Friends are invited to celebrate Bob’s life on Friday, July 15 from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 11 am. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you donate to the <a href="https://www.lbda.org/donate/">Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc.</a>, 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 in Bob’s memory.

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Bonnie Sue Martin of Annapolis, MD passed away after a long battle with cancer on July 5, 2022. She was known for her bold style, her iconic red hair, and her way of bringing out the joy in people. She was a loving and affectionate mother, a beloved sister and aunt, a die-hard friend, and the life of many parties. Our Bonbon always had music playing. 

She was born Bonnie Tiktin in Rockland County, New York in 1958. She is the youngest of four girls – one minute younger than her identical twin. She moved to Baltimore at 16, and later lived and worked in Washington, D.C., Pasadena, Annapolis, New Orleans, and the Virgin Islands. She traveled to the Caribbean, Europe, and Mexico. While she worked multiple administrative and hospitality jobs throughout her life, her jobs were not what most defined her. Bonnie was frequently found at Jazzfest in New Orleans, Stan and Joe’s on Main Street, the Eastport Democratic Club, the Cat’s Eye, or frankly, anywhere live music was playing. She was a regular at many downtown Annapolis bars. She has never willingly paid cover.

Bonnie loved watching football, dancing, music, getting a good deal, and being with her family and friends. Many of her friends were lifelong: people she had known since childhood or high school. Others were people she had met this year, while waiting in line for a bathroom. Her good friends had boats, and she always invited her other best friends on them. This circle of friends and family supported her through several years of treatments; sharing food, laughter, music, and their own time right up until her last day.

Bonnie is survived by her two sons, Matt and Ian; two grandchildren, Killian and Frida; three sisters, Joanne, Donna, and Rochelle; her boyfriend Gary, and many, many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, coworkers, artists, and bartenders. She was irreplaceable, and her memory will light their way. 

A celebration in memory of Bonnie will be held from 3-8PM on September 24.  Please contact the family for further details.

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Walter “Jerry” DeGrouchy, age 85, a resident of the Edgewater/Annapolis area for over 41 years, died peacefully at his Edgewater home on July 5, 2022. Born in Washington, D.C., on July 10, 1936, Jerry began his career at Southern Railroad in D.C., but spent most of his life as a contractor, specializing in kitchen remodeling. His hobbies included golf, bowling, horseshoes, poker, and yard work. Jerry was a tireless, energetic, giving, and caring person whose optimism and love for life never waned.  
 
Jerry is survived by his life partner of 41 years, Catherine “Doodie” Barbour;  his children, David (Laura) of Bowie MD, Ronnie (Sharon) of Selbyville DE, Kenny (Carla) of Temecula CA, William (Susan) of Monrovia MD, Theresa (Danny) Gatewood of Edgewater MD, Trista (Scott) Barbour Neff of Crystal Beach FL, and Kellie Barbour Wilkinson of Edgewater MD;  his brother, James of Chattanooga TN; his grandchildren, Kyle, Eric, Sean, Evan, John Michael, Kim, Briana, Allie, Jilly, Megan, Victoria Rose, Simone, and Emma; and his great grandchildren, Steven, Hailey, Owen, and Kaiden; and many beloved nieces of nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Jerry’s life celebration on Thursday, July 14 from 1 PM until his memorial service begins at 2:30 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you <a href="https://kalasfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Jerry-DeGrouchy-8851/memorial-trees">plant a tree</a> in Jerry’s memory. 

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Given by God on September 30, 1984 to Terri Lynn White and returned to God on July 5, 2022

Taron Raphael White Sr. was the eldest son to Terri Lynn White and after his mother's passing, was adopted by his grandmother LaVerne Ward-White. Taron Sr. was baptized in Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Taron Sr. had a profound sense of loyalty for his grandmother LaVerne Ward-White for whom he dearly loved and appreciated very much.

Taron Sr. graduated from Oxon Hill High School in the Class of 2002. Throughout his life he learned to play the flute, volunteered regularly throughout the community, enjoyed competitive tennis, soccer, and his favorite basketball. Taron Sr. took classes at Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC and Kaplan University online.  He also worked for the US Postal Service and eventually explored entrepreneurial opportunities in the field of home restoration and remodeling.

In 2011,Taron Sr. faced an extreme challenge when an unfortunate accident left him partially paralyzed. Despite, having to endure unimaginable obstacles Taron had the heart and soul of a warrior. He continued to fight through multiple setbacks no matter what. He found strength in loving his son, Taron Jr.

Taron, Sr. is survived by his son, Taron Raphael White, Jr.; sisters, Shauntia Ward White (Bethesda, MD) and Jenee White-Jones (Temple Hills, MD); brother, Daamar Saadiq (Louisville, KY); nephew, Saamir Saadiq (Louisville, KY); uncle, Gregory Eugene White, Jr. (Waldorf, MD) and aunt, Deborah Anne White (Waldorf, MD); and will be missed by first and second cousins, great-aunts and uncles, friends, and all who knew him.

Deborah “Debby” Jean Roberts, 68, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Monday, July 4 in Baltimore, MD after a brief battle with cancer, Covid and pneumonia. Born on October 12, 1953 in Reading, PA to the late George and Ardell Roberts, Debby retired from the Government Printing Office after 35 years of service. She is survived by her brother, George Roberts and his wife, Diane; her sister, Susie Miller and her husband, Doug, four nieces, a nephew, 14 great-nieces and nephews and a great-great-niece. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org). Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Maura A. Bonaccorsy, 78 years old, a resident of Annapolis Maryland for almost 40 years passed away at Ann Arundel Medical Center due to complications from Vasculitis on July 3, 2022.  Maura was diagnosed with Vasculitis, an autoimmune disorder in November and suffered complications that started early in June.  Maura was born on June 12, 1944 in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1962. She was retired from the FBI’s field office in Annapolis, MD and before working at the FBI she worked at the United States Naval Academy. Maura was married to John D. Bonaccorsy for 40 years prior to his passing in 2003. She is survived by two children, Nunzio J. Bonaccorsy of Edgewater, Maryland and his wife Roe Bonaccorsy and Catherine J. Tompkins of Fairfax, VA and her husband Chad Tompkins; 5 grandchildren: Ashley Giler and her husband Stephen Giler, Justin Bonaccorsy and his wife Kelly Bonaccorsy, Emma Bonaccorsy, Morgan Tompkins, and Grace Tompkins; and 1 great-grandchild: Sophia Giler. Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Maura’s life on Monday, July 18th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, July 19th at 11 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. In lieu of flowers, please donate a small gift to the humane society in Maura’s name by visiting <a href="https://secured.humanesociety.org/page/83122/donate/1">THIS LINK</a>. When it asks for the recipient’s name and address please include the following information: Memorial Name: Maura A. Bonaccorsy/Recipient’s information: Cathy Tompkins

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Regina Anne Carpenter, “Gina”, 36, a life-long resident of Crownsville, MD passed away on July 2, 2022, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. 

BornMay 8, 1986, in Baltimore, MD to the late Annette Marie and Richard Allen Carpenter, Jr. she attended Old Mill High School and continued her studies at Anne Arundel Community College. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Matthew Roach, one sister, Rebecca Bonincontri, and her husband Joseph of Lothian, MD, nieces: Alexis and Hailey Bonincontri, and nephew, Joseph Bonincontri, Jr. She is also survived by her aunt, Danielle Shifflett, and her husband John, of Stanardsville, VA, her cousins; Kathleen Hardwick and Daniel Burns, both of Stanardsville, VA, and many other special family members and friends. 

Gina had a deep love for her family and her Catholic faith. She enjoyed photography, scrapbooking, and making memories. When she was just a little girl, her mother gave her the nickname “bird”; it’s no wonder Gina grew to love hummingbirds. 

Often, a hummingbird encounter is a sign that your departed loved one is watching over you. Gina, fly high and know that you will forever be in our hearts.
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Archie was born in Charleston, SC.  From there, his family moved to Atlanta, GA where he spent his childhood.  His father’s employment with the U.S. Weather Bureau took them to Long Island, NY and then to Anchorage, AK when Archie was a teenager.  He graduated from Anchorage High School in 1954 and then from Biltmore University in Asheville, NC.   He returned to Alaska, working for the Weather Bureau for about two years, before enlisting in the US Army, where he served a brief active duty followed by six years of Army Reserve.  He went back to work for the Weather Bureau in Asheville and then transferred to the Washington, D.C. area as a computer programmer (a new field at that time).  That was also when a portion of the Weather Bureau reorganized into the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).  After more than twenty years, he left NOAA in 1983 and went to work for Argos Services, administered by the Centre National d’Etude Spatiales (the French space agency).  He retired in 2001.  His career with CNES, although based in Suitland, MD, allowed him to travel the world.  He moved to Edgewater in 2005.

He was an extraordinary man – he loved people, laughter, mystery stories, crossword puzzles, playing catcher on a fast pitch softball team, riding his Harley, some special dogs and cats, and thunderstorms.  Jesus Christ was his Lord and Savior.

He is survived by his wife Margaret, daughter Nissa and son-in-law John Ellinwood,  son William Dean Shaw, five grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was predeceased by his sister Anne Page.  His ashes will be interred in the Shaw family plot in a cemetery in McClellanville, SC. Family and friends are invited to Archie's life celebration on Saturday, July 9 at 11 am at Edgewater Bible Church, 1716 Shadyside Dr, Edgewater, MD 21037. Following the service, a luncheon will be held at the Ward's house. 

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Dr. Vincent D. Palumbo, local oral/ maxillofacial surgeon, passed away on Wednesday, June 29 after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on December 10, 1934 in Newark, NJ to the late Pasquale and Julia Pentimone Palumbo, he was one of nine children. A Golden Gloves Champion boxer in high school, he graduated from the University of Maryland, where he starred on the boxing team, twice winning the national lightweight title. Dr. Palumbo was elected to the Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame, University of Maryland Sports Hall of Fame, and Omicron Delta Kappa, an honorary leadership fraternity. In 1960 he earned a DDS degree from Georgetown University Dental School and, after several years of post-graduate study, became a Fellow of the Association of Oral/ Maxillofacial surgery. He operated offices in Prince George’s and Charles counties where he practiced for 40 years. Dr. Palumbo chaired the board of Prince George’s Community College, was on the boards of several local banks and served on the Maryland Racing Commission. He maintained residences in Annapolis, MD and Tequesta, FL. Dr. Palumbo is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anne C. Palumbo, Ph.D.; his sons, V. Daniel (Maria) Palumbo, Jr., Esq., Andrew C. (Kristen), and J. Wessinger (Cheryl) Palumbo, M.D.; his grandchildren, Soeren (Jennafer), Rachael (Andrew), Alexandra, Olivia, Sydney, Danny, Delaney, and Sofie; his great-grandsons, Milo and Luca and his siblings, the Hon. Richard Palumbo, Salvatore Palumbo and Marie Lovelace. Friends are invited to celebrate Dr. Palumbo’s life on Wednesday, July 6 from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 7 at 9 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD. Interment will follow at Parsons Cemetery, 912 N. Division St., Salisbury, MD at 3 pm.  

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In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to the Olivia Palumbo Program for Special Needs Adults, Lighthouse Arts Center, 373 Tequesta Dr., Tequesta, FL 33460 (<a href="https://71254.blackbaudhosting.com/71254/Unrestricted-Operating">lighthousearts.org</a>). Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Corazon Pascuals' Life Celebration on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, July 6 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway, Our Lady's Chapel, 13401 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735 Interment will be held Thursday, July 7 at 2:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway Cemetery, 13401 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735.  

Obituaries

James Wigginton

Gloria Bungato

Cheryl Buck

James Fate, Sr.

John Taliaferro, II

Juanita Sines

Amparo Rosario

Lt. Col. Jack Snead, USAF(Ret.)

Eleonor Peralta

Lawrence Bessler

John Sailhamer, Jr.

Helen Valanos Holmes

Daniel Mann

Robert Bradley

Bonnie Martin

Jerry DeGrouchy

Taron White, Sr.

Deborah (Debby) Roberts

Maura Bonaccorsy

Blythe Hatchard

Regina "Gina" Carpenter

Archie Shaw, III

Dr. Vincent Palumbo

Corazon Pascual