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Robert Joseph Beasley “Bob”, age 86, passed peacefully, in his sleep, on the morning of September 27, 2023 after a lengthy illness, with a smile on his face. Born on August 4, 1937 in Washington, DC to the late Joseph Anthony and Margaret Alice Beasley, Bob attended St. Theresa Elementary, Ketcham Elementary, St. Anthony’s Catholic School and Linton Hall Military Academy. He also attended DeMatha High School and Bell Vocational High School where he was a member of the football teams at both high schools. While in high school, Bob was employed at Atlas Printing Co. and upon graduating he worked at Sumart Press in Washington, D.C. He later enjoyed a 38 year career as a journeyman pressman for Editor’s Press in Hyattsville, MD from where he retired in 1999. Bob was a former parishioner at St. Francis Xavier, St. Bernard’s, St. Joseph’s and Holy Family Catholic Churches. He currently attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater, MD, where he was an usher, Eucharistic Minister, altar server and a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society.  Bob helped with the collection of food for the food bank and worked for many years for Habitat for Humanity.  He was also a handyman for Holy Family Catholic Church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help and his family.  He also was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. Bob was a faithful blood donor for more than forty years.  His main love was his family where he gave undivided attention and help when needed.  He had a great love of God and country.  He was generous with his time and service to family, church, friends and anyone in need.  He loved to ride his Road King Harley Davidson motorcycle and was a member of HOG (Harley Davidson Owner’s Group) and belonged to the local and national chapters.  He was proud of his work in collecting for Muscular Dystrophy for the Harley Davidson campaign. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, the Washington Redskins, Navy Football games, tailgating, carpentry, stonework, traveling, camping, going on cruises, music, dancing, going to the theater, and gatherings with all members of the family whenever he could. You could hear him routinely say, “Honey!”, “Wait a minute now”, “Are you sure?” and “Sheesh.” Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marina Beasley who was the love of his life. They met at the young adults club at their church.  Initially, she did not like Bob but they married and lived happily ever after. He is also survived by his children, Lori (Jeff) and Rob (Connie);  his grandchildren, Gregory (Tessa), Victoria (Brad), Stefanie (Tim), Karolynn (Jordan), Christopher (Shannon) and Ashley (Austin); his sister, Kathleen Sozio Albee, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Richard Anthony Beasley who died at the age of three. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Bob's life on Thursday, October 5 from 5 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, October 6 at 11 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Robert Beasley to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090-6231. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.


Patricia Ann “Pat” Citrano, 76, passed away on September 27. She was a loving daughter, a kind sister, and a caring aunt to her family. Pat was a part of the eMerge, Inc. family for many years as well.  
 
Everyone who knew Pat loved her. She had a bright smile, and sweet disposition and loved to chat with anyone she met. Her happiest times were spent with her mother, Luralene Loey Barrack Kerschbaum, who loved and cared for her until her passing in 1997. They loved to go shopping, to the movies, and to travel. Pat loved to sit at her mother’s table as she prepared meals and when her family gathered at their home. Holidays were especially joyful for her. Pat had an amazing recall of every family member’s birthday!
 
Pat was a member of the eMerge, Inc. community for many years. She participated in their day program and eventually became a full-time residential member. She enjoyed the providers who took such great care of her and were invested in her happiness and health. Pat made many friends in the community as well.
 
Pat is survived by her brother, Robert (Debbie) Citrano, and his children, Lisa Citrano and Tracy Citrano; a niece, Teresa (Richard) Pierrie; and many great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her father, Robert J. Citrano; and her sister, Lurlene Renee "Renny" (William Thomas "Bucky" DeAtley) DeAtley .
 
A private celebration of Pat’s life will be held in the spring.
 
With humble appreciation for their tender care of Pat in her final days, the family asks that any memorial donations be made to <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/guest?token=FBeXVmRP1ZFZvmHr7g-sJfreQDjPE1qxKK3lFLcv8-cFbr9ODljbPUze-5u7tiOmGXA3GN1iD-KprNUt">eMerge, Inc.</a>

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Visiting hours for family and friends will be from 6-8 PM on Monday, October 9 at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, October 10 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, with burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD.

A full celebration of Mr. Martinez's life will be held at a later date.

Relatives and friends are invited to Alicia's Life Celebration on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral at 11 a.m. at  St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5203 St Barnabas Rd, Temple Hills, MD 20748.  Interment to follow in the church cemetery. 

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All arrangements for Emily are private.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories tab on the left.

Margaret Mary Dolan, "Peggy", 90, a longtime resident of the Bay Ridge community in Annapolis, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Annapolis, MD. Peggy was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania on November 4, 1932, to the late James and Margaret Dolan, Jr. Peggy earned a BSN from Villanova University and a MSN from Boston University. During a long career in psychiatric nursing, she worked mostly with troubled youth and adults in PA, RI, Washington, DC, and VA. Interests included tennis, hiking, camping, skiing, and sailing. She is survived by her partner, Nancy Lundquist of Annapolis, her sister, Mary Frontczak of Colorado, a niece, and 6 nephews. A family funeral service will be held in Pennsylvania at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Peggy's name to the SPCA of Annapolis, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403. Please take a moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on this page.

Patricia Ann Gardner, 80, a 55-year resident of Shady Side, MD, died at home on September 25, 2023, surrounded by her children, following an 18-month battle with cancer.  Known to family and friends as Tricia, she was born on September 10, 1943, in Omaha, NE to the late Robert George Dodson and Mary Joan Cain. She graduated from Bladensburg High School and was employed as an office manager for the Facilities Department at Anne Arundel Community College until her retirement in 2006. Passionate about her backyard wildlife, Tricia made sure the birds and squirrels were fed heartily.  She also enjoyed trips to the mountains, cooking Christmas dinner for her family, and watching game shows and old westerns.

Tricia is survived by her children, David (Donna) Hutchinson of Germantown, MD, Judithmary (Bob) Wilson of Annapolis, MD, Joseph "Joe" Hutchinson of North Beach, MD, and Kelly Gardner of Charlotte, NC; a sister, Judith Clark of Huntingtown, MD; 11 grandchildren, Corey McGuire, Caitlyn Townshend, Matthew and Sarah Hutchinson, Madeline Stokes, Timothy and Paige Kelly, Manual G. Caunan, II, Shane Wilson, Nicole Duval, and Rachel Brinlee; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at St. James Parish Cemetery, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, MD.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403, or online by visiting <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">THIS LINK</a>. Online condolences may be offered by accessing the Memories tab on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Rogelio's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, October 2, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church,  8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD 20735. Entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD. 

Ronald Lee Cully, 89, of Annapolis, MD passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2023 of cancer.

Ron was born in York, PA to Raymond and Margaret (Noll) Cully in 1934.  He graduated from William Penn Senior High School and trained as a printer’s apprentice.  He worked at the York Gazette and Daily, York Dispatch and Maple Press.  He made the best decision of his life when he married Sylvia (Peters) Cully.

Desiring a more stable job he took a printing job with the Federal Government in the Government Printing Office (GPO).  Ron started his job in DC, while Sylvia sold their house (all alone and without a realtor).  They moved with their two daughters to Riva, MD.  Ron worked at the GPO until December 31, 1999 and retired as a government printing contract administrator.

He loved hunting as a young man, but his two little girls had other ideas.  He enjoyed square dancing, woodworking, vegetable gardening and catching a bushel of crabs for his family and grandkids.  He was feared by crabs and hated by garden weeds.  He was biking well into his 80s and loved to hike with the MD Mountain Club.  He would sit with his cat, Pumpkin, on the front porch to discuss world problems, the price of tuna and how pretty the trees were.  Until about a month ago, Ron did a daily 2-mile hike around the loop in his Heritage Harbour community.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Doris (Cully) Pickel and Jeannie (Cully) Danz, and his daughter, Brenda Piirto.

He is survived by his wife and crabbing buddy, Sylvia; daughter, Beth Baur; sons-in-law, retired Marines Gregory Baur and Mike Piirto (Brenda’s husband); five grandchildren, Sarah DiCerbo, Jessica Lewis (husband CDR Joshua Lewis), Hope Richards (Lee), Joy Frejka (Matt), and 2LT David Piirto USAF; and four great-grandchildren, James, Joseph and Jonathan Lewis and Nora Richards.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Ron and Sylvia's life on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2 pm at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, 710 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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Elizabeth “Ellie” Bourdas, 85, a 20-year resident of Annapolis, MD passed away on September 22, 2023 at Johns Hopkins Hospital after suffering a stroke. Born on May 3, 1939 in Greece, Elizabeth graduated high school and went on to become a homemaker. She was a member of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, and enjoyed needlepoint, crochet, and cooking.

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Dimitrios Bourdas; her son, Anthony Bourdas of Annapolis; her daughter, Evdoxia Chiras of Annapolis and her grandchildren, Dimitrios Bourdas, Antonios Bourdas, and Georgia Chiras.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Elizabeth’s life on Tuesday, September 26 from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 27 at 11 am at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD. Interment to follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery, 2457 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD.
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Ida Mae Little, 89, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on September 22, 2023 at Lorien Assisted Living in Elkridge, Maryland.

She was one of five children, born on April 11, 1934, to Albert and Kathleen Hancock of Suitland, Maryland.

Ida graduated from Suitland High School in 1952. Followed by a career of 41 years as secretary and office manager for the Stephen A. Goldberg Company of Washington, DC.

Ida enjoyed dining out, table games with family and friends, and the occasional visit to the casinos to try her luck. Her family and extended family were important to her. She took great interest in their lives and personal events. 

Ida is survived by her sons Mike (Sue) and Steve (Cheryl). Her brother Jimmy (Pat) and sisters Mary and Martha. Grandchildren Steve Jr. (Melissa), Jamie (Scott), Eric (Tassie), Kate and Mark. Great grandchildren Bailey, Ava, Jackson and Chuck; as well as many nieces, nephews and members of her extended family, the Manilli’s.

Ida was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Kathleen Hancock; her husband of 25 years, Bob Little; sister Margaret Smith; brothers-in-law Fred Sturgis and Thomas Smith; nieces Jenny Hancock and Gail Remington; and longtime companion, Paul Manilli.

Viewings will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill, Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Family will be present at both times.

The funeral service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 10:00 am. The interment will follow at 12:00 pm at the Washington National Cemetery, 4101 Suitland Rd., Suitland, Maryland 20746.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family are encouraged to ‘Pay It Forward’ by donating time or resources, in Ida’s name, to a charitable cause of their choice.


Margaret Mary “Peggy” Oliver, 88, a longtime resident of New Bern, NC and previously of Derwood, MD, died September 22, 2023.  Born in Springfield, IL on October 13, 1934, she grew up in Nyack, NY, attended St. Vincent (NY) School of Nursing and earned her bachelor’s degree from Columbia University.    Her long career in nursing included psychiatric nursing as well as the supervision of school nurses in Montgomery County, MD.

Peggy was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in New Bern where she was involved in many ministries such as the Catholic Daughters, Merci Clinic, baptism classes and the Tobit Committee.  Her interests included swimming, water aerobics and sewing, where she would utilize her sewing skills on several projects for Carolina East Medical Center.

Preceded in death by her husband, Warren Oliver, Peggy is survived by her children, Claire (Tim) Spencer, Warren (Heidi) Oliver and Lorraine (Steve) Stasny; and her grandchildren, Gregory and Kennan Spencer, Emily, Andy, Mary Kate, Mike, John and Zeb Stasny.

A funeral service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held on Thursday, November 9 at 10:30 AM at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.  Interment will immediately follow in the church cemetery.


David “Dave” Gerard Cirillo, 69, passed away peacefully, with his loving wife by his side, on September 21, 2023, after a long fought battle with lung cancer. Born on March 24, 1954 in Baltimore, MD to the late Virginia Grecco and Anthony Cirillo, Sr., Dave apprenticed with the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 100 Baltimore area and worked as a journeyman for over 40 years. He also taught sheet metal work for the apprentice program in the later years of his career. Dave married his second wife, Ann Cirillo (nee Da Cunha) in 2015 in a small family wedding.  Dave was passionate about many things, including family, music, laughter, travel, eating and cooking food, flying his drone and animals. He especially enjoyed listening to the Grateful Dead, eating lasagna, and travelling to Australia. Dave also worked many a party and wedding as the DJ which was one of his favorite things to do. He had a soft heart for children and animals and he will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his family and friends.
    In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by two of his brothers, Ronald Cirillo and Anthony “Chip” Cirillo, Jr. Dave is survived by his wife, Ann Cirillo; his children, Christina and Anthony Cirillo; his bonus daughter, Josie (Michael) Komorowki; his siblings, Michael (Philomena) Cirillo and Marianne (Rick) Sickler; his uncle, Ernie Grecco; his five grandchildren, Steven Gehring III, Alexander and Chloe Gehring and Samuel and Lillian Cirillo; his bonus grandsons, Haydn Kopf and Jack Komorowski; his former wife, Darlene Wiley nee (Reimer) as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. 
      Family and friends are invited to celebrate Dave's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, September 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Organization (lung.org) or your local animal shelter. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Mommy, Wife, Sister, Aunt, Mimi, Friend

Marianne Drumm, age 74, of Crofton, MD, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Luminis Hospital in Annapolis. The oldest of four children, Marianne was born in Philadelphia in 1948 to the late Bohdan and Sophie Chawluk. All four of her grandparents were born in Ukraine.

Always a diligent student, Marianne graduated from the Philadelphia High School for Girls in 1965. Her friends remember how passionate she was about academic excellence and involvement in school activities, including synchronized swimming, playing the violin, and studying foreign languages.

She received scholarships to Smith, Bryn Mawr, and the University of Pennsylvania but ultimately accepted an offer from Wellesley College. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa in the class of 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in political science.

From there she continued her studies at Columbia University, achieving degrees in political science and Russian studies. Here she met and fell in love with Robert Drumm, claiming from the first time she saw him that “[he] is the man I’m going to marry.” As we all know, if Marianne says it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen. They were married on August 2, 1975, in the blazing sun at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia.

Marianne’s background in political science led her to join Bob at the National Security Agency (NSA) in Ft. Meade, where they both dedicated 30 years. They bought a home in Crofton, MD in 1981 and never left. Before her retirement from the Department of Defense, Marianne received not one, but two Meritorious Civilian Service awards; additionally, she was selected to be part of the prestigious Director’s Fellowship Program at NSA.

Always strong in faith, Marianne also chose a church “home” in Annapolis, MD, at St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. She remained an active member there for over 40 years. She served as head of the Worship and Music Committee and had her own mailbox in the church office. Marianne and Bob couldn’t wait to start a family of their own, and were overjoyed to welcome first Julia and then Nicholas in 1982 and 1986, respectively, baptizing them both at St. Martin’s; these two quickly became Marianne’s world. The only thing even better than her two children, however, were her grandchildren–they became Marianne’s universe. Marianne’s favorite role was as Mimi to Allison (aka “Allie Cat”), Theodore (aka “Teddy Bear”), and Eleanor (aka “Nora”).

Marianne’s hobbies and interests revolved around the people she loved. Fondly nicknamed “Gramazon” by her children and “Mimi” by her grandbabies, she enjoyed sharing her love of reading, sending unexpected gifts, deepening her faith, watching British murder mysteries and sharing carefully-chosen articles with everyone she knew. She loved fiercely, and although she was a self-proclaimed introvert, she had friends everywhere she smiled. More than anything else, Marianne cherished time spent with those she held most dear.

In addition to her parents, Marianne was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Alan Carp and cousin Eugene Kredensor. Marianne is survived by her sister, Patricia Babusci; brothers John and Thom Chawluk; her husband of 48 years, Robert Drumm; her daughter, Julia (and son-in-law, Kyle Saye); her son Nicholas (and daughter-in-law, Emilee); her grandchildren Allie, Teddy, and Nora; and, an asthmatic cat named Charlie (a legacy to be reckoned with!). A celebration of life was held on October 14, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Martin’s Church in Annapolis, MD, where she now rests in the Peace Garden.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, Mimi, Tata/Aunt, and friend who will be genuinely missed by all who knew her. The service can be viewed at the following link:

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Some days it feels impossible to move on without her, but she is embedded in everything we love and believe in and we feel her presence every day. Her family and friends will continue to learn how to live with a “Marianne-sized hole in their hearts.” She said that in the end, “Loving kindness, she now feels, is the only completely real thing in the world.”

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made in memory of Marianne Drumm to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through her personalized page so that we can continue the fight against cancer.

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Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. and Anna Curry Zamer.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Zacharia Zamer;  his son, Thomas F. Zamer; his brother, Robert J. (Barbara) Zamer; his memory will be cherished by his grandchildren, Kylie, Allyson and Zachary and numerous nieces, nephews, a great niece, great nephews and godchildren. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Thomas’ life on Tuesday, September 26 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, and on Wednesday, September 27 from 9:30 am until his funeral service begins at 10:30 am at Ss. Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 10620 River Rd, Potomac, MD. Interment will be private. Condolences may be made online by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Richard G. Marinari, 67, a forty year resident of Edgewater MD, passed away peacefully at his home on September 19, 2023. Born on December 14, 1955 in Washington, DC to the late Mario and Dorothy Marinari, Richard graduated from Crossland High School in 1973 and Prince George’s Community College in 1975 with an A.A. Degree in Industrial Engineering. Richard was employed with numerous companies including, Maicom Construction, ATS, Camp Letts, CSC, Dyncorp, Cutting Corporation, Recorded Books, Bausum & Duckett and Giant Food Inc. He was the Commander of the American Legion S.A.L., Post 226, in Mayo MD and the State S.A.L. Commander. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Marinari. He is survived by his wife, Mary Marinari. Funeral services will be private. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Robert Arthur Haberlein, age 69, a 30-year resident of Annapolis, MD died on 18 September peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Rob was born in El Dorado Kansas to Robert Waitt Haberlein and Suzanne Hartnett Haberlein.  

Rob will be remembered for his vast knowledge of many subjects accumulated from a life of continuous learning. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University where he would go on to be Assistant to the Dean. He then earned his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas. He devoted his life in application of those skills as a naval architect in Hawaii, Cobalt boat plant manager, and RV plant manager in Kansas. Eventually he found his professional calling as a leading composites industry emissions expert.

He was the owner of Engineering Environmental. He served the composites industry for over 30 years and was inducted to the American Composites Manufacturers Association Hall of Fame in 2017. Along the way he built three homes with his bare hands and taught many a young man how to use a hammer to frame a house. However, Rob’s true passion was gardening. He would spend most of his free time in his garden where any visitors would promptly either be given a tour or requested to grab a shovel.  

He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Jan Haberlein, and 5 children: Tricia (and Rob) Haberlein of Edgewater, MD, Brian (and Kelly) McNew of Davidsonville, MD, Paul (and Andrea) Haberlein of San Francisco, CA, Christy (and Ryan) Baxter of Port St Lucie, FL, Rob (and Becky) Haberlein of San Diego, CA and his sister Mary (and Roger) Dillon of Asheville, NC. He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren and a large extended family. 

A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Rob on Oct 2nd at the Quiet Waters Park Blue Heron Center. Visitation will take place from 3 to 5pm with words to Celebrate his Life from 5 to 5:30pm. In honor of Rob’s love of gardening, please join his family in wearing garden colors. The family requests that memorial donations and donations in lieu of flowers be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 (please note the name of the loved one on the memo line) or online at https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/ 




James Garfield Laws, II transitioned on September 18, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  He was born on February 24, 1954, in Jamaica, NY; the first child of the late Elvira Freeman Laws and James G. Laws, Sr. James never wanted to be referred to as “Junior”, he was always “the Second.”  At an early age he was baptized and spent his formative years as a member of Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church in Jamaica, NY.  At Brooks, James was involved in many youth activities, including Youth and Young Adult Choirs; Youth Usher Board; Children’s, Youth and Young Adult Fellowships and Boy Scouts.  It was also during these early years, by watching and helping his father, that James developed his love for cars, which would remain with him throughout his lifetime. James made numerous special friends while growing up with whom he would remain friends well into adulthood.  Once James was your friend he would bend over backwards to help in any way needed.

James was educated in the New York City School System.  Upon graduation from Brooklyn Technical High School he attended Howard University in Washington, D.C.  It was while at Howard that he began working for C&P Telephone Company, which later became Verizon.  James would have a lengthy and successful career at Verizon, retiring after 30 years.

In 1980, James married the former Sharon Morse.  To this union his two children were born, Daniel Christopher and Erin Ashley.  He was a truly dedicated father to his children.

James was never one to sit and be idle, following his retirement he embarked on several work activities using his numerous skills, which included working at CarMax and providing consulting services based on knowledge gained during his many years at Verizon.  James’ greatest love, however, aside from his children, was cars, particularly BMW’s.  This passion led him to over 20 years of involvement in the BMW Club, through which he also met other car enthusiasts and made longtime friends. Starting in 2005, he became Chapter Vice President, Membership Committee Chair. As a car enthusiast, later in 2010, he became a Lead Concours Judge for Southeast Sharkfest. It was an annual gathering devoted to the enjoyment of BMW big coupes from the 1960's models up until present day. James also became a member of the Developmental Roundtable Upward Mobility (DRUM) which is a non-profit foundation focused on creating educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth.

 He leaves to cherish his memories his son and daughter,  Daniel Christopher of Washington, D.C. and Erin Ashley of Laurel, MD, his brother and sister, Elliott Laws of Vienna, VA and Christine Laws-Green (Jacoby) of Charlotte, NC, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of loving relatives and many caring friends.


Family and friends are invited to celebrate Joan’s life on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A private interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Joan’s memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Online condolences may be made by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Mildred Ann “Millie” Woodward Gardiner, 82, of Annapolis, MD passed away on Sunday, September 17 at the Ginger Cove Health Center surrounded by her family.  Millie was born in Baltimore on December 6, 1940 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Lorraine) Woodward, III and grew up in Millersville and Severna Park.  She was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree of Education in 1962 from the Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore.  After graduating, Millie was an elementary school teacher in Anne Arundel County.  She married Francis E. “Skip” Gardiner, Jr. on May 22, 1965 and retired from teaching in 1967 to become a stay-at-home Mom. In addition to the mutual affection with her parents, Millie was devoted to and remains beloved by her husband, children, siblings, and grandchildren.  She enjoyed her family and friends and always loved seeing and spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.  
Millie’s interests included conducting genealogy research, delving into puzzles and sudoku, listening to the radio, raising sheep, and gardening, especially when the family lived at their Lord’s Bounty Farm in Lothian for many years.  She also served as a volunteer for years at the AAMC Clothes Box and libraries located at St. Mary’s Elementary School and the South County Branch in Deale.   Millie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Skip; her sons: Francis, III (Mitzi), Michael (Renée), James (Lisanna), and Timothy (Angela); her siblings: Henry Woodward, IV, James (Roseanne) Woodward, and Jane McMurray; and her grandchildren: Sam, Sarah, Victoria, Thomas, Andrew, Daniel, Valerie, Graham, Nicholas, and Amelia.  
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Millie's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, September 24 from 4PM to 7PM.  Closing prayers will start at 6:45PM.   Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Monday, September 25 at 10:30AM.  Interment will be private.  
Should you desire to do so, contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Ginger Cove Foundation, 4000 River Crescent Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 in recognition of the loving care extended to Millie for many years. 
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Obituaries

Mary Curiel

Robert Beasley

Patricia Citrano

James Martinez, Sr.

Alicia Marierose

Emily Huffer

Margaret "Peggy" Dolan

Patricia Gardner

Rogelio Emralino

Ronald Cully

Henry Maurer

Elizabeth Bourdas

Ida Little

Margaret "Peggy" Oliver

David Cirillo

Aderito Sales

Marianne Drumm

Godfrey Caylor

Thomas Zamer

Richard Marinari

Robert Haberlein

James Laws Jr

Joan Thorne

Mildred Gardiner