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Joanne Mancini Buck, a resident of Chester, Maryland and previously of Dunkirk, Maryland passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by friends and family on September 16, 2023, after a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Joanne is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Michael Buck, their two children Stephanie (Jacob) of Raleigh, NC and Matthew of Prince Frederick, MD. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Mancini, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Susan Wright, nephews Joe Talbert (Mandy), Jason Talbert, Dan Wright, and Andrew Wright, great-nephew Tyler Talbert, great-niece, Adalee Wright, and step-grandchildren Lucas and Lillian Schaffhauser to whom she was affectionately known as “JoJo”.

Born in Baltimore on September 16, 1952, to the late Joseph and Mary Mancini, she grew up in District Heights, Maryland. She spent the majority of her career in the banking industry working for American Bankers Association and Comptroller of the Currency.

Joanne was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church where she served multiple terms on the vestry, including serving as Senior Warden. She loved spending time at the beach, cooking for her family, entertaining and decorating.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Joanne’s life on Friday, September 22 from 4-7 PM at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 23 at 11 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joanne’s name may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Doris Joan Stolze Collier, 92, a resident of Annapolis, MD for thirty-one years and previously of Mayo, MD died on Saturday, September 16 at her home of natural causes. Born on August 21, 1931 in Wheeling, WV to the late George and Dorothy Stolze, Doris earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. A homemaker most of her life, she was a member of the Mayo Homemaker’s, Eternal Quilters, Heritage Harbour Quilting Bee, Heritage Harbour Computer Club and the Heritage Harbour Civic Association. Doris also volunteered with the Anne Arundel County Libraries and the Caring Network and enjoyed quilting and computers in her spare time. She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Gerald James Collier and her sister, Barbara Kellagher. Doris is survived by her children, James Michael Collier of MD, Patricia Dempsey of FL, Carol Dove of MD, Jo Ann Stump of OH, Sandra Collier of FL and Kathryn Moreland of MD and her grandchildren, Thomas Blake, Anthony and Adam Dove, Heather Launer and Samantha Stump. Funeral service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, September 22 at 1:30 pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

A memorial reception will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  In lieu of flowers, the family will request memorial contributions be made to a fund for their employees. More details are forthcoming, please check back. 

Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

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Katherine Walter Robinson died on Saturday, September 16, 2023.  Kathy is survived by her son, Christopher Walter of Edgewater, MD; her stepchildren, David Robinson of St. Augustine, FL and Cathy (Jim) Dumais of Hanover, PA; her grandchildren, Cassie Serrano, Dillon, and Claire Walter; her step grandchildren, April Halverson and Vanessa Robinson; her great-grandchildren, Camellia Green and Eliani Serrano;  her step great-grandchildren, Lyla, Zoe, and Tate Halverson; her other very special children, Scarlet, Hayes, and Roman Green; her sisters, Janet (Tom) Srock of Richlands, NC, Jo-Ann “Joey” (Craig Crawmer) Middleton of Fulton, MD; her sister-in-law, Helen Anders of Charlestown, WV; her nieces and nephews, Kathy (Bill) Jackson, Jacquelyn (Dave) Pinion, Finney (Melissa) Cheadle, and Jeffrey (Katie Whipps) Middleton; her great nieces and nephews, Ashley White, Alyssa Ginevan, Heather Sheehan, David, Sarah and Jacob Pinion, Davis and Allie Cheadle and Olivia Middleton and her great-great-nieces and nephews, Jacob, Jay, Bayleigh, Jerry, Colton, Laylah, Hunter and Dakota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Robby” Robinson; her parents, Hiram Rudolph Walter and Katherine Louise Jeffries; her stepfather, Samuel Jeffries; her in-laws, Clayton and Nora Robinson and a stepdaughter-in-law, Penny Robinson. Friends are invited to celebrate Kathy’s life on Monday, October 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 3 at 10 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.


Jim Morris passed on September 16, 2023. A master at being heard before seen, Jim delighted in making everyone feel better with his resounding laughter. It worked. Born in Jersey City, NJ to Nora Curran and Patrick Morris on November 8, 1945. Jim graduated from St. Peters College in philosophy in 1968; then from George Washington University in rehabilitation counseling in 1970. He served in the U.S. Army ROTC from which he resigned as a Captain.

Jim’s work and volunteer lives reflected his love of people in every setting. Over a 31-year career, he principally worked at the D.C. Superior Court, Division of Social Services in Adult and Juvenile Probation as well as Family Services before joining the new Federal Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency.

Once retired from probation, Jim trained in mediation at the Center for Community Justice and worked as a volunteer child welfare mediator at the D.C. Superior Court’s Revolving Door Project. He then joined the Foundation for Home and Family as a Court consultant to social workers focused on the safety of children in the DC and MD foster care system. Afterwards, he joined their Board and remained involved in their mission until 2023.

Family life developed in 1970 when Jim married his wife of now 53 years, Amy Zimmermann, from Ridgewood, NY. They were blessed with two children, Courtney and Todd, and raised them in Rockville, MD. Courtney has two daughters, Sydney and Juliana. Todd went on to marry Elycia Hall. They have two children, Reid, and Stella.  

Jim was a whole-hearted Redskins fan of the Joe Gibbs era and forever Navy college football enthusiast. He also had an exceptional ear and voice, an encyclopedic knowledge of classical music as well as music of the Big Band era, the Great American Songbook and Frank Sinatra.  Jim volunteered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Anne Arundel County. He facilitated family-to-family classes at AAMC, BWMC and area churches.

In retirement, Jim resided at The Residences at Park Place, and later Baywoods of Annapolis; serving on the Boards of each property. It was at the United States Naval Academy that Jim became a Tour Guide at the Visitor Center.  Jim saw in the Guide Service the perfect opportunity to combine his love of history, stand-up comedy and meeting new people. He served there happily for seven years, making great friendships with fellow tour guides along the way. 

Jim was an exceptional man. Always honest, loyal, insightful, and plain-spoken. NYFD Chaplain, Mychal Judge’s prayer captured the essence of Jim when he wrote, “to go where God wanted him to go; meet people God wanted him to meet; say what God wanted him to say and stay out of God’s way.” Jim is missed and loved always by his family and dear friends.

Memorial gifts reflecting Jim’s passion for children and music might be made to:

<a href="https://givebutter.com/LETSGO">Lets Go Boys and Girls</a>
574 Ritchie Highway, Suite E193
Severna Park, MD 21146-2925

Or

<a href="https://annapolissymphony.my.salesforce-sites.com/donate/?dfId=a0nHq000025clr1IAA&">Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Sounds of Impact/Education Fund</a>
ASO
Maryland Hall
801 Chase Street, Suite 204
Annapolis, MD 21401

Jim’s Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 2pm in Annapolis, MD. All are welcome to join at Saint Philips Episcopal Church located at 730 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

The Life of Alan John Vandendriessche

On September 15, 2023, the vibrant and storied life of Alan John Vandendriessche, age 72 of Annapolis, Maryland, ended peacefully, with the utmost dignity, and full of those that loved him most.

He was a great many things to a great many people. As a loving and devoted husband, a wonderful father and grandfather, a lifelong friend, a respected colleague, a formidable opponent, and a leader in all his endeavors, Alan always left a lasting impression. He was a warrior of life, never one to accept anything was impossible, bending and even breaking the rules when it made sense, and refusing to give up the fight, even to his final breath.

Over his esteemed professional journey he mastered many career and educational pursuits. From working in a car body shop, to managing a grocery store and selling real estate, Alan ended his accomplishments in a senior leadership role at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), a position for which he was grateful, though it required him to commute hours each day from Annapolis to northern Virginia on public transport and with the helping hand of a wonderful neighbor. Through the Seeing Eye, Inc., Alan received two service dogs, Ted and then Elmer, who assisted in making his career possible, as well as, at times, adventurous, whenever the occasional pigeon piqued their canine instincts.

In addition to his career, he had many other impressive and endearing pursuits. He was an amateur aviator and an accomplished comedian for those that knew him best. Through the Hadley School for the Blind, he learned the skill of reading Braille and made strong strides in the Spanish language. Later, Alan attempted to master several rock classics on the guitar and he prioritized learning how to play Happy Birthday for his grandchildren. Further, he was a voracious reader of the news and historical literature. He also served as chair of the Anne Arundel County Disability Commission, championing for important changes and efforts to advance the quality of life for those living with a variety of disabilities. As a journalist once said, there was never a “dis” in his “ability.”

Alan not only earned his Bachelor Degree from The University of Maryland, but, he later went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix while working full time and balancing the needs of a young, growing and boisterously busy family.

The leading man in the greatest love story many of us will ever know, he was just weeks away from his 46th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Meredith Vandendriessche, by whom he is survived. This special bond set the bar for his children and their spouses, Kristen and Jose Umana, Liz Vandendriessche, and John Vandendriessche and Kaitlin Scanlin, who all will warmly hold dear, and carry forward, the story of Binky and Alan.

And though his life has concluded, the wisdoms he bestowed and character he personified never will. His sweet, spirited and brilliant grandchildren — Maxwell, Nora, Leighton, Constance, William, John (Jack), Alice and Leo — will grow up knowing of and learning from their adored Rock Pot, and will embody his ethos for generations to come.

You battled brilliantly, courageously and victoriously. Today, it is time for you to rest peacefully, and know we will love you endlessly, Alan, Dad, Rock Pot, Uncle Al, but above and beyond, our warrior hero.

And now, he would have ended it best, and with the most affection, a hint of jest and mischief, and complete gratitude, “let’s get out of here.”

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial offered at St John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road Annapolis, MD 21401 on September 29, 2023 at 10:30 am. In lieu flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Seeing Eye-Guide Dogs for the Blind P.O. Box 375 Morristown, NJ 07963-0375




Patricia “Patsy” Gail Lauterborn passed away peacefully on September 14th, 2023.   She was 85 years old.

Patsy was born in Concord, North Carolina on January 17th, 1938, to the late Patrick and Clara Kathleen (Holdbrooks) Whittington.  Along with her parents, Patsy is predeceased by her beloved husband, George Bernard Lauterborn (1921-1988) and her sister Karen Whittington.

Patsy graduated from Anacostia High School and then received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and Master of Chemistry from Howard University. Her main career was a dental hygienist but there was nothing that our mother could not master in life. She spent weeks in France and graduated with her Cordon Bleu in the 1970s. Using her Cordon Bleu skills she taught cooking classes in our kitchen, catered weddings and parties and mastered cake decoration.

She was a Prefect Sodality at St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill, MD, taught classes at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and volunteered many hours at both St. Columba and La Reine High School. 

She taught herself to knit and we treasure the beautiful Irish sweaters she knitted for us.  She was an avid bridge player and even played league-style within the last couple of years.  She taught ceramics in our basement and baked them in our very own kiln.  She was an avid reader and exceled at newspaper crosswords. She traveled extensively to several countries while learning as much of their language as she could.  Later in life she decided she would like to “try out” watercolor art.  If you knew Patsy, there was no such thing as her just “trying out” something.  She found a wonderful art class at Harmony Hall Regional Center and learned different watercolor techniques and spent many hours refining her art.

Throughout her life she met special and dear friends.  They had a special place in her heart and ours as well.

Patsy is survived by her sister Wanda (John) Hassler, her three children Mary (Todd) Armstrong, Francis (Tracey) Lauterborn and Elizabeth (Leslie) Johnson. Eight grandchildren - Paige (Jason) Armstrong, Maxwell Johnson, Danielle Lauterborn, Jack Armstrong, Mitchell Johnson, Brendan Lauterborn, Marshall Johnson and Peyton Lauterborn. Two great-grandchildren - Greyson and Bailey Osborne along with nieces and nephews within the Lauterborn and Hassler families.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 28th from 4-6 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  Interment will be with George at Arlington Cemetery.  If sending flowers, please contact Country Florist at 301-645-6776 or online at <a href="https://countryflorist.com/">CountryFlorist</a>   Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Lynn Marie Johnson, 69, a 30-year resident of Edgewater, MD, and previously of Severna Park died peacefully at her home on September 14, 2023. Born on March 1, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Charles Kalkenberg Rasmussen and Margaret Ann Doig, Lynn received numerous college degrees, including a Master of Education from Hunter College (NY), Bachelor of Education and Communication from Adelphi University (NY). She was employed at Trinity University in Washington DC, The Berkley School in Hicksville, NY, and Catholic Charities of St. Agnes Hospital. A social person, Lynn was a member of Mayo United Methodist Church, the Danish Athletic Club, and various education accreditation organizations. She enjoyed reading, tending to plants, and studying family history. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Peter Johnson. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Lynn’s life on Wednesday, September 20 at 11 a.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. The interment will be private. Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

Chalmer Eugene “Tinker” Shoemaker of Davidsonville, MD passed away at his home on September 14, 2023, with his devoted wife at his side.  Tinker was born on November 4, 1928, in Chicago, IL to the late Helen and Jim Shoemaker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Shoemaker Calhoun, a brother, Robert “Buddy” Shoemaker, a niece, Lynda Shoemaker Cook and a great niece, Brooke A. Swope.
Tinker will be remembered most for the love he had for his family and his dedication as a husband, father, grandfather and uncle.  He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carol Swope Shoemaker; son Mark Shoemaker (Arthur Hintz); daughter Jennifer Shoemaker-Hummel (Michael Null); grandchildren Summer Hummel, Jocelyn, Liam and Veronica Calhoun and son in law Sam Calhoun; nephews James Swope, Douglas (Virginia) Swope and Joseph (Laura) Swope; niece Debbie Shoemaker Whitfield: great nieces Jacqueline, Josephine, Emma, Haley, Nicole and Emily Swope; great niece and nephew Jay and Jaime Cook, great nieces Rachel and Cheryl Whitfield; Goddaughter Catherine Stevinson Hovance, and his favorite grand dog, Piper Rose.

Tinker proudly served in the US Marine Corps and after an honorable discharge he attended the University of Maryland.  He enjoyed a career in telecommunications and after retirement from Lucent Technologies he started his own telecom business, Tinker’s TelCo.  His interests included gardening, reading and skiing.  He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the time hunting in Pennsylvania with his father-in-law, brother-in-law and nephews.  Tinker never shied away from hard work.  One of his most enjoyable pastimes was chopping down trees and splitting the logs.  He also deeply loved his church and studying the Bible.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gambrills, MD where he served as a Lector, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher for many years.  For the past twelve years, he was a member at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Annapolis.  He was also a member of the former Davidsonville Ruritan Club and the Pelican Sport Skydiving Club.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401 on Saturday, November 4 at 11 AM.  Interment will be on a later date at Langdondale Community Cemetery in Pennsylvania.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tinker’s name may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Annapolis. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.

“A man’s man with a tender heart”


Barbara Jean Huff Mee, 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at home in Edgewater, MD. Born on March 16, 1932, in Johnson City, NY, Barbara was the only child of the late Leon Ray Huff and Olivia Johanna Anderson Huff. After high school she entered nursing school and became a registered nurse where she worked in Pediatrics at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She married Robert Mee and after spending several years in upstate New York, they moved to the Washington Metropolitan area and lived in Tantallon and Potomac, MD where they raised their three children. Although Barbara was primarily dedicated to raising her family, she was also dedicated to helping those in need, especially young women, infants and at-risk youth. She worked at St. Anne’s Maternity Home for many years and also was a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. Barbara was a great friend to all she knew. She loved to golf, ski, travel the world, play bridge, attend Neil Diamond concerts and spend time with friends and family. After the death of her husband, Barbara moved to Edgewater, MD to be closer to family and spend time with her grandchildren who were her greatest treasure. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and the South County Senior Center in Edgewater. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Robert E. Mee. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Michele Mee Phillips (Jim) of Richmond, VA, Martin Mee (Tracy) of Sykesville, MD and Molly Mee (Tom Fridrich) of Harwood, MD. Barbara was best known as “Grandma” to her seven grandchildren, Patrick (Julia) and Molly Phillips, Maggie Mee Adams (Eddy), Matthew, Reagan and Joseph Mee and Noah Fridrich. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Wednesday, September 20 at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families, 4901 Eastern Avenue, Hyattsville, MD  20782 (stanns.org).
Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Paul Anthony Spicknall, 71, a resident of Cape Saint Claire MD for 34 years, passed away on September 12, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born on April 28th, 1952 in Riva, MD to the late Warren and Jennie Spicknall, Paul was a skilled baseball player earning his varsity letter at South River High School. Paul became a master carpenter and small business owner for over 30 years, during which he beautified many homes in the Annapolis area, making plenty of friends and teaching young carpenters along the way. An avid fisherman, he was as at home in the woods and along the riverbank as he was anywhere else. His greatest joy was raising his family with his beloved wife Ellen. Paul loved his family dearly. He left us a lot of love. And with that love, one request - pass it on. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Ellen Spicknall; four children, Erin (Richard) Worth of Annapolis, Jessica (Russell) Butler of Severna Park, Tevis (Missy) Spicknall of Riva, and Luke (Anna) Spicknall of Baltimore; and five grandchildren, Jude and Naomi Worth, Reese and Bryce Butler, and Mac Spicknall. Friends are invited to celebrate Paul’s life from 2pm - 5pm on Sunday, October 1 at the Cape Saint Claire Clubhouse, 1223 River Bay Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.  

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

A Graveside service is scheduled for Ricky on Friday, September 15 at 2 pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Online condolences may be offered using the memories tab on the left side of this page.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ricky's memory to the <a href="https://glioblastomafoundation.org/get-involved/donate">Glioblastoma Foundation</a>



On Friday, September 8, 2023, Edward Richard Davidson, passed away at his residence in Lothian, MD. 

Services and interment will be private.

Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

Gordon T. Wells, II passed away peacefully on September 8th after a brief battle with brain cancer.  Gordon was born in Washington, DC on March 16, 1935 to Evelyn Ona Sims Wells and Herbert Wilson Wells.  He spent his early years in College Park, Maryland.  He graduated from McKinley High School in Washington, DC in 1953.  He attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.  He graduated in 1957 with an AB degree in History and Political Science.

After graduation, Gordon was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.  He was on active duty through 1958 and on reserve duty until he was honorably discharged as a Captain USAR in 1969.

In 1958 he began working for Citizens Bank and Trust Co. of Maryland where he held various positions through 1963.

In 1963 he joined the family home heating oil business, G.T. Wells and Sons.  He rose to President of the concern before selling the business in 1981.

He was elected to the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank and Trust Co. of Maryland in 1968.  He held various Board positions in the banking industry over a 40 year span.  His last position was on the Board of Directors of Suntrust Bank, retiring in 2008.

He had many interests throughout his life revolving around literacy, the community and helping those in need.  He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Prince Georges County attaining the Legion of Honor in 1989; President of the College Park Board of Trade; a member of the Young Men’s Democratic Club and elected as a “Lifetime Member” in 2000; President in 1988 of the Business and Industry Group in Support of Libraries; a charter member of the Superintendents Advisory Council – Prince Georges County Public Schools; a member of the Prince Georges Economic Development corporation; Director of the University of Maryland’s Summer Institute for Creative and Performing Arts; a member of the Prince Georges Chamber of Commerce and the Corridor Chamber of Commerce; director of the Melwood Training Center.  He was on the Board of Advisors for Stetson University, College of Arts and Sciences.  

He was the Scoutmaster of Troop 228 in College Park, MD of the Boy Scouts of America.  He went on to become the Patuxent District Chairman and then Council Vice President, Chairman for Exploring.  He was extremely proud of being presented the William H Spurgeon III award for his outstanding dedication to the Exploring Division.
He met the love of his life and future wife, Jean Scheiferstein, while attending Stetson.  They were married in DeLand, Florida at St Barnabas Episcopal Church in 1956.

He and Jean moved to University Park, Maryland in 1958 where they raised their family, son Taylor and daughter Jennifer.  The household also included the prerequisite number of dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and hamsters.  Every summer he took great pride in his garden growing vegetables that graced the family dinner table.

In 1999, Gordon and Jean started a new chapter in their lives when they move to the South River Landing community in Edgewater, Maryland. They quickly immersed themselves into the slower pace of the waterfront community making new friends and exploring all the activities that Annapolis had to offer.  Gordon spent many wonderful hours on the back deck overlooking the water while in conversation with friends and neighbors.  His stories of growing up in Maryland, his views on the state of the world, his keen business advice and his wit and humor kept friends coming back for more.  He was an avid reader of history and biographies and his library shelves were always filled with the most current works.

They spent the winter months at the family home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  The island house had been purchased in 1941 by his grandfather and he and Jean took great pride in maintaining and adding to the natural landscape of the unique property.  The gardens, their pride and joy, were featured in the 2015 Fort Lauderdale Garden Tour.

He was a member of the Miles River Yacht Club in St. Michaels, MD and Lago Mar Beach Club in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Gordon is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marian Jean Wells of Edgewater, Maryland, his son G. Taylor Wells, III (David Zinnamon) of Edgewater, Maryland and his daughter, Jennifer J. Wells (Arthur Agnew) of Edgewater, Maryland.  He is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

His legendary wit and story telling will be sorely missed and his stories will go on forever.

Friends are invited to celebrate Gordon’s life on Thursday, September 21 from 11 a.m. until his funeral service begins at 12 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be made by using the memories tab on the left side of this page.

We are sad to announce the passing of Margaret J. Norfolk of Lothian MD, who died at the age of 79 on September 7, 2023.

Born on August 11, 1944 in the District of Columbia to the late Walter Funk and Mary Grinder Funk, Margaret was preceded in death by late husband Leonard Norfolk. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Richard Music, Robert Music Sr. (Kim), Mary Turner (Brad), John Music (Kathleen), and Jennifer Greenstreet (Walt).

Margaret was best known as “Grammy” to her eight grandchildren, who she adored; Erica, Sarah, Robert Jr., Timothy Jr., Brooke, Sydney, Meaghan, Kelli; along with one great-grandchild, Aurora.

Family will have a private Celebration of Life in October. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231.


Kevin Francis Sullivan, 67, of Greenbelt Maryland, unexpectedly passed away on September 7th, 2023, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. 

He was the youngest of 7 children, born on October 5th, 1955, to James and Lorraine Sullivan at Doctors Hospital in Washington DC. 

Kevin graduated from Suitland High School in 1973.  In 1974, he became a member of the Steamfitters UA Local 602. During that time, Kevin performed the duties of Recording Secretary and in 2003 was elected Business Agent and continued to perform the duties of Business Agent until his retirement in 2015.

Kevin’s passions included golfing (especially with his Thursday group, The Squires), hiking, kayaking, dancing, and making stained glass. He was an avid Ravens and Nationals fan, attending games with friends whenever the opportunity arose. Kevin was dedicated to his recovery over the last 33 years, deeply valued his role in the recovery community, and lived as an example and source of support to those seeking help. Above all else, Kevin loved nothing more than spending time with his beloved children and grandchildren. 

Kevin will be remembered for his radiant smile and his clever sense of humor. He created a sense of safety and dependability for his children that will be deeply missed.   Kevin was the first person to offer help when anyone was in need. He was also quite popular for his moves and presence on the dance floor. 

Kevin is survived by his children Leslie Gibbons and Sean Sullivan, his son-in-law Charley Gibbons, his grandchildren Jack, Ryder, and Eli Gibbons, and his siblings Maureen Sullivan, Kathleen Sullivan,  Jimmy Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, and John Sullivan. 

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Lorraine Sullivan, and his brother Tommy Sullivan.

A celebration of Life will take place on October 15th, 2023, from 1 PM-4 PM at The Atreeum at Soaring Timbers, 610 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401. 

In lieu of flowers or donations, Leslie and Sean ask that you memorialize Kevin by trying something new. Go dancing, kayaking, or travel to somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit, and think of him. Live like Kevin. Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

George Robey Sr., 83, a thirty-eight-year resident of Davidsonville, MD, and formerly of Glenn Dale, MD died of cancer on Tuesday, September 5, at his home in Davidsonville. George was born on May 26, 1940, in Washington, DC to the late George Emanuel Robey and Ada Mae Robey. George was a star pitcher on the Bladensburg High School Baseball team, and upon graduation from Bladensburg High School in 1958 George “Pop” was drafted as a pitcher by the New York Yankees organization. He is a retired DC Firefighter and worked part-time to build a very successful paint business. George lived for his family and was a devoted husband and father. He loved watching his grandkids play sports and was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren in all their endeavors. George is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Martha Robey, he is survived by his children, Sharon Shackelford and her husband, Jeff of Crofton, MD; George “Andy” Robey, Jr. and his wife, Delia of Bowie, MD, and Donna Spencer and her husband, Bruce of Davidsonville, MD; his grandchildren, Nick (Kasey) and Doug (Sarah) Shackelford, Alaina (Robbie) Lewis, Megan (Ricky) Schruefer, Andrew Robey, Patrick, Cameron and William Spencer and his 4 great-grandchildren, Sloane, Lincoln, Franklin, and Abigail Shackelford. Friends are invited to celebrate George’s life on Sunday, September 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1 p.m. Entombment will follow at the  Lakemont Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of George Robey Sr. may be directed to support general cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of George Robey Sr. to the <a href="https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Kimmel">Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center</a>, P.O. Box 49143, Baltimore, MD 21297-9143. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

A tailgate for family and friends to celebrate Sully's life will be held on Saturday, September 23 from 2-4 PM at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium.  The family would prefer that in lieu of flowers, a donation in Sully's memory be made to The Smile Like Sully Foundation (www.smilelikesully.org).

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Frank Jarema, 86, a resident of Heritage Harbour died on Tuesday, September 5 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on September 15, 1936, in Utica, NY to the late Frank and Stella Jarema, Frank attended Holy Trinity Elementary School and Utica Free Academy High School.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering in 1958 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, and a Masters Degree in civil engineering from the Catholic University of America. Frank was commissioned as a naval officer in May 1959 from the Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI. He retired in 1984, after twenty-five years of active and reserve duty, as a Captain. He was also employed by the Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration with assignments in California, New York, Virginia, and Washington D.C. He retired as a Senior Engineering Manager in 1998 after 40 years of service. Frank subsequently worked as a substitute school teacher as well as a tutor for college entrance exams. He was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, serving as a catechist and usher, and enjoyed reading naval history, traveling with his wife, and gardening. Frank was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed watching sports as much as he did playing tennis and pickleball. He was an avid coin collector and member of the Colonial Coin Club as well as a member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) and the Retired Officer Association. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melanie Trutkoff, and his brother, Thomas Jarema. Frank is survived by his wife of 23 years, Judye Jarema; his children, Kimberley (Michael) Mitchell and Mark Jarema; his stepchildren, Leslie (Jerry) Ross and Karen (Norm) Yarbrough; his grandchildren, Danielle (Daniel) Callahan, Nicolette Basiliere and Thomas Trutkoff; his step-grandchildren, Hailey (Spencer) Keogh, Courtney and Kyle Ross and Taylor Morris; his great-grandchildren, Madalynn and Hazel Callahan and his former wife, Jean Shirley Jarema. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Frank's life on Sunday, September 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Tuition Fund. Please use the memories tab on this page to leave the family condolences.

William Alfred Rinehart Jr., 85, a fifty-eight year resident of Harwood MD, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept 4, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born on June 23, 1938 in his family home on Bayard Rd. in Lothian to the late William and Nannie Rinehart, Bill graduated from Southern High School in 1956 and would go on to attend Western Maryland College where he played football. Bill worked at the well-known Beverly Farms, in Edgewater, where he met his future wife and the love of his life, Betsy, scooping ice cream and cooking burgers. They married in 1960 and made their family home in Harwood, MD.  Bill enjoyed a 33 year career working for the Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks Dept. where he became Parks Administrator. Bill was an integral part of the funding and planning of many of the public parks and recreation fields we have in Anne Arundel County today. Bill loved his family, sports and eating crabs. He spent many hours coaching kids as part of the United Youth Club. He was also a founder of the Old South Athletic Club and Country Club. He enjoyed playing golf, horse racing, playing slots and watching the Orioles and Ravens. Mostly he loved his children and grandchildren and having family meals together. Well-loved for his easy-going nature, Bill spent much of his last years enjoying sitting with Betsy out on their deck listening to classic country music and watching the hummingbirds visit the feeder. Bill had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making everyone laugh. He is survived by his wife, Betsy; his two children, Melissa Hoffman and Rocky (Sharon) Rinehart; his grandchildren, Nick (Nikole) Hoffman, Jordan and Chris Rinehart and his sisters, Catherine Wilde and Joan Lockard. Friends are invited to celebrate Bill's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, September 8 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. The family will have a Celebration of Life for close friends and family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to the CCHS Network, PO Box 230087, Encinitas, CA 92023 or (cchsnetwork.org/donate). Condolences may be made by using the memories tab on this page.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Shelby J. Coleman, who died peacefully on September 4, 2023 in Annapolis, Maryland. She was 85 years old.

Shelby was born on January 6, 1938 to the late Clyde and Pauline Morton in Piedmont, South Carolina. At the age of 18, she met and married her husband of 66 years, William Coleman, who was stationed at Donaldson Air Force Base in Greenville, SC. They moved to Washington, DC, where they raised three daughters, Patricia Donnelly of Annapolis, Susan Morris (Tyreē) of Stevensville, and Cheri Lewis of Edgewater.

Shelby was blessed with five grandchildren, Tommy Donnelly (Kayla), Lauren Donnelly (Alex), Phillip Lewis (Alexis), Marlena Lewis-Neal (Ben), and Bill Morris. She was also blessed to be the great-grandmother of Jaxson Donnelly and Lilyana Donnelly.

In addition to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Shelby is survived by her youngest brother, Anthony “Keith” Morton (Denise) of Fountain Inn, SC, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong family friends. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, C. David Morton (Diane) and sister, Barbara McCormick (Lee).

Shelby, known also as Mom or Nanny, was a beautiful soul known for her kindness and the interest she always took in others. She faithfully and tirelessly cared for her family and friends and took a genuine interest in others, never meeting a stranger. We will never know how many lives she impacted through her kind acts and words. She was devout woman of faith whose spirituality helped shape her family and those around her through her Christian example.

Her greatest love was her family whom she loved spending time with. She also enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes, had a passion for reading and was a wonderful photographer. Her family benefits greatly from all the wonderful photographs she took over the years documenting family events and fun times.

Some of the best memories were made during yearly camping trips to Kerr Lake in NC where family and friends would meet to spend weeks together. These trips started when Bill and Shelby’s children were very young and continued once they were married and had children of their own.

You will be missed forever. Until we meet again. 
“Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean.”

Shelby's Celebration of Life will be private. Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family using the Memories tab on this page.

Eleanore M. (Miller) Wachowski, a longtime resident of Fort Washington Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 4th, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born on April 14, 1928 in Portland Oregon to the late Thomas and Mary Miller. Eleanore was preceded in death by her husband Thomas and her son Eugene. She is survived by her children Tom, David (Marietta), Rose (Mark), Bob (Meghan), Mark and her sister Clara. She also left behind her cherished grandchildren Carl, Amber, William and Jack.

Relatives and friends are invited to Eleanore's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 12 noon. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 3 p.m. Please meet at the Administration Building at 2:15 p.m. with one's own transportation and a government issued ID if over the age of 16.  

Obituaries

Joanne Buck

Doris Collier

Gerard Huet

Katherine Robinson

James Morris

Alan Vandendriessche

Patricia "Patsy" Lauterborn

Lynn Johnson

Chalmer "Tinker" Shoemaker

Barbara Mee

Paul Spicknall

Gilbert Minemier, Jr.

Ricky Winchenbach

Edward Davidson

Gordon Wells, II

Margaret Norfolk

Kevin Sullivan

George Robey, Sr.

Sullivan "Sully" Shields

Frank Jarema

Michael Walsh

William "Bill" Rinehart, Jr.

Shelby Coleman

Eleanore Wachowski