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Marilyn D'Angelo, the beloved wife of Mario D’Angelo for more than 51 years, passed away at their home in Cheverly, MD on Sunday, September 3, 2023.  She was also the devoted mother of Nick (Kristy) D’Angelo and Michael (Jennifer) D’Angelo, cherished sister of Elizabeth Gay and grandmother of four grandchildren whom she adored.  

A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 13 from 4 to 7PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Thursday, September 14 at 11AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 3107 63rd Ave., Cheverly, MD.  Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, Marilyn's family asks you to consider a donation in her name to the <a href="https://www.cheverlyday.org/2023/donate/">Cheverly Day Festival</a> for her grandchildren to enjoy in her memory.

A full obituary will be published shortly 

You are welcome to offer your condolences using the Memories tab on this page.

  

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Ann Stokes announces her passing on September 2, 2023 at the age of 87.  A longtime resident of Eastport, Barbara spent the last five years in the loving care of Brightview South River.  Born in Annapolis on April 6, 1936 she was raised by her mother and step-father Estella and Reuben Roland.  Barbara married Cosby M. Stokes Jr. and was a loving, devoted wife and stay at home mother to their five children.

After raising her children, she entered the work force as a medical receptionist and eventually to a long career at the USNA Midshipmen Store.  She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  In her spare time she enjoyed walking, reading and doing crossword puzzles.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Cosby M. Stokes, Jr. and brother, George Wilson Ford, Jr.  She is survived by her children, Cosby M. Stokes, III (wife Leesa) of Centreville, David L. Stokes, Sr. (wife Joanne) of Dunkirk, Michael L. Stokes of Greensboro, Tammy A. Arellano (husband Robert) of Edgewater and Terri L. Brenneman (husband Todd) of Yakima, WA; her grandchildren, Dianna L. Delamarter, David L. Stokes, Jr., Jessica L. Wicker, Rebecca A. Womack, Amanda B. Hoxter, Nicole L. Stokes, Maria C. Arellano, Tiffany A. Brenneman and Thomas R. Brenneman; and five great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to Barbara’s life celebration on Thursday, September 7 from 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, September 8 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Barbara’s memory may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.  


 L. Douglas “Doug” Goode, age 100 and a 34 year resident of Annapolis who previously lived in Silver Spring, died of natural causes on September 2, 2023.  Born in Maddox, MD on November 10, 1922 to the late Douglas F. and Dora Goode, he graduated from Margaret Brent High School in Helen, MD.  He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army Air Corps as a gunner in B24’s during the Pacific Theater, being honorably discharged in 1946.  He then worked for 25 years as a general contractor.  He was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Crownsville, and enjoyed walking his dog, carpentry and working around his house.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Betty R. Goode; two brothers and three sisters.  Doug is survived by his daughter, Deborah (husband Richard Frank) Goode of Annapolis; grandchildren Steven Carroll, Robert Frank and Rebecca Frank Williams (husband Mike); three great grandchildren, and a sister, Jean Goode Stahl (husband Robert) of Willow Valley, PA.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 9 at 10:30 AM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, with burial to follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Doug’s name may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.   Please take a moment to leave the family a condolence by visiting the Memories link on this page.

James David Keeny, 64 of Riva, Maryland, passed away at home on September 2, 2023, from complications of ALS.

Born at Williams Air Force Base in Chandler, Arizona, to the late James S. Keeny, an officer in the Air Force, and Mona M. Keeny, a homemaker, David was the much-loved brother of three sisters.   As a member of an Air Force family, David lived in Arizona, Kansas, Texas, Alabama, Japan, Hawaii, Delaware, and Maryland.  He graduated from Goddard High School in Goddard, Kansas in 1977 and from the University of Arizona in 1981.  After graduation, he moved to Chico, California to work with EDS, but Maryland was always in his heart and he returned there in 1986 where he worked in the real estate industry.

It was in Maryland that David met and married Jessica, the love of his life, and had two sons, Sam and James, the other loves of his life. He was a devoted husband and father, a true family man.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, skills passed down from his grandfather and father that he passed to his own two sons.  Sam learned to hunt, fish, and run.  James learned to hunt, fish, and play baseball.  David considered watching their sporting events a true blessing.  He was a joyful man.  

David was also a loving and loyal son, brother, uncle, and friend.   He credited his mother with teaching him how to love, be kind, and value simple things, qualities that all who knew him recognized in him.  He survived many wild adventures, stories about which he told with humor and joy.  He was known for his April Fool’s jokes, quail and bacon hors d’oeuvres, outdoor projects like planting chilis and blackberries, and love of all hot spices.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jessica; his two sons, Sam and James; three sisters, Julia Keeny of Fairfax, Virginia, Kathi Spork of Carlsbad, California, Diana Posten (David) of Annapolis, Maryland; one nephew, Dillon Posten of Annapolis, Maryland; one niece, Courtney Masters (Christian) of Queen Anne, Maryland; mother-in-law Janet Bunch, and mother-in-law Cathy Horak. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Tom Horak, father-in-law, Tony Davert, and brother-in-law Rick Spork. 

Donations in David’s name can be made to support hunting programs for youth, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (information <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/Get_Involved.aspx">here</a>), or Hospice of the Chesapeake (online <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">here</a>, or mail checks to: Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation, John and Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122).

Relatives and friends are invited to David's life celebration at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, on Saturday, October 21 from 4-5:30 PM, followed by a memorial service at 5:30 PM.


Casper Edora, beloved eldest son of Oscar and Perla Edora, departed from this world on September 1st, 2023 at the young age of 36. He passed away in the morning in the company of his loving family. Casper leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and a profound impact on the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born on November 3rd, 1986, Casper was the long awaited first born son of Oscar and Perla. He shared his life with two younger brothers, Oscar George and Eugene Jerome. As the eldest son, he made his parents proud by being a guiding light to his younger brothers and forged the now everlasting bond between them, TheEdoraBoys 

Casper grew up with a large tight knit loving family of cousins, titos, titas, grandparents, and relatives that spanned both coasts and overseas in the Philippines.  He cherished every family occasion no matter how small and never failed to know how to make anyone laugh and smile. 

Casper had a unique talent for giving. Family, friends and especially godchildren it didn’t matter he could find the best gifts, which reflected his thoughtfulness for others. His kindness extended far beyond material presents, as he gave the gift of his time, attention, and support to all his  loved ones in their time of need.

As a godparent and an uncle, Casper nurtured not only his own family but also the spiritual and emotional well-being of those he had taken under his wing. His guidance and support extended beyond the bounds of traditional family roles, making him a cherished mentor and confidant to many.

Casper graduated from University of Maryland College Park with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. While attending UMCP, he was an active member of the Filipino Cultural Association and it was there he formed some of his strongest friendships that he carried years later. One of his most proudest moments was coaching the women’s Turkey Bowl team. 

He then joined Amazon years later and became a fixture of joy amongst his team by celebrating  every birthday with group dinners and outings. He accomplished much at his time there and his career was blossoming for much more. 

A dedicated sports enthusiast, Casper found great joy in watching sports, whether it was live at the stadium or from the comfort of his home, surrounded by friends and family. He was an avid fan of his home teams, proudly cheering for them and celebrating their victories.

In his time on this earth, Casper Edora lived life to the fullest, embracing every moment with an open heart and a radiant smile. Casper was a true foodie, someone who knew how to savor the simple joys of life and shared that joy over countless shared meals while out at a restaurant or at home. One of Casper's other passions was his collection of sneakers, which was a reflection of his impeccable taste and keen eye for fashion. His legacy will forever be marked by his kindness, his style, his love for sports, his passion for good food, and his unwavering devotion to family and friends.

Casper's departure leaves a void that can never be filled, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. As we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the beautiful, fun-filled life he led and the love he shared with us all.

Rest in peace, our beloved son, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend Casper. You will forever be missed and never forgotten.


Deborah “Debbie” Jean DeCheubel, 70, a thirty-year resident of Edgewater MD, passed away at the Anne Arundel Medical Center on September 1, 2023, due to complications associated with diabetes and heart disease. Debbie was born on October 12, 1952, in West Virginia to the late Robert and Glendora Twigg. After completing high school, Debbie worked as a secretary for East-West Lincoln for more than 30 years.  Debbie enjoyed spending time with her family and her beloved dogs. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, David DeCheubel, Sr.; her children, Danny Johnson of Naples, FL and Ariel DeCheubel of Charleston, WV; her sibling, Beverly Jo Wright of Demorest, GA and her grandchildren, Blake, Jordanna and Gracie Johnson, Jacoby Boswell and Tommy Smith; Debbie was preceded in death by her son, David DeCheubel and a brother, Robert Twigg, Jr. 

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to the <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">SPCA of Anne Arundel County</a>, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.

Friends are invited to celebrate Debbie’s life on Wednesday, September 20 from 2 to 3 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Please check back for updates.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories tab on the left.  

Relatives and friends are invited to William's Life Celebration on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. at Epiphany Episcopal Church Cemetery, 3111 Ritchie Rd., District Heights, MD 20747

Wilma Louise Lanneau, a 49-year resident of Davidsonville, MD, and previously of Annapolis, MD died on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her home. Known to family and friends as "Billie Lou" or "Doots", Wilma was born on July 27, 1937, in Epping Forest to the late William and Eleanor Wilson.  She was a graduate of Annapolis High School and Strayer Business School and she worked for the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company for 19 years and the State of Maryland for 20 years. Wilma was a member of Bay Area Community Church and enjoyed cooking, helping others, gardening, traveling, and hummingbirds. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Charles J. Lanneau, and her brother, William Porter Wilson of Morehead City, NC. Friends are invited to celebrate Wilma’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, September 5 from 11 a.m. until her funeral service begins at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to <a href="https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/#!/donation/checkout">Tunnel to Towers Foundation</a>, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Clark L. Glenn III passed away on August 31, 2023, in Washington, DC, at the age of 63. He was born on September 2, 1959, in Okinawa, Japan, to Deacon Clark and Doris Glenn. 

Skip grew up in the States with his 6 younger siblings throughout the United States and spent the majority of his life in Maryland.

In his early years, Skip enjoyed playing the piano and was actively involved in sports at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, MD. He went on to become an avid hockey player in a local league at Tucker Road Ice Rink.

Skip had a wide range of interests and hobbies. He was an avid cook and known for his culinary skills. He also enjoyed hunting and, in recent years, found a new passion as a beekeeper and honey farmer. He proudly named his honey "Cubby Bear Honey".

Skip is survived by his loving wife, Colleen Healey and friend of over 30 years, parents Deacon Clark and Doris L. Glenn; brothers Michael Glenn, David (Dara) Glenn, Patrick Glenn, Christopher (Janka) Glenn, sister Anne Glenn-Zeljeznjak, sisters-in-laws Maureen Brown and Amy Healey (Tom Clime), nephews/nieces, Jamie Gilliam, Nathanial, Zachary, Addison, Davis, Eli, Caleb, Isaiah, Hunter, Archer and Frazier Glenn, Austin and Landon Clime, Michael Brown, Elizabeth Bobulski and a host of long life friends.

Skip is preceded in death by his in-laws Pat and Mickey Healey, sister, Mary Glenn, sister-in-law, Carol Wilson, and brother-in-law, Stephen Zeljeznjak.

A funeral service will be held in Skip's honor at St. Luke's at Ignatius Church (School) on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Following the funeral mass, a reception will take place, allowing friends and family to gather and share memories of Skip.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Maryland State Beekeepers Association, Inc. This organization was close to Skip's heart and supports beekeepers and honey production in Maryland.

Skip Glenn will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His warm heart, zest for life, and dedication to his hobbies will be remembered fondly. May he rest in peace.

Relatives and friends are invited to Harold's Life Celebration from 11 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment is private at a later date.

James Ashley Trimmer, Sr., 68, a 47-year resident of Edgewater, MD, died on August 30, 2023, at his home following an 8-month battle with colon cancer. 

Known to family and friends as Jim, he was born on January 22, 1955, in Washington, D.C. to the late Thomas S. and Charlotte J. Trimmer. He graduated from Annapolis High School and worked for W.M.A.T.A.-DC Metro bus.  Jim enjoyed crabbing, watching sports, and time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marsha Taylor Trimmer; three children, James Trimmer, Jr. of Annapolis, MD, Jennifer Mullin of Bogata, TX, and Jason Trimmer of Edgewater, MD; and six grandchildren, Austin, Shelby, and Cheyenne Williams, Bryce, and Anya Trimmer, and Mason Kramer.  In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by two siblings, Thomas T. Trimmer and Suzanne Darmstead.

Friends are invited to celebrate Jim's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, September 3 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Mark Stephen Demoss, 61, a 3-year resident of Landover, MD and previously of Odenton passed away on August 29, 2023. Born on December 20, 1961 in Wilmington, DE to the late Gordon Demoss and Gertrude Morgan, he graduated from Newark High School in 1980. 

Mark worked in the food and service industry throughout his life. He dedicated the last 20 years at Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington DC, and was previously employed at Blackies House of Beef for 10 years and Phillips Seafood for 10 years. He loved cooking and preparing food for his family and friends.

Mark is survived by his brothers, Greg Morgan of Frankford, DE and Jerry Morgan of Easton, MD; nieces and nephews, Dallas, Harley, Kalli, Bryan, Jake, Andrea, and Emerson Morgan; his step-father, Gerald Morgan; and his sister-in-law, Lisa Morgan.

The family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Clyde’s Team Member Emergency Fund in memory of Mark Demoss, checks payable to Greater Washington Community Foundation, PO Box 49010, Baltimore, MD 21297-4910. Please include Clyde's Team Member Emergency Assistance Fund (CLYDEE) in the memo section of the check. Online donations may be made <a href="https://cfncr.wufoo.com/forms/clydes-team-member-emergency-assistance-fund">here</a>.

William Henry Cawthorne "Billy" passed away suddenly on August 26, 2023. Billy was born to William Henry Cawthorne Jr. and Jennifer Ann White on June 26, 1987, in Silver Spring, MD. He lived in Maryland his entire life graduating, working, marrying, and raising his family in Anne Arundel County MD. He found his way back to  Kristen Leanne Sofley and they married in 2021. 

In addition to his wife, Billy is survived by his three children, Cameron, Aryana, and Dominic; his parents William (Teresa) Cawthorne Jr. and Jennifer (Mathew Reidy) White; his grandmothers Nancy White and Pamela Maxie; and his sisters, Kelly Akin, Kari Cawthorne, and Samantha Cawthorne. He was a fun-loving cousin, an incredible uncle to many nieces and nephews, and a beloved nephew to his aunts and uncles.  

After graduating from South River High School in 2005, Billy went on to work alongside his father in the family vending business, where he learned the trade and held multiple positions until his passing. 

Billy was a very kind, loving, and caring man. His greatest accomplishments and overwhelming pride were his three children and wife. He enjoyed every aspect of fatherhood from skiing, camping, hiking, dirt biking, sporting events, and bowling. Billy had a passion for traveling with his family and cooking. His precious heart, beautiful smile, and kind soul will be sadly missed every day. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Billy’s life on Saturday, September 2 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, with a funeral service immediately following at 12:30 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-the-cawthorne-family">Billy's GoFundMe</a> to offset funeral costs.

Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Fred's Life Celebration from 10 a.m. until the start of the memorial service at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  Interment is private at a later date. 

Michael Boyko was born in Baltimore, MD on December 30, 1948, and passed away on August 25, 2023. Michael was the oldest of three siblings. He graduated from Southern High School in Baltimore in 1966. He enlisted in the US Army shortly after graduation and served two tours in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1971. Michael had several jobs over his employment career and started two successful businesses of his own. One was a videotape rental store, American Video, that grew to include five stores. He had a disagreement with his partners and was bought out of American Video just before the tape rental business went downhill due to the internet and streaming services. Later he became a Residential Real Estate Appraiser and opened his own shop, AMTECH. He did this until he retired in 2016.

Michael’s dad, Alexander W. Boyko, passed away in 1994 and his mom, Helen J. Boyko, passed away in 2020.

He is survived by his brother William Lee Boyko and his wife Linda. Also, by his sister Sylvia Boyko Stafford and her husband James. Also, by two nephews, four grand nephews, and three grand nieces.

No memorial service is planned currently.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for his family by using the memories tab on this page.

 Clarence J. Layne, 84, died August 25, 2023, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  He was born in West Virginia on December 31, 1938, and raised by his grandparents whom he loved more than anyone would ever know.  He joined the Marines in 1956 out of Parris Island, SC, and served his country until being honorably discharged in 1959.  He became a photographer and was talented enough to work for a newspaper which gave him the opportunity to pursue his passion for photography.   Among his favorite photos were Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon, as well as many senators, movie stars, and football games.  He was also fortunate enough to photograph many historic moments, including the March on Washington, which was highlighted by Martin Luther King, Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech.

He would later become a competitive dancer and he also trained in karate.  He taught classes for the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship School Local 99 and boating safety courses while he was in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Clarence is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mercedes Layne; his daughters, Nancy and Sandra Lee Layne, both of Edgewater; his grandson, Phillip Arce-Layne; his niece, Monica Yabiku-Campos and his nephew, Andres Yabiku.

Relatives and friends are invited to join in Clarence’s life celebration on Thursday, September 7 from 2-4 PM, followed by a funeral service at 4, at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  The interment will be private.

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

MARGUERITE MARIE CONTE

February 11th,  1931 - August 25th,  2023

 
Marguerite Marie Conte, age 92, of Silver Spring, MD, entered God's Heavenly Kingdom on Friday, August 25th, 2023.  She was born on February 11th, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late Umberto and Rosa Colea Conte. Also, preceded in death are her former husband Charles W. Oswald Sr, her brother, Vincent F. Conte, and her sisters Anna L. Osborne and Vincetta "Connie" Bruce.

Marguerite was recruited from Maryland Park High School by the US government where she made a lifelong career as a dedicated stenographer and administrative assistant under several agencies. Marguerite was a selfless and loving mother who always put her family before herself. She lived by example giving to others what she could and demonstrating kindness to all.

Marguerite is survived by daughter Vera L. Garofalo and husband David of Spotsylvania, VA, son Charles W. Oswald Jr. and wife Anne of Silver Spring, MD, daughter Rosalie Naylor and husband Jeff of Clinton, NC, grandchildren, Nicholas and wife Angela, Charles "C. W.", Tommy, Kelly, Troy, Christopher, and wife Rachel, Andrew, and James "Jamie", great-grandchildren Vincent and Anthony, a sister Rose Horvath of Houston, TX, a brother Albert Conte and wife Joanne of Alexandria, VA, and her dear cousins, nieces and nephews, neighbors, and friends. 

Family and Friends will be received on Wednesday, August  30th from 5 pm to 8 pm at  Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater, MD and on Thursday, August 31st, at Mount Calvary Catholic Church in Forestville, MD, a Catholic celebration and Mass of her life will be held at 10 am followed by internment at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, MD.  

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Marguerite's life on Wednesday, August 30, from 5-8 p.m., at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from 10 am until a Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11 am at Mount Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike
Forestville, MD 20747. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland. Friends and family are invited to a small gathering at Pirate's Cove in Edgewater Maryland.

William Charles Bryant was born in Washington, DC on August 10th 1963 to the late Bertha Lee Bryant and James L Bryant. Friends and Family affectionately called him “Jody”.

William received his education through the DC Public School system. He was a Member of Paramount Baptist Church, where he was baptized and worshiped with the First Love of His Life “Bertha Bryant” who was affectionately known as “Puddin”. William truly loved and adored his mom. He later joined Community Of Hope A.M.E church, under the Pastoral Leadership of Pastor Tony Lee.

William was employed with Walmart in Alexandria, VA for 15 yrs.
He left there and was employed with Home Depot in District of Columbia, as a
overnight freight operator. He loved His jobs and he always gave 100% plus more.
At any and everything he did. He was a very hard worker. He loved the fork lifts
because that’s what his Dad did at his job.

He would always let people know how much he appreciated them for whatever they did for him, whether big or small gestures he appreciated it all. William was a very outgoing person. When William met Gina the second Love of His Life, he became a changed man. They always showed Unconditional Love for one another, they were inseparable to the point of coordinating their clothes, no matter what color she wore he made sure he had a shirt/jacket etc. to match. Gina would say that William would walk thru the door every morning after work and he would Thank God for giving him traveling mercies and bringing him to a safe home. He would always let her know that he was happy and at peace. 

William you are loved and will be truly missed.

William was proceeded in death by his Parents Bertha Lee and James L. Bryant. Also a brother David Charlie Bryant.

William Transitioned on August 24th at the Hospice Of Charles County in Waldorf,
Md. Where he received the BEST care anyone could have asked for. He leaves
behind to cherish his memory, The second Love of His life; Gina, Son, Angelo-Md,
Sister: Deborah Bryant(Gibson,NC) Brothers: David Bryant (Gibson, NC) Tony
Bryant(Trina) Temple Hills,Md, James Frank Bryant (DC) James Bryant Jr( Celeste)
Youngtown, OH, Calvin Bryant(Mary) Leuranburah,NC James Moore(Tiffin, OH)
Lorenzo Moore (Tiffin, OH) 3 grandchildren Zakara,Amir and Arlo. 2 uncles George
Bryant (Upper Marlboro,Md) William Bryant (Gibson, NC) and a host of nieces,
nephews, family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather from 10-11 AM, with a service to begin at 11 AM on Tuesday, September 5th at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill road Oxon Hill, MD 20745.

Victor Joseph Ignacio passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 24 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church VA from a ruptured aortic aneurysm.  

Vic was born on April 9, 1939, in Washington DC; the fourth and youngest child of Catherine Agnes (Weckesser) and Macario Canlas Ignacio Sr.  Vic graduated from Mackin High School with honors in 1957.  After graduation, he joined the Washington DC Air National Guard and served as a radar technician.  He was honorably discharged in August 1962. 

During his duty with the Air National Guard, he also began employment at Lithographic Photo Services in Georgetown DC.  Here he met a young, energetic, entrepreneur printer, George Stephenson.  After George had grown his business large enough to have a staff, Vic joined the young company as the official third employee.  Vic originally handled stripping film and making printing plates which evolved to the production manager and then Vice President of Operations as the company grew.  Together, George and Vic built the company into a 50-million-dollar company with over 200 employees.  At this point, George sold the company.  Both stayed with the company under new ownership and eventually, George Stephenson bought the company back several years later as a much smaller and less successful operation.  Vic remained with the company full-time until he retired but worked part-time in accounts payable until 2020.  

Vic married Carol Sue Long in 1962.  They had a daughter, Elizabeth (Beth).  Carol and Vic divorced in 1984 but Vic maintained a very close relationship with Beth and her family.  Vic married Lottie Ketcham in 2001 after an over 15-year partnership. 

Vic and Lottie grew into avid Washington Capital hockey fans, became full-time season ticket holders, went to many road games and hockey sporting events, and were members of the Fan Club.  They also became Washington Nationals fans over ten years ago and were partial season ticket holders.  They also became enthusiastic supporters of the Virginia wine industry and made many day trips to the wineries mainly in Northern Virginia.  Vic loved to travel, and they traveled to Europe several times including Greece,  Spain, Italy, London, and Paris. Last year they traveled to Bonaire with Beth and son-in-law Danny.   Their next planned foreign trip was a Fall Rhine River cruise.   And he loved spending time with Beth and her family.

Vic was an avid reader and was very proficient in stained glass.  His beautiful work adorns their home and the homes of Beth and Lottie’s two sisters.  

In addition to his parents, Vic is preceded in death by his brothers Macario Jr. (Jackie) and John, and sister Patsy (Jim) Harris.  Mourning his loss are his wife Lottie, Clifton VA, his daughter Beth (Danny), Harwood, MD and his grandchildren, Danny and fiancé Danielle, Annapolis MD and Meghan and boyfriend Alex, Harwood MD.  Also mourning his loss are his sisters-in-law Terri Ignacio and Pam Tennant; his cousins: Louis Balgos, Saundra, and Larry Maley and the families of his nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be held at a future date.
The family requests that memorial donations be made in his name to the American Heart Association. 

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for his family by using the memories tab on this page.

It is with great sadness that the Gray family announce Charlotte Virginia Gray, 78, a 38-year resident of Edgewater, MD, died on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Severna Park, MD, following a long term illness.

Known to family and friends as "Charl" or "Cha-Cha" she was born on October 25, 1944, to the late Virginia and Norman Gray, Sr.  She graduated from Oxon Hill High School. Charlotte worked as a draftsman for C&P Telephone, a Paste Up Typesetter for McDonald & Eudy Printers Inc., and General Imaging until her retirement in 2005. She had an artistic talent and a love for travel. Charlotte was happiest spending time with her family and friends. She was a kind and generous soul with a joyful nature. To Charlotte, no one was considered a stranger and her infectious personality was loved by all.  Her humorous wit and ability to make everyone laugh will be at the forefront of everyone's mind when they think of her.

Charlotte is survived by six siblings, Norman Gray, Jr. of Annapolis, MD, Ellen Yates of North Beach, MD, Robert (Lynn) Gray of Edgewater, MD, Karen (Dale) Dennison of Waldorf, MD, Stephen (Chris) Gray of Edgewater, MD, and Deborah Gray of Panama City Beach, FL.; five nephews, Bill (Kathy) Miller, Mark (Joanne) Miller, Dale Dennison, Matthew (Elisse) Gray, and Collin Gray; and four nieces, Stacy (Jim) Lyons, Kate (Matt) Moore, Kelsey (Michael) Goodfriend, and Lauren (Brian) Wells.

She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, George Yates, and a nephew, Jim Miller.

Memorial contributions may be made, in Charlotte's name, to the <a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1&s_affid=83&_gl=1*1u221ls*_ga*MTgzMTE1MjAzMi4xNjkzMjI4NzM0*_ga_QSFTKCEH7C*MTY5MzIyODczMy4xLjEuMTY5MzIyODc2OC4yNS4wLjA.*_ga_9JTEWVX24V*MTY5MzIyODczMy4xLjEuMTY5MzIyODc2OC4yNS4wLjA">Alzheimer’s Association</a>, 502 Washington Ave., Ste 300, Towson, MD 21204 or <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation</a>, John and Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Linda Jean Fletcher, 60, a 23-year resident of Chesapeake Beach, MD, and previously of Bowie, MD, died on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Born September 29, 1962, in Cheverly, MD to James W. Abbott Sr. and Joann C. Abbott, Linda obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Preschool Education. She worked as a preschool Teacher, Home School Teacher, Florist, and Office Manager for her Parent’s Business. Linda was a longtime member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Owings, MD.  She enjoyed taking care of her twins, grandniece, and nephews, going to Disney World, scrapbooking, and traveling.

In addition to her parents, Linda is survived by her husband of 36 years, Ray Fletcher; two children, Tim Fletcher of Frederick, MD and Lindsay Fletcher of Chesapeake Beach, MD; two siblings, James W. Abbott, Jr. and his wife, Janice Abbott of Crofton, MD and John M. Abbott and his wife, Tina Abbott of Glen Burnie, MD.

Interment will be held at a later date at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be in Linda's name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Patricia “Pat” Young, 80, of Edgewater, MD and previously of Kensington, MD passed away in Annapolis on August 23, 2023. Born on January 26, 1943 to the late John Crawford Bolt and Eloise Grey, she was a member of Mayo United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilt-making, needlepoint, and her beloved dogs, Bella and Q-Tip. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Young; her son, Johnny Young; her daughter, Lynne Bransome, and her grandson, Joshua Kirkpatrick. She is survived by her daughter, Cheri Jones; four granddaughters; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; many nieces and nephews, beloved friends, and one special nephew, Rick Young. 

A funeral service will be held on September 30, 2023 at 1 pm at Mayo United Methodist Church, 1005 Old Turkey Point Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Pat’s memory to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

Vaughn Edward “Pete “ Thomas, Jr. passed from this life on Tuesday the 22nd of August, 2023 from a long battle with cancer.   Pete was born on May 6, 1945 to Pete Sr. and Betty Thomas of New Castle, Delaware.  Pete was drafted into the United States Army where he served in Vietnam.  Pete met his wife, Sharon Penney, in Ocean City MD on the 5th of July 1968 and they were married on May 17, 1969. From that union they had Mike Thomas (Kristine Thomas), Paul Thomas (Christy Thomas) and Todd Thomas.  He had three grandchildren that he loved very much; Brandon Thomas, John Thomas and Madison Thomas.  Pete and Sharon lived in Cheverly MD then relocated to Edgewater MD to be closer to where the kids all lived.  Pete worked as a Fraud Investigator for the Bank of America for over 30 years.  He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, an organization he was very proud of being a member of.  Pete and four others started the Red Beret Junior Lodge that is part of the IOOF.  Pete was known for his pearls of wisdom one being ‘Here’s to you and here’s to me and may we never disagree but is we do the hell with you here’s to me.”  In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Pete’s name to <a href="https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/158661/Overview/?relatedId=158358">Wreaths Across America</a>.

Family and friends are invited to join in Pete’s life celebration on Wednesday, September 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 7 at 1:45 PM at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville.



Jason Lewis Hughes, 59, a five-year resident of Stevensville, MD and previously of Chester, MD passed away at home on August 22, 2023 after a two-year battle with bladder cancer. Born on June 5, 1964 in Baltimore, MD to Rayborn and Elsie Hughes, Jason graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1982 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science, Computer Science from Chapman University in 1989.

Jason served in the United States Air Force for four years, and was employed as the IT Assistant Director for the Comptroller of Maryland Information Technology Division for ten years. Jason loved cooking, outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and kayaking, and was a fan of the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles.

In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by his beloved wife of six years, Tina DiGirolamo Hughes; sons, Jordan and Nathan Hughes; grandson, Camden Hughes, and sister, Jennifer Richardson.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jason's life on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 2 p.m. until a memorial service begins at 3 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.


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