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James Michael Conway,73, a resident of Annapolis since 1980, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Born March 21, 1950, to the late John and Virginia (Tuttie) Conway, he was a native son of Cumberland, MD. Jim received his Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Villanova University in 1972. Jim started his work life as a banker and an Anne Arundel County Economic Development specialist. In 1996, he began his own business, Disaster Services, Inc.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Olga Dominguez; two sons, Sean and Alex Conway; three siblings, Greg and John Conway and Cathy Hamilton; a daughter-in-law, Anne McCabe; a grandson, Francis Conway; two nieces, Britney Hamilton and Jenna Skidmore; and two nephews, Pierce and Drew Conway.

Friends are invited to celebrate James’ life on Saturday, December 2, from 5 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cacapon and Lost Rivers Land Trust, P.O. Box 57, Cacapon Bridge, WV 26711.

Condolences may be made online by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Maureen Ann Quinn

On November 22, 2023, Maureen Quinn died peacefully at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Columbia, Maryland. Maureen, the only daughter and eldest child of John W. and Margaret Quinn, was born in Washington, DC on May 16, 1942. 

Maureen was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in Cheverly, MD.  She graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame Catholic School and went on to study Engineering at the Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. She was employed with Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland for over 30 years. 

Maureen was active in her church at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Upper Marlboro, MD which she attended for over 50 years where she taught CCD and participated in the prayer shawl and rosary club ministries. In addition to her faithful attendance and contributions to church, she was active in her community where she volunteered her time at Marlton Swim and Racquet swim team and the Prince Mont Swim League.  What she enjoyed the most was spending time with her family and bragging about her 12 grandchildren.  Maureen began a Thanksgiving gathering with her children and grandchildren that has continued for 24 years. She was an avid reader, sharing many favorite authors with her children who had similar interests.  

Maureen was preceded in death by her infant daughter Mary (1964), parents John (1999) and Margaret (2007), and brother Terry (2009).   Maureen is survived by her 6 children, Kenny Gray (Laurie), Peggy Clark (Marco), Kathy Pappas (Cooper), Mickey Gray (Chris), Jennifer Gray, and Brian Gray (Diana); 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 4 brothers, Buddy (Lisa), Jerry, Tim, and Dennis (Nancy).

Visitation will take place at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 6 - 8 pm.  On Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 1 – 2pm, a visitation will take place at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2 pm.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care Center,6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044.


Edith Louise Roane, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. She was born in Annapolis on November 18, 1930, to the late John Elmer and Carita Stokes. She was married to Nelson Roane for 48 years, who predeceased her in 2000. They had five children, George David (deceased 2013), Ruth (Mike) Myer, Mary Carita “Ketta” (Herb) Hannon, Patty (John) Hannon, and Carol (Mike) Tumminello; nine grandchildren, Matthew, Rob, Jake, April, Michael, Andrew, Mark, Alan, and Paula; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Edith was always active in her church, caring for all the babies in the nursery. She not only raised her children and grandchildren; she had a hand in rearing many other children in the Annapolis area through her babysitting. She was known to many as Momma Roane, Aunt Wease, Grandma, Nanny, or the latest title, Maw Maw.

She will always be remembered for her excellent cooking, especially the fried chicken! Edith did beautiful embroidery, stitching up through her recent illness. She gave away many a pillow case, dish towel, apron, baby quilt – anything she could stitch.

Edith was predeceased by her husband, son, parents, five sisters, and one brother. Surviving are her daughters and their families, one sister, one brother, one sister-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to Edith’s life celebration on Tuesday, November 28, from 1-3 and 5-7 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 29 at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Edith’s name may be made to <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">Hospice of the Chesapeake</a>, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122, or <a href="https://samaritanspurse.org/donation-items/where-most-needed/">Samaritan’s Purse</a>, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab on the left side of this page.

Martha Patricia Grimes of Churchton, MD passed peacefully from this earth at her home on Monday, November 20. Born and raised in Miami, FL, Martha was the youngest child of the late Kent Davis and Anne Tellefsen. She worked as a secretary in the oncology department of Children's Hospital in Washington, DC, with the Woodland Beach Community Church in Edgewater, MD, and with American Field Services in Annapolis, where she enjoyed hosting foreign exchange students. Most importantly, Martha excelled at being a stay-at-home mom. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Robert Grimes; her daughters, Rachel and Rebecca Grimes; and her sisters, Karen Davis of Jacksonville, FL, and Kathy Bailey of Aurora, CO. Martha was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Davis. Friends are invited to celebrate Martha's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, on Saturday, November 25, from noon until her funeral service begins at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the <a href= "https://action.lung.org/site/Donation2?df_id=31271&mfc_pref=T&31271.donation=form1">American Lung Association</a> or Cedar Grove Methodist Church, 5965 Deale Churchton Rd, Deale, MD 20751. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Eleanor's Life Celebration on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 11 am until the start of the service at 12 noon at St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5203 St Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. 

Fred A. Hodges, Sr., 63, a resident of Churchton, MD for over 20 years and previously of Laurel, MD passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. 

Fred was born on December 21, 1959, in Takoma Park, MD, and was a 1978 graduate of Atholton High School in Columbia, MD. Fred worked for the Architect of the Capitol and was a member of the Deale Elks Lodge #2528.

Fred enjoyed Fishing, watching NASCAR and old cars. He also loved working on projects out in his shed, spending time with friends and family and enjoyed a good beer down at Happy Harbor.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Carol Ann Hodges, and his parents Howard Lee and Betty Marie Blackard.

He is survived by his children, Fred Hodges, Jr. and his wife Danielle of Harwood, MD, and his daughter, Samantha Hodges of Churchton, MD, his siblings, Lee Blackard of York, PA, Diane Hedlund of Harwood, MD, Darlene Hodges of Laurel, MD and Kathy Murphy of Calabash, NC, his grandson Devin Franklin and grand dog, Dixie Hodges.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Fred's life on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116. <a HREF="https://diabetes.org/ways-to-give/memorial-gift">Online Here</a>

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Relatives and friends are invited to Antonio's Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland Rd., Suitland, MD. 
Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on the left side of this page.

Rebecca “Becky” Weathers Dukes, 88, a longtime resident of Hyattsville, MD died on Sunday, November 19 at her home. Born on November 21, 1934, in Durham, NC to the late Elmer and Rebecca Weathers, Becky was a 1956 graduate of Duke University. Following graduation Becky married her high school sweetheart, Charlie, and worked as a teacher until her second child was born. 
During the 1970-90’s Becky was singer/songwriter and studied voice under Todd Duncan. She recorded 5 Cd’s over many years and performed all over the Washington DC area until her early 80’s.  Becky was highly active in her community, serving as president of the National Capital Law League and the Prince George’s County Arts Council. As a member of Riverdale Presbyterian Church, she served as president of the Women of the Church. Becky was recognized in the book, The Women of Achievement in Prince George’s County. 
Becky is survived by her husband, Charles A. Dukes, Jr.; her children, David Dukes (Rachida Dukes) of Hyattsville, MD, Charles Dukes (Terri Dukes) of College Park, MD and Aurelia (Reann) Dukes (Richard Hodges) of Sonoma, CA; her grandchildren, Travis Powers (Sue Ellen Powers), Adrienne Dukes Craver (Justin Craver), Charles Dukes and Adam Hodges (Arianna Hodges); 4 great-grandchildren: Hadley, Peyton, Julia and Jace. The family is forever grateful for Becky’s beloved long-time caregivers, Joy Nju-Atem, and Joyce Pearson Wandick.
 A memorial service will be held at The First Baptist Church of Glenarden, January 20 at 1:00pm. A reception will follow. The address is: 600 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD.
 In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Hospice of Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties, or the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Georgine Lucerne Spisak, 89, succumbed to complications related to diabetes on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Georgine was born in Pittsburgh, PA, March 22, 1934 where she was raised and attended Taylor Allderdice High School graduating in 1951. Shortly after, she met and married Francis Donald Spisak, deceased. During their 25 years of marriage, which ended in divorce, they lived and traveled extensively around the world and had four sons. Some of her favorite places included the Philippines, Germany, and New York City. During the course of her life, she survived cancer and lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly 50 years. Georgine worked for the Naval Research Laboratory for 29 years. She was known for her attention to detail, her tough attitude, and driven personality. One of her true passions in life was playing card games of all types but she excelled at bridge earning multiple master’s points. Additionally, she was a voracious reader and a lover of movies.

She lived with her sister Gwen for seventeen years. Together they happily bounced around playing cards, going to the casino, hitting the road to visit family, and doing ladies’ week at the beach. They were known for their total organization of all the food for these trips. They loved trying new recipes and testing them out on friends and family. Georgine and Gwen cherished their crafting for all holidays and seasons. They loved hosting card games and dinner parties. Their little sister Kathleen enjoyed their antics and hearing about their adventures. Georgine cherished her phone calls with Kathleen especially after they lost Gwen. Georgine was incredibly thoughtful about staying in touch with her nieces and nephews. She looked forward to their phone calls and gossiping. This continued when she made her new home at The Virginian where she was always chatting about what everyone else was doing.

Georgine is preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Elanor Lucerne, her sister Gwen Rota, and son Dale Thomas Spisak. She is survived by her sons David “Biff” Spisak, Mark Spisak, and Craig Spisak and her daughters-in-law Lahoma Allen, Carol Spisak, and Tara Scully. She is survived by her sister, Kathleen Rich, as well as the following cherished nieces and nephews Renae Rota, Debora (Michael) Ward, Lisa (Scott Bonner) Rota, Chuck (Candi) Rota, and Gina Prizzi and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Georgine's Life Celebration on Monday, November 27, 2023 from 10 am until the start of the service at 10:30 am at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment will be held at Riverdale Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the <a href="https://diabetes.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=brand-geo-brand-campaign-fundraising&utm_content=responsive-search-ad&utm_term=general-incentive&gclid=CjwKCAiAx_GqBhBQEiwAlDNAZhDF9BEY3fQyJHt68x8Kk_yKKyAFo8sQ2EcfDOACuWlBP1ndM6BedRoCKvAQAvD_BwE"> America Diabetes Association</a> or a charity of your choice.



All services will be private at this time. Please use the memories tab on this page to leave a message of condolence. 

A complete obituary will be available soon.

A funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 9 am at Debre Genet MedhaneAlem Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church, 4401 Old Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. 

Marcia Ferdinand Haxall, 71, of Annapolis, MD, passed away at home with her family on November 15, 2023, following a long illness. Born in Pottstown, PA, in 1951, Marci was raised in Hudson, OH, and Basking Ridge, NJ. She studied English literature and theater at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania before graduating with a BSN from the University of Maryland. In her nearly thirty-year career in nursing, Marci worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health care, as well as teaching nursing certification programs. She remained active in her community, from volunteering for local theater troupes to serving as the Parents’ Association of Queen Anne School president. A profoundly devoted wife and mother, Marci maintained a passion for culture and the arts. She most enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, whether at home in Annapolis, “down” the Jersey Shore, or at her summer home in the 1000 Islands region of the St. Lawrence River. 

Preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Ann Marie Ferdinand, and her brothers-in-law, John D’Luhy and D. Barton Haxall, Marci is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Bolling Haxall, Jr., sons Bodie Haxall (Sara) and Daniel Haxall (Kathryn), daughter Katie Cronin (Ryan), six grandchildren (Bodie, Tommy, Emily, Riley, Henry, and Teddy), brothers Lou Ferdinand (Maura) and Greg Ferdinand (Rita), sisters Lisa Ferdinand, Gina Ferdinand, and Natalie Yozzo (Chris), sisters-in-law Gale D’Luhy and Polly MacLean (John), thirteen nephews and nieces, eleven grandnephews and grandnieces, and so many family and friends.

A memorial mass will be held at 9:00 am on December 2 at St. Mary’s Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marcia (Ferdinand) Haxall Memorial Scholarship at Kutztown University. To donate online, please click <a href="https://www.kuf.org/giving/give-now">HERE</a> and search for the Marcia (Ferdinand) Haxall Memorial Scholarship in “Fund Description,” or send a check made payable to Kutztown University Foundation (with Marci’s name in the memo line) to Kutztown University Foundation, P.O. Box 151, Kutztown, PA 19530.

Messages can be left for the family using the Memories link on this page. 

Donald Lee Williams, 73, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, MD, died on November 15, 2023, at MedStar Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, MD.  Born June 25, 1950 in Annapolis, MD to the late James E. and Lena E. Williams, he worked as a utility worker, waterman, and entrepreneur.  Donald honorably served his country in the U.S. Army in the 8th Engineer Battalion, 1st Calvary Division. He was a longtime member of American Legion Post 226 and enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, hunting, camping, and travel.  In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Kersey.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl L. Williams; a son, Preston H. Williams and his wife, Heather Fleegle-Williams of Edgewater, MD; and two grandchildren, Preston L. and Taylor J. Williams. A funeral service, with military honors, will be held on Tuesday, November 21, at 11:30 AM at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD. A celebration of Donald's life will be held at American Legion Post 226, 830 Mayo Road, Edgewater, MD at a later date. Online condolences and tributes can be made by using the memories tab on the left.  

Relatives and friends are invited to Maria's Life Celebration on Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 2 to 5p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. The funeral and burial will take place in the Philippines. 

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Richard Alan Farson, a beloved family physician and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who departed peacefully at home on November 15, 2023, surrounded by his family, friends and adoring caretaker.

Born on October 30, 1932, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and raised in North Philadelphia, Alan heard the call to pursue a career in medicine at the early age of 10. He attended Temple University and Antioch College of Ohio for his undergraduate studies, entered Hahnemann Medical College and graduated with his Doctor of Medicine in 1959. Upon graduation, he was awarded a medical internship in the US Army where he served faithfully beginning in 1959 and culminated his service as Captain in 1964.

Following his Army career, Alan began private practice in Marlow Heights, MD and moved to Fort Washington, MD and finally to Waldorf, MD at the end of his career. He also served the Southern Maryland Hosptial community for over 30 years. His commitment to his profession was unparalleled and his expertise and unwavering dedication earned him the ultimate respect and admiration of both colleagues and patients alike. Known for his gentle bedside manner and empathetic approach, he was the definition of physician, a true healer, whose tireless efforts to improve the life of others will forever be remembered.

Beyond his medical practice, Alan found solace and strength in his faith and his church community. He was an active member of Oxon Hill Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and sang in the church choir. Alan’s faith was a guiding light that he shared with everyone that he encountered. 

He leaves behind a legacy of compassion, faith, and dedication and while his professional and spiritual endeavors were of great importance to him, Alan's greatest joy came from his family. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Ann and a loving father to Sandy, David, Rick, Lori and Mike. Whether it was attending school events, going on family vacations or sitting around the dinner table, Alan's love was ever-present.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Dorothy (Dekyne) Farson. 

Alan is survived by his wife Ann C. Farson; his children Sandra Farson Polanco (Robert), David Farson (Karen), Richard Farson, Jr. (Helen), Lori Clow (Angela Sams), Michael Clow; grandchildren Richard Salinas (Zulma), Jennifer Salinas, Sarah Farson-Shiraz (Joe), Mary Farson, Tyler Farson, and Brett Farson; and great grandchildren Jaida Guevara, Justin Salinas, John Pablo Guevara, Jason Salinas, Jazmin Salinas, Jacey Salinas, Jalia Salinas, and Jexica Salinas; and his four-legged friend, dog Sofi.

The family will receive visitors from 3pm-6pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Kalas Funeral Home located at 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill Maryland 20745, followed by a church service beginning 7pm at Oxon Hill Baptist Church located at 6633 St. Barnabas Road, Oxon Hill,
Maryland 20745.

Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we find peace in knowing that Alan's legacy of compassion, faith and love will continue to guide us and live on through the countless lives he touched. May he rest in eternal peace with his Lord. Until we meet again. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to either: 
<a href="https://donate.cancer.org/ campaign=search&msclkid=416b48d6211d133be93a2d8f332a64f6&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5BB%5D%20-%20American%20Cancer%20Society&utm_term=american%20cancer%20society&utm_content=Brand%20-%20EM">American Cancer Society</a>
or
<a href="https://www.cancerresearch.org/ways-to-give">The Cancer Research Institute</a>




Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday, November 27th from 2 to 5 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, November 28th at 11 AM at St. John's Catholic Church, 43950 St Johns Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment will immediately follow in St. John's Church Cemetery on site.

Charles Thomas Moreland, 72, a resident of Edgewater, MD died on November 12, 2023, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  Born October 8, 1951 in Annapolis, MD to the late Francis Ray and Betty L. Moreland. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Marcia D. Moreland. He is survived by his three children, T.R. (Michele) Moreland, Brian (Casey) Moreland, and Tina Moreland, all of Edgewater, MD; two siblings, Gary (Faye) Moreland of Galesville, MD and Sheree (Bob) Harvey of Prince Frederick, MD; and four grandchildren, Brooke, Abbey, Derek, and Travis.

A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, November 29th from 3-7pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory. 

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in the school auditorium, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD 20744. Interment at  Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD 20735 at 2 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. 

Bobbie Ann King, 82, a 32-year resident of Davidsonville, MD, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on November 10, 2023.  Born September 4, 1941 to the late George Robert and Ruth Maloney Tilden, she worked as a bookkeeper for a local excavation company. Bobbie loved life, and outside of her family and friends, her love of tennis came next, she loved playing tennis, watching tennis, talking about tennis, and keeping up her health in order to play more tennis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis "Sonny" King; and her daughter, Shari Terpening.  Bobbie is survived by her two sons, Wade and David Steeley; her sister, Jeanne Coughlin of Franklin, MA; her four grandchildren, Pattrick Thomasen, Jenna and Jessica Steeley, and Krystal Painter; and her great-grandchildren, Seth Brown, Syvannah Taylor, Jordan Steeley and Jaelynn Bunnell. Friends are invited to celebrate Bobbie's life on Tuesday, November 14 from 3 to 5 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 15 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Davidsonville United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to JDRF Diabetes Foundation, P.O. Box 5021, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

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Roy Eades, age 77, of Davidsonville, MD passed away on November 9, 2023. Roy was born in Washington D.C. on August 14, 1946. 

He grew up in Riverdale, MD playing neighborhood baseball with his friends and riding his bike to the sound of baseball cards flickering in the spokes of the wheels. He regularly took the streetcar into Griffith Stadium to watch his beloved Washington Senators. Roy earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. 

He enjoyed a long and dedicated career of 42 years working for Safeway. Working his way up from a night stocker to store manager, he also trained checkout clerks, taught sanitation, and lastly spent more than a decade as the Director of Risk Management for Safeway’s Eastern Division. He was a beloved colleague who could bring levity and humor in any situation and was known for treating everyone with respect.

In 1974 he married Diane Havas and they were happily married for 49 years. They built a life together in Maryland where they raised two boys and reveled in the joy of their two granddaughters.

Roy will be remembered most for his love of family, baseball, and his capacity for always being there to help friends and neighbors. He was curious, meticulous, and efficient in everything he did. He took great pride in caring for his home, his cars, his yard, and when something needed to be done, it was certain Roy was going to do it the right way.

His greatest pride was found in being a devoted husband, dad, and Papa. Raised by a single mother, he inspired many in how he provided guidance, love, and compassion in raising his boys. He loved coaching many of their teams when they were young. Later on, as a fan in the stands at their games, many an umpire still remembers his enthusiastic vocal support.

Roy was a gifted storyteller with a booming laugh, loquacious by nature, and the best dry-witted dad-joke teller. These skills served him well in his second career working his dream job as an usher and tour guide for the Washington Nationals from 2010 until his passing.

Roy was preceded in death by his mother, Camille in 1991. He is survived by his wife Diane; mother-in-law Irene; children Ryan (Melissa) and Kevin (Brina); and granddaughters, Payten and Brooklyn. 

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Roy’s life on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 5 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037, and on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at The United Parish of Bowie, 2515 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie, MD 20716, from 10 to 11 am until a funeral service begins at 11:15 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

A livestream of the service can be accessed using the following link: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@unitedparishofbowie5937">https://www.youtube.com/@unitedparishofbowie5937</a>.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Riva Volunteer Fire Department, online <a href="https://5280fire.com/donate/">here</a>.

Condolences may be offered using the Memories tab on this page.

Anna Lena Rice “Nanny”, 90, an eighteen year resident of West River, MD and previously of Riverdale, MD, died at her home on Thursday, November 9 of natural causes. Born on August 12, 1933 in Lancaster, PA to the late William and Anna Most Ernst of Senzheim Baden Baden, West Germany, Anna enjoyed many German traditions growing up. While her Mom cooked at the local Lancaster Liederkrantz, a German Cultural Club, she was often asked to dress in traditional blouse, skirt and apron known as DIRNDL, while playing the piano. Anna was very active in school receiving certificates for Safety Patrol in 1946 and 1947. Anna attended Catholic High in Lancaster, Pa. She enjoyed high school very much and made many long lasting friends. In 1951 she served on the yearbook committee and got awards for Latin Honor Society, typing and attendance and punctuality. Anna never missed a Catholic High Class reunion.
Anna met her future husband, Ron, at a Girl Scout party when Ron was 14 and Anna was 12. He immediately told friends “I’m going to marry that girl.” They dated for about seven years before Ron asked for Anna’s hand. They were married in Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church on June 28, 1952, the same day that Ron took his first Communion and entered the Catholic Church.
Anna was a secretary at Armstrong and worked at Hubbly toy factory for a while but was a homemaker most of her life. She and her family moved to Riverdale, MD in 1964 where Anna enjoyed cooking and baking and decorating her new home. She worked hard canning food from the garden and sewing, Anna was in a bowling league for many years, a regular at University of Maryland football games and enjoyed travel with Ron and friends from Pennsylvania. She also enjoyed serving as den mother while her boys were in Boy Scouts. Anna and Ron and the boys enjoyed summer vacations at Crystal Beach and often talked about how much work it was in the early days with no running water and an outhouse, but they had a great time. Ron and Anna spent many joyful years providing daycare to their grandchildren at their home in Riverdale, MD. Anna loved her family dearly and was especially proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 
Anna was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ronald L. Rice. She is survived by her sons, Ronald and Michael Rice; her sister, Hilda Phelan; her grandchildren, Brian Stephen, Shawn and Shannon Rice and Bridget Snyder and 12 great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Anna's life on Tuesday, November 14 from 11 am until Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 12 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd., West River, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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Earl M. Waesche, 85, a 27-year resident of Annapolis, MD, died on November 8, 2023, in Sandy Spring, MD.  Born May 10, 1938, in Washington, D.C. to the late John L. and Ida (Homiller) Waesche, he graduated from Northwestern High School.  Earl served his country while in the U.S. Marine Corps. and worked for the NSA as a computer analyst. He was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church, Corinthian Yacht Club, and the National Boating Federation and enjoyed traveling and boating. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn G. Waesche, and a sister, Barbara Coleman. He is survived by a brother, John L. Waesche of Upper Marlboro, MD, and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at 11 am at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD. Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by visiting the Memories tab on this page.

Donald (Don) Charles Hemmer, Jr. age 68, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland passed away on November 8, 2023 while traveling in Mainz, Germany with his wife Michiko (Mich) Hemmer. 


He was born in Washington, DC to the late Donald Sr. and Jeanne Hemmer.


Don was a devoted and loving husband to Mich, father to his five children, and granddad or granddoodle to his eleven grandchildren. They shared forty-eight years of marriage together.  


He graduated from the electrical IBEW local 26 apprenticeship in 1978. He retired in 2010 as a master electrician from Freestate Electric. After his retirement you could find him on the golf course, going to Nationals baseball games, at the beach, or on adventurous bike rides with Mich and friends.


He was a member of the National Capital Trackers Club where he enjoyed his time with other train enthusiasts and Mich putting on train shows for the surrounding communities in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. He enjoyed it most when his kids and grandkids would come check out their layouts and he would often allow the grandkids to run trains with him.


He loved to travel. If he and Mich weren’t spending time at the beach house in Assateague they were traveling the world. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He loved with his whole heart and his legacy will live on through his wife, his children, and grandchildren. 


He is survived by his mother Jeanne Hemmer, wife, Michiko and five children, Denise (Patrick), Charlie (Martina), Joey (Carrie), Michael (Ellen), and Michelle and eleven  grandchildren; Lexi, Nathan, Keira, Abby, Oliver, Lily, Ryan, Lucas, Lylah, Michael Paul, and Sophia. Don is the oldest of ten. He is survived by his nine siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Relatives and friends are invited to Don's Life Celebration on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 6 to  8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1601 West Mount Harmony Rd., Owings, MD 20736. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to a charity of your choice. 

Obituaries

James Conway

Maureen Quinn

Edith Roane

Martha Grimes

Eleanor Church

Fred Hodges, Sr.

Antonio Lewis

Rebecca Dukes

Georgine Spisak

David Sharp

Yeshu Bucher

Marcia Haxall

Donald Williams

Maria San Diego

Dr. Richard Alan Farson

Cesar Penaflor

Charles "Tommy" Moreland

Edwin Smith

Bobbie King

Ralph Siegel

Roy Eades

Anna Rice

Earl Waesche

Donald Hemmer, Jr.