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Carson Gene Ward the third of four siblings of the late Willie James Ward and Minnie Louise Ward, was born on January 25th, 1950 in Trenton, North Carolina.  He was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on March 10th, 2022 and transitioned peacefully at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland.

Carson was a star football athlete at Jones High School in Trenton, North Carolina where he famously set blazing record speeds as a star running back from 1965 – 1968 where he wore the number “41” proudly.  Carson played a major role in taking his High School football team to the State Championship from 1966 to 1967.  In October 1967, Carson a senior running back ran the ball 35 times for a record breaking 526 yards and 9 touchdowns “72 to 0” was the win over Charity High School of Rose Hill, North Carolina while using the “double cross move” over 50 years ago.  

Carson left North Carolina at the age of 18 to pursue career opportunities in Washington, DC.  He attended the University of District of Columbia and University Maryland where he obtained his Mechanical Engineering Degree.  Shortly thereafter he founded “Design Three Engineering” firm also known as (DTI) where he developed mechanical and satellite prototypes for the Department of Defense. “Design Three Engineering” firm was an early adopter of the “Port of America” project now known as the “National Harbor” in National Harbor, MD. In 1998 Carson opened Global Technologies & Systems. The company focused on smart technology solutions, as well as design and developed android tablets for businesses. In his later years he founded “Hyperlight Systems Corp”, which develops and supports advanced innovation and LED technologies for lighting and communication systems. 

One of Carson’s favorite things to do was to watch and cheer on his favorite NFL team the Dallas Cowboys, where he often enjoyed wearing his Dallas Cowboy team gear. He also had a love for racket ball and walking which were just a few of his favorite pass time activities. He headed up a walking club where his group loved walking down by the Tidal Basin by the Lincoln memorial in Washington, DC.  Carson was a big advocate for his hometown community in Trenton, North Carolina where he often coordinated and managed the family reunions and class reunion events.  In recent years, he had a heart to give back to those in need especially during the hurricane and flood seasons in Trenton, North Carolina.  Lastly, Carson loved grilling and cooking, and had his own signature secret sauce that he often bragged about.  He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. 

Carson left a wonderful legacy and lifetime of precious memories.  He is survived by his Daughter: “Courtney M. Ward”, His Loving Companion: “May Sarmiento” of 30 plus years, Brother: “James E. Ward (Crystal)”, Sister: “Sandra G. Gourdine”,  
Aunts: “Margaret Noble”, “Glenda Stevens”, “Minnie (Feen) King”, and “Iris Hill – Smith” 
Nieces: “Avonda Simmons-Chester”, “Tera Eddy (Steve)”, and “LaShandor Simmons”, 
Nephews: “Devin Saunders”, “Patrick Price Whiteside (Summer)” and a host of Great Nieces and Nephews, Cousins and Friends.

On Saturday, April 2, 2022 a family hour will be held for Carson Gene Ward from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. A memorial service will be held from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. 

Harold “Hal” Watson Strange Jr., 86, of Annapolis, Maryland passed away March 9th with family by his side. Born on December 31, 1935, in Columbia, South Carolina to Harold and Donna Strange, Hal was a humble, kind-hearted, and devoted family man.

Hal led a storied life including his recognition at age 10 as the South Carolina “State Yoyo Champion.”  He excelled in every sport and attended Columbia High School, where he played football and baseball. He took his football passions to Camden Military Academy where he was recognized as one of the nation’s leading prospects. After being recruited by many college football powers, he signed with Coach Frank Howard and played at Clemson University. In 1960 he enlisted in the Air Force School of Intelligence (Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas), where he studied photo interpretation. During his service, he was recruited to play baseball for Offut Air Force Base traveling the country and winning the Air Force World Series. He later earned an invitation to try out for the New York Yankees. He joined the workforce with Aero Service Corporation as a Cartographic Technician in Philadelphia and moved to Washington D.C. to work for the CIA. He played an integral role supplying intelligence during the Cuban Missile Crisis and liberating Vietnam War prisoners from the Hanoi Hilton. He worked with four Presidents during his 26-year career at the CIA/NPIC retiring in 1996. 

While in the Air Force, he met the love of his life, Mary Clare Eggleston and they were married in August 1960. They settled in Bowie, Maryland in 1966 and raised two beautiful children, Melissa and Michael. In his free time, Hal enjoyed playing and watching golf, cooking, reading the comics, boating, fishing, learning the latest technology, watching his grandchildren play sports, visiting with his family during his famous Sunday drops-ins, and “making the rounds” to our houses. He was always the first to arrive and left the parties with an Irish goodbye.

Hal is survived by his beloved daughter Missy Carrier (Joe) of Annapolis, his loving daughter-in-law Carole Ann (Mike) of Davidsonville, his ten grandchildren, Jennifer (Martin) Muller, Amanda (Gary) Phinith, JoJo (Kerry) Cooper, Michael (Michelle), Connor, Brendan, Colby, Tim (Lisa) Carrier, Lauren (Ben) Bernard, Jared (Casey) Carrier, and five great grandchildren, Molly, Gracie, Cameron, Jordan, and Isla. Also survived by his dear friend, Stella. He was predeceased by his parents Donna and Harold, wife, Mary Clare, sister Betty Compton, and loving son, Michael “Mike.”

Friends are invited to celebrate Harold's life on Tuesday, March 15 from 10:30 am until his Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed on Holy Family's Facebook page by clicking <a href=https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Family-Catholic-Church-Davidsonville-Maryland-199315313428178/>HERE</a>. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Christina Marie Campitelli, known to her friends as Chrissy and her family as “Momma Bear”, passed peacefully in her sleep at home on a warm early Spring day, surrounded by the family, friends and pets she loved, following her most recent battle against cancer. 
She was born on January 16, 1969, and grew up in College Park Woods, College Park, MD.  She attended Saint Marks, Elizabeth Seton (1986) and then graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science (1991).  She raised her family in Davidsonville, MD for 20 years until the family moved to be on the water in Edgewater, MD about 4 years ago.  

Chrissy devoted her life to raising her children and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  She loved sitting on her dock enjoying the sunny South River, the beach, her children’s sporting events, boating with friends and family, and vacationing in Ocean City and the Florida Keys. She also enjoyed the company of her pets, Maggie, George and Louie.  

Chrissy is survived by her husband of 26 years, A.J. Campitelli, along with their three children, Anthony (24), Leo (22) and Caroline (20); her parents, Philip and Nona Ricker; her brothers, Philip (Jacqueline) Ricker and James (Amy) Ricker, as well as several nephews, Jacob, Wilson, Bennett, Miller, Luke and Grant and her niece, Gwenyth. 

Family and friends may visit on Thursday, March 10 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD on Friday, March 11 at 12:30 pm, with reception to follow. For those unable to attend the service, the church will be livestreaming the Mass.  It can be viewed by clicking <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Family-Catholic-Church-Davidsonville-Maryland-199315313428178/">THIS LINK</a>.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chrissy’s memory to the Wellness House of Annapolis, 2625 Mas Que Farm Rd., Annapolis, MD 21403.

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Gayle William Grismer, 71, of Annapolis MD, passed away March 8, 2022, after a lengthy illness. 

Gayle was born on October 11, 1950 in Champaign, IL. After graduating from Central High School, he went on to study at the University of Illinois. He spent his entire career in the restaurant industry and ultimately settled in as a Partner with Texas Roadhouse. 

He was an avid sports fan and focused on the Chicago Bears, Cubs, and Illini games. He was a master of history (particularly WWII events); he loved animals, the outdoors, fishing, his Man Cave, his balcony at the beach, and vacationing in “God’s Country” at the cabin in Hayward, WI.  

Gayle was predeceased by his beloved Grandpa (Henry Bush), Grandma (Virgie Bush) and Mother (Ilene Bush Grismer).  He is survived by his devoted wife, Marie Grismer; sons, Mathew (Tonya) Grismer and Gant (Erin) Grismer; daughters, Stacy (Rob) Howes and Chelsea (Nick) Grismer; 8 cherished grandchildren: Ava, Gage, Izzy, Cameron, Brynn, Brooke, Connor and Cole; and his sister, Paula Dalton. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Gayle's life on Friday, March 18, from 4 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday,  March 19 at 10:30 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment private.

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John Henry Locklin - October 19, 1940  —  March 8, 2022

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, John grew up in Peters Township in Washington County, PA, later residing in Edgewater, MD.  

John was a life-long learner, an avid mariner, and thrived on thoughtful discussions of important ideas. After earning advanced degrees at Penn State University in meteorology, oceanography and computer science, he worked as an electrical engineer for the United States Navy, designing sonar systems that detected Soviet submarines all over the world. John was an active member of the Freemasons and achieved the rank of Master Mason.  A true Locklin, John was also a lover of music. He played guitar and sang in Barbershop Quartets throughout his life. Chess games with him were always accompanied by classical music and soft jazz on the stereo. When he wasn’t flying his custom finger salute flag on the Chesapeake Bay, John could be found gardening, going on ‘expeditions’ with his daughters, eating crabs on his deck, or enjoying chocolate chip cookies next to a bonfire.

More than anything, he treasured his family and his faith. John served as a trustee for the Mayo United Methodist Church and never missed a Sunday Bible Study. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Blackmer Locklin and Henriette Ralph Locklin, and his brother Robert Blackmer Locklin, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Bollo-Locklin; two daughters, Gwendolyn Church (Andrew) Wisniewski, and Julia Kempton Mikulla (Dirk, decd.); six grandchildren, Benjamin (Taylor), Mark (Colleen), Andrea (Bryan), Daniel (Paige), Aaron Hvizda and Mason Hvizda; great-grandchildren Elizabeth, Dillon and two more expected this year, two sisters, Jane L. Reimers, Margaret L. Groninger; a brother, Ralph Howard Locklin; and his two “noisemakers,” Maile and Lulu.

Friends are invited to celebrate John’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, March 11 from 3 to 5 pm, and at Mayo United Methodist Church, 1005 Old Turkey Point Rd, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, March 12 from 10 am until his funeral service begins at 11 am. A luncheon will be held afterward and is open to all. Donations in honor of John can be made to Mayo United Methodist Church.

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Jacqueline Delores Williams ( Brown) was born on June 23, 1948, in Memphis, TN to the late Ellen Brown and M.C. Denny. Jacqueline received her formal education in the DC Public School System. She graduated from McKinley Senior High School in NE, Washington, Dc in 1966. She started her career with joining the United States Army Reserves “USAR” in 1975. She was a true example of service and work ethic, that should as she progressed through the ranks and retired as an E8 Master Sergeant. While in the USAR Jacqueline started working at Stanford Paper Company in 1977 (International Paper). She excelled at her job and any task given to her. She received various “Top Sales” awards in her region. She was dedicated and gave her all in everything she did. In 2009 it was time to say goodbye to work and retired so she could spend more time doing what she loved to do.

Jacqueline always enjoyed entertaining family and friends at her home and loved shopping “She could never pass up a “Sale” and dancing to Luther Vandross. There was never a holiday, birthday, person and/or reason that she didn’t like to celebrate. She always had a kind and warm spirit welcoming all and providing a haven of Love. Jacqueline’s favorite time of year was Christmas and always had a stash of extra Christmas gifts during her annual celebration. Jacqueline was a Diva in her own right, never a bad hair day and always dresses to impress. It was the little things that made her smile. Jacqueline departed this life peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2022, after a strong battle with Dementia. 

Jacqueline leaves to cherish fond memories, her husband Walter Johnson, two daughters, Jacqueline and Charice Washington, stepdaughter Shakira Johnson, five grandchildren, Christopher (Deceased), Chelsey, Elijah, Emanual, and Kylie. Five great grandchildren. Her brothers, T Willie Dennie, Thurman P. Dennie, Tommie L. Dennie, and Corwyn Brown. A host of family and friends, honorary children (Marquette and Raymond) and grandchild (Denise Tillman) to celebrate and continue her legacy. 


All services will be private. A full obituary will be available soon.

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Leon T. Parrish Sr. passed away peacefully, on Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Fort Washington, MD. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 18 and 19, 2022. The wake will be held at KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 18th.  The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 on Saturday, March 19, 2022, with the viewing from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. His final resting place will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

All services will be private. Please take a moment and leave the family a condolence by using the memories tab on the left.

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Nancy Lee Sanderson of Annapolis, MD passed away on Monday, March 1, 2022.  She is the beloved wife of the late John W. Sanderson, Jr.; devoted mother of Terence Sanderson and the late Sandra Sadka; loving grandmother of Candace, Courtney and Bret Sanderson and Tyler, Christopher and Olivia Sadka; and former team member of the NASA Moon Program.  Friends may call on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 11:30 am until her funeral service begins at 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment with her husband at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville will be private.

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On March 1, 2022,  Harvey Joseph Paquette, Jr. joined his beautiful bride, MaryLou, in heaven.

Born and raised in Westfield, MA, he is survived by his five children; his son, Terry (Laurie), and daughters Susan Bennett (Bobby), Sally Paquette, Gail Spruill, and Laura Batts (Martin). Harvey was blessed with 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

After serving in the Marine Corps during WWII, he began his career as a Massachusetts State trooper. His love of learning and teaching led him to Dale Carnegie, and a lengthy career in sales training. His ability to inspire others was evident in his role as his family’s biggest cheerleader.

Harvey was known for his love of life, music, movies, and his smile.
He was a dedicated rose gardener, a voracious reader and avid foodie.

His most treasured times were spent with his wife and family, whether it be a simple drive in the country with MaryLou, attending a grandchild’s sporting event, dressing up for one of our many parties, sharing a holiday meal or the Annual Watermelon Spit.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Hospice of Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday the 19th of March at Powhatan United Methodist Church in Virginia.


Jerry Lee Wells, 93, a 44-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Hyattsville, MD, passed away on March 1, 2022, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born November 7, 1928, in Charlotte, NC, he was employed for the United States Park Police from 1950 to 1979. He was appointed as the Chief of Police and served from 1973 to 1979. Jerry was a member of Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, MD, Association of Retired Police Officers (DC), and the Retired United States Park Police Association. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Evelyn Lorraine Wells. Jerry is survived by three children, Teresa Acton of Edgewater, MD, Norman Wells of Gerrardstown, WV, and Mark Wells of Riva, MD; three grandchildren, Andrew Frank Acton, Kyle Wells, and Justin Wells; and one great-grandson, Andrew Frank Acton, Jr. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, March 9 at 10:30 am until his funeral service begins at 11 am at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church,2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church or HEROES, Inc., 1200 29th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007. Please take a moment to leave a memory for the family by visiting the Memories tab on this page.

Alfred James Price, Jr, was born on September 16, 1965 to Alfred James Price, Sr. and Celia Brooks who both preceded him in death. Alfred was the eldest of four children and grew up in the Watts Branch neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C.  Alfred would always describe himself as an active free spirited child who definitely marched to the beat of his own drum, all personality traits that lasted throughout his lifetime.

Alfred was a very proud native Washingtonian. He graduated from the great Tower of Power H.D. Woodson high school, in Washington, DC. where he participated in football and wrestling. After graduating high school, Alfred attended Howard University for a short period of time and then transferred to and graduated from Norfolk State University (NSU) in Norfolk, Virginia in 1994. Alfred became infamously known as the guy with the camera, capturing significant activities for the NSU newspaper. Alfred remained a huge supporter and loyal alumni of NSU. Every year he would visit the NSU Engineering department sharing his wisdom and knowledge with the next generation of students. Alfred also previously served as the President of the NSU Alumni Association’s DC Chapter, and was an instrumental leader in growing their membership and continuing their efforts in providing scholarships and guidance to NSU students. 

After graduating college, Alfred moved to Atlanta, Georgia to expand his career as a Telecommunications Engineer. No matter where Alfred lived, he always said, "There’s no place like the District" and would always find his way to return back home. Alfred was so D.C. from his heavy accent, the clothes he wore, the way he carried himself and the legendary stories he told of being raised in the city.

Alfred had many passions in life. He was a diehard fan of the Washington Redskins now known as the Commanders. Alfred loved the game of basketball often jokingly referred to as the playground legend of the neighborhood. If he wasn't coaching a middle school, AAU or high school team he was watching or attending a game somewhere. He was a certified scuba diver and loved the thrill of swimming with the ocean's creatures—he loved the thrill of adventure. Alfred only cared for two types of music, Go-Go and Jazz. He had his own rhythm and style of dance, and he wasn't embarrassed to show it. He was a world traveler and was known for pushing his 1997 Lexus across many states for personal travel or business. He had so many stories and experiences to share and would repeat the same stories often. If you were a witness to Alfred's stories and life firsthand you knew that Alfred's many stories revolved around his son Brandon, his family, his fraternity of brothers Kappa Alpha Psi, Norfolk State University, sports, investments, people he knew and his achievements. Alfred was confident and did not shy away from sharing his achievements, or telling you what you needed to do to achieve success. He never knew a stranger. Wherever he went he either ran into someone he knew or immediately established new connections. Alfred was not a religious man, he connected with God through his love of Science and the worlds God created beyond this earth.

In his last days on this earth, Alfred was consistently checking off more things on his list to achieve. He was constantly perfecting himself. He obtained his Masters of Business Administration from Stratford University, in Woodbridge Virginia. He obtained his certification in cryptocurrency. And, after a long career at the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority he recently was appointed as Director, Wayside Systems Rail and Bus Communication for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Although Alfred was bi-coastal, he still had a plan to make it back home to the District. A plan his loving son Brandon executed on his behalf, post Alfred's transition from this life on March 1, 2022.

Alfred was a giver and believed in supporting people and organizations that guided him along his life journey. Alfred lived his life to the fullest. Whatever he set his mind to do he achieved it, and did it his way without apology. Alfred lived by and often repeated the Vernon Brundage, Jr. quote, learned while joining the brotherhood of Kappa Alpha Psi, “Excuses are tools of incompetence used to build bridges to nowhere and monuments of nothingness, and those who use them seldom specialize in anything else.”

Alfred is survived by his son Brandon Williams-Price (mother Terry Williams), granddaughter Royalty Williams-Price, sisters Elizabeth Price-Obiekwe (Polycarp) and Alisa Price, brother Arthur Price, aunts Beverly Price, Cynthia Rawlins (John II), Marcia Price, nephews Jamal Price, Michael Wilson, Price Obiekwe, cousins John Rawlins III, Jessica Rawlins, Robert Penn, Jr., former wife Rosalind Price, sister-in-law’s Safiyyah Vasquez (Jose), Marquita Dulan (Anthony), niece through marriage Olivia Dulan, stepmother Gloria Price, and a hosts of extended brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Grandparents Albert Price, Jr., Lemire S. Price, Arthur Brooks and Hattie Brooks (all preceded him in death).



A Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 9;30 a.m. until time of services at 10;30 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY,6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. 

Richard W. Sabo “Rick”, 64, a resident of Annapolis, MD for twenty-five years and previously of Las Vegas, NV, died on February 28 in Pasadena, MD. Born on March 6, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Richard and Nancy Sansone, Rick was a graduate of Valley High School, Snow Junior College, where he played football, and the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He began his career as a convention management producer in Las Vegas with GES and later moved to Maryland to work with the Kelly Companies/ Convention Services Unlimited. Rick loved golf, football, cigars, fishing, traveling and music. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his step-father, Frank Sansone. He is survived by his wife of more than forty years, Brenda Sabo; his siblings, Gary Sabo of Maple Valley, WA, Frank Sansone of Fullerton, CA, Christine Boyle of Las Vegas, NV and Jodi Neely of Salt Lake City, UT. Friends are invited to celebrate Rick's life on Friday, March 11 from 5 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 am at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. For those unable to attend the service, it is being livestreamed by clicking <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.4thelord.org%2Fmedia%2Fwatch-live&data=04%7C01%7C%7C541eda2babfd4d3d25ad08da036de39b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637826067744239752%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Nmsajz5U0K5Btl5AHcLnRBtz8Y47HvPrYLRcsvUlk6I%3D&reserved=0">HERE</a>. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, 750 East Pratt St., Ste. 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Horage's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the start of the memorial service at 11 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Military Honors will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11:15 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Please arrive at 11 a.m.

Elizabeth Lewis “Bette” Wilson, 80, a resident of Annapolis for over 50 years, passed away on February 28, 2022.

Bette was born April 14, 1941, in Camden, New Jersey to the late Sidney and Adele Lewis who lived in Haddonfield, New Jersey.

Bette spent most of her professional career working for the Maryland General Assembly House of Delegates in downtown Annapolis, primarily as executive secretary to the House Minority Leader, but her daily interaction with the public, lobbyists, and legislators endeared her to all those who knew her which kept her busy working with the State Senate, the Maryland Department of Planning, the Maryland Energy Administration and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health.

A gifted life-long artist, Bette enjoyed pen and ink drawing, large-scale acrylic painting and was a talented watercolor artist who had a few framed works of her own in her home alongside those of her dear friend and fellow artist Ann Dax.

Bette was also a certified Master Gardener with a tremendous sense of humor, who enjoyed living by the water, gardening, walking her dogs, and spending time with her friends and neighbors at her home in Annapolis, at local restaurants, and as a member of the Fleet Reserve Club.

Widowed since 2008, after 36 years of marriage to late husband Jack Wilson, Bette was lucky to have found love twice in her life and enjoyed spending the last four and a half years with boyfriend Ernie LaPlanche who brought lots of love and laughter into each day they were together.

She is survived by her only son, David Lewis Wilson of Gurnee, IL., nephew, Michael McHenry of Hatfield, PA, and niece Mare McHenry of Philadelphia, PA, and three grandchildren, Chase, Jacqueline, and Paige.

Family and friends may visit on Sunday, April 10, 2022 from 5pm to 8pm in the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 10am in the Crownsville Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation which provided the utmost care and support to both Bette and her late husband Jack Wilson. Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or online by clicking the link <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">HERE</a>.

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The journey began on April 20, 1931, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was born on an irrigated farm to the late Jesse and Evalyn Cook. Following graduation from Idaho Falls High School, Douglas graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Idaho in 1952 and was commissioned as an Air Force Lieutenant. Following initial active duty, he married Pauline Poirier at Syracuse University in 1954. 

During his military career, he served with the USAF Security Service in Greenland and stations in Texas, Okinawa, Vietnam, and Korea. Like all military families, they moved dozens of times living in New York, Virginia, Texas, Arizona, Japan, Okinawa and finally settling in Heritage Harbour, Annapolis, Maryland in 1993. Douglas attended graduate school at Syracuse University and received Masters's Degrees from the University of Arizona and Central Michigan University. Post-retirement included consulting for the Washington, DC government and teaching Russian and English as a foreign language, and public speaking in local academic environments. 

Upon retirement in 1978 as a Lt. Colonel, having received both USAF and DOD meritorious service medals, he was a member of the Air Force Association and life member of the Military Officers of America Association and the American Legion local Post 7. Doug and Pauline described themselves as retired roadrunners because they motor homed for 36 years throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and New Zealand. Their travels also included China, Russia, Central America, Australia, Scandinavia, Panama Canal, and numerous cruises. His interests were motor homing, golf, pickleball, bowling, horseshoes, country music, and toast mastering, where he was a charter member and officer in three overseas Toastmasters international organizations

He is survived by his dedicated wife of 68 years, Pauline Cook, his three children, Linda Pittelli (Frank) of Edgewater, MD., Karen Durilla (Franklyn) of Mt Airy, MD., and Gordon Cook (Virginia) of Midvale, Utah, three grandchildren, Sandra Pittelli, Bryan Nelson and  Alex Cook, three great-grandchildren, Miles, Delaney and Calvin, one brother, Wayne Cook, and two sisters, Carleen Cook and Carol Cheney.

A private ceremony with full military honors will be held at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Columbarium in Crownsville, MD at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fisher House Foundation Inc., 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20852.


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My sister passed away today, February 25, 2022.  She fought the fight against cancer but it was too much.  It was aggressive and awful.  Now if you knew Charlotte Young or Charlie, you knew she fought.  We had 9 months with her, and we made the most of it.  It took her way too soon.  She was only 50 years young.  

Kenesha Young, Zaine Butler, and Zakari Butler of Glen Burnie were her babies.  She raised them herself and did a fine job of it.  She was a very proud mother.  Her grandbabies, Mackenzie, Noah, and Hunter were her joys.  She loved them dearly and enjoyed them so much.  I see her smile in their eyes.

Charlie was raised in Chelmsford, MA, and moved down to Maryland when Kenesha was a baby.  She stayed with her sister Missy who lived in Waldorf until she got settled.  She was a graduate of Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford, MA.
For the last 15+ years, she has worked at Bozzuto.  Her last “job” was at Metro Point in Wheaton, MD.  I say “job” but it was more than that.  Her coworkers and residents were her second family.  She took great comfort in the outpouring of support she received from them through this.  She worried about them till the end.

Her sisters, Leslie of Goffstown, NH, Mary of Nashua, NH, Samantha Cooper of Melbourne, FL, and me and my family from Winchendon, MA along with a brother Neil from Fitchburg MA, and Matt from Colorado are going to miss her so much along with many nieces and nephews who loved their Auntie Chuck!   

From the first time, we saw her little face.  She was always a Charlie and never a Charlotte.  One of her teachers said that Charlotte was a beautiful name, Charlie said I won’t answer.  I’m Charlie.  

Even though she was the baby in the family, she taught me a lot.  Forgiveness, compassion, humility, hard work, love, humor, sarcasm.  Oh my, her humor!  She was always quick with the comebacks.  Could make you laugh and cry at the same time.  
Her hugs were the best.  You just felt the love and caring every time she gave you one.  She used to surprise us all the time.  I remember one Thanksgiving, she called and asked about our plans, what time was I planning dinner, what size turkey, was Mom there yet.   I told her I made a big turkey and all the fixings were going to have a lot of leftovers.  She said not so much and honked the horn!  She was in my driveway!  Drove all the way up to Massachusetts that morning with the three kids (who did not make a peep while she was talking, very impressed about that one after 7 hours in the car!).  I didn’t have as many leftovers as I thought I would.  Well worth it!  

She went to join Mom, Dad, and Missy who are waiting for her with open arms.  
She will live on in our memories and always be forever Young…  

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Charlie's life on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from 6 pm until 9 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD Interment private. Please leave condolences by using the memories tab on the left.



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Victoria “Vicki” Tammy Romero, went home to be with Jesus, and her beloved parents on February 24th, 2022, of natural causes, in her home in Oxon Hill, MD. 

Vicki was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 14th, 1965, to the late Ramon Romero and the late Jacquelyn Gleaton Romero. However, when she was about 12 months old, she would be fostered and eventually adopted by her beloved parents, the late Melvin Rattler and Mary T Chapman Rattler. 

Vicki grew up with the Rattler’s in a single family home as a little girl, in the neighborhood of St. Albans, Queens, New York. Both her Queens accent, attitude, and love to laugh was all a part of her personality. When she was a teenager, she and her mother Mary Rattler, moved to Seat Pleasant, MD, where she attended Greenbelt Junior High and DuVal High School in the early 1980’s. She would then give birth to a son, Anthony, just two days after her 17th birthday, with Mama Mary to help. She even gave her son her parent’s last name as a way of thanking them for raising her. To help support her mother and young son, she worked various retail part-time jobs off and on throughout the years, until 1997; when she finally was able to book a job with NIH’s National Cancer Institute, as part of the Welfare to Work program. She was so proud to work a job that not only supported her and her son, but she knew it made her late mother proud. For every promotion, award, and good review she would receive, she was so proud of it. She would eventually work for the National Cancer Institute, the Suitland Census Bureau, and finally General Services Administration for 24 years until her passing. 

Ms. Vicki (as all would call her-hehe) leaves to cherish her beloved son Anthony M. Rattler; granddaughter Mikayla N. Rattler; former daughter in law Stephanie L. Mangan; her adopted daughter Felicia M. Hopkins and her children; her adopted son Joseph “Joe” A. Mathern; her surviving siblings Vincent R. Romero (Brooklyn, NY); Teresa A Romero (New York, NY); Lydia Romero (Brooklyn, NY); Elba Romero (New York, NY); and Aida Romero-Colon (Carolina, PR). In addition, she leaves to cherish one of her many nieces Antoinette Carrington and her great nephew Isaiah Williams; and a host of her many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; and sisters in christ: the Richmond sisters and their families. Last but not least, she leaves to cherish her late parents Melvin and Mary Rattler; her co-workers and friends from GSA, NIH, and the Census Bureau; as well as her friends and neighbors. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Victoria's Life Celebration on Monday, March 7th, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. 

All services at this time will be private. Please take a moment and leave a condolence for the family by using the memories tab on the left.

Friends are invited to celebrate Frances’s life on Thursday, February 24 from 2 pm until her funeral service begins at 3 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be on Friday, February 25 at 10 am at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made on the Memories tab on this page.

"Jose Paglinawan was born on May 30, 1951 and passed away on February 21, 2022 at the age of 70.

"Jose was born in Putat, Tuburan, Cebu, Philippines to Alfonso and Agustina Paglinawan. There, he served in the military for many years. He married his sweetheart, Josefina, and together they immigrated to the United States in the 1980’s. Jose was blessed with a loving family in his beloved province in the Philippines and family in Maryland.

Jose enjoyed listening to golden oldies and Motown hits and often collected records. He enjoyed the simple things of life, like riding his bicycle and watching western movies. One of his greatest joys was playing with his grandchildren and video chatting with them daily. He also brought much laughter to his nephews and nieces. Before his passing, Jose expressed that his greatest desire was to be with his grandchildren and to share the Gospel with his family back home.

Jose is survived by his wife, Josefina Paglinawan; children Joseph Paglinawan and Jennifer Morales; and grandchildren Piper and Ambrose Paglinawan, and Reverie and Lewis Morales. He will be deeply missed." 

Relatives and friends are invited to Jose's Life Celebration on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at Independent Baptist Church, 9255 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. Interment George Washington University Cemetery, Adelphi, MD. 

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Arthur Gorton Sands III, 76, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD. Born on October 15, 1945 in Washington, DC to the late Jane and Arthur G. Sands Jr., Arthur grew up in Cheverly, MD and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1963. He also attended Prince George’s Community College and the University of Maryland in College Park, MD.

Arthur was a long-time independent insurance broker until his semi-retirement in 2012. Arthur was passionate about his Irish traditions and culture. He played the rhythm bones in the traditional Irish pub band, TIPSC. He performed in various Irish festivals in the Delmarva region and marched in five Baltimore Saint Patrick’s Day parades. Arthur was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time tending to his impressive vegetable garden. He transformed the field in his backyard into a forest from seed. He also enjoyed photography, entertaining friends and reading.

Arthur is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda Sands of Davidsonville, MD; his daughter, Cara Sands of Tampa, FL and his sister, Donna (Jerry) Underkoffler of Shippensburg, PA.

A private graveside service will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, MD. A public celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to <a href= "https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/" > Hospice of the Chesapeake</a>, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122.

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