Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

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.

Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.


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

Mark Frederick Tintle, 65, a resident of Lothian, MD for ten months and previously of Shady Side, MD, died of lung cancer on Saturday, February 19 in Pasadena, MD. Born on April 25, 1956 in Washington, DC to the late Jerome A. and Margaret A. Tintle, Mark attended St. Bernard’s Elementary School, Charles Carroll Junior High School, Archbishop Carroll High School and graduated from Parkdale Senior High School. Mark held many jobs throughout his life: newspaper carrier, Jack in the Box and Sunoco attendant, plumber, taxicab driver, nanny, Bayside Market employee, home schooling tutor and Video Pirate’s entertainer. He was involved with Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Kenneth Copeland Ministries, the Salvation Army, S.O.M.E., Purple Heart and Red Cross. Mark enjoyed trains, old time radio shows, camping, science, rockets, history, The Bible, charity work, stamps and coins.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Theresa J. Tintle; his children, Christina Herbert (Brian) of Churchton, MD and Joseph Tintle of Dunkirk, MD; his siblings, Karen Cook (Rick) of Keedysville, MD, Margo Zia (Hugo) of Reston, VA and Jeanne Vacante (Dennis) and Paul Tintle (Jackie) both of Hyattsville, MD; his granddaughter, Samantha Hill (Travis), his great-granddaughter Layla Mae and many nieces and nephews. 

Friends are invited to celebrate  Mark's life on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, February 25 at 12:30 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd., West River, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD.

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Brett Anthony Wells, 54, a 15 year resident of North Beach and previously of Crofton, died February 18, 2022 in Annapolis.  Brett was born in New Jersey on April 30, 1967 to Marion and Roberta Wells, he was a Network Administrator for NTT Americas and prior to that for the IMF.  He enjoyed cars and movies (specifically Top Gun and Star Wars) and was a connoisseur of fine teas.
Brett is survived by his wife of 29 years, Diane; his children, Taylor (Eric) Bergsohn of Gambrills and Conner Wells of North Beach; his stepmother, Arlene Wells; his sisters, Michele and Vanessa Randall; his grandchildren, Ayden Bergsohn and Leia Brunson; his beloved pets, Penny, Hannah, Leo, Daisy and Ginger; and a host of close friends who ultimately became family.  Beside his parents, Brett was preceded in death by his brother, Lance Wells.
A memorial gathering to celebrate Brett’s life will be held on Sunday, February 27 from 12-2 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.   Interment will be private.


Relatives and friends are invited to Anita's Life Celebration on Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. The interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be held on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 9 a.m. Please arrive at the Administration Building at 8:15 a.m. with one's own transportation and Government Issued ID for anyone for age 16. 



Rogelio Pico, 83, of Ft. Washington, Maryland passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born on November 18, 1938, in Ilog, Negros Occidental, Philippines. In 1968, he graduated from FEATI University with a degree in electrical engineering. Subsequently, he immigrated to the United States and worked at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC until his retirement. He loved his family and enjoyed cooking, singing, fishing, traveling, and watching any kind of sports, especially football and basketball. 

He is survived by his wife, Isabel Pico and four children, Christina (Gerard) Sison, Roger Pico, Eric Pico, and Joy Pico, brothers Alfonso Pico and James Pico, and grandchildren Marissa Sison, Rachel Sison, AJ Sison, Jenna Sison, and Ethan Pico Benson-EL,  and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Rogelio's Life Celebration on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Meyer “David” Lastfogel, 65, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on February 17, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Born on December 26, 1956 in Detroit, MI to the late Gerald and Alma “Debbie” Lastfogel, David retired from the Anne Arundel County Board of Education after 34 years of faithful service. He worked in the technology department, where his last position was Senior Network Analyst. He was very proud of his career with the board. David enjoyed singing and playing his guitar and was a longtime member of the 1950’s themed band, “Cruisin’ Gold.” The highlight of his time with the band was when they were the opening act for a 50’s revival concert in Salisbury, MD that featured such legends as the Coasters, Danny and the Juniors and Bo Diddley. David had a great passion for cooking, which he learned from his mother, Debbie, who was a fantastic cook. He enjoyed trying new recipes and always expected his children to at least try his creations. David had a huge heart and over the years he adopted many pets that he loved to call his, “best friends.” He loved playing golf with friends and coworkers, reading, traveling with his brother, Charlie and Friday night jam sessions with his buddies. David is survived by his wife, Leslie Lastfogel, whom he married in 1980; his children, Lee (Mike) Yunker, Jessica (Phil Ateto) and Jason (Patricia Norman) Lastfogel; his grandchildren, Kaleigh and Aiden Yunker; his beloved siblings, Belinda (Bruce) Latta and Charlie Lastfogel and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 14 at 10am at Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 235 Bay Dale Dr., Arnold, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CurePSP, 1216 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001. Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Linda Tonnessen Norris
April 9, 1947-February 15, 2022

Linda Norris of Arnold, Maryland departed her earthly home peacefully on February 15, 2022, just hours after her family gathered to celebrate her life. She had struggled for six years with corticobasal syndrome, a rare neurodegenerative condition that deprived her of the ability to care for herself and communicate with others but left her awareness intact.  Linda handled the disease with the same courage, strength, and dignity that characterized the rest of her life.

Born in 1947 in Brooklyn, NY of Trygve and Lillian (Salvesen) Tonnessen, Linda was a thoroughbred Norwegian.  She was musical, intelligent, and graduated from Mt. Holyoke College, but perhaps is best described as a warm and empathetic “cultivator of relationships.” She cultivated a relationship with her Lord through Bible study, prayer, and service in leadership positions at two churches, including as a Deacon and Stephen Minister.  She cultivated deep relationships with her family at all levels: wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and in-law.  Nothing was more important to Linda than her family, and she would spare nothing to be supportive of them. According to her two sisters, “Linda was always the nice one!”

Linda’s warmth and honesty enabled her to cultivate strong relationships with anyone she met during her life’s journey including her own childhood friends, her children’s friends and their parents, congregation members, neighbors, as well as complete strangers including a homeless woman one cold winter day on the streets of New York City who was given the heavy coat Linda was wearing. During her illness, Linda had multiple caregivers who came to love her as a patient and in some cases as a mother.  As one caregiver said recently, “If you can’t love LindaNorris, you can’t love anybody!”

Linda is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jeff Norris; two daughters, Gail (Mark)Murphy (Annapolis) and Wendy (Chris) Roberts (Nashville); one son Robert (Kristin) Norris (Chicago); and seven grandchildren.

A service of witness to the resurrection will be held on Saturday, March 5 beginning at 11:00 am at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Severna Park, Maryland.  The service will be live-streamed on the Woods’ website: <a href ="https://woodschurch.org/worship/watch-live/" >Online Here </a> 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woods Church or, if you prefer to donate to research on a cure and treatment for Linda’s disease, gifts can be made securely online to Johns Hopkins at <a href="https://secure.jhu.edu/form/neuro"> Online Here</a> Please select "Other" from the dropdown menu and write "Alexander Pantelyat's Atypical Parkinsonism work" in the "Please describe*" field. You do not need to sign in or create a log in.
























Kenneth M. “Kenny” Walton, 58, a 25 year resident of Shady Side, died on February 15, 2022 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.  He was born on December 17, 1963 in Washington, DC to Lawrence F. Walton, Sr. and Agnes T. Lyons Walton and was a 1981 graduate of Bladensburg High School.  Kenny was a sheet metal mechanic for 40 years and belonged to the Sheet Metal Workers Local 100 union. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, spending time at the beach, hunting, fishing and various other outdoor activities.

Besides his parents, Kenny is survived by his wife of almost 20 years, Lisa Walton; his children, Kenny, Jr. and Kaitlyn Walton, both of Shady Side; his stepsons, Ryan Kaye of Saint Marys, GA and Mark Kaye, Jr., of White Pine, TN; his siblings, Lawrence Walton, Jr. of North Beach, MD, Dennis Walton of Centreville, MD, Michael Walton of Kent Island and Wendy Holloway of Frederick; with numerous nieces and nephews, including Julia Brand and Marcus Garrido, both of San Diego, CA.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, February 19 at 11 am at Holy Family Church, 826 West Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. For those who are unable to attend, the funeral will be live-streamed through the church's Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Family-Catholic-Church-Davidsonville-Maryland-199315313428178/">BY CLICKING HERE</a>. Immediately following the Mass, everyone is invited to celebrate Kenny's life at the Knights of Columbus, 6111 Columbian Way, Bowie, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Kenny’s memory may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.   Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on this page.

William “Bill” Eugene Lewis, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022, due to age-related illnesses.  Bill was born in Washington, DC on September 11, 1928, to the late Raymond and Pauline (née Werking) Lewis and grew up in Bradbury Heights, MD.  He graduated from Maryland Park High School and enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as an auto mechanic and later as a salesman for Chevrolet.  He used to say “I love the sound of a smooth running engine.” Bill cherished his family. He coached little-league baseball and served as President of the East Pines Boys & Girls Club.  He was a big fan of the University of Maryland basketball and football teams as well as the Washington football team.  He never missed the games.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife and high-school sweetheart, Kathleen “Kak” (née Hersey) Lewis, and his second wife, Mary Lewis.  Bill and Kak raised four children in Riverdale (East Pines), MD who survive him: son, Greg (Teresa) Lewis, daughter, Karen Lewis, son, Rick Lewis, and daughter, Lori (Lorenzo) Sanchez.  Bill is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Jennifer (Enriquez) Mackie, Erik (Anna) Lewis, Scott (Justine) Enriquez, Jessica Lewis (Jason) Neuman, Sophia Sanchez, Carly Sanchez, and Kelly Sanchez and 6 great-grandchildren: Adriana Mackie, Charlie Mackie, Christian Mackie, Leo Quart-Enriquez, Lauren Lewis, and Rui Quart-Enriquez. Extended family includes step-daughter Brenda Lee Sanford. Step-granddaughter, Gretchen Sanford. Step-great grandchildren Hannah, Hailey, and Jacob.

Family and friends may visit at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 on Thursday, February 24 from 10AM until Bill’s funeral service begins at 11AM. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland, MD 20746.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Luminus Health AAMC 2000 Medical Parkway, Belcher Pavilion, Suite 604, Annapolis, MD 21401. Please identify the Geaton and Joann DeCesaris Cancer Institute on the memo line.

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Grace "Buckie" Elaine Moy, 81, of Alexandria, Virginia, sadly passed away on February 12th, 2022 at UM Laurel Medical Center, in Laurel Maryland.
Buckie was born in Washington, DC on January 9th, 1941 to the late Percy E. Moy Sr. and Rose H. Linton. 

Buckie graduated from St. Cecilia High School in Washington, DC and then went on to accept a position at Doctor's Hospital before settling in as a Medical Transcriber in the Radiology Department at Georgetown University Hospital for the next several years. After leaving Georgetown University Hospital, she moved to Alexandria, Virginia and began doing volunteer work at Mt. Vernon Nursing Home. There she planned and helped to assist the residents with arts and crafts, which was a hobby she was always very passionate about. 

Over the years, Buckie, had several hobbies she enjoyed doing to keep her occupied in her spare time. Some of which included; Being a member of the Red Hat Club, 
photography, film developing, needle point, knitting, coloring, crossword puzzles, shopping, collecting, genealogy, watching TV, long conversations on the phone, traveling, sightseeing and of course spending time with her family. She also loved dining out, especially at a good buffet and rest assured, wherever she went her beloved salt shaker came along for the ride. She never left home without it! She had a love for playing Bingo and she definitely couldn't pass up a late night invite to the casino to play the slots.
 
Most evenings you could find her sitting in the lobby of her apartment socializing with her friends that lived in her building. I'm sure they shared many laughs together. She was quite the comedian and could bring a smile to faces with minimal effort. She was a natural when it came to bringing humor to situations, which will certainly be missed by all. 

Although she never had children of her own, she had several nieces and nephews in which she loved to spend time with and spoil. They all thought the world of her. I'm sure each of them will cherish the fond memories they've shared together over the years. 

Grace "Buckie" is survived by siblings; Wallace E. Moy "Pat" (Donna) of Monks Corner, SC. Robert E. Moy "Bill" (Sandy) of Alexandria, Va. Virginia E. Patton "Tiney" (John) of Springfield, Va. Sister-in-law; Barbara Moy "Bobbie" of Cobb Island, Md. As well as numerous Nieces and Nephews. 

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Percy E. Moy Jr. "Junie". 

Please click on the memories tab to share online memories and condolences for the family. 


Visitation will be held at:
Kalas Funeral Home 
6160 Oxon Hill Rd 
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
March 5th, 2022 
11:30am- 12:30pm

Service will be held at:
Kalas Funeral Home
6160 Oxon Hill Rd 
Oxon Hill, MD 20745 
March 5th, 2022 
12:30pm- 1:10pm

Interment following at:
Cedar Hill Cemetery 
4111 Pennsylvania Ave. 
Hillcrest Heights, MD 20746
March 5th, 2022 
2:00pm 


Charles Edward Wright, Jr., 54, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Annapolis, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD to the late Charles and Margaret Wilson Wright, Chuck spent many happy years with his family at their Bembe Beach home. A graduate of Archbishop Curley High School, he also attended Essex Community College and the University of Baltimore. Chuck worked briefly for the Baltimore Sun Papers and the Herring Run Park Foundation but spent the last 17 years working for Towne Park, LLC, in Annapolis where he touched many lives. Chuck was parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Baltimore and was a life-long boy scout who worked closely with Troop 87. His many passions included following the Orioles, the Ravens and the Redwoods Lacrosse team and he loved biking off road. He spent many weekends traveling the B&O Trail. Chuck is survived by his sister, Louisa (Tim) Troutner of Annapolis, MD; his nieces, Kathleen (Dave) Erb, Colleen and Megan Troutner; his nephew, Timothy Troutner and his godchildren, Patrick McCardell and Colin Kafes. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 3615 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD on Saturday, May 7 at 9:00am. Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Christine Elizabeth “Betty” Pell, age 95 and a 46 year resident of Edgewater, died peacefully of natural causes on February 11, 2022.  Betty was born in Washington, DC on October 22, 1926 and graduated from Eastern High School in 1945.  A stay at home mom, she was a longtime member of Mayo United Methodist Church.  She loved watching sports on TV (the Orioles, Nationals and Redskins), bowling, playing cards, slot machines and bingo, watching game shows and good movies, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Betty is survived by her children; Bobby (Kim) Pell of Edgewater, Jim (Linda) Pell of Herndon, VA, Jackie (Danny) Young of Edgewater and Bev (Bill) McCloskey of Edgewater; grandchildren Lindsay Burns, Jared Pell, Courtney Mullins, Danielle Bender and Jenna Welle; and her great grandchildren Emma and Austin Pell, J.T., Jordyn, Jake and Raegan Mullins, Jaden and Abbie Bender, and Reese and Hudson Welle.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Charles A. Pell, who died February 10, 2018; her grandson, Jaden Young; and her two sisters and one brother.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 1 PM at Mayo United Methodist Church, 1005 Old Turkey Point Road, Edgewater, MD.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Betty's memory may be made to Mayo United Methodist Church, 1005 Old Turkey Point Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.
Following the memorial service a Celebration of Life will be held at the Annapolis Elks Lodge #622,  2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037


Joy Anne Rolen, 84, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, passed away on February 11, 2022, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 

Joy was born on February 27, 1937, in Annapolis, MD to the late Marvin and Rosa Ella Hardesty. Joy was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crafting, and gardening. Prior to raising her family, she worked for Nationwide Insurance Co.

In addition to her parents, Joy was preceded in death by her four siblings: Jack Hardesty, Carroll Hardesty, Georgetta Monroe, and Peggy Turner.

Joy is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Frank W. Rolen; her children, Dawn Michele Ristaino (Peter) of Harwood, MD, Troy Wayne Rolen (Alison) of Moneta, VA, Stacey Ann Cole (James) of Davidsonville, MD, and Todd William Rolen (Regina) of Huntingtown, MD. She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren: Austin Rolen, Maria Contreras, Kimberly Rolen, Matthew Rolen, Luke Rolen, Erica Beans, Megan Cole, Zachary Cole, Maxwell Cole, Logan Cole, Hunter Cole, Mia Cole, and Sara Rolen, and 7 great-grandchildren: Bentley, Milo, Jensen, Remi, Ava, Ivey, and Tucker.

 
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Joy's life on Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 12 pm until a funeral service begins at 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Annapolis, MD.

A complete obituary will be available soon. Please take a moment and leave a condolence for the family by using the memory tab on this page.

With sadness, we announce the passing of Keith Martin of Edgewater, MD.  He died of a cardiac arrest on February 10, 2022.  Keith was a caring, loving family man, and handyman extraordinaire.  He was a successful executive chef at several restaurants in the Annapolis area.  He later shared his culinary expertise as a waiter and caterer.  He also helped people find homes as a realtor.

As one of six children, Keith grew up in Croswell, MI.  He met JoAnn in Annapolis and created a family of his own.  Always with a smile on his face and a tune in his heart, Keith was truly a shining star to behold.  He spent his days selflessly helping others or emotionally supportive of anyone he met.

Keith is survived by his wife of 38 years, JoAnn Martin; daughters, Rachel Martin and Sarah Martin; sons-in-law, Michael Murphy and Cory May; and grandchildren, Flynn May, Camden Murphy and Ada Murphy.  He will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Contributions may be made to the nonprofit of your choice in memory of Keith Martin.

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Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Earisman, 89, a resident of Annapolis, MD for 35 years, died on February 10, 2022 in Crofton.    Betty was born on January 2, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Bartram High School.  She spent the majority of her working career as an office manager in a physician’s office.  In her spare time, Betty enjoyed gardening, playing card games, crabbing, pets (dogs in particular), ceramics, camping (with yearly trips to Myrtle Beach, SC and Florida), and spending time with her grandson.

Betty is survived by her children, Michael Earisman of Chester, MD, Jill Hayden of Bowie, MD and Jayne (Joel) Gorski of Moorpark, CA; and her grandson, Justen Gorski.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Earisman, who died in 2011, and her sister, Marie Ann Eby.

Visiting hours for family and friends will be on Wednesday, February 23 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, followed by Betty’s funeral service at 11:30, at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Interment will follow at 1:00 PM at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Betty’s name may be made to Spring Arbor of Crofton, 1495 Riedel Road, Crofton, MD  21114.

Online condolences may be offered using the Memories tab on the left side of this page.


Relatives and friends are invited to Angela's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway - Our Lady's Chapel, 13401 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD, 20735. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735.

On Wednesday, February 9, 2022; the beloved father of William "Bill" Carpenter, Jr and Derek Carpenter and the late Sherry Denise Carpenter; brother of Marguerite Carpenter; God-Brother of Josephine Jackson. He is ls also survived by many other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Jay's Life Celebration on Thursday, February 24, 2022 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 20745. Interment with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 1st at 11:00 a.m. Please meet at the administration building by 10:15 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in William Jay Carpenter’s honor to the ASPCA
https://www.aspca.org.


Joseph J. Karl, Jr. “Joe”, 96, a resident of Annapolis, MD and formerly of Baltimore and Cockeysville, died of age-related conditions on Tuesday, February 8 at his residence. Born on September 7, 1925 in Baltimore, MD, Joe graduated from Mt. Saint Joseph’s High School and earned an accounting degree from Loyola College. He served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed a lengthy career as a sales manager with Locke Insulators in Baltimore. Joe was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis and a former member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cockeysville where he was also a Eucharistic Minister. He was a sports enthusiast and was a passionate Ravens, Orioles, and Terps Men’s Basketball fan. Joe had a love of fishing, golfing, fantasy football, playing games with his family and was an avid reader. He enjoyed serving others and ministering to the home bound and hospitalized well into his 90’s. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Anne Dengler Karl. Joe is survived by his children, Joseph Karl, III (Gina) of Novi, MI, William Karl (Heather) of Gainesville, FL, Peter Karl (Lisa) of Ashburn, VA and Anne Cecere (Joe) of Annapolis, MD, 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Joe’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, February 14 from 2 to 5 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Tuesday, February 15 at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

With sadness, we announce the passing of Charles Richard Rohan “Chuck”, 79, on Monday, February 7 in Annapolis, MD. Through faith, we find joy and comfort in knowing that he is with our Lord. Born on January 11, 1943 in Washington, DC to the late Arthur and Mary Rohan, Chuck was the third of eight children and was a twin. He grew up in District Heights, MD and attended Mt. Calvary Elementary School.  A 1961 graduate of Archbishop John Carroll High School in Washington, DC, Chuck was a member of the 1959/1960 record-setting basketball team that included, John Thompson. He was proud that he was the starting point guard in the LOSS that ended their legendary 55 game winning streak. Chuck began working as a cartographer for the Defense Mapping Agency in 1961 and retired after 36 years of service playing a key leadership role in the development of military maps for the First Gulf War. He married his high school sweetheart, Joanna Nowaskey, on October 12, 1963. In his free time, Chuck enjoyed sports and was a member of the Knights of Columbus softball team and the infamous Justin Street Tigers basketball team. Chuck and Joanna raised their four children in Upper Marlboro, MD and were longtime members of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Clinton, MD. After 46 years, they moved to Annapolis, MD and joined St. John Neumann Catholic Church. For the past 6 years, Chuck has served as President of The Reserve at Heritage Harbour Condo Association. He began his coaching career in 1967 at Bishop McNamara High School and went on to coach for 42 more years. He coached basketball at LaReine High School from 1979 to 1989 and was an assistant coach for the inaugural Lacrosse team at Bishop McNamara. Not only is he a member of the Archbishop Carroll Hall of Fame, he is also a 5-time inductee of the Bishop McNamara/LaReine Hall of Fame for his individual contributions as well as his coaching responsibilities on the 1973, 1981 and 1990 McNamara Championship Football Teams and the 1985 LaReine Championship Basketball Team. He always found a way to coach his children and coach with his children whenever possible at McNamara, LaReine, Clinton Boys & Girls Club, St. Pius X, Catholic University, Hampden-Sydney College and Ohio Northern University. Chuck is survived by his beloved “Sweetie” of 58 years, Joanna Rohan; was the loving Dad of Robert (Amy) Rohan, Shelley (Gary) Pickering, Colette (Pat Gray and the late Dennis) Heiston and Dean (Steph) Rohan; Pop Pop to his grandchildren, Mandy (Chris), Lauren, Jackie, Danielle, Sarah (Zack), Daniel, Greg, Matt, Anna, Rachel, Dillon, Brooke, Garrett, Ashley, Billy, Nancy, Abbey and the late Charlie; Pop to his great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Sadie; brother of Franny, Lex (Kathy), John (Mary Tuthill), Jim (Cece), Tom (Jeryl) Rohan and the late Judy Mammano and Larry Rohan, his twin brother; brother in law of Frank Mammano, Marilyn Rohan and the late Roseann Rohan. “Coach Rohan” loved all of his players. We can only imagine him arriving at the pearly gates and exclaiming to St. Peter, “Hot damn, here I am!” Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Thursday, February 17 at 10:30 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Michael J. Mammano Memorial Scholarship at Bishop McNamara High School, 6800 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747 or online at: BMHS.org

On Monday, February 7, 2022, the world has lost a truly beautiful soul. Shirley Ann (Lint) Dodgson, 88, has been released from this world to meet her maker. She has earned every feather of her spectacular wings. 

Shirley was born on March 9, 1933, in Connellsville, PA. She had six other siblings. She started helping others at a young age by helping her mother take care of the other children in her family. 

Shirley loved living in the mountains of Pennsylvania and would love to tell stories of living in a two-room cabin and walking to the one-room schoolhouse she attended with all grades. She met the love of her life when Delbert “Deb” Dodgson asked her to go to the sophomore prom when she was 16. They were married 3 years later and moved to Detroit, Michigan. It was in Detroit that Shirley had Charles (Chuck) and David, the first of her four children. Then they moved to Centerville, VA, then into Maryland and Shirley had her first and only daughter, Susan. Then her youngest, Michael was born a couple of years later. 

Shirley worked as a nurse’s aide in the NICU, was an aide on school buses for mentally challenged adults, and was a bus driver for public schools. She taught Sunday school, baked her own bread, and loved to host family gatherings. She was a talented painter and could bring one-dimensional pictures to life. She dabbled for a time in floral arrangements but always went back to her painting. 

Shirley loved her family very much and had the honor of being a Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and just recently a Great-Great-Grandmother. She will be missed by generations of us. 

Shirley is predeceased by her husband Delbert; her brothers Donald C. Lint, James W. Lint, Richard C. Lint; her sisters, Mrs. Doris Nedley and Mrs. Emma Lou Lehman.  

She is survived by her brother Kenneth L. Lint (Betty); her children Charles (Jenny), David (Joanie), Susan and Michael (Beth). Grandchildren Cliff, Tiffany, Corey, Ernest Paul, BettyJo, Joshua, Andrew, Chloe, and Eli. Great-Grandchildren Hailey, Connor, and Dillon and Great-Great-Granddaughter Evelyn.

A celebration of Shirleys’ life will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022, at 11:30 am in the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. To view the funeral service through Zoom, please click <a href=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85854295365?pwd=ZkhVL3hBNTBUYm0zdzBkSHk2SGxadz09">HERE</a>

Donations can be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake in honor of Shirley

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Peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 7, 2022. Preceded in death by her loving husband of over 57 years, Victor T.  Lee; survived by her daughter, Janet; two sons, Robert and Michael; three grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Friday, February 25 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway.


Frank Roland Taylor was born on March 7, 1934, in Washington, D.C., to Corrine Dixon Taylor and John Blakey Taylor.  He passed away on the morning of February 7, 2022, at the Washington Hospital Center, after a brief illness.
The youngest son of five brothers, Frank attended District of Columbia public schools, graduating from his beloved Armstrong High School in 1951.  While attending Armstrong, Frank was drawn to his studies in mathematics and electrical engineering.  His extra curricular activities during his high school years included baseball, tennis, photographer for the student newspaper and broadcasting the results of local high school sports on a small AM radio station. After high school, Frank attended The Catholic University of America, while also working in the federal government, at the David Taylor Model Basin in Bethesda, Maryland , a Navy test facility for the development of ship design.  In 1955, Frank was drafted into the United States Army.  On June 22, 1957, Frank married his long time sweetheart, Lydia Roberson of Washington, D.C.  They first met while attending elementary school.  Their wedding was described by a local newspaper, as a “High Fashion Wedding.” Shortly after their wedding the young newlyweds moved to Texas, where Frank was stationed at Fort Bliss  and eventually the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.  Their first son, Philip was born in May 1958, in El Paso, Texas.  After being honorably discharged in early 1961, Staff Sergeant Frank Taylor and his young bride and new born son, relocated to Washington, D.C.  In December of that year, their second son, Frank was born.  
Having successfully completed his military service, Frank re-joined the federal government at the beginning of the new Kennedy administration, while his young wife began her teaching career in the D.C public school system. Frank began his federal career at the U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office, where he served as an Electronic Technician on-board the Navy’s P-3 aircraft, as part of an airborne acoustics “research” team.  This team was responsible for the design, fabrication and maintenance of highly classified electronic equipment and systems, used for conducting airborne acoustic operations at the height of the Cold War.  Frank was required to travel aboard ships, planes (P-3s) and submarines for extended periods of time, leaving his young family behind in the Washington suburbs.  After nearly twenty years with the Oceanographic Office, Frank joined the U.S. Naval Surface Weapons Center, where he served as a senior system manager for the Sensors and Electronic Division. After 37 years of service in the federal government, Frank retired in 1990, and soon began a career as a private contractor, working for a number of defense firms, the last being Northrop Grumman.
Well before retiring from the federal government, in his leisure time Frank became a yachting enthusiast, beginning with motor boats and eventually transitioning to his true love, sailboats.  Frank, along with his family, enjoyed sailing the Chesapeake Bay and its many rivers.  They especially enjoyed hosting friends and family on the sailboat, especially being moored in the Annapolis harbor for the 4th of July, watching the city’s fireworks.  When they weren’t on the bay, Frank and Lydia enjoyed gardening and watching Sunday football.  He was well known to quickly leave Sunday Mass to arrive home for the kickoff of the Washington football team.  Once both Frank and Lydia finally retired, they began traveling abroad to many of the countries off the North Atlantic, the North Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.  Areas where Frank had worked while employed with the Oceanographic Office.  Lydia insisted on it!  In their late 60s, the couple took a vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and fell in love with the area and culture.  They purchased a home there and spent many winters enjoying the weather, the food and making new friends. 
Despite his accomplishments and successes, Frank was a reserved (almost shy) and humble man.  He was a loving, devoted and caring husband, who adored his wife of 64 years, whom he tirelessly cared for during her long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  He was also a loving and supportive father, grandfather and loyal friend.  He enjoyed simplicity and unpretentiousness. Although a gentle soul, well known for his supportive, overly generous and optimistic personality.  He could be tough as nails with high standards, and he was a tower of strength, and a steady rock for his family.  He instilled in his sons values, decency, honor and civic mindedness, insisting they kept up on current affairs.

Survivors include his sons Philip and Frank, granddaughter Nila and numerous nieces and nephews.

Messages of Thanks
The Taylor sons are immensely grateful for the many kind and beautiful expressions of sympathy and love shown having lost both beloved parents over the past five months. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.   


A funeral will be held on Monday, February 21 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Comfort Cemetery, 6600 South Kings Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306. Entombment in the Mausoleum. 

Obituaries

Arthur Sands, III

Irma Spencer

Mark Tintle

Brett Wells

Anita Lustan

Rogelio Pico

Meyer Lastfogel

Linda Norris

Kenneth Walton

William Lewis

Grace Moy

Charles "Chuck" Wright, Jr.

Christine Pell

Joy Rolen

Keith Martin

Michael Menocal

Elizabeth Earisman

Angela Matthews

William "Jay" Carpenter, Sr.

Joseph Karl, Jr.

Chuck Rohan

Shirley Dodgson

Jean Lee

Frank Taylor