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Gertrude Fears, 92, of Oxon Hill, MD, went to her eternal home, on November 6, 2022.

She was born in Edgefield, SC on June 7, 1930. She married Booker T. Fears on September 5, 1980, who preceded her in death. Two stepdaughters and one grandchild also preceded her in death.

She is survived by 9 Children: Lynn Badgett, William Badgett (Sandra), Donna Badgett Hurley, James Lamont Badgett, Teresa Badgett, Malinda Kitchings (Anthony), Priscilla Brady (Anthony), Suzette Ward, and Caroline Brown, 34 Grandchildren, over 30 Great Grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

She was employed by Prince George’s County schools until her retirement. She held various jobs throughout her life including being a Foster Parent.

Funeral arrangements will be 10 am on November 21st at Holy Family Catholic Church, located at 2210 Callaway Street, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748.

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Martha “Martie” Holtje of Edgewater, MD passed away on November 1, 2022 after a long illness. Martie is survived by her loving husband Chuck, her daughters Wendy Mangiaracina (Thompson) and her husband George, and Janet Eichers (Thompson) and her husband Daniel, and her daughter-in-law Jane Thompson. Her son William “Billy” Thompson predeceased her. Martie is also survived by her two brothers Joel and Christopher Kies as well as nine adoring grandchildren and three nieces. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home; 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, https://www.cbf.org/index.html. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Aurelia Veleź Reyes, "Maya", a resident of West Friendship, MD for over 20 years and previously of Vega Alta, PR, died at her home on November 1, 2022, at the age of 99.

Born February 12, 1923, in Vega Alta, PR, she worked as a hostess at multiple high-end restaurants in the Washington, DC area.  Maya enjoyed playing slot machines and the lottery. She also enjoyed surrounding herself with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Alferdo Reyes.

Maya is survived by three children, Pete and Charlie Reyes of Linthicum Heights, MD, and Margie Char of West Friendship, MD; five grandchildren, Kenny, Kim, Alec, Julie, and Jenny; eight great-grandchildren; and her sister, Carmen Veleź (106 years young).

Friends are invited to celebrate Maya’s life on Thursday, November 10 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a funeral service will be held on Friday, November 11 at 12:30 pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made by visiting the Memories tab on this page.

Walter Warrick passed away peacefully at home in Annapolis on Tuesday, November 1, after 96 wonderful years filled with boundless curiosity. He was not only a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, but also a professional educator, talented craftsman, historian, and petroleum engineer.  He enjoyed many valued friendships along the way.

Born in 1926, Walter was raised during the Great Depression in South Bend, Indiana. After more than two years at Purdue University, he was drafted into the Army in the midst of WW II. He rose to the rank of sergeant within a year, and was recommended for the Soldier’s Medal for rescuing one of his men from drowning.

After WW II he completed his Bachelor’s at Purdue, was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant, and was hired into Venezuela to embark on a career in the “oil patch.” 
 
During that time he met his beloved wife.  As his family grew, he returned to the U.S. to earn his Master’s and Ph.D. at his alma mater. He moved into academia, receiving recognition for excellence in teaching on the faculty of major universities. He ultimately held an endowed chair in the College of Business at Drake University.

Retirement and relocation to Annapolis gave Walter the opportunity to become a skilled Model Shipwright at the U.S. Naval Academy Museum’s Ship Model Shop and excelled in carving figures of sailors during the age of sail.  He particularly appreciated the camaraderie of working with fellow craftsmen.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn, of nearly 68 years, children Philip (wife Susan), Jane, and Peter, and grandchildren Thomas (wife Alexis), Robert, William, and Josephine.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to the Dr. Walter H. & Mrs. Kathryn A. Warrick Scholarship Fund at Drake University, where he taught for many years. Checks should be sent to Drake University, 2700 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311.

Friends are invited to celebrate Walter’s life with a visitation on Wednesday, November 16 from 3 to 5 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Also, a Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, November 17 at 10 am at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, MD.  The interment will be private.

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Mary Tastet Deale passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on October 30, 2022. Born in Washington DC to the late Elizabeth and Waldo J. Tastet, Mary attended Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School while spending the summers in Bay Ridge. It was during one of these summers that Mary met her husband of 54 years, Emerson “Skeeter” Deale Jr. They married and moved to Bay Ridge full time in 1954 where they raised their six children; Donna Brendle (Chip) of Davidsonville, Mary Beth Deale, Carol Cope and Charlie Deale all of Annapolis, Margaret Pott (Steve) of Barclay, and Aliene Deale of Kent Island. Mary was an avid member of St. Mary’s parish where she enjoyed volunteering at the parish library. She also enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, watching Hallmark movies and spending time with her 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her family will deeply miss her contagious laugh and smile, her loving personality and quick wit and her beautiful singing voice. She was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by one sister, Joan Hoke of Tennessee. Friends are invited to celebrate Mary’s life on Thursday, November 3 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 Friday, November 4 at 10:30 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD. There will be a private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena MD, 21122 or St. Mary’s Parish, 109 Duke of Gloucester St. Annapolis MD, 21401. 

Stephen D. McKimmie, “Steve”, “Stevie”, “Mac”, and “Deacon Steve”, lifetime resident of Prince George’s County, MD, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 75.

Steve was born in Washington, D.C. on August 19, 1947, to Steve and Marion McKimmie. Steve was a two tour Vietnam Army Veteran who received many medals and decorations for valor and was an award-winning sharpshooter, reaching Sergeant.

After returning to civilian life, he proudly became a P.G. County Police Officer, following a family tradition of law enforcement. He loved to share colorful stories of his time with the P.G. County Police Department and the brotherhood he felt there. His proudest moments were serving in the Special Operation Division (SOD). He retired as Sergeant.

Over his lifetime, he always felt close to the LORD and loved his Catholic faith. After his retirement from law enforcement, he pursued theological studies and became an ORDAINED Catholic Deacon on June 3, 2006. This was without a doubt his proudest accomplishment! He served the LORD faithfully at his home parish of St. Mary’s Piscataway Catholic Church and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Baden, MD.

Aside from his lifetime commitment to the protection of lives in the war, and as a policeman and the guardian and protection of souls as a Deacon, Steve loved history. He was a civil war expert. He loved the outdoors and sports that involved nature. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Police, Knights of Columbus, National Rifle Association, and St. Mary’s Piscataway Catholic Church.

Steve was never married, but a devoted and loving son to his parents, Stephen, and Marion A. McKimmie, who predeceased him. He also suffered the loss of his eldest sister, Marion I. Walzel.

Left to mourn this great loss and treasure his memory is his sister, Patricia A. Maddy (Willard Scott) of Gainesville, VA; his nieces, Lisa Lavery (Vince), Lake Frederick, VA, Kim Moyer (Mike), Blacksburg, VA; nephews, John Matthew DeGrasse (Sarah), Lewisburg, Ohio; great-nephews, Collin Lavery, Concord, NC, Nathaniel Moyer (Delena), Fairfax, VA, Andrew Moyer, Tyson’s Corner, VA, Zachary Moyer, Blacksburg, VA, Hunter DeGrasse, Lewisburg, VA; dear friend of Fr. Samuel Plummer and Fr. David.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13405 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735-4564 followed by burial in the church cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's School of Piscataway (Scholarship Fund), 13407 Piscataway Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735, P: (301) 292-2522, Email: school@smsp.school

Joan Margaret (Moravus) Smith, 86, a resident of Heritage Harbour for 11 years and previously of Wantagh, NY, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis after a short illness.  She was born in New York City on June 5, 1936 to the late Charles and Margaret (Flood) Moravus.  She was a graduate of The Mary Louis Academy of Queens, NY where she was a member of the girls basketball and softball teams.   She then earned her Bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s in Brooklyn and her Masters of Education from Manhattan College in New York City.  Her educational background led to her becoming a teacher and principal for the Diocese of Brooklyn, a teacher for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY and a position in the Treasury office at The Mary Louis Academy.

She was a parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis, and a former parishioner at St. Frances de Chantel in Wantagh, NY and a former member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, NY.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed reading, puzzles, golf and going to the beach.  She also enjoyed spending time as a Girl Scout troop leader and she was an avid lover of dogs. 

Joan is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jack Smith; her daughters, Meg (Jon) Wallace of Linthicum, MD and Clare (John) Kerrigan of Rockville Centre, NY; her grandchildren, Jack and Isaac Wallace, and Colleen and Emily Kerrigan; siblings, Suzanne Moravus of Westbury, NY, Maureen (Joseph) Gorman of Naples, FL and Charles Moravus of Florida; and godchildren Tara (Russ) Savage and Kelly (Brian) Kramps. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors and former colleagues. 

Visiting hours for family and friends will be on Sunday, November 6 from 3-5 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomon’s Island Road, Edgewater.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, November 7 at 10:30 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis.  Burial will be on Tuesday, November 22 at 10:45 AM at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville.   

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joan’s name may be made to Sisters of St. Joseph Retired Sisters Fund, Mission Advancement, 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717 (memorials can be made online at https://brentwoodcsj.org/support-our-mission/donate-online/) .



Robert “Bob” Austin Yoho, Sr., 75, a resident of Churchton, MD and previously of Gaithersburg, MD, Washington, DC , Florida and Boston, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis after a 4 year illness. 

Bob was born on December 14, 1946 in Washington, DC, to the late Iven and Genevive Yoho. After graduation from Bladensburg High School Bob proudly served his country in the US Army. 

A man of many and varied talents, he worked shining shoes with his father, ran a home diaper delivery route, and also worked as a supervisor for WSSC.  Eventually, he discovered he had a passion and a talent for sales and went on to contribute to the success of a number of organizations over his career.  

Bob enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating , fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed music, art and especially spending time with family.  Bob loved all of his descendants with his whole heart and loved nothing better than to spend time with them.  Not even his beloved Redskins and Nationals. 

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Wilson Yoho.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Lynn Yoho, his children; Robert Yoho Jr., and his wife Stephanie of Maryland, Jenny Jacobs and her husband Wade of New York, Mark Yoho and his wife Jennifer of Louisiana and Brian Reboulet and his wife Mari of West Virginia. Bob is also survived by his grandchildren; Keegan Jacobs, Phillip Davino, Sr., Brian Reboulet, Jr., Brandi Gonzalez and Allie Reboulet, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Bob's life on Thursday, November 10, 2022 from 10 am until his funeral service begins at 12 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd., Crownsville, MD 21032.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 or online at <a href="https://give.themmrf.org/give/278264/#!/donation/checkout">Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation,</a>

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Grafton Parker “Jack” Robertson died on Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Crofton, MD. Born on September 22, 1927 in Manassas, VA to the late Edward and Mamie Robertson, Jack acquired his nickname because he was in his crib crying while his dad and uncles were listening to the Jack Dempsey fight. He was crying because Jack Dempsey lost on a bad “long count” when he knocked the other fighter down.

Jack was the youngest son of 15 children raised on a dairy farm in Manassas. He
attended school through 8th grade then stopped to work on the dairy farm. Jack
also worked at Sears Roebuck for a couple of weeks and lived on his brother,
Buster’s couch for a time while working for him as a carpenter. His first car was a
1937 Dodge coupe that his dad bought and then traded for a 1949 Ford.

In November 1950, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army and was assigned initially to Ft.
Hood, TX. During his 2 years of active duty, he also served in Germany to help
keep the peace. Jack took a furlough in 1951 to marry his first wife, Delores
Wheaton, with his brother, Clen standing beside them as best man. After being
discharged from the Army, Jack worked at PEPCO for almost 35 years.

Jack and Delores lived in an apartment in Washington, DC and then bought their
first home in Oxon Hill, MD. Jack enjoyed traveling and visited all 50 states.
Over the years, there were many family vacations to Ocean City, Myrtle Beach,
Florida, Tennessee and Pennsylvania. He most enjoyed visiting his folks or his
siblings in Virginia. Jack attended great Robertson family reunions and pig roasts.
He also visited and helped his Maryland families, the Leighs, the Wheatons and the
Robertsons for holidays and get-togethers. He loved sports and was very
competitive, playing volleyball and touch football on the street in front of his
home. Jack especially loved history, was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards.
He was a terrific gardener; he always had a garden at his home and would cook
fresh kale and veggies. Jack also loved to hunt and his children would help him
skin deer, squirrel and rabbit. Jack was known to be frugal and stubborn, like his
dad, but was a blessing and helper to all.

Jack and Delores were married 33 years until her death in 1984. They raised four
children, Brenda A. Jasper, Terri R. Hensley, Mark J. Robertson and Patricia A.
Jones. Jack was also blessed with seven grandchildren, Brandie, Chris, Nick,
Jamie, Cody, Marley and Savanah; and 14 great-grandchildren including the
newest addition, Grafton, all of whom knew Jack as “GeeDaddy”. After Delores’ death, Jack later married Frances Walker and extended his family to include his
stepchildren, Pat, Karen, Bobby and Tina along with their children and
grandchildren.

Friends are invited to visit with Jack’s family at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, November 15 from 1 to 3 pm and from 5 pm until Jack’s funeral service begins at 6 pm in the funeral home’s chapel. Burial will occur the following day at 12 noon at Stonewall Memorial Gardens in Manassas, VA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Platoon 22, PO Box 7023, Frederick, MD 21701 (<a href="https://platoon22.org/">platoon22.org</a>) or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield VA 22166-7023 (<a href="https://diabetes.org/?form=Tribute&ada_source=WWMXXXX01HW001M001CC&ada_sub_source=left-nav&autologin=true">diabetes.org</a>).

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Charles Allen “Charlie” Burton, 62, a longtime resident of Edgewater and previously of Odenton, died peacefully at his home on October 29, 2022 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Baltimore on November 15, 1959 and earned an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, which led to a career as a field technician with Verizon.   He was a 32nd degree Mason and attended Chesapeake Christian Fellowship.  He enjoyed computers, Sudoku and Woodoku puzzles, computer card games like Solitaire and Free Cell, watching TV and movies and going on cruises with his wife Larrianne.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 37 years, Larrianne; his children, Christopher Burton of Edgewater and Kelly Sheridan of Romney, WV; his grandchildren, Ian, Sean and Brianna Turner, and Amber and Autumn Sheridan; and his sister, Wanda Burton of Odenton.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Arthur “Art” Burton and Millie Burton.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial gathering on Friday, November 11 from 6-7 PM, followed by a celebration of life service at 7, at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Interment is private.


Louise Vennemann passed away on October 27, 2022 at 70 years old.  Joining her husband, Butch who passed 7 years ago, also at 70 years old.  Louise's memory will live on in her children and grandchildren.  Sons: Alex, Chris (Kylie), and Jeff (Emily).  Grandsons: Chance, Coyot, and Murdock.  Additionally, her father, Charles Underwood Sr and brother Charles (Kathy) Underwood Jr.

Her children remain proud of her achievements and thankful for the life she and Butch provided. Both Louise and Butch will be interred together.    

We would like to request that instead of flowers, donations be made to JDRF.  The leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes.  A cause that is dear to Louise's heart impacting one of her children and one of her grandsons.  This link goes to a donation page managed by Kylie, <a href="https://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?fr_id=8602&pg=personal&px=12739524">https://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?fr_id=8602&pg=personal&px=12739524</a>


Betty Ann Cordovilla, age 73 and a 20 year resident of Edgewater, died October 26, 2022 of natural causes under the care of Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena.  She was born May 7, 1949 and graduated from Annapolis Senior High School.  She worked as a case worker for the State of Maryland Department of Social Services before retiring as head of the fraud department.  She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Annapolis and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Betty is survived by her husband of 40 years, John Cordovilla; her children, Lisa McAdams (Drakopulos) of Annapolis, George Drakopulos of Edgewater, James Michael Cordovilla of Salisbury, Aleta Gilliam (Cordovilla) of Williamston, NC and Lisa Cannon (Cordovilla) of Pennsylvania; her grandchildren, Paige McAdams, Kerri Jackson, Melinda Downing, Zachary Cordovilla, Samantha Cordovilla and Alexis Gilliam; her great grandchildren, Madelyn and Makenzie Jackson and Carsen Cordovilla; her sister, Judy Myers of Annapolis; her nephew, Matt Myers and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Gladys Foust; a brother, Thomas Foust; a grandson, Sean Cordovilla and a nephew, Brian Myers.
A celebration of Betty’s life will be held on Saturday, November 5 from 11 am to 12 noon, followed by a memorial service at noon, at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Betty’s name, may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.
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The family of Charles “Chuck” Russell, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, is sad to
announce his passing at the age of 74 on Monday, October 24, 2022, in his
hometown. 

Born on September 3, 1948, in Annapolis to the late Evelyn Trimble
and Graham Darrell Russell Sr., Chuck graduated from Annapolis High School in
1966. He had a full love of life and enjoyed many things, such as skiing,
windsurfing, and mountain biking. He was a highly skilled carpenter who ran a
successful construction business for many years. Chuck relished passing his
knowledge of his hobbies and his carpentry onto his loved ones. He was also an
avid adorer of history and music. Chuck cherished his family, those close and
extended, especially his sisters, Catherine Russell and Nancy Bajus, who he would
call nightly. 

In addition to his sisters, Chuck is survived by his sisters Nancy and
Catherine, and his brother, Graham Darrell Jr., as well as many close friends and
family members who are grateful to have known him. He was preceded in death
by his loving parents.

There will be a celebration of his life at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make
a memorial donation in Chuck’s name to the American Diabetes Association
(diabetes.org).

Beatrice Carol Elizabeth Rieman Larkin, lovingly known as "Bea", 94, entered into Heaven on October 25, 2022. Born to the late Ralph and Elizabeth Rieman on February 15, 1928 in Buffalo, NY, Bea proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. She met and married her late husband, Robert Larkin, while stationed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. They remained married for 42 years. Bea was a devoted mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She is survived by her seven children: Christopher Larkin, Jeffrey Larkin, Jill Robertson, Timothy Larkin, Victoria Peake, Nicolette Larkin, and Andrea Larkin. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  
Bea was a devout Catholic and faithfully attended the same church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, for 60 years. She was an incredibly sweet, loving, and generous human being. She enjoyed arts and crafts, camping and travel, sailing, yard sales, playing bridge at the senior center, retreats with friends, and was an avid fan of the Blue Angels. Bea's greatest legacy was living a wholesome life, one of grace, dignity, and devotion to God. Her spiritual guidance and morals instilled her children with her genuine love of family and community. Her welcoming spirit was always an open invitation to all in her home. Her love and kindness will live in in her family’s hearts forever.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 9, from 11:30am to 12:30pm, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd, Edgewater, MD. Burial will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Dixon House, 108 North Higgins Street, Easton, Maryland 21601, www.dixonhouse.org. The Dixon House has been providing a caring home for seniors for over 100 years.
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Kennath Errol Suggs Sr. was born in Sheffield, Alabama. His parents along with his siblings moved to Washington, DC, in the late 1950’s. Kennath attended Brown Junior High and Frank W. Ballou High School in DC. His Mother joined Campbell AME Church when the family moved to Southeast, DC. Kennath sat in the balcony along with the other teenagers and was a lifelong member of Campbell. Kennath sang in the Church's choirs(The Voices Unlimited; The Men’s Choir; and The Combined Choir).

Kennath joined the USAF after high school graduation in 1967. Served at Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City, South Dakota, where he married Cheryl Francetta Bishop on November 26, 1969. They have two sons Kennath Jr. and Christopher Brian. Upon his discharge from the Air Force in October, 1971, Kennath attended Federal City College in DC. Kennath worked and retired from the Federal Government. He was a Wage and Hour Specialist with the Labor Department’s, Bureau of Labor Statics, Davis Beacon Act Division. For a lot of years while raising his sons he worked two jobs. Kennath was employed delivering newspapers for the Washington Post and cleaning office buildings in the evenings. 

Kennath’s interest included watching the Washington Redskins, bowling; playing golf; playing cut throat bid whist; watching Serena Williams and Tiger Woods; and especially hand dancing with Cheryl.

In April 1997 Kennath suffered his first stroke. He bounced back from that illness. In later years he suffered a number of health issues. He was in the Nursing Home for four long years before his death.

Kennath leaves behind his beloved and devoted wife Cheryl, son Kennath Jr. grandson Zhane O’Neal and son Christopher Brian; Goddaughters Sykeithia Bollers and Jennice Hagans; Ericka Carter niece and Sgt. 1st Class Arsendo Bishop nephew all of whom Kennath had a hand in raising. Sisters Sherida Hawkins and Audrey Haynie, brother Eric Suggs Sr. A host of nieces and nephews too many to enumerate. A host of Family and Friends. The Roblee Neighbor aka The Hood. Mr. Suggs was a legend in the hood he kept the boys straight!!!!! Campbell’s Church Family and The Ballou Knights. It takes a village. Kennath was so very Loved. I will miss you so very much my soul mate for 55 plus years. Kisses and Hugs My Love Always and Forever.


Relatives and friends are invited to Kennath's Life Celebration on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Campbell AME Church, 2568 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20020. Interment with Military Honors on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 11:15 a.m. 

On Sunday, October 23, 2022; the beloved wife of the late Robert Armfield; mother of Lisa Taylor, Linda (Kerry) Haynes, and Jacqueline Kiehl; grandmother of Jessica, Kyle (Mary), Meghan and Kristen; great-grandmother of Fiona and Bryce. Helen is survived by her brother Howard Ledbetter and sister Ruth Albertson. Relatives and friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration on Monday, November 14 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 Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 1 p.m.

Howard E. Johannssen, “Captain Nice”, 79, a twenty-year resident of Friendship, MD passed away at his home on October 22, 2022. Born on January 2, 1943 in Huntington, NY to the late Emil and Henny Johannessen, Howard grew up in Greenlawn, NY and graduated from Harborfields High School in 1961.

He served our country in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1968 and was honorably discharged as an E-4 Sergeant. After his discharge, he began his career with the Federal Aviation Administration and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Labor Relations from Adelphi University. Howard was the president of J Group & Associates and president of Professional Aviation Safety Specialists from 1977 until retiring in 1994. He was President Emeritus of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists and Commodore Emeritus of Herring Bay Yacht Club. Most recently he was an Administrator for the International Union of Tool & Die Makers. In Howard’s free time he enjoyed boating, woodworking, target shooting with his son and being involved with charities for children.

Howard is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Maura McGrath Johannssen; his son, Kristopher Johannssen and his wife Kerry of Monkton, MD, and his granddaughter, Jillian Johannssen.

Friends are invited to celebrate Howard’s life on Wednesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A graveside service will be held on Friday October 28 at 12pm at Highview Memorial Gardens, 3433 Fallston Rd., Fallston, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the USO.org, ASPCA.org, HumaneSociety.org, or a charity of one’s choice.

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Ellen June Stephenson passed away peacefully on October 22nd at the age of ninety. The daughter of Sidney George Martindale and Phyllis Ellen May Batch, she was born in Watford, England, outside of London. June was still a young girl when World War II broke out. Her father served in Europe with the North Fusiliers as the German Blitz devastated much of her town. She proudly recalled that Hilter never caused her to miss one day of school. In the 1960s, June and her husband emigrated to the Washington DC area. She turned her interest in fashion into a long career with clothier, Raleighs, retiring as a store manager in 1992. Friends remember her as an expert quilter whose hand-stitched heirloom pieces received numerous awards.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of more than forty years, Allan “Steve” Stephenson, originally of Stockton-on-Tees, England, and later Seabrook, MD; and three brothers, Anthony, Robert, and Andrew Martindale of England. June is also preceded in death by her devoted partner of more than twenty years, Steven F. Brady of West River, MD.

June is survived and greatly missed by her aunt, Irene Harrod; nephews Lee, Grant, and David Martindale; and nieces, Kim and Donna Martindale, Amber Ryder, and Christine Newell all of England. June is also survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews. She is also mourned by three “heart children” who she chose as family, Julia M. Leonard of Southport, NC, and Garrison and Sherri Johns of Severn, MD.

A joint memorial gathering for her and her longtime companion, Steven F. Brady, will be held on December 10 from 1 - 3 pm at The London Town Historic House & Gardens, 839 Londontown Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Food Pantry of St. Mary’s Piscataway.  


On October 20th, 2022, Carl Ernest Goetzinger, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep after a recent bout with COVID-19. He is now in Heaven with the only woman he ever loved, his wife of 56 years, Judy Goetzinger, who passed away in July of 2020.

Carl was a quiet man of few words who never had an unkind word spoken of him. All who met him saw
him as the “gentle giant” he always was. Carl was an extremely thoughtful and considerate man, always thinking of his family before his own needs or wants and often going without to assure his family had all they could ever need. His kindness extended to all who knew him, including his coworkers and friends he met at the gym. As was well known, Carl was always focused on his fitness and rarely went a day without lifting his beloved weights either at home while watching sports or at Edgewater Fitness as recently as the day before his passing.

Away from work, Carl was a lifelong sports junkie with baseball always being his first and truest passion. This was closely followed by his passion for the Washington Redskins, no matter how well or poorly they played. His dining room is adorned with Redskins pictures and trinkets, which were an often and easy “go-to” gift for a man who was notoriously hard to shop for!

When it wasn’t sports occupying Carl’s time, it was often something associated with his children, grandsons, or his wife, Judy. Carl and Judy traveled often to places such as Ocean City, Myrtle Beach, and went on various cruises. One of their most famous and enjoyable trips was a cross-country family adventure in a rented RV with the entire family, including grandmothers on both sides of the family. A great time was had by all, despite painfully slow mountain climbs in a tragically slow RV and having to walk nearly half a mile across a farm with his son when the RV broke down in the middle of Nowhere, America. Regardless, Carl always cherished his time with family no matter what was on the itinerary.

Carl’s love for his family is highlighted by his love for his wife. He mourned her loss but celebrated her life in numerous ways. He spent hours tending to the yard, for it was one of Judy’s passions. He shared meals with his family, one of “mom’s favorite activities”. He never took off his wedding ring as Judy was his beloved wife, forever.

On Carl’s final day, he enjoyed the simple pleasures that were a hallmark of his character. Before laying down for his forever sleep, he enjoyed a bowl of dark chocolate ice cream with a chocolate shell covered in Hershey’s chocolate syrup and whipped cream, one of his favorites. He watched baseball and had his dogs, Wilson and Zoey, beside him. Carl’s final hours were happy and fulfilled. He will be missed terribly and remembered with love, honor, and respect. A fitting end for a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Carl is survived by two children, Greg Goetzinger and Allison Lazaro; and two grandchildren, Chase Linger and Remy Lazaro.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Carl’s life on Saturday, October 29th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home &amp; Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.

Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Willie Lee Zanders was born on August 29, 1949, in Quincy, Florida to the late John Aaron and Corine R. (Frison) Zanders. Willie was the second of seven children born to the marriage. In the mid-1950s the family relocated to Rochester, New York, where Willie attended Rochester public elementary schools and graduated in the class of 1967 from James Madison High School. In high school Willie was an avid lettered varsity cross-country runner who loved to run with lifelong friends John (deceased) and William (Bill) Darden. Willie loved to dress the part and hang with his buddies Walter Larkin, Leo Gray, and Nate Greggs, doing what typical teenage boys did in those formative years of the late sixties. After graduation, Willie enrolled in Houston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas, but after completing several semesters, and out of a sense of duty, he opted to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in several locations in the United States, South Korea, and England. During one of his tour of duty assignments in England, he met Ms. Alicia (Margaret) Pearce. As fate would have it, he instantly fell for what would come to be the love of his life. After a period of courtship, he asked for her hand in marriage, and they were wed on Aug. 8, 1981, in Birmingham, England. One son, Philip Aaron Zanders, was born of their union. They were reassigned to Bolling AFB in Washington, D.C., and the Defense Logistics Agency at Cameron Station, in Alexandria, Virginia, where he would serve until his retirement from active service in 1991. Willie loved to travel and see the world and he loved to have a good time with family and friends, whatever the occasion. And he took every opportunity he could to exert his position and opinion as ‘older brother’. Although it became difficult for him to travel in his later years, he never forgot his roots, and made sure that he stayed in constant contact with his family roots in Quincy Florida, especially with close first cousins Louis (Sharon) Zanders, Rosetta (Tommy) Haywood, and Joe (Daphne) Zanders.

Willie is preceded in death by his Parents, John Aaron and Corine R. (Frison) Zanders; one sister Peggy Reed; and one brother Dwayne A. Zanders. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Alicia and his only son, Philip Aaron Zanders; three brothers, Johnny Zanders, Samuel Zanders, and Tyrone Zanders; two sisters, Myrna L. Zanders, Benita E Zanders; nephews Marshal Zanders and Royce Simmons; nieces Tammara A. (Demetrius) Jackson, Taneisha (Neon) Walton; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Obituaries

Gertrude Fears

Rebia Di Stefano

Alberta Fisher

Joyce Stewart

Martie Holtje

Aurelia Reyes

Walter Warrick

Mary Deale

Deacon Stephen McKimmie

Joan Smith

Robert Yoho, Sr.

Grafton Robertson

Charles Burton

Naomi Vennemann

Betty Cordovilla

Charles Russell

Bea Larkin

Kennath Suggs, Sr.

Helen Armfield

Howard Johannssen

Ellen Stephenson

Stephen Westmoreland

Carl Goetzinger, Jr.

Willie Zanders