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Kevin Scott Carter died suddenly on August 25 at his home in Jupiter, Florida following an apparent heart attack. He was 59 years old. 
 
Kevin was born March 6, 1963 in Washington, D.C., the son of Kent and Gay Carter. Kevin moved with his family to Prince George’s County then Montgomery County and finally Anne Arundel County. He attended Poolesville High as a freshman then spent two years at South River High School in Edgewater before transferring to St. Mary’s High School as a senior. He graduated from the private Catholic school in Annapolis in 1981. 
    
Kevin was the starting center and anchor of the greatest boys basketball team in St. Mary’s High history. He led Anne Arundel County in scoring during the 1980-81 season as the Saints compiled a 34-6 record. Kevin was named first team All-Metro by both The Baltimore Sun and Washington Post. He was the Metro Player of the Year for the Post and was also named first team All-County by both The Capital and the Arundel Sun. He was later selected to the All-Decade Team for boys basketball by Pat O’Malley of the Arundel Sun. Kevin was invited to play in two prestigious national all-star games as a senior – The Dapper Dan Classic in Pittsburgh and the Capital Classic in D.C.
    
Kevin initially accepted a scholarship to Niagara, but transferred to Loyola College of Baltimore. As a senior, the 6-foot-4 leaper ranked among the Division I national leaders with a rebounding average of 10.8, a figure that still ranks ninth in school history. He also ranks among the all-time Loyola leaders with 601 career rebounds. After graduating from Loyola with a business degree, Kevin played professional basketball with Ryd Sparbanken in Europe and in the NBA Pro Summer league. He had a tryout with the Washington Bullets Kevin also played in the fabled Urban Coalition League of D.C. Kevin is one of the legends of the Annapolis Summer League, having led Henry’s Liquors and Pro Jersey to numerous championships. His spectacular dunks are still talked about by players and fans that frequented Truxtun Park. 
    
After his playing career, Kevin became active in youth sports by coaching basketball and football. He enjoyed playing in his spare time and looked forward to vacationing in Ocean City, Maryland with family. Kevin enjoyed a 30-year career in sports management with executive positions with the National Football League and the Professional Golfers Association. He was an active mentor for people starting careers in Sports Marketing.

Kevin is survived by his four children Lexi, Brett, Stephanie (Justin) and Katherine. He was a loving and caring father adored by his four children. In addition to his parents, Kevin is also survived by his stepmother Barbara Carter along with his older brother Brett, with whom he was extremely close.

Friends are invited to celebrate Kevin’s life on Saturday, September 10 from 12 pm until his memorial service begins at 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.

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Relatives and friends are invited to Nancy's Life Celebration on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 1 p.m. until the start of the funeral service at 2 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Interment private at a later date.

Walter Lee Jones Jr. (Rocky) was born November 8, 1930 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co. Alabama to the late Walter Jones Sr. and Ida Belle Thomas Jones. He was one of nine children born to this union.

He accepted Christ at a young age at the New Salem Baptist Church in Birmingham and attended A.H. Parker High School. As a teenager he worked shining shoes and as a pin setter(yes this used to be done by hand) at the local bowling alley.

On December 23, 1950, Walter wed Ida Mae Clark and were married for 59 years. 6 children were born to this union.

Walter enlisted in the United States Airforce in 1951 serving his country in the Korean and Vietnam wars as a Crypto Equipment System Technician. Walter was relied on heavily for his expertise as a Cryptographer and worked on Airforce One for several presidents. He loved telling the story of the time he shook hands with President Nixon.

In 1965, Walter was last stationed at Andrews Airforce Base where he worked with the 2045th Communications Gr. (AFCS) until his retirement in 1971. He then worked and retired from Vitro Laboratories in Wheaton Maryland as an Electronics Technician.
Never one to sit still, Walter worked as a ticket agent with Ticketmaster at the Capital Centre in Landover before joining the Washington Nationals ball club until the age of 85 when he retired due to illness. He was fond of recounting how he was honored with a luncheon and tickets behind home plate for selling over $5,000 worth of tickets in one day.

Walter, nicknamed “Bugs” by his mother in law, the late Susie Mae Clark, had a love for fishing and playing cards, with Pinochle being his game of choice. And while Walter enjoyed fishing and cards, his real passion was singing. He sang with several local choirs including the Maryland Choral Society, Andrews Airforce Base Chapel One choir. AAFB Chapel 2 Gospel Choir, and the Fort Washington Community Choir. He performed for several years in the Independence Day concerts at Fort Washington Park and performed Handel’s Messiah at The Kennedy Center.

Walter was preceded in his homegoing by his wife, Ida Mae Jones, a daughter, Iris Jones, his brothers, William, Nathaniel, Elwin and Wallace Jones and sisters, Catherine DeForrest, Patricia Cannon, and Sylvia Quinn. He was also preceded in death by his close and dear friend Marilyn Knight and fondest niece Joy DeForrest.

Walter leaves to celebrate his life, his sons, Victor Jones, Gregory Jones, Walter Keith Jones and Alexis, A.D.,Jones, and daughter Vanessa Walker (Drew) Tucker. Walter also leaves to cherish his memory, his sister, Doris Bullock of Fayetteville N.C. and sisters in law, Leola Watts and Cleola Crawford of Lansing Michigan and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter, Juliet Walker along with many friends.


A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. until the start of the Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY,  6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment with military honors immediately following at Maryland Veterans Cemetery- Cheltenham, 11301 Crain Hwy., Cheltenham, MD 20623 at 1:45 p.m. 

Barbara J. “Jean” Tippett, age 90, a 25 year resident of Edgewater and previously of Montgomery County, died August 23, 2022 in Annapolis surrounded by her loving children.   She was born in Washington, DC on July 21, 1932 to Joseph and Esther Brown.  She grew up in Washington and graduated from McKinley Tech High School.
Jean was a longtime member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater, where she was one of the original founders of the church’s fall festival.  She loved her friends and family deeply. She was a talented artisan and decoupage artist and loved the beach, sweets, and traveling especially on cruises. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Tippett, Jr, who died in 2009; her son, Gerard “Jerry” Keith Tippett; her daughter, Mary Joyce “Joy” Gerkens; and a grandson, Keith Tippett.  Jean is survived by her children, Joseph L. “Jay” Tippett, III of Potomac Falls, Va, Jody Franklin of Lewes, DE, and Janice Tippett of Edgewater, MD; along with nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to Jean’s life celebration on Monday, August 29 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, August 30 at 12 noon at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater.  Interment will follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.   Following the interment there will be a reception at the home of Janice Tippett; 610 Overhill Drive, in Edgewater to celebrate the life of Barbara Jean. 
 In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jean’s name may be made to www.woodlandbeachvfd.com/donate.  



Marjie Beatty Blanco, 79, a resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away on Monday, August 22 at her home.  Born on January 6, 1943 in Detroit, MI to the late P.C. and Adele Traxler Beatty, Marjie was the youngest of their four children. She graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1960 and from Michigan State University where she earned a BA in 1964 and MA in 1966. While at Michigan State she met her husband, Frank, and they were married in 1965 when they were both in graduate school.

Marjie had two rewarding and successful careers in her life, and she was tremendously proud of the contributions she made to each one. The first as a Professor of French and English as a Second Language at Prince George’s Community College and the second as an Intelligence Analyst at NSA. In the classroom, she prided herself with the fact that by the second day of a new class, she knew the name of each of her students. As an analyst, she took pride in mastering whatever task she was given, and always told it like it was. Not only was she smart, she was never shy about offering her professional opinion. She approached every task with grace and determination.

She was a wife, mother, grandmother, second mother to her children’s friends, friend, mentor, confidant, colleague, and team mate. In all of these roles, she was loving, thoughtful, warm, sensitive, caring, trusted, and sympathetic. Her greatest love was spending time with her family. She particularly enjoyed Christmas family gatherings and would spend hours putting together just the right stocking for each family member with items she had been gathering near and far throughout the year. As a chocoholic, she made sure that each stocking had at least one chocolate Santa.

She was well-versed on many subjects and would often offer an opinion or advice. During her children’s growing years, she recognized the need to educate herself about medical issues affecting her children. Over the years she expanded her medical knowledge and some friends affectionately called her “Dr. Blanco.” The ultimate compliment was when one of her medical friends recently asked her to be a reviewer for a book he was writing on infectious diseases.

Marjie loved languages and was fluent in French and in Spanish. She loved reading historical fiction, thrillers and spy novels, and kept up to date on national and international events in any way she possibly could. During the pandemic she became “Miss Marjie” to her granddaughter Alyx, helping her with her grade school assignments while Alyx was virtual learning for two years.

Marjie and Frank travelled frequently, visiting 6 of the 7 continents and taking over 40 river and ocean cruises. They made wonderful friends on all of their travels and visited them wherever in the world they lived. Her favorite places were islands, particularly Hilton Head, Maui, Bermuda and Santorini. But her happy place was the condo they bought in the north of Spain overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. She loved sitting and reading at the window looking out over the ocean and loved going down to the beach and just relaxing. And she dearly valued being able to get together with family and friends and enjoying the food and culture of that region of Spain. Friends were encouraged to come visit.

Marjie is survived by her husband and best friend, Frank Blanco; her children, Steven (Yvette) Blanco and Cristina (Kat) Blanco; her grandchildren, Liam and Alyx; her sister, Jackie Elliott and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin brothers, Ronald and Robert Beatty and her brother-in-law, Butch Elliott.

A celebration of her wonderful life will be held Sunday, January 8th. Please contact Frank Blanco, ffblanco@comcast.net for specific details.

Please remember Marjie by making a donation in her name to the <a href="https://donate3.cancer.org/?campaign=default&lang=en">American Cancer Society</a>, the <a href="https://action.lung.org/site/Donation2?df_id=31272&mfc_pref=T&31272.donation=form1&_ga=2.213067351.2143318540.1595852598-2043253697.1583762061">American Lung Association</a>, <a href="https://givingto.msu.edu/gift/?sid=2167">Michigan State University Honors College</a> or your favorite charitable cause. 

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Beverly Sassa passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 21, 2022 at Kensington Park Senior Living in Kensington, MD where she was lovingly cared for during the last six years.

Beverly was 86 years old. She was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Visitation Junior College. Beverly was a devoted Catholic and had great faith. She had many passions throughout her life including yoga, bridge club, travel, spending time with family and friends at Montgomery Square Pool, walking the boardwalk in Rehoboth, and spoiling her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Sassa and brother Joseph Jouvenal (Ellen) and was the loving mother of Nancy Sassa (Bob), Joanie Sassa (Dave), and Paul Sassa (Allison). Beverly was also the very proud grandmother of Sean and Matthew Finney, Katie and Caroline Grover, and Brooke and Daniel Sassa. She will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to Beverly’s Celebration of Life at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 9705 Summit Ave. Kensington, MD 20895 on Wednesday, August 31st. Visitation will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the church followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kensington Park Employee Appreciation Fund 3620 Littledale Road, Kensington, Md  20895.



 

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John Umbaugh Leventry, Jr., 85, of Edgewater, Maryland, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Annapolis, MD.

John was born on September 25, 1936 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the son of John Umbaugh Leventry, Sr. and Helen Irene Young Leventry. At the age of 12, John's family relocated to Silver Spring, MD. After graduating from Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, MD, and Montgomery Junior College in Maryland, John served in the United States Navy on CVS-36 Antietam. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, John worked in various offices in the Washington D.C. area. His last position was in the Senate for the Architect of the Capitol as the Office Manager for approximately 25 years.

John was a dedicated volunteer and gave tirelessly of his time to numerous organizations, including his church, St James' in Lothian, MD, Historic London Town, and the South County Senior Center. He enjoyed spending time at the Amish Market and developed many close friendships with the Amish vendors over the years. John had a lifelong passion for trains and was an avid collector of Lionel trains. He also loved airstreams and vintage cars and enjoyed going to car shows with his brother and cousin. Anyone who knew John knew that his favorite meal was a cheeseburger and french fries and that he was a confirmed chocolate and sweets lover.

John married his wife, Jeannette M. Brzozowsky, on October 16, 2010. They met at a Relay for Life event back in May 2009. They went out for coffee after the event ended and were married a year and a half later.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by his brother, Frederick Roy Leventry, and sister-in-law, Elizabeth P. Leventry; two stepchildren and their spouses; one granddaughter; two nieces, one nephew, seven great nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

Friends are invited to celebrate John’s life with his family on Monday, August 29 from 4 pm until 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 10 at 1 pm at St. James' Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, MD 20711. Inurnment will immediately follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in John's name to St. James' Parish or <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">Hospice of the Chesapeake</a>, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Online tributes and condolences can be made by using the memories tab on the left.

Barbara Ann Thompson Helms, a longtime resident of Annapolis and Severna Park, MD, died on Monday, August 15, 2022.  Born July 30, 1936, in Christiansburg, VA, to the late Lottie Thompson, she retired from the Annapolis location of Macy's following a 37-year career.  Barbara was a longtime member of Cambria Baptist Church in Christiansburg, VA.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Curtis Helms, Sr., and a granddaughter, Erica Lynn Helms.  Barbara is survived by two children, James (Sherry Fox) Curtis Helms, Jr. of Englewood, CO, and Debra (Craig) Helms Engler of Arnold, MD; three grandchildren, James Curtis Helms, III, Christopher James Engler, and Samantha Mae Simmons; and five great-grandchildren.  Arrangements for Barbara are private. Take a moment to leave a message for the family by visiting the Memories tab on this page.

Reinhold Johannes Gerharz was born on August 25, 1957 in Washington, D.C. to Reinhold Gerharz, Sr. and Elisabeth Gerharz. He was the eldest of three children. Reinhold grew up in Bethesda where he completed elementary and secondary education. He came from a family of scientist and educators. In his early teens Reinhold developed a gift and lifelong passion for electronics and computer science. He worked as a systems analyst and programmer for BAE Systems International in Rockville, MD for several years where he met his future beloved wife. Later he worked as an independent IT contractor until his
passing.

Reinhold and Charlene have been happily married for over 24 years…always together and never apart. Reinhold had a sharp wit and was known for his intellect, sense of humor, and a kind heart. He was a very generous and giving person and would offer help without any hesitation. Reinhold and Charlene enjoyed visiting churches and frequented the National Shrine Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, MD.

Reinhold is survived by his loving wife, Charlene Pe Gerharz, sister Rita Gerharz, brother Ralph Gerharz (wife Megumi), nephews, nieces, cousins and many members of the Gerharz and Pe families.

Relatives and friends are invited to Reinhold's Life Celebration on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. until the start of the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Interment at a later date.  

In lieu of flowers, kindly send donations to the National Shrine Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes, 16330 Grotto Rd., Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

Barbara Ann John Richey, 82, a 50-year resident of Davidsonville and previously of Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully on August 13, 2022.

Barbara was born on November 3, 1939 in Kingwood, West Virginia to the late John B. and Philomena John.  She was always proud of her West Virginia roots.  Barbara earned a bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in Elementary Education and completed her Master's Degree from Bowie State University. 

Barbara retired from the Prince Georges County School system after 33 years of service. Teaching was Barbara's calling and she went on to be one of the Nations Outstanding Educators in 1976. After a successful career teaching and upon her husband Georges's death she successfully ran George's business East Coast Building Supply with their youngest daughter Kim. East Coast just completed their 42nd Anniversary.  Barbara was proud of her Lebanese American heritage and her Maronite faith. One of the first parishioners at  Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. She enjoyed spending time at her second home in Atlantic City and formed many wonderful friendships. The greatest joy of Barbara's life was spending time with her family, especially her two granddaughters.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 34 years, George Richey and her wonderful son-in-law George Pavlidies

She is survived by her beloved daughters, Marie Philomena Richey (Scott Siclari) of Hamilton, VA, Ann Margaret Richey Pavlidies of Davidsonville, MD and her husband, the late George Pavlidies and Kimberly Jean Richey of Edgewater, MD, and her cherished granddaughters Grace Ann Pavlidies and Georgette John Richey.

Barbara took great pride in her close relationship with her siblings and they were lovingly referred to as the 7B's; the late William (Bill) John,  Robert (Bob) John, Brenda  Goletz, Barry John (Loree), Bernice Deem ( Bryan) and Bradly John. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces, great nephews and cousins.  

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Barbara's life on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from 4 pm until 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 7142 Alaska Ave NW #7142, Washington, DC 20012. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Our Lady of Lebanon, 7142 Alaska Ave NW #7142, Washington, DC 20012. <a href="https://secure.myvanco.com/YHC6/home">Or online here</a>


Edward B. Booth, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2022, with his family by his side.

Born in Virginia to the late Ferd and Olivene Booth, Ed was raised in Virginia and married the love of his life, Nellie Kinder Booth, on November 1, 1957, before moving to Maryland in 1959. It was there that he began his 46-year career in the construction field of drywall, before retiring at the age of 67, later going on to work for NAPA Auto Parts, delivering parts for a number of years. 

His first and foremost passion was spending time with his wife, children, grand and great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends.  He had a great talent for woodworking and a passion for turning wood, which truly showed in all of the beautiful bowls, trays, and crosses that he made over the years.  He loved reading, NASCAR racing, and you could ask him anything about history and he always knew the answer.

Ed was the rock that everyone, family and friends, turned to in both happy times and in times of need.  

He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Nellie Booth; son Bill Booth (Debbie); daughter Debbie Wicker (Jerry); 4 grandchildren, Shannon James (Chris), Jerry Wicker II, Caitlin Perkins (Adam), and Haley Cirincione (Mark); 7 great-grandchildren, Macey James, Garrett James, Dustin Wicker, Grayson Perkins, Liam Perkins, Paxton Perkins and Baby Cirincione (October); 1 sister, Laura Mitchell of Milford, DE; along with many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brothers, Ferd S. Booth, Jr. (Slim) and William P. Booth (Paul), and 3 sisters, Rosemary Sherbert, Janet Laster, and Eva Stepp.

Relatives and friends are invited to Edward's life celebration on Thursday, August 18 from 11am-1pm, followed by a funeral service at 1 pm, at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be in Ed’s name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

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Gladys Jean Nolan
June 8, 1928 – August 11, 1922
94 years old

Jean passed peacefully surrounded by her family and is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Reed Birks; sons John William Reed, Jr., Gregory James Reed; son-in-law James Vernon Clatterbuck, III; daughter-in-laws Christel H. Reed, Lee Ann Stedman Reed; grandsons James Michael Birks, John Christopher Birks, John William Reed, III; granddaughters-in-law Rebecca Mackay Birks, Heather Brodin Birks; great-grandsons James Douglas Birks, Michael Broderick Birks, William Christopher Birks, Collin Michael Birks; great granddaughter Victoria Way Birks; great granddaughter-in-laws Aubrey Vaughan Birks, Starr Kytta Birks. Jean was the youngest of William and Gladys Nadia Doolan’s three children. Her older siblings were William Edward Doolan and Laura Elizabeth Garnett.

Jean’s youth was filled with dancing school and its performances, including tap and ballet. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1946. Jean and John William Reed were married in 1947 and settled into their home in Takoma Park, MD, in 1949. Jean remained very close to her family. Her sister lived around the corner. The two of them with their mother were constantly together shopping, going out to lunch, visiting the beauty parlor weekly… Most of her large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins remained in the DC area and enjoyed frequent gatherings. Her high school sorority sisters were another lifelong treasure. The sorority couples shared many good times over the years. Jean was very active in her church, attending weekly service and teaching Sunday school, and she would listen to the weekly broadcast of Rev. Dr. Bauman from Foundry United Methodist Church. She loved music and usually had an album playing on her stereo – the crooners and musical sound tracks of the 1950s and 60s.

Jean’s father and mother were very active in the Almas Temple Shriners, supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children to provide pediatric specialty care and research. Her father was Grand Potentate in the 1950s. Jean, her mother and her sister were active in the Ladies Shriners. Jean served as Grand High Priestess of the Ladies Oriental Shrine in 1974-75. 
Jean’s husband became disabled in 1962 from a brain aneurysm and spent the rest of his life at Perry Point Veterans Hospital, several hours away. Jean was devoted to him, visiting every week until his death in 1985, while also raising their three children alone. As the kids grew up and left home, they all continued to gather every week at Mom’s for Thursday Night Dinner. 

After John’s death, Jean was remarried to Patrick Francis Nolan in 1986 and was loved by his two children, John Nolan and Melody Nolan Tippett Smith, and grandchildren, Keith and Christopher Tippett. Jean and Pat began traveling with Jean’s mother and sister and enjoyed many wonderful destinations. When Pat passed in 1996, Jean moved to Leisure World in Silver Spring, MD. She became very active with Inter-Faith Chapel, changing the altar between Christian and Jewish services and volunteering wherever else she was needed. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends every week, kept active with Tai Chi, always had a jigsaw puzzle in progress, and loved to sit on her sun porch on a sunny day. 

With the onset of dementia and the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, she moved to an apartment at Brightview Assisted Living in Edgewater in 2017. Within two years she fell twice, breaking her hip, and needed to relocate once again to Crofton Care and Rehab Center. Each of her kids visited her weekly, as well as taking her out regularly to a family group lunch for as long as she was able to transfer into a car. She was fortunate to have the window-side bed in her room. She and her mother always loved to watch the birds, so we hung bird feeders just outside. We were also able to visit through her window during the long COVID lockdown. Jean was the last of her generation’s family and friends. It is comforting to think of them all welcoming her home.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 10:30am in the Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 S Leisure World Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20906. A Celebration of Life Reception will follow on at 12:00pm in the Clubhouse Grill, Leisure World, Clubhouse I, 3700 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20906

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to the <a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=google_giving&s_subsrc=giving&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl92XBhC7ARIsAHLl9anyPx02q3NbZ9pq6ic8UY7F_0zbF6LkPMTqV4WBzjk0VNpLs33iA7QaArLZEALw_wcB">Alzheimer's Association</a> (225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601), or memorial tributes can be made for the planting of <a href="https://kalasfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Jean-Nolan-8980/memorial-trees">Memorial Trees</a>.

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The family would like to thank all who have expressed thoughts and prayers for our family.

WILLIAM L. ELLIOTT (Age 66)
Of Virginia died on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Beloved husband of the Rosalie Vitug Elliott; devoted father of Kevin (Janae), David (Jaylene), and Daniel Elliott; loving grandfather of Jonah Elliott. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph; and three sisters, Margaret, Mary, and Linda; and a host of relatives and friends. The late Mr. Elliott will lie in state at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory at 6160 Oxon Hill RD, Oxon Hill, MD 20744 on Thursday, August 18 at 10 a.m. until services at 12 p.m.

Mark Dennis Mossburg, 64, a 26-year resident of Edgewater, MD, and previously of Hyattsville, passed away on August 10, 2022, in Annapolis, MD. 

Mark was born on June 13, 1958, in Cheverly, MD to the late Wilford and Catherine Mossburg.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Virginia Mossburg of Edgewater, MD; sons Tyler and Garrett Mossburg of Edgewater; and sisters Diane Higgins (Donnie) of Delmar, MD and Robin Hochendoner (Gary) of Bridgeville, DE.

Friends are invited to celebrate Mark’s life on Tuesday, August 16th from 10 am until his funeral service begins at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Inurnment will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD.

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Francillia Browne, affectionately called Francis, died peacefully at home in Oxon Hill MD, on August 10, 2022.  

She was born December 3, 1926 in Trinidad and Tobago to the late Alfred and Franciose Didiere.  She spent her childhood and early adult years in Trinidad before immigrating to the US in 1969.She was the devoted wife of George (d) and the mother of 6 children, Jean, Booker, Marina(Calvin), Oscar(d),  Leon(Terry-Ann), and Erma(Trevor). She is survived by her 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great great  grandchild.  

A seamstress for the majority of her life, Francis found joy in creating and elevating garments and home decor for her customers in both Trinidad and the US.  You could often find her dancing to Soca and calypso and relishing in the joy of family gatherings.  She was anchored in her catholic faith and remained a parishioner of St. Thomas More Catholic Church for over 40 years where she served as a lay reader and member of the Knights of Peter Claver.

We invite those who cared about and loved her to a viewing on Monday August 22nd, 2022 at 10 am followed by a Mass of the Christian Burial at 11:00 am at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 4275 4th Street SE, Washington DC 20032.  Interment to immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodward Rd, Clinton MD 20735.  

Online condolences may be offered using the memories link on the left side of the page.  

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Thomas More Catholic Church. www.stthomasmore.org click on Donate.

Patricia "Pat/Patty" Osborne Kalamvocas, 75, a 7-year resident of Shady Side, MD, and previously of Laurel, MD died on August 10, 2022, in Annapolis, MD.  Born March 26, 1947, in Squire, WV, to the late Juanita Osborne Ramsey and Robert Lee Osborne, she attended Lynn View High School. She was a homemaker most of her life who enjoyed dancing, music, art and was an avid Elvis fan.  Patricia was also an active school volunteer as a substitute teacher and nurse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Kalamvocas; a sister, Janice Fields; two brothers-in-law, Dick Fields and Hezikiah Kindle; and two infant brothers. Patricia is survived by three children, Gus Kalamvocas and Kimberly Long of Shady Side, MD, and Gay Schaeffer of Watertown, NY; a sister, Judith Kindle of Kingsport, TN; four grandchildren, Candace Brumit, Samantha Turner, Joshua and Nikolas Long; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in Patricia's name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Cecilia Marshall "McCarron", age 97, died peacefully at her home in Ft. Washington, MD where she raised her family with all her children by her side. A better wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend would be hard to find.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Francis, her parents Marie and James McCarron, brother Jim McCarron (MaryJane), and loving sister, Patsy McMullen (John). She is survived by her children, Gretchen, Steve (Patti), Jennifer (Patrick), Timothy (Zoe), and Michael, with Karin Clark (Mark), 15 grandchildren, 1 great-grand daughter, and many nieces and nephews who rejoice in her life well lived.

Visitation will be on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 3 to 9 pm at Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 10 am at St. Mary’s of Piscataway Catholic Church at 13405 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735.

In lieu of flowers, consider donations to ICA Alumnae Fund for Care of Elderly Daughters of Charity at ICA Alumnae Assn, 11305 Montgomery Rd. Beltsville, MD 20705 (<a href="mailto:ICAAlumnae@aol.com">ICAAlumnae@aol.com</a>) or St Jude’s Hospital (<a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html">www.stjude.org</a>)

Felix George Krankowski, 90, passed away on August 9, 2022 in Annapolis, MD. Felix (Phil, as he was known to everyone), was born on March 2, 1932 in New Jersey.

Phil started his career in the Navy in 1950, serving as a U.S. Navy Airman 1st Class from 1950-1954, and then as an Aircraft Mechanic in Norfolk, Virginia. He served in the Korean War in the Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron (FASRON 3), repairing damaged aircraft from aircraft carriers for the Korean War effort before they were sent back into battle. He also served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a Master Sergeant at the 459 Cam Squadron, working as an Aircraft Inspector during the Vietnam War and during Desert Storm/Desert Shield. He then worked as a civilian in Contract Oversight in the Defense Logistics Agency and Naval Air Systems Command as a Program Manager, overseeing contracts and the manufacturing of fighter jets for over 43 years until he retired.

For his outstanding service to the nation, Phil was awarded a Campaign Medal for War, a Good Conduct Medal, a National Defense Medal, a Longevity Medal, and an Air Force Accommodation Medal.
	
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, June Claire (née Schultz) Krankowski; five of his six children, Stephen Douglas Krankowski, David Wayne Krankowski, Glen Alan Krankowski (Helen Livanios), Janis Claire (née Krankowski) Williford (Jerry Williford), and Donald Blair Krankowski; his seven grandchildren, Eric Krankowski, Jake Krankowski, Ryan Krankowski, Austin Krankowski, John Livanios, Jessica (née Williford) Auman (Clint Auman)  and Lauren (née Williford) Kron (Ryan Kron); three great-grandchildren, Colton Auman, and George and Mina Kron; and his two sisters, Marylin Stahl (Richard Stahl) of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Diane Romanelli of Whiting, New Jersey, and their families.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Phyllis Ann Krankowski, and two of his grandchildren, David Krankowski and Daniel Krankowski. 

He was a faithful member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church of Annapolis, MD, and previously a member of St. John Catholic Church of Clinton, MD.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.  Inurnment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or online at: <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">www.hospicechesapeake.org</a>.


Greer Anne Fischbach, 78, a 23 year resident of Annapolis, MD passed away on August 9, 2022. Born at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center on September 17, 1943 to the late Herbert and Lillian Vogel Battenfeld, Greer attended Saint Joseph’s Monastery, Edmondson-Westside High School and The Catholic High School of Baltimore. She went on to enjoy careers at Eye Associates of Annapolis and Air Cargo, Inc. Greer was a parishioner at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis. She enjoyed traveling, eating out with friends, and showering her grand and great-grandchildren with love. 

Greer is survived by her husband of 32 years, Samuel J. Colbert; sons, Donald Lee Fischbach of Pasadena, MD and Troy Shawn Fischbach of Iowa City, IA; grandchildren, Jennifer Lee, Taylor Jean and Brice Wesley Fischbach and Stephanie Ann Fischbach Dallas and 6 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Scott Fischbach.

Friends are invited to celebrate Greer’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, August 14 from 5 to 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Monday, August 15 at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at John Wesley Annapolis Neck Cemetery in Annapolis. Memorial contributions may be made, in Greer’s name, to the St. John Neumann Catholic Education Fund, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the Renovation Project at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 2114 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. 

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Schall, 84, a 35 year resident of Riva, MD, passed away on August 9, 2022 at his home. Born on September 12, 1937 in Omaha, NE to the late James and Elise Schall, he attended Cathedral High School and Creighton University, later being drafted into the Army. Tom went on to have a career as a Microbiologist for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and after retirement, he began a second career as a personal trainer. 

Tom was a parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a superb athlete, playing a wide variety of sports such as football, basketball, softball, and golf. He was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan and also an avid skier.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by two brothers, Jack and Bobby Schall, four sisters, Geri Bihler, Shirley Mitchell, Margie Bishop, Marian Lankas and his son Tommy Schall. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joyce K. Schall; sons Ted Schall of Richmond, VA, and Tim Schall of Severna Park, MD; brother Jim Schall of Omaha, NE; sister Honey Brannigan of Omaha, NE; and grandchildren Danielle, Sienna, and Thomas Schall. 

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind (<a href="https://donate.guidingeyes.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20014a?idb=0&df_id=2700&2700.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=EC6A6F8698B3D18AF1FE39D449D075F9">www.guidingeyes.org</a>.) or Holy Family Catholic Church.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for the family by using the memories link on the left.


Gertrude (Trudy) M. Linenberger (Stewart), 75, a 36-year resident of Shady Side, MD died peacefully in her home with her husband Marc by her side on August 8, 2022 following a lengthy illness.  Trudy was born to Mae and Kelly Stewart on February 20, 1947 in Washington DC and spent her childhood years in Viers Mill Village, Wheaton, MD with her brother Randy.  At 10 years old Trudy’s mother died suddenly from a heart attack.  Years later her father met Arden Stahl, they married, sold the house in Viers Mill Village and built a house in Annapolis, MD.  Trudy attended Annapolis Senior High and graduated in 1965.  Trudy had a long and varied career that included teaching children with disabilities, volunteer work doing senior care and 25+ years in international corporate finance and management.  In December 1987 Trudy and Marc adopted Kate Elizabeth (11 months old) in Asuncion, Paraguay in South America.  Trudy’s goal was to devote her life to raising Kate and getting a couple of grandchildren in the bargain, and she met her goal well...  Trudy is preceded in death by her father Kelly Stewart, her biological mother Mae Stewart, her brother Randy Stewart and Arden Stewart, her stepmother for 56 years...  Trudy is survived by Marc Linenberger, her husband and companion of 44 years, niece Gaylene James, nephews Michael James and Randy Stewart, daughter Kate Mead, son-in-law Brian Mead and grandchildren Gabriella Catalina (6) and Aribella Grace (4).  Trudy was laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis.  In lieu of flowers please plant a tree in her remembrance.  

Wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend Rebecca Varela Galang’s bright and bubbly personality will be remembered with love long after her passing.

Rebecca passed away on August 7th, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer, in Fort Washington MD surrounded by loved ones and friends.

A stay-at-home mom, she devoted her time to raising her children well. An exceptional wife and mother, she cared deeply for her family. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was.

Rebecca is survived by her four children, seven grandchildren, as well as numerous other family members and friends.


Obituaries

Kevin Carter

Nancy Westfield

SSGT Walter Jones, Jr., USAF

Barbara Tippett

Marjorie Beatty Blanco

Beverly Sassa

Janet Jones

John Leventry, Jr.

Barbara Helms

Reinhold Gerharz

Barbara John Richey

Edward Booth

Jean Nolan

William Elliott

Mark Mossburg

Francillia Browne

Patricia Kalamvocas

Cecilia Marshall

Felix Krankowski

Greer Fischbach

Thomas Schall

Gertrude Linenberger

Rebecca Galang

Carol Lee