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Joyce Kathleen Adams passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the age of 81 with her son, Tom and daughter-in-law, Karen at her bedside.

Born on December 18, 1940 in Annapolis, MD to the late Johnny and Doris
Moreland, Joyce was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis. She
married the love of her life, John Thomas “Tommy” Adams, Sr., at St. Mary’s
Church in 1960. They raised three children and spent 59 years together enjoying
life among family and friends.

Joyce always cheered loudly at every Navy Lacrosse home game that she and her
husband, Tommy the Stick Doctor, attended. Known for the Navy blue cowbell
she rang in celebration of every goal the Blue &amp; Gold scored, she was bestowed
the honor of having a cow at the Naval Academy Dairy Farm named Joyce. Their
many travels together included several trips to Hawaii and the Old Goat Lacrosse
Shootout in Vail, CO, along with summer vacations in Ocean City, MD.

Truly a “Joy” to those who knew her, she was the penultimate hostess. She was
well known for her baking, Christmas cookies, turkey BBQ, holding birthday
celebrations for her many neighbors, her generosity, giving nature and her always
present smile. In Tommy’s later years, she stayed home and took care of him until
he passed in 2019.

Joyce is survived by her son, John Thomas “Tom” Adams, Jr. and his wife, Karen;
her granddaughter, Olivia; her devoted sister, Connie Asher; dearest cousin,
Bobbie Lee Sullivan, two other children, three more grandchildren and countless
extended family members. In addition to her parents and husband she was
preceded in death by her infant son, Tony.

Friends are invited to celebrate Joyce’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home &amp;
Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, August 6 at 1
pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American
Heart Association or Hospice of the Chesapeake. Condolences may be made
online at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

Gretchen Miller Peery passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Annapolis,MD.  Gretchen was born in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Shaler HIgh School in 1952 where she met her high school sweetheart Edwin “Ed” Peery. They married in 1955 while he attended University of Pittsburgh, earning 3 NCAA Wrestling championships.  With his brother and father also 3 time NCAA  individual champions, she became a part of collegiate wrestling’s most heralded families. In 1960, the Peery family moved to Annapolis MD to begin a 27 year Wrestling coach career at the US Naval Academy.  Her “cheerleading voice and foot stomping” is legendary to wrestling officials and opposing teams at all levels.  She was an intimidating force for such a petite woman. Gretchen enjoyed sponsoring midshipmen and planning wrestling team picnics.

In 1985, they settled at Heron Walk in West River,MD. She hosted several weddings and numerous large picnics at her beloved home.  Gretchen devoted herself to gardening, spending time with family and friends, daily Bible study and journaling, crabbing on Lerch Creek and attending her grandchildren’s sports and activities.  She was a Teaching Leader for Bible Study Fellowship from 1983-2000.  In 2002, Gretchen and Ed were part of Grace Evangelical Presbyterian church plant in Davidsonville, MD.  She sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and was involved in the Women's ministry.

Gretchen is survived by daughter, Martie (George) Milliken of Annapolis, MD, son in law  Charles (Emily) Jackson of St. Mary’s City, MD, daughter in law Lori Peery of Merritt Island, FL, sister in law Ann Peery Ritter of Pittsburgh, PA  and close family friend Karen Mack of Annapolis,MD.. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Chad Jackson, Eric (Minhlan) Jackson, Rebecca (Michael) Carlson, Christopher Dawson, Elizabeth (Morgan) Kupfer, Margaret Milliken, Peter Milliken, Lindsay (Kyle) Jones, Blake (Rachel) Peery, Hannah Peery and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ed Peery, daughter, Laurie Jackson and son, Gregory Peery, her parents John and Esther Miller and sisters Barbara Klavon and Suzanne Hahn.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 11:30 am at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 4012 Birdsville Rd, Davidsonville MD 21035 followed by a reception.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bible Study Fellowship International.org or Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com



A complete obituary will be available soon.

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Mary Theresa Lerch, 81, of Lothian, MD died on July 19 at her home. Born on July 25, 1940, in Annapolis, MD to the late Nicholas and Agnes Bottner. Mary Theresa was a 1958 graduate of Annapolis High School and she earned her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from the University of Maryland in 1962.  Mary Theresa had a profound love for her family and friends. She was heavily involved in her church, Our Lady of Sorrows, especially with the choir and the annual Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. She loved golf, travelling and a nearly endless list of other activities. But mostly, she enjoyed the things she experienced with those she loved; her family and friends. Mary Theresa did everything in life with joy, enthusiasm and love, and always tried to spread that joy, enthusiasm and love to everyone she met. Mary Theresa is survived by her husband of 59 years, William Lerch Sr.; her children, William (Susan) Lerch, Joanne (Bruce) Burns, both of Lothian, MD and Alan (MaryBeth) Lerch of Bristow, VA and her eight grandchildren: Annie, Will (Sarah), and Katie Lerch; Michele and Holly Burns; and Marie, David, and Emily Lerch. Friends are invited to celebrate Mary Theresa's life on Tuesday, July 26 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, July 27 at 11 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are recommended to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church for Mary’s Garden or Holiday Sharing project or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Maria Tzouma Schmalz, 67, a resident of Severna Park, MD for 23 years and previously of Greece, died on Tuesday, July 19 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a nine month struggle with cancer. Born on August 24, 1954 in Ioannina, Greece to the late Alexandros and Sophia Tzouma, Maria earned an Associate’s Degree and worked at Westinghouse and Nordstrom’s as a quality control engineer. She was a member of Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church where she was active with the Philoptochos Society.  Maria was also active with the International Dance Council, where she continuously worked to improve her Greek dance skills.  She was a Greek dance instructor at her church for more than a decade and was instrumental in leading her dancers in competition at the Greek Folk Dance Festival. She also enjoyed gardening. Maria is survived by her husband of 29 years, Steven Schmalz; her sons, Alexandros Lineberry of Houston, TX and Yiannis Schmalz of Severna Park; her sisters, Tula Pagonis of Mississauga, Canada, Ellie Debattista of Toronto, Canada and Theoni Pappagorgiou of Ioannina, Greece; a grandson, Noire Lineberry; two nephews, Dr. Kosta Pappagorgiou and Chris Pagonis; a niece, Sarah Debattista and a great-niece, Theoni Pappaagorgiou. Friends are invited to celebrate Maria’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Funeral service will be held at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 on Monday, July 25 at 11 am. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Cemetery in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be made online by visiting the link on this page.

A celebration of Rita's life is being planned for later this coming fall. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

John Joseph Jennings, age 88, of Edgewater, MD passed away on July 17, 2022. John was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 12, 1934 to the late John Joseph Jennings and Bridget Delia Moran Jennings.  

John is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Irene Yonkers Jennings; his
children, Sharon (David) Boone of Ellicott City, MD and John Joseph (Anne)
Jennings of Chicago, IL; his grandchildren, Emilie (Andrew Kupchock), Cory (Laura),
Steven and Brian Boone and many nieces and nephews.  

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Francis Jennings and James
Patrick Jennings and his beloved aunt, Catherine “Kitty” Jennings. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate John's life on Tuesday, July 26, from 11 am until Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 12 noon at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to <a href="https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1378/lg20/form.aspx?sid=1378&gid=1&pgid=7554&cid=14512">St. Joseph’s University</a>, 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, or a charity of your choice. You can leave a condolence for the family by using the memories tab on the left.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.  You believe in God, believe also in me.  My father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that?  I am going there to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may be where I am.  You know the way to the place where I am going.” 
John 14, v. 1-4

Carl Joseph Tamulevich passed from this life to heaven to be with his beloved son, CJ, his brother Michael, and his loving parents, Bolic and Gladys, on July 17, 2022.

Carl loved his family and friends.  He loved dancing to Rock ’n Roll music with the love of his life, Lori, to whom he was married for 54 years – they once won the Twist dance contest at “Cheers” in Boston.  He loved sports, especially his Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots.  He loved Navy athletics, military history, a good movie, making a long putt, and a good meal.  He was fervently passionate about the U. S. Naval Academy and his country.  His passion carried over to golf, where he organized an annual, much loved golf event among his cherished friends.  No love compared to that Carl had for his family and friends.  

He was a giving, loving, gentle and humble husband, father, grandfather, friend, classmate, naval officer, and citizen whose life was dedicated to values that matter.  He lived his Christian faith every day.  He is survived by the love of his life, Lori; their son, Jeff; Amanda and Kelly; and seven grandchildren:  Alex, Lauren, Tabitha, Lily Belle, Drew, Madison, and Genevieve.  He was the grandkids’ “Poppy,” and would be filled with such joy any time he was with them.  Whether attending their dance recitals, sneaking off during lunch breaks to hold them as babies, playing cribbage, or sharing treats of whoopie pies, root beer floats, or his favorite homemade milk cake, Poppy treasured every moment with his grandchildren.  They all miss their Poppy and his great hugs.
 
Carl cherished his friends and classmates from his hometown of Nashua, N.H. to USNA to the fleet to the Naval Academy Athletic Association.  He took great pride in his modest, immigrant roots by way of Lithuania (Dad) and Poland (Mom).

He arrived in Annapolis in 1964 by way of Nashua High School, where he was an outstanding student-athlete, having played on five State Championship teams.  He transitioned to the Naval Academy after one year at Holy Cross, followed by a year at the Naval Academy Prep School.  He was a fullback on the football team and a two-time All-American Defenseman in lacrosse.  In his senior year he won the Schmeisser Award as the best defenseman in the country, having blanked the likes of All-American attackmen from Maryland and Johns Hopkins.  He was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1989 with his HOF coach, Willis ‘Bildy’ Bilderback, presiding.  Carl was also a three-striper as a Company Commander in his senior year.  He was so much more than a great athlete, and has a lifetime of so many terrific friendships.

Carl graduated from Navy in 1968.  Upon graduation, he piloted the P-3 Orion, his aircraft of choice, chasing down Soviet submarines during a stellar 24-year career in the Navy. 

Carl and Lori settled in Annapolis in 1986 where he became a cornerstone at the NAAA, greatly impacting over 30 Division One men’s and women’s sports teams for over 30 years.  His voice was always recognizable at any Navy sporting event, and he was especially passionate about men’s lacrosse and women’s soccer.  In 1998, he met the women’s soccer team bus upon their return from their coach’s first victory over Army.  Carl’s welcome was filled with his unique passion and joy for the athletes and for Navy, which injected a confidence in the coach that endures to this day.  On the day of his retirement from the NAAA, he traveled with the men’s lacrosse team to Baltimore where he witnessed Navy’s first victory over Hopkins at Homewood Field since 1969.  Feeling like a member of the team, the players awarded Carl the game ball, saying they won it for him.  It was a storybook ending to a phenomenal career.

Commander “T,” as he was known to many, cared immensely about people.  He was a cherished counselor, mentor, and father-figure to thousands of young men and women.  He fought his disease relentlessly to the end.  He loved his life, Lori, and his Lord to no end.  He was an active participant at Calvary United Methodist Church, where funeral services will be held on October 15th at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the CJ Tamulevich scholarship fund at Saint Mary’s High School in Annapolis, or to the Naval Academy Golf Association, where there are plans for remembering Carl at the golf course he loved.

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Jerry Alan Jones of Davidsonville, Maryland, passed away after a lengthy illness on July 16 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, MD. 

Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Carol, of 63 years, his children Kathy Jones Repage of Leland, NC; Jeffrey Alan Jones of Lake Mary, FL; Greg Jones of Chestertown, MD; and Linda Jones of Franklin, MA. In addition, he leaves behind five grandchildren: Ashley Jones, Brett Jones, KC Repage Tregoning, Bradley Jones, and Hannah Finnegan; and one great-granddaughter - Rylee - and one great-grandchild due in November.  

Jerry was General Manager, Safety Management Division for the United States Postal Service; served on the Board of Directors of the National Safety Council; and was awarded several presidential honors throughout his career. He served for 8 years in the Army Reserves. An avid lover of dogs, sports, and gardening, he led life to the fullest. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Jerry’s life on Wednesday, July 20th from 5 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, July 21st at 10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122 (https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/) and St. Jude’s Medical Center, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=wtg-mm-btn-donate-now).  

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Vaia Goudounis, 93, a 61-year resident of Annapolis, MD died on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home.  Born February 15, 1929, in Oropedio, Grevena, Greece, to the late George Filiopoulos and Daphne Tsiovalopoulou Filiopoulos, she owned and operated Capital Tailor Shop on West Street for over 30 years.  Vaia was a longtime member of the Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church and Agia Anna Philoptochos Society.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, traveling, and flower and vegetable gardening. In addition to her parents, Vaia was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Evangelos Goudounis, a brother, Christos Filiopouos, and a sister, Kaliope Toliopoulos. She is survived by a daughter, Soultana "Susie" Efthimiadis and her husband, Kyriakos of Annapolis, MD; two brothers, Konstantine and Phillip Filiopoulos; and two grandchildren, Haralambos "Bobby" Efthimiadis and Anna Efthimiadis. Friends are invited to celebrate Vaia’s life on Thursday from 5 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be offered on Friday, July 22 at 11 am at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Online condolences may be made by using the memories tab to the left of this page.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband and father, Francis Henry Frain (Franny). Franny passed away on July 16, 2022 at the age of 92 at a hospice center in Pasadena, Maryland. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 23rd, 1930 to the late Elmer P. and Meda Bever Frain. He was raised in Washington, DC and lived in Silver Spring, MD for many years, where he raised his family. He also spent his summers near the South River in Edgewater, MD and has lived in the Loch Haven community for the past 24 years.

He worked as a cartographer for the Army Map Service until he retired, and spent many years in the army reserves. He was quite the athlete, playing basketball in high school, and he played first base on a championship softball team in the DC area. He also enjoyed playing golf. He was a basketball official in the DC area for over 25 years and was active in the local Boys Club. Sports remained a passion throughout his life. He enjoyed watching baseball, basketball, golf, football, and hockey. He was thrilled when his beloved Washington Nationals won the World Series in 2019.

He enjoyed his Loch Haven neighborhood very much. He loved being outside, taking walks, stopping to catch up with his friends and neighbors, working in his yard, or just happily sitting in a lawn chair catching the sun with his little doggie Odie. He was always making new friends and participated in many community activities. He also enjoyed volunteering in the thrift shop at the Joy Reigns Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Mary Beth W. Frain, with whom he enjoyed his retirement years and whom he loved very much. He is preceded in death by brother Glenn Elmer (wife, Ruth), who passed away in 1989. His remaining brother Henry Hugh (wife, Betty) lives in Potomac, MD. He has five surviving children with his first wife, Patricia Marie Walsh Frain: Daniel Francis Frain ( wife, Janet ) of Chestertown, MD; Vicki Marie Zelenka ( husband, Paul ) of Columbia, MD; Timothy Thomas Frain (wife, Minako) of Tokyo, Japan; Suzanne Patricia Frain of Silver Spring, MD; and Sandra Jean Frain (husband Lowry Brooks) of Fallston, MD. He also had a little girl, Teresa Marie, who passed away as an infant. He is also survived by 14 beautiful grandchildren: Samuel, Daniel, Rebekah, Sierra, Nathan, and Joshua Frain; Joshua, Eric, and Natasha Zelenka; Monica and Colin Frain, Jake and Maggie Brooks; Joslyn Cord; and many nieces and nephews.

He was a loving and active father, attending countless athletic events and scouting trips.

A memorial service will be in a few months.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in his name to <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">Hospice of the Chesapeake</a>, John and Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. They are the closest thing to angels on earth.

Please check back for full obituary.

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Mrs. Estelita Arangorin, (nickname Stely), long time resident of Fort Washington, Maryland transitioned on Friday, July 15, 2022, shortly after her 91st birthday.

Mrs. Arangorin was born on June 24, 1931, in Manila, Philippines. She was a full-time housewife and raised six children with her late husband. Mrs. Arangorin filled her life with many of her favorite things to do; traveling, singing Filipino hymnals and reading the Bible. She particularly enjoyed spending time with her family (children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren).

Mrs. Arangorin was preceded in death by her husband, Palermo Arangorin. She is survived by three daughters; Loida Arambulo (Fort Washington, Maryland), Lydia Calazan (Fort Washington, Maryland), and Arlene Arangorin (Waldorf, Maryland), two sons; Ronnie Arangorin (Fort Washington, Maryland), and Benjie Arangorin (Houston, Texas), four grandchildren; Pauline Retener, Edwin Arambulo, Jr., Roger Arangorin, Jr., and Christian Singson, six great grandchildren: Isabella Retener, Trey Arambulo, Jaxon Arambulo, Lulla Estelle Goodwin, Bree Singson, and Chip Singson.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Mrs. Estelita Arangorin on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 2 to 8 pm, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, from 2 to 8pm and Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 4 p.m. until the start of the service at 6 p.m. All life celebrations and the funeral service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Interment will follow on a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia 22211. Condolences are accepted by using the Memories tab on this page.

James J. "Jim" Wigginton
September 30, 1937 - July 13, 2022

James J. "Jim" Wigginton died peacefully on July 13, 2022 with family at his bedside.  He was born in Washington, DC on September 30, 1937 and lived all of his life in Maryland.
He was an elevator mechanic in the National Elevator Industry, union local 10, from 1956 until 1990 when an injury forced him to retire on disability.  From 1962-64, he served his country in the US Army, spending one year in Thailand before being honorably discharged.  After retirement he spent his days with his wife, Barbara, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2017.  They did some traveling but mostly just enjoyed their home, pool and family together.  Jim enjoyed hunting, boating and fishing, and he was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins.

Jim was predeceased by his wife, Barbara, and two daughters, Theresa Carolyn and Lora Lee.  He is survived by two sons, James L. Wigginton and John P. Wigginton; his son and daughter in law, Bryan and Marci Crymes; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and his sister in law, Patricia Allison.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jim's life on Saturday, July 23 from 11 AM until his memorial service at 12:30 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's name may be made to Heart Homes, 3023 Arundel on the Bay Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.



Gloria Rodriguez Bungato of Indian Head, MD died on July 13, 2022. Mrs. Bungato was born in 1937 in Pozorrubio Pangasinan, Philippines. There, she attended Pozorrubio High School. In her adopted hometown of Indian Head, MD Gloria was regularly active in several organizations such as the VFW Post 5471 Ladies Auxiliary and the Combined International Philippines American Association. She was also very much involved in her church, St. Columba’s Catholic Church. Gloria was privileged to have diverse types of employment; she worked at Fort Washington Medical Center (admissions), Greater Southeast Hospital, Hadley Memorial Hospital and Johnny’s House of Beauty (hairdresser). In her spare time, Gloria enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, and socializing with her friends.

Gloria was preceded in death by her late husband of 51 years, Monico Malapit Bungato, Sr.  She is survived by two daughters; Frances Smith (Indian Head, MD), Amelia Ocampo (Waldorf, MD), three sons; Monico Bungato Jr. (Roxboro, NC), Donald Bungato (Lorton, VA), Dennis Bungato (Waldorf, MD), two sisters; Carmen Pimentel (San Diego, CA and Quezon City, Philippines), Lydia Ramilo (Oxon Hill, MD); sixteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Gloria's Life Celebration on Monday and Tuesday, August 15 & 16, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday, August 17,2022 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 followed by interment at Arlington National Cemetery at 2 p.m. Please meet at the Administration Building parking lot at 1:15 p.m. that day with one's own transportation and Identification.

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Cheryl Ann “Cookie” Buck, age 75 and a resident of Edgewater for 45 years, died on July 12, 2022 of congestive heart failure.  Born in Altoona, PA on September 19, 1946 to George N. and Myrtle A. Hainley, she graduated from Altoona High School and worked for many years for the State of Maryland as a registered nurse.  She was active at the South County Senior Center, and in her spare time, she enjoyed her cats, playing mahjong, watching television and creating artwork on her tablet.

In addition to her parents, Cookie was preceded in death by siblings George Robert Hainley and Phyllis Jean Baird.  She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronald Buck; her sister, Betty Lou Trotter of Altoona and numerous nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Cheryl’s name may be made to VCA South Arundel Animal Hospital, 85 W. Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037.  


James “Jim” Fate, Sr., of Annapolis, MD passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Born on August 21, 1934 to the late Ruth and Harry Fate, Jim was an incredible business owner and volunteer throughout his life. Over the years, Jim volunteered at The Davidsonville Ruritan and Davidsonville United Methodist Church, where he was an active member. His mission in life was to help anyone in need and to make people feel accepted. His hobbies included golf, reading, winning at bingo and spending time with family and friends. He was married to his best friend and the love of his life, Marilyn Miller Fate, for 55 years until her passing in January 2020. Jim was a loving father to Jim (Michelle) Fate, Jr. and Jean (Matt) Edwards. He was an extremely proud "PopPop" to his 10 grandchildren, Thomas, Natalie, Joseph, Noah, Sophie Joy, Luke, Ruth, Moriah, Joel and Elijah James and was a supportive brother to Charles Fate and his late sister, Evelyn. 

Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Jim’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 on Saturday, July 30th from 1 pm until his memorial service begins at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. 

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John W. Taliaferro II, 74, of Stevensville, MD passed away suddenly on July 12, 2022. John was a loving husband, father, and pop pop. He was devoted to his loving wife Mary Ann for 52 years. He was Pop Pop to 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild and a wonderful friend to many. His unyielding kindness, bright smile, mechanical wizardry, musical talent, and curiosity about the world will be greatly missed by both his family and friends. 

John was born in Washington, DC on October 8, 1947, to father John W. Taliaferro and mother Janet M. Taliaferro. He was raised in Hyattsville, MD and attended Northwestern High School. After high school, he became a printing apprentice where he found a lifelong career. After working for several notable printing companies throughout the DC area, he joined the Federal Aviation Administration until his retirement in 2014.  

John met his wife Mary Ann in 1966 and they were married in 1970. The pair eventually settled in Riva, MD to raise their two children. Just last year they relocated to Stevensville, MD. 

John loved spending time with his family, tinkering in the garage, watching and playing golf, Notre Dame Football, Maryland Terps basketball, the Washington Capitals, and playing music with his band, “The Lugnuts.” He loved living near the Chesapeake Bay, fishing, boating, and picking crabs. On a beautiful day you would find him taking his motorcycle or his convertible Mustang out for a cruise. John also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports and would travel all over to see them. He and his wife Mary Ann loved to travel and visited many places throughout the world.

John was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Kay Zittle and Sharon Fones. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; son John (Melissa) and daughters Dawn (Brad) and Tessa; grandchildren Andrew, Maddox, Sutton, Ellison, Wilton, Cecilia, Lillian and Stone and great-granddaughter Natalie.

Friends are invited to celebrate John’s life on Tuesday, July 19th 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 Wednesday, July 20th at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.

Memorial donations may be made in John’s honor to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394.

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Juanita Louise Sines, “Tutti”, a resident of Arnold, MD for thirty years, died on Tuesday, July 12 in Annapolis, MD. Born on February 4, 1962 in Takoma Park, MD to Arlene Mastromarino and the late Ronald F. Sines, Juanita was a 1982 graduate of Garrett County High school and she worked at the Takoma Park Seventh-Day Adventist church bookstore. In addition to her parents, Juanita is survived by her brothers, Frank Sines of Laurel, MD, Rob and John Sines of Lothian, MD, Mickey Sines of Davidsonville, MD, Greg Sines of Odenton, MD, Junior Campbell and Ronnie Sines of Annapolis, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Amparo Soriano Rosario, age 86, of Ft. Washington, MD passed away on Tuesday, July 12,
2022.

Amparo was predeceased by her father Victoriano Rosario, Sr.; mother, Demetria Rosario; sisters, Remedios Rosario, Teresita Rosario Abacan and Milagros Rosario; brother, Alejandro Rosario. She is survived by her sister, Concepcion Rosario Bravo of Ft. Washington, MD; brother, Victoriano Rosario, Jr.; nieces, Tersalee Rosario Abacan-Gritz of Brambleton, VA, Anna Rosario and Dana Khademi of Toronto, Canada; nephews, Roel Abacan, Ronaldo Abacan of Woodbridge, VA, Alan Rosario and Alex Rosario of Toronto, Canada; great nieces, Caitlin Gritz of Brambleton, VA, Nicole, Alanna, Rosario and Ava of Toronto, Canada; great nephews, Matthew, Sean and Kian of Toronto, Canada.

Amparo worked as an Executive Secretary for the International Monetary Fund for over thirty years. As part of her job, she got to travel around the world to countries such as Sri Lanka and Thailand just to name a few. Prior to working for the IMF, she worked at the World Health Organization. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting and music. She had a great sense of humor and was always willing to help others in need.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Amparo’s life on Monday, July 18, 2022, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home &amp; Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 10:00am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Jack Carson Snead passed away at his home in Fort Washington, Maryland on July 12, 2022, a month and half short of his 93rd birthday.

Jack was born September 2, 1929 in Robert Lee, Texas to parents J.C. and Winnie Snead.  He married the former Glovenia (Glo) Caraway in 1953.

	He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1974.  During 1953-54 he flew as radar navigator/bombardier aboard B-29 bombers operating from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa.  From 1954 to 1958 he was based at Travis Air Force Base, California, performing aircrew duties in B-36 aircraft of the Strategic Air Command.

	In subsequent assignments in Ohio and New Mexico, he worked in the development, test and evaluation of sensors and systems for aircraft navigation and flight control.  During this period, Jack earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering at Oklahoma State University and the Air Force Institute of Technology, respectively.  In his last USAF assignment, he worked as chief of the Avionics Branch in the Electronics Division at Air Force Systems Command Headquarters at Andrews AFB, MD.

	Later, in the employ of aerospace industry organizations, he provided engineering support for military avionics technology programs.  He was also active in the Institute of Navigation, serving as secretary/treasurer and vice chairman of the Washington Section.

	After retirement, he enjoyed being with his grandchildren, swimming, participating in activities of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House (Alexandria, VA), and riding with the Oxon Hill Bicycle & Trail Club (Southern Maryland).  He had also served as a deacon at the Camp Springs Presbyterian Church.  He and his wife, Glo, also enjoyed traveling, particularly to their second home in Texas.

	Survivors include his wife, Glo Snead of Fort Washington, MD; a son, David Snead of Marblehead, MA; a daughter, Angela Smith, and son-in-law Charles Smith of Springfield, VA; grandson Carson Smith of Providence, RI; granddaughter Cara Smith, also of Springfield; a sister Doris McCabe of Robert Lee, TX; and a brother-in-law Jim Caraway of Bryan, TX.

A Funeral will be held on Monday, July 25, 2022 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory , 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 at 2 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 1 pm. Please meet at the Administration Building parking lot at 12:15 p.m. with one's own transportation and Identification. 


Donations in Jack's honor may be made to the Hayrick Lodge Cemetery Association (981 Paint Creek Road, Robert Lee, TX 76945) or St. Stephens United Methodist Church (9203 Braddock Rd, Burke, VA 22015).

Relatives and friends are invited to Eleonor’s Life Celebration on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 2 to 9 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 10:00am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Lawrence Henry “Larry” Bessler, 92, an 8-year resident of Deale and formerly of Dunkirk and Ft. Washington, MD, passed away on July 10, 2022 at his home.  Born on February 6, 1930 in Lake George, MN to the late Carl and Agnes Bessler, Larry served in the U.S. Army for more than 22 years, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War.  He retired in 1977 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.  Larry earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in education from the George Washington University.  He enjoyed a career teaching mathematics in the Prince George’s County school system and at Cardinal Hickey Academy.  Larry enjoyed playing golf and tennis, snow skiing, yachting and traveling.  He was a member of the Tantallon Country Club and Macho-HeMan Ski Club.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Kim Moore Bessler; his two sons, Mark of Los Angeles, CA and Larry II and his wife, Lisa of Chicago, IL; one sister, Betty Beard of Clearbrooke, MN; and two grandsons, Cohen and Nigel.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday, July 18 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel at St.Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway, 2312 Floral Park Road, Clinton, MD.  Larry will be buried in the church cemetery next to his first wife, Mary Alice (née Mahoney) who died in 1989.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry’s memory to <a href="https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/#!/donation/checkout">Tunnel to Towers Foundation</a> 

Online condolences may be offered using the Memories tab on the left side of this page.



John R. Sailhamer, Jr., lifelong resident of Shippensburg, PA.  He currently resided in  Davidsonville, MD and passed away at Cadia Healthcare in Annapolis, MD on July 9, 2022 at the age of 76.

John was born in Chambersburg, PA on August 14, 1945 to John R. and Ruth (Clever) Sailhamer. He then joined the Air Force, where he honorably served his country from 1964-68, attaining the rank of Sergeant.  After leaving the Air Force, he worked for many years as a finish presser at the Greif textile plant.  During his life, he was a deacon of the First Assembly of God Church, where he also coached the fast pitch softball team.  He enjoyed both bowling and shooting pool around town.   

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Daryl K. Sailhamer, who died November 17, 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Sailhamer-Helliwell of Davidsonville, and his grandchildren, Bradley and Heather Helliwell of Davidsonville.  In addition, he is survived by his sister, Dawn V. Schwenk, Shippensburg and a nephew, Donald Varner.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, July 18 from 12:30-1:30pm, followed by a funeral service at 1:30, at First Assembly of God Church, 420 Baltimore Road, Shippensburg.  Burial, with military honors, to follow at Parklawns Memorial Gardens, 3218 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg.  


Obituaries

Joyce Adams

Gretchen Peery

Linda Ihrig

Mary Lerch

Maria Tzouma Schmalz

Rita Cintron

John Jennings

Carl Tamulevich, Sr.

Jerry Jones

Vaia Goudounis

Francis Frain

Patricia Dixon

Estelita Arangorin

James Wigginton

Gloria Bungato

Cheryl Buck

James Fate, Sr.

John Taliaferro, II

Juanita Sines

Amparo Rosario

Lt. Col. Jack Snead, USAF(Ret.)

Eleonor Peralta

Lawrence Bessler

John Sailhamer, Jr.