Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Friends are invited to celebrate Helen's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Funeral service will be held at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD on Monday, July 18 at 10 am. Interment St. Demtrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Daniel Jonathan “Dan” Mann, a 27-year resident of Lothian and previously of Forestville, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 8, 2022.  He was 94 years old.  Born on May 2, 1928 in Orange, VA to the late Gayle and Jenney Mann, Dan developed an interest in aviation in his teens.  He began working at Bowling Air Force Base at the age of 16.  In 1945, Dan enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the Army Air Corps as a flight engineer, rising to the rank of corporal.  After his discharge from active duty, Dan continued serving his country in the Navy Reserves for 30 years.  In addition to  his military service, he enjoyed a career as an HVAC mechanic.

Dan was a “Jack of all Trades” and was always busy and on the go.  He enjoyed working on cars, building trailers, and was an active churchgoer.  A talented guitarist, he enjoyed playing music at Happy Harbor and the barn.  Dan was a friend to many and especially enjoyed the friends he met daily for morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts.

In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his loving wife, Danelia Nelly Elizondo Mann who passed away in 1974; his twin sister, Dottie Flaherty; a brother, Gayle “GS” Spencer Mann Jr.; and another sister, Faye MacInstosh.  He is survived by two daughters, Linda Gail Mann Newitt and her husband, Zachary of Tracys Landing, MD and Cynthia Cummings of Frederick, MD; one granddaughter, Josslin Newitt Twitty and her husband, Aaron of Lothian, MD; and three great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to visit with Dan’s family from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, July 18 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20 at the Rhoadesville Baptist Church, 26042 Lafayette Drive, Rhoadesville, VA 22542 followed by burial in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rhoadesville Baptist Church at the address above.

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Robert ‘Bob’ Bradley, age 81, died on July 6, 2022. Bob was born in Washington, D.C., on June 18, 1941. He was a deeply beloved husband, father and friend with an infectious and indelible shine.
 
Bob is survived by his wife Mary and his children Craig (Isabella), René (Donna), Melissa (Brandon) and Robert, and his sister Ann. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest, his mother Ethel and his son, Thomas.

Friends are invited to celebrate Bob’s life on Friday, July 15 from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 11 am. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you donate to the <a href="https://www.lbda.org/donate/">Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc.</a>, 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 in Bob’s memory.

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Bonnie Sue Martin of Annapolis, MD passed away after a long battle with cancer on July 5, 2022. She was known for her bold style, her iconic red hair, and her way of bringing out the joy in people. She was a loving and affectionate mother, a beloved sister and aunt, a die-hard friend, and the life of many parties. Our Bonbon always had music playing. 

She was born Bonnie Tiktin in Rockland County, New York in 1958. She is the youngest of four girls – one minute younger than her identical twin. She moved to Baltimore at 16, and later lived and worked in Washington, D.C., Pasadena, Annapolis, New Orleans, and the Virgin Islands. She traveled to the Caribbean, Europe, and Mexico. While she worked multiple administrative and hospitality jobs throughout her life, her jobs were not what most defined her. Bonnie was frequently found at Jazzfest in New Orleans, Stan and Joe’s on Main Street, the Eastport Democratic Club, the Cat’s Eye, or frankly, anywhere live music was playing. She was a regular at many downtown Annapolis bars. She has never willingly paid cover.

Bonnie loved watching football, dancing, music, getting a good deal, and being with her family and friends. Many of her friends were lifelong: people she had known since childhood or high school. Others were people she had met this year, while waiting in line for a bathroom. Her good friends had boats, and she always invited her other best friends on them. This circle of friends and family supported her through several years of treatments; sharing food, laughter, music, and their own time right up until her last day.

Bonnie is survived by her two sons, Matt and Ian; two grandchildren, Killian and Frida; three sisters, Joanne, Donna, and Rochelle; her boyfriend Gary, and many, many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, coworkers, artists, and bartenders. She was irreplaceable, and her memory will light their way. 

A celebration in memory of Bonnie will be held from 3-8PM on September 24.  Please contact the family for further details.

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Walter “Jerry” DeGrouchy, age 85, a resident of the Edgewater/Annapolis area for over 41 years, died peacefully at his Edgewater home on July 5, 2022. Born in Washington, D.C., on July 10, 1936, Jerry began his career at Southern Railroad in D.C., but spent most of his life as a contractor, specializing in kitchen remodeling. His hobbies included golf, bowling, horseshoes, poker, and yard work. Jerry was a tireless, energetic, giving, and caring person whose optimism and love for life never waned.  
 
Jerry is survived by his life partner of 41 years, Catherine “Doodie” Barbour;  his children, David (Laura) of Bowie MD, Ronnie (Sharon) of Selbyville DE, Kenny (Carla) of Temecula CA, William (Susan) of Monrovia MD, Theresa (Danny) Gatewood of Edgewater MD, Trista (Scott) Barbour Neff of Crystal Beach FL, and Kellie Barbour Wilkinson of Edgewater MD;  his brother, James of Chattanooga TN; his grandchildren, Kyle, Eric, Sean, Evan, John Michael, Kim, Briana, Allie, Jilly, Megan, Victoria Rose, Simone, and Emma; and his great grandchildren, Steven, Hailey, Owen, and Kaiden; and many beloved nieces of nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Jerry’s life celebration on Thursday, July 14 from 1 PM until his memorial service begins at 2:30 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you <a href="https://kalasfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Jerry-DeGrouchy-8851/memorial-trees">plant a tree</a> in Jerry’s memory. 

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Given by God on September 30, 1984 to Terri Lynn White and returned to God on July 5, 2022

Taron Raphael White Sr. was the eldest son to Terri Lynn White and after his mother's passing, was adopted by his grandmother LaVerne Ward-White. Taron Sr. was baptized in Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Taron Sr. had a profound sense of loyalty for his grandmother LaVerne Ward-White for whom he dearly loved and appreciated very much.

Taron Sr. graduated from Oxon Hill High School in the Class of 2002. Throughout his life he learned to play the flute, volunteered regularly throughout the community, enjoyed competitive tennis, soccer, and his favorite basketball. Taron Sr. took classes at Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC and Kaplan University online.  He also worked for the US Postal Service and eventually explored entrepreneurial opportunities in the field of home restoration and remodeling.

In 2011,Taron Sr. faced an extreme challenge when an unfortunate accident left him partially paralyzed. Despite, having to endure unimaginable obstacles Taron had the heart and soul of a warrior. He continued to fight through multiple setbacks no matter what. He found strength in loving his son, Taron Jr.

Taron, Sr. is survived by his son, Taron Raphael White, Jr.; sisters, Shauntia Ward White (Bethesda, MD) and Jenee White-Jones (Temple Hills, MD); brother, Daamar Saadiq (Louisville, KY); nephew, Saamir Saadiq (Louisville, KY); uncle, Gregory Eugene White, Jr. (Waldorf, MD) and aunt, Deborah Anne White (Waldorf, MD); and will be missed by first and second cousins, great-aunts and uncles, friends, and all who knew him.

Deborah “Debby” Jean Roberts, 68, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Monday, July 4 in Baltimore, MD after a brief battle with cancer, Covid and pneumonia. Born on October 12, 1953 in Reading, PA to the late George and Ardell Roberts, Debby retired from the Government Printing Office after 35 years of service. She is survived by her brother, George Roberts and his wife, Diane; her sister, Susie Miller and her husband, Doug, four nieces, a nephew, 14 great-nieces and nephews and a great-great-niece. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org). Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Maura A. Bonaccorsy, 78 years old, a resident of Annapolis Maryland for almost 40 years passed away at Ann Arundel Medical Center due to complications from Vasculitis on July 3, 2022.  Maura was diagnosed with Vasculitis, an autoimmune disorder in November and suffered complications that started early in June.  Maura was born on June 12, 1944 in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1962. She was retired from the FBI’s field office in Annapolis, MD and before working at the FBI she worked at the United States Naval Academy. Maura was married to John D. Bonaccorsy for 40 years prior to his passing in 2003. She is survived by two children, Nunzio J. Bonaccorsy of Edgewater, Maryland and his wife Roe Bonaccorsy and Catherine J. Tompkins of Fairfax, VA and her husband Chad Tompkins; 5 grandchildren: Ashley Giler and her husband Stephen Giler, Justin Bonaccorsy and his wife Kelly Bonaccorsy, Emma Bonaccorsy, Morgan Tompkins, and Grace Tompkins; and 1 great-grandchild: Sophia Giler. Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Maura’s life on Monday, July 18th 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 Tuesday, July 19th at 11 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. In lieu of flowers, please donate a small gift to the humane society in Maura’s name by visiting <a href="https://secured.humanesociety.org/page/83122/donate/1">THIS LINK</a>. When it asks for the recipient’s name and address please include the following information: Memorial Name: Maura A. Bonaccorsy/Recipient’s information: Cathy Tompkins

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Regina Anne Carpenter, “Gina”, 36, a life-long resident of Crownsville, MD passed away on July 2, 2022, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. 

BornMay 8, 1986, in Baltimore, MD to the late Annette Marie and Richard Allen Carpenter, Jr. she attended Old Mill High School and continued her studies at Anne Arundel Community College. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Matthew Roach, one sister, Rebecca Bonincontri, and her husband Joseph of Lothian, MD, nieces: Alexis and Hailey Bonincontri, and nephew, Joseph Bonincontri, Jr. She is also survived by her aunt, Danielle Shifflett, and her husband John, of Stanardsville, VA, her cousins; Kathleen Hardwick and Daniel Burns, both of Stanardsville, VA, and many other special family members and friends. 

Gina had a deep love for her family and her Catholic faith. She enjoyed photography, scrapbooking, and making memories. When she was just a little girl, her mother gave her the nickname “bird”; it’s no wonder Gina grew to love hummingbirds. 

Often, a hummingbird encounter is a sign that your departed loved one is watching over you. Gina, fly high and know that you will forever be in our hearts.
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Archie was born in Charleston, SC.  From there, his family moved to Atlanta, GA where he spent his childhood.  His father’s employment with the U.S. Weather Bureau took them to Long Island, NY and then to Anchorage, AK when Archie was a teenager.  He graduated from Anchorage High School in 1954 and then from Biltmore University in Asheville, NC.   He returned to Alaska, working for the Weather Bureau for about two years, before enlisting in the US Army, where he served a brief active duty followed by six years of Army Reserve.  He went back to work for the Weather Bureau in Asheville and then transferred to the Washington, D.C. area as a computer programmer (a new field at that time).  That was also when a portion of the Weather Bureau reorganized into the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).  After more than twenty years, he left NOAA in 1983 and went to work for Argos Services, administered by the Centre National d’Etude Spatiales (the French space agency).  He retired in 2001.  His career with CNES, although based in Suitland, MD, allowed him to travel the world.  He moved to Edgewater in 2005.

He was an extraordinary man – he loved people, laughter, mystery stories, crossword puzzles, playing catcher on a fast pitch softball team, riding his Harley, some special dogs and cats, and thunderstorms.  Jesus Christ was his Lord and Savior.

He is survived by his wife Margaret, daughter Nissa and son-in-law John Ellinwood,  son William Dean Shaw, five grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was predeceased by his sister Anne Page.  His ashes will be interred in the Shaw family plot in a cemetery in McClellanville, SC. Family and friends are invited to Archie's life celebration on Saturday, July 9 at 11 am at Edgewater Bible Church, 1716 Shadyside Dr, Edgewater, MD 21037. Following the service, a luncheon will be held at the Ward's house. 

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Dr. Vincent D. Palumbo, local oral/ maxillofacial surgeon, passed away on Wednesday, June 29 after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on December 10, 1934 in Newark, NJ to the late Pasquale and Julia Pentimone Palumbo, he was one of nine children. A Golden Gloves Champion boxer in high school, he graduated from the University of Maryland, where he starred on the boxing team, twice winning the national lightweight title. Dr. Palumbo was elected to the Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame, University of Maryland Sports Hall of Fame, and Omicron Delta Kappa, an honorary leadership fraternity. In 1960 he earned a DDS degree from Georgetown University Dental School and, after several years of post-graduate study, became a Fellow of the Association of Oral/ Maxillofacial surgery. He operated offices in Prince George’s and Charles counties where he practiced for 40 years. Dr. Palumbo chaired the board of Prince George’s Community College, was on the boards of several local banks and served on the Maryland Racing Commission. He maintained residences in Annapolis, MD and Tequesta, FL. Dr. Palumbo is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anne C. Palumbo, Ph.D.; his sons, V. Daniel (Maria) Palumbo, Jr., Esq., Andrew C. (Kristen), and J. Wessinger (Cheryl) Palumbo, M.D.; his grandchildren, Soeren (Jennafer), Rachael (Andrew), Alexandra, Olivia, Sydney, Danny, Delaney, and Sofie; his great-grandsons, Milo and Luca and his siblings, the Hon. Richard Palumbo, Salvatore Palumbo and Marie Lovelace. Friends are invited to celebrate Dr. Palumbo’s life on Wednesday, July 6 from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 7 at 9 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD. Interment will follow at Parsons Cemetery, 912 N. Division St., Salisbury, MD at 3 pm.  

THE SERVICE WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED BY ST. MARY'S ON THEIR WEBSITE. <a href ="https://www.stmarysannapolis.org/stay-connected/st-marys-live-stream-masses">Click HERE</a>


In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to the Olivia Palumbo Program for Special Needs Adults, Lighthouse Arts Center, 373 Tequesta Dr., Tequesta, FL 33460 (<a href="https://71254.blackbaudhosting.com/71254/Unrestricted-Operating">lighthousearts.org</a>). Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Corazon Pascuals' Life Celebration on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, July 6 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway, Our Lady's Chapel, 13401 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735 Interment will be held Thursday, July 7 at 2:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway Cemetery, 13401 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735.  

Terry L. Riley, 80, a 53-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Annapolis, MD, passed away on June 27, 2022 after a 2-year illness.  Born on September 11, 1941 in Altoona, PA to the late Edna and Joseph Riley II, Terry was a 1959 graduate of Annapolis High School and a U.S. Army veteran.  He was owner and broker of Riley and Associates Co., a real estate agency in Edgewater, MD, and a member of Riva Trace Baptist Church in Davidsonville, MD.

Terry was an accomplished drummer.  He enjoyed music and was a two-time inductee to the Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame.  He also enjoyed fishing, crabbing and gardening.  Most of all, he loved his family and simply spending time with them.

Terry is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Siretta C. Riley; two devoted daughters, Terri Pessutti of Princeton, NJ and Heather Konkal of Murphy, TX; three brothers, Jack Riley of Ocean Springs, MS, Dick Riley of Lake Suzy, FL and John Riley of Stevensville, MD; one sister, Peggy Mercier of Severna Park, MD; five grandsons, Jack and Peter Pessutti and Krue, Noah and Brooks Konkal ; and one granddaughter, Marah Konkal.

Friends are invited to pay their respects and visit with Terry’s family from 4 to 7 PM on Friday, July 1 at Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD where Terry’s funeral service will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, July 2. Burial will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the <a href="https://www.mpnresearchfoundation.org/donate-to-mpn-research/">MPN Research Foundation</a>.

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Fred Nau died on Sunday, June 26, 2022. He was the beloved son of John and Carmilla Wehausen; brother of Georgene C. Piazza, Joanne Zamer and Mary Theresa Farrell, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to celebrate Fred’s life on Monday, July 18 from 11 am until Mass of the Resurrection is offered at 12 pm at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main St., Upper Marlboro, MD. Inurment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the <a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043&ovr_acv_id=5246">Wounded Warrior Project</a>, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page. 

Joseph Xavier Dilley passed away suddenly on June 26, 2022.  He was 24 years old.  Joe was born on April 20, 1998 in Annapolis to Leonard and Juanita Dilley.

Joe graduated from Broadneck High School and was currently working at Bellas, which he loved.  Joe also loved playing video games, collecting glass pieces and rare money.  He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and loved watching anime.  He loved being an uncle and he was a very proud one.

Joe had an amazing personality.  He loved making people happy and smile.  He enjoyed having good times and was a very giving person who will be missed by all.

He is survived by his loving parents, Leonard and Juanita Dilley of Annapolis, his brothers Tyler (Bethany) and Zachery Dilley, his nephews Phoenix Dilley and Hayden Anna, his niece Jade Dilley, his grandmothers Brenda Imler and Linda Bartrum, and countless aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visiting hours for family and friends will be on Tuesday, July 5 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A celebration of life is to be planned at a later date.

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Nancy Lee “Nanny” Monaghan (nee Nichols), age 71 and resident of Edgewater for 31 years, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on June 25, 2022 after a two year illness.  She was born in Baltimore on July 20, 1950 and earned an Associate Degree at the College of Hampton Roads.  She worked as the general manager of G & T Wood Products and was proud to be a retired Army wife.  In her spare time, Nanny enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, doing puzzles, scrapbooking and playing board games.  
Nanny was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Joseph and Ola Rebecca Nichols, and siblings Linda, Ralph and Phyliss.  She is survived by her husband, Donald W. Monaghan, Jr;  her children, Rob Lee of Peoria, AZ, Ron Lee of Glen Burnie, Donnie Monaghan III of Edgewater, Shannon Monaghan of Prince Frederick and Michelle Taylor of Front Royal, VA; her siblings, David Nichols of Johnson City, TN, Pat Schuyler of Lothian and Lynette Drummer of West Virginia; her grandchildren, Robbie, Jacob, Ronnie, Brian, Nicholas, Scott, Donnie IV, Dylan, Paul, Rebecca, Kierstyn, Nichole, Madysen, LeeAnn and Raven; and 14 great grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to Nanny’s life celebration on Thursday, June 30 from 2-4 PM, followed by a funeral service at 4, at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.  


Hailey Ann Shipe, age 20 and a lifelong resident of Edgewater, passed away on June 25, 2022.  She was born in Annapolis on March 18, 2002 and was a 2020 graduate of South River High School.  She loved playing softball for South River Youth Athletics and also at South River HS.  She enjoyed practicing yoga, being at the beach and spending time with her family and friends. She was most known for her sweet disposition and her heartwarming smile. 

She is survived by her parents, Kristen and Mike Dickenson of Lothian; her siblings, Bradley Shipe, Sean Dickenson and Kenleigh Dickenson; her grandparents, Michael and Debbie Varner, Wayne Shipe, Sr., and Eddie Dickenson; her aunts, Sheri Abell, Whitney Shipe, Shannon Dickenson and Erin Ermer; and numerous cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to Hailey’s life celebration on Friday, July 1 from 1-3 PM, followed by a funeral service at 3, at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville.  Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alumni Association Foundation, 2701 Renaissance Blvd., 4th Floor, King of Prussia, PA 19406



Jim died peacefully on Friday June 24, 2022, at home in Lothian, MD with family by his side. He was 94 years old. Jim loved life, family, and friends, and was a kind and gentle man.

Born May 23, 1928 to Mary Beall Cranford and James Roy Cranford Sr. in Annapolis Maryland, Jim’s family history in the Annapolis area dates to 1703 with the birth of Lizzy King.

Jim graduated from Annapolis High School in 1946. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served 2 years and deployed on the aircraft carrier USS Hornet. 

After his tour of duty in the Marines, Jim worked for C&P Telephone Company (now Verizon), retiring after 37 years of service.

Jim, along with fellow Annapolitans, founded the Annapolis Athletic Association which offered participation in numerous sports, football being a major focus.
Jim was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Lothian, a member of the Annapolis Shriners, Boumi Temple and the Annapolis Elks Club; proudly the oldest or nearly oldest member within each organization at the time of his passing.

Jim is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary; two children, Roy and his wife Julie and Kathleen and her husband, Mark. Grandsons Andrew, wife Katie and great grandson Jack of Hoboken NJ; Adam and fiancée Sarah of Brooklyn NY; Wil of Raleigh NC; by Mary's son David Halsey of Lothian, and grandson David of Pocomoke City, MD; and by Betty Ristaino Bernstein of Annapolis MD, mother of Roy and Kathleen.

Jim was a dog lover and was survived by many grand dogs; Emmy, Lilly, Charlie, Lucy, Archie, and Murph.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jim’s life at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Road, Lothian, MD on Thursday, June 30 from 1 pm until his funeral service begins at 2 pm. Burial will immediately follow the service in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Jim and Mary’s request is to donate to the Tunnel-2-Towers Foundation supporting Veterans with catastrophic injuries, fallen veterans, and fallen First Responders. Donations may be sent to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Attn: Colleen Grace (Jim Cranford), 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306, or online by clicking <a href=https://t2t.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2021_Donor_Form_Final.pdf">HERE</a>

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Ann Clara Black, 68, a 12-year resident of Tilghman, MD and previously of Bowie, MD, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on June 24, 2022, following a short illness.

Born September 16, 1953, in Osaka, Japan to the late Russell and Mildred Rankin, she
graduated from Bowie High School. Ann worked as an Administrator for the Prince George's County Public School system. She was a member of the Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Company and loved vacationing on the Outer Banks and spending time with family and friends.

Ann is survived by her husband of 46 years, Steven Black; two children, Steven Black of Gold Coast, Australia and Andrea Laidlaw of Shady Side, MD; two siblings, Russell Rankin of Gaithersburg, MD and Alicia Beall of Montross, VA; and a grandson, Samuel Laidlaw. She was also the loving aunt of Patrick, Corbin, and Rachel Beall, Christopher, and Jonathan Black, and Kelly Afifi.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ann's life on Wednesday, July 13 from 10:30 am until her memorial service begins at 11:30 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973
Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Company at tilghmanvfc.com/page/donations.

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Barbara Mae Tidwell, age 80, of Ocean View, DE formerly of Clinton, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE.

Barbara was born in Washington, DC on November 8, 1941, daughter of the late James H. Lucas and the late Dorothy Mae (Cryer) Lucas.  She retired as a statistical assistant from the National Agricultural Statistics Service in 2004 with a total of 31 years of service with the Federal government.  

Barbara was a faithful member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Temple Hills, MD where she taught Sunday School from the age of 18 until moving to Ocean View, DE in 2019, eventually becoming the Superintendent of the Sunday School. She was active in the women’s group at the church as well as a member of the Daughters of the King and a past president of the Juanita Chapter at the church. If Barbara wasn’t volunteering her time at the church, you could find her in her garden or flower beds.  She was a devoted mother, as she was always volunteering to be the team mom for her son’s sports teams or a chaperone on field trips. Barbara also enjoyed crocheting beautiful blankets, scarfs, baby clothes, and stuffed animals. Eventually, grandchildren drew her and her husband to the beach in Ocean View, DE. She was an ever-loving grandmother always enjoying arts and crafts with her grandchildren, taking them to story time at the public library, playing mini-golf, and taking them for ice cream, not to mention constantly spoiling them as grandparents do.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her youngest brother, John Michael Lucas.  Barbara is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, James H. Tidwell, Jr.; a son, Scott Tidwell and his wife, Colleen of Ocean View, DE; a granddaughter, Greer; two grandsons, Morrison Tidwell and Adler Calhoun; a brother, James H. Lucas, Jr. and his partner Joanne of Waldorf, MD; a niece, Susan Lucas of Waldorf, MD; and, a nephew, John Lucas of Georgetown, SC and their children.     

The family will be receiving relatives and friends at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5203 St. Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD 20748, on June 30th  from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with the funeral service immediately following. Entombment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD followed by a celebration of life back at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Barbara’s name to the John Hopkins University Lyme Disease Research Center, https://secure.jhu.edu/form/LymeDisease, or to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.

Alberta C. Witter, 105, a resident of Annapolis, MD for over 25 years and previously of Alexandria, VA, passed away at her residence in Annapolis on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Alberta was born in Boston, MA on June 2, 1917, to the late Louis F and Mary M. Calabres. Alberta attained her Master’s degree in Library Science. A lifelong educator, she taught in Chappaqua, NY, South Hampton, New York, Quantico, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Mount Vernon, VA. 

She was a proud Navy daughter and a devout Catholic.  She attended St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis. Her interests included flowers and gardening and current events. She also enjoyed socializing and feeding the squirrels. 

In addition to her parents, Alberta was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ralph Witter. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Ann (Jim) Smith of Rossville, IL.

Alberta will be laid to rest with her husband at Lakeview Cemetery, in Ithaca, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory can be made to The Wildlife Federation, 11100 Business Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190. 

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A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035.

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In the early evening of June 20th Bernadette passed away after a long struggle with cancer. She was 52 years old. She was at home, in Crofton, under hospice care, aided by her cherished friends, Amber and Christy, and the unending support of her many friends and family.

Bernadette is the only daughter of Bernard and the late Marie Allman. She grew up in Kettering, Maryland with her five brothers. As a child, she was active in swimming, softball, and scouts. Bernadette attended Elizabeth Seton High School and later graduated from the University of Maryland in 1992. She earned a Masters degree in biological science at Towson University in 2004. At university she was active in Pi Beta Phi Sorority where she made lasting friendships.

Berni led a full and active life. She traveled extensively, visiting most of the capital cities of Europe. She loved the beach, hiking, biking, and golf, but mostly being with the many friends she so easily attracted.

Her life work was as a high school biology teacher. She remained dedicated and committed and was active in many extracurricular activities. Bernadette retired from Marriotts Ridge High School several years ago, but is still well remembered by her fellow teachers.

Bernadette is survived by her brothers and their spouses: Patrick, Timothy, John and Amber, Matthew and Monika, Thomas and Elena, and her father, Bernard. She loved her nieces and nephews: Kellen and Kate, Fay and Sean, Maya and Kai, and Ella and Jake.

We hope and pray that our beloved Bernadette has achieved the promise of the Resurrection. She will be missed.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 28 at 11 am at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1800 Seton Dr, Crofton, MD.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Hospice of the Chesapeake. 

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