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Connie Karen Gross, of Lothian Maryland, passed away on February 25, 2023, peacefully at home.  

Connie was born on September 27, 1945, to parents MildredL. (Bogard) King and Howard H. King.  Connie graduated from Bladensburg High School and went on to start her career at NASA, in Greenbelt MD.  Connie met and married Carl Gross and together they had their son Wade Scott Gross who predeceased her 6 years ago.  Connie retired from NASA in 2004 with over 40 years of service just in time for the birth of her beloved granddaughter Savannah Gross.
Connie had a passion for baking, crafts, and sewing.  She enjoyed sharing her skills with her granddaughter, Savannah.  Connie will be remembered for her great sense of humor and her caring nature.  

Connie is survived by her husband, Carl Gross, granddaughter Savannah Gross and her niece Renee King.  

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Connie's life on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 2 pm to 4 pm and again from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 where a funeral service with Connie will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 1 pm. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD.

Our beloved mother, Nenita Ignacio Buenaventura, or “Mama”, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 77. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who was always there for us when we needed her. She was an active member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) who loved her duties as an Organist and later as a Deaconess. 

Nenita is survived by her husband, Delfin Buenaventura, her three children Eliza, Alberto, and Neriza; and their spouses Anthony, Karen, and Kenneth. Her grandchildren are Nydel, Elijah, Nathaniel, Loren, Kalvin, Ezekiel, and Kassidy. 

Nenita is loved and admired by her family. She is the late Pablo and Lina Ignacio's daughter. She is the late Paulino, Bayani, and Daniel's sister. Rosalina, Herminio, Fortunato, Renato, and Paulina are her living siblings. She is truly loved by her many nieces and nephews. 

Even though her Alzheimer's disease took her early from us, she will live on in our hearts forever. Despite her disease significantly impacting her memory, she remained steadfast in her faith. While all she could do was lay in bed, she found solace and peace in watching and listening to church hymns played on the Johannus organ. She imparted to us the importance of our faith and the love of our duties in the church. We shall never forget her words of reassurance, "Don't worry anak, bahala na ang Dios," which is translated as "Don't worry my child, God will provide". She taught and showed unconditional love for all of us, and we will pass this on to our children and the many generations that will follow us. 

Our mother was our provider, our heart, and our home. 

We love you Mama

Betty A. Woolford, 93, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD passed away on February 24, 2023. Betty was born on July 3, 1929 in Annapolis to the late James and Lillian Williams.

Betty graduated from Annapolis High School and worked as a book keeper. She enjoyed keeping her yard in Annapolis pristine and watching football games. Her true passion in life was raising her three children and spending time with her family. 

Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Frederick “Fritz” Woolford, Sr.; eight siblings, Mary “Libby” Wilkinson, Joseph, James, Ronald, Richard, Warren, Louis, and Frances Mosley.

She is survived by her three children, Frederick “Fritz” Woolford, Jr. (Dee) of Severna Park, MD, Linda Habercam (Jim) of Prince Frederick, MD, and Tina Woolford-Hughes of Annapolis, MD; her six grandchildren, Doug Remaley, Dustin Remaley, Dylan Hughes, Penni Jordan, Nicole Woolford, and Samantha Jones; her seven great grandchildren, Douglas, Brian, Kyle, Emma, Harper, Jace, and Skylah. Betty is also survived by three siblings, Marge Christo of Annapolis, MD, Robert Williams of North Carolina and Rita Robbins of North Carolina.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Betty's life on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the <a href="https://aacspca.org/ways-to-give-individuals/">SPCA of Anne Arundel County</a>, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.

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Barbara McGarry, 69, a 23-year resident of Edgewater, MD, and previously of Philadelphia and Mechanicsburg, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2023, at her home. 

Barbara was born on November 13, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph and Anna McGarry. She attended Harrisburg College. Barbara worked as a Dermatology Sales Territory Manager for Pierre Fabre.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, one son, Joel Mumper of Bozeman, MT, and one brother Jerry McGarry of Doylestown, PA.

Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Barbara's life on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 3 pm until a memorial service begins at 4 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or online <a href= "https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give?s_src=23h711aemg&s_subsrc=fy23_feb_sem_google_text_&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=dr+fy23+heart-month-match&utm_source=sem+google&utm_content=prospecting-remarketing+sem+evergreensem&utm_term=text&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6fafBhC1ARIsAIJjL8m7lnChG9y9_qSDxhxmk0JvrZmk_LA5z2r9ehIiNaazC1xCl_wFK_AaAk-5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">HERE</a>








Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Barbara's life on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 3pm until a memorial service begins at 4 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment private.

Travis Miller, "Harry/Trav", a 43 year old resident of Edgewater, MD, died on February 24, 2023, in Annapolis, MD.  Born in Washington, DC on November 2, 1979, to Patricia Miller and the late Lynn Miller, Travis graduated from Widener University with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Hospitality Administration/Management. Travis worked for more than ten years with Aramark at Ravens Stadium where  Meg and Travis met and fell in love. He then went on to work as the Director of Food and Beverage at the Maryland Jockey Club and at Commander Stadium with the Levy Restaurant Group.  His work allowed him the opportunity to travel to the London Olympics and Brazil for the Confederations Cup. Travis loved all sports, especially the Chicago Cubs, traveling, and spending time with his friends on the water. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his son, Benjamin. In addition to his mother and son, Travis is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Meg; a sister, Tracy; his parents-in-law, Michael and Eileen McBride; a brother-in-law, Michael McBride and his wife, Janet; two sisters-in-law, Mary Kelly and her husband, Michael, and Elizabeth Miller and her husband, Nicholas; and nephews and nieces, Michael, Evan, Lillian, Jake, Luke, Emma, and Sarah.  Friends are invited to celebrate Travis’ life on Thursday, March 2 from 4 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Friday, March 3 at 11 am at St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic Church, 701 College Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21409 with a reception immediately following in the church hall. Please take a moment to leave a message for the family by visiting the Memories tab on this page.

Wendy L. Cotter, 76, a 35 year resident of Edgewater, MD, died on February 23, 2023 in Washington, DC after a three month illness.  Born in Glen Burnie, MD on December 17, 1946 to the late Martin and Mabel Andrzejewski, she was a high school graduate who had a 29 year career working as a secretary at the National Security Agency.  Wendy was a member of the Phoenix Society and SSS Athletic Club. In her spare time she enjoyed genealogy, traveling, skiing and biking.
Wendy is survived by her husband of 36 years, George R. Cotter; her children, Valerie Sepkowski of Maryland, Jeffrey Cotter of California and John Cotter of North Carolina; her grandsons, Kevin and Richard Nash and Alex Sepkowski; four great-grandchildren and her brother, Martin Andrzejewski of Oklahoma.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Wendy's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 1 PM until her memorial service at 2 pm. Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Sandra Woodman Snead, affectionately known as “Sandy” to her friends, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, in her home on Akron Street in Marlow Heights, Maryland, just 2 days prior to her 42nd birthday (She refused to acknowledge her age, and wouldn’t accept being any older than 42 in polite conversation).

Born in 1943, Sandy was raised primarily in Washington, D.C., and Calvert County, Maryland. She had a rough childhood, shuttling between her mother and grandparents. This forced her to be self-sufficient at a very young age. When she settled in Calvert County as a teenager, she finally found a more peaceful, happy life on the beach at Breezy Point. 

Sandy went to Calvert High School but did not graduate with her peers. She would eventually earn her high school diploma at the age of 63 from Crossland High School.

She met William “Bud” Snead in Washington, D.C., and they were married on November 11, 1961. They started a family and had two children. Sandy was a devoted mother who loved to be with her kids and make them happy. She chaperoned every field trip she could, taught the PE class at her kids’ Catholic grade school, and got her children involved in as many different activities as she could. She drove them to be the best they could be, and to never give up.

Sandy was also a mom to anyone who needed one—friends, neighbors, or strangers—and she made a difference in the lives of many: The generations of Akron Street kids that she put band-aids on, who all called her Ms. Sandy or “Mom.” Her children’s classmates and friends, who she chauffeured back and forth to school and events in her station wagon, “Mom’s Taxi.” An upset young mother or teenager in the grocery store, who she would reach out to and help out of sheer kindness. The countless coworkers or patrons she connected with at her jobs, who came to her for advice (or received it unsolicited). Sandy was encouraging and positive, but also a straight talker who did not traffic in BS. If there was something she wanted to say that she thought was in your best interest, she did not mince words. You were going to hear it from her, whether you liked it or not.

Sandy was dedicated to working. Over the years, she was a bank teller and branch manager at First National Bank in Washington, D.C., and later at First Union Bank. She was also an interior decorator with Home Interiors &amp; Gifts for many years. Her last place of employment was the Seafarer’s International Union, where she was a secretary and switchboard operator. This job really kept Sandy going. She was still working there just 5 months before she passed, and often talked in the last weeks of her life about going back to work there. In each position, she made many friends, most of whom became family for the rest of her life.

She loved the beach, and her home decor reflected that: jars of seashells, flip-flop decorations, and paintings of scenes of the bay. Sandy enjoyed gardening as well, tending plants and flowers in the front and backyard of her home. She made great fried chicken and macaroni and cheese. Her favorite dish was eggplant parmesan. She loved watching Law &amp; Order and Blue Bloods. And she was an expert at folding fitted sheets.

In 2012, Sandy was diagnosed with breast cancer, which was successfully removed. The cancer came back in 2018, and she was given two years to live. But the cancer didn’t know who it was dealing with. She started chemotherapy and was not afraid of switching treatments when one faltered, regardless of side effects. She fought for five years and was still considering starting another round of chemotherapy just weeks before she passed. Her family is extremely proud of her courage and her resolve. To them, she will always be a hero.

Sandy Snead was the most strong, brave, independent, and selfless person that her family and many of her friends ever met. The world was a happier, more caring place with her in it.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Ingold (Ray), and her son, Tim Snead (Paulonne); grandsons, Matthew Lund (Julie) and Jake and Eli Snead; and great-grandsons, David and Caleb Lund. She is also survived by her sisters, Christine Hall (Donnie) and Dorothy Jo Schneider, along with many nieces and nephews; by her boyfriend of many years, Anthony Haley; and by her lifelong friends, Jackie Fadely, Sharon Gerlach, Helen Hottle, Judy Martin, and Sharon Puckett, all of whom she loved like sisters.

Visitation will be Friday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill. Services immediately to follow.


Abelardo Tulao Samoy passed away on February 22, 2023 at the age of 90 with his children by his side.
“Abe”, a long time resident of Fort Washington, was born in the City of Cavite in the Philippines on October 23,1932 to Macario and Barbara, the 5th of 10 children.
He enlisted in the US Navy where he served for 20 years as a chef.  Abe was also a member of the base basketball team.
He met and then married Teresita Solar in Chicago in 1966.
Abe completed two more careers as a chef aboard the Presidential Yacht - USS Sequoia and then at the Treasury Department. After retiring from all three careers, Abe enjoyed traveling on many medical missions with his wife Tessie and catering for many events. Pop always loved to be the Chef!
He was an avid basketball and football fan. He was always a fan of the Redskins.
Abe is the beloved father to Ab, Dennis and Stephen and Grandfather to Amanda, Christian, Tyler, Brandon, Justin, Jessica, Michael, Stephanie, Ariana, Devan and Donovan.
He is survived by his wife Tessie, his sons Ab Dennis and Stef, his sister Purita, ten grandchildren and a large community of extended family and friends.
Please leave condolences for the family using the memories tab on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Abelardo's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial offered on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment with Military Honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 9 a.m. Please meet at the Administration Building at 8:15 a.m. if attending. 

Theresa Marie Coady (Terry) age eighty-seven died February 22, 2023, (1 day before her 88th birthday) in her home in Fort Washington, MD after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Terry was born in Georgetown to the late Joseph and Mary Lepore on February 23, 1935. Her four sisters have all predeceased her.

She married her beloved husband, Walter J. Coady, Jr. on November 15, 1968, and together they raised their five sons from former marriages. They also formed Walterry Insurance Brokers and worked together to establish the insurance agency. In 1976 they started writing insurance policies for media outlets such as newspapers, broadcast stations, and independent film producers. Over the years their agency became one of the largest insurers of media insurance stretching over the entire 50 states.

Besides her family, her two big loves were traveling and attending operas with her husband. Together they traveled to all 50 states, all 7 continents, and over 100 countries. They also attended over 170 operas. 

She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, sons Steven Thomas, Richard Thomas, Walter Coady III, William Coady, and Walker Coady, and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 2nd from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Religious proceedings will be on March 3rd at 11:30 am at the Kalas Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the <a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=51079&amp;51079.donation=form1&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paidsearch&amp;utm_campaign=giving_google&amp;s_subsrc=giving_google&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAutyfBhCMARIsAMgcRJRxFmq5nw6yeXbhNI1x9I4uOCmwgbjWxkPsX1XaIxjafVvFwQeotDMaAtufEALw_wcB">Alzheimer’s Fund</a>
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joel Grant Hersh, IV, “Grant,” on February 22, 2023.  

Grant, a 2017 graduate of South River High School, is survived by his father and mother, Joel Hersh ( partner Danielle) and Michaele Davidson. Grant is also survived by two brothers, Barrett Burgoyne (Krissy) and Chase Burgoyne and was predeceased by his oldest brother Austin Burgoyne. Mourning his tragic death are relatives, including three nephews, one niece, devoted aunts & uncles, numerous loving cousins and close family friends. He was known as “Mr. Joel” by the children under his watchful eye at Vuong’s Martial Arts in Crofton. 

Services are being held on Saturday, March 4th at 4:30 PM at Faith Independent Baptist Church, 7700 Northern Ave, Glendale, MD 20769. To view the service remotely, please follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/d41d8cd9/memorial-service-for-joel-grant-hersh/924977921876574/">this link</a>.  Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

Hold your dear ones close and watch over them.  Depression MUST be treated. 



James "Jim" Howard McCormick, Jr. was born June 24, 1935, and passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023, at his home in Sherwood Forest, MD. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Jane Eichelberger McCormick; his four children and their spouses: Margaret Mary McCormick Perry (Reed), James Howard McCormick III, Michael Keenan McCormick (Julie), and Anne Elizabeth McCormick Rieg (Joe), his sisters, Patricia McCormick Dooley and Rita McCormick McMahon, and his seven grandchildren: Megan, Reed Jr., Andrew, Keenan, James, Alexandra, and Catherine. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James Howard McCormick and Mary Catherine Keenan McCormick.

Jim attended grade school at The Campus School at Catholic University and St. John’s College High School in Washington D.C. He earned his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Villanova University, class of 1957. Jim remained a passionate fan of all things Villanova, especially basketball, for the rest of his life.

Jim’s career included employment with the U.S. Naval Ordnance Laboratory, Honeywell Corporation, General Dynamics/Datagraphix and, in later years, WNAV Radio. Jim was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Annapolis Yacht Club for many years.

Jim and his wife Bane started married life near Columbia, MD before moving to Potomac, MD to raise their family. After spending many summers in Sherwood, Jim and Bane moved to Sherwood Forest permanently.

Jim enjoyed tennis, boating, and spending time with family and friends crabbing, water skiing and fishing on waters of the Chesapeake Bay. He had a passion for and extensive knowledge of antique and classic wooden boats, making him a valued resource among antique wooden boat owners in the Mid-Atlantic region. Jim owned and restored many vintage wooden Chris-Craft motor boats enjoyed by his family over the years. He was an award winning member of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, Chesapeake Bay Chapter, which hosts the annual St. Michaels Antique & Classic Boat Festival, and he proudly served as the ACBS Festival Dockmaster for sixteen years.

Jim spent many summers of his childhood through college years at his family’s beach house in Ocean City, New Jersey. He loved nothing more than to swim, body surf and ride a surfboard in the ocean waves with his family and friends. Jim passed his love of Ocean City, NJ, onto his family with many summer trips over the years.

Jim was a proud grandfather and loved spending time attending sporting and cultural events that his grandchildren were involved in over the years.

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary's Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. St. Vincent de Paul Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=QGpLtw6hyh9kl4KoVjfuyUjsgmdSDHBnQ50EYqYngGksodt4xpZrMCU350l14qXxGs5FAfLa1_kV-HQj">https://www.svdpannapolis.com/donate.html</a>

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John “Jack” Lawrence Brady, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home in Fort Washington, Maryland. He was born to Lawrence and Helen Brady on August 26, 1934 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He grew up in West Springfield, Massachusetts and graduated from Cathedral High School and then went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from Holy Cross College. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he worked for the United States Federal Government both overseas and in Washington, D.C. Jack married Maureen O’Neill from Richmond, Virginia in 1969; and they raised their family in Fort Washington, Maryland as Jack continued his government career as a Budget Director for the Department of Housing & Urban Development. He retired in 1997. 

Jack is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, William Brady. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Maureen; his children: Megan (Michael) Silver of Corpus Christi, Texas, John (Alice) Brady of Youngsville, North Carolina, and Nell (Liam) Sullivan of Bristow, Virginia; his 8 grandchildren: Maria (Matthew) Robinson, Danica (Zachary) Branson, Adam Silver, Ryan Silver, Brady Sullivan, Emily Silver, Luke Sullivan, and Lily Brady; his 4 great-grandchildren: Hayden Robinson, Brooklyn Robinson, Emma Branson, and Clayton Branson; his sister Helene Brennan and many other relatives and friends. 

Jack was funny, smart, and an epic storyteller. He is already missed. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. After the service, we will gather at Tantallon Golf & Country Club, 300 St. Andrew’s Dr., Fort Washington, MD to toast all we love about Jack. Please join us.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (www.jdrf.org) at JDRF, PO BOX 37920, Boone IA 50037-0920. Arrangements are under the direction of Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory. 






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Cynthia Ann Stiverson of Annapolis, MD, died February 20, 2023.  She was born in Red Wing, MN, on May 3, 1944, the daughter of Willis Zignego and Dolores Kuharski. She graduated from Red Wing High School in 1962 and the College of St. Catherine in 1966. She attended graduate school in history at the College of William and Mary and received a M.S. in Library Science from the University of Michigan. She worked as a reference librarian at the New York State Legislative Reference Library, was the head of the Colonial Williamsburg Research Library, and finished her career as Acquisitions Manager for the Legislative Services Library in Annapolis, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.

She is survived by her husband Gregory, to whom she was married for 49 years, two daughters, Felicity (Michael) Mrnak and Emelia Stiverson, one son Miles, and a granddaughter, Indigo Dolores Mrnak. She is also survived by her brother John Zignego and sister Julie Zignego.

Funeral services and burial will be in Red Wing, MN at a later date.


Bernard Jones, "Buddy", a 20-year resident of Ocean City, MD, and previously of Edgewater, MD, died at his home on Monday, February 20, 2023. Buddy was born on January 12, 1947, in Washington, DC to the late Bernard and Dorothy Jones. He honorably served his country while in the U.S. Marine Corps.  Following his discharge, Buddy worked for Sheet Metal Union Local 100.  He was a longtime member of the American Legion, Elks Lodge, and VFW.  Buddy enjoyed fishing, hanging out with family and friends, and selling tickets for Queen of Hearts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Lovejoy.  Buddy is survived by three children, Nicholas Jones of Edgewater, MD, Valerie Ward of Edgewater, MD, and Dawn Hignut of Goldsboro, MD; his former spouse of 15 years, Janet Jones; two sisters, Debbie Jones of Ocean City, MD, and Donna Davis of Ocean Pines, MD; five granddaughters, Amber, Ashley, and Cheyenne Collet, Lauren Ryder, and Addison Jones; four grandsons, Jesse Runyon, Jeffrey Harris, Robert Ryder, and Ethan Jones; 17 great-grandchildren; eight nieces and nephews; and 11 great-nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to celebrate Bernard's life on Friday, March 3 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at noon. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham on Monday, March 20 at 1 pm.  Please leave a condolence for the family by using the memories tab on this page.




Born Roberta Ann Hicks on April 30, 1940 in Ashtabula, OH, Bobbie lived a good life until passing away peacefully on February 19th.  Raised mainly by her mother Gladys after her father Robert died, she lived in OH, PA, and then moved to Maryland.  She went to Annapolis High School and then to cosmetology school.  She met Lou Stone on a weekend he was in Edgewater with his boat.  They married in 1962 and lived in Silver Spring before building a house in Mayo.  Together, they had two daughters - Cindy and Cheryl.  

With Lou, Bobbie planned adventures for their family.  They went camping, ice skating, hiking, boating, and took numerous vacations to great places.  She was very involved with the Mayo Athletic Association as treasurer, a planner of fundraisers and dances, and scorekeeper for years of softball.  She was a member of the Mayo PTA, the Londontowne Peppers bingo club, the Annapolis Elks and many other community organizations.  She was the original “Mom Taxi,” hauling kids to sports, batons, school trips, Girl Scouts, etc.  She enjoyed country line dancing, reading, tending her roses, working at the Renaissance Festival, shopping, and playing bingo and slot machines!  She worked for several hair salons and later sold Mary Kay Cosmetics. 
 
Bobbie is now with Lou, Gladys, her sisters Etta Deene and Nancy, and many others who she loved.  She will be remembered by Cindy and Cheryl; sons-in-law Bill Myers and Mike Dudderar; grandchildren Amy, Sean, Ben and Sam; and great grandchildren Landen and Nolan.  She was blessed with a very loving family and will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and her best friend, her sister Kae.

The family will celebrate her life in the spring, her favorite time of the year.

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Gabriel Henry Quetel, age 92 and a longtime resident of Shady Side, Maryland, passed peacefully on February 19, 2023 with family by his side. He was born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on January 6, 1931 to Clementine Danet and Joseph Quetel. As a child, he enjoyed fishing, playing baseball, and shining shoes for the sailors on the island. He moved to New York at the age of 17, where he eventually met his wife, Anne. He spent the majority of his life in Shady Side, where he worked for many years as a water treatment operator. Some of his favorite years were spent as a little league baseball coach and sports coordinator for the Deale Elks. After he retired, he enjoyed spending time with his family and socializing with friends at the Shady Side Market and Post Office. Some of his hobbies included crabbing, growing his vegetable garden, and rooting on the Redskins and Yankees. His favorite days were spent soaking up the sun while listening to classic country and calypso music with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Gabe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anne, and his daughter, Cathy Bailey. He is also predeceased by his sisters, Veronica, Alice, Evelyn, and Ronnie, and his brother, Andre. He is survived by his children, Lori Eglington and her husband Leonard, Cheryl Hartkopf and her husband Michael, Rocky Quetel and his wife Shanon, and his son-in-law Charlie Bailey; his grandchildren, Michael and Brian Miller, Andre Riddle, Peter Eglington, Briana and Dylan Quetel; five great-grandchildren; and a large, loving extended family.

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Reynaldo Reyes Bernardo, 73, of Accokeek, Maryland passed away on February 18, 2023 due to natural causes.

Reynaldo was born on October 25, 1949 to Aurelia and Elino Bernardo in Manila City, Philippines. After Reynaldo graduated from San Sebastián High School in 1966, he went on to attain a Bachelor’s degree at 21 years old in Accounting at University of the East Philippines in 1970.

Afterward, he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1973, where he selflessly dedicated 22 years of his life as a Machinist Mate with a specialty in Cryogenics technology. After his honorable servitude in the nation’s defense, he retired at the rank of Chief Petty Officer in 1995. Shortly after retiring from the US Navy, he began working for the United States Postal Service. Upon retiring from the USPS after 27 years of loyal service, he spent his time enjoying his favorite pastime activities: fishing, gardening, DIY renovation projects around the house, and cheering for his favorite football team the Washington Redskins.

In 1976, Reynaldo met Teresita DeMesa Maniago at Olongapo City, Philippines. The two were married on March 6, 1977. Reynaldo and Teresita went on to travel the world together and have 4 children: Jonathan, Joanne-Marie, Jessica-Mae, and Jenny-Lynn, and would have celebrated 46 years of a devoted marriage on March 6th.

Reynaldo was predeceased by Aurelia and Elino Bernardo. He is survived by Erlin Bernardo, Mercy Angeles, and Didith Bernardo.



On February 18, 2023 at 9:30 in the evening, our dearly beloved Loly L. Ferrer joined her Creator and passed on to another life. She is survived by her children Maricar Sharper, Joel Ferrer and Jane Johnson. Grandchildren Allison, Bradley, Nailah, Najem, Madyson and Nolah. Her siblings Erlinda L. Banaybanay, Amelia L Manalac, Alfredo B. Lugue and Cristina L. Balingit. Surviving friends and family invite you to GEORGE P. KALAS CELEBRATION HOME, P.A. 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745 for Loly’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 1st from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A Christian Burial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 2nd at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD, 20735 Interment Church Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.

Lolita “Loly” L. Ferrer, fondly called Nunu by her grandchildren, Tita Liling by her nieces and nephews, was born on January 30, 1935 in Bacolor, Pampanga, Philippines. She is the second eldest of 10 from parents Isidro Alimurong Lugue and Matilde Bartolome Lugue. She was preceded in death by her husband Julio Ferrer, who was married to her on April 12, 1964. In 1972 they migrated to the United States with their family. They were blessed with three children, two son-in-laws, one loving daughter-in-law, and six grandchildren who brought them such joy. She is also survived by her other siblings in the Philippines,
Loly finished her bachelor’s degree at the University of The East in the Philippines. She was employed at Howard University and worked as an Accountant for 28 years.
Loly loved traveling with her family and when Julio was still here, visiting their relatives abroad was always something which the two of them look forward to every year. She has been a loving friend who listened and made sure that no one felt left out. The Aunt who has made herself always available to all. The sister who has given much support to her siblings. The wife and mother who in the prime of her life has selflessly given all to her family. She is an epitome of a MOTHER.

Relatives and friends are invited to Lolita's Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 1 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.


Margaret Alyce Bean Stifter, 93, a resident of Annapolis, MD for thirty-four years and previously of Rockville, MD, died of natural causes on Friday, February 17 at her home. Born on February 18, 1929 in Waldorf, MD to the late Carlton and Margaret Bean, Alyce graduated from the Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick, MD and from Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper with the National Association of the Deaf and was an active member of the Maryland Association of the Deaf. Alyce was a fan of all area sports teams, especially the University of Maryland men’s basketball team.  She also enjoyed reading, crafting and spending time with her family. She is remembered for her friendliness, warm dimpled smile and sense of humor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, William J. Stifter. Alyce is survived by her children, Cynthia Stifter of Portsmouth, NH, Amanda Stifter of Arnold, MD, Terence (Cheryl) Stifter of Rockville, MD, Sheila (Tom) Kling of Annapolis, MD, Margaret Stifter of North Beach, MD and Rosemary (Ken Hadley) Stifter of Annapolis, MD; her sister, Anna Norris of Suitland, MD and her grandchildren, Terence Stifter, Jr., Jack Kling, Jennifer Stifter and Benjamin and Samuel Hadley. Friends are invited to celebrate Alyce’s life on Sunday, February 26 from 4 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, February 27 at 9:00 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. The Mass may be viewed online by clicking <a href="https://vimeo.com/event/78413">HERE</a>. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Association of the Deaf, 8630 Fenton St., Ste 820, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Nad.org), Gallaudet University, Office of Development, 800 Florida Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20002 (Gallaudet.edu) or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 (hospicechesapeake.org). 
Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Paul Frank “Butch” Maxwell, age 84 and a longtime resident of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, died February 17, 2023.  He was born in Washington, DC on June 20, 1938 to Orrie G. and Mary L. Maxwell.  Butch grew up and lived in Lanham until moving to the Eastern Shore.  He was a carpenter who specialized in home remodeling, and he loved fishing, crabbing, boating and hunting.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his five siblings, Esele, Billy, Jack and Richard Maxwell, and Mary Turner.    Butch is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Services and interment will be private.


Helen Louise “Maggie” Wilkinson died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Thursday, February 16.  A longtime resident of Annapolis and previously Coast Guard related cities and locations the length and breadth of the United States, she was born at home in Baltimore, MD on January 26, 1941 to the late James R. and Doris E. (nee Allenbaugh) Orem.  Both a talented homemaker and a licensed day care provider for newborn and infant children, Maggie regularly volunteered at nursing homes.  She famously loved and lavished care on every domestic and wild animal she came into contact with, particularly her own dogs.  Throughout her life Maggie enjoyed travelling and RV’ings new experiences.  A “people person”, she was lucky in her love and at casinos.  Everyone she either met or knew was “sweetheart” to her.
 Maggie is survived by her husband of 41 years, Coast Guard Master Chief (Ret.) Jon Wilkinson. Friends are invited to celebrate Maggie’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, February 28 from 11:00 am until her funeral service begins at 12 noon. Interment will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Obituaries

Leslie Larson

Connie Gross

Nenita Buenaventura

Betty Woolford

Barbara McGarry

Travis Miller

Wendy Cotter

Sandra Snead

Abelardo Samoy

Theresa Coady

Raymond Weaver

Joel "Grant" Hersh

James H. McCormick, Jr.

John "Jack" Brady, Sr.

Lynn Goodchild

Cynthia Stiverson

Bernard Jones

Roberta "Bobbie" Stone

Gabriel Quetel

Reynaldo Bernardo

Lolita Ferrer

Alyce Stifter

Paul "Butch" Maxwell

Helen Wilkinson