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Dorothy Ann (Sawyer) Beard, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023 at her home in Annapolis, MD with her daughter by her side. She was born March 16, 1925 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Bettie and Marvin Sawyer.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 48 years, Lt. Colonel Cletus E. Beard; sisters, Betty Jo Presley and June White; and nephew, Leslie Joe Presley. 
She was the beloved mother of Lisa Beard Niemann and mother-in-law of Joseph Niemann of Davidsonville, MD and a very proud grandmother to Jodee Marie Niemann of Nashville, TN.  She was a loving aunt to her nieces and nephews, a dear neighbor and friend, and known to many as Grandma Dottie.

Upon graduating from high School in McAlester, OK, she joined her sisters in Washington, DC working at the Office of Price Administration during World War II. She also worked at the Army Security Agency in Arlington, VA where she met her future husband, the late Cletus E. Beard. They were married in 1952, and soon after received orders to be stationed in Asmara Eritrea, Ethiopia, East Africa where she worked at the State Bank of Ethiopia. One of her favorite memories is meeting the family of the Emperor Haile Selassie. 

After retiring to Florida, she was a senior tap dancer with Tommy Vance Dancers and the Golden Steppers. She moved to Annapolis, MD in 2001 after the death of her husband to be closer to her family, and she joined the South County Show Stoppers tap dance team at the Edgewater Senior Center. 

One of her greatest strengths was lighting up a room as she spent time with her family and friends. Her favorite activities encompassed quality time with loved ones, cooking (most notably known for her pecans), and tapdancing. She was still tapping for family and friends on her 97th birthday.   

A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, February 25 at 11:00 am at Davidsonville United Methodist Church. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until the time of the service, and a reception will follow afterwards at the church. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to Davidsonville United Methodist Church, Davidsonville MD, 21035.



On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Leonardtown, MD. He is survived by his son, James; daughter, Maryanne; and granddaughter, Alison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy, son, Don, and grandson Matthew. Donald was born in Chicago and joined the Army as a field medic during WWII. He was a resident of Heritage Harbour, Annapolis, for 32 years and was a lifelong amateur radio operator. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 10:45 am at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd., Crownsville, MD 21032.

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Sean Daniel McMahon, 59, departed from this Earth on Valentine’s Day. He was born on September 3, 1963, in Greenwich Village, NY and was adopted by loving Irish Catholic parents, John and Alice McMahon, and was extremely proud of his Irish heritage. He was the first of their six sons, Patrick, Brendan, Mathew, Andrew, and Terrence “TJ” McMahon. The McMahons moved to Riva, MD when Sean was 7 years old- this would become his old stomping grounds, and a place he would remain deeply attached to throughout his life. In his early years, Sean spent much of his time devoted to sports like wrestling, lacrosse, and weightlifting. Sean loved spending time on the Chesapeake Bay- metal detecting, canoeing, helping others, tinkering with pocket watches, or enjoying his friends and family with a good party to pass the time. He loved animals (especially his dog Bella, his cats and birds, and of course ducks) and nature. Sean was passionate about music, playing guitar, and collecting classic rock records and CDs. He loved collecting antiques and hunting for treasure anywhere he went. Sean’s wit and humor were unique and he enjoyed having a great laugh. He served as a CPA for over 30 years with the Federal Government and recently retired from the Department of Education. Sean was proudly Irish Catholic and his love for Jesus and the Holy Mother, Mary was always on his mind. St. Jude, the Patron Saint of Hopeless Causes was his favorite saint to call upon. In the summer of 1988, Sean met Karen at a house party in his family’s home. From the moment she tackled him to the ground, the two became inseparable. They got married in 1993 and welcomed Margaret and Finn into the world a few years later. At his core, Sean was a family man. He loved his children, his brothers, his wife, and his friends with all of his heart and soul, even though he sometimes had a tough time expressing it. The people in his life were the most important thing to him, and he always saw the good in people- even in the hardest of circumstances.
Sean is survived by his wife, Karen McMahon and his children, Margaret and Fionnbar McMahon. 
Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Friday, February 24 at 10:30 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to <a href="https://www.club164.org/donate">Club 164</a> in Annapolis, MD, or to <a href="https://donate.nami.org/give/197406/#!/donation/checkout?utm_source=bodyLink&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=DonationTracking&c_src=WEBGIDD">NAMI</a> (National Alliance for Mental Illness), PO Box 49104, Baltimore, MD 21297.
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Dennis R. "Denny" Nichols, 75, of Stevensville, MD passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born in Annapolis, MD on July 26, 1947 to the late Harry and Dorothy Nichols, Denny lived in Annapolis for most of his life before moving to Stevensville. He retired from the US Naval Academy in 1997, where he began his career as an automobile mechanic and in 1975 moved to the fire and emergency services department as a firefighter. Denny enjoyed being on the water whether it be fishing, crabbing or just cruising the waterways. He will be missed by many. In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his siblings, Donnie Nichols and Barbara Nichols Klein. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Daywalt Nichols; his son, Denny Nichols, Jr.; his brothers, Jimmy, Dale and Steve Nichols and 4 granddaughters. Friends are invited to celebrate Denny's life on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 21 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 or the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be offered using the Memories link on this page.

Kenny Tang, 47, a five year resident of Martinsburg, WV, died on Monday, February 13 at his home due to a brain aneurysm. Born on March 28, 1975 in Annapolis, MD to Wonda Ireland and the late Kenneth Tang, Kenny was a graduate of South River High School. He worked with the Rust-Oleum Corporation and in his spare time enjoyed fishing, playing video games and loved the outdoors and animals. In addition to his mother, Kenny is survived by his brothers, Michael Tang of West River, MD and Billy Tang of Florida; his nephew, Owen Tang and his niece, Emma Tang. Friends are invited to celebrate Kenny’s life on Thursday, February 23 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Friday, February 24 at 1 pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Contributions may be made to:  <a href="https://gofund.me/1af4cc9b">https://gofund.me/1af4cc9b</a>. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Captain John Joseph Shanley, Jr., 89, died on Sunday, February 12, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. 

Jack was an adoring and devoted husband, a wonderful and caring father, an energetic and attentive Grandfather, a great friend, a Catholic role-model, an active volunteer and coach, and a happy, healthy, and strong man who lived a long life fully centered on God and his family. The son of a butcher, Jack was born in Brooklyn, New York where he was a member of Saint Jerome’s Parish and graduated from St. Augustine’s High School. After initially attending Manhattan College for a year, he received an appointment and entered the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA).  Graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in the Class of 1956, due to his academic prowess at USNA, upon commissioning he attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and graduated with a second Bachelor’s Degree, one in Civil Engineering. It was during this time where he attained his Professional Engineer license (P.E.). He then spent the next 26 years as a Civil Engineer Corps Officer (“Seabee”) in various jobs of increasing accountability and responsibility to include deployments to Rota, Spain and one year on the ground in Vietnam, a tour as the Aide to the CEC Commander, a tour as Public Works Officer at the USNA, Executive Officer (XO) of Naval Construction Battalion Base, Gulfport, MS, Commanding Officer (CO) of Naval Construction Battalion Center, Port Hueneme, CA,  and Director, Naval Construction (Worldwide) at the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Springfield, VA. After a highly decorated 27 plus year naval career, to include recognition with the Legion of Merit Medal and multiple Meritorious Service Medals, Jack retired from the Navy in 1983. Soon thereafter, he joined the Staff at Georgetown University as the Director of Program Management and Construction, a role he excelled in for 14 years.  After Georgetown, Jack moved employment across town where he wound down his time in the workforce as the Director of Facilities at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC for his final 6 years of work. Jack retired, for real, in 2005.

Jack married Eileen Kenny, also from Brooklyn, on June 16, 1962. Eileen was the love of his life and he cherished their 55 years of marriage together. Eileen died in September 2017. The two moved frequently and created welcoming homes in the various “homeports” of Jack’s military career: Virginia, New York, Puerto Rico, Mississippi, and California. While serving in the Navy, they were the quintessential Navy couple, developing positive relationships around the USA. In 1981, Eileen and Jack settled in Annapolis, where they continued to raise their seven children. An especially active member of St. Mary’s Parish over the years, he volunteered for many church outreach programs including teaching Confirmation, praying at the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, coaching countless youth sports, and serving as a member of the Saint Mary’s Parish Facilities Committee, providing oversight and governance to many of the church and school related projects. 

Jack was a devout Catholic gentleman who led by example as a Christian role model and would attend Daily Mass. Champions of education, he and Eileen valued academics and instilled in their seven children that same trait. His five sons each followed him and graduated from the USNA while his two daughters graduated from Georgetown. Ten graduate degrees between the seven children, is a testament directly attributed to his support, encouragement, and role model stature. Jack and Eileen were always hospitable and loved to entertain. They were a perfect team and welcomed into their home countless friends and military associates, and had a special place in their heart for the many USNA midshipmen classmates of their children; many now considered family. Never one to lose his modest Brooklyn roots, Jack was known for his humble and unassuming persona, his New York accent, his unmatched patience, his optimistic “Can Do” Seabee attitude, his devotion to the Blessed Mary, and his immense love of his family and friends. 

Jack developed many dear friendships over his 89+ years and he was very grateful for each of them. After retirement, he particularly treasured his daily routine consisting of attendance at morning Catholic Mass, working out at the USNA Gym, and then breakfast at Chick and Ruth’s Deli with his wife and their close friends. He will always be remembered for his big smile, fun-loving personality, quick “New York wit,” and his ability to always be candid about life and faith. 

Jack was born on December 28, 1933 as the second child of Margaret O’Connor and John J. Shanley of Brooklyn, NY. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Eileen K. Shanley (September 2017). Jack is survived in death by his older sister, Mary W. Yerden, and his younger brother, James F. Shanley. Jack is also survived by his seven children, and thirty-nine grandchildren. His children are, John J. Shanley III (Jay) and wife, Elaine; Kevin G. Shanley; Gerard K. Shanley and wife, Kris; Thomas P. Shanley and wife, Kate; Megan S. Philbeck; Eileen S. Berzins and husband, Tim; and Captain (Select) Timothy F. Shanley, USN and wife, Emily. He is also survived by 39 grandchildren who he loved dearly and who each adored him and called him “Poppy”, they are: Kelly, Bridget, and Megan Shanley (children of Jay and Elaine); Brendan, Jack, Andrew, and Allison Shanley (children of Gerard and Kris); Michael and Annie Shanley (children of Tom and Kate); Thomas, Jack, Joseph, Eileen, and Michael Philbeck (children of Megan); Moira, Tim, Jr. (Timber), Gerard, William, Sean, Gabriel, Kevin, Mary Eileen (M.E), Marie, Molly, Theresa, Megan, Francis, Brendan, Virginia, Rose, and Cecilia Berzins (children of Eileen and Tim); and Tim, Jr., Louisa, John II, Joseph (Pfeifer), Richard, Gerard, Catherine, and Stephen Shanley (children of Tim and Emily). 

Friends are invited to celebrate  Jack's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, February 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm with a Rosary at 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD on Saturday, February 18 at 9 am. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery in Annapolis. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Hailey M. Mock, 29, passed away in the early morning of February 12, 2023 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a two-and-a-half-year battle with Sarcoma Cancer.

Hailey leaves behind her beloved children, Dorothy and Liam Kramer; parents, Philip C. Mock and Stephanie L. Young; sister, Rachel E. Mock; grandparents, Mary T. Young, Edward Mock, and Linda Breedlove, all of Edgewater, MD, as well as extended family including aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Hailey’s Life on March 5, 2023 at 1 pm at the American Legion Post 226, 830 Mayo Road, Edgewater, MD 21037.

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Dr. David Frederick Zeyher, 86, a resident of Annapolis, MD, died on February 12, 2023, in Gambrills, MD.

Born December 27, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Carl Reuter Zeyher and Eloise Hahn Matthews, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Lafayette College, where he was a member of the varsity swim team and PHI Delta Theta Fraternity.  Dr. Zeyher continued his education, graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicines and the University of Pennsylvania School of Orthodontics.  After receiving his doctoral degree, he joined the U.S. Navy, where he served for two years as Navy Dentist at Camp Lejeune, NC, followed by four years in the Naval Reserves. Dr. Zeyher was the 1st Licensed Board Certified Orthodontist in Annapolis, with practices in Annapolis and Easton, MD. 

He served as president of the Western Shore Dental Society and Anne Arundel Dental County Dental Society. Dr. Zeyher was a commercially licensed pilot, earning certifications to fly single and twin-engine planes. His love of flying allowed him to pilot trips to Alaska, Costa Rica, The Cayman Islands, Turks, and Caicos, and many Bahama Islands. In addition to his fondness of being in the air, Dr. Zeyher's other love was being on the water, where he lived aboard his sailboat, Aquavit,  for six months each year and sailing to the Bahama Chain and from St Thomas, VI to Georgetown, Bahamas. He was also an active member of the Flying Dentist, Diving Dentist, Lions Club, Annapolitian Club, Sailing Club of the Chesapeake, Annapolis Yacht Club, and Pilot Fraternity QB. Dr. Zeyher was also a certified Scuba Driver for over 30 years.

He was the beloved husband of Lois Hicks Zeyher; proud father of Tammy Janoskie (Toney), Robyn Morgan, David Zeyher II (Pam), and Matt Zeyher (Danielle), brother of Barbara Zeyher Fox; cherished Poppop of Taylor Janoskie (Caroline), Trevor Janoskie (Maddy Seymour), Christine Sullivan(Daryl), Deni Hannums (Jon), Ashtyn Harrison (Eric), Drew Morgan, Zach Zeyher, and Jake Zeyher; and great-grandpa of Colson Sullivan, and Anne Ryan Harrison.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate David's life on Wednesday, March 1 at 11 am at <a href="https://www.annapolislutheran.org/">Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church</a>, 38 W. Central Ave, Edgewater, MD 21037. If you can't attend the service, it can be viewed live on the church's Facebook page by visiting the link <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Annapolislutheran/live_videos">HERE</a> (you must be logged into Facebook to view this link). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the <a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1&s_affid=83&_gl=1*1s5av68*_ga*MTE4NjI5MjI1MC4xNjc2NDkyNDc3*_ga_QSFTKCEH7C*MTY3NjQ5MjQ3Ny4xLjEuMTY3NjQ5MjU3MC4wLjAuMA..*_ga_9JTEWVX24V*MTY3NjQ5MjQ3Ny4xLjEuMTY3NjQ5MjU3MC40MS4wLjA.">Alzheimer's Association of Greater Maryland</a>, 502 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Towson, MD 21204 or <a href="https://www.annapolislutheran.org/giving">Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church</a> at the address above.

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Gordon Lee Kingsfield, 80, a resident of Edgewater, MD for 44 years and previously of Hyattsville, MD, died of natural causes on Sunday, February 12 at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, MD. Born on September 11, 1942 in South Dakota to the late Otto V. and Artine Mae Kingsfield, Gordon was a part owner/ operator of Precision Marine in the 1970’s where he sold Hawaiian jet boats at Bladensburg Marina in PG County until the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission decided to renovate the marina.  During this time, Gordon became an import dealer of Lotus cars. When Lotus ceased USA operations, he worked as an auto diagnostics technician for Arlington Forest Service Center in Alexandria, VA for 40 years, retiring in 2021. In his spare time, Gordon enjoyed RV camping and working on cars. In addition to his parents, Gordon was preceded in death by his brother, Spencer Kingsfield. He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Glenna Kingsfield; his children, Raymond Kingsfield of Knoxville, TN and Pamela Koechlein of Arvada, CO; his grandchildren, Michael Blake and Morgan Vallandingham,  and Johanna and Sophia Kingsfield.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or the Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation, John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 (hospicechesapeake.org). Online condolences may be made by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Noah Anthony Reider passed away in the arms of his parents and surrounded by family on February 12, 2023 at 1:05 am. He was born on January 23, 2023, at 9:17 am at Johns Hopkins Hospital with Severe Aortic Stenosis, a congenital heart defect. He spent his short life in the incredible care of the Pediatric Cardiac ICU team.

Noah is survived by his parents, Lauren and Brandon Reider, and his two sisters, Olivia and Ella Reider. As well as his grandparents, Barb and French Reese and Bill Reider. Noah was welcomed in Heaven by his sister Mikayla Reider and his grandmother Tammi Reider. 

During Noah’s time on earth he loved having his head rubbed and holding tightly to the fingers of his family. He was a feisty, opinionated little one who showed his dislike of cold temperature checks and having his sleep disrupted. Noah always seemed to calm down by the sound of ocean waves and the recording of his own heartbeat. 

Noah was so widely loved and prayed for by many, but especially his parents, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. In his short life of 20 days, Noah made a profound impact on many lives and will be greatly missed but never forgotten. 

A funeral service will be held on February 25, 2023 at 10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. The Mass will be live streamed on Holy Family's Facebook page by clicking <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064429102382">HERE</a> In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the <a href="https://believeintomorrow.app.neoncrm.com/forms/giving">Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House at Johns Hopkins </a>, 6601 Frederick Rd. Baltimore, MD 21228 or the <a href="https://www.thebrettboyerfoundation.org/donate">Brett Boyer Foundation</a>. Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on this page.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Mary's life on Saturday, March 18 at 11 am at Bay Area Community Church, 884 Chesterfield Road, Annapolis, MD. The service is being held in their Chapel and it is advised that you park on the left side of the parking lot. In celebration of Mary's love for Spring, guests are encouraged to wear bright colors.

Please leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on this page. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Attn: Membership Department 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 or <a href="https://secure.cbf.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30034b?df_id=1561&mfc_pref=T&1561.donation=form1&s_src=00O3MEMAPPMEMAPPWEB0000001L06&s_subsrc=0000_FR_WB_APP_XXX_db_01&_gl=1*h3t509*_ga*ODQ1NDY0MDY2LjE2NzcwMTA2ODI.*_ga_LZKG7DYJLG*MTY3NzAxMDY4MS4xLjEuMTY3NzAxMDY5Ni4wLjAuMA..&NONCE_TOKEN=A57B7F550BD137023FBA24360B916773">Online Here</a>

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Rose Mary's life on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 where her funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 11 am. Interment will follow at Epiphany Episcopal Church Cemetery, 3111 Ritchie Rd, District Heights, MD 20747.

A complete obituary will be available soon. Please leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on this page.

John Sampar (40) March 2, 1982 – February 12, 2023. John passed away unexpectedly the morning of February 12, 2023.

John was born in Fairfax, VA and spent most of his childhood between Temple Hills, MD and Fairfax, VA. He grew up skiing at Canaan Valley and Timberline, WV, and was a proficient skier at age 2. John attended Queen Anne High School, Upper Marlboro MD, where with faculty support he assembled a baseball team. His involvement with Queen Anne continued as an alumnus, where he would return annually for the Thanksgiving morning soccer game. He was a proud Eagle Scout, which he earned after his service project involving educating and encouraging people to recycle in the early days of the sustainability movement. He spent summers working at Six Flags in the waterpark, eventually as a Pool Technician.

In 2005, John graduated from Arizona State University, where he majored in business administration and was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon College fraternity. Over breaks in Arizona, with friends he would drive to parks in Mexico to enjoy off road driving. Although he settled across the country, his friendships from ASU were something he cherished. In recent years, inspired by his time in aquatics, John passed several milestones in his work in a plumbing apprenticeship. In 2018 he proudly joined the Local # 5 Union. In the coming year, he looked forward to completing his plumbing license. 

John loved spending time with friends, working with his hands, and caring for numerous adopted furry creatures. Whenever he encountered a venomous serpent, he emerged victorious. He loved golfing, and had made a hole in one on two different occasions. He supported the Capitals, Nationals, and Commanders, and cheered for them wholeheartedly. 

John is survived by his mother Barbara Sampar (Fairfax, VA), his Father Bill Sampar (Grand Junction, CO), his sister Toni Trenda (Palmdale, CA), his nephew Michael Buell (Brooklyn, NY), and aunts June Baldwin (Grover, Waldorf, MD), and Nancy Pyles (Richard, Winston-Salem, NC). John was preceded in death by his brother William Trenda.

Relatives and friends are invited to John's viewing from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with a funeral service to begin promptly at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 11th at Columbia Baptist Church: 103 W Columbia St Falls Church, VA 22046. Burial will be on Monday, March 13th at 11:00 AM at St Barnabas Cemetery Temple Hills MD. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s memory as a baptized Christian to the Columbia Baptist Church building fund https://www.columbiabaptist.org/








Sandra “Sandy” Lea King, 80, a 40-year resident of Davidsonville and previously of Green Meadows, MD passed away on February 11, 2023 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Despite being broken-hearted after the death of her husband in 2020, Sandy spent the past 3 years waging a valiant battle against cancer.  
Born on February 25, 1942 at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC to the late Alec and Mim Tate, Sandy graduated from Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD. She worked briefly in furniture sales and cleaning houses but her true life’s vocation was raising her family. Her greatest joy came from her six sons and their families. She also enjoyed playing tennis and pickleball, and was a member of the Prince George’s County Pickleball Club.
Sandy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years, Thomas King, and her brother-in-law, Bill Conrad. She is survived by her six sons, Edwin (Stacy) Dowling of Bradenton, FL, Joseph Dowling of Naples, FL, James (Christine) Dowling and Johnny Dowling, both of Davidsonville, MD, Thomas (Lisa) King II of West River, MD, and Andrew King of Pasadena, MD. She is also survived by her sister, Phyllis Conrad of Annapolis, MD, seven grandchildren, Kaitlin (Jesse) Walsh, Hanna, Daniele, Haylee and Hunter Dowling, and Alex and Delaney King, as well as 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to celebrate Sandy’s life with her family on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11 a.m. with a funeral service beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 West Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035. 

If you have pictures of her that you'd like to share, please feel free to add them to this <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aPUVTOxN1I0seVU7Nu540KSiJt84v-2M?usp=sharing
">Google Drive Folder</a>. The family would love to have them.

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Willard Roy Davis, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend passed away on Saturday, February 11th at the age of 82. He was a 58-year resident of Edgewater, MD, a 17-year resident of Longs, SC, and recently moved back to MD in 2022 to be with his family. 

Willard was born on January 27th, 1941 in Ashland, Kentucky. In 1946, he moved to Maryland with his mother, Helen Davis, his father, William Davis, and his older brother, William “Billy” Davis Jr. By 1958, his parents had opened Bill’s Woodland Restaurant in Edgewater and this is where his roots began to take hold. He spent several years working for his parents, often leaving there to attend Baltimore Colts games with his father and younger brother, Gary Davis, sparking a life-long love of the Baltimore Colts and Ravens. Although, one could argue the restaurant’s most important role was as the meeting place of Willard and the love of his life, Carol. The two met in 1958 and were married in 1963. Soon after, Willard became a father with the birth of his oldest daughter, Polly (Davis) Aquilino. A few years later, his youngest daughter, Shelley (Davis) Sellars was born. Willard was officially a family man. 

Over the years, Willard became a prominent member of the Edgewater community and beyond. Whether it was donating his time to volunteer with the Mayo Kiwanis Club, sponsoring a Naval Academy Midshipmen for four years, or running his various business ventures within the area, one thing remained true - Willard was set on making a positive impact in his community. This impact lasted for decades, particularly when he opened Willard’s Barber Shop in 1961. The door to his shop was a gateway for a bevy of locals looking for a haircut, an easy-going conversation, and oftentimes, a meet-up spot for a round of golf with friends. Aside from being a husband, father, and local businessman, Willard’s real, life-long passion was golf. When he had a spare moment, golf was his go-to, whether it be on the course or on the television; it wasn’t a mere hobby, but a way of life. He spent countless hours laughing, swinging, and thriving on the course with loved-ones. Albeit, at the end of the day, Willard could be found sitting next to his wife, Carol, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Willard was the son of the late William Howard Davis and Helen Kate (Gosney) Davis. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William Howard Davis Jr., January 28, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carol Ann Davis  of Woodbine, MD; his brother, Gary Thomas Davis of Denton, MD and sister-in-law, Joyce Elaine Davis  of Denton, MD; his daughters, Polly Ann Aquilino of Woodbine, MD and Shelley Marie Sellars of Edgewater, MD; his son-in-law, Timothy Michael Aquilino of Woodbine, MD; his grandchildren, Joshua Davis Kidwell and Destinee Leigh Masi of Canton, NC, Sierra Noell Sellars of Greensboro, NC, Timothy Michael Aquilino Jr. of Woodbine, MD, Haley Carol Good and Thomas Charles Enriquè Good of Taneytown, MD; and his great-grandchildren, Brailee Amaya Jenkins of Greensboro, NC and June Masi Kidwell of Canton, NC. 

Family and friends are invited to honor Willard on Thursday, February 16 from 10 am until his celebration of life begins at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to First Tee Baltimore, a non-profit that uses golf to enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. Donations can be made by clicking here: <a href="https://firstteebaltimore.org/donate/">First Tee Baltimore</A>

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Helen S. Vinluan, 77, a loving wife and mother as well as a Professional Engineer by degree who went on to get her Masters’ degree and practice as a Computer Analyst for Computer Science Corporation (working at NASA Goddard, in Greenbelt, MD before retiring like her husband of 51-years also a Professional Engineer), died February 11, 2023 at 3:07 p.m. in the Intensive Care Unit of the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA. Her death, from complications due to pneumonia, was confirmed by her family at her bedside. Mrs. Helen Vinluan was a longtime Oxon Hill resident. 

She was born Helen Sison Vinluan on June 22, 1945, to a civic-minded Filipino Catholic family in Urdaneta (City), Pangasinan (Province), and resided in Urdaneta (City) in the Philippines as eldest of seven (7) children to family-owned businessman Juan Ramos Sison and Alodia Sison. With the goal of gaining U.S. citizenship, she graduated from the University of the Philippines in Manila, Philippines, worked and passed her engineering Board Exam, fell in love and got married shortly after obtaining U.S. visa and travelling to Washington D.C., U.S.A. in June 1968 where one (1) week later she was joined by and then married her husband Rufino C. Vinluan, Jr. 

Rufino Vinluan III, also an Engineer, said in an interview: “I’m still trying to process… I can’t believe Mom passed. She was a very strong person in my life and yours too.” Buddy Vinluan, also an Engineer and Certified Construction Manager, described his mother “She always spoke frankly to the people she loved and never held grudges,” and “was only satisfied with the very best,” and echoed the sentiments of many who knew her well: “With my broken heart on the mend, she was always a healthy and happy person, especially with my Dad around. She is now at peace in heaven, I have no doubt! That will bring comfort in these trying times.” 

Mrs. Helen Vinluan enjoyed travelling around the world with her husband on his work-related assignments, including in Tel Aviv, Israel and Yanbu City, Saudi Arabia and travelled to the Philippines with her family from time to time in addition to several trips to Italy, Greece and other destinations in Europe. 

She was a devoted wife “Mama Helen” and “Ache Helen” and “Ante Helen” to her family and extended family, respectively always willing to lend a helping hand and listening ear when able. At St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church in Clinton, MD she sang as if she was in the Choir and had an open invitation to join but never did. Survivors include her children, Rufino J. Vinluan, III and Joyce Vinluan both of Fort Washington, MD., and Vladimir (Buddy) Vinluan of National Harbor, MD; grandchildren Gabriella, Nico, Rocco, Archer, Atlas; two brothers; two sisters to name a few. 
Thank you.

Relatives and friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 and on Friday, February 24 from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Avenue, Clinton, MD 20735. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. 

Rosemary D. Weller, 85, of Ft. Washington, MD died on February 11, 2023. 

Born on September 22, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Frank P. and Margaret Doheny.

Rosemary is survived by her son Michael Weller, daughter-in-law Sara Levin Weller, granddaughter Ilana Weller, two brothers, Frank P. Doheny, Jr. of Louisville, KY, and Edward J. Doheny of Washington, DC, and her two nephews, Brian C. Doheny and F. Patrick Doheny of Louisville, KY. 

Her husband of 54 years, Joseph F. Weller, predeceased her in 2020.

As a child, Ms. Weller moved from Chicago to Peoria, IL, and later to Louisville, KY
where she completed high school at Sacred Heart Academy. In 1959, she earned her undergraduate degree from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. She then began her teaching career at La Porte High School, in Indiana, teaching Communication and coaching the State Championship debate team. Later, she earned a Master’s degree from The Catholic University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland with a specialization in Special Education. Ms. Weller’s professional career spanned over 40 years at Gallaudet University where she taught Speech Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Public Speaking. She was Chair of the Communication Department for many years.

In retirement, Ms. Weller was active in the Tantallon Citizens Association, the Tanta-Cove Garden Club, and has been the editor of the community newsletter for 19 years. She served as an usher at The Arena Stage in Washington, DC, for almost 20 years.

A funeral Mass to celebrate her life will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway, 13405 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 AM with burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. Friends may pay their respects to the family at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Friday, February 17 from 5:00-7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to The Arena Stage, 1101 6 th Street,
SW, Washington, DC 20024, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

On February 11, 2023, the patriarch of our family, Armando Bunag Bassiwa, boarded his final cruise to join our heavenly Father.  We are deeply saddened he is no longer with us but tremendously grateful he is at peace. Our heartfelt thank you and gratitude go to all who have provided comfort and support to our family during this time.

Armando is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Concha (nee Alqueza), four daughters Lizamarie (Earl Echon) Grace (Art Caliguiran), Maribeth (Henry Green), and Regina (Mark Dixon). He will be fondly remembered by his five grandchildren, Catherine, Candice, Alyssa, Christopher, and Tiare; his great grandchildren, Shaun, Jaerel, Cayron, Rizzo, and Kobe; and one loving dog, Chewie. He is united in passing with his parents, Enrique and Carmona, siblings, Marvin, and Estella, and welcomed by his many shipmates, family, and friends who have gone before him.

Relatives and friends are invited to Armando’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial offered on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD, followed by interment with Military Honors at MD Veterans Cemetery – Cheltenham, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623 at 1 p.m.


Chester “Sonny” Charles Freeman, 80, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Assisted Living Well Compassionate Care in Millersville, Maryland.

Chester Freeman was born in Wise, Virginia, a graduate of JJ Kelly High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Chester moved to Washington, DC, in 1964 and married is wife, Alice, in 1965. He became a successful auto mechanic and also worked as a technician for Macke Corporation for several years. Chester’s most recent career, prior to retirement, was a Mechanical Forman for at the U.S. Postal Service Bulk Mail Center in Lanham, Maryland for 13 years. Chester had several hobbies - A love for all types of photography, he collected antique cars, specifically British MG’s, antique cameras, as well as many books, artwork and models of the Norfolk & Western steam trains. Chester and his wife, Alice, were active members of The Chesapeake Chapter of the New England MG T Register for many years, enjoying several car shows a year.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Alice Freeman; his parents, Charles Chester Freeman and Mary Anne (Popp) Freeman and his brother, John Mack Freeman. Surviving is Chester’s daughter, Mary Ann Freeman, of Davidsonville, MD.

Visitation with family, prior to a Mass of Resurrection, will be held from 11:30 A.M. till time of services at 12:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 1009 Virginia Ave NW, Norton, VA 24273 with Father Eric Baffour Asamoah officiating. Burial will follow at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Big Stone Gap, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 1009 Virginia Ave., N.W., Norton, Virginia, 24273, or to Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, P.O. Box 888, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219. Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by visiting the link on the side of this page.

A. JoAnn “Jo” Terry Neuenberger Atkins, 84, a resident of Edgewater, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023, in Arnold, Maryland.

Jo was born on January 25, 1939, in Washington, DC, to the late Donald E. and Rose Marie Carruth. Jo worked as the Assistant to the Director of the Smithsonian Institute. Jo was a member of Riva Trace Baptist Church and was an avid sports fan. She loved all sports especially the Maryland Terrapins, Washington Nationals, the Kansas City Chiefs, and Golden State Warriors.

Jo is survived by her beloved children, C. Ronald and Donald G. Neuenberger, both of Edgewater, MD and daughter Sharon L. Bautista and her husband George, of La Plata, MD, her siblings Charles Carruth and his wife Mary of Valley Lee, MD, Donna Carruth and her husband Michael Bennis of Florida, Betty Smith and her husband Jesse of Florida and Linda Schryer and her husband Donald of Delaware. She is also survived by her two grandsons, Stefan P. Bautista of Baltimore, MD and Corey J. Bautista and his wife Hannah of Austell, GA.  Jo also dearly loved all of her precious nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate JoAnn's life on Friday, February 17, 2023, from 11 am until 12 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 where a funeral service will begin at 12 pm. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 pm at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.


Please take a moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on this page.

Dr. Louis V. Kaufman died suddenly on February 10, 2023 in Fort Washington, Maryland. Raised in Moundsville, West Virginia, he received his medical degree from West Virginia University and completed his medical training at Georgetown University Hospital in internal medicine and pulmonary disease. He also held a master’s degree in information systems technology from George Washington University. Lou practiced as an internist and pulmonologist for 40 years in Prince Georges County, Maryland. A Certified Medical Director, he was serving as the medical director of Sagepoint Senior Living in La Plata, Maryland at the time of his death. 

Lou is survived by his wife of 55 years Pat (nee Pellegrini), his daughters Kat (Clint) Calzini of Lexington, Kentucky and Beth (Mike) Royle of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and his 5 grandchildren, Ben Calzini, Emily Royle, Jill Calzini, Katie Royle, and Dan Calzini. He was a gentleman, a caring doctor, a generous friend, an accomplished amateur photographer, and a devoted family man and we will miss him forever.

Relatives and friends are invited to Lou’s Life Celebration on Monday, February 20, 2023 at KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 from 3 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria, Virginia, 22309. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation by visiting t2t.org.










Patricia “Patty” Smith, 59, a 10-year resident of Millersville, MD and previously of Chincoteague, VA passed away on February 9, 2023 at her home. Patty was born on March 29, 1963 to the late Richard and Juanita Starner in Annapolis, MD. Patty was known for enjoying living her life to the fullest. She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Rosie Starner. Patty is survived by her two children, Cole Smith of Salisbury, MD, Heather Meade of Deale, MD, two grandsons and one granddaughter. Patty is also survived by her four siblings, Darryl Starner of Cambridge, MD, Leroy Starner or Edgewater, MD, Bonnie Starner of Millersville, MD, and Carol Peek of Madison, MD.

All services will be private.

Online condolences may be made by clicking the Memories tab on this page.


On February 8, 2023, Deborah Adelaide Crowell Cross passed away.  She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Cross, son William (Stephanie) Cross, grandchildren Tyler Cross and Morgan Jackson, and great-grandson Liam Jackson.  Graveside inurnment will be held on Monday, March 6 at 11:15 AM at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.






Obituaries

Daniel Varela

Dorothy Beard

Donald Peck

Sean McMahon

Dennis Nichols

Kenny Tang

John Shanley, Jr.

Hailey Mock

David Zeyher

Gordon Kingsfield

Noah Reider

Mary Summers

Rose Crampton

John Sampar

Sandra King

Willard Davis

Helen Vinluan

Rosemary Weller

Armando Bassiwa

Chester Freeman

JoAnn Atkins

Dr. Louis Kaufman

Patricia Smith

Deborah Cross