Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Danna Thomas-Palmer, 74, died on April 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving children in York, PA, where she had lived for the last three years. She previously lived in Bel Air and Hyattsville, MD. Born on February 23, 1948 in Frostburg, MD, Danna grew up in the Washington, D.C. area in Forestville, MD. Through her life, she was a faithful parishioner of Mount Calvary Catholic Church in Forestville, St. Jerome in Hyattsville, Holy Redeemer in Berwyn Heights and Church of the Nativity in Timonium. She was a proud graduate of St. Cecilia High School in Washington, DC and she worked exceptionally hard to earn her bachelor’s degree in Communications from The University of Maryland Global Campus after raising her three children. Professionally, she served as an executive assistant, working at the United States Capitol, The Catholic University of America, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services. During the 1990s, she served as a city councilwoman for the City of Hyattsville. With a generous heart for helping others, she was also a court appointed special advocate for young people in need and a substitute teacher as well.

She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Daniel and Beatrice Thomas and her ex-husband, Jerry Palmer.

Danna is survived by her sisters, Maureen Miller of Chapin, SC and Sandra (John) Martin of Bridgeville, DE; her children, Jeff (Arissa) Palmer of Orange, CA, Matt (Cassandra) Palmer of Catonsville, MD and Elizabeth (Matt) Szymanik of Loganville, PA; 11 gloriously beautiful grandchildren who delighted her and her dear nieces and nephews, who knew her as Kaye Kaye. Danna loved her family and friends and they were sources of comfort throughout her final days. Her children are deeply appreciative of the staff of Rest Haven-York Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, who took care of Danna with patience and love.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 5205 43rd Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781 at 10 a.m. on July 20 with a gathering in the Gold Room to follow. All are invited.

A 1 p.m. burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20906 will be held after. All are invited.


Doris May Weidman, 93, passed away on Monday, April 25 at the Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, MD. Born on May 27, 1928 to the late Roy and Evaline Smallwood, Doris married George W. Weidman on July 19, 1950. They lived in Davidsonville, MD for many years before moving to Deale with family in 2009. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, George; her son, Mark W. Weidman and her sister, Ruth Williams. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Ginny Weidman; her grandsons, Michael and Matthew Weidman and Stephen Beitzel and her great-grandsons, Tyler and Matthew Weidman, II and Mason Sullivan. Funeral services are private. There will be a family gathering at a later date. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

James Anthony "Tony" Messinese, 46, of Edgewater, MD left this world suddenly on April 25, 2022.

Tony was born on July 13, 1975, at Prince Georges General Hospital Cheverly, MD to James Messinese and Terrie Taylor. He was a 1995 graduate of South River High School in Edgewater, MD and worked as a journeyman sprinkler fitter in the fire and life safety industry, after completing a four-year apprenticeship in 2015. Tony's interests included eating, sleeping, and most importantly having fun! He loved to spend time with his children, as they were the light of his life. Tony was a lifelong football fanatic, starting with his days as a Mayo Mustang in Pop Warner, continuing through his high school years as a South River Seahawk, and finally playing flag football with The Force.

He leaves a huge hole in the heart of his family and friends who are always entertained by his stories and hilarious sense of humor. He truly brought life to the party. This lifelong Redskin fan was known as the class clown and could always put a smile on your face (usually right after he made you mad enough to jump on him!) Tony loved social gatherings, especially cookouts!

Tony was a caring husband to the love of his life, a loving father to his children, a pain in the ass to his parents (not all the time), a supportive brother to his siblings, and a genuine lifelong friend to many.

Tony is survived by his wife, Jamye Messinese; children, Devin, Chelsey, Anthony, and Bailey; father, James "Pop" Messinese (Denise); mother, Terry Warden (John); siblings, Robert Taylor (Sandra), Glenn Warden (Tiffany), Darrell Otto (Cheryl), and Amanda Otto; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Tony's life on Friday, April 29 from 2 to 4 PM at a Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.

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Leonard Spencer Flood, Sr., age 91, of Riderwood Village, entered eternal rest on Monday, April 25, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Culhane Flood, and son, Leonard S. Flood, Jr.  Leonard is survived by sisters Beatrice Wyatt (Justin) and Gloria Brewer; brother-in-law Ashby Franklin; sisters-in-law Eileen Lowe, Mary Culhane, Kathleen Mancino (Joseph) and Jacqueline Culhane; nieces Karen Burks and Deborah Franklin. Leonard is also survived by his granddaughter-by-love, Meghan Chu, and many other relatives, friends, and neighbors. 

Leonard was also preceded in death by siblings Lillian, Horace, Archibald, Elliott, Jr., Clifton, Lorraine Franklin, and Ellian Franklin.

On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, friends may join the family at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD to celebrate the life of Leonard S. Flood, Sr.; from 11:00 a.m. until his service begins at 12 noon.  The family requests that all attendees observe Covid-19 safety precautions by wearing masks and practicing social distancing.  In lieu of flowers, 0416donations may be made to Montgomery Hospice 1355 Piccard Dr. #100, Rockville, MD 20850. Condolences may be published online at: KalasFuneralHomes.com








Alice LaCivita was born on November 20, 1925, in Wickliffe, Ohio, the fifth of six children to Frank and Laura Fatica. She was the youngest child for 5 years, until her brother Charlie was born. Since both her parents worked, she cared for him like a mother until he went to school, forming a deep bond that lasted until his death two years ago. Alice grew up on a block of Rockefeller Road, where all the families on the block immigrated during the early part of the twentieth century on the same ship in steerage, from the impoverished village of Oratino, Italy. Her parents and neighbors really did “stomp grapes” in Rockefeller vineyards along Lake Erie, then worked as laborers or mill workers. They made home-made pasta for their children, and watched over everyone else’s children, too. The children grew up, married after high school, got a house a few doors down, and raised their families in the sight of their parents, siblings, friends and neighbors.

Although the atmosphere was lively, warm and loving, Alice wanted nothing more than to escape this Italian immigrant life. She made a point of speaking PERFECT English -- using advanced vocabulary. She defied her parents’ wishes and expectations and attended The Ohio State University.

Emerging from college in the aftermath of World War II, Alice embarked on a number of teaching jobs in the hinterlands of Ohio. She met her husband, Emil Sr., on one stint in Oberlin, Ohio. They soon married, and moved back to Youngstown, and lived with Emil Sr.’s parents until Laurel was born. They built a tiny house on Indianola Road, in Boardman, Ohio, where they raised four children: Laurel, Amy, Lisa and Emil Jr. The house was so tiny, such that the much wealthier neighbors objected. They underestimated both Alice’s sense of grit and her sense of beauty. She landscaped the house, created flower beds and tended the apple, pear, cherry and plum trees that were planted during the days of Johnny Appleseed, and, generally, made the neighbors pick up their game.

After Emil Jr. was born, Alice began her master’s degree studies in guidance and counseling at Kent State University. She graduated in 1965. She was the first one in her family to earn an undergraduate degree and the only one to earn a master’s degree.
In 1965, the family moved to Oxon Hill, Maryland where both she and Emil Sr. joined the Prince George’s County public school system. She became a guidance counselor at Oxon Hill Senior High School, where she remained happily until her retirement in 1989. She was thrilled that Oxon Hill had a wonderful band, and she was a supporter of the band her entire life.

In 1967, the family purchased her property in Tantallon, where they built Alice’s dream home. Again, as in Ohio, she created sumptuous gardens. She made her home a thing of beauty where every room was blue and every treasured object was chosen to reflect her sense of balance, proportion and artistry. Her mother visited, and finally approving her career choices, said, “I am so thankful that I lived to see this beautiful house!”
During her children’s school years, Alice required each one to practice the piano one hour a day, and a second instrument one hour a day. The home was filled with music from the minute school was out until midnight. And, of course the children’s studies were strictly overseen.

She made Sunday dinner: home-made pasta and home-made sauce, always. It was the center of our social life. She entertained guests weekly: usually, Mr. Jerome, our piano teacher, his family, and members of the Air Force Band. She delighted in entertaining neighbors, the Altos, the Vanderman’s, the Dullahan’s, and maintained deep friendships with them throughout her life. It was a great day when the Nassif’s moved in. We learned that some of Tom’s relatives lived in my paternal grandmother’s hometown, and Cristina was an opera singer. An opera singer! The occasion of their first Sunday dinner sparked an energetic round of housekeeping, a good pasta dinner, and a life-long friendship. 

After the kids were out of school, Alice took up tennis, often soundly beating men half her age! She was an honorary member of “the French Club,” a group of neighborhood women who came from myriad French-speaking countries in Europe and North Africa. She proudly entertained them frequently. She joined a bridge club, and entertained its members, all the while keeping up her beautiful yard. When she rested, it was under the sun: she loved getting a good suntan! From time to time, she picked up and spontaneously drove to Cleveland to visit family, or to Delaware to visit the Vanderman’s. “Where, oh where, is mom?” was an excellent question for a number of years! Through it all, she never missed Mass on Sunday until the pandemic. Ever quiet in her faith she prayed all day long while working in the yard or garden.

For her 75th birthday, Alice enjoyed a cruise along the coast of Alaska, providing time with family, and friends, as well as a new and unexpected adventure. She also visited Italy with Callista (whom the family fondly refers to as “Mom’s favorite daughter”), and she even took Callista to meet our family in Oratino! It was the first trip to Italy for Callista, the future Ambassador to the Vatican, but the last of many trips to Italy for Alice.

A favorite life-long passion was to listen to music performed by friends and family in their living rooms. At any gathering, she would seek out the musicians in the group, park herself in the chair closest to the piano and listen, enraptured, for hours. At the first signs of the music abating, regardless of the hour, she would implore them to continue in that authoritative voice that was so impossible to ignore. In her final years, she enjoyed observing the neighborhood watching out the front window, eating good food, watching M*A*S*H, playing with the cats, and was always game for any kind of social gathering. She was sorry to see some of her closest friends leave the neighborhood. The pandemic was especially difficult for her because she is, after all, the ultimate party girl. And, when reminded that she couldn’t go out to restaurants, or parties, or, even to Mass, because of “the virus,” she understood. She grew up, after all, before vaccines.

In her final few months, Alice insisted on going out for daily rides, watching the trees, the sky, the birds, the sun, the sunsets, and exploring the natural beauty of her neighborhood, along the Potomac River, and all of Southern Maryland. Alice awoke every day with happiness and joy, a generous and creative spirit. In sum, she loved her family with her whole heart. She gave them everything she had, including a love of education, art, music and beauty. She taught through example, qualities of hospitality, generosity, compassion, and friendship. Almost up until the last minute, our treasured Alice LaCivita was raring to go, full of life, ready for the next adventure.

Alice is survived by her daughters Laurel LaCivita, Lisa LaCivita, Amy LaCivita (Patrick Browne), and son Emil LaCivita Jr. (Nancy), her six grandchildren, Adam Flury (Mary), Ali Flury (Charlotte), Ben Flury (Laura), Taylor LaCivita, Spencer LaCivita, Kyle LaCivita, and three great grandchildren Anna, Levi and Brynn.


A Memorial Mass will be offered on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 9:30am a.m. at St. John Evangelist, 8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD 20735. Inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery will follow the mass. 

Sarah Jane Janowski, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Crofton, MD on April 24, 2022 after a life well lived. 

Sarah was born to Vance and Myrtle Allen in 1936 and was raised on a farm in the Chattanooga, TN area. She was Salutatorian of her high school class and was a member of the basketball and softball teams. She went to work at a Bank in Chattanooga where she met Edward, who was stationed nearby. The couple married in 1958 and were soon off to McClellan AFB in Sacramento, CA and later settled in Central Maryland.

She worked in the banking industry, as an executive secretary for one of the first HMOs in Maryland, and for the State of Maryland as a Legislative Administrator until she retired in 2002. She enjoyed her work, the challenges each “Session” brought, and the relationships with the many fine people she worked with over many years.

Sarah will be remembered as a gracious host, a compassionate listener, and a progressive thinker who could hold her own in conversation or debate. In her spare time, Sarah enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She was always up for a road trip. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Edward, in 2003. She is survived by her children, Michael Janowski of Ventura, CA and Carol Melinda Janowski of Friendship, MD; grandchildren, Eric Hughes of Lothian, MD; Amanda Bowen of Friendship, MD; Lyle Janowski of Ventura, CA and Jason Janowski of Ventura, CA; and four great-grandchildren.

Sarah will be laid to rest next to her husband, Edward, at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Donations may be made in her name to the Wounded Warrior Project, Boystown, or a charity of ones choice.

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Sophia Ivko, age 91 fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Saturday April 23,2022 at the Compass Regional Hospice Center in Centreville, Maryland surrounded by family.
Born in Morgantown, West Virginia on October 28, 1930.  She was the daughter of the late Nicholas Kavrakis and Vasiliki Papadakis; both immigrants from Crete, Greece.  Though she was born in West Virginia, her family moved after the death of her father to New York when she was very young and where she attended public school, ultimately graduating from high school.

In 1949 she married her late husband Nicholas Ivko.  They were inseparable for 51 years when he succumbed to cancer in 1999.  During their marriage they were blessed with three children; James, Christine, and Terri. Sophia raised their family in Riverdale, Maryland and later retired in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  During her years in Riverdale not only was she a dedicated mother and grandmother but she also enjoyed her career as a Correspondent Secretary at the US Senate for Senator Alan Cranston of California and Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina.  However, her greatest and most successful accomplishment was raising her children and helping to raise her grandchildren.  She spent the majority of her life taking care of others, taking care of us.  She was an inspiration to many and touched the lives of everyone she met.
Sophia was vibrant, spunky, generous, caring, kind and let us not forget, strong willed.  She was the ultimate devoted wife, mother, grandparent, exceptional relative, neighbor, and friend.

She was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas Ivko, her son, James Ivko, her parents Nicholas & Vasiliki Kavrakis as well as her siblings, Mary Aspras, Amelia Zammetti and James Kavros.

She is survived by her daughters Christine O'meara, Terri Wright, son-in-law Chris Wright, and daughter-in-law Linda Ivko.  Also survived by grandchildren Christopher Wright, Camille Simonds, Erin O'meara, Michael Wright, Nicholas Wright, Alexander Wright and her 12 great grandchildren.  All of which loved her dearly and will keep her in their hearts forever.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 28 at 11 am at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Compass Regional Hospice, 160 Coursevall Dr., Centreville, MD 21617 or the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org). Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.



Lawrence J. “Larry” Filippelli, 98, a 6-year resident of Ginger Cove in Annapolis and previously of Harwood and District Heights, MD, passed away on April 22, 2022.  Born on March 17, 1924 in Washington, DC to the late Frank and Annette Filippelli, Larry graduated from St. John’s College High School in 1942.  As a teenager, he excelled at basketball and baseball.  In 1943, he was playing baseball when he was approached and offered a major league contract.  Larry thanked the recruiter but declined because he had already signed a contract with another recruiter, the United States Navy.  He was inducted in July 1943 and served on the USS Guadalcanal as a radioman before his discharge in 1946.  Larry continued serving his country in a civilian capacity with the U.S. Department of Navy where he worked on the Polaris submarine-launched ballistic missile program.  He later transitioned to NASA responsible for preparing briefing materials for the NASA Administrator, James Webb, and members of Congress..  He retired in 1979.

Larry was an active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Southeast Washington, DC, Mt. Calvary Catholic Church in District Heights, MD where he was a member of the Holy Name Society and Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD where he and his wife were collection counters.  He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Larry was an adult leader for his son’s Boy Scout troop and he enjoyed building model airplanes.  His passion for sports continued long after he stopped playing.  He was an avid fan of the Washington Senators until the team left the area then switched allegiance to the Baltimore Orioles.  

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his loving wife of 73 years, Rosemary Filippelli, who died only four months ago in December 2021, and his sister, Evelyn Costa.  He is survived by four children, Larry Filippelli, Jr. and his wife, Michelle, of Fredericksburg, VA, Francis Filippelli and his wife, Lisa, of Edgewater, MD, Dee Orth and her husband, Vince, of Lyons, KS, and Maryann Penn and her husband, Taras Vizzi, of Stewartstown, PA; seven grandchildren, Michael, Bradley, Rich, Laura, Jen, Brandi, and Jessie; and 11 great-grandchildren.  

Friends are invited to celebrate Larry’s life with his family at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 on Sunday, May 1 from 3 to 6 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church Chapel, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035 on Monday, May 2 at 11 a.m.  Entombment will follow at the Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum in Clinton, MD.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Holy Family Catholic Church.  

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Craig Alan Moffatt, Sr. “Butch”, 69, a 37-year resident of Edgewater, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Butch was born on December 26, 1952, in Iowa to the late George, Jr. and Lorraine Moffat. He worked as a parts manager for Pep Boys in Annapolis. Butch was a member of the American Legion, and his interests included bowling, playing cards, painting cars, car racing, and spending time at cookouts with his family.

In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by his son, Craig A. Moffatt, Jr. He was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law Bill Maus, David Hartlove, III, and sister in law, Linda J. Hartlove, and brothers-in-law Paul Booth, David Freeman, and Ricky Neal.

Butch is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Donna Moffatt, his daughter, Lyndsey Lawrence and her husband Nick, and his granddaughter, Maya Lawrence of Shady Side, MD, his sister Cindy Booth of Delaware, his sisters-in-law, Patricia Maus of South Carolina and Allison Neal, and niece, Nikki Sissler. Also survived by many other family members and friends.

A celebration of Butch’s life will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 1 pm until 4 pm at the American Legion Post 226, 830 Mayo Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403, <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA"> ONLINE HERE</a> or to St. Jude Children Research Hospital,  501 St. Jude Place,  Memphis, TN 38105. <a href"https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_dcm=58700007391419626&sc_cid=kwp&sc_cat=b&ds_rl=1291300&ds_rl=1285465&ds_rl=1290690&gclid=Cj0KCQjw06OTBhC_ARIsAAU1yOWOy3LjK_bxRAz9zzEGWF8hdlgl7Dbbt6Y7b-gtWRoKsPdCnThNq5MaAnnXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">ONLINE HERE</a>


Lorraine A. Smith of Annapolis, MD passed away peacefully on April 21, 2022. She was born on August 13, 1927 in Media, PA to the late George D. and Hazel I. Price (nee Melrath). An avid aviation enthusiast since childhood Lorraine earned her private pilot license in 1948. She continued to fly while working fulltime as an executive assistant for a defense contractor and taking on the role of wife and mother. An active member of Civil Air Patrol since her youth, most of her years were spent between the Annapolis Squadron at Lee Airport in Edgewater and Maryland Wing Headquarters in Linthicum near BWI airport. During her tenure with the Civil Air Patrol she attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Lorraine logged more than 7,000 hours in 18 types of airplanes. Reluctantly, she gave up flying in 1998 at the age of 71. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her other interests included traveling and reading. In addition to her parents, Lorraine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Harold C. Smith and her sisters, Janet Gunn and Kay Price; She is survived by her daughters, Leslie of Annapolis, MD, and Stephanie of Nashville, TN; her grandchildren, Frejus Lee (Mike) Yunker of Southport, NC and Jessica (Phil) Ateto of Annpolis, MD, Jason (Patty) Lastfogel or Riva, MD and James Fentress of Nashville, TN; her great grandsons, Aiden Yunker and Everett Fentress and one great granddaughter, Kaleigh Yunker. In lieu of flowers feel free to make memorial contributions to her church, Arundel Christian Church, 710 Aquahart Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (ArundelCC.org) or your local Salvation Army.

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All services will be private.

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Relatives and friends are invited to Shron's Life Celebration at National Church of God, 6700   Bock Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744 on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. Interment private at a later date. 

Patricia Gail “Pat” Routt, 78, a resident of Annapolis and previously of Greenbelt, died April 19, 2022.  Born in Washington, DC on August 11, 1943 to Martin and Florence Holly, she was a 1963 graduate of High Point High School and took classes at Gallaudet University.  A homemaker and mother, she was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Greenbelt and was a receiver of resources from the National Alliance for Mental Illness.  Pat was an avid reader and also enjoyed knitting, gardening, painting, cats and dogs.  She also loved hunting for treasures at thrift stores and yard sales.  As a lover of holidays, she delighted in making them extra special for those around her.   Pat is survived by her two daughters, Dawn Marie Delio of Richmond and Laura Parry of Annapolis.  She is also survived by her many cousins across the USA.  Along with her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Elizabeth Harmon.  A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday, May 18 at 11:15 AM.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Pat’s memory may be made to the National Alliance for Mental Illness (www.nami.org).  

Ma. Rhodora “Rhody” Collantes Comendador passed away on April 18, 2022, two months shy of her 84th birthday. She was born in Catmon, Cebu, The Philippines, one of the first of two sets of twin girls born to Jose Collantes and Felicidad Orlanes. After her widowed mother remarried to Jesus Cavada, Sr., Rhody grew up in a blended family of 12 siblings. Rhody attended Cebu Normal School and then St. Theresa’s College. She married Vicente Comendador and she bore three children. She managed a travel agency in Cebu City, which seeded a love of travel in both her daughters. Rhody and her two daughters immigrated to California in 1987 and she became a naturalized U.S. citizen nine years later. She worked for the State of California until she retired. Rhody enjoyed spending time with her large extended family, attending social and cultural events within the Filipino community, and maintaining a strong Catholic faith. After retirement, she traveled overseas on visits to the Philippines and on religious pilgrimages to Israel and Italy, and she lived in North Carolina and Virginia. 

Rhody is survived by her daughters, Carmel Comendador of Oxon Hill, MD and Vikki Cox (Mitch Axtell) of Concord, NH; grandsons Dorrein Cox of San Antonio, TX and D’Juan Cox (Kaitlynne) of Lacey, WA; and great-granchildren Nora, Leilani, and Lennox. Rhody will be missed as a beloved sister to Fe Collantes Musgrave, Virginia Cavada Weaver (Scott), Virgil Cavada (Onadine), Sincletica Cavada Abellana, Ursicina Cavada Espiloy, Julia Cavada Lupascu, and Corazon Cavada Manticajon. Rhody will be missed as a loving and caring aunt to Kristian, Ryan, Melanie, Joseph and many more Cavada nephews and nieces. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. 

Rhody will be interred at Queen of the Valley Catholic Cemetery in Rowland Heights, CA at a later date. 



Virginia Fulgueras Gabriel was the beloved wife of Dionisio Aglibot Gabriel.
Born in San Marcelino. Zambales, Philippines, she was the youngest
daughter of Maria Calaje and Eulalio Fulgueras, sister to the late
Luisa F. Arlante,
Buenaventura F. Sarmiento, Elena F. Mendones, Antonio C. Fulgueras,
Catalina F. Navarro, Magdalena F. Ancheta and Pelagia C. Fulgueras.
She is survived by two siblings Efigenia F. Quimen and Salvador C.
Fulgueras, her daughter Virginia Gabriel Wallace, son-in-law David
James Wallace, a host of dear family members, friends and loyal,
personal caregiver Jacqueline Truman.

Education was always a top priority for her.  She even assisted nieces
and nephews with their educational pursuits.  After graduating from
high school, she worked as a math tutor while studying diligently at
the University of the Philippines.  In June of 1955, she received a
certificate for Apprentice in Pharmacy.  In April of 1959, she
received a Bachelor of Science degree and in December of that year was
granted a license to practice pharmacy in the Philippines.  On April
16th, 1960, she married her sweetheart Dionisio Aglibot Gabriel.  The
newlyweds were separated briefly due to his military service in the US
Navy, but they would correspond through numerous cards and letters
until they were reunited in 1961.  After having their only child in
1962, she wished to resume a pharmacy career in the United States.
She trained and worked in the field at Hadley Memorial Hospital and
Rexall Drug in Washington, DC while going to college and being a
mother.  She earned a second Bachelor of Science degree in August of
1966 from Howard University, in February 1967 was granted a pharmacy
license by the Board of Pharmacy in the District of Columbia, proudly
received her Certificate of Naturalization in March of 1972
and in June 1973 earned a license from the
Board of Pharmacy by the State of Maryland.

As a long standing, active member of the American Pharmaceutical
Association, she worked as a Registered Pharmacist at retail
pharmacies People’s Drug stores, CVS Pharmacy, Drug Emporium and
Shoppers Food Warehouse.  She trained and encouraged young pharmacists
over many decades.  She retired briefly due to health issues, but
completed continuing education pharmacy courses to maintain her
pharmacy licenses.  She returned to work full-time at CVS Pharmacy in
Oxon Hill, MD until requesting full retirement several years later.

Along with her husband, she assisted family and kabayan who emigrated
from the Philippines to the United States.  Her interests included
reading, playing the piano, organ and ukulele, singing, dancing,
traveling and collecting jewelry.

Our family wishes to acknowledge and extend most sincere thanks for
the comforting expressions of condolence.  Your kindness is greatly
appreciated and remains a source of strength during this time of
reflection and remembrance.

Services will be held at KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY in Oxon Hill, MD on May 1st, 2:00-6:00 PM, with a funeral mass to be held at St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill, MD on May 2nd at 10:00 AM. Internment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Matthew James Kratz, 54, a resident of Deale, MD and previously of District Heights, MD, died on April 16, 2022.

Known as "Matt-Matt" or "Matty K", he was born on May 13, 1967 in Washington, DC to Joseph Kratz, Sr., and the late Nancy Kratz.  Matt graduated from Crossland High School and worked as a hydraulic electrician for various large companies.  He was a prankster with an extravagant sense of humor.  Matt loved people and was a gentle giant.

In addition to his father and his step-mother Elizabeth, he is survived by three siblings, Joseph "Joey" Kratz, Jr. of West Palm Beach, FL, Lisa Thomas and her husband Tom of Richmond, VA, Michael "Mike" Kratz of Honolulu, HI, his girlfriend Lisa Howard, Deale, MD and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Matt's life will be held on Monday, May 23 at 2 PM at American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach, MD.

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On April 16th, 2022 our loving and giving Ashley passed from this life. She graduated from hospice not once but twice during her long battle with a brain tumor. This strong and funny 20 year old persevered for 15 years through many treatments while still being an inspiration to so many.  
Ashley used every moment of her brief time on earth, attending Broadneck High School where she played bowling & bocce, Crosspointe Church with her loving church family, and even authoring a book “White’s Friends “with her amazing teacher and friend Julie Sauer.  
She loved to hold hands with her friends, classmates and her family and had hugs for all who needed one. 
Ashley (also known as Bug-a-Boo) leaves behind a world of love and joy, as well as her sisters Mikki and Artemis and her brother Raistlin.  She will be sorely missed by her many loving grandparents, mom Bethany, stepdad Joe and her dad Cody as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. She profoundly impacted the lives of family and friends and the many dedicated caregivers in her life. 
Special thanks to her fabulous school nurses, home nurses and the Oncology Team at Children’s National Hospital.

Ashley - we know you are singing in the Angels’ Choir. We can hear you!

Shirley Vandora “Van” Wilson was born in Roanoke, Virginia to Robert A. Hamlar and Maude Smith Hamlar on January 28th in 1933. Shirley was the youngest of nine and was predeceased by her siblings Eugene, Alwyn, Ethelyne, Clarence, Lawrence, David, Natalie, and Beverly. 

Shirley graduated from Roanoke's Lucy Addison High School in 1950. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia State College in 1954. Shirley was a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and formed lifelong friends in their shared sisterhood.

Shirley married her High School sweetheart Thomas H. “Bug” Wilson, Jr. in 1955. They formed a career Air Force family, as Thomas served 20 years. They traveled to California, New Mexico, Japan, and finally to the DC Metro area at Andrews AFB.

Shirley and Thomas raised five children Alan “Ray,” Michael “Mike,” Sondra, Anthony “Tony,” and Thomas “Tom” the 3rd.  In 1962, the young Shirley traveled with four children to meet Thomas. The oldest was six and the youngest was an infant.  Tom was born in Japan while the family was stationed at Itazuke AFB.  

Shirley committed her life to service.  She worked as a social services caseworker when the family was stationed in the US and completed her career with the Calvert County, Maryland Department of Social Services where she retired after 20 years.

Shirley was a member of the University Park Church of Christ in Hyattsville, Maryland.  Shirley formed many close and loving friendships with the members. The church nurtured her faith in Jesus Christ as her savior.  Shirley’s faith was birthed in her loving home and she grew in faith at The First Baptist Church of Roanoke, the church home for generations of Hamlar family members.

Shirley was a lifelong learner and reader.  She shared her love of tennis with her brother Beverley and niece Brenda. They would often watch Grand Slam tournament matches in a three-way telephone call. One of her joys was a road trip to attend the US Open in Flushing, New York with Brenda.

Shirley was a loving, welcoming, and caring woman. Her children’s friends always felt at home and many would visit her on holidays and on her birthday to express their regards well into their adulthood. She would greet them and their children as family members. During her time with University Park Church of Christ, she would receive frequent hugs and greetings from the children of church members she had known since they were children.

Shirley is predeceased by Thomas (1933 – 2018) at rest in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. She is survived by her children Ray (Elanza,) Mike, Sondra Rothermel (Ken,) Tony (Kim,) and Tom (Gloria.)  She leaves 11 grandchildren, Joseph, Amanda Pendray (Jeremy), Bryan, Danielle, Christian, Stephanie, Christina, Kimberly, Thomas IV, Tariq, and Kyla. Shirley has two great-grandchildren Milan and Miles. Shirley loved her nieces, nephews, and their children.  She leaves a host of cherished friends and their families.

Relatives and friends are invited to Shirley's Public Viewing on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 11am to 12pm at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. The Life Celebration will be private. Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on this page. 

Shirley Wilson Funeral Livestream:   
Following this vimeo link will display the funeral live stream:  <a href="https://vimeo.com/event/836956">https://vimeo.com/event/836956</a> And until we start the livestream it has an image showing part of the obit.

If people prefer to view it on YouTube then once we start streaming they can find the video on our youtube channel at this URL: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QQ33Nkgy7lZiZIqm_bKVA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QQ33Nkgy7lZiZIqm_bKVA</a>


Nancy L. Eustace, 91, died on Saturday, April 16 in Annapolis, MD after a lengthy illness. Born on June 24, 1930 in Washington, DC to the late J. Erle and Lois Scates Eustace, Nancy was a 1949 graduate of Roosevelt High School and earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in business administration from Lynchburg College in 1954. She began her career in 1959 as an executive secretary with North American Aviation which later became Rockwell International. She retired in 1997. Nancy was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Huguenot Society. She is survived by her cousins, Julia A. Goad and Dorothy B. Langmack and many other cousins and friends. Friends are invited to celebrate Nancy's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, April 30 from 10 am until her memorial service begins at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn: Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 or a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Florencia Robles Agustin was born May 11th, 1932 to the late Avelino and Bartolomea Cruz Robles; the youngest of six children. She is survived by her sister Anastacia; her four other siblings—Auring, Ising, Catalina, and Cardo have passed. The well-respected Robles clan hails from Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines.

Florencia, fondly called “Puring,” was married to the late Pedro Agustin Sr. Together they had Rufina Agustin Austria, their only daughter, who selflessly cared for Puring throughout her prolonged health complications. Puring also nurtured six stepchildren: Sisenando, Juanito, Wenceslao, Pedro Jr., Felizardo, and the late Fabian. In the early 70’s and 80’s, the family migrated to U.S.

Puring was blessed with 18 adoring grandchildren: Jessica Marie, James Peter, Realynne, Reasol, Rea Mae, Khasmir, Melody, Wenceslao Jr., the late Marwence, Bella Catalina, Willie Angelo, Peter Vincent, Clarissa, Peter Edward, Peter Chaste, Paul Henry, Fr. Patrick, and Ninia Eliza. To date, she has 25 beautiful great grandchildren.

On April 15, 2022, this Good Friday, Florencia passed away after living a long and fulfilling life. She would have turned 90 this May. Puring’s selfless nature and generous soul will be treasured by us forever.

Relatives and friends are invited to Florencia's Life Celebration on Friday, April 22, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  Interment St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery of Piscataway, Clinton, MD. THE AGUSTIN FAMILY REQUESTS ALL GUESTS WEAR MASKS FOR ALL EVENTS.

Mary Alice Carlock, a resident of Suitland, Maryland, for over 60 years, peacefully passed away on April 14, 2022, at the age of 89.  Mary, a member of St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, spent her life devoted to her family and helping others.   She now rejoins her loving husband of 41 years, Lee Roy Carlock, who preceded her in death on August 5, 2001 , and one granddaughter, Kelly Christine Bernard, who passed on November 24, 1981.  Mary is survived by her four children, Kathleen McCormick of Menifee, California, James (Denise) Martin of Edmond, Oklahoma, David Carlock of Suitland, Maryland and Daniel Carlock of Sacramento, California, along with seven grandchildren, Kevin, Kris, Jonathan, Brandon, Chad, Derek and Taylor, and nine great-grandchildren with a great-granddaughter on the way.

The family invites friends to say their final goodbyes to Mary at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 on May 17, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  A service will follow at 12:00 p.m. 

James R. Stevens, 87, a 51-year resident of Edgewater, MD, passed away on April 14, 2022.  Born on July 22, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Eva and William G. Stevens II, Jim graduated from Penn State University in 1956 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business.  He enjoyed a lengthy and rewarding career with Victor O. Schinnerer & Co., rising from an underwriter to Chairman of the Board before retiring.  Jim was a farmer too; he raised and sold beef cattle on his farm, Little Flower Hill Farm, in Edgewater and was a member of the Anne Arundel Farm Bureau. He was also an avid sports fan and passionately followed the Penn State Nittany Lions, Maryland University Terrapin basketball team, the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Redskins football team.  When he needed a break, Jim loved visiting his home in the Grand Caymans.  Jim and his wife also enjoyed entertaining and hosted a widely popular Christmas party at their home every year.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife, Peggy, who passed away in 2018 and his brother William G. Stevens III.  He is survived by his children, Lynne Prenatt of Annapolis, MD and William “Bill” (Carol) Stevens of Edgewater; 11 grandchildren, Rebecca Mertz, Evelyn Sutton, James Prenatt, Dahlia Quinn, Georgiana, Samuel and Celine Prenatt, and Nichole, Lydia, Eva and William Stevens; and three great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Jim’s life with his family from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 29 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 30 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD.  The church will be livestreaming the service by visiting <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Family-Catholic-Church-Davidsonville-Maryland-199315313428178/">THIS LINK</a>. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Easton, MD later that day.


Friends are invited to celebrate Tyson's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD on Friday, April 15 from 3 to 5:30 PM. A funeral service will be held at Mayo United Methodist Church, 1005 Old Turkey Point Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, April 16 at 12 PM.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on this page.

Obituaries

Lourdes Ramirez

Danna Thomas- Palmer

Doris Weidman

James Messinese

Leonard Flood

Alice LaCivita

Sarah Janowski

Sophia Ivko

Lawrence Filippelli

Craig Moffatt, Sr.

Lorraine Smith

Joan Roberts

Shron Shorter

Patricia Routt

Rhodora Comendador

Virginia Gabriel

Matthew Kratz

Ashley Gale White

Shirley Wilson

Nancy Eustace

Florencia Agustin

Mary Carlock

James Stevens

Phillip Bennett