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Pauline Elizabeth Best, 99, a resident of Harwood, MD, died on Friday, December 16, 2022, of heart disease.  Born July 8, 1923, she enjoyed caring for her loving husband, cooking, baking, traveling, and spending time with her family.  Pauline was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Ray Best.  She is survived by four children, Allen Best of Daytona Beach, FL, Sandra Norman of Daytona Beach, FL, Darla Tillinghast of Harwood, MD, and Pamela Evans of Gambrills, MD; three siblings, Kenneth Bachtel of Oakland, MD, Juanita Blamble of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Joann Gehman of Lititz, PA; seven grandchildren, Brian and Troy Best, Craig Norman, David Tillinghast, Karen Painter, Angela Marcian, and Kaitlyn Evans; and nine great-grandchildren.

Pauline's life will be celebrated on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 1 pm during a graveside service at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032 where she will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Ray. Immediately following the service at the cemetery, a memorial gathering will be held at Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church, 38 W. Central Ave., Edgewater, MD.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.

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   “Faith, Family and Friends”

Ann Welton Fraser Sole, 78, passed away on December 15, 2022, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Largo, MD. She was born January 5, 1944, in Keyser, WV to the late James Fraser, Jr. and Ella Bell Welton Fraser of Middletown, MD. She recently relocated to Annapolis, MD, having lived in Camp Springs, MD for 52 years. She married her Frederick High School classmate/sweetheart, J Christopher Sole, upon graduation from Towson University in 1966. They had two children, Kimberly Ann Bridgman and James Christopher, Jr. Ann taught for Prince George’s County Public Schools teaching kindergarten while raising her children.

She actively supported her husband’s baseball and softball teams and the University of Maryland – Go Terps!  Many friends tailgated weekly in Lot 1 with three generations of fans. She and her husband rarely missed a Frederick High School class of ’62 reunion. Ann also loved to travel – from her first trip to Scotland on the Queen Elizabeth, several European trips with her sister and brother to more recent trips to Oceania and the South Pacific with her teaching friends – Bula! 

Ann loved the church.  She served in many capacities at Unity Presbyterian of Camp Springs until it closed its doors in 2018.  She was an active mission elder at Southminster Presbyterian Church for several years. She loved helping and serving others by supporting school supply drives, “Warm Nights” providing meals for the homeless, and recycling clean used clothing for shelters to name a few. She also enjoyed her time with her Wednesday morning bible study group.

Ann was predeceased by her parents and husband, her sister Harriett Josephine Albin and brother-in-law Loren Albin, brother-in-law Raymond J Mangold, numerous aunts and uncles, and cousins.  She is survived by her daughter Kimberly Bridgman (Michael), her son Jim Sole (Zaira), and her two granddaughters who gave her much joy, McKenna Rose Bridgman and Ariana Cristina Sole. Ann is also survived by her brother, James Fraser III, and his wife Kay, sister, Susan Mangold, and many nieces and nephews.                      

She will be greatly missed. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Southminster Presbyterian Church.

Matthew “Matt-Matt” Stenberg, 30, a 4-year resident of Annapolis, MD, and previously of Easton passed away of natural causes on December 15, 2022, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Matthew was born on December 16, 1992, at Holy Cross Hospital to parents Heidi Millett and Wade Stenberg.

Matthew loved to fish, ride his bike, landscape, and collect cars. He also enjoyed his Pokémon Watch and wrestling.

In addition to his parents, Matthew is survived by his brother, James Flynn of Annapolis; sister, Hope Stenberg of Annapolis; grandmother, Dot Millett; aunt Holly Millett; aunt Beck and uncle Richard and family; grandmother Cory Stenberg; uncle Brett and aunt Doris; aunt Renee Stenberg; and uncle Rob, aunt Cyndi and family; and many cousins.

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Hugh Vincent Kelly, the beloved father of Brendan Michael and brother of Michael Joseph, died on December 13, 2022, in Edgewater, Maryland at 77 years old.

Hugh was a true Publican: the owner of Kel- lys’ Irish Times on Capitol Hill, an engaging host and gifted storyteller, and a man that friends and patrons would turn to for a sym- pathetic ear or a helping hand.

Hugh was born in Ballyclamay, Longford, Ire- land, to Michael and Josephine Kelly, as the oldest of six children. He emigrated from Ire- land in 1963, arriving in New York and making his way to Washington, DC in 1964. He opened his first Irish pub, My Mother’s Place, in 1968. He continued in the pub business, working as the General Manager of the Dub- liner pub on Capitol Hill before opening his own Irish pub next door, Kellys’ Irish Times, in 1978. He turned his pub into a cherished DC institution and helped countless individuals who entered the pub as patrons and exited as dear friends. Hugh changed lives, whether through employment, charitable actions, or support of all things Irish, including St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, Archbishop Carroll High School, the Police Emerald Society of DC, DC Fire & EMS, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Hugh was delighted to pass on ownership of the pub to his son, Brendan, in 2004, so he could enjoy retirement with his wife at his house on the South River in Edgewater, Maryland. He made many new friends in Edgewater, and loved boating and opening his home to family and friends, old and new. With his brilliant wit and generous spirit, Hugh touched the hearts of many. He will always be remembered for his passion for his wife, family, and friends; his love of Irish poetry and music; his knowledge of literature and history; and his warm hospitality and zest for life which continues on in his son, granddaughter, and staff of Kellys’ Irish Times.

Hugh was predeceased by his loving wife (Belinda), his brother (Matthew), and his sister (Maisy). He will be well remembered and cherished by his son (Brendan), his daughter-in-law (Julie), his granddaughter (Me- gan), his brothers (Michael and Brendan), his sister (Imelda McLoone), and his nieces and nephews. He will be missed and loved forever by his family, his close friends, and devoted caregivers (Virgina, Marigold, Jaime, Emmanuel, Marie), and generations of Kellys’ Irish Times staff and patrons.

The funeral mass celebrating Hugh’s life will be held at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, on Saturday, January 14, at 2 p.m. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Anthony Catholic School in Brookland,
Washington, DC.

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GEORGE E NASSIF Feb 23, 1936 – December 13, 2022

	If you asked George Nassif how old he was, he would tell you he was 31,704 days old on December 13, 2022.  George celebrated every day of his life with joy and enthusiasm as a lover of his family, his church, Penn State, Navy Football, and Annapolis.  

	George Edward Nassif was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on February 23, 1936, to John and Sadie Nassif (both deceased).  He is survived by his brother, Bob (Arlene), of Altoona, Pennsylvania, and numerous nephews, nieces, and other extended family members.  He was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Haje (Albert), Ernestine McLoota (Sam), Lula Brown (Abraham), and Mary Smith (Terry), and brothers, Ernie (Sadie), Albert, and Johnny.

	George graduated from Altoona High School in 1954 and attended Penn State University, majoring in finance and marketing.  He then served in the U.S. Army.  While in basic training, he was awarded both the company and battalion outstanding trainee.  While in Altoona, he worked in family businesses and moved to Annapolis in 1967.  A natural people person he began working in retail for Peerless Clothing at their Main Street location and Parole Plaza and was known throughout the state as the clothier to the legislature.  He left clothing to work in advertising which became his love and passion.  His career in advertising began at The Annapolitan magazine with his office on the waterfront in Eastport.  He walked the streets of Annapolis every day and had a good working and friendly relationship with every business owner in town.  He left the Annapolitan for the Evening Capital where he was a sales and advertising rep for over 25 years.  While at the Capital he received national awards and recognition for his ads, photos, and ad campaigns.  He was an amateur photographer who was proud of the pictures he took over the past 5 decades for fun and his ads. After retiring from the Capital, he took a position with the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce as their goodwill ambassador for all of Annapolis. After his second retirement from the Chamber he printed up personal Business Cards that read, “GEORGE E. NASSIF, RETIRED.  MAKE ME AN OFFER”.  His drive and zest for life were fueled by his love of involvement and giving a jovial smile to all those he met. He had to be involved and active.  That was his life!

	George volunteered his time to make Annapolis a better place. Because of his hard work and dedication and love for his job, George left things better than he found them.  He was passionate about improving the look and feel of downtown Annapolis and was instrumental in helping local businesses grow.  He walked Annapolis daily and helped local businesses build creative ad campaigns. Their success was his reward and satisfaction.  No business was too small for George’s creative talents.  He had great ideas and Annapolis trusted and liked him to help it move forward.   He supported Annapolis and bought his holiday, birthday, and special occasion gifts from local businesses and frequented every restaurant in town.  He supported Annapolis with his time, energy, devotion, great ideas, and ever-present smile. George was a major supporter of the Annapolis Business Association, Midnite Madness, and the flowers and greening of downtown Annapolis.  He was clearly a man for all seasons and the goodwill ambassador for Annapolis who always greeted you with a smile, a joke, and knew great Annapolis Trivia.  George always had new and innovative ideas to help make Annapolis a better place to live, work and visit for its residents and visitors 

Ask the business owners in Annapolis, George was usually the first customer to any new business. He wanted to be their first customer to show his support and his congratulatory dollar bills were proudly displayed on their walls or behind the bars.  As a lover of Jazz, George frequented the Maryland Inn to enjoy their nationally recognized musicians in the 1980s. They all knew George and they often would open their sets with a selection requested by George like “Accentuate the Positive”, “Violets for your Furs” or “Send in the Clowns”.  He often entertained a Governor, state senators, and delegates with his personality, his zest for life his palm reading, and his uncanny ability to perform ESP mind games.  He was a mainstay at the Ski Lift Room at Spiros restaurant in Eastport.

	His selflessness made him a great contributor to charities.  He raised over $8000 for the Annapolis Business Association with pledges from friends and clients betting on how much weight he would lose. As a Rotarian, he rarely if ever missed a meeting at the Rotary Club of Parole.  He planned his vacations around those meetings and planned his travel to towns with Rotary clubs.  He helped to form the Annapolis chapter of the Penn State Alumni Club and met weekly during football and basketball season to watch them play.  The Navy football team honored him for the cakes he presented to the team prior to Army Navy football.  He touched the lives of everyone he met and brought joy to so many people including families of midshipmen he would stop on the streets to ask if they needed directions and tell them the best places to eat and shop in Annapolis.  One of his favorite comments to those he would greet was, "I am not a tourist I live here, But if I was a tourist I would want to live here.” Annapolis became his home and he made sure everyone knew it.  	

	For the past decade, George could be found in the morning eating his old-fashioned donut and drinking coffee with friends to talk about Annapolis, sports, or world politics.  Then he would walk downtown and greet people in the shops, restaurants, and on the street.   He played a daily round of Keno after lunch and ended his days with a friendly hand of Texas Hold’em at a local spot, or as a participant in Trivia contests all over town.  He watched Penn State and Navy sports whenever they were on and worked crossword puzzles and put together thousand-piece puzzles in his spare time.

	He was known on St. Patrick’s Day as the Lebanese Leprechaun (He was very proud of his Lebanese heritage), Santa Clause or Scrooge at Midnite Madness, and the unofficial Mayor of Annapolis. He was known to many as George, "Uncle George" or "great Uncle George". He always brought laughter and joy to family occasions.   Some of his greatest joys came from the times he would spend with family and show them off to the rest of the world. He bragged about his family to everyone.  And people love and respected George.  Just read all the comments about George on his Facebook pages, the Chamber announcements, the Penn State Annapolis Chapter website, and the Downtown Annapolis postings.  George was truly the richest man in Annapolis because of all of his friends and compassion, a little like George Bailey which is very befitting at Christmas Time.

George was a member of the St. George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church in Altoona and then Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Antiochian Church in Potomac, Maryland.  When traveling and in the service, he looked for an Orthodox Church to attend.

Friends are invited to celebrate George's life on Tuesday, January 3 from 2 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD and on Wednesday, January 4 from 9 am until his funeral service begins at 10 am at Ss. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 10620 River Rd., Potomac, MD 20854. Interment will follow at 1:45 pm at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Joan T. Fedorkowicz, a 60-year resident of Annapolis, MD died of heart failure on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  She was 91.

Born February 19, 1931, in Wilmington, DE to the late Leo and Alice Tucker, Joan graduated from the Ursuline Academy in 1948.  Joan started working once her children were older and eventually retired from the Maryland District Court as supervisor of the Maryland Automated Traffic System (MATS).
 
Joan loved cooking, reading, gardening, volunteering and traveling.  She was a member of the Red Hat Society (Batty Hatties), the Lady of the Elks and lifetime member of Sunny Shores Beach.
 
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband John L. Fedorkowicz, who she married January 13, 1951; a daughter, Deborah L. Fedorkowicz and two brothers, Michael F. Tucker and J. Richard Tucker.

Joan is survived by four children, Joseph J. Fedorkowicz (Anna) of Ocean City, MD, Carl G. Fedorkowicz (Bobbye) of Lusby, MD, Eric L. Fedorkowicz of Annapolis, MD, and Mary A. Hutchins (Steve) of Arnold, MD; four grandchildren, Jonathan Fedorkowicz (Cheryl), Stephen Fedorkowicz (Amy), Megan Montgomery (Josh) and David Hutchins; four great-grandchildren Marcus Fedorkowicz, Peyton Fedorkowicz, McKenna Montgomery, Elise Fedorkowicz, and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to celebrate Joan’s life on Monday, December 19 from 10 am until her funeral service begins at 12 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private.

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Achilles Gabriel Pappas, also known as Mike, Daddy, Παππού and Mr. Mike was born May 10, 1928 in Washington, D.C. to George and Aphrodite Pappas. He was predeceased by his parents, four sisters, Vasiliki, Frances, Mary and Helen and his wife Rose.

His parents were born and raised in Υιανινα, Greece in the village of Δολιανα. The family spent a summer in Greece when Achilles was 8 years old. Through the years he always kept in touch with his family in the village. More recently he went to Greece in 2018 with his daughter Costa and granddaughter Rosemary. That was a trip of a lifetime for him and was hoping to get back to Greece one more time before he passed.

Achilles’ parents started the family business, Olympia Bakery in 1925 in S.W. Washington. The family moved to Capital Heights, Maryland and bought a farm in Seabrook, Maryland that was used for family outings and church picnics. The family eventually moved back to Southeast Washington where Achilles resided until his passing. At 19 years old he boxed at the Boys Club at night and competed as an amateur boxer at the Uline Arena where he was considered an amateur golden glove boxer. He joined the National Guard in 1948 and was in the Air Force in 1950-1952 stationed in Wilmington, Delaware where he went to Bakers school at the New Castle Air Force Base.

As a young man Achilles’ pride and joy was his first car that he bought with his own money a big red Buick. His mother was not happy with the car he chose which eventually led him to a speeding ticket or two. Soon after he bought the Buick he decided to take his friends Nick Deoudes and Jim Stratus out for a ride. His friends said “let’s see how fast she can go Mike”. He did show them how fast she could go and ended up in jail for speeding and had to call his sisters to bail him out.

Achilles worked in the family business from a young child until his mother passed away and it was sold in 1982. The bakery did very well for many years until the 1968 riots when many small corner grocery stores and restaurants went out of business. The larger grocery stores had their own bakeries so the need for smaller bakeries was much less. After the bakery was sold, Achilles started a hot dog cart business which eventually led to becoming a permit processor which he continued to do for the rest of his life.

Achilles met Rose Kalivretenos in 1955 at a “house party”. They were married June 10th, 1956 and they had three children Maria, George and Constantina. They lived and raised their children on Branch Avenue in Southeast Washington where the entire Pappas family lived, better known as the “Southeast Crew”. The Kalivretenos family lived in Northeast Washington where many memorable family gatherings were held. All of the Pappas and Kalivretenos family cousins attended the Reverend Thomas Daniel Greek Orthodox Parochial School. Rose passed away in March 2017.

Achilles was a lifetime supporter of the Washington Redskins. On Sundays he would be dressed in burgundy and gold from head to toe, sitting on the couch cheering his team on to victory. When baseball returned to Washington he loved to watch the Nationals and would go to two to three games a year, even this season. Bringing the family together for special occasions was always something he looked forward to, whether it was meeting at a restaurant, having a birthday celebration or going to a Nationals game.

Although he was given many health related challenges he always had a positive outlook on life. Being an amputee was never an excuse for him to sit and do nothing. When he was 80 years old his doctor asked him “don’t you think it’s time to retire?” Achilles replied “What for?”





On Sunday, December 11, 2022 of Washington, DC; beloved husband of the late Rose Kalivretenos Pappas; father of Maria (Patrick) Skipton, George (Peggy) Pappas and Constantina Pappas; grandfather of Joshua, Andrew and Rosemary Skipton; great-grandfather of Grace Willis; brother of the late Helen and Vasiliki Pappas, Frances (Christy) Papageorge and Mary West; uncle of the late Nicholas Versis. Also survived by many nieces, nephews,  family and friends.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. The funeral service will be held at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 721 Norwood Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20905 at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.  Interment will immediately follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the church. 



Stephanie “Steph” Noëlle Mendoza, age 55, a resident of Edgewater, MD, passed peacefully at her home on December 11, 2022.  She was born June 10, 1967, to Marie-Noelle Griest and the late James F. Griest.  


Steph earned her degree in culinary arts under the tutelage of Roland Mesnier.  She went on to become a pastry chef, where she met her husband Louis Mendoza, to whom she was married to for 31 years.  Steph also enjoyed scrapbooking, drawing, collecting, and loved animals.  Known as an empathetic person, she always was willing to go out of her way for others.  A passionate “Dance Mom”, she loved supporting her community.


In addition to her mother Marie-Noelle, she is survived by her husband Louis; her daughters Céline Marie-Suzanne and Allison Rachel Mendoza; and two brothers, James F. Griest Jr. and Steven Griest.

A celebration of Stephanie's life is currently being planned. Please take a moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on the left.

All services for Jason will be private at this time. Please take a moment and leave his family a condolence message by using the memories tab on the left.

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Flo will be laid to rest with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. Please leave her family a message of condolence by using the memories tab on the left.

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Barry Van Ry was born on May 21, 1939, and ascended this earth at 6 pm on December 10, 2022.     

At 17 years of age, Barry found himself starting a family.  Forced to grow up quickly, he worked at a gas station while attending Everett Community College in Everett WA.  His leadership qualities presented themselves early as he was soon elected student body president.  In his search for excellence and with a determination to provide the best possible life for his family, he took a job as a longshoreman, then a car salesman, and eventually started selling yellow page advertising door to door. Through a stellar work ethic, superior intellect, and determination, Barry worked his way up the corporate ladder to become President and CEO of Bell Atlantic Yellow Page Directories. His professional life took him on a journey as Managing Director of Directories Australia, with responsibilities in New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines.  Barry was an inspirational and profound speaker.  As a judicious problem solver and dynamic leader, he inspired others to be and do their best. To know Barry was to respect him. His stamp of approval was sought after and revered.   

Barry’s adventurous spirit was best-experienced riding motorcycles.  He loved horses and nature. He had a particular affinity for the Great Northwest.  Barry would tell you that although he lived an amazing life full of adventures, his greatest pride came from his family and friends.  He was born in the small Dutch community of Lynden Washington where he leaves many that helped mold and shape him as a man. His pride and joy were his four children Georgee, (Charles), Barry, (Khayya), Steve, (Erin), and Matthew.  He enjoyed the love of 11 grandchildren, their spouses, and many nieces and nephews.  His wife Linda, has loved him unconditionally and cared for him through his heroic battle with Parkinson's disease. He will also be missed by his sister Arlene, (Harold) and  Queen, his loving caretaker.  Queen has made all our lives easier by being forever present and sacrificing to make him comfortable.   

We, his family, see him now, riding a high-spirited stallion across the plains or perhaps driving his motorcycle across some heavenly terrain. His heart is full of joy, his big beautiful laugh filling the air.  With God by his side, Barry will keep a vigilant watch over his family and friends from heaven until the day we meet again.  Until that day he will forever be in our hearts.  Contributions in Barry’s memory can be made to Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation by mail to P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online <a href ="https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/448346/?gclid=CjwKCAiAv9ucBhBXEiwA6N8nYERL_ZlRdHqRV6WMspV0VOgKvOUTEAA6xgcJFtvOrD_iCOvdvWag6xoCfJYQAvD_BwE#!/donation/checkout?c_src=smcidap-a1b1R00000AQ7CC">HERE</a>

A Celebration of life will be held in Washington State in the summer and announced at a later date.  Online condolences may be made by clicking on the memories tab on the left.



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Gerald Lee “Jerry” “JC” Canty, age 82 and a 25 year resident of the Annapolis and Davidsonville areas, died peacefully on December 9, 2022.  Born March 21, 1940 in Illinois to Raymond and Lois Canty, he graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria, IL and attended Bradley University.  He served his country in the US Army from 1963-67, attaining the rank of Sergeant.  After his honorable discharge from the Army, he began a 42 year career with the federal government as a computer analyst, retiring in 2007.  JC was a huge sports fan and especially enjoyed golf, bowling and softball.

JC is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha Canty; his children, Steven (wife Emily) Canty of San Diego, CA and Linda Canty of Annapolis; his grandchildren, Madeleine, Jackson and Cecelia Canty; and a brother, Raymond Canty of Springfield, IL.

Services and interment are private.


Josephine Dawn Moorehead, “Dawn”, 70, a 25-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Dawn was born on September 1, 1952, in North Carolina to the late Thomas and Josephine Dudley. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, and worked as a Senior Paralegal with McNamee Hosea Law Firm.

Dawn was a longtime member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Annapolis and enjoyed hiking, reading, sewing, and preserving our environment.

In addition to her parents, Dawn was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Dudley.

She is survived by two daughters, Melissa Moorehead of Robbinsville, NJ, and Andrea Moorehead of Ellicott City, MD; her former husband, Keith Moorehead; one brother, Lee Dudley of South Carolina; and her beloved grandson, Lucas Shapiro.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Dawn's life on Saturday, December 17 at 3 PM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1101 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403.  Interment will immediately follow the service in the cemetery's memorial garden.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to <a href="https://www.givelify.com/donate/st-luke-s-church-annapolis-md-2j7wy5ODQ0MQ==/donation/amount">St. Luke's Episcopal Church</a>, <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">SPCA of Anne Arundel County</a>, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave. Annapolis, MD 21403, or <a href="https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/543/spdf.asp?formid=SuttonScholar16&c=20221214105913270260">Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Sutton Scholars High School Enrichment Program</a>, 4 E. University Pkwy., Baltimore, MD 21218.

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Charles Roger Shoch, age 89, of Fort Washington, MD died peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.  He was the husband of Ann Charlotte Shoch, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of Clarence T. and Marie V. Shoch.

Roger spent his summers in his youth with his family in Promised Land State Park, was active in scouting, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, and graduated from Allentown (PA) High School. Roger spent his summers in college as a tree cutter and graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Industrial Engineering. After graduation, Roger enjoyed his early career living in Malibu, CA where he rented a house on the beach from the actress Shirley McLean with three of his classmates.  Following his time in California, he moved to Boston, MA where he met Ann Shoch, his beloved wife, then relocated to Colorado Springs, CO to work for Rand Company and lastly moved to Fort Washington, MD to work for the Department of the Navy as a computer analyst in Washington, DC where he retired.

Outside of work, Roger had a great love for camping, skiing and the Washington Capitals. He and Ann were original season ticket holders since their inception in 1974.  They enjoyed traveling the US in their RV having visited all 50 states. 

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his three daughters, Dorene Albury of Fort Washington, MD, Adrienne Shoch of Asheville, NC, and Sharon Shoch of Woodbridge, VA along with five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was loved by his family and many friends and will be missed.

A celebration of life will be held on Jan 3rd at 11 am at St. Mary’s of Piscataway Chapel, 13405 Piscataway Road, Clinton MD followed by a reception at the family home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to; Capital Caring
Health, Philanthropy, 3180 Fairview Park Dr., Headquarters/Suite 55, Falls Church, VA 22042

Justin William Adeyinka Bouma, 38, of Oklahoma City, OK passed away at his home on December 7, 2022. Born on December 16, 1983 to beloved parents Mr. Jon Bouma and Mrs. Sarian Bouma in Silver Spring, MD, Justin grew up in Mitchellville and Annapolis, MD, later moving to Oklahoma City in 2012.

Justin spent his early school years at Matthew Henson Montessori Elementary School, Samuel Ogle Elementary School, Nicholas Orem Middle School, and Annapolis Senior High School. He attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. where he studied broadcasting, history, and psychology. He completed summer journalism programs at Syracuse University in NY, the University of Maryland, and University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. He also completed a beginning Law program with the D.C. Courts. In his early school years, he was a member of the Young Astronaut Program in MD, where he excelled. In high school, he was a member of the Annapolis High School Navy ROTC.

His previous employment included Cimarron Steakhouse and Olive Garden in Oklahoma City, and the Zina Pierre for Mayor campaign in Annapolis, MD. Justin was an occasional radio personality in sports and news. He recently was recruited by the Oklahoma City Department of Rehabilitation, and would have started work on January 3, 2023, as a program administrator.

Justin had a wide variety of hobbies and interests, including video games, particularly Nintendo and Final Fantasy, comic books, sports such as football and wrestling, history, religion, cartoons such as Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the Simpsons, Funko Pop! Collectibles and action figures, and U.S. presidents. His love for sports, politics, history, and wealth of trivia knowledge was exceptional. He was noted for his remarkable memory for facts and people. Justin loved expressing his interests through his huge collection of hats, hoodies, and scarves with various sports logos and pop culture icons. His favorite sports teams were the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians, and recently he was rarely seen without his Oklahoma City Thunder scarf. He always kept a rosary on his person. Justin was always passionate, generous, and friendly to family members, friends, and co-workers. He always gave a hand to all those in need when called upon.

Justin is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. Lewis Raymond Bouma, Jr. and Mrs. Dorothy Bouma of Hollywood, FL and Mr. Samuel Solomon Ballay, Sr. and Haja Mariama Fullah Sesay of Freetown, Sierra Leone. He is survived by his parents, Mr. Jon and Mrs. Sarian Bouma; siblings, Dominic, Julian (Katarina) Bouma, Adisatu (Abu) Barrie, Jemina (Ivan) Bouma Perez; Cousins including Adama (Ibrahim) Mansaray Kanu, Julian Coker, and nephews and nieces, Charles Bouma, Abubakarr Barrie, Ruby Barrie, and Alieu Barrie.

In the United States, Justin is survived by the Bouma family of FL; Dr. Edward Kolvereid and Mrs. Ruth Kolvereid of Atlanta; Kyle Kolvereid and family; Krissy Moulton and family; Gina Kolvereid (Kevin) and family; Dr. Ricardo and Dr. Armida Perez and family; Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Barbara Miller and family; Mrs. Joann Williams and family of WY; and the Wagner family of MN. He is also survived by close friends, Joey Wise; Hon. Daryl Jones; Dr. Pastor Zina C. Pierre; Kent and Tamala Bridge, Esq.; and Eli and the staff at the Hi-Five Retro Guys Pop store in OK. He is survived by close family friends, Susan Roberts and the Macauley family; Stuart Johnson, Esq. and Ms. Helena Lawrence; David and Josephine Coker and family; Mrs. Femi Helen Nkosi Coker; Dr. Andrew and Mrs. Mogi Blake and family; Rev. Dr. Canon William Lewis and family; Haja Kadijatu Kassim and family; Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Gemina Archer-Davies and family; Mr. Wilfred and Mrs. Vie Auber; Mr. Sidikie Sorie and family; Mr. David and Mrs. Eula Maposa and family; Mr. Mohamed Kosia and family; Rev. David Buakei Vandy and family; and a host of family members and friends too many to mention.

Justin boasts a collection of friends and family across the globe. In the Netherlands, he is survived by the Bouma family and Eddie Williams and family. In Sierra Leone, he is survived by Hon. Ambassador Ibrahim Sorie, Sr., Madam Nessay Sorie, and the entire Ibrahim Sorie family; Ibrahim Sorie, Jr. Esq., Mrs. FA Sorie, and family; Femi and Mabinty Boyle Hebron and family; and Hon. Yassin and Hon. Mrs. Rasie Kargbo and family. He is also survived by the Massaquoi and Sesay families; Haja Umu Sesay and family; Haja Kadi Saccoh and family; the entire Rahman family; his closest cousins Mr. Cecil Hillard and Ms. Mariama Massaquoi; and many numerous family members and close family friends, too many to mention. In St. Maarten, he is survived by Hon. Gracita Arrindell; Justin and Kathy Woods; Minerva Rombley; Ingrid Bosnie; Lucia and Elena Munsento; and Hon. Marcel Gumbs and family. In London, he is survived by Mrs. Sukianatu Sesay and family; Mrs. Sarah Dean and family; Mrs. Yema Sorie-Akinwande and family; and close friends Mrs. Violetta Decker and family; and Mrs. Margaret Cole. 

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Justin’s life on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 5 to 9 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10 am at St. Mary’s Landover Hills, 7301 Annapolis Road, Landover Hills, MD 20784. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park, 12899 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20853. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society C/O St. Mary’s Catholic Church Landover Hills, by calling (301)-577-8844, or emailing <a href = "mailto: secretary@saintmarylandoverhills.org">secretary@saintmarylandoverhills.org</a>. Please include “Ref: In memory of Justin William Bouma”. 

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Linda Most Schneider, 92, a resident of the Washington, DC area since 1958, passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Monday, December 5, 2022.

Born August 2, 1930, in New York, she graduated with her bachelor's degree from Green Mountain College in Poultney, VT, and American University with a master's degree to further her teaching career. Linda worked for more than 20 years for the Washington DC school system at Roosevelt and other DC high schools as a Special Education Counselor. Before and during her career teaching, she worked with the Metropolitan Police Department to help found the Police Explorer Program for youth. Linda was an active volunteer at the DC Youth Orchestra for more than 20 years and was an avid gardener and family matriarch. She especially loved to cook and spend time with her pets. Linda will be missed by everyone that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her former husband, Douglas N Schneider Jr.

Linda is survived by her children, Mark Schneider and Jessica Racine-White, Jeffrey and Denise Schneider, Eric Schneider and Shannon Harte, Jennifer Purcell, and Mark Pearce; two siblings, Karla Champion and Gene Most; eight grandchildren, Angelina Schneider, Alexander Schneider, Whitney Schneider-White, Samantha and Brady Scifres, Will and Tiffany Schneider-White and Easton, Christian and Aaron Pearce; and four great-grandchildren: Cooper, Blair, and Greer Scifres and Ethan Schneider-White.

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Relatives and friends are invited to Erie's Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private at a later date.



Laura Anne Ruitberg, 77, of Davidsonville, MD, died Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home.  Her life ended peacefully with her husband, Edward, at her bedside.  Laura was born November 18, 1945 at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late John Hilbert and Anne Donovan Hilbert.  Laura can be remembered for her loving kindness, her business organization skills, her devout Catholic faith, and her love for kitty cats.  She graduated from High Point High School in Beltsville, MD, and got her first job at Citizens Bank of Maryland.  Over her long career, Laura worked for several businesses as a bookkeeper and office manager.  Laura loved quilting, sewing, and most of all caring for her family.  She married Edward Ruitberg on March 2, 1974.  

In addition to her husband, Laura is survived by her son, Edward Ruitberg, Jr., of Davidsonville; two grandchildren, Sasha and Luka Ruitberg; a brother, John Hilbert, Jr. (Linda); brother-in-law, Arthur Ruitberg (Erin); sister-in-law, Anne Ruitberg Taylor; four nephews, Jay and Joseph Hilbert, Ian Thomas, and Christian Ruitberg; three nieces, Lisa Hilbert, Kim Thomas, and Schuyler Maedjaja; and former daughter-in-law, Rachel Ruitberg

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Laura’s life on Tuesday, December 13 from 5 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, December 14 at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD.  A live stream of the Mass can be viewed by clicking <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064429102382">HERE</a> Interment will be private.  Memorial contributions may be made to the <a href="https://mdfoodbank.org/donate/?type=One-Time">Maryland Food Bank</a>, 2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD  21227-4551.

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Eveleth Wilson Bridgman, III, "Evy", of Springfield, VA and formerly of West River, MD, died on December 3, 2022 from COVID. Evy was born on October 15, 1956 to the late Marjorie Murray Bridgman and Eveleth W. Bridgman, Jr. He grew up on the family farm, Cedar Park, with his four oldest siblings and his loving extended family. As a child, Evy was the navigator on trips and the family meteorologist. He was considered to be the dependable child. As he grew older, he was the one who organized trips to teach younger family members how to ski, sail, white water raft, drive and explore adventures beyond the farm. Evy graduated from The Gow School in Buffalo, NY and worked as a computer operations manager for ManTech. While working there, he met Karen Lea Stach and they married on August 10, 1991. They enjoyed years of traveling together before, to their greatest delight, their children, Michelle and Ryan, were born on April 22, 2004. Evy's new career was as a stay-at-home father, his dream job. He brought his children his love of family and adventure and shared their love of music and sports as they grew into young adults. Karen, Evy, Michelle, Ryan and their dog Oakly were an inseparable family. Their last great adventure was a five-week road trip across the country. 
Evy is survived by his wife of 31 years, Karen Stach Bridgman; his children, Michelle Bridgman and Ryan Bridgman; his step-mother, Elaine Bridgman; his siblings, Elizabeth Grimm, Anne Franke, Churchill Bridgman, Sally Cheston, Peter Bridgman and Ray Scott; and a gaggle of nieces and nephews. Evy is remembered most by those who love him for his loyalty, generosity of spirit, genuine kindness and unconditional love. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his honor to the Lupus Foundation of America or the American Heart Association.   Visitation is on Friday, December 9 from 3-5 pm at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 10 at Christ Church, 220 Owensville Road, West River, MD.  Interment will follow in Bridgman Family Cemetery, Harwood.


On December 3, 2022, Wendell M. Neal, Jr., beloved son of Wendell M. Neal, Sr., and Katherine Jordan Neal, went home to be with the Lord. Wendell was born April 30, 1960, in Tuskegee, Alabama, and accompanied his parents when moving to the DMV area in the early ’70s. 

Wendell Jr. was an avid sports fan and a fantastic athletic growing up. Wendell grew up playing in the Pop Warner football leagues, a catcher for The Black Knights in Arlington, VA, and continued his athleticism into junior high, high school, and college at Grambling State University in Louisiana. Wendell also served in the US Army as an 82nd Airborne Ranger, combat diver, and Green Beret for which he was very proud. Along with music, history, and sports, Wendell had another passion which was the performing arts. Wendell graduated from The Georgetown Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Wendell went on to appear in several stage plays, and movies including Step Up, Dave, and a recurring role as “Stoney” on the hit television series The Wire. After being hit by the “acting bug”, of course New York became his favorite city. Wendell absolutely loved everything in New York especially Harlem and The New York Giants. 

Wendell is survived by a son Jordan Aaron Gene Neal of Washington State, and a sister Deidre L. Neal of Clinton, MD. On his father’s side, Wendell is survived by cousins Wendeau C. Neal, Yvette McNeil, and Derek McNeil; on his mother’s side: Aunt Mary Bigelow; Uncles: Bennie Shivers, Curtis Shivers, and James Shivers; Cousins: Gregory Shivers, Yvette Shivers, Sherita Shivers, James Michael Shivers, Rhonda Shivers, Roderick Shivers, Dealdra Parks, Vanita Shivers, and Petula Sorrell. 

Rest in Peace, my dear brother. I will always love you Windy and I am so very proud of you!!!


Elmer “Pop” Foster, age 90, a longtime resident of Davidsonville, MD died peacefully at his home after a 2 year struggle with cancer. Born on May 2, 1932 in McCreary, KY, to the late Roy and Fannie Foster, Elmer spent the first seventeen years of his life in Kentucky and Tennessee before moving to Maryland. He worked as a tree trimmer with Asplundh Tree Experts, retiring after more than 44 years on the job. He was a former member of Foster Cross Road Baptist Church and he enjoyed tree trimming, auctions, gardening, hunting and spending time with his family. Elmer was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Shirley A. Foster and his siblings, Arvil and Voward Foster, Katherine Dolan and Elsie San Nicolas. He is survived by his children, Gail (Art) Dittmar of Pasadena, MD, Nancy (Brett) Ochiltree of Severna Park, MD, Glenn (Rhonda) Foster of Edgewater, MD, R. Dale (Sally) Foster of Centreville, MD and Ronnie Foster of Davidsonville, MD; his sisters, Cornelia Largent of Florence, SC and Dottie Britton of Annapolis, MD; his grandchildren, Glenn “Duke” Foster, Jr., Justin Foster, Tyler Ladd, Paxton and Griffen Ochiltree, Michael Hirschbock, Jeremy Gunther, Tyler Zarcone, Heather (Matt) Cook, Taylor and Coral Dittmar and his great-grandchildren, Landon and Abby Cook, Jaylynn Foster, Emily, Madelyn and Gavin Hirschbock, Everett and Elliott Gunther. Friends are invited to celebrate Elmer’s life on Wednesday 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 Thursday, December 8 at 10 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. 

In lieu of flowers Elmer's family asks for memorial contributions to be made to a charity of your choice or <a href="https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/">Hospice of the Chesapeake</a>.

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Donald Robert Johnson, Jr. was born on July 25, 1951 to the late Edith Kiley and Donald Johnson Sr.   Don passed away peacefully at his home on December 1, 2022. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Margaret. Together Margaret and Don had 4 children; David, Suzi, Terry and Tera. Through those children they were blessed to become parents to John, Kendra, Ricky, Marya and Cheree. Don was also preceded in death by his grandson CJ. He is survived by his grandchildren; Jay, Tammy, Desiree, Richard, Lily, Sage, Gavin, AJ, Katie, Ramey, Jessica, Colby, Melanie, Malachi, Gabrielle, Anthony and Kazlyn; as well as 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Cathy Bowles, Tammy Brazerol, Myra Schwahn, Patty Johnson, Randy Johnson, Billy Johnson and Edward Kiley. Don leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and other loved ones.

Donald was a member of the US Navy prior to his career as an engineer for the National Geographic Society. He enjoyed watching sports, routing for the Ravens, Cubs and Nationals. Don loved fishing, trivia, and most of all spending time with his family and friends. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Don’s life on Wednesday, December 21, from 10 am until his funeral service begins at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be held on Thursday, December 22 at 11:15 am at The Maryland Veteran Cemetery - Cheltenham, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD, 20623.

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A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 3 at 11:30 am at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

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Pauline Best

Ann Sole

Matthew Stenberg

Hugh Kelly

George Nassif

Joan Fedorkowicz

Achilles "Mike" Pappas

Stephanie Mendoza

Jason Hutchinson

Flosada "Flo" Huff

Barry Van Ry

John Aler, III

Gerald Canty

Josephine "Dawn" Moorehead

Charles Shoch

Justin Bouma

Linda Schneider

Erie Pullen, III

Laura Ruitberg

Eveleth Bridgman, III

Wendell Neal, Jr.

Elmer Foster

Donald Johnson, Jr.

Vasilios Siombouras