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Howard E. Johannssen, “Captain Nice”, 79, a twenty-year resident of Friendship, MD passed away at his home on October 22, 2022. Born on January 2, 1943 in Huntington, NY to the late Emil and Henny Johannessen, Howard grew up in Greenlawn, NY and graduated from Harborfields High School in 1961.

He served our country in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1968 and was honorably discharged as an E-4 Sergeant. After his discharge, he began his career with the Federal Aviation Administration and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Labor Relations from Adelphi University. Howard was the president of J Group & Associates and president of Professional Aviation Safety Specialists from 1977 until retiring in 1994. He was President Emeritus of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists and Commodore Emeritus of Herring Bay Yacht Club. Most recently he was an Administrator for the International Union of Tool & Die Makers. In Howard’s free time he enjoyed boating, woodworking, target shooting with his son and being involved with charities for children.

Howard is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Maura McGrath Johannssen; his son, Kristopher Johannssen and his wife Kerry of Monkton, MD, and his granddaughter, Jillian Johannssen.

Friends are invited to celebrate Howard’s life on Wednesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A graveside service will be held on Friday October 28 at 12pm at Highview Memorial Gardens, 3433 Fallston Rd., Fallston, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the USO.org, ASPCA.org, HumaneSociety.org, or a charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Ellen June Stephenson passed away peacefully on October 22nd at the age of ninety. The daughter of Sidney George Martindale and Phyllis Ellen May Batch, she was born in Watford, England, outside of London. June was still a young girl when World War II broke out. Her father served in Europe with the North Fusiliers as the German Blitz devastated much of her town. She proudly recalled that Hilter never caused her to miss one day of school. In the 1960s, June and her husband emigrated to the Washington DC area. She turned her interest in fashion into a long career with clothier, Raleighs, retiring as a store manager in 1992. Friends remember her as an expert quilter whose hand-stitched heirloom pieces received numerous awards.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of more than forty years, Allan “Steve” Stephenson, originally of Stockton-on-Tees, England, and later Seabrook, MD; and three brothers, Anthony, Robert, and Andrew Martindale of England. June is also preceded in death by her devoted partner of more than twenty years, Steven F. Brady of West River, MD.

June is survived and greatly missed by her aunt, Irene Harrod; nephews Lee, Grant, and David Martindale; and nieces, Kim and Donna Martindale, Amber Ryder, and Christine Newell all of England. June is also survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews. She is also mourned by three “heart children” who she chose as family, Julia M. Leonard of Southport, NC, and Garrison and Sherri Johns of Severn, MD.

A joint memorial gathering for her and her longtime companion, Steven F. Brady, will be held on December 10 from 1 - 3 pm at The London Town Historic House & Gardens, 839 Londontown Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037.

Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Food Pantry of St. Mary’s Piscataway.  


On October 20th, 2022, Carl Ernest Goetzinger, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep after a recent bout with COVID-19. He is now in Heaven with the only woman he ever loved, his wife of 56 years, Judy Goetzinger, who passed away in July of 2020.

Carl was a quiet man of few words who never had an unkind word spoken of him. All who met him saw
him as the “gentle giant” he always was. Carl was an extremely thoughtful and considerate man, always thinking of his family before his own needs or wants and often going without to assure his family had all they could ever need. His kindness extended to all who knew him, including his coworkers and friends he met at the gym. As was well known, Carl was always focused on his fitness and rarely went a day without lifting his beloved weights either at home while watching sports or at Edgewater Fitness as recently as the day before his passing.

Away from work, Carl was a lifelong sports junkie with baseball always being his first and truest passion. This was closely followed by his passion for the Washington Redskins, no matter how well or poorly they played. His dining room is adorned with Redskins pictures and trinkets, which were an often and easy “go-to” gift for a man who was notoriously hard to shop for!

When it wasn’t sports occupying Carl’s time, it was often something associated with his children, grandsons, or his wife, Judy. Carl and Judy traveled often to places such as Ocean City, Myrtle Beach, and went on various cruises. One of their most famous and enjoyable trips was a cross-country family adventure in a rented RV with the entire family, including grandmothers on both sides of the family. A great time was had by all, despite painfully slow mountain climbs in a tragically slow RV and having to walk nearly half a mile across a farm with his son when the RV broke down in the middle of Nowhere, America. Regardless, Carl always cherished his time with family no matter what was on the itinerary.

Carl’s love for his family is highlighted by his love for his wife. He mourned her loss but celebrated her life in numerous ways. He spent hours tending to the yard, for it was one of Judy’s passions. He shared meals with his family, one of “mom’s favorite activities”. He never took off his wedding ring as Judy was his beloved wife, forever.

On Carl’s final day, he enjoyed the simple pleasures that were a hallmark of his character. Before laying down for his forever sleep, he enjoyed a bowl of dark chocolate ice cream with a chocolate shell covered in Hershey’s chocolate syrup and whipped cream, one of his favorites. He watched baseball and had his dogs, Wilson and Zoey, beside him. Carl’s final hours were happy and fulfilled. He will be missed terribly and remembered with love, honor, and respect. A fitting end for a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Carl is survived by two children, Greg Goetzinger and Allison Lazaro; and two grandchildren, Chase Linger and Remy Lazaro.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Carl’s life on Saturday, October 29th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home &amp; Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.

Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Willie Lee Zanders was born on August 29, 1949, in Quincy, Florida to the late John Aaron and Corine R. (Frison) Zanders. Willie was the second of seven children born to the marriage. In the mid-1950s the family relocated to Rochester, New York, where Willie attended Rochester public elementary schools and graduated in the class of 1967 from James Madison High School. In high school Willie was an avid lettered varsity cross-country runner who loved to run with lifelong friends John (deceased) and William (Bill) Darden. Willie loved to dress the part and hang with his buddies Walter Larkin, Leo Gray, and Nate Greggs, doing what typical teenage boys did in those formative years of the late sixties. After graduation, Willie enrolled in Houston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas, but after completing several semesters, and out of a sense of duty, he opted to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in several locations in the United States, South Korea, and England. During one of his tour of duty assignments in England, he met Ms. Alicia (Margaret) Pearce. As fate would have it, he instantly fell for what would come to be the love of his life. After a period of courtship, he asked for her hand in marriage, and they were wed on Aug. 8, 1981, in Birmingham, England. One son, Philip Aaron Zanders, was born of their union. They were reassigned to Bolling AFB in Washington, D.C., and the Defense Logistics Agency at Cameron Station, in Alexandria, Virginia, where he would serve until his retirement from active service in 1991. Willie loved to travel and see the world and he loved to have a good time with family and friends, whatever the occasion. And he took every opportunity he could to exert his position and opinion as ‘older brother’. Although it became difficult for him to travel in his later years, he never forgot his roots, and made sure that he stayed in constant contact with his family roots in Quincy Florida, especially with close first cousins Louis (Sharon) Zanders, Rosetta (Tommy) Haywood, and Joe (Daphne) Zanders.

Willie is preceded in death by his Parents, John Aaron and Corine R. (Frison) Zanders; one sister Peggy Reed; and one brother Dwayne A. Zanders. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Alicia and his only son, Philip Aaron Zanders; three brothers, Johnny Zanders, Samuel Zanders, and Tyrone Zanders; two sisters, Myrna L. Zanders, Benita E Zanders; nephews Marshal Zanders and Royce Simmons; nieces Tammara A. (Demetrius) Jackson, Taneisha (Neon) Walton; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Leonila “Mila” Del Rosario Baes, age 94, of Melbourne, FL, passed away peacefully at Melbourne Regional Medical Center on October 20th, 2022. Born in the province of Pontevedra, Capiz in the Philippines, she is the wife of the late Alfonso Alvero Baes. Adored mother of Liberty Rovira and the late Alan Baes. Mother-in-law to Miguel Jose Rovira. Cherished grandmother of Isabela Rovira, Marc A. Baes and Miguel Alfonso Rovira.

Leonila was born to Dominador Del Rosario and Demitria Dilleria Del Rosario and grew up in Pontevedra, Capiz in the Philippines. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Auxinito Dilleria Del Rosario and Noe D. Del Rosario. She is survived by a beloved sister, Clytie Del Rosario Jequinto and many nieces and nephews in the Philippines.

Leonila was a teacher and later became a medical coder. She will always be remembered for her infectious smile and outgoing personality. She was a devout Catholic and she loved to dance, knit, watch professional basketball, and play mahjong.

Leonila had a great passion for life and she was an inspiration to us all. She lived her 94 years to the fullest with charm, grace, kindness and style and will be remembered with love and fondness by her family and the many people whose lives she touched.



William Gary Isom 59, entered eternal rest on October 20th, 2022 at the Woodland Hills Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He bravely and valiantly battled cancer which he was diagnosed with in 2021.

William Gary was born April 16th 1963 in Fort Dix, New Jersey to William Gene and Virginia (Veazey) Isom as the oldest of three children. Sharing the first name with his father, family and friends fondly called him by his middle name Gary. Born into a military family Gary lived in many places growing up. He lived at Fort Dix, New Jersey until the age of two, then Columbus GA, Panama, Fort Devons MA, Fort Leavenworth KS, Fort Ord CA, Kinshasa Zaire, Syracuse, NY and in 1974 the family moved to Oxon Hill, Maryland where Gary finished the 6th grade at Valley View Elementary school. He then went on to Oxon Hill Junior High School and Oxon Hill High School where he graduated in 1981 as Valedictorian and Vice President of his senior class, and was on the varsity soccer, wrestling, and track teams.

Growing up Gary also enjoyed playing soccer and baseball, running track, wrestling, reading books, listening to all kinds of music from classic rock, Jimmy Hendrix, Parliament, Earth Wind & Fire, and fishing for largemouth and striped bass. As an adult, his love for literature and writing brought him frequently to libraries and bookstores near and far which was one of his favorite places to be.

Gary briefly considered attending the Naval Academy and attended the Summer Seminar there during the summer of his junior year of high school. He ultimately decided to attend Cornell University on an Air Force ROTC scholarship where he aspired to become an electrical engineer. Finding his ultimate passion was for writing and literature he left Cornell and moved to Madison Wisconsin to study comparative literature at the University of Wisconsin.

In 1998 while in Wisconsin Gary was severely injured when a deranged man threw gasoline on him and the passengers on the bus he was driving. As the deadly fire engulfed everyone he bravely stayed at the controls and safely stopped the bus allowing all passengers to exit. After over a month in a coma and a long and painful recovery, in 2001 he decided to follow his dreams and move to Los Angeles after being accepted into a two-year training program for aspiring assistant television directors. After working as a production assistant on many television shows, including "The District", "Judging Amy," and “The Bernie Mack Show”, he wrote scripts for TV shows and movies. Hoping for the day one of his scripts got produced he truly enjoyed working as a Scheduler/Analyst for the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority where he worked for almost 20 years until his battle with cancer forced him to retire early.

Although quiet in most settings once he got to know you he would open up and would be full of conversation sharing his vast knowledge on many different subjects. He was particularly knowledgeable of the film and TV industry and knew obscure facts about actors, directors and screenwriters. He had a healthy sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke. One of his favorite shows was Saturday Night Live.

Gary will be dearly missed and remain forever in the hearts of all who knew him. He was predeceased by his father William Gene. Left to cherish Gary’s memory are his mother Virginia, his younger sister Marleah, his younger brother James and his nephews Dwayne, James II and Edward all of whom he loved dearly; and a host of family and friends.


Relatives and friends are invited to William's Life Celebration on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 11 a.m. until the start of the service at 12 noon at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Entombment Mt. Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, VA. 

David A. “Dave” Wetzel, 69, a resident of Edgewater, MD for more than 28 years, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Born on October 15, 1953 in Takoma Park, MD to Mary Cline and the late Tommy Wetzel, Dave graduated in 1971 from Parkdale Senior High School. He retired from Washington Gas Light Company, where he worked for 32 years, mainly in the Systems Protection Division. Dave was a skilled handyman who loved driving and working on cars and motorcycles, being on the water and watching the Washington Redskins. However, his greatest joy was hanging out with his friends and family. Dave is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cindy Wetzel; his children, Christine “Chrissy” Wetzel of Edgewater, MD, David “DJ” (Emily) Wetzel of Huntingtown, MD and Tricia Wetzel of Shady Side, MD; his sisters, Mary Mercilliott of North Beach, MD and Theresa Davis of Berkeley Springs, WV and his grandchildren, Travis Winebrenner, Wesley, and Savannah Wetzel. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, William “Bill” Cline. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 19 from 1 to 4 pm at the London Towne Community Hall, 170 Mayo Rd., Edgewater, MD. Dress is casual. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories tab on the left. 

ELYSIA ELLEN RYAN BRANSON 
On Tuesday October 18, at Reston Hospital Center in Reaton, Virginia Elysia E.R. Branson, a beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years Richard P. She is survived by her children Justin M., Joshua R. Branson, and Elysia-Marie Branson Bumsted; her grandchildren Hannah M., Samantha K. Branson, and Elysia V. and Peter W. Bumsted. She is also survived by many dear relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to either http://HEROES.Org or  the ASSISTED LIVING CENTER at ST. DOMINIC PRIORY, 630 E. St. SW, Washington, DC. 

Paulino Oliveira, 85, a resident of Germantown, Maryland passed away peacefully on October 17, 2022 after suffering a stroke. Born to Julio Oliveira and Marcolina DaSilva on April 15, 1937 in Bahia, the north of Brazil, on a remote cattle ranch, Paulino was the eldest of seven children. 

While dealing with the realities of farm life, Paulino and his extended family handled the cattle, farming, and care of his siblings. After his father and mother relocated to Sao Paulo, Paulino started a job at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church publishing house, where he discovered his passion for singing bass and sacred music- both quartets and choral groups.

While working at the Church publishing house, he learned from friends of adventure and opportunity in the United States. With the support and assistance of friends in the Fall River and New Bedford areas of Massachusetts, Paulino immigrated to the US in 1965. The following is an excerpt from the sponsorship letter sent to Brazil in support of his immigration visa:

“We want to sponsor [Paulino] knowing that he is a talented young man, who has ambition and high goals in mind. We are sure that he will realize them here and give a good contribution to our great society and culture.” (Letter sent to the Brazilian Consulate in Sao Paulo dated August 30, 1965)

In New Bedford, Paulino led the bachelor life, where he also first met his future wife of 52 years, drove his Ford Mustang, and enjoyed his first Thanksgiving Dinner in November, 1965. From then on, Thanksgiving became his favorite holiday where he thanked the US, family, and God for all of his blessings.

Paulino relocated to Takoma Park, Maryland where he again re-connected with Neide. They were married and settled down to their new life and family. Paulino joined several area choral groups, having quickly earned a reputation for an impeccable ear singing bass as a self-taught musician. Among some of his favorite performances was G.F. Handel’s Messiah, which he performed at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Classical vocal music remained a passion for his entire life.

Living up to the 1965 immigration sponsorship letter, Paulino, with his wife’s support and companionship, began his own business, Oliveira Painters. Through his attention to detail, commitment to his customers, and integrity, Paulino with the help of his brother Samuel built up the business in Silver Spring for over 50 years, allowing his wife to focus on the family. In the end, his customers included many notable figures in the Washington, DC area. He passed his business on to Marcos, who continues the tradition of residential painting.

Upon retiring, Paulino began to devote more time to the Triadelphia and Burnt Mills Adventist churches in Maryland, as well as missionary work in Brazil. On Sabbath afternoons, after potluck lunches or lunch with his wife, Paulino could be found visiting the sick, the shut-in, and evangelizing in the Silver Spring area. After decades of life in Silver Spring, Paulino and Neide downsized to a home in Germantown, Maryland in 2020.

Principles that Paulino exemplified included integrity, reliability, kindness, family, God, and Church.
Paulino will not only be remembered for his principles, but for the following fun facts. For nearly 50 years, Paulino worked 6 days per week; rain, snow, sleet or sun. (It helped to have fresh homemade lunches nearly every day, thanks to his wife, along with occasional painting help from his young children.) He didn’t mind navigating beltway traffic…in fact, he knew every in and out and shortcut in Montgomery County and Northwest DC. Whether painting for a cabinet-level official, top chef in DC, famous author, or an everyday person, he treated everyone in the same genuine way, and many long-time clients treated him like family. Paulino rarely, if ever, honked his work van horn, as he did not believe it was necessary. He loved the countryside in West Virginia and western Maryland, where he loved to play the guitar and listen to the sounds of nature. Later in life, he traded the guitar for a harmonica to play “happy birthday to you” to family members. Incredibly, he never used Chapstick for his lips, and said he’d never had a headache. Paulino was not only generous with family and the church, but he loved animals and always fed all the pets in the extended family under the table. While he did not like ice cream, he never met a cookie he didn’t like- especially if made by a granddaughter. Paulino’s legacy included his company, Oliveira Painters, and his children and grandchildren who he loved dearly, including three family members in the US federal government service. His efforts to spread the gospel in Brazil and assist the needy there continue on.

Among his family in the United States, Paulino is survived by his wife, Neide Oliveira; children, Claudia Teague (Sean) and Marcos Oliveira; grandchildren, Katie and Natalie Teague and Abby Oliveira; brother, Samuel DaSilva; and nephew, Paulo Baesse (Cassiah) and their son Gabriel. He is also survived by family in Brazil, including two brothers, two sisters, and various cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

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Alexander "Alex" Marcus Holt, 27, a longtime resident of Southern Anne Arundel County, died on October 17, 2022, at his home in Glen Burnie, MD.  He was born October 6, 1995, in Bitburg, Germany to Mike Holt and Jule (Koehler) Holt. Alex loved sports and enjoyed playing football and was an amateur boxer. He will be remembered for always having the brightest smile in the room.  

In addition to his parents, Alex is survived by his loving child, Kennedy, who meant the world to him; two brothers, Aaron Holt and Kyle Holt, and his wife, Felicia; and many aunts and uncles who will miss him terribly. 

A memorial gathering & reception will be held on Friday, October 28,  from 1-4 pm at the Doubletree Hotel, 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, ATTN: Michael Swyer, 199 Water St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038. Please take a moment to leave a message for the family on the Memories tab on this page.


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Anne McCulloh deBronkart passed away peacefully at her home in Annapolis on October 13, 2022 surrounded by loved ones, knowing how deeply loved she was by so many. She was 93 years old, born July 22, 1929 in New York City to parents Gordon McCulloh and Amy Goodwin McCulloh of Rye, NY.

Anne attended St. Margaret’s school in Waterbury, CT, then majored in music at Vassar College with aspirations of becoming an entertainer a la Peggy Lee. One of her fondest memories was singing in the choir at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park under the direction of Dr. Billy Schurr. She carried a love of music throughout her life and that passion lives on in her children.

Anne was married in 1949 to Richard Davies “Dick” deBronkart, who she met at a USO dance. Dick had served in the Army Air Force during WWII, 1942-1945. They had six children and made their home in over 12 cities/states across the country.

A lover of words with a passion for learning, Anne worked for many years as a Teaching Assistant and Media Center Specialist for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. She later served as proofreader and copy editor for the State of Maryland, Comar Division, coining the moniker "Comar Anne". She had a keen eye for exacting language and flawless punctuation and always got a kick out of any clever grammar quip or play on words.

Family was immensely important to Anne. She loved intimate conversations with friends, gardening, reading and sunny afternoons at Quiet Waters Park. Some of her fondest memories were around holidays with as many relatives as possible gathered in her home to celebrate, laugh, share a meal, and make music together.

Anne is survived by three siblings: Jim McCulloh of Princeton, NJ, Sandy McCulloh (Leah) of Stone Mountain, GA, Ginger McCulloh Betzler (Carl) of Duluth, GA, and by four children: Dave deBronkart (Ginny) of Nashua, NH, Amy deBronkart Kinder (Mike) of Annapolis, MD, Suede deBronkart of Wellfleet, MA, and Gerry deBronkart (Denise) of Edgewater, MD. She leaves a legacy of seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren: Randy deBronkart (Shelley) of Piketon, OH, father to Randy Jr., Karen, Randall, Kaelynn, and Raymond; Lindsey deBronkart L'Ecuyer (Jon) of Haverhill, MA, mother to Zoe; Katie Kinder (Fred Foreman) of Las Vegas, NV, mother to Emmett; Liz Kinder of Annapolis, MD; Becky Kinder of Nashville, TN, Andrew deBronkart (Katie Hobbs) of Exton, PA; Erica deBronkart (engaged to Dan Shacochis) of Edgewater, MD.

She is preceded in death by two children: Steve deBronkart (Sharon Hauk) of Severna Park, MD, and Ken deBronkart of Lebanon, OH; as well as one sibling, Jean “Jay” McCulloh Kleinpeter (Ben) of Baton Rouge, LA.

A memorial service is being planned for springtime, 2023, to celebrate Anne's lifelong love of gardening. The family will announce details once arrangements have been finalized. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, MD at HospiceChesapeake.org.

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Magin Caimol Dones, Jr., “Jun”, was born to the late Ernesto and Lolita Dones, an accountant, and a dressmaker, in Cavite City, Cavite, Philippines on July 20, 1944. He graduated from the Feati University in 1965 with a degree in Architecture Design and received numerous professional certificates in Computer Science and Food and Beverage Management. Initially starting a career in the IT field for the American Security Bank and the U.S. Customs Service for 20 years, Jun would follow his passion to own/operate/oversee various establishments from fine dining catering to federal/state/foreign dignitaries to commercial food and beverage services within the Metro Washington DC area for 40 years.

Jun was blessed with a large and loving family. He married Corazon Legaspi on May 1, 1976, in Oxon Hill, MD. Jun helped raise his five children with patience, discipline, and humility. Being awarded the 1994 Kababaihan Maka-Rizal Father of the Year award furthermore confirms this. He taught them to read, write, cook, and often took them on family trips with the Philippines being the last notable and most memorable one.

Jun was a restauranteur by trade and a Philanthropist by heart- both to his hometown of Cavite City, Philippines, and the Metro Washington, DC, USA. Helping the unfortunate, overseeing food pantries, and paving the way for Cavite City to become a first-class city making the dream of Sangley Point International Airport a reality. The project will start in 2023 and will bring at least 13,000 new jobs to the city, bolstering the growing economy. In the USA, Jun designed the CIPAA Cultural Center and was active in organizing civic and cultural activities pertaining to the welfare of Filipinos in the United States promoting the Filipino image in Metro Washington DC. He was kind, humorous, a talented singer, and always had time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones. 

Jun is survived by his wife, Corazon; his sons Anthony, Alex, and Norman Dones; his daughters Riza Flores, Sherry Buenaventura, and Sheila Lyles; his grandchildren Marvin Garcia, Kyle Flores, John Flores Jr., Ryan Buenaventura, Mason Buenaventura, Aiden Lyles, and Avery Lyles; and numerous brothers and sisters. He is preceded in death by his son, Elmer; his sisters, Elaine and Grace; and his parents.

Family and friends will gather and remember Jun on November 2-4, 2022 from 4-8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Church services and funeral on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 10 AM at St. Columba Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD, with procession and burial to follow at the Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD. Repast location to be announced.


Arthur “Art” Hollenbeck, 69, passed away peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center on October 10, 2022. He was born on November 17, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late George and Virginia Hollenbeck. Art honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy and received the National Defense Service Medal. After his discharge from the Navy, Art had a flourishing career as a handyman in Annapolis and Edgewater. In recent years, he enjoyed spending time with his daughter, Emily and his Irish Setter, Dash. He could often be found at the Amish Market or at one of Washington, DC’s many museums.

Art is survived by his daughter, Emily L. Hollenbeck of Annapolis. He was predeceased by his father, George T. Hollenbeck, and his mother, Virginia E. Newsome. 

A celebration of life will be arranged in the months to come.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Art’s name to <a href="https://herodogs.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/herodogs/donation.jsp">Hero Dogs of Brookeville</a>, P.O. Box 64, Brookeville, MD 20833-0064

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Hayden Garrett Donnelly “Haydie Man”, 25, a resident of Annapolis, MD died suddenly on Monday, October 10, 2022. Born on February 13, 1997, in Annapolis, Hayden earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Salisbury University. He was a lacrosse coach at Broadneck Senior High School and was also an active part of the Annapolis restaurant community. Hayden was passionate about lacrosse as a player and a coach and took great pride in watching his players grow and develop both on and off the field. He loved sharing his creativity in his drawing and writing. He also enjoyed traveling near and far with family and friends in search of new adventures.

He is survived by his parents, Patrick and Pam Donnelly; his stepmother, Robin Donnelly and his grandparents, Robert Kinderman and Maureen Donnelly. Hayden was preceded in death by his grandparents, Suzanne Kinderman and Kenneth Donnelly.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Hayden’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, October 16 from 12 to 3 pm. A reception will follow the visitation. The location will be announced.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in memory of Hayden be made to USA Lacrosse, 2 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152. or online at <a href="https://give.uslacrosse.org/give/263260/#!/donation/checkout">USA LACROSSE</a>

Dr. Charles Perry Arnol Jr.

Charles "Charlie" P. Arnold, Jr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, October 10, 2022, at his home in Upper Marlboro, Md.

Charles was born on March 10, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Mildred Mains and Charles P. Arnold, Sr. Charlie spent his childhood in Akron, Ohio, where he earned his B.S. degree from Akron University and was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity. He was a gifted musician playing the trumpet and swam competitively. In December 1963, he married the love of his life, Elaine Schuster. The two spent 59 years together and raised four children.

Charlie served his country by joining the United States Air Force in 1963, where he began his career as a meteorologist. While in the Air Force, he attended Texas A.M., and Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Master's degree. Charlie furthered his education by attending Colorado State, University, where he received a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science. During his time in the military, Charlie had assignments in Texas, Kansas, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Guam, Colorado, Nebraska, California, and Maryland. Charlie spent his military career teaching, researching, and specializing in remote atmospheric sensing.

Upon retiring from the Air Force, he worked as a consultant with local space companies in Maryland until 1998. After retirement, he devoted his time and talents to his true passions; studying Theology, writing, conducting genealogical research, and teaching Bible classes. His fervent work resulted in the publication of four books. Charlie enjoyed simple pleasures in life and found immense joy in feeding, watching, and tracking birds as they flocked to his feeders. Charlie found beauty in music, appreciated nature, and enjoyed engaging in deep conversation. He was a strong man of faith, loved God, and was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church. Charlie's faith was essential to his life, and his legacy will live on in his family.

He is survived by his wife Elaine, step-brother Edward Mains and wife Pam. He is mourned by his children Amy E. Mensing and her husband Michael; Bethany A. Dewey and her husband Bryan; his two sons; Charles P. Arnold lll, and Michael W. Arnold; four grandchildren; Ryan Mensing, Katy Dolinar, Rachel Mensing, and Jacob Dewey. Charlie has three adored great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends who are grateful for his presence in their lives. 


Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Divine Peace Lutheran Church, 1500 Brown Station Road, Largo, MD 20774. Interment with Military Honors will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD, 20623 at 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to send memorial contributions in Charlie's memory, please consider either Community Support Systems, Inc., PO Box 206, Brandywine, MD 20613 or to the St. Bonaventure Indian Mission & School, 25 Navarre Blvd W, Thoreau, NM 87323 or online <a href="https://secure.etransfer.com/EFT/custom/SBIMS/BlockCode/donation1.cfm?d2org=SBIMS&d2tool=Donation">CLICK HERE</a>

Joan Marie Ardinger Madden, 91, transitioned from this life on October 8, 2022 at Stella Maris in Timonium, MD after a brief illness. Joan most recently lived at Atrium Village in Owings Mills and previously had been a long-time resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis.  Born on October 27, 1930 in Washington, DC to the late Edward and Evelyn Freeman Ardinger, Joan and her sister, Jeanne, were raised in Georgetown where Joan taught Sunday School and sang in the Georgetown Presbyterian Church choir.  Shortly after graduating from Western High School, Joan married Francis Joseph Madden. The couple raised three children before divorcing in 1971.

Joan retired from the U.S. Department of the Army as a Management Analyst following a 27-year career.  Having professed her faith in Jesus Christ, she was baptized and became a member at Grace Baptist Church in Bowie, MD where she and her dear late friend, Paul, worshipped together.  She also spent many years participating in women’s fellowship events at the Pilgrim’s Way Bible Baptist Church with her daughter, Jeanne. 

Joan enjoyed house projects such as painting, wallpapering and taking care of the yard.  She especially enjoyed spending time at her beach house on Chincoteague Island, VA.  While living in the Heritage Harbour community, Joan was active in the Drama Club, Red Hatters and Dining Club, and always looked forward to having lunch with friends at Mike’s Crab House and the Double T Diner. She also enjoyed traveling, going on various cruises to Hawaii, the Bahamas, and Italy; taking trips to Canada, New England, New York, Las Vegas and Arizona; and vacationing during the summer with her family in Chatham on Cape Cod.  Joan’s greatest passion was the time she spent with her grandchildren at cookouts, baseball games, Disney World and Medieval Times.  In her final years at Atrium Village, Joan enjoyed relaxing in her recliner, watching episodes of Golden Girls and Monk, and reading James Patterson novels.  For dinner, she would be found at table 9 with her friends and then join them in singing songs in the hallway on the way back from dinner.  She also enjoyed daily walks in the halls with her walker, greeting her neighbors along the way.

In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her former husband, Francis J. Madden who passed away in 2010, and her sister, Jeanne E. Foot in 2015. She is survived by her three children, Barbara Fine (Rich), Jeffrey Madden (Cheryl Stricker) and Jeanne Madden; and her three grandchildren, Melanie Stricker, Kyle Stricker and Andrea Fine. Joan also leaves behind her special care angels, Janet Howe and Kathy Carter, to cherish her memory.

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service for Joan at 12 noon on Saturday, October 29, at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stella Maris, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD 21093, or online at <a href="https://www.stellamaris.org/donate">StellaMaris.org/Donate</a> (410-252-4500).

Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Robert Lee White, Jr. 73, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022.

Born on January 6, 1949, in Washington, D.C. He worked for the Department of Navy for 33 years as a systems analyst. He was involved in community theater, was an avid reader, and loved to travel.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee White, Sr. and Ruth Cox White. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Janet, his sister, Leandra Walker; his brother, Peter F. White (Cynthia); and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer’s Association
1850 York Rd
Timonium, MD 21093

A Viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, October 24, 2022.

The Funeral Mass and burial will be held privately at a later date. 

Nancy Williams Denton, 77, of Brandywine, MD was called to her eternal home on October 7, 2022. Nancy was born to the late James Edward Williams and Beverly Arlene Miller on January 23, 1945, in Washington, DC.  

Nancy's favorite pastime was weekly dinner followed by competitive, and quite rowdy, couple’s card games with her cousin.  In her earlier years, Nancy also enjoyed competitive recreational volleyball with her husband Tom, beating him at tennis, and bowling league at Dee's Lanes. Once grandkids started arriving, Nancy devoted her time to spoiling her grandchildren to their delight.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Allen Denton, and granddaughter, Madison Claire Curran.  Left to mourn are her sister, Arlene Mardelle Saunders; daughters, Regina Denton Clowser (Jeff) and Marcy Denton (Joe Curran); grandkids, Crystal and Ryan Curran, Anthony, Vincent, and Joseph DiPietri, Benjamin and Nathan Clowser; and numerous nieces and nephews.

While Nancy began her lifelong dream of becoming a recreational pilot, her flying time was cut short when she was diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association (here or by mail, P.O. Box 7023
Merrifield, VA  22116-7023) or American Heart Association (here or by mail, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, with this attached form).

Friends are invited to celebrate Nancy’s life on Sunday, October 16 from 12 pm until a funeral service begins at 2 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Catherine N. Gibson, 82 of Deale passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022.

Catherine was born to the late George and Mildred Nolte on March 11, 1940, in Washington, D.C. She was a graduate of Southern High School. Catherine worked at the University of Maryland and then at Deale Elementary School to be closer to her daughter. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Catherine enjoyed vacationing in Ocean City, MD, going out to dinner, animals, and spending time with her granddaughters who she adored.  She always loved when her grandchildren would bring her back souvenirs from their vacations.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Leo T. Gibson.

Catherine is survived by her daughter Lisa (Jason) LesCallett of Deale; granddaughters, Caitlin, Brooke, and Alison LesCallett.

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 11 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd., West River, MD 20778. Interment private.

Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories tab on the left.

James (Jaime) Patrick Rogers of Temple Hills, Maryland, passed away suddenly on October 7th, 2022. Born on October 22nd, 1968 in Toledo, Ohio, he was one of three children.

James was a lover of computers, music, plants, and animals, whom he affectionately referred to as his fur babies. He had a fulfilling career in the U.S. Government, working for the state department in the Executive Secretariat Office.

James is predeceased by his father, Roy Allen Rogers. He is survived by his loving mother, Jacqueline Duhart of Clinton, Maryland, and 2 brothers, Derek Allen Rogers of Severna Park, Maryland, and Clifford Joseph Rogers of Clinton, Maryland. He will be deeply missed.

A visitation will be held for James Patrick Rogers on October 24th, 2022 from 4-8 PM and October 25th at 11 AM. Funeral services will be held on October 25th, 2022 at 12:00 PM. All services will be held at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.

Claire A. Brierton, 61, a 30 year resident of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on October 3rd, 2022 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

Claire was born on April 19, 1961 in Pittsburgh, PA to Adolf and Marion Morczek. She grew up in Kennerdell, PA and in 1980 at the age of 19 Claire moved to Pittsburgh, PA, where she would meet the man who would later become her beloved husband of over 40 years. In 1987 Claire and her husband Bill settled down in Upper Marlboro. Claire would later earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences and Project Management from The University of Maryland. She would then go on to work for the federal government as a Project Manager.

One of Claire’s favorite things to do was to go on road trips with her husband. While on their trips, Claire would be in the passenger seat snapping photos as they went along. Many of these trips took place before GPS and they were never lost due to Claire’s mastery at navigating from a map. After a photography trip, Claire would take her photos and put them into scrapbooks.

Claire is preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her devoted husband, William “Bill” Brierton, of Upper Marlboro.

All services are private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to <a href="https://www.humanesocietycc.org/">The Charles County Humane Society</a> P.O. Box 1015, Waldorf MD, 20604

Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

Obituaries

Howard Johannssen

Ellen Stephenson

Stephen Westmoreland

Carl Goetzinger, Jr.

Willie Zanders

Leonila Baes

William Isom

Dave Wetzel

Officer Elysia Branson

Paulino Oliveira

Alexander Holt

Maynard Houston

Anne deBronkart

Magin Dones

Arthur Hollenbeck

Hayden Donnelly

Lt. Col. Charles Arnold, Jr. USAF(Ret.)

Mildred Williams

Joan Madden

Robert White, Jr.

Nancy Denton

Catherine Gibson

James Rogers

Claire Brierton