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Kevin J. Smith, age 79, of Annapolis, Maryland passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021.  

Kevin was born in San Francisco, California on February 20th, 1942 to A.V. and Claire Smith.

He was raised in Belmont, California, was active in Sea Scouts and graduated from California State University Maritime Academy with a BS in Marine Engineering. After graduation, he went to work as an Engineer with Military Sea Transportation Service and traveled the world on ships. 

Westinghouse Electric then hired Kevin to work on the Polaris Missile Program at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia. He later worked with Gould Chesapeake Instrument Division, Sachs Freeman & Associates, BAE Systems and finished his professional career with Northrup Grumman as a Senior Project Engineer. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Susan. Kevin is survived by his wife of 56 years Elfriede, his son Morgan, daughter Stephanie, brother Brian, sister-in-law Rennie, brother-in-law James Abbate, one niece and two nephews. 

His interests included history, the Peer Learning Partnership at AACC, travel, yoga, Tai Chi, and sailing the Chesapeake Bay, the Caribbean Sea and Mediterranean Sea. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Kevin’s life at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 11 am to 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. 

Online condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memory Wall tab on this page.




Edward “Big Ed” Rolend Ward, 64, a resident of Edgewater, MD, died on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born on August 21, 1957 in Annapolis, Big Ed was a roofer with Exterior Concepts Roofing Co. for many years. He enjoyed horse racing, the outdoors, his animals (Callie and Culver), exploring new places, State Fairs, taking long drives, eating out, trying new things and being with his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald "Big D" Estep.  Big Ed is survived by Debbie Stockett; his daughters, LeAnna “Puddin” Shelby Ward, Sarah Teresa Lynn Ward and Maria “Mimi” Angelina Ward, all of Edgewater, MD; stepsons, Jake Stockett of Harwood, MD and James Stockett of Lakewood, CO; sisters-in-law, June (Rick) Fejeran of Accident, MD and Teresa (Allen) Newsome of Annapolis, MD;  granddaughter, Lainey Jewel Stockett of Davidsonville, MD; life-long friends Wayne, Dale, Randy, Chris and Brandy; Nanny who loved him like a son; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to celebrate Big Ed's life on Sunday, September 26 from 5 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 27 at 12 noon, also at Kalas, followed by internment at  Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Big Ed’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Ste. 900, Arlington, VA 22116-7023. Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

Carol Elaine Gore, 74, a long time resident of Annapolis, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, in Annapolis, MD. Carol was born on December 14, 1946, in Pennsylvania to the late Raymond and Edith Markwell.  She was a graduate of Annapolis High School. She enjoyed being a homemaker and caring for her husband and daughters. Carol was an avid bowler as well as a bowling coach. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, baking, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Langley. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Eddie Gore; her daughter, Marsha (Tim) LaFollette of Ashburn, Virginia and Melissa (Wayne) Bailey of Edgewater; and her brother, Steve (Jan) Markwell of Minnesota. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Daniel (Madina) Rollins and their daughter, Jasmine, and Amy (Deandre) Burnette and their sons, Jordan and Riley. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Carol’s life on Thursday, September 23, from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 where her funeral service will be held on Friday, September 24 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Beach VFD, PO Box 236, Edgewater, MD 21037. Online condolences at KalasFuneralHomes.com. 

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A celebration of Terri’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Terri’s memory may be made to the ALS Foundation, 30 Dr., Ste 150 Rockville, MD 20850  <a href="https://www.als.org/donate" >Online here</a > or to the Susan G. Komen, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380 <a href="https://secure.info-komen.org/site/Donation2?df_id=23821&mfc_pref=T&23821.donation=form1&creative=fy22_evergreen_moments&chosen=100&23566.donation=form1">Online Here</a >


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Maria George Kalafatis passed away at 6:20 am on Monday September 13  in the home she loved on the Chesapeake.  She had been in hospice care for two weeks lovingly cared for by her daughter Allie, her son, Steve and  and husband Jim.  They had recently  celebrated her 76th birthday and 54th wedding anniversary. 
After a two year battle she had bravely fought with cancer, the Lord freed her from the earthly ravages of the disease that had robbed her of her wit, her charm, and personality. When the time finally came to find peace, she was surrounded and comforted  by those who had meant the most to her. 
Maria was born on August 4, 1945 to Spiros  and Cleo George in New York City.  She earned her Bachelor’s degree in June of 1967  achieving her childhood dream  of becoming a teacher.   Several months later she married Jim Kalafatis, and started teaching fourth grade at the Lindbergh Elementary school in  Palisades Park, New Jersey.   After teaching for 5 years she dedicated her energy to the full time job of raising a family. 
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Maria.   She loved a quiet evening with friends and a glass of wine in hand.  Maria and  her family moved seven times. Life became a wild ride of new experiences, and making lasting friendships in every community they became a part of.   
Her greatest joy in life started in 2010  when Allie, and her husband Nick finally gave us the gifts of  our grandson,  Athan, followed by  the birth of  Alexander in 2012.  
Maria had finally become a yiayia at the age of 65!  Greek yiayia’s never say no to their grand children, and she enjoyed spoiling them.  The two boys loved her and brought great joy to her life.  
Maria had an uncanny ability to find and spread happiness in her daily activities  Her outgoing  personality endeared her to everyone she met. Old friends always sought her advice. She was kind, thoughtful, compassionate and generous.   
Maria loved to travel.  She spent many months in Greece with Jim, when her husband worked there.  They visited many countries over the decades and she and Jim made many lasting friendships with people from all walks of life.  At home she enjoyed  beach combing on morning walks, looking for old sea glass that had washed ashore.  One of her favorite things was watching daybreak over the Chesapeake.   She loved cooking Greek meals and listening to Greek music.  She also  enjoyed  the romantic songs of Elvis, Dean Martin, and Julio Iglesias. 
Maria  is survived by her husband, Jim, her son Steve,  her daughter Allie Angelis,  and her husband Nick; her grandchildren Athanasios and Alexander; her two younger sisters, Sandy Cocuzza (Ron)  and Penny Raggi (Lou); and her brother in law Tony Voulgaris (Helen)  She will also be missed by her nieces and nephews, Renee Raggi Burton, Michael Raggi, Carrisa and Alex Cocuzza, Debbie Voulgaris, and Diana Russo.

<a href="https://vimeo.com/user3646389/mariakalafatis">Maria Kalafatis Memorial Video</a>

In lieu of flowers  donations can be made to the Damon Runyon Cancer fund, or Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD. 


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Jeffrey Dale Shields, 69, of Edgewater, MD passed away on September 11, 2021. Jeff was born on May 15, 1952, in Washington, DC to the late Dale and Helen Shields. After working for his father after high school, Jeff ventured out to his love of sailing. He obtained his Captain's License, began delivering boats, and performing the tedious job of brightwork restoration. He was an avid reader of non-fiction novels especially his Bible and enjoyed working and developing his garden vegetables. Jeff is survived by his wife, Cathy, and his siblings; Patricia (Steven) Ohlund of Connecticut and Colleen (Bob) Giles of Millersville, MD. A celebration of Jeff’s life is being planned for Friday, October 22, 2021, at 2 pm at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 4012 Birdsville Rd, Davidsonville, MD 21035. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be made at: KalasFuneralHomes.com.

<h2>Gordon W. Wriggle</h2>
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Gordon W. Wriggle (Grandad) was reunited with the love of his life, Matilda Irene (Sprague), on September 11, 2021. His beloved wife of 68 years, Matilda died in 2012, and Gordon missed her dearly.

Gordon lived a long, happy life surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his sister, Zora Brunner, his daughter, Linda, and her husband, Lee Patten, his son-in-law, Gary Hodge, his 6 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Matilda, his daughter, Sharon Hodge, and his parents and 3 siblings. 

Gordon was born and raised in Elk County, PA with his 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He helped his father and brothers build their family home on Montmorency Road and they spent many happy years growing up on the farm. He met his sweetheart, Matilda Sprague, at school when he was 14. He joined the navy when he was 17 and served as an Aviation Radioman during World War II. After the war, he continued his education in radio operating and computer engineering which led to a career with NSA. Gordon was a dedicated and loving husband and father. 

After retiring from NSA, he and Matilda spent time traveling the U.S. in their camper van. They built a home on Cypress Creek in Severna Park, MD where they continued to care for their growing family. He was truly a jack of all trades and was often found building something, fixing things, or working on his yard. He also enjoyed living on the water and shared his love of boating, fishing, and crabbing with his family. Grandmother and Grandad made their home a place for the entire family to gather and be together. 

Gordon was a gentleman through and through and encouraged us all to be our best selves. He was patient and kind, the calm in a storm. He led by example and always made good on his promises. He had an effortless charm and loved to laugh. Most of all, he loved his family and will be dearly missed. 

<h2>Sharon Beryl Hodge</h2>
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Sharon Beryl Hodge, Gordon’s eldest daughter, passed in peace on July 22, 2021, with family by her side. She battled lung disease for 4 years prior to her passing. In addition to Gary, her loving husband of 54 years, she leaves behind son Kent and wife Sherry Hodge, daughter Kim and husband Dave Jalbert, 6 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, sister Linda and husband Lee Patten, sister-in-law Lorie and husband Charlie Baker, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Sharon gave her all in every aspect of her life. Following her parents’ example, she was dedicated to loving and serving everyone around her. She and her sister, Linda, as well as their parents, were a tight knit and happy family. They were raised in Silver Spring, MD and graduated from Northwood High School. Sharon attended Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS where she met her husband, Gary Hodge. She and Gary lived in Westfield, MA where they raised their children, Kent and Kim. Family was the core that drove Sharon’s life and heart. She delighted in outings, vacations, and every day with her husband, sister, parents, children, and grandchildren. 

Sharon taught in the Springfield, MA school system for over 30 years. She and Gary developed life-long friendships with her fellow teachers and their spouses. The “Dorman Gang” included Sue and Jim, Barbara, Mary and George, Peg and Ed, Peggy and Ken, Hope and Dave, and Jeanne and Richard. All stayed close in retirement with group dinners, vacations, and travel. After retirement, Sharon and Gary moved full time to their home in Yarmouth Port, MA. She and Gary opened their home to family and friends and were always happy to have company with them on the Cape. She could (and would) beat all of us with very little trouble at a game of Nibs. She will be with us forever in our hearts. 

Memorial services for Gordon and his daughter, Sharon, will be held on Friday, September 17, 2021, at 11am  at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of the Chesapeake., 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122, or online <a href = "https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/">here</a>

Robert W. "Bob" White, 85, a 35 year resident of Riva, MD, and previously of Reedville, VA, died on Saturday, September 11 at Arcadia Assisted Living of Gambrills of Alzheimer's disease following a 2-year illness.

Born April 4, 1936, in New York to the late George and Hazel White, he graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering.  Bob served in the U.S. Army for two years.  For most of his career, he worked as an electrical engineer for the federal government.  Bob loved his sailboats, flying his plane, his cats, and all animals.

He is survived by three children, Craig White and his wife, Debbie of Riva, MD, Julie Friedrich and her husband, James of Apex, NC, and Amy Turner of Mechanicsville, VA; and six grandchildren, Colin and Lauren White, Courtney and Victoria Alascio, James Smith, and Emily Turner.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a brother, George White of Rochester, NY.

Friends are invited to celebrate Bob's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, September 16 from 11 am until his funeral service begins at 1 pm.  Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.  Memorial donations may be made in Bob's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

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Constance Rae Waters Anderson, 88, a resident of Edgewater, MD died on Friday, September 10 at her home. Born on December 17, 1932 in Galveston, TX to the late Constance Pearl Rae and Fenelon Ashley Fly Waters, Rae led a full life. After graduating from Ball High in Galveston, she attended Texas Christian University and then Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville, TX. While at TCU, one of her classmates was Dan Rather, who Rae said was “easy on the eyes”. After earning her Bachelor of Science Teaching degree, Rae started her teaching career in La Marque, TX. In 1957, while attending a Social sponsored by Pauline and Jim Waters and her best friend, Nancy Carbino, Rae met her future husband, Lt. Cmdr. Vernon F. Anderson.  She was immediately smitten with the Naval Officer. They were married on June 8, 1957 and started their life together raising Vernon’s two girls, Elizabeth “Cookie” Maxwell Anderson and Jinna Maxwell Anderson, children from Vernon’s first marriage. Rae was a proud and devoted “Navy Wife” and simply loved everything about the Navy and her husband’s career. In March 1958 Vernon F. “Andy” Anderson, Jr. was born and in February 1960 James Stephen “Jim” Anderson was born making a family of four. Lt. Cmdr. Anderson gained promotions during his Navy career that encompassed the Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. He was an accomplished aviator flying Jets, turbo props and helicopters. His final active tour of duty was on the carrier, the USS Princeton LPH-5 where his rank was Commander and he acted as “XO” or executive officer. After earning the rank of Captain, they moved to Annapolis, MD in 1966 where he worked at the Pentagon in the field of ASW (anti-submarine warfare) and USS (under sea surveillance). Rae’s family roots, the Waters, can be traced back to 1675 in Maryland in the St. Margaret’s area, Thomas Run in Hartford County, Cumberland, MD in Allegany County, New Orleans, LA and Galveston, TX. Once finally located in Annapolis, Rae began a 30 plus year career teaching elementary school in Anne Arundel County. If you were ever out and about with her, she would constantly run into young adults she taught as kids. There was always a big hug and a “hey Mrs. Anderson!” Rae retired from teaching on October 22, 1997. She made life-long friends in the Heritage community of Annapolis. Capt. Ned and Ann Herring, who were neighbors on South Cherry Grove for many years, are still close friends to this day. Her circle of friends was large as Rae enjoyed bird watching, book clubs, water aerobics and lunch outings with her buddies. Rae loved to travel and did so extensively with Cookie as they embarked on many cruises and adventures. She loved spending her summer months in Galveston with close family where she grew up. She was in fact an “Island Girl” at heart. She was truly a “BOI” or born on island as they say in Galveston. Rae had a very strong work ethic coupled with a very playful personality. Her parents worked hard to provide a quality life for all the kids. Her mom was a registered nurse and her father was an accomplished aviator and business man. At the time of his death, her father was the oldest living aviator in the state of Texas. He was known to train pilots using the beaches of Galveston as air strips. It’s not difficult to see where Rae’s character and personality came from with parents like hers. Rae’s “family first’ outlook on life was nothing she took lightly. She was fiercely devoted to her family and friends. She was loved by everyone she touched up to her final days. She truly set an example worth following and was resilient during some very difficult times in her life. She tirelessly drove her kids to practices and sporting events all over the state. She loved lacrosse and was an avid Towson Lacrosse fan. She was the definition of “selfless” as a Mom. In addition to her parents, Rae was preceded in death by her former husband, Capt. Vernon F. Anderson.  She is survived by her sons, Vernon F. “Andy” Anderson, Jr. and James Stephen “Jim” Anderson; her step daughters, Elizabeth Maxwell Anderson and Jinna Maxwell Anderson; her siblings, Fenelon Ashley Waters and Mary Frances Waters Hand and her grandsons, Stephen Ashley Dalton and Matthew James Dalton. In lieu of flowers, the Anderson family requests that donations be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. Friends are invited to celebrate Rae's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, September 21 from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 pm. Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

LaVerne Marie Little, 97 of Annapolis, Maryland passed from this life into eternal life on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Sunrise Senior Living of Annapolis.

LaVerne was born January 17, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late William and Martha (Braun) John. She was preceded in death by her husband Leslie G. and son Brian. She is survived by sons Bruce Little (Mary Ann) and Lawrence Little (Stephanie) and grandchildren Jennifer, Jeremy, Chris, Ashley and Shaun and 7 great-grandchildren. 

LaVerne grew up in the Chicago area and graduated from South Shore High School in Chicago in 1942. Following time working at Illinois Bell she joined the Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) in 1944. While stationed in Pensacola, FL she met Naval aviator LTJG Leslie George Little and the two were married January 25, 1946. In 1964 they settled in upstate New York where LaVerne held a key role for many years in the principal’s office at the New Lebanon, NY school district. Following retirement they enjoyed Southern life in Foley, AL where LaVerne was an active parishioner at St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church and volunteered at the Foley Library Association. After the passing of Leslie in 2008, she eventually relocated to Annapolis, MD to be close to family.

Her wishes are to be interred alongside her husband at the Barrancas National Cemetery at Naval Air Station Pensacola. While no local services are planned, she requested a funeral Mass be celebrated at St. Margaret’s in Foley.

The family would like to thank the staffs of Sunrise Senior Living and Hospice of the Chesapeake for their care and compassion. 

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember LaVerne are asked to consider donations in her name to the either the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (www.curethekids.org) or Hospice of the Chesapeake.



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Matthew Arthur Zapf died suddenly at his residence in Annapolis, MD on September 8, 2021 at the age of 35. Matthew graduated from South River High School in 2004. Matthew was an Orioles and Ravens fan but his true passions were music and movies.  He was an accomplished guitar player and could recite movie lines and actor’s names for any movie one could name. Matthew was a loving son and brother. He had big, blue eyes and eyelashes that women envied! He always had a kindness about him and a concern for others. Matthew was brave and always had a “thank you” for all that was given to him. Matthew is survived by his mother, Jean Schraf, his stepfather, Jamie Schraf, his father, Art Zapf, his stepmother, Ann Zapf, his brother Chris Zapf, his grandmother, Sue Wight and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

 
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Matthew's life on Friday, September 17 from 4 to 7pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 10:30 am.  Interment Meadow Branch Cemetery, Westminster, MD.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the  <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Z9ET39Q4XE5DE">National Alliance on Mental Illness for Anne Arundel County</a>

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Ronald Arthur Leahy, born September 8, 1932, went peacefully to his eternal home on his 89th birthday, September 8, 2021. Ron was born to Helen and Vincent Leahy in Philadelphia, the third of his parents 8 children. He graduated from St. James High School in Chester before his family moved to Baltimore, where he attended and graduated Loyola College in 1954. Early in his college years, Ron met the love of his life, Kathleen Julianne Dougherty, whom he married in 1956, after serving overseas in the U.S. Army for two years. Ron earned his MBA from George Washington University and the couple moved, with their four children, to Annapolis in 1969, where they have resided since. 

Ron’s professional expertise included personnel management, labor arbitration and business education.  He served as Personnel Director for Anne Arundel County from 1969-1974 and for over 20 Years at Office of Personnel Mgmt. in Washington DC, where he was appointed to the National Labor Relations Board.  After retiring from the federal government, he worked into his ninth decade of life as an Arbitrator and a teacher at the University of Maryland.  A devout Catholic, he volunteered for St. Mary’s Parish, Maryland Right to Life and Partners in Care. As hard as he worked, he found time to play tennis, golf, and poker with his lifelong friends and family, some who were fellow Notre Dame football fans, though none more diehard than himself.  He loved sports, poetry and service but mostly loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Ron is survived by his beloved wife Kathleen, daughters Kathy (Ray) Lyon and Maureen (Alan) Aarons, sons Ron (Ann) Leahy and Bill Leahy, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, brothers Vincent, John and Gerald Leahy and sister Annette Maggitti. He is preceded in death by his parents and his three sisters, Ann and Ellen Leahy and Mary Flaherty.  

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Church 620 N. Bestgate Rd. Annapolis at 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 16.  A private graveside service will follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or to Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

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Rodrigo Estrella Crisostomo, USN, 68, of Bel Alton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center.

He was born on September 18, 1952 in General Trias, Cavite, Philippines to the late Emiliano Loren Crisostomo and Feliciana Oracion Estrella. He graduated from San Sebastian College in 1975 and was enlisted into the U.S. Navy in 1976.

Rodrigo proudly served in the United States Navy for 16 years (1976-1992) before choosing an honorable discharge to spend more time with his family. Having graduated from the Philippines with a bachelor’s in accounting, he was an awarded Petty Officer First Class Disbursement Clerk for most of his Navy career. He also served in the Gulf War. He was extremely proud to have had the opportunity to become naturalized as a result of his service and to be an American citizen joining the long line of veterans in his family. Following his Navy career, he continued to serve the government as an Automation Clerk for the United States Postal Service for 26 years until completely retiring in 2018.

During retirement he spent most every day gardening, tending to farm animals, attending his granddaughter’s softball games, and watching his favorite network, Fox News. He held strong family values and cherished time and sacrifice above all else. He made it a point to always be surrounded by his loved ones and drew great joys from being ‘Pop Pop’ to his granddaughter. He enjoyed eating all types of food and perfecting his personal recipes of classic Filipino dishes. Recently, he became a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, MD, where he dedicated his life to the Lord and was baptized on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Rodrigo is survived by his children Sarah King (Anthony) of Bel Alton, MD, Lindsay Crisostomo (Andrew Vickery) of Anna, TX, and Kevin Wade of Plano, TX; his siblings: Emiliano Crisostomo, Jr. of Upper Marlboro, MD, and Jose Crisostomo of Jacksonville, FL; one grandchild, Vivienne King; and extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Family will receive friends prior to service between 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, MD 20735, where Rodrigo will be laid to rest next to his mother and two sisters.

Arrangements and condolences can be sent to Kalas Funeral Home.

Peggy Kroner “Bootsie”, 70, a resident of Severna Park, MD, died on Tuesday, September 7 at her home. Born on April 22, 1951 in Baltimore, MD, Bootsie attended Catholic schools and was a graduate of the Anne Arundel County Community College nursing program. She worked in the private duty nursing industry and was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Severna Park, MD. Bootsie enjoyed dancing, singing, cooking and laughing. She loved Ravens football and praying above all else. She was the beloved wife for 37 years of the late David Kroner, Sr.; mother of Colleen and Ann Marie Kroner both of Severna Park, MD and David Kroner and his wife, Maureen of Florida; stepmother of Kimberly Krauss of Baltimore, MD and grandmother of Courtney, Emily and Mathew Kroner. She is also survived by many sisters, brothers and other family members.  Friends are invited to celebrate Bootsie's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, September 12 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 689 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, MD on Monday, September 13 at 11 am.  Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

John Henry “Sparky” Meyer, a resident of Edgewater and previously Lanham, MD, passed away on September 6, 2021 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.  He was 83.  Born on August 10, 1938 in Washington, DC to the late Henry and Wilma Loree Meyer, John graduated in 1956 from the Miller School of Albermarle.  He joined the U.S. Navy that same year.  After receiving an honorable discharge in 1960, John started his career as a generator mechanic at the Pentagon.  He left the Pentagon to take on the role of Chief Electrician at the White House and later returned to the Pentagon in that same leadership role.  He left his government career in 1985 and became Vice President of East Coast Industries where he worked with his wife, Carol.  They later opened Meyer Leasing together where John served as President.  

An avid Redskins fan, John enjoyed sailing and doing handywork around the house.  He was a member of the Masons, Moose Club and Beach Club.

John was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Carole Meyer and his sister, Omega Hendricks.  He is survived by two children, John Meyer of Denton, MD and Loree Komsa of Edgewater, MD; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren on the way.

Friends are invited to celebrate John’s life with his family at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, September 10 from 10 a.m. until John’s funeral service begins at 11 a.m.  Burial will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.
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Janet White passed away September 6, 2021. She was born in Peterson, Iowa (Janet Sue Barber) and grew up on a farm in nearby Marathon. After high school graduation, she relocated to Washington D.C. to work for the Federal Government. In 1961, Janet married Michael White and this past August, they celebrated 60 years of marriage.  Janet retired in 1996 after a 25 year career with the CIA , Office of Logistics. She and Michael were 50 year residents of Vienna, VA , and were founding members of the Saint Mark Catholic Community in Vienna. Janet loved to travel and enjoyed 17 cruises , along with numerous cross-country trips in the U.S. and annual "beach week" vacations in Myrtle Beach, SC. Her great-grand and grandchildren remember her as someone who is generous and loving. Family and friends will miss her ever-present smile  and laughter. She exemplified hope, joy and kindness. God Bless you, Janet. You will always be with us.  Janet was preceded in death by a son, David; her parents, Floyd and Lilian Barber and by five brothers and a sister.

Janet is survived by her husband, Michael and their daughter, Amy Bladel (James). She is also survived by a sister, Judy Johnson of Linn Grove, IA and a brother, Howard Barber of Roseland, FL
Janet is grandmother to Dana Blough (Michael), Mark Bladel, Monica Bladel, and Elliott Gilson (Raquel). She is great-grandmother to Alexis Blough, Ryan Blough, Alexander Gilson and Charlotte Gilson.

Friends are invited to celebrate Janet's life on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 9am until her service begins at 11am at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037
In Lieu of Flowers, Donations may be made to: Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd NE, Washington DC 20017. 


Obituaries

Evelyn Umayam

Kecia Proctor

Kevin Smith

Ed Ward

Carol Gore

Ronald Sines

Terri Kupres

Nita Evele

Maria Kalafatis

Richard Pombrio

Philip Branigin

Jeffrey Shields

Gordon Wriggle

Robert White

Rae Anderson

Manolito Deato

Laverne Little

Matthew Zapf

Ronald Leahy

Robert Arvey

Rodrigo Crisostomo

Peggy Kroner

John Meyer

Janet White