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Antigone Piera Loizou, 93, of Annapolis, passed peacefully on April 24, 2025.  She was born December 12, 1931, in the village of Yialousa on the Island of Cyprus, to the late Athanasis and Maroulla Piera. Antigone was the youngest of six siblings. As a young girl, Antigone’s love of learning was inspired by her father.

In 1951, she moved to London, England.  Her outgoing personality and adventurous spirit were first fueled by her time in London during the 1950s, one of the happiest periods in her life.   

In 1959, Antigone married Louis Loizou in London.  The newlyweds first moved to Toronto, Canada, for a year before settling in Annapolis in 1960.  They were welcomed into the Annapolis Greek Cypriot community and more broadly into the Greek community, which was centered around Ss. Constantine and Helen Church.  Annapolis was also the home of two of her siblings, Mike Piera and Anna Christodoulou.  Their three homes in Annapolis were less than a mile apart from each other, half a world away from where they started their lives in Cyprus. 

Antigone went on to raise her children and grandchildren as a single mother in her Annapolis home that she kept for forty-six years.  She created a lifetime of memories in that home.  Her children, grandchildren, and extended family are so grateful to her for doing that.

Antigone never lost her adventurous spirit and loved to travel.  Her many trips, some with friends and others solo, gave her much joy and new friendships.   Ports of call for her included: Hawaii, Caribbean cruises, England, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Ireland, and even a Canadian Rail trip by herself because it was on her bucket list.

Antigone served as a fifty-plus-year member of the Ss. Constantine & Helen Agia Anna Philoptochos Society, as well as a member of the Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Auxiliary.  

In her later years, Antigone moved to the Ginger Cove Retirement Community in Annapolis, where she enjoyed her daily walks on a beautiful path, a book club where she could share her love of reading, and outings to local symphony and theatre productions.

Antigone was preceded in death by her siblings, Christina, Kyriacoulla (Koulou), Angeliki, Anna, and Mike. She is survived by her children: Joanna (John) Smith, Dean Loizou (Robin Varnado) and Winnie(Kevin) Mitchell; her grandchildren: Andrea Smith (Aryn Freeman), Adam Smith, Conor Mitchell, Hannah Mitchell, and Madeline Mitchell, along with many relatives and friends in the area and around the world.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Kalas Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Children's Agape Foundation, P.O. Box 341881, Bethesda, MD 20827 or @ https://agapefoundationdc.org. This organization assists children of the Orthodox Christian faith with medical-related expenses not covered by insurance.


The Norris Family is sad to announce the passing of Joseph A. Norris, Jr., at 101 years of age. Joe passed peacefully at home on April 23 after a long and happy life. He was born at his childhood home in Northeast Washington, DC in 1923 to the late Joseph A. Norris, Sr. and Grace B. (Whalley) Norris. He is preceded in death by sisters Dorothy Norris (age 5) and Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” (Norris) White (age 95). He was a devoted husband and preceded in death by his late wife, Teresa A. “Tess” (Erlenbach) Norris.

Joe attended school at St. James Catholic Elementary School in Northeast Washington DC and is believed to be the last surviving member of Gonzaga College High School, Class of 1941. Following high school, Joe attended Georgetown University but his college education was interrupted by his enlistment in the U.S. Army. While in Europe, Joe was assigned to Company B, 110 Infantry Regiment 1st Battalion 28th Infantry Division. On December 17, 1944, he and his fellow soldiers were captured at the Battle of the Bulge. They arrived at Bad Orb, Germany ten days later and were incarcerated at Stalag IXB prisoner of war (POW) camp until April 1945 when they were liberated by allied forces. After proudly serving his country in WWII, he completed his formal education at Georgetown Law School with degrees in Social Sciences and Law.

After his marriage to Tess in 1950, Joe worked briefly as a lawyer in private practice then joined the federal government at the Civil Service Commission, now the Office of Personnel Management. While he and Tess raised their four children, Joe was also involved in the Boy Scouts, President of the District Heights Boys & Girls Club, and completed many hours of volunteer work with Meals-on-Wheels.

To fulfill the wish of his deceased wife that her aging mother not be put into a senior/nursing home, Joe lovingly and graciously moved his mother-in-law Mary (Ryan) Erlenbach “Grandma Erlenbach” into his home. Joe became the caregiver for “Grandma Erlenbach” for seven years until her death in 1989.

Joe’s passions were far and wide. He had a zest for discovery and adventures, planning outrageous projects and organizing large family vacations, making for fond and loving memories for all. As a widower, he developed an interest in square dancing which later included all kinds of dancing: round dancing, ballroom dancing, line dancing. Joe and his favorite dance partners were passionate about dancing and it was not uncommon for them to dance three and four nights a week as well as Saturdays and Sundays. When not dancing, they would travel and cruise internationally and take cross-country driving vacations.

Joe was a great story teller and jokester. Once he learned how to maneuver his way around his computer back in the early 1980s, he became an internet/email enthusiast. He spent countless hours each day surfing the web, sending out jokes via email, reading borrowed library books online, documenting memories from his childhood, youth and prisoner of war time and researching and recording his family genealogy. Up to the end of his life, he had an incredible memory, was an articulate speaker and had an ability to recall vivid details of his youth, adolescence and his traumatic ordeal as a POW.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children: Nancy A. Walter, Joseph A. Norris, III, (Beth), the late Charles “Chip” A. Norris (Valerie), and Teresa “Terri” E. Wood. Grandsons: Evan Wood, Neil Wood, Bryson Norris (Shelly), Samuel Norris, Luke Norris. Great Granddaughters: Kennedy Norris and Peyton Norris. Uncle Joe will be missed by many nephews and nieces and their families.

It was Joe’s wish not to have a visitation, funeral or service; a private inurnment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD will occur at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the organization of your choice or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD 20774, www.hospicechesapeake.org



Friends are invited to celebrate Dick’s life on May 5 from 9 to 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories link on this page.   

In Loving Memory of Dr. Vidyadhar Akkaraju, MD  (retired)  

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the departure of beloved husband, father, brother, and friend Vidyadhar (Vijju) Akkaraju. He passed away peacefully at his residence in the presence of his wife Parvathi Akkaraju and younger brother Jayachandra Akkaraju on 20 April 2025. 

Born in Chennai, India on 19 March 1950, Vijju spent his childhood and formative years in Hyderabad, India. He was homeschooled until 1960 when he joined St. Paul’s School in 6th standard. In 1966, he completed his pre-university studies at Nizam College. He attended Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC) in Karnataka, India from 1967 to 1968. He returned to Hyderabad to attend Gandhi Medical College where he earned his M.B.B.S. in 1972. After his internship years from 1972 to 1974, he joined his father’s eponymous medical practice - A.V. Ramamurthy Clinic in 1975. He immigrated to the United States in 1976, where he built a successful career as a well-respected physician, a much-loved family man, and an active community member. 

Upon his arrival to America with his wife, he initially settled in Norfolk and then Charleston, Virginia, where he completed his medical residency and fellowship respectively. Moving to Lafayette, Louisiana in 1981, he began his professional practice at what was then Lafayette General Medical Center, becoming known affectionately as ‘Doc Akk.’ Towards the end of his career, he opened his independent radiology practice. He touched many lives through his mentorship and empowerment of fellow professionals. The American Society of Neuroradiology elected him as a Senior Member in 1997, acknowledging his skills and expertise in the neuroradiology subspecialty. He was also a member of the American Board of Radiology. He retired in 2016. His practice, spanning four decades, has been instrumental in diagnosing and treating countless patients in Southwest Louisiana and beyond.
 
Outside of his professional dedication, he was an adored member of the Lafayette community and its Indian community. In its founding year in 1991, he served as the Acadiana Indian Association’s (AIA) first Vice President and then as President the following year. For several years, he served on the cultural committee that planned and executed Lafayette’s well-known Diwali Festival program. He performed beautifully in cultural shows both singing and playing the mandolin to classical and popular Indian music. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Parvathi Akkaraju, his three children- the joys of his life- Nikhil Akkaraju, Vyshali Akkaraju Grote, and Haritha Akkaraju Vasat, his sons-in-law Keenan Grote and Peter Vasat, his four grandchildren, Kieran, Elina, Devin, and Aethan, and his two brothers Seshagiri Akkaraju and Jayachandra Akkaraju and their families in addition to many brothers- and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews from his wife’s side. 

He is not only deeply loved but equally revered for his unbreakable spirit and contagious ‘joie de vivre’. Vijju uplifted people’s hearts and spirits with his sincerity, charming personality, and sense of humor. A musician, a philosopher, a great friend, gifted physician, and a dare-devil in his own right, he lived his life to the fullest. He never missed the opportunity to brighten the spirits of those around him. A man of impeccable integrity and steadfast resolve, he never faltered on his better judgement and kept a clear conscience, which earned him the admiration and respect of many. He dutifully adhered to his dharma without imposing the same on others and without deviating from his own purpose. He was an example to live by for those who had the pleasure of knowing him throughout any part of his beautiful life. While he will be missed, he is loved in perpetuity. 

Lead me from untruth to truth, lead me from darkness to light, lead me from death to immortality
Aum Peace, Peace, Peace

Asatoma Sadgamaya, Tamasoma Jyothirgamaya, Mruthyorma Amrutangamaya
Aum Santhi, Santhi, Santhihi



James Patrick Raftery, Jr., 89, of Annapolis, Maryland (formerly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) died April 19, 2025. He was born on February 27, 1936 to the late James Patrick Raftery, Sr. and Anne Casey Raftery both of Mayo, Ireland and later Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

James served in the United States Air Force in Japan. He graduated magna cum laude in 1962 from Saint Joseph’s College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics and in 1974 with a B.S. in Chemistry.

After a career in the federal government, James retired in 1996 as an International Trade Analyst for the U.S. International Trade Commission in the Office of Industries, Energy, Chemicals, Textiles Division.

He is survived by his step-children, Charles (“Chuck”); his wife Lori Mackey of Annapolis, Victoria Mackey-Spring, and her husband Thomas Spring of Pinson, Tennessee, and Jacqueline Mackey and her husband Garrett Preis of Great Falls, Virginia; grandchildren, Joshua Mackey of San Diego, California, and Christopher Mackey and his wife Angie Mackey and their children Connor, Laila and Kaylin Mackey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Francis Raftery and his devoted and loving wife, Barbara Ann Raftery. He was well loved by his long-time and caring helpers, Sally, Kady, Maggie and Titilayo.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to a charity of your choice. Funeral services are private.

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Mrs. Edna May Adorney (Daubert), age 94, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, while surrounded by family and in the comfort of her home in Columbia, Maryland. Eddie, as she was affectionately known, was born on November 6, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of the late Elmer Frederick and Edna May Daubert.

Eddie was raised in Brooklyn Park, Maryland, and graduated from Glen Burnie High School. After attending business college, she found immediate employment at Fort George G. Meade Army base. As much as she enjoyed working with her colleagues in the Army, it was a Navy midshipman who finally captured her heart. She and Ensign Frank Adorney were married in the Naval Academy Chapel on June 7, 1953.

Eddie was an exemplary mom and wonderful person. She embodied the best of humanity: unconditional love, strength of spirit, and an unending generosity that could be seen in how she cared for family and friends. When not sharing special moments with her children and grandchildren, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, sports and playing the piano.

As a woman of faith, Eddie instilled her strong values and religious beliefs in her family. She led by example, volunteering with the Red Cross, visiting children at local hospitals, and serving with the Altar Guild and Navy Wives Club. She truly lived life to the fullest, and it was her faith that sustained her through life’s challenges. She aged gracefully, maintaining the kindness and dignity with which she lived her entire life.

In addition to her parents, Eddie was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Daubert Franco, brother Elmer Daubert Jr., and her daughter, Mary K. Adorney. Left behind to cherish her memory is her husband of 72 years, Cdr. Frank Adorney, USN Ret., her children Sandra (George) Gillis III of Columbia, MD., Barbara (Joe) Lambert of Bowie, MD., and Frank (Arlene) Adorney Jr. of Voorhees, N.J. She will live forever in the hearts of her four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on May 7, 2025, at Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater, Maryland. Funeral services will be on May 8, 2025, at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davidsonville, MD. She will be laid to rest at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

In lieu of flowers, and in the spirit of her generosity, donations may be made to the
following charities:
Alzheimer’s Association
St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Wounded Warriors
Fisher House Foundation

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Ellen's Life Celebration on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10 A.M. until the start of the service at 11 A.M. at Southeast Tabernacle Baptist Church, 4101 1st St SE #31, Washington, DC 20032. Interment to follow at Harmony Memorial Park, 7101 Sheriff Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785.

Flowers may be sent to the Church. Please use a local florist.

Jane Donovan Slattery passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Just before her passing, she was able to hear from both her sons and from her dear friend, Maureen Baillie. Jane was known for her strength of character, irrepressible sense of humor, and her fierce devotion to her family, the Catholic Church, and her Irish heritage. 

Jane was born on December 18, 1926 on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Her parents were James and Jane (née Kelly) Donovan, both from New York City. After her mother passed away when she was 3 years old, Jane and her younger brother, James Joseph Donovan, resided  with her father’s relatives on Carroll Street in Brooklyn, NY. She formed a close bond with her four cousins, whom she considered her brothers and sisters throughout her life. The family spent summers at the shore in Highlands NJ, where Jane developed her lifelong passion for swimming.

After completing her primary and secondary education at Catholic schools in Brooklyn, Jane attended the College of St. Elizabeth (now St. Elizabeth University) in Morristown, NJ. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in history, and after graduation, she attended business school. Her first job was in the office of an advertising agency in Rockefeller Center.

Jane decided she wanted to see the world and became a flight attendant for United Airlines, joining the cadre of women who symbolized the pinnacle of sophistication and glamour of the period. It was while working on a flight that she met John (“Jack”) Matthew Slattery, of Bay City, Michigan, a helicopter pilot for the United States Air Force. Jane and Jack were married in 1952, outside of Austin, Texas.

Jane accompanied Jack to his assignments to various international and domestic locations, including Tripoli, Libya, Warner Robins, GA, and Mobile, AL. Jack’s final assignment was to the Washington, DC area, where they settled in Fort Washington, MD to live the rest of their lives. There they raised two boys, Michael and Matthew, who Jane proclaimed were her “pride and joys.”

Throughout her 60 years in Fort Washington, Jane was immersed in the social network of her community. She was very active in St. Ignatius Church and school, other Catholic organizations, and social groups at Andrews and Bolling Air Force bases. During summers, Jane could be seen at the pools of the Officers’ clubs, where she was sure to swim over 100 miles every year. Jane also enjoyed bowling in Officers’ Wives Club leagues.

 Jane truly lived her life to the fullest, fueled by her indomitable New York Irish spirit, and in later years, with the assistance of her friend and caregiver, Frances Funderburk. Jane was the last of a great generation of Donovans, many of whom lived happily and healthily into their 90s. One week after her last childhood cousin passed, Jane left us in the manner she lived her life, on her own terms.

Jane is survived by her two sons, Michael R. Slattery of Bedminster, NJ and Matthew J. Slattery of Shrewsbury, PA, and six grandchildren: Andrew Slattery, Shannon Slattery, Casey Slattery, Sean Slattery, Emily Choi-Slattery, and Kieran Choi-Slattery.

Relatives and friends are invited to Jane's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 24 from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744.  Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.  Please check back for updated 
information. 

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Jane's name may be made to Catholic Charities. 

Funeral arrangements for Nelda are being planned.  Please check back for updates. Online condolences and tributes may be used by using the memories link on the left of this page.  


A celebration of Bob's life is currently being planned. Please check back as we will update this page when services have been confirmed.

A complete obituary will be available soon. You may leave a message of condolence for the family by using the memories tab on this page.

Carl Joseph Konzman of Fort Washington, MD died at the age of 95 on the 14th April 2025 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Virginia of cardiac arrest.  

Carl was born in Dickson City, Pennsylvania on 3 March 1930 to the late Alfred and Mary Konzman.  He spent much of his youth on the family farm in Forest City, PA, which he was very fond of. He attended Forest City High School.  He became a career military serviceman, retiring after 20 years of service. He served in both the Army and the Air Force.  During his military career he served in the Army Tank Corp in the occupation of Germany after World War II, and reenlisted in the U.S. Air Force during which he served in Vietnam. 

He married Jean Marie Tagler of Union Dale, PA in 1956, and they had two children Eleanor Jean Konzman and Carl Frank Konzman.  After retiring from his military career, Carl settled in Fort Washington, Maryland and dedicated himself to caring for his children and family. He also enjoyed the hobbies of growing roses, collecting antiques,  and making jewelry.

He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Fort Washington, Maryland. Carl was also a long time member of the American Legion Post 0524 in Forest City, Pennsylvania, where he was currently one of the oldest living members. He also was a founding/charter member of The Air Force Sergeants Association.

Carl celebrated his 95th birthday on March 3rd, 2025. He was a wonderfully loving husband and father. He supported and loved his children unconditionally. He gave of himself selflessly and was always willing and ready to help anyone in need. He had a great sense of humor, a warm smile and made friends where ever he went. He was the bravest person you could ever meet and was fearless when facing any obstacle in life. He was very proud of his military service and loved his country. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He was a beautiful light in this world and will be greatly missed by all those who knew him and loved him.

He is survived by his wife Jean Konzman, one brother, Emil Konzman, of Forest City PA, his daughter Eleanor Jean Konzman and her partner William Moran II and their son, William Moran III, and his son Carl Frank Konzman and his wife Roya Konzman and their daughter Naz Jean Konzman, and three stepchildren, Lina, Tameen (wife Nicole), Sadaf and many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert Konzman and Ludwig Konzman and a sister Velma Konzman. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Carl's Life Celebration on Friday, April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Carl's wishes were to be cremated after his life celebration and at a later date to have church services in Forest City, PA and to be buried in Union Dale Cemetery.  

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