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Family and friends are invited to celebrate Shirley's life on Monday, December 22 from 2 to 5 pm at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 23 at 9:30 am at Annapolis Evangelical Lutheran Church, 38 W Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD. Interment to follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Crownsville.

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Funeral arrangements are pending for Kenneth Charles Colson who passed away on December 13, 2025.  Please check back later for an obituary.  In the meantime, you are welcome to offer a condolence or leave a message using the Memories link on this page.


Funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as they become available. Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.

In Loving Memory of Sylvia Ann (Foust) Spencer
It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude that we share the passing of Sylvia Ann (Foust) Spencer. Sylvia left us peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and devotion that touched everyone she met.  
Sylvia was born on October 29, 1935, in Annapolis, Maryland to Ruth and Boyd Foust and was married to Jack Spencer for over 70 years, showing everyone around her what true love looks like. Growing up in Annapolis, she learned the importance of compassion, perseverance, and faith—values that guided her throughout her life.  
Her faith was the cornerstone of her life. Sylvia was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Annapolis. She gave her time generously, serving in many church roles and always offering a helping hand or a listening ear. Sylvia’s love of music shone through as she sang in the church choir since age 15, sharing her joy and spirit with her congregation. 
Sylvia graduated from Annapolis High School in 1953 and spent 52 years working as an Administrative Assistant in the Executive and Attorney General’s offices, becoming the longest-serving employee in the history of the State of Maryland.  
She was also deeply involved in her community, especially with the Gingerville Community Association, where she served as the welcoming committee for new residents for over 40 years. Sylvia found happiness in her garden, tending to her flowers, knitting, and making her coveted pickles and peach jam for family and friends. Her home was always filled with laughter and warmth. 
Family was Sylvia’s greatest joy. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. Her wisdom, gentle spirit, and unconditional love will be missed by all who knew her.  
Sylvia is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Jack Spencer; her children, Dale (Mary) Spencer and Bruce (Donna) Spencer; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Sylvia’s life on Wednesday, December 17, from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Her funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, December 18, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1300 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. 
In keeping with Sylvia’s generous spirit, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be made at: KalasFuneralHomes.com 





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Family and friends are invited to celebrate Charles' life on Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 10 to 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

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Karlie Ann Everett (nee Lamke) died on December 8, 2025, as she wished, at home in Annapolis overlooking her beloved Back Creek. Karlie was born on January 10, 1946, in New Jersey. She met her husband, Gerald, on a blind date, and they married in 1967. Together they raised their daughters Kathleen (+ Rick) and Michele (+ Loren). Karlie took care of her family while working full-time as a schoolteacher and later, an elementary school principal, and earned her master’s and doctoral degrees in education. She was employed by Anne Arundel County Public Schools for more than 30 years. After retirement, Karlie poured the love and devotion she previously shared with a school full of children into the lights of her life, her three grandchildren, Beck, Annie & Emily. Karlie was a dedicated docent at the Annearrundell County Free School and requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the museum's steward, the Anne Arundel Retired School Personnel Association (AARSPA, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, www.aarspa.org). In addition to her husband, children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, and a full circle of extended family and friends, Karlie is survived by her brother Ken and sister Teresa. The family is planning a "Party for Karlie" on Memorial Day weekend, with steamed crabs, good food, great wine (she left us a list!), and the music she loved to dance to.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Thomas' life on Saturday, December 20 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Edgewater, MD 21037. Burial will be private. 

Robert Rowland Jr honorably served in the United States Army, retiring at the rank of Sergeant after more than six years of dedicated service. An Infantryman, he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, serving combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. His service was distinguished by courage and professionalism, earning him the Combat Infantryman Badge, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with Arrow Head, multiple Army Good Conduct Medals, and The National Defense Ribbon, among other honors. He took great pride in serving his country and standing alongside his fellow soldiers in defense of freedom.





Family and friends are invited to celebrate Bobby's life on Tuesday, December 16, from 4 pm until 5 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037

Interment with military honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. We will update this page once we have confirmation of the burial date.

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Allen Joel Sacks, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, adventurer, pilot, biker, community volunteer and hero, passed away at the age of 91. 

Born in March 1934, in Chattanooga, TN, to Rose and Samuel Sacks, Allen spent his formative years in Arlington, VA, with his parents and younger sister Bernice. Active in sports and student government in junior high and high school, Allen graduated from Washington-Lee High School and later attended the University of Virginia. It was during his freshman year at UVA that Allen, a member of ROTC, noticed a fire at the ROTC Academic Building and rushed in to help, salvaging military supplies worth over $45,000 (equivalent of over $500,000 today). Shortly after, Allen was recognized for his heroics with a letter of commendation at a military parade review in his honor. 

Allen's love of aviation and motorcycles was honed when he joined the United States Air Force. He enlisted for service and trained at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas in 1952, as a member of Squadron 3705, Flight 1263. After being stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany, Allen worked with NSA breaking code. When not working, Allen enjoyed riding his newly acquired motorcycle. 

After an honorable discharge from service, Allen arrived home in Virginia and began working at his parents' men's wear store. He soon met the love of his life, Thelma Gellman, at a dance, after being introduced by a mutual friend. They married in 1957, raising three children in Bowie, MD, where they were the proud, original owners of a Levitt & Sons rancher. It was in Bowie that Allen furthered his passion for airplanes, working weekends at Freeway Airport and ultimately obtaining his private and commercial pilot's licenses and flying his cherished Ercoupe two-seater airplane. In his spare time, Allen could be seen riding his motorcycle, often with one of his children sitting behind him. Allen's other activities over the years included skydiving, bowling, and boating. 

Allen began working full-time for C&P Telephone Company, first as a lineman and ultimately working his way up to Consulting Engineer. He joined the Bowie Fire Department as a volunteer fireman and also joined several civic and aeronautic organizations, including the Lions Club and Civil Air Patrol. He rescued and assisted many people over the course of his lifetime, including saving a young man from a Bowie house fire and another man from a small airplane after a crash landing, being first at the scene of both incidents. He always seemed to be at the right place at the right time and he never hesitated to bravely rush in when needed. 

After retiring from C&P, Allen and Thelma moved to the Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis, MD. Allen enjoyed owning and operating an antiques store on Maryland Avenue (Allen's Alley) and also joined the Annapolis Police Department as an auxiliary officer. His favorite police duty was portraying McGruff the Crime Dog for several years. He also worked with Habitat for Humanity helping to build houses and collected eyeglasses for the Lions Club. Additionally, he organized turning an unused parcel of land behind the Eastport Post Office into a viable park for the community. The City of Annapolis offered to name the park after him but he asked that it be named just "Post Office Park," and had a bench dedicated to his late mother set among the flowers he planted there. 

Allen and Thelma especially enjoyed traveling, often accompanied by one or more of their grandchildren. Favorite travel locations included Greece, Alaska, Israel, Bermuda, and cruising all over the world. Allen also volunteered at the Colonial Players Theater in Annapolis and worked part-time as a bus driver for the City of Bowie Senior Center. 

Leaving cold weather behind, Allen and Thelma moved to Sarasota, FL, where Allen continued his volunteer career, working at Doctors Hospital and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and as a bus driver for a local senior housing complex. Always a motorcycle enthusiast, Allen joined the Sarasota Harley Davidson Motorcycle club (HOGS), riding his Harley in their annual Teddy Bear Run for Children's Hospital and volunteering every weekend to raise money during their weekly hotdog events. Additionally, he also volunteered as a reading tutor for local elementary schools and was on the Board of Directors of his community Home Owner's Association. Allen was also a proud volunteer at the Sarasota National Cemetery, where he assisted families of Veterans during funeral services. 

In 2019, Thelma became ill, prompting a 2020 move back to Maryland to be closer to family. Allen moved to Ginger Cove in Annapolis two years after the death of his beloved wife. At Ginger Cove, Allen joined in activities such as acting and singing on stage for the first time in a Ginger Cove production. He also enjoyed dancing and working out in the gym. Additionally, he volunteered at the site's convenience store and helped out at Ginger Cove's rehab center. 
Through his storied life, Allen, first and foremost, loved his family. He leaves behind his children Deborah (David) Cook, Michael (Susie) Sacks, Karen (Stephen) Gindes; grandchildren Corinne (Allen) Bingham, Sarah (Jon) Bergkamp, Allison (Jason) Roland, Holly Gindes, Robert (Anna) Gindes, Kelsey Sacks, Amy Sacks; six great- grandchildren; and his dear friend Carolyn Osgood. He was predeceased by his wife Thelma and sister Bernice. 

Allen never met a stranger and loved talking with everyone he came in contact with. He always gave 100% and was a friend to all. He tried to be the best at everything he did...and he was. 

A celebration of life funeral service for Allen will be held on Wednesday, December 10 at 10 AM at Ginger Cove Friendship Hall, 4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401.  Burial will be at 3 PM on Wednesday, December 10 at King David Memorial Gardens, 7482 Lee Hwy., Falls Church, VA 22042.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice of the Chesapeake, www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving or to the charity of your choice. 


Michael Wilmer Smith, 73, a chemist and resident of Millersville, MD for almost 40 years died at his home surrounded by his family on December 4, 2025 after a short bout with cancer. Michael was born on July 8, 1952 in Richmond, VA. Growing up, he lived in the Netherlands from ages 5 to 8, and returned to live in Edgewater. He was an Eagle Scout and liked to sail and fish as a young boy. He graduated from Washington College in Chestertown, MD with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He later studied at Loyola College in Baltimore pursuing his master’s degree. He spent most of his 40-year career working at various pharmaceutical companies in the Baltimore area. He managed teams to formulate, analyze, and test a variety of drugs for usage in combatting many illnesses. His last full-time position was with PII (Ascendia Pharmaceuticals) in Hunt Valley. He later worked part-time as a consultant for product development in Ohio before retiring in 2010. Michael enjoyed collecting coins, taking care of his dog, learning about history, and was fascinated by outer space and UFOs. He enjoyed vacationing in Florida, Mexico, and most recently in Idaho, where two of his three grandchildren live. He was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Ann James, who died in 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Caitlyn Harmon (Jacob) of Pocatello, ID; his step-son, Ryan James of Glen Burnie, MD; his sister, Nancy Smith of Towson, MD, and three grandchildren, Kylee James, Hailey Harmon, and Benjamin Harmon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maryland SCPA or Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Michael's life on Friday, December 12 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 1911 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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