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Relatives and friends are invited to Thomas' Life Celebration on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment to follow at St. Barnabas Church Cemetery, 5203 St. Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD 20748. 

A celebration of Kevin's life is currently being planned. Please check back as we will update this page when services have been confirmed.

Arrangements for Joseph are being planned.  Please check back for updates. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories link on this page.  

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Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate John's life on Monday, December 9 from 4 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at 12 pm. Interment will follow at 1:45 pm at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD.

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Kyle Matthew Czumak, 23, a lifelong resident of Riva, MD, passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Born in Annapolis, MD, on October 6, 2001, to Mark and Nora Czumak, he was a senior at Towson University. Kyle was a member of Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church and Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity. He enjoyed playing and watching sports and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Kyle is survived by a brother, Jason Czumak; two uncles, Gregory Czumak and Philip Martini; two aunts, Christine Czumak and Mary Martini; great-aunt Lydia Czumak; his grandparents, George and Eugenia Czumak and Albert and Dorothy Martini; and five cousins, Chloe, Nicholas, Harper, Sophia and Matthew Czumak.

Friends are invited to celebrate Kyle's life on Wednesday, December 4, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where his funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to <a href="https://donate.nami.org/give/633850#!/donation/checkout">NAMI</a>, P.O. Box 49104, Baltimore, MD 21297

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 Madeleine Duncan Hughes passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at her home in Annapolis, MD. 

Born on June 17, 1941, in Louisville, KY, her family relocated to Washington, D.C., in 1953 when her father became the legislative aide to Senator John Sherman Cooper of Kentucky. At just 15 years old, Madeleine attended Eisenhower’s second Inaugural Ball as her father’s guest, marking the beginning of a life filled with remarkable experiences and achievements. 

Madeleine and her sisters attended Holton-Arms School, where she excelled academically and received the prestigious English prize in her senior year. Her exceptional intellect earned her a perfect score on the SATs and admission to Smith College, where she graduated with distinction. 

After college, Madeleine returned to Washington, D.C., where she met George Hughes. The two embarked on a 60-year romance. 

Her activities over the years include 

St. Anne’s Church – a very active parishioner since 1965; Evening Prayer Leader, Altar Guild, Chalicist, Vestry 

Hammond-Harwood House Board – two terms, and some of her favorite memories include serving wassail with her daughters during Christmas tours. 

Maryland State Archives 1984-1991 Archivist for three trusts, including the State House Trust 
Londontowne 2000-2004 Curator of William Brown House 

Mount Clare 1991-2000 First VP 

Madeleine is survived by her husband of 60 years, George Hughes; her son, Andrew Duncan Hughes (Caroline Burson); her daughters, Molly Wilmer (Billy), Bell Carty (Bill), and Liza Hall (Michael); her sisters, Louise Lee Duncan and Isabel Duncan Hatchett; and ten beloved grandchildren. 

A Celebration of Life will be held for Madeleine at St. Anne’s Church in Annapolis on December 11 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her memory to the Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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Helen Leanos Snyder, 93, of Annapolis, MD, passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Monday, November 25, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1931 in Annapolis to the late Jim and Anna Katsereles Leanos, proprietors of the beloved Jim's Corner restaurant. Helen graduated from Annapolis High School in 1948 and later, the Fleet Business School. She dedicated 28 years to managing voice communications for the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. In 1953, she married Capt. Ned C. Snyder of Lafayette, IN and they dedicated their lives to service.

Helen devoted over 10,000 volunteer hours to Anne Arundel Medical Center and over 2,000 hours to the Navy Relief Society. Her family was among the founders, and she was a lifelong member, of Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis. Helen was a past president of the Agia Anna Ladies Philoptochos Society and served the church community in various capacities for more than 50 years.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her 6 older siblings, Speros, Foteos, Gus, Pauline, Virginia and Elisabeth. She is survived by her children, Stephanie (Steven) Young and Frank Snyder and her cherished grandchildren, Alec, John, Harrison and Holly.

Friends are invited to celebrate Helen's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, December 1 from 3 to 5 pm. Her funeral service will be held at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD on Monday, December 2 at 11 am. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis. All are invited back to the church for a luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Helen's name, be made to the Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund (schgochurch.org). 
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Virginia L. "Ginger" Brooks (née Paddy), 70, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, MD, passed away on November 22, 2024 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on July 2, 1954, in Annapolis, MD, to the late Elizabeth A. Biddle and Clarence C. Paddy, Ginger devoted many years as a claims adjuster at Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund and, more recently, as a part-time caregiver at Angel Care Network.

Ginger was a devoted mother and grandmother, loved reading, and was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins.

In addition to her parents, Ginger was preceded in death by her brother, David Paddy, and her sisters, Robyn White and Cindy Fosson. She is survived by her son, Nicholas J. Langley of Annapolis; her daughter, Roxanne E. Sarmast of Odenton; her brother, Michael S. Paddy of Edgewater; her sisters, Linda Paddy and Betty J. Hayden of Little River, SC and Shari Terhune of Frankfort, KY; and her beloved grandsons, Corey J. and Joshua A. Sarmast, Dakota J. Langley, and Nicholas J. Langley, Jr.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ginger's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, on Monday, December 2, from 11 am until her funeral service begins at noon. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Annapolis, MD. Condolences and tributes may be made using the memories link on this page.  

Peter M. Perry, 83, of Harwood, MD passed away on November 22, 2024 with his family at his side.

He was born in Queens, NY to the late George A. Perry and Larissa P. Perry. During Dr. Perry’s career as an astrophysicist, he was Director of Science Programs with C.S.C (Computer Sciences Corporation) with projects including IUE (International Ultraviolet Explorer) and the Hubble Space Telescope. In his retirement, he ran for public office, produced astronomy, cooking, and other shows for cable access TV, and also created astronomical instructional content for amateur astronomers. He always found time for our community. He was chairman of the Anne Arundel County Forestry Board, the Davidsonville Area Civic Association, the Anne Arundel County Farmers’ Market, the Small Area Plan for South County and numerous other committees.

Peter is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen N. Perry; his two sons, Peter J. Perry (Deborah L. Byrd) of Gaithersburg, Maryland and George A. Perry (Megan A. Perry) of Lothian, Maryland; his two grandsons, Peter B. Perry and Rixford A. Perry; his granddaughter, Brynlee Anne Perry; his niece, Maryam Springer (Russell) and his grandnephew, Cedar of Glen Burnie, Maryland. 

Per his request, no funeral services will be held. If, however, you have time or the inclination, on a clear night, look up and see the amazing stars and planets that encompass us—Peter would have enjoyed that.

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Relatives and friends are invited to Mildred's Life Celebration at St Paul United Methodist Church, 6634 St Barnabas Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow in the chapel at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Hwy, Cheltenham, MD 20623 at 1:45 p.m. 

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