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Friends and family are invited to celebrate Edna's life on Wednesday, May 7, from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Her funeral service will be held the following day, Thursday, May 8 at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD.

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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.

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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 was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Fort Washington. He also enjoyed the hobbies of growing roses, collecting antiques,  and making jewelry.

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, Lena Noory, Tameen Noory (wife Nicole), Sadaf Noory 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.  

Logan Parry Hottle, 79, a 25-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of New Britain, PA passed away at her home on April 13, 2025. Born on June 11, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, she attended Skidmore College and received her MBA from Wharton Graduate School in 1976, where she was the first woman to ever be class president. Following college, she established a 19-year career in marketing with Johnson & Johnson. In her spare time, Logan enjoyed sailing and skiing, even working as a ski instructor for 16 years at Ski Cooper in Leadville, CO. She was a member of the Chesapeake Bristol Sailing Club (where she was twice commodore), the West River Sailing Club (where she was founder and president of the West River Sailing Foundation). Logan is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Willard D. Hottle of Edgewater, MD and her sister, Kathryn Parry Martin of Colonial Beach, VA. A Celebration of Life is currently being planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake (90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122) or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Brian Mills, 77, a resident of Edgewater for 23 years and previously of Laurel, MD and Hyattsville, MD, died at his home on April 12, 2025 after a six week battle with leukemia.  Born on October 3, 1947 in Washington, DC to the late William and Mary Mills, he attended Gonzaga and DeMatha High Schools, and worked for many years as a dispatcher for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.  He was a longtime member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater, and in his spare time, he loved reading and visiting the beach.

Brian is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cecilia Mills; his daughter, Jennifer (Justin) Mobley of Edgewater; his siblings, Bick Mills of Jessup, MD and Maureen Killian of Davidson, NC; and his grandson, Jackson Mobley.

Family and friends are invited to Brian’s life celebration on Saturday, April 26 from 2-5 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Interment will be private.


C. Daniel Laughlin, M.D., 68, a devoted father and accomplished surgeon, passed away on April 12th, 2025, at his home in Annapolis, MD after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Known to many as “Dr. Dan”, he was a compassionate presence in the community and in the lives of countless patients.

Born in Ohio on November 18th, 1956 to Carl Patrick and Carol Scott Laughlin, Dan was raised in Newport News, VA. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, followed by a general surgery residency at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Medical College of Georgia. 

Dr. Laughlin was board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He was a proud member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. From 2000 to 2003, he served as Chief of Surgery at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Throughout his 30-year career in Annapolis, he combined surgical skill with empathy, earning deep trust from his patients and colleagues alike. His commitment to helping others extended far beyond his practice. Dr. Laughlin participated in numerous medical missions, including humanitarian work in Haiti, Croatia, and the out islands of the Bahamas. 

Outside of medicine, Dan was full of life and curiosity. He found deep joy on the water, sailing the Chesapeake Bay and creating cherished memories with countless friends and family in Exuma, the Bahamas, his home away from home. He was a skilled pilot, an avid tennis player, and held a special love for Paris and great red wine. 

Dan will be remembered for his sharp wit, quiet generosity, and unwavering devotion to his children, friends, and profession. His magnetic presence will be deeply missed. 

He is survived by his daughter, Caitlin (Ryan), his son, Thomas, both of Annapolis, MD, and his brother, Peter (Betsy) of Sarasota, FL. He is also survived by his dog, Lily, who never left his side through his final days. 

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Dan’s life on Wednesday, April 23 from 2 to 4 and again from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. His Celebration of Life will be held the following day, Thursday, April 24 at 1 pm at Chartwell Golf & Country Club, 1 Chartwell Drive, Severna Park, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Dr. Laughlin’s memory to Gibson Oncology, 7772 Fisher Island Drive, Miami, FL 33109 or Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation, John and Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

Walter Edward Tate
December 21, 1948 – April 10, 2025

Walter Edward Tate, affectionately known as “Walter” to his family and childhood friends and “Ed” to many others, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, Maryland.

Born on December 21, 1948, to Fred and Cora Tate, Walter grew up in Landover Hills, MD, where he met the love of his life, Jean “Jeannie” Tate. The two recently celebrated 56 years of marriage, a partnership rooted in love, laughter, and adventure. Together, they raised six children—Lisa, Tina, Lori, Keri, Joe, and TJ—in the Southdown Shores community of Edgewater, MD.

Walter built a life around his passions—family, faith, craftsmanship, and community. A skilled and respected HVAC technician, he served residential and commercial clients throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia. He passed this passion down to his son, who now works in the HVAC industry. Walter’s ingenuity was legendary—he often joked he could fix anything with chewing gum and a shoestring. A lifelong tinkerer, Walter could always be found working on a project: a boat he fondly dubbed “The African Queen,” a vintage Mercury Cougar, or something new out in his workshop. He also had a deep love for the outdoors, teaching his children to fish, camp, crab, and explore. Many weekends were spent packed into the family camper, off to the mountains or the shore. He was also a proud Marylander who cherished summer crab feasts, especially those featuring his beloved “swamp dogs”—the meatiest crabs of the season.

Walter served six years in the Army National Guard as both a chef and photographer. He also had a deep appreciation for music—he played harmonica, had a beautiful singing voice, and filled his home with melodies. During football season, he enjoyed lively banter with his father-in-law over their favorite (rival) teams. He never met a stranger and had a gift for remembering the little things that made people feel seen. Walter was active in his church, Woodlawn Christian Fellowship, where he served as an elder and helped to organize many beloved events—from waterslides and pancake breakfasts to family trips to Knoebels. He loved a good laugh and could turn anything into a game, a joke, or a shared smile. His generous spirit, warm humor, and helping hands touched many lives and for this, he will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Walter is survived by his wife Jean, his six children, and ten grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Cheryl Morton and his twin brother Richard “Dickie” Tate. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Cora, his older brother, Frederick “Freddie” Tate, and his nephew, Richard “Ricky” Carson. 

A memorial luncheon will be held on May 1, 2025, from 12:00–3:00 PM at the Cedarhurst Community House, 5187 Chesapeake Ave, Edgewater (Shady Side), MD 20764. Light lunch will be provided. All are welcome to join the family in remembering a life so beautifully lived.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your favorite charity in Walter’s memory.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ricardo's life on Tuesday, April 22 from 4-8 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Another viewing will be held from 10-11 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, April 23 at 11 AM at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Ave Clinton, MD 20735. Interment will immediately follow in Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road Clinton, MD 20735. 

Services are private. Please check back at a later time for a full obituary. 

Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

Charlotte “Snookie” Griffith, 84, a resident of Lothian, MD for more than fifty years and previously of Edgewater, MD died of natural causes on Monday, April 7 in Landover, MD. Born on February 24, 1941, in Annapolis, MD to the late Paul and Helen Wood, Charlotte grew up in Edgewater and graduated from Annapolis High School. She was a dental hygienist until the birth of her son when she became a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. Charlotte later worked at her family business, Olde Solomons Wine & Spirits in Edgewater, MD. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and cooking, and her days were complete when she spent time with her grandchildren and her Canasta card group. Any moment she spent with children brought brightness and joy to her day. In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Griffith, Jr. She is survived by her son, Charles E. Griffith, III (Donna Griffith) of Hershey, PA; her brothers, Paul Wood (Carol Wood) of Ocean City, MD, and David Wood (Kerrissa Wood) of York, SC and her grandsons, Charles E. “Charlie” Griffith, IV and Elijah “Eli” Griffith. A memorial service, in memory of Charlotte and her late husband, Charles Griffith, Jr., who died on September 30, 2020, but had no service due to COVID, will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 11:30 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Future Care - Capital Region, 1051 Brightseat Rd., Landover, MD 20785, ATTN: Activities Department. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories link on the left of this page.  

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