Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Kenneth H. Folse passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021, at age 95. He was born on February 3, 1926, in Evanston, Illinois. He was the only child of Julius and Marie (Hemke) Folse, both of whom predeceased him. Kenneth will be greatly missed by his wife, Mary Jameson Folse; his children, Jean Grady (Kevin) of Columbia, MD, Tom Folse (Terri), of Springfield, VA, stepchildren, Jackie Grabis-Bunker (Steve), of La Plata, MD, and Victor Grabis (Linda), of Brandywine, Md; his seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

After graduating in 1944 from Miami High School in Florida, Kenneth was drafted into the Army.  When the war ended, he received a degree in electrical engineering from George Washington University.  His engineering career spanned four decades working for both private industry and the federal government. He continued to work as a consultant after his retirement in 1992.

Kenneth was a voracious reader, loved musicals, participated in the   Senior Olympics, and had season tickets to Arena Stage and the Kennedy Center.  He had a love of genealogy and spent hours researching his family roots.


A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Please meet outside the front office of Resurrection Cemetery by 10:25 a.m. if attending.  

Julian DeWitt Clark-Vance     
February 3, 1984 – May 24, 2021   

Suddenly, swept up by angels called from the Most High, a divine departure on Monday, May 24th, our beloved entered into eternal peace with our loving GOD. Julian will be remembered for his gentle loving spirit, a man of quiet nature, compassionate heart, caring; and known for masterful antics as a jokester with an unmatched sense of humor. To friends and family he was known as the protector, the guardian, the peacemaker; he didn’t believe in trouble, too many other good things in life to live, love, laugh and enjoy. 

Julian was devoted and betrothed to Charlene Harris; their love now and forever memorialized. Julian’s pride was being a deeply committed, endearing, loving  father to his blended children: daughter Gabrielle Harris, twins son Caleb Harris and daughter Kayleigh Harris; and young sons Julian Clark-Vance, Jr., and Mason Clark-Vance. A family man, Julian was close to his three sisters, Amber, Zsa Zsa, and Tara (cousin), and held a brotherly bond with best friend Ronald “Ronnie" Ross, Jr. Julian and his sisters along with a group of longtime friends, who were befriended since middle school, together shared weekends, holidays and special engagements on a regular basis.  Julian peaceful, caring, laidback nature was a badge of honor to his parents, Veda and Shawn, they said from his birth he was a good child; as a man he was a good man, a son to be proud of in life and memory. 

Julian was raised in a protective circle of family, established in a deep understanding of the holiness of GOD – “the way, the truth and the life”. It was instilled in him at an early age by his grandmother Brenda Vance: “I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know.” John 14:3-4   

Julian knew the way, followed the truth and lived a good earthly life. Rest in Peace, peacemaker. 

He is lovingly remembered and survived by his mother Veda N. Clark, father Shawn Vance, fiancée Charlene Harris, children Gabrielle Harris, Caleb Harris, Kayleigh Harris, Julian Clark-Vance, Jr., and Mason Clark-Vance; sisters Amber Clark, Zsa Zsa Clark, cousin Tara Clark, brothers Mekhi Vance and Darius Vance; aunts Rose Marie Holmes (David), Desiree Tyner (Steve), uncles Lenten Clark (Nana), Van Clark (Debbie), Guy D. Clark, and devoted grandmother Brenda Vance, grandfather Lafayette Vance (Venice) and uncles Myron Vance (Heather) and Francois Vance (Jennifer); special family members Sherry McKinley, Aaron Clark, Robert Boyer, Taylor Bost and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

At the Majesty of the Pearly Gates of Heaven awaits daughter Ava Clark-Vance, aunt Tina Clark, grandmother Claudette L. Clark, and cousins Eric Clark and Tasha Taylor. 

Friday, June 11, 2021
Visitation 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. 
Memorial Service 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory
6160 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
301-567-9424


Donald Gordon Fraasa, 96, a resident of the Edgewater area since 1975, passed away on May 23, 2021 at Ginger Cove in Annapolis.  He was born on September 30, 1924 in Dayton, KY to the late Charles F. and Annora Fahey Fraasa.  

After graduating from Norwood High School in January 1942, Donald attended the University of Cincinnati for a year before joining the U.S. Navy V-5 program.  In 1943, he attended Purdue University for his sophomore year of college and then, as a Naval Cadet, went through the Navy flight training program, winning his wings and a commission as Ensign in 1945.  When Donald received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946, he resigned his commission and became a Midshipmen.  He graduated from the Academy with distinction in 1950, having served as Class President and a Regimental Commander.

In 1951, after completing refresher flight training, Donald was assigned to Flight Squadron Thirteen flying FAV Corsairs before transitioning to the jet F9F Cougars.  He made two operational cruises to the Mediterranean while with the squadron.  In 1954, Donald was ordered to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1956.  He continued his education at the California Institute of Technology and, in 1957, received the graduate degree of Professional Aeronautical Engineer specializing in hypersonics.

Donald was then assigned to Heavy Attack Squadron Eight in Whidbey Island, WA where he flew the A3D Skywarrior, a nuclear delivery aircraft.  He made two operational deployments to West Pac while with Heavy Eight.  In 1960, Donald was selected to go to the Navy Test Pilot School at Patuxent River, MD.  After graduating, he was assigned to the Carrier suitability Branch of Flight Test Division where his proudest achievement was taking the Mach 2 A3J Vigilante nuclear delivery aircraft through its initial carrier suitability trials.

Donald left Flight Test in 1962 when he was selected to attend the French Naval War College and the French Armed Forces Staff College in Paris, France.  In 1964, he was assigned to the Senior Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe in Paris as a staff officer.

In 1966, Donald was ordered to Training Squadron Twenty-Six, an F11F Tigercat squadron, in which he served as Executive Officer and subsequently as Commanding Officer.  In 1968, he was ordered to the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea aboard which, as Air Officer, Donald made two combat cruises to Vietnam.  He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star, the Bronze Star Medal, a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Bronze Star and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Donald was ordered to the Naval Air Systems Command in 1970 as Project Manager for Support Aircraft.  There he was instrumental in the procurement of the Navy’s C9B jet transport aircraft.  He received orders to the Naval Electronics System command in 1972 as Project Manager of Remote Sensor Systems.  In that capacity, he oversaw the procurement and installation of security systems at strategic U.S. Naval bases worldwide.  In 1974, he became the Executive Assistant to the Commander, Naval Electronics Systems Command.  After 31 years of honorable active service, Donald retired from the Navy in 1976.

After retirement, Donald pursued a Master’s Degree in Business Administration at the University of Maryland which he received in 1978.  While studying toward that degree, he also taught undergraduate finance at the university.

Donald served two terms as Commander, Dyer-Annapolis Chapter, Military Order of the World Wars and one term as the Order’s Department Commander.  He was also a member of the U.S. Naval Institute.  He enjoyed fine music, gardening, woodworking and people watching.  Most of all he loved his family.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Alice Elizabeth Fraasa, one daughter, Sue Fraasa Cook, stepsons, Jack and Skip Schaeffer, stepdaughter Diane Clark.

A Memorial Committal Service will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 10:00am at the USNA Columbarium.

Carl G. Walko, Sr. “Cotton”, 94, a resident of Edgewater, MD since 1974 and previously of Bradbury Heights, MD, died on Sunday, May 23 at his home. Born on April 24, 1927 in Washington, DC to the late Charles J. and Laura A. Walko, Cotton served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He worked as an inspector with the federal government for many years and in his spare time enjoyed wood carving and was the Dock Master at Beach 3. Cotton was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Peggy L. Walko. He is survived by his children, Carl G. Walko, Jr. and Casey Spicer both of Edgewater, MD, Sherry Thompson of Mechanicsville, MD and Kelly Gordon of West River, MD; his grandchildren, Mike, Robbie and Laura Thompson, RC Spicer, Woody and Kay Walko, Robbie and Krystal Gordon, Dennis Moore, Lorie Pavkov and Karen Burnett and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Cotton's life on Tuesday, June 1 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 2 at 11am. Interment will be private at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 or a veteran's organization of your choosing. Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page. 

 Robert Edward “Bob” Cunningham, 93, a 63-year resident of Riva, MD, passed away on May 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by those he loved.  Born on November 9, 1927 in Mount Pleasant, PA to the late Clifford and Eva Kiel Cunningham, Bob served in the U.S Navy for 3 years during World War II followed by 6 years of service in the U.S. Army, fighting on the front line during the Korean War.  He made his career as a lineman working for BGE.  Bob was a member of Chesapeake Christian Fellowship in Davidsonville, MD.  He enjoyed boxing and reading but, most of all, Bob loved his family; he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. 
	
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Glaser, brother, John “Jack” Cunningham and sister, Dolores Beauch.  He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Vernellie Cunningham; four sons, John (Patty) of Edgewater, MD, Christopher also of Edgewater, Robert “Bobby” of Bethany Beach, DE and Joe Sullivan of Lakeworth, FL; one daughter, Theresa “Terri” Lane of Bowie, MD; three brothers, Richard of Mt. Airy, MD, William of Bethesda, MD, and Clifford also of Bethesda; one sister, Peggy Margaret Ruth of Lake Wyley, SC; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Bob’s life with his family on Wednesday, May 26 from 5 p.m. until his funeral service begins at 6 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Inurnment, with military honors, will be held at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville on Thursday, May 27 at 1pm.

Online condolences may be offered using the Memory Wall tab above.


A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 2 to 4pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Online tributes and condolences may be made by using the link on this page.

Gertrude E Kingsbury, "Trudy", 96, a resident at Caritas House, an Assisted Living facility in Baltimore MD, died May 19, 2021. Trudy was born in Everett, MA, the only child of Leonard and Gertrude (Bastian) Laskey. She was married on June 3, 1950 to John G. Kingsbury, Sr of Malden, MA. Later the family moved to Nahant, MA and then to Kennebunk, ME. In 1999 John G Kingsbury Sr. passed away and Trudy moved to Annapolis, MD. She was known to be warm in nature even as her health diminished. She enjoyed making hand crafted items and though quiet in nature she also loved taking an active role in the "Porpus Players" summer theater. Trudy is survived by her son, Rev. John G. Kingsbury, Jr, C.Ss.R. of Baltimore, MD and her daughter, Lorraine "Lorrie" Kingsbury Miner of Gakona, AK. The Funeral Liturgy will be private and Interment will be in Malden, MA.

Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Dr. Daniels' Life Celebration on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at East Washington Heights Baptist Church,  2220 Branch Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20020 from 11 a.m. until the start of the service at 12 noon. Entombment immediately following the service at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. 

Andrew Joseph Lee, Sr., age 51, loving husband, father and son, and a lifelong resident of Annapolis and Edgewater , died May 17, 2021.  He was born in Annapolis on July 25, 1969 and graduated from Annapolis Senior High School.  He worked for the Department of Defense and was a longtime member of Weems Creek Baptist Church.  In his spare time, he enjoyed tree work, hunting and fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. 
Andrew is survived by his wife of 20 years, Tina Lynn Lee; his children, Andrew J. Lee, Jr., Matthew J. Lee and Rachel K. Lee, all of Annapolis; his siblings, William Lee, Jr. of Shady Side, Jonathan Lee of Cumberland and Anna (Lee) Akers of Edgewater; and his father, William Lee, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Jean (Dove) Lee.
Family and friends are invited to share in Andrew’s life celebration on Sunday, May 23 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 24 at 11 AM at Weems Creek Baptist Church, 600 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, with burial to follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Andrew’s memory can be made to Weems Creek Baptist Church.  


Charles David Fischer, “Dave”, 35, a resident of Lusby, MD for eight years and previously of Edgewater, MD, died of natural causes on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC. Born on September 24, 1985 in Annapolis, MD to Charles E. Fischer and Carolyn D. Fant King, Dave graduated high school and was a diesel mechanic at the Pax River Naval Air Station for many years. He enjoyed playing the guitar, riding motorcycles, karate, arm wrestling and his Pit Bull, Ray. In addition to his parents, Dave is survived by his siblings, Charles E. Fischer, Jr. of Flint, MI, Larry King of Severn, MD, Nicole Guthrie of Oakland, MD and Elizabeth Fischer of Mt. Airy, MD and his fiancé, Marilyn Retzler. Friends are invited to celebrate Dave's life on Monday, May 24 from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 25 at 12 noon. Interment following the funeral service will be private. Everyone is encouraged to dress casually because that is what Dave would have wanted. Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

On May 15, 2021, Maria Kyriacou, 95, joined her husband John in Heaven, on the little farm he promised to have ready for them when she arrived. A true Renaissance woman, Maria--"Maritsou" to her family, "Yiayia" to her grandchildren--was unapologetically herself, an individual of many talents and skills, bright and loving, fiery and fierce. In 1952, her beloved brother and sister-in-law, Savvas and Margie Pantelides, offered to help the family escape the poverty and oppression of British-ruled Cyprus. The most painful moment of her life was saying goodbye to her grieving father, who told her he would die if she left. The very hour she set foot in America, her father died of a broken heart.
For many years, the couple owned and operated the "Royal Valet'' on West Street, in Annapolis. Maria was a woman of many talents: expert seamstress to a community, inspirer of college essays, maker of delicious Greek food, and teller of  stories. She could grow anything with her magical green thumb. She once brought back to life a giant marijuana plant abandoned in the bedroom window of a deployed Merchant Marine son. Luckily, an eagle-eyed Annapolis police officer/relative spotted it, and gently explained that the plant was not an herb. And, oh, was she frugal. In their Murray Hill backyard, it wasn’t unusual to see paper towels and Ziploc bags drying on the clothesline.
Maria was also good with a handsaw. When her sailor-son returned from duty, he brought with him a giant, hand-carved, well-endowed Pre-Columbian male fertility statue. By morning, the Peruvian statue was no longer fertile.
The family was proudly among the founding members of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox church in Annapolis.
To her grandchildren, Yiayia gave the best advice, particularly on how to make babies, (preferably all of the male gender.) Her special term for the process was “Traka Traka.” She indulged her grandkids' teasing, and never hid who her favorites were. That mattered little, as they all felt equally adored.
Most of all, she was the beloved matriarch of her close family, a living example of faith and trust in God. She was an inspiring pioneer, and we will feel her presence forever.
Her grandchildren have a message for her: “Rest in paradise, Yiayia, your hard work here is done!”
Maria is survived by her daughter Melanie (Mike), sons Jack (Marianne), Nick (Maria), and Zack; grandchildren Demetri (Olivia), Maria (Jay), Niki (Larry), Kristin (Evan), Melissa (Ryan), John, Tina, Marcus (Brooke), Marina (Grant), and Elijah; and great-grandchildren Alyssa, Alex, Adeline, Calista, Leo, Ariadne, Victoria, Ryker, Michael, Alex, Joseph, Melia, Calix, Evangelia, and Mason.
Friends are invited to celebrate Maria's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, May 18 from 7 to 9 pm and at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD on Wednesday, May 19 from 10:30 am until her funeral service begins at 11 am. Interment St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. Contributions may be made in Maria's memory to The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA.org/donate). Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

The funeral service may be viewed online at:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HCJFFgg2Gk&authuser=0">Maria Kyriacou Funeral Service</a>

Julita Estigoy Labson, 64, of Oxon Hill, MD passed away on May 15, 2021. Born on January 1, 1957 to the late Basilio Estigoy and Inocencia Abuan in the Philippines. 
Julita is survived by her Husband, Liland Labson. Children, Jason (Dominique), and Jonathan. Siblings, Salvador A. Estigoy. (Jenifer), Marites E. Orpilla (Ronald), and Therese A. Estigoy. 
Viewings will be on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 4pm to 8pm and on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 2pm to 4pm & 6pm to 8pm at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Mass of Christian Burial be on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 9am at St. Columba Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.




It is with great sadness that the family of Robert John Dempsey announce his passing on May 15,2021
Bob as he was known by his friends and family held many titles throughout his journey. Bob was a son, brother, husband, father, pop pop, senior chief, and friend he wore each proudly.

Robert John Dempsey was born in Palmerton Pennsylvania on July 26,1951 to the late John and Phyllis Dempsey. Bob was the oldest of three children.  During his younger years he was alter boy in his church and was a volunteer firefighter at the local fire station. Bob graduated high school in 1969, and he enlisted in the US Navy in 1971. 

After completion of basic training Bob was stationed in Rota Spain on the Naval Base.  It was during this time he met and married his wife of 47 years Maria Carmen Roman Rebollo on December 14th, 1974. During their many years of marriage they had 2 daughters Elizabeth Marie (Butler) and Sonia Ann (Dempsey). Bob’s Navy career eventually brought him to Maryland where he made his home while he was stationed in Washington DC at the White House in the Staff Mess. Bob served under many Presidents during his time there such as Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H Bush, and Bill Clinton. Bob traveled around the world accompanying the President on Air Force One. Bob retired from the Navy on September 5th, 1995 where he earned the rank of Senior Chief. 

Bob liked to spend his evenings at Sunnybrook a local bar in Fort Washington He was a loyal patron for many years. Upon his retirement from the Navy, he eventually started working at Sunnybrook and ran the deli. Sunnybrook was his second home and considered everyone there his family. Bob was a huge football fan one of his favorite things to do on Sundays was watch football he was a die hard Pittsburg Steelers fan. This was something he had in common with his son in law Mike. When Mike married his daughter Elizabeth, he added two more grandchildren to the bunch. Bob was a man a few words, but he loved his family especially his grandchildren, nothing made him happier than celebrating their accomplishments.

His proudest moments were watching them walk across the stage at graduation. Bob leaves behind his grandsons Tonio, Nico, Dlano, Leonard (Lj) and Mike jr. His granddaughters Omani, Tiana, and Nekeya. His daughters Elizabeth and Sonia. His son-in-laws Mike (Butler) and Leonard (Kornegay) .His wife Maria, his sister Jane Schweibinz, His brother John Dempsey  and  all  his nieces, nephews and family. 


Eugene “Gene” Dallas Albright, 86, a 10-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Huntingdon, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on April 22, 1935 in Friedens, PA to the late Henry and Mae Bell Albright, Gene proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and worked as a meter reader for Washington Gas Light Company. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville and a member of American Legion Post 226.

Gene was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Albright.  He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Sandra L. Albright; three children, Sharon Wilkerson of Glen Burnie, Joseph Albright of Harrington, DE and Theresa Peake of Edgewater; seven grandchildren, Bryan Huffer, Nicole Simpson, Steven Wilkerson, Mickey Peake, Amanda Wilkerson and Sandra Peake; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Gene’s life on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 2 pm until his funeral service begins at 3pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville will take place at a later date. 


Charles "Lis" Lister Harper, 80, of Edgewater, MD and previously of Silver Spring, MD, died at his home on May 13, 2021.  Born on December 31, 1940, at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, MD, he graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1959. Charles served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1959-63.  Following his military service, he went to work at the Xerox Corporation as a Technical Representative until his retirement.  He was preceded in death by his three siblings, John Alexander Harper, Jr., Susan Elizabeth Harper Roy, and William Bedwell Harper. Charles is survived by his wife, Vera Harper; four children, Michael (Kristen Haskett) Scot Harper, Kathleen (Ben Frock) Marie Harper Frock, Christopher Bee, and Samantha (Mike Cornejo) Diane Cornejo; seven grandchildren, Thomas Kesteven, Riane King, Kyle Kinnamon, Brandon Cornejo, Brooke Cornejo,  Marissa Bee, and Christopher Bee; and two great-grandchildren, Maddox and Micah Kesteven.  Funeral arrangements for Lis are private.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Hazel Ruth Ives, 93, of Bowie, MD, formerly of Forest Heights, MD and York, PA, died on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Ruth married Bobbie Eugene Ives in 1947 and had been married 67 years at the time of his death in 2015. Born June 5, 1927, in Randleman, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Nelson and Ida (Walker) Sumner. Ruth grew up in Trinity, NC, and was a graduate of Trinity High School. She moved to Washington, DC, in 1945 to work for the FBI.  Shortly thereafter, she worked as an Operator and then Supervisor for the C&P Telephone Company.  After a period of being a homemaker, she returned to work as a receptionist for BoatUS, retiring in April 1991.  Ruth was formerly a member of Saint Paul United Methodist Church in Manchester, PA, Oxon Hill United Methodist Church in Oxon Hill, MD, and Congress Heights United Methodist Church in Washington, DC.   She is survived by three sons, Perry Ives, and his wife Diane, of Souderton, PA, David Ives, and his wife Linda, of Leesburg, VA, and Michael Ives, and his husband Josef, of Mechanicsville, VA; three daughters, Theresa Ives of Odenton, MD, Julie Granados, and her husband Antonio, of Leonardtown, MD, and Carol Bradley, and her husband Bobby, of White Hall, MD; 13 grandchildren, Candice, Sheri, Christopher, Danny, Bryan, Nicholas, Jesse, Francis, Amanda, James, Michael, Hannah, and Matthew; 21 great-grandchildren, Myklen, Daniel, Irene, Shea, Ramona, Penelope, Olivia, Lily, Amelia, Aryanna, Aubrey, Ray, Jonathan, Matilda, Rory, Liam, Hannah, Philip, Timothy, Jacob and Theodore; and one sister, Lea Donovan of Bethlehem, PA. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan; six brothers; and three sisters.  Mr. and Mrs. Ives will be interred together in a private family service with U.S. Navy honors for Mr. Ives at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD.  Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

Dorothy “Dottie” Hussmann, “Gram” or “The Dot”, age 84, an 18-year resident of Heritage Harbor in Annapolis and previously of Bowie and Mitchellville, died May 11, 2021 of heart failure at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  She was born in Chicago on July 22, 1936 and graduated from Northwestern High School in Hyattsville.  While her husband John was still in college, Dottie worked as a secretary at Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.  She was a homemaker when her children were young, and then worked as a school bus driver for Prince George’s County Public Schools during her children’s middle and high school years.  Later she worked as the Foster Care Coordinator at Bethany Christian Services where she loved serving foster parents and adoptive families.

Dottie was a member of Mount Oak Church in Mitchellville for many years where she was active in the Women’s Ministry and coordinated the annual turkey dinner for years.  After moving to Heritage Harbor in 2004, she became a member of Chesapeake Christian Fellowship.  There, she participated in women’s Bible studies and visiting shut-ins.  She was also a volunteer at Anne Arundel Medical Center for several years and at the Pregnancy Clinic in Bowie.

In her younger years, Dottie and her husband John were avid tennis players and also enjoyed boating with friends.  Dottie loved to cook and entertain and was known for her hospitality and especially her baking.  At Heritage Harbor, Dottie played Bridge regularly and enjoyed having lunch and going out to dinner with her many friends.  She also loved spending time with her children and their families. Dottie was well-known as a lover of Jesus, her family and her dogs, and for her gift of hospitality, for her tender heart toward those who were struggling, particularly with her foster and adoptive parents, and as a great and loyal friend who would do anything for you.

She is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Tim) Carson of Estero, FL, Carla (Alan) Gore of Millersville and Cheryl (Charles) Routzahn of Union Bridge, MD; her sister, Eileen Kleinheinz of Chesapeake Beach, MD; and nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren whom she dearly loved.  Dottie was preceded in death by her husband, John Hussmann, and a sister, Marilyn Hooker.
The family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 20 from 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomon’s Island Road, Edgewater. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11 am at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dottie’s name can be directed to the <a href="https://pregnancyclinic.org/donate/ " > Annapolis Pregnancy Clinic</a>, 934 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401  or to Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, (www.4thelord.org ). Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.


Louis Anderson Phipps, Jr. “Louie” passed away on Monday, May 10 2021 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. A life-long resident of Anne Arundel County, Louie was an avid waterman who enjoyed his time on the Bay crabbing and fishing. Louie spent his life giving of his time and talent to everyone he met. Louie’s career spanned over 20 years with Reliable Contracting as a heavy equipment operator, and in his free time, he devoted his attention to his large network of friends and family. He and his wife enjoyed riding their motorcycles, participating in shooting sports at Three Rivers Sportsman, and bowling with the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship bowling league. 

Louie is preceded in death by his father, Louis A. Phipps; and a brother, Gary Lee Phipps.

He is survived by his mother Edith Phipps; his wife, Sharon Phipps; a sister, Thea Lee Phipps; two sons, Jeffrey Hagan (Krystle Hagan) and James Kirby (Megan Kirby); two daughters, Jennifer Leavers (Joe Leavers) and Anna Phipps; eight grandchildren, Brandon Leavers, Bryan Butler, Hunter Leavers, Hayden Leavers, Rylee Hagan, Alivia Goshen, Shelbie Hagan, Camden Kirby; two great-grandchildren Braelin and Blake; a nephew, Louis Phipps; a niece Sara Phipps; and multiple cousins, aunts, and uncles.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 19, at 2 PM at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. A reception will immediately follow the service at Three Rivers Sportsman, 215 3 Rivers Rd., Harwood, MD. 

 Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the link on this page.

John Durgan “Jr.” West, Jr., 45, a resident of Denton, MD for 11 years and previously of Edgewater, MD and Houston, DE, took his own life on Sunday, May 9 in Denton, MD. Born on November 29, 1975 in Annapolis, MD to Catherine Jenkins and the late John D. West, Sr., John was a 1994 graduate of South River High School. He spent his life doing what he loved, automobile painting and repair. He enjoyed fixing things, cooking for his family, crabbing and fishing with his boys and always making everyone smile. He had a personality that was un-matched, he made anyone and everyone feel welcome when he was around. John is survived by his wife of 10 years and his companion of twenty-four years, Angela West; his children, Christopher, Jonathan and Shelby all of Denton, MD; his half-sister, Jessica of VA and his grandson, Bryson Carter. Friends are invited to celebrate John’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, May 17 from 11 am until his funeral service begins at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

 Friends are invited to celebrate Helen's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, May 13 from 10:00 am until her funeral service begins at 11:00 am. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your faviore charity in memory of Helen.  Online tributes and condolences may be offered using the memory wall tab above.  

Barbara Merie Graham, 83, a more than 30 year resident of Dunkirk, MD and formerly of Silver Spring, MD, passed away at her home, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born on February 20, 1938 in Rockville, MD to the late Russell and Hilda Gray. She was a graduate of Montgomery Blair High School. She was a self made business owner of a glass company, and co-owner of an industrial park in Upper Marlboro and bookkeeper at Johns Hopkins. Barbara was a devoted wife to  her husband, Roger. Together they were entrepreneurs, and enjoyed creating and managing businesses. 

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Roger A. Graham of Dunkirk, MD; her children, Jeffrey Graham of Grasonville, MD, Kelley Helmendach of Charlotte, NC and Rusty Graham of Dunkirk, MD; her sister, Carolyn Swindell of Brandywine, MD; her 8 grandchildren, Dustin, Steven, Emily and Morgan Graham, Connor, Kyle and Cameron Helmendach and 5 great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Kaylin, Collin, Noah, and Kai.

A celebration of Barbara’s life is being planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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W. Edward “Eddie” Keen, 82, a 34-year resident of South Down Estates in Edgewater, MD and previously of Lynchburg, VA, passed away at his home on May 3, 2021.  Born on March 10, 1939 in Danville, VA, Eddie was one of 12 children born to the late Christopher and Velma Keen.  After graduating from high school, Eddie served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963, spending his tour in the Korean Demilitarized Zone.  Once he became a civilian again, Eddie started his own business, Keen Painting, which he operated for 54 years.  He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and enjoyed traveling.  Most of all, Eddie simply enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  
In addition to his parents, Eddie was preceded in death by eight of his siblings, Christopher, Tuck, Phyllis, Jeane, Katie, Anne, Laura and Helen.  

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Rochelle Parks Keen, three sons, William Edward (Paula) of Annapolis, MD, Matthew (Lisa) of Lusby, MD and Jesse (Sue) of Edgewater, MD; one daughter Kelley Keen also of Edgewater; one brother, C. Ashby (Agnes) of Harwood, MD; two sisters, Linda Pardue of North Carolina and Viola (Bill) Lohrberg of Michigan; and his brother-in-law, Harry (Lynda) Parks who introduced Eddie and Rochelle and remained close, like a brother, to Eddie throughout his life.  Eddie is also survived by four grandsons, Christopher (Lori), Jonathan, Scott (Lanay) and Christian (Julieanna); eight granddaughters, Crystal (Matt), Jennifer (Josh), Mariah (Evan), Kayla (Otto), Seana (Alex), Jessica (Anthony), Laura, and Kristen (Caleb); and 20 great-grandchildren.  

Friends are invited to celebrate Eddie’s life with his family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater where Eddie’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m.  Burial will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

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