Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Tarciana passed away at home in Temple Hills, MD. The beloved wife of the late Edward B. Ridley. 

Unfortunately due to the restrictions from the Covid Virus the services will be private. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Please check back for updated information.

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Alvin Marion Dove, Sr., "Mickey", 79, a lifelong resident of Harwood, MD, died on Tuesday, March 24 due to cancer at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 27, 1940 in Harwood, MD to the late Lucille Paddy and Wilson H. Dove, Sr. Mickey  was a heavy equipment operator for most of his life and in his spare time enjoyed horse pulling. Mickey is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy May Dove; his children, Tamara M. Owens of Madison, VA and Donald Ray Dove, Sr. and Alvin M. Dove, Jr. both of Harwood, MD; his sister, Dorothy V. League of Harwood, MD; his grandsons, Donald Ray Dove, Jr. and Gerald O'Day Goodwin, III and one great-grandson. Due to the coronavirus restrictions, funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Condolences may be made by using the link on this page.

Mary Jane Cantin, 85, a resident of Edgewater, MD for sixty-seven years and previously of Stratford, NH, died on Monday, March 23 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on February 24, 1935 in Stratford, NH to the late James H. and Mary Geneva Christie Cass, Mary Jane owned and operated Cantin Masonry. She was a member of Ki-Wives and was an avid gardener. She also enjoyed sewing, painting and crafts. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband of forty-six years, Kenneth L. Cantin and her son, Lawrence Cantin. She is survived by her children, Cathleen Bonaccorsy, Robert and Christie Cantin all of Edgewater, MD; her brother, Cecil Bartlett of Stratford, NH; her grandchildren, Shawn Cantin of Severn, MD, Ryan Bonaccorsy of Davidsonville, MD, Aaron Bonaccorsy of Voorhees, NJ, Callie Strobel of Silver Spring, MD and Melissa Difranco of Catonsville, MD and three great-grandchildren. Due to the corona virus restrictions, funeral services will be private. 

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Nannie “Nan” Zane Vermillion, a resident of Harwood for 75 years, died peacefully of natural causes on Monday, March 23 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 4, 1933 in Lothian, MD to Loyd and Ellen W. Zane, Nan was a graduate of old Southern High School where she was a member of the FFA.  A homemaker for most of her life, she also worked at the Anne Arundel County Courthouse.  She was also a youth duckpin bowling coach at Colonial Lanes in Annapolis for many years.  She also worked at Rinaldi’s Colonial Lanes and J.C. Penney, both in Annapolis.  Her interests included duckpin bowling, camping and music.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, John “Jack” Zane and grandson Timothy Pearson.  She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Edgar “Buddy” F. Vermillion, Jr., one son, Joseph F. Vermillion, one daughter, Theresa Vermillion-Johnson and her two sons, Tommy and Travis Pearson, two daughters-in-law, Lucy Parks and Lindsay Pearson and seven great-grandchildren, Maggie Pearson, Virginia Pearson, Devin Keller, Isabella Pearson, Cheyanne Pearson, Shelby Pearson and Delilah Pearson. Due to the corona virus restrictions, funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Mildred “Millie” Smith Klussmann, 103, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD died at Brightview South River in Edgewater, MD on March 23, 2020.  Born on October 11, 1916, in Annapolis, MD, she grew up on her family farm that is now the location of the Annapolis Mall.  

Millie graduated from Annapolis High School and was employed as a secretary at Arundel High School, as well as being a homemaker. She was a longtime member of Edgewater United Methodist Church, the Ladies of the Elks, and a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star. Millie was known for her great fashion and always matched from head to toe.  She enjoyed walking the mall, watching Fox News, talking on the phone, loved to play the piano and sing hymns, traveling the world, going on cruises, and spending time with family and friends.  

Millie was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Ed Klussmann and three siblings, Thomas and Warren Smith, and Mary Stallings.  She is survived by her son, Artie (Susie) Beaulieu of Davidsonville, MD; a stepson, Bill Klussmann of Naples, FL; two nieces, Connie Spindle and Sally Amass; two granddaughters, Cindy Greenwell and Kimberly (Steven) Akers; six great-grandchildren, Cortney (Tim) Allen, J.C. (Ashley) Greenwell, Candyce Greenwell, Caitlyn Greenwell, Elizabeth Akers, and Joshua Akers; and two great-great-grandchildren, Riley Allen and Joel Greenwell, III. Services and interment are private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Edgewater United Methodist Church, 2764 Old Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Online condolence may be made by visiting the link on this page.

Lucile Hamm, “Lucy”, “Lu Lu”, 92, a resident of West River and previously of Edgewater passed away on March 23, 2020 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Lucy was born on February 23, 1928 in Anson, Jones County, Texas to the late William T. and Nannie E. Dixon.

She volunteered her time at Anne Arundel Medical Center and enjoyed playing Bingo and was a gifted seamstress and quilter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years Archy De. Hamm, who died in 1995.

Lucy is survived by her daughter, Nancy C. Powers of Roanoke, VA, her grandchildren; Garrett M. Beekman of Pheonix, AZ, Tina L. Riccio of West River, MD and Gayleen E. Beekman. She is also survived by 3 great and 3 great-great grandchildren.

All services will be private at this time.

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George Thomas “Tommy” Beall, 56, of Riva, MD passed away on March 22, 2020.  Tommy passed on his mother’s birthday surrounded by loved ones at his home of 27 years. Born on October 29, 1963 in Cheverly, MD to the late Ernest and Linda Beall, Tommy, also known as “Brush”, attended South River High School and took classes at Montgomery Community College.  He proudly worked as a building engineer at the National Institute of Health for 25 years. 
 
Tommy was an avid football and Nascar fan who followed the Washington Redskins and Dale Earnhart Sr. and Jr.   He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, painting, and bowling.  Tommy was faithful to the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship in Davidsonville, MD.  He was a 32-year member of the Kingsman Motorcycle Club.  He was also a member of the Annapolis Moose Lodge #296 and the Kent Island Elks Club, where he would participate regularly in their annual turkey shoot.  

Tommy is survived by his best friend for the past 34 years and loving wife for the past 22 years, Karen Beall; one son and two daughters, Thomas “Eddie”, Christina, and Lindsey Beall;  two grandchildren, Chloe and Cruz Aisquith. three brothers and one sister, Stephen, Franklin, and Russell Beall, and Patricia Taylor. The family would also like to recognize Patricia Fritz, who lovingly assisted in taking care of Tommy for the last few years. 
Due to the coronavirus restrictions, a memorial will be held for Tommy at a later date.  

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Funeral service will be private. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Raul de Arriz was born in Madrid Spain on October 6, 1959 to Pilar Redondo and Luis (Lucho) de Arriz.  
He had an adventurous and mischievous youth that spanned over Madrid, Peru, Argentina, Ireland and the United States.  While at Colegio de Nuestra boarding school in Madrid, more than one nun attempted to rein in his unruly and unique behavior. Raul had an incredible bond with his grandparents, Joaquin and Concha Redondo of Madrid Spain.  His mother Pilar Redondo (predeceased) was a beautiful heart, unique and happy soul.  Raul was so much like his mom.
He studied liberal arts at Georgetown University.  Biology, Neuro-Science, Architecture and Psychology at Montgomery College and University of Maryland. Education prior to college also included Colegio de Nuestra boarding school, Organizacion Juvenil Espanola, San Augustin Lima Peru and University Argentina.  
His businesses included MacCorner, Absolute Mac, MCIS Corporation, Raras Music, RAR Enterprises and DeArriz Companies.  Incredible businessman and work ethic.
How do you best describe Raul? To know him is to know his music.  To know him is to know his love of family and friends.
Raul was a gifted and self taught songwriter and musician.  His passion and love for music was unprecedented to all that knew him.  He couldn’t pass a piano without stopping to play.  Be it the Palace de las Cortes hotel in Madrid, Congressional CC, homes of friends or the Johns Hopkins Weinberg lobby.  He entertained all with his amazing talent.
Raul had a heart big enough to include all, as we know from his enormous bear hugs and killer smile.  So passionate of life, he ended every call or text with – “Big Kiss!”    Nothing was more important than his family and close friends.  So proud of his children, best described as:
Maximilian – The ultimate father, husband, family and businessman.  Well aware of how to balance and prioritize.  So much like his father physically, in business, in family and emotions.  Loving husband to Misty and father to the twins, Oliver and Felix.
Aristedes – The brilliant engineering student with talents in theater, music, dance, the arts.  A critical thinker, world traveler. Again like his father, so authentic in all aspects of his life.  
Heather – A daughter not biologically, but definitely his.  Two peas in a pod, kindred spirits, artists, animal lovers and tech buddies.  His heart was big enough to include her as she so willingly accepted, so blessed.
My Raul.  You made my life an adventure, a journey so full of unconditional love and total understanding.  You’ll always be my kokopelli, my bohemian life partner, my love.
Surrounded this week by his loving family, Michele Bruno (life partner), son Maximilian de Arriz with Misty, Oliver and Felix, son Aristedes de Arriz with partner Kerri and loving daughter Heather Garrigus.  As well as his very close friends, he parted.  In the words of his mother Pilar- Sleep amongst the angels my love, Te Quiero Mucho.  Un beso grande!
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Raul's name to the American Cancer Society,  P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.  If you prefer to make your donation online, please visit:
https://www.cancer.org
or
http://www.cancer.org/hopelodgenewyorkcity

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Mary Linda Hardesty, Doepkens, Suit, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend to many, passed away with her Family by her side on March 19th, 2020 at the age of 89.

Mary was born September 23rd, 1930 to the late Ruth and Winterson Hardesty. She grew up in Harwood and graduated from Annapolis High School.  Mary was a tobacco farmer's wife for 36 years to the late Bernard A. Doepkens, Sr. and later worked as an Assistant to Comptroller Goldstein and Comptroller Schaefer for many years. In her later years she married Robert O. Suit.  They enjoyed every day as a new adventure.  She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Mary loved being with her Family and watching the songbirds and wildlife in her back yard.  She loved gardening and yard saleing and traveling throughout the United States with her best friend, Evelyn and cousin, Wilfred. Mary also loved going on bus trips with her sister, Doris, and her late husband, Bobby.  She was an avid fan of the Orioles and never missed watching them play. 

Mary is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann Scheler, and sons Bernie and Marty Doepkens. Three grandchildren, Nicole (Adam) Smith; Megan (Kyle) Prince; and Bradley (Shelby Cairnes) Doepkens; Two great grandchildren, Noah and Liam; and one nephew, Winterson Hittle.  

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Doris Hittle; daughter, Linda Ruth Doepkens; first husband, Bernard A. Doepkens, Sr. and late husband, Robert O. Suit.

Due to COVID-19, all services and burial will be private.

Jon A. Hardin (age 64)

On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Jon Hardin of Oxon Hill, Maryland passed away.  He was the beloved brother of Robin (Jane) Hardin and Rhonda Stiver, beloved uncle of Jennifer Hardin and Amy Stiver, great uncle to Gina Marie Lange and Royce McCoy, dear friend to Scott Cohn, Ken Tucker, and Barb Fitch, as well as many other relatives and friends, and proud owner of cats, Benny and Midge.

Jon resided in San Diego, California employed by Luce, Forward, Hamilton, and Scripps law firm as a word processor.  Jon was also an artist specializing in watercolor, pottery, ceramics, and gem cutting/polishing.

Due to Covid19 restrictions, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Martha Jo Mitchell Izaguirre

Martha Jo was born in Arab Alabama, but grew up in Tennessee. A true southern gal who loved its prized ingredient—Buttermilk! Her dessert was the “Crumble In” (a tall glass, never a bowl) and fill it with leftover cornbread and cold buttermilk.  Martha’s life wasn’t easy, growing up during the recession times were tough. But she had a strong foundation with her sister, Charla Ann and mother “Mitch” (Nanny). They did what they had to do to survive and had a close bond that was unbreakable. Mom later told me that is where she gained her strength and independence. I’d like to think that is a trait she passed onto me! I am still working on the “no filter”, say what’s on my mind part of it! Those of you who knew Jo….well need I say more!
Martha attended Washington College Academy in Limestone Tennessee, Class of 51. She was a tall point guard on the W.C Recerettes basketball team, which were the 1950 District and Regional Champions. Her senior year she was voted “Best Sense of Humor.”  I can hear her saying “The best things in life are free…. For example, my opinions!” I truly believe that Hallmark Maxine was created about her and her sister Charla Ann. If anyone can say it like it is…it’s definitely Jo!

Later she ventured up to DC for a job and eventually met “Izzy” (Charles Izaguirre). It’s funny because we never got the full story of how they met, all I know is that they were at a party and bumped into each other in the kitchen….it was fate because they married in 54. Our parents set up roots in DC, Hyattsville, Lewisdale and Edgewater. Jo made friendships that lasted her lifetime. WCA Alumni, DC neighbors, Duplex neighbors, “The St’ Marks Gang”, Knights of Columbus Crew, The Washington Inc. Family, The Turkey Pointers, CHMA Alumni and the Senior Center.

Martha worked for The Department of the Navy and received many awards for exemplary performance in the word processing field. She started her own business “Wordwise”. Became an event planner in DC at Washington Inc. Then worked for friend and colleague, Mike Deavers, before she retired. 

Jo and Izzy were married for 53 years before Dad passed away. Had four great kids; Tony, Tom, Steve (Maryanne) and Carla (Ray). Two handsome grandsons Stephen (Michael) and Jacob.  She missed Izzy but still had a lot of life to live.

Martha loved to travel, play cards, go to the casino and hang out at the senior center. She became a big Washington Nationals fan and watched them win their first World Series! At 86 she still drove and would take friends to doctor appointments or out to lunch. I’m going to throw another Maxine quote out there because it’s so mom…. “Aging hasn’t slowed me down, and it hasn’t shut me up!”  I want you to know that she lived life to the fullest. She was honest, hardworking and loved her family. She had a wild spirit and the words “firecracker and pistol” were used to describe her recently. She was a good wife, mom, Momma Jo, Majo, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend to us all. 

One of the last conversations I had with mom was that she wasn’t ready to go… she wasn’t done living her life, she had people that depend on her, who was going to make dressing and pickles? We made her comfortable at home but all she was worried about was if Tom decorated the front porch with all the stuff she bought for St Patrick’s Day!  Her mind was sharp but her body couldn’t hold on any longer…. It’s only fitting that she passed away on St Patty’s. So now every year we can celebrate her life…. We will be doing that with a Crab cake and Bloody Mary!  Love you, Mom.
We will have a life celebration and interment in Arlington at a later date. Please email cslye71@gmail.com if you wish to be notified about those dates.

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(Agnes) Nell O’Rear

(Agnes) Nell O’Rear, 99, went home to be with the Lord on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2020. She passed away peacefully at her home in Temple Hills, Maryland surrounded by members of her loving family. Her last words to them were “to be continued.”

Nell was born in Rockdale, Texas on March 26, 1920 to Agnes (“Meme”) and Buford Sudbury. Nell’s lifelong love of music surfaced early as she practiced “playing” on her pretend piano, a windowsill at home, where she “never made a mistake.” Later, she began piano lessons, taught others to play, majored in music at Baylor University, and played the piano at her church in Freeport, Texas. At church, she met her future husband, Jack O’Rear, a fellow Texan who worked as a chemist for Dow Chemical Company. After Jack enlisted in the Navy, they married in 1944 in La Jolla, California and eventually settled in Washington, D.C. following the war.

Nell and Jack joined Congress Heights Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. where many forever friendships were formed. As the suburbs developed in the 1950s, Nell and Jack moved to Temple Hills, Maryland, where they raised their children, Grady, Molly, and Danny. The family attended Temple Hills Baptist Church, and later became charter members of Broadview Baptist Church. More recently, Nell has been an active member at First Baptist Church of Camp Springs, Maryland.

Nell’s life reflected her faith and commitment to God and the community of His family. As a pianist, organist, and teacher, she reached out and shared God’s love through countless activities including teaching various ages in Sunday School, directing Children’s Music Ministries, playing for adult and youth choirs, participating in the WMU (Women’s Missionary Union), serving in the Eastern Star, and teaching piano to students of all ages.

Nell is survived by her children: Grady (Tena) O’Rear, Molly (Teddy) Keller, and Danny (Kim) O’Rear; grandchildren: Scotia Mortensen, Solveig Mortensen, Gary Summers, April Rust, Brennan (David) O’Rear, Maggie Benedette, Kevan (Amanda) O’Rear, Emily Keller, and Brian Keller; and great-grandchildren: Liam, Jack, Pippa, Breanna, Caitlyn, and Davin.

Because of the guidelines set by Gov. Hogan, the services for Nell are private. A memorial service will be held at a later date when the health crisis has passed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Camp Springs, 6936 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748.

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Christina Michele Lay "Tina", died on Monday, March 16 in Baltimore, MD. Born on May 22, 1970 in Annapolis, MD to James E. and Linda Stoinoff Smith, Tina graduated from South River High School in 1988 and from Slippery Rock University in 1992. She was a member of American Legion Cummings-Behlke Post 226 in Mayo, MD and was a volunteer advocate for Multiple Sclerosis. In her spare time, Tina enjoyed crafting, baking and traveling. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Christopher E. and Michael W. Smith; her companion, Robert Hopkins and her nephews, Jacob, Brendan, Benjamin and Harrison Smith. Friends are invited to celebrate Tina's life at Renditions Golf Course Clubhouse, 1380 Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Wednesday, May 25 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the  American Legion Cummings-Behlke Post 226, P.O. Box 66, Mayo, MD  21106 or the MS Society, 375 Kings Highway, N. Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. 

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James Richard “Jim” Halley, 84, a 45-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Beltsville, MD, passed away on March 15, 2020 at Somerford Place Annapolis.  Born on April 11, 1935 in Washington, DC to the late Frank and Alice Halley, Jim graduated from Northwestern High School in Adelphi, MD.  He excelled in many sports and received a sports scholarship to the University of Maryland.  Jim’s love of sports continued throughout his entire life and, over the years, he was a member of several senior softball teams.  Jim was a successful investor and business owner.  He also enjoyed collecting art and coins. Jim was preceded in death by his son, Craig Halley, grandson, Ruslan Halley and great grandson, Victor Halley.  He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Louise Virginia Halley; three sons, Steven Halley of Long Beach, CA, Richard Halley of Canton, OH, and Gary (Christine) Tanner of Ocean View, DE; one brother, Frank (Eulah) Halley of Oxford, FL; a grandson, Gregory (Kelley) Tanner; three granddaughters, Virginia Halley, Christie (Corey) Willet and Rebecca Halley; and two great grandchildren, Jesse and Maisie Willett.  Funeral services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 100 Painters Mill Road, Ste., 800, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksville, MD 20871. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Robert (Bob) L. Waybright, Sr of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed on Sunday March 15, 2020 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 

Bob is survived by his two sons, Robert (Liz) Waybright, Jr, and Russell (Lonita) Waybright; two granddaughers, Meradith Waybright and Jillian (Cody) Jasper; grandson Michael (Donna) Szyman; and great-grandson Thomas Greenwood, Jr.  He is predeceased in death by his wife of 64 years, Emily Waybright; his daughter Lorraine Szyman; and his grandson Steven Waybright. 
Bob began his career in the automotive industry in 1951 with the purchase of his first Esso Gas Station. With the support of his loving wife, he was able to expand his ownership to include multiple other Esso and Exxon locations over the course of the next 45 years, until his retirement in 1996. 

Family and friends may visit on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 8:30am until a funeral ceremony will begin at 9am at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment private.

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Gladys passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 due to cardiac complications. 

Gladys had a good and long life of caring, work, travel and being a life member of Forest Memorial United Methodist Church. She lived in Forestville, MD all of her life. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Gladys' Life Celebration at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from  2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday, March 15 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Washington National Cemetery immediately following the service. 

*PLEASE NOT* THE SERVICE CHANGED TO THE FUNERAL HOME ON MONDAY

In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to CAPITAL CARING HEALTH, 3180 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042

Amy Louise DeLuca, 55, of Davidsonville, MD and previously of Boston, MA passed away on Thursday, March 11 at home surrounded by her family. Born on September 27, 1964 in Boston to the late John Paul and Carole Frances O'Toole DeLuca, Amy was a parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD and formerly at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Weymouth, MA. She worked in the bakery department at Wegmans Super Market for several years and enjoyed making people smile. She is survived by her sister, Margaret "Peg" DeLuca Klein of Davidsonville, MD; her nephews, Brendan Klein of Crystal City, VA and John Paul DeLuca of Boston, MA and her nieces, Caroline DeLuca Ruiz of Davidsonville, MD, Julia Carole MacDougall of Worcester, MA and Jillian MacDougall of Amherst, MA. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Paula Mary DeLuca and Joan DeLuca MacDougall. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Amy's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, March 18 from 3 pm until her memorial service begins at 5 pm. 

A Mass will be held for Amy on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 72 Washington St, Weymouth, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WORK, Inc., ATTN: Susan Buckley, 25 Beach St., Dorchester, MA 02122. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

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Virginia "Ginny" Vivian Cunningham, age 95, a resident of Annapolis, MD and Fenwick Island, DE and a former longtime resident of District Heights, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on March 22, 1924 in Alkol, WV to the late Ezra and Maude Vickers and raised in Sciotoville, OH, Ginny was a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps stationed at National Airport during World War II where she met her loving husband, Edward Joseph Cunningham who predeceased her in 1993. Ginny was a homemaker who loved her family. A woman of many talents, she was a seamstress, crocheter, artist, cook, bowler, card player, Nats and Redskins fan, CNN viewer, and beach lover. Ginny was the beloved mother of Michael (Margaret) Cunningham of North Port, FL, Patricia (David) Kimmel of Annapolis, MD, Lorraine (Shamus) Dunn of Hamilton, NJ, Denise Cunningham of Alexandria, VA, Edward (Linda Blankenship) Cunningham of Gaithersburg, MD and Walter (Nancy) Cunningham of Harwood, MD and sister of Gerald (Gary) Vickers. She was the adored “Gram” to 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and “Aunt Ginny” to many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to celebrate Virginia's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, March 13 from 5 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD on Saturday, March 14 at 9 am. Interment will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD on Monday, March 16 at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page. 

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Paul E. Humler, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

Mr. Humler was born on Sept. 9, 1936, in Albany, NY, son of Margaret Humler (Daly) and Paul J. Humler.  Following his graduation from Cathedral High School in 1954, he joined the Naval Reserve and enrolled in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) to become an aeronautical engineer.  After his second semester,  Paul (and RPI) decided that maybe RPI wasn’t a good fit, so he joined active duty where he worked his way up through the enlisted ranks, eventually achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer CWO3.  

Paul was a Communications Technician with the Naval Security Group and received many commendations and medals including expert rifleman and expert pistol shot.  He was on the All-Navy Rifle Team.  Paul was an expert linguist and cryptologist.  He became a Mandarin Chinese linguist and then an Arabic linguist  He was often called to be deployed out to sea, in charge of the “Humler Hut” (a top-secret communications container that would be dropped onto destroyers).  Throughout his distinguished Naval career, he was stationed in Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines, and then was joined by Edie when he was stationed in Cyprus, Italy, and Turkey.

While in the Navy, he was able to complete his college degree while serving overseas, graduating with honors with a BA in Government from the University of Maryland.  He was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.

In 1974, he retired from the Navy after 20 years, to be at home with his wife and children and took a job with  IITRI as a research data analyst until he retired in 1998.

A man of faith, Paul was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville and lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus.  For many years, he attended weekly bible study, daily Mass, and sang regularly in the choir.

Paul never lost his desire to be on a ship out to sea and both Paul and Edie enjoyed many long cruises, including two world cruises.  His favorite activities on land involved listening to opera, watching his favorite premier league soccer team Tottenham, smoking a cigar on his “deer stand”, and spending time with his family.  He loved their condo in Ocean City, MD where he would enjoy sitting on the balcony watching his grandchildren on the beach, and enjoying a beer and cigar with his son Paul, Jr and son-in-law Phil.

Paul was preceded in death by his son Michael “Mike” Humler and daughter-in-law Patricia “Patty” (Greenwald) Humler.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Edith “Edie” R. (Smith) Humler; his children, Paul Humler, Jr. and Kathryn “Kathy” Carino and son-in-law Phillip (“Phil”) Carino; and five grandchildren, Kaitlyn Carino, Nathan Carino, Seth Humler, Mason Humler, and Julia Humler.

Paul will be remembered for his extinguished Navy career, his faith, his amazing tenor voice, great sense of humor, love of opera, and most fondly by his grandchildren as their loving and supportive (and always interesting) “Pop-Pop”.

Friends are invited to celebrate Paul’s life at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Tuesday, March 17 from 10 am until his Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11 am.  Interment Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery, Owensville, MD.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21297 (https://www.crs.org/ways-to-give) or Fisher House Foundation, 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy., Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20852 (https://fisherhouse.org/ways-to-give/). 

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Phillip Carl Warren was born on May 24, 1945, in Washington, DC.  He was the firstborn child of the late Nathaniel Milton Warren and the late Ruth Madeline Warren (née Greene).  Charming and easy-going, he led a full life, with friends in every corner.   After enduring Parkinson’s Disease for several years, he departed this life on March 10, 2020, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD with his family at his side.

Phillip graduated from McKinley Tech High School in Washington, DC, in 1963 and from there attended District of Columbia Teachers College, where he studied physical education and was a standout player on the men’s basketball team.  He was drafted into the military with the U.S. Army in 1970 and served as an intelligence analyst and substance abuse counselor until 1973.  He served in the Vietnam War in Bien Hoa from 1971 to 1972.

Before and after the war, Phillip worked as a counselor at Edgemeade Residential Psychiatric Treatments Center in Upper Marlboro, MD and later, as a program director at Renaissance Group Home in Bowie, MD.  In his life, he held several other positions, but the one he thought was the most fun was truck driver!  

Phillip was a man of faith whose family was deeply woven into the fabric of the First Baptist Church of Deanwood, in Washington, DC and then Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church in Kettering, MD.  In his later years, he joined Unity Presbyterian Church in Temple Hills, MD, becoming very active and serving as an elder in the church.

Cape May, NJ held a very special place in Phillip’s heart.  He liked to go every summer and whenever else he had a few days free.  He used to say that he went there to have his clock rewound.  There was something grand about escaping on to the ferry and arriving at this quiet Victorian seaside resort town.  He made sure that he taught his daughter to love it too!

Phillip was an avid DC sports fan (Redskins & Nats), history buff (especially war histories), and Häagen-Dazs vanilla bean ice cream lover.  He also enjoyed cooking, staying up-to-date on current events, and singing "What a Wonderful World" at karaoke.  Phillip also volunteered as a motivational speaker with Alcoholics Anonymous.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Donna Marie Warren, and longtime companion, Karen Foley.

He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Carmela Warren; daughter-in-law, Sarah Lynn McCormack; grandson, Andrew Mason McCormack-Warren; former wife and dear friend, Thelma Louise Warren; brother, Bruce Nathaniel Warren; nephew, Bruce Nathaniel Warren II; former sister-in-law, Sherry A. Swann; and a host of other family members and friends. 

Private interment with military honors will be held at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Prince George's County, MD.  

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

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