Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Jeffrey B. Billings, "Jeff", a 22 year resident of Davidsonville, MD and previously of Crofton, MD for 6 years, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Sunday, November 24, 2019.  He was 58.  Born January 8, 1961, in Montgomery, WV, he graduated from Bowie High School and the University of Maryland.  Jeff worked at  R/I Associates-Coakley Williams since the early 80's. He enjoyed computers, reading, photography, tending to his lawn, spending time with his children, and playing with his dogs. Jeff is survived  by his wife of 31 years, Lisa Billings; two children, Ryan and Emily Billings; two siblings, Scott Billings of Ellicott City, MD and Lisa Streckfuss of Herndon, VA; and his beloved boxers, Bella and Zoe. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jeff's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 1 pm until his memorial service begins at 2 pm. Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the link on this page.











Services are pending at this time. 

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Relatives and friends are invited to Ray's Life Celebration on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/ 

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Barbara Anne Peters, 83, of Saint Michaels, MD, died on Thursday November 21 at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton, MD. Born on April 10, 1936 in Washington, DC to the late George and Josephine Cameron, Barbara is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dudley Peters; her children, Dudley (Kristine) Peters, Jr. of Friendship, MD, Lou Anne Parlett of Fredericksburg, VA, Susan (Wayne) Stoll of Centreville, VA and Virginia Stoll of Chantilly, VA; her siblings, Arthur and John Cameron and Charlotte McNamara. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 26 at 12 noon at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Janice Lee Tucker, 71, of Edgewater, MD passed away on November 21, 2019 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Janice was born on May 28, 1948 in Radford, Virginia to the late Kirby Lee and Joyce Ann Harrison. She was a graduate of Calvert High School. For 25 years Janice worked  for Anne Arundel County Schools as a cafeteria manager before she retired. Janice enjoyed road trips with her husband, bingo, pulling the arm on a slot machine, playing cards, and most of all spending  time with her family. In addition to her parents, Janice was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, William W. Tucker, Sr.; her children, Bryan Dupree and William Tucker, Jr. and a brother, Terry Harrison. She is survived by her children, Richard Dupree of Edgewater, Christopher Dupree of Churchton, MD, and Michelle Huffer of Edgewater, MD; her siblings, Kirby Bowen of Salisbury,MD,  Judy Tucker of Harwood, MD, Marie Yost of Edgewater, Sara Groot of Verona, VA and Angela Smith of Stanley, VA; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Janice's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, November 26 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm, where a funeral service will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, November 27.  Interment immediately following at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Pauline Abasto (Tump), which occurred on November 20, 2019 at the age of 98 at her home in Stafford VA. A Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Mary was born on May 19, 1921 in Halifax VA to Henry and Irene Overby. She is survived by her three daughters Deborah Kennedy, Nancy Breeden and Carolyn Boyd and four sons, Charles Boyd, Johnny Breeden, Len Breeden and Calvin Boyd; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her father and mother, Henry and Irene Overby; her three daughters, Donna Sarns, Barbara Boyd, Mary Katherine Boyd and three sons Richard Boyd, Pete Boyd and James Boyd.

Mary had 98 years of a beautiful life on this earth. She was a loving, stucky, hardworking, encouraging woman and she also made a lasting impact on many lives.She loved to garden and was proud of her roses. She could always bring a plant back to life. She always had a smile on her face even at the end. She enjoyed the times she had with each and everyone of her loved ones.

The funeral service will be at Kalas Funeral Home at 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill MD 20745. We will be accepting family and friends on Monday, November 25, 2019 from 10am-11am with her service following at 11am. A graveside service will be held immediately after at Cedar Hill Cemetery at 4111 Pennsylvania Ave, Suitland MD 20746.

Mary G. Seaton, 94, a 45 year resident of Edgewater, MD and formerly of Washington, D. C. widow of Samuel Milton Seaton, died Monday, November 18, 2019, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
 She was born July 18, 1925, in Washington, D.C. Following graduation from McKinley High School. She attended night and weekend classes at National University and George Washington University. She began working in 1942 as a clerk-typist in the Lands Division of the Department of Justice, advancing to a quasi-legal clerk, receiving a special commendation from the Attorney General of the United States for work performed in the acquisition of the site for the FBI Building. In 1968, she was appointed as senior secretary/asst. to the Hon. Burnita Shelton Matthews, the first woman appointed as a Federal District Court Judge by President Harry S. Truman in 1949, a position she held until the Judge's death. Her interests were varied. While working full-time, she graduated from St. Paul Institute receiving certification as a practical nurse. For several years, she held licenses in Maryland and Washington, D.C. as a real estate agent and was a correspondent for The Evening Capital covering South County news. Thereafter, for over 20 years, she was involved in church drama in Edgewater Baptist Church and Riverdale Baptist Church in Largo, MD. Following retirement from federal service, she served as a volunteer at Anne Arundel County Fair and on the Advisory Council of South County Senior Center, and the Area Council of the Department of Aging and Disabilities in Annapolis, MD. She received Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior as a teenager and has served by faith church service and related programs. Her testimony: "God is so good. He is my constant companion. I count it a joy in serving and working with people, made in His image, as we are the pinnacle of His creation. In my life's journey, God has enabled me, by His grace through faith, in my Savior Jesus Christ. My prayer is that you will accept Him as I have." Surviving are one son, Samuel Joseph Seaton of Churchton, MD; two brothers, Ralph Giove of Ocean City, MD and Joseph Giove of Gaithersburg, MD; three sisters: Anna Ricucci of Silver Spring, MD, and Rose Durbin and Frances Miller, both of Westminster, MD; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her only daughter, Annette Seaton Colbert passed in 2014. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Glen Burnie, MD; life member of AAMC Foundation; and member of AA County Fair; Capt. Avery Museum; South County Senior Center and Board Member of Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc.
 Family and friends are invited to celebrate Mary's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, November 22 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, 416 Wellham Ave., Glen Burnie, MD 21060 on Saturday, November 23 at 11 am. Interment will immediately follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church or Gospel Life Church, 273 Liston St., Tonawanda, N.Y. 14223.

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Michael "Mike" Avery of Edgewater and previously of Mount Airy passed away at his home on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Mike was born on September 1, 1959 to the late William and Margaret Avery in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a graduate of St. Johns College High School in Washington, DC and owner of Avery Contracting. Mike enjoyed watching college sports, playing golf and taking vacations on cruise ships. He enjoyed all his trips with family and friends but enjoyed his excursions to the Azores most of all. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Avery. He is survived by his Fiancée, Heather Martin; two children, Daniel (Jia) Avery of Rockville, and Stephanie Avery of Tampa, FL; a brother David (Ana) Avery of Rockville. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Mike's life on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 11 to 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private. 

George Edward Hall, “Bubby”, 82, a lifelong resident of Davidsonville passed away at his home on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Bubby was born on February 28, 1937, in Davidsonville to the late George & Jess Hall. He retired from Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, County Roads Division. In addition to his parents, Bubby was preceded in death by his siblings; Gilbert, Clyde, and Lucille. He is survived by his son Dewayne Hall, Sr. and his wife Brenda,  his daughter Donna Hall, his siblings; Roland, Joseph, Ernest, Robert, Earl, Linda and Eleanor, his grandchildren; Joseph and Michael Hall, Dewayne Hall Jr. and Jennifer Hendershot. He is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 10 am at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21013.. Online condolences may be made by visiting the link on this page.

On Saturday, November 16, 2019 of Oxon Hill, MD; Brother of Helen Trefry. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends and his furry companions, Cyndi and Brodi. John enjoyed music, gardening, reading, and painting. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA/Humane Society of Prince George’s County, P.O. Box 925, Bowie MD 20718. 

On Saturday, November 16, 2019; the beloved Wife of the late Hodford Reynald Brown III; Mother of Tania M. (Kendrick) Cooks and Hodd R. (Candice) Brown IV, Grandmother of Rand Brown and Collette M. Brown; Sister of Glicerio Maguigad and Romeo (Celia) Maguigad was called home to be with the Lord. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins and many other loving family members and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Wilma's Life Celebration on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 and another viewing with open casket will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist, 8910 Old Branch Avenue, Clinton, MD 20735. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD 20735. 

Jeffrey Brian Milstead, "Jeff", a lifelong resident of Edgewater, MD died on November 15, 2019, at his home.

Born on April 4, 1974, in Silver Spring, MD, he graduated from Atholton High School in Columbia, MD. Jeff was employed as a truck driver and enjoyed drawing and music.

He is survived by two children, Nicholas Anthony Cullison of Dundalk, MD and Taylor Madison Cullison of Glen Burnie, MD; his mother, Donna L. Milstead; his father, Charles W. Milstead; and two siblings, John Wesley Milstead of Edgewater, MD and Barbie (Delbert) Stallings of Glen Burnie, MD.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Jeff's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, November 21 from 3 to 5 pm. Memorial contributions may be made in Jeff's name to NAMI of Anne Arundel County, PO Box 309, Arnold, MD 21012.

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A graveside service and interment will be held at 10 am on Monday, November 18 at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Donald Phillips “Don” Covington, 79, a 40-year resident of Davidsonville and previously of Annapolis, MD, passed away on November 14, 2019.  Born on January 17, 1940 in Annapolis to the late Frances and Donald Covington, Sr., Don was the founder of Covington Machine and Welding in Annapolis.  His expertise was primarily in drawbridge and fixed bridge repairs, he worked on most of the bridges in Maryland as well as surrounding states.  Don was a machinist at heart but proficient in many areas.  The outdoors was his true home and he was a member of several hunting clubs.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Nancy Forsythe Covington; three sons, Guy Covington of Centreville, MD, Brian Covington of Davidsonville and Donnie (Tiffany) Covington of Lothian, MD; one daughter, Jill (John) Frick of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his 12 lb. rescue dog and protector, Scooter.

The Covington family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Anne Arundel Medical Center for the compassionate care given to Don in his final days.  We are deeply grateful.

All services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don’s memory to the Salvation Army. 

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MARGIE MARIE MUELLER TROUT
Foreign Service Wife

Margie M. Trout, 96, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Annapolis, MD, where she had been living since December, 2014.

Mrs. Trout was born on April 27, 1923 in Wellston, MO. She grew up in Overland, MO and graduated from Ritenour High School in 1942.  After graduation from high school, Mrs. Trout worked as a secretary for a brief time at Robertson Aircraft Corporation, St. Louis, and later as a speed lathe and drill press operator at Busch-Selzer Diesel Engine Co., St. Louis, MO.

Mrs. Trout met her husband, Maurice Elmore Trout, in September, 1942 at Tune Town in St. Louis while he was in the Coast Guard. They were married 11 months later on August 24, 1943 at Overland Christian Church. She attended Webster College for 1 year (1944/1945) while they lived in Webster Groves, MO.  In July, 1950, her husband joined the Foreign Service as a Diplomat and she accompanied him on assignments to Paris, France (1950-1952); Vienna, Austria (1952-1955); London, England (1956-1959); Vientiane, Laos (1959-1961); Munich, Germany (1965-1969); Bangkok, Thailand (1969-1972); Washington, DC (1961-1965, 1972-1975); and Norfolk, VA (1975-1977).

While living abroad, Mrs. Trout was a member of American Women’s Clubs, Embassy Clubs, International Women’s Clubs, a Cub Scout den mother, and while living in Bethesda, MD she was a Girl Scout leader. She loved working with her hands and some of her beautiful crochet articles were displayed in the Exhibition of Works of Art by the Corps Diplomatique in London.

After retirement from the Foreign Service (1977), Dr. and Mrs. Trout lived in McLean, Virginia and continued traveling abroad.  She was a Certified Genealogist and a member of the National Genealogical Society.  Her hobbies were genealogy, knitting, crocheting, quilting, needlepoint, and oil painting.

Mrs. Trout was preceded in death by her parents, Albert S. Mueller and Pearl (Jose) Mueller, her sister, Anita M. Mueller, and her husband, Maurice E. Trout. Survivors include her son, Richard W. Trout of North Myrtle Beach, SC, her daughter, Babette Y. Dammon of Annapolis, MD,  grandchildren  Jamie Schmidt (Sean), Lee Dammon (Nicole), and Samantha Miseta (Greg), as well as 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, November 22 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomon’s Island Rd, Edgewater, MD at 11am, with funeral services beginning at 12pm.  Interment will be at 2pm, Friday, Nov 22 at Rock Creek Cemetery, DACOR Memorial Section, Washington, D.C.

On Monday. November 11, 2019; the beloved wife of Gary Smith; mother of Erica Wilson and Melanie Weishar; grandmother of Natalie Weishar; daughter of Theodore Wilson and Ardell Perry; sister of Kevin Wilson and Theodora "Cookie" Sinkfield; godmother and aunt of Ebony Jackson and aunt of Keena Smith; mother-in-law of Jason Weishar. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Tami's Life Celebration on Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 12 p.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private at a later date.

Harry William (Bill) Ivey


Preceded in death by his wife of over 60+ years, Josephine J. Ivey (deceased December 2014) and pets Angel and Rockie.

He enjoyed watching Nationals Baseball, following current events, listening to old music, his beloved dogs, and eating good food, especially sweets.

Bill served proudly in the U.S. Navy.

His is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and extended family, long time close friend Doug, and his dedicated caregiver Portia and the staff at Angels Heart.

On Sunday, November 10, Bowen (Bo) Joseph Levy passed away peacefully at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Bo was eight days shy of his 18th birthday and he exited this world exactly as he entered it; surrounded by love and with dignity and grace. 

Bowen was the beloved son of Bryan and Tanya Levy, and attended Central Special since he was a preschooler. Bowen lived with autism; however, his condition did not affect his spirit. Blessed with an infectious laugh and boundless energy, Bo made every single person he encountered smile. He possessed a heart of gold and loved his family, eating great food, and everything Elmo. Even Bowen’s last act on earth was one of generosity, as his organs were donated to help save the lives of others. His family takes great comfort knowing that the beating of his heart, the breath in his lungs, and the twinkle of his eyes will live on in others. 
Bo is survived by his parents who devoted every single day to ensuring he lived the most wonderful life possible. His two sisters, Addison Levy and Destyn Hughes, loved him deeply and will miss him every day. Bo is also survived by his doting grandparents, Marsha Alton, Alan Levy, Anita Snyder and Dean Moore, as well as countless aunts, uncles and cousins who are blessed for every day they loved, and were loved, by Bo. The world is simply a better place because he was in it.

A private celebration honoring the life of Bowen will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to the Bowen Foundation for Autism, C/O The Arc of the Central Chesapeake, 1332 Donald Avenue, Severn, MD 21144. The Bowen Foundation was launched in 2007 to improve the lives of children living with Autism in Anne Arundel County and to date has donated more than $400,000 to local families in need. Online condolences can be made through www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.


Stephen Michael Kurak, Michael to his family, was born in Washington, DC on March 18, 1956, and died on November 10, 2019 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in 1998 following a 23-year career with the submarine force.


He is loved and remembered by his daughter, Victoria Kurak Sievers (Todd Sievers), his three grandchildren, Collin, Witten, and Virginia; his siblings John Kurak, Andrea M. Kurak, and Tracy Rice; and step-mother, Patricia Kurak; former spouses Judith Ann Kurak, with whom he shared his military career years, and Janice M. Rowe, with whom he shared many of his retirement years; and and by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He is predeceased by his father, Steve Kurak, mother Margaret Sweeney Kurak, and brother William “Teddy” Kurak.

 

Family and Friends may come together to remember Steve on Monday, November 25, 2019 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, Maryland. A brief service of remembrance will be held at Kalas on Tuesday, November 26 at 11:00 a.m., followed by Military Honors at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m.

 

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to National Public Radio (https://www.npr.org/donations/support), Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation (https://lostdogrescue.org/), and vote Democrat in the next election. 

Richard C. Dickenson, 82, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Annapolis after suffering with Parkinson’s disease for 22 years.  He was born on May 9, 1937 in Iowa Falls, IA to the late David and Bessie Dickenson.  He graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1955.  In January 1956, Dick enlisted in the US Navy.  After boot camp he attended Electronic Technician School in Treasure Island, CA, finishing in October 1956.
He then married high school sweetheart, Janeice Swart, on October 20, 1956 and set off for his first duty assignment in Adak, Alaska.  His next assignment was at the Naval Security Station at Ft. Meade from 1958-59.  Upon completion of his military obligation, Dick transitioned to civilian employment where he worked at the National Security Agency.  He received many awards including the Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 1979 and the Senior Technical Award in 1985.  Dick retired from NSA in 1994.
At the time of his death, he and his wife Janeice were members of Calvary United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed mission trips with his Calvary friends to Guatemala and Appalachia.  His most memorial trip was to the Holy Land in January 2014.  Dick’s interests included fishing, golfing, bowling and computers.  In his younger years he enjoyed dirt biking.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janeice, his daughters Katherine (Kevin) Andrews of Fulton, MD and Kimberly (Louis) Papuchis of Olney, MD; two sisters, Bernella (Loren) Meyers and Judy (Randy) Duffy and four grandchildren Elysse and George Papuchis and Alexandra and Cameron Andrews.  
A memorial service will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church on Rowe Blvd in Annapolis on Friday, 15 November beginning at 11:00 am.  A visitation will preceed the service at the church from 10:00-11:00.  Refreshments will follow in the church fellowship hall.  Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Calvary UM Church or to the Parkinson’s Foundation. 

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Obituaries

Jeffrey Billings

Alice Finkernagel

Ray Whetzel

Salome Catbay

Daniel Curtin

Barbara Peters

Janice Tucker

Mary Abasto

Leslie DeCamp

Mary Seaton

Arthur Bageryants

Michael Avery

George Hall

John McDaniel

Wilma Brown

Jeffrey Milstead

George Fulton

Donald Covington

Margie Trout

Tami Smith

Harry Ivey

Bowen Levy

Stephen Kurak

Richard Dickenson