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Loc Dinh Do, 93, of Annapolis, MD, died on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at the Mandrin Chesapeake Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, MD.

Born April 24, 1926, in Hai Duong, Vietnam to the late Thiem Dinh Do and Bieu Thi Nguyen, he owned businesses in Hanoi, Saigon, and the Oriental Garden Restaurant in Annapolis, MD.  Loc sponsored over 100 family members and friends as refugees when Saigon fell into communist hands in 1975.  As a devout Buddhist, he worshiped at the Chua Giac Hoang Buddhist Temple and Vihara Buddhist Temple, both in Washington, DC.  Loc enjoyed travelling, learning foreign languages, and was an avid reader.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phuong Vu Do.

Loc is survived by his children, Sy Do, Dzung Do, and Hiep Do all of Annapolis, MD, Trang Folliot of Naples, FL, Huong Tromel of Luxembourg, and Van Colucci of Chattanooga, TN; a sister, Minh Doran of Honolulu, HI; seven grandsons; seven granddaughters; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Loc's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, July 5, from 11 am until 6 pm, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 6 at 9:30 am.

Online guestbook available by visiting the link on this page.

 The almighty God in His infinite wisdom, divine power and all presence being has called His daughter home. After an extended fight with illness, Trumilla Crews Foreman in her daughter’s arms rose from this life into eternal peace on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her home in Fort Washington, Maryland. 
Trumilla, was born on November 4, 1953 to the late Norman “Nick” and Helen Crews in Oxford, NC. She was preceded in death by her brother Michael Crews & Sister Olivia Weathersbe, and daughter’s father Kevin Johnson. 
Trumilla, accepted Christ at an early age, and she attended various Churches in the community. Trumilla, attended and graduated from St. Augustine’s College, Raleigh, NC., In 1976. She moved to the DMV area in 1977, and began a career with The National Archives, retiring in 1998; She than began a second career as a Substitute Teacher with Prince George’s County Public Schools, until she was too ill to fulfill her duties. 
Lovingly known as “Tru”, she was very outgoing and elegant. She was known for her faithful service to local churches and organizations. Tru, admired and supported her daughters love for liturgical dance. And, for many years she was an active member of the International Training in Communications Org., (ITC). Her feet never stopped as she took to Hand and Line Dancing with the local Harmony Hall and other dancing groups that would travel across the East Coast. Tru, also spoke highly of the local Busy Bee’s Senior Citizens group at Grace United Methodist Church, where she would enjoy Bible Study, Luncheons, plays & trips with the group on Wednesdays. Along with these activities Tru, was fondly known for her volunteering with local food banks & later took piano and Spanish lessons with Prince George’s Community College with active Seniors Continued Education.
She leaves to cherish in her memory her daughter Courtney (Lovely) and Son-In-Law (Eric Tomlinson). Four Brothers Leslie Crews (Dot) of Oxford, NC., Calvin Crews (Rebecca) of Kittrell, NC., Dexter Crews (Yvonne), of Kittrell, NC., and Shelton of Irvington, NJ.,  Along with two sisters Regina Crews of Ft. Wash., MD., and Alisa El-Hamalawi of Durham, NC; two Nephews and five Nieces along with great nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and very close friends.
Tru’s love for life, dancing, laughter, nature, adventure along with her competitive spirit, advocacy for discipline and education will forever be in our hearts. 



Relatives and friends are invited to Trumilla's Life Celebration on Wednesday, July 3, 2019  at Victory Chapel Sanctuary, 16401 Manning Road West, Accokeek, MD 20607 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in North Carolina at a later date privately. 

Bonnie Faye Goss, 73, a nineteen year resident of West River, MD and formerly of Salisbury, MD, died of natural causes on Saturday, June 22 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on February 5, 1946, in Salisbury to the late Eugene and Evelyn Hornsby, Bonnie graduated from beauty school and was a master hairdresser. She later worked as a radio and television production coordinator. Bonnie enjoyed boating, floral arranging and volunteering hair services to the elderly. She is survived by her husband of twenty-four years, B. Patrick Goss and her sister, Kim Harrington of Parsonsburg, MD. Friends are invited to celebrate Bonnie's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, June 28 from 6 pm until her funeral service begins at 8 pm. A graveside service will be held at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD on Saturday, June 29 at 11 am. Condolences may be made by using the link on this page.










Friends are invited to celebrate Christina's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, June 24 from 5 to 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Tuesday, June 25 at 11 am. Interment will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD. Condolences may be made by accessing the Memory Wall link on this page. 

Robert Edward Donaldson "Bob", 76, a 49 year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Hyattsville, MD, passed away on June 18, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family overlooking the South River with the sun shining through the window, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 11, 1942 in Hyattsville, MD to the late Mary Froman Donaldson and Edward Waters Donaldson, Bob graduated from Northwestern High School in 1961. He served in the United States Army Airborne Division as a paratrooper and Military Police Officer stationed at Fort Meade and was honorably discharged in 1967. His career was as an IBEW Local 26 Union Electrician for more than 40 years. In 1973 he and his wife, Joan purchased mountain-top land in West Virginia, where he built a beautiful cabin, "Starwood", overlooking the valley. There were countless memories made there with extended family and friends. An avid car enthusiast, Bob owned and restored many classic cars. He was President of the local car club, Wheels From The Past, where he gained many meaningful friendships. Bob was a positive and influential role model as a husband, father, mentor, and friend. Bob's family meant everything to him and he loved nothing more than spending time with his wife and his son's families. He leaves behind a legacy of integrity and will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known him. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Donaldson. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Joan Hansen Donaldson; two sons, Matthew(Alison) and Todd (Diane) Donaldson; four devoted grandchildren, Shane, Emma, Logan, and Camryn; three siblings, Lynn (Chuck) Kuhn, Robin (Steve) Whitman and Tim (Sheila) Donaldson; three step-siblings, Christine (Jerry) Hall, Bill (Cynthia) and Steve Hansen: his loving step-mother, Bette Donaldson and many dear nieces, nephews and friends. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Bob's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm where his service will be held on Friday, June 21 at 11 am.  Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Mr. O’Brien, 102 years old, was born in rural Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana on June 3, 1917. He passed on June 18, 2019, in Fort Washington, MD. Growing up under difficult circumstances after the death of his mother when he was eight-years-old and the onset of the Great Depression at age 12, he forged a remarkable career and a reputation as a kind and cheerful optimist. 

After working for the Civilian Conservation Corps, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1938. During the war, he saw action in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific Theaters, most notably the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. He attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer, served on the staff of Rear Admiral Calvin T. Durgin, and was awarded the Bronze Star after a kamikaze plane struck his ship, the USS Natoma Bay. 

After the war, he attended Vanderbilt University in Tennessee and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches where he met his future wife, Neoma R. O’Kelley. He obtained his law degree from Louisiana State University. 

Committed to public service, he worked to support orphanages in Louisiana. Assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he formed a citizens committee that investigated and prosecuted public corruption within the state government and judiciary. 

After an unsuccessful campaign for Congress, he was hired by the U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division in 1953 where he prosecuted criminal tax cases for most of his career. He was appointed Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division during the Ford Administration. 

Upon retirement, Mr. O’Brien gave pro bono legal assistance to many genealogical, patriotic, and hereditary organizations as a national officer, member, or friend, including Sons of the American Revolution, First Families of Connecticut, the Crown of Charlemagne, and Early Quakers. On April 12, 2014, the National Huguenot Society awarded him the NHS Distinguished Service Medal, one of his prized possessions.

He is the author of two books, “Our Colonial Ancestors,” a genealogical study, and “An American Experience, The First Ninety-Three Years,” an autobiography. 

He is survived by his wife, Neoma, and four children, Terrence C. O’Brien of Venice, California, Kathleen E. O’Brien Lockwood of Reston, Virginia, Michael S. O’Brien of Waldorf, Maryland, and Daniel J. O’Brien of Redondo Beach, California, as well as four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. 

A viewing will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, from 10 am until time of Funeral Service at 11 am at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. 
Interment with a committal service will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Hwy, Cheltenham, MD 20623

John Robert Christenson, "Crash", 63, an 8-year resident of Greensboro, MD  died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.  Before relocating to the Eastern Shore, to be closer to his children and grandchildren, John was a lifelong resident of Shady Side, MD.  Born July 25, 1955, to John Eugene Christenson and the late Adrienne Christenson, he was employed as a carpenter with Local Union 136.  John was a member of the Kingsman Motorcycle Club for 40 years.  He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, gardening, crabbing, and spending time on his boats, "Go for it" and "Tracy D".  John especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his father, John is survived by his three children, John Christenson, Jr., Amanda Christenson, and Brandy Ward; three siblings, Donald Christenson, Denise Jordan, and Douglas Christenson; five grandchildren, Brandon and Christen Citro, Anthony and Alyiaha Christenson, and Bella Young; and his former wife, Debra Ireland.

Friends are invited to celebrate John's life on Sunday, June 30 from 10 am until his funeral service begins at 12 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

Rose Brahm Haas of Fort Washington, Maryland passed away peacefully in Christ on Monday June 17, 2019. She was married to the late Bernard Haas for 65 years and is the loving mother of Bernard Haas Jr., Daniel Haas (Valerie), John Haas (Hannah), David Haas (Mary), Maryann Ashbacker (Rick), the loving grandmother of Jonathan Haas (Amanda), Kelly Heilmann (Eric), David Norris, Jessica Rodgers (Dylan), Olivia, Anna, and Daniella Haas, Jeffrey Ashbacker, Melissa and Katrina Haas, and loving great grandmother of Alora, Nolan and Haliyah Haas, and Emma and Lucas Heilmann. She grew up in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington D.C. and graduated from Immaculata Jr. College. She worked as an executive secretary for the CIA and later as a secretary and book keeper at Rosecroft Park Elementary School in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Rose was devoted to her family and took pleasure in hosting many happy family gatherings and celebrations with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed playing games and was a skilled card player. Rose was a woman of deep faith and her wisdom and true counsel were a touchstone for her entire family.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Ignatius Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd. Fort Washington, MD 20744. The Visitation, Memorial Mass, and Internment will be held on Saturday June 29 followed by a reception. All are welcome to attend.




Frances Darnell Lowman, of Annapolis, Maryland peacefully passed away on June 17, 2019, at the age of 90 due to natural causes. She was born on June 10, 1929, in Greenock, now Lothian, Maryland to the late Norman Edward and Eva Lucille (Stallings) Greenwell.  She graduated from Southern High School in 1945 and then continued her business education at the Fleet Business School for Secretaries. Frances married Carl “Jerry” Jerome Lowman on December 24, 1946, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD.  After marriage, Frances and Jerry owned the Lowman’s Grocery Store on Forest Drive, Annapolis. 

After graduating high school, she began a career with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for 38 years as a Personnel and Retirement Director where she assisted balancing their budget. Shortly after she retired, she was quickly recruited to work for the Maryland Environmental Services.

In her spare time, Frances loved tending to her flowers, playing bingo with friends at the Senior Peppers Club, making rosaries for service members, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Annapolis.

Frances was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Lowman; her daughter Nancy, Westphal; a sister, Doris Marshall; and a son-in-law, Richard Louck.  Frances is survived by her daughters, Donna (Rick) Curley of Queenstown, Cynthia (Richard) Varnedoe of Lewes, DE, Patricia (Thomas) Arthur of New Port Richey, FL, Jerae Louck of Grasonville, and Christy (Dale) Call of Annapolis;  14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and two brothers Norman “Mike” and Douglas “Ray” Greenwell of Davidsonville.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St. Annapolis, MD on Monday, June 24, 2019, at 10:30 AM.  Following the Mass, a celebration of Frances' life will be held from  12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, at the Annapolis Elks Club, 2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 

Frances was loved by many and will be truly missed.

Online condolences may be made by visiting the link on this page.


Ruth L. Lott, 68, a 25-year resident of Churchton, passed away on Friday, June 14th, 2019 at her home. Ruth was born on November 13, 1950 in Washington, D.C. to the late John and Ruth Gleason Myer, Sr. Ruth worked as a receptionist and was a member of the Knights of Pythias. Her interests included bingo and helping out with events at the Knights of Pythias. She enjoyed the beach, especially Ocean City and spending time with her children and her granddaughter. Ruth was known for waving at everyone as they passed by her home in Churchton. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her brother, John Myers, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Chuck Lott, her sons; Chuck Lott, Jr. of Churchton and Brett Lott and his wife Ashley and her granddaughter Addie of Friendship, her sisters; Sandy Flynt of Huntingtown, and Barbara Carpenter and her husband Gordon of Florida, and her faithful companion, Shadow. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and families are invited to celebrate Ruth’s life on Friday, June 21 from 2-4pm and from 6-8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc, 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. Online condolences may be made at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Ned Spencer, 93 of Annapolis and previously of Potomac passed away on June 15, 2019. Ned was born on August 28, 1928 in Omaha, NE to the late Meyer and Goldye Spiesberger. He was an officer in the U.S. Navy from 1943 until 1960. Ned held a bachelor’s degree from M.I.T. in electrical engineering and a masters degree from George Washington University in computer science. He worked at Wheeler Laboratories where he developed early microwave devices and antennas, anti-missile defense and mobile communication antennas. At MITRE Corporation he led teams in the development of the Air Traffic Advisory and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) which was implemented in all major commercial aircraft. Ned was a devoted lifetime member of the Christian Science Church. He loved to take his family camping as well as on weekend trips on his Mariner 19 sailboat. He led Boy Scout troops for his sons and enjoyed photography both on film and in the new digital age. Ned held a private pilot’s license to better understand his work on the TCAS System. In addition to his parents, Ned was predeceased by his brother, James Spencer. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Irma Byck Spencer; his children, Donald Charles Spencer of Durham, NC, Andrew Edward Spencer of Edgewater and Laurie Spencer-Garcia of Roswell, GA; grandchildren, David, Philip, Jennifer and Lisa Spencer, Charlie Garcia, Emelia Probasco, and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. 

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Steven Wilson, 75, a 51-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Goldsboro, N.C., died at his home on Wednesday, June 12 following a brief battle with cancer. Born on March 13, 1944 in Washington, D.C. to the late Frantz Coleman Wilson and Rosemary Burris Brown Wilson, Steve finished elementary school in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Annapolis High School in 1962. He was the general manager at Edgewater Liquors before moving into wholesale distribution with Reliable Liquors, Inc., before retiring in 2002. He also held a real estate license. Steve loved movies, table tennis, golf, tennis, going out on his boat with friends, traveling to new places and going to the beach. He enjoyed hosting family and friends when they went to the Eastern Shore. He particularly loved spending time with his granddaughter, especially picking her up from school and eating cookies and donuts with her. Steve was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Judith Ann Wilson. He is survived by his one son, Jeffrey (Michelle) Wilson of Millersville, MD; his granddaughter, Miranda Wilson; his brother, Leroy Wilson of Delmar, DE; his half-sister, Charlene McCabe of Virginia Beach, VA and his half-brother, Lawrence Burris of Edgewater, MD. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Steve’s life on Wednesday, June 19 from 5pm until his memorial service begins at 7 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be on Thursday, June 20 at 11:30 am at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd., Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. 

Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Elisabeth (Beth) Trotto was born April 21, 1939 in Sydney, Australia and lived there with her parents and her brother, Greg, until 1961. She then set out for the traditional Aussie walkabout traveling around the world. She stopped at the half way point to work in the Australian Embassy in the United States and subsequently met Frank Trotto Jr. on a blind date. Frank promised her they would finish that trip and they married later that year. They did finish the trip plus many other trips around the world. Beth was integral in helping Frank grow his successful dental practice in southern Prince George’s county. Beth and Frank raised their two children, Greg and Lisa, in Ft. Washington MD, where Beth was an avid booster for the various sports they played and rarely missed a game. Beth was always a champion for the underdog, whether it was taking on the school system (locally and nationally with her network of friends) with her column “School Ramblings” or various local issues.  She was unafraid to educate herself and speak up as many of the local politicians could attest.  Beth has passed this trait onto her children in relation to their individual pursuits. 

Beth had a passion for Harness racing.  She bred and raced many horses in the Mid-Atlantic. Her favorite horse was Private Agenda, a MD homebred who bought her much joy. Beth also served on the board of Cloverleaf SOA, who represent the horsemen in Maryland.  Beth was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Frank Trotto Jr, and her parents, Joseph and Jessie Mulley. She is survived by her son Greg Trotto, his wife Debbie, and their two children, Greg Jr and Sydney, as well as her daughter Lisa O'Connor and her two children, Shannon and Kylie. Services will be determined at a later date and held at Arlington National Cemetery.


Please, in lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to Capital Caring Hospice who provided outstanding care her final days at Capitalcaring.org



A memorial service for Roy will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, June 15 at 3 pm. Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page. 

The beloved husband of Blanca Aquino, father of Cristian Antonio, Justin and Julianna Aquino; son of Jose L. and Juana Aquino Quintanilla; brother of Julio C., Maria M. and Jose L. Quintanilla Aquino. Friends are invited to celebrate Antonio's life on Friday, June 21 from 5 to 9 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 22 at 12:30 pm. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

John (JACK) William Cunningham, 71, of Washington D.C. a beloved Brother, and Uncle went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2019.

He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Jack had a profound impact on so many people and an outpouring of love for all. He had a deep devotion to his faith and tried to live it on a daily basis.

He grew up in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and moved to Washington D.C. in 1976. There he was employed as a Senior Librarian for the Federal Trade Commission for the last 39 years.

Jack always loved learning and had many college degrees. He attended undergraduate studies at Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA and Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA there he earned a BA in Latin, Greek and Classical Studies. He then went on and obtained a master’s degree in Latin, Greek , and Classical Studies at Catholic University in Washington D.C. He also finished a Doctoral Course in Latin and Greek at Catholic University in Washington D.C. He continued his passion for learning and obtained a master’s degree in library science at the University of Maryland.

Jack was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, John Scott Cunningham and Margaret Onlee Cunningham.

He is survived by his Sister and Brother-in-Law, Jomar and James Cutri, Naples, FL, his niece Sherri Powell Euless, TX, and his nephew, Christopher Cutri Naples, FL. Also his great-Niece’s, Miranda and Madison Powell Euless, TX. and cousins, Peggy Prigorac and Scott Sankey.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 10 am at the St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, 630 E Street, SW. Washington D.C. 20024. We ask all to come by 9:30 am and wear bright brilliant colors for this celebration of Jack’s life. There will be a luncheon to follow after the service at the Church. All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers you can make donations to St. Dominic’s Catholic Church 630 E Street, SW. Washington D.C. 20024.

William J. "Bill" Bell, 96, a 39-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Bowie, MD, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, MD of natural causes. Born on December 2, 1922 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Bill grew up in Coraopolis, PA.  He raised his family in Emsworth, PA before relocating to Bowie, MD.  Bill was employed as a Freight Rate Specialist with the federal government for 26 years.  Bill was a longtime parishioner and lector at St. Mary's Parish in Annapolis, MD. He enjoyed tennis, bridge, community theater, choir, crossword puzzles, game shows, Sunday drives and was an avid walker. Bill especially loved spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his great wit, sense of humor, and  his love of making puns. Bill was a gentle spirit and devout Catholic whose faith was evident in his actions. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ann Rafferty. Bill is survived by five children, William E. (Angela) Bell of Glen Burnie, MD, Rosemary (Ed) Sheehan of Bluffton, SC, Peggy (Michael) Murphy of Ellicott City, MD, Nancy (Brian) Mahaney of Annapolis, MD, and Mary Ellen (Jay) Shipley of Pasadena, MD; a brother-in-law, Frank (Marilyn) Rafferty of Cincinnati, OH; six grandsons, Ben and Dan Shaffer, Shaun and Willie Bell, Michael John Mahaney, and Tom Shipley; nine granddaughters, Kerri Morse, Kat Mahaney, Teresa Purdum, Anita Sakay, Mary Beth Volk, Leigh Ann Reeves, Ruthie Bell, Molly Felmey, and Erin Michael and 28 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Bill's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, June 14,  from 4 to 6 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD on Saturday, June 15, at 9 am. Interment will immediately follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or St. Jude Children's Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.



Edna Perkins, 90, a 54-year resident of Edgewater, MD, died on Monday, June 10, 2019, in Annapolis, MD, following a brief illness.

Affectionally known as "Aunt Edna", she was born December 31, 1928, in Frederick, OK to the late Ivory Lois and James Olan Lindsey.  She worked as a Personnel Manager at the Sears Roebuck Company for 42 years.  Edna enjoyed traveling, gardening, quilting, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, William Perkins; 10 siblings, Violet Shirley, Barbara Baldwin, June Gerdes, Glenda Rhodes, Randall Lindsey, James Lindsey, Fred Lindsey, Dennis Lindsey, Jerry Lindsey, and Kenneth Lindsey.

Edna is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Hall, and Janice Beins, both of Bentley, KS; and many nieces and nephews that she adored.

Services and interment are private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.  

Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Donald "Don" Alan Leonard, 71, a 32-year resident of Upper Marlboro, MD and previously Hampton, VA, died on Monday, June 10, 2019, at Washington Hospital Center.  Born April 26, 1948, in Yonkers, NY to the late Edmund and Aileen Voges Leonard, he graduated from Charles E. Gorton High School, New York University with a bachelor degree in Engineering, and the University of Southern California with a masters degree.  Don served his country for over 20 years in the United States Air Force.  Following his military career, he went on to work at the Smithsonian Museum of American History and the United States Naval Academy Museum.  Don was a longtime member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Upper Marlboro, MD, where he served on the Parish Council.  His other memberships included the Air Force Association, and a was an active volunteer with the USO.  Don enjoyed military history, model trains, and traveling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Leonard. Don is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lorraine Leonard; a son, Thomas Leonard of Upper Marlboro, MD; and a sister, Gwen Leonard of Harvard, MA.  Friends are invited to celebrate Don's life on Monday, June 17, 2019, from 10:30 am until a Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 12:00 pm at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main St., Upper Marlboro, MD. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Novitiate House of Formation, 1714 Crain Hwy., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.  An online guestbook is available by visiting the link on this page.

Michael (Mike) Stephen Nagy passed away on June 10, 2019 after a brief but courageous fight against cancer. His final weeks were spent surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mike was a devoted, loving, and hardworking family man. A well-respected land use/ zoning and real estate attorney and a long-time registered landscape architect/land planner in the region, Mike was a 30-year resident of Annapolis and maintained strong ties to his Winchester-on-the-Severn community. Mr. Nagy attended law school at University of Baltimore, where he graduated Cum Laude. He received his MA in Urban Planning from the University of Maryland and his bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Pennsylvania State University. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Meg) and his three children Marget, Julia, and Nicholas, along with his mother, Margaret Darago Nagy of Annapolis, MD. 

His family will host a Celebration of Life for Mike on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at the Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 2nd St, Annapolis, MD 21403 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. 

In lieu of flowers, we ask that if you would like to make a donation, please consider the following two causes close to Mike's heart. 

A continued education fund for the Nagy children has been set up at Essex Bank 1835 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Please call 443-569-7515 and donate to the NAGY CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FUND.

Mike was planning to ride 375 miles with team SustainaFest in the 2019 Climate Ride New England bike race in September 2019. His team will go on to ride in his honor. Donation link here: https://support.climateride.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=6719

All services for Marie will be private per her wishes. Please take a moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the link on this page.

Arthur  H. Jackson, 87, a 40 year resident of Davidsonville died on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, MD. Born on August 12, 1931, in New York, NY to the late Arthur W. and Gladys Fumagalli Jackson.  Art earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Miami, College of Engineering.  He retired from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD in January 1997.  Art was an accomplished sailor, veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, scientist, and engineer whose contribution helped shaped our technological world.  Art served  two tours in Korea while in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Art is survived by his wife of 41-years, Brenda Jackson; two sons, David A. and Alan K. Jackson; a sister, Huldah Jackson Martin; three grandchildren, Casey C. Jackson, Caroline Jackson Hook and Kenneth P. Jackson; three great-grandchildren and his former spouse, Joan Stockmeyer Messinger. A service, with military honors, was held on June 14, 2019 at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. A memorial service at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Annapolis, MD will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 11 am. A reception will immediately following the service in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Miami, College of Engineering, P.O. Box 025388, Coral Gables, FL 33102 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, c/o Mandrin Inpatient Care Center, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.

You can leave a condolence by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

William  Walter Tucker Jr., "Billy" a lifelong resident of Edgewater, MD passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019.  Billy was born on January 18, 1978 in Cheverly, MD to Janice and the late William Tucker Sr.  He worked as a plumber and a roofer for most of his life.  Billy's interest including fishing, hanging with his friends, and riding motorcycles and ATV's.  In addition to his father, Billy was preceded in death by his brother Michael Tucker.  He is survived by four daughters, Alexis Tucker of Bloxom, VA and Madison, McKaylee, and McKenzie Tucker, all of New Church, VA.  Also survived by his siblings; Michelle Huffer and Richard Dupree both of Edgewater and Christopher Dupree of Churchton, MD.
 Friends are invited to celebrate Bill's life on Friday, June 14 from 6 to 9 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD , where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 15 at 11:30 am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.


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Loc Do

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Bonnie Goss

Christina Burcham

Robert Donaldson

James O'Brien

John Christenson

Rose (Brahm) Haas

Frances Lowman

Ruth Lott

Ned Spencer

Carolyn Hudson

Steven Wilson

Elisabeth Trotto

Roy Valcich

Juan Aquino

John Cunningham

William Bell

Edna Perkins

Donald Leonard

Michael Nagy

Marie DiGiovanni

Arthur Jackson

William Tucker