Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Stacey L. Webster, a resident of Harwood, MD, died on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a journey with breast cancer, which ravaged her body, but never changed her unquenchable optimism, humor or fierce love of family and friends.

Born January 9, 1968, in Washington, DC, Stacey was a well known and loved teaching guide at Carrie Weedon Science Center in Galesville, Maryland, and a recently hired employee of Anne Arundel County Schools. She was recognized as Volunteer of the Month at Anne Arundel Public Schools in January of 2019, for her tireless volunteer activities at Lothian Elementary including, among other volunteer activities, the Chessie Reading Program, Sea Perch, Science Club, The Santa Shop, After School Enrichment, and as a Classroom Assistant.  Her energy and enthusiasm will be sorely missed in the Halls of Lothian Elementary. Stacey also volunteered as a teaching artist’s assistant at Bates Middle School. 

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Webster; two children, Sarah and Jacob Webster; her mother, Linda Suit; two siblings, Frederick (Terry) Suit and Tamara (Keith) Stickland; and an amazing host of friends.

Where our beloved Stacey is now is unknown and unknowable – and irrelevant to loved ones left behind.  She has gone where we cannot follow.  We will keep her alive in our thoughts and hearts.  Yet, thoughts grow dim and hearts can be fragile, forgetful things.  Actions, however, are a different matter.  They change, grow, pass to others and never die.  In action, we can keep the essence of Stacey close and viable and alive in our world.  When you choose to make the time to volunteer, when you help someone else even though you haven’t been asked and it’s not convenient, when you choose eloquence over indifference, compassion over judgment and understanding over hatred and intolerance, you keep a little piece of Stacey in our world.

A celebration of Stacey's Life will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, May 30 from 4 to 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in her name to Lothian Elementary School, Attn: Tammy Noble, 5175 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, MD 20711 (In support of the Chessie Reading Program, as Stacey was passionate in her commitment to fostering literacy in young students.) 

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

Daniel Joseph Brumsted, 58, a resident of Dunkirk, MD for twenty-four years and formerly of Columbia, MD, died on Sunday, May 19 after a seventeen month battle with pancreatic cancer at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 31, 1960, in Libertyville, IL to Rachael DeVita Brumsted and the late Donald Brumsted, Dan and his family moved to Columbia, MD when he was six years old. He recently retired after selling the company he owned for more than 30 years, Environmental Testing Lab, Inc. Whether on his boat or on a chartered trip, Dan loved to fish and spend time on the water. He also enjoyed cheering on the Baltimore Orioles and spending time with his family and friends. Dan's love and kindness touched many hearts throughout his life and to those lucky enough to have known him, he will be sorely missed. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carol A. Brumsted; his children, Genavieve and Mitchel and his siblings, James and Margaret. Friends are invited to Daniel's life celebration at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, June 9 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to Pancan.org, Annapoliswellnesshouse.org, or Reelrecovery.org.

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

Donald “Denny” Gene Call, 64, died on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. Born on June 26, 1954 in Iaeger, West Virginia to the late Ray and Betty Call.  He served in the United States Army from 1971-1973. 
He was employed as a Parts Delivery Driver for Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Annapolis, MD. He enjoyed Duckpin Bowling, playing Horseshoes and Cards, singing Karaoke, and watching the Orioles play ball while relaxing in his recliner. His grandchildren were truly his pride and joy.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by a Brother, David Ray Call.
Donald is survived by his beloved Wife, Gale Call.  Being at his side for more than 37 years.
He is also survived by a Son, Donald (Lillian) Farr of Edgewater, MD; a Daughter, Shella (David) Cook of Lothian, MD; 8 Grandchildren.
Relatives and Friends are invited to celebrate Donald’s Life on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 11 am at the Funeral Home. Interment will be on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 10:15 am at the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. 


JAMES NELSON CRAIG, JR.
January 6, 1940 – May 18 , 2019

Passed peacefully at home following a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family and close friends. 
 
Jimmy is survived by his beloved wife, Debra Lynne (Padgett).  Being at his side for more than 25 years, she has been his constant helpmate.  They were rarely apart and a true love such as theirs was beautiful to see.  

He is survived also by his two loving sons.  His eldest, Dr. Christopher J. Craig (Marcia) of Stephens City, VA who directed his father’s care and in whom Jimmy had such confidence, and by his younger son, Heath R Craig (Lysette) of Sarasota, FL.  Heath is a veteran like his father.  His pride in his sons was evident to all who knew him.

He is also survived by two devoted step-sons.  William L. Elliott (Jennifer) of Huntingtown, MD and Sergeant John R. Elliott (Lindsey) of La Plata, Maryland.  Both men are grateful to their step-father for his loving care, support and fidelity.

He was the eldest son of the late James Nelson Craig, Sr. and his wife Catherine (Haynie) of Newburg, MD.   Surviving him are his loving sisters, Janice Pitts (James) of Mechanicsville, MD and Patricia Galley (Larry) of Ponte Vedra, FL and his loving and steadfast brother, Bradley M. Craig of Newburg, MD.  His brother Barton sadly predeceased him in 2002.

He is lovingly known as Poppy to his 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  They, and we all, will miss his fun -filled spirit and zest for life.  

Born and raised in Southeast, Washington DC.  Jimmy was a 1958 graduate of Anacostia High School and received a degree in Business Management from Montgomery College in 1962.  

Jimmy was a natural born athlete.  He fired up the gridiron from his early days in Boy’s Club Football, to his outstanding performance at Anacostia High School.  During his college football career as a tackle at Montgomery College, he was named by the National College Athlete Association as 1st Team All American in 1959 and 1960.

Following college, Jimmy served his country in the United States Army.  

Fascinated all his life with the mechanics of building and construction, his interest naturally led to a successful career as a well-known and respected builder.  In 1980 he formed J N Craig Builders, Inc. and developed two subdivisions, Spring Branch and Bealle Hill Estates in Prince Georges County.  At the time of his death, he was working on his last project known as Marshall’s Landing.

For him there was a right way to approach any task or issue and he wasn’t shy to share his knowledge or expertise.  That’s why he was affectionately known to all as the “Answer Man”.  He helped anyone who called on him and if he couldn’t, he found someone who could help and made sure they did!  Jimmy enriched the lives of all who knew him.  We will not see his like again soon.

Family and friends may visit from 2PM-4 PM and 6PM-8PM on Wednesday, May 22, at Kalas Funeral Home at 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD.  A funeral service will be held on May 23 at 2:00PM at First Baptist Church of Waldorf 10045 Bunker Hill Road, Waldorf, Maryland.




Richard "Dick" John Ednock, 88, an 8 month resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Terra Alta, WV, died on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Atria Manresa in Annapolis, MD.  Born May 5, 1931, in Scranton, PA, to the late John and Lillian Ednock., he served in the United States Navy from 1953-55.  Following his military service, Dick attended and was in the 1959 graduating class of Rider College in New Jersey. He worked as an accountant with the N.O.A.A. and was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 2577, in Bowie, MD.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by a son, Richard John Ednock, Jr.

He is survived by two sons, Michael (Donna) Edward Ednock of Damascus, MD and Dale (Lisa) Andrew Ednock of Edgewater, MD ; a daughter, Cheryl (Michael) DeFrancisci from Olney, MD ; four grandchildren, Jennifer Clevenger of Damascus, MD, Andrea DeFrancisci of Olney, MD, Brooke Noyes, of Edgewater, MD, and Rachel Olmo, Riva, MD; and two great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Dick's life on Wednesday, May 22 from 10:30 am until his funeral service begins at 11:30 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville.

Online condolences and tributes can be made by using the link on this page.  

Philip Frederick Meyers, Jr., “Phil”, a 25-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Hillsmere, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, surrounded by his family.

Phil was born on September 9, 1962 in Baltimore, MD to Philip, Sr. and Joanne Meyers. He worked as a marine fabricator and welder for Kato Marine. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church and enjoyed Crabbing and Fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 12 ½ years, Judith Meyers of Edgewater, One Son, Philip, his siblings; Ronald and Georgeanne.

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, 1911 Forrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 at 2:30.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Phil’s name go to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena 21122 or to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 
Attn: Membership Department, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403






On Wednesday, May 15, 2019; the beloved wife of the late Eufrocino Saguros; mother of Myrna Saguros, Dalisay (Meynardo) Perez, Wilma (Jun) Cabuang, Lorna Mistica, Raul (Aida) Saguros, Elsa (Zards) Agustin and Eden (Lito) Bautista; sister of Tomasa DeChavez. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Fidela's Life Celebration on Wednesday & Thursday, May 22 & 23, 2019 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway Cemetery, Clinton, MD. 

Dale Edward Altizer, 48, a resident of Edgewater, MD for forty-four years, died on Wednesday, May 15 in Annapolis, MD. Born on December 25, 1970 in Cheverly, MD to Kathleen "Nene" and the late Roger Dale Altizer, Dale graduated from South River High School and worked at Mealey Signs in Annapolis. He enjoyed working on cars, tinting windows, hanging out with his friends, being the clown at the party and loved having everyone around him. In addition to his mother, Dale is survived by his fiance, Stacey Bishop; his sister, Patricia "Trisha" Bell and her husband, Jason of Edgewater, MD;  his nephew, Justin Bell; his niece, Chesnie Bell; his stepchildren, Heather Pagliochini of Edgewater, MD, Katie, Olivia and Jacob Bishop all of Annapolis, MD and Ty Nose, Jr. of Edgewater, MD and his granddaughter, Kayla Stockett. A memorial service will be held at American Legion Post 226, 830 Mayo Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, May 22 at 4 pm.  A Celebration of Dale's Life will immediately follow from 5 to 9 pm. Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Barbara Ann Dashiell Horsey passed away at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, CWO Granville William Horsey Jr., USA (Retired). She is survived by daughter Yvonne; son Kelvin and his children Kristopher, Kiara and Kandice and her son Noah; daughter Mary Ellen and her daughters Brittany and Briana; son John, his wife, Mary, their children Tamika, Aisha, and Adrian, and their grandchildren Tasia, Adrienne, and Justin; son Gary, his wife Mercedes and their children Alexis, Pamella, and Alexander; niece Beverly Matthews, her husband Douglas, their children Antonio and Dane, and their grandchildren Antonio, Isyss and Marcus; and brother Donald and his sons and their families. Family and friends are invited to the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, May 29  from 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Arlington National Cemetery at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Fisher House, 24 Stokes Road, Building 25, Bethesda, MD 20814.

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

Jessie E. Fee, 81, a resident of Annapolis, MD for more than sixty years and previously of Kentucky, took her final breath on this earth and entered her eternal home, into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 14 at the Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood, MD. Born on January 12, 1938 in Annapolis to the late Clifton and Melvina Rawlings, Jessie was a member of the Binghamtown Baptist Church in Middlesboro, KY.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 18 years, Jimmy R. Fee and her husband of 12 years Dewey A. Fee and her granddaughter, Ashley Fee. Jessie is survived by her children, Gina Xenos, Larry (Ginny) Fee, Martha (Joe) Burcham and Beth (Bob) Kirchner; her grandchildren, Jimmy Fee, Cody Fee, Michael (Sarai) Burcham, Tina (Chris) Burcham, Erin (Shaun) Molina, Kyle (Carley) Carr, Dylan (Rachel) Carr, Holly Scarbrough, Katie (Stephen) Swarthout and Destiny Tolson and her great grandchildren, Abigail, Daniel and Hannah Molina, Nathaniel and Eliza Swarthout and Jayden Burcham. Friends are invited to celebrate Jessie’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, May 17 from 1 pm until her funeral service begins at 2 pm. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis. 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 clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Junius Wade Gray, Jr fell asleep in death suddenly on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Fort Washington Hospital Center.  Junius was born on October 15, 1926 in King William County, Virginia to Junius Wade Gray, Sr and Dorothy Williams Gray.  He was the eldest of four children. His siblings were Dorothy Mae, Everett and Lloyd Gray.  After finishing high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Army.  While home on leave, he was pleasantly surprised to discover that his parents were housing a student teacher, Verna King, from Hanover County, Virginia.  He was smitten and after a brief courtship, they married upon his discharge from the army and remained married for 71 years.  He often spoke of how happy he was, as a “country boy”, to have met and married a beautiful young school teacher.  They settled down in Hanover County where they built together their first home from the foundation up.  From this union came two sons, Charles Wade Gray and W. Francell Gray, and one daughter, Rita Gray Archer.  After the family moved to Washington, D.C., and after a brief stint as a foreman with UPS, he proudly opened his own business, Gray’s Automotive Repairs, originally in upper Northwest DC, and later in downtown DC.  In a story covered by the local NBC television station, Gray’s Automotive was named the top auto repair shop in the DC metropolitan area by Washington Checkbook magazine.  He retired in 1988 and in that same year, he and his wife moved to Fort Washington, Maryland.  Never one to sit around, having the philosophy “if you don’t use it, you lose it”, he remained very active in various pursuits including finishing the basement of their new home, building room additions, decks, roofs, etc. for neighbors’ homes, and providing lawn care services.  Because of his industrious nature and presence in the community, he was well known, respected and admired by many.  He and his wife enjoyed traveling and camping.  Having led a full life, he often expressed the sentiment that he “enjoyed the ride“ and that he had “absolutely had no regrets”.

Junius is survived by his son W. Francell Gray; daughter Rita Gray Archer, and daughter-in law Rosalind M. Gray; grandchildren: Tracy Gray Tyler (Danny); Philip Wade Gray (Andrea); Erika R. Archer; Lauren K. Archer; Laura L. Green (Quinton); and great-grandchildren Aaron and Madison Hall, Miles Wade Gray and Dakota Franks.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dr. Verna K Gray; son Charles Wade Gray; mother Dorothy Williams Gray; father Junius Wade Gray, Sr; sister Dorothy Mae Gray; brothers, Lloyd and Everett Gray; and son, Charles Wade Gray.  

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Gray’s Life Celebration on Monday, May 20, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service, 12:00 noon at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745.  Interment private at a later date. 

 

Anne Searls Brennan died peacefully in her sleep on May 13, 2019, in Annapolis, MD. Anne was born on May 22, 1928, in Madison, WI to the late Edward M. and Anna Mary Haughey Searls, the second of six children. Anne received her BA from Milwaukee State Teachers College and taught elementary school full time for several years.  She married James Girard Brennan in 1951 and moved with him to Washington, DC where he was newly hired to teach physics at Catholic University. They remained there until his death in 2002. For twenty-five years she was a full-time mother and homemaker, raising her five children. She loved to entertain and made her house a place of social gathering for members of the Catholic University faculty and all the neighborhood children. As her house emptied of children, Anne devoted herself increasingly to a new career as a wine consultant, working for Rex Wine and Spirits and other wine stores in Washington.  She threw herself into this new life, spending a semester learning Oenology at U.C. Davis and short internships at European vineyards. She was able to share her love of food, wine and entertaining with many grateful customers. She retired to Tucson, AZ but, when her health became more fragile, moved to the retirement community of Ginger Cove in Annapolis, MD. In addition to her parents and her husband, Anne was preceded in death by her siblings, Eileen, Robert, and James. She is survived by her children, Thomas, Sean, Kathleen, James, and Tad; her siblings, Edward Searls and Sheila Amacker, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, 28 June at 9 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to National Public Radio (npr.org) or the Heifer Project (heifer.org)Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

On Monday, May 13, 2019; the beloved son of Naomi Quattrocchi and the late Andrew Quattrocchi; brother of Ruth Hardin and Diane Marie Quattrocchi; uncle of Jesse, Jeremy and James Hardin and Stephanie Nucci. He is also survived by 15 great-nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Andrew's Life Celebration on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from  6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. The funeral services will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 11 a.m at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc. 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 410,  Rockville, MD 20852. fisherhouse.org


On Monday, May 13, 2019 of District Heights, MD. Husband of the late Margaret Rinaldo; father of Mary (Bruce) Walter, Teresa (Grant Sizemore) Rinaldo, Steve (Lynda) Rinaldo, Ray (Donna) Rinaldo, Mike (Sheila) Rinaldo, Patricia (Dave) Scott and the late Jeannette Rinaldo; grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 7.

Frank was born in Camillus, NY on October 17, 1924. He was the son of Italian immigrants, Raymond and Maria (Polichemi) Rinaldo. Frank was a WWII Navy Veteran, a D.C. Metropolitan Police Detective Sergeant and Security Counselor for Bowie High School. He was devoted to his family and to his church. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church,1717 Ritchie Rd, Forestville, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 

Elizabeth “Betty” Suit Chaney, 89, an 80 year resident of Davidsonville and previously of Gambrills, MD, passed away on Monday May 13, 2019 at her home.

Betty was born on June 19, 1929 in Davidsonville to the late James and Ida Suit. She was a graduate of Annapolis Sr. High. Betty worked as an Administrative Assistant for the State of Maryland Board of Public Works and retired after more than 45 years of service.

Betty held many offices in the Potomac District of the Ruritan and was the 2001 National President. She was also involved with the YMCA, 4H and various other community service groups.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Virginia Chaney of Davidsonville.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Betty’s life on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 10am until a funeral service begins at 11am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at  Davidsonville United Methodist Church Cemetery.


Joseph W. Clemmons "Joe", 93, a resident of Riva, MD for forty years and previously of New Carrollton, MD, died on Sunday, May 12 at his home after a ten year struggle with dementia. Born on December 17, 1925 in Washington, DC to the late John B. and Lena L. Clemmons, Joe graduated from high school and worked as a clerical administrator with the National Security Agency and the Department of Defense. He was a Mason and a Shriner and enjoyed oil painting and gardening in his spare time. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Jo Clemmons and his brother, John Clemmons. Joe is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary H. Clemmons; his daughter Deborah Studley of Marshall, VA and his grandchildren, James and Heather Studley. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979. Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Dr. Claude J. Shiflet, Jr. (Jack) passed away on May 11, 2019 at the age of 97 in Annapolis, MD.  
He was born to the late Claude Jackson Shiflet and Elise Ryals Shiflet on September 15th, 1921 in Wilmington, VA.  Claude grew up in Washington, DC graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1939.  He married Margaret L. Scott in 1944 while attending Georgetown University School of Dentistry and then graduated in 1946.  After graduation, he was commissioned in the Army Dental Corps, served 2 years at Fort Clayton General Hospital in the Canal Zone and was discharged in 1948 as an Army Captain.
Claude practiced dentistry for 50 years in Washington DC and retired in 1996.  He was active in the local civic associations and past President of the Sumner Citizens Association and Vice President of the Westmoreland Citizens Association.  Claude and Margaret resided in Bethesda, MD for 52 years and moved in 2002 to Heritage Harbor in Annapolis, MD.  
Claude has been a member of the 6th Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC since 1946, serving as a Deacon and Elder.  He was a life member of the DC Dental Society and belonged to the Washington Dental Study Club and the Dental Progress Study Club.
Claude loved life and enjoyed boating, fishing, snow skiing, motorcycles and even built and flew his own ultra-light aircraft.  He remained active even at 97, riding his 10-speed bike every day to “check on the neighbors”.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret and his 2 sisters Francis Peterson and Louise Wright.  He leaves behind his 2 children Dr. Dennis Shiflet of Bethesda, MD and Mrs. Claudia Edgar of Davidsonville, MD; 5 grandchildren-Michael, Brian, Jonathan, and Christopher Edgar and Jennifer Shiflet; and 2 great grandsons-Logan and Jackson Edgar.
A Celebration of Claude's Life will be held at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 10 am until his funeral service begins at 11 am. A private burial service will be held at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page. 

Donald Charles Capps, "Donnie", a 40 -year resident of Edgewater, MD, and previously of East Pines Riverdale, MD, died on Friday, May 10, 2019, at the Mandrin Chesapeake Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, MD following a six and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was 74.

Born March 7, 1945, in Washington, DC, to the late William T. and Lucille Capps, he was a 1964 graduate of Bladensburg High School.  Donnie was a D.C. Firefighter at 13th and K street on Truck 3 Engine 16.  He was stationed in Korea while serving in the U.S. Army.  Donnie was a long time member of American Legion Post 7 in Annapolis and Post 226 in Edgewater.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. Capps.

Donnie is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean Capps; three children, Susan (John) Tripodi of Arnold, MD, Dennis (Kerri) Capps of Manassas, VA, and Wendy (Dan) Boisse of Fayetteville, NC; a brother, William "Bill" (Jacquenette) Capps of Florence, AL; four grandchildren, Nathan Roomian of Fayetteville, NC, Angelica Cardenas of Keystone, CO, Alicia Cardenas of Chula Vista, CA, and Samantha Roomian of Fayetteville, NC; two great-grandchildren, Autumn and Nora; and three nephews, Steven Robert (Donna) Capps of South Carolina, Daniel (Alejandra and Rachel) Capps of Georgia, and Tommy (Jaedyn) Capps of California.

Friends are invited to celebrate Donnie's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, May 19, 2019, from 2 to 5 pm, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 10:30 am.  Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, c/o Mandrin Inpatient Care Center, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or the Children's Hospital, c/o Burn Unit, 111 Michigan Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20010. Online guestbook available at KalasFuneralHomes.com


Campbell, George Colin, Jr. (age 87)
On May 9, 2019 at his daughter’s home after a two month illness.
Born on July 4, 1931, in Washington, DC, Mr. Campbell grew up in Arlington, VA.  He graduated from Washington and Lee HS in 1949 and attended the University of Virginia.  He served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, Mr. Campbell worked for AT&T for 31 years where he was in Management, Operations Department. He later worked six years for the U.S. Government General Service Administration. 
He lived in the Lansdowne Woods community in Leesburg for the past sixteen years, and was active in the Condo Association. He and his wife moved recently Ashleigh at Lansdowne Assisted Living. He attended the Chapel at Lansdowne Woods and was a member of its parent church, Galilee UMC..
   Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by his parents, George C. Campbell, Sr., and Gertrude Talbert Campbell; his sister, Margery Campbell Ernest; and his first wife, Susan Ann Grove Campbell.
   He is survived by his second wife, Olive “Tommye” Campbell; his daughter Gail C. Pelton of Riva, Maryland; and son Bruce A. Campbell (Diana), of Leesburg ; a stepson Mark Pfefferkorn (Suzanne),  Lee’s Summit, MO; and stepdaughter Jean Elizabeth Dickson (Fred), Roseland, VA; grandchildren Nicole Pelton Snyder, (Rob) Brent Campbell (Corey), Chad Campbell (Alicia), Brittany Brady (Sean), and Wendy Morris (Matt), and nine great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held in the Ballroom of the Lansdowne Woods Clubhouse on Saturday, May 25, at 10:30 AM. followed by light refreshments.  Internment will be private at National Memorial Gardens in Falls Church, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org 

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

Josef-Peter "Pete" Leiher, 82,  of the Annapolis area and previously of St. Augustine, FL passed away on May 8, 2019 in Easton. Pete was born in Romania on January 18, 1937 to the late Peter and Helen Leiher. He received a masters in business and a bachelors in chemistry. Pete was multi lingual and held positions at Bell Telephone, ADP, and Proctor and Gamble. His hobbies included fishing and soccer. In addition to his parents Pete was preceded in death by his stepson, Bill Ivey. He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Connie Virginia Leiher, son, Peter Leiher (Melissa Doran) of Xenia, OH and stepson, David Ivey(Audrey March) of Annapolis; grandchildren, Jack Leiher, Jarrett Ivey (Jennifer Box) and Celeste Ivey. All services are private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Animal Kind International, P.O. Box 300, Jemez Springs, NM 87025. On line condolences may be given by clicking on the link on this page.

                                                                 Joseph John Palmer, Jr.
                                                             July 22, 1933 – May 7, 2019



Joseph John Palmer, Jr (85), of District Heights, Maryland, passed away on May 7, 2019. Beloved husband of Rita Daniels Palmer for 62 years; father of Joseph III (Trish), Daniel, James (David), Mary Chin (Ray), Edward (Maureen) and Douglas; Grandfather to Joseph IV (Elizabeth), Stephen, Jamie, Nick (Shannon), Kim Krug (Nathan), Neil Thompson (Lindsey), Noah, Edward Jr (Erin), Amanda Chiasson (Josh), Alexandra, and Sydney. Great Grandfather to Joseph V, Emily, Byron, Jonathan, Carson, Morgan, John, Nathan, Grant and Maeve. Joe was proceeded in death by Granddaughter Christine Marie and 8 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his sister, Nellie Downs and scores of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A life long resident of Prince Georges County, Joe was a member of Mount Calvary Catholic Church. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Joe enjoyed Duck Pin bowling, hunting, fishing, crabbing, playing cards and puzzles. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were truly his pride and joy!



Relatives and friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebration on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loyola on the Potomac, P.O. Box 9, Faulkner, MD 20632. 

Gene Ann Nystrom, "Nono", age 82, a resident of Upper Marlboro, MD and previously of Tucson, AZ, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 7th. She was born on March 26, 1937, in Paris, IL to the late Harry and Hazel Hyten. She was a long time member of Grace Brethren Church in Owings, MD and often attended St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Upper Marlboro, MD. Gene Ann loved spending time with her 5 "wonderbar" kids, her grand-kids and great-grand kids which were her gifts from God. She also had many close friends she called her "sisters in Christ". Gene Ann enjoyed praying, going to church, bible study, family gatherings, cooking, baking, singing, writing, birds, cats, and dogs.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nystrom and her siblings, Louie Hyten and Kathleen Hyde. Gene Ann is survived by her children, Linda Gaich (Walter) of Dunkirk, MD, Cindy Dodge (Brian) of Midlothian, VA, Suzie Jacobsen (Jeff) of Owings, MD, Mike Schwenk of Dunkirk, MD, Stacey Piazza (Mike) of Upper Marlboro, MD; grandchildren, Shawn Gaich, Tammy Gaich, Jaclyn Mussante, Anthony "Tony" Accetta, Cameron Dodge, Robin Riley, Jenica Dodge, Colleen O'Brien, Shannon O'Brien, Maria Jacobsen,  Jessica Garner, Megan Warren, Nicole Langley,  Katheryn Schwenk, Joshua Schwenk, Joseph Schwenk, Jesse Schwenk, Elizabeth Schwenk, Rebekah Schwenk,  Michael Piazza, Jr., Anthony "Tony" Piazza; and 18 great-grandchildren. 

A memorial service will be held at Grace Brethren Church, 9870 Old Solomons Island Rd., Owings, MD on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 1 pm. Condolences may be made by using the link on this page.





Frances Elizabeth Leukhardt, 98, of Selby passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Frances was born in Washington, DC on February 8, 1921 to the late Joseph and Rose Smith. She was a parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Edgewater. She enjoyed spending time with family and tending to her garden. Frances' related her longevity to eating chocolate every day. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, George Robert Leukhardt; her son, George, Jr. and her siblings, Patrick, Joseph, Tony, Genevive (Jean), Dolores (Boodie), Margaret and Joan. Frances is survived by her sister Rose and brother Richard, her daughter, Diane (James) Pfefferkorn of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Jakob and Erin Pfefferkorn, Dawn (Matt) Slusher, Selena (Andrew) Phillips and Lauren (Jonathan) Hardesty as well as six great grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Frances life on Monday, May 13, 2019 from 2 - 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday May 14 at 11 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 515 Loch Haven Rd, Edgewater. 

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for her family.

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Daniel Brumsted

Donald Call

James Craig

Richard Ednock

Philip Meyers

Fidela Saguros

Dale Altizer

Barbara Horsey

Veronica Lyon-Davis

Jessie Fee

Junius Gray

Anne Brennan

Andrew Quattrocchi

Frank Rinaldo

Elizabeth Chaney

Joseph Clemmons

Claude Shiflet

Donald Capps

George Campbell, Jr.

Josef-Peter Leiher

Joseph Palmer

Gene Nystrom

Frances Leukhardt