Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Brenda Marlene Grice, 80, a resident of Edgewater, MD passed away on May 2, 2019 in Annapolis, MD.
Brenda was born on September 4, 1938 in England, UK to the late Arthur and Minnie Poole. Brenda, her husband and two sons moved to the United States in 1970. They spent a year in Maryland, moved to St. Louis, MO for 15 years, then back to Maryland for the past 31 years. 
She is survived by her husband, Derek Grice; her children Sean Grice (Jennifer Boertlein) of Dunkirk, MD and Steven (Debbie) Grice of Howey in the Hills, FL. Brenda was a loving Nanna to, Sarah Parker-Grice (Timothy Parker) Jack, Nick, Sam and the late Erika Grice.
Brenda was an avid dog lover, a 10-year member of the Saint Louis Boxer Club, most recently a 31-year member in the Maryland Boxer Club, and a life time member of the American Boxer Club. She loved traveling with her husband and making her house a home full of love and memories. 
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Brenda’s life on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 11:00 am until her funeral service begins at 12:00 pm at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment private. There will be a reception held at Pirates Cove, in Galesville, MD at 2:00 pm. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. 
Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Jason Chandler Hogarth, 50, a resident of Lothian, MD, died on May 1, 2019 at his residence due to pancreatic cancer. Born on May 17, 1968 in Annapolis, MD to Nancy and Clarence Hogarth, III, Jason was a carpenter and colonial master gunsmith. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his devoted companion, Sandy Linkous of Lothian; his children, Jared, Laina and Riley Hogarth; his siblings, Clay Hogarth and Toby Marucci and his grandson, T'suna Pate. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Betty L. Dolan, 83, a lifelong resident of the Annapolis area, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Milford, Delaware.

Betty was born on January 8, 1936 in Annapolis, MD to the late Eugene and Ethel Aisquith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, David R. Dolan, and two sisters; Roberta Reiken and Pearl Pulliam and her brother  Benny Aisquith.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Lindburgh Dolan, her children; Charles Dolan (Trish) of Greensboro, MD, Gary l. Dolan, Melody Dolan (Rob) of Harwood, MD and daughter-in-law, Kim . She is also survived by six grandchildren; Rick Dolan (Laurie) of Gainesville, FL, Charles L. Dolan, Jr., of Fruitland, MD Chuck Dolan (Liz), Anthony George (Stacey), Andrea Houston Simms and Jasmine Shipley (Ryan), and seven great-grandchildren; Ashley Dolan, Dominick Simms, Trent Dolan, Serenity Ireland, Lilliana and Ryan Shipley, Jr., Graycen George and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Betty’s life on Tuesday, May 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, 1911 Forrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401. Online condolences may be made at KalasFuneralHomes.com


Ursula (Urs) Joan Ayd, age 84, passed away at her home in Lothian, Maryland on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019. Ursula was born on January 14, 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland to John and Lorraine Mack. She attended high school at the Institute of Notre Dame and married her husband, Joe, of 57 years until his passing in 2008. She received her AA at Essex Community College while working full time at Western Electric-AT&T and raising a family of five, her four children, Mary Jo, Michael, Russell, Clarissa and husband, Joe. Ursula loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Ursula was also the “Mother” to her colleagues at Western Electric/AT&T during her working career. She was one of the first women to work in a male dominated environment and although she was passed over for promotions because she was a female she held her own and continued to teach other women to be successful. She gained the respect of her colleagues, male and female.

After her retirement she and Joe were introduced to Standardbred Harness Racing by her son-in-law, Jim. She was a Standardbred owner, breeder and a longtime advocate for the Maryland Standardbred racing industry. Ursula was a member of the Maryland Horse Council and United States Trotting Association.

"A Mother's Love Is The Heart of The Family" and Ursula was the foundation and heart of the family. She continued to care for them, even in her death. She left a  to- do list upon the arrival of her death. She always took care of others but never wanted the attention on her. She was independent, strong and spoke her mind  yet had a heart bigger than the universe. She was known for her sassy wit, infectious smile and her kind, compassionate spirit for animals. Anyone want a cat, or 2 or 3?  

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her honor to: Standarbred Transition Alliance Program c/o USTA 6130 South Sunbury Road Westerville, Ohio 43081 or to your favorite animal charitable organization.

Arrangements and services are private.

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Margaret Gale Turner, 80, of Lothian, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2019. The daughter of the late Marvin Dixon and Rosie Ella Hardesty, Margaret was born August 1, 1938, in Annapolis, MD. She graduated from Annapolis High School in 1956. “Peggy” married in 1958 and worked for Nationwide Insurance until the birth of her daughter. She continued working part-time, volunteered at her church and within her community and continued her education at Anne Arundel Community College. In 1986 she purchased a florist and enjoyed working in the floral industry as both an owner and a designer. Her passions were her faith in God, her family, the beach and a belief in enjoying every moment of every day. She joined 1st Baptist Church of Edgewater in 1968 and remained a member until joining Chesapeake Christian Fellowship of Davidsonville in 1994. When asked what was her favorite place she would quickly say the beach. She enjoyed traveling to the beaches of the Bahamas, Mexico, California, and all along the Atlantic coast with Ocean City her go-to beach. During a trip to Israel, she was re-baptized in the Jordan River, walked along the shores of the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee, and the Mediterranean and considered the Holy Land shores a very blessed experience. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Amy Suzette; siblings, Marvin Dawson Hardesty, Georgetta Monroe, and Carroll Winterson Hardesty, along with their spouses, two nephews, and a niece. She is survived by her sister, Joy Anne Rolen, and her husband, Jimmy, of Edgewater; her children, daughter, Sandra Price and her husband, Calvin, of Centreville, MD, son’s Michael Turner of Annapolis, MD, Donald Turner of Edgewater, MD, Eric Turner of Harwood, MD and Brad Turner and Mary Vidsens, of Lothian, MD; eight grandchildren, Lauren Haley, of Dallas, TX, Andrew Price of Arlington, VA, Donald, Joshua, and Bryan Turner all of Pasadena, MD, Kristina Turner of Clearwater, FL, Emily Turner of Harwood, MD, Brianna Turner of Lothian, MD; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to celebrate Margaret's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, May 4 from 11 am until her funeral service begins at 1 pm.  Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or St. Joseph’s Indian School, P.O. Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326. Memory tributes may be shared with the family by visiting the link on this page.

John Franklin Palmer, MD, "Papa", a 23-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Kensington, MD, died at his home on Sunday, April 28, 2019, following three year battle with cancer.  He was 97.

Born December 20, 1922, in Chicago, IL to the late Lewis James and Maude Pulver Palmer, he graduated from Watervliet High School in Watervliet, MI, the University of Colorado with his undergraduate degree, and the University of Michigan with his medical degree.  John enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1944.  He piloted 14 missions before his B-24 was shot down over Vienna, Austria.  He ensured all his crew parachuted safely from the falling plane before parachuting himself.  He and his crew were taken prisoners of war on 2/21/1945.  They were liberated from POW camp two months later by General Patton who stood on a tank and announced: "I'm going to get you men the hell out of here".  John was awarded the Purple Heart.  He served in the US Air Force Reserves until 1955 with the rank of 1st Lieutenant.  He worked at the Food and Drug Administration as the Officer Director in the Office of New Drugs, retiring after 35 years.  John was an avid Michigan sports fan and enjoyed doing home exchanges in Europe and spending winters in Lake Worth, FL.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gilbert L. Palmer and his former wife, Lucille Scott Palmer.

John is survived by his wife, of 33 years,  Linda Montgomery Palmer; two children, Robert Vincent Palmer of Cleveland, OH and Michele D. Comer; three granddaughters, Kimberly Brooke Van Pelt of Davidsonville, MD, Morgan Paige Johnson of Parker, CO, and Courtney Christine Johnson of Edgewater, MD; his twin brother, James A. Palmer of Springhill, FL; four nephews, Max Scott of Boulder, CO, Gilbert Palmer of West Palm Beach, FL, Allan Palmer of Boston, MA, and Kurt Palmer, Toledo, OH; two nieces, Linda Scott Stransky of Aurora, CO, and Cynthia Palmer of Toledo, OH; and two great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be offered on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 10am at Arlington National Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made in John's name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 2122.

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

Susan Turner Sumpter, 59, a 30-year resident of Mayo, MD and previously of Great Falls, VA, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on April 28, 2019, of colon cancer. Born May 26, 1959, in Great Falls, VA, to the late Constance Riddel and Mark Turner, Jr., she graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor of science degree in animal sciences, where is part of the meat judging team.. Following her graduation from college, Susan worked as a cancer researcher in Dulles, VA and an Account Manager at Williams and Wilkins Publishing. During the 1980s, she volunteered as an aerobics instructor at the YMCA. Susan enjoyed running, sewing, the ocean, and lighthouses. She is survived by her husband of 30-years, Elvis Lee Sumpter; three children, Troy William and James Alexander Sumpter, both of Mayo, MD and Sarah Constance Mannone of Halethorpe, MD; and a sister, Jean Lewin Turner of Los Angeles, CA.

A memorial service will be offered on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11 am at Edgewater Bible Church, 1716 Shadyside Dr., Edgewater, MD.

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All services for Donna will be private. Please take a moment and share a memory or condolence for her family by using the link on this page

Dennis Earl Shipley of Davidsonville and previously of Edgewater and Olney, MD passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2019. Dennis was born on October 7, 1944 in Washington, DC to the late Everett and Olga Shipley. Dennis spent five years in the Coast Guard before he became an electrician with the Woodward and Lothrop Department Store where he worked as building engineer. After the department store closed in 1995, Dennis went on to work as a building engineer contractor for the DC government. Dennis was known as the "fix-it-guy" always tinkering and looking for something special at garage sales and antique stores. He had a special love for the water, boating, his Labradors, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his sister, June Breeden. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Shipley; his children, Cindy (Dan) Ernst of Severn, MD, Katrina (Dave) Coker of Edgewater, and Christopher (Crystal) of Edgewater; six grandchildren, Taylor, Trent, Hayden, Olivia, Jaxon, and Brooks. Friends are invited to celebrate Dennis' life on Sunday, April 28 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a funeral service will be held on Monday, April 29 at 11 am. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403. Condolences may be offered by accessing the Memory Wall link at the top of this page.

Delores Scally (Bagley) , 81,  died unexpectedly on April 24,2019 at the Lake Mary Health and Rehabilitation Center In Lake Mary,FL. 

Delores was born June 15, 1937 in Bowman,ND. She was the sixth  born of seven children to Walter and Ellen Bagley. She attended the Gem School and Bowman High School, where she played on the girls basketball team and was a cheerleader. Delores, or “Dee” as she was known to many, came to Washington D.C. at the age of 18 to work for the Federal Government.  She married and settled in southern Maryland to raise a family.  She worked her way up at the Department of Navy holding a variety of positions including Financial Manager, Program Analysts and Business/Industrial Specialist. She attended college part-time for many years and received her B.A. from U of MD University College. After retiring from the Department of Navy in 1988, she went to work for Dept. of Defense contractors including SYSCON Corp, AECPO Inc.and EG&G, until her final retirement. In her later years she also lived in Alexandria, VA and Annapolis, MD. She moved to Lake Mary, FL in 2003, where she could be close to her son and grandchildren. She enjoyed the warm weather, going to the Disney parks with her family and staying active with her gardening projects. She was especially proud of her roses. 

Delores was both a heart attack and breast cancer survivor. She was a strong, independent woman and a wonderful mother and grandmother who was very generous and loving.  She had a great sense of humor, smiled easily, and loved to laugh.  

She was preceded in death by her parents Walter G.Bagley and Ellen I.(Gross) Bagley, her brother Walter Bagley, her sisters Elaine Hofland, Marion Bagley and Ferne Freitag, her son, John Joseph Scally, and her daughter, Patricia Ann Scally.  She is survived by her brother Dennis Bagley of Harvey, ND, sister Joy Swanson of Buffalo, WY, son Jeffery D. Scally of Lake Mary, FL and daughter, Deborah L. Schneider (Scott) of Edgewater, MD, and her grandchildren , Gary A. Mitchell, Jennifer L. Scally, Andrew J. Scally, and Brian J. Scally, step-grandson Clayton Schneider, and great-grandson Theo Daniel Gimenez.

Services will be held at Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater, MD on May 18, to include 11:00 a.m. family visitation and 12:00 memorial service followed by a lunch reception. 

James Daniel Callaghan "Jim", age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his home in Annapolis, MD.  Born on May 27, 1951 in Washington, DC to the late Patricia Waters and John “Jack” Callaghan, Jr., Jim was their oldest son. He graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, MD and then continued his studies at the University of Maryland.  Before his retirement, Jim enjoyed a long career with AT&T, fulfilling many roles. He had a wonderful knack for making his co-workers feel like they were all his friends.  Jim had a passion for sports, avidly following his hometown Redskins, Nationals, Capitals and his beloved Terps.  He enjoyed golfing, the company of his friends and most importantly, spending time with his children and grandchildren. Jim is survived by his four children, Matthew J. (MaryAnn) Callaghan of Annapolis, MD, Erin P. Callaghan of Mooresville, NC, Kevin M. (Jennifer) Callaghan of Cherry Hill, NJ and Brett A. Callaghan of Annapolis, MD; his seven grandchildren, Conor, Jack, Abigail, Brennan, Kylie, Ryan, and Finn, all of whom always put a smile on his face; his six siblings, Kathleen (John) Brown, John (Peg) Callaghan, III, Eileen Shadday, Robert (Debra) Callaghan, Jeanne (Donald) Braun and Carey (Robert) Civitella who will all miss him dearly, as well as many other cousins, nieces and nephews. 

 Family, friends and others whose lives were touched by Jim are invited to celebrate Jim's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, May 1 from 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial to be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Thursday, May 2 at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, Belcher Pavillion,2001 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 604, Annapolis, MD 21401 (https://living.aahs.org/giving/donating-to-aamc-a-how-to-guide/). 

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Joe Reed Ruddle, 82, a 60-year resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away at his home on April 22, 2019.  Born on October 23, 1936 in Deer Run, WV to the late  Isaac Saylor Ruddle and Verna Smith Ruddle, Joe earned a BSN from Davis and Elkins College and a Master’s Degree from Towson State University.  
Joe was employed by the Anne Arundel County school system where he taught human physiology for 38 years and coached many sports at the high school level.  In 1969, he launched Anchor Aquatics, Inc., a swimming pool business that started with one pool and grew to over 200 commercial and residential contracts, employing over 250 employees each season.  This year marks the company’s 50th anniversary.  
As a teacher and business owner, Joe mentored hundreds of young adults throughout his lifetime and has been a pillar of the community.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Alpha Sigma Phi.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, all sports and, most of all, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty Fletcher Ruddle, who died in 2017, and eight brothers and sisters.  He is survived by two daughters, JoHannah (Walt) Weldon of Lothian, MD and Jennifer (Chris) Ruddle-Frey of Edgewater, MD; two grandchildren, William Reed Weldon and Madison Frey; one sister, Betty Lee Heavner and multiple nieces and nephews.  Joe will be deeply missed and remembered as a kind and generous man who always put others before himself.
Friends are invited to celebrate Joe’s life with his family at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26.  His funeral service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1300 West Street, Annapolis at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27.  Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1 Aisquith Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 or Pendleton Manor, 68 Good Samaritan Drive, Franklin, WV 26807.
Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Mary Florence Genevieve “Gen” Kolar Parker, known to so many as simply Granny, was born
on a dairy farm in Muscoda, Wisconsin on June 15, 1917. She was the 5th of six children born
to Frank Joseph and Mary Charlotte Sale Kolar. She enjoyed a simple but abundant childhood
in the countryside, working on the farm with her family. She recounted stories of her family
horses, giant blizzards, sleigh rides, milking cows, drinking cream, swimming in the river, and
savoring her mother’s cooking. From an early age, Gen loved school and learning. After
graduating from Platteville State Teachers College with a degree in Mathematics and English,
she pursued a teaching career. Although her career path soon changed, her passion for
teaching remained with her throughout her life.
Gen’s adventurous spirit led her to join the Navy as one of the first female WAVES (Women
Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service) officers during WWII. She was sent to Dahlgren,
VA where she used her math apptitude and skills to serve her country as she calculated range
tables to help Navy gunners with accuracy. She also mentored and cared for the female enlisted
WAVES under her command. While serving at Dahlgren, Gen met and fell in love with a young
Navy pilot, then Lt. Edelen Alphonsus “Ace” Parker. Before long, they were married and Gen
began the next phase of her life as a Naval officer’s wife and a mother. Her unwavering support
and her warm hospitality were a tremendous asset to her husband’s military career. Her
nurturing and loving nature created a home where her children flourished, no matter where they
were stationed.
Gen returned to her farming roots when the family settled permanently on her husband’s family
farm in Piscataway, MD midway through his Naval career. Her willingness to work hard provided
the extra support needed to grow the family business into a successful enterprise, now in its 3rd
generation. She did everything from keeping the books, to picking and selling produce, to fixing
meals for numerous farm hands.
The crowning accomplishment of Gen’s life was her role as a matriarch. She shared her lifelong
love of learning and teaching with three generations; her 5 children, 21 grandchildren and 52
greatgrandchildren. She taught them to read and work math problems, appreciate classical
music and poetry, sing and dance, play the piano, knit and crochet, care for the sick and elderly,
make jam, look on the bright side, butcher, pluck and fry up a chicken, make a perfect potato
salad, tend a garden, be a gracious hostess, foster family traditions, play gin and poker, ride a
horse, laugh at yourself, fluff the pillows, have a meaningful conversation, bake oatmeal cookies
and many other life lessons.
Her unconditional acceptance of others and servant’s heart came out of a love for God and the
Scriptures. Her humility and selflessness touched countless people in her church and
community. She was a faithful parishioner at St. Mary’s of Piscataway, regularly attending early
morning mass and serving as a lectern. Her cheerful generosity and breezy nature put everyone
at ease and is one reason why so many outside the family called her Granny. An extrovert in the
truest sense of the word, she drew strength and joy from personal relationships. She looked for
and brought out the best in everyone. She truly walked the walk.
Gen repeatedly stated how blessed she felt to have such a large family who loved and cared for 
her. Her heart's desire to remain until the end of her life in the house she had lived in for over 60
years, where she had loved so many so well for so long, was graciously granted by God. She
died on April 22, 2019 at home in the presence of her 5 children.
Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Parker's Visitation on Friday, April 26 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, April 27 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway(Main Church), 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment Church Cemetery.

Dr. Dwight M. Carter of Fort Washington, MD passed away Monday evening, April 22, 2019, surrounded by loving family. He was born on April 15, 1940 in Mt. Olive, NC. He was a beloved uncle, brother, cousin, co-worker and dearest friend.

As a young child growing up in rural North Carolina, Dwight always dreamed of traveling the world. In 1967, his passion and dreams became a reality when his career path took him abroad. Since then, he worked, traveled and lived in many countries across the globe including the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey, Germany and Japan. In his life, he traveled to over 83 countries.

Dr. Dwight M. Carter was also a man of many talents and skill sets. Over the course of his varied career, Dwight
worked as a teacher, school counselor, psychologist, supervisor, antique appraiser and the Director of Executive
and Career Development for the Department of the Navy, Office of the Auditor General. He was a very
accomplished man.

A Celebration of Dwight's Life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. 

Stephen "Steve" C. Kennedy, 71, of Annapolis passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019.  Born on June 16, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Jake and Rose Kennedy, Steve received his bachelor's degree from Mt. St. Mary's College and his master's degree from Catholic University. A proud U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer who served during the Vietnam period, he continued in the intelligence field, retiring from the U. S. Government and later as a contractor for the Federal Government. Steve was a member of St. Mary's Parish in Annapolis, AYC and the NRA. He enjoyed playing golf, good scotch, trap and skeet shooting, and watching his granddaughter play soccer and lacrosse. Steve is survived by his wife of 49 years, BetteAnn Kennedy; daughters, Jessica (Andrew) Coyne and Meredith Kennedy both of Annapolis; granddaughter, Emma Elizabeth Coyne; siblings, Rosamond Waltrop of Telford, PA, Michael and Robin Kennedy of  New London, NH.  A Memorial Mass will be offered on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 9 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the SPCA of AA County or Folds of Honor. Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Melvin"Mel" Revere Howard, Jr., 93, of Annapolis passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Mel was a born in Annapolis on August 22, 1925 to the late Melvin and Mary Howard. He was a lifelong Annapolitian with only his time in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II taking him away from Annapolis. Mel was retired from the U.S. Naval Academy where he worked in the purchasing office. He also worked at Farmers National Bank in Annapolis. Mel was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, music, and playing the mandolin and ukulele. In addition to his parents Melvin, Jr. was preceded in death by his wife, of 69 and half years Pauline Howard; a brother, George Howard. He is survived by his wife, Miriam Howard; his three sons, Melvin (Dona) of Annapolis, Larry (Connie) of Churchton and Cragg (Sophie) of Crofton; ten grandchildren, Ryan, Amanda, Lawren, Tyler, Matthew, Anna, Nicolas, Adrienne, Elizabeth and Jacob; thirteen great-grandchildren; four stepchildren, Allison, Blair, Hailey and Darris Johnson; and five step grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Melvin's life on  Monday, April 22 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A funeral service will be held at Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis on Tuesday, April 23 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.
 










Howard Allen Butler, 91, of Edgewater and previously of Rehoboth Beach, DE and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. Howard was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 30, 1927 to the late Morris and Bess Butler. Howard was a graduate of Temple University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations. He was a compliance officer for the U.S. Department of Labor, President of the National Council of Field Labor Locals, and owner of HAB Properties. Howard enjoyed music and dancing, travel, Phillies baseball and Eagles football, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bernadine Butler; his daughter, Mia and her husband, Kent of West River, MD; two grandchildren, Vigs Jones of Germantown, MD and Ryan Jones of Chicago, IL; and a sister, Sandy Butler of Philadelphia, PA. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Howard's life on Saturday, April 27 from 3 until 5 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. 

 Condolences may be left by clicking on the link on this page.

Services for Margaret will be at a later date.  Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Frances Elizabeth Hubbell "Fran", 81, a five month resident of Annapolis, MD and formerly of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on April 18th. Born on September 26, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Elmer Aaron and Mary Jane Blasdell of Fox Chapel. Fran was a graduate of the Winchester Thurston School and attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. A stockbroker for many years with Robinson Humphrey and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, she retired as a vice president. Fran was an avid wildlife photographer and world traveler. She was a member of the Camera Club of Hilton Head Island, the Coastal Discovery Museum of Hilton Head and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Barsley Hubbell. Fran is survived by her daughters, Susan Hubbell Perry of Columbia, MD and Elizabeth Hubbell Mesora of Davidsonville, MD; her brother William Aaron Blasdell of Canfield, OH and her grandchildren, Matthew Ross Perry and Hannah Elizabeth Perry.

Friends are invited to an afternoon tea at 1935 Generals Hwy., Apt. 1429, Annapolis, MD on Saturday, April 27 from 1 to 3 pm. 

A memorial service will  be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 50 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head, SC on Saturday, August, 10, 2019 at 10:30 am with a luncheon reception immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Camera Club of Hilton Head Island or the Coastal Discovery Museum of Hilton Head. 

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

Roland E. Coffin, Jr., 69, a resident of Davidsonville, MD died on Thursday, April 18 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on September 27, 1949 in Annapolis, MD to the late Dorothy Coffin Stamp and Roland Coffin, Sr.,  Roland worked as a carpenter for most of his life. He enjoyed drag racing, building houses, good food, animals and spending time with his grandkids. Roland is survived by his children, Amber Jones of Arnold, MD, Derek Ecker of Baltimore, MD and Jeffrey Coffin of California; his siblings, Loretta Sweeney of Edgewater, MD and Thomas Coffin of Florida and his grandchildren, Alexis and Dylan Jones and Shane and Cody Ecker. Friends are invited to celebrate Roland's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, April 25 from 11 am until his funeral service begins at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403. Condolences may be made by clicking the Memory Wall link on this page.

Phyllis E. Reid "Phyl", 103, a resident of Annapolis, MD for 32 years and previously of Rutherford, NJ died on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at HeartHomes in Odenton, MD.

Born on July 19, 1915, in Newcastle, England to the late William and Phyllis Eggleston, Phyllis was a self-employed seamstress who upholstered chairs and created slipcovers and draperies for churches and theaters. She enjoyed knitting, reading, crocheting and she was especially well known for gifting her sought after afghans to others.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her first husband, John X. Harding who died at the age of 31, her husband of sixty-seven years, Thomas Reid; her children, Michael Harding, Lucille Hoffman, and Barbara Riordan and her grandsons, Bruce, and Scott Rogers.

She is survived by her children, Phyllis Rogers of Annapolis, MD, and Thomas Reid of Rutherford, NJ; her grandchildren, Justin Rogers, Duane, Drew and Darin Riordan, Kimberly Gauvin, Patricia Smith, Michael and Keith Harding, Tracy Pinelli, Thomas A. Reid and Kerie Miller as well as 16 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, April 27 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to 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.

Joan J. Tsamouras "Joanie", 79, a resident of Cape St. Claire/ Annapolis for forty-eight years and previously of Baltimore, MD, died on Wednesday, April 17 at her home. Born in the Bronx area of New York City on January 16, 1940 to the late Salvatore and Adeline Esposito, Joan graduated from high school and attended Baltimore Community College. She worked for the Social Security Administration and later as a secretary for IITRI, a defense contractor and for the Landtech Corporation, a consulting engineering firm. Joan was a member of Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis and she enjoyed cooking, traveling and dancing. She is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, Daniel Tsamouras; her children, Constantine "Costa" Tsamouras of Annapolis, MD and Angelica "Kiki" Tsamouras of Crownsville, MD and her grandchildren, Jacob and Julia Poncharik. Friends are invited to celebrate Joan's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on  Saturday from 3 to 6 pm. Funeral service will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2504 Cub Hill Rd., Baltimore, MD on Monday, April 22 at 10 am. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 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.

Obituaries

Cecilia Campos

Brenda Grice

Jason Hogarth

Betty Dolan

Ursula Ayd

Margaret Turner

John Palmer

Susan Sumpter

Allen Cooper

Donna Muhlert

Dennis Shipley

Delores Scally

James Callaghan

Joe Ruddle

Genevieve Parker

Dwight Carter

Stephen Kennedy

Melvin Howard

Howard Butler

Margaret Wallach

Frances Hubbell

Roland Coffin, Jr.

Phyllis Reid

Joan Tsamouras