Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Sunday, January 25, 2009, the beloved wife of the late Henry Schemanski; mother of Frank Schemanski; sister of Doris Kline. Services and inurnment are private.

On Friday, January 23, 2009, The beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Taylor Jr; mother of Marguerite Waterstraat and the late Raymond E. Taylor III; sister of David and Gene Lockard. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Friends are invited to Anna Bell's Life Celebration on Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A.,6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD, where services will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 10am, Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.Please sign the on-line guestbook by clicking on the above link.

Howard â€œRickyâ€ Halsey, 51, of Harwood, MD died unexpectedly on January 22, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. 


Mr. Halsey was born, December 18, 1957 in Annapolis, MD. He graduated from Southern High School in Harwood, MD in 1976. He formerly lived in Lothian, MD. He worked for twenty five years in the printing business. At the time of his death, he was employed by Lanes Bus Company in Harwood, MD. In his youth, he attended Sunday school and the youth group at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Lothian, MD. He was an avid sports enthusiast, especially the Dallas Cowboys, NASCAR and professional hockey. 


Survivors include his mother and stepfather, James & Mary Cranford and his brother, David Halsey, all of Lothian, MD. He was predeceased in death by his father Howard E. Halsey in 1981. 


Friends are invited to Mr. Halsey's Life Celebration on Monday, January 26 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Road, Lothian, MD, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10005.

Ruth Dean, 84, a 25 year resident of Lothian, MD died January 22, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. 


Born, December 29, 1924 in Mitchellville, MD, she worked at the Safeway warehouse in Baltimore, MD for 25 to 30 years earlier in her life. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater, MD and the South County Senior Center, which she really enjoyed going to. 


She is the beloved wife of Roy T. Dean, whom she married on September 25, 2006; mother of Leroy McKenzie of Mexico, Elizabeth Hallow of Pensacola, FL and Robert Montgomery of Glendale, AZ. 


Friends are invited to Ruth's Life Celebration on Monday, January 26, 2009 from 2 to 4 and from 6pm until time of funeral service at 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private.

Marylou Reed Huse, a 20 year resident of Annapolis, Maryland and previously of Potomac, MD passed away peacefully on January 20, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Marylou was born, June 16, 1927, in Connecticut. She was the first of four children of the late Carlton Day Reed and Louise Hinchey Reed. She was predeceased in death by her loving husband, Robert M. Huse and her sister, Hopestill R. Hunter. She is survived by her four daughters, Katie McCann of Texas, Mary McBride of Florida, Elizabeth Wagner of Ohio and Margaret Larson of North Carolina; she is also survived by seven grandsons, three granddaughters and one great-grandson. Marylou is also survived by her brother Carlton Day Reed, Jr., of Maine, sister Hepzibah R. Powers, of Maine and her best friend and special companion, George Serini of Maryland. She grew up in Day's Ferry, Woolwich, Maine, where she attended a one room school house. Marylou attended Morse High School in Bath, Maine and graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine in 1949 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in English. In August of 1949, she married Robert Huse. In 1958, the family moved to Bethesda, Maryland until 1966, when they relocated to the Potomac area. She was an avid gardener and bridge player. She and Robert also enjoyed spending weekends sailing. In the spring, her ashes will be laid to rest in her beloved state of Maine.

On Tuesday, Janauary 20, 2009; the beloved wife of the late Wilbert Aaron Poole; mother of Merna Hoyer Rivenbark, Virginia "Sis" Hosenoehrl, Lois J. Tayman and Catherine Haliday Fitzgerald; sister of Rick and Jimmy Letcher. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Poole's Life Celebration at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5203 Saint Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 10am until time of service at 11:30am. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to to the Alzheimer's Association or Charles County Nursing and Rehab. Center, 102000 La Plata Rd., La Plata, MD 20646.

Chresanthe Staurulakis, 75, a 15 year resident of Boca Raton, FL and previously of Rockville, MD and Bowie, MD died on January 20, 2009 from complications due to scleroderma. 


Born November 6, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a homemaker most of her life.Â Her memberships included Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, MD and St. Mark's Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, FL.Â Mrs. Staurulakis enjoyed Greek dancing and spending time with her grandchildren. 


She is survived by her husband, of 51 years, John Staurulakis; mother of Manny Staurulakis of McLean, VA, Joanne Scheller of Boca Raton, FL and Leo Staurulakis of Riva, MD; sister of Maria Tavla of Boston, MA; grandmother of John, Douglas, Chresanthe, Nicholas, Zoe, Carl, Dina and Anastasia.Friends are invited to Chresanthe's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, January 23 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm.Â A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD.Â Interment St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Annapolis, MD.Â In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center, 5200 Eastern Ave, Suite 4100, Mason F. Lord Building, Center Tower, Baltimore, MD 21224.Â Please sign the guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com 


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On Monday, January 19, 2009, the beloved father of Gina L. Goncz and Richard L. Weston; brother of Mary Weston and Jane Weston Beach. He is also survived by four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 25 at 2:00PM at Manassas Baptist Church, 8800 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA. 20110. Interment private.

HALL JOHN T. HALL On Monday, January 19, 2009. The beloved husband of the late Katherine V. Hall; father of B. Kay Gioffre, Katherine A. Hall, Linda C. Blackwell and Henry Dennis Wilson; grandfather of Keri-Jo G. Bobo and Rina A. Hicks. Also survived by six other grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside service and interment will be held on Wednesday, January 28 at 10 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Arrangements by GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, Edgewater, MD.

Evelyn Kuulei Chalmers Krucky 1919 - 2009 Evelyn Kuulei Chalmers Krucky, 89, passed away January 18, 2009 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Toni and Jordan DeTuncq in Edgewater, Maryland. 


She was born in Hilo, Hawaii to Moses and Florence Muller Chalmers. Evelyn left the territorial islands to study pre-nursing at La Sierra Junior College, CA in 1937. Following graduation from La Sierra, she received nursing training at the Paradise Valley Hospital and Sanitarium in San Diego, CA. 


Evelyn returned to Hawaii, where she graduated as a Registered Nurse from Queens Hospital in Honolulu in 1943. As a student nurse, she became engaged to a young sailor, Anton Krucky, Jr. She and her fiancÃ© were both in Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941 during the Japanese attack. Evelyn was immediately called to duty at Queens Hospital to care for the Navy's overflow wounded as well as firemen and civilian casualties. After several days of no information on her fiancÃ©, she received word that he had been aboard his destroyer, the USS Preble, assisting in rescue efforts and was unharmed. While WW II still waged, Evelyn and Tony married when his ship came back into port for one day. 


During the Korean War, Evelyn and her three daughters, Linda, Patricia and Toni followed her husband to Tokyo, Japan where their son, Anton, was born. Following the Korean War, the Navy sent the Kruckys to the Mainland USA, where her husband finished his twenty years of military service at the Pentagon. 


Several years later, Mrs. Krucky returned to her nursing career serving as a Head Nurse at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC. It was there the American Cancer Society approached her to become certified as an Interstomal Therapist, which she did and received honors as a pioneer in the field. 


Evelyn and her husband retired and in 1978 built their waterfront home in the Glebe Harbor community near Montross, VA. As members of the community's Club House organization they enjoyed many activities with their friends and neighbors throughout the years. Evelyn continued her regimen of walking five miles a day, working on her large vegetable garden and keeping up with her daily soap operas. Following in the footsteps of her grandmother, one of whose Hawaiian quilts hangs in the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Evelyn has produced many beautiful Hawaiian quilts for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition, although leaving the Washington metro area, the Kruckys continued their active membership since the 1950's in the Hawaii State Society promoting the music, cuisine and dancing culture of Hawaii. 


Evelyn Krucky is survived by her brother Mac Chalmers of La Cresenta, CA, her children, Linda Douglas of Reston, VA, Patricia Toregas of Pasadena, MD, Toni DeTuncq of Edgewater, MD and Anton Krucky of Honolulu, HI as well as ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, all who have been privileged to know and love her. 


A private prayer service was attended by family at the Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater, MD on January 20, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Queen's Medical Center, Attn: Fund Development Dept, 1301 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813; for Nursing Student Scholarships in memory of Evelyn Kuulei Chalmers Krucky, RN.

The beloved husband of Maria Schirmer. Notice of services and interment at a later date.

Patricia Ann Aisquith Gaug â€œPatâ€, a 47 year resident of Davidsonville, died on Sunday January 18, 2009 at her home after a 5 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 68. 


Born, October 6, 1940 in Annapolis, MD to Witt and Elsie Aisquith, she graduated Annapolis High School in 1958. Pat worked as a mail carrier as well as a clerk at the Davidsonville Post Office from 1967 until she retired in 1997. 


Pat was a member of Davidsonville United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening, painting, her friends and helping others. 


She is survived by her husband, Paul Donald Gaug, of Davidsonville, whom she married on Sept. 19, 1959, her children, Paul Allen Gaug of Huntingtown, Maryland and Karen Ann Gaug, of Davidsonville, MD and one brother Wayne Aisquith of Pipe Stem, West Virginia. 


Relatives and Friends are invited to Pat's Life Celebration on Thursday, January 22 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD where funeral services will be held on Friday January 23, 2009 at 11am. Interment will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Nona Kirkland Windham






Nona Kirkland Windham, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia for over 50 years and previously of Enterprise, Alabama, died on Sunday January 18, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a 2 year illness.




Born September 26, 1923 in Dothan, Alabama to the late Henry C. and Myra V. Kirkland, Sr., she graduated from Howard College in Birmingham, Alabama, now know as Samford University. 



Nona was a homemaker whose interests included cooking and ceramics.


She is survived by her children, Gary Windham of Eldersburg, MD and Stacey Poole of Annapolis, MD and also her 2 grandchildren.




Locally, a Memorial service will be held on Wednesday January 21, 2009 at 5:30pm, at Riva Trace Baptist Church. Nona will then have a graveside service on Saturday at Arlington Memorial Park in Atlanta, Georgia.




In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633 or online at www.alz.org 




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Arrangements are incomplete at this time for Mr. Olsen. Please sign the guest book using the link above.

Eugene â€œPopâ€ Bayard Walp, Sr., 82, of Annapolis, MD and Avon Park, Florida died on January 16, 2009 after a brief illness. 


Born, September 4, 1926 in Bridgeton, NJ, he was a graduate of Metuchen High School in Metuchen, NJ. Mr. Walp was a WWII veteran, where he was a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy from 1943-47. He then later served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Korean Conflict from 1950-51. He was decorated with numerous medals received during his military career. He retired after 20 years with General Motors and also worked for 20 years with NSRD (North Severn) as a Research Laboratory Mechanic. He was owner of Limited Auto and Marine Repair in Annapolis, MD. Eugene was a teacher at the Manpower Training Center for the federal government in Annapolis, MD. His memberships included, the Fleet Reserve Association in Annapolis, Marine Corp. League, Crownsville American Legion Post 226, he was a master mason with the Masonic temple in Metuchen, NJ, a member of the National Order of â€œTrench Ratsâ€ (which is an affiliate of the D.A.V.). He was also a past commander of both VFW Post 304 and the L.L. Merrill Chapter of the D.A.V., both in Annapolis, MD. He was an avid bass fisherman and horseshoe player. He enjoyed family gatherings and loved his many great and great-grandchildren. 


He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth â€œBettyâ€ Ellen Walp, who died in 1992; father of Melvin Ehrhardt Walp of Utah, Linda M. McCarty of North Carolina, Sheri A. Miller, Gary R. and Eugene B. Walp, Jr., all of Annapolis, MD, Mark A. Walp of Davidsonville, MD, Brian M. Walp of Prince Frederick, MD and the late Christine A. Garris, who died in 2000; brother of Thomas Walp of California, Donald Walp of New York and the late Andrew Walp; loving and devoted companion of LaVerne Cammarata of Annapolis, MD; he is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Mr. Walp's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, January 21 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 2:30pm at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N Bldg A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Maryanna Kline, 64, a 39 year resident of Edgewater, MD died at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD on January 15, 2009 of cancer after a 20 year illness. 


Born, August 27, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was employed as a researcher at the Library of Congress for several years after high school, but was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater, MD. Mrs. Kline's hobbies included being with her children and grandchildren and she was a devoted mother. 


She was the beloved wife of James N. Kline, III, whom she married on January 11, 1969; mother of James N. Kline, IV of Edgewater, MD and Joanna Hughes of Chicago, IL; sister of George and Bruno Fontanesi, both of Library, PA, Cathie Holm of Ponte Vedra, FL and Betty Deithorn of Doylestown, PA; also survived by six grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Maryanna's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, January 18 from 2 to 5 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, January 19, 2008 at 11 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N Bldg A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Rita Ann Gilleland, 75, a two year resident of Chester, MD and previously of Germantown, MD died January 14, 2009 at the Spa Creek Center in Annapolis, MD from complications due to pancreatic cancer. 


Born, November 30, 1933 in Washington, D.C., she was a graduate of St. Cecelia's High School in Washington, D.C. She was employed as a drafts person for many years. She was an accomplished artist; her artwork graced the cover of the AAMC Auxiliary Cookbook. Her hobbies included artwork, painting, quilting and sewing. She was a volunteer with Anne Arundel Medical Center, where she met many of her friends. 


She was the beloved wife of the late George T. Gilleland; mother of John T. Gilleland of Annapolis, MD and Chris Gilleland of South Carolina; sister of John Ward of Florida and the late Richard Ward; mother in law of Jane Gilleland of Annapolis, MD; grandmother of John, Casey, Nikki, Sean and Matthew Gilleland. 


A celebration of Rita's life will be offered on Monday, January 19, 2009 at 2pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the AAMC Foundation, Sajak Pavilion, Suite 240, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Tuesday, Janauary 13, 2009; the beloved daughter of the late Lucille and Asbury White, Jr.; sister of Linda Taylor; aunt of Kevin Wayne(Cheryl) and John Michael Taylor; great-aunt of Matthew Evan Taylor. Relatives and friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, Janauary 21, 2009 from 10am until time of service at 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Sunday, January 11, 2009 made his transition; Beloved brother of Elaine Muldrow-Malloy and Kenneth Muldrow. Also survived by five nieces, four nephews and a host other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Muldrow's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 12 noon until time of service at 1pm. Interment private. 


James Christopher Muldrow known as Butch and sometimes Kofi to family and close friends was born to the late James and Josephine Muldrow on December 17, 1945, in Washington DC. James attended DC Public Schools and continued his education at UDC where he obtains his master degree. He participated in a student exchange program that took him to Ghana, Africa. He pursued graduate studies at Harvard University and also taught school in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. James was employed with the DC Public Schools for many years as a Librarian. His last and most recent employment was at Hardy Middle School in Washington, DC. James enjoyed traveling and reading. His travels took him to many places in the world where he gained not only academia, but also spiritual knowledge. He found great joy in reading about his heritage and the purpose of life. James was a scholar of human kind. He leaves to mourn his sister Elaine Muldrow - Malloy , brother Kenneth Muldrow , nieces Paula Miller , Josette Dciammen , Saundra Howard , Dalyn Howard and Sonise Muldrow , nephews Brain Howard, Fredrick Williams , Danny Malloy and Keita Malloy . He also leaves a host of other relatives, colleagues, and close friends.

On Sunday, January 11, 2009; the beloved husband of Juanita V. Eaton; father of Eileen(William) Price, Dr. Cynthia(Peter Fort) Eaton and the late Vicki Eaton. He is also survived by four grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Col. Eaton's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, March 24, from 6 to 9pm. Funeral services will be held at The Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer, Virginia on Wednesday, March 25 at 1pm. Interment with Full Honors Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Col. William "Bill" Eaton to South Carolina State University, General Scholarship Account, P.O. Box 7187, Orangeburg, SC 29117.

On Friday, January 9, 2009. Visitation will be held on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, January 17,2009 at 9:30 am from St Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Piscataway Catholic Church Cemetery, Clinton, MD. Please sign the online guestbook by clicking on the above link. Please check back with an update of survivors.

Douglas Warren Thiessen, 35, of West River, died Jan. 9 of a ski accident. 


Mr. Thiessen was born July 8, 1973 in Chicago, Ill. to Arthur and Patricia Thiessen of Oak Lawn, Ill. He graduated in 1995 from Washington and Lee University with a BA in Politics and Sociology. In 1998 he received his law degree from the Wake Forest School of Law. 


The U.S. Justice Department employed him for over ten years. He taught Sunday school and led several children's ministries. He also taught home schooled teens in a local co-op and coached soccer and baseball for the Recreational Youth Athletic League (RYAL) in Annapolis. 


He was a member of the Maryland and D.C. Bar associations and several federal circuit courts. He also served in many community positions including his recent appointment as the General Counsel to the Maryland Republican Party. He served as a Ruling Elder at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Davidsonville. 


He enjoyed science fiction and the outdoors including camping, hiking, skiing, fishing and crabbing with his family as well as vacationing at the beach, Disney World and in the mountains. He was a loving family man who prepared meals and played baseball, guitar and mandolin with his son. 


Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Sarah Thiessen; one son, Taylor Thiessen; three daughters, Hannah, Heidi, Charlotte and Clara Thiessen; one brother, Eric Thiessen of Abingdon, Va. 


A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Annapolis Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 710 Ridgely Avenue.

All services and interment are private for Mrs. Hoffmann, please sign the family's guestbook at the link above.

On Thursday, January 8, 2009, the beloved husband of the late Theresa A. Kimmel; father of Scott A.(Janet) Kimmel and Jackie(Glenn) Thomson and the late Thomas C. and Carol A. Kimmel; grandfather of Marley C. Kimmel. Family and friends are invited to Sparky's Life Celebration on Saturday, January 10 from 2 to 5p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill,MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, January 12 at 11:00a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to USGA Golf House, P.O. Box 708, Far Hills, N.J. 07931 in memory of Charles Kimmel. ATTN: Suzanne Colon.

Obituaries

Kathryn Schemanski

Anna Taylor

Howard Halsey

Ruth Dean

Marylou Huse

Pauline Poole

Chresanthe Staurulakis

Len Weston

John Hall

Evelyn Krucky

Robert Schirmer

Patricia Gaug

Nona Windham

Charles Olsen

Eugene Walp

Maryanna Kline

Rita Gilleland

Mary White

James Muldrow

Col USA

Yat Ng

Douglas Thiessen

Mary Hoffmann

Charles Kimmel