Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert E. “Bob” Loor, 90, a resident of Annapolis, MD died peacefully on Sunday, October 24 at his home. Born on March 18, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late Jesse James and Ida Mae Loor, Bob was a graduate of Bladensburg High School. He served in the Army National Guard for twenty years and worked at PEPCO in various positions for thirty-eight years. Bob volunteered at the Project Liberty Ship- S.S. John W. Brown in Baltimore, the Maryland Therapeutic Horse Farm,The T.M. O’Donnell Company, Inc. and was a member of the Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Kathleen A. Loor; his siblings, James and Richard Loor, Lewis Burkhardt, Barbara Jean Prebish and Mary Elizabeth DuVall. He is survived by his children, Robert “Tim” (Sandra) Loor of Crofton, MD, Linda Muck of Bowie, MD, Wanda Paris of Jessup, MD and Brenda (Jerry) Fuentes of Frankford, DE; his grandchildren, Shawn Paris, Christine Wetzel, Sheri Paris, Eric and Jason Fuentes, John Muck, Brian Fuentes, and Thad and William Loor; and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Bob's life on Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 28 at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Project Liberty Ship, Inc., P.O. Box 25846, Highlandtown Station, Baltimore, MD 21224. Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

Ruth A. “Ady” Knold, 92, a resident of Country Homes Assisted Living in Harwood, MD, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021.  Born on October 20, 1929 in Fallen Timber, PA, Ady’s father, Joseph L. Marks, was a coal miner and World War I veteran.  Her mother was Anna (Schumaker) Marks, a German war bride.  After graduating from Reade High School in 1947, Ady moved from her family’s Pennsylvania mountain-top home to Washington, DC where she met her husband, Marvin “Knobby” Knold, a Navy chief aviation mechanic.  As a Navy wife, Ady moved with Knobby to Quonset Point, RI and Naval Air Station Key West, FL.  The couple eventually settled in Jacksonville, FL where they raised their two daughters, Anita Lynn and Pamela Sue.  

A large part of Ady’s life centered around Park Lane Baptist Church where she was the church secretary for 36 years, “training” the pastors and making her famous “monkey bread” for all the Sunday school children.  

Ady was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and both of her daughters.  She is survived by her brother, Bob Marks, of Newton Falls, OH; sons-in-law, David Foy of Harwood, MD and Doug Kohl of Callahan, FL; and granddaughter, Regan Foy of Glen Burnie, MD.

There will be a funeral service at the Park Lane church on Tuesday, November 2nd, followed by a family interment at Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ady’s memory to Park Lane Baptist Church, 1480 Lake Shore Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205.

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All services are private at this time. Please take a moment and leave a condolence by using the tab on this page.

Michael Brooks Evans, Sr., of Temple Hills, Maryland, passed away October 24, 2021, at his home. Born May 30, 1981, in Silver Spring, Maryland, Michael attended French immersion classes at Shadyside Elementary School and continued through 13 years of French, graduating from DeMatha High School in 2000. He was an avid soccer and baseball player in his youth and developed an interest in swimming, from his first high school job, at age 14, where he started as a lifeguard and progressed to regional manager. Later, Mike worked as a security guard while obtaining his AA degree at Prince Georges Community College, and then earned a Bachelor of Science Degree, in criminology, from the University of Maryland University College. Following graduation, he worked as a contractor for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Headquarters, then as a federal employee for TSA. Most recently he had returned to DHS HQ as a personnel security specialist.

Mike was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan, he enjoyed travel, and most of all, Mike loved spending time with his children doing new and different things. His favorite peaceful place was his family cabin in West Virginia, where he enjoyed fishing on the Cacapon River.

Mike is survived by his wife Marlé; four children, Nina, age 13, Kennedy, age 12, Michael Jr., age 10, and Madison, age 5; parents, David Evans, Sr., and Helen Brooks Randolph; his brother David Evans, Jr.; and a host of family and friends.

Terese Marie Proud, “Terry”, 70, a 40-year resident of Forestville and previously of Riverdale, MD, passed away on October 24, 2021 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

Terry was born on February 12, 1951 in Washington, DC to the late John E. and Grace Reilly Proud. She was a 1969 graduate of Bladensburg High School and was a graduate of the LPN program at Prince Georges Hospital in 1971.She worked as a nurse for Dr. Champaloux in Upper Marlboro for many years. She loved nursing and caring for her patients. Terry’s interests included gardening, dogs, cats, baking, cooking, collecting dolls and shopping on Amazon.

She is survived by her husband of 2 years, Charles Satterfield, her siblings; Kathryn Johnson of Richmond, VA, Wayne Proud of Edgewater, MD, Mary Proud Wheeler of Grasonville, MD, and John Proud of Lily Lake, PA. She also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.

Terry was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Terry's memory to the <a href = "https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">SPCA of AA County</a>, 1815 Bayridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD or the <a href="https://mdfoodbank.org/donate/">Maryland Food Bank</a>, P.O. Box 17379, Baltimore, MD 21297

All services for Eileen will be private. Please take a moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the tab on this page.

Carmen Resurreccion (née DeSales) of Fort Washington, Maryland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 22, 2021, at the age of 80 years old. Beloved daughter of the late Trinidad Delfin (née DeSales) and the late Isaac DeSales. Treasured widow of Alberto Resurreccion. Devoted mother of Anthony (Amy), and Maricar Resurreccion. Loving brothers and sisters of Trinidad Santiago, and Virginia dela Cena. Her Grandchildren Antonio Woodruff, Prince Woodruff and Daija Resurreccion. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Antonio (Tj), Noah, Gabriella, Israel, Autumn, and Wynter-Rose, and several loving godchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Carmen worked for many years as a Registered Nurse, interning in the Philippines, working in Cook County hospital, Chicago, Philadelphia hospital, the Nursery for Greater Southeast, and Supervisor for Hadley Hospital Washington DC and retiring as Director of Infection Control for Fort Washington Hospital, Maryland. She married her sweetheart Alberto Resurreccion (Chuck) in 1966. She proceeded to spend the next short 29 years with Chuck (1995), they enjoyed dancing, throwing parties, outings with friends and movies. Family meant everything to Carmen. She devoted her life serving God and the Catholic community, her husband, and children. She was always there for them no matter the difficulties, knowing God would make a way. She was always supportive of her families endeavors. Carmen’s FAITH: she was their rock, the glue that kept families together regardless the distance from the Philippines to the States (MD, NJ, PA, VA, NC, SC, IN, TX, CA and FL). She was so generous, kind and giving. She was the gateway for so many families equivalent to the stars in the sky, getting them started with their own families, careers, and their citizenships. She will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she touched along the way.

Viewing will be Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Sunday October 31 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD. Monday the funeral mass service will be at 10:30 AM at St. Columba, 7804 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory 6160 Oxon Hill, MD. Condolences may be shared at www.kalasfuneralhome.com

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   Robert “Bob” Andrew Goldberg Sr., an Annapolis resident, passed away Oct. 21, 2021 at George Washington University Hospital. He was 79 years old.
   Mr. Goldberg, son of the late Harry and Dora Goldberg of Conshohocken, Pa., was born Feb. 2, 1942 in Norristown, Pa. He was the youngest of three children. His sister, Rita T. (Marini) Jefferies, preceded him in death in 2018. His brother, Harry A. Goldberg, resides in Miami, Fla., with his wife, Theri.
 A 1964 graduate of Villanova University, he was vice president of his senior class and a member of the Navy ROTC. Mr. Goldberg began his service with the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after completion of his studies. He went on to serve his country as an air control officer during the Vietnam War, rising to the rank of Captain before his honorable discharge in 1968.
   Professionally, Mr. Goldberg spent more than three decades as a sales executive with several computer companies, including Sun Microsystems. He loved dogs, was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast, and also enjoyed traveling and spending time on his boat.
Mr. Goldberg leaves behind a wife of 38 years, Pam Goldberg, and three children: Kristi (Erik) Shaffer, of Edgewater; Kim (Tim) Haynes, of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; and Rob Goldberg Jr., of Winterville, N.C. He is also survived by a grandchild, Kayla Moody, of Durham, N.C., and two step-children: Jodi Cohen Wrublik, of Carolina Forest, S.C., and Bradley Cohen, of Potomac; and three step-grandchildren: Bennett Wrublik and Sedona and Ashton Cohen.
  
  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Mr. Goldberg on Thursday, October, 28 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road Annapolis, MD. He will be laid to rest following the service in Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park, located at 14321 Comus Road in Clarksburg. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County by visiting 
<a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">SPCA of Anne Arundel County</a>, or to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation by visiting <a href="https://t2t.org/" >Here</a> 


Helen R. Stecher, 82, a resident of Davidsonville, MD for forty years, died on Monday, October 18 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born on April 6, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Dr. William G. and Ethel L. Ryon, Helen is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joseph L. Stecher III; her daughters, Dawn Tillini of North Beach, MD, Sharon Stecher of Davidsonville, MD and Michelle Smiroldo of Crofton, MD; her brother, William G. Ryon of Delaware; her grandchildren, Moses, Paul, Sam, Geena and Maria Smiroldo, Danielle Stecher, Regina Davis, Nichole Fitzhugh, Megan and Michael Tillini and four great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Helen's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, October 22 from 11 am until her funeral service begins at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery in West River, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.  Online condolences may be offered using the Memory Wall tab above.

                                       The Life & Legacy - Remembering Afrika

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, Afrika Mosi Uwimana Smith left this world, surrounded by family and friends at 4:40 p.m. on October 18, 2021.

Afrika fought a lengthy and courageous battle with colon cancer that ultimately took her life. 

She was born to Maisha (Serena) Evans & Barrington Aaron Smith on April 27, 1981 in Hopewell, Virginia.  Named after The Mother Land (Afrika) who is the First Born (Mosi) and the Daughter of the Most High God (Uwimana). 

Afrika attended Ujamaa Shule (School) up to the 8th grade.  During her time at Ujamaa, she was a dedicated participant in the Onipa Abusia's sixth Ye Goro Bra Rites of Passage for young girls on July 31,1994; she was in a class of 17 girls who bonded and shared a momentous experience of Akan culture and education.  Afrika attended School Without Walls High School (HS) and graduated with her HS degree in 1998.

Afrika, a natural nurturer, always aspired to be a nurse.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2019.  She aspired to change the Medical Field and bridge the gap between genuine compassion and efficiency.  Afrika spent 12 years with Capital Women’s Care where she began as an OB-GYN Certified Medical Assistant and prior to her departure was a Clinical Supervisor/Capital Women’s Care Divisional Electronic Medical Records Representative.  She departed Capital Women’s Care for a Radiology Technical Assistant position at John Hopkins University Hospital and remained with John Hopkins until her terminal illness .  Afrika touched many souls and was an everlasting influence on each patient she came into contact with.  She was highly respected and adored by doctors, managers, and coworkers alike.  

 

Afrika was blessed with a loving daughter Kiaya Ferreira and expecting her first granddaughter in late January 2022.

 

She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter (mentioned above).  Her Parents, Maisha (DeWayne) and Barrington (Jackie).  Her bonus Mother, Mercedes Ferreira.  Her bonus Daughter, Makinzie.  Her younger Brothers, Jelani Smith, Jahbari Smith (Tay), Asher Smith, Seth Smith, and Dimas Drullard.  Her Sisters, Tay Smith (Jahbari), Nakiia McLaurin (Sean) and Eleasah Banks (Dale).  Her Aunties, Audrey (Garfield), Julia, and Ria.  Her Uncles Anthony (Carol), Jesse III (Betsy), Larry (Reiko), Sean, and Jordan.  Her Cousins, who were all raised as brothers and sisters, Jay, Tammy, Toshie (Teon), and Javed (Courtney).  Her Cousins, Lindsay, Jason, Danielle, Jordan, Jaylen, and Jeremy.  Her Nieces, Sanaa, Teigan, Kiersten, and Dillyn.  And a host of loving family members and friends.

 

She was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents Edson and Estry.  Her Maternal Grandparents, Jesse and Della.  Her Aunt Pamela.  Her Uncle Anthony “Kat” Smith.  Her Brother Miguel Drullard.

 

Together Afrika and Gil “Wood” Freeman Jr. shared many years of a loving relationship.

 

“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.”

Mother Afri like no other...


Friends are invited to Afrika's Celebration of Life at 10AM until the start of the service at 11AM on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery immediately following the service. 

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Beloved son, brother, uncle, and the unofficial “Mayor of Annapolis”, Johnson “Jay” R. Waite, Jr. was called home on October 16, 2021, at the age of 39, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy.

Born to Johnson and Mary Jo, Jay began leaving his indelible mark on the world on April 20, 1982.  He completed the family as the only son and would forever retain the title of “little JR”, no matter how much bigger and taller he grew than everyone else.  His stature was large to accommodate his enormous heart and the love he had for everyone he met.    

A friend to all, Jay would often be found chatting up someone everywhere he went.  He took great joy in discussing absolutely anything with anybody, remembering specifics of their life down to the smallest detail, especially if the conversation was about Back to the Future, the Titanic or Baltimore sports.  The Orioles indeed lost their biggest fan (and sometimes harshest critic) and his trivia teams lost the greatest sports historian, for no mind but Jay’s could tell you what the score of a game was from a decade ago.

A graduate of the University of Maryland, University College, Jay went on to fill many roles, but enjoyed his time working at Tessemae’s the most – he loved the banter and camaraderie with co-workers that filled his day with joy.

Jay delighted in his family, especially in his role as uncle – both officially and unofficially.  He loved sailing and going to ball games with his family.  He enjoyed playing the drums and was most recently learning to play the guitar.  Chuckling while discussing quirky TV plot ideas, alternative outcomes to baseball games, and what he’d do if he was the manager were among his other favorite pastimes.  

One of Jay’s biggest passions was airplanes and, from an early age, he aspired to be a pilot.  He may never have helmed a plane, but he flew as often as he could – and checked a bag, every time.  Two of his favorite destinations were Germany, as part of a student exchange program and the Field of Dreams – where he got to walk out of the corn and live his dream to get “a taste of the majors.”

Perhaps his greatest love, aside from his family, was for his cars, most especially, his prized DeLorean.  His stated goal from the age of 5 was to one day have his own.  After he became sick, his parents were determined to make that dream come true.  He loved taking it for a ride around town and returning home and talking about all the people that stared and waved.

Jay dreamed of beating cancer and driving his DeLorean into Camden Yards in celebration.  He may not have been able to do that in the physical sense, but that’s okay because “where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” 

Ultimately, it was Jay’s love for Jesus and the joy of his Catholic faith that carried him through his courageous battle, taking him straight into the loving arms of Jesus.

Jay is survived by his parents; sisters, Kim Niggel (Tim), Stephanie Waite (Michael Heitmann), and Tricia Cauley (Bill); nieces and nephews, Courtney, Tyler, Liam, Noelle, Henry, Oliver, and Sam;  and numerous loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Friends are invited to celebrate Jay’s life with his family on Friday, October 22 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, October 23 at St. Mary’s Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jay’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Tragically, Savvas Andreas Pantelides passed away on October 16, 2021 at the age of 31. He was born and raised in Annapolis, MD, and attended Annapolis Area Christian School and later Annapolis High School. He graduated from Free State ChalleNGe Academy in Aberdeen, MD.
A life-long member of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Savvas loved the Lord and took great pride in his Greek heritage. His upbringing in the church and Christian school instilled in him a knowledge and belief in Scripture, much of which he memorized and often recited. 
Savvas was a songwriter, lyricist, rapper, and poet. Godsend, Savvas’ published book of poetry, captured his ability to blend his spiritual walk with his musical talent. His poems spoke to his ability to persevere over challenges and his hope for a brighter future. Savvas wrote, directed, and starred in his own music videos and released two albums, Bad Influence and Google My Name under the stage name King Savvas P. Some of the songs were recorded with his sister, Aspacia. 
He had a passion for life, love for family, and dreams about his own future. He was a beautiful child of God, quick to share in a moment of humor, reminisce about the past, and discuss his own struggles and successes. He was known for his beautiful smile, his quick wit, and his larger-than-life personality. He could fill the room with not only his physical presence, but his laughter and stories as well. Savvas will be dearly missed.
Savvas was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Savvas and Magdalene Pantelides; his maternal grandparents, Alexander and Aspacia Vlangas and his paternal uncle, Nick Pantelides. He is survived by his father, Andre Pantelides (Jenny Clagett), his mother, Georgan (Mark) Flavell and his sisters, Magdalene, Aspacia and Alexandra as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Funeral service will be held at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 on Thursday, October 21 at 10 am. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Annapolis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church or The Free State ChalleNGe Academy, Bldg. E4230, Beal Rd. APG EA. Gunpowder, MD 21010.
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Lawrence David Bohan, M.D., of Annapolis, MD, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 15, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Born on July 7, 1936 in Boston, MA to the late John J. and Grace Hennessy Bohan, Larry was a graduate of Boston Latin School, Boston College and Tufts University Medical School. He began his medical and Naval career in 1962 with an internship at Chelsea Naval Hospital in Boston. His marriage to Joyce Kennerly took place the same year. Twenty years later, Larry retired as a Navy Captain and Chief of Nephrology at Bethesda Naval Hospital, now Walter Reed. He then joined the staff at Memorial Hospital in Easton, MD as an internist and Chief of Nephrology. Well respected by his patients and colleagues, Larry enjoyed 41 years of serving his patients and the medical community. In 2003, retired a second time, he savored many summers at his home in Oxford, MD and winters in Vero Beach, FL. Of importance to Larry, even in retirement, was the continuation of his medical education and keeping current with developments in the field of medicine. Endowed with a curious mind and generous spirit, Larry read widely and shared with friends and family his interesting discoveries and reading recommendations. Many of these communications were laced with his special, insightful brand of humor.  Larry was a friend and mentor to many in his medical circle and to his children and their families and friends. He possessed a singular capacity to make others feel valued and supported. He was a devoted husband, brother, father and grandfather. Larry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joyce Bohan; his children, Larry Bohan, Jr. of Monument, CO, Margot (Edward) Cyr of St.Victor la Coste, FR, Tim (Nancy Kelly) Bohan of San Francisco, CA and David (Desiree Hupy) Bohan of New Orleans, LA; his brother, John Bohan, Jr., of Weymouth, MA; his brother in law, Frank Weeks of Contoocook, NH; his grandchildren, Patrick, Joseph and Louise and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Dr. Patricia Weeks, Janice Dawley and Eugene Bohan. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Tuesday, October 26 at 11am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Larry’s honor be made to S.O.M.E., Boston Latin School, or Holy Family Catholic Church. Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guest book at the Memory Wall tab on this page.



Joseph Paul Lewandowski, 75, passed away October 14 , 2021 at his home in Davidsonville, MD after a long battle with ALS.  He was the loving husband of 32 years to Janis Kramer; dedicated stepfather to Lynn Kramer and Andrew Kramer (Jean); Grandpa Joe to Rachel, Ashley and Ethan; devoted uncle to Anne Rossbach (Tom), Kathie Richardson (Jeff), Mary Stylc (Greg), Jean Mack (Michael) and Margaret Dorsey (Kevin).  He is also survived by 5 grand nieces, 3 grand nephews, 1 great-grand niece, 2 great-grand nephews and many friends and neighbors.
Joe was born on June 29, 1946 to the late Thaddeus and Anna (Kemp) Lewandowski in Locust Point, MD. He graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel Elementary School in 1960, Mt. St. Joseph High School in 1964 and the University of Maryland with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering in 1968.  Joe played CYO basketball and soccer for Our Lady of Good Counsel.  He enjoyed skiing, tennis, golf, working in his woodshop, setting up his annual Christmas train garden and walking the mall and his neighborhood. 
Joe worked for the Maryland State Department of Natural Resources as Chief Of Enforcement, Water Resources Administration and for Allied Chemical.  He was an Environmental Consultant and Manager with Environmental Resources
Management.
In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his brothers, John and Robert Lewandowski.
All services will be private.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Hospice of the Chesapeake or the charity of your choice. 
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Steven Ellis Steinberg (Steve) was born in Baltimore, MD, where he grew up. He earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida, then returned to the mid-Atlantic region to study Physical Therapy at Howard University. Steve met his wife, Pamela, while working as a Physical Therapist in Maryland. When they married, Steve became stepfather to Pamela’s then-teenaged daughter, Liz.

In his work and at home, Steve dedicated himself to caring for others. He was a skilled therapist and healer whose mild-mannered sweetness was peppered with a sharp sense of humor and a fierce protective streak. He loved cats, music, home improvement shows, Italian rainbow cake, the "Puke and Snot" show at the Maryland Renaissance Festival, and showing off his encyclopedic knowledge of cars. Steve struggled with chronic illness for years without losing hope or verve. Up until the time when he could no longer live at home, he took great pride in making coffee for his wife every morning and fixing things around the house. Even in the final months of his illness, he looked for ways to support and connect with others.

Steve is survived by his wife, Pamela Sabatiuk, and their two cats, Fluffy and Joey; by his step-daughter, Liz, son-in-law, Ruben, and two grandchildren, Lorenzo and Rafael; and by his three siblings, Stuart Steinberg, Martin Steinberg, and Linda Snyder. May his memory be a blessing, and may he fly free.

Claire Cassidy Dondero, 90, of Annapolis, MD, passed away on October 13, 2021.  Born on August 12, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph F. and Ella Minihan Cassidy, Claire and her family moved to Washington, D.C. where she graduated from the St. Cecelia Academy in 1949. That same year, at a dance at St. Martin of Tours parish, Claire met the love of her life, Ray Dondero, whom she married on June 13, 1953. Claire earned an Associate Degree from Immaculata College in Washington, DC and was a member of the Gamma Theta Mu sorority. After graduating, she served for forty years in several positions with the U.S. Department of State and the Small Business Administration. In 1978, she was honored with the Distinguished Service Award, the highest award presented by the Small Business Administration. She was a kind, loving and caring friend to many and served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis. In her spare time, Claire enjoyed playing bridge with the “Bridge Broads” and was often found rolling the bones in a game of Bunco. She loved her time at the beaches in Rehoboth Beach, DE, Ocean City, MD and Kauai, HI. In addition to her parents and husband, Claire was preceded in death by her faithful friend, Harry Dondero and her sister-in-law, Angela Dondero Enright. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon M. Dondero of Washington, DC; her caregiver and dear friend, Mildred “Millie” Gibson of Annapolis, MD; her sisters-in-law, Pauline (Melvin) Dondero Ventura of Kauai, HI and Marie (Daniel) Dondero Clement of Cheverly, MD and 17 nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Friday, October 22 at 9:00 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Inurnment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 (aacspca.org) or the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403 (www.cbf.org).

Cynthia Eloise Yoko 

June 28, 1991 – October 12, 2021

Born at home in Piscataway Maryland, Cynthia was the 8th of 9 children born to Christopher and Elizabeth Parker.  The 6th of 7 daughters, she was a bold and creative child with a vivid imagination and flair for costuming.  Homeschooled through 8th grade she graduated from Grace Brethren Christian School in 2009.  She then studied Fashion Merchandising at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond, graduating with a BA in 2013.  During her time in college she spent a semester abroad in London at The University of Westminster. Achieving her goal of working in the fashion industry, she became the regional manager of four Current consignment boutiques in the DC area. 

Navigating a chronic illness imbued Cynthia with a peace and self-knowledge that belied her 30 years. This was only possible because she was filled with grace and strength from her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Cynthia, our favorite cynic, often wielded a powerful eye roll and knowing smirk, possessed the rare combination of bold honesty and loving acceptance. Fiercely independent, she had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel. Still, she was deeply grounded and closely connected to family and loved ones. She was a trusted confidant and friend of each of her siblings, and many others. Her individualized attention and appreciation for each of her nieces and nephews made her an especially beloved aunt. 

Cynthia is survived by her parents, Chris and Beth Parker, her siblings Evelyn Moltumyr (Jon), Edelen Parker, Mary Lastowski (Kenny), Joe Parker (Kristi), Ella Niles (Nick), Virginia Rock (Mike), Janice Fine (Michael), Patricia Yalung (Jered), and 25 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that you donate blood if you are able, or make a contribution to Samaritan’s Purse.

www.samaritanspurse.org

www.redcrossblood.org/give


Graydon S. McKee, III, retired Chief Judge Seventh Judicial Circuit (Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties), passed away October 11, 2021 in Annapolis, MD.  The son of Dr. Graydon S. and Nina L. McKee, he was born November 8, 1937 in New Brighton, PA.  He spent his early years in western Pennsylvania, graduating from Claysville High School in 1955 and Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, OH in 1960.  He was a member of the wrestling team and student manager of the college radio station (WBWC).  Upon graduation from college, he entered active duty in the United States Marine Corps Officer’s School, having enlisted in the reserves while a senior in high school.  While on a USMC leave program he attended and graduated (1967) from the University of Maryland School of Law with a Juris Doctorate and in his last year he served as president of the student body.  Upon graduation he served as law clerk to Judge William Bowie, Circuit Court for Prince George’s County.  From 1968 to November 1977, he practiced law in Upper Marlboro.  During this time he served on the County Board of Education and as substitute Master for Juvenile Cases.  In November 1977, he was appointed a Judge of the District Court of Maryland.  Upon his appointment to the court, Judge McKee retired from the Marine Corps with 22 years of active and reserve duty.  In 1989 he was elected to the Circuit Court where he served until his retirement in November 2007.  While on the bench he served as the District Court Administrative Judge and later Circuit Administrative Judge, retiring as the Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Court.  After retirement he served as a Senior Judge.  During his years on the bench he also served as adjunct professor at Chesapeake College, Prince George’s College, Florida Institute of Technology and University of Maryland University College.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Ellen Davis McKee; two sons, Graydon Scott (Molly Delaney) of Cummings, GA and Gregory Samuel (Rebecca Mitch) of Annapolis, and four grandsons.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Monday, October 18 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomon’s Island Road, Edgewater.  While funeral services and burial will be private, a public memorial service for all who are interested in attending will be held at a later date.  


Obituaries

Robert Loor

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