Kenneth Deans

Kenneth Warren Deans, 76, of Davidsonville, MD lost his battle with Parkinson's Disease on January 6, 2026. Born on January 18, 1949 in Darby, PA to Howard Deans and Marion Reeves Deans, Ken grew up in Secane, PA and was active member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church until he moved to Annapolis, MD. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland in 1978. Ken spent his 41-year working career as a civilian employee for the Navy (Department of Defense), first at the former David Taylor Naval Surface Warfare Center in Annapolis followed by employment at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAVAIR). The onset of Parkinson's Disease caused him to retire in 2012. Ken was a man of many interests and talents. He was very active in serving at the former Grace Lutheran Church in Bowie, MD. The first thing he read every morning was his Bible. Ham radio was his cherished hobby from childhood through adulthood, as well as photography and hiking. He will be missed for his dry sense of humor, kindness, and willingness to help anyone whenever he could. Ken was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marilyn; his children, Nathan and Anna; his baby granddaughter, Virginia Lynn; his brother, Robert Deans; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Cosmo and Diane D'Orazio; and his nephews, Brian D'Orazio and Anthony (MyLinh) D'Orazio. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Kenneth's life on Monday, January 19 from 10 to 11 am at Grace Presbyterian Church PCA, 4012 Birdsville Road, Davidsonville, MD, where his funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity (322 West Lamar Street, Americus, GA 31709). Online condolences may be made at: