On June 1, 2008 Joseph A. Klaus Sr A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Clare Catholic Church, 714 Myrth Avenue, Essex, MD 21221 on Thursday at 10A.M. Visiting hours Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9P.M. at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Interment private.