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OBITUARIES

Doris M. Preston

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE

Doris M. Preston, 93, who re- tired in 1971 as an administrative officer for the Defense Communi- cations Agency, died April 25 at the Emeritus assisted living center in Arlington County. She had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was born Doris Moulton in

Burlington, Vt., and grew up in the Washington area. She graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington and later from Stray- er’s Business College. During World War II, she served in the counterespionage division of the Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the CIA. After the war, she worked as a legal secre- tary for the Arlington firm Ball and McCarthy. In the 1950s, she moved to Eu- rope with her husband, a CIA em- ployee. While living in Germany and France, Mrs. Preston served as a Gray Lady with the American Red Cross and later became its di- rector of volunteers. After return- ing to the United States, she worked for the Defense Communi- cations Agency, now the Defense Information Systems Agency. She was a former member of St.

John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston. After moving to Arling- ton several years ago, she became amember of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Clarendon. She was a member of the Arling- ton Business and Professional Women’s Club and served as past president of the old National Or- thopaedic Hospital’s auxiliary. Her husband of 50 years, How-

ard J. Preston, died in 1992. Their son, Jay Preston, died April 15. Survivors include her daughter,

Pamela Preston of Vienna; eight grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren.

—Emma Brown

Melvin Ezell Sr.

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Melvin Ezell Sr., 73, a retired maintenance worker, died April 22 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington. He lived in the District. Mr. Ezell held many odd jobs but worked mostly as a mainte- nance worker. He retired about 20 years ago from the Montana Ter- race apartment complex in North- east Washington. He was a native Washingtonian

and attended Spingarn High School before serving in the Army from 1955 to 1957. His wife, Eileen Holmes Ezell, whom he married in 1960, died in 1975. Survivors include three chil- dren, Melvin Ezell Jr. of Temple Hills, Kevin Ezell of Mount Rainier and Angie Ezell of Washington; two stepchildren, Antonio Holmes of New Carrollton and Adrienne Ezell of Washington; a sister; 17 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren.

—Adam Bernstein

William C. Bickford

AIR FORCE, USO OFFICER

William C. Bickford, 87, an Air

Force lieutenant colonel who re- tired in 1968 and later spent many years coordinating volunteers for the United Service Organizations, a group engaged in morale-boost- ing activities for the military, died April 25 at Collington Episcopal Life Care Center in Mitchellville. He had cancer.

Col. Bickford, a former Bowie resident, began volunteering for the USO in 1981 and became a paid employee during his 20-year in- volvement with the group. William Christ Bickford was a

native of Lock Haven, Pa., and a 1949 graduate of Pennsylvania State University. He served in the Army Air

Forces in World War II and joined the Air Force in 1950. He spent sev- eral years as a protocol officer and also performed security work. His final active-duty assignment was at the Pentagon. In the 1970s, he worked for the

D.C. government agency that li- censed public hospitals. His work included monitoring the hospitals’ uses of federal funds. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels in the 2000s. His wife, Avalon Evans “Bee” Bickford, whom he married in 1956, died in 2006. Survivors include a daughter, Bonnie Townsend of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and a grandson.

—Adam Bernstein

Mary Bateman Connell

ARMY NURSE

Mary Bateman Connell, 99, a re- tired lieutenant colonel in the Army Nursing Corps, died April 6 at Virginia Hospital Center. She had pneumonia and congestive heart failure.

Col. Connell joined the Army

Nursing Corps in 1935 and re- ceived early training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. She was stationed throughout the country before serving in Aus- tralia, New Guinea and Japan dur- ing and after World War II. After assignments at the Penta-

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October 21, 1957 - May 5, 1990

Remembering you with love.

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BLAND

JAMES E.BLAND, IV "Bobby"

On Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Bobby leaves to cherish his memory, three sons, Jemal, Jerome and James Earl; a daughter, Tamicka Wise; three grandchildren, JR, Jamirah and Josiah Earle; mother, Trainner W. Bland; broth- er, Michael Bland; sisters, Veronica Long (Anthony) and Alesha Holliday (Levi); a host of other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Bland, III and sister, Tanya Neal. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 9 a.m. until time of funeral, 10 a.m. at St. John CME Church, 2801 Stanton Rd., S.E., Washington, DC. Interment Dinwiddie Memori- al Park, Petersburg, VA. Services entrusted to B.K.HENRY FUNERAL CHAPEL.

CARTER

Lodge No. 307 will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Church of the Holy Comforter (Episcopal), 543 Beulah Rd., NE, Vienna,VA.The memorial service will com- mence at 11 a.m.; please arrive by 10:45 a.m.

Keith G. Gawrys,WM

L. STILLMAN CARTER

Right Worshipful Stillman Carter has laid down his working tools and passed to the Celestial Lodge. A memorial service, followed immediately by a masonic funeral will be conducted by Concord

DODSON

HARRY LEONARD DODSON (Age 79)

On Monday,May 3, 2010 of Alexandria,VA. Harry is survived by his four children, Mike Dodson of Fredericksburg, VA, David Dodson of Alexandria, VA, Judy Lee of Lorton, VA and Anne Schneller of New Bern, NC; three sisters BeverlyWatson of Alexandria, VA, Alice Striker of Fredericksburg, VA and Mary Carpenter of Alexandria, VA; eight grandchildren, Holly and Jennifer Dodson, Amy and Stephanie Lee, Steven and Chris Kurucz, Michelle Tillery and Michael Dodson, Jr. Relatives and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr., Alexandria, VA (just south of the intersection of S. Van Dorn and Franconia Rd.) on Friday, May 7 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. Interment Mt. Comfort Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- butions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area, 5335 Wisconsin Ave.N.W. Ste. 300,Washington D.C. 20015-2078, http://www.kidney.org/

gon,and in New Orleans and Puer- to Rico, Col. Connell became the chief nurse at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., in 1953. She was an advocate for the nurses under her command and helped secure Army funding for nurses’ training.

She moved to Arlington County

in 1957 and retired in 1962 after breast cancer and a series of severe heart problems. She was told she had only a short time to live but in later years was fond of saying she had outlived all the doctors who had predicted her early demise. Mary Catherine Bateman was born in New Orleans, attended Louisiana State University and re- ceived her early training as a nurse at Charity Hospital in New Or- leans. She also studied at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Col. Connell received the Army’s

Military Medical Merit Award, and a conference room at Walter Reed is named in her honor. In the late 1950s, she married Oswald C. Connell, who died in 1978.

vors.

She had no immediate survi-

—Matt Schudel

Barbara J. Rapp

COLLEGE CASHIER

Barbara J. Rapp, 86, a cashier at

Montgomery College’s Takoma Park campus from 1971 to 1993, died of gastroenteric bleeding April 21 at Glade Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wal- kersville, Md. Mrs. Rapp, a longtime Silver Spring resident, was a member of Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park. She had most recently resided at an assis- ted living home in Frederick. Barbara Jean Fabel was born in

Hartford, Conn., and grew up in Montgomery County. Her hobbies included making

pottery and ceramics. Her husband, Dr. Edwin R.

Rapp Sr., a dentist, whom she mar- ried in 1946, died in 1984. Their son Edwin R. Rapp Jr. and a grandson died in a car accident in 1998. Survivors include six children,

Sharyn Rapp MacNeil of Orange, Calif., Ronald A. Rapp of Laurel, Donald D. Rapp of Mount Airy, Richard L. Rapp of Marriottsville, Md., J. Bradley Rapp of Salisbury, Md., and the Rev. Dr. John B. Rapp of Hinsdale, Ill., a Seventh-day Ad- ventist preacher; 17 grandchil- dren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

—Adam Bernstein

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CASSIDY

MARY PROUD CASSIDY (Age 70) "Snookie"

Of Frederick, on Monday, May 3, 2010 at her home in Frederick, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Butch" Cassidy. She was born on May 13, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Elvus Wayne and Genevieve Proud. Mother of:Donna L. Porreco and husband Rocco, Robert J. Cas- sidy and wife Ruth, and Daniel J. Cassidy and wife Kathleen, all of Frederick and David W. Cassidy and wife Patty, of Gaithersburg; sister of: Grace Schutz, of Frederick; Grandmother of: Ashley and Colleen Marcotte and Susanne, Kyle and Seamus Cassidy. She is preceded in death by her three siblings, John "Jack" Proud, Jeanne Sears, and Donna Linehan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 118 E. Second St., Frederick. Mrs. Cassidy is to be carried to Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick by horse drawn caisson. Arrangements are by the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. Online condolences may be shared with the family by going to www.keeneybasford.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the St. Vincent de Paul Society for the poor, 112 E. Second St., Frederick,MD21701.

CLAMPITT

loving grandmother of nine. Also survived by two sisters in Tennessee. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 Universi- ty Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, May 7, from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Inurnment immediately following at Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 or to the charity of your choice.

www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

COLLINS

HILDAM. COLLINS

The Officers and Members of Su- Zu Court 21, LOSNA were sadden to learn of the passing of our long time member. Private services will be held at the Currier Funeral

Home in Mamaroneck, VA onWednesday, May 4, 2010.

Barbara Bodie,HP Constance Connolly, Recorder

CONRAD

BENJAMIN F.CONRAD

On Wednesday, April 7, 2010 of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Beverly F. Conrad. Father of Patricia C. Mazzullo and her husband Robert and the late Andrew F. Conrad. Mr. Conrad is also survived by his grandchildren Katherine Upfield, Luci Mazzullo and Andrew Mazzullo. Memorial service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4629 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville,MD 20853 on Saturday, May 8 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to M.A.D.D.- Maryland, 10440 Shaker Drive, Suite 207, Columbia,MD 21046.

Please view and sign family guestbook at

www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com

COOPER

ELSIE M.COOPER

Passed away onWednesday, April 28, 2010. On Thursday, May 6, 2010, friends may visit with the family at Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, 1518 MStreet,N.W. from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m. Interment at Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, Maryland.

COZART

LARRY C.COZART (Age 77)

Of Fairfax Station, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010, at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax. Beloved husband of 50 years to Charlene C. Cozart, loving father

of Cynthia C. Ritch of Manassas Park, VA, grandfather of Shelby, Ryan, and Kylie Ritch. Friends may call at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA on Wednesday, May 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Manassas Baptist Church, 8800 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA. Inurnment will take place on Tuesday, August 17 at 3 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry’s memory to Manassas Baptist Church.

www.fmfh.com

DAY

BRANDENAARON DAY

On April 30, 2010 of Upper Marlboro, MD. Survived by parents, John and Angela Day; other relatives and friends, Visitation, 10 a.m.; service, 11 a.m., Thursday, May 6 at First Baptist Church of Highland Park, 6801 Sheriff Rd., Landover,MD. Services by J.B. JENKINS.

DECKARD

RICHARD K.DECKARD

PRATHER

On Saturday, May 1, 2010 at his residence in Washington, DC. Richard Kell Deckard, age 91. Beloved husband of the late Marian W. Deckard. Brother of the late Jean Deckard Fernstrom. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Grave- side services and military honors will be held on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. Inquiries and tributes may be made at

www.rappfuneral.com

DIDDEN

ANN F.DIDDEN

On Monday, May 3, 2010, ANN FINEGAN DIDDEN ofWashington,DC. Devoted moth- er of Ann C. Didden, Gregory J. Didden (Margaret W. Didden) and the late Charles L. Didden. Also survived by four grand- children and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, 4401 Connecti- cutAve.N.W.Washington,DC 20008-2322.

MARY O'BRIANT CLAMPITT

On Monday, May 3, 2010, of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved wife of 54 years to William H. Clampitt, Jr.; loving mother of Russell W. Clampitt, Henry R. Clampitt,Amy C. Hawthorne and James D. Clampitt;

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JOHN ENGLISH, JR.

ENGLISH

On Wednesday, April 28, 2010 of Ft. Washing- ton, MD. Loving husband of Edith B. English; step-son of Alice Goforth; brother of Kimberly Brown. Also survived by three cousins, Lari Haden, Bobby and Billy English; a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, May 7, 2010 at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Rd., Ft.Washing- ton, MD from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment MarylandVeterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Arrangements by STRICKLAND FUNERAL SERVICES. Send condolences to

www.stricklandfuneralservices.com

GAINES

BETH TAYLOR GAINES (Age 52)

Of Silver Spring, MD died April 30, 2010. She was survived by her husband, Lynn Gaines and daughter, Alex Mulvy; four sisters and one brother. Services will be private.

We love you Bethy.

GILLILAND

MARCELLA J. GILLILAND

Of Springfield, VA on Monday, May 3, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank and son, Larry W. Gilliland. Beloved mother of Michael Gilliland; and loving grandmother of Kathleen Gilliland. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DEMAINE FUNERAL HOME, 5308 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22151. Funeral Services and interment will take place a later date in Columbus, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

GRAY

CARMENY.GRAY

On April 30, 2010 of Hyattsville, MD. Loving wife of Joseph Gray; mother of Jonathan (Antoinette) Gray. Also survived by one brother, Gordon (Gloria) Coles; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a host of other rela- tives and friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at J.B. JENKINS FUNERAL HOME,7474 Landover Rd.

GRIMES

MARGARET ELEANOR GRIMES (Age 89)

Of Woodbridge VA, died May 3, 2010 at The Virginian/Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fairfax, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband John Coe Grimes, son John Leonard Grimes, daughter, Margaret Delaney Berry. She is survived by daughters Kathleen Betts and Mary Gray, sister, Anna Pitcher, nine grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 10 a.m. until service time at 10:30 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, VA, 22192. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood,MD20722. To offer the family condolences please visit

www.millerfuneralhome.net

GRIPPER

JAMES EDWARD GRIPPER, SR.

On Thursday, April 29, 2010. Beloved husband of Sylvia; devoted father of Sabrina, Vanessa, Tiara, James, Jr. and Ja'juan. He is also survived by four grandchildren; one sister; three broth- ers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Gripper, Sr. may be viewed at the STEWART FUNERAL HOME, 4001 Benning Rd., NEThursday,May 6 from 12 noon until services at 1 p.m. Interment Harmony Memorial Park.

GROOMS

LEOLA ROSA RUSSELL-GROOMS (Age 87)

Passed away on April 26, 2010 at 9:15 p.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Gregory, William "JR", Victoria "Vickie", Sherri, Valerie and Lawrence; grandchildren, DeVaughn Kittrell, Gabriella Grooms, Micah Cormier; two great-grandchildren,Anaiah Kort- ney, Melayi Ava Kittrell; adopted son and chef Anthony J. Landry; care givers, Mrs. Betty Ford and Bunny Ford; a sister-in-law, Mary White- head and daughter-in-law, Patricia Grooms; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial service Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 2 p.m. at J.B. JENKINS FUNERAL HOME, 7474 Landover Rd, Landover,MD.

Act 24:15 Rev. 21:4 Psalms 37:29

GIDEON M. KIOKO,M.D.

GROSSMAN

Ambler) Grossman and the late Jeremy Gross- man; dear brother of Raphel and the late David Grossman; loving grandfather of Yehudis (Yaron) Seliktar and David, Joseph, Elaine and Andrew (Kerry) Grossman and Rita (Robert) Grossman-Vermaas, Alex Glaser and Cameron Ross. Also survived by seven great-grandsons, father-in-law of Alice Saitzeff.Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2010, 12:30 p.m. at King David Memorial Garden, Falls Church, VA. Shiva will be observed at the residence of Daniel Grossman through Tuesday evening with minyan at 8 p.m. Memorial con- tributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHIN- SKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001 (endorsed by the Rabbinical Council of Wash- ington.).

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STEPHANIE F.GRUENDL (Age 80)

Of Fairfax, died on April 30, 2010. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years Paul L. Gruendl, with whom she fell in love on the island of Guam; and her sister Irene Petrik. She is

survived by her children Paula Fisher (David) of Romeo, MI, Diane Gruendl (Paul Sprouse) of Raleigh, NC, Steven Gruendl (Teresa) of Tybee Island, GA, Lois Gruendl of Fairfax, VA, Adam Gruendl (Diane) of Fairfax, VA, and Jay Gruendl (Lori) of Fairfax, VA, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Everly Funeral Home, 10565 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 3700 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030 on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Fairfax City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Stephanie's memoryto Capital Hospice Philanthropy Office, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042 or to a charity of your choice.

www.everlyfuneralhomes.com

GWINN

LINDA L.GWINN (Age 62)

Of Alexandria, VA, passed peacefully on Satur- day, May 1, 2010, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Born March 27, 1948 in Green Sulpher Springs, WV, she was a resident of the Washington, DC metropolitan area for 44 years. She retired January 2006, from the position of Deputy Director, Finance & Administration, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight after 25 years of federal service and 10 years at Marriott Corporation. Traveling the world and spending time with her family and friends was her life’s passion. Linda is survived by her sister, Aleta Gwinn, of Chester, VA; brother Andy (Marie) Gwinn, of Meadow Bridge,WV; three nieces, Erin Gwinn, Elise Gwinn (Buddy) Kring and Andrea Gwinn; two nephews, Eric (Nikki) Gwinn and Nathan (Brandi) Gwinn; surrogate mother, Harriet Imlay of Alex., VA; her significant other, Aliye Semra Atasoy, who she shared her home and heart with for many wonderful years; and a host of life-long friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Mildred Gwinn. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 8 at the Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr. Alexandria, VA 22315. Services will also be held Sunday, May 9 in Lockbridge, WV where her ashes will be laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Linda to Susan G. Komen for the Cure at P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

www.jeffersonfuneralchapel.com

JONATHAN P.GROSSMAN

On Tuesday, May 4, 2010, JONATHAN P. GROSSMAN ofWash- ington, DC. Beloved husband of Marilyn Grossman and the late Rita Kurtzberg Grossman; devoted father of Daniel, Ethan (Diane

On Saturday,May 1, 2010; the beloved husband and best friend of Johnette Kioko; father of Gideon, Jr, Kenneth and Paul. He also leaves three grandchildren; four brothers; one sister and a host of other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 7, at Imani Temple on Capitol Hill, 606 Maryland AveNE at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions in his name to collegebound.org. Interment private. Arrangements by RALPH WILLIAMS II FUNERAL SERVICE, P.A.

KUPIEC

ANN C. KUPIEC "Annie"

Lifelong resident of Arlington, on Friday, April 30, 2010. Annie, 48, was part of the community of adults with Down Syndrome. She lived in a group residence in S. Arlington,and was well- known and loved by other members of that community. She is survived by four siblings: John and Paul Kupiec of Fairfax,Thomas Kupiec of Woodbridge, and Mary K. Cayton of Oxford, OH. She is also survived by her fellow group home residents, and by other community members, including care givers and advocates for the disabled. Her wake will be Thursday and Friday, May 6 and 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, 22203. A short Catholic service for the departed will occur during the Friday wake. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Residences, Inc., of Chantilly,VA.

LEE

land), Daniel Lee, Janet Lee-Turner (Dennis Turner); brother of Geraldine Fitzsimmons and the late Veronica Donga and Lawrence Lee; grandfather of Chauntel and Quentin Gillilland, Hunter and Forest Lee and Heather Schwab; and great-grandfather of Savannah and Antho- ny Schwab. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Lee's Life Celebration at MONEY AND KING FUNERAL HOME, 171 Maple AveW., Vienna, VA on Saturday, May 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311. Online guestbook is available at

www.moneyandking.com

JOHN B. LEE, JR. (Age 76)

Of Oakton, VA and formerly of Springfield, VA on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Fairfax Hospital. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Lee; father of Lawrence J. Lee (Rebecca Lee), Linda Lee-Gillilland (Shaun Gillil-

MacCARTHY PAPP OLIVE

NORKA OLIVE

Neary; mother-in-law of Angel P. Bezos; beloved Bisa of Mia, Max, and Angelina Bezos, Abigail and Daniella Neary; special aunt of Denysis Cardentey. Also surived by her loving caregivers, Jessica and Yesenia. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth's Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville,MD on Friday, May 7 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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On Tuesday, May 4, 2010 of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ruben Olive; mother of Rayssa Bezos; grandmother of David (Angeline) Bezos, Jennifer (Seth) Marquit and Michelle (Michael)

MORGAN

Rev. S. NEALE MORGAN

On April 30, 2010; formerly of Middleburg, VA; husband of Mary Ann Morgan; father of Sam Morgan and Daphne Morgan Cousland, Middleburg, VA; brother of Nancy Morgan McVicar and Dart Morgan Cox. Also survived by four grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, May 6, at 2 p.m. at Emanuel Episcopal Church, Middleburg,VA.

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HAMMERBECK

EDWARD E.HAMMERBECK Colonel,USMC (Ret.)

On May 1, 2010 at Goodwin House, Ed Ham- merbeck, age 89, Col., USMC (Ret.) and former Corp. Secretary of the American Petroleum Institute.

Col. Hammerbeck was born and raised in Duluth,MN. He graduated from St. Olaf College in 1942 and enlisted in the USMC and commis- sioned an officer.

He served in combat in WWII (sea), Korea (air) and Vietnam (infantry). He was on the USS Texas at Normandy on D-Day, at Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the Philippines. He earned the Silver Star in Korea as a tactical air observer. In Vietnam, he commanded the 3rd Marines, the 9th Marines, was G-3, 3rd Marines. He was Assistant Naval Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Sweden, 1961 - 64.

After retirement from the USMC in 1970, he joined the American Petroleum Institute serving as Corp. Secretary until 1986. He then was the VP marketing of Manna Financial Planning.

Predeceased by his wife, Ruth Hammerbeck, of 64 years and their son, 2nd Lt. Edward C. Hammerbeck, USMC, 1969, Vietnam. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Cahill and son- in-law,T. James Cahill.

A memorial service will be held on May 15, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at the Goodwin House, 4800 Fillmore Ave., Alexandria,VA. Memorial contri- butions may be made to the Goodwin Fellow- ship Fund, Westminster Presbyterian Church, both of Alexandria or a charity of your choice.

HOBBS

MARGARET G.HOBBS (Age 101)

Of Olney,MD died Sunday, May 2, 2010. Daugh- ter of the late Walter and Margaret Myers Groomes; wife of the late William Hobbs. Survived by one daughter, Margaret Lorraine Joyce of Olney,MD and one grandchild. Friends may visit onThursday,May 6 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the MURIEL H. BARBER FUNERAL HOME, 21525 Laytonsville Rd. where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Sunshine, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 187 Olney, MD 20832 or the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 177, Brookeville,MD 20833.

IRBY

MARGUERITE C.WILBURN IRBY

Marguerite C. Wilburn Irby, formerly of Alexan- dria, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010 in Glen Allen, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband Lambert J. Irby and daughter Cindy Ann Irby. She is survived by daughter Donna and husband Jeffrey Gill, Glen Allen, VA; Terry and husband Buddy Barker of Spotsylvania,VA; daughter Kimberly Spalding of Richmond, VA and son-in-law Steve Spalding of Richmond, VA; twelve grandchildren and 10 great-grand- children. A private memorial service will be held in Richmond,VA.

JACKSON

OSCARV. JACKSON

On Thursday, April 29, 2010. Predeceased by son, Oscar V. Jackson, Jr. He is survived by daughter, Patricia A. Carter; son, Wendell G. Jackson; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6 at HENRY S. WASHINGTON & SONS FUNERAL HONE, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE. Interment Maryland Veter- ans Cemetery, Cheltenham,MD.

KIOKO MIDDLETON

MOSES BENJAMIN MIDDLETON

Entered into eternal rest at his home in Silver Spring, MD., on Friday, April 16, 2010; he was 83. Son of the late Sam and Hattie Middleton Colemon, Moses was born in St. Helena Island, SC. He was raised with his cousin, Mary, by the late Pastor I. H. Middleton and Sister Tyetta Middleton. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1948. After attending Penn Normal Industrial and Agriculture School, he graduated from Johnson C. Smith College, North Carolina, with a degree in biochemistry, and developed a formula to prevent milk from curdling. He lived in the Washington, DC, area for many years, where he worked at the National Institutes of Health.A faithful member of The Church of the Redeemer, Mr. Middleton served on the Vestry, as a chalice bearer, and founded the Redeemer Seniors Group. He was a Council Member of Episcopal Senior Ministries in the Diocese of Washington.

Loving memories of Moses will be cherished by Bobby and Lisa Middleton, Clarence andWanda Jones, Jackie Hoard, Eddie and Delores Middle- ton, Charles J. Middleton, Carol M. Lynard, Patricia and Lewis Singleton, Hattie Johnson, Georgian Middleton, John Rogers, the mem- bers of The Church of the Redeemer, and many other friends and relatives. His funeral will be held on Saturday, May 8, 11 a.m. at The Church of the Redeemer, 6201 Dunrobbin Drive, Bethesda, MD, 301-229-3770. Interment will follow in the columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made toWAIA, 4530 ConnecticutAve.,NW, Suite 111, Washington, D.C. 20008; or The Church of the Redeemer.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010

DEATHNOTICE

MARTHA D.MARTIN

MARTIN

On May 1, 2010. Resident of Laurel, MD. Mother of Michael Martin, M.D. of Hamden, CT. Visitation will be held Friday, May 7 at 11 a.m. Service 12 noon at The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square, 9033 CentralAve., Capitol Heights,MD. Services by J.B. JENKINS, 301-322-2300.

MILLER

ADOREE D. MILLER

On Thursday, April 29, 2010 inWashington, DC. Wife of Jerome Miller, Sr.; mother of Jerome, II and Abria Miller and Chyrelle Woods; grand- mother of Antonae Woods and Patience Wil- liams. She is also survived by her father Donald Butler (Brenda), six brothers, four sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Friends may call on Friday, May 7, 2010 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at From the Heart Church Ministries, 4949 Allentown Rd, Suitland, MD. Pastor John Cherry, II officiating. Interment in Pleasant Valley Memorial Park, Annandale, VA. Arrangements by Greene Funeral Home, Alexandria,VA.

MINOR

HELEN EDWINA MINOR

On Saturday, May 1, 2010 of Rockville, Mary- land. Beloved wife of the late Edward R. Minor, loving mother of Mary Minor and John (Gail) Minor. Beloved sister of Elizabeth Rott and William (Cecelia) Dillhoefer, grandmother of Rachel (Jose) Guerreo, Brian and Maureen Minor, also survived by her great granddaugh- ter Sonya. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 8, 12:30 p.m. at the Capital Church, 10233 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Virginia 22182. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- tions may be made to Capital Church, Haiti Relief Fund. Interment private, Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, Maryland. Please view and sign family guestbook at

www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com

O'SULLIVAN

JOHN B. O'SULLIVAN

Died April 23, 2010 at his home inWashington, D.C. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Susan, daughters Sarah and Kate, sister Chris, mother Sonya Schulberg O’Sullivan, son-in- law Jason McCullough, and countless friends. Born in Los Angeles in 1943, he spent his childhood in Washington, D.C., Mamaroneck, NY, and Martha’s Vineyard, MA. Following graduation from Riverdale Country School, he majored in the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University, where he was an All- American fencer and a member of the 1964 NCAA championship team. John’s keen inter- est in politics led him to join the national staff of Eugene McCarthy’s 1968 presidential campaign and to become a senior organizer of the 1969 Vietnam Moratorium. He graduated from the NYU School of Law in 1970. During the Carter Administration, John was Chief Advisory Counsel at the Federal Energy Reg- ulatory Commission. A nationally-recognized energy regulatory attorney, John was a long- time partner at Chadbourne & Parke LLP. A proud father, devoted husband, and generous friend, John will be greatly missed.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 7 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. Memorial contributions may be made to The Petra Foundation.

TIMOTHY C.MacCARTHY

On Sunday, May 2, 2010 of McLean, VA. Beloved husband of Marilu MacCarthy; loving father of Katie, Brendan (Laura) and Brian Mac- Carthy; devoted grandfather of Brogan and Quinn Dietsche and Juliana and Samantha Mac- Carthy; cherished son of Anna MacCarthy; and brothers Shane, Kevin, Patrick and Michael. Friends may call at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 3304 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 on Friday, May 7 from 10:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contri- butions may be made to the Preston Robert Tisch Brian Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC Box 3264, Durham, NC 27710. Arrangements by MURPHY FALLS CHURCH FUNERAL HOME.

TRACIE L. PAPP

On April 14, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Joseph, who was stationed with the U.S. Army in Pearl Harbor in 1941. Mother of Tracie Saunders-Papp and JoAnn (David) Pearson; grandmother of Kimberly. Tracie was the cafe- teria manager for Prince George's County Public Schools. Friends may call at LEE FUNER- AL HOME, INC., CoventryWay and Branch Ave., Clinton, MD on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 1 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. Tracie and her husband Joseph, will both be interred in Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 1 p.m. Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58