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BEVERLY LESTER PENDERGAST "Penny"


On Thursday, June 17, 2010 in Port Orange, FL. Employed at The Washington Post for 30 years, retiring as a Superintendent in the Press Room. Visitation 10 a.m. Service 11 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2010 at The Bradley Funeral Home, Inc, 187 E. Main St., Luray, VA. Fr. Christopher Lemme, officiating. Interment Graves Chapel Cemetery, Stanley,VA.


DEATHNOTICE RABAB DEEB SAYEGH


SAYEGH JOAN M.HIGDON (Age 74)


Of Hanover, PA and formerly of Seabrook, MD passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at the Hanover Hospital, Hanover, PA.


She was born January 17, 1936 in Bladensburg, MD the daughter of the late Ulysses Grant and Lilian May (Perry)Waller.


She is survived by her sons, Steve Higdon and his wife, Barbara of St. Leonard, MD, Edward Higdon and his wife, Leeann of Hanover,PA and Bruce Higdon and his wife, Maria of Dover, DE; grandchildren, Joseph, Dustin, Michael, Colton, Katie and Lauren; great-grandchildren, Kloee and Aden.


In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, JohnWaller and sister, Lillian Cook.


A memorial service will be held onWednesday, June 23, 2010, 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro,MD 20772.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home, 4901 Eastern Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20782.


To share memories of Mrs. Higdon please visit: www.wetzelfuneralhome.com


HOLCOMBE


Peters and Douglas McColgan. Also survived by six great-great-nieces and nephews.Memo- rial Service at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South LeisureWorld Blvd., Silver Spring,MD 20906 on Friday, June 25 at 10 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Inter- Faith Chapel. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


ELIZABETH B.HOLCOMBE On Wednesday, June 2, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Sister-in-law of Margaret Holcombe; aunt of Julia Kniskern, Deborah McColgan and Lee Shum; great-aunt of Carol Beth Casto, Kristin Kniskern, Laura


HORTON


CATHERINE DEENIHAN HORTON "CATHY"


p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. (Valet Parking). Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Avenue and Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Dia- betes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


HUTCHINSON LEROY C.HUTCHINSON


On Tuesday, June 15, 2010, the beloved hus- band of the late Agnes Beatrice Hutchinson.He is survived by nine daughters, four sons, one sister, 29 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Hutchinson's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, June 22 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 Noon. Interment Maryland Veter- ans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Online guest- book available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com


INABINETT


DANIEL W. INABINETT On Thursday, June 17, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved hus- band of Mary S. Inabinett; father of Margaret Denise Boor, Susan Marie Clark and Mary Elizabeth Inabinett. Also survived by eight


superb grandchildren and two awesome great- grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boule- vard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, June 21, 2010, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


INGRAM Brig. Gen. U.S.Air Force (Ret.)


On June 15, 2010 of Washington, DC for- merly of Newport News, VA; beloved hus- band of Doris L. Ingram; devoted father of Reginald K. Ingram, Jr. (Yvette), and Scott Hollingsworth Ingram; loving grandfather of Kealani (Ingram. He is also survived by many other family and friends. Memorial services will be held on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 2 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3 Chevy Chase Cir., Chevy Chase, MD. Interment Arlington National Ceme- tery at a later date.


REGINALD K. INGRAM


On Monday, June 15, 2010 formerly of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of Mike Horton. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University BoulevardWest, Sil- ver Spring, MD, Monday 3 to 5


PERSONS KIEME PERSONS


ELIZABETH CASSIDY KUNZIG (Age 88) Of McLean, VA on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Louis Albert Kunzig, Jr., Col. USA (Ret.); mother of Thomas Joseph Kunzig (Fran), Jeanne Kunzig Anthony (Doug),


Robert John Kunzig (Karen) and the late Louis Albert Kunzig, III (Simone). She is also survived by eight grandchildren; one step-grandson and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at MONEY & KING FUNERAL HOME, 171W. Maple Ave., Vienna,VA on Sunday, August 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel on Monday, August 9, at 8:45 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Society of Daughters of the U.S.Army Scholarship, c/o Mary Peca Maroney, 11804 Grey Birch Pl., Reston, VA 20191. Please note on the check Scholarship Fund for Eliza- beth C. Kunzig. Please view and sign the family guestbook at:


moneyandking.com LEE DON F. LEE


Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 17, 2010; beloved husband of Erma S. Lee. He is also survived by one daughter Dawn Carty (Irvin); two grandchildren Daron Lee and Zoey Carty; one brother James E. Lee, DDS (Pat); three aunts; four nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. On Monday, June 21, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. friends may visit with the family at Metropolitan AME Church, 1518 M Street NW, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Rev. Ronald E. Braxton, Pastor. Interment Conway, SC. Services by HUNT FUNERAL HOME. please view and sign guestbook at ww.huntfuneralhome.net


McDONALD


DONALD JAMES McDONALD, SR. (71) Peacefully departed on June 18, 2010. Retired from the Government Printing Office in Wash- ington, DC. Raised in Riverdale, MD, and grad- uated from Bladensburg High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph McDonald and Sarah Rebecca McDon- ald.He is survived by three sons, Donald (Dolly), Michael and Andrew; three daughters, Robin Nicodemus, Ann Davis (Michael) and Andrea Gibson (Wade); 12 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; one brother, John McDonald (Eleanor); two sisters, Shirley McDonald and Mary Jo Barnes (Charles).Visitation onWednes- day, June 23 at 10 a.m., with services at 11 a.m., at FORT LINCOLN FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood, MD. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Contributions may be made to theWeekday Religious Program or the Pack-a-Snack Program at Highland Elementary School, Monterey,VA 24465 .


NEWPORT STANTON M. NEWPORT


On Monday, June 14, 2010; beloved husband of Marie Korenovsky; son of Lauretta Newport; brother of Lisa M. Newport. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Mr. Newport will rest at STEWART FUNERAL HOME, 4001 Benning Rd. NE on Monday, June 21, from 10 a.m. until Service at 11 a.m. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.


OLDS


Julia Beiro and Clara Sylvie, Alodie and Nathaniel Elliott. Friends may call at EVERLY- WHEATLEY FUNERAL HOME, 1500W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA on Thursday, June 24, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, 8523 Ft. Hunt Rd., Alexandria, VA on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 11 a.m.


www.everlyfuneralhomes.com ORLANS Dr. S.BARBARA ORLANS/MORTON


Died peacefully at home on June 18, 2010. She trained as a Physiologist at London University. She was a tireless reformer for animal rights who worked as a Grants Administrator at NIH, founded the Scientist's Center of Animal Wel- fare and most recently was a Senior Research Fellow at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University. She wrote two books, co-authored and edited three others and numerous articles. She is survived by her sister Gwenni and her two sonsAndrew and Nicholas Orlans. A Memorial gathering will be held next month. Contributions in her name may be made to the AnimalWelfare Institute.


PATTERSON TOMPATTERSON


Passed away on June 15, 2010. Born November 11, 1935 inWashington,DC. Survived by daugh- ter, Lori; three grandchildren, Tyler, Savana and Sierra; one sister, Trisha and three nephews, Shawn, Tommy and Chris. Tom was an active member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1709, White Plains, MD. Friends may visit Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, 211 St. Mary’s Ave., La Plata, MD from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 24. Services, Friday, June 25, 2 p.m. at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Brandywine,MD.


PELAEZ JONES DONALD N. JONES


On June 18, 2010, of Damascus, MD. Survived by sons, Mark and Donny; grandchildren Caitlin, Chelsey and Dustin; brother, William V. Jones. Memorial service at later a date. Interment private.


JOSLYN


WILLIAM C. JOSLYN (Age 93) LCDR,USN (Ret.)


On February 27, 2010. Beloved husband of Priscilla. He is also survived by his son, David and daughter-in-law, Noreen; two grand- children, Daniel and Brianna of Ohio; sisters, Elizabeth Dunford (Maine) and Eleanor McAl- lister (New York); and brothers, Carl Joslyn (New York) and Donald Joslyn (California). His funeral, with Full Military Honors, will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at 3 p.m. on June 22. Arrangements by Gawlers Funeral Home, Washington, DC. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.


KELLY THOMAS V. KELLY


On Thursday, June 17, 2010 of Washington, DC; husband of Marguerite Kelly; father of Katherine Kelly (Steven Bottorff), Marguerite K. Rizzoli (Tony), Nell K. Conroy (Dennis) and the late Michael Thomas Kelly. Also survived by his daughter in law Madelyn Kelly. Grandfather of Emily and Marguerite Bottorff, Thomas and Jack Kelly, Sally andThomas Rizzoli and Michael and James Conroy. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill, 2nd and C Streets NE on Monday, June 21 at 10 a.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Thomas and Michael Kelly Scholarship Fund, c/o Gon- zaga College High School, 19 Eye St. NW, Washington,DC 20001. Services by DeVOL.


SANDIDGE JOSEPH M. PELAEZ (Age 79)


Of Ashburn, Virginia since 1986 died on Mon- day, May 3 2010 in Ashburn. He was born May 2, 1931 on the east side of Manhattan, NY to the late Joseph M. and May Cruz Pelaez. Mr. Pelaez served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and did some acting from the 1940’s to the 1960’s. He was a role model to many children over the years through his service as a camp counselor at the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, NJ.Mr. Pelaez recently retired from reservation sales with United Airlines in Sterling, Virginia.


Mr. Pelaez is survived by his beloved three sisters: Elizabeth Pelaez of Poughkeepsie, NY, Adelaie Pelaez of Hoboken, NJ, Joan Wilpan of Woodside Queens, NY; two nieces, two nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.One nephew predeceased him.


Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7 2010 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington,VA.


The Lawrenceville School, P.O. Box 6125, Lawrenceville,NJ 08648


On line condolences may be made at www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com


Memorial donations may be made to


MICHAEL BENNETT SANDIDGE (Age 58)


Peacefully passed at home in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Formerly of Falls Church,VA. Mike was the beloved husband of Kathryn; loving father of Michelle and Michael Wheeler and grandson Zachary, loved brother of Kathleen and Charlie Murphy; and David and Wendy Sandidge, and forever touched the lives of a host of relatives and friends. A Memorial will be held at The Italian Café in Falls Church,VA on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 2 p.m. Memorial donationsmaybe sent in hismemory to Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Rd, Ste 350; HuntValley,MD, 21031.


HUGHW.OLDS, JR. On June 13, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Beverly Olds; father of Alice Beiro, Carolyn Elliott (Rod), Amy Olds and Thomas Olds. Sur- vived by one sister, Nancy Kluck. Also survived by seven grandchil- dren, Jacqueline, Christopher and


On Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Survived by a son, Kieme, Jr.; daughter, Amaire; his mother, Michelle; girlfriend, Ciara; his grandmother Regina; sisters, Valarie and Aurora; and broth- ers, Chae and CJ.Mr. Persons will lie in state at Holy Missionary Baptist Church, 5110 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE Monday, June 21 from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Apostle Stephen Young, officiating. Interment Resur- rection Cemetery. Services by STEWART.


RAMSEY


WILLIAM SANFORD RAMSEY (Age 87) William Sanford Ramsey, retired Assistant Treasurer, Washington Gas, died on Friday, June 11, 2010. Husband of the late Shirley Newman Ramsey and grandfather to Shelly Lynn Johnson. He is survived by his daughter Audrey Tracy Thomas of Sierra Vista, AZ; a grandson Ronald Gordon Johnson, Jr. of Crownsville, MD, and three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call the Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 on Thursday, June 24, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral chapel on Friday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m. Inter- ment will follow in Park Lawn Cemetery in Rockville, MD. Donations may be made in Mr. Ramsey’s memory to the American Diabetes Association 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 5, Washington, DC 20036, or to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen,VA 23058-5216. Please share condolences with the family www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com


REESE


Departed in peace into the hands of our Lord, Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 17, 2010 in Fairfax, VA. Her death was unexpected, how- ever, she fell asleep in the Lord after spending a month-long vacation with her family in the U.S. Rabab of Beirut, Lebanon, is survived by her husband, George Sayegh; mother, Nadia Elias Deeb; three children, Emile, husband of Rania Awwad, Lama, wife of Karim Najjar and Rami; along with seven grandchildren that she adored, Salim, Nadim, George, Mark, Sofia, Christine and Isabel. Also survived by her siblings, Drs. Al and Mary Deeb, Samir and Tony Deeb and Rima Deeb Granado. Rabab lived a full life and was always her caring self, never complaining, always taking care of others and working in silence to help the less fortunate. Viewing and a Trisagion Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at MONEY & KING FUNERAL HOME, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are appreciated to the American Foundation for Saint George Hospital, www.stgeorgefounda- tion.org. We will miss a dear mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend. May her memory be eternal amongst the saints. Online guest book is available at: www.moneyandking.com


SCHEELE SARAH SCHEELE


Sarah Scheele, 59, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2010 at her home in Annapolis, MD, surrounded by loving family and friends and her precious dogs. Born on May 11, 1951 in Washington, DC, Sarah was the beloved wife of Denis J. Scheele; daughter of John J. Noone; sister of Paul and Mark Noone. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Thursday, June 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Sarah's family and friends ask that you please contribute to ALDF at http://aldf.org/sarah or by calling (402) 345- 1951. Online guestbook is available at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com


SERKEDAKIS


GEORGE CONSTANTINE SERKEDAKIS (Age 95)


Also survived by many loving family members. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring,MD, (Valet Parking),Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. with Trisagion held at 7 p.m. Funeral Service at Sts. Constantine and Helen, Greek Orthodox Church, 16th St. and Upshur, NW,Washington, DC on Friday, June 25, at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, July 20 at 9 a.m., those wishing to attend are asked to assemble at the administration building at 8:30 a.m.


SICKAFUS


On Thursday, June 17, 2010, of Silver Spring,MD. Beloved husband of Fotine Serkedakis; father of Con- stantine (Amy) and Angelo (Adnia) Serkedakis; grandfather of Alexan- der, Nichololas, Eden and George.


DEATHNOTICE THOMAS


JOHN P.THOMAS On Friday, June 11, 2010 of White Plains, MD. Beloved husband of Constance Thomas; devoted father of Kevin Mitchell, II and Demond Thompson, Rebecca


Proctor, Lillian Thompson, Yolanda Harper and Lenora Thompson. Also survived by 10 grand- children, two great-grandchildren, brother, Otis Thomas, Sr. Relatives and friends may call on Monday, June 21 at the HUNTT FUNERAL HOME, 3035 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 22 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham,MD.


SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2010 DEATHNOTICE WAGGONER


DOROTHY L.WAGGONER,PhD


On Monday, June 7, 2010, Dorothy L.Waggoner of Washington DC, died quietly at her home. Born in Chicago, IL, July 1, 1922, to Theodora (nee Coyner) and Faye Waggoner. Beloved cousin of Helen Poorman of Dallas, TX. She will also be missed by her many friends. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Washington National Cathedral, Bethlehem Chapel, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016- 5098. Inurnment to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cathedral Fund of the Washington National Cathedral, Friends of the National Zoo, or a charity of your choice. Memories and direc- tions online: www.InterFaithFunerals.com


THOMPSON


and Sandra Francis; caring grandmother of Shawn and Jeff Harrity, Christopher, Matthew and Andrew Francis and Tyler Thompson; great-grandmother of Logan, Riley and Max Harrity. Friends may call at the EVERLY WHEAT- LEY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22302 on Monday, June 21, 2010 from 10 a.m. until time of service at noon in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow Mt. Comfort Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Calvert Manor Nursing Scholarship Fund, 1881 Telegraph Rd., Rising Sun, MD 21911 or Seasons Hospice and Palia- tive Care, 133 North Bridge St., 3rd Floor, Elkton,MD21921. www.everlyfuneralhomes.com


ALICE H. THOMPSON On Friday, June 18, 2010 in Rising sun, MD; formerly of Alexandria, VA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Albert "Sleepy" Thompson; loving mother of Linda Thompson, Donna Harrity,


WASHINGTON


TINNER GENEVA C.TINNER


On Monday, June 14, 2010 after a brief illness, Geneva departed this life. Born inWashington, DC, she leaves mourn her loss, beloved hus- band, Bernard; daughters, Bernadine Tinner Hawes, Doreen Tinner (Alphonso Rowe) and Delphine Grice (Ronald); son, the late Cornell Tinner, Sr.; sister, Hilda Lee; three grandchil- dren, two great-grandchildren, two sisters-in- law, a brother-in-law, a host of nieces,nephews and friends. Visitation, 10 a.m.; Mass of Chris- tian Burial, 11 a.m.; Monday, June 21 at St. John the Baptist de le Salle, 5706 Sargent Rd., Chillum,MD. Services by JOHNSON & JENKINS.


WAYNEWASHINGTON


Quietly onWednesday, June 16, 2010. Beloved father of Chuimbo, Onani, Stacey, Sakita, Male- lay, Devona and Shinita. Also surviving are two brothers, Charles and John; one sister, Denise; other relatives and friends. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, June 22 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at the Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, 2616 Martin L. King Jr., Ave., S.E. Interment private. Arrangements byTYRONE J.YONG FUNERAL SERVICES.


WILLIAMS DORIS WILLIAMS (Age 92) TOMPKINS


ELIZABETH ANN TOMPKINS (Age 75) On June 11, 2010 of Waldorf, MD. Beloved mother of Donna M. (Byron) Strain and Glenn C. (Dina) Mayhew; sister of MaryLou Andrus, Regina Lang, and Ray- mond Muckelbauer; grandmother


ROSTELLE J. REESE, JR.


On Friday, May 28, 2010, of Washington, DC. Father of Rostelle, III,


Derrick and Elijah Reese, Lanita Ray, Lawanda Konate and Rostelle Bethea. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other rel- atives and friends. Graveside services, Mon- day, June 21, 9 a.m. at US Soldier's Home Cemetery, 21 Harewood Rd., NW,Washington, DC. Arrangements by JOHNSON & JENKINS.


CHARLES R. SICKAFUS (Age 87) RICHARDS MARY LEE RICHARDS (Age 99)


On Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Isadore D. Richards; mother of Jacqueline R. Weathers (Luke), Celestine Fitch, Isadore D. Richards, Jr. (Rosie), Colleen Anderson (Lee), Lamar H. Richards, Alonzo G. Richards (Lorena). Also survived by 19 grand- children, 20 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. On Tuesday, June 22, friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1140 Sixth St., N.E. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park. Send condo- lences to: www.marshallmarchfh.com


RIDER DORIS RIDER


On Sunday, June 13, 2010 of Dunkirk, MD. Beloved mother of Keno Rider; loving aunt of Peggy DeCatur Bekavac, Linda DeCatur Hinkle, and Raymond DeCatur III; and loving sister of the late Raymond H. “Diddy” DeCatur. Family invite friends to the LEE FUNERAL HOME CALVERT, P.A. 8125 Southern Maryland Blvd. (Rt. 4 and Fowler Rd.), Owings, MD on Friday, June 25 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 26 at 11 a.m. at the LEE FUNERAL HOME. Interment to follow. Please view and sign the memorial guest book atwww.leefuneralhomes.com


ROSENBERG


JONATHAN F.ROSENBERG OnTuesday, June 15,2 010, beloved husband of Earlene W. Rosenberg; son of Virginia Rosenberg and Albert (Lourdes Gomez) Rosen- berg; brother of Barbara (Ron) Fredrickson and the late Timothy


Rosenberg. Funeral service will be held at Temple Sinai, 3100 Military Rd., NW, Washing- ton, DC on Tuesday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Garden of Remembrance, Clarks- burg, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the JCPA-COEJL, 116 E. 27th St., 10th Flr., New York, NY 10016. Arrangements by BORGWARDT FUNERAL HOME.


www.borgwardtfuneralhome.com ROSS JAMES C. ROSS "Jimmy"


On June 15, 2010, James C. "Jimmy" Ross. Father of Monica McCauley, Theresa Boston, Eva Knox, Victoria Wood, and James Ross, Jr; father-in-law of James McCauley, Earl Boston, and the late Eulis Knox; nephew of Esther Matthews; uncle of George Clay and Leon Reid. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 22 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Home, 4905 York Road, Baltimore, MD. Interment at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery onWednesday, June 23 at 1 p.m.


Former teacher of instrumental music in Mont- gomery County, died on May 20, 2010 in Lex- ington, Kentucky. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 24, 11 a.m. at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue, Washington,DC. Gifts in memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 465 East High Street, Lexington, KY 40507.


SIMMONS


OLLIE MAE SIMMONS (Lagarde) (Age 93)


Of Candler,NC, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the John F Keever Solace Center. She was a daughter of the late FlorenceWestall and Nick Simmons. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Fitz and Brian Simmons, sister, Clara Rice and nephews, Freddy Rice and Randy Simmons.


Ollie served in the U.S. Naval Coast Guard during WWII, she moved to theWashington, DC area where she met and fell in love with William J. Lagarde. Ollie loved the outdoors, she had fond memories of fishing with her Daddy and she loved to dance. In 1986 she retired and returned home to Candler,NC.


Survivors include her son, David B. Lagarde and wife, Julia of MD; four brothers, John Simmons and wife, Dolly of Tennessee, Grady Simmons and wife, Debbie of Tennessee, James Sim- mons and wife, Alma of Candler and Ray- mond Simmons and wife Enid of Oregon; three sisters, Grace Towles, Birdie Gilbert, both of Candler and Isabelle Newcomb of Arkansas.


A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to CarePartners Foundation: PO Box 25338, Asheville,NC 28806.


To sign Ollie’s online register book please visit: www.moorefh.net


Moore Funeral home at Forest Lawn, Candler is assisting the family.


STRYKER


SHIRLEY LETTS STRYKER "Sherry" Ph.D. (Age 88)


College professor, author, Christian, and social activist, died peacefully at her home near Wichita, KS, surrounded by her family on March 17, 2010. Sherry was born in Jersey City, NJ, and lived in New England, the Far East, and Washington, DC, finally settling in the Wichita, KS, area. She received degrees from Wellesley College, American University, and Catholic University,where she earned her Ph.D. in cultural anthropology. For many years she taught various college courses, including ESL, and helped set up the Friends English Language School at Friends University, Wichita, KS, in the 1980s. She taught there for several years, using the textbook she wrote entitled “English Grammar: Form & Function.” Previously mar- ried to Gerald Stryker, she was the beloved mother of Terry Stryker Merrifield, Patricia Ann Stryker and Timothy James Stryker, who died in 1996. A service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2 p.m. at theWellspring Center, 11411 Neelsville Church Road, at Dayspring Farm near Germantown, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to United Methodist Urban Ministry, P.O. Box 2756,Wichita, KS 67201.


TALIAFERRO BENJAMIN G.TALIAFERRO


On Saturday, June 12, 2010, the beloved hus- band of Charmae G. Taliaferro; father of Sharla- mar (Michael) Taliaferro, Savannah and Renal- do Taliaferro. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Friends are invited to Ben- jamin's Life Celebration on Wednesday, June 23 from 10:30 a.m. until time of services, 11:30 a.m. at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Rd., Ft.Washington, MD. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Please sign the online guestbook at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com


TALIAFERRO


TALIAFERRO was appointed to the Department on August 1, 1971 to Truck Co. #10 and retired on May 2, 1998 from the Fire Marshalls Office. A Life Celebration will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with the service at 11:30 a.m. at the Ebenezer AME Church, 7806 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD.


BENJAMIN G.TALIAFERRO The members of the DC Fire Fight- ers Association, Local #36 and the Retired Firefighters ofWashington regret to announce the death of retired Brother BENJAMIN G. TALI- AFERRO on June 12, 2010. Brother


EMILY MARSDEN VERKOUTEREN April 22, 1923 - June 14, 2010


Emily Marsden Verkouteren died June 14. 2010 She was 87 years old. Emily was born the fifth of Sterling Nash and Roger Marsden’s seven chil- dren. She was a native Washingtonian, spending most of her life in the Maryland-DC area. She grew up on Broad Branch Road, just inside the MD/DC line, attended nursing school at Garfield Memorial Hospital and, in 1946, married John H. Verkouteren, Jr. They raised their three children in Bethesda, MD. In 2000, Emily and John moved to the Deerfield Retirement community in Asheville, NC; they were married over 55 years when John passed away in 2002. John and Emily both lived their final years with Parkinson’s disease.


PAUL D. VANCE


On Monday, June 14, 2010, of Col- lege Park, MD. Beloved husband of Virginia H. Vance; brother of Ruth V. Fields and June V. (James) Stull. Also survived by many loving family members. Relatives and


friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Fairview Cemetery of Bedford County, Artemas, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


RONALDW.WILSON


On June 16, 2010 of Upper Marlboro, MD. Beloved husband of Bonnie Wilson; loving father of SusanW. (Richard) Krick of Rehobeth Beach, DE; brother of Charles F. Wilson, Jr. Also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Uncle of Michael (Bar- bara) Hancy, Karen (John) Banda and Mark Wilson. Friends may call at the LEE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Branch Ave. & Coventry Way, Clinton, MD on Monday, June 21 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Hospice of the Che- sapeake or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Please visit www.leefuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book.


DEVEAU ROBERT JOSEPH DEVEAU (Age 73)


Of Crofton, MD, where he resided for forty years, died June 17, 2010. He was born June 24, 1936, inWoburn, MA.


Robert proudly served in the United States Marines Corps for five years, where he began his profes- sional career as a graphic designer and illustrator for the Marine Corps Gazette. Robert was a gifted artist from a young age and was the recipient of numerous awards prior to graduating from high school and later attending the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. He was a graphic designer and art director at The Washington Daily News and several firms early in his career. Having the drive and talent to go out on his own, Robert then established a successful graphic design firm, Robert DeVeau Advertising, located inWashington, D.C., which was in business for thirty-five years.


During this time his talent became well-known and respected in the metro area. He was commissioned by The White House (under the Reagan and Bush Administrations) to create caricatures for several special events. He was also selected to design The White House News Photographers Association Annual Awards Book for several years. He finished his career working in advertising sales for The Washington Times.


Robert enjoyed live theater, writing and producing his own plays Midnight Oil and Act of Murder. He was a member of the Crofton Players Guild and enjoyed set design, as well as acting for The Colonial Players of Annapolis, MD, and several other local theatre groups. A dedicated member


of the community, he was involved in the Crofton Kiwanis and often volunteered his time and art- work to local charities and events. Being a kind- hearted man, Robert also volunteered as a Hugger for the Special Olympics.


Throughout the years, he enjoyed traveling and vacationing with his wife Jane and three daughters every summer. He was a fantastic dancer, played the trombone, liked magic tricks and had a great sense of humor. He was a loyal friend, amazing father, and loving husband.


He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Jennie DeVeau (Bova); and his brother, George DeVeau.


He is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Jane DeVeau (Cool); his son Christopher DeVeau of Eglisau, Switzerland; his daughters, Robin Randall of Ashburn, VA, Danielle Crawford of Severna Park, MD, Jacqueline McHale of Silver Spring, MD; brother, Edward DeVeau of Victorville, CA; sons- in-law, John Crawford and Anthony McHale, and daughter-in-law, Bea DeVeau; four grandchildren, Sarah, Charlotte, Cameron and Isla.


Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with Memorial Service following at BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain Highway (Rte. 3 South), Bowie, MD 20715 on Thursday, June 24. In lieu of flowers, please send donations "In Memory of Robert J. DeVeau" to Crofton Regional Community Center, Inc., P.O. Box 3372, Crofton, Maryland 21114.


Please view and sign the family’s guestbook at: www.beallfuneral.com


VERKOUTEREN


Over the years, Emily spent some of her spare time duck-pin bowling and as an active member of The Wives of Sigma Chi, a neighborhood phantom bridge club and the alumni organization of the Garfield Nursing School, but her first priority and greatest passion was always her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and thoroughly enjoyed gatherings with friends and family members.


Emily is survived by her three children, J. Adrian Verkouteren of Silver Spring, MD; Jane Verkouteren and her husband Steve Bona of Jacksonville, FL; Anna Verkouteren Allen and her husband ReverendWayne Allen of Shelby, NC.; two grandchildren, Ashley Allen, of Asheville, NC, and Benjamin Allen and his wife Katie of Wilmington, NC.; her brother George Marsden and his wife Betty of Newport, NC.; her very good friend, Setsuko Simmons of Silver Spring, MD.


Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on June 24, 2010 in the Deerfield Healthcare Chapel, 49 Highbridge Crossing (Ground Floor), Asheville, NC 28803. The family will host a reception immediately following.


In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to any of the following organizations, each of which meant a great deal to Emily: The Deerfield Community Residence Fund, 1617 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC 28803; http://deerfieldwnc.org/opportunities-giving, CarePartners/Hospice of Asheville, 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803; http://www.carepartnersfoundation.org,


Parkinson’s Research http://www.michaeljfox.org.


and Janice, Sheldon, VANCE


of William C. (Jennifer L.) Mayhew and Sean M. Mayhew; and great grandmother of Kaitlyn Rae Mayhew. A private memorial service was held Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Raymond Funeral Chapel, La Plata, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Charles County, PO Box 1703, La Plata,MD20646.


Doris Williams, age 92, died peacefully June 9, 2010. She was the cherished mother of Paul, David, and John Horner and is survived by all three sons, three grandchildren, and two great- grandchildren. Doris was born in Chicago, IL, lived nearly 70 years in San Diego, CA, and most recently resided at the Hermitage in Alexandria,VA. She was a citizen of the world, living briefly in Tsingtao, China, and in Manila – a friend of all. She was a life-long Methodist who inspired others with her love of God and her artistic expression. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Donations to Capital Hospice are requested in lieu of flowers.


WILSON


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