B6 OBITUARIES


Donald S.McCreary USDA ADMINISTRATOR


Donald S. McCreary, 85, a re-


tired administrator for the com- moditydistributiondivisionof the U.S. Department of Agriculture, died Oct. 2 at a hospital on Nan- tucket Island in Massachusetts. Hehadpneumonia. Mr. McCreary worked in the


USDA’s Food and Nutrition Ser- vice formore than 20 years before retiring in1985. Before joining the USDA, Mr.


McCreary worked as a mission chief in Poland and Yugoslavia for CARE, an international aid agen- cy.Hewas recognizedby theYugo- slav Red Cross for his relief work during the 1963 earthquake that destroyed much of the Yugoslav city of Skopje,which is nowin the Republic ofMacedonia. Donald SpragueMcCrearywas


born inNantucket and grew up in Cleveland. During World War II, he volunteered as an ambulance driver with the American Field Service inItaly. He was a 1949 graduate of Ke-


nyon College in Gambier, Ohio, and was awarded a Fulbright scholarship that allowed him to study at the University of Flor- ence. Mr. McCreary moved to Nan-


tucket fromMcLeanin1992. Survivors includehiswifeof49


years, Janet Pearce McCreary of Nantucket; two children, David P. McCreary of Washington and Ja- net E.McCreary of Las Vegas; and a brother.


—MeganBuerger L.MitchellDick


GAO OFFICIAL L. Mitchell Dick, 84, who re-


tired as assistant general counsel of the General Accounting Office, diedOct. 7 athishome inMcLean. HehadLewy bodydementia. Mr. Dick joined the GAO —


now called the Government Ac- countabilityOffice— in 1948 and retiredin1983.He receivedaMer- itorious Service Award in 1969 and served as amember and past president of the theGAOEmploy- ees Association and the Federal CreditUnion. LohrMitchellDickwasbornin


Winchester, Va. He was a 1944 graduate ofWashington-LeeHigh School in Arlington County. He received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Princeton Uni- versity in 1948 and a law degree from George Washington Univer- sity in1957.Hewas aNavy veteran ofWorldWar II. He was a past chairman of the


Fairfax County History Commis- sion. His wife of 50 years, Faith TuckerDick,diedin2002. Survivors includethreedaugh-


ters,DorisDillonandDonnaBuff- ington,bothofMcLean,andLaura Mendelsohn of Great Falls; two brothers, Donnie Dick of Falls Church and JamesDick ofManas- sas; a sister, Ann Edmondson of NorthMyrtleBeach,S.C.; andfour grandchildren.


—LaurenWiseman WillieH. Carpenter


DRIVER, COOK, GARDENER WillieH.Carpenter,96,whofor


three decades served as driver, cook, gardener and handyman for Walter E. Washington, the first mayor of the District, died Oct. 11 at Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home inWashington.Hehadcon- gestive heart failure and myelo- dysplasia, a bone marrow disor- der.


Mr. Carpenter kept an apart-


ment of his own but livedmuch of the time atWashington’s home in the city’s LeDroit Park neighbor- hood.Mr.Carpenterworked there fromthe early 1970s,beforeWash- ingtonbecame the city’s firstmay- or, until shortly after Washing- ton’sdeathin2003. A jack-of-all-trades, Mr. Car-


penter drove the mayor to ap- pointments, maintained the house and established a backyard vegetable garden.Hemademeals for the Washington family; his specialty was roast chicken, and he kept the recipe a secret. “I’d say, tell me what did you


put inhere thatmakes it sogood?” recalled Mary Washington, the mayor’s widow. “He said, ‘A little bit of this anda little bit of that.’ ” WillieHamptonCarpenterwas


borninMadison,Va.Heworkedin a series of jobs, including as a driver for a doctor and in the kitchenof theDistrict’sNavyYard, before going to work for Walter Washington. Survivors include a daughter


from a relationship, Marlene Mitchell of theBronx. —EmmaBrown


DEATHNOTICE BURSTEIN


on Thursday,October 21, 2010, 2p.m. at TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 254 Carroll St.,NW,Washington, DC,202-541-1001. Interment following at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Adelphi, MD.Shiva at the late residence for the full week. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.


MALVINA BURSTEIN On Monday,October 18, 2010, MALVINA BURSTEIN of Silver Spring, MD.Wife of the late Max Burstein. Also survived by two daughters and three grandchil- dren. Funeral service will be held


CHARLES FULTON"Chuck" (Age 72)


On Thursday,October 14, 2010 of Arlington, VA.Beloved husband of Donna Fulton; loving father of Lori Clayton, Renie (Butch) Roach and Carrie Fulton. He is also survived by six grandchildren; asister,Delaine Frazier,and two brothers,Galen and Lonnie Fulton. A Memorial Service will be held at Bloss Freewill Baptist Church, 716 N. Barton St., Arlington, VA 22201, at 10 a.m. on Saturday,October 23. Interment private.Inlieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bloss Freewill Baptist Church or Capital Hospice.


GRANATIR MILDRED SILVER GRANATIR


Mildred Silver Granatir passed away Octo- ber 18, 2010 at 4:50 p.m. peacefully at Sibley Hospital inWashington,DC.


She was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 15, 1919. She received her degree from the University of Pennsylvania and moved toWashington in 1946.


She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years William L. Granatir,MD; her four sons,John of Forest Knolls,CA; Joseph of Seattle,WA; Thomas of Chicago,IL; Charles of Livingston, NJ and six grandchil- dren.


Funeral services will held at 2p.m. on Friday,October 22 at King David Memorial Park, 7400 Lee Highway,Falls Church, VA 22042.


FRIEDMAN


HELEN MARIE SCANLON FRIEDMAN On Tuesday,October 19, 2010 of Gaithersburg, MD.Beloved wife of the late Milton Friedman; mother of Larry,Terry,Michael and Wayne; mother-in-law of Lyne,Marcy and Colleen; sister of Jack Scanlon, Lilly


Scanlon and the late Daniel Scanlon; grand- mother of Kim, Kelly,Ryan, Mallory,Anthony, Gregory,Julie and the late Brian Friedman. Relatives and friendsmaycall at Collins Funeral Home,500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD,Saturday 10 to 11 a.m., where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


FULTON


DEATHNOTICE CROUCH


WILLIAM EDWARD CROUCH


William Edward Crouch, age 88, aresident of Gainesville,Florida, passed away on October 18, 2010, and had previously lived in Spring- field, Virginia for 45 years.A veteran of WWll and the Korean Conflict, he was an Auditor for the Department of Defense for many years. He is survived by daughter,Karen Smith; two sons,Paul Crouch and Brian Crouch; two sisters,Annette Smith and Linda Kaye Crouch; five grandchildren and two great-grandchil- dren. Visitation will be on Friday,October 22, 2010 from 4to7p.m. at Springfield Christian Church, 5407 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA. Funeral Service will be on Saturday at the church at 1:30 p.m. with graveside following at Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax, VA.Reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Springfield Christian Church, Gainesville Christian Church, Caring- bridge.org or American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Demaine Funeral Home.


ELAM THOMAS FRANCIS ELAM (Age 84)


On October 18, 2010 of District Heights,MD. Brother of BarbaraKramer and Charles Elam. He was preceded in death by his brother Richard Elam. Thomas worked as an installer for C&P Telephone Company for 30 years. He was also aNavy veteran of World War II serving at the Naval Research Center.He shared along term friendship with his friend Betty Carson until her death. Tomshared his fascination for the arts in his frequent visits to the National Gallery of Art. His brother Charlie would accompany Tomseveral times amonth to enjoy this shared interest in art and especially the lectures on Sunday.The family will hold aprivate service at alater date. www.gaschs.com


ELMENDORF LOUISE ELMENDORF


On Monday,October 18, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD; beloved wife of Richard Elmendorf; loving mother of Stephen Elmendorf (Caroline), Tere- sa (Max) Elbin and John Elmendorf; caring sister of Catherine Groshon; devoted grandmother of Gina (John) Downey,Peyton Elmendorf,Rick Elmendorf,Nicole Elbin, Jack Elmendorf and Audrey Elmendorf; great-grandmother of Bai- ley,John Peter,Vincent and Rachael Downey. Friends may call at HINES RINALDI FUNERAL HOME, 11800 New Hampshire Ave.,Silver Spring, MD on Friday,October 22, from 4 to 8p.m. Prayers at 7p.m. On Saturday, October 23, avisitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD.where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery,Silver Spring, MD.Inlieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice,1335 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville,MD20850. Please view and sign family guestbook at www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com


KING WILLIAM T.GRAY(Age 98)


Of Wheaton, MD went to be with the Lord on Tuesday,October 19, 2010. Born October 2, 1912 in Wheaton, MD he was the son of William and Rose Gray.He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years,Lois Thompson Gray and two sons,Robert Leroy Gray and Richard Ray Gray.Hewas employed by WSSC until the late 1950's when he retired because of health. He received many medals from WSSC for excellence in his work. He enjoyed farming, his John Deere tractor and spending time with his wife and large family.Heloved growing his vegetables and flowers and showing his grandchildren and those who visited his many "collections". He is sur- vived by his chil- dren, Bill Gray,JoLouro,Marie Gabrielsen and David Gray,18grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren, 16 great great-grandchil- dren and numerous extended family mem- bers.Friends may call at the HINES-RINALDI FUNERAL HOME, 11800 New Hampshire Ave.,Silver Spring, MD today from 4to6 and 7to9p.m. where funeral services will be held on Friday October 22, 2010 at 1 p.m. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park, Olney,MD. Please sign and view the family guestbook at www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com


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DEATHNOTICE GRAY


FRANCESAGRAY


On Friday,October 15, 2010. Wife of Isaiah J. Gray,sister of Arthur,Charles,and William Nelson. She is also survived by sisters-in- law,nieces,nephews,great nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.Friends may call Saturday,October 23, 2010 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church,7836 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA.Entombment in Washington National Cemetery.Arrangements by Greene Funeral Home,Alexandria,VA.


GRAY


DEATHNOTICE HOWARD


MARGARET YEAGER HOWARD Naomi Chapter #3 will conduct an Eastern Star Service for Sister Margaret Yeager Howard at 10:45 a.m. on October 23 at Cedar Hill Cemetery Chapel, 4111 Pennsyl- vania Ave.,Suitland,MD. Kathleen T. Masonis,P.M.W.M. Marjory Bennett, P.M. Secy.


JOYNER MARYIRENE JOYNER


OnTuesday,October 12, 2010. Beloved mother of Helen Delores Jones,Regina M. Wilkins, Reginald, Jr.and Melvin L. King.She is also survived 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchil- dren, two sisters,Margaret Cooper and Geral- dine Smith, host of other relatives and friends. Mrs.Joyner will lie in state at the Holy Trinity Worship Center International, 4628 Minnesota Ave.,NE, Friday,October 22 from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Apostle Helena Bynum, officiating.Interment Quantico National Ceme- tery.Services by STEWART.


DEATHNOTICE MILLER


GEORGE EUGENE MILLER, III


On Monday,October 11, 2010, GEORGE E. MILLER, III passed away peacefully at his home in Silver Spring, MD.Hewas born in Washington, DC on March 4, 1947. He was an avid Notre Dame and Redskins Football fan. He is survived by abrother,Thomas K. Miller and asister Maureen Light both of Montgomery Village,MD; aniece,Elizabeth Ann Wolff and her husband Christopher of Damascus,MD. He also leaves his fiance' Yolanda Puzzo and a host of other relatives and friends.A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 9000 Warfield Rd., Gaithersburg, MD on Saturday,October 23 at 12:30 p.m. Dona- tions may be made to the ARC of Montgomery County,11600 Nebel St., Rockville,MD20852.


MITCHELL JACKLIN W. MITCHELL (Age 92)


Of Annandale VA,passed away October 17, 2010. He is survived by his daughter Dianne E. Spencer;two grandsons and eight great-grand children. Funeral services will be at National FuneralHome,7482 Lee HighWayFalls Church, VA Friday October 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. with a visitation from 10 a.m. until time of services. Interment to follow at National Memorial Park. Foronline condolences please visit www.nationalfh-mp.com


MONTGOMERY EVANGELINE KING


On October 17, 2010. Devoted mother of Albert Brown (Patricia). Also survived by five grand- children; six great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.Visitation October 22, 9a.m. Service 10 a.m. at The House of Praise for All People,5110 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave.,NE. Services by J.B. JENKINS


KURTZ HARROUN FRANZEN KATHLEEN A.FRANZEN


Of Washington, D.C. on October 15, 2010 at the Community Hospice of Washington, following abrief illness.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr.William W. L. Taylor,parents,Josephine P. and Paul Franzen and brother,Jerome Franzen. She is survived by her brother,Joseph (Mary Jo) Franzen and sister,Rose Franzen and ahost of family and friends.A graduate of Catholic University,Kathleen had alove of theater and will be fondly remembered for her wit and ability to touch each of her friends with her laughter and warmth. Aformer Presi- dent of CHAMPS (Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals), she cared deeply about her community and neigh- bors.Ather death, she was President of The Inspire Project, Inc.a non-profit with the goal of encouraging science education and exploration. Her husband, William, co- founded and led Inspire;apassion Kathleen continued after his death in 2005. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to The Inspire Project, Inc., 518 6th Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003 or acharity of one’s choice.Information concerning amemorial service will be provided later.Please sign the guest book at: www.josephgawlers.com


LANG JAMES F.HARROUN


The family of James F. Harroun announces his peaceful death on Saturday,October 16, 2010. He was born in Duluth, MN on November 13, 1925 and raised in Min- neapolis.Mr. Harroun served in the U.S. Navy in World WarIIand during the Korean Conflict. He joined IBM in 1957 and worked in many locations for the company until his retirement in 1988. After his retirement, he and his wife relocated to Pinehurst, NC where they lived for many years until their move back to the Washington area in the spring of this year.Mr. Harroun is survived by his loving wife of 56 years,Ora; his sister,Sr. Mary Elizabeth Harroun, S.S.J.; his four children Catherine (Pat), Timothy (Mariane), Tony (Sue) and Mary (Lee); five grandchildren, Taylor (Amy), Katie,Alex, Jacob and Garion and many nieces and nephews.His family will receive visitors at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown, 36th Street NW (between Nand OStreets NW) at 10 a.m. on Saturday,October 23, 2010 where aMass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.AMemorial Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Pinehurst will be celebrated at alater date. The family wishes to express their apprecia- tion to the staffs of Aging Outreach Services in North Carolina and CareOptions and Capitol Hospice in the DC area. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Relief Services,www.crs.org.


HARVIN


WILLIAM M. HARVIN (Age 93) Quietly on Sunday,October 17, 2010 at Providence Hospital. He is survived by aloving step-sister and ahost of nieces,nephews and other relatives.Family will receive friends on Thursday,October 21,


from 10 a.m. until time of Service at 11 a.m. at Galbraith AME Zion Church, 1114 6th Street NW.Interment Bethel AME Church, Wedgefield, SC.


HAUFT


Christopher L. and Paige E. Hauft. Relatives and friends may call at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill and Claridge Roads,Wheaton, MD on Friday,October 22, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Chil- dren's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,TN38105-1942. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


ROSEMERIE CORRADO HAUFT On Tuesday,October 19, 2010, of Kensington, MD.Beloved wife of the late Milton L. Hauft; mother of Janice H. (Robert) Weymouth and Richard V. (Nancy) Hauft; grand- mother of Kristen H. Weymouth,


HILL JEAN ELIZABETH HILL


Jean Elizabeth Hill, 82, born March 28, 1928 in Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2010. Her parents,Sherrod and Louise Blackwell, raised Jean to become a loving and generous person. She is survived by sisters,Ann and Jackie and her brother, David. Her other brothers,Sonny and Ricky, have passed away.She was the beloved wife of Bobby Hill for 53 years before he passed away in 1997.Together they lovingly raised afamily in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Both of Jean's sons,Dennis and Donny,served in the armed services and sadly died too young.She was cherished by daughters Gail Kloberdanz and Cindy Howe along with their respective spouses,Angel Marrero and Bobby Smith. Joyful grandmother to Michael,


Jennifer,Stephanie,David,


Stephen, Stacey,Angel Jr., Lisa, Jamie,and thirteen great grandchildren. Services will be held at Marshalls Funeral Home,4308 Suitland Road, Suitland MD on Saturday, October 23 beginning at 10 a.m. for viewing with services following at 11 a.m.


NICHOLSON AUDREY NICHOLSON


Went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2010. She is survived by her husband Alonzo; three daughters; three sons; ahost of sisters and brothers; other relatives and friends.Viewing Friday,October 22, 10 a.m. followed by Service 11 a.m. at Shiloh Abun- dance Life Center,7905 Cryden Way, Forestville,MD. Interment Fort Lincoln Ceme- tery.


MAXINE C.KURTZ (Age 88) On Tuesday,October 19, 2010, of Bethesda, MD.Beloved wife of the late John D. Kurtz III; mother of Robert W. (Patricia) Kurtz; grand- mother of Garrett Kurtz. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home,500 University


Boulevard,West, Silver Spring,MD,(Valet Park- ing), Thursday,October 21, 3to5and 7to9 p.m. Graveside service and interment at Rock Creek Cemetery,Friday,October 22 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys&Girls Clubs of GreaterWashington, 4103 Benning Road N.E., Washington, D.C. 20019 or to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, Inc., 5020 Battery Lane,Bethesda,MD20814. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


BARBARA DILL MONTGOMERY(Age 75) On Tuesday,October 19, 2010 of Arlington, VA.Beloved wife of 51 years of Charles R. Montgomery; mother of Susan M. Leonard (Jeff) of Wallingford, PA,Linda M. Grove (Doug) of Arlington, VA,Elizabeth D. Montgomery of Arlington,VA and Stephen R. Montgomery (Dee Dee) of Rehoboth Beach, DE; grandmother of Kristen, Matthew and Bryan Leonard, Savan- nah and Brooklyn Montgomery.She is also survived by her sister,Roberta Brasher of Cape Coral, FL. She was widely admired for her positive attitude in surviving breast cancer for 24 years.Friends may visit the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of ARLINGTON,4510 Wilson Blvd. on Thursday,October 21 from 4to6 p.m. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 22 at 10 a.m. at Cherrydale United Methodist Church, 3701 Lorcom Lane,Arling- ton, VA 22207. In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for The Cure,attn: Donor Services,P.O. Box 650309, Dallas,TX75265.


NEWLON HARRYEARL NEWLON,JR.


On Monday,October 18, 2010, of Fairfax, VA. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Liz” Newlon; loving father of Karen Phillips and the late Harry Earl “Butch” Newlon, III; grandfather of John Thomas Phillips III, Jennifer Lynne Duane,Thomas Harper Phillips,Carrie Lee Newlon and Richard Earl Phillips.Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Friends may visit on Friday,October 22, at Advent Funeral Services, 7211 Lee Highway,Falls Church, VA 22046 from 6to9p.m. Services will be held on Saturday,October 23 at Church of the Apostles, 3500 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA 22031 at 1:30 p.m. Interment National Memorial Park, Falls Church,VA.Inlieu of flowers,donations may be made to Capital Hospice,6565 Arlington Blvd., Ste 501, Falls Church,VA 22042.


ERNEST L.ROBINSON


Peacefully passed away on Saturday,October 16, 2010. He is survived by his beloved wife Bernadette Robinson; devoted father of two sons,Ernest Lee Robinson, III and Kevin Allen; one daughter,Saucha Robinson; loving son of Geraldine Robinson Yarborough; loving brother of Jacqueline (Rick) McKutchin, Michael and Lawrence Robinson. Visitation Saturday,Octo- ber 23 from 9a.m. until hour of service 11 a.m. at VarickAME Zion Church, 255 Anacostia Ave., NE. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.Ser- vices by BIANCHI.


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010 DEATHNOTICE


ROBINSON


SAVOY


sisters,Gail Savoy,Shirlene Savoy,Cecelia Chase (Joseph), aspecial friend Patricia John- son and ahost of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday,October 22, 2010 from 5to8p.m. with prayers said at 7p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel, 20605 Aquasco Rd., Aquasco,Maryland con- tinuing Saturday,October 23 at 9a.m. until services at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4535 Piney Church Rd., Waldorf,MD. Interment Church Cemetery.Arrangements entrusted to Adams Funeral Home P.A., Aquas- co,MD.


DEXTER R.SAVOY"Dex" On Sunday,October 16, 2010 of Waldorf,Maryland. Beloved son of Irene Savoy.Heleaves to cherish his memory one son, Donnie Savoy; one brother, Brett Savoy (Lorraine); three


SHAPIRO


ANATOLE M.SHAPIRO (Age 87) Professor


On September 21, 2010 of acute renal failure. He was aProfessor of Physics at Brown Uni- versity and Assistant Professor at Harvard University.Mr. Shapiro served as aSecond Lieutenant in the U.S.Army duringWorldWarII. He is survived by his wife Edith Poetzschke of Washington, DC.and former wives Mary Lee and Maria Herrman. He was predeceased by his first wife Mildred Widgoff.NoServices will be held.


STIVERS EDWARD EUGENE STIVERS "Eddie"


Edward Eugene “Eddie” Stivers,56, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Fort Washington, MD passed away on October 18, 2010 at his residence.Hewas born in Washington, DC on March 13, 1954 to the late Myrtle V. Thomas and William H. Stivers,Jr. He was a Navy veteran and was honorably discharged in 1976. Eddie is survived by his siblings, Susan Wommack of Lusby,MD, Patty Faris of Centreville,MD, Nancy Reio and Brenda Dulaney,both of Palm Coast FL, Billy Stivers, III of Waldorf,MD, and Teresa Comfort of King George,VA. The family will receive friends on Friday,October 22, 2010 from 2to4and 6to 8p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel, Lusby,MD. Funeral services will be held on Saturday,October 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Steve Fehrman officiating.Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery,Suitland,MD.


PAPINCHAK HELEN RUTH LANG


On Wednesday,October 6, 2010. The beloved mother of three sons,two daughters,12grand- children and 12 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mother Helen's Homegoing on Saturday,October 23, 2010 from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 12 noon at the Cedar Hill Funeral Home,4111 Pennsylvania Avenue,Suitland,MD.


LEDFORD JAMES CURTIS LEDFORD,SR.


On Saturday,October 15, 2010; the beloved husband of the late Pauline Gardner Ledford; father of James Curtis,Jr. and Paul Stephen Ledford; brother of Jack Ledford and Doug V'Soske.Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Ledford's Life Celebration on Sunday,October 24 from 2to5p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD.Funeral services will be held on Monday,October 25, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Providence Ft. Washington United Methodist Church, 10610 Old Fort Road, Ft. Washington, MD.Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.Memori- al contributions may be made to Providence Ft. Washington United Methodist Church. Online guest book available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com


LOWELL SYLVIA LOWELL


Passed away on October 19, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Armand. Devoted mother of Bernee Strom and Abbe and Molly Lowell. Cher- ished grandmother of Jennifer and Steve Strom Simonte,Andrew Strom, Alizah, Elana and Reilly


Lowell and great-grandmother of Zoe and Eva Strom Simonte.Services were held October 21 at Riverside Memorial Chapel,NewYork,NY.


MATHIS REV.EVELYNMATHIS


Rev.Evelyn Mathis beloved wife of Robert P. Mathis,Sr. and daughter of the late Fred Lee and Normanda Smith was born on November 3, 1940, passed on October 17, 2010. She graduated from South Ayden High in North Carolina and attended Cortez Business School. She retired from the District of Columbia Public School System after 25 years of service.She also worked as asubstitute teacher in the Prince George’sCounty Public School System. She attended Hunter Memorial AME Church in Suitland, Maryland. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Robert, Sr.; her children, Robert, Jr., (Tawanda), Norleana and Rondese; grandchildren, Dwayne,Jordan, Gavin and Camille Mathis; sister,Lillie (David) and brother, Frederick (Bettie). Viewing 10 a.m. until time of service,11a.m. on Friday,October 22 at Hunter Memorial AME Church, 4719 Silver Hill Road, Suitland,MD..


McCRAE KINETTE TIFFANY McCRAE


On October 10, 2010, loving daughter of Bar- baraMcCrae passed away.She is survived by eight brothers,three sisters and ahost of family and friends.Homegoing Service will be held at 10 a.m. on October 23, 2010 at Robert Mason Funeral Home,1661 Good Hope Rd., SE, Washington, DC 20020. Interment Harmony Memorial Park.


MEREDITH DENISE IVY MEREDITH


On October 7, 2010. Leaves to cherish her memory her mother,Evelyn Meredith; one son, Randal; three brothers; one sister;other relatives and friends.Visitation on Friday,Octo- ber 22 from 12 noon until service at 1p.m. at the ROBERT G. MASON FUNERAL HOME, 1661 Good Hope Rd., SE. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. www.robertgmasonfuneralhome.com


JOHN PAPINCHAK "Jack"


On Sunday,October 17, 2010, of Rockville,MD. Beloved husband of Antoinette Papinchak; lov- ing father of Daureen Papinchak; grandfather of AlexandraJade Papinchak; brother of Michael Papinchak. The family will receive friends at Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 10620 River Rd., Potomac,MDonFriday,October 22, 2010 from 6to8p.m. followed by aservice at 8p.m. Graveside service and interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Saturday,Oct. 23, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House, 111 Rockville Pike,Suite 420, Rockville,MD 20850-5168.


Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com


POWELL SHAWNELAINE POWELL


On Friday,October 15, 2010, loving daughter of Walter,Jr. (Nicole) and Evelyn Powell. Also survived by one brother;three sisters; grand- parents,and ahost of other relatives and friends.Visitation 11 a.m. Service 12 noon, Friday,October 22 at Latney’sFuneral Home, Inc., 3831 Georgia Avenue NW.


PUTMAN VERNER PUTMAN


On Friday,October 15, 2010 at his home; beloved husband of Annie Putman. Also sur- vived by son Michael Putman; brothers; sis- ters and ahost of relatives and friends.On Friday,October 22, 2010 viewing 10 a.m. until Service at 11 a.m. at Turner Memorial AME Church, 7201 16th Place,Hyattsville, MD.Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.Arrange- ments by McGUIRE.


Formore information please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com


SYDNOR STEPHEN M. SYDNOR,JR.


On Tuesday,October 19, 2010 at his residence. Stephen M. Sydnor,Jr.,devoted husband of Pamela J. Sydnor;father of Stephen M. Sydnor III, Sean S. Sydnor,Apryl E. Sydnor and Andraea M. Sydnor and Terry (Rhonda) Dillard. He is also survived by five grandchildren; three sisters- in-law; numerous nieces and one nephew; one aunt; one uncle; other relatives and many friends.Mr. Sydnor will lie in state at St. John's Baptist Church, 1905 Columbia Pike,Arlington, VA on Saturday,October 23, from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Rev.John Nicholas,Jr.,officiating.Interment Pleasant Valley Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Baptist Church. Arrangements by CHINN-BAKER.


TRAMMELL


RAHMI ROUHOLLAH RAHMI


On Tuesday,October 19, 2010, ROUHOLLAH RAHMI, formally of Bethesda, MD.Beloved husband of the late Parvin "Razieh" Rahmi; devoted father of Manijeh Majidi, Badiullah Rahmi, Behrouz Rahmi, Vida Jahangosha, Dary- oush Rahmi, and MitraRahmi; loving brother of Nayereh Fanian, Mashallah Rahimi and Khayrullah Rahimi; cherished grandfather of 15 and dear great-grandfather of eight. Funeral services will be held Saturday,October 23, 11 a.m., at Danzansky-Goldberg Memorial Chapels,Inc., 1170 Rockville Pike,Rockville,MD 20852, 301-340-1400. Interment to immediate- ly follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, MD.Memorial contributions in Rouhollah's memory may be made to Baha'i Fund. www.danzanskygoldberg.com


MARYL.SANDERSTRAMMELL


Mary,anoriginal McLeanite and longtime resi- dent, passed away quietly in California, where she was residing, on October 12, 2010. She is survived by her daughter MaryJo VonPinnon, her son, Rodney Trammell and his wife Ann; and by two grandchildren, Peter VonPinnon and Catherine Trammell, as well as several in-laws,nieces and nephews.She was prede- ceased by her husband, Joseph E. Trammell, brother,C.Vernon Sanders and sister Dorothy L. Morales.Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on October 23, 2010 at Andrew Chapel Cemetery,Vienna,VA.Inlieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her honor to the charity of your choice.The online guestbook is available at


www.moneyandking.com ASHFORD ELOISE ANN POYNER ASHFORD


Went to be with our LordonOctober 12, 2010. She was aresident of Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in Virginia Beach, Virginia and formerly from Arlington, Virginia.


Eloise was born to Clinton Briggs Poyner and Louise Halbert Poyner at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia on September 21, 1918. At an early age, she moved to Washington, DC with her family and resided thereuntil her marriage in 1936 to Samuel BernardAshford. The two of them moved to Arlington, Virginia wherethey resided for 60 years until her husband passed. She then moved to Virginia Beach to be near her sister,Helen DelFuoco and her family.Eloise was adedicated homemaker to her loving husband, Bernie and her adopted son, Mark Poyner.


She was aloving and caring wife and mother and adored her three (3) grandchildren, Karen, James and Jennifer Poyner.Eloise was predeceased by two (2) sisters, Ethel Flanigan and her husband, Peter and Dora C. Henderson; two (2) brothers, Clinton Briggs Poyner,Jr. and James C. Poyner; along with astep-daughter,Carlyn Nixon. She leaves to cherish her memories her sister,Helen Poyner DelFuoco of Virginia Beach; her sister-in- law,Helen Shives Poyner of South Carolina; two (2) nieces, Deborah Spitzinger and Carol Atkinson,


both of Maryland; six (6) nephews, Daniel Poyner and wife, Carol of Maryland, Bruce Poyner and wife, Terry of Maryland, Ronald K. McIntosh of Virginia Beach, John Samuel McIntosh and wife, Erin of California, Charles J. McIntosh and wife, Cindy of Virginia Beach and Scott J. McIntosh of Arizona; many many grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren and great nieces.


Eloise’sfamily would like to send aspecial blessing and thank you to Lynn, Lori, Chaplain Chris and the staff at Sentara Hospice; Linda, Donna, Doris and the staff at King’sGrant House; along with her loving caregivers during her lengthy illness Judy Robbins, Vicky Jones, and Evanough and Shirley. Thank you all for your love, careand compassion you showed on adaily basis to our dear Eloise.


Visitation will be held Saturday,October 23 at 9a.m. followed by amemorial service at 10 a.m. at Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia followed by her burial at Columbia Garden Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sentara Hospice, 535 Independence Parkway, Suite 200, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320. Condo- lences may be offered to the family at: www.hdoliver.com.


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