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FRIEDMAN DEATHNOTICE


SAUL FRIEDMAN


On December 24, 2010 of Edgewater,MD. Beloved husband of Evelyn B. Friedman; loving father of Leslie Friedman Stefany and Lise Friedman Spiegel; grandfather of five.A memo- rial service will be held Tuesday,December 28, 2010, 11 a.m. at the Hardesty Funeral Home,P.A. 12 Ridgely Avenue Annapolis,MD 21401. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Annapolis,MDInlieu of flowers,memorial contributionsmay be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake 445 Defense Highway Annapolis, MD 21401 Online condolencesmay be placed atwww.hardestyfuneralhome.com


GARDINER BERNARD LEROYGARDINER


On Saturday,December 18, 2010, anative Washingtonian, of Mount Airy,MD. Beloved husband of Betty Gardiner;father of Douglas and William (Laura) Gardiner and Sharon (Steven) Crisafulli; grandfather of Colleen and Caitlin Crisafulli, Casey Knight and Francis Sullivan Gardiner;uncle of Barry Woods of Jacksonville,FL. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home,500 University Boulevard,West, Silver Spring,MD,(Valet Park- ing), Monday,2 to 4and 7to9p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1125 St. Michaels Road, Mount Airy, MD,onTuesday,December 28 at 11 a.m. Inter- ment St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery,Barnesville, MD.Memorial donations may be made to Kiwanis Club of Wheaton, 3717 Decatur Ave. Suite #1, Kensington, MD 20895 or St. John's College HS,2607 Military Rd. NW,Washington, DC 20015. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


GIANCURSIO NICOLE MARIE GIANCURSIO


Suddenly on Tuesday,December 21, 2010 of Washington, DC.Daughter of Karen VanBuren and step-daughter of Kerry Powell; sister of Erica de Ruyscher;granddaughter of Carole de Ruyscher.Nicole is also survived by her faithful companion Maggie.Service and inter- ment will be private.Inlieu of flowers,memo- rial contributions may be made to the Animal Resource Foundation, Inc., Chester,MD.


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JOSEPH EDWARD GROS,JR. Commander,United States Navy


Joseph Edward Gros,Jr.,formerly of Alexan- dria, VA entered into his eternal rest on September 13, 2010 at his home in Slidell, LA after along and courageous battle with cancer.Hewas born in New Orleans, LA on May 21, 1938. Beloved husband of Joan Coldewy Gros of 49 years,father of four children, Leslie Maniglia (Craig) of Alexandria, VA,Jennifer Cannon of Powder Springs GA, Joseph E. Gros,III (Debbi) of Emmittsburg, MD and Christopher Gros of Slidell, LA; and "Poppie" to 12 grandchil- dren. Friends and relatives are invited for a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m., Tuesday,Jan- uary 4, 2011 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mt. Vernon Highway,Alexan- dria, VA 22309. Areception will follow at noon. Interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery at 3p.m. Guests should arrive at the main gate at Arlington at 2:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers,please make contribu- tions to Good Shepherd Catholic Church.


HALEY JULIANMARONHALEY,SR.


On Friday,December 17, 2010, Julian Maron Haley Sr., quietly departed this life at the Veterans Administration Medical Center of Washington, DC.Heissurvived by his wife, Janet Haley; son, Julian M. Haley,Jr.;daughters, Wanda Thurman and Lavonda Brown (Emmanuel); five grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers. On Monday,December 27, 2010, the family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 Noon at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 909 Queen Street, Alexandria,VA.


HAMERSKI CLEO B.HAMERSKI


On Sunday,December 19, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD.Beloved wife of the late Hubert R. Hamer- ski; mother of John W. Hamerski, James E. (Claudette) Hamerski, Thomas L. (Marianne) Hamerski and Mary E. Viands; grandmother of James A., Steven J.,David J.,Ryan T.,Kellye M. and Kevin M. Hamerski, Jennifer A. Trogler, Libby M. Petronio,Andrea N. Norfolk, Kerri R. Sharabi and Lauren K. Cronise; sister of the late Magdalen Voelker,Dolores Simon, and Mildred Wieczorek. Also survived by 18 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home,500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD,(Valet Park- ing), Monday,2 to 4and 7to9p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Boulevard, Silver Spring,MDon Tuesday,December 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.Memorial contribu- tions may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial and Tribute Processing Center,POBox 5216, Glen Allen,VA 23058. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


HARRISON


FLORENCEMARYHARRISON "Flossie" On December 21, 2010, the beloved mother of Melvin (Earlene) Harrison, Vicki (John) Ridge- way and Michael (Debbie) Harrison. Loving grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of eight. Preceded in death by her husband, Howard Harrison. Friends will be received Sunday,December 26 from 2to4and 7to9 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home,Inc., Clinton, MD, where services will be held Monday at11:30 a.m. Interment following at Washington National Cemetery.


HEPBURN


JOHNWESLEY HEPBURN, LT. COL.,USA (Ret.) "Jack"


On Tuesday,December 21, 2010, JOHN "JACK" HEPBURN,ofRockville,MD. Loving husband of 63 years to Elizabeth "Betty" Hepburn; beloved father of David W. Hepburn and his wife,Linda, Fairfax, VA,Kathleen L. Centeno,Rockville,MD, Joanne M. Hepburn and her husband, David Barry,Reston, VA,Richard L. Hepburn and his wife,Claudia, Fuquay-Varina, NC,Michael A. Hepburn and his wife,Anne,Rockville,MDand the late John A. Hepburn; adoring grandfather of Stephen, Brian, John, Ken, Allison, Matthew, Sean, Colin and Kayleigh; dearest great-grand- father of John, Robert and Jacob.Friends may call at DeVol Funeral Home,10East Deer Park Drive,Gaithersburg,MD on Monday,December 27 from 2to4p.m. and from 6to8p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Old Post Chapel at Ft. Myer,VA. Interment, with Full Military Honors,will follow in Arlington National Cemetery.Please check with the funeral home website for the date and time of the ceremony.Inlieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made in his name to either the American Heart Associationn, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the charity of your choice.Please view and sign the family guestbook at: www.devolfuneralhome.com.


HIGGINS LEWIS ANNA B. LEWIS


On Friday,December 24, 2010 of Alexandria, VA.Beloved wife of Edward J. Lewis; loving mother of Ellen Lewis Miller and husband, William, Karen Lewis Kaftol and husband, Adam and Timothy E. Lewis and wife,Claudia. Grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of four.Relatives and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr.Alexandria, VA 22315, Wednesday,10a.m. until the service time at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Comfort Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to: Virginia Hills Baptist Church.


KOTEEN FREDAS.KOTEEN


Born on November 23, 1915, Freda passed away at the age of 95 on December 22, 2010. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Greenspring Village Chapel, 7420 Spring Village Drive, Springfield, VA,followed by interment in King David Memorial Garden, Falls Church,VA. www.nationalfh-mp.com


KAASE DARRELLWAYNE KAASE (Age 74)


Of Warrenton, VA on December 21, 2010 at Fauquier Hospital. An Army veteran, he retired from Alban Tractor.Hewas adevoted husband and father.Heand his wife,Elois Ann Kaase celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on July 6, 2010. He also leaves two children; Rae A. Brady and Eric Wayne Kaase and his wife,Lisa L. Kaase.Additional survivors include four sisters and three brothers,all of Okla- homa. Mr.Kaase was the proud grandfather of Christian T. Brady,Ashley D. Kaase and Amanda N. Kaase.Memorial Services will be scheduled at Moser Funeral Home at alater date.Inlieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to the Fauquier Health Foundation, 170 W. Shirley Avenue,Suite 101, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 or to the charity of your choice.


MOORE


other relatives and friends.Viewing Tuesday, December 28, 10 a.m. funeral 11 a.m. at Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church, 610 Rhode Island Ave.,NE, Bishop Alfred A. Owens,Jr., Pastor.Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by HORTON&REESE.


SYLVIA A.MOORE On Sunday,December 19, 2010. she is survived by one son, Gary; two daughters,Sheila and Rita; seven grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; abeloved cousin, Alice Bell "Boo Boo"; ahost of


JONES BRUCE ANTHONY JONES


Suddenly on December 13, 2010 in Howard County,MD, the beloved, devoted husband of Nancy Jones.Dedicated father of Shieka and Nai'Kaila; loving grandfather of Idreama and Javon and adedicated, loyal Flexin member for life.Heisalso survived by two sisters, Yolanda and CassandraWoods; three brothers, Theodore Woods,Jr.,Lorne Woods and Regi- nald Davis and ahost of other relatives and friends.The family will receive friends on Wednesday,December 29, 2010 from 10 a.m. until time of service,11a.m., at Spirit of Peace Baptist Church, 4311 R. St., Capital Heights, MD20743. Interment Harmony Memorial Park.


MITTAN PATCH DOROTHY PATCH (Age 85) JONES DOROTHY ODEN JONES


On Sunday,December 19, 2010, Dorothy Oden Jones of Upper Marlboro,MDdeparted this life. Beloved wife of Carl D. Jones and loving mother of Jason Jones.Also survived by stepfather, William Brooks; two brothers,Clifton Oden (Pauline) andWade Brooks (Sarah); two sisters, Shirlene Garyu and Regina Owens (Charles); one sister-in-law,Nannette Mann; two broth- ers-in-law,Robert Jones (Louise) and Charles Jones and ahost of nieces,nephews,cousins, family and friends.OnMonday,December 27, visitation from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. at Most Holy Rosary Parish, 11700 Duley Station Road, Upper Marlboro,MD. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery,Clinton, MD.Inlieu of flowers,donations may be made to the Children's National Medical Center,111 Michi- gan Ave.,NW,Washington,DC 20010.


Master Sergeant USAir ForceRetired Peacefully on Monday,Decem- ber 20, 2010 of Waldorf,MD. Devoted husband of Charlotte Mittan; loving father of Carol (Bryan) Bronson, Christine (Steve) Krucelyak, Cheryl (Bud) Smith and MSgt Clark Mittan; dear brother of Norma Schulz,


CLARK DOYLE MITTAN


Anita Closson and Ellis Mittan. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Donald Bronson and Capt. Carolyn Bronson, Kathryn and Alli- son Mittan, Stephen and Mary Krucelyak; two brothers-in-law,Tony (Denise) Skoviraand George (Charlene) Skoviraand ahost of nieces, nephews,other relatives and friends.Funeral services will be held on Monday,December 27 at 1p.m. at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf,MD. Interment on Wednesday,January 5at10 a.m. at Maryland National Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham,MD.


Of Alexandria, VA passed away on December 18, 2010. She is survived by her children, Marty Patch of Ohio,Dona Worley (Ronny) of Boydton,VA and Buddy Patch (Sheila) of Fairfax Station, VA.She was the loving grandmother of Brandon Patch, Christopher Worley,Casey Worley,Jonathan Patch, and Melanie Patch. She will be dearly missed by her brother, John Weir (Peggy); her sister,Erna Whaler; many other relatives and friends.Dorothy truly loved her grandchildren, was an avid bridge player and volunteered at the Smithsonian Society.A memorial service will be held on Tuesday,December 28, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Springfield Country Club,8301 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA 22152. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dorothy's mem- ory to the Holmes Run Acres Civic Association (HRACA -noting on the memo line "Dorothy Patch Fund"), c/o Mia Gardiner,3313 Hemlock Dr., Falls Church,VA 22042. www.everlyfuneralhomes.com


SIGNORA ELEANOR E.SIGNORA


On Thursday,December 23, 2010 of German- town, Maryland. Beloved wife of Lawrence F. Signora; daughter of the late James and Eleanor McMahon; loving mother of Lawrence, Jr.(Vivian) and James (Jennifer) Signora; grand- mother of Emilie,Blair,Madison, Morgan and Juliana Signora. Friends will be received at PUMPHEY’S COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Montgomery Ave.,(Rt. 28, exit 6A just off I-270) on Monday from 3to5p.m. and 7to 9p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Historical Chapel, 11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 on Tuesday,December 28 at 11 a.m. Interment private.Inlieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Eleanor’sname to Casey House,Montgomery Hospice Society,1355 Piccard Drive,Suite 100, Rockville,Maryland 20850. Please view and sign family guestbook at: www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com


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WILLIAM KENNETH "KEN"HOWARD


On Monday,December 20, 2010 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Loving father of William Ken- neth Howard,Jr.; beloved son of Helena and the late William Howard; brother of Tony Howard. Friends may call on Tuesday,December 28 from 6to8p.m. at MURPHY FALLS CHURCH FUNERAL HOME, 1102 W. Broad St. (Rt. 7) where services will be held on Wednesday, December 29 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at National Memorial Park.


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Methodist Church, 3425 Emory Church Road, Olney,MD20832 on December 27 at 11 a.m. Thomas A. Marraffa,W.M. Melvin Mason, P.M. Secy


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MOSES L.McCOMBS,SR., WWIIVeteran (Age 96)


Peacefully departed this life on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Laurel Regional Hospital. Survived by two daughters,Irene Douglas and Diane Murphy (Willie); one son, Carlton McCombs; afoster brother,Paul Stewart; other relatives and friends.OnMonday,December 27 friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until time of homegoing service 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Baptist Church, 8008 Eastern Ave., NW.Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Tuesday,January 4, 2011. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Mary's Baptist Church, Louis Allen McCombs Memo- rial Scholarship Fund, In Loving Memory of Moses L.McCombs,Sr. Send condolences to www.marshallmarchfh.com


GLADYS WILLIAMS JOHNSON (Age 89) Departed this life on December 18, 2010. She is survived by one son Anthony Russell; one daughter Sunday Johnson; two grandchildren; three foster children; ahost of other relatives and friends.Family will receive friends on Monday,December 27, 2010 at VanBuren United Methodist Church, 35 VanBuren Street, NW,Washington, DC from 10 am until funeral service at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.Arrangements by SNOWDEN FUNERAL HOME.


MITCHELL


ORA MAE MITCHELL (nee VINES) Peacefully on Sunday,December 19, 2010; loving wife of the late LeRoy Mitchell; beloved aunt of Rodney Vines,Ann, Lois,Linda, Darlene Bullock, Carolyn Ragland and Ebony Vines Jackson. Also sur-


vived by her cousin Dorothy Avent; goddaugh- ter Carolyn Cole; other relatives,church family and friends.Family will receive friends on Tuesday,December 28 from 9a.m. until Home- going Service at 11 a.m. at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 816 8th StreetNW,Wash- ington, DC.Bishop Melvin G. Brown officiating. Interment Harmony Memorial Park, Landover, MD.Arrangements by HODGES &EDWARDS.


MANRID IVAN LUMPKIN "Tommy" Silver Spring Lodge No.215 sadly announcesBro.“Tommy” Manrid Ivan Lumpkin passed to the Celes- tial Lodge above,December 3, 2010. AMemorial Service will be held at Oakdale Emory United


DEATHNOTICE O'SULLIVAN WILLIAM B. O'SULLIVAN


William B. O'Sullivan of Arlington, VA,born June 6, 1921 in Fitchburg, MA, died peace- fully on December 18, 2010 after ashort illness.Hewas 89. After growing up in Massachusetts during the Great Depres- sion, he served in the U. S. Army during World WarII. He served on the western fronts in France and Germany,seeing action at the Battle of the Bulge.Following the war,heattended Tufts University in Boston, graduating with adegree in civil engineer- ing.Hethen worked for the Boston & Maine Railroad Co., as atrack supervisor, from 1948 until 1968. From 1968 until 2001, he worked at the Department of Transportation in Washington, DC,serving as adivision chief for track and safety research during the latter part of his career there.Heretired from the DOTatthe age of 79 and spent his retirement years supporting his family and indulging his passion for military history,books and clas- sical music.Heispredeceased by two sons,Dennis and Terence,and his wife,the former Mary Kelly.Heissurvived by two daughters,Nancy Hall and Lynn Marcin, and ason, Brendan, as well as seven grandchildren, Shannon and Cory Hall, Kayla and Emily O’Sullivan, Christina and Megan O'Sullivan, and Cain Boggs.Inaddi- tion, he is survived by one great-grandson, Sid Blizard. Bill was very fortunate to have agreat friend, Joe Thompson by his side through his final years.Bill was acurious, caring and loving patriarch of the O’Sullivan household and he will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Services at Arlington National Cemetery will be held in the spring.


DEATHNOTICE ROBERTS


DAVID BARLETT ROBERTS,SR. September 21, 1924 -December 24, 2010 David Bartlett Roberts,Sr. 86, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Alexandria. Services will be held at alater date,and his family will seek his interment at Arlington National Cemetery.Inlieu of flowers,donations may be made to Church of the Nativity Episcopal Church of Sarasota or to Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota. Please direct contributions or inquiries care of The Roberts Family,P.O.Box 52321, Sarasota, FL 34232 or dave@dbrcpa.com.


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2010 DEATHNOTICE


TWITCHELL MAXINE BRODERSTWITCHELL


ROBINSON LARRYB.ROBINSON


On Saturday,December 18, 2010, Larry B. Robinson the loving husband of Darlene T. Robinson; devoted father of five children, Vanessa (deceased), Michele,Rachel, Aaron, and Alisha was called to his heavenly home. He is also survived by four aunts,three uncles, one sister,four brothers,one grandmother, one mother-in-law,grandchildren, nieces, nephews,and ahost of family and friends. Homegoing services will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at New Life Anointed Ministries International, 14045 Jefferson Davis Highway,Woodbridge,VA, 22191, by Officiating Bishop Eugene V. Reeves.Wake,9:30 to 11 a.m. and Homegoing 11 a.m. to 1p.m. The Internment is at Quantico Marine Cemetery, Quantico,VAat2p.m.


OWENS SALLIE M.OWENS


Of Southeast, DC departed this life December 16 in Queens,NY. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law,Panzy and Henry DeHart; two grandchildren, and ahost of family and friends. Services will be held on Tuesday,December 28, with wake from 10 a.m. until time of service,11a.m. at First Baptist Church of North Brentwood, 4000 Wallace Rd., North Brentwood, MD.Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery,Suitland, MD.Arrangements by BIANCHI FUNERAL SERVICE.


SHOMPER DEAN K.SHOMPER (Age 88)


Of Bethesda, MD on Thursday,December 16, 2010 at Suburban Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Shomper;devoted father of Thomas,Dale and Michael Shomper and Patricia Green. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Dean, Corie,Michael and Jes- sica Shomper,Ellen, Luke and Emma Green. Graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at alater date.Inlieu of flowers,contributions in Dean’s name can be made to The American Cancer Society.Please view and sign the guestbook at: www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com.


www.capitalhospice.org or Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. www.everlyfuneralhomes.com


Of Fairfax, VA,passed away on December 4, 2010. Beloved wife of the late James S. Twitchell; loving mother of MaryTwitchell Tyler, LauraJoy Conroy (Phil), Guy Howard Twitchell (Francoise) and Sarah Penn Stoddard (Stephen); cherished grandmother of Jennifer Tyler,Thomas Tyler,Theresa Tyler,Kathleen Fenn, James Conroy,Benoit Twitchell, Emily Twitchell, Elliot Twitchell, Oliver Twitchell, Henry Twitchell, Erin Mackereth, Evan Stod- dard and Jillian Stoddard; great-grandmother of Roberta Tyler.A memorial service will be held on Wednesday,December 29, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3810 Meredith Drive,Fairfax, VA 22030. In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to


Capital Hospice,


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EDWARDWAGMAN(Age 95) On Sunday,December 19, 2010, of Santa Clarita, CA and Chevy Chase,MD. Devoted husband of the late Helen Stouck Wagman; loving father of Barbara(Richard) Sacharoff of Silver Spring, MD., and Allan (Carolyn) Wagman of


Northridge,CA; cherished brother of the late Donald (Betty) Wagman and Ruth (the late Frederick) Wagman; beloved grandfather of Diane (Chad) Humke,Tom (Starlet) Wagman, Christine (Jason) Newman, and Michael Wag- man; great-grandfather of Jacob and Sydney Wagman, Joshua Fell, Sophia, and Hannah Newman. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.Graveside service will be held at King David Memorial Garden, Falls Church, VA,onSunday,December 26, at 12 noon. The family will be receiving friends immediately following the service at the Bethesda Marriott Hotel, Agio Restaurant, Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD.Inlieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.Arrangements by Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home,Inc.under Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of GreaterWashington.


WILLIAMS


EDISON FRANKLIN WILLIAMS (Age 82) CMSgt (Ret.)


On December 21, 2010 of Dunkirk, MD. Beloved husband of the late Patricia McCloy Williams.Loving father of Debbie Bolton (Charles) and devoted grandfather of Jesse Bolton (Becky) and the late Justin Bolton. He is also survived by great-grandsons,Mitchell, Bradley and Patrick and close friend, Maria; and his good friend, John Holding and family from England. Family invite friends to the Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A. 8125 Southern Maryland Blvd., Owings,MD20736 on Monday, December 27 from 6to8p.m.Afuneral service will be held at the Friendship United Methodist Church, 22 West Friendship Road, Friendship, MD 20758 on Tuesday,December 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, MD.Memorial contributions can be made to Calvert Hospice,P.O.Box 838, Prince Frederick,MD20678. www.leefuneralhomes.com


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On Thursday,December 16, 2010. The beloved wife of the late Roderick Perry; mother of Christopher S. Perry of New York, NY and Jonathan P. Perry of Mission Viejo,CA; sister of Marguerite Seiler and Herbert Klausing; grandmother of Sarah L. Perry; mother-in-law of Karen Cipolla and Elayne Roberts.Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, December 28 from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2p.m. Interment Highland Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY.Online guestbook available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com


CLARENCE L.SONIA "Leon" QUICK ANNA BUONVIRI QUICK (Age 95) MORAN ROBERT F. MORAN


Robert F. Moran passed away peacefully on September 7, 2010 at his home in Sarasota, Fl. He was born on March 23, 1923 in Vermont. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Navy as aHospital Corpsman at the beginning of WWII and rose through the ranks to LCDR/MSC,serving on numerous ships and duty stations throughout the world. After retiring from the Navy,he assumed the position of Administrative Assis- tant to The Office of Attending Physician, U.S. Capitol. His responsibilities included the medical security of The U.S. Congress, Supreme Court, visiting dignitaries and thou- sands of tourists.Robert was amentor,career counselor and inspirational advisor to numer- ous people during his Navy and Congressional staff service.Always looking for new chal- lenges,Robert took up motorcycle touring at the age of 81, even driving his Harley from Florida to D.C. to participate in the Rolling Thunder ceremony to honor POW/MIA. Robert is survived by his wife of 63 years,Catherine and his daughter,Dr. BarbaraMoran and her husband, Dr.Fred Mecklenburg of McLean, Va.Burial at Arlington Cemetery will be on Wednesday,December 29, 2010 at 3p.m. In lieu of flowers,please make adonation to Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation or the Fisher House Foundation.


On Tuesday,December 21, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD.Long time employee of Hecht Company in Washington, DC.Beloved wife of the late Martin "Pat" Quick; loving sister of Edith Depew,who was Anna's long time care provider,and the late Frances Collova, Rose Vammino,Mary Osborne,Lena Parker,Dominic Buonviri and Frank Buonviri. Also survived by many devoted nieces and nephews.Relatives and friends may call at Resurrection at Rid- erwood Chapel, 3160 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD,Monday,December 27 from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor,4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington,DC 20017. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


On December 18, 2010 of Fort Washington, MD.Survived by wife,Carolyn Pitt Sonia; two stepchildren, one sister,one brother,other relatives and friends.Visitation, 9:30 a.m., services,11:30 a.m., Tuesday,December 28 at Galilee Baptist Church, 2101 Shadyside Ave., Suitland,MD.Services by J.B. JENKINS,INC.


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RAYMONDSIDNEY STRICKLAND,JR. (Age 85)


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CHRISTINE REED HOUSER RICHARDSON Mother of Braxton Robert Richardson, III, died Sunday,December 19, 2010 at the home of her son in Silver Spring, MD.A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday,December 28 in FoxHill Central United Methodist Church, Hampton, VA.The family will receive friends from 6until 8p.m., Monday in R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home,Hampton.


(Jeffrey); son, Michael Strickland (Natasha); grandchildren, Katie,Will and Ellie Strickland; sister,Doris Fisk and ahost of nieces and nephews.Ray served his country in the Army Air Force as a2nd LT in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during WWII.He retired from the Feder- al government in August 1980 as an Oceanog- rapher with the U.S.Navy Oceanographic Office in Suitland, MD.Service will be held at the Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home,9902 Brad- dock Road, Fairfax, VA on Monday,December 27 at 1p.m. with interment at Fairfax Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers,contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children’sResearch Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis,TN38101 or American Heart Association 4301 Fairfax Drive,Ste.530, Arlington,VA 22203-1634. fmfh.com


Of Fairfax, VA died Wednesday, December 22, 2010, after along illness.Heissurvived by his loving wife of 50 years,Pauline (Bonnie); daughter,Stephanie


Kehrer RICKMERS NICHOLL MARGARET CLAIRE NICHOLL (Age 90) LITTLEJOHN


On December 19, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Peter F. Nicholl. Loving mother of Suzanne F. Ferguson, Michael J. (Michelle) Nicholl, Peter T. (Teresa) Nicholl, Mary E. (Timothy) McGettigan and Timothy H. (Jeanne) Nicholl. Mother in law of the late Donald Ferguson. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home,Inc., Branch Ave. and Coventry way,Clinton, MD on Wednesday,December 29, 2010 from 5to 8p.m. and on Thursday,December 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary’sthe Assumption Catholic Church, Upper Marlboro,MDwith Mass of Christian Burial being offered at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at alater date.Family is requesting donations to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.


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SYLVIA LOUISE TARABOCHIA (nee VERDIN)


Of Alexandria, VA passed away suddenly on November 23, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfonso Tarabochia. Survivors include daughters,Catherine Tarabochia of Alexandria, Lydia Wood of Spokane,WAand Lisa Stone of Richmond, VA;three grandchil- dren, Robert and Elizabeth Stone of Richmond and KristianWood of Reidsville,GA. AMemori- al Mass will be held on Wednesday,December 29 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church, 2907 Popkins Lane,Alexandria, VA.Inlieu of flowers donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.


RENA RICKMERS (Age 88) NICHOLS ROYLITTLEJOHN


ALBERT HIGGINS,JR. Peacefully passed away on Sat- urday,December 18, 2010 of Fort Washington, MD.Heisthe beloved husband of Avis Hig- gins and devoted father of Regi- nald Bryant, Roshanda Sandy and Tracey Higgins.Heisalso


survived by four grandchildren, Kira, Brandon, Jordan and Kyla; and ahost of other relatives and friends.Visitation on Tuesday,December 28 from 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at Ebenezer AME Church, 7806 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD.Interment on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Maryland Vet- erans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD.Arrange- ments by BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 301-632-6624.


On Friday,December 10, 2010, ROYLITTLE- JOHN of Washington, DC.Beloved husband of Marilyn Littlejohn; devoted father of Valaida L. Wise (Henry) and Robin L. Marshall (Charles); brother of Roosevelt Littlejohn, Sr.; grandfather of Michael C. Wise,Talyn K. Wise and Jordan E. Wise; sisters-in-law,Jessie Mae Littlejohn, Arrie Littlejohn and Margaret Littlejohn. Also survived by several nieces,nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.A Memorial Service will be held at the Howard University Law School’sDunbarton Chapel, 2900 Van Ness Street, N.W.,Washington, DC on Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Family visitation is at 11 a.m., Service begins at 12 Noon. Inurnment private.


In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Howard University Office of Development, c/o Nesta Bernard, 2225 Georgia Ave.,N.W., Suite 901, Washing- ton,DC 20059.


C. ERNEST NICHOLS,III


On Wednesday,December 23, 2010, C. Ernest Nichols,III, age 84, of Laurel, MD. Beloved husband of the late Rose A. Nichols; father of Ann Nichols McAnallen, Charles Ernest Nichols,IV, James Edward Nichols,Thomas Stanley Nichols and Michael Andrew Nichols; brother of Margaret Frazier.Also survived by 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Donald- son Funeral Home,P.A., 313 Talbott Ave., Laurel, MD 20707 on Tuesday from 2to 4and 7to9p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church, 114 St. Mary's Place,Laurel, MD on Wednesday,December 29 at 12 Noon. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.Inlieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,Memphis,TN 38105.


On Friday,December 24, 2010 at 12:05 a.m., Rena Lee Cutlip Fasick Rickmers passed peacefully from this world, in the presence of her husband, Albert Rickmers and her children. Born July 4, 1922, in Summersville,West Virginia, Rena first married Robert Glenn Fasick on November 27, 1946. They celebrated the births of five children and enjoyed awonderful marriage of 34 years until Robert's passing on March 7, 1980. Good fortune followed, as Rena married Albert Rickmers on August 1, 1982. She remained his beloved wife for the rest of her life.Mother of Jeanne Cotton, Robert Fasick, Jr., Janet Scaggs,Richard Fasick and Cynthia Ann Kunkel Yentes; mother-in-law of Richard Cotton, Antonia Fasick, Rick Scaggs and Brian Yentes; stepmother of Kate Christo- pher,Albert Rickmers,Jr.,Aldonna Ambler and Martha Rodwell; grandmother of Richard Cotton, Jr., Jennifer Ballard, Elise Fasick, Kevin Fasick, Brian Kunkel,Andrew Yentes and John Yentes.Rena is also survived by her sister,Effie Hanseman of Summersville,West Virginia. Family will receive friendsWednesday,December 29, 2010 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 Noon at Crossroads United Methodist Church, 43454 Crossroads Drive,Ashburn, VA 20147. Areception will follow at the church. Burial will be at alater date at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens,5740 South Pine Avenue,Ocala, FL 34480 (352.732.3020). Condolences may be offered online at: www.adamsgreen.com 703.437.1764


TOMAYKO DONALDW.TOMAYKO


On Saturday,December 18, 2010 of Springfield, VA.Beloved husband of Patricia L. Tomayko; father of Kenneth Tomayko and his wife, Barbaraand the late Kathleen Tuck; father-in- law of TomTuck; grandfather of Kerry,Brian, Kevin and Kristen. Memorial service at Jef- ferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr. Alexandria, VA on Tuesday,December 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at alater date.Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Hospice.


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TOWERS JACKH.TOWERS (Age 96)


On Thursday,December 23, 2010, of Ashton, MD.Beloved husband of Rhoda Towers; father of Martha Caudill, Jeanie Kemp and the late Richard Towers; grandfather of Ann Marie McIntyre.Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home,500 University Boule- vard, West, Silver Spring, MD,onWednesday, December 29, 10 to 11 a.m., where Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Nor- beck Memorial Park. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


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