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JOSEPH F.McHUGH,SR. (Age 80) Dr.EUGENE I.KNEZ


On June 5, 2010 of Honolulu, HI formerly of Washington, DC. He is survived by his wife Jiae Knez; one daughter, Pamela Knez and one son Alan Knezevich (Sarah). Also survived by two grandchildren, Alexander and Nicholas Knezevich. Services will be held on Friday, September 24 at 9 a.m. at Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer, VA with interment to follow at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.


Former Mayor and current resident of Bethany Beach, DE and formerly of Arlington, VA and a Philadelphia, PA, native went home to the Lord on September 15, 2010. He is survived by his second wife, Betty Quigley McHugh; his children with his late wife, Elizabeth Burns McHugh, Kathleen (Kim) Arthurs, Joseph, Jr., Donna and Christopher McHugh; six grandchil- dren, Brianna McHugh, John and Mike Arthurs, Dan and Brittany Conklin and Victoria Quigley; four step-children, Andy, Mike, and Tim Quigley and Kathy Kaufman. The family will receive friends on September 20 at Melson’s Funeral Home in Ocean View, DE from 4 to 7 p.m. Services will be September 21 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church in Bethany Beach, DE. Interment at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memo- rial contributions be made to Meals on Wheels, 34314 Pyle Center Rd., Frankford, DE 19945, or Parents & Associates of Northern Virginia Training Center, 9901 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032, Delaware Hospice, 100 PatriotsWay, Milford, DE 19963 or any other charity of your choice.


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RICHARD F.OLANDER (Age 82) Of McLean, VA. Had a peaceful death on September 9, 2010. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Sheila Olander. He will also be greatly


missed by his children, Debbie Jennings and husband, Tom; Patrice Olander-Quamme and husband, Glenn; Carla Brooks and husband, Greg; Mark Olander; Paul Olander; Laura Strohmeier and husband, Martin; Chirstina Olander and husband, Art, and Andrew Olander. He was preceded in death by his son, Peter Olander. He will also be dearly missed by 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 24, 2010 at the FAIRFAX MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032 at 11a.m. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Capital Hospice, Attn. Philanthropy Dept., 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church,VA 22042 For obituary and directions visit www.fmfh.co


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Captain LEO MEACHER,USN (Ret.) (Age 89)


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THERESE M.KOPCSAK "Tess"


Tess Kopcsak, 99, former Army Navy Country Club Golf Champion, died at Fairfax Hospital on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Mrs. Kopcsak was a resident of Fairfax, VA and a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church until moving to her daughter's in Fauquier County in 2002. Beloved wife of the late Col. Arpad A. Kopcsak; loving mother of Terry (Al) Lucas of Midland, VA and Art (Mary Lou) Kopcsak of Tuscon, AZ; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Tess' Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave, Vienna, VA on Monday, October 4 from 3 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 11 a.m.Those wishing to attend should assemble at the Administration Building by 10:30 a.m. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.moneyandking.com


LANCASTER DOROTHYMAY MERNA "Dot"


(Larry). He leaves to cherish his memory, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, sister, Gloria Brown and a host of relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by daughter, Thelma Lancaster. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Clinton United Methodist Church, 10700 Brandywine Road, Clinton, MD from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Ceme- tery, Cheltenham, Maryland. Arrangements entrusted to ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., Aquasco,MD.


LING LOUI S. LING (Age 102)


On Wednesday, September 15, 2010, Loui S. Ling, longtime owner and restaurateur of the Shanghai Restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully at the age of 102. Beginning in 1938, he operated Lee's Tea Garden in the Silver Spring Shopping Center and later opened the Shanghai Restau- rant in 1950, retiring in 2000 at age 93. He was the beloved husband of the late Leathea Ling; loving father of Lucy L. Yee (Stephen), Donald Ling (Helen) and Brenda Ling (William C. Hinton, Jr.); grandfather of Kathy and Karen Yee. Services will be private. Memorial con- tributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.


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ANN MARIE MARZULLO (Age 55) On Friday, September 17, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Robert Anthony Marzullo; mother of Alyssa Marie Marzullo; daughter of Ann Elizabeth Lenart; sister of Elaine Scherer and Delores


McLaughlin. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette's Church, 72 University Boule- vard, East, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, Sep- tember 20, 2010 from 10 to 11 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, N.E., Washington,DC 20017. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


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ROBERTAUBREY LANCASTER, SR. On Sunday, September 12, 2010 of FortWashington, Mary- land. Devoted husband of Cecilia R. Lancaster; beloved father of Robert A. Lancaster, Jr. (Razia) and Barbara Okon


Of Potomac Falls, VA passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Reston Hospital Center, Reston,VA. She was born Dorothy May Sedlack on February 26, 1930 in Piermont, New York to Thomas F., Sr. and Helen (Hardy) Sedlack. She married Gerald F. Merna, her Tappan Zee High School classmate, in a military ceremony on February 10, 1951 at St. John's Catholic Church in Piermont.They were married over 59 years. Mrs. Merna was a former Bell Telephone long-distance operator in Nyack, NY, and a defense-related contractor in Piermont before she accompanied her husband on a variety of assignments during his 22-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her daughter, Linda Merna Figura of Alexandria, VA; and her two sons, John Gerald Figura and Max Thomas Figura of Alexandria, VA, and their son, Gerald Thomas Merna of Sterling, VA with his wife, Diane (Babarsky), and their daughter, Domenique Gummow of Falmouth, MA; and two grandchildren, Asa and Cassidy. Also surviving is her brother, Thomas F. Sedlack, Jr. of Piermont; a brother-in-law, James E. Merna of Annapolis, MD; sister-in- law, Mrs. Vivian Rendes of Phoenix, AZ; many nieces and nephews. A sister, Mrs. Gladys Sisolak, of Piermont, is predeceased. Relatives and friends may call at the Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203- 1591 (703 920-4800) on Monday, October 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, 1910 N. Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22207 (703- 527-5423) on Monday, October 4 at 1 p.m. Interment will be held on Tuesday, October 5 at 10 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, 121 S St Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703-549- 0060) or the Navy Memorial Memory/Honor Program, 701 PennsylvaniaAvenue,N.W., Suite 123,Washington,DC 20004-2608.


Passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 in New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, DelaineWalker; sons, Eric and Steve Meacher; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thalia. With an early passion for flying, Leo became a pilot. He served 25 years in the U.S. Navy. He flew combat missions in WWII and the Korea conflict. He was highly decorated and received The Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star, Air Medal (seven stars), Navy Unit Commendation for the USS Cowpens and the USS Badoeng Strait (one star), Asiatic Pacific (nine stars), WWII Victory Medal, China Service Medal, National Defense Medal (one star), Korean Service Medal (three stars), United Nations Service Medal, Philippine Liberation (two stars) and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation. After retirement, Leo spent many happy days flying sailplanes in Virginia, Colorado, California and New Mexico. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and relatives. Interment will be held at 9 a.m., Monday, October 25, 2010 in Arling- ton National Cemetery. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com


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friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter's Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Monday, September 20 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to www.michaeljfox.org. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


PAUL T.RICHARDS On Wednesday, September 15, 2010, of Olney, MD. Beloved hus- band of Susan M. Richards; father of Edith M. Boyar, Raymond G. Richards, Paul R. Richards and Kathleen S. Richards. Relatives and


RIDDELL JEAN MONTGOMERY RIDDELL


On Tuesday September 14, 2010, Jean Mont- gomery Riddell, age 100 of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Richard John Riddell. Loving mother of Joan Baer, Roland Riddell, Marise Reynolds and Sally Arthur. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren.A Memorial Concert will be held on Sunday October 17, 2010 at 4 p.m. at the National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20016. Interment will be in Manchester,VT. No flowers or memo- rial gifts please.


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Of Fairfax, VA diedWednesday, September 15, 2010 at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. She was the wife of The Rev. George Gladstone Shilling, an Episcopal Priest for nearly 20 years and served at The American Red Cross for about 30 years. Survived by her daughter, Elizabeth V. Morrow and husband, Walter; seven grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 24, 2010 at 11 a.m. at The Church of The Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA with visitation one hour prior to the services. Interment will be at East Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg, PA at 3 p.m. If desired, contributions may be made to either the American Red Cross, The Humane Society of the United States or the American Heart Association. Condolences can be sent to: www.piercefh.com


SINGLETON KAIRA SADE SINGLETON


Sunrise, June 28, 2010; Sunset, September 14, 2010. She is survived by her parents, Blayne and Candie; siblings, Kia, Katerina, Kayla, Tevin and Tysin. Also survived by grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, other relatives and friends. Viewing, Tuesday, September 21, 11 a.m., followed by funeral service, 12 noon at Holy Christian House of Praise, 5110 Nannie Helen Burroughs, Ave., NE. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.


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MARY ELIZABETH STRAINING (Age 89)


Passed away with family by her side June 30, 2010. She was born in Upper Marlboro at the family homeplace, now a historic home. She graduated from Upper Marlboro High School and worked at Andrews Air Base for 25 years. Mary remained a devoted daughter to her dear mother Mary. She and her brother Frederick cared lovingly for her until her death at age 95. Mary enjoyed summer trips to Rehoboth Beach attended by the entire family. Mary is remembered as a kind and loving aunt, a great cook, and a devout Catholic woman. She will be greatly missed and thought of often. She is survived by her twin sister, Kathryn Schroepfor; her niece, Susan Madden of Timonium, and many nieces and nephews. A mass will take place at St. Mary’s Church, 14908 Main Street in Upper Marlboro, September 22 at 10:30 am. Donations in Mary’s name may be made to St. Mary’s Parish.


STRATS HELEN G. STRATS (Age 101)


On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, HELEN G. STRATS of Silver Spring, MD. She was born in Vourvoura, Greece on May 30, 1909. Beloved wife of the late Gus H. Strats; mother to Harry Strats and Penny Strats; grandmother to Gus Strats, Elizabeth Strats Callahan and David Strats; great-grandmother to Kinaire and Christopher Callahan; beloved sister of the late Constantina Mantzouranis Diamondopou- los and the late Constantine Mantzouranis. She is also survived by her nephew Paul Mant- zouranis. Friends may call at HINES RINALDI FUNERAL HOME, 11800 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 21 at 11 a.m. at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 4115 16th Street NW, Washington, DC. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, National Capitol Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Dr., Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please sign and view the family guestbook at www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com


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On Monday, September 13, 2010. Father of Nila, Dana and Archie. He is also survived by three sisters, two brothers, other relatives and friends. Mr. Walker may be viewed at the STEWART FUNERAL HOME, 4001 Benning Road, NE, Monday September 20, 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery.


WHITLEY HUGH A. TURNBULL "W3ABC"


On Tuesday, September 14, 2010 of Crofton, MD. Devoted husband of the late Betty Turn- bull; beloved father of Karen Shangraw of Crofton,MD and Mark Turnbull of Philadelphia, PA; grandfather of Alex Shangraw and Gus Turnbull. Burial with Full Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery, will follow at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Radio Relay League, www.ARRL.org/memorial-gifts


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Minick; one granddaughter Jordan Bryant of Bowie, MD; two aunts Mrs. Sallie Bell and Mrs. Gladys Franklin of Smithfield, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held at Pope Funeral Home, 5538 Marlboro Pk., Forestville, MD. The viewing will be on Monday, September 20, 2010, from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Dia- betes Association, PO Box 1833, Merrifield, VA 22116.


ROGER EDWARDWHITLEY Passed on Tuesday, September 14, 2010.He is survived by his devoted wife, Doris C. Whitley of Upper Marlboro, MD; one daughter Feli- cia Whitley of Bowie, MD; two grandsons Darrein and Devin


WIGGINS JOHN GILBERT WIGGINS, SR. (Age 89) HARRIET A.TYSON (Age 80) STREISEL


Lilly and Debbie Powell. Also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at the ROBERT E. EVANS FUNERAL HOME, Rt. 450 and Racetrack Rd., Bowie, MD on Wednesday, September 22 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville. www.robertevansfuneralhome.com


MARGARETMARY STEISEL On September 16, 2010, formerly of Seabrook, MD. Wife of the late Charles Phillip Steisel; beloved mother of Charles Steisel, Mary


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JOHN F. SULLIVAN "Jack" (Age 75) On Thursday, September 16, 2010, of Adelphi, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia (Tish) Dailey Sullivan; father of Timothy Sullivan (Joan), John Sullivan, Jr. (Debbie), Maureen McTavish (Timothy), Patricia Quinn (John), Michael Sullivan and


Edward Sullivan (Margaret); grandfather of Elizabeth, Brigid, Brian, Ryan, Kelley, Gavin, Jack, Emily, Keriann, Patrick, Eddie, Shannon, Sean, Timmy and Kiera; brother of Charles J. Sullivan, Jr., Rosemary McLaughlin and Ellen Arrascada. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boule- vard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette's Church, 72 University Boulevard, East, Silver Spring,MDonThursday, September 23 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery, Emmitsburg,MDon Friday, September 24 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Saint Mary's University Athletic Department, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg,MD21727. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


SOLOMON TROY E. SOLOMON


Passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2010. Survived by his mother Cheryl Solomon and father Eugene Solomon; two brothers; one sister; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing Monday, September 20, from 12:30 p.m. until time of Service 1:30 p.m. at Fort LINCOLN FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood,MD.


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SFC ROOSEVELT SPEAKS,USA (Ret.) On Wednesday, September 1, 2010 after a long illness; the beloved husband of Annette V. Speaks; father of Roosevelt, Jr. and Rodney Speaks and the late Terry Adams and Brian Speaks; brother of Sherman and Charles Keel- ing and Diane Linnette; nephew of Dorothy Lamb. He is also survived by five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Roosevelt's Life Celebration on Thursday, September 23 from 12 p.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill,MD. Entombment Arlington National Cemetery with Military Hon- ors at 3 p.m. Online guest book available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com


STEVENS MONTANARI SARA BROWNELL MONTANARI


Sara "Sally" Brownell Montanari, 93, passed away on September 1, 2010 at the Paul Spring Retirement Community in Alexandria, Virginia, from heart failure. Wife of the late Valerio "Val" Montanari; she is survived by four daughters: Susan (Dennis Knepper) of Alexandria; Ann, of Annandale; Nancy (Roberto Indelicato); and Wendy (Michael Kilpatrick) of Alexandria; one niece, Sara Dulaney, of Cold Spring, New York; five grandchildren: Valerio, Marco, Suzanne, Helen and Karen; a grand-nephew Sean (Alexis Chen); and a great-grand nephew Ryan Gilbert. A celebration of her jolly spirit and creative, full life will be held at the Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill La., Alexandria, Virginia 22307 on Sunday September 26 at 4 p.m. Con- tributions can be made to the Mt. Vernon Uni- tarian Church; Bennington College, One Col- lege St., Bennington, Vermont, 05201 or to the charity of your choice.


REYNOLDI R. STEVENS


On September 15, 2010. Loving son of Shirley and Leslie Roberts; devoted brother of Adol- phus Stevens, Nina Edley, Leslie Roberts II and Stephanie Roberts. He is also survived by many family members and friends. Visitation Thursday, September 23 from 10 a.m. until hour of service 11 a.m. at New Smyrna Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 4417 Douglas St. N.E. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Services by BIANCHI.


STOPHER SWANN


Shayne's loving memory is cherished by his daughter, Shaylen; mother, Karen; father, George (Nan); grandmother, Ruth; sister, Denise (Eric); brothers, Adrian (Cheketha), George, Keith, Jacob, Joseph, Steven and Jonathan, fiance', Laura; aunts; uncles; great- aunts; other relatives and friends. On Tuesday, September 21 family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Fort Foote Baptist Church, 8310 Fort Foote Rd., Fort Washington, MD. Joseph Lyles, Pastor. Inter- ment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Services entrusted to JOHNSON FUNERAL SERVICE,White Plains,MD.


THORNE REVELLA A.THORNE


On Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Beloved mother of William G. Thorne, III. She is also survived by three grandchildren,William (Greg), Linda (Michael) and Brian Q. Thorne; three great-grandchildren, Miya Cottoms, Nicole Thorne and Brittany Bailey; other relatives and friends. Mrs. Thorne may be viewed at the STEWART FUNERAL HOME,. 4001 Benning Road, NE, Monday, September 12 at 12 noon until services at 1 p.m. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.


TIETJEN DETTMAR R. TIETJEN "Bob" MUNN JOHN I. MUNN,Phd


On September 13, 2010 in Bethesda, Maryland in the presence of his loving family. Beloved husband of Ruth Boyd Munn for 62 years, loving father of John, Jr. and wife Karen, Paul and wife Heidy, Mark and wife Dayna, and loving grandfather of James and David. A life celebration will take place on October 2, 2010 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Bethesda United Methodist Church, 8300 Old George- town Rd., Bethesda, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Department of Music at the Bethesda United Methodist Church or S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat), 71 O Street,N.W.Washington,DC 20001. Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com


BISHOP JAMES K.MATHEWS


Bishop James K. Mathews died onWednesday, September 8,2010 at the age of 97.He was one of the longest-serving bishops in the United Methodist Church.


Mathews is survived by his wife, Eunice, his daughters Anne Mathews-Younes, Janice Stromsem and son, J. Stanley Mathews, as well as six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.


A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 11 am at Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave., NW, Washington, DC. 202-363- 4900. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made on behalf of missionary work in India through the E. Stanley and Mabel Jones Foundation at the General Board of Global Ministries, 475 Riverside Drive,NewYork,NY 10115.


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of other relatives and friends. Visitation on Monday, September 20 from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME,2294 OldWashington Rd.,Waldorf,MD.


BESSIE MAE MYERS On Thursday, September 9, 2010 of Bryans Road, MD. Lov- ing mother of Keisha Myers; devoted sister of Fairlee Ford and Christine Latimore. She is also survived by one grand- daughter, Keiana; former hus- band, Ronald Myers; and a host


LARRYW. STOPHER


On Tuesday, September 14, 2010 of Arlington, VA. Mr. Stopher was born in Elwood, Indiana and spent his childhood in Anderson Indiana. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Germany. After his military service, he worked as a Senior Budget Analyst for the Dept. of Defense at the Pentagon. During the 9-11 attack on the Pentagon, Mr. Stopher volunteered in the rescue mission. He coura- geously went back into the Pentagon to rescue others after he, himself escaped unharmed. A year later he was awarded a civilian medal by the U.S. Army for his outstanding bravery and honor. He earned a Master’s Degree in history from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Mr. Stopher is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Dotti Stopher. Also surviving are his parents, Guy and Ann Stopher of Anderson, Indiana; his mother- and father-in-law, John and Rosemary Coyle of Cumberland, Maryland; brother, Ronald L. Stopher of Anderson, Indi- ana;many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Arlington National CemeteryWednesday, September 29, 2010 at 2 p.m. All those attending are asked to meet at the Administration building at 1:30 p.m.


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On Thursday, September 16, 2010 of Rockville, Maryland. Beloved husband of NancyA.Tietjen and the late Shirley A. Tietjen, father of Peter (Jan) and David (Margaret) Tietjen, stepfather of Richard, Robert, David (Alicia) Gorman and Elizabeth (Edward) Rudnic; grandfather of Jef- frey and Elizabeth Tietjen. Also survived by his step-grandchildren, Megan, Daniel, Robert, Kelly Gorman, Megan Rudnic and Elizabeth (Elliot) Friedman. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 25, 3 p.m. at Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road,Potomac, Maryland 20854. In lieu of flow- ers, contributions may be made to Potomac Presbyterian Church or American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., Parkinson Plaza, 135 ParkinsonAve., Staten Island,NY 10305-1425. Please view and sign family guestbook at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com


Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.) (Age 58) DONALD WILLIAMWARNER


Died on September 12, 2010, while in hospice care in Arlington, Virginia after a brief, but valiant, bout with esophageal cancer. Colonel Warner was born in Dallas and raised in Houston, Texas. Upon graduation from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1975, he was commissioned a second lieutenant and awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections. He also held a Master of Science degree in Administration from Central Michigan University.


Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: International Rett Syndrome Foun- dation, IRSF P.O. Box 706143, Cincinnati, OH 45270-6143 or www.rettsyndrome.org. Arrangements by Murphy Funeral Home of Arlington.


of Safety Christian Church, 9402 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD from 9 a.m. until Home Going Celebration, at 11 a.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Arrangements entrusted to ADAMS FUNERAL HOME P.A.,Aquasco,MD


Elder ISAAC BENJAMIN TINDLEY On Friday, September 10, 2010 of Waldorf, MD. He leaves to cherish his memory a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sep- tember 21, 2010 at the Ark


Colonel Warner’s early assignments as an armor officer were at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he met his devoted wife of 31 years, Bianca. From there, he served in assignments with the 1st Armored Division in Europe before returning to the United States in 1983 for the first of several assignments inWashington DC. The positions held include Military Aide to the Chairman of the 1985 Presidential Inaugural Committee for President Reagan’s second inaugural; Aide de Camp to the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington; and Joint Politico-Military Planner, NATO Policy Branch, J5 in the Pentagon. In 1988 he returned to Germany to serve with the Second Armored Division (Forward). As Executive Officer, he deployed with the 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment to Desert Shield/Desert Storm in 1990. Returning from Southwest Asia in 1991, he was assigned to the Joint Staff at the Pentagon where he served as a personnel war planner and Aide de Camp to the Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 1994 he assumed command of 2nd Battalion, 8th Calvary Regiment, 1st Calvary Division at Fort Hood, Texas. Following battalion command, he served in several Army positions in international affairs culminating with his assignment as Director for the American, British, Canadian and Australian (ABCA) Armies’ Primary Standardization Office. COL Warner graduated from the US Army War College in 1998. In 2002, COL Warner became the Deputy Commander, US Army Center for Military History in Washington DC. In March 2003 he deployed to Iraq to be the Commander of the Military History Group (Provisional) to capture the historical record of military operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He accompanied elements of the 3rd Infantry Division on their historic march to Baghdad and for his actions he was awarded the Bronze Star. He retired in


SHAYNE DELMONTROSWANN Departed this life on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at FortWashington Medical Center sur- rounded by his family and loved ones.


OfWashington DC, passed away on September 15, 2010. Ms. Tyson, a native of Texas, was a longtime resident of DC and a former president of the Montgomery County Board of Education. In her professional career as a writer and lecturer on education reform, Ms. Tyson also used the name Harriet Tyson-Bernstein. Ms. Tyson is survived by her devoted husband, William Willcox; daughter,Anne Voegele (Dieter Blume); brother, Knox Tyson (Betsy); and step- daughters, Sally Willlcox (Dan Ross), Susan Dykeman (Ray) and Carolyn Willcox. Preceding her in death, was a son, Mark Voegele. A Memorial Service with reception following will be held on Saturday, September 25 at 11 a.m. at Foundry United Methodist Church at 16th and P Streets, NW,Washington, DC. Following the reception, friends are invited to join the family at Ms. Tyson's daughter's home in Alexandria,VA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Kingsbury Center, 5000 14th Street, Washington,DC 20011.


WAHRHAFTIG LEON WAHRHAFTIG


On Saturday, September 18, 2010 of Silver Spring, Maryland, of cancer. Born on August 7, 1927 in New York City, he was a graduate of City College of New York and received a Master’s degree in Geology from the University of Kansas. After starting his career with the U.S. Army Map Service in Washington, D.C., he served 32 years with the Federal Power Commission (later the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), as a geologist and an engineer. He retired as a Bureau Chief in the Bureau of Natural Gas in 1987. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty; children David (Sue) Wahrhaftig of Larch- mont, NY, RobertWahrhaftig of Newport Beach, CA, Steven (Veronica) Wahrhaftig of Potomac, MD and Susan Wahrhaftig of Columbia, MD. His five grandchildren who adored him, Rebecca, Laura, John, Christopher and Steven, also survive him. A private funeral service for the family will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- butions may be made to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, or to the American Cancer Society.


Dr.VIRGIL J.YOUNG,SR.


After a long illness and valiant fight, Dr. Virgil J. Young, Sr. passed peacefully on July 19, 2010. For most of his life he resided in Washington DC. He was also a resident of Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard. Dr. Young was a career officer in the U.S. Army serving in WWII and was a Tuskegee Airman. A Military service will be held at the Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer, VA on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 3 p.m., followed immediately with burial at Arlington National Cemetery. He leaves to mourn his beloved and devoted wife of 52 years, Dr. Camille Young; his loving son, Virgil, Jr. (Rosalind); nephews, Aubert and David Young. In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to Lincoln University, 1570 Baltimore Pk., PO Box 179, MSC96, Lincoln Uni., PA 19352 c/o of Andre Dixon. Arrangements by McGuire.


PRUGH Reverend Doctor JOHNWILEY PRUGH (Age 90)


Died suddenly on September 15, 2010 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville,NC.


He was born in Dayton, OH, on February 7, 1920, the son of the late John Mason and Elizabeth “Bessie”Wiley Prugh.


Dr. Prugh and his beloved wife, Winnie, (deceased in 1990), his partner in life and in ministry, developed two new Presbyterian churches. In 1944, they founded College Hill United Presbyterian Church in Dayton, OH, which they served until 1953. In 1959, they founded St. Andrews United Presbyterian Church (now known as Rockville United Church) in Rockville, MD, which they served until 1974. Dr. Prugh was the champion of many humanitarian causes and while in Rockville served as the first President of the Fair Housing Authority inWashington,D.C.


Dr. Prugh was a devoted husband and loving father to five children: Richard Wiley Prugh and wife,Alice Black Prugh of Darnestown,MD


Carolyn Louise Prugh Vastine and husband, Wm. Boone Vastine, II, of Houston, TX; John Mason Prugh of Baltimore, MD; Christine Elizabeth Prugh Dinwiddie and Janel Darlene Prugh both of Greeneville,TN.


Interment will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at David’s Church Memo- rial Cemetery in Kettering, Ohio. A memorial service of celebration and triumph will be held onWednesday, September 22, 2010 at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Greeneville. The Rev.Dr. Dan Donaldson will officiate.


Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Building Fund, 110 N. Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743; Comcare, 100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greeneville, TN 37743; or Tusculum College, 60 Shiloh Road, Greeneville, TN 37743, Attn: Institutional Advancement.


Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.


WARNER


2006 as the Acting Director, US Army Center of Military History. Upon retirement COL Warner joined Reger Family Owned Businesses and served as the Pentagon liaison to the Army Asymmetric Warfare Office for the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force.


During his 30 year military career, Colonel Warner received the Legion of Merit Medal, Bronze Star Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Meritorious Service Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster), National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (with three Bronze Stars), Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Rib- bon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award), and the Southwest Asia (Saudi Arabia) and Kuwaiti (Emirate of Kuwait) Liberation Medals. He was also awarded the Honorable Order of Saint George (Bronze Medallion) along with the German Marks- manship Award (Bronze Schuetzenschur), the Bul- garian Medal of Freedom, and the Canadian Para- chutist Badge.


Don was an active member of the Heritage Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, Virginia. He participated in mission trips to Mexico to build homes for the poor and the Hypothermia Outreach to keep homeless people out of the cold. He had a love for singing which began with the Safari Singers, a high school musical group, and participation in the Texas All State Choir and continued through his lifelong participation in church choirs. Don’s sporting passions were golf and football. True to his Texas roots, he remained a lifelong Dallas Cowboy fan. He loved seeing the world and experiencing other cultures during his many international travels. Don’s personal hallmarks were his positive outlook on life, his quick witted sense of humor, and his ever friendly manner.


Colonel Warner was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and LeilaWarner. He is survived by his loving wife, Bianca (Browning) Warner; his brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Diana Warner of Austin, Texas; his father-in-law, Bryan Browning of Louisville, Kentucky; his mother-in-law, Bette Atkins of Jeffersonville, Indiana; and a host of cousins throughout the United States.


A Service to the Witness of The Resurrection will be held on September 25, 2010, at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, Virginia, 22308. The reception will be held immediately following at Belle Haven Country Club, 6023 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, Virginia, 22307. The interment service is to be held on December 22 at 9 a.m. at the Old Post Chapel located at Fort Myer, Virginia and will be immediately followed by a Full Honors funeral in Arlington National Cemetery. The reception will be held at Fort Myer Officers’ Club. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be given to the Don Warner Memorial Fund at Heritage Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice.


On September 14, 2010; husband of Lillian G. Wiggins; father of John Jr, (Ruby), William (Wilma) and Jean Wiggins, Gloria Ellis (William) and Patricia Frederick (Carroll). Also survived by 14 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; relatives and friends. Friends will be received 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the First Baptist Church, 450 Orchard St. NW, Vienna, VA. 22180 where Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Kenny Smith, presiding. Interment Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle,VA. Arrangements by AMES FUNERAL HOME,Manassas,VA.


YOUNG


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