B8 OBITUARIES


Jean A. Ferris FAIRFAX COUNTY RESIDENT


JeanA. Ferris, 65, a member of


Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria, died Dec. 1 at Inova MountVernonHospital inFairfax County of complications from multiple sclerosis. Mrs. Ferris was a member of


the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. She was born Jean Ann Varner in Goldsboro, N.C., and received an associate’s degree in 1965 from the old Kinman Busi- ness College in Spokane, Wash. She had been a Fairfax County resident since 1983. Survivors include herhusband


of 42 years, William V. Ferris of Fairfax County; twochildren, Jar- ed Ferris of Alexandria and Brook Ferris of Madison, Wis.; and two brothers.


—Lauren Wiseman Franklin Wallick


EDITOR, WRITER FranklinWallick, 87, the editor


of Washington Report, a weekly United Auto Workers newsletter, from 1963 to 1987, died of renal failure Dec. 3 at Riderwood Vil- lage retirementcommunity in Sil- ver Spring. Mr.Wallick wrote often about workplace safety and was the author of the book “The Ameri- canWorker: An Endangered Spe- cies” (1972), which was repub- lished in 1984 and retitled “Don’t Let Your Job Kill You.” During the 1970s and ’80s, he


led groups of union members, activists and scholars on trips to Sweden to study workplace safety conditions. Earlier in his career, he lived inMilwaukee and was an editor of the Congress of Industri- al Organizations’ newsletter for the state of Wisconsin. He was a Wisconsin state coordinator for the 1960 presidential campaign of Sen. Hubert Humphrey (D- Minn.). He was born Walter Franklin


Wallick in Des Moines and grew up in Dayton, Ohio. As a member of the Church of the Brethren, he was a conscientious objector dur- ing World War II and spent the war on his family’s farm. After the war, he worked for


theU.N. ReliefandRehabilitation Administration in China and taught English at Yenching Uni- versity. He moved toWashington in 1963 and had been a Silver Spring resident since 2000. Survivors include his wife of


59 years, Ruth Brewer Wallick of Silver Spring; four children, Su- san Wallick of Gaithersburg, DouglasWallick of Silver Spring, Dennis Wallick of Chevy Chase and Kathryn Riedl of Raleigh, N.C.; a brother; and three grand- daughters.


—Lauren Wiseman Kateri A.L. Ellison


CLOTHING DESIGNER Kateri A.L. Ellison, 68, who


owned a custom clothing studio in ColumbiaHeights, diedNov. 10 atWashingtonHospital Center in the District. She had breast can- cer.


Mrs. Ellison designedwomen’s


clothes and opened her studio, Designs by Kateri, during the 1980s. Earlier in her career, she


worked for the Navy and Interior departments and in human re- sources for theD.C. government. Kateri AlavaneLewiswasborn


in New Orleans. She moved to Washington in the late 1940s. She served on the boards of what is now the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals and the Historical Society ofWashington. Her memberships included the Greater Washington Board of Trade and the D.C. Chamber of Commerce. Herhusbandof30years,Larry


C. Ellison, died in 2001. She had no immediate survivors. —Lauren Wiseman


Gordon H. Steele Jr.


AIR FORCE OFFICER Gordon H. Steele Jr., 88, an Air


Force lieutenant colonel who saw combat in World War II and retired in 1968 after his final active-duty assignment at the


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Merry Christmas, Jo Jo JOAN GIBBONSWILSON


March 28, 1930 -December 17, 2005


Christmas is always hollow without you, Jo Jo, because you did so much for so many during your lifetime.Nobody can ever take your place as daughter,wife,mother,grandmother,math teacher,friend and volunteer.


Love always from husband George; daughter Kathy and husband Jason and their daughter McKenzie; son Jim and wife Carolyn and sons Nathan and Avery


DEATHNOTICE BALDWIN


NORVAMAYBALDWIN


On Tuesday,December 14, 2010, of Glenn Dale,MDand formerly of Bowie,MD. Beloved wife of the late Alfred E. Baldwin, loving mother of Raymond L. Baldwin and his wife, Joan; sister of the late Ernest, Louis,Raymond and Claudine; grandmother of Raymond A. Baldwin, Sheila Mainhart and Sharon Kranzler; great-grandmother of eight great-grandchil- dren. Family will receive friends at the family- owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain Hwy.(Rte.3 South), Bowie,MDonSunday, December 19, 2010 from 2to4p.m., where aFuneral Service will be held on Monday, December 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment, Cedar Hill Cemetery,Suitland, MD.Inlieu of flowers,contributions may be made to Samaritan’sPurse International Relief,P.O.Box 3000, Boone,NC28607 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place,Mem- phis,TN38105. Please view and sign the family’sguestbook at: www.beallfuneral.com


BAYLESS


BERNICE BOGEN BAYLESS (Age 85)


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Reynolds of Oakton, VA;sister of Delores Emery of La Mesa, CA. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Katherine,Thomas and Rebecca Bayless,Eric andWade Reynolds.Mrs. Bayless worked for the Federal Government for 30 years until her retirement in March of 1991. She had been asecretary for the Public Affairs Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Bayless's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home,171 W. Maple Ave.,Vienna, VA on Saturday,December 18, 2010 from 3to5 p.m. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at alater date.Please view and sign the family's guestbook at: www.moneyandking.com


On Monday,December 13, 2010 of Oakton, VA.Beloved wife of the late Frank Bayless; loving mother of Richard (Margaret) Bayless of Gaithersburg,MD,David Bayless of Arlington, VA,and Susan (James)


DR. ROBERT O. BELSHEIM


Dr.Robert O. Belsheim passed away on November 23, 2010.


He was born in Winnebago County,Iowa, August 26, 1924. After graduation from Iowa State University in 1944 with adegree in mechanical engineering, he was selected for research work at the Naval Research Lab. He enlisted in the Navy with aspecial rank that allowed him to continue this work during the last year of the war.Hespent the years immediately after the war at Purdue University,earning his Ph.D.in1954. Until 1977, Bob continued his work at the NRL, consulting after 1970. He was the author of many academic papers and the recipient of many honors,centering on his research on mechanical stress,especially in submarines and with application to NASA projects.


He never tired of the charms of Washington, DC,orthose of the mid-Atlantic region, and was an inveterate explorer of them. In retirement he added to these steady habits of


local and national driving trips with tours of the Baltic,China and Canada. He spent time with family and friends,and golfed hopefully. He took good care of his long time friend in her decline,and is remembered by her family with gratitude and love.


He enjoyed good health all his life and was self-reliant until his last months.


Bob will be missed by his family and long time friends in the Washington, D.C. area, and in Iowa.


In accordance with his wishes,Bob will be interred next to his parents and paternal grandparents at Winnebago Lutheran Church in Lake Mills,Iowa, near the family farm.


Arrangements were handled by Keeney & Basford Funeral Home,106 E. Church St., Frederick, MD.Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.keeneybasford.com.


Pentagon, died Nov. 29 of bron- chial pneumonia at a hospital near his home in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. Col. Steelewasa 1943 graduate


of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and flew P-47 Thunderbolts in Europe during World War II. He completed 45 missions, his family said, before he was shot down behind enemy lines and captured by German troops. He escapedfroma prisoner-of-


war camp and dodged notice for more than two weeks before he was recaptured. He was released at the end of the war. Col. Steele continued to serve


in the military at duty stations in Europe and throughout the Unit- ed States. His military decorations in-


cluded the Distinguished Flying Cross, nine Air Medals and two PurpleHearts. Col. Steele recalled his mili-


tary service in an unpublished memoir that became the founda- tion for a one-man play that has been performed in London by his nephew, actor Colin Clyde. Gordon Hall Steele Jr. was


born in Boston to a military fami- ly and graduated from high school in Baltimore. After retiring from the Air


Force, he turned his attention to interests including painting with acrylics and oils, writing about cosmology,andinventing.Heand his wife divided their time be- tween homes in Alexandria and Suffolk. He obtained a U.S. patent sev-


eral years ago for an intuitive flight display meant to make it easier for pilots to learn to fly by instruments alone. Survivors include his wife of


58 years,Marion Robinson Steele of Woodbridge, Suffolk; two daughters, Carolyn Steele of An- nandale and Alissa Starr of Fairview, N.C.; and two grand- sons.


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DEATHNOTICE BEAUDET


JOYCE M. BEAUDET


Joyce M. Beaudet "Miyoko", on Wednesday, December 14, 2010 in Woodbridge,VA. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Beaudet. She is survived by her sons,Michael, Stephen (Michele Madeux), and Phillip.She is also survived by her sister,Shigeko Kondo in Japan. Joyce,a former beautician, enjoyed gardening, hula dancing, traveling, attending cultural events,Japanese cooking, anything Elvis,and the Redskins.She loved her family and friends and supported numerous charities.Relatives and friends may visit the family on December 22, 2010 from 7to9p.m. at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home,4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City,VA. Amass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 13752 Mary's Way, Woodbridge,VA. On Thursday at 10:30 a.m. After aluncheon at the church, interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.


BOCKENEK


19, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb Street N.W., Washington, DC 20016. Interment will be held in Ft. Myer Chapel at Arlington Nation- al Cemetery,February 17, 2011 at 9a.m. The family will be receiving friends follow- ing services atWashington Hebrew Congre- gation at the home of Dale Cheal. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to the Days End Farm Horse Rescue. Arrangements entrusted to EDWARD SAGEL FUNERAL DIRECTION,301 217-9400 www.sagelfuneraldirection.com


JANE R. BOCKENEK On December 8, 2010, JANE R. BOCKENEK of Bethesda,MD. Beloved wife of Dale Cheal; and devoted daughter of the late David and the late Florence Bockenek. AMemorial Service will be held Sunday,December


DEATHNOTICE DRURY


MARYFRANCES DRURY


On December 15, 2010 Mary Frances Drury; beloved wife of Michael Drury; loving mother of Woody and Toby Drury; devoted daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rosa Tomaselli; dear sister of Mimma DeVaughn and the late Josephine Sale.A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Martin of Tours,201 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877 on Saturday,Decem- ber 18, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to the American Heart Associa- tion. Arrangements by SIMPLE TRIBUTE FUNER- AL and CREMATION CENTER, 1040 Rockville Pike,Rockville,MD. 20852.


FELTON ETHEL LEOTHA FELTON


On December 12, 2010. Beloved wife of Zavon Felton, III. Also survived by two sons,Ernest (Renee) and Everett (Burdella); five grandchil- dren, one great-grandchild and ahost of other relatives and friends.Services,Tuesday, December 21 at LATNEY'S CHAPEL, 3831 Geor- gia Ave.,N.W., wake,10a.m.; funeral, 11 a.m. Interment Glenwood Cemetery.


FLEMING JEAN E.FLEMING


Long-time DC voting rights advocate Jean Fleming (née Heitkamp) passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 at the age of 97. She will be long remembered with love and gratitude by her sons,Rob and Fred Fleming, daughter-in- law Margaret Meenehan Fleming, and grand- daughters Miraand Eleanor.A memorial ser- vice will be held Saturday,December 18 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at the Ingleside Retirement Community,3050 Military RoadNW.


FRAZIER BOYETTE


lings,Lula Davis,James Hargrove,SandraGer- ald, Delores Cogdell, Betty Bunch and Nancy Burden and many relatives and friends.Cleve- land will lay in state at Peace Lutheran Church, 15 49th Place,NE, Washington, DC on Satur- day,December 18, 2010 10 to 11 a.m. Services will follow.Arrangements by Pope Funeral Home,Forestville,MD.


CLEVELAND MORRIS BOYETTE On Sunday,December 12, 2010 passed away.Heissurvived by his beloved wife Caroline; five chil- dren, Tim, Melody,Danny,Kevin and Michael; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six sib-


BRADFORD NAOMI W.BRADFORD (Age 93)


On Friday,December 10, 2010, Mrs.Naomi Bradford entered into eternal rest. Her hus- band, James J. Bradford predeceased her. Beloved mother of Patricia Long, Jacqueline Buggs,Roberto Anderson, James C.,Franklin D. and Herbert L. Bradford. She is also survived by nieces,nephews,and ahost of other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by two children, Jamie and Emma. Mrs.Bradford will lie in state at Israel Metropolitan CME Church, 557 Randolph St. N.W. Monday,December 20 from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.Services by STEW- ART.


BUCCI WAYNE A. BUCCI


Members of the Emerald Society Fire Fighters of Washington regret to announce the passing of Bro.Wayne A. Bucci on December 12, 2010. Bro. Bucci was an active member assigned apparatus Division,DCFD. James M. Reilley,Pres.


CAMPBELL


Dec. 17, 1927 -Sept. 30, 2010 In Loving Memory


THEODOREALLEN SMITH


April 30,1932 -December 17, 2009 Miss you everyday.


TOLEDO SMITH Your LovingWifeThomasine WILSON


JAMES CAMPBELL On Sunday,December 12, 2010. Beloved son of Artonga Campbell and James Boyd. Also survived by twin brother,Jermaine Campbell; sister,JeJuana Campbell; grand- mother,Patricia Campbell-Brown;


grandfather,Curtis Campbell; godparents,Mar- shall and Maxine Stewart; devoted friend, Joyce Stover.Hewas preceded in death by grandfather,William Boyd and grandmother, Shirley Boyd. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday,December 18 from 9a.m. until time of service,11a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 1814 Central Pl., N.E.,Washington, DC. Interment Harmony Memorial Park. Arrange- ments by HODGES &EDWARDS.


CASH WILBUR SAMUEL CASH, JR. (Age 75)


On Saturday,December 11, 2010 peacefully at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.Preceded in death by his wife,Lillian Ford Cash. Leaves to cherish his memory,four children, Michelle, Anthony (Diane), Phillip (Donna) and Darlene; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, six sisters,Edna Mae Jackson, Arlene Brunson (William), Laverne Richardson, Eunice,Cynthia and Brenda; one brother,Wallace; ahost of nieces,nephews,relatives and friends.The family will receive friends on Saturday,Decem- ber 18, 2010 from 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at St. Paul's AME Church, 4901 14th St., N.W. Rev.Dr. Lois Poag-Ray,officiating. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery,Chel- tenham, On Tuesday,December 28 at 10 a.m. Arrangements by STEWART.


CHEEK PAUL J. CHEEK (Age 88)


Of Falls Church, Virginia, on Friday December 10, 2010. Retired Senior Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force,after 32 years of service.Beloved husband of 60 years to Ann G. Cheek; devoted father of Catherine M. Connor and loving grandfather of John P. Alexa. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends.Private services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at alater date. www.demainefunerals.com


ALINE CLAUDETTE FRAZIER "Weasel" Departed this life on Sunday,December,12, 2010. Daughter of the late Sterling S. Frazier and Vicinia Holland Frazier.She leaves to mourn three children, Anthony,Cheryl (James) Frazier Braxton and Guyus Frazier (Kelly);one sister,Christine; 17 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and ahost of nieces,nephews and friends.Family will recieve friends on, Tuesday,December 21, 2010 at Snowden Funeral Home,246 North Washington Street, Rockville,MDfrom 10 a.m. until funeral service at 12 noon. Interment private.Arrangments by SNOWDEN FUNERAL HOME.


FUNESTI GEORGIA INA FUNESTI


Georgia Ina Funesti, age 94, of Manassas, Virginia, died on Sunday,December 12, 2010 at Caton Merchant House.She was preceded in death by two husbands,Ralph F. Piper of 48 years and Robert Funersi. Survived by her daughter,Tisa P. Masci (Ron) of Chantilly, VA;sisters,Geraldine Volkman and Shirley Dailey; brother,Marvin Davis; grandchildren, Robin Gustine and CaraBurns and great-grand- children, Kailey Gustine,Veronica Burns and Lance Burns.Memorial Services will be held on Saturday,January 15, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Great Falls United Methodist Church, 10100 George- town Pike,Great Falls,VA. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Northern Virginia. Condolences can be sent to www.piercefh.com


GOLDSTEIN HOLMES


VIRGINIA R.HOLMES "Squidge" (Age 88)


On December 8, 2010 in Alexandria, VA.She was preceded in death by her husband, CAPT David C. Holmes,USN (Ret), Class of ’43 USNA. She is survived by her two children, Dian Moulin and David Holmes (wife,Sharon); three grandchildren, Brodie Boggess (husband, Eric), David Holmes and Ashley Wills; two great- grandchildren, Wills and Blake Boggess; astep- sister,Peggy McClintock; several nieces and nephews and their families; and many close friends.Friends are invited to amemorial gathering at the USNA Officer’sClub on the grounds of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis,Maryland on Monday,December 20, 2010 at 1p.m.. Interment services will be private.Inlieu of flowers,the family requests contributions be made in memory to Capital Hospice,Philanthropy Office,2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church,VA 22042.


JOHNSON EVERETT C.JOHNSON


On December 13, 2010 in Lake Ridge,VA. Everett is survived by his wife,Eethel Johnson; one daughter,Cheri Johnson; one son, Peter Johnson; two sisters,Mary Jane Petersen and Isabel J. Babb; and one brother,Richard John- son.He is also survived by one grandson, Ethan Johnson and two great-grandchildren, Amelia and Daphne Johnson.Amemorial service will be held on Saturday,December 18, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at Westminster at Lake Ridge,12191 Clipper Drive,Lake Ridge,VA22192. Interment will be private.


JOHNSON JOHN C.JOHNSON,JR. "Jack"


On Wednesday,December 15, 2010 of Rockville,MD. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline O. Johnson. Father of Jane M. Lapp and her husband Rodney,John A. Johnson and his wife Susan and Janet E. Pinney and her husband Eddie.Mr. Johnson is also survived by his 8grandchildren. Mr.Johnson worked at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt for 35 years.Friends will be received at PUMPHREY’S COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 300 West Montgomery Avenue (Rte.28, exit 6-A just off I-270), Rockville,MDonSunday from 3to5p.m., where service will be held on Monday,December 20 at 1p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.


KEHOE ANN L.KEHOE


MAURICE GOLDSTEIN On Wednesday,December 15, 2010, of Boca Raton, FL. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Helen Peltz Goldstein; devoted father of Burton Goldstein and Maxine Goldstein. Also survived by four


loving grandchildren, Jeffrey,Neal, Heather and Tiffany; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Sunday,December 19, 2010, 1:15 p.m. at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St., N.W.,Wash- ington, DC.Interment to follow at King David Memorial Garden, Falls Church, VA.Family will be receiving friends immediately following interment at the Lakelands Community Club- house,960 Main St., Gaithersburg, MD 20878. In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to charity of your choice.Arrange- ments entrusted to EDWARD SAGEL FUNERAL DIRECTION,INC., (301) 217-9400 www.sagelfuneraldirection.com


GORDON LEE GORDON


Members of Mt.Herman Lodge 179 mourn the demise of our friend and brother on December 15, 2010. Laurence Hinds,W.M.


GREENE


ALBERTAMAYFIELD GREENE (Age 97) Died Wednesday,December 8, 2010. Survived by relatives and friends.Visitation Saturday, December 18, 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m. at Freedom Baptist Church, 1519 U. St., NW. Rev.Dr. Gregory Baldwin Pastor.Services by W. H.BACON FUNERAL HOME.


GRIFFITH


MARGARET ELIZABETH GRIFFITH July 10, 1957-December 12, 2010


She is survived by her loved ones,Patricia Griffith and Anthony Payton of Washington, DC; grandchildren, Karter and Keilie Grif- fith, T’niya Bush, Charlie Robinson and Tyricia Boddie; three nieces,Stacy Payton, Anna Maria Griffith and Theresa Mitchell; and ahost of relatives and friends.On Friday,December 17, friends may visit with the family from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service 10 a.m. at Capitol Mortuary, 1425 Maryland Avenue,NE, Washington, DC 20002.


BELSHEIM


Ann L. Kehoe,age 52, of Bowie,MD, died December 15, 2010 of pancreatic cancer. Mother of devoted caregiver,Carly Glover (Ryan), and son, Kevin; grandmother of Kieran Glover,born February 4; daughter of the late Elizabeth Kehoe,who died January 16 and James Kehoe,Captain, USN (Ret.) of Lanham; sister of Timothy Kehoe (Jeani) of Minneapolis,MN; Mary Moynihan (Dennis) of Marstons Mills,MA; and Patrick Kehoe of Princeton, NJ.Family will receive friends at St. Pius XChurch, 14720 Annapolis Road, Bowie,MD20715, on Saturday,December 18, 2010 for a Memorial Service from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Eulogy at 11:30 a.m., and Mass at 12 pm. Internment at alater date in a private family service.Inlieu of flowers, Ann suggested contributions be made to the Kevin Silver Scholarship Fund, 12602 Hillmeade Station Drive,Bowie,MD20720, for his senior year at the University of Maryland.


www.gaschs.com MAHONEY MAURA HANRAHAN MAHONEY


On December 11, 2010. Mother of Maeve and Bridget; daughter of Charles Hanrahan and the late Maureen Hanrahan. Survived by one brother,Matt Hanrahan and two sisters, Meaghan Dobson (Jim) and Colleen Hanrahan. Also survived by one niece and three nephews. Friends may call at EVERLYWHEATLEY FUNER- AL HOME, 1500 WBraddock Road, Alexandria, VA on Friday,December 17 from 2to4and 6to8p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Hwy., Alexandria on Satur- day,December 18, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. Inter- ment at Ivy Hill Cemetery on Tuesday,Decem- ber 21, 2010 at 10:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Home Reach Hospice (Kobacker House), 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus,OH43214 or the charity of your choice.There will be amemorial service inWesterville,OHatalater date. www.everlyfuneralhomes.com


LONG AARON LEROYLONG


On Thursday,December 9, 2010; beloved hus- band of Doris M. Long; devoted brother of Charlotte Fleming, Iris L. Moore,Louella J. and John E. Long.Mr. Long will lie in state at Kendall Baptist Church, 3000 Branch Ave, Temple Hills, MDon Saturday,December 18 from 9a.m. until Service at 11 a.m. Rev.Lamont Jones,Pastor. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.Services by STEWART.


KRAFT


DANIEL BARR KRAFT On Wednesday,December 15, 2010, Danniel Barr Kraft, Native Washingtonian. Beloved husband of his Champ,Marcia Kraft; devot- ed father of Kyra Kraft (Steven) Heller;loving brother of Myrta


(Leonard) Snyder;cherished uncle of Lulubell, Lizard, Kathy,Ward, Benjamin and Bethany. Memorial service will be held, Sunday,Decem- ber 19, 2:30 p.m. at Washington Hebrew Con- gregation, 3935 Macomb Street, NW,Washing- ton, DC.Family will observe shiva Sunday and Monday evenings from 7to9p.m. In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions in Danny's memory may be made to Montgomery Hos- pice-Casey House,Make aWish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic and Best Friends Animal Society.Arrangements entrusted to Edward Sagel Funeral Direction, Inc.301-217-9400. www.sagelfuneraldirection.com


DEATHNOTICE ALICE M. HILL


HILL


On Tuesday December 14, 2010 in Myrtle Beach, SC.Alice M. Hill, 81, formerly of Takoma Park, MD.Beloved wife of the late Francis Robert Hill, Sr.Loving mother of Francis, Richard, Christopher and Julie and the late James Hill. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Rapp Funeral &Crema- tion Service 933 Gist Ave. Silver Spring, MD on Saturday,December 18 from 10 a.m. until service time at 12 noon. Private burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at alater date. “She brought forth joy and love to all and will be sorely missed”.WE LOVEYOUMOM. Online condolences may be made at: www.rappfuneral.com


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2010


DEATHNOTICE BEVERLYALITAKITT


KITT


Peacefully departed this life December 7, 2010. Survivors include two sisters,CoutouraKitt and Terry Kitt; two brothers,Calvin Ash (Kadija) and Michael Jones (Cherie); significant other, Sherry Walters and ahost of other relatives and friends.Visitation Saturday,December 18, 12:30 p.m. Funeral service 1:30 at FORT LIN- COLN FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood, MD.Interment Fort Lincoln Ceme- tery.


MARTIN


KING


of Springfield, VA;devoted grandmother of Angela M. GuevaraofHerndon, VA,Lawrence H. King, Jr.ofBaltimore,MD, Darren M. King of Manassas,VA, George Mark King of Phoenix, AZ and Amanda M. Stinger of Springfield, VA. He is also survived by one brother,Matthew Johnson of Leesburg, VA;four brothers-in- law,Harry King, Melvin "Nick" King, Earl King and Roger "Buck" King; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and ahost of nieces,nephews,cousins,other relatives and friends.Graveside services will be held on Saturday,December 18, 2010 at 12 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery,Rt. 7and (Rt. 704) Harmony Church Rd., Hamilton,VA 20158. Arrangements by LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving Northern Virginia, Eric S. Lyles,Direc- tor,1-800-388-1913.


HELEN V. KING (Age 86) Of Hamilton, VA on Monday, December 13, 2010 at Loudon Hos- pital. Loving mother of Rosa Lee Ewell (Marvin) of Manassas,VA, Lawrence H. King, Sr.(Fraezeel) of Purcellville,VAand Diane M.Stinger


children, Kristie,Martin, Sloane,Garrett and Nikki; five great-grandchildren and ahost of other friends.Memorial services will be held Saturday December 18 at 10 a.m. at MAR- SHALL-MARCH FUNERAL HOME, 4308 Suitland Rd., Suitland,MD.Interment private. Send condolences to


www.marshallmarchfh.com KERN VINCENT DAVID KERN,II


On Sunday,December 5, 2010, at Fairfax Hospital, as aresult of injuries in atraffic accident.


Vince was born March 27, 1946 in Allentown, PA,the son of Vincent David Kern and Adele Owens Kern, whose character and values influenced him throughout his life.Vince majored in Political Science at Albright Col- lege,Reading PA,where his interest in government and international affairs,partic- ularly Africa, were developed. He received graduate degrees from George Washington University and the Kennedy School of Govern- ment at Harvard.


Vince’sprofessional career was spent in the Defense Department, where he began as a management intern. He worked as apolicy analyst and manager in International Security Affairs for many years and was amember of the Senior Executive Service.Heserved as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Africa from 1996-98. Throughout his years


of government service,headmired President Kennedy’smodel of an “idealist without illu- sions.”


Vince’sother interests included the St. Louis Cardinals,the Boston Celtics,and jazz, “Amer - ica’sclassical music.” He was alongtime resident of Falls Church, VA where he often enjoyed having coffee and visiting the library since his retirement last year.


He is survived by his wife,Susan Clemmens Kern of Falls Church; adaughter,Gabrielle Kern of Pittsburgh PA and ason, Matthew Kern of Portland OR, with whom he had shared his love of books and music.


Interment and memorial service will occur at alater date.Memorial contributions may be made to Save the Children or the Mary Riley Styles Library,Falls Church,VA.


Remembrances may be directed to kernfamilyemail@gmail.com.


POWERS PATRICIA FAYE POWERS (MULLAHEY)


Age 85, Patdied peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at her home in Alexan- dria,VA,surrounded by her family.


Born July 1, 1925 in Des Moines,IAto Clarence Mullahey and Elna (Armstrong) Mul- lahey.Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; daughter,Cynthia Whelpley; son, Eugene Powers II; brother,Gerald Mullahey and sister,Kathleen Mullahey.Survived by daughter and son-in-law,Lynda and Carl Keller;nine grandchildren, Elizabeth Whelp- ley,Serenity Whelpley,Amanda Keller,Carl Keller II, Amelia Keller,Paul Keller,Ashley Powers,Brittany Powers and Eugene Powers III; and one great-granddaughter,Addalyn Keller;daughter-in-law,Becky Powers and son-in-law,Craig Whelpley.Also survived by brother,Joseph (Barbara) Mullahey of Des Moines,IAand two sisters,Mary Edna Pen- dergrass of Durham, NC and Ann (Larry) Schluter of Lakeville,MN.,along with many nieces and nephews.


Patwas always very active in politics and in 1971 she and her family moved to VA where she took aposition with the newly established Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA). Pat’sproudest accomplishment while working for the EPAwas spearheading the


creation and securing the funding from Con- gress for the Senior Environmental Employ- ment (SEE) Program. Once established, she administered grants and managed positions for the SEE program until her retirement in 1995. She was nationally recognized for her achievement and the program continues to serve as amodel for utilizing the talents of seniors throughout the country.


Patnever met achallenge she wouldn’t fight to conquer.Her motto was,“Never say I can’t. Instead, say Ican and then learn to do it.”She was amotivated person and a wonderful Mother,Grandmother,sister and aunt who will be missed by all.


Relatives and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr., Alexandria,VA on Sunday,December 19 from 2to4and 6to8p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 6222 Franconia Rd. Alexandria, VA on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Fairfax Memorial Park.


JOSEPH C.MARTIN On December 10, 2010. Devoted husband of the late Ethel Choice Martin; beloved father of Maxine (Julian) Hernandez, Clark Martin, Angela Weldon and Adrienne Mar- tin. He is also survived by grand-


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