Washington, DC Obituaries

Peggy Chandler Somerville, born on November 8, 1941, passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a resident of Bethesda, Maryland.

Avyeris Christo Andonyadis died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Fitzgerald of Palisades. Avyeris is survived by his sister, his two children and his four grandchildren wh...

Ermelinda Soledade De Oliveira, born on May 17, 1928, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 97. A funeral service will be held at DeVol Funeral Home, located at 2222 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washi...

Father Klaus Sirianni passed away on November 21, 2025 at St. Stephen, Martyr, Parish, where he was in residence while serving as Parochial Vicar, and Chaplain to George Washington University Hospital...

Sadye Elizabeth Dunn Doxie passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November, 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and the conviction of a life well-lived. Born in Bladenboro, North Carolina, on March ...

James Franklin “Jim” Rill ,92 passed away joining his wife of 60 years, Mary Elizabeth Laws “Betsy” Rill on November 21,2025, leaving behind a legacy of intellect, integrity, humor and a deep love for...

Bill S. Ashley, 87, a 50+ year Southwest Washingtonian, passed away peacefully on November 11th, 2025, after a brief stay in Hospice at The Residences of Thomas House. Bill was born September 29, 192...

The Washington National Cathedral Funeral Service will be Tuesday December 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM, and it is viewable via livestream at : https://www.youtube.com/live/GVuAeRQxEFs Dr. Torrence Nathaniel...

Christopher Wayland Hoyns was a hard worker and dedicated to the mission. A loving son, brother, cousin, nephew, grandson, and friend whose life ended too soon... May those who knew him, and loved hi...

Barbara Anne (Pak) Bradley, 62, died on November 13, 2025 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Barbara was born in Incheon...

James “Jim” Cullen Meers, Sr., 90, of Bethesda, Maryland passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025. He was a cherished husband, father, and grandfather whose wisdom, humor, and calm and loving pres...

Rebecca "Becky" Darlington, died peacefully at home on November 1, 2025. She was born in Washington, DC on January 3, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents McCullough Darlington and Edith Pe...

Paul Tagliabue never equated leadership with dominance nor decency with weakness. In a world that rewards noise and bravado, he recognized listening as the tool with which to draw others towards reaso...

Cameron was a Foreign Service Officer specializing in international conservation. He served in Baghdad, Rotterdam and Brussels (NATO delegation) as well as the State Department headquarters in Washing...

Dr. Lee Pennell Haacker, a longtime Washington resident and orthopedic surgeon, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He was a man known for his dedication to his patients, his service...

Judah David Mills, aged 42, passed away at home in Cambridge, UK on the 18th of October, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Heather Noelle Wharton and their daughters, Genevieve Elizabeth Mills and Jul...

Cassin Muir, born June 3, 1940, in Washington, D.C., to Brockett and Helen Muir, passed away on October 28, 2025. The fourth of five children, he attended Blessed Sacrament, Landon, Georgetown Prep,...

Rosemary Margaret Ourand, born on August 30, 1938, passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a resident of Washington, District of Columbia. Rosemary “Peg” Ourand, 87, of Washington,...

Mary Anna Drayne died at age 83 on October 24, 2025, in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 1, 1942, Mary attended local schools before graduating in 1964 from the Newton...

A writer until the end, Mike wrote most of the following obituary… Michael Downey Rice succumbed to the relentless ravages of acute gingivitis on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. Resolute to the end, he stea...

On October 16, 2025, following a brief but fierce battle with cancer, Christine Mary Cooper passed away peacefully at home in Arlington in the loving care of her devoted husband, Alan. She was 59. C...

Herbert Reece Taylor — known affectionately as “Herb,” and to many in the Glover Park community as the Mayor — passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, warmth, and unforgettable ch...

Renata was born in Germany to Dr. Paul F. de Gara, an allergist and immunologist, and Ruth (Horstman) de Gara, a nurse. She and her family moved to Milano, Italy in 1934 and emigrated to the United St...

Joseph C. Goulden, a best-selling Washington, D.C. author and award-winning journalist, died with family at home of heart failure on October 17, 2025. He was 91. Among his many awards and honors, J...

Graham Kenneth White was born January 10, 1964, in Chicago, to the late Edward Allen and Louise Giesey White. He passed away on October 12th, 2025, in the loving care of his family and friends. G...

Doreen Wessel Booth Hamilton, 92, an active community volunteer who served on numerous non-profit boards, died Friday, October 17, 2025 in Bethesda, MD. Doreen grew up in a suburb of Detroit, Michig...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our precious, one-of-a-kind husband and father, Johnny Chammas. Beloved by so many for his unparalleled generosity, quick wit, and lion heart, ...

Ingola Kuntze Hodges, aged 80, passed away on October 16, 2025. She was born on May 13, 1945. Ingola Hodges died peacefully at home in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2025. She was 80. Ingola’s ear...

Born on August 2, 1953 and raised in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania, Ruth was one of eight children of Franklin and Marjorie Wimer. A gifted student, she graduated from Fox Chapel High School before earnin...

Mitchell Kahan, 74, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2025 while visiting Washington, D.C. He was born May 1, 1951 in Richmond, Virginia. Mitchell is survived by his beloved husband, best frien...

Rosemary Casey Carter of Washington, DC and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA died on October 13, 2025 just days after celebrating her 91st birthday together with all 6 of her children. Charles Carroll Carte...

Joseph Martin Jones was born November 3, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to SAG-AFTRA executive Raymond Jones and radio voice-over actress Eloise Kummer Jones, and raised in Evanston and Skokie, where he ...

Robert Addis Emmett III, born on July 2, 1943, passed away on October 13, 2025, at the age of 82. He was a longtime resident of Bethesda, Maryland. Bob Emmett, 82, passed away peacefully on October 1...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Philip Trupp, who departed this life peacefully on October 12, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old. Born on N...

Thomas Victor Jansen died peacefully at home in Washington, DC, on October 7, 2025, at the end of a long journey with Parkinsonism (multiple system atrophy, cerebellar type) that he traveled with his ...

Father Charles Henry Muzzey passed away on October 6, 2025 at his residence in Laurel, Maryland. He was born to Gertrude Marie Schneider Muzzey and Charles Melvin Muzzey in Newark, New Jersey on Augus...

Monica Dorr Burdeshaw, 92, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong lover of art, travel, and learning, passed away peacefully at her home in Potomac, Maryland, on October 6, 2025. She was bo...

Nancy Gormley peacefully left this world on September 28, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on December 27, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, to Mary and Glenn White, Nancy embraced her roots and devo...

Stephanie Cheng will be remembered most for her kindness, love of family and friends, fierce work ethic, and–maybe most of all–radiant smile that brightened so many people’s day. Born in Los Angeles i...

Patricia Pyatt Cosimano peacefully passed away on September 26, 2025 surrounded by several of her children & grandchildren. Pat was born on Feb 6, 1929 in Washington DC where she grew up and spent m...

Mr. Gregory Reed Corr passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born on December 8, 1951. Gregory was a resident of Washington, District of Columbia. Gregory Reed Corr passed away p...

Sallie Bieber Wallace, born on May 16, 1928, passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 97. She was a resident of Bethesda, Maryland. On Sallie & Bill’s 70th wedding anniversary, the family wi...

Lawrence Henry Pateros, known to everyone as Larry, LP, or affectionately as “My Pal Larry,” passed away peacefully at home in McLean, VA on September 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Pitts...

Dyon Christopher Lane, 54, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12th. Born on Wednesday, May 19, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, Dyon soon moved with his mother, Jeri Lane, to their family ho...

Roger Beckman, 65, of Washington, D.C., passed away on September 18, 2025. He is survived by his brother, Ron of Los Angeles, CA, and sister-in-law, Loretta of Frederick, MD, along with many nieces an...

Paul Gerald Blinkhorn, born on March 8, 1945, passed away on September 15, 2025, at the age of 80. He was a resident of Bethesda, Maryland. On the morning of September 15, 2025, the anniversary of hi...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William Henninger McBeath, Jr., a loving father, husband and respected community leader, who died on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the age of 6...

Natalie Elaine Nelson-Ling, 74, of Upper Saddle River, NJ, passed away in her sleep on September 15, 2025. She was known to her family and friends as Natasha. Natasha was born on August 17, 1951 in W...

Brooke C. Holmes, a career diplomat whose postings spanned continents and decades, died September 10 of complications related to Parkinson’s disease. He was 86. Loving husband to his wife, Eliana, of ...

Joseph David Burns, age 78 passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Rear Admiral Joseph D.Burns (Joe) was born in Philadelphia in 1947 to William T. And Esther (Conowall) Burns. He fondly recalled...