Washington, DC Obituaries

With heavy hearts we announce the demise of Urmila Shashikant Damle , 82. Born Vijaya Vasant Bhide in Pune Maharashtra, on September 5th 1943 she earned a BSc in Chemistry from Pune University and a B...

Jean Fraser passed away on October 15, 2025.

Sue Ellen Myers died peacefully on the morning of December 15, 2025, from a recurrence of ovarian cancer. Sue was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Columbia, South Carolin...

Mary Jane Hellekjaer, born on July 7, 1924, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 101.

Barclay Gardner Howe, beloved husband of Judith DuLyn Howe, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025. He was a resident of Simsbury until moving to Bethesda Maryland in 2021. Born on September 1, 1...

Mrs. Vivian Kalavritinos, born on July 22, 1926, passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 99. She was a resident of Washington, District of Columbia.

Mary Elizabeth Morris-Johnson was born in Jackson, Tennessee on May 18, 1962. She was the daughter of Nancy and William Morris, and the younger sibling of Robert Morris. She grew up in Jackson and gra...

Chester Harold Gray III, born in Chicago on 8-4-1939, passed peacefully in his home in McLean surrounded by family on 12-6-2025. Faithful son to Harold (Chester Harold Gray II) and Lida Ruth and know...

Laila T. Khoury, a longtime Washingtonian and retired World Bank employee whose life was guided by a love of family, friends and literature, died on Dec.3. She was 94. Her death, at the memory care u...

Peggy Chandler Somerville passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, after a long struggle with health issues. She was 84 years old. Peggy was preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley L. ...

Avyeris Christo Andonyadis, beloved son, father, grandfather and dear friend, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Avyeris was born on January 29, 1928, and educated as an a...

Devoted Washingtonian, Patron of the Arts, and Beloved Matriarch It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Jocelyn Beausire Allan Linke passed away peacefully at her residence in Bethesda, MD, o...

Diana Glynis McNaughton Capoluongo died on November 17, 2025, in Washington, DC, at the age of 83. She was born in Blairstown, New Jersey, in 1942. Her father, Glen Nyren McNaughton, an attorney by da...

Manuel Tanseco of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susan; his daughter, Suzette; his sons, Carlo and Franc...

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 ...

Ida Mae Prosky, maiden name Hove, was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Hazel Hove, maiden name Sullivan, and Edward Everett Hove on May 18th 1935. Ida grew up in Arlington Virginia near where her...

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...

Melvin “Mel” Clifford Hinkley died peacefully on November 16, 2025, just six days before his 91st birthday, in his beloved wife’s arms and family by his side. Mel, an only child, was born on November...

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...

Mary Gloria Monteiro Rall, a Washington, D.C. artist and educator, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born on December 17, 1929, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the secon...

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...

Kathleen “Kathy” Maria Caputo of Washington, D.C. passed away at home in the loving care of her children, Maria and Alexander. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her wise and generous hear...

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...

On October 18, 2025, Francis “Frank” Patrick Mulvey passed away peacefully at his home in Bethesda, Maryland. He was born in Astoria, New York, on May 5, 1944, to Ethel and Francis T. Mulvey. A quick ...

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...

Daniel S Evans, beloved partner, brother, uncle, great-uncle, stepson, passed away on Tuesday 14 October 2025 at his home in Washington DC. He was 73. He is survived by his partner, RJ Fuentes, his s...

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 ...