Washington, DC Obituaries

Alice Marie DeSomma, age 88, of Chevy Chase, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Mrs. DeSomma, daughter of George and Alice (DuFour) Brown, was born on May 30, 1937, in New Yo...

Mark Francisco died at his home in Washington, DC on May 23, 2026 after a lengthy struggle with end-stage kidney disease. He was born in Amsterdam, New York and grew up in nearby Fonda, New York. He w...

Our Beloved Ambar Rosato-Kripotos A friend and inspiration to all who knew her, Ambar Rosato-Kripotos was the oldest of four children, born October 10, 1951, in Venezuela, S.A. to Corazon Madrazo de ...

Mary Jean Lindner (née Wellford), born December 29, 1925, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, age 100. She was preceded by her beloved husband of 68 years, Thaddeus “Tad” Alphonse Lindner, in Dec...

Thaddeus John Huetteman, 70, of Arlington, VA, passed away from a rare form of cancer at his home on May 18, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Thad’s spirit left a lasting mark on all who knew him, ...

Jean Landon Fri passed away the night of May 17th, 2026, in her sleep, in her room at Ingleside-Rock Creek in Washington, DC. She joins her late husband, Robert W. Fri, and is survived by her sons, Pe...

Birthe Jonna McCabe, née Pedersen, 89, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in Bethesda, Maryland. Beloved wife of the late James William McCabe, Jr.; mother of Linda (Michael), Andrew, and Mariann...

Madeleine Yaw Kirk passed on May 18, 2026, at the age of 96, having been born on April 20, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan. Madeleine lived in Washington, District of Columbia.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marjorie Rehm Nohowel. She died peacefully surrounded by family at her home on May 5, 2026, at the age of 98. Marjorie touched the lives of every...

Bruce William Sanford, one of the nation's preeminent First Amendment lawyers and a beloved fixture of Washington's legal, civic, and cultural life, died on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home in Washin...

Roslyn Barry, 84, of Chantilly and Washington, passed away May 11, 2026. Born April 29, 1942, in the Bronx, NY, to Michael and Rose Connors Larkin, Roslyn had multiple vocations, including Coast Guard...

Donna Marie Murasky, age 79, died May 8 at Georgetown University Hospital of complications from a long illness. As a young girl Donna idolized President John F. Kennedy, and took from him the idea tha...

María Luisa Correa, affectionately known to all as "Marillita," passed away on April 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of grace, devotion, and a truly independent spirit. Born on September 4, 1931, in...

Naomi Beriarmente Vujan, a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and selfless servant of Christ died peacefully in Washington on Monday, May 4 while surrounded by family. She was...

On Tuesday May 5, 2026, Tania Chomiak-Salvi died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her husband, Lucantonio Salvi, and their sons Paul and Stephen. Tania served for ...

Barbara M. Fast Aspey, 83, of Carmichaels, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Washington, D.C. She was born on August 17, 1942 in Morgantown, W.Va., a daughter of t...

Christopher Joseph Donatelli, a visionary real estate developer who permanently reshaped the landscape of Washington, D.C., and a man whose warm and engaging personality made everyone he met feel seen...

David Polefrone, age 26, passed away on May 2, 2026, in Washington, D.C. David was born to Amy and Phillip Polefrone in South Carolina. David attended the University of Maryland for his undergradua...

Ralph Mack Krause, a thoughtful mathematician, dedicated public servant, and beloved family man, died on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Washington, D.C., supported by the love of his family. Born in N...

Gabriel Botero Jr., of Washington, D.C., passed away on April 22, 2026, at George Washington University Hospital. Born on September 26, 1987, in Manhattan, New York, Gabriel lived a life defined not j...

Zsuzsanna Maria Takacs 1938-2026 Mrs. Zsuzsanna Takacs, recently of Kensington, Maryland died April 25th at Casey House hospice in Rockville Maryland. She was 87. Mrs. Takacs, was born Zsuzsanna Ma...

Thornell Kenly Page, Ph.D. of Washington, D.C. passed away after a sudden illness in his home on March 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Essie Mae Bernice Garner Page who died in...

Juan Veizaga passed on April 23, 2026, at the age of 73; born October 23, 1952, in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Juan lived in Washington, District of Columbia. A Funeral Mass will be held at DeVol Funeral ...

On April 23, 2026, Carol passed peacefully. She was a native Washingtonian who was born to Vincent S. Davis and Katherine Davis (Smith) on February 15, 1934, attended Nativity School in Northwest D.C....

Jack was born in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1933, and spent his early years moving between Berkeley, California, and Washington, DC. After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maurita Irene Noble, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend. Maurita peacefully departed this world on April 18, 2026, after a courageous battl...

Athan Peter Anest, was the son of immigrant parents Peter and Paraskavie from Tritea, Greece was born in Newark, NJ on May 29, 1931. He passed away on April 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. His parents, ...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Patricia Angela Tornillo, affectionately known as Trish, who left this world peacefully at her home in Houston, Texas, on April 19, 20...

Carol Bachschmid Pulizzi died peacefully on April 17, 2026, in Potomac, Maryland. She was 86. Carol was born in Washington, D.C., to Carl Bachschmid and Suzanne Barneveld Bachschmid. She was raised ...

Ms. Sonia M. Hurtado was born on October 23, 1953 and raised in Bogota, Colombia under the guidance of her father, Pablo Antonio Hurtado Castaneda & her mother, Maria Alicia Z De Hurtado, and with her...

Margaret McDonnell Treadwell, Therapist, Writer and Editor. Margaret McDonnell (“Peggy”) Treadwell a family therapist, writer and editor whose work focused on family dynamics and personal development...

It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved Pieter, Petrus Paulus Carolus Bottelier, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease...

John Holliday Zentay, 93, of Washington, D.C., died peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was extraordinarily mentally astute until the ...

Joan R. Quigley, 93, died in assisted living in Bethesda, Maryland on April 12, 2026. As wife, mother and volunteer, Joan devoted much of her life to supporting the arts, including many years of serv...

Anne Elizabeth Strahota (84) of Chevy Chase, MD, passed away on April 8, 2026. Anne was born October 17, 1941 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Frank Aloysius Slavic and Hilda Charlotte Coons. She is survived by...

Daniel Howerton Wedderburn, born March 14, 1941, in Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by his family at his assisted living home in Chevy Chase, DC. He was preceded in...

Lee A. Pickard died peacefully at home in Washington DC on April 4, 2026, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He devoted his career to the legal profession and was a recognized expert on U.S. ...

Betsy Ann Harris, English Teacher Betsy Ann Harris (Age 83), a former Fairfax County Public Schools teacher, passed away on April 6, 2026. Betsy was born on September 9, 1942. Moving to the D.C. ar...

Phoebe D. Sharkey, PhD, a devoted wife and mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and respected educator, died peacefully at her home in Washington, D.C., on April 6, 2026. Phoebe was b...

Philip L. Russ was born in Illinois and died on April 6, 2026, in his Washington, DC home of ALS complications at the age of 78. Phil was the son of William and Sylvia Russ. Phil grew up in Berwyn, ...

Ellen passed away peacefully on April 5 at her home at age 99. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in a traditional Catholic family whose parents helped develop her character, education, and ambiti...

Jessine A Monaghan (May 5, 1953 – March 31, 2026) passed away peacefully surrounded by her partner Dr. Steve Hentges, her mother Jessine Sr. (at 100+ years), her brother Ken and his wife Meg, and her ...

Paul Jefferson Stanley, Jr. (age 91), a native Washingtonian residing in Bethesda, Maryland, passed away on March 28, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Andrea; his son, Lawrence (R...

As a young person, Alison Rossen Feighan adopted the adage that life is not a dress rehearsal. Until the moment of her death from cancer at age 64 on March 27, 2026, she lived accordingly. Alison dev...

On Sunday March 22, 2026, Robert Joseph Carnathan, age 90, passed away in his home in Bethesda, Maryland. Born September 26, 1935, to the late Robert Carnathan and Mary (Hughes) in Paterson, New Jers...

After a remarkable 91 years, Anne Dagrin was called home to the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Born on November 16, 1934, in Jacmel, Haiti, to Ifermie Lapierre and Gilles Dagrin, Anne was one of te...

Rev. Roger L. Story, age 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Roger was born on September 21, 1947, in Paso Robles, California, to Willie and Zelma Story. He was raised alongside his sibl...

A well-recognized archeologist and distinguished professor, Anta Montet White, passed away on March 28, 2026, in Washington, DC, at the age of 93. Born in Strasbourg, France, her family moved to Pari...

Kevin Michael Reilly, 73, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Bethesda, MD. Born on September 19, 1952, in Washington, DC, Kevin grew up in Chevy Chase, DC. He graduated from the University of Maryland...

Harold Vincent Kelly, M.D., of Kensington, MD, died peacefully at home on March 24, 2026. A high school (St. Augustine, NYC) and collegiate track star (Georgetown), and Navy veteran, Dr. Kelly pursued...