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Camille Fay Van Dongen (68) passed away on May 30th, 2023, with her family lovingly by her side. Born Mary Clarissa Fay on June 16, 1954, the eldest of eight children, to Richard and Bette Fay in Washington, D.C., she lived her young life in Spring Lake, NJ. She attended St. Rose High School in Belmar where she was involved in the student body and cheerleading and graduated as part of the class of 1972. She enrolled in college at St. Leo's in Florida before transferring to University of Delaware and graduating with a teaching degree in 1976. She met her husband Craig Van Dongen while teaching in the Arlington school system and working as a dental assistant at Georgetown University Dental...

Andrew Elam Hale of Washington, DC left this earth on January 26th, 2022. Andrew is survived by parents Matt and Teresa Hale of Youngsville, sisters Katherine Hale of Chicago and Charlotte Deal of Raleigh, brother-in-law Joel Deal, niece Piper Deal; aunts Dana King, Susan Hale, Pam Brewer, Lindy Faison, Marilee Strauss; uncles Jeff Hale, Ben Hale, Bill Faison; and many cousins and friends. Andrew was born on October 26th, 1989, in Raleigh, NC to parents Matt and Teresa Hale. He grew up in Wake Forest alongside sisters Katherine and Charlotte. After graduating Wake Forest-Rolesville High School, Andrew joined the Army for a 6.5-year service in the 82nd Airborne, 2nd Brigade Combat...

Our beloved John David Blomquist, age 55, passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital on Friday, August 20, 2021 after a four month long battle with Covid . He was the heart and soul of our home and our lives. John was born in Evanston, Illinois, and later moved to Frederick, Maryland with his parents, David and Peggy.He graduated from Middletown High School. He received a BA in Economics from the University of Maryland and a PhD in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. John worked at the World Bank for over two decades, crafting and advocating for impactful human development projects across the world. An avid scholar, John also enjoyed studying physics and mathematics, two subjects...

John A. Fitzgerald, a long-time professor of Political Science at the U.S. Naval Academy, died of complications from lung surgery on March 5, 2021. He was 85. Dr. Fitzgerald came to the Washington area in 1965 as a Research Scientist at the Special Operations Research Office. He joined the Naval Academy faculty in 1966 and taught many courses in Political Science including Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice. He introduced several new courses into the curriculum and was active in mentoring at risk Midshipmen. He served as chairman of the Political Science Department during the 1990's and on numerous committees at the departmental and institutional level. This included the Political...

Peter Layton Heuberger, age 74, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, sports coach and athlete died on December 13, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. Peter was born in Newark Delaware, on May 4, 1946 to Dr. John & Mildred Heuberger. He was the youngest of three children. Peter graduated from Newark Public Schools. He attended the University of Delaware and received an undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and in Physical Education and received a Masters of Education in General Science. Peter taught in Cecil County Public Schools for 35 years. He was a committed educator who gave 100 percent to his students and classes. In tandem with his...

Sabrina E. Ford, age 37, of Hagerstown, MD went to be with the Lord Monday September 28, 2020, at the Merits Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born July 21, 1983 in Frederick, MD. to Earl F. Ford, Sr. of Baltimore, MD. and Rebecca M. Gift of Hagerstown, MD. She attended Williamsport High and Clearspring High, graduating through a career center. She was the loving wife of 4 years to Cornel Doran, who was the love of her life. She was employed with direct mail processors of Hagerstown for 3 years as a data entry person. She lived her life to the fullest, always smiling and loving everyone around her. She was a loyal friend and the smallest things made her happy. She loved horses and dolphins....

Samantha Vivian Mills, 34, formally of Ijamsville passed away on July 5, 2020, succumbing from pneumonia. She is survived by mother, Susie Carleton (Chris), Atlanta, GA, brother James Mills, Jacksonville, FL, daughter Isabella Mills Jimenez, Gaithersburg, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by father, Edwin Mills, Ijamsville. Memorial services to be announced at a later date. MacNabbfuneral.com

Brenda Anne Crowe-Krautter, age 73, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born in Wilmington, DE on July 29, 1946 to the late Ollie Edward Crowe and Dorothy Almedia (McCreary) Crowe. Brenda worked as a Dental Assistant for many years with Paul Levine in Elkton, MD and Newark Dental Associates in Newark, Delaware prior to her retirement. She was a graduate of Christiana High School class of 1964 and was a member of the hostess club, knitting club and chorus. Brenda is survived by her three children: Eric E. Blomquist and wife Nancy. Michelle Blomquist-Hamilton and husband John, Lisa Blomquist-Martin and Fiance', Jake Porter. She had seven grandchildren: Emily Martin, Alyssa...

Marion Theresa Stone, nee Linn, died on August 23, 2018, in Brightview Catonsville, where she had lived for the past two years. Marion was born on February 16, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the second child of Mary (nee Loughran) and James Linn. Marion went to Bay Ridge High School, and then worked in New York City for many years as a secretary. In 1970, Marion moved to Washington, D.C. to be the secretary to the inaugural President and CEO of the brand new Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac). Marion worked at Freddie Mac, always supporting the President and CEO, until her retirement in 1996. In 1978 Marion met James Stone at a Sunday afternoon tea dance. Marion...