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George Richard Green of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022. He was born in Maryville, MO on April 14, 1936 to Newell and Myrtle Green. He earned a BA from Northwest Missouri State University in 1958 and a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1965. He served as an Economics Instructor at both the University of Pennsylvania as well as the University of Pittsburgh and as an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland. He later served as the Executive Director at Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates and then as the Chief of the Business Outlook Division at the U.S. Department of Commerce until his retirement. He and his wife,...

Ronald (Ron) Franklin Naughton, age 88, passed away at home on Hilton Head Island, SC on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born to Joseph and Elizabeth Naughton on January 5, 1934, in Brackenridge, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille, parents, sister Dorothy and six brothers, Joseph, Walter, Albert, John, Russell, and Raymond. Ronald is survived by his daughters Kathleen (Gregory) Shipe, Plymouth, MN, Christine Hahn, Rock Hill, SC, and Deborah (Mark Kreinbrink) Naughton, Lewis Center, OH, grandsons Brian Shipe and wife JoNette, Minneapolis, MN, Andrew Shipe and wife Natalie, Brainerd, MN, granddaughter Lauren Kreinbrink, Lewis Center, OH, and several nieces and nephews. Ronald was...

Our hearts break with the loss of Ann Reeves Keene of Monrovia, MD, who left us too soon on July 27, 2022, after a short but valiant battle with brain cancer. Although this horrible disease robbed her of mobility and speech ability, she remained the sweetest person throughout and was much loved by all her caregivers. Ann was born on March 22, 1954 in Baumholder, West Germany to the late Mary and Donald Reeves. A military brat, she became the proud older sister of David (Nancy), Mary Kay (Herm Hertog), Timothy (Ann Regis), Nancy (Chris Flores) and Joseph (Susan). Ann grew up in various military postings to include Louisiana, Virginia, Turkey, Kansas, and Maryland. Ann graduated from...

Peggy D'Amore died of natural causes on July 25, 2022, one day before her 93rd birthday at Country Meadows, Frederick. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerard (Jerry) D'Amore, Jr. and her granddaughter, Jessica Murphy. She is survived by her six children, Gerard (Jerry) D'Amore and Katharina, Donna Rimar and Joe, Kristin Lolmaugh and Bryan, Daniel D'Amore and Kirsten Stone, Susan Murphy and Don, and David D'Amore and Paula. Her legacy includes 13 grandchildren: Nina Akhaven, Dominic D'Amore, Gregory D'Amore, Michael DeWitt, Jeanette Bowman, David-Michael Marstiller, Michelle Borja, Chiara D'Amore, Chad D'Amore, Crystal Morgan, Bradley Murphy, Vincent D'Amore, and Adriana D'Amore....

June Elizabeth Becraft, 93, beloved wife, mother and schoolteacher left this life and went into the arms of Jesus on July 21, 2022. She was married to her husband Ed Becraft for 68 years. A service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, July 30 at Epworth United Methodist Church facility, 9008 Rosemont Dr., Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Visitation is at 1:30 p.m. The celebration of her life service will be at 2:00 p.m. More information at barberfhlaytonsville.com. Donations can be made to Epworth UMC.

Mary Elaine Mielke, passed away on July 17, 2022 at the age of 71 after a long illness. A graveside service will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, the family asks gifts be made in her memory to Compass Regional Hospice, Centreville, MD; who took incredible care of her at the end or to the Herman and Dorothy Mielke Scholarship Fund at Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD. Arrangements are entrusted to the Framptom Funeral Home- Ostrowski Chapel, of St. Michaels (Please visit www.framptom.com for on-line condolences).

Florence "Floss" Marshall Rahn, 88, of Olney, MD suddenly passed away on Friday July 15, 2022, while recovering from surgery. She was preceded in death by her loving husband and soul mate of 65 years, Robert Rahn. She was also preceded in death by her beloved sister, Betty Thomas and husband Robert Sr, traveling partners, sister-in-law Ruth Spearman and husband Joe. She is survived by her daughter Karen Horne and husband Drew, Grandchildren Melissa Horne, Andrew Horne and wife Ashley, and Great Grandchildren Drew and Blake Horne. She is also survived by Michael Ellis whom she considered to be the son she never had. Additional survivors include her beloved nieces and nephews, Donna Alderton...

Paul Van Karpiscak, 64, of Germantown passed away on July 16, 2022. Predeceased by his father, Paul Karpiscak. Survived by his mother, Ann Karpiscak and his sister Lori McKay (Scott). A visitation will be held on Friday, July 22 at 9:30am at the Roy W. Barber Funeral Home in Laytonsville, MD. A burial and graveside service will be held at 11am at the Crestlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marriottsville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Chordoma Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.barberfhlaytonsville.com.

Dr. Susan Martin Studds, age 68, of Madison, IN, formerly of Hyattsville, MD passed away on Sunday, in Louisville, KY. She served over 30 years in higher education including Provost of the National Intelligence University in Washington, DC, faculty/administrator at National Defense University, George Mason University, and Trustee at Moravian University. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey L. Studds of Madison, IN, son John (Kristy) Studds of Beijing, China and brother Eric Martin of El Cerrito, CA. Services are being handled by Lytle Welty Funeral Home at www.lytlewelty.com

Bette Barden was born September 4, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to proud parents William A. and Carolyn J. Barden and was the first grandchild on both sides of the family. She went to be with Our Lord on July 3, 2022, which, probably by Bette's design, was her parents' 85th wedding anniversary. She was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her brother, William A. (Bill) Barden, Jr. (Diane), nephew (Eric), nieces (Carolyn, Susan, and Anna), and her many beloved cousins. Bette was a loving, generous, and kind daughter, granddaughter, sister, and aunt and was devoted to her family and friends. Bette grew up in Falls Church, Virginia, attended Mars Hill University, and enjoyed a long career...

JOHN "MARK" WHARTON died peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022. He graduated from Wheaton High School with the class of 1980. Dear father of Krystina, John Mark Jr., and Gracie; beloved brother of James K. and his wife Kimberly Wharton, Robin Lynn and her husband Thomas Purcell, and Lori Leigh and her husband William Campbell; loving uncle of Richard and his wife Amanda, Carrie and her husband Robert, Heather and her husband Chris, Polly, Katie, and Kelsey and her husband Jason; devoted son of the late James Hardridge Wharton and Betty Jane Truitt. Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 12 to 2pm at Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home, 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott...

Rosella T. Crane, 96, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. Surviving are her children Larry, Dennis, Carol, David and Marianne, 9 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Melvin L. Crane. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Demaine Funeral Home in Springfield, Va, with visitation following the service. Burial will take place in Arlington National Cemetery on September 7, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. To view the full obituary and share memories, visit www.demainefunerals.com or www.dunbarfunerals.com.

Carol Lyn Naham (nee Bernstein) died peacefully at the age of 77 at Doey's House, Hagerstown MD on July 1, 2022. Born January 3, 1945, in New York, she grew up in Takoma Park, MD and later married and moved to Rockville to raise her family. In 2005, she moved to Frederick MD to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. Carol had a knack for making friends wherever she went. Her family was everything to her, and the center of her universe. She had an enviable bond with her children and grandchildren whether they lived nearby or two thousand miles away. This bond will remain unbroken whether in life or death as we have the promise...

Earline Adelta Keyser of Virginia Beach, VA passed away on June 30, 2022, at the age of 85 with her daughters, Stacy Viles and Claudia Burch by her side. Born on August 19, 1936, Earline was the oldest child of Claude and Talmadge Beacht of Brunswick, Maryland. After graduating from Brunswick High School in 1954 she briefly worked at the FBI before a long career at Bechtel as a legislative liaison. After moving to Virginia Beach in the early 90's she became a Real Estate Agent and then worked for an Attorney. She was a strong woman who taught us to stand up for ourselves and for those less fortunate and worked tirelessly to ensure that our brother Franklin was afforded the same education...

Jeremy Neil Suess passed away on Sunday, June 26th, after a tragic accident while swimming at Nags Head Beach. Jeremy was born on April 17, 1972, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up in North Springfield, Virginia and attended Thomas Jefferson High School. He spent his college years at James Madison University and then continued his studies in Atlanta, Georgia where he received his certificate in Christian Counseling from the Psychological Studies Institute and his master's degree in Counseling from Georgia State University. Jeremy met the love of his life, Caroline, while attending James Madison University. They married in 1996 and together raised three boys: John, Luke and Jackson....

Louis (Lou) John Demas of Newburg, MD passed away due to complications from ALS on June 10th 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Lou managed his illness with strength, grace and dignity. He leaves his loving wife of 35 years, Connie; daughter Tasia Schmitz and her husband Bob; daughter Stefanie Demas; Grandchildren Rose Schmitz; Ben Schmitz and his wife Emily; Jessica Burrell and her husband Corey; Great Grandchildren Maggie and Annie Schmitz. And his beloved pets Captain Jack, Xena, Elsa, Kayleigh, Patches and Momma Kitty He was born to parents Nicholas and Anastasia Demas in November 1943 in Washington, DC. In 1966, after graduating from...

Dr. Shelby Grant Tilford, 85, husband of Jacqueline "Jackie" Tilford, passed away Friday, June 10th, 2022, at the Greenville Post-Acute Care. Born in Grayson County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ernest and Dolores McGrew Tilford. Dr. Tilford was an atmospheric spectroscopist, Earth scientist, and science program administrator. He retired in 1994 after a long career with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, most recently serving as the Acting Associate Administrator of NASA's Office of Mission to Planet Earth. He is recognized as one of the main initiators of the Earth system science concept and NASA's Mission to Planet Earth program, which represented NASA's...

HARDI LIDDELL JONES, 79, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was born November 2, 1942, in St. Louis, MO and spent his formative years on the campus of St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, VA where his parents, Dr. Thomas Hardi E. Jones and Jamesetta Liddell Jones worked. Hardi graduated from James Solomon Russell High School as valedictorian in 1958 and earned a BS degree in Chemistry from St. Paul's in 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lloyd Thomas Jones. Hardi married Yvonne Thompson Jones, his college sweetheart and lovely wife of over 58 years, moved to Lanham, MD and reared two beautiful daughters, Miriam...

Bruce Melvin Lyons, 79, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2022. Bruce was born on January 18, 1943, to the late James and Edna Lyons in the bustling city of Augusta, GA. Bruce served his country in the United States Air Force for 25 years and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. In 1969, he met Sandra Lyons in Augusta, GA. Bruce and Sandra went on to have one child, Christopher Lyons (Nicole) of Mechanicsville, MD. Bruce retired in 2000 after 25 years in the field. While retired, Bruce had time to pursue his love of playing golf and enjoyed listening to music. Bruce was predeceased by his parents, James and Edna Lyons. He is survived by his wife, Sandra...

Marilyn Frances Meigs, age 73, of Selbyville, DE, and Washington, D.C., passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Born in Westchester, NY, on October 14th, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Madison and Florence (Napoleone) Meigs. She is survived by her brothers, Robert Meigs (Carol) and Gordon Meigs (Darlene); nieces and nephews; and close friends. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 22nd, 2022, at 5 pm at St. David's Episcopal Church, 5150 Macomb Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 424 East 92nd Street, New York, NY...

Ferdinand William Dommel Jr. "Bo", passed away on June 2nd 2022 at the age of 79. Born in Washington D.C. on November 23 1942, to F William Dommel Sr, and Jane Louise Dommel. Bill Retired from NIH after a 32 year career as Director of Education, Office of Protection from Research Risk. He also held several senior level position including Director, Division of Human Subject Protections and Acting Executive Director, National Bioethics Advisory Committee. His work led to human research subjects receiving more protections. He had great respect for all people, and this showed in every aspect of his life and relations with his family and friends. He influenced positively so many people. Prior,...