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On October 19th, 2021, Evelyn Hallen of Aiken, SC, formally of Washington, DC and the Metro area, passed away at the age of 91, Beloved wife of the late Samuel Hallen, devoted mother of Andrew (Tracy) Hallen, Lori (Bruce) Fried, grandmother of Jason, Shanna, Danielle and Adam, great-grandmother of Jackson, Alice, Luke, Julia and James. Evelyn enjoyed being active in her communities and had a love of the arts. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Dorothy M. Shockey (Dottie), 94, died on October 14, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of Captain Daniel N. Shockey, US Navy Retired, of Caroline County, VA. She was born on June 9, 1927 in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Milton and Blanche Welch. Mrs. Shockey was involved in numerous county activities, including the Caroline Garden Club and Caroline Cancer Board, which she served as Memorial Chairman for many years. She was a Caroline Election Official and volunteered for many years at Richmond Memorial Hospital in Richmond, VA. She was also a member of The Commonwealth Woman's Club. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Daniel N. Shockey. She is survived by her son,...

Esther Clare Rice Samakouris, 90, passed away peacefully at her home October 11, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born December 10, 1930 in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Joseph Alva and Esther Lentz Rice. Esther graduated from Coolidge High School in the District of Columbia and graduated from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College) in 1952 with a Bachelor's Degree in History. It was during her college years that she met her future husband, Theodore (Sammy to family). She taught elementary school in Montgomery County for a period of time as well as pre-school in Baltimore County before becoming a highly respected and sought after substitute teacher. Church was a very...

Dow Harold Luetscher, born in Madison, Wisconsin, died in Decatur, Georgia on October 8, 2021 shortly after his 96th birthday. He was in his home with his family, surrounded with love and support. Dow began a life of dedicated service when he enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17, during WWII. He served as a combat infantryman in Company L, 347th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division of the Third Army, and participated in major battles in the European theater, including the Battle of the Bulge. In March 1945, he was medically evacuated to England from the vicinity of Rhens near the Rhine River and was awarded a Bronze Star for his military service. Upon discharge from the Army...

Millard Dale Taylor, Sr of Cooksville, MD passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the age of 93. Dale is the beloved husband of Arlene Taylor (nee Hurley). Surviving him are his sons Edward Dale Taylor, Steven Craig Taylor, Douglas James Taylor, Millard Dale Taylor Jr, and Dean Hilton Taylor, and their respective families. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers Herbert Vernon Taylor and Gene Hilton Taylor, and his son Dwight Glenn Taylor. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Full obituary at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

Lawrence ("Larry") Lithgow Smith, Jr. passed away peacefully on September 28th in the presence of his loving wife and son. Larry was born on September 24, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was an All American athlete at Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, where he won a State Championship. He went on to achieve national recognition as a collegiate All American wrestler at Ripon College and Ball State University. Early in his professional career, Larry moved to Washington DC to work for Brooks Brothers and Cuffs. It was there he met Nicole Atkinson, his future wife and the love of his life. Larry and Nicole married in 1985 at St. John's Church, Lafayette Square in Washington DC. ...

On September 28, 2021, David Francis Flavin of Glenelg, beloved husband of Sharon Lee Flavin, devoted father of Brian Flavin (Krystal), Jesse Flavin (Melanie), and Mark Flavin, loving grandfather of Audrey, Jack, Zoe, Amelia, Kai, and Angus, dear brother of Mary Gustin, Maureen Sloan, the late Richard Flavin and the late Margaret Doran. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to World Central Kitchen, Attn: Erin Gore, 655 New York Ave. NW, 6th floor, Washington, DC 20001, or to Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224. See haightfuneralhome.com

Nancy Ruth Waters , age 84, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Angel's Touch Assisted Living in West Friendship. Born February 13, 1937 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth Harvey. She was the wife of the late Donald S. Waters, Sr. Her survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and David Furlough and Terri and Mark Dunsmore; son, Donald S. Waters, Jr.; 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, grandson and great-grandson. A private family memorial service will be held in NC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at https://act.alz.org/donate Online condolences may be made at...

Staff Sergeant Craig Aaron Pruden, lost his battle to PTSD on September 15th, 2021, at the age of 33 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. For those who knew Craig, they knew him to be a man of passion. Born on September 16th, 1988, in Woodbridge, Virginia, he led a life full of courage and accomplishment. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the United States Army and went on to boldly serve two deployments in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. Through strength and determination, he earned the Sapper tab, distinguishing himself among the many. While deployed he received the Bronze Star with "V" device for heroism and valor in the face of danger. He was...

Lt. Col. (Ret. USAF) John Daniel Haney Jr. died peacefully on 14 Sept. 2021. Dan was born in NJ. and graduated from USNA in 1958. Dan joined the USAF; and flew tours in the F-101, F-102 and F-106 as well as combat in Vietnam, flying missions in the Douglas Skyraider (A1E). Dan was awarded two Silver Stars and two DFC's for his actions in Vietnam. Dan later earned a Masters degree from GWU and retired from the USAF in 1978. He later worked for the NRA as an Executive VP. Later he worked for local engineering firms and finally taught school in Virginia. His retirement years were marked by his service to his family and friends; his church Trinity Episcopal Church (Upperville, VA); and his...

John William Boyle, 75, of Chambersburg, PA, and formerly of Washington DC passed away, Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Menno Haven in Chambersburg, PA. Born Saturday, December 8, 1945 in Washington , DC, he was the son of the late James Francis Boyle Sr. and the late Barbara Ann (Mitchell) Boyle. John graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School in 1964. He was employed with the Federal Government retiring in 2014. He was an active Buddhaist. He is survived by his two brothers James Francis Boyle, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, SC and Gerald Boyle of Milton, DE; sister, Mary Logan-Shermeyer of Waynesboro, PA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Eileen Mary Maher. A celebration of life will...

H. Wayne Warner 89, of Estero, FL died on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 21, 1931, a son of the late Howard U. and Opal F. (Lanois) Warner. He is survived by his wife, Judy D. Warner of Estero, FL; daughter, Lisa W. Bacon and her husband, Robert of Ashburn, VA and two grandchildren, George Patrick Bacon-Cox (Anthony) and Emily Kathleen Bacon. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Dolores H. Warner who died in 2018, and his son, Craig H. Warner. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held on...

Glenna Lee Forquer, 69, a longtime resident of Mount Airy, Maryland, died Thursday, September 9, 2021. Ms. Forquer was a beloved elementary instrumental music teacher for Montgomery County Public Schools for 30 years. She was born September 16, 1951, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Ralph G. Forquer, Sr. and the late Lois (Kost) Forquer of Rockville, Maryland. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Michael A. Giannini; her sister Kelley Baione Carpenter (Dale) of St. Simons Island, Georgia; her niece, Stephanie Baione of Alexandria, Virginia; stepdaughter Mary Plummer (John), and step grandsons Anthony and Adam Plummer, who loving and affectionately called her...

Elizabeth D. Whiting, a dean of Loudoun's legal community, died Sept. 8 surrounded by family at her Leesburg home. She was 72. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Finnegan; and two siblings, Helen Whiting and Christian Flemming. She is survived by one sister, Margaret Flemming; two sons, Jim Finnegan and Thomas Finnegan; one daughter-in-law, Alicia Green-Finnegan; five grandchildren, Quincy, Elijah, Nehemiah, Kaila, and Alivia; two nieces, Hillary and Audrey; and three grand-dogs. A viewing is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 18, with a service following at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg. For full obituary visit www.colonialfuneralhome.com

Captain Joseph Bonsignore, 88 of Woodbridge, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Family and friends will be received at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 13318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191 on Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services will be held at United States Marine Corps Museum Chapel on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 11:00 am followed by the burial at 1:00pm at the Quantico National Cemetery.

Phyllis Ann Kaser, 87, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021. Phyllis was born in 1933 in Clyde, Ohio to the late Louis and Laura Lafollette. She graduated from Freemont Ross High School in 1951 before attending the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing and receiving her diploma with a concentration in Pediatric Medicine in 1954. It was shortly after nursing school that she married her sweetheart, Col William Kaser. They celebrated 61 years of marriage before his death in 2016. Due to her husband's military postings, she had the opportunity to work as a Civilian Army Nurse in Fort Benning, Georgia and Neubrucke, Germany. Upon the birth of her only child, Thomas, they returned...

Lorraine Comings, 89, of The Villages, FL passed away peacefully on Aug. 28th at The Villages Regional Hospital. The Leominster, MA native is the daughter of the late Benoni J. and Victoria E. Girouard. Lorraine is survived by her husband of 59 years, Alfred Comings, and her son, Steven M. Comings and his wife Linda Senne, and her granddaughters; Stephanie Martin and her husband Jamie Martin, Teresa Comings and her husband Asfer Jafri and Victoria Comings and her husband Amritpal Singh Malhi, and 4 great grandchildren; Malachi, Matthew, Mark, and Sarah Martin. Lorraine leaves her sisters, Claire Coffey, Rosemary MacLean and Grace Perla. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dejon Jean Richards Mayberry, 91 of Hagerstown, MD died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Somerford Place, Hagerstown, MD. Beloved mother of Timothy Mayberry of Pembroke, FL and Alice Duca of Olney, MD. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements by Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home, 40 East Antietam Street, Hagerstown, MD.

Wayne A. Shankel, 73, of Montgomery Village, MD, died August 23,2021. Funeral service 2:00 PM August 28, 2021 at St. Paul's UCC, 4822 Steele Ave., Lemasters, PA. Visitation one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg

Joan (Dravis) Kirby-Rockelli, 88, of North Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Camp Springs, MD, passed away on 08/17/21. Services will be held on 10/16/21 from 1-3 PM a the North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens Chapel. A complete obituary is available at www.msfh.net.

Joan Reid Hyde, age 91, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on August 17, 2021, she was born and raised in the District of Columbia. A memorial service will be held at a later date. For more information on services as they become available or to leave your condolences, please visit www.mccomasfuneralhome.com