SATURDAy, MARCH 7 , 2020. THE WASHINGTON POST EZ RE B5
DEATH NOTICEHALIMAU. COFFEY (Age 50)
On Saturday, February 22, 2020, HalimaCoffey,
devoted wife,mother,sister,and friend passed
away peacefully.She leaves to cherish her
memory her caring big sister,Deirdre Coffey;
her devotedhusband, Michael Smith Sr.; three
children,Fehema Johnson, Mikye Smith, and
MichaelJ. Smith; one grandson, Hunter John-
son; andahost of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will take place at 9:30 a.m. until the
funeral service at 10:30 a.m., Monday,March
9, 2020 atJ.B.Jenkins Funeral HomeChapel,
7474 Landover Road, Landover,MD.Interment
Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood,MD.Services
entrusted toJ.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc.
http://www.jbjenkinsfuneralhome.comCOFFEYDAVID ALLAN DONLEY
“Dave” (Age 65)
AU.S.Navy veteran ofKensington, MD,depart-
ed this life peacefully on March 3, 2020. Born
in Santa Ana, CA, Dave resided inKensington
for the past 40 years,where he builtahome
with his wifeTess andasuccessful contracting
business.Dave shared the gifts of his love and
skills with everyone he knew; he was known
as "Uncle Dave" and brother to his extended
Ken-Gar family.Everyone was someoneto
him; he found value in every person and
in the blessings of everyday life.Dave will
alwaysreside in the hearts of his wifeTess;
brothers-in-lawJack,Kevin,Tomand Steve;
hissisters-in-lawAnnMarie,Karen,Peggy
and Michele; nieces and nephews Michelle,
Malachy,Khoury,Dylan, Kevin, Meredith,
Meghan,Theresa,Nicole,MikhaelandLouise;
grand-nieces and nephews Aiden, Liam, Sam,
Tatum, Logan, Grant, Scarlett, Elise,Jaclyn and
Jake,his Ken-Gar family,goddaughters Jennifer
and Lauren and friends.Wewish Dave love and
adventures on his flight home,where he joins
his beloved grandparents Georgeand Bernice
Davis and his most faithful canine companions,
Cheyenne and Skipper.Noservice.DONLEYWILLIAM N. FISHBEIN, M.D.PhD
OnFriday,March 6, 2020, William Nichols
Fishbein, M.D.PhD of Darnestown, MD.
Beloved husband of Eileen Fishbein; devot-
ed father of Julie Dean Saba, Thomas Mar-
lon Fishbein (VeronicaGomez-Lobo) and
Richard Steven Fishbein (Claudia Urjel); lov-
ing brother of Darla Strouse and the late
Ronald Fishbein; cherished grandfatherof
Dylan, Daniela, Anna,Jesse and Victoria.
Bill wasaPhysician Scientist withalifelong
curiosity and love of learning.Funeral ser-
vices will be heldTuesday,March 10, 1
p.m. at Judean Memorial Gardens Chapel,
16225 BatchellorsForest Rd, Olney,MD
20832; with intermenttofollow.The family
will be receiving guests following services
at the home of Thomas andVeronica Fish-
bein. In lieu of flowers,donations can be
made to The Vivien Thomas Scholarship
Fund of Johns Hopkins University School
of Medicine.Servicesentrusted to Sagel
Bloomfield DanzanskyGoldberg Funeral
Care.
http://www.sagelbloomfield.comFISHBEINWhentheneedarises,letfamiliesfind youintheFuneralServicesDirectory.Tobeseeninthe
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Directory,pleasecall
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at 202-334-4122.DEATH NOTICEVERNON JOSEPH GILL "Joe" (Age 50)
Passed away onFebruary 24, 2020 in Surfside
Beach, SC.Hewas born inFort Dix, NJ on
January 22, 1970 and grew up in Rockville,MD.
He is remembered for his big laugh, gregarious
nature,and love for all animals.Heissurvived
by his mother and father,Jyl A. Dupont and
VernonS.Gill; his siblings,Christian(Silvia)
Dupont,PatriciaD.Gill, and Katherine (Josh)
Andrews; his niecesand nephews,Marta and
Lawrence Dupont, Zeke andVann Andrews,
and AaliyahGill; many close friends in Surfside
Beach and Rockville; and his belovedDachs-
hund, Moonpie.
Apoolside celebration of life was held in SC.A
Rockville gathering will be held in late March.
In lieu of flowers,donations may be made
in Joe’sname to Noah’sArks AnimalRescue
(noahs-arks.net or 4084 Spring Island, Okatie
SC 29909).GILLC0979 2x3Becauseyourlovedoneservedproudly...Military emblemsare available with death noticesand in-memoriamsTo placeanotice call202-334-4122or800-627-1150,ext. 44122DEATH NOTICEWILLIAM GEORGE HANLON
On March2,2020, WILLIAM GEORGE
HANLON,beloved husband ofPatricia A.
Hanlon; devoted father of Michael William
Hanlon and Cynthia Ann Nicodemus
(Michael); loving grandfather of Michael
William Hanlon, Jr., Kaitlyn Hanlon, Brittany
Nicodemus,Tyler Nicodemus,and Josh
Nicodemus; dear brother of Richard Hanlon
(Nancy), TomHanlon (JoAnne), Patty
Juranek (Bob), and Danny Hanlon (Jan). Also
survived by many loving family and friends.
The family will receive friends at HARRYH.
WITZKE’SFAMILYFUNERALHOME, 4112 Old
Columbia Pike,Ellicott City,MDonFriday,
March 13, from2to4p.m. and6to8p.m.
On Saturday Military Honors,followed by
the Funeral Servicewill begin at 12 noon
at the funeral home.Interment is private.
Online condolencesmay be made at
http://www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.comHANLONJEAN FOSTER MANCHESTER BROWN
OnFebruary 20, 2020, Jean passedaway at
home in Alexandria,VA.Born in Massachusetts
onJanuary 29, 1927, she wasaMayflower
Descendent and always consideredherself a
NewEnglander,despitelivinginWashington
for over 60 years.Beloved mother of Andrew
Brown (Robyn) of Bethesda, MD; and devoted
grandmother to Madison, Huntington, and Bai-
ley Brown. Jean had an early career as an editor
withaManhattan book publisher,and later at
theU.S.Information Agency inaprogram of
books abroad, in both English and translation.
Always interestedinworld affairs,she had a
particularaffinity for happenings in the near
and middle east.Alifelong music lover,she
was first presidentofthe SymphonyLeague of
Alexandria andapresidentofthe Performing
Arts Association of Alexandria, later producing
concerts for over 15 years in the city.She was
abeautiful choral singer and violinist, once
performing in the Messiah at Carnegie Hall.
Amemorial service will be held at Emmanuel
EpiscopalChurch, 1608 Russell Road, Alexan-
dria,VAon March 20, 2020 at2p.m. with
intermentatPlymouth,MA.Inlieuofflowers
please consideradonationtoCapital Caring
Hospice.MANCHESTER BROWNGERALD DONOVANPOTTS "Donny"
Departed this lifeFebruary 28, 2020 at Larkin
Chase Center,Bowie,MD.Born on October 11,
1947 to the late EdwardJ. and AmyG.Potts.
Memorial service,Tuesday,March 10, 2020,
12:30 to 2:30p.m.,J.B.Jenkins Funeral Home,
7474 Landover Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20 785.POTTSRUBY A. RUBENS
OnFebruary 27, 2020.Friends may visit on
Sunday,March8from3p.m. to6p.m., also
viewing on Monday at 10 a.m. until time of
service at 11 a.m. at Church of the Redeemer,
1423 Girard St. NE,Washington,DC20017.
Interment Gate of Heaven.RUBENSMARYCATHERINE RUDDY
September 24, 1926-February 27, 2020
in Scottsdale,AZ. Survived by niece,Ann Glaser
Fuller;great-niece and nephew,Clare and Marc
Fuller and many cousins in Columbus and
Chicago.Precededindeath by parents,Patrick
and Anna Ruddy; siblingsPatricia Ruddy Glaser
andPatrick Ruddy.She worked atthe Catholic
Youth Organization. In 1962 she moved to
Washington, DC and was employed at the
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
She retired after nearly 40 years as Assistant
to the General Secretary.Mary Kay was active
in her local church, AnnunciationCatholic
Church, NorthwestD.C.Memorial Service this
summer in Columbus to be announcedata
later date.RUDDYSHIRLEY MAER SERBER
ShirleyMaer Serber passed
away peacefully on March 3,
2020 at the age of 100. She
was the daughter of Peter
andFrances Maer.She was
the beloved wife ofJack A.
Serber, whopredeceased her
earlierthis year.Shirley was the loving
mother ofPat(Arthur) Neustadt, Peter
(PattiFriedman) and Bob (Suzan Pierce).
She is also survived by seven grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren. Shirley was
an elementary school teacher for 25 years.
She loved gardening, reading and traveling,
but the most important thing to her was
family.Services will be held on Sunday,
March8,2020 at2p.m. at King David
Memorial Gardens,2725 Hollywood Road,
Falls Church,VA.The family will sit Shiva at
5630 WisconsinAve,Chevy Chase,MDin
theTerrace Room on Sunday and Monday at
7p.m.Valet parking provided. Contributions
in Shirley’smemory may be made to the
charity of your choice.Arrangements by
Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home under the
JewishFuneral Practices Committee of
GreaterWashington.SERBERIN MEMORIAMDOLORES COOPER CRAIG
June 16, 1927–March 7, 2019
On this first anniversary of our parting,
like every day since,
we marvel at how fortunate
we are to have had you as our mother.
Youtaught us love beyond measure.
Welove you, miss you every moment,
and will celebrate you forever.
Your Children, Son-in-Love
and GrandchildrenCRAIGDEATH NOTICEEILEEN BEECHER
Eileen Beecher,85, of Bethesda, MD and
Wilmington,NC,passed away peacefully on
March 4, 2020, in Wilmington, NC.
Eileen was born in St. Louis,MOonMarch
26, 1934. She earnedabachelor’sdegree
fromWashington University in St. Louis
andamaster’sdegree from The American
University.
An extraordinary daughter,wife,mother,
grandmotherand teacher,Eileen taught
kindergartenfor more than 35 years,includ-
ing 26 years at Bradley Hills Elementary in
Bethesda, MD.When she retired, grateful
parents presented her withatapestry fea-
turing photos of each of her classes and
the names of her more than 700 students.
She is preceded in death by her dear
mother,Mary Kravitz, father,Albert Brick,
and stepfather,Jack Greenberg.
Eileen is survived by her loving husband
of 61 years,William Beecher,her four
devoted daughters and their spouses: Deb-
bie Spartin (Peter), Diane Beecher (Mark
Morris), Lori Beecher(Marc Burstein),and
NancyKotz(Ken),and 10 adoringgrandchil-
dren: Sam, Ally,Jack, Caroline,May,Will,
Jay, Andy,Michael and Nick.
Aprivate family burial service will take
place.Memorial contributions may be
made to Alzheimer’sAssociation, (alz.org).BEECHERIn addition to his client and firm management
responsibilities,heremained active in acad-
emic,civic and charitable affairs teaching as
an adjunct professor at American University
over three decades,and serving as an officer,
board member or trustee.These included
serving as President of the GreaterWashing-
ton Society of CPAs,DCElected Member to
AICPACouncil (National governing body of
over 375,000 CPAs), President of American
University Alumni National Board of Gover-
nors,InternationalTreasurer of AlphaTau
OmegaFoundation, Inc., and serving as
board member,Treasurer,Golf Chair and
Auditor for the SherwoodForest Club.He
wasaMember of Omicron Delta Kappa
(honorary society) and Elected to Outstand-
ingYoung Men of America.
Mr.Ballman was an active yachtsman, golfer
and loved reading and crosswords.Hecon-
tributed articles on tax matters for publica-
tion in newspapers and technical journals,
and appeared as guest expert on income tax
matters.
He is survived by his adored life mate Nancy
Gordon;adaughter,Hillary Miller;asister Di-
Anne Zuber (Gilbert); three loving nieces,Lisa
Wingert (David), Gretchen Zuber (Len), and
Rachel Billick (David); grand nephews Scott
(Jessica), Jonathan Wingert, Joshua Zuber
(Isidro), Daniel Jones (Erica); two great great
nieces,two great great nephews and God-
childrenTristan and Nathan Finn.
Services will be private.Inlieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to
the SherwoodForest Endowment Fund, 134
Sherwood Forest Road, Annapolis,MD
21405.
Online condolences may be placed at
http://www.hardestyfuneralhome.comHARRYCHARLESBALLMAN, II
(Age 80)
Of SherwoodForest, MD,aCertified Public
Accountant who practiced in the Greater
Washington, DC Area and Annapolis,Mary-
land for more than 60 years,passed quietly
on March 5, 2020 from complications of renal
and cardiac failure.
Mr.Ballman joined Grant Thornton CPAs (for-
merly Alexander Grant&Company) after
graduating from American University with a
BSBA in 1961 and an MBA asTeachingFellow
in Accounting inJanuary,1963. He founded
his accounting firm in 1980 upon retiring
asageneral partner of Grant Thornton and
continued to practice as an expert in taxation
and personal financial planning until his pass-
ing.Hewas alsoaRegistered Representa-
tive with H.D.Vest Investment Securities and
Health, Life andVariable Insurance licensed.BALLMAN"Actually,Iwas either the victim or beneficia-
ry of sexual stereotyping, becauseacouple of
the [male] editors invited me to join the staff
asafirst-year student to do the typing," she
remembered. "They were doing the typing,
and they were sure thatImust be able to
type.AndIsaid, indeed,Ihad hadasummer
job typing and had passed the civil service
examination, so they welcomed me.ButIgot
to know them inavery nonthreatening way,
and then the next yearIwasastaff member."
Graduating from Georgetown Law at the top
of her class in 1954, Agnes was also the
first female winner of the Beaudry Moot
Court Competition for first year law students.
Following law school she joined what was
then the small law practice of Edward Ben-
nett Williams,who became the founding
partner of Williams&Connolly.Inthe early
years of the firm, she was on the defense
team of some colorful clients,including the
deportation case against notorious crime
bossFrank Costello.
When Mrs.Williams retired from the practice
of law toraise her family,she remained
close to Georgetown serving as trustee of the
university and later establishing The Williams
Professorships to recognize and support the
scholarly activities of Georgetown Law facul-
ty.The Georgetown Law Library was named
in honor of her late husband. In addition
to Georgetown University,Mrs.Williams was
amember of the Advisory Board at the
College of the Holy Cross,andaformer
trustee where she served as Vice Chair of
the board. Numerous endowed fellowships
at the College were made possible through
her generosity.
Mrs.Williams wasalong-time supporter of
the Democratic party causes,and women
Democratic candidates to the US Senate,in
particular,knew they could count on her help.
Afuneral Mass will be celebrated at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown,Wash-
ington DC on Monday,March 9, 2020 at
10:30 a.m. Internment will be private.In
lieu of flowers,gifts in memory of Mrs.
Williams can be made to Catholic Relief
Services.Donations may be sent to Catholic
Relief Services 228West Lexington Street,
Baltimore MD 21201
Mrs.Williams leaves Peter Bennett Williams
of Potomac,Ellen Bender (Joe) of Potomac,
MD., Edward Williams (Megan) of Bethesda,
MD., Dana Fulham (Daniel) of Newton, MA,
Kimberly Sandefur (Terrell) of Atlanta, GA,
Anthony Williams of Los Angeles,CA., and
Sharon Williams of Chevy Chase,MD, wife
of her late son Joseph, 15 grandchildren, one
great-grandchild and three nephews,and
eight great nieces and nephews.AGNES NEILL WILLIAMS
Apioneering female lawyer and wife of the
late and prominentWashington, DC lawyer
Edward Bennett Williams,died peacefully on
Wednesday,March 4, 2020 at her home
in Chevy Chase,Maryland. Mrs.Williams
was 89 and died from heart failure.She
wasadevoted wife,mother,sister,aunt,
grandmother,great-grand mother and friend.
Born andraised inWashington, DC,she was a
devoted Catholic.She attended Georgetown
Visitation Preparatory School where she later
served on the board of trustees.Mrs.Williams
wasagraduate of the College of the New
Rochelle,and later Georgetown Law.
Breaking down gender barriers,in1951 she
entered the first class to include women at
Georgetown University Law School. Becom-
ingatrail blazer in co-education, she once
admitted, wasn't her motivation in enrolling
at Georgetown Law.Infact, her decision
to apply came aboutrather accidentally.
Mrs.Williams was atafriend's wedding
whenaguest's date mentioned that the
Georgetown Law Center was opening itself
up to women for the first time.She had
already been accepted toamaster's program
at Georgetown, but her mother persuaded
her to apply to Georgetown Law and defer
admission to the other program. And off she
went.
Mrs.Williams recalled, "I arrived at the school
by bus," she said. "There wasabus stop at
the front door,and the entire sidewalk was
covered with returning male students.Ididn't
have the courage to get off the bus,soIrode
to the next stop.But you know? OnceIgot
there,Idid not feel intimidated at all.”
She was also the first woman on the staff
of The Georgetown Law Journal, though her
journey to get there wasatad roundabout.WILLIAMSDEATH NOTICELORENZO ARVELL BROOKS
OfWashington, DC,passed away peacefully on
Saturday,February 8, 2020,attheWalter Reed
National Military Medical Center in Bethesda,
Maryland.Heissurvived by his beloved wife
of 63 years,Catherine ClaraSmith Brooks.He
also leaves to cherish his memory,six children,
Arvell Brooks,Carletta Renee Brooks-Nelson
(Darrell), Deborah Brooks, Alonzo Brooks,
Stephanie Brooks andJason Brooks,andone
beloved grandson,Ryan Christian Nelson and
ahost of friends and family.Services will be
heldonMonday,March9, 2020 atFromthe
Heart Church Ministries,4949 Allentown Road,
Suitland, MD.Visitation at 10 a.m. until time
of service at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Howell
Funeral Home,Jessup,MD.BROOKSEDGAR NEWTON BROWN
Beloved husband, father,grandfather,Edgar
BrowndiedFebruary 29, 2020. At Civil Rights
Commission,heconferred with Medgar Evers
and Martin Luther King prosecuting southern
voter suppression. At Department of Justice
underAGRobertKennedy,Edgar prosecuted
election law fraud and union misconduct,
revisedUSCriminal Code and oversaw Immu-
nity,pardons and witness protection awards.
He was awarded the John MarshallAward in
his 50th year of govt service.Winner of fourVA
State TimeTrial Championships,Edgar biked 33
miles daily to work for 36 years.Inretirement
he wroteamoving memoir of his amazing
growing up years,became an accomplished
photographer and writer of children’sstories
and fables.Edgar’spassions included time with
family, chamber music,the Outer Banks,bird-
ing and walking in nature.Anamazing man,
activethro his 91st year,Edgar lived life fully
until his sudden death.Wemiss his joyful,
lovingpresence.Weaspire to follow his exam-
ple,living life to the fullest! Services were
previouslyheld.BROWNDEATH NOTICEDEATH NOTICEALYCEWASHINGTON JONES
Departed this life onFebruary 28, 2020 of
Suitland, MD.She was preceded in death by
her husband, EdwardU.Jones; loving mother
of Vicki andVanessa Jones andVonda (Robert)
Currence Jones; grandmother ofVohn-Edward
Jones and Nekolus Currence. Friends may visit
with the family onTuesday,March 10, 2020
from 10 a.m. until the time of service 11
a.m. at Israel Baptist Church, 1251 Saratoga
Avenue,NEWashington, DC 20018. Interment
at MarylandVeterans Cemetery onWednesday
March 11,2020 at 10 15 a.m.JONESMARYJEAN RATHJE
Mary Jean Rathje,79, passed away at the
GeorgeWashingtonUniversity Hospital after a
lengthy illness onFebruary 29, 2020. She was
along-timeresident of Arlington County,VA.
She was married to Emile L. Julian, an attorney.
She liked to be known by her middle name
Jean. Mary Jean Rathje Julian is survived by
her husband Emile L. Julian,two sons,Michael
B.Rathje and PeterT.Rathje,Michael’swife,
Michelle Rathje and two grandchild, Sondra
Rathje and ConnerRathje.She is also survived
byastepson PercyL.Julian and other relatives
and friends.Avisitationwill be held at Murphy
Funeral Home,4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington,VA
22203 on March 14, 2020 at 10 a.m. followed
by the funeral service at 11 a.m.
http://www.murphyfuneralhomes.comRATHJEELIZABETH ANN REMLEY
Elizabeth Ann Remley,82, ofFort Laud-
erdale FL, passed away peacefully sur-
rounded by loved ones on the eveningof
February 23, 2020 inFort Lauderdale after a
brief illness.
She was born in Guyton, GA, on July 12,
1937, daughter of the late Harold andFaye
Strickland. Married to her late husband
Winslow Rodeck Remley Sr.for 58Years.
She was predeceasedbyher sister,Lillian
Baker and her son Winslow Rodeck Remley
Jr.
Ann graduated from Savannah High School
and married the love of her life,Winslow,in- Commonly known as “Grannie Annie”
in her later years,she livedalong, fulfilling
life with her husband.Abeautiful life full of
challenges,achievements,infinite love and
alot of good books! Ann traveled the world
and everyoneshe met was enchanted by
her caring and nurturing personality.To
know her was to love her,aquintessential
mother to all and the matriarch of her
family.Family was her passion and the lord
was her devotion.
Ann is survived by her brother Harold
“Sparky” Strickland (Catherine Anne), her
children Lori Mody and Mark Remley
(Tatyana), her cousin SandraBeatley (Irv)
and her ten grandchildren:TaraMcClean
(Jason), Winslow Rodeck RemleyIII, Alexan-
der Mody,Luke Remley (Catherine),Erika
Mody,Bryce Remley,Zachary Mody,Sophia
Remley,Brant Remley,and London Remley.
Afuneral service will be held on the after-
noon of Monday,March 9, 2020 atFairfax
Memorial. 9902 BraddockRoadFairfax,VA - Visitation at 12 noon, Service at 1:30
p.m., Burial at 2:30p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests
that donationsbemade in Ann’sname to
the American Cancer Society.
REMLEYand Supreme Court Justice WilliamO.Dou-
glass.
His tours of duty included Europe,Korea,
Letterman Hospital in SanFrancisco,and
Governors Island 1st Army Headquarters
NYC.AsanInternal MedicineFellow at Let-
terman, he metayoung nurseFrances,who
became the love of his life.They traveled the
world together and shared in each other’s
life pursuits.Married for 57 years,they were
aspecial team and worked on many medical
and life projects together.
He began teaching at Georgetown University
School of Medicine in 1966. He was an
Adjunct Professor of Medicine and Phys-
iology.Hepublished multiple professional
papers and has authored and contributed to
anumber of cardiology books.Hecollaborat-
ed with Dr.W.Proctor Harvey on multiple
projects including conducting weekly Harvey
Cardiology Conferences,wasaco-director of
the annual American College of Cardiology
Auscultation Conference,and co-author of
“Clinical Heart Disease,”atext on cardiac
auscultation. He was an early member of
the “ROMEOS" as one of the “Legends” in
Georgetown Medical teaching.Upuntil the
time of his death, he was collaborating with
Col.Walter Brott, MD onabook chronicling
their travels exploring the History of Ancient
Western Medicine.
He is preceded in death by his parents and
brother Bruce.Heissurvived by his beloved
wifeFrances,several nieces and nephews
and many close friends.Wesalute you Jules
and will miss your wit, humor and intellect.
Services will take place at Arlington National
Cemetery atalater date.Colonel JULIUS L. BEDYNEK, JR.
MD,PhD,USA Ret.
Jules diedFebruary 29, 2020. Born in Cor-
valis,Oregon in 1932, he grew up in Redding,
California with his parents, Isabel and Julius.
He attended the University of California
Berkley,receivedamedicaldegreefrom
GeorgeWashington University andaPhD in
Physiology from Georgetown University.
Jules served his country in theU.S.Army
MedicalCorp for 35 years,rising to the
rank of Colonel O-6 and receivedmultiple
awards includingthe Legion of Merit. His
distinguished career included posts as Chief
of Cardiology atWalter Reed Medical Center
Washington,D.C.,Chief Medical Consultant
to the Surgeon General and Medical Advisor
to the Department of Defense at the Penta-
gon, and Directorofthe Surgeon General’s
TaskForce on Fitness.AtWalter Reed, he
cared for VIP patients including President
Eisenhower,First Lady Mamie EisenhowerBEDYNEKDEATH NOTICEJOHNCHARLESSCHMELZER"Jay"
John was born on October 27, 1966 and his
large and loving heart stopped beating on
March 2, 2020.
John was preceded in death by his father
Gerard "Gerry" Schmelzer.Heissurvived by
his two sons,Nicholas and Michael Schmelzer
whom he loved more than words can say.Heis
also survived by his lovingand devoted mother,
Joan "Jody" Schmelzer of Silver Spring, MD;
sisters KarenJacobsen (Kerry) of Pittsburgh
PA,and KathleenBurke (Martin) of San Juan
Capistrano CA, nieces and nephews,Martin,
Colin, Katherine,Jack, Therese and Mark,Jared
HaanesOlsen(Maura);his“brother”andclos-
est friendaman can have,andahost of
cousinsand life-long friends
Also known as “dad, UncleJay, Jay-Bird,YoYo,
J-Man, and Johnny Boy,” John was deeply loved
by everyone who knew him. He grew up in
Silver Spring Maryland, and wasabeloved
memberofSt. John the EvangelistCommunity
where he attended grade school. After grad-
uating from Our Lady of Good Counsel High
School,John attended the University of Mary-
land where he majored in Finance.Hespent a
few years working for the Secret Service and
he worked forFreddie Mac for the past 21
years.
Johnwillberememberedforsomanythings.
First and foremost, he was the funniest person
anyone has ever met. He could tellastory
like no one else,and he could make you
laughevenwhenyoudidn’tfeellikelaughing.
He accomplishedthis by exaggerating, well,
almost everything! There was nothing he
would not do to help others.Hewas kind,
thoughtful, and generous.Hetruly cared about
every single person he met. He listened and he
loved. There are too many acts of kindnessto
mention, and many went unnoticed.
The family will receive friends at St. John
the Evangelist Church, 10103 GeorgiaAvenue,
Silver Spring, MD 20902,onSunday March 8
from6to8:30p.m. and Monday March9from
10 to 11 a.m. withamass of Christian burial
immediately following at 11 a.m. Interment will
be private.
In lieu of flowers,donations may be made
to Bishop Ireton Catholic High School, 201
Cambridge Rd. AlexandriaVA22314.Wealso
ask that everyone reading this perform a
random act of kindness foratotal stranger.
Help to spread the love that John shared with
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5 "-$738
6 "+for ALL Black&White notices
$150 each additional inch wkday
$179 each additional inch Sunday
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MONDAY-SATURDAY
Color
3" -$628
4 "-$676
5 "-$826
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SUNDAY
Color
3" -$665
4 "-$760
5 "-$926
6 "+for ALL color notices
$249 each additional inch wkday
$277 each additional inch Sunday
Notices with photos begin at 3"
(All photos add 2" to your notice.)
ALLNOTICESMUSTBEPREPAID
MEMORIAL PLAQUES:
All notices over 2" include
complimentary memorial plaque
Additional plaques start at $26 each
and may be ordered.
AllPaid Death Notices
appear on our website through
http://www.legacy.com
LEGACY.COM
Included in all death notices
Optional for In MemoriamsPLEASENOTE:
Notices must be placed via phone,fax or
email. Photos must be emailed.Youcan
no longer place notices,drop off photos
and make payment in person.
Payment must be made via phone withdebit/credit card.DEATH NOTICE