THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 , 2019. THE WASHINGTON POST EZRE B7
DEATH NOTICEINDIRA LOUISE ASLAN
Passed peacefully on August 9, 2019 in Carmel,
California. She will be greatly missed by her
five children, Jennifer Coombs,Leslie Coombs,
Kim Sakellis,Stefanie Erkiletian and Michael
Erkiletian and his wife,Jessica. Indirawas
the devoted grandmother of Jeffrey,Michael,
Jacob,Jon, Melisse,Ethan and Sion and loving
great-grandmother of Morgan, Brendan,
Mason, Naomi, John, Nicolas and Desmond.
Indirawas predeceased by husbands,Walter
Coombs and Myron Erkiletian, by her parents,
Hume and Grace Judd and her sister,Patricia
Chaffee.She is survived by her sister,Sandra
Tr eanor as well as numerous beloved nieces
and nephews.
Born Betty Louise Judd onJanuary 11, 1930 in
Washington, DC where she lived the first half
of her life before moving to Carmel, California
in 1973. Upon arrival in California, she became
adevoted follower of the spiritual teachings of
Baba Hari Dass,ofMount Madonna Center in
Santa Cruz, California. He gave her the name,
Indira, creator of beauty,which she loved and
maintained throughout the remainder of her
life.Indirahadaquick wit and maintained
her sense of humor throughout her many
years of illness and decline.She was an avid
reader and her interests included eastern and
western spirituality,business,historical fiction
and, in her later years as her health declined,
alternative health. Indirawas also an active
philanthropistandsupportednumerouschari-
ties and causes over the greater part of her
life.While Indiraspentanumber of years as
astay at home mom, she had an adventurous
and entrepreneurial spirit and started several
businesses over the years,starting with the co-
founding of the Deerfield Horse Center in Great
Falls,Virginia which evolved out of shuttling her
daughters to their riding lessons.InCalifornia
she went on to open Behold the Rising Sun Art
Gallery,AslanTours&Travel and Royal Oaks
Nursery,adrought resistant plant nursery.In
addition, Indirahadakeen eye for home design
and renovated/remodeled numerous homes in
the Carmel area.
The family would like to thank the many
caregivers that have worked for our mother
over the years.Their dedication and love will
never be forgotten.
Indira’sCelebration of Life service will be
Saturday,September 28 at2p.m. at the
Georgetown Presbyterian Church, 3115P.St
NW,Washington, DC 20007, followed by a
private reception.
In lieu of flowers we invite you to help plant a
tree through the Arbor DayFoundation.ASLANDEATH NOTICEDANTEMAURICEBROWN
Entered eternal rest on September 10, 2019.
Funeral services will be held on September 20,
2019 at the Covenant Baptist United Church
of Christ, 3845S.Capitol St. SW,Washington,
DC 20032 with family receiving friends from 10
a.m. until time of service 11 a.m.BROWNRONALD ALDIE COOKE, SR.
Ronald Aldie Cooke Sr., 85 of Murrells Inlet,
SC,formerly ofFort Myers,Flpassed on
Monday,September 16, 2019. Born July 28,
1934 in Helen, WV,son of the late Thurlie
Dan and DaisyJacqueline (Penturff) Cooke;
father of Ronald A. (Linda) Cooke Jr.and
Susan A. Nevitt, both of Murrells Inlet, SC;
grandfather of Brandon L. Cooke andTakoda
E. Nevitt; Brother ofT. D.(Shirley), Susan ,
Nancy “Cookie”, Donna, Robert “Bo” (Carol)
andJackie and the late Joyce and Barbara
“Bobbi”.HewasaNavy veteran serving during
theKoreanWar,wasaVice president for
GiantFood Company of Landover,MDand a
member of the First Assembly of God Church
in Ft. Myers,Fl. Friends welcome at Stephen R.
Haky Funeral Home,6 03 N.GallatinAve.Ext.,
Uniontown onFriday from2to4and6to8
p.m., whereaservice will be held on Saturday
at 11 a.m. in the funeral home.Interment to
follow atWalnut Hill Cemetery,Uniontown with
full military honors to be accorded.Tr ibutes
welcome at http://www.hakyfuneralhome.com.COOKEShe began her work in the SocialWork
field for three years then decided to pursue
her lifelong professional passion for Law,
to bealawyer and possiblyajudge.She
did so by applying for,matriculating to and
subsequently graduating from Howard Uni-
versity Law School,Washington DC in 1984.
When they moved to AlexandriaVA,Tricia
became known as the “go-to-attorney” in
theWashington, DC’sFamily Law Division.
Eventually,Tricia culminated her stellar civil
service career asaContract Law Attorney
within the US Army Communications and
Electronics Command (Special Programs) at
Ft. Belvoir Virginia.
Tr icia was preceded in death by her parents,
Mr.and Mrs.Pedro and Kathryn Boone of
BethlehemPA,her older sister Brenda Boone
Whitman; her brother,Mr. RobertD.Boone
and younger sister,Ms.ValerieG.Boone.
She is survived by her husband, MG (Ret)
Hawthorne L. “Peet” Proctor of CliftonVA
andanephew,Mr.Brian Boone,nieces,
Pamela Dawkins (Andre) and Angela Brown
(Rodney), and five grandnieces and nephews.
Additionally,her brother-in-law Robert Har-
tridge (Brenda); God-granddaughter 2LTErin
Connors,SESKent and Col Nicole Clark
and their children Kaitlyn and Evan are the
Proctor's adopted family! MG Proctor thanks
the many friends,especially Dr.Jin Su and
Michele Choi, Ms.Michele Davis,Col.
BernardWarrington and family,aswell as
so many other great friends,relatives,as-
sociates and the hospital staffs ofWalter
Reed Hospital, Ft. Belvoir Community Hospi-
tal and the Inova Hospital Group for their
terrific support forTr icia during her extended
illness.Tricia will be interred in the Arlington
National Cemetery atalater date.PATRICIA ANN BOONE-PROCTOR, Esq.
"Tricia"
Patricia "Tricia" Ann Boone-Proctor (71), tran-
sitioned to the eternal place in the heav-
ens not made with hands onWednesday,
May 22, 2019 at InovaFair Oaks Hospital,
Fairfax Virginia after prolonged pulmonary
illness.Mrs.Boone-Proctor,anative Penn-
sylvanian born on July 22, 1947 in Allentown,
began her childhood academic journey with
attendance through the rigorous Catholic
Schools of Bethlehem,PAher hometown.
Her successes there led to landing on the
steps of North Carolina Agricultural&Techni-
cal State University (NC A&T) in Greensboro
NC in 1965, an august and renown Historical-
ly Black College and University (HBCU). It is
there she met, fell-in love with and chose
Hawthorne L. “Peet” Proctor to be the love
of her life-her BestFriendForever and Life-
Partner!BOONE-PROCTORPOSTYOUR
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DEATH NOTICEROBERT KENT COX
Of LakeFrederick,VA,passed away inWash-
ington, DC on August 30, 2019 fromafatal
heart attack after doing something he loved,
cycling to work.
Robert was born in Kansas City,MOonJune
6, 1959, son of GeorgeW.Cox, Jr.and Sheila
(Kent) Cox. He taught history at St.Teresa’s
Academy in Kansas City.Hemoved to NY
to attend Cardozo School of Law atYeshiva
University with the aim of entering into public
interest law.There he met his loving wife,
Wendy Cook, and they gave birth to their son
Satchel Cox. Satchel wasalater-in-life miracle
baby,with the help of IVF.The family briefly
lived in Syracuse,NY,where Robert worked
for Legal Aid Society.They moved to Northern
Virginia 13 years ago when Robert was offered
aposition as attorney for the Social Security
Administration. In 2012, he was promoted to
the position of Administrative Law Judge,and
later to Division Chief Administrative Appeals
Judge.
Robert was admired within the SSA, where
he was known for integrity,generosity and
fairness.This carried through in all aspects of
his life.Robert wasadevoted father,husband,
brother,son, and uncle.Robert was an avid
cyclist, biking an average of 40 miles per day,
and loved fishing with his son and suffering
throughthemixedfortunesoftheKansasCity
Royals.
Robert is survived by his wifeWendy Cook;
son Satchel; parents GeorgeW.and Sheila Cox;
brother GeorgeW.(Chip) Cox III; sister Laura
Cox; niece Katie Sowder,and nephew Andy
Eschbacher.
Therewillbeacasualmemorialservicefor
Robert on September 21, 2019, at home.
Please contact the family for details.COXLARENCE DUNSON
Passed in peace on Sunday,September 8,
2019 at the age of 65. Larence was preceded
in death by his parents,George and Louise
Dunson. He is survived by his sister DebraReid;
four children, Damon, Nakessha,Kenton and
Ja'Mahl; grandchildren, Dajon, Elijah,Jayden
Delilah and Dallas as well as cousins,nieces,
nephews and friends.Family will receive
friends onFriday,September 20, 2019 atFrom
the Heart Church Ministries,5055 Allentown
Rd. Suitland, MD from 10 a.m. until time of
funeral service at 11 a.m. Intermentprivate.
ArrangementsbyStrickland Funeral Services.
http://www.stricklandfuneralservices.comDUNSONJANET MARTHA FILER
Aretired secretary from the Institute Defense
Analyses,passed away on September 14, 2019
of natural causes at age 91. Ms.Filer grew up
in Somers,CT,and graduated from Rockville
High School in CT.She worked 18 years at
the Eastern StatesFarmers’ Exchange inWest
Springfield, MA prior to relocating toWashing-
ton, DC for an overseas assignment with the
Central Intelligence Agency.Upon returning
to DC,she began her career with IDA. Ms.
Filer was an active volunteer in Arlington
County,with the American Red Cross,and
in her residentialFairlington community.She
is survived byanephew,aniece,and other
relatives,and many beloved friends.Services
will be held in Massachusetts atalater date.FILERWILLIAM PRESTON GRAY, SR. "Bill"
(Age 88)
Died September 5, 2019. Funeral arrange-
ments6:30p.m.Saturday,September21, 2019
Southside Baptist Church,Waycross,GA. Burial
Arlington National Cemetery.Arrangements
with Music Funeral Home ofWaycross,GA.GRAYBARBARA MARTIN HAILEY (AGE 80)
On June 18, 2018, BarbaraHailey,beloved wife
of the late Ronald Hailey,went home to be with
the Lord. She was the loving mother of Sandy
Pickering (Harold) and Karen Cameron. Barbara
was blessed with two grandchildren, Courtney
and Lesley,and three great-grandchildren, Ari-
anna, Isabella and Mariah. She is also survived
by her sister Beverly,nephews Bill (Sharon),
David and great nephew John. Funeral services
will be held at Quantico National Cemetery for
Barbaraand Military Honors will be rendered
for her beloved Ronnie (USA) at the service by
the US Army Honor Guard andPatriot Guard
Riders.September 19, 2019 would have been
Barbaraand Ron’s60thWedding Anniversary.
Interment private.Inlieu of flowers,contribu-
tions to The American Diabetes Association.HAILEYKEITH EDWARD JONES (Age 56)
OfWashington, DC,born on May 11, 1963.
The youngest of two sons to KatieD.Jones-
Anderson and the late Joseph E. Jones.After
being ill he hadaserver crisis on Monday
September 9, 2019 and passed away on
Wednesday,September 11, 2019 at United
Medical Center.Survived by his brother,Joel
M. Jones (Phoebe); nephews JosephF.Jones,
Duran M. Jones; three cousins,family and
friends.Celebration of Life service will be held
onFriday,September 20, 2019, visitation at
9:30 a.m., service at 10:30 a.m.,Fort Lincoln
Funeral Home,3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brent-
wood, MD 20722. Interment Cedar Hill Ceme-
tery.JONESDEATH NOTICEKAREL JOSEPH KANSKY
12/12/1928-9/16/2019
Peacefully passed on Monday,September 16,- Loving husband ofJana Kansky of
Bethesda, MD; devoted father to Caroline Kan-
skyKingofBethesda,MDandJanKansky
of Arlington,MA, and grandfather to Annie,
Madeline,and Peter.Karel was Professor Emer-
itus at the University of Pittsburgh, where he
taught Geography and Economics.Amemo-
rial service will be held at Joseph Gawler's
Sons,5130 WisconsinAve.,NW,Washington
DC 20016, on Sunday,September 29, 2019 at
11 a.m. Memorial donations can be made to
the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at
Children's National Medical Center inWashing-
ton, DC.
KANSKYJOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY(Age 58)
Peacefully onFriday,September 6, 2019. A
retiredU.S.Army Sergeant and USPS mail
carriers.John is survived by his loving wife
PhyllisKennedy;children,JazmondandSharica
Kennedy,Matthew Howell, Jr.; three siblings,
R.Terri, Erica and HarryKennedy.Family will
receive friends on Saturday,September 21,
2019 at Unity Baptist Church, 2706 Bladens-
burg Rd. NE, Visitation 10 a.m., Celebration
of Life 11 a.m. Interment Harmony Memorial
Cemetery.Services by FREEMAN.KENNEDYDARIN M. LOGSDON
July 14, 1993-August 25, 2019
Officers and members of Local 26,
IBEW are hereby notified of the
death of Darin M. Logsdon. Our
condolences are extended to his
family and the friends.AService
has already been held.
J.F. Dabbs,F.S.LOGSDONLADONNA COREEN LOVE
LaDonnaC.Love passed on August 13, 2019.
Family will receive friends at 10 a.m., on
Friday,September 20, 2019 at Asbury United
Methodist Church, 926-11th St. NW,Washing-
ton, DC.Memorial service at 11 a.m. The family
requests memorial contributions to Howard
University in lieu of flowers.
LaDonna is survived by brother,JohnnieKens-
ley Brown, Jr.; uncles Joseph Love and Wilbert
Grandy,Sr. ;cousins,Wilbert Grandy,Jr. ,H.
Clifton Grandy,Phyllis Love,Mialan Love,Stan-
ford Love,Timothy Grandy,Eric Love,Chrystal
Cunningham, Candace Love,Cheryl Harris,
Barry Love,Caralyn Love,and Rev.Harold Love,
Jr., as well as godson,Touray Vreeland Holland.LOVELEONARD VERNON McCOY
LeonardVernon McCoy passed away on
September 13, 2019, inPalm Harbor,Florida
at the age of 92. Born in the farming com-
munity in Mason City,Illinois,onMay 2,
1927, he wasamedical corpsman in the
Navy at the close ofWorldWarII, served
briefly at the National Security Agency
and found his career with the Central
Intelligence Agency.Mr.McCoy attained
seniorrank in the CIA Directorate of Oper-
ations distinguishing himself both in the
intelligence dissemination and counterin-
telligence fields.Hespent over 60 years
with the CIA, first asastaff officer,later
as an independent contractor.Mr. McCoy
served inKorea andJapan during the early
years and completed his service in Ger-
many.Hewasagraduate of the Ohio State
University and an adept linguist inFrench,
Flemish, German, Russian and Dutch. Mr.
McCoy is survived by his loving wifeFaith,
daughter Carson and son Leonard Cave.
He had three daughters,Lucy,Barbaraand
Alice,fromaprevious marriage that ended
in divorce.Funeral arrangements are
through Curlew Hills Memory Gardens,
Palm Harbor,FL. Services pending.McCOYMARYELLEN HOWE MURPHY (Age 70)
On September 16, 2019 of Silver
Spring, MD.Survived by her loving
daughters and their families,
Sarah, Daniel, Molly and Ellen
Mary Lavoie,Diane,Matthew,
Henry and Harper Kendrick,
Colleen, Brian, Brenna, Colin and
NoraMulhall and former husband Thomas
Murphy.Also survived by four brothers Robert,
James,Paul, Mark and their families.Preceded
in death by her son, Steven Murphy and
nephew,Nathaniel Howe.Relatives and friends
may call at Collins Funeral Home,500 Univer-
sity BoulevardWest, Silver Spring, MD,(Valet
Parking),Friday,September 20 from2p.m.
to4p.m. and7p.m. to9p.m.ABlessing
will take place at 8:30p.m.Acelebration of
life will be held on Saturday,September 21
at2p.m. located at the Inter-Faith Chapel of
LeisureWorld, 3680S.LeisureWorld Blvd.,
Silver Spring, MD 20906. (Mention service at
gate entrance.) Reception to follow.Memorial
contributions may be made to Holy Cross
Home Care&Hospice,10720 Old Columbia
Pike,2nd Floor,Silver Spring, MD 20901.
https://giving.holycrosshealth.org
http://www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.comMURPHYSCOTT GERARD RIGBY,JR. (Age 70)
Of Supply,NCformerly of Montgomery County,
MD passed away on Thursday,September 12,
2019 in the Lower Cape Hospice Care Center,
Bolivia, NC.
Born in Montgomery County,MDonthe second
ofFebruary 1949, he was the son of the late
ScottG.Rigby,Sr. and MarjorieFolk Rigby.Scott
was the owner/operator of the WheatonPaint
and Hardware Store in Wheaton, MD andraw
retired from AON as an IT Specialist. Scott was
alsoaproud US AirForce veteran. He was a
member of the Calabash American Legion Post
#503 and the Calabash BPO Elks Lodge#2679.
In addition to his parents Scott was preceded
in death by his wife,Mary Jo Rigby.
Survivors include his significant other and
loving companion, Stephanie Shope Disson; a
sister,Abigail Cooper and husband Dr.Stephen
Cooper;nieces,Jocelyn Cooper and husband
Derick Hines,Olivia Cooper,Mariel Cooper;
“Freddy” Scott’syellow naped AmazonParrot
and “Frank” and “Sadie” his pugs.
Scott will be inurned in Arlington National
Cemetery atadate and time to be announced.
In lieu of customary remembrances,donations
may be made in his name to theWounded
Warrior Project, PO Box 758517,Topeka,
Kansas 66675-8517, to Honor Flight, Inc., 175
SouthTuttle Road, Springfield, OH 45505 or to
the charity of your choice.
Online condolences are encouraged and may
be offered at
http://www.whitefuneralservicesupply.com
White Funeral &Cremation Service,
Bolivia/Supply ChapelRIGBYDEATH NOTICEPETER STEIN ROSCHÉ
“Tonton”(Age 69)
Passed away on September 6, 2019. Son of
MarieS.and Theodore R. Rosché, brother of
Timothy (Sadio), nephew of Dorothy Wynne
(Leonard), cousin of Mark Newbold (Judy) and
Michael Newbold, uncle of PeterW(Dionne),
Madelaine (Ricardo), and Marie-Sadio (Marco);
great-uncle of Pierre,Ellis,Zoe,Norah, and
Summer.Raised in Claremont, CA andKens-
ington, MD.Graduated fromKensington ES,
Kensington Junior High,Walter Johnson High
School,Tufts University.Founder and director
for 35 years at Angier After School Program
(K-5)Waban, MA. Memorial service to be in
Boston, MA atalater date.Peter was a
voracious reader,lover of all kinds of music (he
owned thousands of recordings), intelligent,
raconteur,lover of all people,upbeat, and
devoted to his family.ROSCHÉCHARLOTTEB. SLOANE
OnTuesday,September 10, 2019, while attend-
ing church service in Capitol Heights,Maryland,
loving mother of EdwinD.Sloane (Janet),
LanceD.Sloane (Lisa), andWendellD.Sloane
(Cassandra); doting grandmother to eight
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She also leaves to cherish her precious memo-
ry two brothers,Robert, Sr.(Lisa) Brazier and
Eric (Louella) Brazier;former spouse,Marston
D.Sloane;ahost of nieces,nephews,other rel-
atives,and dear friends.TheFamily will receive
friends at St.Paul's Rock Creek Church, 201
Allison Street, NW,Washington, DC,onSat-
urday,September 21, from 9:30 a.m. until
the time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m.
Interment Rock Creek Cemetery,Washington,
DC.Arrangements byFort Lincoln Funeral
Home.SLOANEJOHN CARL VILLFORTH (Age 88)
Of Rockville,Mdpassed peacefully on Sep-
tember 14, 2019. Beloved husband of 66
years to Joanne H. Villforth; loving father of
MaryJane Villforth-Smith, Elaine Michelle
Villforth, and Jenna (Warren) Villforth
Veazey; dear grandfather to Adriana,
Matthew,Rosemary,Carl, Dylan and Ellie.
Amemorial service will be held at the
Guild Chapel in Asbury Methodist Village on
Sunday,September 22, 2019 at 3:15p.m.
Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery
atalater date.Inlieu of flowers,memorial
contributions may be made in JohnC.Vill-
forth’sname to either of the following:
The Public Health Service Commissioned
OfficersFoundation: phscof.org or The John
C.and Joanne H. Villforth Graduate Schol-
arship in Bioengineering: Checks can be
made payable to The Pennsylvania State
University to The Pennsylvania State Uni-
versity,Office of Donor and Member Ser-
vices,2583 Gateway Drive,Bristol Place
One,Suite 130, State College,PA16801.
Please view and sign only family guestbook
atwww.pumphreyfuneralhome.comVILLFORTHROBERT OSCAR WILLIAMS,JR.
On September 1, 2019. Beloved husband of
Monica. Survived by two children, relatives and
friends.VisitationFriday,September 20 9:30
a.m. until service 11 a.m. at Union Bethel AME
Church, 6810 FloralPark Rd. Brandywine,MD.
Interment Cheltenham cemetery.WILLIAMSDEATH NOTICEBRENDAN THOMAS BURKE (Age 75)
"Buddha,Tom"
Brendan passed away peacefully on Septem-
ber 15, 2019 afteralong series of illnesses.
Affectionately known as Buddha to his friends
and colleagues,andTomtohis family,he
is survived by his eight siblings,MaryPat
Grimmnitz, Lucille (Wayne)Tr entman, Eileen
(Mike) Hood, Loretta Beckman. Joe (Eileen),
Mike (Kathy),Kevin, Vince (Vivian) Burke,and
his nephew Michael Allen, who lived with
him for many years,and also numerous other
nieces and nephews.
Tombegan his life of service asateenage
volunteer with theWest Lanham HillsVolunteer
Fire Department. His service with them was
briefly interrupted byastint with Crash Crew
Protection with the USAF in England. He served
37 years with DC Fire Communications ending
asaWatch Commander.HewasaLife Member
ofWest Lanham HillsVolunteer Fire Depart-
ment with over 50 years of service-his life’s
dream.
Relatives andFriends may call at the Robert
E. Evans Funeral Home,16000 Annapolis Road,
Bowie,MD20715 onFriday,September 20,
2019 from2to4and6to8p.m. Mass
of Christian Burial will be offered 11 a.m.
Saturday,September 21, 2019 at St. Mary’s
Catholic Church, 7301 Annapolis Road, Lan-
dover Hills,MD20784. IntermentFort Lincoln
Cemetery Brentwood, MD.
http://www.RobertEvansFuneralHome.comBURKEDEATH NOTICEWILLIAM ST.JOHN CHUBB,II
Cmdr.USCG (Retired)
Cmdr.William St. John Chubb II (USCG,
retired) passed away on September 15,- Our shock and sorrow is alleviated
by many happy reflections on Bill as the
epitome ofaLifeWell Lived. His life was
full of joy---he loved every minute and
didn't wasteasingle one.Hewas a
fisherman, forester,treasure-hunter,car-
penter,astronomer,sailor,scientist, attor-
ney,historian, and inventor.Hewas a
lover of music,literature,and laughter,and
of baseball, botany,birds,and dogs.He
used his wisdom and abilities to improve
our world in ways both large and small:
His attention to the details of life was
truly exceptional. His caring character was
uplifting to all of us fortunate enough to be
around him. Husband, father,grandfather,
uncle,great uncle,brother,cousin, and
father-in-law.His wife,Genene,and chil-
dren,Jennifer,Catherine,Bill,andLaurawill
holdaservice at Bliley’sFuneral Home 6900
Hull Street Rd., Richmond,VA23224 on
Sunday,September 22. Viewing at2p.m.,
service at3p.m., reception immediately
following the service.
CHUBBJAMES L. COOKS,JR.
James Lester Cooks,Jr. ,entered into eternal
rest on September 5, 2019, at Capital Caring
Hospice in Lanham, MD.Beloved husband of
the late Helen Robertson Cooks,heissurvived
by his children, Allison Gambrill Peterson and
Alexis Cooks Fields; four grandchildren; two
sisters; andahost of treasured family and
friends.Hewas predeceased by his parents,
James L. Cooks,Sr. ,and Deetsy Mae Cooks;
and his brother,Alphonse Cooks.Visitation will
be held at theFort Lincoln Funeral Home,3 401
Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood, MD,onSaturday,
September 21 from 12:30p.m. until time of
service at 1:30p.m. IntermentFort Lincoln
Cemetery,Brentwood, MD.COOKSJoAn KNIGHT HERREN
After living her life as “Heaven on Earth”, JoAn
Knight Herren passed away on September 9,
2019 afterasudden illness.
JoAn was born andraised as the eldest of
six siblings in Anamosa, Iowa. Her education
includedateaching degree from Mt. Mercy
College,andaBAand MA from the University
of Iowa. Her passion for learning was exceeded
only by her love for her four children, Vicki,
Cristi,Kevin and Heidi Herren, their families,
Megan andTeri Herren, Chas Dense and her
loving cat Gardenia.
Her dedication to the welfare of young children
was exemplified byalong career teaching
school, establishing two private pre-schools,
and working for the Head Start (HS) program
for over 40 years,culminating in her position
as the Chief of HSTraining andTechnical
Assistance,Office of HS,Washington, DC.
Other interests included storytelling, Irish
dancing, family reunions,genealogy,world
travel and theology.She was ordained as an
Interfaith Minister by the One Spirit Interfaith
Ministry.
ACelebration of Life will be held Saturday,
October 5, 2019 at the Amani Event Center,
4216 Howard Road, Beltsville,MDfrom1to4
p.m. but all are welcome to come early.Inlieu
of flowers the family suggests donations in her
name to the National Head Start Association
leadership and scholarship programs
(www.nhsa.org).KNIGHT-HERRENMARYPILIPCHUK
Mary Elizabeth Levari Pilipchuk of Vienna,VA,
passed away Saturday,September 14, 2019,
at the age of 81. She is survived by her son,
John Pilipchuk, and wife,Johnna; her daughter,
LauraPilipchuk Moore,and husband Michael;
and two grandchildren, Brendan and Marissa
Moore.Mary was preceded in death by her
husband of 59 years,Andrew Pilipchuk; her
daughter,Ellen Pilipchuk; and her son Andrew
Pilipchuk, Jr.who died at birth.
OnFriday September 20, 2019,avisitation will
be held from6to8p.m. at Money and King
Funeral Home in Vienna,VA.Funeral Mass will
be celebrated on Saturday,September 21 at
11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic
Church, 8601Wolftrap Road, SE, Vienna,VA.
Interment to follow atFairfax MemorialPark,
4401 Burke Station Road,Fairfax,VA.
In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions can
be made to Gilchrist Hospice,1 1311
McCormick Rd., Ste.350, HuntValley,MD
21031 or make an online donation at gilchrist-
cares.org/donation.PILIPCHUKDEATH NOTICEGEORGE N. POLIS,M.D.(Age 90)
Of Bethesda, MD passed away peacefully
on September 16, 2019. Dr.Polis graduated
from Roosevelt High School, Georgetown
University,and University of Maryland Med-
ical School. He served his country in the
U.S.Navy asalieutenant. He was in private
practice for 53 years,and worked for the
FBI, CIA, and State Department. Dr.Polis
also served as the medical director at
Ingleside at Rock Creek Nursing Home,
assistant medical director at Knollwood
Nursing Home,and on the medical staff
at Sibley Hospital for 25 years as Chief of
the Division of General Internal Medicine,
earning the honorable Sibley ChairAward.
He met his wife,Angela, and they were
married in 1961. They had four wonderful
children, NicholasG.Polis,M.D.(Ruth),
KarenG.Polis,Esq., LGSW,JohnG.Polis
(Stephanie), andJamesG.Polis (Suzanne).
Dr.Polisleaveseightgrandchildren,one
great-grandson, and many nieces,
nephews,and God-children. Everlasting be
his memory.Avisitation will take place on
Friday September 20, 2019 at Saint Sophia
Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2815 36th St
NW,Washington, DC 20007 from 10 to
11 a.m., withafuneral service to follow.
Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral.POLISJEAN H. WILKERSON (Age 92)
Of Alexandria,VA,passed away at Alexandria’s
Inova Hospital onFriday,September 13, 2019.
Jean was born on September 26, 1926, in
Rapidan,VA,and was preceded in death by her
parents,Allen M. And MyrtleC.Hopkins and by
her husband, William Wilkerson.
Jean’sfamily moved toFredericksburg,VA,in
the 1930’sand she attendedJames Monroe
High School where she was the valedictorian
of her graduating class.She graduated from
MaryWashington College in 1946 and was also
valedictorian of that class.After college she
began work as an elementary school teacher
in Alexandria,VA,and taught for over 25 years
before retiring.She married William Wilkerson
in 1946 after he returned from WWII. William
served as Director of the District of Columbia
Unemployment Compensation Board until his
death in 1980. Jean enjoyed her volunteer
work as the Librarian forFarlington United
Methodist Church, Alexandria, for many years
after retiring from teaching.She continued her
work as the Librarian until two years ago when
an illness kept her from continuing.
Jean is survived by her brother,Gerald Hopkins
and sister-in-law,Linda, Harrisonburg,VA.She
is also survived by her devoted caretakers
Helen Staton and Deborah Opoku as well as
herFairlington United Methodist Church family.
Agraveside service will be held 2pmTuesday,
September 24, 2019, at Sunset Memorial Gar-
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