All Obituaries

James F. Brown, Jr., age 96, passed peacefully at his home of more than 50 years on Saturday September 12, 2026.  Married for 67 years to his beloved Peggy, they shared a wonderful life together, raising two children, Debbie and Dave, and were blessed with five grandchildren, Hannah, Cal, Wes, Louisa and Aubrey.  Jim was raised in New England, graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, served in the U.S. Army, earned an MBA from Northeastern University and spent a ...

Carmine Antonio Melchiorre, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 19, 2026, at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney, Maryland. Carmine was born on August 14, 1940, in Gessopalena, Chieti, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, to Eugenia De Gregorio and Nicolantonio Melchiorre. He grew up in Gessopalena during the difficult years of World War II, surrounded by family and friends who adored him. His warm personality and infectious smile made him loved throughout his ...

Guillermo Arturo Azucena Castillo, known affectionately to friends and family as Memo, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of September 2, 2026 at the age of 70. Born on December 26, 1955 in San Salvador, El Salvador, Memo was a generous and warmhearted man whose life and identity were shaped by the many people, places, and cultures he held close to his heart. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, favorite brother and uncle, and a wonderfully humorous and ...

Karen Juelg Novak passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, surrounded by her adoring family. An incredible mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Karen’s entire existence was dedicated to her family, friends, and community. Born and raised in Covington, Kentucky, Karen’s early years were defined by her strong Catholic faith, her large family, and her love of education. She graduated from the University of Kentucky and went on to receive her master's in Speech ...

Nancy Parks Taylor, age 95, passed peacefully May 4, 2026. Originally from Mt. Gilead, OH, she was born January 29, 1931 to Vivian and Verner Parks. Nancy attended Muskinghum College in New Concord, OH, where she met the love of her life, Bob Taylor, whom she wed in July 1951, moving to Maryland after Bob’s graduation in 1952, where they raised four children in Bethesda. Although she was on the quiet side, Nancy led a very active life, participating in bridge club, bowling leagues, ...

Ekaterini Markatatos fell asleep in the Lord on September 8, 2026.  May her memory be eternal. Ekaterini is the beloved wife of the late Ioannis Polivios Markatatos; loving and devoted mother of Maria (John) Drapas and the late Ioanna (Bedros) Kaskasian; adored grandmother of Georgia, Katerina, Marianna, Izabella, Jacob and Gabriella; dearly loved sister of the late Nickolaos (the late Mary), the late Costas and the late Andreas Nathenas, Magdalini (Kostas) Vistakis, George (Penelope) ...

Charles Lonnell “Chuck” Short, of Rockville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Born in Washington, D.C., Chuck spent the greater part of his life in Rockville, where he built a life centered on faith, family, service, and an unwavering commitment to others.  Chuck is survived by his loving wife of fifty-one years, Maureen O’Donnell Short; his three children, Mary Margaret Anne Reed (Andrew William Reed), Christie Anne Short, and Charles ...

On July 14, 2026, Anne Clarkson O'Brien passed away at the age of 85 in Olney, MD. She was born in 1941 to Thomas L. O'Brien and Anne E. Clarkson in Washington DC. In 1976, she married her second husband Herbert L. Drees ( https://www.colefuneral.com/obituary/Herbert-Drees ) and began a passionate career as a realtor. Anne leaves behind her son David (Theresa) Hochhalter, her daughter Pam (Curt) Neidhart, her stepson Alex (Catherine) Drees, her grandchildren Beau, Brigid, ...

On May 6, 2025, Herbert (Herb) Lester Drees, a cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 87 in Olney, MD. He was born in Earlville, Iowa in 1937. Running the 160 acre family farm with his father instilled in Herb the self-discipline and self-sacrifice for family that marked his whole life. In 1957, he enlisted in the US Navy and served aboard the USS Gyatt, reaching Yeoman Second Class in Communications. The Navy gave Herb a chance to pursue what became lifelong ...

George J. Mantzouranis was called home to the Lord on September 9, 2026. Born on March 8, 1966, in Washington, D.C., George was the beloved son of the late John G. Mantzouranis and is survived by his loving mother, Lefki Mantzouranis. He is also survived by his devoted sister, Athanasia Mantzouranis, his nephew, Demetrios, his cherished wife, Michele, and his stepchildren, Jennifer, Andrew, and Nicole. George was a proud grandfather to Aiden, Owen, and Grayson. He was also blessed with a ...