All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Joan Cox Fincham of Gaithersburg, MD, announces her passing on November 23, 2019 at the age of 91.  She was born in Takoma Park, MD on June 22, 1928.  She died peacefully in her sleep at Holy Cross Hospital, Germantown, MD after a long period of failing health.  Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years Charles L. Fincham; her parents Albert Lawrence Cox and Margaret Joan Cox; brothers Robert and Lawrence Cox; sister...

George J. Kourpias passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019 with his beloved family by his side. George, retired International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, June; his children, Kathy (Ken), Cyndi (Bobby), Nikki, and John (Brenda); his sister, Mary; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and many loving relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to...

Catherine Flanagan of Rockville, MD died peacefully on November 21, 2019, surrounded by her family. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Hazel Luckett, four sisters and three brothers, originally from Mt. Rainier, MD. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to the late Jeremiah D. Flanagan and is survived by her loving children, Patricia Piringer (Peter), Margaret Thomas (John), Gina Brooks (Howard), Mary Grace Quinn (James), Joseph Flanagan (Kathleen) and Kathleen...

Antonio Salvatore Maddalena, born March 26, 1937 in Lucera, Italy and of Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, November 22, 2019.  Beloved husband of Lucia Maddalena. Also survived by children Pina Maddalena, Maria (Roman) Richey, and Rino (Laurie) Maddalena; grandchildren Isabella and Sam Richey, Olivia, Luca and Clara Maddalena; and brothers Michele Maddalena and Donato (Anna) Maddalena. Visitation at 10am on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4101 Norbeck Rd,...

Athina Theodoridis, of Bethesda, Md, passed away November 18, 2019 at Manor Care Bethesda. Athina was preceded in death by her parents Zoi and Vasilious Vasilopoulos and her brother Georgos. Athina was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, and came to the USA in 1968. She is survived by her son Michael (Rita) and a grandaughter Athina Rita. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 10:30 am and the service to follow at 11:00 am at St. George Greek Orthodox Church at 7701...

Eleanor "Jakie" Cole of Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Beloved sister of Alice Sue Judson (Dick), and the late Frank Cole (Kathleen), Annette Helman (Jim) and Robert Cole (Helen). Survived by many loving nieces and nephews as well as devoted friends including  Bernadette Aukward, Dolores Calisto and Carolyn Calisto. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck...

     At sixty-three years, Paul passed on Thursday, October 31, 2019, in Virginia, supported by his wife San and sister Rosemary (Michael).  He is survived by his son Nicholas by his first wife Mary, granddaughter Nikkie, siblings Leisa, Christopher (Melanie), niece Kathryn, nephews Richard (Marjorie) and Carl (Amelia), great nephew Alfred, as well as scores of beloved cousins, aunts, uncles and a world of friends.      A seventh generation...

Alice Dolores Parker (nee Mahoney), beloved wife of the late Rear Admiral Harold Parker; mother of Claudia, Steven, Alison, Michelle, Harold III, Jacqueline and John “Chris” Christian, passed from this life on November 3, 2019 at age 89.  She is predeceased by her eldest daughter, Claudia (2012) and grandson David Beard (1988); and is survived by ten grandchildren: Ashley, Elizabeth, Gregory, Timothy, Meghan, Nicole, Leslie Ann, Christopher, Michael, and John; 4...

Marinus L. DeGast (Mars), at 98, passed away on November 19, 2019.  Devoted husband of the late Dorothy L. DeGast and father to Gloria S. Gaddis.  The oldest of four brothers, he is predeceased by Hilaire DeGast (Janice) and Leonard DeGast (Mary Ruth); and survived by Kenneth DeGast (Louise).  Also survived by granddaughter Melanie S. Koller (Howard), three wonderful greatgrandchildren, Jordan Koller, AJ Koller (deceased) and Hunter Koller, and many nieces and...

It is with great sadness that the family of Harry Rivas, of Rockville, MD, announces his passing on November 15, 2019 at the age of 89. Harry was born on April 11, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas to Virginia and Tomas Rivas. He was the fifth of seven children. He came from a musical family, taught himself guitar and often sang with his brother and sisters. At the age of 18, Harry joined the Marines. He rose to the rank of sergeant and served as an artilleryman in the 1st Division during the...