All Obituaries

Patricia A. Spodnik (Congdon), 89, of Kensington, MD, passed away peacefully on May 29th, 2023. She was born June 27, 1933, in Bridgeport, CT, daughter of Raymond J. Congdon, and Marian A. (McCarthy).  Patricia graduated in 1954 from the St. Raphael Hospital School of Nursing in New Haven, CT.  In 1957, she married Michael J. Spodnik Jr., with whom she would share 57 years of loving marriage. Pat was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is predeceased by...

Ireta Mae Smith McFarlane left us for her heavenly home on May 25, 2023. She was born April 6, 1954 in Sherwood Content, Trelawny, Jamaica. She immigrated to the United States of America in the early 1980s. She lived in the DC Metro area for many years before moving to Florida in 2005.  Ireta is survived by her two children Sheena Brown and Jason McFarlane, her son-in-law Carlyle Brown, and her grandchildren Carly, Seth, and Ethan Brown. She is also survived by many loving family...

Audrey Cooper was born August 26, 1931 in New York City, where she attended Catholic school until graduation from Cathedral High School in 1949. She then went on to work for the airline industry. In 1956 she married the love of her life, James K. Cooper. Together they raised two children Kathleen Cannon and Eileen Spaeder, who survive them. Audrey is also survived by three grandchildren, Brendan, Liam and Gwendolyn Cannon. They were cherished by both Audrey and Jim. She has many surviving in...

Her story started in Nigeria, and she was part of a family of  8 with a loving dad and mom, Gabriel and Comfort Omage. Today, we gather to honor the life and legacy of a truly extraordinary woman, our beloved mother. She was a shining example of resilience, determination, and unwavering dedication. Her story is one of hard work and perseverance, a testament to the incredible strength of her character. As her son, I am privileged to share her life's story and profound impact on us...

George Ladany, Jr., fell asleep in the Lord, surrounded with love, on May 9, 2023.  He is the beloved husband of Kalliopi Ladany.  Loving father of Elaine (George) Romas, George (Kristen) Ladany 3rd, and Nick Ladany.  Adored grandfather of Maria (Dimitris) Stamidis, Christina Romas, Alexis Romas, Matthew Ladany, Megan Ladany, Jacob Ziller, Taylor Ziller, and Michael Ziller.  The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, May 15,...

Jane Yeh, of Rockville, MD, passed away peacefully on May 14 at the age of 79. She was born in China in 1943 and immigrated to the US from Taiwan to attend Baylor University. After college, she moved to New York City where she met her husband of over 50 years.  They moved to Maryland together which became their permanent home.  There they raised two boys, and she was a very successful realtor. Jane is predeceased by her husband, Yung C. Yeh.  She is survived by her children...

Noel Rene Benavides, born July 23, 1937 (85), died on Thursday, April 13, 2023.  He was born in Falfurrias, Texas. The son of the late Jose (Fred) Alfredo Benavides and Maria Julieta Duverney. He is survived by his brothers Jose Alfredo Benavides and Mario Lamar Benavides. His wife Darlene Benavides. His three daughters, Julie Brown, Katherine Cordero and the late Diana MacDonald. Noel was very proud of his grandchildren Krista, Sheri, Nicholas, Nichole,...

On May 2nd, 2023 Catherine Anne Senftle passed away at the age of 64. Beloved wife of 37 years of her husband Patrick; loving mother of Melissa (Theodore) Gerstle, Shannan (Michael) Fratto, Thomas (Margaret) Senftle, Anita Senftle, Tess Senftle, and Luke Senftle; fun-loving grandmother (“Gramcie”) of Georgina Fratto, Anthony Fratto, Nico Fratto, Kaye Gerstle, Sophie Senftle, and Alice Senftle. She is also survived by her father Richard Gaggioli, siblings Michael (Phyllis)...

Diane Marie Argyros, age 75, passed away peacefully Thursday May 4, 2023.  The daughter of Voula Zazanis, she was born on February 3, 1948 in Washington DC.  Diane will be remembered for her strong faith, and her kind, giving, caring, compassionate nature.  Diane was a loving, faithful member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington DC. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, spending time with family, and above all fishing. Diane is survived by her children, Anastasios...

Kimmie was born in Clearwater, FL, and moved to Maryland in 2017 to be near her family.  She was an accomplished aerialist, avid fitness buff, skier and was a great, great lover of dogs - Buford, Lolly, and Murry.  She earned two AA degrees and was planning to graduate with her BS in legal studies in the fall. She loved to laugh and cook, always with condiments - “mayonnaise makes the meal!”  She painted introspective contemporary art, briefly wrote an online...