All Obituaries

William David White, of Derwood, MD, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. Beloved husband of Catherine White; father of William, James and Andrew White; grandfather of Brenna Lise White; brother of Mary Christine Seaton and the late Jimmy and Richard White. He was a member of Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity. Visitation will be at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4629 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20853 on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 10-11am with the Funeral Service at 11am....

Janice passed away peacefully on January 25, 2019 just shy of her 98th birthday.  Jan was born in Shenandoah, Virginia and moved to Washington, DC with her mother and sister in 1930.  She graduated from Eastern High School before starting work at Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Co.  Jan’s next job took her to Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) where she earned a number of promotions over her 10 years of service.  Jan married the love of her life, Joseph Luber in...

Carl E. Rose, 82 years of age, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Casey House Hospice. Carl was born July 26, 1937 in Berwyn, Illinois to Edwin and Muriel Rose who preceded his death.  Carl attended DeVry Institute in Chicago, Illinois. He moved to Maryland in 1963. Carl made computers his life’s work at IBM, and after retirement, he was hired by the Montgomery County Public School system. His hobbies included his love of science, astronomy, trains and model...

Mrs. Waithira Gacangi Kiruthi of Rockville, Maryland passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the age of 59. Waithira was born August 17, 1960 in Kiambu, Kenya. She was the first child of Mrs. Lilian Wairimu Kahihu and the late Mr. Kahihu Karanja. She came to the United States in 1976 at 13 years old and lived with her late uncle Dr. Kamanu Githara whom shared guardianship with Ms. Iris W. Warren of Salisbury, Maryland.  She first lived in Baltimore, Maryland and later moved to...

Betty G. Windsor, of Lewes, DE (formerly of Rockville, MD), on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Windsor and mother of the late Chip and Mark Windsor. Survived by daughter-in-law Susan Windsor; grandchildren Ryan, Charlie and Kate Windsor and Mary Yates Ford; great-grandson Landyn; and many other family and friends. Visitation will begin at 10am on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Shrine of St. Jude Catholic Church, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853, where...

Bernadette Anamarie Yates, of Silver Spring, Maryland, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Beloved wife of Carlos Lugo; stepmother of Brian Lugo; daughter of Kathleen and the late Carl Yates; sister of Philip Yates; also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation 5-8pm on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30am on Friday, October 18, 2019. Interment...

Andrew "Drew" Virostek, Jr. of Germantown, Maryland, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. Drew was born October 26, 1951 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Andrew and Cecilia (nee. Stapinski) Virostek who preceded him in death. Drew graduated from McKeesport Area Senior High School and Penn Technical Institute in Pittsburgh. Drew worked at Homestead Steel Works located on the Monongahela River, Pennsylvania. He moved to Maryland in 1984. Drew continued his career as a regional sales...

Renee David Spasioti Saah feel asleep on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 4:20 am, after losing her fight to Devic’s Disease.  Renee was born on December 5, 1940 in Ramla, Palestine to Petro and Zakia Spasioti, the youngest of seven children.  She is survived by her daughter Susan Kozlov, son David Saah Jr, step-son Ralph Saah, son-in-law Igor Kozlov, grandsons Alexander Kozlov and Peter Kozlov, granddaughter Diana Kozlov, and by her brother Fikiuon and sister Estamati....

Joseph W. McPherson Jr, 71, of Silver Spring, MD passed on to Greater Glory on Thursday, September 26, 2019.  Born and raised in the Boston area by his parents Joe and Mary (Remmes) McPherson, Joe was the husband of Madlyn (Gillespie) McPherson. In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his children, James McPherson, Elizabeth Miller (David), Catherine Bishop (William), Joseph McPherson III (Giulia), Mary McPherson, and Anne McPherson.  He is also survived by his siblings Mary...

Victor M. Orellana, 49, died suddenly and unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.  Victor was born on October 15, 1969 in La Union, El Salvador and was a longtime resident of Rockville, MD.  He and his wife, Imelda Orellana, had two daughters, Jennifer Orellana and Catherine Orellana.  Victor is the oldest son of Hector Martinez and Orbelicia Orellana. He is survived by his brothers, Sixto (Milton) Orellana, Milson Orellana, Julio (Beto) Martinez; his...