All Obituaries

Claire Ann Serabian (nee Droney) of Chevy Chase, MD, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late George J. Serabian, and the cherished mother of the late George Patrick Serabian, Stephen Randolph Serabian. Leslie Ann Hand and Lisa Ann Hancock.  She is survived by her son, Robert Francis Serabian, three grandchildren, Erin Hand Lakin, Sean Hand and Ronda Fitzpatrick and five great-grandchildren. She was born in December 1930 in Baltimore MD and was...

Susan Mary Colona, of Bethesda, MD, on April 9, 2021.  Loving mother of Patti Colona Johnson (Bob), Mark Colona (Michelle) and Angela Colona Mitchell (Chris); grandmother of Grant, Brian and Kevin Johnson; Brendan, Nicolette and Brooklyn Colona; Jack, Katie and Megan Mitchell; sister of Matthew Boratenski (Estelene), Joseph Boratenski and James Boratenski (Peggy).  Born on September 24, 1942 in Washington DC, Susan has worked with the Archdiocese of Washington since 1977 at St....

Judith Ann Pauley of Potomac, MD, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Beloved wife of Joseph F. Pauley (59 years); loving mother of Joseph (Martha) Pauley, Catherine (Wes) Johnston, and Cecelia Pauley; grandmother of Megan, Nathaniel, and Sheridan Pauley and Allegra and Aria Johnston; sister of Michael Fornili; also survived by many other loving family and friends. Judith Ann attended St. Anne's Elementary School, Immaculata High School, and Trinity College, all in Washington DC. She...

Sylvia Watson Giese on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John C. Giese; mother of J. Christopher Giese (Liz); Patrick Giese (Lillian), Sylvia Casey (the late James Casey), Alexis Giese (the late Paul Rolniak), Virginia Leuprecht (Herb) and Rev. Fr. Samuel Giese; grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 8. Along with her husband, Sylvia raised her family in Clarksburg, WV. Sylvia taught French, Spanish & Italian at Liberty High School before retiring to Crystal...

Heaven welcomed another angel Monday, March 22, 2021. Dewitt "Dutch" Fletcher Hahn peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hahn, a Rockville resident, worked as a teacher and coach for Montgomery County Public Schools for over 40 years.  He was a PE and driver’s ed teacher.  He mentored and coached baseball, basketball, softball, gymnastics, football, track, volleyball and golf.  In 1978-79 he was awarded Coach...

Angelina Corvelli Emanuele on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. Emanuele, Sr. Mother of Gloria Capron (Jeffery), Joann Cervantes (Luis), Susan Langton (Larry), Kathy Royster (the late Kenneth) and Frank A. Emanuele, Jr. (Barbara); Grandmother of 18, Great grandmother of 17. Angelina and her husband, Frank, owned and ran District Cleaners Supply. She enjoyed spending summers with family and friends in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. Visitation on Wednesday, March...

Jeffrey Michael Dilley passed away March 18, 2021 from heart failure at age 79. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on January 31, 1942.  Jeff was one of a kind, leaving a long-lasting impression on those meeting him.  His higher calling was to help others. Early in his career, he coached young people to develop their job skills in the Job Corps. Later, he mentored many aspiring Vietnamese seeking recommendations, school and career advice. To many of whom he took under his wings, he...

Homer A. Dennewitz, Jr. of Rockville, MD died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 23, 2021.  Beloved husband of Jean B. Dennewitz; father of Homer A. Dennewitz III (Donna), deceased; Wendy Wilcox (Bob); and Tracey Dennewitz (Lee Ann); grandfather of Robert, Corey, Wesley, Elizabeth and Cameron Wilcox; Ryan (Haley), Meghan and Connor Dennewitz;-grandfather of Abigail and Jack Dennewitz. Mass of Christian burial will be private. In lieu of flowers...

Porfirio Zavala Arévalo de Washington DC falleció pacíficamente rodeado de familia el viernes 12 de marzo de 2021. Nació en El Salvador y comenzó su infancia en su amado país de Honduras donde conoció y se casó con su esposa, Juventina Zavala, y comenzaron su familia. En 1986, Porfirio se mudó a Washington DC y comenzó a trabajar en la industria de los restaurantes. Al jubilarse, se mudó de regreso a su amada...

On March 14, 2021, Lucia Assunta Love (age 69), of Columbia, MD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Lucia was born in Silver Spring, MD on August 17th, 1951 to Filomena and Pasquale Capobianco. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School and Frostburg University, and, for over 15 years, she taught Second Grade at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Ellicott City, MD. On April 11th, 1976, she married Robert Love and they spent 45 years devoted to...