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Gerardo St. George Grant
March 20, 2020
On Friday, March 20, 2020 Gerardo St. George Grant, age 47, of Jamaica, West Indies died peacefully in Bethesda, MD. He was born in Jamaica on January 29, 1973 to Fitzalbert and Iris Grant. He was an entrepreneur, carpenter and owner of a construction business. Beloved husband of Bridget (nee Bailey) Grant.

Shih-Wen Hsieh
March 17, 2020
On Tuesday March 17, 2020 Shih-Wen Hsieh of Gaithersburg, MD, age 83 died in Rockville, MD. Born on November 5, 1936 in China to the late Yu Lung Hsieh and Ti Hua Chou. He was employed for many years as an engineer at the United States Patent Office. Beloved husband of Yu Ying (nee Chao) Hsieh. Service private.
Bethany Herbert
March 16, 2020
Bethany Joy Herbert passed peacefully into heaven on March 16, 2020 surrounded by her family and faithful nurse of 16 years. Bethany was the oldest of six children and deeply loved by her parents Jeffrey and Irene, sisters Allison and Genevieve, and her three brothers John Patrick, Joseph and James. Bethany was the sweetest soul with a beautiful smile...

Charles Braswell Jr., Us Army, Ret.
March 16, 2020
On Monday, March 16, 2020 Charles Grant Braswell Jr. US Army, Ret. age 78, died peacefully at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, MD. Born on July 7, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to Charles Grant and Myrtle Marie Braswell, Sr. He earned a Master's Degree. He retired from the United States Army as a Sergeant First Class,...
Angel Tiaira Bell
March 13, 2020
On Friday, March 13, 2020 Angel Tiaira Bell, age 2 months, of Washington, DC died peacefully at the Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC. Born in Washington, DC on January 09, 2020, she was beloved daughter of Alfred Alphonso Bell and Tiffany Tiaira Patrick of Washington, DC. She will be deeply missed by her family and family friends. Private...

Marilyn Joyce Shankland
March 11, 2020
On Wednesday March 11, 2020 Marilyn Joyce (nee Bender) Shankland, age 87, died peacefully surrounded by family at her residence in North Potomac, MD. Born on July 23, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edward and Louella (nee Fetzer) Bender. Beloved mother of Scott William Shankland and Christi Ann Shankland.

Samuel Bannister
March 11, 2020
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Samuel Ernest Bannister, Jr., age 95, of Germantown, MD, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD. Born February 5, 1925 in Trenton, NJ to the late Samuel Ernest Bannister, Sr. and Jessie (nee Gorski) Bannister. He served his nation honorably in the United States Navy during World War II....
Diego Daniel Pongo, Gunnery Sgt., Usmc
March 8, 2020
Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo died March 8, 2020 Serving During Operation Inherent Resolve. Age 34, of Simi Valley, California, died March 8, 2020, while clearing a tunnel complex of Islamic State fighters in the Makhmur Mountains of southern Iraq. Capt. He was assigned to the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune,...

Ramon Semidey
March 8, 2020
Ramon Semidey Jr age 72 died peacefully in Germantown, Maryland on March 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Ramon Semidey-Soto and his step-mother Camelia Semidey. His mother Venera Vargas died peacefully in Alexandria, Virginia on March 16, 2020. He leaves a son Tony Unger (Maria) and daughters Michelle Semidey and Sarah Orlando. A granddaughter McKayla...

Timothy John Koerner
March 7, 2020
On Saturday, March 7, 2020 Timothy John Koerner of Joppa, MD age 65, died peacefully in Bethesda, MD. Born February 9, 1955 in Baltimore MD. to Conrad Joseph and Helen Theresa (nee Gibson) Koerner. Beloved husband of Colleen Mary (nee McGarvey) Koerner.
Gerald Joseph Crasta
March 6, 2020
On Friday, March 6th, 2020 Gerald Joseph Crasta, "Jerry" (89) of Boyds Maryland died peacefully at home. Born in Kinnigoli, India on March 23 1930 to Alex Crasta and Nathalia Crasta. Beloved husband of Lena Crasta. Loving father of Brian Crasta (Sandhya) of Dubai, Belinda Crasta (Nelson) of Maryland, Mayola Mathew (Sajan) of Canada, Colin Crasta (Dannetta) of Mississippi,...

Emersen Aurora Zamarripa
March 5, 2020
On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Emersen Aurora Zamarripa, at the tender age of three months, died peacefully in the arms of her loving parents in her home in Rockville, MD. She was born November 28, 2019 in Bethesda, MD to Joshua DIllon and Mackenzie Aurora (nee Benson) Zamarripa. Beloved granddaughter of Jose and Laurie (nee Shield) Zamarripa, and Terrence...
Hon Trang
March 4, 2020
Hon Thi Trang, age 90, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at her residence in Gaithersburg, MD. Born in Vietnam December 31, 1930, she immigrated to the United States in December 1989. Hon was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Tuan Trang; two daughters and one sister. She is survived by nine children, Cam To Trang...

Marco Ticlavilca Mejia
March 4, 2020
On Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Marco Antonio Ticlavilca Mejia age 28, died peacefully in Bethesda, MD. Born on March 9, 1991 in Peru to Efrain Antonio Ticlavilca and Socorro Mejia Chero. He earned a Master's Degree and was employed as a supervisor in the civil construction field. He will be missed by many family members and friends. Interment at...

Edwin Klein
March 4, 2020
On Wednesday March 4, 2020 Edwin Irving Klein age 94 died peacefully with his loving family by his side at the Masonic Home, Cockeysville, MD. Born February 10, 1926 in Hoboken, NJ to the late Fred and Alvina (nee Benson) Klein. He served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army. Long time volunteer at Shady...

Ali Roshan-Manesh
March 2, 2020
On Monday March 2, 2020 Ali Reza Roshan-Manesh of Germantown, MD, age 61, died peacefully in Bethesda, MD. Born November 22, 1958 in Tehran, Iran to Mir Rahim Halgheh Be Goosh Asl and Ome Leila Halgheh Be Goosh Asl. Husband of Mandana Daroogar Kermani. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11:00 am at George...

David Garavaglia
March 1, 2020
On Sunday, March 1, 2020 David Martin Garavaglia age 55, of Naperville, IL died peacefully in Bethesda, MD. Born April 12, 1964 in St. Louis, MO to Reno Lewis and Gloria Maria (nee Puricelli) Garavaglia. Beloved husband of Dianne Kim Cowell.

Marjorie Snowden Palash
February 27, 2020
On Thursday, February 27, 2020, Marjorie Snowden Potash, age 95, died peacefully at Potomac Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation, Rockville, MD. She was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Palash.

Gerardo St. George Grant
March 20, 2020
On Friday, March 20, 2020 Gerardo St. George Grant, age 47, of Jamaica, West Indies died peacefully in Bethesda, MD. He was born in Jamaica on January 29, 1973 to Fitzalbert and Iris Grant. He was an entrepreneur, carpenter and owner of a construction business. Beloved husband of Bridget (nee Bailey) Grant.

Shih-Wen Hsieh
March 17, 2020
On Tuesday March 17, 2020 Shih-Wen Hsieh of Gaithersburg, MD, age 83 died in Rockville, MD. Born on November 5, 1936 in China to the late Yu Lung Hsieh and Ti Hua Chou. He was employed for many years as an engineer at the United States Patent Office. Beloved husband of Yu Ying (nee Chao) Hsieh. Service private.
Bethany Herbert
March 16, 2020
Bethany Joy Herbert passed peacefully into heaven on March 16, 2020 surrounded by her family and faithful nurse of 16 years. Bethany was the oldest of six children and deeply loved by her parents Jeffrey and Irene, sisters Allison and Genevieve, and her three brothers John Patrick, Joseph and James. Bethany was the sweetest soul with a beautiful smile...

Charles Braswell Jr., Us Army, Ret.
March 16, 2020
On Monday, March 16, 2020 Charles Grant Braswell Jr. US Army, Ret. age 78, died peacefully at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, MD. Born on July 7, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to Charles Grant and Myrtle Marie Braswell, Sr. He earned a Master's Degree. He retired from the United States Army as a Sergeant First Class,...
Angel Tiaira Bell
March 13, 2020
On Friday, March 13, 2020 Angel Tiaira Bell, age 2 months, of Washington, DC died peacefully at the Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC. Born in Washington, DC on January 09, 2020, she was beloved daughter of Alfred Alphonso Bell and Tiffany Tiaira Patrick of Washington, DC. She will be deeply missed by her family and family friends. Private...

Marilyn Joyce Shankland
March 11, 2020
On Wednesday March 11, 2020 Marilyn Joyce (nee Bender) Shankland, age 87, died peacefully surrounded by family at her residence in North Potomac, MD. Born on July 23, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edward and Louella (nee Fetzer) Bender. Beloved mother of Scott William Shankland and Christi Ann Shankland.

Samuel Bannister
March 11, 2020
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Samuel Ernest Bannister, Jr., age 95, of Germantown, MD, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD. Born February 5, 1925 in Trenton, NJ to the late Samuel Ernest Bannister, Sr. and Jessie (nee Gorski) Bannister. He served his nation honorably in the United States Navy during World War II....
Diego Daniel Pongo, Gunnery Sgt., Usmc
March 8, 2020
Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo died March 8, 2020 Serving During Operation Inherent Resolve. Age 34, of Simi Valley, California, died March 8, 2020, while clearing a tunnel complex of Islamic State fighters in the Makhmur Mountains of southern Iraq. Capt. He was assigned to the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune,...

Ramon Semidey
March 8, 2020
Ramon Semidey Jr age 72 died peacefully in Germantown, Maryland on March 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Ramon Semidey-Soto and his step-mother Camelia Semidey. His mother Venera Vargas died peacefully in Alexandria, Virginia on March 16, 2020. He leaves a son Tony Unger (Maria) and daughters Michelle Semidey and Sarah Orlando. A granddaughter McKayla...

Timothy John Koerner
March 7, 2020
On Saturday, March 7, 2020 Timothy John Koerner of Joppa, MD age 65, died peacefully in Bethesda, MD. Born February 9, 1955 in Baltimore MD. to Conrad Joseph and Helen Theresa (nee Gibson) Koerner. Beloved husband of Colleen Mary (nee McGarvey) Koerner.
Gerald Joseph Crasta
March 6, 2020
On Friday, March 6th, 2020 Gerald Joseph Crasta, "Jerry" (89) of Boyds Maryland died peacefully at home. Born in Kinnigoli, India on March 23 1930 to Alex Crasta and Nathalia Crasta. Beloved husband of Lena Crasta. Loving father of Brian Crasta (Sandhya) of Dubai, Belinda Crasta (Nelson) of Maryland, Mayola Mathew (Sajan) of Canada, Colin Crasta (Dannetta) of Mississippi,...

Emersen Aurora Zamarripa
March 5, 2020
On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Emersen Aurora Zamarripa, at the tender age of three months, died peacefully in the arms of her loving parents in her home in Rockville, MD. She was born November 28, 2019 in Bethesda, MD to Joshua DIllon and Mackenzie Aurora (nee Benson) Zamarripa. Beloved granddaughter of Jose and Laurie (nee Shield) Zamarripa, and Terrence...
Hon Trang
March 4, 2020
Hon Thi Trang, age 90, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at her residence in Gaithersburg, MD. Born in Vietnam December 31, 1930, she immigrated to the United States in December 1989. Hon was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Tuan Trang; two daughters and one sister. She is survived by nine children, Cam To Trang...

Marco Ticlavilca Mejia
March 4, 2020
On Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Marco Antonio Ticlavilca Mejia age 28, died peacefully in Bethesda, MD. Born on March 9, 1991 in Peru to Efrain Antonio Ticlavilca and Socorro Mejia Chero. He earned a Master's Degree and was employed as a supervisor in the civil construction field. He will be missed by many family members and friends. Interment at...

Edwin Klein
March 4, 2020
On Wednesday March 4, 2020 Edwin Irving Klein age 94 died peacefully with his loving family by his side at the Masonic Home, Cockeysville, MD. Born February 10, 1926 in Hoboken, NJ to the late Fred and Alvina (nee Benson) Klein. He served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army. Long time volunteer at Shady...

Ali Roshan-Manesh
March 2, 2020
On Monday March 2, 2020 Ali Reza Roshan-Manesh of Germantown, MD, age 61, died peacefully in Bethesda, MD. Born November 22, 1958 in Tehran, Iran to Mir Rahim Halgheh Be Goosh Asl and Ome Leila Halgheh Be Goosh Asl. Husband of Mandana Daroogar Kermani. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11:00 am at George...

David Garavaglia
March 1, 2020
On Sunday, March 1, 2020 David Martin Garavaglia age 55, of Naperville, IL died peacefully in Bethesda, MD. Born April 12, 1964 in St. Louis, MO to Reno Lewis and Gloria Maria (nee Puricelli) Garavaglia. Beloved husband of Dianne Kim Cowell.

Marjorie Snowden Palash
February 27, 2020
On Thursday, February 27, 2020, Marjorie Snowden Potash, age 95, died peacefully at Potomac Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation, Rockville, MD. She was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Palash.
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