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Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2008, at 2:09 a.m.

TURNER, ROGER W.
August 27, 1977
On Wednesday, August 24, 1977, at Ocean City, Md., ROGER W.
TURNER, of McLean, Va., beloved husband of Carol E. Turner,
father of Roger Craig and Erin Courtney Turner; brother of
Mrs. Mary Jane Turner. Friends may call at the MURPHY
FUNERAL HOME ARLINGTON, 4150 Wilson Blvd., where the family
will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. SUnday and where
funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monda, August 29.
Interment Columbia Gardens Cemetery. Family suggests
memorial contributions be made to the Heart Assoc.

TIERNO, OLGA IWANOWSKI
August 27, 1977
On Thursday, August 25, 1977, at the Fairfax Hospital OLGA
IWANOWSKI TIERNO, of Alexandria, Va., wife of the late Louis
A. Tierno; mother of Robert L. Tierno; daughter of Mrs. Olga
Iwanowski and sister of Mrs. Faustine J. Reige A. Mass of
Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, August 29, at 10
a.m. from the St. Marv's Catholic Church. Interment [WORLD
[illegible]Mt. Comtary Cemetery. Friends may call at the
CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, Cametor & Aifred [WORLD
[illegible]Alexandria, where pravers will be said at 8 p.m.
Sunday evening.

SYRAN, ARTHUR G. (COL. US ARMY RET)
August 27, 1977
On Friday, August 26, 1977, in Portsmouth, Va. Survived by
his wife, Evangeine V. Syran; father of Dr. John A. Syran,
of Virginia Beach, Mrs. Virginia Padgett, [illegible]
Marietta, Ga; also survived by five granchildren. Service
Sunday, August 28, at 2:30 p.m. Haloman-Brown Funeral Home,
Bayside Chapel Virginia Beach, Va. Interment Arlington
National Cemetery, Monday, at 2:30 p.m. with minitary bonors
Contributions in his memory may be madto the Tidewater
Ostomy Society, or vour favorite charity.

SOLOMON, MADDREY A. BRIG. GEN.
August 27, 1977
On August 22, 1977, Vero Beach, Fla. Survived by his sons,
William V., John K., and James H. Solomon. Service and
interment, Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, August 29,
at 2 p.m. Memorial donations in his memory may be make to
West Point [WORLD [illegible] Fund, Class of 1933

SHANNON, DONNA M.
August 27, 1977
On Thursday, August 25, 1977, at the Washington Home, DONNA
M. SHANNON of NW Washington; wife of the late Thomas A.
Shannon. Friends may call at the LEE FUNERAL HOME. Capitol
Hill, [illegible]St. and Massachusetts Ave., n.e.
(parking on premises) on Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
where service will be held on Tuesday, August 30, at 10 a.m.
Interment Arlington National Cemetery

PIRNER, GEORGE JR.
August 27, 1977
On Friday, August 26, 1977, GEORGE PIRNER, JR.; the beloved
husband of Charlotte J. Pirner; father of Leonard and Wesley
Pirner; son of Louise Pirner; brother of James R., Donald
and John L. Pirner and Betty J. Beswick; son-in-law of
Mildred Mayes. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS
FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. on Saturday
and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held
on Monday, August 29, at 10 a.m. from the funeral home
chapel. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

NICHOLSON, KENNETH WALTER
August 27, 1977
On Thursday, August 25, 1977, KENNETH WALTER NICHOLSON, of
Upper Marlboro, Md. Beloved husband of Marie Addison
Nicholson; father of Robert A. and K. Gary Nicholson;
brother of Melvin P., Roland D., Atton C. Nicholson,
Catherine Mangum and the late Reverdy N. Nicholson, Jr. He
is also survived by two grandchildren. Friends received at
the RICHARD A. COLEMAN FUNERAL HOME, 14513 Main st., Upper
Marlboro, Md. on Friday, August 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on
Saturday, August 27, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services in
Trinity Episcopal Church, Upper Marlboro, Md. on Sunday,
August 28, at 2 p.m. Interment Trinity Cemetery.

MELCHIOR, CHATHAM M.
August 27, 1977
Suddenly on Wednesday, August 24, 1977, of Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina, beloved husband of Jean E. Melchior, father
of Cynthia, Lisa and Laura Melchior; brother of Carol
Parrott, he is also survived by his mother Vetura Jarrett
Parrott. Friends may call at THE MONEY & KING VIENNA
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 171 West Maple Avenue, Vienna, Va., from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, where services
will be held Monday, August 29, at 11:30 a.m. Interment
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Md.

KELSEY, RICHARD I.
August 27, 1977
On Friday, August 26, 1977, RICHARD L. KELSEY, of Takoma
Park, Md., beloved son of Dr. Roger R. and Berniece C.
Kelsey. Service will be held at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500
University Blvd. W., Silver Spring, Md., Monday, August 29,
at 10 a.m. interment Parklawn Cemetery. Sympathy may be
expressed in the form of memorials to The Montgomery County
Association for Retarded Citizens. (MCARC) 11212 Norris
Drive, Silver Spring, Md.

HOYLE, NORMAN L.
August 27, 1977
On Thursday, August 25, 1977, NORMAN L. HOYLE of Lewes, Det.
formerly of Hyattsville, Md., beloved husband of Helen
Hoyle, father of Lois Kemo, William of Eleanor Giacofci;
also survived by 11 grandchildren. Relatives and friends
may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd. W.
Silver Spring, Md. (parking on premises) Saturday, 7 to 9
and Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial
at St. Bernadette Church, 72 University Blvd. E. Silver
Spring Md. on Monday, August 29, at 10 a.m. Interment Mt.
Olivet Cemetery.

GRAHAM, LENA G.
August 27, 1977
Suddenly on Friday, August 26, 1977, LENA G. GRAHAM, of
Silver Spring, Md., beloved wife of Herbert S. Graham;
sister of Jessie R. Yates, Wolf Summit, W.Va. Relatives and
friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University
Blvd. West Silver Spring, Md., (parking on premises)
Saturday 7 to 9 and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where
service will be held Monday. August 29, at 12:30 p.m.
Intermenr George Washington Cemetery. Sympathy may be
exprressed in the form of memorials to the Heart
Association.

ELLIOT, ELIZABETH M. (nee CONWAY)
August 27, 1977
On Wednesday, August 24, 1977, of Rockville, Md. beloved
wife of the late Col. Owen Elliot; sister of Sister M.
Lorento; C.S.C. Newton, Mass, and Sister M. Mauricia C.S.C.
Los Angees, Ca. Friends will be received at PUMPHREYS
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME 300 W. Montgomery Ave., (Rt. 28 ust
off I-270) Rockville, Md. on Sunday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9
p.m. Prayers at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be
offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rockville, Md. on
Monday, at 10 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Holy
Cross Hospital, Silve Spring, Md.

DAVIS, BRUCE DONALD
August 27, 1977
On Wednesday, August 24, 1977, BRUCE DONALD DAVIS, of 10900
Chids St. Silver Spring Md. beloved son of Haroid and
Francis Davis; beloved brother of Brett Jay Davis of the
above address. Services at the DANZANSOY-GOLDBERG MEMOTIAL
CHAPELS, 1178 Rockville Pike. Rockville, Md. on SUnday,
August 26 at 3 p.m. Interment cemetery Temple Israel
Congregation (Mt. Lebanon). Memorial week will be observed
at this late residence Expression of syrrcatty in hismemory
may be made to the charity of your voice.

WILDENSTEINER, OTTO
August 26, 1977
Suddenly on Wednesday August 24, 1977, at Montgomery General
Hospital, OTTO WILDENSTEINER, beloved husband of Elizabeth
Wildensteiner; father of Elaine Wildensteiner, McDowels and
Otto M.; brother of Margaret Katherine, Esther, John and
Conrad; grandfather of Amy and Kara McDowell. Friends may
call at THE HINES-RINALDI FUNERAL HOME, 11800 New Hampshire
Avenue, Silver Spring, Md. (parking on premises) on Friday,
from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on
Saturday, August 27, 1977, at 11 a.m. Interment Parkland
Cemetery. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy
may be made in the form of a contribution to the Wreaton
Rescue Squad Heartmobile.

WENTWORTH, RICHARD D., Brig. Gen., U.S.A.F. Ret.
August 26, 1977
On Wednesday, August 24, 1977, at his home in Arlington, Va.
Beloved husband of Isathel M. Wentworth. Graveside services
and interment Arlington National Cemetery, 3 p.m. Friday,
August 26. Friends will assemble at the Memorial Gate
administration building. Expressions of sympathy are
requested to be in the form of contributions to the American
Cancer Society.

TWYMAN, FRANK R.
August 26, 1977
On Tuesday, August 23, 1977, of his residence 7859 Scotland
rd., Rockville, Md. FRANK R. TWYMAN, beloved husband of Mary
A. Twyman; father of ten daughters and five sons. He also
leaves several grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
From 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, August 26, remains with rest at
Gibson Grove AME Church, Seven Locks rd., Cabin John, Md.,
where funeral service will be held Saturday, August 27, at 7
a.m. Rev. White officiating. Interment Lincoln Park
Cemetery. Services by SNOWDEN.

SANDERS, YAEKO
August 26, 1977
On August 22, 1977, at Walter Freed Army Medical
Center.YAEKO SANDERS, beloved wife of Francis G. Sanders,
USN (Ret). private service and interment Arlington National
Cemetery. Arrangements by HINES/RINALDI FUNERAL HOME,
Silver Spring Md.

PEER, EVA S.
August 26, 1977
On Thursday, August 25, 1977, at The Arlington Hospital, EVA
S. PEER, of Arlington, Va., beloved wife of Elmer L. Peer;
sister of Darrel Herrek, Mrs Ruth Fritter, and Stanley
Herrek, she also is survived by an adopted daughter Patricia
Conrad; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at THE IVES FUNERAL HOME, 2947 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, Va., on Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral services
will be held 10 a.m. Saturday August 27, from The Ballston
Baptist Church, North 11th and Vermont st., Arlington, Va.
Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

NICHOLSON, KENNETH WALTER
August 26, 1977
On Thursday, August 25, 1977, KENNETH WALTER NICHOLSON, of
Upper Marlboro, Md. Beloved husband of Marie Addison
Nicholson; father of Robert A. and K. Gary Nicholson;
brother of Melvin P., Roland D., Alan C. Nicholson,
Catherine Mangum and the late Revenov N. Nicholson, Jr. He
is also survived by two grandchildren. Friends received at
the RICHARD A. COLEMAN FUNERAL HOME, 14513 Main st., Upper
Marlboro, Md. at Friday, August 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on
Saturday, August 27, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Services in
Trinity Episcopal Church, Upper Marlboro, Md. on Sunday,
August 28, at 2 p.m. Interment Trinity Cemetery.

NETTENBERG, ANNA
August 26, 1977
On Wednesday, August 24, 1977, ANNA NETTENBERG, of Takoma
Park, Md. Beloved wife of the late Arnolds Nettenberg; aunt
of Valdermars Avoirs of Riga, Latvia. Friends may call at
JOSEPH GAWLER'S SONS, 5130 Wisconsin Ave., at Harrison St.,
n.w. (parking on premises) on Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. where
services will be held on Saturday, August 27, at 10 a.m.
Interment Rock Creek Cemetery.

MELCHIOR, CHATHAM M.
August 26, 1977
Suddenly on Wednesday, August 24, 1977, of Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina; beloved husband of Jean E. Melchior; father
of Cynthia Lisa and Laura Melchior; brother of Carol
Parrott. Friends may call at THE MONEY KING VIENNA FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 171 West Maple Avenue, Vienna, Va., from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, where services will be
held Monday, August 29, at 1:30 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill
Cemetery, Suitland, Md.

LOWERY, MANDOZA L.
August 26, 1977
On Wednesday, August 24, 1977, at Washington Hospital
Center, MANDOZA L LOWERY, of 2004 Rosedale st. n.e. beloved
husband of Andrew B. Lowery, he is also survived by many
other relatives and friends. The late Mr. Lowery may be
viewed at the STEWART FUNERAL HOME, 4001 Benning rd., n.e.
after 4 p.m. Friday, Funeral Service Saturday, August 27, at
The Asbury United Methodist Church, 11th& K sts. n.w. at 1
p.m. Casket will not be opened after service. Interment
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

LOWENBACH, MAURICE R. JR.
August 26, 1977
On Wednesday, August 24, 1977, at his residence in Leesburg.
MAURCE R. LOWENBACH JR, beloved husband of Cleo Johnstore
Lowenbach, father of Majrice R. Lowenbach M. Fairfax, Va.
season of Mrs. Carrie Hanger, Leesburg, Va.; brother of Mrs.
Jacqueine L. Lawer, Watchung N.J. and Robert L. Lowenback,
Leesburg, Va. He is also survived by three grandsons.
Friends may call at the MUSE-REED-BANGE FUNERAL HOME, 101
Edwards Ferry Rd, Leesburg, Va, where funeral services will
be held on Friday, August 26, at 2 p.m. Interment Leesburg
Union Cemetery. The families requests memorial
contributions be made to the Loudoun Rescue Squad.
Leesburg, Va.

HUCK, PHILIP W.
August 26, 1977
On Wednesday, August 24, 1977, at his home. Beloved brother
of Loca F. Huck; uncle of of Barbara Ann, M. Hanes, W. Edgar
Laake, Phillip G. and Francis C Vincent. Friends may visit
with the family at the TAKOMA FUNERAL HOME, 254 Carroll St.,
n.w. (parking adjacent) on Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9
p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of
Sorrows Catholic Church on Friday, August 26, at 10 a.m.
Interment St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Prayers Thursday at
8:15 p.m.

HOWARD, ALICIA M.
August 26, 1977
On Tuesday, August 23, 1977, ALICIA M. HOWARD, beloved wife
of Samuel W. Howard; and sister of Mrs. Lois
[illegible]of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Clara Bigger
Staff of Brooklyn, New York, and Richard McKinney, and
Andrew A McKinney, of Waterbury, Conn, also surviving are
her nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. On
Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. friends are invited to cal at THE
McGUIRE FUNERAL HOME, 7430 Georgia Avenue, n.w. Funeral
services will be held at Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel,
Howard University, on Saturday, August 27, at 11 a.m.
Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. The family suggests
that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions
to The Alcia M. Howard Dental Hygiene Student Loan Fund,
care of College of Dentistry Howard University.

HANRAHAN, JOE ELLA
August 26, 1977
On Wednesday, August 24, 1977, JOE ELLA HANRAHAN, of
Wheaton, Md. Wife of John J. Hanranhan; mother of Wanda J.
Grozinsky, grandmother of Elizabeth A. Patricia M. and
Michael J. Grozinsky. Relatives and friends may call at
COLLINS FUNERAL HOME 500 University blvd., W. Silver Spring,
Md. (parking on premises) Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of
Christian Burial at St. Juoe's Church, 12701 Viers Mil rd.,
Rockville, Md. on Saturday, August 27, at 10 a.m. Interment
Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed in the
form of memorials to the Building Fund of Holy Cross
Hospital Prayers Friday, at 8 p.m.

HAGEN, RAINER M.
August 26, 1977
On August 21, 1977, RAINER M. HAGEN, son of Hedwig M. Flynn;
stepson of John E. Flynn; brother of Dorothy A. Gurney, John
P, Thomas E. and Elizabeth S. Flynn. Friends may call at
the Naley Funeral Home, 3200 Rhode Island Ave at Eastern
Ave. NE, Mt. Ranler, Md. on Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Ft. Lincoln Cemetery Mausoleum
Chapel on Friday, August 26, 10 a.m. Entombment private.

ELLIOT, ELIZABETH M. (nee CONWAY)
August 26, 1977
On Wednesday, August 24, 1977, of Rockville, Md., beloved
wife of the late Col. Owen Eilloti sister of sister M.
Loretta, C.S.C. Newton, Mass., and Sister M. Mauricita,
C.S.C. Los Angeles, Calif. Friends will be received at
PUMPHREY'S COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Montgomery Ave.,
(Rt. 28 just off I-270) Rockville, Md. on Sunday, from 3 to
5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayers at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial
will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rockville,
Md., on Monday, at 10 a.m. Interment Arlington National
Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions be made
to Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Md.

DAVIS, JANNIE
August 26, 1977
On Wednesday, August 24, 1977, of Northern Virginia Doctors
Hospital, loving mother of Annita Graybeal, Margaret
Clements, Katherine Schatter, and Lois Ankers; she is
survived by fourteen grandchildren and nine great-
grandchildren. Friends may call at THE MONEY & KING VIENNA
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 171 West Maple Avenue, Vienna, Va., from
7 to 9 p.m. at The Faith Baptist Church, 301 Center St.
South, Vienna. Va. Interment Chestnut Grove Cemetery,
Herdon, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to The Faith
Baptist Church in memory of JANNIE DAVIS.

BLINKHORN, ROBERT MICHAEL SR.
August 26, 1977
On Wednesday, August 24, 1977 of Bethesda, Md. Beloved
husband of Margaret Walter Blinkhorn; father of the late
Margaret Elen Blinkhorn Vita, Robert Michael Blinkhorn, Jr.
Walter Thomas Blinkhorn, Paul Gerald Blinkhorn and
Christina, Maria Blinkhorn Goodman, grandfather, of Tracy
Ann, Linda Sue, Amy Christina Blinkhorn and Candice Margaret
Goodman. Friends will be received at PUMPHREY'S BETHESDA
CHEVY CHASE FUNERAL HOME, 7557 Wisconsin ave. Bethesda, Md,
Thursday and Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of the
Christian Burial will be offered Saturday, August 27, at 11
a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7500 Pearl st.
Bethesda Md Farnry suggest that contributions may be made to
the charity of your choice, Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery,
Washington, D.C.

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