Charles Gladden
Jun 21, 2026
Charles Gladden, affectionately known by his family and friends as "Poop and Rabbit," passed away peacefully in his home in Washington DC on June 21, 2026, just days shy of his 68th birthday. Born on June 24, 1958, also in Washington DC, Charles’s life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and a steadfast devotion to those he held dear.
Charles...
Sach Van Deo
Jun 21, 2026
Deo Van Sach (1948 – 2026)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deo Van Sach, who departed this life peacefully on June 21, 2026, at the age of 78. Sach was born on November 21, 1948, in Vietnam.
Music was one of the great loves of Sach's life. He founded the chamber music program "Nhung Ngay Thang...
Dorothy Erle Chain
Jun 20, 2026
Dotty Erle Chain
Dotty Erle Chain lived from November 15, 1929 to June 20, 2026, died at her apartment as she requested.
She doted on her girls, Linda and Betty, and loved her family, close and far. She volunteered among activities: Sunday School teaching (Linda's 5th grade), Girls Scout leader (Betty's troop), acolytes coach, worked on the church payroll, worked in the...
Aurora Mercedes Bustamante
Jun 20, 2026
Aurora Mercedes Bustamante, fondly known as Yoya, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Sterling, VA. Born on August 10, 1939, in Lima, Peru, Aurora lived a life that radiated warmth, laughter, and an undeniable flair for making every moment memorable.
She approached the world with a smile and an open heart, weaving connections wherever she went. Whether running errands or...
Melissa Cocci Luckett
Jun 20, 2026
Melissa Cocci Luckett died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at her home in Washington, DC, on June 20, 2026. She was 57. She was the beloved wife of 22 years of Chris Luckett, and the loving mother of their children, Arden and Davis.
Born in Philadelphia in 1968, Melissa was the adored child of Edmond Cocci and Barbara Gilfert Cocci....