Teresa Cherry Mack

Apr 3, 2026

Teresa Cherry Mack passed away on 4/3/26 after fighting a 5 year battle with metastatic breast cancer. 

She was born in Maddison, Scotland, United Kingdom. The daughter of Romuald Lankosz of Zakopone, Poland and Isabella Lankosz (McLay) of Maddison, Scotland, United Kingdom. At age 5 she emigrated from Scotland and settled in Southeast Washington, DC.

She was devoted to her family and...

Ankita Mishra

Apr 3, 2026

Ankita Mishra, Senior Vice President at Bank of America and a vibrant spirit full of joy and strength, passed away on April 3, 2026, at MedStar Georgetown. Born on February 1, 1990, Ankita's life was a remarkable blend of tenacity, love, and creativity that left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Ankita was more than just a professional powerhouse;...

Gerhard Mally

Apr 2, 2026

Gerhard Mally was born in Vienna, Austria on April 12,1935, to Elsa and Franz Mally. After a long illness, just days before his 91st birthday, he passed away peacefully, on April 2, 2026.

Gerhard earned a doctorate in Law from the University of Vienna and Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Mally published three Political Science books...

Howard John Hoffmann

Apr 2, 2026

Howard John Hoffmann, 73, of Vienna, VA, died peacefully at home on April 2, 2026. A self-described Eeyore, he was both stubborn and irascible. He was also tender hearted, a true romantic, and loved to help others. With varied careers including rock band keyboardist and singer, drapery installation, Xerox technican, and piano tuner, Howard loved to learn and had an...

John Robert Szpanka

Apr 1, 2026

Mr. Szpanka was born in Glassport, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 11, 1934. He was the son of Walter John Szpanka and Helen Dumala Szpanka, both immigrants who built a life rooted in faith, family and Polish tradition. He grew up in a large family and remained connected to his heritage throughout his life. Mr. Szpanka earned a Bachelor of Science in...