Obituaries

Gary R. Sigmon, 77, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. He honorably served his country and lived a life defined by integrity, faith, and quiet strength. He was known for his loyalty, strong work ethic, and unwavering devotion to his family.

Herman Joseph Hassler Jr, 82, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Ashburn, Virginia. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and patriot, Herman lived a life marked by service, adventure, and deep love for his family.

Barbara Jean Taylor, nee Smith, passed away on January 17, 2026, after a brief illness. Barbara was born in Delaplane, Virginia, to Charles and Emma Smith on October 21,1937.

Dr. Richard John Shaker, “Dick”, 83, a 26-year resident Annapolis, MD and previously of Columbia, MD, passed away on September 14th, 2025, at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Barbara A. McNamara, 83, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She is survived by her brother, Paul J. McNamara, nephew Jason McNamara, his wife Michelle Medas, and their three children, close cousin Elaine Devaney, and countless colleagues and dear friends.

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the peaceful passing of George Victor Freimann. On January 18, 2026, at the venerable age of 89, George was called home, embraced by the warmth of those who loved him, to rest in eternal peace with the Lord.

David Stephen Scopp, 73, passed away in Richmond Hill, GA on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Marie ("Masha") Ewdoschenko Bové, 71, a resident of Kailua, Hawaii, died peacefully on 13 December 2025 at Saint Francis Hospice in Honolulu. Her husband, Philip, son Andrew, and daughter Sara were at her bedside. Hurley, one of her beloved kitties, was also with her.

Eliezer “Geizi” Tzafrir, a former senior official of the Shin Bet and Mossad who is best known for his role as the last Mossad station chief in Tehran during the 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution, died this weekend at 92.