Obituaries

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.

Dennis L. Barton, 82, formerly of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully January 12, 2026. Dennis was born on April 2, 1943, in Waynesboro, PA, to the late Lester M. Barton and Naomi G. Barton Essich.

Gwendoline Mary Ammerman, age 99, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Charleston, SC—just ten days shy of her 100th birthday

Eric John Carlson of Ashburn, Virginia, died December 14th, 2025 at the age of 82. Born March 22, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Adolf Ture Carlson and Kathleen ("Kitty") Blackburn.

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.