Obituaries

In Memoriam

Cathy Johnston - Former DIA Director of Analysis

Cathy Johnston (née Pauley), age 60, passed away on September 16, 2025 near her cherished family cottage in Harbor Beach, Michigan. Her life was marked by a deep commitment to service, an unquenchable intellectual curiosity and a relentless enthusiasm that touched all who knew her.

Ken Harris - Former NSA Deputy Director of Security

Alfred Kenneth “Ken” Harris, 90, a Veteran and patriot, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, in his home in Ijamsville, MD. He was born on August 12, 1935, in Brownsville, PA, a son of the late Alfred and Jean (Anfield) Harris.

Jeannine Jeffs - Former CIA Analyst

Jeannine L. Jeffs (née Rouillard), 94, on 22 August 2025 passed away peacefully in her beloved Rockville, Maryland home of nearly 70 years, surrounded by her devoted family and caretakers.

Alan Hollis - Former CIA Officer

Allan Lavert Hollis, 88, of McLean, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025. Allan was born on August 8, 1937, in Odessa, Texas, to Jimmy and Letha Hollis. He spent his early years as an “oil gypsy,” moving throughout West Texas and New Mexico, working on oil rigs to support his father’s oil business in the Permian Basin.

Robert Finan - Decorated Former NCIS Leader

Robert J. Finan II passed away on September 1, 2025, from complications as a result of pulmonary fibrosis from exposure to Agent Orange when he served in Vietnam and became a 100% disabled combat veteran. He graduated from La Salle Military Academy, Oakdale, NY, and Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Gudi Carroll - Career DOD Officer

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Gudi Margaret Carroll, an unassuming woman with an extraordinary life. Gudi, of Williamsburg, was 80 when she died Aug. 22, 2025.

Leonard Buddy - Former NSA Cryptologist

Leonard, 95, the son of Sophie Wojciechowski and Leo Budney, grew up in a small town outside of Pittsburgh PA overlooking the Allegheny River.

Rick Hubbell - Former CIA Senior Operations Officer

Richard "Rick"Hubbell, 75, of Reston, Virginia passed away at his home on July 23rd. He was born on March 11, 1950, in Washington, D.C. to Johnson and Sarah Hubbell. He spent his youth living in numerous states and countries as a result of his father's career as a U.S. Army Officer

Al Thomas - Former NSA Executive

Albert Michael “Al” Thomas Jr., 76, of Ocean View, Del., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on July 1, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.