Obituaries

In Memoriam

Darlene Erbe - NSA Executive Staff Officer

Darlene Vivian Erbe, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Severna Park, Maryland.

Donald Kerr - Former NRO Director, CIA Dep. Director for Science and Technology

Dr. Donald M. Kerr was chairman of the Board of Trustees of the MITRE Corporation. He first joined the board in 2009, was named vice chairman in 2014, and elevated to chairman in 2018. He passed away on July 13, 2025.

John Kundrat - Former NSA Officer

John Michael Kundrat, of Ellicott City, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, surrounded by love.

Fred Mann - Former DoD Cryptologist

Frederick George Mann, Sr., of Severna Park, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor, died July 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 70.

Sandy Grimes - Former CIA Counterespionage Officer who Exposed Aldrich Ames

Sandra “Sandy” Grimes, the former CIA officer best known for helping expose Soviet mole Aldrich Ames, has died at the age of 80. Her passing was announced by a family member in a Facebook post.

Dick Wiltamuth - Former Naval Radio Operator and Phoenix Society Member

Richard E. Wiltamuth passed away in Silver Spring, MD, on July 7, 2025 at age 86. He was a character. In his final years, he was fond of saying, "I've lived a very interesting life."

Walt Dickerson - Career NSA Officer

At 10:50 PM on Friday, June 6, 2025, Walter Scott Dickerson, affectionately known as “Walt” to his close friends and “Boot” to his beloved wife Yolande, peacefully passed away in his sleep after a prolonged battle with illness.

Louis Giacchino - Former Naval Intelligence Officer

CPT. Louis Frank Giacchino, U.S. Navy (Ret.), age 91, of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025. Lou developed a wide range of interests from an early age.

Bernard Day - Former NSA Officer

Bernard Eugene Day, age 94, of Adelphi, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann (Hartman) Day; loving father of Brenda Patrick and her husband, David; devoted "PopPop" to his grandchildren.