Please keep the following members in your prayers:
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SICK LIST
William "Billy" Andrews John Anthon David R. Brown Jeffery Brown William Buckley Kenneth Cox Wally Dennison George Donahue Charlie Fowler Donald "Rip" Gardiner Austin R. Gibson Danny Grant William "Billy" Gray James M. Greco William Haller Wilmer (Bill) Heishman Leroy Hosgood Thomas Wayne Lockman Kim Mattox Steven Mills Joe O'Hagan Butch Ollif Dick Price Billy Ridgeway Dave Ryan Paul C. Schmidl Larry Silbaugh Richard Small William "Bouncer" Smith Bernie Sofranko James A. Soderberg Jeff Stauffer William Strohm William "Bird" Taylor Charlie Underwood Hugh Webb Mike Weissmueller Cody Wood |
RECENTLY DECEASED
Clarence "Hank" Chaney 9-12-25 Harry O. Burks Jr. 8-29-25 John V. Pignataro 7-30-25 John P. Kelly 6-8-25 Richard E. Cross 5-23-25 Mark S. Bender 4-22-25 Stephen Shipp Jr. 4-15-25 Edward H. Izumi 3-17-25 John C. Goff 3-15-25 William "Billy" FitzGerald 3-13-25 David E. Zollars 3-9-25 George Richards 3-4-25 Milton Miller 2-25-25 Raymond McBride 2-9-25 Arthur "Art" Tudge 2-9-25 James "Bo" Bojalad 2-2-25 Dominick Adriani 2-4-25 James J. "Jim" D'Amico 1-28-25 John B. Lockwood 1-22-25 |
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND PRAYERS
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Sept. 17, 2025
Sick List Addition: Joe O'Hagan is in a Peninsula General hospital in Salisbury, MD recovering from a hip replacement. He hopes to be moving to a rehab hospital in Georgetown Delaware Sept. 18. His daughter says he's doing OK. No phone calls at this time. Sept. 9, 2025
Update on Richard Small Richard’s surgery went well. He is back in ICU recovering over the next few days. Thank you for all the continued prayers Sept. 6, 2025 Update on Richard Small: Richard’s family requested that no visitors are allowed right now. He is in the ICU currently. His family is thankful and appreciates all the support they have received. Sept. 4, 2025 Update: Richard Small is still in Georgetown hospital recovering from Tuesdays surgery. Unfortunately they were not able to remove all of the tumor the first time. The Surgeon has scheduled another surgery early next week to remove more. The family would like to thank everyone for all the continued prayers and support. Sept. 1, 2025 Sick List Addition: Please keep Richard Small in your thoughts and prayers. Brother Small is going in Georgetown Hospital on Tuesday Sept. 2 to have a brain tumor removed. Updates will be posted as we get them. July 26, 2025
Sick List Addition: George Donahue had a major heart attack last week and thankfully he got to hospital in time. He underwent triple bypass surgery along with a stent and is expected to return to good health in due time. Right now he is in a lot of pain and asking for thoughts and prayers from his brothers and sisters from DCFD. Also George is OK with texts but please NO CALLS while he recovers. He will get back to everyone in due time and appreciates everyone concerns. June 23, 2025
Sick List Addition: While late in mentioning this to the RFA, I underwent knee replacement surgery in May and am recovering at home. Please add me to the sick list. Jeff Stauffer June 10, 2025
Sick List Addition: Dave R. Brown is home recovering from a total hip replacement. He is up for calls. June 6, 2025
Sick List Addition: Please keep Billy Ridgeway in your thoughts and prayers. Brother Ridgeway is battling bladder cancer. He has enjoyed the well wishes of those that have reached out so far so I’m sure he would love to hear words of encouragement from others. April 20, 2025
Sick List addition: Please keep Butch Oliff in your thoughts and prayers. Butch has been going through a rough patch the last few months. He had two rods, and 3 screws put in his back. Then a total hip replacement. Now he is dealing with pneumonia. Butch is up for some calls, but still needs his rest Thank you in advance. April 4, 2024
Sick List Addition: 1St VP Steven Mills will be having total knee replacement surgery. March 5, 2025
James Short is off the sick list!!! March 3, 2025
Sick List Addition: Larry Silbaugh, to the RFA Sick List. He has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and is now bed-bound at home Feb. 18, 2025
Sick List Addition: Kim Mattox has requested to be added to the sick list. A message from Kim below: Tomorrow is surgery number 3 in last 12 months. It’s a long story from a dog knocking me down in parking lot almost a year ago to the day. Prayers please tomorrow’s surgery is the beginning of complete recovery with L4-5 nerve decompression w/Discectomy. In excellent hands… already scheduled my first PT April 10th!! Please give my love, greetings to everyone. With the deepest of gratitude, Kim May 14, 2024
Sick List Addition Please keep Wilmer (Bill) Heishman in your thoughts and prayers. Brother Heishman was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. |
Sept. 15, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Clarence "Hank" Chaney. Brother Chaney passed away on Sept. 12, 2025 at the age of 86. Brother Chaney was appointed to the DCFD on 10-1-1961 to E-22 and retired on 8-30-1980 from FPD. Funeral Arrangements: Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude’s, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. Additional calling hours on September 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Jude’s. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Obit Below: www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/washingtonpost/name/clarence-chaney-obituary?id=59454615 Aug. 29, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Harry O. Burks Jr. Brother Burks passed away today Aug. 29, 2025 at the age of 91. We do not have Brother Burks appointment date. Brother Burks retired from the DCFD on 1-5-85 DFC Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. July 30, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member John V. Pignataro. Brother Pignataro passed away today 7-30-2025 at the age of 63. Brother Pignataro was appointed to the DCFD on 4-12-1982 to E-28 and retired on 8-27-2011 E-8 Lt. Link to Obit below: www.lccpg.com/obituaries/john-pignataro Funeral Arrangements: Celebration of Life Sat. Aug. 23, 2025 12:00 to 4:00 Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor 5500 Sunseeker Way Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980 June 10, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member John P. Kelly. Brother Kelly passed away on June 8, 2025 at the age of 79. Brother Kelly was appointed to the DCFD on 3-1-1970 to T-7 and retired on 10-1-1981 E-18. Brother Kelly has a son on the DCFD who is the Capt. of E-31 Funeral Arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available. May 26, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Richard E. Cross. Brother Cross passed away on May 23, 2025 at the age of 94. Brother Cross was appointed to the DCFD on 3-5-1956 to T-5 and retired on 8-23-1980 as BFC 7 Funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available. 
May 1, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Mark S. Bender. Brother Bender passed away on 4-22-2025 at the age of 88. Brother Bender was appointed to the DCFD on 3-26-1961 to E-16 and retired on 8-30-1980 from E-16. Funeral Arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available. April 15, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member Stephen Shipp Jr.. Brother Shipp passed away today April 15, 2025 from occupational related cancer. Brother Shipp was 47 years old. Brother Shipp was appointed to the DCFD on 4-19-2004 to E-33 and retired on 5-18-2024 T-7 Tech. Funeral Arrangements below Memorial GatheringMonday, April 28, 2025 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time) Lee Funeral Home Calvert 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD 20736 Memorial ServiceTuesday, April 29, 2025 Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time) Emmanuel Church 3800 Old Town Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639 See Obit below for more info: www.leefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/stephen-shipp-jr?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ4a99leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFSV1lyTDdNWUxwU1RLU0ZEAR5c3V0Bgb7ImXzJ911-f0MJiEqWNcdGgNimj62bxeA9ex9ew-kBWXXxAWd-lA_aem_tTChSqqkH4BSRw5Tf3OSxA March 19, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Edward H. Izumi. Brother Izumi passed away on March 17, 2025 at the age of 91. Brother Izumi was appointed to the DCFD on 10-30-1955 to E-20 and retired on 8-31-1980 E-13 Lt. Funeral arrangements will be posted once they are available. 
March 17, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member John C. Goff. Brother Goff passed away on March 15, 2025 at the age of 84. Brother Goff was appointed to the DCFD on 12-24-1961 to T-15 and retired on 11-14-1989 E-15 Sgt. Funeral Arrangements will be posted when they become available. March 16, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member David E. Zollars. Brother Zollars passed away on March 9, 2025 at the age of 78. Brother Zollars was appointed to the DCFD on 7-12-1970 to E-30 and retired on 1-6-2007 BFC-4 Funeral Arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available. March 13, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member William "Billy" FitzGerald who passed away today March 13 after a long battle with cancer. Brother FitzGerald was 69 years old. Brother FitzGerald was appointed to the DCFD on 11-19-1978 to E-12 and retired on 1-6-2007 AFC/S Funeral Arrangements: On Sunday April 6th at 1:00 PM we will be holding a Celebration of Life for Billy FitzGerald at his fire house in Louisa, VA. Please let us know if you will be able to attend, as we will be providing food and non-alcoholic refreshments. If you would like alcohol, it is BYOB. We will be holding an opening prayer and Lila, John, Jimmie, and Family will speak followed by video remembrances of Billy's life. We will then do a small prayer and allow people to eat and share stories they have of Billy. If you would like to share, please try to keep it short story. This day is about Billy and people are welcome to stay and celebrate him as long as they like. Please click on the website below to RSVP to the service https://invite.social/celebratebillyfitz The family has set up a website to allow folks to reach out with pictures and stories. billyfitzgerald.com Please feel free to pass to others. 
Funeral Services for Milton Miller:
Friday March 14, 2025 2 PM Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 50 W Strawbridge Ave. Melbourne FL 32901 March 6, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member George L. Richards. Brother Richards passed away on 3-4-25 at the age of 91. Brother Richards was appointed to the DCFD on 7-22-1957 and retired on 8-1-1976 T-16 Funeral Arrangements will be posted when they are available. March 5, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Raymond C. McBride. Brother McBride passed away today 2-9-25 at the age of 94. Brother McBride was appointed to the DCFD on 10-26-1959 and retired 3-1-1980 E-5 WD Funeral has already taken place. March 2, 2025
The RFA found out about the following Life Members deaths. RFA Life Member Donald H. MacDaniel passed away on 6-27-2021 at the age of 90. Brother MacDaniel was appointed to the DCFD on March 1950 T-16 and retired on March 1, 1969 T-1 RFA Life Member Paul R. Hawes passed away on 2-23-2024 at the age of 88. Brother Hawes was appointed to the DCFD on 9-23-1958 to T-11 and retired on 7-1-1970 E-19 Sgt. RFA Life Member Philip J. Folan Jr. passed away on 3-5-2024 at the age of 91. Brother Folan was appointed to the DCFD on12-10-1961 to T-10 and retired 8-3-1980 FD Clinic Feb. 25, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member Milton Miller. Brother Miller passed away today 2-25-25 after a long Illness at the age of 81. Brother Miller was appointed to the DCFD on 10-1969 to T-1 and retired on 3-1-1995 6th BFC Aide. Funeral arrangements will be posted once they are available. Feb. 15, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member Kenneth S. Stephens. Brother Stephens passed away suddenly on May 7, 2023 at the age of 77. Brother Stephens was appointed to the DCFD on 5-2-1968 E-29 and retired on 1-9-1993 E-9 Tech. The funeral has already taken place. Feb. 14, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member James "Bo" Bojalad. Brother Bojalad passed away Feb. 2, 2025 after a long battle with MS, at the age of 83. Brother Bojalad was appointed to the DCFD on 9-2-1962 to T-14, and retired on 2-23-1991 E-21 Tech Funeral Arrangements: Memorial service for James “BO” Bojalad will be held at the Fellows Helfenbein & Newman Funeral Home at 408 South Liberty St. , Centreville, MD 21617 on April 7 at 11 am Phone 410-758-1151 Feb. 10, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Arthur "Art" Tudge. Brother Tudge passed away suddenly on 2-9-25 at the age of 89. Brother Tudge was appointed to the DCFD on 5-12-1963 to T-10 and retired on 6-26-1983 E-16 WD Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. Feb. 6, 2025
The RFA Regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Dominick Adriani. Brother Adriani passed away on February 4, 2025 at the age of 94. Brother Adriani was appointed to the DCFD on 10-30-1955 and retired on 3-1-1973 E-19 Lt. Funeral Arrangements: Services will held at Lee's Funeral Home, Clinton, MD, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 10. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 11 at 11:30 am at St. Philip’s the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD. Internment at Arlington National Cemetery will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122, www.hospiceofthechesapeake.org See Obit below www.leefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/dominick-andriani Jan. 28, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member James J. "Jim" D'Amico. Brother D'Aimico passed away suddenly today Jan. 28, 2025 at the age of 77. Brother D'Amico was appointed to the DCFD on 6-27-1969 to T-11 and retired 1-31-1995 T-11 Capt. Funeral Arrangements: Services for James D’Amico: Viewing Monday Feb 3, 6-8 pm Funeral service Tuesday Feb. 4, 11 am both at Huntingtown United Methodist Church 4020 Hunting Creek Rd. Huntingtown, MD 20639 Jan. 24, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member John B. Lockwood. Brother Lockwood passed away on Jan. 22, 2025 at the age of 88. Brother Lockwood was appointed to the DCFD on 8-16-1963 to E-24 and retired on 2-23-1990 BFC-PPM Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. Nov. 11, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Robert Ford. Brother Ford passed away on Nov. 9, 2024 at the age of 89. Brother Ford was appointed to the DCFD on 7-5-1959 to E-25 and retired on 8-17-1980 T-11 Capt. Funeral Arrangements: Dec. 7, 2024 13:00 Hrs. The Service will be held at his son Robert's house 121 Salem St. Thomasville NC 27360 Oct. 5, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life member John S. Korintus. Brother Korintus passed away on July 26, 2024 at the age of 92. Brother Korintus was appointed the DCFD on 10-3-1960 and retired on 7-1-1974 from E-14 The funeral has already taken place. Sept. 21, 2024
Funeral Arrangements for Bernie Bowerman: Friday October 18th at 1:30 at the Sarasota National Cemetery. 9810 State Road 72 Sarasota, FL 34241. That’s only 30 minutes. There will be a memorial service before at 11:00 at the Church of Hope at 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Sarasota, FL 34240. Since the cemetery is only 30 minutes (Taps and folding of the flag), we’ll be having a Celebration of Life right after Sept. 5, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Andrew "Andy" Wade. Brother Wade passed away today, Aug. 2, 2024 at the age of 87. Brother Wade was appointed to the DCFD on 5-26-1958 to E-21 and retired on 7-8-1984 BFC 2. Funeral Arrangements for Andy Wade Nov. 2, 2024 See Flyer below:
Sept. 18, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Elvin A. Davis. Brother Davis passed away on Sept. 16, 2024 at the age of 96. Brother Davis was appointed to the DCFD on 7-1-1950 and retired on 7-1-1968 from E-17. Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. | ||