In Memory of Johannes de Goeij
Johannes Josephus de Goeij
Spouse: Muriel de Goeij
Children: Rojan, Godfried
Birthdate: March 19, 1945
Ascension: September 23, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: September 29, 2022
Johannes (Jan) Josephus de Goeij was born on March 19, 1945 in Haarzuilens, Utrecht, Netherlands, the first of five children, four sons and one daughter, of the late Willem and Anna (Vernooj) de Goeij. He joined the Unification Church in 1972 and one year later, in 1973, he came to the United States as a missionary. He was deeply committed to his faith and participated in Rev. Moon’s Day of Hope tours, as well as the Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium and Washington Monument rallies.
Jan worked as a founding employee of the News World in New York City and then worked as a graphics specialist for the World and I Magazine and the Washington Times. He was very active with church activities during these times, as well.
After living in Maryland and working for the Washington Times, he moved to Worcester with his wife, Muriel. Jan was a beloved member of the Worcester Family Church community. Those who know Jan are familiar with his kind, gentle spirit that often gave others a friendly greeting, a warm smile, and extended words of gratitude at every opportunity.
Jan enjoyed going for walks, had a thirst for knowledge, loved history and geography (he always had a book in his hands), and had a fondness for cows since growing up on a dairy farm.
Jan passed away unexpectedly, at age 77, on Friday, September 23, 2022 at St. Mary Health Center in Worcester, MA.
Jan is survived by Muriel (Samtjoe) de Goeij, his wife of 17 years; his first wife, Rosemarie Degoey; two sons, Rojan Degoey of Baltimore, Maryland and Godfried de Goey of Oakton, Virginia; his brother Hans de Goeij and sister Annie Van Wijk, both of the Netherlands; and his three grandchildren, Pilar Degoey, Brice Degoey and Ethan de Goey. He is predeceased by two brothers, Jaap de Goeij and Wim de Goeij.
He will be missed and will always hold a place in the hearts of his family and all who knew him.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Thursday, September 29 from 10:00 am until noon
Location: Rice Funeral Home (300 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609)
Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery (119 Webster Street, Worcester, MA 01603)
Cards can be sent to:
Muriel Degoeij
36 Upsala St., Apt. 206
Worcester, MA 01610
In Memory of Daniel Landreth
Daniel Paul Landreth
Spouse: Sylvia Candelaria Landreth
Children: Kevin, Nicole, Pauliana, Michael
Birthdate: September 4, 1954
Blessing: July 1, 1982
Ascension: September 2, 2022
Daniel “Danny” Paul Landreth was a loving family man, father of four and grandfather of two. He passed peacefully surrounded by family on September 2, 2022. Born on September 4, 1954, in Joliet, IL to Merle Arthur Landreth and Mary Ellen Yohnka Landreth, Danny was the brother of Beverly, Brenda, Dale, and Donald. Daniel proudly served in the United States Marine Corp from 1972 to 1975, where he was a part of the Marine Corp Band.
Danny’s favorite memories of his childhood were working on his grandpa’s farm in Momence, IL, and playing with his siblings and cousins.
Music also played a big role in Danny’s life. He played piano growing up and learned to love jazz through the clarinet and the alto saxophone in his junior and high school bands, and later in the USMC Band. Danny played alto saxophone in the Go World Brass Band for many years, touring all over the country.
As a member of the Unification Church, Danny was a traveler, making several tours around the country throughout different chapters in his life. He drove Coach buses for a total of over 20 years and thoroughly enjoyed guiding and connecting with his passengers, whether on a short ride to the casino or a cross-country chartered tour. He drove for Go Tours bus company in New York for many years.
Above all, Danny was a family man and always put his family first. Even in his childhood, he cherished his family. As a father, he devoted time to each of his children as they needed throughout their lives. He taught his children how to move through and understand the world with care, directness, and loads of humor.
A small service was held at the Sunset Funeral Home on September 4 with family members. A memorial service will follow on September 7 at the Sunset Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens.
Memorial Service
Date: Wednesday, September 7th at 2:00 PM CDT (Visitation begins at 1:00 PM CDT)
Location: Sunset Funeral & Memorial Gardens (8800 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park, IL 61115)
Facebook Stream: https://www.facebook.com/SunsetFuneralHomeIL
Cards and condolences may be sent to:
Landreth Family
2859 Bluffside Dr., Rockford, IL 61109
In Memory of Gary Young
Gary Young
Spouse: Maria Young
Children: Alessandra and Austin
Birthdate: June 21, 1952
Blessing: November 29, 1997
Ascension: August 18, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: September 4, 2022
Gary Young was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Lafayette, Indiana as the third of six sons. When Gary was a high school freshman, his dad was offered a position with the Engineering faculty at Arizona State University, and the family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. His childhood summers consisted of driving across the United States—shoved between five other boys in the back of a station wagon—visiting National Parks and camping in the woods. In high school, Gary discovered his love for golf, spending most afternoons playing in the Arizona heat. In college, he continued to play on the ASU golf team.
From early on in his life, Gary had a real sense of God's love for him and was always reading and searching for a deeper relationship with this love. His religious life truly began in 1973 when someone invited him to hear Rev. Moon give a speech in Phoenix. This speech touched him deeply. In 1975, he joined the church, working on a Global IOWC team. Gary did street witnessing in NYC and helped prepare for the Yankee Stadium and Washington Monument speeches, where he oversaw a fleet of vehicles and trucks. Later, he joined the Oakland Church, where his mission was street witnessing and driving guests back and forth to various workshops.
In 1979, Gary was assigned to serve as Rev. Kwak's driver, spending a lot of time in Belvedere. During his time at Belvedere, he had many personal experiences with Rev. Moon, Mrs. Moon, and their older children.
Dealing with some health issues, Gary moved back to Arizona in 1981, where he finished his undergraduate degree and earned his master’s in international development. He knew he would be able to serve the church better with his education completed.
In 1985, Gary returned to New York to work at IRFF on funding mission projects. He returned to his role as Rev. Kwak's driver for several months and was able to attend the first Assembly of World Religions seminar. He was in the room when the Religious Youth Service was announced, and on the drive back to New York City, Rev. Kwak assigned Gary to be the first project manager for RYS.
The many years spent developing RYS were very enriching, and Gary found a deep purpose for True Parents’ providence and his own potential. Every year, there would be a service project in a different country with young leaders from around the world, representing different religions and developing international relationships.
In 1994, Gary permanently moved back to Arizona. He started a wireless telecommunications business with one of his brothers, where his studies of land development came in handy. In 1997, he was blessed to Maria Young in Washington D.C. His two children, Alessandra and Austin, were born in 2000 and 2001. Gary instilled his deep love for nature in his children, retracing his childhood visits to over 80 National Parks and Monuments.
Gary was the kindest, most generous person that you could know, always cheering for the success and happiness of others. After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February 2022, Gary celebrated his 70th birthday before ending his days surrounded by loved ones. In all that he did, he held onto his conviction that, “the truth will set you free—never give up.”
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM PST
Location: Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery (401 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257)
Cards and condolences may be sent to the family at: 8634 E Via De Viva, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
In Memory of Robert Schmitt
Robert Leroy Schmitt
Spouse: Rhonda Schmitt
Children: Mindy, Michael, Emily, Eric
Birthdate: July 25, 1948
Blessing: December 22, 1976
Ascension: July 19, 2022
Robert “Bob” Leroy Schmitt was a loving husband, brother, uncle, father of four and grandfather of four. He left this world too suddenly on July 19, 2022. Born on July 25, 1948, in Peoria, IL to Leroy Harlan Schmitt and Mamie Irby Black, Bob was the elder brother of Thomas Schmitt of Peoria, IL.
Bob’s favorite memories of his childhood were playing cowboys, and later playing army, with his friends and brother. He spoke often of visits to his aunt in Marietta, OK, where he rode the famed Super Chief train. In high school, he ran track and field and was a pitcher for the baseball team. He participated in Boy Scouts for many years and excelled in his studies.
Bob went on to Wabash College and earned a bachelor’s degree in English and psychology. During his college years, he met Rhonda at a summer job, and they were married in June of 1970. This, however, was during the Viet Nam war, and Bob was soon called to serve in the military. After basic training, he was assigned to a medical unit and spent most of his service at Fort Riley, Kansas, where he counseled soldiers returning from the war as well as their families.
It was in Kansas in 1973 that Bob and Rhonda met members of the Unification Church and were called to lead a missionary life. They received the Marriage Blessing in December, 1976. In the early days Bob pioneered as state leader in Idaho and would recall the days of going on bicycles to fundraise with peanuts. He attended the Unification Theological Seminary and graduated as a part of the second class.
During Bob’s time pioneering in England, his and Rhonda’s first daughter, Mindy, was born in New York, where they lived before moving to Belleville, NJ in 1982. He worked for Going Up Press and later as a pressman for Noticias del Mundo. Later, when the church began an elementary school, he moved on to teaching and working at summer camps, and he finally got certified as a special ed teacher. Bob worked at Clifton High in New Jersey for 13 years. He was a popular teacher who loved his students but had to retire early due to health problems.
Bob loved music, especially blues and rock-and-surf rock, and he was a proficient blues guitar player. The neighborhood around the house would often ring with blaring blues riffs coming from inside his room. He loved his family and spent much time with his kids in their younger years playing outside, going to parks, riding bikes and having epic water balloon fights. He had a great sense of humor and a playful side that everyone loved. In later years, he enjoyed visiting with and playing with his grandchildren, who lovingly referred to him as “Grandpa” and “Pop-Pop.”
Bob also had a great love of animals, and he became somewhat of an icon in the neighborhood as he cared for a colony of stray cats he dubbed “Kittyville.” His own two cats, and his dog, Sanders, also brought him much joy. He often remarked on the miracles of creation that his animals represented and couldn’t understand how anyone could deny God’s existence.
Bob is survived by his wife, Rhonda; four children, Mindy, Michael, Emily and Eric; and four grandchildren, Charlie, Luc, Ben and Cooper; his brother, Tom, and family; many extended family members and friends who he’s touched over the years; and his furry children, who will no doubt miss him greatly.
Seonghwa Ceremony
A small Seonghwa service was held at the Clifton Family Church on July 22 with family members. A memorial service followed on July 29 at the Clifton church with the Wonjeon ceremony at Crest Haven memorial park in Clifton.
Cards and condolences may be sent to:
Schmitt Family
417 Cortlandt St.
Belleville, NJ 07109
In Memory of Rosmarie Hack
Rosmarie Hack (Beumer)
Spouse: Benjamin Hack
Children: Chaim, Adalia, Elisa
Birthdate: October 23, 1947
Blessing: July 1, 1982
Ascension: August 20, 2022
Rosmarie (Rosi) Hack was born on October 23, 1947 in Mulheim, Germany. She lived there with her parents until she was 12 years old. Her father worked for NATO and was stationed in America. She came to America on a boat in 1960. Her family moved to Maryland, and Rosmarie went to Walt Whitman High school. In 1965, she met the Unification movement in Washington DC, but she left America to pursue her college degree in Germany. Then in 1969, she met the Unification movement again in Germany and felt compelled to join. Rosi pioneered many cities in Germany and has many spiritual children that joined and remain members today.
In 1973, Rosmarie joined her friends on a mission trip back to America. She worked for many years as a secretary and bookkeeper in New York. She was matched (engaged) in 1979 to Benjamin Bruce Hack, and in 1982 they were blessed in marriage in Madison Square Garden. When Rosmarie and Benjamin started their family, they moved to Brooklyn to raise their children. They spent 13 wonderful years there and had three children, Chaim, Adalia and Elisa.
After 13 years in Brooklyn, they decided to move to Westchester, New York. After Rosmarie and her family moved to Westchester, she opened her home to host numerous young people and friends. Rosmarie created a tradition of having family dinners every night, and she and Benjamin planned a family trip every year. When the children were older, Rosi returned to work, serving as activities specialist at a nursing home in their hometown.
At different times in her life, Rosmarie struggled with depression. However, she helped many members with her special strengths, such as her compassion and empathy. She counseled many families and friends. She was always devoted to God, her family and helping others.
Rosmarie is survived by husband Benjamin Hack; son Chaim, wife Laura and three children Aaron, William and Eliana; daughter Adalia and husband Reony, with son Ryden; and youngest daughter Elisa. Her legacy will live on through her children, grandchildren and countless people whose hearts she touched.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM (Viewing begins at 9:00 AM)
Location: Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center St, Manassas, VA 2011)
Wonjeon Ceremony: 1:30 PM at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery in our National Wonjeon (8401 Bladensburg Rd, Brentwood, MD 20722)
Live Stream: https://youtu.be/goDO93gEnVw
Obituary: https://www.piercefh.com/m/obituaries/Rosmarie-Hack/Memories
Address to send cards and flowers: Adalia & Reony Tonneyck 9709 Brent st Manassas VA 20110
In Memory of John Lombaerde
John Lombaerde
Spouse: Kazuko Lombaerde
Children: Michelle
Birthdate: January 31, 1956
Blessing: July 1, 1982
Ascension: June 28, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: July 2, 2022
John Lombaerde was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on January 31, 1956 to Charles Lombaerde and Gertrude Moore Lombaerde. He has three younger sisters – Laura, Janet, and Carol. John grew up as an avid reader and would read anything he could get his hands on from the local library. John was on the high school gymnastics team and played the clarinet in the high school marching band. He was also involved in the Boy Scouts of America where he became an Eagle Scout.
After his high school graduation from Ridgewood High School in 1974, he went to The College of William & Mary for three years where he studied Psychology. But John always had a passion for languages. This desire to learn more French and explore the history of his ancestors led him to make the decision to move to the southern coast of France. After a year of living in France, John enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley where he majored in French. It was at Berkeley where he met his spiritual mother Leona Didsbury.
John joined the Oakland church in 1979. He was part of the National MFT for three and a half years. He was one of the top sellers while on MFT. On July 1st, 1982, he met his future wife, Kazuko, at the 2,075 Couples Blessing at Madison Square Garden. John then moved on to join the IOWC witnessing team. In 1988, John and Kazuko moved back to John’s home state of New Jersey where he began working at Seilo Machinery as a computer software programmer. In 1992, John and Kazuko welcomed their daughter, Michelle.
John was employed as a computer software programmer for many years, working at different companies, such as American Standard and Nobel Biocare. A few years ago he made a career shift to become a buyer for an eCommerce platform. John loved to talk to people, so in this new role, he thrived on developing relationships with clients.
On Saturday, June 25, John was suddenly rushed to the hospital where the doctors found a very large and acute blood clot in his lungs. He fought valiantly until the end and passed on Tuesday, June 28, with his wife and daughter by his side.
John will always be remembered for his kind and generous heart. He was hard-working, dedicated, devoted, selfless, joyful, and, most of all loved and cared deeply for his family and friends. John loved to make people smile. If you knew him at all, you’d know he always had a joke at the ready. His warm smile and loving character are eternally etched into our memories.
He is survived by his loving wife Kazuko and daughter Michelle, as well as his three wonderful sisters.
A fundraiser has been set up to help the family cover the cost of his memorial service and hospital bills. If you would like to offer a donation to support the Lombaerde family, please follow the link below.
Make a Donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-john-lombaerde
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: July 2, 2022
Location: Clifton Family Church
In Memory of Asa Pascal
Asa Pascal
Birthdate: May 7, 1935
Blessing: August 25, 1995
Ascension: July 10, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: July 18, 2022
Contributed by Asa’s Family
Asa Earl Paschal, the fourth of five siblings, was born May 7, 1935 in Spartanburg, S.C. to Tom Webb Paschal, Sr. and Erleen Eigner Paschal. He left this earthly plane on July 10, 2022. Asa was preceded in death by his mother and father, two siblings: Tom Webb Paschal, Jr. and Marjorie Maxine Paschal. He leaves to mourn his departure from our world to the spirit world, two sisters; Clara Paschal Gordon and Erleen Estelle Paschal, many nephews, nieces, great and grand nephews, nieces and cousins.
Asa spent his formative years in Charlotte, N.C attending Alexander Street Elementary and Second Ward High. Before going on to higher education, Asa spent three years in the United States Army. Completing his education, he went on to Mecklenburg (formerly Carver) College where he graduated top of his class. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from UNC-Charlotte with honors while working full time as a postman. Asa retired from the Post Office and went on to receive his Masters in Poetry from Columbia University in New York City. Asa is listed in the Charlotte Public Library as one of North Carolina’s poets. He has published numerous poems and prose including a book of poetry entitled Public Poems.
Asa was raised in what is now known as First Baptist Church-West in Charlotte, NC. He joined the Unification Church, now know as The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, in 1976 and was a faithful member, canvassing over the United States as a missionary and writing for their publications. Asa was Blessed in marriage on August 25, 1995 as part of the 360,000 couples at the Grand Ballroom of the New Yorker Hotel. In his latter years he served as a missionary with the Charlotte Family Church until his death.
The family thanks Asa’s loyal friend, church member and neighbor, Donald Bramwell, who went the extra mile to aid and care for our loved one. We, the family, thank the members of the Unification Church, (FFWPU), who visited often and sent up prayers. We thank Levine & Dickson Hospice of Huntersville for their tender loving care. The family also thanks all of the many doctors, nurses, CNA’s and social workers who helped to make Asa’s last days, weeks and months bearable. We Love You!
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: July 18, 2022
Location: Alexander Funeral Home (1424 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206)
Visitation: 11:00 AM
Seonghwa Ceremony: 12:00 PM
There will be a repast meal at the Charlotte Family Church for family members directly after the service.
In Memory of Betsy Hunter
Elizabeth Louise (Drapcho) Hunter
Spouse: Richard Hunter
Children: David and Nathan
Birthdate: July 29, 1949
Blessing: February 8, 1975
Ascension: June 27, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: July 2, 2022
Elizabeth Louise Drapcho was born on July 29, 1949 to Emro Joseph Drapcho and Louise Martha Luckovich in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. She was the second born of six siblings: Judy, Barbara, Rosemary, Marilyn, Nancy and Donald. Elizabeth, who became known as Betsy very early on, went to Saint John’s the Evangelist Parochial School in grades 1-8, where she was taught by the Order of the Sacred Heart nuns. She graduated from Bellefonte Senior High School in 1967.
Betsy went to Strayer Business College in Baltimore, Maryland, where she earned an associate’s degree in 1969. In the summer of 1970, Betsy met the Unification Church while visiting her former roommate from Strayer. From 1971 to 1975, Betsy worked as secretary to two Presidents of the Unification Church of America, Farley Jones and Neil Salonen. As an executive secretary in the nascent Unification Church, Betsy frequently traveled with Reverend Moon on his speaking tours, often eating meals with him at fine dining establishments like Pizza Hut and McDonald’s.
On February 8, 1975, True Parents Blessed Elizabeth with Richard Read Hunter in Seoul, South Korea in the 1800 Couple Blessing. Shortly afterward, Betsy traveled to Jamaica as a foreign missionary where she spent a year teaching reading, typing and business psychology at Duff’s Business College for women. While she was there, she organized a field trip for her students to have high tea with the Governor General of Jamaica.
Betsy returned to the states in 1976 and started working for a law firm in Washington, DC. Two years later her first son, David, was born in Annandale, Virginia. Five years later, her second son, Nathan, was born.
After the birth of her children, Betsy spent the next three and a half decades supporting church businesses and organizations such as the Universal Ballet Academy, The Washington Times, and the Women’s Federation for World Peace. She was known to be extremely professional, a proficient and efficient task manager, and a reliable assistant in every job she held. Toward the end of her life, Betsy helped longtime family friends Dan and Chris Stein build a successful business, the Silver River Property Management Company, where she stayed until her retirement in 2021.
Betsy was known to be loving, compassionate, generous, dedicated, devoted—and fiercely stubborn. Perhaps it was these qualities that gave her the strength and courage to make a success out of an often difficult marriage, and raise two sons, David and Nathan, who were a source of great pride and joy. Despite their difficulties as teenagers and young adults, they both inherited her best qualities—and her stubbornness. In her final years, her favorite pastime was doting on her grandchildren, David and Annalise. She especially enjoyed FaceTime calls and playing board games during their visits. Betsy also felt a deep kinship with her siblings and had hoped to return to her hometown to spend her twilight years closer to her sisters.
Betsy’s son Nathan tragically passed in 2017, and her husband Rick followed seven months later. She is survived by her son David, her daughter in law Mitsuru, her grandchildren, David and Annalise, and her six siblings. Elizabeth Louise Drapcho Hunter will be remembered as a loving sister, a devoted member of her faith community, and a beloved wife, mother, and Grandma.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Location: The Washington Times Building, Arbor Ballroom (3600 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002)
The Won Jeon Ceremony begins 1:00 PM at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, (8401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD 20722)
Donations are being collected to support funeral and burial services: https://gofund.me/b6a19c46
In Memory of Kazuko Kitano
Kazuko Kitano
Spouse: Yoshiaki Kitano
Children: Emiko Beltrami
Birthdate: November 3, 1943
Blessing: October 21, 1970
Ascension: June 26, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: July 4, 2022
Kazuko Kitano was born as the second daughter of Mr. Ippei Ogata and Mrs. Natsumi Ogata on November 3, 1946, in Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai City. Kazuko has an older sister, Yoko, who is part of the 777 blessing couples.
Her father, Ippei, died at the age of 33, when Kazuko was six years old. Ippei was a devout Catholic who left a rosary and a Bible to his daughters.
Kazuko grew up with God and Jesus from a young age, and partly because of that influence, Kazuko had the faith that her father showed her. She had been protected and raised by God, Jesus, as well as Mary to the point of being fastidious.
In 1965, she worked in the Marine Insurance Company in Sendai city. Kazuko's older sister, Yoko, introduced her to the Divine Principle in July and participated in the 27th Special seminar. Soon after the workshop, she met with True Parents, which influenced her to join the Unification church.
She soon became the head office personnel and took charge of editing and typist roles in the cultural department in the Japan church. Later, Kazuko worked as a team leader as well as a lecturer at the Takarazuka Training Institute Education Department in Tokyo. Plus, she received numerous amounts of guidance from Shudo Sensei, Oyamada Sensei and other senior members during the pioneering days of the church in Japan.
Although Kazuko was of strong faith and zealous obedience, she suffered from a serious illness in her childhood and went to the hospital regularly.
Kazuko was blessed with Yoshiaki Kitano at the 777 Couples Blessing on October 21, 1970. After receiving the Blessing, the two worked to explore new areas of the church and solve the most difficult problems.
Kazuko also pioneered Sekai Nippo, the World Daily news publication and Issin Hospital. In February 1983, Kazuko and her husband were appointed as directors of the "Umi no Hotel Nakataya" in Atami. They later received countless awards from traveling agents and the mass media for their work.
One of the most memorable moments in Kazuko’s life was when her couple welcomed True Mother in May 1986 at the Hotel and provided the best hospitality to her. Their daughter, Emiko, was born around the same time and was later happily blessed with David Beltrami in Washington, D.C on March 3. 2015.
Although Kazuko had been physically weak since she was young, she was determined to travel to help Emiko’s recovery after pregnancy. She spent happy moments holding a baby shower to celebrate her granddaughter, she toured the world-renowned Niagara Falls, and she celebrated the 13th anniversary memorial service for her husband, Yoshiaki.
However, Kazuko collapsed and was hospitalized on the night of Saturday, June 25th. Emiko had been able to react quickly and save her mother’s life. Unfortunately, the following day in the hospital, Kazuko suffered a seizure and ascended to the spirit world on Sunday, June 26th.
She may not have spent much time living with David and Emiko, however, during the time they did spend together, they could see that she always thought of others before herself. She would love to wake up in the morning and catch a glimpse of a deer, a chipmunk or a bird in the backyard. Often times, she would politely ask if David and Emiko needed anything when they wanted to offer that generosity to her. She had improved her physical stability to a point where they were able to take her to Niagara Falls and to Emiko’s alma mater, SUNY Plattsburgh. They wanted her to have a place to call home, with no need to travel anymore. During the months they were together as a family, David and Emiko were looking for an affordable place that had an in-law suite, so Kazuko could have space as a part of their family. They’re desire as a couple is to model their lives with the generosity and kindness Kazuko showed everyone.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: July 4, 2022 at 5PM EST
Location: Huffman Funeral Home and Crematory (2020 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013)
Cards and condolences can be sent to the family:
26 E Winding Hill Rd Unit B Mechanicsburg PA 17055
In Memory of Cresencia Andres
Cresencia Dabalos Andres
Spouse: Sebastian Andres
Children: Medarlo (71), Romulo (69), Evelyn (2), Edgardo (61), Teresita (58)
Birthdate: June 20, 1925
Blessing: April 10, 1997
Ascension: June 11, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: June 18, 2022
Cresencia Dabalos Andres, known as Nanay Cresencia (Mother Cresencia), was born in Masisit, Sanchez Mira Cagayan, Philippines on June 20, 1925. She is the fifth child of eight siblings. Nanay Cresencia’s family were devoted Christian church-goers and prayed constantly. Her parents raised them to have disciplined manners and taught them to be God-Loving and caring children. Nanay Cresencia always showed her love to her parents and siblings. Through her adolescent years, she had to work to support her older brother’s school fees.
On May 10, 1949, Nanay Cresencia, at the age of 23, married Sebastian Andres, who was 25 years old. They were matched by their parents, and developed their love for each other. Their relationship gives inspiration to their children and grandchildren. They had five children: Medarlo, Romulo, Evelyn, Edgardo, and Teresita. However, their daughter Evelyn passed away at the age of 2. When the children were young, Nanay Cresencia loved to cook sweet rice cakes to serve to her children, nephew, and nieces every weekend to encourage quality time between the cousins.
During the 1990s when her daughter, Teresita, became a missionary, she supported her and bought her daughter’s fundraising items just to have time to bond. Nanay Cresencia even brought her to the shopping mall to buy her daughter anything she needed.
In 1994, Nanay Cresencia went to Waipahu, Hawaii to join her husband, who served in the U.S Army. They stayed in Hawaii for 10 years. In 1997, they went back to the Philippines for vacation. During that time, Teresita was doing her HTM mission and Nanay Cresencia and her husband, Tatay Sebastian (Father Sebastian) were able to received the Holy Wine.
On 2006, Nanay Cresencia and Tatay Sebastian moved to Miami, Florida. That same year True Mother had a speaking tour and they both attended True Mother and received the Holy Wine again. Since then, they became active Unification Church members. A year later, Tatay Sebastain passed away at the age of 84. However, that did not stop Nanay Cresencia from continuing to be a devoted member. By 2010, they accomplished their 43 Day Ceremony (physically and spiritually).
Nanay Cresencia did her best to support her daughter by bringing her siblings to the Cosmic Blessing in 2014 and supported her HTM mission and ancestor liberation and blessings. By 2020, she attended her daughter and son-in-law’s Cheonbo registration Blessing.
On June 11, 2022, Nanay Cresencia passed away peacefully at 8:00 AM due to pneumonia and other existing health complications. She was loved by many, including her 4 children, 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and loved ones. Nanay Cresencia will always be remembered for her sincere heart and devotion as a loving mother and grandmother to the whole Miami CIG Family Church.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM EDT (Viewing starts at 10:00 AM)
Location: Van Orsdel Funeral Home (11220 N Kendall Dr. Miami, FL. 33176)
Wonjeon Ceremony: Graceland South Memorial Park, Paradise Gardens (13900 SW 117th Ave Miami, FL. 33184)
Donations are being collected to support Nanay Cresencia’s funeral funds: https://gofund.me/8e0e39df
In Memory of Sergio Pugnoli
Sergio Pugnoli
Spouse: Iryna Myketchenko
Children: Christopher and Gabriel
Birthdate: October 10, 1955
Blessing: January 05, 1989
Ascension: April 13, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: June 11, 2022
A beloved brother, Sergio Pugnoli, made his transition to the eternal world on April 13, 2022 after a nearly two year struggle with multiple health issues.
Sergio was born in Milan, Italy on October 10, 1955. His father, Giovanni, served in the military while his mother, Sofia attended to the home and family. Sadly, Sergio’s father passed away when Sergio was not yet four years of age. He was sent to live with his grandparents in a small village near Lake Como while his older brother, Alberto, remained in the care of his mother in Milan. Sophia found caring for two small boys and working as a concierge challenging and felt Sergio would benefit from being in the small, tight knit community. Sergio returned to Milan when he was seven years old, as his grandparents were struggling to care for a growing, energetic boy.
Moving from the idyllic small village life to a bustling city like Milan was a bit of a shock. Although he had relatives and uncles in the area, he certainly missed the benefit of a stable father figure. After graduating high school, Sergio’s quest for a spiritual path became a needed journey to escape the materialistic and often drug-oriented lifestyle of many of his peers. He served Italy by joining the armed services for two years.
In 1983, Sergio joined the Unification Church in Varese, Italy. He spent time in Turin, Italy, where he participated in fundraising and witnessing for about four years before being asked to join other European members in coming to the United States in 1987. Sergio lived at a center in Stockton, CA and continued to fundraise and witness. He also worked extensively with ministers in the area.
Sergio later moved to Bush Street in San Francisco, where he continued to participate in UC activities. In 1988, the matching was held in New York City, where he was engaged. In 1989 he and his wife received the Blessing in Korea. His wife joined him in the Bay Area where they both worked at Project Volunteer in Oakland, CA and started their family life. In 1990, a son, Christopher, was born.
In 1992 the family moved to Tucson, AZ to be near his wife’s mother. Their second son, Gabriel was born in 1993. The family lived in Tucson, and occasionally traveled to Italy to visit Sergio’s family. Sergio and his wife participated in local UC activities in Tucson, occasionally traveling to Phoenix to attend Holy Days with the church there. The marriage was extremely challenging and eventually was dissolved after 14 years. He and his former wife developed an amicable relationship, and the sons frequently saw their father.
Sergio had strong sales skills and worked at a Toyota dealership in Tucson. He was introduced to a woman from Russia whom he later married. Their marriage lasted about 10 years. After his second marriage ended, he married Iryna Mykytchenko from Ukraine and took responsibility to co-parent Iryna’s daughter, Margherita.
Sergio was essentially an easy-going fellow and loved to prepare traditional Italian meals. He had diverse musical tastes and was a big soccer fan—he served as a soccer coach for Gabriel’s soccer team. Although he loved his native country, Sergio became a U.S. citizen. But his greatest pride and life’s accomplishment were his two sons, Christopher and Gabriel.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: June 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM MST
Location: 6902 E. Edgemont Street, Tucson, AZ 85710
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held as a small, intimate family and friends’ event on June 11th in Tucson, AZ. No formal Go Fund Me has been organized; the AZ Family Fed and the BAFC assisted with donations to help pay some of the funeral arrangements.
Any donation, however small, can be sent to Kate Pugnoli at 6902 E. Edgemont Street, Tucson, AZ 85710 and applied to the cost of the cremation, urn, flowers, and a meal for friends and family. Any remaining funds will be given to Sergio’s widow and sons.
In Memory of Pedro Morales
Pedro Felipe Morales
Spouse: Akemi Morales
Children: Victoria, Catherine, Gloria, and Sungduk
Birthdate: June 5, 1958
Blessing: July 1, 1982
Ascension: May 30, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: June 4, 2022
Pedro Felipe Morales Manzano was born on June 5, 1958 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Pedro was the youngest of four siblings. He was the little Benjamin of the family. For that reason, he was always loved and surrounded with so much heart and care.
As a young boy he loved to read the Bible and studied about the life of Jesus. In fact, he has been writing a book about John the Baptist for the past 20 years. Unfortunately, he didn’t have time to finish.
Some special ladies in Pedro’s family laid a foundation of faith in Christ and prepared him to meet the Lord of the Second Advent.
First, he was very close to his grandmother's aunt (titi Mencha) who lived in their house, and she taught him how to pray. As a child he would suffer from asthma attacks and sometimes he needed to stay in the hospital to receive oxygen treatments. His grandmother, Maria Luisa, lived with them and took care of him when he was sick while his parents (Pepin and Alida) were busy working during the day. He learned how to sacrificially love others from his grandmother. Pedro grew very attached to his grandmother and his grandmother's aunt.
On the weekends he and his brother, Jose, would travel to Caguas, a town outside the city, to visit their great-grandmother, Jacoba. They loved visiting, and their great-grandmother would give them candy that she used to sell to the neighborhood kids from her homemade shop. They also visited their other grandmother's aunt (titi Quiteria) who was blind and lived nearby.
All these special ladies nurtured his ability to love from God’s viewpoint. From his father, Pedro inherited his strong will and calmness. From his mother, he inherited her heart of loving other people.
When Pedro was in 10th grade, his family moved to New York City. Pedro, Jose and their twin sisters loved walking on the sidewalk next to the Hudson River. God was preparing the environment for his family to meet the Lord of the Second Advent.
One day a Japanese brother and sister came to visit their apartment on 90th Street, the East side of Manhattan. Noburu and Kuniko invited Pedro and his brother, Jose, to attend a weekend workshop in Tarrytown, NY. At the workshop, they had deep experiences hearing the Divine Principle. They were in awe of the beauty and depth of this truth and decided to investigate even further.
After the workshop Pedro joined HARP (High School Association for the Research of Principles) while he was in high school. Eventually, they both joined the Unification movement and moved to California to work in CARP, LA (Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles). While working with CARP, Pedro and his brother joined a Karate team led by Takao Onoda.
Pedro and Jose taught Karate at three universities and one high school in California and witnessed on campuses to help young people. Pedro was very smart, and he could give deep Divine Principle lectures conveying the heart and truth of God. In 1982 Pedro completed his degree in Marketing at the California State University, LA campus.
In 1982 Pedro was blessed in Madison Square Garden with a lovely Japanese sister named Akemi Arashiro. As a life-long learner, Pedro enrolled at UTS in 1988 and graduated in 1990. Being a person who was always seeking to become the best he could be, he later enrolled in the Doctorate program at UTS in 2021 seeking to attain the skills needed to accomplish his portion of responsibility for heaven. He had completed 2 semesters before passing to the spiritual world.
Shortly after his graduation in 1990, True Father sent Pedro and Akemi to Puerto Rico as leaders. Along with another sister who had been working many years in Puerto Rico, he prepared many activities. Pedro and Akemi worked together for many years in Puerto Rico, teaching the Divine Principle and loving people with a parental heart. It is here they raised their family.
It wasn't an easy path, and Pedro had many challenges that seemed to come like the ocean waves pounding against the shore. But Pedro never gave up and was deeply motivated by the words True Father said to him: “Puerto Rico belongs to you.” Pedro repeated those words often. Pedro was a very honest and righteous man of God.
Pedro was pastor in Puerto Rico from 1990-1997 and became state leader in 2014 until his passing. He is survived by his wife Akemi and his children Victoria, Catherine, Gloria, and Sungduk.
His brother, Jose, shares this about Pedro:
“What I admired most about my brother was his unflinching spirit and determination to serve and love God, True Parents, and people. He always had a grateful heart towards God and True Parents and a profound desire to become a true son of filial piety. He was a good son, a good brother, an excellent husband, and a great father. We definitely will miss him, and we pray for him to have a wonderful transition between earth and heaven and a good journey ascending to our Heavenly Father.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 1:00 PM (Viewing will begin at 12:00 PM)
Location: Ehret Funeral Home (Urb. Antonsanti #4 Calle Brema, Rio Piedras, P.R. 00927)
Join the ceremony by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82476217939
Meeting ID: 824 7621 7939
Donations accepted to support the Seonghwa and burial cost: https://gofund.me/fd37aa72
In Memory of Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
Spouse: Carol Ann McCarthy
Children: Stephen (Rorie Dean), Hannah, Charlanne, Morla (Daniel)
Birthdate: April 27, 1951
Ascension: May 21, 2022
Rev. Kevin McCarthy is well known as one of America’s premier Divine Principle lecturers. Having joined the Unification Movement in 1972, he has taught alongside the likes of Rev. Ken Sudo in the 70s. Then, in the 80’s, as the main lecturer, he taught over 7000 clergy in Korea and Japan during the Interdenominational Conferences for Clergy (ICC). He was a pastor, teacher and great family man. Along with being a warm and loving brother and dedicated citizen of this country of America, he was gifted with an extraordinary ability to discern exactly which Biblical verse and Principle texts were needed, to help the lectures come to life, and he did it with amazing humor to bring the points home. Due to his firm stances and dignity of convictions, True Parents referred to Kevin as “The American Buffalo.”
Rev. Kevin Charles McCarthy, 71, of Woodbridge, Virginia, died May 21, 2022 at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Born April 27, 1951, in Neptune, New Jersey, Kevin was the son of the late Gladys Delores Skehan and Edward Albert McCarthy. Raised in Freehold, New Jersey, the family moved to Aberdeen, North Carolina in 1958.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Carol Ann McCarthy; a son, Stephen McCarthy and his fiance Rorie Dean, both of Maspeth, New York; daughters, Hannah McCarthy of Tucson, Arizona, Charlanne McCarthy of Richmond, Virginia, and Morla McCarthy and her husband, Daniel McCarthy of Stafford, Virginia.
He is also survived by his sister Katherine Ann McCarthy and her husband, John Faulkner, of Arlington, Virginia; a brother, Richard McCarthy of Abereen, North Carolina; and a sister, Linda Pedersen of New Jersey.
Kevin began his scouting career as a cub scout and worked his way up to Eagle Scout. He received his certificate in 1965. He enjoyed sports and was an avid fisherman and golfer. At Aberdeen High School, he was on the track team, on the junior varsity football team, and later named captain of the varsity team. He graduated in 1969. He studied philosophy at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina.
While living in Charlotte, North Carolina, during his early years, he worked for the Charlotte Observer Newspaper.
Kevin was the author of several books, including “Realizing Jesus: What the Bible Really Tells Us About Jesus.” His author page on Amazon, under KC McCarthy, includes the following words:
“I’m not a theologian. I’m not a scholar. I’m just an ordinary person who has happened to have lived a very eclectic life. I’ve been a seeker of truth since I can remember. Perhaps, being born in New Jersey to an Irish-Catholic family and then moving to the Protestant rural South of North Carolina at age 7, I was forced to contemplate the sometimes-dire consequences of being the only Roman Catholic Yankee in town. Having to explain to my classmates why I could eat a hot dog any day except on Friday was always a daunting task that probably set my course toward seeking deeper truths and clearer explanations beyond the accepted dogmas.
“At college I became a student of the religions of the world and was always amazed in discovering the essential similarities of the various religions even though they were founded at different times and places. It made me realize that there was a great universal truth about the one God and that we all were only subject to various amounts of that whole truth.
“It seemed in those years, seekers such as I, ended up either marching against the war, smoking copious amounts of weed or were searching for and finding a new expression of God that was being offered by the array of new religious movements. I was no different. My path was toward the spiritual and for the next thirty years of my life I was given the opportunity to engage in dialogue and fellowship with literally thousands of clergy, priests and teachers of most all of the faiths of the world. This indescribably rich experience is truly the foundation of this book.”
A professional photographer, he specialized in Real Estate photography, specifically in the high-end luxury market in Northern Virginia. He also served as photographer for several non-profit organizations and provided graphic design work for The Washington Times, Times Color Graphics, the Global Peace Foundation, Westar Mortgage, and a wide assortment of local Prince William County and Northern Virginia clients. (www.kcharlesphoto.com)
A private graveside service was held Saturday, May 28th, in the Historic Stonewall Memory Garden, Manassas, VA., surrounded by Manassas National Battlefield Park.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Donation Link
Please use this GoFundMe link to help the family with funeral and other expenses: https://gofund.me/0bfda1ca
If you would like to purchase his book, Realizing Jesus, it can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Realizing-Jesus-Bible-Really-Tells/dp/1677845465
Write Tribute Stories
Due to the overwhelming response, the family created an easy place for folks to share their many stories about our dad. We have loved reading everyone’s memories with him. Please submit your stories at this link: https://forms.gle/NreJEXHg9pQn5Ne67
In Memory of Alina Scanlan
Alina Keyung Scanlan
Children: Ana Maria
Birthdate: November 23, 1993
Ascension: May 22, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: May 26, 2022
Alina Scanlan (28) was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the first daughter of three siblings, Casey, Sean and Hogan. As the only daughter, she has always been devoted to being a wonderful and supportive elder sister to her three brothers. Her parents were John and Mitsuyo Scanlan. She is survived by her daughter, Ana Maria (6).
During Alina’s childhood she enjoyed sports and was involved in the Japanese Okinawa Drum group. She also loved spending time with friends. She went to Emmerich Manual High School, where she created lifelong friendships and graduated in 2012.
Alina is also a healthcare hero and spent most of her professional life working as a Certified Nurse Assistant for patients with dementia. She sincerely took care of them even though it was hard work. Alina was also an essential healthcare worker during the COVID-19 pandemic and cared for patients at a nursing home. The elderly patients were hit hard during the early days of the pandemic, and Alina assisted patients even while attending classes online and looking after Ana.
She also worked as a receptionist in an office and cooked for Ocean World. Aline was planning to graduate this summer with a certificate to be a Specialist in Medical Office & Billing. She was so excited to pass her last class and celebrate with Ana.
Alina loved Ana with her whole heart and wanted the best life for her. Ana is also Alina’s inspiration and motivator in life, and her mother supported her desire to learn by encouraging her to be involved in many activities. She would take Ana to play volleyball, gymnastics, dancing, tutoring at Kumon, shopping, and fun places like the State Fair. They had a very special relationship and an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.
Words to best describe Alina are loving, hard working, caring, and a genuine good soul. She had a big heart. Her smile and laugh was contagious. She had aspirations of traveling more and one day get married and attend the blessing. She always made goals for herself to grow, to live a very healthy and happy life, and devote her life to being a wonderful mother to Ana and making many special memories with her.
She was a loved daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She will be missed by so many people, and her kind-hearted spirit will live on with each person she touched.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Thursday May 26, 2022 11:00 AM (Closed Casket viewing will begin at 10:00 AM)
Location: Harry W. Moore Chapel (8151 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250)
The ceremony will proceed to the burial at 12:30 PM at Carmel Cemetery (1000 North Rangeline Road, Carmel, Indiana 46032)
Reception and Reflection at 2:00 PM at the Indianapolis Family Church (404 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205)
Go Fund Me for Alina and the Scanlan Family: https://gofund.me/942b39b4
In Memory of Tomiko Nojima
Tomiko Nojima
Spouse: Cheol-Hi Lee
Children: Chris and Paul
Birthdate: November 11, 1941
Blessing: December 1974
Ascension: May 13, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: May 28, 2022
Tomiko was born in Kochi, Japan on November 11,1 941 as the youngest child of Tamotsu and Hideko Nojima. From a young age, she had a passion for music, piano, and history. She was also spirited, confident, and absolutely certain that she wanted to forge her own path in life.
After high school, her path led her to meeting Noriko Oyamada who introduced her to Rev. Sun Myung Moon and the Unification Church, which sparked a life-long devotion to God and to living for the greater good.
In December 1974, Tomiko was blessed in marriage with Cheol-Hi Lee, and together they had two sons—Chris and Paul.
She followed her life-long mentor, Mrs. Mee-shik Choi, to the San Francisco Bay Area upon the birth of her second son, and it was with her support that she raised her young family. As a young mother, she worked hard to raise her growing boys while earning a degree in English Literature from St. Mary’s College.
Throughout her life, Tomiko has been as generous with her time as with her resources. After her boys had grown, Tomiko spent a year in Washington DC working to further the mission of the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP), an organization started by Rev. and Mrs. Moon. She was inspired by the many projects that WFWP members had started in order to serve others around the world. Upon her return to her local chapter, she worked consistently to lead the annual fundraiser for The Sun of Mozambique Secondary School in Beira, Mozambique. She also was inspired to support the Leda project in Pantanal, Paraguay.
Tomiko’s devotion to God also led her to become an active participant in the Bay Area interfaith community, and she started the non-profit Women’s Interfaith Circle of Service—a member of the United Religions Initiative Cooperation Circles. Through this, she supported the efforts of many local charitable organizations.
One of Tomiko’s greatest joys was returning to Japan for regular trips with her long-time friends, Kazue Short, Ikue Ohta, and Noriko Oyamada. These last months of her life have been a testament to their enduring friendship, and we are grateful for their support and for the support of the Bay Area Family Church community in aiding Tomiko’s ascension to the spirit world.
For the past two and a half years, Tomiko battled a recurrence of breast cancer. At midnight on May 13, 2022, she ascended peacefully at her home.
Tomiko will be laid to rest at Oze Memorial Park in Japan alongside her beloved mother, Hideko.
Tomiko is survived by her two sons, Chris (Laura) and Paul (Kaz), and four grandchildren—Tomo, Haruka, Emme, and Lisey.
The path that she has forged for us and the legacy that she leaves is to live for the sake of others, believing the truth that human beings belong to one family under God.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 28, 2022 5:00 PM
Location: Bay Area Family Church (2305 Washington Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577)
Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/UnificationChurchBayArea/ (The live video will be on the top-left of the screen with the word LIVE on top. Click the video to launch the video display.)
Flowers for the ceremony can be sent to the Bay Area Family Church.
Donations in memory of Tomiko Nojima can be made to Women’s Federation for World Peace (wfwp.org), Leda project (ledaproject.com), or United Religions Initiative (uri.org).
If you are attending, please observe the Seonghwa Ceremony attire:
Men: Dark suits
Women: White or cream color clothes
In Memory of Brenda Elaine Miller
Brenda Elaine Miller
Spouse: Paul Clark Miller
Children: Young Min Miller
Birthdate: July 26, 1952
Blessing: August 25, 1995
Ascension: May 11, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: May 19, 2022
Brenda Elaine Miller lived a life full of love united with True Parents and with concern for others. Brenda was always active in church projects and the providence. She was part of the founding of the Racial Reconciliation Group with several other members of the Maryland community. Her passion was working toward elevating Native American causes, and she was honored by being given a Native American name, “Shining Spirit Woman.” Brenda never took the easy way but was always committed to true restoration of the heart.
Brenda was born on a farm outside of Vermillion, South Dakota. She attended elementary school in the last one-room school house in South Dakota and was in the final 8th grade graduating class before the school closed. She graduated from high school in Beresford, South Dakota. Brenda attended Nettleton Business College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and graduated with an associate degree in Fashion Marketing.
While she was in Sioux Falls, she met Barbara Masuyama, the first Unification missionary to South Dakota, who taught her the Divine Principle. Brenda became the first member to join in South Dakota.
From South Dakota she did witnessing and fundraising for a while and then was chosen, along with other members, to join the first Global Team. Brenda was able to travel to Japan and Korea participating in witnessing and church activities. She had the honor of being at the Yoido Rally in Seoul, Korea in 1975.
When she returned to America, Brenda continued witnessing and fundraising. In 1982 she was matched and blessed to an African American brother. They started family life, but unfortunately her husband passed away. Brenda worked as staff at the New Yorker Hotel, which at the time was called World Mission Center, and also used her business school training to work as an executive assistant for a New York law firm.
It was while working at the law firm and living in Brooklyn that she met her current husband, Paul Miller. They were blessed in Korea in 1995. In 1996 she moved to Maryland to join her new husband.
Brenda was always active in church projects and the providence. She became part of the Reconciliation Group, which was started by Joe and Debby Taylor and Bob and Angelika Selle—a weekly black white prayer and discussion meeting that was able to open the hearts and minds of many people and promote understanding on a deeper level. Brenda was considered by the others in the group as the one with the deepest mother’s heart, always keeping the others focused and properly centered.
Brenda also became active in the Native American community and attended a number of Pow Wows in the Maryland and Virginia area and in Oklahoma. She had connected with the Native American spirit and the plight of the Dakota tribes while she was growing up. At a gathering in Southern Virginia, she was honored by being given a Native American name “Shining Spirit Woman.” In 2013, June 7–15, Brenda, along with Reiko Jenkins, Claire Daugherty, Katherine Cromwell, Sandra Lowen, and Joy and Joseph Williams embarked on a prayer journey retracing the Trail of Tears. She created a photo album to commemorate that time.
By far the greatest joy in her life was when a beautiful baby, whom she and her husband named Young Min David Miller, came into her life. Young Min was an offering child graciously given by Jack and Yukari Whedbee. The raising of Young Min to be a strong, smart, moral, and handsome man has been the culmination of her life’s work. This fine young man will be a diadem in her crown in heaven.
Brenda Miller is survived by her husband, Paul Clark Miller; her son, Young Min David Miller; and her three siblings, Carol Nixon, Sandy Lawrensen, and Barry Lawrensen.
Brenda’s husband’s tribute.
“Do not mourn for the rose that has bloomed and withered
for it has spread its glory upon the world; rather weep for
the bud that will not bloom.”
—Paul Miller
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022 11:00AM (Viewing starts at 10:00 AM)
Location: Beall Funeral Home (6512 Crain Highway Bowie, MD 20715)
The ceremony can be watched on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/618147675 (Passcode: 2027)
Won Jeon Ceremony: 2:00 PM at Fort Lincoln Cemetery (3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood MD 20722)
Reception to follow at approximately 3:30PM (3600 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20002)
Donations accepted to help Brenda Miller's Family and her Beloved Causes: https://gofund.me/e5432486
Condolence Cards may be sent to:
The Miller Family
7504 Garrison Road
Hyattsville MD 20784
In Memory of Denis Fellenz
Denis Fellenz
Spouse: Nancy Fellenz
Children: Denis Jr., Dorothy and Andrew (Eungyeong Jeon)
Birthdate: November 16, 1941
Blessing: April 7, 1989
Ascension: May 1, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: May 7th, 2022
Denis and Nancy are pillars of the early previously married couples to join our Unification Movement. They worked as homembers under Dr. Bo Hi Pak in the 70's and eventually brought many from their own family to understand the Divine Principle and True Parents' mission of bringing the Kingdom of God on Earth. Denis had many skills and was always making new friends through his work and through teaching golf, especially with members of the Army and Department of Defense. Their family is a shining light for many in the Northern Virginia area.
Denis Fellenz was born at Edgewood Arsenal, MD on November 16, 1941. He was the third of six children. He had two older sisters, Dorothy Fellenz and Genie (Fellenz) Burn, followed by three younger siblings: a sister, Andre, and 2 brothers, Bruz and John.
His father was career military, and Denis always looked forward to the adventure of living in many different places. His favorite base was Fort Monroe, VA (located on the Chesapeake Bay), where at fourteen he learned to play golf. Golf became his lifelong passion (he eventually became a PGA Teaching Pro and taught golf as a side career for well over twenty years).
At age nineteen Denis entered the military as an academy prep student where he studied for two years, then studied for a year at the University of Utah, after which he enlisted in the Army. He served for three years, including a tour in Fort Campbell, KY, in the 101st Airborne’s Screaming Eagles, where he trained as a paratrooper. His experience as a paratrooper left him with a lifelong fear of flying, and he never willingly flew anywhere again if he could drive or take a train.
After an honorable discharge, Denis decided he wanted to give his life to God. He joined a Catholic Seminary, The Oblates of Mary Immaculate, in San Antonio, TX. During his summer break in May of 1967, while staying in VA with his sister Dorothy, he met Nancy Allen, a stewardess with United Airlines (who had wanted to be a nun). He decided he’d rather have a wife than be a priest.
In the Fall of 1967 Denis and Nancy were married in the Catholic Church with Claire (Allen) Daugherty, Nancy’s younger sister, as her maid of honor. By 1973 Denis was the father of 2 children, Denis and Dorothy, and also had custody of Nancy’s youngest sister, Mimi (Allen) Dempsey. At the time, they were living in Arlington, VA when Claire introduced them to the Unification Church. They joined as a family, including Denis’ sister, Genie — thus becoming the original “home members,” serving the church community while maintaining their families and homes.
Denis’ career included pioneering the computer field as a programmer and systems analyst, working at Control Data, Amtrak, the U.S. Congress, Florida Power and Light, and finishing his career by returning to Capitol Hill and the office of House Information Systems. He led the team that changed the voting system on the Representatives’ side from a paper vote to a computerized vote that was instantly public.
In 1989, after twenty one years of marriage, Denis was given three days notice that his couple was eligible for the Blessing. Denis and Nancy were blessed by True Parents on April 7th at the New Yorker Hotel. On August 30, 1990 they had a son, Andrew Allen Fellenz.
On May 1, 2022, Denis ascended leaving behind his wife of fifty five years, Nancy; his three children, Denis Jr., Dorothy and Andrew (blessed to Eungyeong Jeon), and a foster son, Ryan; as well as five grandchildren, Tristan, Anya, Leza, Seva, and Misha. Every one of them was precious to him in a unique way.
Denis’ daughter, Dorothy, created a tribute booklet for her father, titled, “Time to Go.” You can view it here.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: May 7, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Location: 3600 New York Ave NE Washington, DC 20002 (The Arbor Ballroom of The Washington Times Building)
The ceremony can be watched on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/618147675 (Passcode: 2027)
The inurnment of his remains will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in the Columbarium at a later date.
The Fellenz family requests donations can be made in Denis' name to: www.thekingmakerfoundation.org
In Memory of Jeddie Collins King
Jeddie Collins King
Spouse: Elma King
Birthdate: November 9, 1934
Blessing: January 31, 2009
Ascension: April 17, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: April 23, 2022
Rev. Jeddie Collins King was born in Kissimmee, Florida in 1934 to loving parents Ellis and Emma King. He grew up with five siblings. In 1961 he moved to Queens, NY and in 1975, met and joined the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity (Unification Church). Rev. King served in The International Family Association (IFA) in 1976, an organization formed to connect with parents of members to counter the negativity towards the Unification Church and take care of those who could not be full-time members. In 1977, he converted his garage into a church and started Home Church in the United States. He founded and guided the Interfaith Community Church in Queens, NY from this store-front church for many years. One of his early spiritual daughters, Angie Moore, baked cakes for True Parents.
Realizing that before the leaders in the Unification movement could gain any recognition from Christian churches, Rev. King introduced the use of the title “Reverend,” as it is an important title in Christian churches. In 1981, he spoke at the “‘We Shall Overcome’ - Protect Religious Liberties and Minority Rights" Rally in Foley Square, NY to protest the unfair persecution of Father Moon.
In 1983, Rev. King was ordained by the Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church, where he gained the title Priest. From 1984 to 1988, he worked with the Interdenominational Conferences for Clergy (ICC), which brought more than 7,000 pastors to South Korea and Japan. Rev. Kind also served as ICC coordinator in the New York Church and as Assistant Pastor in the Unification Church in Queens, NY.
Around the year 1990, True Parents encouraged members to go back to their homes and start Tribal Messiahship. In 1992, Rev. Kinng made the move back to his hometown, Kissimmee, FL, and continued Home Church in his family home. After his parents passed away, he renovated his parent’s home on 1513 Central Ave. in Kissimmee, which now stands as a historical landmark, and started the Interfaith Community Church in Kissimmee.
Since childhood, Rev. King wanted to be independent and productive. He went above and beyond to care for family members who needed his care. As such, he was appointed Orlando City Leader for FFWPU from October 1996 to December 2005, and in 2002 he and his wife, Elma, were appointed ACLC co-coordinators. They produced many powerful Prayer Breakfasts and Pastor’s Forums from June 21, 2007 to December 9, 2010, working to serve 10 established churches in America. From there, Rev. King went on to work in radio with the Ministry Hosting of “The Kingdom Comes,” an International Radio Broadcasting Ministry sharing the words of True Parents across the world. The Roadside Blessings, founded by Elma, was an outreach service they both served in which they provided free clothes, food, toys, Blessings and prayers.
Rev. King is the Vice President of TP of TF Foundation, which helps provide lights for schools, churches and homes in Cap-Haitien in Haiti, and clothes, food and toys for the orphanage. Rev. King is also the President of the Interfaith Community Centre.
With all of this, Rev. King finished his autobiography on Aug. 28, 2014 entitled, “JC, A King’s Story,” which can be found on Amazon. In December 20, 2015 he started a video series depicting his early years and completed it in 2016. The videos can be purchased at the King’s Home Church in Kissimmee. The King’s Home Church was converted in 2021 to King’s Heartline Holy Community. As a Tribal Messiah, Rev. King and Elma have worked with Rev. Emmanuel and Rev. Victorine Souck to help build and complete a center for service in their hometown of Cameroon, Africa.
Rev. King is a pastor, a counselor, and a Divine Principle lecturer. Over his many years of service, he has received certificates of achievements, as well as recognitions, awards, and gifts for his hard work and unwavering service. However, more than anything, Rev. King has been hard at work to fulfill his responsibilities as a Tribal Messiah. Having traveled on missions all over the world, he visited six countries: Japan, Brazil, Paraguay, Israel, Korea, Bulgaria, and Bahamas. His mission countries were Bulgaria and Brazil, where he traveled at the risk of his life. He also traveled extensively in many states across the United States.
Rev. King and Elma founded a new Center in Kissimmee, FL following True Mother’s direction for members to launch 5,000 churches in America. Together, they lived for the sake of others, wishing to bring all of their families and tribes into the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. They were one of the 12 couples who answered the first call to come to Korea in 2017 with the completion of their 430 couples blessing. After returning home, they embarked on a mission to complete another 430, and went on to do even a third 430 couples. With an urgent call to show love and respect for their ancestors, they liberated 430 generations and celebrated their homecoming on Nov. 15, 2019.
On November 16, 2019 Jeddie and Elma celebrated their 43 couples at the beautiful Belinsky Community House with the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Rev. King and Elma were thus blessed with the title of Tribal Messiah Representatives in Florida. With this title, they have helped many Blessed families over the finishing line of 430 couples and helped one Blessed family to finish their CheonBo couple mission.
He and his wife have purchased 7 lots where they will build a new Interfaith Community Centre in Kissimmee in an effort to leave a legacy of love on earth and to help fulfill God’s dream.
On Oct. 9, 2020, Rev. King and Elma became a CheonBo Couple and were inducted into the Heavenly Hall of Flame. His promise was to work until his last breath for the providence, and he did. Learn more about his life in his book “JC, A King’s Story,” and his CD “Jeddie King - The Early Years.”
Rev. King has also been at the forefront of the Blessing of Marriages Movement in the Southeast Region (SR2) of the United States. His heart of devotion, concern and love for all people has come through at every level of his and Heavenly Elma King’s ministry together. Their Roadside Marriage Blessing Movement and Kings Home Church created a vibrant blessing community in Florida and was recognized by our National and International movement as exemplary examples of the path for Heavenly Tribal Messiahship. Through his unique skills, passion and talents, Rev. King lived a long and productive life of service and love.
Reflections from Rev. King’s wife, Elma King:
Rev. King’s life as a son was led with a heart of filial Piety to his parents since childhood to his parent’s death. At an appointed time in his life, he was the person who took responsibility at his Uncle Rufus Aker’s final days. Also, he took responsibility for his aunt Mattie Wilson as a legal guardian in her final days, so she could be surrounded by family. He felt honored to make those commitments to his brothers and his elders. He is a father of five children, and he has kept his commitments as a father, and also as a grandfather to his grandchildren, to the very best of his ability. He has been a point of inspiration in the lives of many. Rev King Loved God and people. He worried about the lost ones—if God had 100 sheep and one was lost, he would leave the 99 in search for the one. Rev. King never gave up searching for that one. He has brought so many sheep back to God’s embrace. He cared very deeply about the broken hearted, always trying to bring them back and show them True Love as a parent. He prayed and cried on his pillow many a night to be able to live to see that one family under God as God envisioned.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Saturday, April 23rd at 11:00 AM EDT
Location: St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church (400 East Columbia Ave., Kissimmee, Florida 34744)
Wonjeon service: Rose Hill Cemetery (1615 Old Boggy Creek Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34744)
The ceremony can be watched on live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stlukechurch.florida/
You may send cards and messages to: elmaking39@gmail.com OR
Elma King
3400 Suzette Drive
Kissimmee, FL 34746
In Memory of Susan Lee
Susan Lee
Spouse: Ki Ryong Lee
Children: Peter Lee, David Lee
Birthdate: April 17, 1941
Blessing: January 11, 1989
Ascension: March 31, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: April 9, 2022
Mrs. Susan Lee was a beloved figure in the Southern California faith community and a friend to each person she met. She was born on April 17, 1941 in Seoul, Korea to her father Kim Deok-won and mother Kang Soon-ae. Her father was an independence fighter who campaigned for Korea's independence from Japan. Her mother established a church in the early days of the Korean Unification Church and played a major role in the Unification Church in Los Angeles, living and working from True Parents’ home in Pasadena.
In 1960, Susan entered Yonsei University in Korea. She participated in the 4.19 Student Movement and contributed to the democratization movement in Korea.
She came to America in 1971, and has consistently provided volunteer work in the Korean-American community in Los Angeles. Mrs. Lee served as the Secretary-General of the Korean Association of Southern California; the Director of the Association of Korean Women Entrepreneurs in Los Angeles; the President of the Association for the Bereaved of American Independence Merit; and as a member of the Korean government's Peace and Unification Policy Advisory Committee.
Mrs. Lee was Blessed in marriage to the late Ki Ryong Lee on January 11, 1989.
Mrs. Lee also served as the team mother of her dream baseball class and focused on the education of her second generation. She also opened the Sunhwa Korean Language school at the Los Angeles Family Church, where she worked hard to teach Korean, the mother tongue of True Parents (1998~2008). As an Ambassador of Peace, she recruited peace ambassadors throughout Southern California and continued to promote church activities. During the Little Angels Consolation Performance for Korean War Veterans (2012), she worked as a preparatory member to promote the activities of True Parents.
She has a family of two sons (Peter Lee, David Lee), and she has also maintained a close relationship with her three brothers (Keon Young Kim, Ho Young Kim, Sam Young Kim).
Mrs. Lee ascended on March 31, 2022 at 10:05 AM at the Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital (Los Angeles) at the age of 81
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: April 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM PDT
Location: Han Kook Mortuary (2045 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018)
In Memory of Bob Randolph
Bob Randolph
Spouse: Valerie Randolph
Children: Julie (Se Gil) Feldsott, Emily Randolph
Birthdate: October 1, 1952
Blessing: July 1, 1982
Ascension: March 30, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: April 1, 2022
On October 1, 1952, Robert “Bob” Arn Randolph was born and his fight began. Born a twin prematurely two months early, he went from two pounds down to one in his first week as an infant. Yet his will to survive was strong even then.
Growing up with slightly premature eyes that caused a handicap of partial-blindness in one eye didn't make things easy for Bob. He was heavily teased and bullied by other kids for wearing quarter-inch thick glasses, but he developed a keen sense of how to ward off bullies and exerted himself in order to prove to other kids he was no different than them. At age 9, his dad suddenly died of heart failure, leaving him, his sister and his brother alone to raise themselves.
Public school was a breeze for Bob, but as he approached his high school graduation, there was no one pushing him to pursue a college degree or an ambitious career. Nevertheless, Bob felt there was something beyond his hometown calling his name. As a teenager, Bob visited a medium, just for fun, where he was told, "You will marry a girl named Valerie."
Searching for meaning years later at age 22, Bob met the Unification Church in Boulder, Colorado. But the way Bob was introduced to the church felt more like a job interview. After completing his first workshop he asked, "Did I get the job?"
After years of battling shyness on MFT, Bob was thrilled to be called to the 1979 matching. Yet when True Father saw him, he told Bob to sit down. The next matching in 1980 had the same result. Finally, in late June 1982, on the second day of matchings, True Father found Bob's Minnesota bride, Valerie, and they were Blessed in Marriage the next week on July 1, 1982. They spent the next 40 years raising two daughters, Julie and Emily, and building a life together in a large suburb in PG County, Maryland, then in their dream home in Milton, DE.
Bob never let his limited eyesight hold him back as he worked tirelessly for the success he built for himself and his family. After working his way up the ranks at the Washington Times for 10 years, Bob worked at Green Peace for a time and completed his career with 15 years at National Public Radio, working in an office on the top floor of the NPR DC headquarters. Just before retiring, at age 59, he suffered a sudden arrhythmic heart attack, followed by years of surgeries. On March 30, 2022, at age 69, he passed from congestive heart failure.
Bob was a kind and adventurous soul and will be remembered by his love of family, friends, country, and God's Will. In spite of hardship, Bob was always positive. He always took the opportunity to do and to defend what was right. He was a remarkable person.
A private Seonghwa Ceremony was held for Bob on April 1st, 2022 in the home of the Randolph family. A "celebration of life" event will be held in Milton, Delaware on Sunday, May 1st, 2022.
Please reach out to Val Randolph if you'd like to attend: valrandolph22@gmail.com
You may send cards or letters to:
Val Randolph
220 Chandler St
Milton, DE 19968