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▰ Joann Bryan Semelka

Died September 10, … More Information
Joann Bryan Semelka, age 67 of Norfolk, Virginia, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home September 10, 2008.
Obituary published: September 11, 2008 in "Norfolk V-P"

▰ Joann Bryan Semelka

Died September 09, … More Information
Joann Bryan Semelka, age 67 of Virginia, born in Avon Park, Florida, died on September 9, 2008.
Obituary published: September 10, 2008 in "Norfolk V-P"

▰ Amado Zosa Sembra

Died February 24, … More Information
Amado Zosa Sembra, born September 22, 1937 gained his wings on February 24, 2016 in Norfolk, Virginia. Amado was 78. Tags: #Station #Sangley #Philippines #Government #Chief #Officer #Navy #Counselor #Naval #Recruiter #Riverside #California #General #Winston #Nine #Beachmaster #Edenton #Coronado #Waccamaw #Caloosahatchee #Boston #Norfolk #Reserve #Orleans #Louisiana #Saufley #Florida #Recruiter-in- #Command #Commander #Base #Services #Virginia #Vietnam #National #Medals #Fitting #Supply #Support #Filipino- #Solidarity #Hampton #Mahjong #Aurora #Mary #Larry #Alex #Lorraine #Stephen #Beach #Kari #Gary #Olivia #Josiah #Charlotte #Remedios #Brigilda #Isidora #Juliana #Carmelita #Smith #Williams #Norview #Mass #Christ #King #Church #Columbia #Woodlawn #Gardens
Obituary: Amado Zosa Sembra (Sam) passed away in the comfort of his Norfolk home surrounded by family members and friends. He was born on 22, 1937 to Lucio and Maria Sembra in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. He joined the U.S. Navy at the U.S. Naval Station in Sangley Point, Philippines in 1961 and has served the U.S. Federal Government for 41 years.

He was a retired Chief Petty Officer and a Navy er Counselor who served the Naval branch for 26 ½ years. As a Chief Navy Recruiter, he was known as "Mr. Go Navy" in Riverside, California. He attended to his sea duties aboard several oilers, amphibious, and transport ships: USS General Mitchell, USS Winston, ComLanShipron Nine, Beachmaster Unit Two, USS Edenton, USS Coronado, USS Waccamaw, and USS Caloosahatchee. His shore assignments included two naval shipyards in Boston and Norfolk. He worked with the Chief Naval Reserve Staff (New Orleans, Louisiana), was stationed at NAS Saufley Field (Pensacola, Florida), was the Recruiter-in-Charge in Riverside, California, and was the Command er Counselor for Commander Naval Base and Navy Family Services in Norfolk, Virginia.

As a Vietnam veteran, he was awarded the National Defense, Vietnam Campaign, and Vietnam Service Medals for his service from 1964 to 1966. Upon retirement in 1989, he worked for Fitting Out Supply & Support Assistance (FOSSAC) as a Supply Technician for 14 years. He was an active member and past president of the Filipino-American Solidarity Group of Hampton Roads when it originated in 1984. He loved line dancing, playing Mahjong, fishing, taking his wife to the movies, and going on weekend outings with friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Aurora, and his children: Mary Grace and Larry Sowell (Gladewater, TX); Alex and Lorraine Sembra (Marietta, GA); and Kim and Stephen Halbrook (Virginia Beach, VA). He is blessed with grandchildren: Kari and Gary Sowell; Olivia Sembra; and Josiah and Charlotte Halbrook. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Remedios Claudio, Brigilda Manalo, and Isidora Childress. He is survived by his sisters, Juliana Santiago and Carmelita Sembra, who reside in the Philippines.

Visitation will be held at Smith and Williams at 818 Norview Avenue, Norfolk, VA from 6-9 p.m. on , 4th. There will be a prayer service at 7:15 p.m. that evening. A funeral Mass will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on , 5th, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1803 Columbia Avenue, Norfolk, VA. Graveside service will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6309 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.

▰ Amado Zosa Sembra

Died February 24, … More Information
Amado Zosa Sembra, born September 22, 1937 passed from this world into the next February 24, 2016 in Norfolk, Virginia. Amado was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Donna Flores, Sonya Hughes, Mary Sowell, Geoffrey Mones, Kristi Bernstein, Bill And Sarah Luttrell, The Barnes Family, Marsha & Jim Norris, Steve H., Kim Halbrook, Dana Edwards, Cheryl Little, Alden Lumagui, Enrico Garcia, Alex Sembra, Robert/rosalind Louis, Mike Scrimpshire, Pamela Albertson, Jill Scurlock, Elena Garcia, Lori Gurule-rat

▰ Ronald Kurt Sembler

Died June 10, … More Information
Ronald Kurt Sembler, age 22 of Virginia, born in New Jersey, joined the Lord June 10, 1999.
Obituary published: June 11, 1999 in "Hampton Roads V-P"

▰ Allen Ralph Semb

Died July 08, … More Information
Allen Ralph Semb went into the presence of the Lord on July 8, 2000 in Fairfax, Virginia.
Obituary published: July 09, 2000 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Ruby Elizabeth (Dowdy) Semans

Died July 28, … More Information
Ruby Elizabeth (Dowdy) Semans went into the presence of the Lord on July 28, 2000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Obituary published: July 29, 2000 in "Norfolk V-P"

▰ Flora May (Black) Seman

Died June 25, … More Information
Flora May (Black) Seman, of Virginia, born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, entered into eternal rest June 25, 2008. Flora was 68.
Obituary published: June 26, 2008 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Edward William Jr Semales

Died January 12, … More Information
Edward William Jr Semales, age 63 of Great Falls, Virginia, died on January 12, 2011.
Obituary published: January 13, 2011 in "Courier Post (NJ)"

▰ Russell Ronald Semaine

Died July 13, … More Information
Russell Ronald Semaine, of Virginia, joined the Lord July 13, 1998. Russell was 28.
Obituary published: July 14, 1998 in "Waynesboro N-V (VA)"

▰ Lawrence Francis Selzer

Died May 10, … More Information
Lawrence Francis Selzer, age 84 of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away peacefully May 10, 2003.
Obituary published: May 11, 2003 in "Norfolk V-P"

▰ Lois H Selz

Died February 09, … More Information
Lois H Selz, of Richmond, Virginia, joined the Lord February 9, 1997. Lois was 83.
Obituary published: February 10, 1997 in "Richmond T-D"

▰ George Oscar Selz

Died August 01, … More Information
George Oscar Selz, of Virginia, born in Toledo, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior August 1, 2017. George was 86.
Obituary published: August 02, 2017 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Lawrence S Selwyn

Died July 10, … More Information
Lawrence S Selwyn passed away July 10, 2008 in Virginia.
Obituary published: July 11, 2008 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Joyce Elaine Selvig

Died November 22, … More Information
Joyce Elaine Selvig, born July 31, 1940 went to be with her Lord and Savior November 22, 2017 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Joyce was 77.
Family members and close friends: , Katie, Kate Blackmon, Anne Worth, Debbie Wessler

▰ Estelle Lorraine Selvig

Died February 18, … More Information
Estelle Lorraine Selvig, age 52 of Warrenton, Virginia passed away February 18, 1998.
Obituary published: February 19, 1998 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ North T Sr Selvey

Died July 13, … More Information
North T Sr Selvey, age 98 of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away peacefully July 13, 2005.
Obituary published: July 14, 2005 in "New River VC"

▰ Esther (Alley) Selvey

Died January 16, … More Information
Esther (Alley) Selvey, age 92 of Pulaski, Virginia, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 16, 2000.
Obituary published: January 17, 2000 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Ben Eugene Selvey

Died January 30, … More Information
Ben Eugene Selvey, age 88 of Virginia, born in Princeton, West Virginia, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home January 30, 2021.
Obituary published: January 31, 2021 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Donald Hollis "Bill" Jr Selvage

Died July 13, … More Information
Donald Hollis "Bill" Jr Selvage, age 85 of Amherst, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 13, 2007.
Obituary published: July 14, 2007 in "Lynchburg NA"

▰ Donald Hollis "Bill" Jr Selvage

Died July 12, … More Information
Donald Hollis "Bill" Jr Selvage, 85, of Amherst, Virginia, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 12, 2007.
Obituary published: July 13, 2007 in "Lynchburg NA"

▰ Carol Lee (Ingle) Selvage

Died October 08, … More Information
Carol Lee (Ingle) Selvage, a resident of Virginia for decades, died October 8, 2009 in Virginia at the age of 73.
Obituary published: October 09, 2009 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Helen Anna Selva

Died December 20, … More Information
Helen Anna Selva, born March 29, 1927 died December 20, 2014 in Fairfax, Virginia. Helen was 87. Tags: #Regina #Roger #Oakton #Eastern #School #Washington #Federal #Veterans #Department #Navy #Bureau #Medicine #Surgery #Aeronautics #National #Service #Executive #Washingtonian #Helen #Randolph #Rockville #Maryland #Calverton #Silver #Riderwood #Beltsville #Gardens #Fair #Fairfax #Virginia #Catholic #Baptist #Church #Great #Cedar #Youth #Laurel #Mass #Christian #Highway #Army #Country #Gate #Heaven #Children #Research
Obituary: Helen Anna Selva, 87, formerly of Silver Spring, Maryland died peacefully on , 20, 2014 at the Fairfax in Fairfax, VA. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Edward Daniel Selva, her parents, George Henry Dakin and Laura Greene Dakin Bryant, and her sisters Doris Paugh and Joan Asbury. She is survived by her daughter, Regina McElroy and her husband Roger of Oakton, VA. Other survivors include many cousins, nieces, nephews, and their children.



Helen graduated in 1946 from Eastern High School in Washington, DC. Immediately upon graduation, she started her career with the Federal government, working first for the Veterans Administration, and then the Department of Navy’s Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and Bureau of Aeronautics. In 1956 she resigned to become a full-time mother. She returned to the Federal government in 1979, working in the National Weather Service’s Executive Office until her retirement in 1993. Helen enjoyed all of her positions and created work families wherever she was located.



A Washingtonian her entire life, Helen lived in Randolph Hills, Rockville, Maryland; Calverton, Silver Spring, Maryland; Riderwood Village, Beltsville, Maryland; The Gardens at Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Virginia; and Fairfax , Fairfax, Virginia.



From 1953 to 1965, Helen was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Rockville, Maryland, and from 1966 to 2008, she was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. She volunteered her time and energy to the Catholic Church as well as organizations supporting children, including the Great Oaks in Beltsville, Maryland, and the Cedar Knoll Youth in Laurel, Maryland.



Helen loved her family and many friends, and was always ready to lend a helping hand. She had great style (sometimes flamboyant), and loved to decorate. She was a talented potter, was passionate about dancing, and enjoyed entertaining and being entertained at dinner theaters. She had great fun playing bridge, something she learned to do after she retired.



A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on , 30, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 3700 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, Virginia. Immediately following the Mass, family and friends are invited to a reception, in honor of Helen, at the Army Navy Country Club, 3315 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. The internment, at Gate of Heaven in Silver Spring, Maryland, will be private.



Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.


▰ Helen Anna Selva

Died December 20, … More Information
Helen Anna Selva, born March 29, 1927 entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 20, 2014 in Fairfax, Virginia. Helen was 87.

▰ Zigmont Lewis Seluga

Died April 23, … More Information
Zigmont Lewis Seluga, age 84 of Norfolk, Virginia, entered Heaven's gates on April 23, 2003.
Obituary published: April 24, 2003 in "Norfolk V-P"

▰ Murray Seltzer

Died February 21, … More Information
Murray Seltzer, born February 5, 1931 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his February 21, 2015 in Springfield, Virginia. Murray was 84.

▰ Murray Seltzer

Died February 21, … More Information
Murray Seltzer, born February 5, 1931 left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home February 21, 2015 in Springfield, Virginia. Murray was 84. Tags: #Virginia #Neisners #Store #Washington #Ginny #Murray #Army #Korean #Fairbanks #Alaska #Alexandria #Housing #Urban #Following #Debby #Manassas #Tammy #Crabb #David #Corvallis #Oregon #Eric #Charlotte #Avery #Liam #Dana #Cassidy #Emily #Abby #Owen #Sherrill #Bobby #Capital #Hospice #Telestar #Falls #Alzheimers
Obituary: Murray Seltzer, born 5, 1931 in New York City, died on 21, 2015 in Annandale, Virginia. Murray grew up in Harlem, Washington, DC, and Richmond. He met the former Virginia Ellison while working at Neisners Department Store in Washington, DC. On his breaks from selling shoes, he would flirt with her over the doll counter where she would give demonstrations of the first walking doll. Murray and Ginny were married in 1951; a month later, Murray was drafted into the Army. He served for two years during the Korean War, primarily in Fairbanks, Alaska.

his Army service, Murray worked in the shoe business as a salesman and store manager in DC and Alexandria. He decided to go to school at night, obtained his accounting degree and went to work for the federal government at Housing and Urban Development.

Following his retirement from HUD, he joined his wife in running her in-home daycare business where he was fondly known to the kids as Mr. Mur. His favorite activity with the kids was teaching them how to parallel park the kiddie cars on the deck.

Murray leaves a loving family, including his wife of 63 years, Ginny Seltzer; his daughters Debby Hester (Dave) of Manassas and Tammy Seltzer (Lynn Crabb) of DC; his son David Seltzer (Darlene) of Corvallis, Oregon; his grandsons Eric Hester (Amy) of Charlotte, NC, Avery and Liam; granddaughters Dana and Cassidy; great-grandchildren Emily, Abby and Owen. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Dana Seltzer; his brothers Sherrill Seltzer and Bobby Seigel;

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Capital Caring Hospice at 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042 or online at www.capitalcaring.org or to the Alzheimers Association at www.alz.org.

▰ Murray Seltzer

Died February 21, … More Information
Murray Seltzer, born February 5, 1931 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his February 21, 2015 in Falls Church, Virginia. Murray was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Hogir Rahim, Michael Stotler, Joseph Gay

▰ Murray Seltzer

Died February 21, … More Information
Murray Seltzer, born February 5, 1931 entered eternal life February 21, 2015 in Falls Church, Virginia. Murray was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Jerrine D. And Nita Robyn Hamill, Lloyd Edwards, Denise Rinker, Sandra Moore, Kathryn Aguilar, Kesha Lowe, Big Dave, Jo Gattenberg, Tim Roskie, Tammy Seltzer, Jim And Ruth Rossi, Wallace Kirby, Tim Stotler, Algird Taoras, Jack Stotler, Julia Crabb, Pam Phillips, Steph Milstead

▰ Ms Henrietta Siegal Seltzer

Died July 02, … More Information
Ms Henrietta Siegal Seltzer, born February 22, 1914 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 2, 2015 in Falls Church, Virginia. Ms was 101.
Family members and close friends: , Donna Cohendonnacohen

▰ Henrigtta Seltzer

Died July 02, … More Information
Henrigtta Seltzer, born February 22, 1914 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 2, 2015 in Falls Church, Virginia. HENRIGTTA was 101.

▰ Eugenia Brunhouse Seltzer

Died August 30, … More Information
Eugenia Brunhouse Seltzer, of Virginia, entered eternal life August 30, 2005. Eugenia was 81.
Obituary published: August 31, 2005 in "ESN"

▰ Dieter R Seltzer

Died February 16, … More Information
Dieter R Seltzer passed away February 16, 2012 in Manassas, Virginia.
Obituary published: February 17, 2012 in "NewsMessenger"

▰ Regina Mae Seltz

Died June 26, … More Information
Regina Mae Seltz, born September 6, 1964 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her June 26, 2015 in Roanoke, Virginia. Regina was 50.

▰ James Monroe Seltz

Died June 11, … More Information
James Monroe Seltz, a resident of Radford, Virginia for decades, died June 11, 2021 in Radford, Virginia at the age of 79.
Obituary published: June 12, 2021 in "NRV News"

▰ Nathalie Frances Seltman

Died November 10, … More Information
Nathalie Frances Seltman, age 78 of Virginia, born in Newport, Rhode Island, died on November 10, 2001.
Obituary published: November 11, 2001 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Nathalie Frances Seltman

Died October 16, … More Information
Nathalie Frances Seltman, age 78 of Manassas, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2001.
Obituary published: October 17, 2001 in "PWJ"

▰ Arthur John Seltman

Died February 08, … More Information
Arthur John Seltman, age 80 of Arlington, Virginia, joined the Lord February 8, 2001.
Obituary published: February 09, 2001 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Arthur John Seltman

Died February 14, … More Information
Arthur John Seltman, of Arlington, Virginia, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master February 14, 2001. Arthur was 80.
Obituary published: February 15, 2001 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Arthur John Seltman

Died February 08, … More Information
Arthur John Seltman, age 80 of Alexandria, Virginia, passed from this world into the next February 8, 2001.
Obituary published: February 09, 2001 in "PWJ"

▰ Irene Selsky

Died May 28, … More Information
Irene Selsky, born December 12, 1928 died on May 28, 2020 in Springfield, Virginia. Irene was 91.
Family members and close friends: , She Is Survived By Her Children Paul And His Wife Patty, Of Carmichael, California; Andrew And His Wife Zoe, Of Salem, Oregon; Laura Kalcheff And Her Husband, Michael, Of Chantilly, Virginia; Ellen Sawitzky, Of Fairfax, Virginia; Seven Grandchildren And Three Great-grandchildren.

▰ Myrtis Hazel (Brown) Selser

Died May 18, … More Information
Myrtis Hazel (Brown) Selser, of Virginia, born in Live Oak, Florida, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 18, 2006. Myrtis was 91.
Obituary published: May 19, 2006 in "Helena IR (MT)"

▰ Lovey (Cook) Selser

Died October 17, … More Information
Lovey (Cook) Selser died unexpectedly on October 17, 1995 at the age of 89 in Roanoke, Virginia.
Obituary published: October 18, 1995 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ William Henry Selph

Died June 23, … More Information
William Henry Selph, born June 1, 1940 departed this life Sunday June 23, 2014 in Danville, Virginia. William was 74. Tags: #Mildred
Obituary: William was born on 1, 1940 and passed away on , 23, 2014. William was a resident of Danville, Virginia at the time of passing. William was married to Mildred.

▰ Richard Talmadge Selph

Died June 27, … More Information
Richard Talmadge Selph, age 77 of Bowling Green, Virginia, passed from this life on June 27, 2001.
Obituary published: June 28, 2001 in "Gloucester-MGJ"

▰ Richard Talmadge Selph

Died June 23, … More Information
Richard Talmadge Selph, of Bowling Green, Virginia, departed this life Sunday June 23, 2001. Richard was 77.
Obituary published: June 24, 2001 in "Richmond T-D"

▰ Mcrae Orris Selph

Died September 01, … More Information
Mcrae Orris Selph, born July 1, 1939 died on September 1, 2020 in Midlothian, Virginia. McRae was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Marvin Fortune

▰ Laura "Belle" Umber Selph

Died April 21, … More Information
Laura "Belle" Umber Selph, age 83 of Sandston, Virginia, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she April 21, 1998.
Obituary published: April 22, 1998 in "Richmond T-D"

▰ John A Iii Selph

Died May 09, … More Information
John A Iii Selph, of Richmond, Virginia, went into the presence of the Lord on May 9, 2000. John was 77.
Obituary published: May 10, 2000 in "Richmond T-D"

▰ George Ritter Sr Selph

Died May 30, … More Information
George Ritter Sr Selph, of Weems, Virginia, passed from this life on May 30, 2007. George was 64.
Obituary published: May 31, 2007 in "Rappahannock R"
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