We are sad to report the passing of Joe Weller, husband of
Tantallon Newsletter Editor Rosemary Weller. The Wellers are longtime residents
of Tartan Lane and staunch supporters of our community. Joe's many friends will sorely miss him. Please keep Rosemary
and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
From the Kalas
website:
Dr. Joseph Forrest Weller, 81, of Ft. Washington, MD died on
December 30, 2020. Born on April 21, 1939 in Louisville, KY to the late Joseph
Y. Weller and Alice Reardon Weller. Joe is survived by his wife of 56 years,
Rosemary Doheny Weller, his son Michael Weller, daughter-in-law Sara Levin
Weller, granddaughter Ilana Weller, two brothers-in-law, Frank P. Doheny, Jr.
of Louisville, and Edward J. Doheny of Washington, DC, and several nieces,
nephews, and cousins. His younger brother, William predeceased him.
Dr. Weller earned a B.S. degree from Xavier University, a Master’s degree from
American University, and a Ph.D. from American University. His professional
career spanned nearly 40 years at the US Naval Research Lab where he was a
Senior Research Physicist. In retirement, Dr. Weller was active in his
community citizens association, Ft. Washington Community Chorus, and served as
a math tutor to middle school students at The Washington Jesuit Academy.
Due to the pandemic, a Funeral Mass will be limited to immediate family members
with burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects
to the family at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
between 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 3.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to The Washington Jesuit
Academy, 900 Varnum St. NE, Washington, DC 20017.