Obituaries

Anne E. RamserSchoolteacher

Anne Ernestine Ramser, 74, who taught for 27 years at Flint Hill Elementary School in Vienna before retiring in 1989, died Sept. 13 at her home in Washington after a heart attack.

Ms. Ramser began her career in 1955 at Franklin Sherman Elementary School in McLean.

She was born in Guthrie, Okla., and raised in Washington. She was a graduate of the Maret School in Washington, Stephens College in Missouri and what is now National-Louis University in Illinois.

She collected dolls.

Survivors include a brother, Charles E. Ramser Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Harold Francis O'DonnellMarine Major, Teacher

Harold Francis O'Donnell, 75, a retired Marine Corps major who taught history and government at Flint Hill Preparatory School for 14 years, died of lung cancer Sept. 25 at his home in North Springfield.

Mr. O'Donnell was a Marine for 25 years before retiring in 1974. He taught at the Oakton school until 1991.

A native of Taunton, Mass., Mr. O'Donnell graduated from Stonehill College in Easton, Mass.

He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Annandale.

His wife of 34 years, Maureen V. O'Donnell, died in 1989. He also was predeceased by four children, who died from cystic fibrosis: Catherine O'Donnell in 1962, Brenda O'Donnell in 1975, Sean O'Donnell in 1976 and Maura O'Donnell in 1978.

Survivors include two daughters, Megan O'Donnell Jorns of Arlington and Bridget O'Donnell Bean of Annandale; and five grandchildren.

James L. JoynerRestaurant Manager

James L. Joyner, 70, a restaurant manager, died of cancer Sept. 27 at his home in Beltsville.