Lona Stadtlander Obituary
The family of Lona Stadtlander in Washington, District of Columbia announces her passing on July 23, 2026. Lona, born on October 16, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alice Emerson and George "Poppy" Emerson; her husband Richard Stadtlander; her granddaughter Erin Cherney; her niece Margie Trimmer; and her siblings, Francis "Honey" Swander of George, Emerson, Barbara "Bobbie" Nimmo, Paul Emerson, Grace Dazier and Donnie Emerson.
She is survived by: her children, Richard Stadtlander (Kim), Janet Brayton, Joan Bishop (Daniel) and Debbie Applegate (Rick); her grandchildren, Lindsay MacRae (Robert), Mark Applegate (Suzanne), Danny Bishop, Josh Motts (Cierra), Ryan Brayton (Glenna), Michael Applegate (Melissa) and Rich Stadtlander; and her great grandchildren, Sloane MacRae, Sylvie MacRae, Ethan Applegate, Audrey Applegate, Nathan Cherney, Elise Cherney, Max Cherney, Olivia Brayton, Ella Applegate, Drew Applegate and Grayson Applegate. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Lona's name to a charity near and dear to her heart by donating to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. (https://t2t.org).
