Alberta H. Santora

Alberta H. Santora of La Plata Maryland passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a three-year battle with vascular dementia. Alberta was born on September 10, 1939, in Washington, D.C. to mother, Neva Shirley and father, Charles Weakley. In August 1967, she moved to White Plains, Maryland where she would build her life and raise her three sons, David, DL, and Donald. Alberta was a dedicated civil servant, with an accomplished career at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). There, she won numerous service awards, charted maps for Air Traffic Controllers, and built a reputation of excellence for herself in a time when there were few in the field women. It was through work, that she met her beloved second husband, Ralph. Her commitment to service did not end at retirement. Alberta was a dedicated volunteer with Charles County public schools, local Hospital, and Catholic Charities. Her commitment to excellence and her community earned her Volunteer of the Year in 2014 at The University of Maryland, Charles Regional Medical Center (Civista). She was also a member of the Clark Senior Center (2N1 Club) where she served in numerous leadership positions. Alberta lived for her family and friends. Whether it was lunch at Ledo’s with “the girls” or taking a daily walk around her neighborhood, she adored spending time with her friends. Her family was her world. She cherished spending time with her sons and treasured being “Grandma”, “Meemah”, and eventually “GG”. She was the center of many memories made gathered around her dining room table and always took the opportunity to tell her family how much she loved them. Alberta is preceded in death by her parents; nine siblings; husband, Ralph; oldest son David; granddaughter, Alyson; and trusted companion Abby. She is survived by her sons, DL (Bethany), Donald (Barbara), and granddaughters Ashleigh, Lorraine, and Jeannie. A viewing will be held at Raymond’s Funeral Home will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 5pm-8pm. Funeral Services will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Thursday, February 16th at 11am where Alberta was a member. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Charities at: https://secure2.convio.net/ccdc/site/Donation2?1721.donation=form1&df_id=1721&mfc_pref=T

Alberta H. Santora

September 10, 1939 - February 4, 2023