Memorial service for Svetlana G. Orekhova-Tibbits today at local church

The son of a National Press Club member who died recently wants the members of the Club to know of her passing and invites them to a service in her memory taking place today, Wednesday, May 15.

Andrei E. Orekhov sent this message by email:

"Our beloved Mrs. Svetlana G. Orekhova-Tibbits, the mother of 4 children, Ph.D., the widow of Mr. William B. John Tibbits, the National Press Club of Washington member, the Union of Journalists of Russia member, just passed away recently. 

"The final ceremony will take place on May, 15th, 1 p.m., at the St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 4001 17th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Friends welcome."

According to her Member profile, she was CEO of Tibbits News Service, and joined the Club in February of 2010. She contributed to the Club's Photo Team's member photography exhibit in 2020. Her late husband was also a Club member, according to an online obituary.