Our Obituaries
Antonina O. Buenaventura
May 3, 1918 - August 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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Jerry Alchus
January 17, 1920 - August 8, 2017
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Thomas Harry King
March 6, 1940 - August 8, 2017
Thomas H. King of Hartfield, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2017. He was born in Washington, DC in 1940 and lived the majority of his life in Annandale and Fairfax, Virginia. Thomas married his wife, Aurelia, in 1958 and later had their daughter Ginger and son Paul.Thomas was lifted up as a Freemason in the Elmer Timberman Masonic Lodge in Annandale and later served as a clown...
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Carowin W. Wolfe
February 14, 1943 - August 6, 2017
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Peyton Young Reinhart
February 27, 1955 - August 3, 2017
Peyton Young Reinhart passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 3, 2017, with her loving husband, Gary Reinhart, by her side. She was born February 27, 1955 outside of Paris, France to Nathaniel Young, former Mayor of Fairfax City, and Sarah Young while her father was serving in the United States Air Force. After moving around to several military bases her father retired to Fairfax,...
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William Zeph GORODNICK
September 6, 1934 - August 3, 2017
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.thank you.
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Zemfira Tahirli
January 10, 1935 - August 3, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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Pearl Mae Mitchell
July 21, 1937 - August 3, 2017
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Hudson Scott Lender
June 8, 2017 - August 2, 2017
Hudson Scott Lender passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on August 2, 2017. During his short life here on Earth he touched many lives and was deeply loved by family and friends. He was a tremendous gift to us and taught us all so much in his short life. Heaven's gain was our loss when our angel was called by our Lord. We will continue to draw strength and courage from Hudson&...
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Telesphore L. Charland
March 31, 1921 - July 27, 2017
Telesphore Lawrence Charland, 96 of Fairfax, Virginia passed away July 27, 2017.Tel was born March 31, 1921 in the village of Keeseville, New York to Ephrem and Elmira (Martin) Charland. He was one of three sons, along with Alfred and Leonard. Tel graduated from Keeseville Central High School in 1938. On June 24, 1942 he joined the Army, and it was during basic training near Washington, D.C....
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Garrett Lee Charters
October 25, 1999 - July 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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Helen L. Paquette
April 28, 1923 - July 27, 2017
Helen Paquette was born in Ironwood, Michigan, in 1923, the middle child of seven children of Anna and Arthur Houle. After graduating from St. Ambrose High School, where she was homecoming queen and played on the basketball team, she moved to Washington, DC to work for the State Department as a secretary. After WWII, she worked at the American Legation in Switzerland and traveled throughout...
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Herbert G. Graul
September 22, 1925 - July 27, 2017
Herbert G. Graul (age 91) of Fairfax, Virginia passed away on July 27, 2017. Herb was raised in Arlington, and moved to Fairfax City in 1960. He served in the US Navy as an Aviation Ordinanceman Second Class flying in PBM-5 Mariner seaplanes. For many years he worked for the US Park Service, eventually retiring in 1987 as Deputy Director at Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts. Mr....
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Mary Lois Bierman
September 20, 1920 - July 26, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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John William Beers
May 28, 1930 - July 25, 2017
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Maureen C. Sweet
July 16, 1931 - July 23, 2017
Born July 16, 1931, Maureen C. Sweet passed away peacefully on July 23, 2017 after a prolonged but brave struggle. Maureen is survived by her husband of forty years, Ned Sweet and her son, Bob (Lea) Morrissey and daughters Jane (David) Tinsley and Ann (Rick) Eul plus nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A graduate of the St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, Maureen...
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Mary P. Galloway
August 12, 1922 - July 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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William J. Tohill
March 18, 1938 - July 20, 2017
William Joseph Tohill, 79, passed away at home on July 20, 2017, with his wife at his side. Bill was born March 18, 1938 in Somerset, KY. His is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois Jean and two daughters, Pamela Witmer (Tom) and Judith Heberling. His memory will also be cherished by grandchildren Katie Witmer Duchnak (Brian), Charlie, Christine and Cole Witmer, and Ellen, Ben and Hanna...
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Nick Y. Liu
May 22, 1962 - July 16, 2017
Nick Y. Liu (Yang Ning) Nick Y. Liu, 55, died on July 16, 2017 after a short but fierce battle with leukemia. He leaves behind his wife, Kristen Day, daughters Katrina Yang-Wen and Serena Yang-Lin Day, mother Zhang Wenjin of Beijing, sister Yang Lan of Arlington, brother Yang Jing and nephew Yang Chenghan, both of Beijing. Nick enjoyed a long career as a contract manager and financial analyst at...
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Duane Eugene Perry
December 16, 1936 - July 12, 2017
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Ryan Jeffrey Poli
February 8, 1996 - July 11, 2017
We remember Ryan as a sensitive and caring person who brought joy and humor into our lives. He succumbed to a long battle with depression and anxiety and passed away at his childhood home on July 11, 2017. Depression is a disease of the mind and one’s mental outlook and we know he is at rest and without pain now.Ryan was born in Augusta County, Virginia on February 8, 1996. He grew up in...
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William Kenneth Bates
September 8, 1920 - July 11, 2017
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Shirley May Ifft
April 27, 1942 - July 3, 2017
Shirley May Ifft, 75, of Fairfax, VA passed away after a brief illness on Monday July 3rd 2017 at home surrounded by her family.Shirley was born on April 27, 1942 in Alleghany County Pennsylvania to Merle “Pete” and Nellie (nee Java) Hemphill. During her time at Moon High School (1960) in Moon Township, PA, Shirley was involved in multiple extra-curricular activities, to include...
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Sharon Marie Chapman
May 28, 1944 - June 29, 2017
Sharon Marie Chapman McDermott, 73, of Garner, NC passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 with her family at her side, at Transitions’ LifeCare in Raleigh, NC. She was a lover of animals, gardening, quilting, NC State Women’s Basketball and Elvis Presley.She is the beloved mother of daughters Danielle Frye (Rodney Frye), Michele Chapman (Corey Hicks), Sandra Chapman and grandmother of...
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Kevin James Dumas
July 17, 1964 - June 26, 2017
“One of a Kind” On June 26th Kevin Dumas took his final race to the heavens. Kevin was a giant that walked amongst us; not in a figurative sense but in the way he connected with the world and people in his life. For anyone who knew Kevin, he was the kindest, most generous man whose main focus in life was to embrace life itself. He lived fast, yet easy going and enjoyed life to the...
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Berdj Kenadjian
May 29, 1930 - June 23, 2017
Dr. Berdj Kenadjian, age 87, passed away peacefully of natural causes in his home in Haymarket, VA. He was born to Armenian parents Aram and Adrine Kenadjian in Istanbul, Turkey.He came to the U.S. in 1946 to further his education and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University. He interrupted his graduate studies to join...
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John J. Harold
April 13, 1943 - June 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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Laura Goodrich Kennedy
September 28, 1948 - June 16, 2017
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Joseph Harold Simpson
January 26, 1934 - June 15, 2017
Joseph Harold SimpsonOn June 15, 2017, Joseph Harold Simpson passed peacefully at his residence in Fairfax Station with his dear wife, Beatrice Ann Simpson and daughter Tanya Danielle Elias by his side. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all those that loved him. Joseph is survived by his wife, Ann, daughter, Tanya, son, Doug and his wife, Sherry,...
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Gregory Augustus Hebron
October 13, 1957 - June 14, 2017
Gregory A. Hebron Now Rests In Peace (October 13, 1957-June 14, 2017)July 1 is his homegoing celebration!Many knew him as a great friend and colleague who they called “Big Smooth,” “Hebby,” “Hucklebuck,” or just “Big Greg.” To his family, Greg was known for being a wonderful son, brother, cousin, and uncle.A Washington, D.C. native, Greg was built...
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Robert George McCullen
August 29, 1926 - June 14, 2017
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Elena P. Jewell
June 14, 1957 - June 11, 2017
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Mary B. Maile
May 10, 1937 - June 10, 2017
Maile, Mary, age 80, of Fort Monroe, VA formerly of Fairfax, VA passed away on June 10, 2017. Mary is the beloved wife of Joseph C. Maile; Loving mother of John (Sandra Johnson) and Jennie Maile Howell (Dean); Cherished grandmother of Justin, Mary, Jared, Hannah, Deangelo and Spencer; dear sister of Charles Azoon; dearest aunt of Debra Dvorak. A visitation will take place on Friday, June 16,...
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Ngoc T. Tran
November 14, 1927 - June 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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Gara Vinson Malesky
December 4, 1940 - June 4, 2017
Gara Vinson Malesky, born on December 4th, 1940 in Lee County, Mississippi, died peacefully surrounded by family June 4th, 2017 in her home in Fairfax, VA. Gara served in one of the first Peace Corps classes in Cameroon, West Africa, worked as a school teacher in Charlotte, NC in the mid-1960s and then lived around the world with her then husband, Lann Malesky, who was a Foreign Service Officer....
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David John Chapin
January 8, 1955 - June 2, 2017
David John Chapin of Fairfax, Virginia, passed away on June 2, 2017.He was born on January 8, 1955 at the US Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. He grew up in the Bren Mar Park neighborhood where his family enjoyed many long friendships. Dave attended Thomas Jefferson High School and lived his life in Fairfax County. At the time of his death, he was a general contractor with Double D Home...
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Timothy Alan Mensch
January 30, 1962 - May 23, 2017
Timothy Alan MenschAge 55 of Fairfax Station , Virginia passed away suddenly on May 23, 2017. He was the son of Donald and Margaret (Hatchard) Mensch. A graduate of Fairfax High School and George Mason University, Tim worked as an independent contractor for the Washington Post and most recently at Wegmen’s in Fairfax, Virginia. He enjoyed being outside doing home projects and spending time...
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Nancy Lee Dickens
November 13, 1930 - May 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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George R. Thompson
May 23, 1936 - May 21, 2017
George "Ronnie" Thompson left this life Sunday May 21st after brief illness.He leaves behind Mary Grace Thompson, his lifelong friend and wife of 57 years. His loving children, daughter, Joan, sons Chuck ( Misty ), Doug ( Elizabeth ) and Brian Thompson.He loved family and his life was centered around it.He had 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law, life long friend,...
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Veronica Catherine Young
November 30, 1922 - May 20, 2017
VERONICA CATHERINE YOUNG (Age 94)On May 20, 2017, Veronica Catherine Young, of Flushing, NY and Manassas Park, VA, died ather residence at Greenspring Retirement Village in Springfield, VA. All of whom had the goodfortune of knowing her will miss her wit, wisdom and family stories. Lifetime homemaker and wife of 65 years, she is preceded in death by her husband Dickson F.Young. She is survived by...
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Walter Edward Morris
December 24, 1921 - May 18, 2017
Walter E. Morris, 95, died peacefully at Inova Fairfax Hospital on May 18, 2017 surrounded by his children after a short illness. After finishing two years of college, Walt served in the Army Air Corps during WWII as a B-24 pilot flying 14 combat missions as part of the 453rd Bomber Group. Subsequently, he completed his undergraduate degree, earned a graduate degree, worked for the AAA for 15...
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Richard Steven Rodgers
October 15, 1954 - May 17, 2017
Richard “Rick” Steven Rodgers passed away on May 17, 2017 after a valiant battle with ALS during which he always maintained his sense of humor. Rick grew up in Fairfax, Virginia and graduated from Fairfax High School and then from the University of Texas at Austin with degrees in communication and public relations. He was a gifted musician, communicator and investor. He is survived by...
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Michael Clair Haddock
October 4, 1950 - May 16, 2017
Michael Clair Haddock, age 66 of Fairfax, Virginia, passed away on May 16, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his brother, Donald Haddock, Jr, and his long time best friend, Mel Patrick, and Bailey the Beagle. He worked for 34 years at Fairfax Hospital in the HVAC/Engineering department. Friends and family will gather at Demaine Funeral Home – Fairfax on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 11 AM,...
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Vernon Leroy Johnson
October 28, 1942 - April 28, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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Patricia Lou Bonnes
September 7, 1925 - April 20, 2017
Patricia L. Bonnes, Age 91, of Fairfax, Virginia, passed away on April 20, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Col. Harry P. Bonnes; Dear mother of the late Paul G. (Brenda), Mary E. Quinley, Dave (Tricia) and Suzanne T. Lusk (John); Loving grandmother of Jenny Burgan (Eugene), Brian (Alicia), Allison Quinley, Emily Campanella (Paul), Laura Quinley, Jessica Long (Matt), Matt (Brooke),...
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Allen Kenneth Gillette
July 15, 1937 - April 18, 2017
Allen Kenneth Gillette, of Clifton, VA, passed away on April 18, 2017. Beloved father to Shannon Gillette and Jennifer Gillette Fuchs. Cherished grandfather to Hendrix, Aquarius and Phoenix Fuchs. Born and raised in Elmira, NY and a graduate of Alfred University, Allen went on to serve in the Air Force and continued his career as an Intelligence Analyst for the Department of Defense. He now joins...
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Jason Andrew May
August 14, 1981 - April 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, VA.A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 7 - 8 PM at DC Metro Church, 3500 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated. They can be sent online at metrochurch.com, or by calling the church at the direct number (703) 229-4488.
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Doris Newman Martinez
January 24, 1955 - April 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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Shireda Ann Prince
November 6, 1951 - April 10, 2017
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Nancy Cliffe Vernon
December 25, 1930 - March 29, 2017
Nancy Noel Cliffe Vernon of Fairfax VA, December 25th 1930 – March 29th 2017. Nancy was born and raised in Schenectady NY. She attended Swarthmore College, and earned a Master’s degree at Radcliffe. She became a teacher, first in London and then in South Africa, where Christopher (Chris) was born, following her marriage to Martin Russell. After that marriage, she returned to the U.S....
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Sarah Shelton Griffin
August 12, 1932 - March 24, 2017
Sarah Lillian Shelton Griffin, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2017, at 8:15 pm. Sarah was born on August 12, 1932, in Chalybeate, MS to the late Lytle Boone and Lucy Wood Shelton. Sarah was one of six children. She was a graduate of Ripley High School in Ripley, MS and Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, MS. Sarah was a proud Northeastern Mississippi native who always...
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Robert Moss Moulthrop
June 10, 1930 - March 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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Brian Christopher Rose
October 19, 1984 - March 19, 2017
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Dennis Lewis Miller
March 8, 1949 - March 15, 2017
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Diane Elizabeth Cohen
June 20, 1947 - March 8, 2017
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Margaret Ann Armstrong
January 17, 1915 - March 4, 2017
Margaret “Peg” Armstrong, age 102, passed away on March 4, 2017. She is the beloved wife of the late Lorenz; Loving mother of Doris Goldman, Richard Armstrong, Robert Armstrong, Susan Armstrong, and Nancy Armstrong; Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren; dear great-grandmother of 5 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren. Peg was a very dedicated and active member...
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William Arthur Craig
May 18, 1942 - March 3, 2017
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Jean Wilma Lederer
June 8, 1929 - March 1, 2017
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Sheila Corvin White
March 30, 1941 - February 16, 2017
Sheila Corvin White, of Burke, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 in her home. Born in Wytheville, Va March 30, 1941 to Hazel Mae Corvin.She graduated from Wythe County High School and completed her nursing diploma at Jefferson Hospital Roanoke, Va. She fulfilled her life as an accomplished nurse in Arlington, Va. In her retirement she enjoyed spending time with her friends and...
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Helen B. Downs
April 21, 1931 - February 14, 2017
Helen B. Downs age 85 of Fairfax, VA passed away peacefully on February 14, 2017. Visitation will occur on Friday, February 24 from 5pm-8pm at Demaine Funeral Home in Fairfax, VA.A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday February 25 at 11:30am at Fairfax United Methodist Church, 10300 Stratford Avenue, Fairfax, VA. Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's memory to:The Alzheimer's...
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Mary Mitchell Saylor
September 5, 1911 - February 13, 2017
Mary Mitchell Saylor, age 105, of Fairfax, VA passed away peacefully on February 13, 2017. She is the beloved wife of the late William J. Saylor; Loving aunt of John Mitchell, Allen Mitchell, Paul Mitchell, Carol Mitchell Phillips, and Lucy Mitchell; Dear mother of Jim (Linda) Saylor. Mary Saylor started her life as a teacher in a one-room school house in Howard County, MD. She then joined...
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Paul Christian Ehlers
October 3, 1947 - February 7, 2017
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Paula Rivera
September 24, 1927 - February 7, 2017
Paula Rivera born September 24, 1927 to Enrico and Adalgisa Miani passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday February 7, 2017. She left her birth place of Udine, Italy in 1947 to build her family with Angel Rivera in the United States. She is survived by her brother Piero and his wife Amelia Miani, her daughter Peggy Kamin and son Peter Rivera. Her grandchildren Brian Kamin, Sandra Kamin,...
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Anne Rust Patteson
February 12, 1920 - February 6, 2017
ANNE RUST PATTESON1920-2017Anne Rust Patteson, 96, a long-time beloved resident of Fairfax, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, at the Greenspring Village nursing facility in Springfield, Virginia.Anne was the daughter of the late Virginia State Senator John W. Rust and Anne Emily Hooe. Her other siblings, John H. Rust, Warwick Brown, and Eleanor Mattern, have predeceased her...
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Leona Berto Holt
March 18, 1916 - January 27, 2017
Leona B. Holt (“Nonie”) was born on March 18, 1916, and grew up on a farm in Albia, Iowa. After moving to Washington, DC, to help her sister with a new son, she met Allan T. Holt (“Tippy”). They were married in 1940. Nonie worked in retail sales in Washington, DC, until her retirement.In 1952 Nonie and Tippy moved to Fairfax, Virginia, where they joined Christ Lutheran...
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Clifford Wayne Woodson
July 27, 1929 - January 23, 2017
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Morris Donald Elkins
November 15, 1937 - January 22, 2017
Morris Donald “Don” Elkins age, 79 of Fairfax, Virginia, died on Sunday January, 22, 2017 at INOVA Fairfax in Falls Church, Virginia. He was born on November, 15, 1937 In Charlotte NC, to the late Grace Hogberg.Don owned and operated Elkins Upholstery Shop in Fairfax,Virginia for 45 years. He used his place of business for many New and old friends to just stop in for coffee and good...
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Mary Shawn Zurlo
March 11, 1944 - January 20, 2017
Mary Shaw "Shawn" Zurlo was born in a 19th century farmhouse in Robeson County, North Carolina. She was a big sister to Archie, Helen, and Carole, a wife to Joseph, a mother to Melanie, an aunt to many, and a friend to legions. She was valedictorian of Tar Hell High School and president of every organization she ever joined, from the PTA to the Gunston Hall Docents Association, which...
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Arthur David Malovich
March 18, 1930 - January 14, 2017
Arthur David MalovichOn the 14th of January, Arthur David Malovich, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a long time resident of the Bayside area of Tampa, Florida.Art was born in Boncarbo, Colorado, the youngest of eight children. He graduated from high school in Aguilar, Colorado and received his Bachelor’s degree from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado...
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Thomas Lee Munday
October 6, 1944 - January 8, 2017
Munday, Thomas Lee, Sr., age 72 from Fairfax, residing in Edinburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Beloved husband of Mary Jane Munday; Loving father of Thomas L. Munday, Jr. (Terri) and Stephen T. Munday (Kristin); Cherished grandfather of Timothy L. Munday, Marina L. Bassler (AJ), Caleb S. J. Munday; Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews; Dear brother of William E. &ldquo...
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Mary D. Murphy
March 25, 1931 - January 7, 2017
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Paul E. Powers
March 8, 1923 - January 6, 2017
Paul E. Powers, 93, of Oakton, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, January 12, at Demaine Funeral Home in Fairfax. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at 2pm at Quantico National Cemetery.
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Mary Forsgren
August 27, 1940 - January 1, 2017
Mary W. Forsgren, age 76, entered eternal rest on January 1, 2017 after a brief illness. Beloved wife of Craig Forsgren for 55 years; and loving mother of Kim Forsgren-Peters (Wayne), and Curt Forsgren (deceased). A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Friday, January 6 at Demaine Funeral Home in Fairfax. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 prior to the service.
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Edward Perry Griffing
June 2, 1933 - December 31, 2016
Edward Perry Griffing, age 83, of Fairfax, Virginia, died at his home on Saturday, December 31, 2016 from a sudden heart attack. He was born June 2, 1933 and grew up in Palm Springs, California. He was an Eagle Scout and played the sousaphone in high school.In 1960, he married the former Kennon Ayer Hatcher of Macon, Georgia while stationed in Charleston, South Carolina.Edward graduated from...
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Ida Katherine DeGross
February 27, 1913 - December 20, 2016
Ida Katherine DeGross1913-2016On Tuesday, December 20, Ida Katherine DeGross passed away at The Virginian Assisted Living Home in Fairfax, Virginia. Born in New Jersey, she was a long-time resident of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey and Sarasota, Florida before moving to Northern Virginia. She was the beloved wife of the late John Pierce DeGross; and the devoted mother of Pierce Edward DeGross of...
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Ida Degross
February 27, 1913 - December 20, 2016
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Cleva Louise Baylor
December 4, 1920 - December 19, 2016
Cleva Louise Baylor, 96, of Manassas Park passed away on Monday, December 19. A memorial service will be held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Centreville on Wednesday, January 4 at 11am.
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Donna Diette Russell
September 25, 1947 - December 19, 2016
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Charlotte Marie Philipoom
February 7, 1931 - December 19, 2016
Charlotte Marie Philipoom, 85, of Williamsburg passed away on December 19, 2016. She is survived by her son, Joseph Philipoom and his wife Julie; her daughter, Paula Gutierrez and her granddaughters, Katarina and Emma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacobus Philipoom. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, December 27 at Stonewall Memory Gardens.
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Cleva Louise Baylor
December 4, 1920 - December 19, 2016
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Wayne Witt Bates
August 19, 1922 - December 18, 2016
WAYNE WITT BATES (AGE 94) He was born on August 19, 1922 in Texaco, New Mexico. He had eight brothers and two sisters who preceded him in death. During World War II he served in the U.S. Coast Guard aboard USS Mosley DE-321. After the war, he was employed by the Department of the Army (Signal Corps), at both Fort Sam Houston, TX and the Pentagon in Washington, DC. He and his wife moved from...
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Shirley Knibb Strong
September 18, 1926 - December 4, 2016
on Dec. 4, 2016 in Arlington Virginia, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on September 18, 1926, in Richmond, Virginia, and grew up in Richmond and Baltimore, with many visits to Goochland County, Virginia. She is survived by her son William (Deborah), daughter Judith (Paul Bowen), daughter-in-law Karen, sister Miriam Tyrie, grandchildren Alexandra Bowen and...
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Robert Eugene Frye
January 29, 1933 - December 1, 2016
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Virginia C. Waitz
April 10, 1926 - December 1, 2016
Virginia C. Waitz, 90, of Fairfax, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Oakton, VA.Virginia was born in Paoli, PA, the baby of five children. She was a volunteer at Fair Oaks Hospital for 14 years, where she touched the lives of all who knew her. She also served on the Board of Directors at her condominiums both in Virginia and in Florida, where she lived for...
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Virginia Zirkle
February 17, 1922 - November 25, 2016
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Johann Ernst Doum
October 11, 2000 - November 23, 2016
Johann Ernst Doum, Age 16, of Destin, FL passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Johann is survived by his sister, Delaney L. Doum; his mother, Constance W. Lee; father, Christopher L. Doum (Kim); half-brother, Matthew Doum (Melissa); maternal grandfather, Robert Lee (Camille); Aunt, Christine Goudreau (Ernie) and uncles, Richard Lee (Mary) and John Doum. Johann is also survived by his cousins...
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Bethel Triplett Moore
September 15, 1921 - November 19, 2016
Bethel Murrell Triplett Moore, 95, of Fairfax City, died November 19 at Fairfax Nursing Center in Fairfax City, Virginia. She was born in 1921 in Fair Grove, Missouri, the fourth of five children of Almus Napoleon and Emma (Murrell) Triplett. She was the 1939 Valedictorian of Fair Grove High School, and attended what is now Missouri State University. She moved to Washington, D.C.in 1940 upon her...
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Florian Edward Olszewski
March 26, 1930 - November 12, 2016
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Barbara Ann Peterson
January 20, 1932 - November 8, 2016
Barbara A. (Young) PetersonOn November 8, 2016 Barbara Ann Young Peterson passed away in Fairfax, VA at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Col. Robert (Bob) A. Peterson (USAF Ret), mother of Sue Ellen Smoot, son-in-law William A. Smoot Jr. , the late Richard (Rick) A. Peterson, and daughter-in-law Mary E. Peterson. She also has four grandchildren Samantha C. Smoot, Timothy W. Smoot, Heather...
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Neng Wong Chin
March 4, 1916 - November 7, 2016
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Carl R. Jenkins
August 24, 1927 - November 6, 2016
Carl R. Jenkins, Jr.Carl R. Jenkins, Jr., Age 89, of Fairfax passed away on November 6, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 24, 1927 in Culpeper, Virginia to Carl R. Jenkins and Ethel Carrie Jenkins. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Ann Virginia Whitmer Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Nelson Bruce Jenkins and...
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Kathleen M. Lucy
October 6, 1928 - November 3, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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Genevieve Catherine Apostolakis
January 11, 1923 - November 1, 2016
Genevieve Catherine Apostolakis, 93, of Pompano Beach, FL (formerly Fairfax City, VA) passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016.Gen was a proud member of The Eastern Star, The Moose Lodge, and The American Legion. Her life’s work was being a full time mother to 5 children. Once her children were grown, she worked as an accountant for Potomac Bank of Fairfax, and ended her working career at...
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Neil Francis McAllister
January 18, 1937 - October 30, 2016
Neil Francis McAllister, Ph.D., originally from Philadelphia, PA, died peacefully on Sunday October 30th in Fairfax, VA, at the age of 79. Neil was a graduate of West Catholic High School, Villanova University and received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, from the University of Pennsylvania. Neil started his career at RCA in Camden, New Jersey. He moved his family to Virginia in 1967 to...
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Maureen Patricia Fadel
September 18, 1935 - October 27, 2016
Maureen “Chickie” (Earley) Fadel passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 27, 2016 at her home in West Falls Center in Sterling, Virginia. Maureen was born on September 18, 1935 in Vahalla, NY to Irish immigrants, Frank and Anne Earley. She grew up with her 3 sisters (Frannie, Anne, Kathleen) and brother (Frank) in Elmsford N.Y., a small town in the Hudson River Valley. Maureen...
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Michael William Cassady
July 8, 1952 - October 27, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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William Edward Woodward
April 8, 1935 - October 24, 2016
William Edward Woodward, Age 81, died Monday, October 24th in Sun Valley, ID. William is survived by his three daughters, Lisa Woodward (Joe Turrini), Susan Fuhs (Georg) and Laurie Ferguson (Aaron); a brother, Robert Woodward (Margaret). William is also survived by his grandchildren, Lucy, Gio, Carl, Eric, Emma, Ryan and Sarah; best friend, Owen Smith and former wife Elizabeth Woodward.William...
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Alice S. Kielsgard
July 29, 1923 - October 21, 2016
Alice Smith grew up on a dairy farm in Oakton. Born in 1923, she was the older of two girls. Sister June would later marry and spend her adult life in Joplin Mo. Alice graduated from high school and soon began work with the Fairfax County Planning Commission. During the war years she was employed at Gravelly Point near what is now Reagan Airport. She later returned to the Planning...
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Lurilene S. McIntosh
November 9, 1930 - October 19, 2016
Lurilene S. McIntosh, 85, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Amerisist in Warrenton, VA.She was born in Alexandria, VA on November 9, 1930 and worked as an Executive Secretary at George Mason University, Chemistry Department, retiring in 1998.She is survived by her daughter, Jane Abel and her husband, Tom; her son, Mark McIntosh and his wife, Kelly; six grandchildren and twelve great...
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Raul Raul Martinez
March 16, 1938 - October 17, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, FAIRFAX, VA.
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