Obituaries

Nov 5, 2024

B. Ben Baldanza, a transformative leader in the airline industry and former CEO of Spirit Airlines, passed away at home on November 5, 2024, at the age of 62 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Born in Rome, New York, Ben was a visionary who reshaped the airline landscape by pioneering the ultra-low-cost carrier model that Spirit Airlines became famous for.

After...

Nov 2, 2024

Joan Green Gosser, 83, of Vienna, VA, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on November 2, 2024, in Alexandria, VA. 

Joan was born in Baltimore, MD to Army Sgt. James Green and Jane Green (Jawanovich) on September 25, 1941. She received her B.A. from the College of Notre Dame and her Master of Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh....

Nov 1, 2024

Vicki J. Diamond, née Pomerantz (1954-2024) passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, William; daughters, Emily and Elizabeth; stepdaughter, Carly; siblings, Abby, Richard, and Lisa; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Sandra and Fred.

Vicki graduated from the University of Texas...

Oct 10, 2024

Martha Sue Brown was a daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was known as “Aunt Sue” to her nieces and nephews. She passed away peacefully in her home on October 10, 2024, at the age of 87. Martha Sue was born in Jay County, Indiana to Hasty Thurl and Edith Opal (Stevick) Brown on September 22, 1937, during the depression....

Sep 27, 2024

Sep 27, 2024

Sep 26, 2024

Allen C. Holland, born on October 6, 1955, in Bedford, Virginia, passed away surrounded by loved ones. He was the cherished son of the late Olivia and Curtis Holland and the beloved brother to four sisters, making him the only son in a family of five children.

From a young age, Allen exhibited a thirst for knowledge, often spending his free...

Sep 26, 2024

Joan Valerie Passarelli MacNair was born on February 14, 1943 in Manhattan to George and Lucia Passarelli.

She was brought up in the Bronx until she was in Junior High and moved to Shrub Oak in Westchester County, N.Y. She went to Lakeland High School and belonged to several clubs.

She met Don at a Valentine's Day Dance. His band was playing...

Sep 24, 2024

 Lt. Col. George Ernest Rouse Sr., 82, peacefully passed into eternal glory on September 24, 2024. Born to Phil and Marie Rouse on July 5, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, George lived a life of service, intellect, and love.

George, an Eagle Scout and man of great academic achievement, earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics from the University of...

Sep 22, 2024

Stanley Lee Woodard 69 years old passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024.

Stanley Lee Woodard was born September 12th, 1955 in Alexandria, VA to the parents of Selma Labord (maiden) Woodard and Nathaniel Woodard.

Stanley was born of 5 siblings: Nathaniel Woodard Jr, Mary (Sista) (Woodard maiden) Harper (passed away), Raymond Woodard, and Patricia (Tricia) (Woodard maiden) Duckett (passed away).

Growing up...

Sep 16, 2024

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TERRENCE WILLINGHAM, ESQ.

Terrence Willingham, 74, passed away on September 16, 2024 at Vitality Living in Arlington, Virginia. The cause of death was cancer, which he fought with all of his considerable force of will. Terrence spent more than 30 years as a civilian attorney with the Department of the Navy.  He had a...

Sep 14, 2024

Steven Paul Hochberg was born July 8, 1961 in Albany, NY and died September 14, 2024 after fighting cancer (with no complaints) for almost a decade. He was married to Melissa Hochberg, whom he met in BBYO in Utica, NY, when he was 15. They had 42 wonderful years which included living in Israel, traveling to 20 countries, lots of...

Sep 7, 2024

Sylvia Lynete Lloyd

February 5, 1956 – September 7, 2024

 

Sylvia Lynete Lloyd, affectionately known as "Lynete" by her family and friends, was born on February 5, 1956, in Alexandria, Virginia, to Yvonne Lovingood-Lucas and William Roseboro Sr. Raised on the iconic 800 block of Alfred Street, Lynete was a proud native of Alexandria, where her childhood was steeped in love, family,...

Sep 3, 2024

Vernell Saunders, born on February 10, 1928, in Doswell, Virginia, passed away at the age of 96 on September 3, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Hester Pearl James and Chastine James. Vernell spent her early years and early teenage years in Doswell with her siblings. 

As a teenager, Vernell moved to Washington, D.C., where she met and...

Aug 29, 2024

Carla Eva Thompson was born in 1948 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and passed away on August 29 th , 2024, at Sibley Memorial Hospital, where she was Hospice Chaplain for Capital Caring Health. Carla’s spirit was strong and sacred, and her willingness to sit and be with those who sought her out was a blessing. She was a listener. As an...

Aug 27, 2024

"Nell C. Oxendine, born in Rawl, WV, passed away on 27 August 2024 in Alexandria, VA. Nell, affectionately known as “Mamaw” by her family, is survived by Blaine and Oscar Reyes and her grandson, Eric.

A world traveler who has visited all 50 of the United States and 31 countries, and moved her household 34 times, Mamaw, loved the intricate plots...

Aug 24, 2024

JAMES (JIM) FREDERICK FULLER (Age 81) Passed away on August 24, 2024 at his home in Burke, VA. Jim is preceded in death by his late wife Laura Lynn Fuller. He is survived by his sons Jason and Zach, his daughter in law Lauri, and his grandchildren Kaitlyn, Ryan and Sydney. Mass will be celebrated for Jim at 10am on...

Aug 20, 2024

Aug 15, 2024

Daniel Howard Young

October 9th, 1944 - August 15th, 2024

Our beloved Daniel (Dan) Howard Young left us on August 15, 2024 after nearly 80 years on this earth. Dan is now at peace with Christ in heaven looking down upon us with love. Love is the word that most aptly describes Dan’s devotion God, to his family, and for the causes...

Aug 10, 2024

“Life is so amazing and beautiful it’s crazy” 

Joshua was welcomed home by his Lord on August 10, 2024. He was living his dream serving as a Russian linguist for the Navy in Baltimore, Maryland.

Joshua was born on November 5, 2002, in Boise, Idaho. He grew up in Wichita, Kansas. Joshua completed his language training at the Defense Language Institute in...