Obituaries

Helen Philburn-Irwin 58, passed away peacefully in her home on December 12, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Bill and Marion Philburn. Helen is survived by her loving husband Richard Irwin; her beloved black labs Rolling and Thunder; sister Laura her husband Tony Krug; brother Tom and his wife Patti Philburn; Nieces Allison, Jessica(Lauren), and Lauren Amanda...

Thomas J. Dennis, 62

Thomas “Tommy” Dennis SR. of Sterling, Virginia, passed away , Thursday, December 7, 2017 at his home.

Thomas was born February 5, 1955 in Fairfax, VA to the late Ernest & Janie Dennis. Thomas is survived by his two children, son Thomas Dennis Jr. & His wife Tina Dennis of Winchester, VA and his Daughter Charmaine...

Ramón Santiago Aracena, 59, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2017. Ramón is survived by his loving daughter, Katherine Aracena. He is also survived by sister Elena Aracena Blamey, brothers José Aracena Blamey and Francisco Aracena Blamey, and numerous other friends and extended family. Ramón was Chief Economist for Latin America at the Institute of International Finance. He held a...

Gayomard M. Mistry, 77, of Alexandria, died December 7, 2017 in his home.

All services are private.

Nazeerah E. Johnson, 5 months old, died November 9, 2017 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Pierre Johnson and Raven Henson.

All services are private.

Robert Lettley Atchinson, Jr., 72, of Alexandria, died November 28, 2017 at INOVA Alexandria Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Eva Evelyn (Moreland) Atchinson, Sr.; siblings, Evelyn Mae Bowie, Marvin, Lewis, and James Atchinson.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Joan Atchinson; children, Alina Maddox, Robert Atchinson, III, Christopher and Kimberly Hawkins;...

Edwin T. Oliver Jr, 85, of Alexandria passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2017. Edwin is survived by his Loving wife Marilyn Oliver, sister Lynn Hipp of North Carolina, brother Richard Oliver of North Carolina, and numerous friends and extend family. Edwin Was an employee of The United States Government for 49 years, an avid golfer, and competitive trap...

Jean Brennan, 85, of Alexandria, died November 26, 2017 at VA Hospital Center, Arlington, VA.

Manuel Moran-Chavez, 54, of Arlington died November 27, 2017 surrounded by his family in his home.

Henry Clay Saunders Jr, 64, Passed away peacefully in Washington D.C on November 16, 2017. Henry is preceded in death by his brother Larry Saunders and sister Jackie Winborne. Henry is survived by his loving mother Vernell Saunders, Daughter Tanya Davis, sisters Bertha Mckiver, Christine Lewis, LaVerne Saunders and Veldo Randall; brothers Zachary Saunders and Jeffery Saunders. Henry was a...

Abel G. Weldemariam, 29, of Ethiopia, died November 19, 2017 at INOVA Alexandria Hospital.

The family will receive friends 10am-11am, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St. Alex., VA 22314. A Life Celebration service will begin at 11am, followed by interment at Bethel Cemetery.

Blanche L. Ammann passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia.

She is survived by her sister, Eleanor Messmer; husband, Bill; daughter, Mary Wallace; grandchildren, Ryan Wallace and his wife, DeeDee, Jeremy and Savannah Wallace; great grandsons, Colton and Austin; as well as her son, Paul and his wife, Abbi.

Blanche was a wonderful...

FREEMAN MURIEL C. FREEMAN (Age 94) Of Alexandria, VA passed away at Walter Reed Medical Center, November 16, 2017, from complications following surgery.

Muriel was not only a writer and an award-winning sculptor, but her full range of community and philanthropic activities leave an impressive legacy of service.

As a teacher and consultant to the mentally and physically...

Michael Dennis Lane, 53, passed away peacefully in his home on November 11, 2017. Michael is survived by his loving mother, Pamela Lane; father and step mother, Joseph and Jean Lane; and his immediate family Kevin and Scott Reed. Michael brought joy to the lives of all who knew him and will be missed greatly.

Mary W. Sarrano, 94, of Dumfries, died November 8, 2017 in her home surrounded by family.

The family will receive friends 11am, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St. Alex. VA 22314, where A Life Celebration service will begin at 12pm followed by interment at Mount Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, VA.

Robert A. Manware peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. A gathering of his family and friends will take place on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at his home in Alexandria, VA to celebrate his life.

Alfred L. Sorrell, 80, passed away peacefully in his home on November 4th, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife Bettie Sorrell, Sons; James and his wife Suzanne, Ronald Strand- Sorrell and his husband Timothy Van Wert, Michael Sorrell, and Steven Sorrell. Alfred is also survived by three grandchildren and five great grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends....

Robin Ann Hunt, 73, of Alexandria, Virginia, died November 2, 2017 while battling cancer. She was born in Auburn, New York on May 11, 1944 to the late Glenn and Anna (Bartlett) Heinzman. Robin enjoyed skiing, sailing, hiking, doing home improvement projects and big dogs! She was a fan of country music – particularly Carrie Underwood; and enjoyed following European...