Obituaries

Sybil S. Burns passed away peacefully in her home Thursday September 28, 2017. She is now with her husband the late Robert McK Burns once again. Sybil had seven children, Ysabel Burns-McAleer and her husband Charles McAleer, Edward W. Burns and his wife Dru, the late Ian W. Burns who is survived by his wife Maya, Alexandra Iglesias and her...

George Thomas “Tommy” Wilburn, 59, of Lorton, died suddenly September 27, 2017 in his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Wilburn Cooke, and his wife, Brenda Wilburn. He is survived by his sisters, Susan George, Patricia Anchors, Sandra Hughart, and Peggy Pizer; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends 11am...

 

Audrey M. Love, 94, passed away peacefully in her home September 26, 2017. Born on September 10, 1923 in Boston Massachusetts, her father, Alexander Hogan, was unemployed during the Great Depression and later found work in Washington, DC at the Government Printing Office. She obtained a degree in Biology at Trinity College in Washington, DC.

 

After World War...

Patricia Clements, 67, of Alexandria, died September 14, 2017 at INOVA Alexandria Hospital.

Services are private.

 

Thomas M. Tobin, 75, of Bangkok, Thailand, died September 13, 2017 in Thailand.

Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Olive Blair Graffam, 85, passed away on April 22, 2017 due to complications from lymphoma, at her home in Arlington, VA.  Born in Fouke, Mississippi, her early life was spent moving north along the Natchez Trace while her father served as a civil engineer involved in its construction.  Her family ultimately settled in Florence, Alabama.

Olive later attended Union College,...

Robert (“Bob”) Richard Foster, 73, of Falls Church, VA, died September 14, 2017 in his home surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Bob was raised in Arlington, VA, where he lived for most of his life. After graduating from Yorktown High School in 1963, he went on to attend the University of Tennessee. Bob’s studies...

STUART HUNTER GARY of Tysons, VA, formerly of Washington, DC, died Sept. 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Donna Rothman Gary and father of Robin Leigh Gary and Kenneth Asher Gary. He is also survived by brother Richard Gary (Linda) and mother Blanche Gary. He is predeceased by his father Morton Gary. An acclaimed attorney, Stuart also leaves behind nieces, nephews...

Kenneth Fisher, 67, of Herndon, died September 13, 2017 at INOVA Loudoun Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Bella Kushner-Fisher and children.

 

Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

James Willis, 69, of McLean, died at INOVA Fairfax Hospital September 7, 2017 surrounded by his family.   He is survived by his wife, Imogene Willis.

All services are private.

Juana Maria Garcia  passed away peacefully on September 10, 2017. Services are private.

Norman Rosenthal, 75, of Burke, died September 9, 2017 at Capital Caring Hospice in Arlington, VA.

Interment will be 2pm, Sunday, September 10, 2017 at King David Memorial Garden, Falls Church, VA.

Dr. Francisco Yurrita, 87, died September 9, 2017 at Manor Care Alexandria, VA. He is survived by his wife Madelina Yurrita Munoz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2pm Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at St. Thomas More Cathedral, 3901 Cathedral Lane, Arlington, VA 22203, followed by interment at Mount Comfort Cemetery.

Brig. Gen. Sheldon J. Lustig (U.S.A.F., ret.), 86, of Springfield, VA passed away September 2, 2017 surrounded by family. He is predeceased by his parents, Philip and Norma Lustig of Binghamton, NY, his brother, Jacob E. Lustig (U.S.M.A. ’57) and his son-in-law, Craig H. Kinsley, Ph.D.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Margery, daughters Nancy Kinsley...

Yolanda Susan Sponaugle, 93, died of natural causes, August 31, 2017 in her home. The youngest of 8 children, she is preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters, and her late husband August Sponaugle.  She is survived by her 2 sons, Richard and Robert Sponaugle.

Graveside service will be held 11am Thursday, September 10, 2017 at Quantico National...

Pauline Lee, 95, of Arlington, died peacefully, August 30, 2017 at ManorCare of Arlington.

All services are private.

Patrick J. Decker, 79, of Alexandria died August 30, 2017  at INOVA Fairfax Hospital due to complications of heart surgery. He was born to the late Stanley and Zoe Decker September 30, 1937 in Richmond, Texas.  He graduated from Texas A& M University, and obtained his Master’s degree from Purdue University. Mr. Decker retired from the Federal Reserve Board as...

Jacob E. Lustig, 82, of Springfield, died suddenly August 25, 2017 at home.  He was born to the late Philip and Norma Lustig in Honesdale, PA on March 5, 1935 and grew up in Binghamton, NY.  He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Phyllis Lustig; children, Steven and his wife Nancy, Gary and his wife Barbara, and...