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,...
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...
Claude S. Grimes, 88, of Alexandria died August 25, 2017, at ManorCare Alexandria. He is survived by his children, Mary Ann Grimes, John Adam Grimes, Matthew Swanson Grimes, Paul Anthony Grimes, and Mark Timothy Grimes; grandchildren, Zanetta Langley, Demetrius Langley, Emily Langley Garbla, Matthew Swanson Grimes, Jr. Phoenix Rose Grimes, Harper Grace Grimes, Dejean Grimes, and Mark Timothy Grimes, Jr.
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Beverly (McKinley) Byrne
(Age 90)
Died peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017, at her home in Hollin Hills, Alexandria, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Henry McKinley and Kathryn (Welch) McKinley. She was born on September 30, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, obtained her B.A. from Marquette University and M.A. from George Washington University and taught English and journalism...
Minnie passed away peacefully in Columbus, GA at Savanna Grands Hospice on Friday, August 18, 2017. Minnie was precedeacesed by her daughter, Gloria J. Lilly and son John H. Lilly, four brothers, and two sisters.
She is survived by her daughter Doris L. Crenshaw (Carlton), beloved sister Bessie M. Schultz; grandchildren, Michael (Selena) Crenshaw, Fran C. (Allen) McPerson, Shannon K,...
Alton Chester Vaughn, 89, of Alexandria, died August 18, 2017.
The family will receive friends 7pm to 9pm, Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St. Alexandria, VA 22314. A Life Celebration service will be held at the funeral home Friday, August 25,2017 at 12:30pm, followed by interment at Mount Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, Va at 2pm.
David B. Van Liere, 43, of Alexandria, died August 19, 2017 at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA. He is survived by his parents, Nancy and Dennis Van Liere.
All services are private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to David’s Shelterer Work Shop Service Source, 6860 Commercial Drive, Springfield, VA 22153 or Missionary Friends of Family Niger,...
Joan D. Goldberg, 83, of Alexandria died August 19, 2017 at INOVA Alexandria. Interment will be Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 2pm at King David Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA.
Eugenie J. Toledo, 94, of Fairfax, died August 21,2017 at Fairfax Nursing Center. Interment will be 2pm Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at West Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton NJ.