Obituaries

Joseph B. Taylor, 27 of Fairfax died on October 27, 2015 in a car accident. All services are private.

Joyce J. Megremis, 76, of Munster Illinois, died October 26, 2015 in Arlington, VA. All services will be private.

Ilse S. Pollard, 82, of Annandale, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of October 24, 2015, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.She was born in Zeitz, Germany, in 1933 to the late Georg and Marie Knack. Her life revolved around her family and her faith. She was an active member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church,...

Michael R. King of Alexandria died on October 24, 2015 at Sunrise of Alexandria. Services will be private.

Joseph Alphonsus Ridgell, 73, died on October 11, 2015 at Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, VA . He is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Jahel Ridgell; mother, Ruby Ridgell; children, Donna Wise and her husband Mike, and Vincent Ridgell; step-son Gonzalo Zambrana and his wife Dalene; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and sister, Betty Ann Gray.Mr. Ridgell was...

Captain Wesley A. Smith is a native of Kittery, Maine. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. He was subsequently commissioned as an Ensign through the Officer Candidate School in 1990.CAPT Smith’s most recent assignment was Commanding Officer CO onboard USS PHILIPPINE SEA CG 58 from October 2013 to October 2015. PHILIPPINE SEA successfully...

Patricia R. Lance, 48 of Annandale, VA died at her home on September 22, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in 1966 to Alberto Rosagaran and the late Carmen Rosagaran. Patricia loved bowling, shopping and traveling to new places. Including her father she is survived by her son, Maximvs Avrellivs Lehaney; her special friend, Daniel Nolan and...

Morton Galison May 26, 1925 – September 5, 2015 Morton I. Galison, 90, passed away peacefully at Commonwealth Health & Rehab Center in Fairfax, Virginia, on September 5, 2015. He was born in 1925 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Benjamin and Pauline Galison. Morton served his country in the US Army during WWII. He was a mining engineer,...

Nancy K. Beavers, 63 of Alexandria VA died at INOVA Alexandria Hospital on August 30, 2015. She was born in 1952 to the late Raymond Boothe Sr. and Mallie Conner Boothe. Nancy loved selling Mary Kay Cosmetics and was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins. Including her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jo Orme.She...

Deborah Ann Rubie Wustner DeSantisSeptember 30, 1957 – August 30, 2015 In memory of Deborah Ann Rubie Wustner DeSantis, Debbie was born to Alois Josef Wustner and Elizabeth Ann Wustner. She died suddenly on August 30, 2015 from an accident at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Ann Wustner. Debbie is survived by her loving...

Roberto Marzola, 82, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2015 in his home in Annandale, Virginia. He was born in the town of Civitavecchia, a harbor town just a few miles south of Rome, Italy on August 3, 1933 to the late Antonio and Italia Marzola. Roberto came to the United States from Italy in 1969, at a time when...

On August 25, 2015, Michael Cascarano, 86, of Alexandria, VA died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Valenzano, Italy in 1929 to the late Giuseppe and Isabella Cascarano. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1958 and retired as an electronics engineer from the U.S. Department of Defense after 45...

In Loving Memory of John Aldo Sansalone b. Oct 14, 1952 d. Aug 16, 2015 in Washington, D.C.Son of Aldo D. and Lucille A. Sansalonedeceased and survived by his older sister,Judith Sansalone of Old Town, Alexandria.John was a joyful, bright light in our lives and he taught us many lessons—how to find happiness in difficult circumstances, how to live joyfully...

Nancy J. Vaughan, 79, of Alexandria passed away on August 10, 2015 at INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital. She is survived by her sons, Robert and Aubrey Vaughan Lisa; grandchildren, Connor, Austin, and Katelyn Vaughan, and Michael Menefee; and her sister, Edith K. Knight. Ms. Vaughan was a faithful member of the Groveton Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA. Services are private.

Greer B. Gilka, of Arlington, died on August 6, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her son, Mark Harvill Wendy, and her grandchildren, Nelson and Gwyneth Harvill; her sister, Jena Gilka, and brothers Jeff and Greg Gilka. A memorial service will be planned in the fall at St. Andrew’s Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington Virginia....

George K. Petitt, Jr. 79, of Alexandria, died on August 2, 2015 at Mount Vernon Hospital surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Petitt. He is survived by his children, Deborah Loving James, Jackie Petitt Diane, and Ronald Petitt Rayline; 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 7 step great grandchildren. He...

Ronald J. Manning, 67, of Springfield died on July 27, 2015 in his home. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Virginia Manning; two daughters, Megan Elizabeth Manning and Kathryn Lorraine Rose and her husband Issac; grandchildren, Tristan and Brennan Rose, and Kevin Jr. and Tiffany Stallworth. He is also survived by his sisters, Marion Hornby, Betty Muck,...

Barbara Sue Knight, 55, of Alexandria died July 26, 2015 at INOVA Alexandria Hospital. She is survived by her daughter Pauline Knight and her husband George Boersig; grandson, Christopher Knight; siblings, Pauline Pembroke, Patricia Knight, Rhonda Sharpe, Edward and Richard Knight; nieces and nephews, Andy and Travis Sharpe, William and Kelly Pembroke. Services will be private.

Marcella Anderson, of Alexandria died peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 26, 2015.Born in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of William and Gertrude Anderson, Marcella moved to Alexandria in 1972. She maintained a studio at The Torpedo Factory since 1976.She is survived by her spouse, Danielle Zwicker. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alexandria Art League...

Thomas E. Hogan passed away peacefully on July 22, 2015. Thomas was the beloved husband of Joanne Hogan, loving father of Thomas Hogan Jr. and Bryant Hogan. He is survived by 6 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. On July 31, 2015 a Home Going Service will be held at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home 811 Cameron Street Alexandria, VA 22314; viewing at...