Obituaries

Ralph Joseph Schweinefuss, age 93. Died at home in Alexandria, Virginia on February 15, 2014. Mr. Schweinefuss was a retired golf caddy, machine tool inspector, advertising writer, US Navy Commander, US Intelligence Official, Veteran of World War II and Korean War. He was a native of Erlanger, Kentucky. BA Degree University of Cincinnati; graduate study Tulane University, New Orleans. Interests...

Margaret E. Lavinus, 86, died on February 7, 2014 in Bishopville, MD surrounded by her family. Mrs. Lavinus was a Pre-school teacher at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Nursery School for 25 years, where she loved teaching children.She is preceded in death by her husbands, James K. Higgason and John Lavinus; and her sister, Charlotte Allen. She is survived by her...

Phyllis L. SuttonPhyllis L. Sutton, 76, of Alexandria, died on January 27, 2014 at INOVA Alexandria Hospital, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Sutton is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sutton; and her parents, Marshall & Louise Evans. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Starkey and her husband Henry; son, Mark Sutton and his partner Ellen Walsh. She...

Anita “Skeeter” Childs has been called home on Jan 26 2014. She is survived by 3 sister’s and 1 brother, she is now resting in peace in heaven. Family will receive friends from 7pm to 9pm, Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA . A Life Celebration service will be held at the...

John F. Thompson, Jr.John F. Thompson, Jr., 89, of Fairfax, died on December 28, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruby B. Thompson; his sons, John L. Thompson Sara, and Steve F. Thompson. He is preceded in death by his twin sister, Frances Thompson Wall.Mr. Thompson was a faithful member of the Washington...

Joan F. Blankmann, 68, of West Springfield, VA, died on December 14, 2013, at INOVA Alexandria Hospital. Joan was a Professor of English as a Second Language at Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus for twelve years after six years at NOVA Annandale. She held a MS in Linguistics from George Mason University.Ms. Blankmann taught a wide variety of courses,...

Nicki Jane Kilts, 67, of Broad Run, VA died on December 12, 2013 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Nicki was a teacher for many years; her hobbies were cooking and taking care of children. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Larry Kilts; their children, Katherine Willson, Stephen Kilts, Robin Kilts, and Melissa Kilts. She is...

Albert Paladini Jr., died on December 12, 2013 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. He was born to the late Albert Sr. and Ann Paladini in Manhattan in 1935 and grew up on the Lower East Side where he experienced life as only someone from New York City in the 40s and 50s could. He graduated from Brooklyn...

Jose L. Cervoni, 60, passed away on December 4, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Ivonne Cervoni; his son, Jose L. Cervoni, Jr.; daughter, Katia Cervoni; and grandchildren, Gabriel and Liliana Cervoni. He is also survived by his mother, Maria Rosa Cervoni; and his siblings, Walter, Francisco, Miguel, Ignacio,...

Melvina D. Pinder, 53, of Lorton, VA passed away on December 1, 2013 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Melvina is survived by her son, Anthony Pinder; granddaughter, Nadezdha Pinder; mother, Frankles Pinder; and her siblings, Anna Sledge, Ramona Williams, Terry Thorpe, Lloyd Thorpe, Thomas Pinder, Eric Pinder, and Cedrick Pinder. She is preceded in death by her sister, Cynthia...

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 from 6 to 9 pm with a funeral service starting at 7 PM. She will be taken to Dudley Memorial Mortuary in Bluefield, VA where services and interment will take place.

Edward M. Walter died on Saturday , November 9, 2013 in Fort Belvoir, VA. He is survived by his wife, Anni M. Walter; his niece, Norma Walter; his nephews, Jeff and David Walter and his brother, Jack Walter and his wife Leone. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 4-6 PM at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home,...