Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of MSG Sean Michael Mocabee announce his passing on November 12, 2008 at Panzer Kaserne, Germany. He was a member of 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group. Sean is survived by his wife, Jane Elizabeth and their two children, Hayley and Michael, as well as his parents Mel and Gayle, Burlington, WA,...

On Wednesday, November 12, 2008 in Woodstock, VA. She is survived by her son, William E.C. Flammer of Welcome, MD and her daughter, Lorraine Dodson Flammer of Port Charlotte, FL. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Katherine?s life will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2008 from 7-9...

On November 7, 2008 in Alexandria, VA. He was a Korean veteran of The U.S. Air Force and retired from George Hyman Construction after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark E. Ambrose. Husband of Josephine F. Ambrose, father of William J. Ambrose Linda, Richard L. Ambrose Anita, David W. Ambrose Karen, Thomas W....

On November 3, 2008 in Richmond, VA. Husband of Patricia Miler, father of Vickie Miller, brother of Shirley Johns and her husband Richard. Also survived by 20 nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA where funeral services will be held...

Died October 30, 2008 in Alexandria, Virginia. Son of the late Salvatore and Hazel Graziano. Father of Nicholas Graziano, Jr. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 11AM at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia.

On October 26, 2008 in Alexandria, VA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur W. Pittman. Mother of Vicki Sheppard, Jacque Pittman, and Daryl Pittman; sister of Hazel Catilano, Joy Wallace, and Orville Daniel Shepherd. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9PM at Cunningham Funeral where funeral services...

Died October 20, 2008 at his home in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael M. Morton. Husband of Clara Morton, brother of Catherine Donoghue. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at 11AM on Friday, October 24, 2008 at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, Virginia. Interment to follow at...

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 11AM at King David Memorial Park.

Cynthia Marie Rono of Arlington, VA, October 14, 2008. Beloved daughter of Dr. Vincente and Conchita Rono of Virginia Beach, VA. Loving sister of Ricky, Rhonalyn, Jenny, and David Rono of Virginia Beach, VA. Loving Partner of Jennifer Margiotta of Arlington, VA. Also survived by many friends and godchildren Corey Neal and Sofia Whitwood. Funeral services provided by the Cunningham...

Jerri Lynn GutridgeOn October 3, 2008 at Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, VA. Wife of David Gutridge. Mother of David and Brian Gutridge. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2008 from 7-9PM at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11AM. Interment to follow at Mount Comfort...

Died October 1, 2008 in Alexandria, Virginia. A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 11AM at Arlington National Cemetery.

Sidney B. Wachtel, 90, an economist, investment banker and founder of Wachtel & Co., a Washington-based investment and brokerage firm, died Sept. 26 of cardiac arrest at his home in Washington. Mr. Wachtel studied seasonal movements in the stock market and coined the investment term “the January effect,” the theory that American stock prices rise more in January than any...

Frances Albright Abner, 89, died peacefully at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Alexandria, VA Thursday, September 25, 2008. Born January 9, 1919 in Hedgesville, WV, Frances was the daughter of Roy V. Albright and Lexie M. Butts Albright. Frances was a graduate of Hedgesville High School and Shepherd College. During World War II she worked as a telephone...

Died September 23, 2008 in Richmond, VA. He served in World War II with the 101st Airborne Division and was awarded the Silver Star. He is survived by his daughters, Sarah Beauchamp, Mary Krombel, Donna Styles, and Debra Batch; and two brothers, Grover C. Payne and David Payne. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2008 from 2-6PM...

A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 4-6PM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 2700 19th Street, S., Arlington, VA, where services will be held at 6PM on Sunday. Interment will be private.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 1PM at Arlington National Cemetery. Those attending should meet at the Administration Building by 12:30PM.

Robert Rowland Shaefer, Colonel, USAF, Retired of Alexandria, Virginia, formerExperimental Test Pilot, Career Air Force Officer, father of three, husband of the late Berta Lucia Shaefer, and long-time member of the Army Navy CountryClub, died in his home on Saturday, August 9th at 10:30 P.M. He was 88 years old.He is survived by Michael Kent Shaefer and Stephanie Lynn Shaefer...

RICHARD PITT BLISS of Lake Greenwood, SC died at his home on July 19, 2008. He was born February 26, 1932 in Rockville Centre, New York and a former resident of Alexandria and Colonial Beach Virginia . Son of the late Col. Robert and Edna Bliss. Married for 55 years to Shirley Jean Bliss, father of the late Richard Pitt...

Ronald L. HughesOn July 19, 2008 in Falls Church, VA. Husband of Janice Hughes, father of Nicole Bozman Jeff, Michelle Sullivan Justin and Jonathan Hughes Valerie, brother of Terry Hughes and Teresa Reynolds. Also survived by five grandchildren. A celebration of Ronald?s life will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Thursday, July 24. 2008 at Cunningham Funeral Home,...

Maria ClaryOn July 2, 2008 at her home in Alexandria, VA. Wife of Norman Clary; mother of Sharon Clary and Steven Clary Tracy; grandmother of Grace Clary; sister of Yvonne McCrey, Rita Dalsing, and Allen Sandman. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 11 AM at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA. In lieu of flowers,...