John R Miller, Jr. of Woodbridge VA, died August 17, 2019 at his home in Woodbridge. Lt Col Miller served 20 years with distinction in the United States Air Force, including a position as the Air Force Junior Officer of the Year. While serving as a Petroleum Officer in Vietnam and Thailand, he earned a Bronze Star for valor. He also purchased petroleum for the national Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and later served as the Energy Conservation Officer on the Air Staff at the Pentagon.

John was a Master Gardener who trained members of the community in environmental lawn care through a series of two-hour presentations. He also served as Chairman of the Extension Leadership Council helping to direct the activities of the County Extension Service.


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Brian Edward McCaffrey, age 66, of Gainesville, VA passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. He was born on April 17, 1953 in Schenectady, NY to the late Edward Henry McCaffrey and Lydia Shaver Fisher. He was Retired from the United States Coast Guard and worked as the Safety Director of Naval Sea Systems Command for the Department of Defense. Brian was a loving uncle, godfather, and friend to many and is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Mary McCaffrey (nee McDermott). He is preceded in death by his loving parents and his sister, Kathleen Ann Bargy of Schenectady, NY.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8PM, with a prayer service at 7PM at Pierce Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9609 Center St. Manassas, VA; and Friday, August 30, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home of Westlake, 25620 Center Ridge Rd. in Westlake, OH. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 10:30AM at St. Raphael Church, 525 Dover Center Rd. Bay Village, OH. Internment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.


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Bobette Lee Johnston, a long time resident of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away peacefully on August 15, 2019. She was born in Mississippi to the late Ellis and Liddie Lee. She was a materials specialist with the Department of Defense during her working years.Bobette was married to the late Lucian L. Johnston who was the love of her life. Her son’s Glen, Michael and Edward were so very important to her. Her grandchildren, Scott and Reina Hockenberry brought much joy into her life. She loved them all unconditionally. She enjoyed gardening and would spend hours working in her garden where she would grow sunflowers and tomatoes. She grew tomatoes so that she could make fried green tomatoes which she loved. A true southern lady, she did needle point and quilting.

There will be a visitation held at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 13318 Occoquan Road in Woodbridge, Virginia on Wednesday, August 21 starting at 4 PM and going until 6 PM. Her funeral service will take place at Riverview Baptist Church, 1722 Florida Ave. in Woodbridge, Virginia 22191 on Thursday at 11 am. Interment will take place at Mount Comfort Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia directly following the service.


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Anja M. Mayberry, a wonderful mother and grandmother passed peacefully on August 11, 2019. She was born on July 7, 1931 in Tampere, Finland to Eino and Imbi Soini. She went to work in Germany for the US Army and met her husband, Harry F. Mayberry Sr there. It was not long before she married Harry and they went on to have two sons. Harry Jr (Karen) was born on April 16, 1966 who was born at the Frankfort Army Hospital and Einor “Tony” (Rachel) was born on December 8, 1967 at the Wurtzburg Army Hospital.

After her husband tour in Germany the family moved to the United States living at Ft. Belvoir in Virginia. In 1982, after her husbands retirement she moved with her family to Springfield, Virginia. She lived at the same house up until her passing.


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ADELAIDE “Addie” WENZEL, age 73, passed away on August 14, 2019 in Gainseville, VA. Beloved sister and aunt, Addie is survived by her sister Virginia Peitler and brothers Robert, Kenneth, and Donald Wenzel. She is also survived by four nieces, 10 nephews, 8 great nieces, and 10 great nephews. Addie was a graduate of Dominican […]


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