Author: Press Release

Alex Kolovos, age 78, passed away on August 25, 2016, at his home in Woodbridge, VA.
Alex was diagnosed with late-stage cancer two months ago and he battled the disease as best he could. Alex is survived by his wife, his son, his daughter, and their families, who were all with him along the way and at his last moments. We take solace knowing that he is in a better place now.

Alex grew up in Greece, and began working in the restaurant business as a teenager where he gained experience in a variety of food preparation and service positions. From early on Alex had a knack for working with food. He also was naturally gifted at interacting with customers and quickly developed a respect for the mantra that the customer is always right.

Nancy Elliott-Gunter (56), Passed away on August 12, 2016 after a courageous battle against cancer. Nancy was a kind-hearted and sweet spirit who lived her life with love.

Nancy was born in Washington D.C. and spent the majority of her life in the Alexandria area. She was a 1977 graduate of Fort Hunt High School and 1981 graduate of Virginia Tech. She made many friends working as a technical writer at a variety of companies over the years, including Northrop Grumman, the Library of Congress, Avectra, Aether Systems, Computer Based Systems, Inc., and TimeLife Books. Those she leaves behind remember her for her wonderful baking, the way she spent time genuinely caring for others needs, and for her devotion to her family.

Belton, SC – Dolores Marie Fuller Kruck, 86, wife of the late Kenneth Kruck, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016.

She was twice married, first to the late Norman Brewer.

Alfred “Al” J. Bahr, 77, of Dumfries, Va, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2016. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Al will be remembered fondly for his many years of service to his country, community, and the Catholic Church.

The son of the late Alfred and Margaret Ann (Haggerty) Bahr, Al was born Nov. 8, 1938. He grew up in Arlington, Va., and attended St. Thomas More Elementary School and St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C.

Isabelle Phenix Kidder (nee Ho) passed away on 25 July 2016 in Lake Ridge, Virginia after a 2-year battle with colon cancer.

She was born on 18 October 1964 in Saigon, South Vietnam, and although raised Buddhist, she attended Catholic parochial schools in her youth. She and her family emigrated to France in March of 1981. There she attended high school at Lycee de Pontoise located north of Paris, received her diploma in 1986, and soon afterward emigrated with several of her brothers and sisters to the United States.

Bernard Oliver Ames, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2016 in Manassas, VA. Founder of Ames Funeral Home, 8914 Quarry Road, Manassas, VA. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen Harmon Ames. Mr. Ames is survived by his son Bishop Dr. Malcolm O. Ames (Debra), three grandchildren Malcolm Jamal (Erica), Daniel and Ayana Ames; three great grandsons; many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 3pm to 9pm Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Ames Funeral Home and Monday, August 8, 2016 from 10am to 11:45am at First Baptist Church, 9258 Center Street, Manassas, VA where a funeral service will be held at 12noon. Interment, Rose Hill Cemetery.

Marion Liggett Reynolds Lee, age 96, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2016. Beloved wife of 44 years to the late Spencer B. Lee, who passed in 1985. Loving mother of Stephen W. Lee and his wife Jeanne, six grandchildren, Candice Sanders (Johnny), Ryan Lee, Alison Manzione (Chris), Jennifer Martin Taylor (Kody), Travis Martin (Kelly), Christopher Martin, and five great-grandchildren, Kerry, Drake, Brittany, Jocelyn, and Brooks. She was predeceased by her daughter Linda Patricia Martin.

Born in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Roy George and Lillian Vial Reynolds, she wasa 1934 graduate of Central High School in Washington DC. After marrying in 1941, she and Spencer traveled the country from 1942-1945 with the Army Air Corps. After WWII they moved to Arlington, VA, then to Falls Church where they resided In Pimmit Hills. She retired from C&P Telephone/Bell Atlantic and in 1987 moved to Montclair, VA where she was part of the HOA for over 20 years and the first recipient of their Community Volunteer Award in 2007. During this same time, she also worked with the Agency on Aging and wrote the Eastern PWC Senior column for the Potomac News, as well as working with the Potomac Hospital Auxiliary for 20 years. She also participated in the Senior Olympics and Relay for Life for many years.