Obituaries

Dolores Ann Rader, age 82, of Stafford departed this life on March 27, 2019. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Rebecca Ann Kulig; dear sons, Michael P. Rader (Dusty), and Stephen R. Rader (Shelley); cherished grandchildren, Cole, Ian, Michael, Amber, Jessica, Doug, David, and Rachel; and adored great-grandchildren,  Hannah, Savannah, Christopher, Dallas, and Linkyn. Dolores joins in rest her […]

Our wonderful wife and mother, Heidi Helpern Keene left this earth on March 27, 2019. She is no longer in pain.

Born on May 10, 1948 in Boston MA to the late Maurice Helpern and his wife Jacqueline Rutherford Helpern who survives her. Heidi was an incredible woman. She was not only a great wife and mother but an outstanding nurse who gave her all for her patients. She injured her back helping a patient twenty years ago and has been in constant pain ever since. Through the pain, she always managed to smile and share her time and love with her husband of almost 50 years David Robert Keene who survives her. They were truly best friends and shared a love like no other.She leaves behind her son’s David Keene II (Maureen) and Marc Goodman. Her 6 grandchildren will miss her and carry her memory in their hearts. Her brother, Dr. Joseph Helpern of SC and her sisters Amy Fischman of SC and Holli Levy of MD are going to miss her beautiful smile and loving heart.

Donald E. Simpkins, 65, if Woodbridge, Virginia on March 25, 2019. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 6600 Old Centreville Rd, Centreville, Virginia with a Homegoing Celebration at 11 a.m. The burial will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd, Triangle, VA 22172.