Obituaries

Mabel Louise Barker, age 84, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Manassas, Virginia.

She was born on October 12, 1933 in Ashland, Kentucky. Mrs. Barker retired after 33 years with the National Education Association in Washington, D.C. She was a resident of Virginia for 41 years and spent an additional 14 years in Pinehurst, North Carolina where she was very active in her community. Mabel was President of Weymouth Center for the Arts. She was a volunteer for the Arts Council of Moore County, Southern Pines, NC; a member of the Women of Weymouth, recognized in Who’s Who of American Women, volunteered countless hours with Calvary Church of the Nazarene, leading Children’s church, writing plays for the church musicals, decorating for the holidays, etc. She was the Director of Calvary Church Daycare and hosted the church dinners on Wednesday nights.

Roy James O’Boyle age 86, of Manassas, VA passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Manor Care of Fair Oaks.

He was born on October 30, 1930 in Scranton, PA the son of the late Roy J. and Gertrude (McGovern) O’Boyle. He was preceded in death by sisters Jean Walsh, Margaret Watkins and brother John Muskey. Prior to retirement, he was the plant manager for Shenandoah’s Pride Dairy. He served in the US Marine Corps and was a member of the American Legion Post 10 in Manassas.

Joseph S. L. Kaufman, Sr. passed away suddenly at his home on October 28, 2017. He is survived by his wife Theresa, son Joseph, Jr, daughter Angela (Don), daughter Jessica, sister Annie Sachs (Leonard), grandchildren Brittani and Nathaniel, many nieces and nephews and loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mary Housely, his brother Patrick and sister June. The family will receive visitors at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center St. Manassas, VA on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 5-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 12 noon in All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Rd. Manassas, VA.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association in honor of Joe Kaufman.

Pending

Robert McLaughlin, age 76 of Machipongo, VA died on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Tribute at Heritage Village in Gainesville, VA.

He is survived by his children Jim McLaughlin and wife Annette, Barbara McNiff and husband John, Marianne McLaughlin and Chris McLaughlin and wife Lindsey; his sister Helen Lechner and by 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.