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.


Born July 6, 1945, he was the son of the late Emory and Nannie Lane Powers. On May 1, 1964 in Fairfax, VA, he married the former Patricia Lettner, who survives.

For many years, Dewey and his family were members and attended the Yorkshire Free Will Baptist church in Manassas; and are current members of the Lighthouse Free Will Baptist Church in Maurertown. For over 45 years, he was also the band leader of the Travelling Pilgrims Bluegrass Gospel Group; and for the last 22 years Dewey has been employed and worked with his dear friend Dennis Singhas at Valley Drilling in Upperville.


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.


Eula Faye Shoope, age 90, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her residence.

She was born on January 3, 1927 in Dunham, Kentucky the daughter of the late James Kedrick and Minnie Marie (Mullins) Robinson.


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