Obituaries

Margaret Folk Bradley, age 85, of Manassas Park, VA passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at the Novant Health Prince William Medical Center.

She was born in Fauquier County, VA on May 21, 1932 the daughter of the late Elton and Mamie (Gray) Brown. She was a member of the Yorkshire Free Will Baptist Church. Marge loved to sing for Jesus in her church and her nursing homes, witness of God’s love to others and be with her friends and family as much as possible.

Timothy Eugene Krial, JR, age 74 of Manassas, VA died at Novant Health Prince William Medical Center on Saturday, October 14, 2017.

He was born in Washington, DC on February 25, 1943 son of the late Timothy Eugene Krial, SR and Edith Louise Keller Krial. He was a retired Diesel Mechanic for Metro.

John Kenneth Holtzman, 61 of Stafford VA died at Virginia Hospital Center on Friday, October 13, 2017. He was born in the District of Columbia on February 16, 1956 to the late John and Hallie Snyder Holtzman.

John was a truck driver by trade, and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and watching college football “ROLL TIDE”. His true passion in life was being a devoted family man to wife, children, and grandchildren.

Dianne Elizabeth (Thibodeau) Parisi, 69, passed away unexpectedly at her Bristow home on Friday, October 13, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Salvatore Parisi. Born in October 15, 1947, Diane was the dear daughter of the late Joseph & Doris Thibodeau. She was raised and educated in Rhode Island. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island.

Dianne was a research analyst for many years for the CIA until her retirement. She enjoyed working as a volunteer at the Prince William Hospital Thrift Center. When not working, she found joy in reading, traveling and the cherished times spent with family.

Lloyd E. “Gene” Griffin, Sr., age 79 of Bristow, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017.

Born and raised in Shelley, Idaho, a longtime resident of Virginia, he was a retired welder and former owner of Park Place Restaurant. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, 3 brothers and a sister.

Elaine Ann Ahern, age 70 of Manassas, VA died on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. She is survived by her loving husband Michael F. Ahern; her sons Sean D. Ahern and wife Jennifer and Kevin C. Ahern and wife Alison; one sister Rosann Vitti and her six grandchildren Christopher, Michael, Jonathan, Daniel, Eden and Levi. The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 10:30 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 12975 Purcell Road, Manassas, VA 20112. Interment at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial contributions be made to Catholic Charities of the Arlington Diocese.

Carol Ann Wood, age 60, of Herndon, VA passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at the Dulles Health and Rehab Center.

She was born on September 5, 1957 in Washington, DC the daughter of the late Clair and Genevieve (Snyder) Shaffer.

Pending

Mary Virginia Staggs,age 75 of Manassas, VA died on Friday, October 13, 2017 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond.

Mary was born on September 15, 1942 to Robert Lee Varner, SR and Dorothy Woodhouse Varner.