Obituaries

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.

Wilma Jean Buchanan Lane, age 79 of Manassas, VA died at her residence on Friday, October 13, 2017.

She was born on May 14, 1938 in Dickenson County, VA, daughter of the late John Roy Buchanan and Lina Mae Webb Buchanan

Roy W. Walton of Bruce, West Virginia died Thursday October 11, 2017 at his home in Dale City, Virginia, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87. He was predeceased by his grandchild, Maria Batt. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Vincenza Walton; his children, Pearl Angela and Christopher Smith, Patti […]

Janet S. Creel, ago 80 of Bealeton, Virginia gained her angel wings on October 10th, 2017 at Fairfax Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Janet was the only child of Claudia and Lewis Edward Smith and was born on March 29th, 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents and her two daughters, Elizabeth Dillman and Pamela Hastings. Janet loved crossword puzzles, watching golf, gardening and bookkeeping but she loved spending time with her family the most. She was a feisty, kind, smart, supportive, amazing, selfless, caring, strong and faithful women who positively impacted everyone she came in contact with. She was also a crazy cat lady that took in every stray that she came across. Our family is left grieving this incredible woman but we are so grateful that we were fortunate enough to call her Mommy and Nanny and we will strive to continue her legacy and make a difference in the world. She is survived by five children; Pattye Crane (Stuart), Blane McGlothlin, Jr. (Sandy), Claudia McGlothlin (Robert), Kimberly Earhart (Justin) and Heather Mullins (Bud); 18 grandchildren, Stuart, Brent, Scott, Michail, Joshua, Quentin, Hunter, Blane, Chelsea, Brian, Eva, Abbie, Grey, Evan, PJ, Clarissa, Brandon and Faith and 1 great-grandchild; Levi. A celebration of her life will be held at Sudley United Methodist Church Saturday at 3 pm on October 14th where burial will follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to her go fund me account. Our family would also like to thank her amazing doctors Dr. Prasanna and Dr. Mahajan they treated our mother like their own and we are very grateful for that.