Theresa Joan Hopkins Gibson was born in St. Michaels, MD on December 21, 1942. She is the fourth child conceived by the late Arthur E. and Carrie Virginia Hopkins.

Baptized at an early age, Joan started her Spiritual journey at Union United Methodist Church (St. Michaels, MD); later she became a member of Gunston Chapel (Fort Belvoir, VA).


Dorothy Bernice Maddox, age 90, of Linden, Virginia formally of Manassas passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 in Linden.

She was born on September 19, 1926 in Washington DC the daughter of the late Walter E. and Rosa Lee (Schwab) Freeman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Colbert Maddox, Jr., and a daughter Bonita Jean Seitz.


Judith “Judy” Ann Harvey, loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, age 73 of Manassas, Virginia died Saturday morning, August 26, 2017 in the comfort of her home after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was the devoted wife of the late Harold Harvey.


Maria Cecilia “Cece” V. Iroma, age 48, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on August 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jaguanath El. Loving mother of Wendolyn Iroma – El. Dear sister of Janet Sorianosos (Federico), Maria Teresa Paspe (Othello), Henry Iroma (Bambie), and Maria Socorro Winston (Steve). She was predeceased by her siblings; Jonita Whitaker, Danilo Iroma, and Carlo Iroma. Jonita’s husband Eric, and Danilo’s wife Lourdes, still survive. Born in the Philippines, she is the daughter of the late Jose and Anita (Villanueva) Iroma. Also survived by her mother-in-law Wendolyn G. El, brother and sister-in-law; Rosie, Margaret, Michael, Matheno, and Dorcas, as well as several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Cece was a kind and loving woman. Her family and friends were her heart and soul. She was actively involved in Wendolyn’s athletic career. She was well known to attend and support her daughter’s lacrosse teams at The Catholic University, John Paul the Great High School, and the Capital Lacrosse Club. Cece was a Manager at COSTCO in Woodbridge. She was a wonderful cook. Cece will be greatly missed by all who knew her.


Ausbert Marion Houff, Jr., age 88, of Triangle, VA, passed away on August 24, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Miller) Houff. Loving father of Diane Caulder (late Jimmy) and the late John Martin Houff (Sue). Cherished grandfather of Tina Kibler (Thomas), Derek Caulder, and Shane Caulder. Great grandfather of Antonio Kibler. Dear brother of the late Sara Goins. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Born in Washington, DC to the late Ausbert Marion Houff, Sr., and Orpha Lennore (Remsberg) Houff. Ausbert was a groundskeeper for golf courses. He was very meticulous in his work. When time permitted, he and his family enjoyed Camping, fishing, boating and water skiing. In later years he liked to watch television, especially channel 7. He was a die hard Redskins fan, and made sure his immediate family were also fans.


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