Obituaries

Ann Louise Wetzel, 93, of Lufkin, Texas, formerly of Woodbridge, Virginia, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Lufkin. Graveside services are pending and will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Mrs. Wetzel was born December 22, 1931 in Minersville, Pennsylvania to Christina (Kerick) and Michael Pellish. She was a proud military wife and worked in the uniform shop at Fort Belvoir, Virginia for many years. She resided in Woodbridge, Virginia for over 55 years and moved to Texas five years ago to be with her daughter and family. Mrs. Wetzel was a member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Woodbridge, Virginia. She adored her family and was affectionately known by them as “Dolly”. She was loved very much and will be dearly missed.

Dr. Pamela Kaye Gauch (Age 80)

Dr. Pamela Kaye Gauch, beloved mother to four children, at 80 years old, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and family on February 27th, 2025.

Linda Kathleen Williams (Green), 76, found peace on February 6, 2025 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Linda was a beautiful person both inside and out. She grew up in South Charleston, West Virginia with her parents, Charles and Mary M. Green and her 13 siblings.

From her parents, Linda learned the value of working hard, loving others and laughing often. Linda graduated from Charleston Catholic High School in 1966. As the second born and eldest daughter of a large family, Linda’s love for children and caring for others came naturally. She completed a degree in Early Childhood Education in Athens, West Virginia at Concord College in 1970.

John Fasulo, Sr. passed away on January 31, 2025 at the age of 94 in Lake Ridge, Virginia, surrounded by family.

Born October 21, 1930 in Mineola, New York to William and Jenny Fasulo, nee LaMendola, John was the oldest of 6 children-4 brothers and a sister- all of whom he managed to outlive.

Elva Lorraine Hansson, affectionately known as Lori to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, in Plant City, Florida, at the age of 77. Born on September 27, 1947, in Buffalo, New York, she was the cherished daughter of the late Edwin J. Stevenson and Marie Louise Wenner.

Lori’s life was a testament to love and dedication. She was the beloved wife of Ron Hansson, with whom she shared a beautiful marriage of 58 years. Together, they built a life filled with joy, laughter, and unwavering support for one another. Lori’s legacy continues through her loving daughters, Lynnette (Chris) Fanning and Deanna (Mary) Hansson. She was a proud grandmother to Nick and Heather Fanning, whose lives were greatly enriched by her warmth and wisdom.

Colonel Herb Tiede, USMC (Ret.), passed away on September 5, 2024 in Woodbridge, VA. He was 94 years old.

Born in New Britian, CT, he was the son of Julius and Bertha Tiede. In high school, he excelled in math and sports. He enlisted in the Navy and after certifying as an electrician, he attended Naval Academy Prep School for a year. At Annapolis, he was a good football player and student in math and Russian language. His notoriety, however, was more about his room’s weight set and deli food section than academics. Upon graduation in 1953, he was commissioned as a Marine Corps second lieutenant.

Lewis “Bob” Sorley

August 3, 1934 – September 25, 2024

Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) Thomas L. Forman (Ret.) of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away September 19, 2024, at the age of 69, following a full and rewarding life as a loving husband, father, soldier and dedicated public servant.

Born on July 24, 1955, in Rochester, New York, Tom’s life-long commitment to the service of his country traces back to his decision to enlist in the United States Army following graduation from East Rochester High School in 1973. He began his career in the Military Intelligence Corps, where he went on to serve as a Counterintelligence Special Agent in both the Active and Army Reserve components until his military retirement in 2003 at the rank of CW4. In addition, Tom’s civil service included various roles within the federal government related to counterintelligence, national security and emergency management, before his retirement in 2013 as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES). All told, Tom’s military and civil service spanned over 40 years, and included involvement in the Vietnam War, Operation Joint Endeavor, Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and the immediate response to the attacks on September 11, 2001, including Operation Enduring Freedom.

Khymir Martis Di’James Johnson, 25, of Stafford, Virginia, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Sentara Medical Center, Woodbridge, Virginia.

Khymir was born March 23, 1999, in Morristown, New Jersey, the son of Curtis Murray and Tiara Charisse Johnson Hudson.