Obituaries

Reunited with her mother and loved ones on October 25, 2014 at age 24. Loving daughter of Timothy Hehling and the late Pam Springer. Granddaughter of Sharon Zaske and the late Virginia Harter. Deeply loved by her aunts, uncles, and cousins. Cherished by friends everywhere. Special friend of Wayne Graves and her mentors Major Donna and Sherry “Postie Toastie”. Treasured by her extended family Kasi Freund and April Broecker.

Jessica’s cheerful words, contagious smile and death-grip hugs will be missed by all, and never forgotten.

Mary “Molly” Payne Fettig passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 20^th.  She was a devoted mom, Grammy, sister, wife, daughter and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her.

She was born on July 22^nd, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio where she spent her childhood.   She attended the University of Dayton, graduating in 1960, and remained an avid UD fan and proud Flyerette throughout her life.  In addition to UD sports, Molly loved watching college football, basketball and soccer, and above all, any sport her kids and grandkids played.  She loved to travel, living throughout the US from Hawaii to Camp LeJeune, NC and visiting many countries in Europe.

William A. “Tony” Thrall, 72, of Dumfries, VA passed away at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center on August 24, 2014.

Tony was born in Washington D.C. on September 10, 1941, to the late James and Mary Thrall. He grew up in Arlington, VA and spent many days with family in the Northern Neck where he grew to know and love the water and boating in particular.

Wilson Kieffer “W.K.” Wenrich, 95, of Miami Springs, Fla., passed away on July 12, 2014.   He was born in Manassas, Va, on June 14, 1919, the son of the late Wilson Noah and Bessie Virginia Wenrich. Since 1940, he lived in Miami Springs, Florida.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Mable Joyce, of nearly 60 years of marriage, and his daughter, Dorothy Carol.

He was a graduate of Manassas High School, in the Class of 1937.  He worked for Eastern Airlines for 42 years beginning as an aircraft mechanic and completing his career as Manager, Technical Services. 

Johnnie McDade Haines, age 82 of Catlett, VA died on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her husband William Garner Haines, Jr.; her brother William Franklin McDade, Jr. and her sister Mary N. Stryker.

DONALD WAYNE CHANDLER, age 71, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, VA.

He was born on April 7, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Noble Earl and Raven Alexandra (Thomas) Chandler. Mr. Chandler was a charter member of the local HOG Chapter and loved riding his hog. Donald loved his friends and family but above all else he enjoyed helping people.

Juliette Anastastia Becker Bardwell, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Nokesville, VA on July 7, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

Juliette was the daughter of John and Ruth Becker. She was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. She was a gifted artist and writer. She met her future husband, John Lawrence Bardwell, Jr on a blind date at a dance while he served in the United States Air Force. They married on December 23, 1958 and were happily wed for 56 years.

Sister Patricia Novak, O.S.B. died on July 9, 2014 after a long illness.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Patricia Jean Clabaugh married John Melvin Novak and the couple had four children and a foster daughter. After her husband died, Pat was very active in her parish of St. Leo Catholic Church in Inwood, West Virginia and later discerned a vocation to religious life. She became a member of the Benedictine Sisters in Bristow, VA in 2009, making her perpetual profession a few weeks before her death.

Sylvia Douglas Miller, age 85 of Haymarket, VA died on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at her residence.

She was born on March 18, 1929, daughter of the late Goldie Rubin and Julius Douglas.