FRANCES ELIZABETH CLARK SNEAD, age 79, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.
She was born on July 5, 1934 in Durham, NC to the late Samuel and Mazie (Mann) Clark. She married Henry Glenn Snead on July 4, 1953. Mrs. Snead worked at the blood bank in Chapel Hill, NC drawing blood. She later retired as an Administrative Supervisor from Prince William County Fire/Rescue. Mrs. Snead was a strong and independent woman of faith. She was a wonderful loving mother and grandmother.
FRANKLIN CARL HURST, age 74 of Haymarket, Virginia passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his residence.
Frank was born November 14, 1939 in Loudoun County son of the late Carl Raymond and Cora Belle (Thompson) Hurst. He was employed with Vulcan Material as a plant mechanic for 26 years.
THOMAS GERARD MASTERSON, age 54, of Bristow, VA passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 at his residence. He was born on June 29, 1959 in Woburn, MA the son of the late Charles J. and Catherine V. (Duran) Masterson. He was an agent with the O’Brien & Associates in Manassas, VA
Survivors include his loving wife, Elizabeth A Masterson; three children, Mariclare Masterson of Washington, DC, Thomas C. Masterson and Maggie E. Masterson both of Manassas, VA; one brother, Charles J. Masterson of Woburn, MA and three sisters, Charlene A. Cunningham of Orlando, FL, Elaine M. Chippola and Patricia E. Chisholm both of Woburn, MA.
John Henry Cobb age 85 of Manassas, VA died at his residence on Sunday, May 18, 2014.
He was a heavy equipment operator for R.C. Hawkins for 25 years before retiring. He came to Manassas in 1959 from Buckingham County, VA and he enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed spending time with anyone that enjoyed life in general, worked hard and loved the simple things in life. He would tell ya ” pull up a chair and sit awhile
Jennifer Lynn Thompson, age 38 of Warrenton, VA died on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her father Gerald Lee Sonnenberg and her grandparents James Paul Schwartz, Sr., Gerald George Sonnenberg and Elizabeth F. Sonnenberg. She is survived by her mother and stepfather Maggie and Mike Garvey; her grandparents Dorothy and Bob Thomson and her step grandparents Rose Garvey and Charles E. Garvey. A memorial service will be held at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that donations be made to Inova Health System Foundation, 8110 Gatehouse Road 200E, Falls Church, VA 22042 and check Memo #301-Dr. Waziri’s Brain Cancer Research Fund or visit https://foundation.inova.org/thompsonmemorial
On the morning of Tuesday, May 13, 2014, Dr. John C. Rhoads departed this life after 84 years. We will all miss his humor and spirit.
Born October 4, 1929, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Mearl and Cecelia (McGill) Rhoads, John graduated from St. Francis College, later attaining a medical degree from the George Washington University Medical School. He entered the Air Force, living in Bermuda, Mississippi and Maryland, retiring in 1966 as a Major, before settling in his home of Manassas, Virginia. He spent his career as an OB/GYN welcoming newborns into the world with a swat on the bottom and a cheerful whistle. Some of his most cherished moments were with family and friends, playing golf, relaxing at Bethany Beach, and watching his favorite team (winning or losing), the Washington Redskins.
VIRGINIA LOUISE HUTCHISON, 78, of Fredericksburg, VA formerly of Manassas, VA passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at Mary Washington Hospital.
She was born on October 24, 1935 in Manassas, VA the daughter of the late William E. and Elnora (Tapp) Linthicum.
MICHAEL VOLCHANSKY, age 90, formally of East Conemaugh, PA passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014 at Emeritus of Manassas.
He was born on July 24, 1923 in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania to the late Louis and Mary (Perich) Volchansky. Mr. Volchansky was a WWII Army Veteran who served as a Medic receiving a Bronze Star. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and earned his Masters from American University. After 27 ½ years he retired from the C.I.A. where he successively held positions of increasing responsibility in the field of information handling and services.
He was born on May 9, 1962 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania the son of the late John R. and Florence V. (Mullins) Carl. He was a member of the Souls Harbor Church of God.
Survivors include his loving wife, Bobbie S. Carl; five children, Shawna M. Carl and Devin Thornton, Shavon A. Hoeffer and husband Joe, Susan E. Carl, John R. Carl, III and Joshua R. Carl all of Manassas, Virginia; two sisters, Debbie Puckett and Mary A. Steelman both of Marshall, Virginia; two brothers, James R. Carl of Aldie, Virginia and Joel Carl of Front Royal, Virginia; six grandchildren, Saniya Thornton, Savina Thornton, Devin Thornton, Jr, Amarius Tibbs, Gavin Hoeffer, Sareyiah Louise Carl; Step-father, Lexie Mullins of Haymarket, VA; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
William Ronald Finley, 79, of Manassas, Virginia passed away on November 11, 2014 at the Prince William Hospital. William (Bill) Ronald Finley was born January 6, 1935 in Williamson County, Illinois. Bill was the son of Lloyd Finley and Ora Lee Brown Finley. He married Lucy Ada Layne on April 11th, 1959 at the White […]
