Mrs. Thelma G. Snow passed away on May 5, 2014 at the age of 87 in Dale City, Virginia where she lived for the past 42 years. She was born on June 19, 1926 in Baltimore, MD to Andrew and Christina Groszer and was one of nine children. She had six sisters and two brothers. Her parents, three sisters and one brother have preceded her in death. Thelma joins her loving husband of 65 years, George Snow in heaven. She leaves behind six wonderful daughters Debbie Sanner and husband Paul of Vienna, VA, Peggy Flores and husband Jon of Beltsville, MD, Betsy Snow of Woodbridge, VA, Janet Miksch of Stafford, VA, Carol-Lynn Freeman and husband Robert of Fredericksburg, VA and Jackie Bogart and husband Nall of Woodbridge, VA and eleven beautiful grandchildren Paul and Caitlin Sanner, Evan and Ashley Flores, Alysha and Brittany Miksch, Kevin Kerr, Phillip and Erika Freeman, Kristi Lynn and Zachary Bogart and one great granddaughter Eleanor Miksch.

Thelma was a very warm hearted person. She always put family first. She was known for her ability to sew beautiful dresses for her daughters and granddaughters and could whip up a costume overnight. Thelma loved to do needlepoint, made exquisite Christening gowns and afghans. She worked for the Department of Defense Intelligence Division from 1970 to 1990 and retired after 20 years of service. During her retirement she spent her time snuggled up with a good book, enjoying her beautiful gardens and home and loved spending time with her beautiful grandchildren and children. She was a great mother, grandmother and loving wife to her husband George, the love of her life.


Henry Bridge, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on April 21, 2014. He is survived by his preceded in death by his wife, Irene Bridge; 4 siblings. He is survived by his children, Edward Bridge, Ronald Bridge (Janet), Teresa Potts (James), Jacqueline Glusic (Michael); 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and sister, Polly Trent. Mr. Bridge was a […]


Gerald A. Bigalke, 80 of Montclair, VA died at his home on Monday, April 21, 2014. Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Dolores; one daughter, Joy Chien; one son, Joseph Bigalke. He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Katherine Chien and Cortland Chien. The family will receive friends at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, […]


Thomas Espiritu Gillespie, 85, of Dale City, VA, passed away on May 4, 2014. Beloved husband of 63 years to Ada Jane Gillespie. Loving father of Charles Frank Gillespie, Robert Edward Gillespie (Lenora), Timothy Douglas Gillespie (Helene), and Richard Thomas Gillespie (Janet). Cherished grandfather of Charlotte, Justin, Kenneth, Drake, Cory, Heather, and David Gillespie. Great grandfather of Alexis Oliff, and Coraline Benson. Dear brother of Lydia Wendler and Gerald Gillespie.

The family will receive friends at the Potomac Crest Baptist Church, 15418 Cardinal Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193 on Monday, May 12, 2014 from 6-8 PM where funeral services will be held Tuesday at . Interment with Military Honors will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at 1 PM.


Roger “Skip” William Benyo Jr. of Montclair died unexpectedly on Friday May 2nd, 2014.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 PM and 6-8PM on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home. Services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 18825 Fuller Heights Road, Triangle, VA 22172 on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 11AM.


Phillip Vincent Marcellino, 53, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on April 30, 2014. Loving father of Daniel Michael Marcellino. Beloved son of Phillip Leonard and Elizabeth Woodward Marcellino. Dear Brother of Elizabeth Sawyer, Christine Ballard (Lee), and William Marcellino. Cherished companion of Veronica Woodard. Also survived by his 6 nephews and his niece.

The family will receive friends at the MOUNTCASTLE TURCH FUNERAL HOME, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 5:00 PM until time of service at 8:00 PM. Interment will be private


Michael Edward Warholak, III, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on April 29, 2014. Loving father of Rachel Warholak. Son of Gayle Gibson Warholak and the late Michael Edward Warholak, Jr. Brother of Kevin Gibson. Nephew of the late Aunt Margaret.

The family will receive friends at the MOUNTCASTLE TURCH FUNERAL HOME, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Monday, May 5, 2014 from 6 to 8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 11 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 12975 Purcell Road, Manassas, VA 20112. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.


Frederick Daniel Murray died right before midnight on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at his home in Lorton, Virginia, surrounded by family. Fred had a profound impact on those who loved him, and on many more who knew him. He had an amazing ability to see the humor in things and make people laugh with his […]


Mary “Mickie” Collins, 86 of Lorton, VA died at her home on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. She was born in 1928 to the late Raymond and Anna Conrad. Including her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband, William J. Collins. Mary is survived by two daughters, Karen (KC) Gordon and her husband, […]


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