It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the transition of our dear Sister Carmen Cole. Our beloved Sister Carmen entered the presence of the Lord this past Sunday February 9th. How fitting it was for her to go home on a Sunday morning.
Her demeanor and quiet spirit was a symbol of strength and endurance.
Theodore “Ted” Geary, beloved Husband, Father and PapPap died peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on February 8, 2014. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 54 years Isabella(Liz); his loving children Tricia Geary, Connie & Charlie Mills, Ted Jr. & Michelle Geary; six grandsons who were his pride and joy – Daniel, Theodore “Ross”, Braden and Nathan Mills and Kyle and Theodore “Connor” Geary; his 2 brothers and 3 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Thomas and parents John & Pearl Geary.
He was born in Salt Lick Township, PA on July 3, 1937 and relocated to Virginia in the early 1960s. He worked for several years as a Barber and then became a very successful Kitchen Designer for St. Clair Appliance Distributors for 34 years. Outside of work his favorite thing to do was spend time w/ his family, camping and fishing, followed closely by golf and keeping his truck shiny. Loved by many for his good nature and hearty laugh he will be missed.
GARY WAYNE ADKINS, age 67 of Manassas, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at his home.
Survivors include four children, Gary W. Adkins II and wife Nancilee, Heather M. Zimmerman and husband Steven, Betty Barrett and husband Marvin and Sheila R. Crooke, all of Manassas, Virginia and 12 grandchildren.
FRANKLIN W. MAUCK, age 62 of Manassas, Virginia, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Erie (Presley) Mauck, his father Ralph Mauck and one sister, Bonnie G. Phillips.
Frank Paul Brennan, 86, of Dumfries, VA, passed away on February 4, 2014.
Loving father of Colleen A, McQuillen, Joy Marie Haley, Marialyce Guldner, Sean Brennan, Brian V. Brennan, Barry Brennan, Paul V. Brennan, and Frank Patrick Brennan. Dear brother of Patricia “Patsy” Cobb. Cherished grandfather of 11. Frank was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Terry Shawn Sullivan
November 1, 1956 – February 4, 2014
David Allan Bell, 72, of Lake Ridge, VA, passed away on February 3, 2014. Loving father of Catherine Allaine Conner (John). Dear brother of Beverly B. Walker (Robert). Cherished grandfather of Tabitha Brittany Conner. Beloved companion of Mary Voss. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Inurnment will be in Gainesville, Georgia
-Information from Mountcastle-Turch Funeral Home
Gail Irene Smith, 52, passed after a long battle with breast cancer on January 31th, 2014. Her passing was peaceful and she was surrounded by her family and close friends. Gail was born on September 20th, 1961 in Fairfax, Virginia to James J. and Grace E. Henry. Growing up in Rockville, Maryland, she graduated from Rockville High School, where she was an honor student and a member of the high school honor guard. Gail was also a recipient of the Girl Scout’s Gold Award. She then went on to attend Frostburg State University, and American University, earning a degree in History. She continued her education in Journalism. She started a career as a technical editor and married Douglas Smith in 1989, living in Springfield VA, she traded editing for motherhood and community involvement. She raised three boys; Alexander, Grant, and Zachary while being involved as a volunteer with Cub Scouts, Pohick Church, St Andrew’s Preschool, Newington Forest School and many other organizations.
Gail is survived by her husband, Douglas; her children, Alexander, Grant, and Zachary; her father, James J Henry, her brother, James A Henry (Terri); her sister Beverly Gorman (Michael); her nephews Michael, Justin, and Daniel Gorman; and her niece Kristen Gorman, Her Aunts Carol Jackson (Jerry), Shirley Chisholm, and her Uncles IB and Warren (Tinnie) Heinemann, her Brother in Law Dave Smith (Debbie) and Nieces Elizabeth and Wendy (Colin Smith) Smith and numerous cousins. She is predeceased by her mother; Grace E. Henry.
Full Name Brandon Bridgers Crisp
Date of Birth Friday, March 4th, 1977
Luke Aaron Russell, age 33, passed away Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 at his home in Manassas, VA. He is survived by his Mother, Julie Russell and his Grandmother, Mamie Russell, both of Manassas, his Grandfather Robert Russell of Stuart, FL, as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
Luke was a graduate of Osbourn Park High School, Class of 1998.
