Glen Franklin Snead, age 81, of Manassas, Virginia died at home Sunday, January 19, 2014 due to complications from ALS.
Born on December 5, 1932 in Staunton, Virginia, where he spent most of his childhood, he was the youngest son of Reba Hahn and Joseph Snead. Glen moved to Manassas in 1956 and worked at Manassas Frozen Food and J.E. Rice before retiring from Dulles Airport in 1997. Glen was a long time member of the Manassas Host Lions Club and the Manassas Men’s Club.
Christy Elaine Brown passed away peacefully on Thursday January 16, 2014.
She is survived by her husband, Kevin Dewayne Brown, two children Kendall Marie and Cameron Isiaih, four siblings Rebecca Carr (Lee), Deborah Carr (Taft), Donald Carr II (Amanda) and Jerrod Carr (Rhonda) and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Full Name Coleen Julia Brackett
Date of Birth Tuesday, November 28th, 1961
Cleon “Clink” A. Cole Sr., 83, of Catlett, VA passed away peacefully on January 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Clink was born July 12, 1930 in Vermont, son of Evelyn Cole. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, going to yard sales, traveling, camping and skating. In 1955, he met Florence Elizabeth Cohen at a roller skating rink and they were married 6 months later on November 7, 1955 at a Baptist Church in MD. Together they have lived in Alexandria, Arlington, Manassas Park, and Manassas and settled in Catlett, VA.
Clink was in the Army for 4 years. After he got out of the Army he worked for Perrin and Martin Sheet Metal then continued working with sheet metal with VA Heating and Air, Hensley and Associates and TLC Heating and Air. Clink was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved being around his family and his puppies; he always had a puppy in his arms. His sense of humor will long be remembered.
Joseph James Woods, 79, of Woodbridge, VA. died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 29, 2014.
Joe was born June 27, 1934 to the late Joseph George and Mary R. Woods in Arlington, MA. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars giving 23 years to his country in the U.S. Air Force. During this time, he was appointed to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and was awarded several citations including the Bronze Star for meritorious service. After his military retirement, Joe worked for 23 years as a Supervisor for Northern Virginia Community College. He received an Emeritus Award after retirement from NOVA in 2003. Joe was a loving husband, devoted father, and grandfather. He enjoyed stamp & coin collecting and civil war relic hunting.
Obituary for Delores Ione Rison
Delores Ione Rison, 85, of Milford, VA, passed away on January 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Russell C. Rison. Loving mother of Georgia Herrell (Marvin); Lucille Dodson (Richard Minter); Russell D. Rison (Rosemary); Mitchell P. Rison ; and Teny Cahill (Bobby). Cherished grandmother of 22. Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother to many. The family will receive friends at the MOUNTCASTLE TURCH FUNERAL HOME, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Sunday, February 1, 2014 from 1 to 5 PM, where services will be held on Monday at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at Dumfries Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Mary Washington Hospice, www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/services/hospice or the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/donate
James B. Pittman, 90, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on January 27, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Grace Pittman. Loving father of Randy Pittman (Sandra); Sherry Lucas ( Herbert); Brenda Simmons; Eddie Pittman (Lisa); and Jennifer Via (Jl). Cherished grandfather of 20, great grandfather of 38 and 1great great grandson. Dear brother of Mildred Herndon and Elizabeth Williams. Mr. Pittman was predeceased by his sons Alec Pittman (Late Sharon) and Jeff Pittman (Late Patty), as well as a sister Doris Sears. James was a Navy Veteran of World War II. The family will receive friends at the MOUNTCASTLE TURCH FUNERAL HOME, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Monday, February 3, 2014 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM, where a funeral service will be held Tuesday at 12 Noon. Interment will follow in Quantico National Cemetery with Navy Honors at 1:30 PM.
William C. Hare, Jr. 85, died on January 21, 2014 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Woodbridge, VA. Mr. Hare worked as a Financial Officer for the United States Court of Claims for many years. He was also the President of the Woodbridge Chapter of the Jr. Chamber of the Commerce of America. Mr. Hare enjoyed sports and automobiles.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dolores Hare; his sons, Steve Hare and his wife April, and Phillip Hare; his grandson, Alexander Hare; and his sister, Joyce Ewansky.
Obituary for David Edward Whitman
David Edward Whitman, 72, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on January 22, 2014. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Whitman. Loving father of Kimberly L. Whitman and Christopher D. Whitman (Joy) and their 4 children. Step father of Cindy Weare and John Weare (Martha) and their children Ashley and Melissa Weare. Dear brother of Marilyn Cellucci (Bill), Pamela Whitman (Stephen); and Carl Whitman (Rebecca). Mr. Whitman was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mason E Gough, Jr., went home to be with the Lord on 1/21/2014. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dolores; his sons, Mason E Gough III(Kill Devil Hills, NC), Steven D. Gough/Carolyn (Stafford, VA);4 grandchildren, Barbara Strawser, Stephanie Gough, Tamara Goode and Karen Anderson; 5 great grandchildren, Cameron Strawser, Willow Mitchell, Danielle Mullins, Kristyn Mullins and Zachary Anderson and his sisters, Ruth Daffan, Senia Merchant and Dorothy Crummit.
A visitation for Mr. Gough will be held on Friday, January 24 from 7 to 8:30 at Triangle Baptist Church. A Life celebration service will be held on Saturday, January 25 at 12pm at Triangle Baptist Church, followed by interment at Stonewall Memory Gardens.
