Obituaries

She loved the Lord and always took us to church showing hospitality often to Christian college groups and missionaries. She taught for 27 years at Westgate Elementary, mostly in 2nd grade. During her last 15 years in Manassas, she was an avid Mallwalker, often going two laps. In 2015, she moved to Sayre, Pa., near Ruth (Sandberg) Houser, where she often saw her grandkids and one great-grandson Archer.

She took a great interest in people, often asking questions about their future plans. We always felt loved, and we’ll treasure the many pillowcases she decorated with needlepoint for us. She touched many hearts.

Our lives are unfinished books which we are writing day by day. When completed one day, others will read them and remember what we did and had to say.

A busy and energetic life ended December 16, 2023, when Melvin (Chops) Maurice Dunn, Jr, a resident of Manassas, VA, was called to his heavenly home. Melvin was born on August 16, 1958, in

Albert Steven McCarthy, age 87, of Haymarket, Virginia and formerly of Dale City passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce. They were married for 55 years before her death. Al and Joyce were actively involved in the Hylton Boys & Girls Club of Dale City. Coach McCarthy was a long-time youth baseball, football, and basketball coach in Prince William County, winning the Virginia State AAU 12 and under Basketball Championship in 1993. He also was an Assistant Coach with the Ocean Lakes High School Boys’ Basketball team for the 1999-2000 season in Virginia Beach where he and his wife Joyce retired in 1998. He returned to Prince William County in 2015 after the death of his wife, Joyce.

Elizabeth Lee Boebel (Age 73)

A celebration of life is being planned for after the holidays. Details will be shared on Facebook and LeeBoebel.com.

On October 9, 2023, Virginia Ann McEwan Kubiak, affectionately known as Ginny, peacefully left this world with her devoted husband, Rick, and cherished daughter, Alison, enveloping her in their loving embrace within the comforting confines of her home in Berlin, MD. Her passing marked the end of a courageous fight against ovarian cancer.

Ginny’s journey began in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, surrounded by the affection of her parents, Virginia and Joseph McEwan. She is survived by her cherished siblings Beverly Head (Steve) from Raleigh, NC, and Charles McEwan (Judy) from Austin, TX. In addition to her siblings, she leaves behind nieces and nephews who held a special place in her heart: Stephanie Hall (TC) from Raleigh, NC, Elizabeth Wood (Randy) from Gulf Shores, AL, Joe McEwan (Jennifer) from Austin, TX, and Trent McEwan (Stephanie) from Alpharetta, GA. Ginny also leaves behind a wide circle of cousins and very dear friends who will forever cherish her memory in their hearts.

Carolyn Ann Haslacker, age 74 of Woodbridge, VA and formerly of Petersburg, WV passed away on Monday, August 29, 2023 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA.

Carolyn was born on June 26, 1949 in Petersburg, WV and was a daughter of the late Donald Alston Smith and Louella Belle (Reel) Rodgers. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her stepfather James “Bill” Rodgers.

In Loving Memory of Thelma Ann Green (1935 – 2023)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thelma Ann Green, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, cherished member of the community, and a passionate woman for Christ. Thelma was born on March 20, 1935, in Reidsville, NC as the sixth child of ten born to Joe Pickard and Zenobia Stokes. In 1939, the family moved to Washington, D.C., where Thelma would come to leave an indelible mark on all the lives of those she encountered.