Obituaries

Phyllis J. Kent, 87, of Manassas, VA passed away May 11, 2021 peacefully at Woodbine Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Alexandria, VA.

Like many women of her generation, Phyllis came of age in the aftermath of WWII, and a young woman during the women’s and civil rights movements. Always a very strong and capable woman, she made her way in the world by joining the Navy at the age of 18. Soon after joining the Navy, she met her husband, Gene, at the Marine base in San Diego, CA, where they later married. Phyllis and Gene settled in Maryland in the 60’s and raised five children together.

Christopher Shirley, 53, of Bristow passed away Friday May 14th,2021 with family by his side. Born in Fairfax County, Chris was the son of the late Nancy and Ralph “Bill” Shirley. Chris was the loving husband of Valerie Watts Shirley, for 33 years. He was a hardworking flooring contractor and drag racing enthusiast. He loved […]

On May 7, 2021 Della Berry Fenner died in Washington, DC of heart failure following neck surgery, she was 76 years old.

Della worked as a cashier at Giant Food for many years. She was an excellent seamstress, and enjoyed making ceramics, she had an interest in History, especially Virginia history and enjoyed going to historic sites in and around Virginia. She was known for her wacky sense of humor, along with her crazy laugh, love of adventure and very generous nature. She demonstrated compassion for those less fortunate by regularly donating to many charitable causes.

Matt loved the water; swimming in pools, lakes, and body surfing at the Outer Banks. He had a natural touch in sailing. Most of all he enjoyed fishing; salt water, fresh water, from the bank, wading, or on a boat. He would catch his limit and enjoy the feast on the same day.

Deacon John William Eberlein passed away peacefully in his sleep on the evening of May 10th at his home. He was born on August 14, 1932 to William “John” Eberlein and Margaret Prizinsky in Erie, Pa. John served four years honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1956 during the Korean conflict. After his discharge […]

Wyatt Jay Duncan was born on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Virginia Hospital Center of Arlington to parents Serena and Christopher. He passed away in the loving arms of his parents on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to March of Dimes or Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Joseph Andrew Humenik of Dumfries, VA on Sunday, May 9th at the age of 72 years.

Joe was born in Gary, Indiana; graduated from Perdue University, was a longtime employee of the federal government, and has lived in Northern Virginia for over 45 years. He was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Dale City, VA since 1980 where he served as a CCD educator, usher, and lay eucharist minister. Joe was also an active member of Knights of Columbus John Paul I Council 7165 since 1985. In 2015, he received his 4th Degree Knight, a Sir Knight of Father Edward L. Richardson Assembly 3174.