Obituaries

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.

Richard "Rick" Joseph Frechette, age 66, was born on July 16, 1954 to Alphee and Irene Frechette. He died peacefully in his home on May 11, 2021 after a sudden, short illness.

He grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, then entered the US Army. He was stationed at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, where he met his wife of 44 years, Lynn Leighty Frechette. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Richard Raymond Frechette, two grandchildren Helynn Frechette and William (Liam) Olson and his sister Mariann Nievera.

Oscar Banks, 66, of Woodbridge, Virginia on April 27, 2021. The family will receive visitors Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 10-11 a.m. with a service at 11 a.m. at Belvoir Chapel, 5950 12th Street, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be at a later date.

Sidney “Buck” Brown, 78, of Woodbridge, Virginia, died May 6, 2021, at home after a long illness. He was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, and raised in Austin, Texas.

He retired from the US Army after serving 22 years and worked for Computer Sciences Corporation until he became ill. He loved all things Texas from the Dallas Cowboys to armadillos and never missed a NASCAR race.