Obituaries

A loving father, husband, patriot and friend passed away on August 11, 2020. Born June 29, 1944, in Buffalo, NY, Paul graduated from Benedictine College and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served proudly for 22 years, rising to the rank of Lt. Colonel.  Among many honors, Paul was awarded the Bronze Star in Vietnam. Later Paul joined the American Red Cross where he contributed to setting new standards in the nonprofit sector.  After 16 years, Paul retired and enjoyed his time traveling and spending time with friends and family.  He will be held in the hearts of his wife, Judy; sister, Patricia Barreca; seven children; and nine grandchildren. He will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Hope for the Warriors.


Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s “Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus” Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. These measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. Before discharge, patients should also receive education on managing their health, get a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions


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While Virginians are easing back into everyday life following the coronavirus shut down, some residents don’t have access to essential personal protective gear necessary to shield them from the virus.

In response, Manassas has been working with Virginia’s Health Equity Task Force Program to increase access to essential supplies in underserved and disadvantaged communities, many of which have been disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus.


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Stafford County Schools may be beginning the school year online, but they will still be providing meals to students.

During its August 11 meeting, the Stafford County School Board was presented with the division’s School Meal Distribution Plan for the 2020-21 school year. According to the plan, hot meals for all Stafford County Schools students, regardless of whether or not they qualify for free and reduced lunches, will be provided via curbside pickup and a community bus drop off service. The school division will also give free lunches to all students enrolled in the reduced-price lunch program.


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Vergie Katherine Harris Barbour, 99 of Chantilly, VA departed on August 14, 2020. Born December 3, 1920 in Floris, Va. Vergie is survived by her sister Lillian Newman, four step-sons, Allen, Ray, James and Glen; two step-daughters Margaret Diamond and Carolyn Scriber; four daughters-in-law Sarah, Martha, Edith and Felicia; one son-in-law Melvin Pope; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Although,…

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