Ethel was preceded in death by her husband Jack Tucker.

She is survived by her siblings Richard Ruyack, Edward Ruyack and Patricia Meisels. Her children Deborah Crandall and Richard Misner. Her grandchildren Chelsea and Heath Hower and Brittainey and Joey Lyons. Her great grandchildren Hayden Hower, Hadleigh Hower and Aubrey Lyons.


Schools

As more than 91,000 students bring excitement and a curiosity for learning into our school hallways and classrooms for the 2019-20 school year, we have much to celebrate in Prince William County Schools.

I am very pleased to share that, with the support of the School Board and Board of County Supervisors, we are implementing the best budget in a decade. Our 2019-20 budget addresses the following priorities: employee pay, special education, mental health, career, and technical education, sustaining class size reductions, and Pre-K education.


Event

Join the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert to honor the 250th Anniversary of the USA! The music in this choral concert captures the heart and soul of the American spirit through patriotic tunes and songs from the heartland. Joining the chorus are dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts and accompaniment from the talented members of Legacy Brass.

This family friendly and FREE event is perfect for young and old. Kids, parents, and grandparents will be familiar with many of the songs in this inspirational program. There are two opportunities to attend: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm or Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.


John R Miller, Jr. of Woodbridge VA, died August 17, 2019 at his home in Woodbridge. Lt Col Miller served 20 years with distinction in the United States Air Force, including a position as the Air Force Junior Officer of the Year. While serving as a Petroleum Officer in Vietnam and Thailand, he earned a Bronze Star for valor. He also purchased petroleum for the national Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and later served as the Energy Conservation Officer on the Air Staff at the Pentagon.

John was a Master Gardener who trained members of the community in environmental lawn care through a series of two-hour presentations. He also served as Chairman of the Extension Leadership Council helping to direct the activities of the County Extension Service.


Obituaries

Brian Edward McCaffrey, age 66, of Gainesville, VA passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. He was born on April 17, 1953 in Schenectady, NY to the late Edward Henry McCaffrey and Lydia Shaver Fisher. He was Retired from the United States Coast Guard and worked as the Safety Director of Naval Sea Systems Command for the Department of Defense. Brian was a loving uncle, godfather, and friend to many and is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Mary McCaffrey (nee McDermott). He is preceded in death by his loving parents and his sister, Kathleen Ann Bargy of Schenectady, NY.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8PM, with a prayer service at 7PM at Pierce Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9609 Center St. Manassas, VA; and Friday, August 30, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home of Westlake, 25620 Center Ridge Rd. in Westlake, OH. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 10:30AM at St. Raphael Church, 525 Dover Center Rd. Bay Village, OH. Internment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.


Traffic

MANASSAS — She campaigned on removing traffic lights from Route 28 in Prince William County, the most congested road in Northern Virginia.

Flanked by area politicians Virginia State Senator Jeremy McPike, and Manassas Park Mayor Jeanette Rishell, Roem announced a new study that will look into how to remove those stoplights.