Obituaries

Ira C McQuinn Jr, born on December 28,1935 in Indiana to Ira and Gertrude McQuinn passed away on July 29, 2017.

Mac, as he was known by all, was one of the most friendly, lovable guys around. He went into military service in 1955 and proudly served his country in the Army until his retirement in 1979. During the time of his service he was stationed in France, Germany, Johnson Island, Greenland, Vietnam, Korea, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland and Virginia. He was awarded the Army Commendation medal; Good Conduct Medal (8th Award); Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60; Vietnam Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm (2nd Award) and the Mechanics Badge w/Bar. Upon returning to the States his duties were focused on helping those new to the service to learn and grow. He was an instructor at the Army Training School and we in charge of the students there.


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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


Obituaries

John passed away on the late evening of July 28th 2017 at home, after a fierce battle with cancer. He was born in Saint David hospital in Cardiff South Wales U.K. on the morning of August 23rd, 1949, just as the church bells across the street chimed seven-o-clock. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Terri of Woodbridge, Virginia; his parents Edwin & Eileen Spenceley of Charlottesville; his uncle Allan Gasson and his wife Pamela of Ystrad Mynach South Wales U.K.; several cousins in South Wales and his childhood friends whom he always referred to as his cousins Carol & Paul Hanbury of Cymbach, South Wales. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Michael Hancock of Woodbridge, Virginia and his sister-in-law Debbie Ankrom and her partner Albert Hummel of Alexandria, Virginia. He is also survived by the Suddarth family, Larry and Nora and their 3 children. John also leaves behind his “adopted” family – Sam and Maggie Short and Brooke and Justin of Charlottesville. He was predeceased by both sets of grandparents.

At the age of seven years he emigrated to Charlottesville where he was a graduate of Rock Hill Academy and the School of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the University of Virginia. John was recruited to work at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge, Virginia before he graduated. He stayed at Potomac for 11 years where he was part of the original staff of the new hospital. He decided to transfer to Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria and work there for 28 years. After several years Mount Vernon decided to try a new program by having a full time radiology staff on duty at night rather than having them on call. John volunteered to help staff it and loved the night time work.


Obituaries

On July 30, 2017 a beloved angel named Alice Myrtle Florence passed quietly from this life to the next. She was a bright light of love that began shining 60 years ago. Alice was born to the home of Jerry and Alice Florence in Ritzville, Washington. Little Alice was born with mental and physical challenges. […]


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From the Manassas Animal Adoption Center

Patty is a beautiful, six year old girl that is desperately searching for a permanent home. She has been through a lot this past year and has been abandoned several times now. Patty is extremely sweet and affectionate but she does need to be the only pet in her new home. She is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.