It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Joseph Paul Todaro II “shuffled off this mortal coil” on October 18th, 2021, after an epic battle with cancer.

He will be remembered by his loving wife Marion, his twins Michael Todaro and Julie Todaro-Lawser and their long suffering spouses, Erin Schwab and Matthew Lawser, his adoring grandchildren Brian, Sophia, Jack and Christopher, his (always humming) loving sister Jetta, his other sister Julie , and best friends Jimmy Forsythe, Vince Sabia, and Paige Pinkett, as well as a host of nieces and nephews who loved and adored him.


The 94 Prince William crossing guards play a major role in keeping children safe throughout the school year.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently named Feb. 10, 2021, as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day to recognize the highly qualified, trained professional corps of dedicated men and women who protect children and teach them pedestrian safety.


Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has been working to secure vaccinations for School Division staff through the Prince William Health District, INOVA, and Novant UVA Health System.

Late last Friday night, PWCS was notified of 100 available vaccinations at INOVA Fairfax. This past Saturday and Sunday, these vaccinations were administered to Tier 1 employees who have been working in-person. Tier 1 employees are those with documented underlying medical conditions that place them at high risk per the CDC if they were to contract COVID-19. PWCS has no control over the number of vaccinations available.


The Virginia Department of Education is seeking partners to participate in the commonwealth’s Summer Food Service Program this year to ensure that children have access to nutritious meals during months when school is not in session.

The department reimburses approved organizations for meals served and for associated administrative costs. In addition, all participants receive training and technical assistance from VDOE.


Safety in the built environment is an essential component of maintaining public health, making Building Safety Month in May more relevant now than ever before.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Building Safety Month. The campaign, “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World,” highlights the importance of building codes for providing a strong and resilient built environment. Regularly updated codes ensure that our residential and business communities are protected in the face of natural disasters.


Carolyn Hawe (1932 – 2020) of Chesapeake, Va. passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Carolyn was predeceased by her husband Russell, her son Richard, and her grandsons Robert, Jr., Ryan, and Nicolas. Carolyn is survived by her children Hilarie, Carol, Robert, Mark, Abby, Jim, Meredith, Natalia; ten grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.


Moses Leroy Nafzinger, 90, passed away on April 27, 2020, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan. He was born on November 6, 1929, on the family farm in Long Green, Maryland to Lois Krabill Nafzinger and Lewis M. Nafzinger.

He graduated from Towson High School, in Towson, Maryland, Juniata College, in Huntingdon Pennsylvania, and received his medical degree from the University of Maryland in Baltimore.


Richard Owen Delap, 82, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019, peacefully at home with his family in Jacksonville, Florida.

He leaves his wife of 59 years, Frances Delap, children Sharon Delap, Carol Greer, Barbara Lewis and Chuck Delap as well as sister Susie Murray, grandchildren Jessica Lock, Eric Lock, Nathan Lewis and Joshua Lewis plus countless more family and friends.


Your heart may belong to a certain someone this Valentine’s Day, but it is up to you to keep that loving heart in good shape.  February is American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day is a great time for a heart-healthy gift.

Patient First suggests treating your special someone to a gift that is heartfelt and good for the heart.  Express yourself with one of these gift ideas:


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