Obituaries

Obituaries

Lives Well Lived: Remembering Denise Spencer and Pat Padberg

By Jazbia Chaudhry

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Denise Mara Spencer, 60, and Patrick “Pat” Henry Padberg, 81, passed away on July 25, 2025, leaving behind legacies of love, family, and service.

Denise, born in West Islip, New York, was a devoted Army wife and mother of seven. After a career as an optician, she dedicated herself to raising her family while supporting her husband Scott through 28 years of military service and 17 moves across the country. Denise cherished time with her children, five grandchildren, and loved simple joys like coffee, crafts, beach vacations, and family gatherings. Read Denise’s full obituary here.

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Obituaries

Obituary: Lillian Eleanor Frisch

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Lillian Eleanor Frisch, a devoted mother, organist, and lifelong volunteer, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at age 89. Most recently, a resident of a memory care unit in Lake Ridge, Lillian was known for the warmth of her smile and the light she brought to those around her.

Born on June 3, 1936, in Queens, New York, to George and Elizabeth Twarosch, Lillian was the oldest of three children. She earned her teaching degree from Queens College and began her career as a second-grade teacher on Long Island. On July 26, 1959, she married her beloved husband, John Frisch. The couple was just days away from celebrating 66 years of marriage at the time of her passing.

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