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Reka M. Slater, 94, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away peacefully March 15, 2022 at Brandywine Living in Alexandria, VA. Reka was born in Hardy County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Paul and Grace (Cleaver) Mathias. She was preceded in death by her two beloved brothers, Herman (2008) and Mansfield Mathias (2014). Her love is carried on by her two daughters, Deborah Simonich and Cynthia Slater, and granddaughters, Stephanie and Melanie Simonich. After moving to Washington D.C. during the final years of WWII to work for the Federal Communications Commission, Reka had a successful career in the Federal Government spanning more than 50 years. She enjoyed a well-earned retirement,...

Elizabeth (Beth) Lee Cline, age 99, died July 3, 2021 at Manor Care in Alexandria, Virginia. Beth Cline was born in Hanover County, Virginia on June 21, 1922. Daughter of Lucy Crump (Taylor) Lee and Claude Lee. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Charles Wilson Cline of Mt. Clinton, Va. Survived by three children, daughter Carolyn Cline Green and husband Raymond of Williamsburg, Va., sons Robert Joseph Cline of Woodstock, Va. And Keith Wilson Cline and wife Julie of Woodstock, Va.; grandson Daniel Green of Rodanthe, N.C.; granddaughters Julia Cline and husband Eric Miersma of San Diego, Melissa Cline and husband Mike Hankey of Amman, Jordon and grandsons Peter and John...

Carol Marie (Levenhagen) Olson, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away May 18, 2021 at the age of 77. Carol fought cancer with courage, grace and dignity. Carol was born October 19, 1943 to the late Gordon and Grace (Mueller) Levenhagen of Mishicot, Wisconsin. She attended Mishicot Public Schools, graduating in 1961. Carol earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She also attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She taught vocal music for three years in grade levels elementary through high school, in Menominee Falls and Mishicot, Wisconsin. Carol enlisted in the Army in June of 1969 and was commissioned as a First Lieutenant. She was...

George William Crump of Wardensville, WV lost his battle with leukemia on Wednesday, January 13th. He is survived by his wife Eleanor (Ellie); daughters Jennifer Crump-Strawderman (Rod) and Shannon Chandler (Phil); four grandchildren: Rose, Rhett, Liam and Tessa. George worked as a forensic drug chemist for the State of Virginia before he began his teaching career. George taught AP Biology, Chemistry and Honors Biology at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, VA and AP Biology at James Wood High School in Winchester, VA. Currently he was an Adjunct Professor at Lord Fairfax Community College teaching Biology and Forensic Science. George was a volunteer EMT with the Wardensville Volunteer...

George William Crump of Wardensville, WV lost his battle with leukemia on Wednesday, January 13th. He is survived by his wife Eleanor (Ellie); daughters Jennifer Crump-Strawderman (Rod) and Shannon Chandler (Phil); four grandchildren: Rose, Rhett, Liam and Tessa. George worked as a forensic drug chemist for the State of Virginia before he began his teaching career. George taught AP Biology, Chemistry and Honors Biology at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, VA and AP Biology at James Wood High School in Winchester, VA. Currently he was an Adjunct Professor at Lord Fairfax Community College teaching Biology and Forensic Science. George was a volunteer EMT with the Wardensville Volunteer...

Richard Arlan Johnson "Dick," the only child of Marie (Ruesgen) and Richard Charles Johnson, was born June 28, 1936 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and died December 21, 2020, at his home in Alexandria, Virginia. Dick never lost his Wisconsin accent, nor his love for hunting and fishing which he shared with his father starting at an early age. They frequently arose at 5 a.m., before school started, to go duck hunting along the Mississippi flyway or to go rabbit or deer hunting. But there were many facets to Dick. His love of his family, and his wife of 60 years, Darlene (Weiland), son Dean and daughter-in-law Carol (Warner), daughter Christine Lankford, and daughter Cassandra Johnson, was first and...

Kay Shear, loving wife and mother of Molly, Rachel and Andrew passed away suddenly on November 20, 2020 at the age of 53. Kay was born on October 8, 1967 in Boulder, Colorado to Pat and Bob Schreiber. She moved to Memphis, TN in 1976 and spent her childhood there. She graduated from Central High School and went to college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she graduated with an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Theater and received a graduate degree in Rehabilitative Counseling. She also obtained a Masters of Education from The George Washington University. She married Rob Shear on November 15, 1997 and raised their three children in Chantilly, Virginia. ...

Sue An Cholden of Stamford, beloved wife, mother, bubbe, sister & friend died from health complications related to pneumonia on October 17, 2020. She was born in Queens, NY to Billie & Aaron Sachs, graduated from Queens College and met the love of her life, Larry, on a double date before they married in 1965. Together, they had 2 children Ken (Jennifer) and Amanda (Stephen) and 5 cherished grandchildren Nike, Brady, Daisy, Benjamin and Story. Sue is also survived by her dear sister and brother in-law Merrily & Frank Lewis; along with extended family, nieces and nephews. Sue worked in Real Estate for many years before a sales career with James River Corporation. Sue and...

Dolores F. Hare, 89, died on October 8, 2020 at INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, VA. Dolores held many positions until she retired. She enjoyed shopping, family and friends to include interior decorating. She is survived by two sons, Philip A. Hare and William S. Hare (Y. April Hare), Northern Virginia, one grandson, Alexander Hare (Victoria) Arizona, three sisters, Ida, Cathy and Joyce, six brothers, Tommy, Timothy, Richard, Byron, Dennis and Greg, all of whom are from the Missouri area. The family will receive friends at the Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 2-4 PM. A graveside service will be on...

Victoria Young Devier, 94 of Manassas, VA passed away on August 17, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 8, 1926, daughter of the late Ledora Ferguson and James Earl Young. Victoria was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, James Robert Devier. She is survived by her son, Jon and his wife, Cindy, grandson Seth and great granddaughter Norah, and sister Harris V. London. She was the beloved aunt of Sherri, Karen (Scot), Craig, and Lenny (Andrea); great aunt of Trisha (Marshall), Melissa (Rob), Aimee (Erick), Elizabeth (Ben), Angela, Lindsay, Dylan and Jordan; six great, great nieces, and seven great, great, nephews and one great, great, great nephew and one great, great, great niece. The...

Rebecca "Becky" Welch was a native of Alexandria, Virginia who graduated from George Washington High School in 1939. She was employed at Eastern Area Headquarters of the American Red Cross for 38 years, during which time she worked for several regional and assistant regional managers and as a chapter correspondent. She retired in January 1982 from the position of Administrative Assistant for the Office of Volunteer Personnel. In addition to her staff roles, for a number of years Becky directed the employee choir and wrote/directed a number of holiday and recognition programs. Becky was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and a member of the Alexandria Hospital's Board of Lady...

Lelah "Ann" Young (born Ware) died peacefully in Alexandria, VA, on April 24, 2020. She was born August 30, 1939, in Sweetser, Indiana. Predeceased by her daughter, Christine Elizabeth Herrman, in 2002, Ann is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Young; children Michael Young and Brian Young; grandchildren Elizabeth Ann Garrison, Gabriella Young-Smith, Isabelle Young-Smith, Calvin Hurlock, and Nathan Hurlock; great-grandchildren Jordan McGahan, Noah Herrman, Zachariah Garrison, Asher Garrison, and Eli Garrison. Ann spent most of her life giving her family and community the benefits of her strong, steady, and caring nature. The middle of three children, including her younger brother Ted...

In Loving Memory of Dayton Agrey Goldfine Schroeter (November 21, 1954 - March 13, 2020). Dayton leaves behind his wife Carol; son Mark (Atiyah); daughter Andrea; (Children's mother Venus); stepdaughter Tanisha; stepson Jamel; mother Joyce Thompson; grandchildren Assata and Ava; three sisters Sybil, Grace, and Opal; two brothers Paul and Michael; other relatives; personal and professional friends. Thank you for all the love and good memories.

Sue Weis-Swartz was born on September 17th, 1947 and passed away in Manassas, VA on February 29th, 2020. Please see service information at www.cunninghamfuneralhome.net

Carl Thomas Beaudry, age 55, of Fort Washington, MD, was born on April 4, 1964 in Des Moines, IA, and passed away on September 27, in Clinton, MD. Stories will be told at Carl's expense from 2-4 on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria VA. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Carl's name to your local no kill shelter or a charity of your choice that reminds you of your time with Carl. Read about Carl's life at: https://www.cunninghamfuneralhome.net/obituary/carl-thomas-beaudry/

Jessica-Marie A. Tisak, 27, of Arlington, VA, died January 28, 2019. She was born in Guam, on December 18, 1991, to loving parents CAPT. Francis X. and Ermilinda B. (Ocampo) Tisak. She is also survived by her grandparents, Nick Tisak, of Sewickley, PA, and Margaret Tisak, of Pittsburgh, PA; devoted sisters, Tricia Tisak (Eddie Gollhofer) of Glen Rock, NJ, and Joanne Volden (Dane Volden) of Park Ridge, IL; nephew and nieces, Henry Emiliano and Emma Rose Gollhofer, and Evelyn Grace Volden. Jessica had a loving spirit who cherished taking care of others, as to her profession as a Registered Nurse. She will be dearly missed by family, friends, co-workers, and patients alike. The family will...