Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home

Bertha "Bernie" Marie Drohan passed away peacefully at 100 years old on April 16, 2022. She was recently honored for her centennial birthday with a week full of celebrations surrounded by her family and friends. Bernie was born on March 23, 1922 to the late Gaetano and Ida Brigida in Cambridge Massachusetts. She married the love of her life, Sergeant Major Francis X. Drohan, on December 30, 1945. Together they were blessed with 4 wonderful children, DeeJay Sanders Terrell, Charlene Sorensen, Frank Drohan (Jani) and Joanna Drohan. Their blessings continued with 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank, daughter...

Toni-Lee Seneca Sexton went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, New York she was a member of the Bear Clan of the Mohawk Nation. Toni-Lee leaves behind her loving spouse of 52 years, MSgt. Glade (AF ret.), her 5 children; her 9 grandchildren; her 5 great grandchildren; and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A visitation for Toni-Lee will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, Virginia 22193. A second visitation will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022, from 2 pm to 3 pm followed by a celebration of life at the Prince of Peace UMC,...

Toni-Lee Seneca Sexton went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, New York she was a member of the Bear Clan of the Mohawk Nation. Toni-Lee leaves behind her loving spouse of 52 years, MSgt. Glade (AF ret.), her 5 children; her 9 grandchildren; her 5 great grandchildren; and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A visitation for Toni-Lee will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, Virginia 22193. A second visitation will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022, from 2 pm to 3 pm followed by a celebration of life at the Prince of Peace UMC,...

Maria Deeg Burgess, 91 of Woodbridge, VA passed away at Harbor Chase Assisted Living on April 11, 2022. She was born in Munich, Germany in December 1930 to the late Frank Scwieger and Waldburga Deeg. She completed middle school in Germany during WWII under difficult conditions. She was a seamstress, housekeeper, Army wife, Cub Scout Den Mom, Murphy's first female store manager, dental clinic receptionist and cafeteria worker before retiring in 2007. Her sons, son-in-law & granddaughter were in the military & she was always ready to travel to visit her far away family members in Germany, Florida, South Carolina, Italy, California, Massachusetts, Okinawa & England. She loved...

Charles Justin Hall, 75, of Woodbridge, VA passed away on March 24, 2022 from a sudden illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family with his wife and youngest daughter at his bedside. Charlie was born on May 12, 1946 in Glen Rogers, WV. He was the youngest of six children born to Thomas and Leslie Hall. He spent most of his happy childhood living in the coal camp community of Glen Rogers before moving with his parents to Beckley, WV. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Raleigh County, WV where he played on the high school basketball team. After graduating from high school in 1964 he moved to Virginia. Charlie was employed by Capital Films Labs for many years before moving to...

Michael Frederick Anderson, age 74 passed away on 9 March 2022 at home in Woodbridge, Virginia. He is survived by his wife Sandra of 54 years, two sons, Michael and wife Teresa; Andy and wife Dianna; two granddaughters, Amber and husband Ricky Bobbitte, Chelsea and two great grandchildren Raegan Nicole, and Easton Lee. In addition, he is survived by six brothers and sisters: Roy Anderson, Diane Sprouse, Johnny Anderson, Eva Sue Anderson, James Anderson and Patty Rouse. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Preston and Virginia Anderson; sisters Faith Lee Sprouse and Mary Massie; brothers Donald "Duck" Anderson, Richard "Goot" Anderson, William "Beaver" Anderson and Glenn...

Michael Frederick Anderson, age 74 passed away on 9 March 2022 at home in Woodbridge, Virginia. He is survived by his wife Sandra of 54 years, two sons, Michael and wife Teresa; Andy and wife Dianna; two granddaughters, Amber and husband Ricky Bobbitte, Chelsea and two great grandchildren Raegan Nicole, and Easton Lee. In addition, he is survived by six brothers and sisters: Roy Anderson, Diane Sprouse, Johnny Anderson, Eva Sue Anderson, James Anderson and Patty Rouse. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Preston and Virginia Anderson; sisters Faith Lee Sprouse and Mary Massie; brothers Donald "Duck" Anderson, Richard "Goot" Anderson, William "Beaver" Anderson and Glenn...

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, R Dean Kilby, 94 peacefully passed away in his sleep. He was born in Rugby, VA to the late Lee & Connie Kilby. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jean Kilby, his brothers Carol Kilby, Lane Kilby, and Junior Kilby, and his sisters Irene Johnson, and Barbara Jean Kilby. He is survived by his children, Rejeanna Barnes (Rick), Joetta Kilby, Kim Bowman (Bill), and Chip Kilby (Lisa). He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Jason Barnes (Eli), Sarah Barnes, Tim Fitzmorris, Justin Fitzmorris and Ava Kilby and one great-grandchild, Benjamin Barnes. He also left behind two sisters, Iva Roland and Maxine Barnes. Dean Kilby grew up during the...

Martin Bernard Pace, a proud decorated disabled veteran of the United States Army, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 21, 2022. Martin was born on March 12, 1968 in New York, New York and grew up in the Patterson Projects of the South Bronx. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Justice and Public Safety from Auburn University at Montgomery and a Master of Science degree in Business from Troy University Montgomery. At the age of 17, Martin enlisted in the United States Army. He valued this service highly and attained the rank of Sergeant Major. As part of this service, he was deployed seven times, including to Haiti, Germany and Korea, and he served tours of duty as a...

Beverly "Bev" June Lloyd, 86, of Triangle, Virginia, passed away on February 20, 2022 surrounded by her loving husband and family. Beverly was born in Woodbridge, Virginia to Pete and Sarah Woodyard on January 6, 1936. She married Robert Leo Lloyd on July 23, 1955 at Triangle Baptist Church. She graduated in 1955 from Garfield Senior High School and worked as a Secretary for Fort Belvoir Army Base until retiring after 35 years. Despite the tragic loss of her two children and grandson, her quick wit, kindness to others and her devotion to her family lived on. Beverly's hobbies included; square dancing, traveling, crab feasts, going to the beauty salon, dinner and shopping every Thursday...

Robert Milton Pearson, Sr. 77 of Woodbridge, Virginia died on February 17, 2022. He was born in 1944 to the late Richard H. Sr. and Carrie Pearson. Robert graduated from Gar-Field High School in 1962 and served his country faithfully in the United States Air Force for 8 years with 2 tours in Vietnam. Robert enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Including his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 30 years Meada (Beady) Pearson; 4 sisters, Pansy Pearson, Glady Hall, Evelyn Taylor, and Doris Simmons; 2 brothers, Richard H. Pearson, Jr. and Martin Pearson He is survived by his 3 children, Cynthia Exley, Robert M. Pearson Jr., and Brian Pearson; 4 stepchildren, Mary...

Edward F. Davis, 66, of Woodbridge, VA passed away on February 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Edward F. Davis (Ed) was born on January 6,1956 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Edward F. Davis and Esther Faith Gretz. He graduated from Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre, PA in the class of 1973. Ed married the love of his life, Theresa (Nace) Davis, on August 16, 1975 and enjoyed 46 years of marriage. Together they raised three beautiful daughters. Ed served in the U.S. Army for 9 years as a multichannel and tactical communications systems operator. He was awarded with the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Army...

James Carroll Stephens, a long-time resident of Triangle, Virginia, died at HarborChase, Woodbridge on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 of dementia and complications of COVID 19. Born in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina on Feb. 25, 1928 to Minnie Green and Bert Stephens, James was the sixth of seven children born and raised on the family farm during the Great Depression. His childhood memories included working in the fields, watching his father blacksmithing, preparing hams for the smokehouse, curing tobacco and swimming in the pond with the occasional leeches. His mother stressed the importance of education and six of her children attended college. High school summers afforded James the...

Roger Lee Everett, 62, passed away on February 8, 2022, in Dale City, Virginia. Roger was born on August 26, 1959, in Keyser, West Virginia to the late Frank William Everett and Juanita Pearl Fike. Roger retired from the United States Army after serving in Desert Storm and in the Army Reserves. He married the love of his life, Brenda, on January 7, 1984, in Purgitsville, West Virginia. Roger spent 22 years working as a small and large equipment mechanic at Valley Supply and Equipment. Roger enjoyed spending time outdoors and with his family. He loved sports, and was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan. He loved to build models and was a talented wood worker in his free time. Roger is preceded...

John Reid Murphy, 63, of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away on January 31, 2022. John was born at Fort Belvoir, Virginia to John Francis Murphy and Brenda Reid Murphy on May 3, 1958. He graduated from Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge, Virginia. He attended The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He was employed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C., as civil engineer and managed dam safety projects nationwide. He served on various credit union boards and worked with the Prince William County Planning Commission. He was a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, and...

Bradley Benson, husband and father of three boys, grandfather and great grandfather passed peacefully at home on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Brad was the son of Reverend Jesse Elmer and Marcella Benson and the brother of Bruce and Beverly Benson. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Brad graduated from Dundalk High School in 1959 and American University in 1963. He was a First Lieutenant in the Army and deployed with the 9th Infantry into the Mekong Delta, Vietnam in 1966. In 1970 Brad completed his J.D. from the University of Baltimore Law School and joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Special Agent. After 28 years of service to the FBI, Brad retired in Woodbridge, Virginia where he...

Winona Jewell Gilliam, 77 Of Spotsylvania, Virginia died at Mary Washington Hospital on January 29, 2022. She was born on 4/4/1944 to the late George Sr. and Jewell Wooten. She worked with the Fairfax County Sheriff's Department and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Spotsylvania, VA. Winona had many hobbies and activities that she enjoyed. Her special ones were reading, recycling, and flea marketing. She is preceded in death by her parents, and one son, Fred Eldridge Higgins Jr. Winona is survived by her four children, Karin Higgins Fix and Husband Kim; Rose Higgins Wilcox; Dale Higgins, and Dennis Chambers; one sister, Wanda Wooten, and one brother, Ralph Wooten and his wife Becky....

Rose Marie ( Skippy) Golden, 84, of Woodbridge died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family January 28, 2022. She was born December 26, 1937 in Washington, DC to the late James and Anna May (Thomas) Daras. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, William A. Golden, Sr. Mrs. Golden worked in the cafeteria of Prince William County schools for more than 15 years. She also was a volunteer auxiliary staff at OWL for about 3 years and a kitchen aid at Our Lady of angels for more than 15 years. In her spare time, she was an avid Bingo player. She is survived by her sister Jenny (Bootsie) Trigger; her children, William Golden, Jr and Anna Marie Apperson of the residence, Gail...

Edward Rudolph Ettner, Sr., CDR, U.S.N. (retired), of Lorton, Virginia, died peacefully at home, surrounded by 10 of his children on January 26, 2022. Edward, one of the few remaining members of our country's "Greatest Generation", was 100 years old at the time of death. He was born in Manitowoc, WI, where he lived with his parents, Frank and Margaretha (Haettler) Ettner. He attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School, graduating in 1938. On January 19, 1946, he married the love of his life, Mary Jane "Janie" Houghton in Yorktown, VA. Ed traveled throughout the United States and overseas. His principle residences were Oahu, Hawaii, Coronado, CA, Charleston, SC, Norfolk, VA...

Sieglinde (Linde) M. Alexander 25 March 1937 to January 18, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Edward Alexander and loving aunt of Yvette, Gwenn, Edward, Robin, Elane, and BJ. She was the daughter of Ernst Nicolaus and Tinna Hinrichs Nicolaus and the sister of Erica Amelia Howe. She was born in New York as a first-generation American and lived through the great depression. Despite the many hardships in her life, she was a woman of strong faith and served as a missionary in her youth and throughout her life. She was stubbornly independent into her old age and remained active in her church, her TOPS club, and her bowling league well into her 80s. She will be remembered for her love of the...

Paul Herbert Weisenberger Jr., 76, of Dale City, Virginia, passed away on January 17, 2022. Paul was born in Columbus, Ohio to Paul Sr. and Lorene Weisenberger on March 20, 1945. Paul went to school and grew up in Columbus, Georgia. Paul married Jacky Winifred Barrett on October 30, 1971 in Fort Benning, Georgia. He graduated from University of Tampa in Tampa, FL. Paul was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and served in the United States Army and Army Reserves. He went on to work as a supervisor for U.S Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) for 37 years. Paul was heavily involved in volunteer work with the ARC of Prince William County, Special Olympics Area 23, and was the founder/coach...