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Lewis Lincoln Long Jr., 88, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025. Born on January 16, 1937, in Charlotte, North Carolina, he was the beloved son of the late Reverend Lewis L. Long Sr. and Ida Buchanan Long. Lewis was a devoted husband to Shirley H. Long, whom he married in 1966. Together, they raised two sons, Lewis L. Long III (Michele) and James Long, and were blessed with three grandsons: Lewis L. Long IV, Corey S. Long, and Amare T. Long, all of Woodbridge, VA. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his sons, Lewis L. III (Michele) and James; his grandsons, Lewis L. IV, Corey S., and Amare T.; his brothers, George W. Long (Lillian), Clarence W. Long (Theola),...

Josephine Dawson Soliven,79, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away on March 28, 2025. Josephine "Josie/Pepin" was born in Dumaran, Palawan, Philippines to Louis and Soledad Dawson on January 28, 1946. She married Eduardo Soliven on December 10, 1972, in Manila, Philippines. She grew up on Dumaran Island, Palawan, Philippines, and graduated from Immaculate Heart College (sister college of la Concordia college) in Quezon City, metro Manila majoring in education. She taught Philippine history for a few years prior to getting married. After marriage, she dedicated her life as homemaker to the care of her children and grandchildren. She was passionate about her faith and was an active...

Harold W. Reeves, 91 of Woodbridge, Virginia passed Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Woodbridge, VA. Harold was preceded in death by: Square "Pete" Reeves (Father), Hannah Reeves (Mother), Lee Edward Reeves (Brother), Billie Lois Reeves (Sister), Barbara Reeves (Sister), Jimmy Dee Reeves (Sister), and Emogene Reeves. He is survived by: Wife: Nellie Anita Potocki-Reeves (Woodbridge, VA); Children: Zula Macchell Reeves (Daughter, Concord, CA), Sonny Reeves (Son, Gilbert, AZ), Billie Dee Reeves (Kapolei, HI), and Roxi Lynn Reeves (Daughter, Washington, DC); Granddaughters / Grandson-In-Law: Malea Reeves, Kaeli Reeves-Maxfield & Dallin Maxfield, and Elena Reeves; Brothers: Wilbert Reeves and...

Raymond Lopez passed away on Jan.16,2025, just days shy of his 78th birthday. He was born in Pennsylvania and went to Valley Forge Military Academy. At age 17 he forged his fathers' signature to get into the Regular Army. His Military Occupation Specialty was Airborne Infantry Unassigned. He became a Seargeant in the Airborne Rangers and a dog handler. Ray did several tours in Vietnam and special assignments. He called the Army his "Travel Agent" because of the diversity it offered. His passion was teaching and training junior personnel. In civilian life he was a Pennsylvania State Trooper, a Deputy Federal Marshal, and spent 20 years working as a Police Officer for the US Treasury Mint in...

USN Ret CPO Eriberto S Perez, also known as Bert or Berting, 87, of Woodbridge, VA died peacefully at Brookdale Lake Ridge Assisted Living in Woodbridge on 5 December 2024. He was born on 12 December 1936 in Talisay, Batangas, Philippines to Silverio and Brigida Perez who preceded him in death. Mr Perez is preceded in death by his wife, Esmeralda "Neneng" Perez. He is survived by sons, Rev. Edwin E Perez of Luray, VA and Earle E Perez of Woodbridge, VA, and daughter Eileen B Perez of Woodbridge, VA. Mr Perez was a proud Lolo of his grandchildren, Emerald "Ella" Smuzynski of Raleigh, NC and USMC Cpl Aristotle "Aris" Smuzynski, of Gibsonville, NC. Please visit the Miller Funeral Home...

Arthur Edwin Kruschka passed peacefully on August 5, 2024 just a few weeks shy of his 99th birthday. He was born at home in Diehl, NJ on September 21, 1925 to Henry and Lucy (Weber) Kruschka. He spent his youth on the Jersey Shore, digging for clams, riding his bike, trading punches with the neighborhood bully, and working at the supermarket in Keyport to earn money to buy his first car in 1942. It was a 1929 Model T Roadster and he paid $50 for it. Not long after that, he would sign up to proudly serve his country as a Marine during World War II. Dispatched to the Asiatic Pacific Theater in 1944, he was part of the 4th Marine Battalion as a radar operator, initially serving in Guadalcanal,...

MULDER, Henry Alan "Al" , of New Market, VA, died on July 22, 2024. He is survived by his three daughters, Kaitlin Sanders (Jacob Sanders), Caroline Mulder (all of Newmarket, VA), and Helena Mulder (Kailua, HI); granddaughter, Sara Sanders; sisters Gail Mulder Rossman of Alexandria, VA, Kim Sonderegger (Werner) of Seminole, FL, and, Robin Mulder of Neptune Beach, FL; several nieces and nephews, and many loving friends. He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Eileen Mulder; and wife, Sara (Bozza) Mulder. Henry was born in Maine, April 23, 1959 and raised in Parsippany, NJ, New York state, and on Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands. He and his beloved wife raised their three daughters in...

John Stec passed away at the age of 74 on June 9, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father Anthony Stec, mother, Lena Stec, his brother Anthony (Butchy), and his sister, Carol. He is survived by his wife Virginia (Ginny) Stec, his daughter Cathy Renfrow and her husband Grant Renfrow, his daughter Ginny Holland and her husband Joel Holland, his grand children Brenden Holland, Brady Holland, Brooke Renfrow, Brenna Holland, Brett Renfrow, his great grand-daughter Bella Holland, his brother Charlie Stec, sister Joanne Salas, and many brother and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also included are the many friends he treated as family. His family, friends, co-workers, and...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Wallace, of Nokesville VA, who died after a short illness on June 9, 2024. Robert is survived by his son, Robert Wallace, (Don Emeigh), his daughter, Peggy "Sissy" Woolfrey, (Jesse Woolfrey). Granddaughters, Patricia Woolfrey and Jessica Woolfrey. A Sister, Peggy Foshee (Johnnie) of Tyler TX and brother, Bob Wallace (Sarah) of Troy NC. Great-Grandchildren, Emily, Steven, Hailey, Colton and Connor. Nephews and Niece, Johnnie, Bobby and Sherry-Beth and many great nephews and nieces. Robert is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, his parents Lovie (Loper) and Bob Wallace, his brother-in-law, Johnnie Foshee and nephew Billy...

Constance "Connie" Huerta, 89, Manassas Park, VA, died March 27, 2024, at home. She served in the Air Force; received the 1991 Governor Award of Volunteering Excellence, Manassas Park, VA; and worked for the Commonwealth Telephone Company of Virginia. Huerta was Christened, a wonderful mother, and good wife, loved doing volunteer work for her community, and loved having the grandchildren and great grandchildren over to the house. Huerta also loved her little chihuahuas. Huerta was preceded in death by her parents late Adolph Escobar and late Pat Alonzo Escobar, late four brothers: Daniel Escobar, Bobby Escobar, Frank Escobar; and late four sisters: Della Coa, Rachel Williams, Rosemary...

Stephen (Steve) Patrick Spellman, 62 years old, husband of Stella Spellman, passed away early Monday, January 29, 2024. Born December 15th, 1961 in Madison, Wisconsin to Patrick and Susan Spellman. Stephen attended Middleton High School. He went on to study at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and graduated from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Stephen also received a second Master's Degree, in Sustainability Studies, from New England College. Steve held various leadership positions in the US Army, including Director of Occupational and Environmental Health. He retired from the military in 2016 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Upon retiring from Active Duty, he became the President of...

Stephen (Steve) Patrick Spellman, 62 years old, Husband of Stella Spellman, passed away early Monday January 29, 2024. Born December 15th, 1961 in Madison, Wisconsin to Patrick and Susan Spellman. Stephen attended Middleton High School. He went on to study at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and graduated from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Stephen also received a second Master's Degree, in Sustainability Studies, from New England College. Steve held various leadership positions in the US Army, including Director of Occupational and Environmental Health. He retired from the military in 2016 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Upon retiring from Active Duty, he became the President of...

William Albert Halyak was born on November 3, 1961, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. At the young age of 20, he joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served from 1981 to 1987. William met his future wife, Tammy Leigh Halyak (Puckett), in 2003 in Woodbridge, Virginia, and they married on August 28, 2004. William was a well-known funeral director in the Northern Virginia area and worked for more than 40 years at various funeral homes, including Miller Funeral Home. He loved dogs, motorcycles and spending time with his wife and friends at the American Legion Post 10, where he served as the post chaplain as was fondly referred to as "Cowboy." William passed away at home, peacefully in his...

Robert "Arch" Archambeault, 79, of Woodbridge, Virginia (formerly of Virginia Beach; Point Mugu, California; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Fitchburg, Massachusetts), passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023, at his residence in Woodbridge. Arch retired from the U.S. Navy in 1980 with 20 years of exemplary service. He finished his military career as the Craftmaster of Landing Craft Utility Boat 1643 (LCU 1643) stationed at Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU 2) at Little Creek Amphibious Base in Virginia Beach. He finished his working career as a regional manager for Hartz pet supplies. Arch was a dedicated lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1503 in Dale City where he volunteered and...

Joyce Johannesen Hamilton, 103, of Lakeridge, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, March13, 2023 at Westminster at Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, VA. Joyce was born December 2, 1919 in Erwin, South Dakota to Martin Johannesen and Cora Mae (Schanck) Johannesen. She attended Erwin Consolidated School and graduated in 1937 as Valedictorian of a graduating class of 15 students. She attended Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, graduating in 1938. Joyce worked as Executive Secretary for the Director of U.S. Employment Service in Aberdeen, South Dakota throughout the World War II years. Joyce married Charles Samuel Hamilton (a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant during World War II, running...

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Linda Guenther Lapp, 84, passed away on February 28, 2023 in Woodbridge, Virginia. The oldest of two daughters, she was born October 30, 1938, to Robert "Ted" and Lucy Guenther in Fort Madison, Iowa. An avid lover of learning and the arts, she graduated valedictorian of her Aquinas High School class, then became the first member of her family to earn a college degree, graduating with a B.A. from Webster University in St. Louis, MO. For nearly ten years, she taught speech, drama, and English at Southwest High School in St. Louis. While teaching, she earned an M.A. from St. Louis University. In 1969, she married Ernest "Ernie" Lapp, Jr. Married for 41...

Karen LaVerne Kruschka who was a successful Northern Virginia realtor and loving wife and mother died February 12th, 2023 in Woodbridge, Virginia at the age of 80. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on January 4th, 1943, her family moved to a farm in Illinois for a couple of years during her childhood, but then returned to Albuquerque. After high school she attended and graduated from the Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha. Leaving New Mexico behind, Karen moved to the bustling big city of San Francisco and began her career there as a secretary for the JC Penny Company where she met her future husband Arthur. They married on August 30th, 1969 at the First Presbyterian Church of San...

Charles Robert Rollins, 81, of Triangle, Virginia passed away on January 13, 2023. He was one of eleven siblings. Rollins was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mae Rollins and his wife Sophia Rollins. He is survived by his son John Rollins (Michael), daughter Apryl Caproletti (David) and his only surviving sibling, brother Roger "Chuck" Rollins. Interment will be held March 1, 2023 at 2pm at Arlington National Cemetery.

Mrs. Chieko Homan of Dumfries, Virginia passed away at home on January 6, 2023 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Homan was born in Okayama City, Japan on April 25th, 1932. She married Ronald Homan on January 26, 1962 and came to the United States in April 1963. She became a Naturalized American Citizen in 1966 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was tremendously proud of her citizenship, demonstrating her patriotism in every election. Mrs. Homan joined the Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai International (SGI-USA) in 1982. She was extremely dedicated to her faith and joyfully participated in their various activities as a member and leader. Mrs. Homan is survived by her soul mate and beloved husband...

Edward J. Roman, 92, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Sentara Hospital on January 4, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born on April 11, 1930, to John and Amelia Roman in Dickson City (Scranton), Pennsylvania. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mitzi, his daughter, Kimberly of Woodbridge, and his son Brian (Beth) of Manassas, VA and his sister, Patricia Senkow of Throop, PA. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Ed was a retired Master Sergeant who proudly served for 22 years in the United States Army Signal Corps in various locations including Indochina, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Ecuador, and Hawaii. The second half of his career dealt with satellite...

Edward J. Roman, 92, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Sentara Hospital on January 4, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born on April 11, 1930, to John and Amelia Roman in Dickson City (Scranton), Pennsylvania. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mitzi, his daughter, Kimberly of Woodbridge, and his son Brian (Beth) of Manassas, VA. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Ed was a retired Master Sergeant who proudly served for 22 years in the United States Army Signal Corps in various locations including Indochina, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Ecuador, and Hawaii. The second half of his career dealt with satellite tracking and after his military retirement he...