Ingrid Jean Melenbacker
Aug 16, 2025
Ingrid Melenbacker was a force to be reckoned with throughout her life. She will be deeply missed by John DeLaura, her loving and devoted husband of 28 years, as well as her many treasured family, friends, and colleagues.
Part of Ingrid’s character and charm was how she would stand up loud and proud to advocate for justice. Part of her humanity...
James Kay Smallwood
Aug 16, 2025
James K. Smallwood was born July 10, 1939 in Pottsville, PA to mother Ruth and stepfather James, with one sibling, Preston Reeves. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Navy, training as a medic. He also became an all-Navy boxer. After an honorable discharge he was employed with the U.S government. While working for the government, he met his...
Dianne Elizabeth Newitt
Aug 16, 2025
Dianne E. Newitt, of Alexandria, VA, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on October 19, 1964, she was the daughter of Caryl Newitt and the late June M. (Myers) Newitt. She grew up in North Andover, MA, graduating from North Andover High School and Penn State University.
She fulfilled a dream...
Khyrra Elaine Johnson-Staggers
Aug 15, 2025
Khyrra Elaine Johnson Staggers passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. A proud lifelong New Yorker, Khyrra spent most of her life in Manhattan, where she built a life rich with family, faith, and friendship.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Staggers, and her daughters, Tammy Lisa Carter and Shonta Boone....
Dustin Tyler Lapp
Aug 13, 2025
Dustin Tyler Lapp, born on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1997, in Silver Spring, Maryland, left this world unexpectedly on August 13, 2025, in Leesburg, Virginia. He was a remarkable individual whose personality shone brightly with silliness and compassion, making him a loving brother and friend to many.
Dustin's early years through ninth grade were spent in Ashburn, Virginia before moving to...