We, the family of Judith Ann “Judy” Vaughan, are heartbroken to say that our beloved Judy of Sterling, Virginia, passed away on August 27th, 2025. She was 78.
Judy was born in 1947 in Akron, Ohio, to James and Betty Leas. She grew up in nearby Cuyahoga Falls, where she met and went to school with her soon-to-be husband, Mark Vaughan....
On August 27th, Ronald J. Kirkpatrick (Ron) passed away at home surrounded by loved ones.
A long time resident of Connecticut, Ron moved to Washington, DC in 2021 to be closer to his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Marilou; his daughter, Lauren and her husband John Karp of Washington, DC; his brother, Brian Kirkpatrick of Langley, WA; his sister,...
Berna Gunn-Williams, 91, of Washington, D.C., passed away on August 27th at Potomac Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born in Shaw, Mississippi, on December 25, 1933, she eventually became the eldest of 10 children, and later attended the Tuskegee Institute before leaving and moving to Washington, D.C. In Washington, she began her career on the Senate side of Capitol Hill,...
She was special. Beautiful and kind. Whip-smart, and wise. The girl who made the sun rise.
Alex walked through life with purpose, wrapped in shades of teal and blue, with occasional splashes of maroon and violet—colors that linger now in my mind, like the memory of her sweet voice calling out “I love you, Mom.”
She relished living, and adored her devoted...
Thai Nguyen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and servant of the Lord, passed away on August 26, 2025, in Locust Grove, Virginia, at the age of 78. Born on August 1946, in Vietnam, Thai’s life was a testament to unwavering faith, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to his family and community.
From a young age, Thai dedicated himself to the service...
Winifred Marie (Reese) Mezzacapo passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 89 after many years of declining health due to Alzheimer’s. She was born on December 27, 1935, in Erie, Pa; the daughter of the late William Reese and Anna Mae (Brandt) Reese. After living in Erie for over 45 years, she resided in the Tampa, Florida...
Dennis Warren Herzig beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2025 at his home in Dale City.
He was born October 18th,1952 in Alexandria Virginia, the second child and only boy of Warren (Buck) Herzig and Nancy Gass Herzig. He graduated from W. T. Woodson High School in 1971 and began working in construction, building...