Mark J. Bassett

2024

Where to begin to pay tribute to such a kind, fearless, courageous, and extraordinary person. Thousands of words come to mind. And yet, there are no words sufficient to celebrate my husband and our dear friend Mark Bassett. Mark lived life to the fullest each day, enriching the lives of all those lucky enough to share life’s journey with him....

Justin John Buckley

Oct 8, 2024

On Tuesday, October 8th, my father, Justin Buckley, passed away surrounded by friends and family. To be honest, I've typed and retyped this obituary about a dozen times. I'm not sure how to sum up the life of a man who meant so much to so many. I could talk about his more than four decades' worth of service as...

Tamara Jean Laurent

Oct 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Tamara Jean (Neidig) Laurent

Tammy Laurent, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was 70 years old.

Tammy is survived by her devoted husband, Jim Laurent, her beloved children, Austin and Hayley Laurent, and her brother, Bob Neidig. Born in Danville, PA, Tammy spent her life in...

Frances Mary Black

Oct 7, 2024

Frances Mary (Walsh) Black 

March 22, 1943 to October 7, 2024 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing our mother, Frances Mary Black, on October 7, at age 81. 

 Fran was born in Queens, NY to Mary (formerly Donahue) and Francis Walsh. She attended St. Pascal’s Baylon Elementary & High Schools in Queens. She received nursing training in Manhattan at...

John David Boyle

Oct 7, 2024

J. David Boyle passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Anna Arlene Boyle, two sons - David II and Douglas, four grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many good friends and colleagues. He was a loving, caring husband and father, an accomplished academic, published important books and...