Suzanne Cramsey

Dec 21, 2024

Suzanne "Susie" Cramsey, born on March 1, 1957, in the quaint town of Connellsville, Pennsylvania, was a beacon of kindness and warmth who graced this world until her peaceful passing on December 21, 2024. Loved dearly by many, Susie's legacy is a testament to the powerful bonds she forged over a lifetime of compassion and joy.

A woman of remarkable spirit,...

Paul Howard Rukenbrod

Dec 21, 2024

Paul Howard Rukenbrod, affectionately known as ‘Duke’ and ‘Ruk’, departed this life peacefully on December 21, 2024, in Alexandria, Virginia, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's disease. 

Paul was born on July 15, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Carl and Lucille Rukenbrod, delighting his big sister, Linda. Their church home was Good Hope Lutheran where Carl built...

Kathleen Jane Patton

Dec 21, 2024

Kathleen Jane Patton, 84, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024. Kathy resided in Swarthmore, PA for most of her adult life, but was currently living with family in Warrenton, VA.

She is survived by her daughters, Donna Smith (David), Beth Corbett, son, Frank Patton Jr. (Nedra), granddaughters, Trisha Slaughter (Shane), Brooke Schulte (Dan), Jen Drapp (Matt), grandson, Bryan Smith (Cristina),...

William Henry Gehling, Jr.

Dec 20, 2024

William Henry Gehling, Jr., fondly known as Bud, Buddy, or Bill, embraced life with a unique blend of humor and heart until his peaceful passing on December 20, 2024, in Woodbridge, Virginia. Born on May 28, 1934, in Newton, Massachusetts, William was a captivating storyteller who illuminated every gathering with his sharp wit and magnetic charm.

Throughout his diverse career, William...

Beverly Lynne Dowell

Dec 19, 2024

Beverly was born at Fort Jackson, SC (outside Columbia) on September 15, 1948. The daughter of Colonel (Dec.) Vern B Dowell, U. S. Army and his wife, Margie. Bev was a true army brat who moved with her family extensively throughout her childhood and eventually settled in Fairfax, VA. She attended the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech. Early in...

Margit Ann Tracey

Dec 19, 2024

Margit Ann Tracey of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully at George Washington University Hospital on December 19, 2024, with her daughter and husband by her side.

Margit was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Alice (1929–2021) and Bill Bergquist (1930–2015). She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Tracey; her daughter, Rachel Tracey; and her granddaughter, Anora Tracey. Margit was...

Anthony Frank Pisano

Dec 19, 2024

Anthony Frank Pisano, also,  known as Tony, was born on February 24, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York. He passed away on December 19, 2024, at Renaissance of Annandale.    Tony was an Aerospace Engineer with the U.S. Navy, serving in the Department of Naval Air Systems for 35 years. 

Tony looked forward to summer vacations at the beach with his family....