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Richard N. Schwab (Dick), aged 86, died Nov. 24 after enjoying a last visit from beloved family members.  In high school he fell in love with theater and became active in the drama club – although his chosen role was as a “techie” backstage. He appeared only once onstage, he said: in Arsenic and Old Lace, to speak the line, “I thought I’d had my last glass of elderberry wine,” moments before his character was to be poisoned by it. He pursued his...

  Barbara (McGuire) Burney-Murphy made her transition at the age of 77 on Saturday, November 20 peacefully in her sleep. She was born to loving parents Gladys Reid McGuire and Henry McGuire on June 16, 1944 in North Braddock, Pennsylvania. She received her education at Scott High School and Youngstown State University (YSU) with a Bachelor’s in Education and a Master’s from National Louis University. Barbara educated many young minds over the years until her...

Marylee Bullock was called from this earth to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Marylee was born to Hobert and Cynthia Louise Long of Stanford, KY on December 1, 1937. She is survived by her son Derrick Naylor of Lexington KY, daughter-in-law Shirley Naylor of Dillwyn, VA, daughter-in-law Cheryl Naylor of Danville, KY, brother Henry Long (Mary Ann) of Franklin, TN, 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, and adoring friends. She has joined her...

Ann Lois Matikan, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Alexandria Hospital from complications of corticobasal disease. Born in Norwich, Connecticut, Ann moved to Northern Virginia after graduating from the Norwich Free Academy in 1963, and was a resident of Old Town Alexandria for more than 50 years. Ann’s career began in advertising but she soon moved on to a long tenure in the non-profit sector, beginning with the Media Institute, a Washington think tank....

  Died November 9, 2021 in Alexandria, VA of complications from Parkinson's Disease. Born August 16, 1947 in Appalachia, VA to James Sr. and Ruth (Beckner), Jim lived in the DC area since 1952. He attended Western High School and started his career in Federal service with the United States Postal Service upon graduation. He joined the EPA shortly after its founding in 1970, working primarily in the Office of Toxic Substances, and retired with 42 years of Federal Service. Jim was a...

(Maria) Thelma Vargas Egan was born at home in the Penasco Lumber Camp in the forests and mountains located around Cloudcroft, New Mexico.  Her father, Miguel Vargas, worked for a lumber company and her mother, Rafaela Velasquez Vargas, was a housewife.  During the Great Depression, the family moved to El Paso, Texas where Thelma attended the Lydia Patterson Institute, a school established to teach Spanish-speaking children, as El Paso did not provide education for other than...

  Paul Gray Ruff III was born on March 26, 1938 in El Paso, Texas and passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2021.  Paul was the much-loved husband of Elizabeth for 55 years. He was loved by his children, Paul, and his wife Jill, Patrick, and his wife Kerry, and Mary Ellen. His grandchildren, Laruen, Allison, PG, Matthew, and Michael were beloved by “Papoo” and he will be missed by his sister, Carla Fawcett, and his brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nieces...

Guy W Colvin 97, of Alexandria, VA passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Mattie Colvin and their son Jimmy Colvin. He is survived by his children Tom Colvin (Karen), Ann Taylor, Sandy Colvin, Michael Colvin (Cathy) and Rob Colvin (Donna). Also survived by his six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, 3 nephews, 2 sisters-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends. He was loved by many and will be missed by...

James J. Keightley, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Alexandria Hospital from complications of lung cancer. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Jim was as 70 year resident of Alexandria, Virginia. Jim served as General Counsel of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. In 2005, he left PBGC, to form Keightley & Ashner LLP. Previously, Jim worked for the Internal Revenue Service, most recently as Special Counsel for Large Cases and Associate Chief Counsel for...

  Devoted wife of Arlo Lloyd and lifelong resident of Alexandria, VA passed away on October 31st, 2021 at the age of 87.  She was born on June 15, 1934 in Littleton, North Carolina.  She graduated from the Medical Collage of Richmond VA as an X-ray Technician and retired from Alexandria Hospital. She was a dedicated parishioner to Immanuel Church on the Hill.  She was a gentle, sweet and kind soul.   She is survived by her daughters Rebecca K. Hartman (Ed),...