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Raymond G. Curry, Jr., age 90, passed away on September 15, 2021 in Alexandria, VA. He was born at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. Ray graduated from Washington-Lee High School and earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1954. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Okinawa. After working for his father’s high-rise construction business, Ray left in 1970 to form SMC Concrete Construction, Inc. During his 50-year career, he...

  Linda Kathylynne Wells Graham, born April 16, 1944, daughter of the late Joseph Clarence Wells and Dorothy Josephine Anderson Wells of Fayetteville, Tennessee died of lung cancer September 8, 2021 at the Leewood Health Center in Annandale, Virginia. Linda was the second of six siblings, Joe Jr., Dana, Margaret, Donnie and Alice who predeceased her as well. In May of 1962, Linda graduated from Central High School in Fayetteville, Tennessee, now known as Lincoln County High School....

Thank you for joining in the remembrance of Karen’s life. Throughout her life she went through many things that challenged her as a person, and with each challenge she adapted and overcame what was thrown at her with admirable determination. She was always a family woman, lived and fought hard for her children and grandchildren every step of the way. She was always available for any conversation, providing guidance and humor to anyone who needed her. She was born and raised on Long...

Glenn Moore Spitler, Jr. Died at his house in Alexandria, VA on September 6, 2021. He was 78 years old. Glenn was born in 1943 in Arlington, VA to Glenn Moore Spitler, Sr. and Jean Brooks Bricker Spitler. He attended Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal, VA. After receiving his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from George Washington University, Glenn married Ann Davis Spitler and settled in Alexandria, VA. Glenn and Ann recently celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with their...

  On Sunday morning September 5, 2021, Evelyn Blakeney , a long-time resident of Alexandria, Virginia (Gum Springs) in Fairfax County, VA, passed after enduring an extended illness. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family viewing will be held at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA on Saturday morning September 11, 2021 at 9:00 am. The funeral service will be held via Zoom on Saturday September 25, 2021 at 1:00 pm.   Evelyn Blakeney...

Of Alexandria, Virginia passed away on September 4, 2021. He was born to John Preston Swecker and Emma Virginia Wilkins on February 7, 1931, in Washington, DC. He graduated from Sidwell Friends School in 1949 and received a BA in English Literature from Duke University in 1953. He spent his junior year as an exchange student in Marburg, Germany. In 1954, he was drafted into the Army and served in Augsburg, Germany for 18 months. After discharge, he attended the University of Chicago Graduate...

  Donald James (“J.D.”) Fosdick passed away at his home in Alexandria, Virginia, on September 2, 2021, at the age of 96. J.D. was a lifelong educator, working for close to 30 years at the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington D.C. and on reservations in Utah and Nevada to advance the education of Native Americans. His roles included teacher, principal and education specialist, and he capped his career as the BIA’s acting director. An avid boater and waterman,...

Mary J. Osborne, age 74, of Charlottesville, VA passed away on September 1, 2021 with her loving son by her side. Born on November 15, 1946, in Gloversville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Perry Robert Johnson and Mary (Bates) Johnson Russell. In her spare time she loved travelling with her family, going to casinos, creating crafts, reading and caring for her beloved cats.  Most importantly she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandsons. She is survived...

  David C. Simonson passed away at his home in Arlington, Virginia on Friday, August 27, 2021, at the age of 94. David was born in the Bronx, NY, May 9, 1927, son of Rebecca C. (Coolman) Simonson and Simon Simonson. A life-long artist and journalist, at the age of 12, he and his political artwork were featured in LIFE magazine.  As a teenager, one of his oil paintings won a New York City-wide art competition.  As early as his middle school years, he involved himself in...

Paul Albert O’Hop Jr. (October 13, 1962– August 26, 2021) was a husband, father, son, brother, and friend and a generous, musical spirit. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Albert O'Hop Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rossana, adored children, Francesca and Pablo, his mother, Florentine, mother-in-law Filomena, sisters Lynne and Suzanne, sister-in-law Rita, brothers-in-law Dave, Kenny and Tony, nieces Christine, Anna, Carina, Sussi, nephews Jim and...