Obituaries

On June 5, 2025, Joseph Miller Dunivin, lifelong Virginia resident, died peacefully in the presence of his family. Joe (as he was known to everyone) was born on February 15,1928 in Bridgewater, Rockingham County, Virginia, to Grace Darling Rebecca Miller and Alvin Joseph Dunivin. He grew up in the Shenandoah Valley and, at ten years of age with his parents and five siblings, moved to Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia. After graduating from Mount Vernon High School, he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps. His service took him to the South Pacific – Okinawa and Guam, and state-side in Arizona. Upon completion of his tour of duty, Joe returned to civilian life with his parents and brothers.

Joe married his childhood sweetheart, Dorothy White (whom he lovingly called “Dot), on November 5, 1951, in New York City, on the Bride and Groom television program. Students in the local elementary school where Dot taught were released from classes so they could watch the wedding of their beloved teacher. A local paper reported that “the bride televised beautifully, and her poise could well be envied by professionals. Lorton was justly proud of its representatives and rejoiced with the young couple.” They soon moved to Woodbridge, Virginia to raise their family and begin an active life in the community and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.

Sharon L. Bassarab (Age 80)

Sharon Louise Henderson Bassarab, 80 of Orchard Park, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in her home. She was born on October 8, 1944 in Houston, Texas to the late James and Shirley Ward Henderson. Beloved wife of the late Joseph James Bassarab; devoted mother of Laurisa (Mark) Goergen and the late Erik Graybill; stepmother of Joanne Smith and James Bassarab and one daughter-in-law, Kristy Graybill; cherished grandmother of Andrea Goergen, David Goergen, Katrina Goergen, Vanessa Goergen, Hayden Graybill, Tiffany (Mark) Bowers, Daniel (Robyn) Hayzlett, Joshua (Aaris) Hayzlett, Connor Smith, Jenifer (Jonathon) Griffith, Hanah Bassarab, and Emma Bassarab; adored great grandmother of Devon Goergen, Makenzie Bowers, Logan Bowers, Makayla Hayzlett, Madison Hayzlett, Haley Hayzlett, Hannah Hayzlett, Kyleigh Hayzlett, Evie Griffin, Allie Griffin, Gabriel Griffin, and Michael Griffin; dear sister of Linda (Stephen) Jenkins, Candy Henderson, and Kim Henderson and three sisters-in-law, Margaret (Frank) Grabiec, Wilma (Peter) Stevens and Linda (Walter) Bassarab; also loved by numerous nieces and nephews.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Timothy B. Noone at the age of 67. Tim was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 21, 1957 and died at FryeCare Regional Hospital on May 11, 2025. He was diagnosed with a rare type of ANCA Vasculitis in 2020 which mainly impacted his lungs. He battled through multiple bouts of pneumonia, strokes, melanoma, brain cancer, and finally succumbed to the disease. He worked very hard to overcome each of these challenges, and was quite vital until just a few days prior to his death. Tim was a resident of Maiden, N.C., where he and Colleen settled in 2023.

The son of John Patrick and Olive Dorothy Noone, who predeceased him, he is survived by his wife and soulmate of 46 years, Colleen Callahan Noone, and their children Michele (Walt) Treaster, Justin (Cassy) Noone, Joshua (Audra) Noone, grandchildren Heather and Colin Treaster, Madison, MaKenzie, Sutton, Liam, and Adeline Noone. He is also survived by his devoted brother Kevin (Sandi), nephews Sean (Carrie) Noone and Shiloh (Hannah) Noone, and his best friend of 49 years, Stan (Kathy) Fudala. Multiple cousins, nieces, and nephews loved him dearly and share our grief.

Benjamin Franklin Pruitt, Jr., 76, of Spotsylvania, VA, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2025, surrounded by love and family.

Born on July 6, 1948, in Washington, DC, Ben lived a life of deep service, devotion, and integrity. He served proudly with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, rising to the rank of Detective and earning multiple commendations for his exemplary work over two decades. After retiring from the force in 1989, he continued his commitment to public safety and community service as a Deputy Sheriff in McCormick, South Carolina, where he started and led a successful D.A.R.E. program that positively impacted countless young lives.

In Loving Memory of Martha Lee “Marti” Seers

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Martha Lee “Marti” Seers, who departed on October 3, 2024, at 86. Born on May 15, 1938, in Clifton Forge, Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of Hazel Bazzarre and James Francis Crush.

Sharon Jean (Locker) Wilson of Manassas, Virginia passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. She had just celebrated her 80th birthday with her family a month earlier.

She is survived by her daughter Leah (Mike) Munnis; her son Jonathan (Gery) Wilson; her grandsons Sean and Jared Casey; step-grandchildren Kiauna (Justin) Munnis, Mike Jr, Jeff Munnis, Kiara, and Pamela; her siblings Leo (Sue) Locker, Connie (Rick) Jorgensen, Howard (Marka) Locker, and Brenda (Harry) Duchscherer; countless nieces and nephews; her grand-dogs Tater and Wilson, her grand-cats Sushi and Sashimi, and her grand-fish Ceviche. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Locker; husband, Fred L. Wilson; and brother, Ryan (Maria) Locker.

Ann Louise Wetzel, 93, of Lufkin, Texas, formerly of Woodbridge, Virginia, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Lufkin. Graveside services are pending and will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Mrs. Wetzel was born December 22, 1931 in Minersville, Pennsylvania to Christina (Kerick) and Michael Pellish. She was a proud military wife and worked in the uniform shop at Fort Belvoir, Virginia for many years. She resided in Woodbridge, Virginia for over 55 years and moved to Texas five years ago to be with her daughter and family. Mrs. Wetzel was a member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Woodbridge, Virginia. She adored her family and was affectionately known by them as “Dolly”. She was loved very much and will be dearly missed.

Dr. Pamela Kaye Gauch (Age 80)

Dr. Pamela Kaye Gauch, beloved mother to four children, at 80 years old, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and family on February 27th, 2025.