George Biller (Age 69)
Memorial service info
George “Artie” Biller, 69, passed away March 23, 2023 at Henrico Doctors Hospital. He was a jack-of-all trades and could build, fix, or install anything. He was deeply loved by his family.
George is preceded in death by his parents, George Biller and Geneva Myer, and his brother, Michael Biller.
Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Gary Biller, Ricky Biller, Pam Fenter, Debbie Wyatt, Cindy Thurston; his children, Chris (Stephanie) Biller and Heather (Erica) Biller; stepdaughters, Jennifer (James) Napier and Amanda Ayers; and grandchildren, Jack Koetter, Andrew Koetter, Bryce Moore, Brooklyn Franklin, Bentlee Napier, and Maverick Napier.
A celebration of life will be held from 7 – 9 PM on April 21, 2023 at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org/donate).
Storke Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.storkefuneralhome.com.
The following memorial event is planned.
Celebration of Life
04/21/2023 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Miller Funeral Home
3200 Golansky Blvd
Woodbridge, Virginia 22192
Submitted by Storke Funeral Home
Donald L. “Don” Wilson, 79, of Manassas, Virginia, passed away on March 6, 2023.
Wilson was the hallmark of The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC), at Bull Run Library and later Central Library of the Prince William Public Libraries, where he was known as the “Tree Doctor” for his extensive knowledge, experience, and patience with helping visitors build their family trees. He was also instrumental in providing research on old houses, cemeteries, events, roads, and local families. He was always up for a new and exciting research project that so many people benefited from.
Wilson was involved with or served on the board of several local historical groups, including the Manassas Museum Historic Resources Board; Historic Prince William (Historical Society); and the Prince William County Historic Commission. He also had a fondness for local theaters, including the Prince William Little Theatre, where he played roles in a number of their productions.
Wilson was born on August 5, 1943 in Anderson, Indiana. After high school, he spent four years in the Air Force and then attended and graduated from Ball State University in 1968 with a Bachelor’s in history. Directly after, he attended and earned a Master’s in Library Sciences from Indiana University in 1971. In late 1970 he took a job as reference librarian at the Oxon Hill Library in Prince George’s County, Maryland. In September 1979, he accepted a position with Prince William County in Virginia and started working at the Central Library in Manassas.
Don spent the rest of his life devoted to local and family history in the Northern Virginia area while working on his own family’s extensive genealogy, which he documented in spiral notebooks and cue cards written with small, but perfect penmanship.
A viewing will be held for Don on March 22, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110). Funeral Services will take place at Pierce Funeral Home the following morning, March 23, 2023 at 10:30 am, followed by interment at The Manassas Cemetery (9317 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110).
Wilson was preceded in death by both of his parents Cecil Lee Wilson, Jr. and Betty Eloise Wilson (Bailey) and a younger brother, Timothy Wayne Wilson. He is survived by his brothers, James Edward Wilson and Steven Ray Wilson; sisters, Susan Jane Sanderson, Patricia Ann Sexton, and Christine Diane Buckles; and several nieces and nephews.
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Barbara R. Kahrer, 85, of Woodbridge, Va., formerly of New Castle, Penn. passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023.
Barbara was born on January 19, 1937, in New Castle, Penn. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Zarilla) Quarella. She was of Roman Catholic Faith.
Ms. Kahrer graduated from St. Francis Nursing School and worked as a nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital and the former Potomac Hospital in Virginia. She retired from Dominion Hospital in Falls Church, Va. She enjoyed baking, reading, and rooting for The Ohio State Buckeyes.
Barbara is survived by her children Renee (Anthony) Gabriele, New Castle, Penn. and Andrew J. Kahrer Jr., Arlington, Va.; sisters JoAnn (Thomas) Kent, Charleston S.C., Mary Jane (Nicholas) Kliem, New Castle, Penn.
There will be no calling hours. Services will be private and are entrusted to Noga Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be viewed or offered by visiting nogafuneralhome.com
Casper “Cap” Ray Whetzel of Midland, VA, formerly of Brentsville, VA passed away January 11, 2023 in Fauquier County. Born November 17, 1935 in Brentsville to Jesse James Whetzel and Tracie Irene Spitzer Whetzel.
Cap worked in grocery stores and was also a superintendent for Prince William schools.
Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Green of Midland VA, Tammie Coe of Phoenix, AZ and Stepson, Jimmy Knupp of Manassas VA.
In addition to his parents, his wife Patty Whetzel precedes him in death.
The family will receive friends at Brentsville Presbyterian Church, 12305 Bristow Road, Brentsville, VA for one hour prior to service time. The funeral service will be held Saturday, January 21 at 12:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be held privately in Valley View Cemetery, 12677 Valley View Drive, Nokesville, VA.
Fond memories of Casper and condolences may be offered to the Whetzel family through clore-english.com. The Whetzel family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements
Kiley Edward “Jack” Cornwell, Jr., 81, of High View, WV, entered his heavenly home on January 11, 2023.
e was born on June 27, 1941, in Nokesville, VA, to Kiley E. Cornwell and Martha A. Cornwell. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marlene Virginia (Friend) Cornwell, as well as three sons: Stephen E. Cornwell and his wife, Christie, of Stephens City, VA; Gregory K. Cornwell and his wife, Renee, of Winston-Salem, NC; and Timothy S. Cornwell, and his wife, Sarah, of Barcelona, Spain. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Madison, Morgan, Mackenzie, Conner (wife-Natalie), Kaitlyn, Abigail, Alexandra, Grant, and Denton Cornwell. Surviving siblings are Mildred Davis, Luther Cornwell, David Cornwell and Donald Cornwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents as well as sisters Lois Howell Shafer and Rebecca Davis.
Jack was a graduate of Osbourn High School in Manassas, VA. He spent 40 years working at Southern Iron Works, Inc., in Springfield, VA, before retiring in 2000 and moving to High View, WV, where he enjoyed what he referred to as some of the best years of his life. During this time, he and Marlene served together as active members of Timber Ridge Christian Church.
Throughout his life, Jack was committed to his faith, family, and friends. He was always present for those who needed a helping hand, a kind word or a listening ear. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who often spoke of “making memories” and put action behind those words as he leaves behind many great memories for his family and friends.
The family will receive friends during a viewing/visitation at the Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory, 2807 Northwestern Pike, Capon Bridge, WV, on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Spriggs Road Presbyterian Church, 13201 Spriggs Road, Manassas, VA, at 1:30 p.m. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at the First Woodbine Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jack to: Timber Ridge Christian Church, 5701 Christian Church Road, High View, WV 26808.
To view Jack’s tribute wall, please visit giffinfuneralhome.com.
STCM Jack Lee Green, USN, Commander Master Chief, 86, of Caret, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Greene. Mother, Clarissa Greene; daughter, Patricia Ann Green; and his brother, Robert Richard Greene.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lucille Green; his daughter, Carol Sutton (William Bobbitt); five grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Faulkner Funeral Homes, Marks-Bristow Chapel, Tappahannock, Virginia, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Michael David Amentler, 61, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.Â
He was born on January 5, 1961, in Arlington, Virginia, the son of the late John Amentler and Shirley Swartz. He was a hardworking man and was proud of his truck towing business.
He owned Churches Towing in Woodbridge, Virginia, and Columbia Pike Towing in Arlington. He loved going to air shows and listening to some bluegrass in his free time. He had a very big heart and did everything he could for everyone but most importantly had the heart to serve god. His love for animals was incredible.Â
Michael is survived by his sister Jacqueline Amentler; fiancée, Pamela Vigil; stepsons, Stephen Vigil and Robert Jeffries; nieces, Amanda Amentler and Amber Burke; nephew, Justin Amentler; five great nieces.
In honor of Michael, the family requested for everyone to wear purple for the visitation and services.
A visitation for Michael will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel.
A funeral service will occur Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 1019 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
A burial will occur Friday, November 18, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22207.Â
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com for the Amentler family.
Stafford County mourns the passing of former County Administrator C.M. Williams, who served as County Administrator from 1984 to 2003.
Williams helped lead the county through great change and population growth. He was also instrumental in helping protect historical treasures from development and designing the George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center.
“On behalf of the Board and the citizens of Stafford County, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of C.M. Williams,” said Stafford County Board of Supervisors Chairman Crystal Vanuch. “We are grateful for Mr. Williams’ dedication to the County and his strong leadership during a time of great transition in Stafford.”
Williams was very effective at working with the Board of Supervisors, staff, and the residents of Stafford County for the betterment of the county. He was integral to the preservation of Government Island, working closely with local historian Jane Conner and federal officials on turning the island into a park.
He was also heavily involved in preserving Ferry Farm, George Washington’s boyhood home. Williams was an avid proponent of building the new Administration building (currently George L. Gordon, Government Center) when most staff were housed at the Rowser Building.
Information on arrangements for his burial is online.
