Kimberly Dale Hosen (Age 71)
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With sadness, we announce that Kimberly Dale Hosen of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away April 13, 2023, following a long battle with cancer. Kim was born on April 29, 1952, to Robert Emmitt Harrison and Alva Pierrelli Harrison in Baltimore, Maryland.
After college, Kim moved to Austin, Texas and started her first career at the technology firm National Instruments. It was not until she moved to Woodbridge, Virginia in 1989 that she was able to fully embrace her passion for environmental education, environmental management, and community engagement.
This began with the founding of the environmental education non-profit, Nature’s Wonder World in 1998. Thousands of local middle school students learned from the innovative outdoor field trips that she organized. When development threatened Prince William’s Cherry Hill peninsula in 2000, Kim became more engaged in land use policy and the organization evolved into the Prince William Conservation Alliance.
Leading the Conservation Alliance for over two decades, Kim worked tirelessly to protect Prince William’s natural spaces and improve quality of life in the County. Her signature achievement was the preservation of Merrimac Farm, a property of over 300 acres that is home to sensitive wetland habitat and is now visited by thousands of people each year.
Kim was also a tireless defender of Prince William’s Rural Crescent, a land use policy that has preserved open space and natural resources in the County while reducing costs for new infrastructure. Kim also served on the Prince William County Planning Commission for over a decade, representing the Occoquan District and advocating for smarter growth. Her legacy lives on in her many contributions to the environment of her community and beyond.
Kim is survived by her sons Eli Hosen and Jake Hosen (Lindsay Bloch), and by many dear friends.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Kim’s life on Saturday, May 6 at 2:00 pm at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area at 15014 Deepwood Ln, Nokesville, VA 20181 (RSVP alliance@pwconserve.org). In honor of Kim, please wear pink. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to the Prince William Conservation Alliance (http://pwconserve.org).
The following memorial event is planned.
Outdoor memorial
05/06/2023 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area
15014 Deepwood Lane
Nokesville, Virginia 20181
James Franklin Stevens (Age 58)
James Franklin Stevens, 58, of Louisburg, N.C., passed away on April 16, 2023. James, who was known to many as Frank, was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to the late Wayne and Carol Stevens.
Frank grew up in Woodbridge, Virginia, and graduated from Woodbridge High School where he then went to own two businesses, K&E Enterprises, and Rainmaker Lawn Sprinklers. He later moved to Louisburg, North Carolina where he worked at the Do It Center as a small engine mechanic.
Frank is survived by his wife, Andrea Stevens; his sons Rusty Stevens (Cassie) and their daughter Summer, and Ryan Stevens (Monica); his brother, Wayne Stevens (Michelle); and his sisters-in-law Jamie Garlick (Mike), Lisa Bryant (Josh); and several nieces and nephews.
In his free time, Frank enjoyed fishing on his property and working on his vehicles and equipment. He especially loved building and driving his ‘31 Plymouth Coupe. Frank enjoyed spending time with his family and loved them very much. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He will be dearly missed.
Submitted by First Cremation Society
George Biller (Age 69)
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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.
