Charlotte Louise (Kunz) Kirsch (Liz), passed away on May 9, 2021, in the Manassas, VA residence that she called home for the last 53 years.

She was born September 16, 1926 in Erie, PA, the youngest daughter of the late Anton and Margaret Daniels Kunz. Her marriage to John Mitchell Kirsch (Jack), her childhood sweetheart, on August 9, 1948, lasted almost 73 years until his recent passing on April 22, 2021. During Jack’s 27 year tenure as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Kirsches were stationed in Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Pittsburgh, PA; and finally Quantico, VA. It was often up to Mrs. Kirsch to pack up and sell the house and then move her three children to the next location after Jack had been transferred and had gone ahead to his next assignment.

She enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles, playing card games with friends and family, and working all types of crossword puzzles, especially the weekly puzzle in the Sunday newspaper. An avid bowler, she once rolled a two-game, 400 series as a teenager and competed in bowling leagues in Manassas for many years. Mrs. Kirsch also had a love of baseball based upon her father having pitched in the minor leagues. Mrs. Kirsch enjoyed crafts, sewing and needlework of any kind, excelling in the arts of crewel and needlepoint, creating items of beauty for her home, family and friends. As a homemaker and stay at home mom, she raised her children, loved her husband and was the true heart of the family.

She is survived by daughter Gretchen L. Kirsch of Haymarket, VA; son John M. Kirsch, Jr. (Jane) of Fairfax, VA; son Daniel J. Kirsch (Melinda) and twin grandsons Jackson R. Kirsch and Ethan D. Kirsch of Bristow, VA; nephew William A. Storten (Susan) of Erie, PA; and niece Barbara Neuburger (James) of Fairview, PA. Mrs. Kirsch was preceded in death by her older sister, Frances D. Storten, and her brother-in-law, William J. Storten, also of Erie, PA.

A private funeral Mass will be held at All Saints Catholic Church on May 21, 2021 at 10:00 am, and will be streamed live at https://youtu.be/pFDG9JxVKrw.
Burial will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be made through donations to the Former Agents of the FBI Foundation for the George A. Zeiss Memorial Scholarship Fund (3717 Fettler Park Drive, Dumfries, VA 22025 or www.socxfbi.org).

Phyllis J. Kent, 87, of Manassas, VA passed away May 11, 2021 peacefully at Woodbine Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Alexandria, VA.

Like many women of her generation, Phyllis came of age in the aftermath of WWII, and a young woman during the women’s and civil rights movements. Always a very strong and capable woman, she made her way in the world by joining the Navy at the age of 18. Soon after joining the Navy, she met her husband, Gene, at the Marine base in San Diego, CA, where they later married. Phyllis and Gene settled in Maryland in the 60’s and raised five children together.

Having served her country as a petty officer in the Navy, she went on to serve and retire as a civil servant of the United States Government. She always seemed to effortlessly balance the demands of her family, career, and everyday life. Many years ago, when reflecting on all of her accomplishments and asked how she was able to do so much, she simply replied, “in the moment you don’t think of it as how much there is to do, you just do what you have to do”.

That was her mantra, and no matter what life handed her she handled it it with style, strength, and grace. Anyone who knew Phyllis, knew how much she loved and adored her family. She was intensely devoted to her children throughout her lifetime, sometimes traveling great distances to take them or pick them up from school, sporting events or just to visit. After Gene and Marty passed, she moved from her retirement home in Florida to her daughter’s house in Manassas to be with her family.

An excellent cook, seamstress, and fashionista, she really loved shopping for a great bargain, going to the movies, playing cards and games, especially Mahjong, and of late, going to casinos to play the slot machines. But most of all, she loved doing all those things with her family and it brought her great joy.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dorothea and Theodore Whitfield, brother, Thomas Whitfield, sister, Barbara Romero, Husband, Eugene F. Kent and son, Martin E. Kent.

She is survived by her remaining children, Lawrence Kent of Manassas, VA, Lloyd Kent of Alexandria, VA, Jacqueline DiGiovanni (Gabe) of Roanoke, VA, and Katherine Kent of Manassas, VA. Her special niece Deborah Palmer (Richard) of Woodbridge, VA, four grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild and many beloved family members.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, May 19th from 10:00a.m to 11:00 a.m.with services to follow at 11:00 am at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, VA.

Interment will immediately follow with a military service tribute at Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, VA

Christopher Shirley, 53, of Bristow passed away Friday May 14th,2021 with family by his side.
Born in Fairfax County, Chris was the son of the late Nancy and Ralph “Bill” Shirley. Chris was the loving husband of Valerie Watts Shirley, for 33 years. He was a hardworking flooring contractor and drag racing enthusiast. He loved his family, especially his grandson Landon; and his cat Buddha. He also loved hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Crystal and Justin Iosco, and Samantha Shirley; siblings: Billy and Janine Shirley, Michael and Michelle Shirley, Diana and Ben Calhoun; grandson, Landon, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, May 22nd at the Prince William County Fairground Club House 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas, Virginia 20112, officiated by Jacob Slaubaugh.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgofund.me%2Ffa86d756&data=04%7C01%7Cshirles%40pwcs.edu%7Ce324d9cea79448f7c55508d917e6270c%7C17b09a6d95e44d1e85e31ce0d4de7fc1%7C0%7C0%7C637567099947804447%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=yvs4OBZV5AlPjm9sUvTsgiLnRmsQCz2Jts2iIFP%2FP%2Bo%3D&reserved=0

On May 7, 2021 Della Berry Fenner died in Washington, DC of heart failure following neck surgery, she was 76 years old.

Della is survived by her husband Billy Fenner; her children, Cathy Johnson (Jon) of Purcellville, Frank Sheen of Manassas, Brian Sheen of Seaford, DE; sister Peggy Bailey of Nokesville, VA, grandchildren Kyla Johnson of Purcellville, VA, Liam and Trianna Sheen of Lovettsville, VA and one great-grandson Jordan Johnson of Sterling, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl Berry and Catherine Golden Berry, brothers William Berry and David Berry, her son Patrick Sheen and grandson Gilbert Johnson.
Della was born on July 1, 1944 in Washington, DC. She attended James Madison High School in Vienna .

Della worked as a cashier at Giant Food for many years. She was an excellent seamstress, and enjoyed making ceramics, she had an interest in History, especially Virginia history and enjoyed going to historic sites in and around Virginia. She was known for her wacky sense of humor, along with her crazy laugh, love of adventure and very generous nature. She demonstrated compassion for those less fortunate by regularly donating to many charitable causes.

A Funeral Liturgy for Della is scheduled for 10 am Monday, May 24th at All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas, VA 20110 . It will be immediately followed by a graveside burial ceremony at Sacred Heart Cemetery, 6430 Token Forest Drive, Manassas, VA 20112. There will be a reception following internment at City Tavern, 9550 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110

Matthew Thomas Johnson, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and kind friend aged 40 of Manassas died May 4, 2021.
Matthew means “Gift of God,” he was born on October 8, 1980 to Zachary and Katherine (Mallon) Johnson. He was Baptized, took his First Communion, and was Confirmed at Sacred Heart Church where he was an altar server for many years. He attended local schools and graduated from Osborn Park High School. He was active as a player in Prince William County youth soccer from the earliest chance to join the league through high school. In the Cub Scouts he never lost a Pinewood Derby, and in the Boy Scouts he achieved the ultimate goal, Eagle Scout. Math skills and aptitude for computer science led him to a Degree in Information Technology Networking. He put these skills and interests to use working independently supporting IT projects for small businesses, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and most recently the Pentagon.

Matt loved the water; swimming in pools, lakes, and body surfing at the Outer Banks. He had a natural touch in sailing. Most of all he enjoyed fishing; salt water, fresh water, from the bank, wading, or on a boat. He would catch his limit and enjoy the feast on the same day.

Community service brought him to a relationship with the staff at the Woodbridge Church of the Nazarene. He played an important role in that faith community’s Mercy Ministries a holistic outreach mission that tends to the physical and spiritual needs of sheltered and unsheltered homeless in our community. The Treeline Ministry is particularly guided appropriately by the verse “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40
In addition to his parents, Matt is survived by his sister Caroline (Nicholas) Whiteside, as well as aunts and uncles; Stephen (Jackie) Johnson, Edward Mallon, Mary (Raymond) Flate, William (Betsy) Mallon, Caroline (George) Harris, James (Gina) Mallon, Anita Vatshel, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Walter and Patricia (Maloy) Johnson, and Edward and Anne (McGeorge) Mallon, and uncle Gregory Johnson. He was known to make friends easily and is remembered as a kind and gentle soul. It is most comforting to know that he is at peace.

Friends may call at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd. Woodbridge, VA on Monday, May 24, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 12975 Purcell Rd. Manassas, VA at 11am on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. A private inurnment will follow at the Place of Peace Columbarium, St. Benedict Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Rd. Bristow, VA.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating in memory of Matthew T. Johnson to the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, 9535 Linton Hall Rd. Bristow, VA 20136, donations can be made online at www.osb.org, or The Woodbridge Church of the Nazarene, Mercy Ministries, 14001 Smoketown Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22192 donations can be made online at www.woodbridgenaz.com “online giving,” the Mercy P.W. option.