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It is with great sadness that the family of Richard “Rusty” Shaw of Alexandria, Virginia announces his sudden passing on March 23, 2023, at the age of 67. He was born on August 30, 1955, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Kenneth Bernard Shaw and Mamie Esther Easton. Rusty grew up in Vienna, Virginia where he graduated from James Madison High School in 1973. He was an avid Redskins fan, a skilled handyman who could fix just about anything, and most of all loved his...

Simone Marie Woung, 51, of Potomac, Maryland, born November 20, 1971, passed peacefully while surrounded by family on March 17, 2023. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Simone spent her early childhood on the island before moving to Miami, FL. She attended the University of Miami for her undergraduate education and obtained her law degree at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC. Simone has been with Georgetown Law for 30 years where she touched the hearts of students, faculty,...

Robert Reilly Gleason, Jr., of Alexandria, VA, passed away peacefully of complications from surgery on March 17, 2023, St. Patrick’s Day—fitting for an Irishman.  He was born in Jersey City, NJ, on March 26, 1947, the only child of the late Robert R. Gleason, Sr., and the late Anne Paul Gleason, and he grew up in Monroe, NY.  He was the beloved husband of Barbara Chiasson Gleason whom he met while working at the Republican National Committee.  He cherished his...

Jeannine Juliette Mustone (née Robineau), of Alexandria, Virginia, died on March 17, 2023 at the age of 98.  She was born in Nouméa, Nouvelle‑Calédonie to Gaston Robineau (a career French naval officer) and Eugénie Augias on June 10, 1924.  She attended school in Nouvelle‑Calédonie and France.  During the Second World War, she met Albert (Musty) Mustone, a U.S. Army officer, in Nouméa and they later married in Boston, Massachusetts...

BY EMILY LANGER P. Wesley Foster Jr., a one-time aluminum siding salesman who co-founded one of the largest independent real estate firms in the United States, its name, Long & Foster, on “for sale” signs across the Mid-Atlantic, died March 17 at his home in Alexandria, Va. He was 89. The death was confirmed by his stepson, Rod Lawrence. No cause was given. At the time of his death, Mr. Foster — known to his legions of real estate agents as “Wes” — was...

Alexandria- Charlotte B. Shilling, age 64 died March 15th, 2023 at INOVA Hospital, Alexandria, VA.  She was born December 17th, 1958 in Washington D.C., the daughter of Francis H. and Ella M. (Bassham) Shilling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence Shilling and Robbie Shilling, both of Virginia.  Surviving siblings are Gary Shilling of Vermont, Christine (Shilling)Rautmann of Tennessee, Deborah (Shilling) Moore of Texas, and Janice (Shilling)...

Peter Kupstas died peacefully at his wife’s home among family on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Fairfax, Virginia.  He is survived by his daughters, Maria Buchert and Gloria Kupstas, and his second wife Alcira Pinto.  His first wife, Lois Parsons Kupstas, died on October 25, 1999. Peter was a wonderful Catholic father and steadfast provider for his family whose love was unconditional! He came from humble roots.  Born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania, a small Lithuanian coal...

Roslyn Delphine Gadley was born on February 6, 1953, in Buffalo, New York. Best known as “Ros” she left Buffalo in 1972 to attend Howard University in Washington, DC. While at Howard, she met her late husband of more than 35 years Bai Bai Koroma, and they built a life together in Alexandria, VA.  A free spirit, music lover, community activist, and woman of faith, Ros always fought for the rights of others and was heavily involved in her community. One of her favorite...

Tracy Jean Spellman passed away on March 13, 2023, at the age of 61, after a five-year battle with cancer.  Tracy was born in Raleigh North Carolina to Betty and David Vick on August 23, 1961.  She spent her childhood in various locations in Virginia and Maryland. Tracy was a strong fiery spirit that knew how to roll with the punches and could hold her own.  Those lucky enough to be loved by her knew what it was to be loved whole-heartedly, unconditionally, and...