VA Mom Dies Weeks After Welcoming Baby: Remembering Monica Ashworth VA Mom Dies Weeks After Welcoming Baby: Remembering Monica Ashworth
VA Mom Dies Weeks After Welcoming Baby: Remembering Monica Ashworth Support is pouring in for the family of a Virginia mom, 27-year-old Monica Ashworth, who died two weeks after welcoming a baby boy. Monica died on Thursday, March 7, leaving behind her now-three-week-old son, Lincoln, who was born Feb. 24, according to a GoFundMe for her family and her obituary. Monica was raised in Sterling having attended Ambleside School then graduating from Dominion High School in 2015.  She further went on to graduate from Grove City College in Grove City, PA in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science degree (Cum Laude with Highest Honors) in Middle Level Math/Histo…
Organs Of Loudoun Valley HS Grad Killed In Crash, 19, Will Help Others Live: Campaign Organs Of Loudoun Valley HS Grad Killed In Crash, 19, Will Help Others Live: Campaign
Organs Of Loudoun Valley HS Grad Killed In Crash, 19, Will Help Others Live: Campaign A 19-year-old Loudoun Valley High School graduate was killed in a Sunday, March 3 crash, according to his obituary. Roberto 'Beto' Joel Sandoval-Arellano, 19 of Purcellville, graduated high school in 2022 and was planning on attending James Madison University after finishing his associate's degree this year, his obituary reads. "Roberto had a big smile and a kind soul, he was loved by so many. He left a great impact on all who came into contact with him, was gifted at shining positivity and making people laugh," the obituary says. "He was very honest, a hard worker, and a dedicate…
Players Mourn Loss Of Manassas Soccer Legend Ken Krieger, 69: 'More Than A Coach' Players Mourn Loss Of Manassas Soccer Legend Ken Krieger, 69: 'More Than A Coach'
Ken Krieger Obituary The death of one of the region's most successful soccer coaches has left Northern Virginia grieving. Ken Krieger, of Manassas, died Monday, March 4. He was 69 years old. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ali Krieger (@alikrieger) Krieger's brother, Scott, said he died of Alzheimer's, "a dreaded disease that first robbed him of his mind, then proceeded to shut down his body. "He will missed not only by his family, but by the many students, players, coaches, teachers, colleagues and friends whose lives he touched," Scott said. …
Former VA High School Football Player Marques Pitre-Johnson Dies Suddenly, 28 Former VA High School Football Player Marques Pitre-Johnson Dies Suddenly, 28
Former VA High School Football Player Marques Pitre-Johnson Dies Suddenly, 28 Marques Xavier Pitre-Johnson, a Reston, VA native, died unexpectedly at home in Georgia on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, his obituary said. He was 28 years old. Marques was being remembered in his obituary as a "true Restonian," having played for the Reston Ankle Biters little league football team and South Lakes Seahawks football team in high school.  He was also a talented music artist, who went by "Johnny Quest," and proudly served in the US Navy and worked as an HVAC tech, his obituary continues. More than $4,400 had been raised for Johnson's family on a GoFundMe as of press time. Services w…
Former Homeland Security Agent Richard Reinhold Jr. Dies, 46 Former Homeland Security Agent Richard Reinhold Jr. Dies, 46
Former Homeland Security Agent Richard Reinhold Jr. Dies, 46 Richard Reinhold Jr., a well-respected deputy special agent in charge with Homeland Security Investigations from New Jersey, died on Monday, Feb. 26 with his family by his side, his obituary said. He was 46 years old. Rich, of Delran — affectionately referred to by colleagues as "Big Daddy" — previously worked as an agent in Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Newark, NJ.  Richard grew up in Philadelphia and attended Father Judge High School and Holy Family University where he received a bachelor’s degree in accounting, his obituary said. After graduating, he joined the…
Fairfax Dad Andrew Stowe Dies Suddenly On Valentine's Day, 51 Fairfax Dad Andrew Stowe Dies Suddenly On Valentine's Day, 51
Fairfax Dad Andrew Stowe Dies Suddenly On Valentine's Day, 51 Support is surging for the loved ones of a Fairfax County dad who died unexpectedly on Valentine's Day. (John) Andrew Stowe was being remembered in his obituary as "indispensable" in his role as senior director of government compliance at ICF International. He was 51 years old. More than $5,900 had been raised on a GoFundMe for his wife, Jessica Lydic Stowe, son (John) Oliver, 13, and daughter Vivienne Amelia (10). Born in Indiana, Andrew graduated from Lake Braddock Secondary in 1990, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from George Mason University in 1998, his obituary sa…
Virginia TikToker Cat Janice Dies Of Cancer After Song Goes Viral In Hospice Virginia TikToker Cat Janice Dies Of Cancer After Song Goes Viral In Hospice
Virginia TikToker Cat Janice Dies Of Cancer After Song Goes Viral In Hospice Cat Janice, a viral TikToker with northern Virginia and Washington D.C. ties, has died at 31 years old, her family announced. Cat, whose real name is Catherine Janice Ipsan and had been battling sarcoma cancer, passed away surrounded by her family Wednesday morning, Feb. 28 in her childhood home, her family said on Instagram. {Proceeds from the song will go to Cat's son}  Cat Janice View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cat Janice (@cat.janice) "We are eternally thankful for the outpouring of love that Catherine and our famil…
Retired Metropolitan Police Lieutenant Remembered As Family Man, 'Servant Of The Community' Retired Metropolitan Police Lieutenant Remembered As Family Man, 'Servant Of The Community'
Retired Metropolitan Police Lieutenant Remembered As Family Man, 'Servant Of The Community' A former lieutenant with the Metropolitan Police Department has died unexpectedly following a battle with mental illness and physical ailments, his family says. Retired Police Lt. Brahm Persaud, Sr., a beloved friend and loved one, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 21, and the community has been quick to rally around the family reeling from his death. "(His) departure has left a void in our lives, and we are determined to honor his memory by coming together to support his family during this challenging time," his family wrote on a GoFundMe campaign.  "Our goal with this fundraiser is to allev…
Heather Munoz, Fairfax County Realtor, Dies At 49 Heather Munoz, Fairfax County Realtor, Dies At 49
Heather Munoz, Fairfax County Realtor, Dies At 49 Heather Lynn Moesle Munoz died on Feb. 20, and was found peacefully in bed with her beloved cat, Lady, her obituary says. She was 49 years old. Heather graduated from Langley High School and went on to have a successful career in real estate, her obituary on the Loudoun Funeral Chapel website says. Heather was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband Michael Munoz, whom she married in 2021 after being together for 27 years, according to her obituary. "Heather succeeded in everything she did. She was a force to be reckoned with," her obituary reads. "She lived her life fully an…
Coworkers Rallying Around Family Of Man Whose Grandson Was Gunned Down In Virginia Parking Lot Coworkers Rallying Around Family Of Man Whose Grandson Was Gunned Down In Virginia Parking Lot
Coworkers Rallying Around Family Of Man Whose Grandson Was Gunned Down In Virginia Parking Lot Support is swelling for the family of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Loudoun County apartment complex. Shortly before 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the 44000 block of Keller Square, where they found Michai Dandridge-Carter outside the Ashburn Meadows complex. The Sterling resident was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering a single gunshot wound. Rashaun Owens is now wanted in connection to the fatal shooting. The LCSO is conducting an investigation in the 44400 block of Keller Sq., in Ashburn…
High School Athlete Raquel 'Rocky' Elardo, Of Loudoun County, Dies High School Athlete Raquel 'Rocky' Elardo, Of Loudoun County, Dies
High School Athlete Raquel 'Rocky' Elardo, Of Loudoun County, Dies The death of a Loudoun County high school athlete is sending shock and sadness through the community. Heritage High School grad and Leesburg resident Raquel "Rocky" Elardo, died on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, surrounded by her family, her obituary on the Loudoun Funeral Chapel & Crematory website shows. She was 18 years old. Rocky was diagnosed with cancer in 2019, after a collarbone injury suffered during a basketball game wasn't healing, according to a GoFundMe launched for the Elardos. As it turns out, a tumor was pressing on the bone. Despite her diagnosis, Rocky showed up to nearly eve…
Death Of Spotsylvania 10-Year-Old Spreads Shock, Sadness: 'Old Man In Boy Body' Death Of Spotsylvania 10-Year-Old Spreads Shock, Sadness: 'Old Man In Boy Body'
Death Of Spotsylvania 10-Year-Old Spreads Shock, Sadness: 'Old Man In Boy Body' The Spotsylvania community is mourning the loss of a 10-year-old boy. Brian "Phoenix" Clark died unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 8, following a brief battle with leukemia, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe campaign. Phoenix was being remembered in his obituary as an "old man in a little boy body" who adored his little sister, Amelia, and took a role in caring for his sister with elegance and unconditional love.  A GoFundMe for the clark family had raised nearly $10,000 as of press time. Phoenix is survived by his mother, Stephanie Ann Clark; his father, Brian Dale Clark; h…