Claire Ross Taplett, age 65, a resident of Arlington, Virginia passed away on February 23, 2013. She was an International Banker for many years. She was a devoted member of St. James Catholic Church. Survived by five siblings, Cris McCarty, Robert Taplett, Marty Taplett, Ross Taplett and Margot Taplett; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 3, 2013 from 4-8 pm, Monday, March 4, 2013, 4-8pm at Murphy Falls Church. Funeral Mass at St. James Catholic Church 103 N. Spring Falls Church, Virginia, 22046. Private Arrangements for Burial. Donations in lieu of flowers should be made to St. James Catholic Church or St. James Catholic School in her honor. Arrangements entrusted to Murphy Falls Church 1102 Broad St. Falls Church, VIrginia 22046. 703-533-0341.