Passed away on December 15, 2018 in Springfield, VA. Born in Washington, DC on March 21, 1918, she was a longtime resident of Annandale, VA. Her beloved husband of 74 years, Russell J. Werle, and her brother Donn Leary predeceased her. Her long career in government service included many years in the office of Congressman Chet Holifield of CA. A graveside service will be held at Columbia Gardens Cemetery in Arlington, VA on Thursday, December 20 at 1:00pm.