age 70, of Manassas, VA, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on Friday, October 13, 2017, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She is survived by her loving husband Michael F. Ahern, COL USA (Ret); her sons Sean D. Ahern and wife Jennifer, Kevin C. Ahern and wife Alison; her mother Ann R. Jack; one sister Rosann Vitti; and her six grandchildren Christopher, Michael, Jonathan, Daniel, Eden and Levi. She was preceded in death by her father Frank Jack and a brother Robert Jack. Elaine was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. A devoted mother and Army wife, Elaine raised her family in numerous locations in the U.S. and overseas. An inveterate volunteer, she also worked with the Army Community Service. After her sons were grown, she worked for 15 years as receptionist for Interstate Van Lines in Springfield, VA. During retirement, Elaine was an active member and instructor of the Lifelong Learning Institute of Manassas, VA. The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 10:30 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 12975 Purcell Road, Manassas, VA 20112. Interment at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial contributions be made to Catholic Charities of the Arlington Diocese-http://ccda.net Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services www.piercefh.com

Published in The Plain Dealer from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20, 2017
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