Gertrude Anna zu Hone

" In the evening of our lives, we will not be judged on how well we lived but on how well we loved.” St. John of the Cross Gertrude (Trudy) Anna (Schmidt) zu Hone, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023. Born March 29, 1935 in Binghamton, New York. The wife of a career Navy NCO; she lived and raised her six children in various places throughout the country including, Binghamton, NY, Pleasanton, CA, San Diego, CA, Bath, ME, and Gardner, ME before retiring with her husband (of 63 years) Hermann to Saratoga Springs, NY and eventually settling in Manassas, VA. A devoted wife and mother of six children, she loved her family and friends dearly and will be greatly missed though we take comfort in the fact that she rests in the comforting arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A lifelong devoted Catholic who professed her faith as a Catechism teacher and Eucharistic Minister and who prayed daily for her family, friends, and all in need. Her favorite pastimes included “serious” coloring with her grandchildren, reading, and watching Hallmark movies with whomever happened to be visiting. Preceded in death by her husband Hermann, son, Kris, and son-in-law, Aaron Flannery; she leaves behind five loving children, son Mark (wife Elizabeth), daughters, Beth, (husband, Tim McMahon), Robin Flannery, and Kim (husband Donald Ewing), and son Eric (wife Tammy) along with 16 wonderful grandchildren, and three beautiful great grandchildren. Mom was a woman of worth: Far beyond jewels is her value. She did good and not harm all the days of her life; strength and dignity were her clothes, a guiding light for her children, we praise and honor her memory, she was truly blessed in our eyes. In eternal rest in heaven, her light will shine down upon us all the days of our lives. Extracted from Prov 31. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, Bristow VA. Funeral Services: All Saints Church. Followed by an internment ceremony at The Columbarium, 1935 Linton Hall Rd, Bristow VA A reception in Trudy’s honor will be held at the Oaks at Wellington, 10240 Hendley Road, Manassas, VA at the conclusion of the internment ceremony.

Gertrude Anna zu Hone

March 29, 1935 - June 23, 2023