Jonathan "Stoneface" Bortey

Our beloved Jonathan “Stoneface” Bortey was 79 years young and passed away unexpectedly after being diagnosed with walking pneumonia in Alexandria Hospital on Wednesday morning, September 21, 2022. Jonathan is survived by his wife, Emilia Addo, his two sons, Carl and Harry, and two step-children, Kyei and Lena, his twelve grandchildren, and his five siblings. Jonathan was born in Nungua, Ghana as the first boy of 7 siblings to Charles Quaye Bortey and Rebecca Borkor Pio. He was a quiet, modest, hardworking and gentle spirit. Jonathan was God-fearing and professed his life to Christ all of his life. He enjoyed telling wonderful stories of all the jobs he had growing up and all the places he traveled in his lifetime. Jonathan worked for many years as a Production Estimator for a commercial printing company, Peachtree Enterprises until he retired in 2015. He enjoyed watching sports and keeping up with current events. He prided himself on knowing all things related to geography and world facts. He was our walking encyclopedia. Also, his handwriting was so meticulous and well-thought out as everything else he did in life. He had the penmanship of a calligrapher. Jonathan lived in many different places across his lifetime but he spent the last few years living happily with his wife of 30+ years, Emilia, in their Ashburn, Virginia residence. Emilia loved to call him her “Papa John” and they enjoyed traveling and taking trips whenever they could. Jonathan was also what we called a “Road Warrior” who very rarely wanted to be driven; he always had to be behind the wheel ensuring his loved ones made it safely to their destination. He was laid back and old-fashioned and would rather pull out a map from the trunk of his car than use Waze on a cellphone. He was loved dearly by so many and will be missed more than words can ever express. A visitation will be held for Jonathan from 10:00am to 11:30am on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110). His funeral service will begin immediately afterward at 11:30am with his burial taking place promptly at 2pm at the Stonewall Memory Gardens. Reception to follow. ________________________________________ (1) Visitation: Saturday, October 15th 10:00am – 11:30am Pierce Funeral Home 9609 Center Street Manassas, VA 20110 (4) Reception: Saturday, October 15th 3:00pm – 7:00pm Pierce Funeral Home 9609 Center Street Manassas, VA 20110 (2) Funeral Service: Saturday, October 15th 11:30am – 1:30pm Pierce Funeral Home 9609 Center Street Manassas, VA 20110 (5) Thanksgiving Service: Sunday, October 16th 10:00am Emmanuel Presbyterian Church 13403 Baxter Street Woodbridge, VA 22191

Jonathan "Stoneface" Bortey

January 19, 1943 - September 21, 2022