Mary Ellen Whittaker

Mary Ellen Whittaker, 75, of Alexandria, VA died on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. She was born on February 24,1948 in Glen Cove, NY, daughter of the late Bernard Paul and Mary Ellen (Lipnicke) Horan. She retired from a career in healthcare, loved to collect antiques, and was an avid gardener throughout her life. Survivors include her husband, Robert Anthony Whittaker; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth D’Alessio and her husband, Michael of Bushkill, PA; a son, Robert Bernard Whittaker and his husband, Thomas of Alexandria, VA; two grandchildren, Alyssa and Renato D’Alessio; and one sister, Margaret Horan of Alexandria, VA. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday September 21, 2023 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church by Father Tom Ferguson. Family and friends may share memories and photos through the Demaine Funeral Home website.