Barbara Ann Fitzurka

Barbara Ann Fitzurka, 88, died Thursday, September 10, 2026 in Vienna, VA.
Born on April 7, 1938 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late
Larry Richard Shinnick and Sylvia Mary Smyth.
Over the years, Mrs. Fitzurka worked as a civil servant at The Department of
Agriculture, the Census Bureau and the US Navy where she retired in 1993.
She spent many loving years raising her family; supporting the kids at the
local Cub Scout Pack, numerous gymnastic team activities, Irish Dancing
competitions, and volunteering at events at Holy Family Catholic School in
Hillcrest Heights, MD. In retirement, she spent many years ballroom
dancing, socializing with the Red Hatters, sharing with the local book club,
completing daily crossword puzzles and especially playing canasta with her
friends. She was a loving sister, wife and mother.
Barbara is preceded by her husband, Michael Aaron Fitzurka. She is
survived by her two sons and one daughter, Mark Fitzurka and his wife,
Michelle; Michelle and her husband, Mark Quigley; and Michael and his
wife, Geraldine; 8 grandchildren, nieces/nephews and a host of friends. She
was preceded in death by her only brother, Richard L Shinnick.
A Mass of Christian burial and interment will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society at https://www.nationalmssociety.org/how-you-can-help/
ways-to-give