HALIFAX • Norjean Ann Espeland DeSena, 72, of Falls Church, Va., died peacefully Feb. 8, 2019. She was born Oct. 17, 1946, in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Norton Sr. and Jean Mae (Underkoffler) Espeland. She was a 1964 graduate of Halifax Area High School; received her A.A.S. degree from NVCC, Alexandria, Va.; her B.S. from NLU, Evanston, Ill.; and attended Syracuse University, studying in the Master’s of Public Administration program. She worked for the OJAG, Dept. of Navy for 30 years; then worked for P&TO Department of Commerce until retirement. She attained many awards for outstanding work. She is a member of the Roman Catholic religion. She is survived by her husband Paul J. DeSena Jr.; her son Paul J. DeSena III and his wife Maureen and three grandchildren: Anna, Laura and Joey; also her son Anthony D. DeSena and his wife Jessie and two grandchildren, Sofia and Adriana. She was preceded in death by a beloved son, Nicholas Dante DeSena. Graveside services were held at Straw’s Church Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg, handled the arrangements. To sign the guest book, go to minnichfuneral.com
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