Sylvia S. Liffert

Mrs. Sylvia S. Liffert died unexpectedly in Arlington Virginia on March 2, 2024 in Arlington Virginia at the age of 89 years young.

Sylvia is survived by her son John Liffert and wife Caitlin; her son George C. Liffert and wife Kimberly; her daughter Jane Ramey and husband Ron; her daughter Kathy Cummings and her husband Jay and her son Andrew Liffert and wife Julie. Additionally, Sylvia is survived by her grandchildren for whom she loved dearly; Kelly, Kathryn, Nicholas, Noah, Jaclyn, Bridget, Jeremy, Heather, and Samantha; along with her recently welcomed into the world great grandson Liam. Sylvia is preceded in death by her late husband of 48 years George W. Liffert; her parents Warren and Helen Sweeney from Lilly Pennsylvania; her dear sister Bertha Krumenaker from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She will be missed by her beloved dog Lizzie.

Sylvia was born on July 12 in Johnstown Pennsylvania to Warren and Helen Sweeney She graduated high school in 1952; and soon after moved to Pittsburgh to be closer to her sister. Sylvia married George in 1956, whom she had met while working at the airport in Pittsburgh where George was a flight instructor. Sylvia and George moved to the Washington, DC Metro Area in the mid-late 1960's; finally settling in Clifton Virginia where she would live most of her life. Upon raising her children, Sylvia found joy and purpose working for several organizations to include Wells Fargo, The State of Virginia, INOVA and her most enjoyable role for 15+ years w/Catholic Charities in Burke & Arlington Virginia. At Catholic Charities Sylvia worked in their adoption office, as she loved kids and had a playful wit with the children and families that would frequently visit their office in Burke Virginia.

A private funeral will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to A Forever Home Rescue Foundation, PO Box 222801, Chantilly, VA 20153 or aforeverhome.org. Condolences can be sent to PO BOX 40640 Arlington VA 22204. For additional questions/details please contact Mrs.'s Liffert' s son John or Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield VA. 22151.

A deep and sincere thank you to the Luyun and Pagulayan families, the entire team at the Jefferson in Arlington VA and her medical doctors at Neuro-DC and Annandale Family Medicine. Each of you and your teams truly comforted, protected, and enhanced Sylvia's life so very much.