Christine DeKalb Hruby

Christine DeKalb Hruby, 56, died November 9, 2015 at her home in Catlett, Virginia, surrounded by her loving family and friends as well as Maddie, her loyal canine companion. Chris was born in Mount Holly on March 14, 1959 to Richard J. (Rick) and Mary Elizabeth (Hatcher) (Betty) Hruby. Chris swam for Westwood Swim Team, spent summers at YMCA Camp Matollionequay, and graduated from Rancocas Valley Regional High School in 1977. At RV, Chris was a legendary athlete competing in field hockey, basketball and softball over the years. She of course was playing shortstop when the team won the State Championship her senior year. Chris was inducted into the RVRHS Hall of Fame in 2004. After high school, Chris went to Virginia where she was graduated from Mary Washington College. There Chris discovered her love of lacrosse, which was a natural fit for her. Chris worked in several capacities for Prince William County, ending her career there as Training Specialist. Her colleagues at the county became lifelong support for Chris. Like her dad, Chris was the ultimate Phillies fan. From when she was a small child until her death, Chris could quote stats of the players spanning over the decades of her life. In the months before her death, decked out in her Phillies gear, Chris went to the Nationals vs. Phillies game in Washington, D.C. Chris is survived by her partner Angela C. Darling, her dedicated dog Maddie (Madeleine), and cat Tolly (M’tolly), siblings Marie (Jack) Hruby-Frake, Rich (Eileen), Steve, Liz (Tracy) Hruby-Mills, as well as nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephew, and more family and many many good loyal and true friends. Chris was predeceased by her mom and dad. A service will be held at Chris’s beloved St. Andrew’s Church where she won the attendance award every year as a child. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 2:00 PM at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church 121, High St., Mount Holly. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 1-2 PM at the Church. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your local animal shelter, and consider adopting a little pal. Arrangements by the Perinchief Chapels, Mount Holly.

Christine DeKalb Hruby

March 14, 1959 - November 9, 2015