Jon Joseph

Metrey

Jon Joseph Metrey, 62, passed away at home surrounded by family on November 11, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jon was born on December 6, 1963, in Washington, DC, to Mary Sue and Richard Metrey. He spent most of his life in the DC area and was a proud graduate of the Class of 1982 at St John’s College High School. In 1986, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Tech. During his time at Virginia Tech, he was an active member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Jon dedicated his professional life to public service. He began his federal career in 1989 in the U.S. Secret Service Uniform Division before serving as a Special Agent in the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor, retiring from the position in 2014. Jon went on to begin a second career as an investigator for the DC Department of Healthcare Finance.

In addition to his professional career, Jon proudly served in the DC Army National Guard, with active deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jon was deeply committed to his faith and community. He was active in the Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He also dedicated many years to serving on the board of Unity Christian Fellowship (UCF), a nonprofit focused on youth development.

Jon took great pride in sharing his love of sports with others. He volunteered his time coaching both lacrosse and football alongside his children, creating memories and sharing in their experiences beyond the sidelines. He volunteered his time to introduce lacrosse to youth through UCF and was a member of the Old Breed Lacrosse Club during its inaugural season. Through his involvement, he helped foster a love for the sport and create opportunities for people in his community.

One of his greatest joys in life was building a family of his own. He was blessed to share his life with his beloved wife, Karin, and together they raised their two children. Being a husband and father was a role Jon cherished.

He is survived by his loving wife, Karin; his children, Jack (Erin) and Mary; his parents, Mary Sue and Richard; his brothers, Rick (Debbie), Paul (Mariette), and Dan (Lee); and seven nephews and nieces. He will be deeply missed by his family, who will forever cherish his love, guidance, and the memories they shared.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Shepherdstown, VA at 11 AM on Thursday, November 19, 2026. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.CrossCatholic.org.