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Erinn Cailin White
Jun 30, 2025
Devoted Mother, loving wife, cherished daughter, dear sister, loyal friend, and accomplished business woman. It isn't possible to condense four decades of memories, smiles created, lives touched and blessings bestowed into a few sentences, but it would suffice to say that Erinn was universally loved, poured herself out selflessly & uniquely influenced all of those who journeyed with her....
Andrew Jay Jenson
Jun 29, 2025
With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Andrew Jay Jenson, who passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the age of 56.
To know Andy was to experience a world of laughter, wisdom, and the joy of a well-played song. His quick wit could brighten even the heaviest day and his thoughtful perspective left every conversation...
Harry J. Lister
Jun 27, 2025
Harry J. Lister, who in the 1970s helped revamp regulations around retirement savings and spent his 70s and 80s enjoying his own retirement, died June 27 at his home in Ashburn, Virginia. He was 89 years old.
A native of Westwood, New Jersey, and a resident of Reston, Virginia, for nearly 50 years, he spent his entire...
Karen Sue Baker
Jun 25, 2025
Karen Sue Baker, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family.
Born on April 26, 1947, to Delbert and Dona Mae Corlee, Karen was raised with strong values, a kind heart, and a deep sense of service. In 1969, she married the love of...
Edward John Heinz
Jun 23, 2025
Lt. Gen. Edward J. Heinz USAF (Ret.) passed away on June 23, 2025 at the Falcons Landing retirement community in Sterling, Virginia. He was born on August 30, 1932 in Hastings, Minnesota to Henry and Ethel (nee: Powers) Heinz.
Ed graduated from high school in 1950. He attended the University of Minnesota on a football scholarship and...
Elliott Herbert Diamond
Jun 23, 2025
"You said once that funerals should be a celebration of someone's life. After all, a funeral is just one day, and you had almost 97 years of life.
I don't think you realized how impressive you were, and I don't really know how to condense decades of memories, your quirks, and characteristics, or the things that really...
Mona J. Vangilder
Jun 15, 2025
Mona Jean Urse VanGilder, lovingly known as "Dames" to family and close friends, passed to eternal life peacefully in Leesburg, VA, on June 15, 2025, at the age of 88.
Mona was born at home and raised in Fairmont, WV, where her parents owned several local businesses, including the Eastland Theater, where she spent much of her...
Joyce Coughlin Webb
Jun 13, 2025
Joyce Coughlin Webb passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025 at Fairfax Hospital. She was 84 at the time of her death. She was born on January 28,1941. She was preceded in death by her husband Willie "Pete" Webb and her father and mother, Bruce and Alice Coughlin.
Joyce was a long time resident of Lucketts, VA. ...
Laura Lee Bakken
Jun 12, 2025
Laura Lee Bakken (1951–2025)
Laura Lee Bakken, affectionately known as "Mimi," passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, in Purcellville, Virginia, surrounded by loved ones. She was 74.
Born on March 7, 1951, in Uniondale, New York, Laura married her high school sweetheart, William J. Bakken, and together they built a life grounded in family,...
Ronald Lee Olinger
Jun 8, 2025
Ronald "Ron" Lee Olinger, 75, of Leesburg, passed away on June 8, 2025. Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Margaret Kaylor Olinger and John Olinger.
Ron was predeceased by his beloved wife, Deborah "Debbie" Olinger (Stone), and leaves behind: his son Wesely Olinger, daughter Stacey Leach, son-in-law Tate and granddaughter Elli. He also leaves behind his dear brother,...
Carol Jean (Rupert) Roberson
Jun 8, 2025
Carol Jean (Rupert) Roberson of Leesburg, Virginia, born September 28, 1939, in Johnstown, PA departed this life June 8, 2025.
Preceded in death by first husband Roy M. Eppley and daughter Susan Dianne (Eppley) Wenger, by parents Edwin C. Rupert and Josephine "Dolly" (Kostura) Rupert and by sisters Dorothy M. Miller, Mary Ann Ferg and brothers Dwayne,...
Steven Michael Brewster
Jun 2, 2025
Steven Michael Brewster born in Fairfax, Virginia on May 24, 1978, passed away on June 2, 2025, at his home in Lovettsville, Virginia surrounded by family.
Steven grew up in Sterling, Virginia. A graduate of Park View High School in 1996. He continued his education studying business and finance, earning his Masters in Finance. His career path...
Carlos Rodriguez
May 30, 2025
Carlos Rodriguez, age 65, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away on May 30, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved fiercely. A truly spectacular man, Carlos lived as he died—one of a kind, entirely rare, and impossible to forget.
Born on October 31, 1959, in Havana, Cuba, Carlos was the eldest child of Antonio Rodriguez and Matilda Polanco....
Bruce Allen Docherty
May 30, 2025
Bruce Allen Docherty, 84, of Oakton, VA, passed away on May 30, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1941, to John and Helen Docherty in Somerville, NJ, and is survived by his loving wife Paula Crisler. He also leaves behind his stepson Gordon Crisler (Paul) of Chicago, IL; his nephew Rob Docherty (Crystal) of Charlotte, NC; his niece...
Grace-Marie Turner
May 29, 2025
Grace-Marie Turner, a nationally respected voice for free-market health policy and the founder and president of the Galen Institute, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025.
A tireless advocate for patient-centered health reform, Grace-Marie dedicated her life to advancing ideas that put individuals—not bureaucracies—at the center of the health care system.
Through her writing, public...
William "Bill" Victor Vitale
May 27, 2025
William Victor "Bill" Vitale passed away on May 27, 2025 after living 96 remarkable years. Bill was a man of rare strength, not only of body but of mind, will, and character. He had a knack for finding roles where his unique combination of traits and skills would be assets, and then leaving his mark. Bill died as he...
Dorothy Lee Thomas
May 26, 2025
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Dorothy "Dottie" Lee Thomas, 88, of Northern Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, while residing at the Retreat at Berryville in Virginia. She was born on November 7, 1936 in Washington DC, where she attended grade school, grew up in Alexandria, and graduated from Mount Vernon High School. While working at the...
Carol Ann Slaughter Blake
May 24, 2025
t is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carol Ann Slaughter Blake, who left us peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 80, while residing in Aldie, Virginia.
Born on August 22, 1944 in Albany, Georgia, she was the daughter of Gano Slaughter and Cathalene Giles Slaughter. Carol lived...
Kathleen Mcmahon Stohlman
May 20, 2025
Kathleen McMahon Stohlman, 74, passed to eternal life on May 20, 2025. She was born in Washington, DC and attended Walter Johnson High School. She received her B.A. in education from Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross. A woman of devout faith and proud of her Irish Catholic roots, Kathleen devoted her life to her beloved husband and three...
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