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Jean Spina
Jan 4, 2016
Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Saturday, January 7, 2016 between 2:00 and 4:00 pm and again between 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 Please check back for full obituary
Harold Berkey Githens
Jan 4, 2016
Harold B. Githens, of Ashburn, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord at the tender age of 100, in the wee morning hours on January 4, 2016. The youngest of eight children, Harold was born to Edward and Caroline (Fisher) Githens on August 31, 1915 in Bucks County, PA. Growing up in Philadelphia, PA, Harold attended the Lutheran...
William Woessner
Jan 3, 2016
William M. Woessner of Great Falls VA, former U.S. diplomat and former President of Youth for Understanding, died on January 3, 2016 at the age of 84. Born into humble circumstances as the son of a NY firefighter, William quickly demonstrated a keen intellect and appreciation for the fine arts that would carry him far in life. He attended Queens...
James D. Hill
Dec 31, 2015
James Durell Hill, 86, of Ashburn, VA died peacefully at his home on December 31, 2015 where he was surrounded by his wife Natalie and family members. Friends and family are invited for visitation on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 for viewing and a...
Roland Howard Keyes
Dec 28, 2015
Roland Howard Keyes, Born in Loudoun County February 14, 1931 and passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at Inova Loudoun Hospital in Lansdowne. He was preceded in death by his Father, Roland Osbourn Keyes, his Mother, Leavie Mae Wilklow Keyes, and his brothers, Gene A. Keyes and Ray O. Keyes, of Leesburg, Va. Survived by his wife of 63 years,...
Kevin Jude Caulfield
Dec 28, 2015
Kevin Jude Caulfield, 55, of Leesburg, VA died peacefully on December 28, 2015. He was surrounded by his beloved family, friends and colleagues. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Church, Ashburn, VA on January 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. followed immediately by a reception in the adjacent Parish Hall. Kevin's favorite pastime was to include friends and...
Jennifer L. Goers
Dec 27, 2015
Family and friends are invited to gather on Monday, January 4, 2016 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. The family is requesting that Jennifer's life be honored not by flowers that will fade away; but by the giving of a donation to Rett Syndrome at Rettsyndrome.org or checks mailed...
John William Wimer
Dec 26, 2015
John W. Wimer age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 26, 2015 at Loudoun Hospital in Ashburn VA. Born on February 9, 1937 in Boonsboro MD. Formerly resided in Arcola VA., Winchester VA. and Sterling VA. Mr. Wimer was a retired Fairfax County VA. Electrical Inspector. He also worked as a self employed electrician. He was a Navy Veteran...
Frances Applewhite
Dec 23, 2015
Frances Elizabeth Jordan Applewhite passed away at 102 years old. Better known as Franny, she was born in Montrose, Colorado on August 24, 1913 and passed away in Leesburg, Virginia on December 23, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband of over seventy years, Miles Gordon Applewhite. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Grant (Larry); son, Grant Applewhite (Cathy);...
Richard Ray Wyly, Jr.
Dec 23, 2015
Richard Ray Wyly, Jr., 55, of Leesburg, Virginia, died peacefully at his home on December 23, 2015 surrounded by his family. Richard was devoted to his wife of 20 years, Ellen, and cherished his daughters, Sarah, 18, and Jenna, 16. An avid skier, he supported his daughters through ski racing season, capturing all of their special moments in pictures. Fly...
Annette Fletcher Rollins
Dec 21, 2015
Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Union Cemetery in Leesburg, Virginia. Please check back for full obituary.
Norman Earl Derryberry
Dec 18, 2015
Norman Earl Derryberry, Ret. CMSgt, U.S. Air Force, 80, passed away Dec. 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by father, Thelbert Wade (Helen) "Daddy Wade" and "Mama Helen" Derryberry and mother, Jewel Derryberry "Gram." Survived by wife of 55 years, Josephine "Jo" Derryberry; children, Robert "Bob" Derryberry, Cynthia "Cindi" (Mike) Wheeler, Norma Jean "Jeannie" Derryberry, Teresa "Terri" (John) Karol,...
Leon R. Lageman
Dec 17, 2015
Leon "Leo" Lageman, loving husband of Charlotte, passed on December 17 at Loudoun Memorial Hospital, at the age of 85. Leo was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 29, 1930. He moved to Fairfax, Virginia in his teens. Charlotte and Leo meet while in High School and married September 17, 1951. Shortly after he went into the Army. He...
Maynard C. Washburn
Dec 17, 2015
Mr. Maynard C. Washburn, 91, went Home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was the son of the late Robert C. Washburn and Annie (Cole) Washburn of Middleborough, MA. He was born on July 10, 1924 in Middleborough, MA. He was married to Dorothy L. Caswell on January 3, 1948. Mr. Washburn graduated...
Treston "Tre" D. Sargeant
Dec 17, 2015
Treston DeVuante' Sargeant, also know as Tre', Tuna and a host of other nicknames. Tre' was born on December 24, 1995 in Virginia Beach Va to Jacqueline and Mark Sargeant Sr. Trey departed this life suddenly on December 17, 2015. Tre' was a member of Westfield High School Band, enjoyed sports and worked as a Youth Coach for One on...
Anita M. Keighley
Dec 14, 2015
Anita Mary Keighley died on December 14, 2015 in Ashburn, Virginia, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 31, 1928 in Ilford, England. She attended nursing school in London where she met John, the love of her life, while he was in medical school. They were married on December 6, 1952 in London, England, on a remarkably foggy...
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