Obituaries

Jan 18, 2025

M. Virginia "Gini" Quante, born August 13th, 1939 in Havelock, Iowa passed away peacefully in Leesburg, Virginia with family present on January 18th, 2025.

Gini Quante enjoyed being a supportive military spouse to her husband, Colonel Frank Quante, Jr. Army, Retired. She also participated in creative outlets like Ikebana flower arranging, painting on canvas, and jewelry making....

Jan 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sherry Denise Cramer Bucher of Leesburg, VA on January 17, 2025, after a ten year battle with breast cancer. It would be unfair to say that Sherry lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. Born in Lima, Ohio on July 18th, 1958, to Doris LeGette and Jimmy...

Jan 14, 2025

James (Jim) White Graham, 73, of Hamilton, passed away on January 14 after battling cancer for over a year.   Jim was born on July 6, 1951, in Leesburg.

After high school, Jim worked for the Highway Department before beginning his career with NOVEC in 1982.  He served as Staking Engineer.  After more than 15 years of service,...

Jan 10, 2025

Armand Joseph ("Joe") Caron, age 64, passed away Friday evening, January 10, 2025, at Inova Loudoun, while surrounded by family after a long illness.  He is predeceased by his father and mother, Armand ("Bud") and Mary Caron, and is survived by his brothers Jimmy, Rob (Nicole), and Paul (Tracey), his niece (Stephanie (Matt) Drewnowski) and his nephews (Rhett, Brandt,...

Jan 8, 2025

Mary Kathleen Beattie, 92 of Leesburg, Va. Formerly of Sierra Vista, AZ, passed away on January 08, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Squire, WV to the late Clyde Hunter and Ollie Bell Griffith Burnett.

Kathleen worked over 30 years for the Federal Government in accounting wherever her husband's Navy career took them. She...

Jan 2, 2025

Douglas E. Nunley January 15, 1964 – January 2, 2025

Douglas Edward Nunley, age 60, of Round Hill, Virginia passed away on January 2, 2025, at the Potomac Falls Health and Rehab Center in Sterling, Virginia.

Born on January 15, 1964, in Alexandria, Virginia, Doug attended the special education center at Douglass School in Leesburg,...

Dec 30, 2024

Patricia Frances Hermes

On December 30, 2024, Patricia Frances (Steffes) Hermes was born to eternal life after having lived a full life and patiently enduring a long journey with Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, James Gordon Hermes, and three children: Sister Kathryn James, FSP, Denise Marie Sardo and...

Dec 28, 2024

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Dec 25, 2024

Lana Marguerite Fisher Davis, 81, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2024, in Leesburg, Virginia where she resided with her daughter. She was born to Beauton and Jessie Fisher on July 27th,1943, and spent the majority of her life in Huntsville, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary...

Dec 25, 2024

Dearly loved by his family and those who knew him, Jason Michael Hetterly of Ashburn, Virginia left this life too soon on Christmas Day 2024. We cherish the gift of having spent time together on Christmas Eve and had no indication his life would end suddenly the next morning. Having been covered in prayer since before he was born,...

Dec 25, 2024

Ian Thomson Patterson, Jr., of Ashburn, Va., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 at 80 from dementia.

Mr. Patterson was born in San Luis Obispo, Calif., to Ian Thomson Patterson and Grace Miller Patterson. The family later moved to Hollywood, Fla., where Mr. Patterson attended South Broward High School. Mr. Patterson attended Stetson University in DeLand, Fla.,...

Dec 22, 2024

Michelle Harris, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter, passed away at home in Broadlands, Virginia, with her husband and daughters at her side, on December 22, 2024.

Michelle, stunningly beautiful in every way, lived life joyously. Her smile and eyes actually sparkled. Her effervescent exuberance and enthusiasm for almost everything were magnetic, and everyone who knew...

Dec 21, 2024

Marlys Jean Jacobson Rustad, born July 14th, 1940, in Crosby, North Dakota, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Jacobson (Olga Sateren) of Crosby. Marlys was one of five children: Ronald (DiAnn), Dorene (Gary Biesemeier), Marlys (Wallace Rustad), Clarice (d), and Byron (d) (Glenda).

As a child growing up on a wheat farm, Marlys spent...

Dec 14, 2024

Jacob Xavier Roberts is a beloved son, brother, grandson, and nephew.  He is a believer in Jesus Christ and was led to spread the Good News in his travels.

In his passing, he leaves behind his parents, Gregory Roberts and Kimberly Roberts, and his sister, Cassidy Roberts. Jacob is also survived by his grandmother Katherine Gurley, his...

Dec 14, 2024

Surrounded in abundant love, Lynn Holender Giambalvo, 56, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and aunt, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, after a long-fought battle with Breast Cancer.

Lynn was born on March 29, 1968, the daughter of Arthur Holender and Virginia Salamanca, in Dover, New Jersey. She was the epitome of selflessness,...

Dec 11, 2024

Corrine Mary McHugh, 92, passed away peacefully Dec. 11, 2024, of complications from Alzheimer's disease surrounded by her family at Falcon's Landing in Potomac Falls, Va. Born Oct. 30, 1932, to E. Paul and Agnes Hoover of Patton, Pa., Corrine grew up a happy and busy dairy farm girl with her siblings, Elaine, Mary Catherine, Leroy, Bert, Jim, Tom,...

Dec 10, 2024

James "Jimmie" Thomas Dodson, 64, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away on December 10, 2024, at Inova Loudoun Hospital. Born on June 28, 1960, in Winchester, Virginia. Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents James M. Dodson and Mary Ann Dodson.

Jimmie proudly served his country as a U.S. Army Corporal in the 56th Field Artillery Brigade....

Dec 9, 2024

William J. Hennessy Jr., renowned courtroom artist, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. Over his distinguished 40+ years career, Hennessy captured pivotal moments in American legal history including the White House CIA leak, Iran Contra, Clinton impeachment, Guantanamo Bay, Microsoft antitrust, and countless other high-profile cases. His sketches provided the public with a unique window into courtroom dynamics,...

Dec 4, 2024

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Nov 29, 2024

Wendell Jackson Lawson, born 20 December 1952, peacefully passed away at his home in Lucketts on 29 November 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, Zane and Marie (née Frye) and brother Christopher 'Punky' Lawson. Wendell is survived by his brothers Jeff (Kat) Lawson and Keith (Karen) Lawson, children Wesley Lawson and Adrienne (Adam) Burton and grandsons, Jake and...