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Edith Lainer

Edith Lainer

Aug 26, 2014

Edith (Aronovitz) Lainer, aged 91, died at Heritage Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on August 26, 2014. Edith was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on August 15, 1923, the daughter of the late Bessie and Samuel Aronovitz. She married Yale Joel Lainer, a Navy veteran, in 1942. Edith spent much of her married life in Worcester, but later relocated to Harrisburg,...

Marta I. Carransa

Marta I. Carransa

Aug 25, 2014

Marta I. Carransa, loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 46 years of age. Marta resided in Leesburg, Virginia. Her genuine love for others extended beyond her family as she carried out the job of Nanny. Marta's sunny disposition was shown in her daily life. While she will be dearly missed, her friends and...

Charles Alvin Mcclellan

Charles Alvin Mcclellan

Aug 19, 2014

Charles Alvin "Shorty" McClellan, of Aldie, Virginia, age 81, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, died August, 19, 2014 in Leesburg, Virginia. He was born April 30, 1933 in Scott County, VA to Beulah Hazel Bays and Lester Alvin McClellan. In 1934, he and his parents and sister, Ina, moved to Aldie, Virginia where they and their little brother, Bill,...

Donna Richardson

Donna Richardson

Aug 18, 2014

Donna Irene Richardson passed away while residing at Morningside in Leesburg, Virginia. Donna was born in Pueblo, Colorado on October 4, 1926 to John Henry and Etha Fern (Johnson) Shirely. While she will be dearly missed, her memories will continue to live on in the hearts of the loved ones she leaves behind. A service is to be planned with...

Kathleen B. Donnelly

Kathleen B. Donnelly

Aug 14, 2014

Kathleen B. Donnelly, 72, formerly of Frederick and Takoma Park, Maryland, passed peacefully on Thursday, August 14 surrounded by her family at her daughter's home in Ashburn, Virginia. Preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Donnelly. Survived by her children: John Milstead (Carol); Patricia Staugler (James); Colleen Cusimano (Paul); Kathleen Guarini; Michelle White (Jay). She is also survived by two...

Burl Lewis

Burl Lewis

Aug 14, 2014

Burl Clayton Lewis, 93, of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014. A native of Ritchie County, West Virginia, he was born in 1920 to Charles C. and Edna (Bland) Lewis. He later married wife Melba. Burl proudly served his country while in the United States Army where he earned the rank of Colonel; retiring in 1970. The...

Robert Langford

Robert Langford

Aug 10, 2014

Robert M. Langford, of Martinsburg, West Virginia has passed away. He was 40 years old. Rob enjoyed a life of simplicity with his beloved wife, Liana, and their beautiful son, Micheal. They were often seen walking around Martinsburg together, to the park on nice days, or maybe to the library (a favorite spot), or maybe just out for a stroll....

Carolyn C. Quesenberry

Carolyn C. Quesenberry

Aug 8, 2014

Carolyn Crosen Quesenberry, age 56, died peacefully at home on Friday, August 8, 2014, surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer. A lifelong Loudoun resident, Carolyn was born in Leesburg, Virginia on October 19, 1957 to James and Shirley Crosen of Hamilton, Virginia. She spent the first few years of her life in Sterling, and then...

John Eugene Kotrosa, Sr.

John Eugene Kotrosa, Sr.

Aug 6, 2014

John Eugene Kotrosa, Sr. of Baltimore, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 while residing at Heritage Hall in Leesburg, Virginia. John was 85 years old. Born in Baltimore, he was the proud son of Rudolf and Mary (Homoki) Kotrosa. John proudly served his country while in the US Navy during the Korean War. Married to Beth J. Kortosa,...

Robert P. Belote

Robert P. Belote

Aug 4, 2014

Well known Leesburg resident, Robert P. Belote, passed away on August 4, 2014. He was the proud son of Garland P. and Annie (Core) Belote. Married to Frances W. Belote, they were blessed with two sons. Mr. Belote previously worked for the Washington Post as a Production Manager. He proudly served in the military; during which time he was involved...

Mary Evelyn Ellmore

Mary Evelyn Ellmore

Aug 4, 2014

Mary Evelyn Ellmore, Virginia passed away on Monday August 4 at the age of 98. Born in New York, New York, she was the daughter of Charles Henry Ellmore and Sarah Peacock. Evelyn retired from the Central Intelligence Agency in 1988. Graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Union Cemetery in Leesburg, Virginia.

Rachel Marie Swart

Rachel Marie Swart

Jul 30, 2014

Rachel Marie Swart of Aldie, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the age of 84. Rachel was married to the late Oliver Lee Swart. A loving wife and mother, her memories will be cherished by the loved ones she leaves behind. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 11:00am to 12:00pm at Colonial Funeral...

Edmund Shustack

Edmund Shustack

Jul 29, 2014

Edmund Joseph Shustack passed away on July 29, 2014 at the age of 84. Born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, he was the son of William Shustack, Sr. and Sophia Alinsky Shustack. He was married to wife Mary, who predeceased him. Edmund proudly served his country in the United States Navy, earning the rank of Lt. Commander. He will be fondly remembered...

Franc Kauer

Franc Kauer

Jul 28, 2014

Franc Josef Hans Kauer of Leesburg, Virginia passed away July 28, 2014. All services are private at this time.

Anne Mclaren Caldwell

Anne Mclaren Caldwell

Jul 26, 2014

Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 1:00pm at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA. Family and friends will be assembling at the cemetery administration building on the grounds of Fairfax Memorial Park (703)323-5202. Please check back for full obituary.

Ashley Marie Smith

Ashley Marie Smith

Jul 26, 2014

Ashley Marie Smith, 24 year old Ashburn, Virginia resident, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Ashley will be remembered fondly by those whose lives she touched; including those she met while working as a preschool teacher. Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 10:00am to 11:00am at The Community Church, 19790 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147...

Evelyn Victoria James

Evelyn Victoria James

Jul 24, 2014

Evelyn Victoria James 82, of Paeonian Springs, VA, went to her eternal home on July 24, 2014. Loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted member of the Family Bible Fellowship. She was born June 30, 1932 in Sunny Ridge, Virginia to the late William F. and Susie V. Marcus. She was a homemaker and lived with her husband of...

Louise Booker

Louise Booker

Jul 23, 2014

Mrs. Booker's arrangements are pending at this time.

Mary Jane Smith

Mary Jane Smith

Jul 22, 2014

Mary Jane Smith, 67, of Leland, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Mother, the late Catherine Orrison and father, the late Henry Orrison. Survivors include her husband, Walker Smith, Jr. of Leland; one daughter, Laurie Smith of North Hollywood, California; one son, Henry Smith and his wife, Elena Smith of Nokesville, Virginia; one granddaughter, Emma Smith also...

Charles Phelps

Charles Phelps

Jul 22, 2014

Charles "Rick" Phelps passed away on Tuesday July 22, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Carolynn Phelps, brother Donnie Phelps, son Darren Phelps and step-daughter Tanya Neeley. Those that new him know he loved the outdoors, and to read. He will be fondly remembered by the family and friends whose lives he touched. Services will be private.

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