Obituaries

Jul 30, 2024

With heavy hearts and fond memories, we announce the passing of Peggy Jo Grehan Dunford, who left us peacefully at her home in Hamilton, Virginia, surrounded by her beloved family on July 30, 2024. Born on October 19, 1947, Peggy was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many....

Jul 24, 2024

We bid farewell to Janice Barton Haydu who departed this world on July 24, 2024 in Ashburn Virginia surrounded by her family.

Janice was born on October 14, 1957 in Reform, Alabama.  She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama at Jacksonville State.   She met and married her husband Mark in 1985 in Pensacola, Florida.  ...

Jul 23, 2024

Our beloved Angela Monique Conner, affectionately known as "Susan," passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Angela was born on November 8, 1979, in Queens, New York, to the late Robert Avent and Brenda Conner. She grew up in Reston, Virginia, where she attended school. Over the years, Angela held numerous jobs.

Angela, while pursuing...

Jul 18, 2024

Paula Louise Cocco Born October 10, 1944 She was married to Ralph James Cocco for 58 wonderful loving years. Her parents were Maria Crisafi (Maiden name Balestrieri) and Anthony Frank Crisafi She is survived by her siblings: Lydia (Spouse Allan) Brown, Anthony (Spouse Debbie) Crisafi, Angela (Crisafi) Domschine, Sandy (Crisafi) Carmena and Mario (S.O. Lisa) Crisafi and her sister-in-law,...

Jul 15, 2024

Donna S. Gaunay passed away at Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Leesburg, VA, peacefully surrounded by her family on July 15, 2024.

Donna was born July 9, 1949, in Brooklyn, NY to William P. and Charlene P. Dix.  She graduated from Springbrook High School in Silver Spring, MD.  She went on to attend Lynchburg College in...

Jul 11, 2024

Henry Hugh Frain passed away on July 11th, 2024, at home in Charleston, SC. Henry grew up in Washington, D.C. as the youngest of three brothers, where he attended McKinley Technical High School. From a young age, Henry was ambitious and drove himself to become the Captain of his High School Football team and Senior Class President. Henry went...

Jul 10, 2024

With great sadness we share that Bruce L. Bucklin passed away at home in Leesburg, VA on July 10, 2024, at the age of 82 following a long illness.

Bruce was born on January 14, 1942, in Jamestown, NY to Gilbert and Madge Bucklin. A voracious  learner, Bruce obtained a BA from SUNY College at Fredonia, an...

Jul 8, 2024

Susan Harper Hamblet was born in California, on October 1, 1957. She was the daughter of James Darwin Hamblet of Canby Oregon and Mary Elizabeth Harper Hamblet (Betsy) of Leesburg Virginia. The family moved to Baltimore Maryland in the early '60s.

Her brother Matthew Lewis Hamblet was born, soon after the family moved back East. In the...

Jul 8, 2024

Wyatt Burns Thompson, Jr AKA Johnny Bombay AKA Granddaddy/ Dats

Wyatt Thompson, age 81, formerly of Ashby Ponds located in Ashburn, Va, passed away on his beloved wife's birthday, July 8, 2024. Wyatt was born on January 20, 1943, in Washington D.C.

Wyatt spent much of his childhood living overseas, spending 7 of his childhood...

Jul 7, 2024

On July 7, 2024, William H. Maddox Sr. (Billy) passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 90. He was born December 9, 1933, in Leesburg, Virginia, preceded by his parents James L. and Dorothy Schulke Maddox, his brother, James L. Maddox, Jr. He is survived by his wife Myra J., his sons, William (Audrey), Michael J.,...

Jul 7, 2024

With sadness we announce the passing of Jack Halterman, adoring husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and true gentleman. Jack had most recently been living in Leesburg, Virginia and prior to that was a 50+ year resident of Ravensworth Farm in Springfield, Virginia. Jack passed away on July 7, 2024. He was 89.

Jack was born to Rex...

Jul 6, 2024

Cynthia Lynn Maynard Amorocho, 53, passed away in her home in Leesburg, Virginia on Saturday, July 6, 2024.  Although Cynthia was born in Bogotá, Colombia to César Amorocho and Emojean Amorocho Hamm, she always considered Cali, Colombia her hometown. Salsa music and dancing, pan de bonos, Zumba and her soccer team, los Cafeteros, were entrenched in her Caleña blood....

Jul 4, 2024

Dr. Paulus was a Medical Doctor who received her M.D. from the "Women's College of PA" (later became "Medical College of PA" which is currently part of Drexel University, Philadelphia.)  Following Medical School, she trained to be an Orthopedic Surgeon at University of PA Hospital and Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia.  She married Mr. Carl Paulus and had a daughter,...

Jul 2, 2024

En memoria amorosa de Elisa Rosa de Rodríguez, quien falleció en paz el martes, 2 de julio de 2024, en su hogar en Leesburg, VA. Nació en El Salvador en 1952 y se casó con su amado esposo Leónidas Rodríguez en 1966. Elisa emigró a los Estados Unidos en 1996 y vivió en Leesburg, VA, desde entonces.

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Jun 29, 2024

We announce the loss of our beloved mother Nina Lee Broughton (Spangler), on Saturday, 29 June 2024. Nina Lee Broughton of Leesburg, VA (formerly Lutherville, MD) peacefully passed away at the age of 93. We will always carry her memory in our hearts. There will be no formal memorial services".

Jun 26, 2024

John William LeVan, age 62, of Leesburg, VA passed away surrounded by his family on June 26, 2024 at his home in Leesburg, VA after a courageous fight with brain cancer.

John was born in Elyria, OH to Anne and Arthur LeVan.  He spent his childhood in Media PA where he graduated from Penncrest High School.  Afterwards,...

Jun 25, 2024

Raymon M. Bender, age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at INOVA Fairfax in Fairfax, VA. He was born on July 24, 1956 in Camp Lejeune, NC at the U.S. Naval Hospital to Charles and Burnette (Derr) Bender.

He was a 1974 graduate of Onslow Academy. He served 6 years with the U.S. Navy....

Jun 23, 2024

Sherry Patricia Burnes (nee Gordon) 76 of Leesburg, Va passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Born on October 21, 1947, in Wilmington, DE, Sherry was the oldest of 10 children born to Maxine and Philip Gordon of New Castle, DE.  Early recognition at the age of 22 months, saw Sherry crowned "Miss Delaware, Jr." following three...

Jun 22, 2024

William Lee Loy, a lifelong resident of Loudoun County, VA., passed away peacefully after a long gallant battle with cancer and cellulitis at Heritage Hall, Leesburg on June 22, 2024.

He is the son of the late Jesse Fenton Loy and Ruth Lee Costello Loy and was born on April 22, 1951, in Leesburg, VA. and grew...

Jun 22, 2024

With profound sadness we announce the passing Emory Fuller, of Sterling, VA, our loving and devoted father and grandfather on June 22, 2024.

Emory Garland Fuller was born to Bevley Fuller and Sophie Ellen Fuller on July 26, 1940, in Haysi, VA. He was raised in Haysi, VA and graduated from Haysi High School.  After high school...