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Dr. Edward Petersen
Jun 3, 2013
Edward Schmidt Petersen, M.D. passed away at his home in Middleburg, VA on June 3, 2013 after a fall and subsequent hospitalization. Dr. Petersen was born on November 19, 1921 in Chicago, IL. He was educated at the Chicago Latin School (1939), Harvard College (1942) and Harvard Medical School (1945). He served in the U.S. Army in the Medical Corps...
Rosie S. Tincher
May 25, 2013
A longtime resident of Loudoun County, Virginia, Rosie Sutphin Tincher passed away on May 25, 2013. Rosie, who was 100 years old at the time of her passing, has lived in the area since she was 6 years old. Rosie was the proud daughter of Joshua M. and Cora L. (Wright) Sutphin. She was born in Carroll County, Virginia on...
Constance Vanderschaaf
May 22, 2013
Constance VanderSchaaf, widow of George VanderSchaaf, passed away on May 22, 2013. One of seven children, she was born on September 15, 1918 in Crucible, Pennsylvania. In 1926 at the age of 8 Constance moved to Elizabeth, New Jersey. While still living in Elizabeth, New Jersey, she later married her husband George in 1936 at the age of 18. Commuting...
Margaret Grace Destival
May 15, 2013
A service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. Please check back for full obit.
Joseph Galioto
May 9, 2013
Brigadier General Joseph Galioto, USA, Retired passed away at home on May 9, 2013. He was surrounded by his two daughters, Julie and Niki, his son-in-law Matt, his beautiful baby granddaughter Lola and his wife of nearly 40 years, Irene. He loved being a Soldier and when he retired after serving over three decades in uniform he pursued a second...
Carol Bryant
May 7, 2013
After a long struggle with the many difficulties caused by multiple sclerosis, Carol found peace on Tuesday May 7. 2013. Her pain ended while resting comfortably at INOVA hospital, Loudoun, VA. She is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Ronald Bryant; and her cherished daughter, Amy Guzzone (Darren). Just the thought of her three grandsons; Sam Guzzone, Eli...
Eugene Kratz
May 6, 2013
Eugene J. Kratz Gene Kratz, of Alexandria, VA, died on Monday, May 6th, at the family home, surrounded by his three loving sisters. Gene was diagnosed last year with a rare cancer, cholangiocarcinoma. Born March 19, 1952 on Long Island, NY, to Frank and Jane Kratz, Gene was the oldest of four children. While his father was in the U.S....
Georgia Pappas
May 5, 2013
Georgia passed peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at her home, after a brave struggle with Alzheimer's Disease for many years. Georgia Eptaminitis Pappas, of Leesburg, VA was predeceased by her beloved husband, Louis R Pappas, her brother, Scotty Eptaminitis, and her parents. She is survived by her daughters Kathy P Jatras (Jim Jatras) and Elaine P Marshall (Chip Marshall),...
Mary Smith
May 3, 2013
Mary Frances Smith passed away while residing at Heritage Hall in Leesburg, Virginia. Mary was a resident of Leesburg since 1973. A daughter of the late John Downman and Ann Elizabeth (Britt) Smith, she was born on November 6, 1922 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Before moving to Leesburg Mary worked in Greensboro for the Army Air Corps during World War...
Phyllis Ann Ambrose
Apr 29, 2013
Phyllis Ann Ambrose of Ashburn, Virginia has passed away. Phyllis was born on March 31, 1942 to the late Willis E. Schmitt and Helen McKeown Schmitt. She was an actress in the entertainment field. Phyllis will be missed. Her life will be honored at a graveside service to be held in Ketoctin Cemetery, Purcellville, Virginia on Thursday, May 2, 2013...
Phyllis Gershkoff
Apr 28, 2013
Phyllis K. Gershkoff of Ashburn, Virginia has passed away. Born in Massachusetts Phyllis was the daughter of Israel Kladky and Sarah Shapiro Kladky. She was married to the late Stanley S. Gershkoff. A special lady, Phyllis will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Family and friends are invited to honor the life of Phyllis Gershkoff during a...
Sadie Carolyn Daughtry
Apr 21, 2013
Carolyn Daughtry, of Hamilton, Virginia passed away on April 21, 2013. Carolyn was born in Faison, North Carolina to Young and Agnes Wilson on March, 31, 1936. She graduated from Faison High School. Before moving to Virginia, she married H.M. Daughtry, Jr. from Suttontown, North Carolina. Carolyn was known for her dedication to her four children and her love of...
Mariam Smith
Apr 19, 2013
Please check back for dates and times of upcoming memorial service and Arlington National Cemetery burial.
John M. Griffin
Apr 10, 2013
John Michael Griffin died April 10, 2013 in Leesburg, Virginia. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 27, 1930. Mr. Griffin held several senior executive positions at Data GraphiX Inc. (a subsidiary of General Dynamics) and Anacomp Corporation. Retiring as Vice President of Federal Marketing for Anacomp Corporation. He served in the U.S. Army as First Lieutenant during the...
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