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James Emory "Jim" Biesecker

James Emory "Jim" Biesecker

Jan 24, 2012

James Emory "Jim" Biesecker (January 15, 1941, to January 24, 2012). Jim passed away at home on January 24, 2012, at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years and lifelong best friend, Joyce Hurst Biesecker; his sons Brian, Keith, and Bruce; his daughters-in-law Kathleen and Hilary; his grandchildren, Brittany, Max, Ivan, Vaughn, Sasha,...

Helen K. Tubbs

Helen K. Tubbs

Jan 23, 2012

Helen K. Tubbs of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 while a resident at Meadow Glen Assisted Living. Mrs. Tubbs was 92 years old. All services will be private at this time. Please share memories and condolences at www.colonialfuneralhome.com.

Walter Curtis "Buzzy" Whiting

Walter Curtis "Buzzy" Whiting

Jan 22, 2012

On Sunday, January 22, 2012, Walter "Buzzy" Curtis Whiting slipped away peacefully while residing at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Leesburg, Virginia with his family at his side. Walter was born on April 28, 1947 in Ashburn, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Richard Whiting and Lillian Frances Bowles Whiting; his two brothers, Charles Richard...

John W. Rapp

John W. Rapp

Jan 21, 2012

John W. Rapp of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on January 21, 2012 at the age of 90. One of four children, Mr. Rapp was born in Seymour, Indiana to parents John Craig and Christine (LeBline) Rapp. He later married Winifred Swallow Rapp. He was blessed with children Lindley Uehling and Laurel Chase. Mr. Rapp proudly served in the United States...

Ellen "Betty" Robertson

Ellen "Betty" Robertson

Jan 20, 2012

Ellen "Betty" Robertson, 95, of Leesburg VA died at home on Friday, January 20, 2012. She was born June 11, 1916 in Barberton OH. Loving mother of Benny F Dunakoskie Jr, wife to Bennie Frank Dunakoskie and James A Robertson, she is survived by her grandson, Stephen Dunakoskie and wife Gwendolyn of Leesburg VA, grandson Michael Dunakoskie and wife Carrie...

Calvin Neal, Jr.

Calvin Neal, Jr.

Jan 19, 2012

Calvin Andrew Neal Jr. of Schenectady, NY passed away suddenly Tuesday January 17, 2012. He was born March 4, 1970 in Herndon Virginia and attended Broad Run High School. He is survived by his father, Calvin A. Neal Sr. of Leesburg, VA, Brothers Thomas E. Neal, of Goffstown NH, Daniel R. Neal, of Raleigh NC, and Sister Teresa R. Neal...

Lawrence Paul Bartnick

Lawrence Paul Bartnick

Jan 18, 2012

Lawrence Paul Bartnick 1924 - 2012 Larry Bartnick passed away on January 18, 2012 at age 87 in Leesburg, VA. He is survived by Kathleen, his wife of 66 years, children: Robert Bartnick, Miami, FL, Kathleen Trost, Fairfax Station, VA, Lorrie Borisewich, Goshen, NY, and Thomas Bartnick, Potomac Falls, VA; grandchildren: Carrie Bertuccio, Ryan Trost, Adam Trost, Daniel Bartnick, Kevin...

Agnes Harrison

Agnes Harrison

Jan 17, 2012

Agnes Harrison, wife of Powell Harrison and formerly of Leesburg, Virginia has passed away. She will be laid to rest in the Union Cemetery (date to be determined).

Eugene Fisher

Eugene Fisher

Jan 17, 2012

Eugene Joseph Fisher, 68, of Culpeper, Virginia passed away while residing in Heritage Hall in Leesburg, Virginia. Born in San Bernardino, California he is the son of John Martin and Mildred (Brown) Fisher. Mr. Fisher leaves behind to cherish the memories his wife, Elise, his son Eugene Fisher and his sister Dorothy Maricle. Services will be held out of town.

George Ralph Willett, Jr.

George Ralph Willett, Jr.

Jan 16, 2012

George Ralph Willett, Jr, 80, passed away January 16, 2012 at home. He was born in Provo, Utah to George R. and Harriett Willett. He married Kathryn White on August 16, 1957 in the Salt Lake City Temple. He is preceded in death by her. He is survived by his sons, Ralph (Maxine), Craig (Carol), Steven (Sylvia), David (Sheri) and...

George Pierson

George Pierson

Jan 15, 2012

George N. Pierson October 22, 1947 – January 15, 2012 George N. Pierson, age 64, went to be with his Savior on January 15, 2012 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in 1947 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Charles (deceased) and Claudie Pierson, of Kentucky, and he had a sister Karen Sewall of New Hampshire. They moved...

Teresa Sanocki

Teresa Sanocki

Jan 13, 2012

Arrangements are pending at this time.

James Everett Beach

James Everett Beach

Jan 9, 2012

James Everett Beach of Lovettsville, Virginia passed away on January 9, 2012 while a resident at Heritage Hall in Leesburg. Mr. Beach was 77 years old. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Pauline and Leroy Beach. All services are private at this time.

David Eliezer

David Eliezer

Jan 6, 2012

David Eliezer was born Nov 28, 1925 in Paterson N.J. During WW II, he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Operations. Upon returning to the U.S., he completed Bachelor's and Master's degrees in mathematics at Lehigh Univ. He worked most of his career at Dahlgren Naval Weapons Lab and moved to Leesburg after retirement. In 2002,...

Virginia Magdalene Logan

Virginia Magdalene Logan

Jan 5, 2012

Virginia Magdalene Logan was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 15, 1921 to her proud parents Ophelia and Curley Monroe. She was married to Albert B Logan for 39 years. Virginia is survived by her daughter Tonya R Logan and son in law Steven B Williams, 5 grandchildren, Kasi D Taylor, Michaela R Terrell, Kenneth T Taylor, Justin L Taylor...

Mary Harris

Mary Harris

Jan 3, 2012

Mary Winifred Hutchison Harris (b. 1921) died peacefully at home near Leesburg, Virginia, on Jan 3, 2012, after a long illness. Born in Shanghai into a British family with an extensive history of religious, economic, and political engagements in China, she was educated at Benenden School in Kent, England, and returned to Shanghai at the outset of World War II....

Jimmie Troy Adams, Sr.

Jimmie Troy Adams, Sr.

Jan 3, 2012

Jimmie Troy Adams, Sr. of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Jimmie was 58 years old. Born in Arkansas, he was the son of Rudolf Thomas and Virgie (Mace) Adams. Jimmie proudly served in the U.S. Army holding the title of Medical Supply Specialist. Graveside services to be held in Arlington National Cemetery. The date and time...

Teresá Vazquez

Teresá Vazquez

Dec 30, 2011

Teresá Vazquez of Ashburn, VA passed away on December 30, 2011. A Mass will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:00 am at St Theresa Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, January 6, 2012 at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. In...

Albert Smith

Albert Smith

Dec 28, 2011

Albert Billingsley Smith, Jr. of Annandale, Virginia passed away on December 28, 2011. Mr. Smith was 93 years old. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Albert Billingsley Smith, Sr. and Dorothy (Lightfoot) Smith. He was a hairdresser by trade. A graveside service was held.

Nasrin Masoom

Nasrin Masoom

Dec 27, 2011

Services will be private.

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