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Tom Swartz

Tom Swartz

Feb 22, 2011

Thomas Edward Swartz, Jr., 65, of Mountville, PA, passed away on February 21, 2011 in Berryville, VA. Thomas was born on July 16, 1945 in Ellicott City, MD. He was the son of the late Thomas E. & Gladys Virginia (nee Shipley) Swartz. He is survived by his wife, Debra of Mountville, PA; Daughters, Kimberly Ann Hunt (Jason) of Etna,...

Cynthia L. Carr Shrump

Cynthia L. Carr Shrump

Feb 22, 2011

Cynthia Louise Carr Shrump of North View Farm, Lucketts, died on February 22 at home. Cynthia was born September 26, 1950 in Washington, D.C. to Lester and Helmi Carr. She is survived by one daughter of her three children, Leah Carrin Cardoza; her son-in-law, Ronny Mauricio Cardoza; her grandson, Brody Diego Cardoza; her sister, Roberta Jane Carr; five nieces and...

Eugenia Georgianna Carter

Eugenia Georgianna Carter

Feb 22, 2011

Loving mother and friend of many. Eugenia G. (Jean) Carter, formerly of Leesburg, Virginia; passed away on February 22, 2011 while a resident of Sunrise of Hunter Mill in Oakton, Virginia. Born in Union, South Carolina on January 19, 1924, she was one of five sisters born to James and Lillie (Foster) Garner. After graduating from high school, Eugenia married...

Florence Costello

Florence Costello

Feb 22, 2011

Wife, Mother and Homemaker Florence Costello passed away while a resident at Heritage Hall in Leesburg, Virginia. She was married to the late John Costello. They were blessed with a daughter, Ann Marie. Florence was born in New York, New York on February 20, 1918. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. John's Catholic Church (time and...

Hildegard A. Grossling

Hildegard A. Grossling

Feb 21, 2011

Hildegard R. Grossling was born on May 24, 1920 in Punta Arenas, Chile to Paul Roemer and Emma Kusch. A Chilean citizen, she later became a naturalized United States citizen. Hildegard married Bernardo Freudenburg Grossling on October 2, 1952. While living in Whittier, California they were blessed with a son, Peter Roemer Grossling, on December 8, 1959. Hildegard attended Deutsche...

Joan Reed

Joan Reed

Feb 19, 2011

Joan Elizabeth Reed, age 70 of Lansdale, PA, died Saturday, February 19th in the Lansdale Hospital, Lansdale, PA. She was born in Washington, DC, and was the daughter of the late Milton Colbert and the late Lucille (Maddra) Reed. Joan was a resident of the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, PA for over 25 years having originally resided in Arlington, VA....

Nelson H. Pearsall

Nelson H. Pearsall

Feb 18, 2011

Nelson H. Pearsall of Potomac Falls, Virginia passed away on February 18, 2011 at the age of 82. Nelson was born on September 5, 1928 in the state of New York to parents Nelson H. and Guiness (Nurse) Pearsall. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. The memories will be carried on by his children Dawn Webber, Karen Lewis, Nels...

Rebecca Sinclair Lipscomb

Rebecca Sinclair Lipscomb

Feb 15, 2011

Rebecca Sinclair Lipscomb,59, of Landsdown, VA passed away Tuesday February 15, 2011at her home following a lengthy illness. A funeral service will be held at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, Virginia on February 21, 2011 at 1:00p.m. followed by a graveside service. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home; 201 Edwards Ferry Rd,. NE, Leesburg Virginia 20176. Condolences may...

Gene A. Keyes

Gene A. Keyes

Feb 6, 2011

Gene A. Keyes of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011. Mr. Keyes was 74 years old. Born on September 20, 1936 in Virginia, he was the son of Roland O. and Leavie (Wilklow) Keyes. Mr. Keyes and his wife, Bonnie were married July 15, 1967. He was an employee of the town of Leesburg, Virginia for 30...

George Matthew Brinkman

George Matthew Brinkman

Feb 6, 2011

George M.Brinkman, III, died unexpectedly on February 6th, 2011-- just 6 days after his 65th birthday-- at his home in Leesburg, Virginia which he shared with his daughter Amanda and their many rescued animals. A memorial service will be held February 19th, 2011 at 11 AM at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, Virginia.

Patricia Ann Hopkins

Patricia Ann Hopkins

Feb 6, 2011

Patricia Ann Hopkins, 60, of Fairlea West Virginia passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011. Mrs. Hopkins was born in Roncerverte, West Virginia on December 23, 1950 to parents Harry Alexander and Marion Ruth (Henson) Callahan. She established her career working for the U.S. Government in the U.S. Federal Prison as a supervisor and guard. Left behind to cherish her...

Diana Sue Correa

Diana Sue Correa

Jan 30, 2011

Diana Sue Correa, 61 of Leesburg, passed away on January 30, 2011 at Georgetown University Hospital. Diana, who was the Matriarch of the family on many different levels, was born in Mullens, West Virginia to William and Etta Sue Jennings on August 26, 1949. She attended Mullens High School graduating with honors and later graduated with a Masters of Business...

Geneva O. Norman

Geneva O. Norman

Jan 30, 2011

Geneva (Genie) Oden Norman, 80, of Leesburg, VA passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held 3-4 PM Sunday, February 13, at Leesburg Community Church. A memorial service will be held in Minden, LA on Saturday, February 19. Born December 17, 1930 in Panola, TX, she was the daughter...

Jerry Thompson

Jerry Thompson

Jan 29, 2011

Jerry Thompson was called home to Heaven on January 29, 2011, after a two-year battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ann; his wife, Ines; and his three sons, Jason, Drew, and Brandon. Jerry was born on March 22, 1958, in Washington, DC, to Mary Ann Gutridge and Jay Thompson. He began high school at Woodward...

Bethel Bishop Boss

Bethel Bishop Boss

Jan 28, 2011

Mrs. Bethel Bishop Boss, age 91, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada and Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011 at her home in Ashburn, Virginia. Mrs. Boss was the daughter of the late Otis Bishop and Pearl Beck Bishop of Rensselaer, Indiana. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was predeceased...

James Howie Wilson

James Howie Wilson

Jan 25, 2011

James Howie Wilson of Ashby Ponds, Ashburn, VA passed away on January 25, 2011. Beloved husband of Jane Wilson, brother of Margaret Plish and Mary Lou Heller, father of James H. Jr. (Maggie), Catherine (John), Andrew, grandfather of five, great grandfather of six. The family will receive guests on Sunday, January 30 at 11:30 a.m. with a 12:00 p.m. celebration...

Jean Madelaine O'Neill

Jean Madelaine O'Neill

Jan 25, 2011

Jean Madelaine O'Neill of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on January 25, 2011. Mrs. O'Neill was 85 years old. She was born in Saratoga Springs, New York on September 5, 1925 to parents Harry Lovejoy and Emily (Myers) Loop. Mrs. O'Neill was employed as a secretary working in the medical field. Her memories will be shared through those who knew and...

Aline Bowman Poplin

Aline Bowman Poplin

Jan 24, 2011

Mrs. Aline Bowman Poplin, age 87, formerly of Winston Salem, NC, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at Birmingham Green Nursing Facility. Mrs. Poplin was born May 14, 1923 and was the daughter of the late James Stephen Bowman and Mittie McNeely Bowman, of Marion, NC. She was a member of South Fork Baptist Church in Winston Salem. She is...

Beatrice Rosas Harretche

Beatrice Rosas Harretche

Jan 23, 2011

Beatrice Rosas Harretche of Ashburn, Virginia passed away on January 23, 2011. Mrs. Harretche was 92 years old. She was born in Argentina on August 9, 1918 to parents Carlos Rosas and Petrona San Martin. Mrs. Harretche was employed as an Economist with the Inter American Development Bank. Along with her parents, her husband Alberto Harretche, preceded her in death....

Mary Clyde Carnes

Mary Clyde Carnes

Jan 19, 2011

Mary Carnes, 98, of Round Hill, Virginia passed away on January 19, 2011 with family by her side. She was born September 27, 1912 in Hardwick, Georgia to Clarence W. and Mary Beulah (Paschal) Spivey. She had four brothers and three sisters. She attended Emory University and had a long career in education, teaching all grades including soldiers stationed in...

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