Obituaries

Jan 15, 2010

Shannon Smith, wife of local funeral director Brian Smith, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2010. She was born in Virginia on July 13, 1968 to parents Jack S. and Melba J. (Eatmon) Dodson. Shannon carried a bachelor's degree in Psychology, having graduated from West Springfield in 1986 and George Mason University in 1992. Although Shannon possessed her talent and...

Jan 10, 2010

William Joseph Kropp, long time resident of Leesburg, VA passed away suddenly on January 10, 2010 of natural causes. Mr. Kropp was born on March 18, 1938, in Atlanta, GA and was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before retiring, Mr. Kropp served as the Executive Director of the National Humane Education Society and prior to that was employed with Graydon Manor...

Jan 10, 2010

Nervy Ann Williams Loy, 89, of Lucketts, VA died January 10, 2010 at Inova Loudoun Hospital. She was born August 10, 1920 in Marshall, VA to Aylor and Blanche Williams. She was predeceased by 4 brothers and 2 sisters, husband Jesse F. Loy, Sr. She is survived by 3 sons; Jesse F. Loy, Jr., Robert W. Loy and Harold M....

Jan 5, 2010

A soft light to the world, a bright beam to those who loved him. James A. Sutphin passed away on January 5, 2010. James, known as Sut, was born in Loudoun County, Virginia on July 16, 1936 to parents James H. and Geneva M. (Christian) Sutphin. He was one of three children raised in a farming community. Farming led the...

Dec 31, 2009

WWII Navy Veteran, Leesburg Native William (Bill) F. Carlisle, of Leesburg passed away on December 31, 2009 at INOVA Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia. He was 88 years old. He was born on October 31, 1921 in Leesburg, Virginia to the late Jess Carlisle and Edna Bell Carlisle. Mr. Carlisle was a veteran of WWII and was stationed at Pearl...

Dec 30, 2009

Audrey Clark Hartman, 81, of Potomac Falls, VA and formerly of Arlington, VA passed away on December 30, 2009 at the Virginia Hospital Center. Born on November 27, 1928 in Shirley Township, PA, she was the youngest of the nine children of James Allen Clark and Annie Hatt Clark. She was the Principal's Administrator at Taylor Elementary School in Arlington...

Dec 20, 2009

Jacqueline Marie (Jackie) Sims, 49, departed this life Sunday, December 20, 2009 at her residence in Randallstown, MD. Born October 15, 1960, Jackie was the daughter of the late James A. Sims and Ruth M. (Simms) Sims. A brother Paul Sims preceded her in death. Jackie was a graduate of Leesburg High School, Leesburg Virginia where she excelled in athletics...

Dec 16, 2009

Emeline Hannah Dustin Brown died at her home, Oakland Farm, near Waterford, on December 16, 2009. Born on June 24, 1914, in Philadelphia to George Kimball and Lily Gross Brown, she was preceded in death by brother Charles Gross (Thomas) Brown, and sisters Josephine Brown, Mary Louise Wildes Brown, Katherine Franklin Brown, and Violet Dudley Brown. Oakland was the home...

Dec 16, 2009

A truly amazing lady, who touched the lives of others wherever she went. This was Alice Gillentine. On December 16, 2009 Alice Lee Gillentine passed away while a patient in INOVA Loudoun Hospital. Alice was born on June 25, 1935 to John M. and Vergie Viola Saylor in Kentucky. She married James Donald Gillentine. As a Navy wife, she learned...

Dec 13, 2009

Joel Lewis Satin, beloved husband of Sherry, died on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. He was an engineer for the Dept. of the Navy for more than 35 years and was a Captain in the Navy Reserve. He loved his family, opera, and classical music and was a ham radio operator (W3GOH) most of his life. In addition to his wife,...

Dec 12, 2009

Elizabeth Anne (Stainsby) Young, "Lisa", was born in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada on December 29, 1953 to George D. Stainsby and Lillian A. (Hacking) Stainsby. Her father had served in the RCAF during World War II, and worked for Canadian Pacific Airlines after the war. The family moved to the U.S. shortly after her birth and she spent most...

Dec 10, 2009

John Gebhardt; Beloved husband of Denise Gebhardt; beloved father of Jennifer (Donald) Shea and Kristie (Gregory) Grinnell. Also survived by his sister Sue Hammersmith (Robert); Papa to grandchildren Courtney and Colin Shea, Emma, Ty and Addie Grinnell. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday, December 14, 1:22 pm at the Leesburg United Methodist Church. Friends invited.

Dec 5, 2009

The woods are quiet, the rivers are still. Outdoorsman Rodney "Rod" Arthur Metschke of Ashburn, VA passed away on December 5, 2009 while on a hunting trip in Romney, WV. A lover of nature, Rod and his fiancé, Lynn, spent many happy hours tucked away in their "little cabin in the woods".

Rodney was one of two sons born...

Dec 3, 2009

Nancy Lee Miller, 62, on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at her Leesburg home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Jon H., her sons Michael Andrew, David Aaron and Matthew Adam, and 7 grandchildren, all of Loudoun County. After raising her children, Nancy worked with the Loudoun County Public Library and her family's home...

Nov 25, 2009

Jeanie Catherine Coletti, age 58, passed away November 25, 2009 in Leesburg, Virginia. She was born on December 14, 1950 to the late Robert and Betty Coletti of Darien, Connecticut. She attended Bridgeport University where she earned her bachelor of arts in elementary education, and she later completed graduate work in accounting at Catholic University. She volunteered at the Salvation...

Nov 18, 2009

Joan D. Atkins passed away on November 18, 2009. She was born in Washington, D.C. on May 27, 1928 to proud parents Craigen Ward and Margaret (Griner) Donaldson. She and her family continued living in Washington, D.C. where she attended school. After graduation, she went on to attend George Washington University where she met Thomas R. Atkins. They were later...

Nov 15, 2009

Margaret L. Sterrett passed away on November 15, 2009. She was 79 years old. She grew up in Texas and attended school at West Texas State College as an art student. She held a variety of jobs during and after college. She spent several years working as a bookkeeper for First National Bank and as a secretary for the Tulia...

Nov 15, 2009

Ana Belinda Lopez 49, passed away on November 15, 2009. Belinda was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on January 4, 1960 to parents Vidal and Rosa Echeverria. She and her husband, Maximiliano, made their home in Ashburn, Virginia. Belinda was self-employed as a hair dresser. Belinda is survived by her husband Maximiliano Lopez, children; Jenica Quintanilla, Karla E. Ramos and Jose...

Nov 14, 2009

A strong woman whose life was devoted to loving her family. This is how those who knew her would describe Gloria Lopez Abreu. Gloria passed away on November 14, 2009. She was born in Naguab, Puerto Rico to proud parents Luis Lopez and Monserte Oritez on November 10, 1936. While vacationing in New York, Gloria met Angel Abreu. She later...

Nov 13, 2009

Diana Johns passed away on Friday November 13, 2009. She had been seriously ill for several years, fighting for survival so she could stay with her four children (Matt 21, Nick 13, Mitchell 11, and Sean 8). Her role as a Mom was central to her life but she had a big heart which enabled her to touch the lives...