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Alex Omar Cartagena, Jr.

Alex Omar Cartagena, Jr.

Sep 1, 2023

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Martin (Marty) Joseph Gallagher, Sr.

Martin (Marty) Joseph Gallagher, Sr.

Sep 1, 2023

Martin (Marty) Joseph Gallagher Sr. of Lansdowne, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 1, 2023.

Marty was born on April 19, 1937, in Pittston, PA, the third of four children of the late Michael and Annie Kate Gallagher who emigrated from Ireland in 1927. He attended Wilkes College and graduated with a BA...

Alice Louise Melson

Alice Louise Melson

Aug 24, 2023

Alice Louise Melson, a beloved resident of Ashburn, Virginia, peacefully passed away on August 24, 2023 at the age of 93. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.

Louise was born on December 19, 1929, in Salem, New Jersey, to the late Harry and Anna Mae Hopkins. At a young age, she moved...

Gary Gagnon

Gary Gagnon

Aug 23, 2023

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On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, Gary J Gagnon passed away in Gainesville, FL after a long illness.

Gary was born in Methuen, MA on February 13, 1961, to Donald W Gagnon and the late, Carol J. (Connors) Gagnon. Gary attended Methuen Public Schools and...

Alexander Simpson Robertson Jr.

Alexander Simpson Robertson Jr.

Aug 22, 2023

Alexander (Alec) Simpson Robertson

Most recently of Leesburg, VA, died peacefully August 22, 2023, surrounded by his beloved wife and all five children. He was two days shy of his 88th birthday and had just celebrated his 61st wedding anniversary to Marguerite (Peggy) C. Robertson, the whirlwind to his calm. He was the son of Alexander and...

Thea Scheuerman Barry

Thea Scheuerman Barry

Aug 17, 2023

Thea Scheuerman Barry, 4, passed away peacefully at home in Leesburg, Virginia on August 17th, 2023, in the arms of her mother and father. She left behind a tired and broken body to soar high amongst the angels, free of all her earthly hardships.

Thea was born on September 28th, 2018 in Leesburg, Virginia. She was the...

Marilynn Cushman

Marilynn Cushman

Aug 17, 2023

Marilynn Cushman, 80, of Leesburg, died Aug. 2023 at her home.

A memorial service will take place at Colonial Funeral Home, Fri. Sept. 1, 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Born November of 1942, in Washington DC, she was the daughter of Raymond and Mary.

Mrs. Cushman was raised on a farm in Loudoun County, yet...

Ronald J Back

Ronald J Back

Aug 16, 2023

Ronald J. Back, Sr., 83, formerly of Hot Springs, VA, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023 in Leesburg, VA.  Anita and Christina, his beloved wife and daughter, were at his side.

Ron was born November 15, 1939 to German immigrants, Sieglinde (Neumann) and Oscar Back, in Niagara Falls, NY. He grew up in a multigenerational home...

Michael Kelly Page, Sr.

Michael Kelly Page, Sr.

Aug 10, 2023

Michael Kelly Page Sr. of Ashby Ponds, Ashburn, Virginia and formerly of South Bristol, Maine passed away on August 10, 2023.  He was born to Laura Butterfield Page and Jesse Warden Page Jr. on July 11,1935 in Charlotte, North Carolina. A former pilot with the North Carolina and West Virginia Air National Guard, and later, a commercial airline pilot...

Robert "Bob" W. Stanley

Robert "Bob" W. Stanley

Aug 5, 2023

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On August 5,2023 Robert "Bob" W. Stanley, loving husband, father, and "Gramps," passed away at the age of 90. Bob was born on October 25, 1932, in Windfall, Indiana, in a farmhouse owned by his grandfather. He grew up in Roanoke, VA and graduated from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in1955. He received a master's...

Shelley Anne Zarobila

Shelley Anne Zarobila

Aug 3, 2023

Shelley Anne Zarobila

of Leesburg, VA

Born 9/30/56 in Cleveland, Ohio to George and Phyllis Levine. Survived by husband Clarence Zarobila and sons Joseph and Andrew Zarobila of Leesburg, VA; sister Marcie Patterson, brother David Levine; sisters-in-law Christine Zarobila and Carlotta Mack; brothers-in-law Mitch Patterson, Gene Mack, and Charles Zarobila; aunt to Drew, Abigail, and...

Kathy Anne Boi

Kathy Anne Boi

Aug 1, 2023

Kathy Anne Boi (nee Ross) passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023 under the loving care of the wonderful team at the Adler Center for Caring in Aldie, VA.

Her husband of 45 years, Keith, held her in his arms and whispered his never-ending love for her as she slowly stopped breathing and began her next journey.  ...

John "Jack" Bruce Beavers

John "Jack" Bruce Beavers

Aug 1, 2023

Jack died at his Leesburg, VA home on Aug. 1, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born on April 28, 1951, to Hoyt Lynn Beavers and Elenore Elizabeth Beavers (Clawson). Jack is preceded in death by his parents, his former wife Juanita Koilpillai (1963-2021), his sister Carol Joyce Beavers (1957-1963), and his older brother who passed in...

John Winton Warner

John Winton Warner

Jul 29, 2023

(March 9, 1933 - July 29, 2023)

John (Jack) Winton Warner, Jr., devoted husband of Janna Warner, son of the late John W. Warner and Grace van Cott Warner, passed away on July 29, 2023.  He is survived by his loving wife, his two children, John W. Warner III, and Tracy S. Warner, and his brother Gregory...

Eleanore J. Byrne (Nee Grosse)

Eleanore J. Byrne (Nee Grosse)

Jul 26, 2023

On July 26, 2023, Eleanore J. Byrne (nee Grosse), loving wife of the late John T. Byrne passed into the hands of the Lord.  She was in the presence of her three daughters at the time of her death.  Eleanore is preceeded in death by her two brothers, Richard Grosse and Bobby Sausser.  She is survived by her four...

Marlys Anne Mclean

Marlys Anne Mclean

Jul 25, 2023

Leesburg - Marlys Anne McLean, 72 of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her home, in Leesburg, Virginia, with her husband James K. Boyce of 22 years, and caregiver friend, Kelly Gill, by her side.

Born Tuesday April 3, 1951, in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, she was the daughter of the late Burton A....

G. R. Mathai

G. R. Mathai

Jul 24, 2023

Our beloved G.R. Mathai passed away on July 24, 2023. Born into humble beginnings and lovingly adopted by his aunt, he led a life marked by simplicity and hard work. G.R. Mathai was a joyful and dynamic man, sharing a deep bond with his late wife, Jeevan Jyothi, until her passing in 2019.

He had a passion...

Debra Lee Simpson

Debra Lee Simpson

Jul 23, 2023

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Carole A. Lau

Carole A. Lau

Jul 22, 2023

Carole Ann Lau (nee Boos)

On July 22, 2023, Carole Lau (nee Boos), loving wife of John P. Lau, daughter of the late Mary and George Boos, sister of Catherine Vigorelli, passed into the hands of the Lord.  She was in the presence of her family at the time of her death.  Carole is survived by her...

John William Gollatz

John William Gollatz

Jul 17, 2023

John William Gollatz (77) passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023, with his children and grandchildren lovingly by his side.

John was born on December 7, 1945 to Joseph and Mary Gollatz, in New York City. He grew up in Hollis, Queens, playing stickball in the street with his friends. John was raised with a strong faith,...

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