Obituaries

Jul 16, 2023

Patricia G. Rogers, 77, of Leesburg, VA passed away peacefully after an unexpected health challenge at Inova Loudoun Hospital on July 16, 2023.

"Pat" or "Patty" as she was known to family and friends, was born on December 29, 1945, in Salt Lick, Kentucky. She was the youngest of 11 children born to Lewis and Mayme (Purvis)...

Jul 15, 2023

June Ann Young passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 15th, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was 83 years old.

Born June 3rd, 1940, to Guy and Verna Fall of Fulton County, Indiana, June had fond memories of her childhood in Indiana. These memories included her mom's cooking, her dad's work...

Jul 13, 2023

Mason Porter Coates passed away 7/13/23, at the age of 23. He lived a full life filled with adventure, love, and deep connections. He brought joy and warmth to everyone he touched, and he will live on forever in the hearts and memories of everyone who knew him.

Mason was born on September 24,1999, in Folsom, California...

Jul 11, 2023

Ursula Christel Inge Steinert Wentworth, February 29, 1932 to July 11, 2023

Ursula, 91, passed away peacefully July 11, 2023 in Leesburg, VA.

Ursula was born in Rostock, Germany on February 29th 1932—a leap year baby! She grew up in the beautiful seaside town of Dierhagen on the Baltic Sea. She had an adventurous childhood...

Jul 8, 2023

Dorothy E. Hagen, the eldest of three children born to William and Rebecca Peterson, grew up in Pitman, New Jersey. In 1945, after World War II, Dorothy and her family sailed through the Panama Canal on the USS Saugus and arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii to join her father, a submarine mechanic in Pearl Harbor.

Dorothy graduated from...

Jul 5, 2023

Lois M. Chapman

1927-2023

Lois Marie Chapman, longtime Hilton Head Island resident, passed away at her home at Ashby Ponds in Ashburn, VA surrounded by her family. Lois was 95. She was a devoted Catholic and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Lois was born in Glastonbury, CT on September 5, 1927 to Anthony...

Jul 2, 2023

Inez Elizabeth Peebles

November 1, 1930 – July 2, 2023

It is with the greatest sadness that the family of Inez Elizabeth (Ankers) Peebles announces her passing on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Inez was a mom, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and great aunt.  She was a strong and selfless woman.

Born Inez Ankers...

Jul 1, 2023

Michael Kevin Malone, affectionately known as 'Kevin' to family, many friends and beloved colleagues, owner of the renowned Tuskie's Restaurant Group, passed away Saturday, July 1, at 10:53 p.m. at the age of 69, in Leesburg.  Kevin was the beloved and generous owner/co-owner of six award-winning restaurants: Tuscarora Mill Restaurant, Magnolias at the Mill in Purcellville, South Street Under...

Jun 30, 2023

Leo John Pollock

5/30/95 - 06/30/2023

A Loudoun resident passed away at his mother's home in the morning hours of June 30th, 2023.

Leo was born in Woodlands Texas, a suburb of Houston, but was raised and went to school in Loudoun County.  He graduated from Dominion High School where he played football...

Jun 30, 2023

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Des Raj Talwar's influence did not end with his death on June 30th, 2023. After a fulfilling life of 91 years, Des Raj passed away of natural causes, surrounded by the loving family that will keep his legacy alive for years to come. He was born in India to father Kundan Lal Talwar and...

Jun 15, 2023

Patricia Marie "Patty" Laverriere (Aiosa) died after a brief illness on June 15, 2023 in Leesburg, VA at the age of 67, surrounded by her family.  Patty was born in Huntington, NY on July 2, 1955 to Harry and Margaret Aiosa.  She attended Holy Family High School on Long Island and graduated from Merrimack College.  She obtained a Masters...

Jun 10, 2023

Wayne Blaser went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 10, 2023. He was born on June 30, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pa to Samuel and Elva Blaser.

Wayne grew up in Springfield, PA and attended Springfield HS. He went to Northwestern University and then Princeton Theological Seminary. He later obtained a doctorate from Pittsburgh Theological...

Jun 10, 2023

Jacqueline Owens passed away on June 10th, 2023, at age 96.  Jackie is survived by her only son Michael, daughter in law Alicia, and granddaughter Marley, as well as family members in her native France.

Jackie was born in a suburb of Paris, France.  Her French Army hero father passed at her age of 8, and she...

Jun 9, 2023

John D. D. Keighley died on Friday, June 9th, 2023 in Leesburg, Virginia.

He was born on July 24th, 1956 in St. Marylebone, London, UK to Dr. John F.H. and Anita M. Keighley.  John attended Fayetteville-Manlius High School in Syracuse, New York in the mid-1970's; in his formative years John's inquisitive mind drove him to constantly taking...

Jun 8, 2023

Eugene David "Gene" Buckley suddenly and unexpectedly died on June 8, 2023 at age 61, but his presence will forever remain in the hearts and memories of everyone he knew.

Born on August 12, 1961 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Eugene William Buckley and to Nora Timlin Buckley, Gene spent his early childhood years in New Jersey...

Jun 8, 2023

Connie Joann Ellis (Catlin), 75, of Leesburg, VA went home to Jesus on June 8, 2023.  She was surrounded by her husband and family.

She was born on February 14, 1948 in Utica, NY and was raised in Leonardsville, NY.  She was a daughter of the late Margaret Ellsworth (Meier) and Joseph Catlin.

In addition...

Jun 3, 2023

Shirley Henry Obituary

Shirley Annalisa (Austin) Henry passed away peacefully June 3rd, 2023 in Leesburg, Virginia surrounded by her family.  She was born in Lexington, Oklahoma on November 2, 1936, one of five children, to Guy B. and Stella (Brown) Austin.  She spent her early years in Oklahoma, and graduated from Lexington High School.  After marrying Joseph...

Jun 3, 2023

In Loving Memory of Peter David Olexy

June 9, 1943 – June 3, 2023

Peter David Olexy, a beloved husband, father, brother, and respected member of the Washington legal community, peacefully passed away on June 3, 2023, one week shy of his eightieth birthday. Born on June 9, 1943, in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Peter's life journey...

Jun 3, 2023

Family gathering will be on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE., Leesburg, VA  20176.

May 31, 2023

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Nancy "Nana" Balmediano Shirley was the embodiment of perseverance and kindness. Surrounded by her loved ones, she was peacefully guided to Heaven on May 31, 2023 at the young age of 60.

Nance and her siblings were awarded US Citizenship when she was 4, moving from her life's starting point,...