Obituaries

Apr 11, 2023

Caroline Alea Belcher, age 14, passed away peacefully at home in Ashburn, Virginia on April 11, 2023 surrounded by an endless amount of love from family and friends.

Caroline was born on February 6, 2009 in Fairfax, VA. She was a dream come true for her mom and dad, who had already been blessed with Caroline's older...

Apr 10, 2023

Obituary – Chester John Slevinski May 18, 1934 – April 10, 2023

Chester John Slevinski passed away on April 10, 2023 after a short illness. Born on May 18, 1934, Chester was the only child of Chester Stanley and Sophia (Kukulka) Slevinski.

Chester is survived by his wife Georgina of Leesburg, VA and his daughters...

Apr 9, 2023

Timothy (Timmy) Thomas Mente of Ijamsville, Md passed away suddenly in his home on Sunday, April 9th 2023.

Timmy was born on November 27th, 1967 in Pontiac, Michigan to Diana R. Smith and Thomas H. Mente.

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Apr 7, 2023

Richard E. Hetey, 79, previously of Syracuse, New York, recently relocated to Leesburg, VA and passed away on April 7, 2023 following his battle with Parkinson's.  Survived by his loving wife of 54 years Nancy (Tollar) Hetey, children Michael (Victoria) Hetey of Las Vegas, NV, daughter Julianne (Julio) Dominguez of Cincinnati OH, and Sara (David) LaLonde of Leesburg VA;...

Apr 6, 2023

Elaine Pappas Marshall, 67, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully into the arms of God on April 6, 2023. Although the last year of her life brought a challenging cancer diagnosis, Elaine's selfless spirit, humor, and God's grace were evident. Born in the Bronx, New York on January 19, 1956, she was the daughter of the...

Apr 6, 2023

Richard Hugh Hollenkamp, 91, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, died April 6, 2023.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and had retired from twenty-five years as a public health director.  He was a loving husband and father.

Survivors are two daughters, Kimberley Hollenkamp and Glenda Hollenkamp, both of Leesburg, Virginia.

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Apr 5, 2023

Kathryn Nikkel passed away on April the 5 th 2023. She died with a smile, at home, in Martinsburg WV.

She was known for her passion and flair, and touched many lives across the United States and the world.  She was a musician, a dancer, a writer, a philosopher as well as a daughter, sister, wife, mother,...

Apr 3, 2023

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Our beloved, Patricia McCracken Sommers, peacefully made way to her Eternal home surrounded by her three loving daughters on April 3, 2023. Patsy, Pat, Mom, Granny, Great Granny, used interchangeably, but all-encompassing the wonderful path of her 89-year legacy.

Patsy was born in Washington DC on March 4, 1934to Harry Stearns and...

Apr 2, 2023

Erika Marie Turner, age 23, a beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend left this world on April 2, 2023. She was born in Fairfax, Virginia on January 19, 2000 to Kerri and Joel Turner.

Although only 23 at the time of her death, Erika affected many people in her lifetime. She was deeply committed to educating...

Mar 31, 2023

John David Jackson, 86, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on March 31, 2023, while residing at Heritage Hall in Leesburg, VA. Born in Abington, PA on March 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Rev. A.W. Jackson and the late Dorothy (Hogg) Jackson. Although his later years brought a challenging diagnosis...

Mar 26, 2023

David Cole Frye II, known to many as Brother passed away March 26, 2023.  David grew up in Leesburg and graduated from Loudoun County High School.  At the time of his death he was employed at Stryker in Leesburg as a Production Loaner Technician III.  Brother had many friends growing up and he loved carnivals, video games, music and...

Mar 25, 2023

Leif Hansen II, 53, of Ashburn, Virginia, passed away on March 25, 2023, following a 14-month battle with cancer. In his final moments, the sun began shining after days of rain, and while holding the hands of his children and surrounded by his immediate family, Leif took his last breath.

Leif was diagnosed with Stage IV non-small...

Mar 24, 2023

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Joan Helen Sanchez, 78, of Haymarket, VA, retired Graphic Designer, died Friday, March 24, 2023, at Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, VA.

Joan was born August 18, 1944, in Washington D.C. to parents James and Helen Livings. Her family moved to Fairfax, VA, in the early 50's where she graduated from...

Mar 23, 2023

OBITUARY FOR SUSAN T. CLAPPER

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, Susan Terry Clapper loving wife of James R. Clapper Jr., mother, grandmother, and great-grand-mother, passed away at the age of 78.

Sue, as she was known, was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on May 29 , 1944, the daughter of Rosemary and...

Mar 22, 2023

John Victor (Vic) Lutz, of Arlington, Virginia, died on March 22, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 1, 1944 in Washington, D.C. and lived in Virginia his entire life. He was the son of John William Lutz and Marcelle Decatur and stepson of Rudolph Decatur. Vic graduated from Yorktown High School in Arlington, VA in...

Mar 20, 2023

Raymund V Nolan, 89, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2023 while residing at Heritage Hall in Leesburg, Virginia. Raymund was born in April 1933 in Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, John R Nolan and Alma M Nolan, brother John R Nolan Jr, and sister Carolyn N Pepping. Raymund is survived...

Mar 18, 2023

George Martin Bowman Jr. passed away peacefully March 18, 2023 at the age of 73. He was born May 20, 1949 in New Jersey, the son of George Martin Bowman Sr. and Ruth (Kinney) Bowman.

He graduated from Kent State University, earning a Bachelor of Business, and would go on to receive a Masters Degree.  George used...

Mar 18, 2023

Veritch, Audrey Ann; long-time resident of Bay Shore, Long Island and originally from Brooklyn, NY. June 16, 1935 to March 18, 2023. Beloved wife of Robert ("Bob") Veritch (deceased) for 62.5 years. Loving mother of Daniel M (Donald Maxwell) Veritch and Mary Anne S (John) Carbone. Devoted grandmother of Danielle (William) Tabri, Justin Carbone, Caitlin (Jose) Hernandez and...

Mar 16, 2023

Betty Williams, 90, of Lucketts, Virginia, passed away on March 16, 2023 after a brief illness.  Betty was born on October 6, 1932 in Lucketts.  Daughter of Roy Fry and Lena Athey Fry. She lived her entire life within a mile of where she was born.  She married Herbert Williams in 1951 and had one daughter, Diane.  Most of her...

Mar 16, 2023

 Maxwell Joseph Mason  (age 21) passed away on March 16, 2023, following a courageous battle with lymphoma.

Born to Joseph and Elizabeth Mason on January 17, 2002, Max was a shining light and a joy from the moment he came into this world, and he grew up to become a kind, intelligent, and brave young man.

Max was thoughtful and selfless. His...