Obituaries

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,...

May 30, 2023

On May 30, 2023, our mother and grandmother was granted her greatest desire when she walked into the arms of our Savior.

She leaves behind her son and daughter, John and Tracy, their beloved spouses, Angela and Wesley, and four exceedingly adored grandchildren, Hannah, JP, Luke, and Jake. Although a widow for the last three years, she...

May 28, 2023

September 18, 1941 to May 28, 2023, following a long illness. She was born in Alexandria, Virginia. While attending Radford College, the Women's Division of VPI, she met her husband, George E. Poulson, Jr., who survives her. They were long-time residents of Clifton, Virginia. Also survived by sons George III, Gregory, their families, sister Mary Jane Hammerland, nieces, nephews,...

May 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father and Granddaddy James E. Eddy Jr., 83, of Midlothian, Virginia on May 23rd, 2023. Jim was born on February 15, 1940 and grew up in Alexandria, Virginia  and Silver Spring, Maryland where he graduated from Wheaton High School. He went on to attend the University...

May 19, 2023

Jerome Otto Kessenich, 86 passed away Friday, May 19th surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 13, 1936, to John and Beulah Kessenich.  He and his family later moved to Greeley, CO where he developed his love of the mountains, spending much of his time in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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May 12, 2023

Douglas Corlay Hickman

8/6/1948-5/12/2023

Doug was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all. He was Native American of the Iroquois tribe through and through. Everyone near and dear to him should have an arrowhead or two to remember him by. He served his country over in Vietnam...

May 11, 2023

Nadir Bardhi Obituary

Nadir Bardhi, age 70, passed away peacefully among family in Leesburg, VA on May 11, 2023 on a beautiful spring day.

Nadir was born in Elbasan, Albania on January 20, 1953, the...

May 9, 2023

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May 4, 2023

Shawn Soares' life was tragically cut short on May 4 at age 26, but his smile will forever remain in the memory of everyone he knew.

Shawn was born in Goa, India on March 19, 1997 to Alec and Nimmi Soares. He moved to Florida in 2005 after spending much of his childhood...

Apr 28, 2023

Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart (Ret. USMC)

Vince Stewart passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 28, 2023, in the early morning hours. He was 64 years old. Vince was born in Kingston, Jamaica and immigrated to the United States as a teenager. He quickly learned what...

Apr 25, 2023

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, Lawrence "LB" Brunetti, 96, of Leesburg, Virginia. Stubborn and opinionated with a heart of gold, he was a big presence and respected by many. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, his parents, Elvira and Ernesto, as well as 5 siblings were the...

Apr 25, 2023

Dorothy Lorene Sheppard, 95, of Lorton, VA, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

She was born on December 30, 1927, in Arlington, VA and was the daughter of the late Claude Conley Slusher, Sr. and Ruth Bucher Slusher. Dorothy was a business owner operating two firms- Stretch and Sew Fabrics in Springfield Plaza and DoRu Fabrics...

Apr 25, 2023

Kim Formisano, aged 67, passed away in Sterling, VA, on April 25, 2023, on a beautiful Spring day.

Kim was born and raised in Hempstead, NY. In his early 20s he moved to Wilmington, NC with his family. There he met his future wife and mother of his children, Donna Moorefield. They moved to Virginia...

Apr 22, 2023

Luzmina (Vargas-Sotomonte) Gardner

January 1st, 1947- April 22nd, 2023

Luzmina Gardner, 76, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Aldie, Virginia. She was born on January 1st, 1947, in Moniquirá, Colombia, South America...