Obituaries

Oct 18, 2021

Wilford J. "Willie" Finnelle, Sr

Willie Finnelle (82), long time resident of Loudoun County passed away on Monday, 18 October, 2021.  Born on June 24, 1939 in Nanticoke Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Edward and Jean Finnelle.  Willie was an auto mechanic and welder for many years and his welding work can still be...

Oct 18, 2021

Carla Lynne Heit of Hedgesville, WV passed away on Monday October 18, 2021, at WVU Hospital Martinsburg, WV.

Carla was born on December 9, 1948 in Independence, KS and was a daughter of the late Carl Pitts (Father), Elizabeth Grace Pitts (Mother) and Step-Mother Ruth Masters.  Carla was also preceded in death by her late husband Ronald...

Oct 17, 2021

Dr. Thomas Richard MacMillan, 77, went to be with the Lord, on October 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family.

Born in Atlanta, GA to Thomas Richard MacMillan of TN, and Lucille Lewis MacMillan of WV.  He is survived by his wife Lynette, their son Alex, his sister Kay MacMillan of Las Vegas,...

Oct 16, 2021

Priscilla Ruth Mackes was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who loved her children and grandchildren fiercely.  At the age of 82, while surrounded by her loving family, she peacefully joined angels on October 16, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer.  Priscilla was born August 10, 1939 to Bernard P. and Ruth S. (Beaudoin) Lafleur in...

Oct 15, 2021

Rose Lorraine O'Leary was welcomed into Heaven on October 15, 2021.

Christened Rose Lorraine Sheppard by her parents William B. Sheppard and Rose Marie Lakeman, she always preferred to be called Lorraine. She also went by Mom, Skin, and Grannie to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lorraine lived in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Ohio. A...

Oct 14, 2021

Sue Delana (nee Peterson) Jennings, age 86, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2021, at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital, surrounded by her adoring family.

Sue was born on August 7, 1935, in Hampton, Iowa, the first daughter of Walter Chester Peterson and Berenice Theodosia Purcell. She spent her childhood playing and working at the...

Oct 11, 2021

Herbert M. DuVall passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021, at age 83.  Born in Washington, DC, on July 27, 1938, to Hugh and Constance (Connie) DuVall, Herbert lived in Washington for most of his childhood. He graduated from Spingarn High School in 1958, and shortly afterward, enlisted in the Army.

After several years in the Army,...

Oct 10, 2021

Keith L. Wauchope, a career Foreign Service Officer, and Ambassador to Gabon, died October 10 th in his home in Lovettsville, VA. He was 79. Born in 1941 on the North Shore of Long Island, NY to George and Helen Wauchope. He attended the Boston Latin School and Johns Hopkins University (Class of 1963). Following graduation he went on...

Oct 10, 2021

Joseph Luke Wertz, 51, of Leesburg, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Joe is survived by his daughters McKenna and Devon Wertz of Leesburg, Virginia, and predeceased by his daughter Bryn Wertz.  He is also survived by his mother Carol Blake of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania; his brother Ron and his...

Oct 8, 2021

John H. Shotton, 56, of Ashburn, VA, formerly of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2021, as a result of a medical event. John was born on October 29, 1964 to John A. and Catherine (Murphy) Shotton in Beaver Falls, PA. John graduated from Beaver Falls High School, Taft Junior College, and Geneva College.  In addition, John attended...

Oct 8, 2021

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Oct 8, 2021

Mitchell Kregg Athey, 59, of Lucketts, VA passed away on October 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Leesburg, VA on October 1, 1962 to James C. Athey and JoAnn D. Kerrigan Athey. He is survived by his wife of 15 years Debra Jenkins Athey, two sons Ryan Athey of Haymarket VA and Jacob Athey of Colorado,...

Oct 7, 2021

Thomas Gibson Yarbrough II, age 57, passed away on October 7, 2021, at his residence, Potomac Falls Heath and Rehab Center in Sterling, VA.  Tom was born in Hartsville, South Carolina, on January 24, 1964.  He is survived by his father, Thomas Gibson Yarbrough, his stepmother, Patricia Yarbrough, sister, Suzanne Yarbrough Bowman, and brothers, Wynn Yarbrough, Walter Yarbrough, and...

Oct 7, 2021

Mom's Obit

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of our loving, and much-loved mother Charlotte Kaye Zombro, on October 7, 2021, from medical complications stemming from a serious fall sustained a few weeks earlier. A caring wife , devoted mother, and gentle perfectionist, Mom was loved and admired by friends and family,...

Oct 7, 2021

Nancy "Nan" Hepp was a devoted mother, wife and friend. She joined the angels in heaven on October 7, 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Nan in retirement was an avid quilter and crocheter; always with a quick smile and words of encouragement. She was predeceased by her husband Neil W. Hepp; April 10, 2005. She is survived...

Oct 7, 2021

Family will receive friends on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE., Leesburg, VA  20176 where a service will begin at 11:00 am.  Interment to follow at Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, VA.

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Oct 4, 2021

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE, Leesburg, VA  20176 where a service will begin at 12:00 pm.  Interment will follow at Sterling Cemetery.

Sep 26, 2021

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Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., Leesburg, VA  20176 where a service will begin at 7:00 pm.

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Sep 23, 2021

David N. Fraser, 51, passed from this life to his eternal home on September 23, 2021.  David was born on December 29, 1969, in Long Beach, California, son of Norman and Jolene Fraser, - and grew up in Seal Beach, California.

David earned a bachelor's degree in political science at California State Long Beach, graduating in 1993. ...

Sep 21, 2021

Ernesto Antonio Madrid Navas falleció pacíficamente a las 8:35 a.m. del martes 21 de septiembre del 2021, en casa de su hija Alicia Alvarenga en Sterling, VA. estuvo rodeado de su familia hasta al final. El personificó el amor incondicional y será recordado como un esposo amoroso, padre devoto, hermano leal, abuelo incondicional, firme y amigo para siempre de...