Obituaries

Jun 27, 2025

Harry J. Lister, who in the 1970s helped revamp regulations around retirement savings and spent his 70s and 80s enjoying his own retirement, died June 27 at his home in Ashburn, Virginia. He was 89 years old.

A native of Westwood, New Jersey, and a resident of Reston, Virginia, for nearly 50 years, he spent his entire...

Jun 25, 2025

Karen Sue Baker, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family.

Born on April 26, 1947, to Delbert and Dona Mae Corlee, Karen was raised with strong values, a kind heart, and a deep sense of service. In 1969, she married the love of...

Jun 23, 2025

Lt. Gen. Edward J. Heinz USAF (Ret.) passed away on June 23, 2025 at the Falcons Landing retirement community in Sterling, Virginia. He was born on August 30, 1932 in Hastings, Minnesota to Henry and Ethel (nee: Powers) Heinz.

Ed graduated from high school in 1950. He attended the University of Minnesota on a football scholarship and...

Jun 23, 2025

"You said once that funerals should be a celebration of someone's life. After all, a funeral is just one day, and you had almost 97 years of life.

I don't think you realized how impressive you were, and I don't really know how to condense decades of memories, your quirks, and characteristics, or the things that really...

Jun 15, 2025

Mona Jean Urse VanGilder, lovingly known as "Dames" to family and close friends, passed to eternal life peacefully in Leesburg, VA, on June 15, 2025, at the age of 88.

Mona was born at home and raised in Fairmont, WV, where her parents owned several local businesses, including the Eastland Theater, where she spent much of her...

Jun 13, 2025

Joyce Coughlin Webb passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025 at Fairfax Hospital.  She was 84 at the time of her death.  She was born on January 28,1941.  She was preceded in death by her husband Willie "Pete" Webb and her father and mother, Bruce and Alice Coughlin.

Joyce was a long time resident of Lucketts, VA.  ...

Jun 12, 2025

Laura Lee Bakken (1951–2025)

Laura Lee Bakken, affectionately known as "Mimi," passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, in Purcellville, Virginia, surrounded by loved ones. She was 74.

Born on March 7, 1951, in Uniondale, New York, Laura married her high school sweetheart, William J. Bakken, and together they built a life grounded in family,...

Jun 10, 2025

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Jun 8, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Lee Olinger, 75, of Leesburg, passed away on June 8, 2025. Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Margaret Kaylor Olinger and John Olinger.

Ron was predeceased by his beloved wife, Deborah "Debbie" Olinger (Stone), and leaves behind: his son Wesely Olinger, daughter Stacey Leach, son-in-law Tate and granddaughter Elli. He also leaves behind his dear brother,...

Jun 8, 2025

Carol Jean (Rupert) Roberson of Leesburg, Virginia, born September 28, 1939, in Johnstown, PA departed this life June 8, 2025.

Preceded in death by first husband Roy M. Eppley and daughter Susan Dianne (Eppley) Wenger, by parents Edwin C. Rupert and Josephine "Dolly" (Kostura) Rupert and by sisters Dorothy M. Miller, Mary Ann Ferg and brothers Dwayne,...

Jun 2, 2025

Steven Michael Brewster born in Fairfax, Virginia on May 24, 1978, passed away on June 2, 2025, at his home in Lovettsville, Virginia surrounded by family.

Steven grew up in Sterling, Virginia. A graduate of Park View High School in 1996. He continued his education studying business and finance, earning his Masters in Finance. His career path...

May 30, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez, age 65, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away on May 30, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved fiercely. A truly spectacular man, Carlos lived as he died—one of a kind, entirely rare, and impossible to forget.

Born on October 31, 1959, in Havana, Cuba, Carlos was the eldest child of Antonio Rodriguez and Matilda Polanco....

May 30, 2025

Bruce Allen Docherty, 84, of Oakton, VA, passed away on May 30, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1941, to John and Helen Docherty in Somerville, NJ, and is survived by his loving wife Paula Crisler. He also leaves behind his stepson Gordon Crisler (Paul) of Chicago, IL; his nephew Rob Docherty (Crystal) of Charlotte, NC; his niece...

May 29, 2025

Grace-Marie Turner, a nationally respected voice for free-market health policy and the founder and president of the Galen Institute, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025.

A tireless advocate for patient-centered health reform, Grace-Marie dedicated her life to advancing ideas that put individuals—not bureaucracies—at the center of the health care system.

Through her writing, public...

May 27, 2025

William Victor "Bill" Vitale passed away on May 27, 2025 after living 96 remarkable years. Bill was a man of rare strength, not only of body but of mind, will, and character. He had a knack for finding roles where his unique combination of traits and skills would be assets, and then leaving his mark. Bill died as he...

May 26, 2025

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Dorothy "Dottie" Lee Thomas, 88, of Northern Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, while residing at the Retreat at Berryville in Virginia.  She was born on November 7, 1936 in Washington DC, where she attended grade school, grew up in Alexandria, and graduated from Mount Vernon High School.  While working at the...

May 24, 2025

t is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carol Ann Slaughter Blake, who left us peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 80, while residing in Aldie, Virginia.

Born on August 22, 1944 in Albany, Georgia, she was the daughter of Gano Slaughter and Cathalene Giles Slaughter. Carol lived...

May 20, 2025

Kathleen McMahon Stohlman, 74, passed to eternal life on May 20, 2025. She was born in Washington, DC and attended Walter Johnson High School. She received her B.A. in education from Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross. A woman of devout faith and proud of her Irish Catholic roots, Kathleen devoted her life to her beloved husband and three...

May 19, 2025

With deep sadness we want you to know that Dr. Vincent Cusumano from Springfield Illinois passed away at his home on May 19, 2025, in the presence of his beloved wife Luisa Cusumano, his children Rosanna, Paul, and their families.

Vincent Cusumano, born on July 29,1943, in Montevago, Italy, was retired from the US Foreign Service after...

May 13, 2025

Jon Richard Moore, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Heritage Hall in Leesburg, VA, surrounded by his two daughters and granddaughter. He was born on January 21, 1940, to the late Richard Harris and LaVerne Brown Moore.

Jon lived a typical, post-depression era childhood in a Excelsior Springs, MO. It was a...