Obituaries

Sep 15, 2020

Gertrude (better known as Gertie) Joyce Bryant was born on June 1, 1943 in Harlem, NY to Daisy Lurena Lawson and Herman Hammond. Gertie spent the first 18 years of her life in Harlem. She graduated from High School in June of 1961 and relocated with the family to Queens in August of that same year.

After...

Sep 13, 2020

Franklin George Silva, 75, passed away on September 13, 2020 in Leesburg, Virginia.  He was born on May 14 th , 1945 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.  He was preceded by the death of his parents, Lloyd and Vivien and brother, Tony.  He is survived by his wife, Henricka Silva, and son and daughter in-law, Seth and Maria Silva.  Franklin...

Sep 12, 2020

Donald Holtz, 83, of Leesburg Virginia died on  September 12, 2020. Born December 7, 1937 in Johnstown,  Pennsylvania, he was the first of five children to Oswald and Margaret Holtz.

He was preceded in death by his father, Oswald, mother, Margaret, his sister, Patricia, his mother-in-law, Helen, and his wife, Anita.  He is survived by his son,...

Sep 12, 2020

Maria Isabel Torero de Moreyra died on the feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary on September 12, 2020 at 9 in the morning in her loving daughter's home in Winchester, VA. Maria Isabel was a breast cancer survivor and later in life suffered from Parkinson's disease which ultimately resulted in the decline of her health and sudden...

Sep 12, 2020

Erick Saul Hurtado Matallana passed away on September 12,2020 at 1235 in the morning at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax,Virginia surrounded by his loved ones. Erick fell ill in earlyJune with coronavirus. After battling for 100 days to recover, he was delivered from his suffering and called home to his maker.

He is survived...

Sep 9, 2020

Ronald L. Payton passed away at 71 after a year long battle with brain cancer, at his home in Hamilton, Virginia.

Ron's love and memories will always remain in the hearts of his family and many great friends, especially his loving wife Paulette of 46 years, his special sister Barbara Shawen, godchildren, nephews, nieces and a wonderful...

Sep 6, 2020

Robert L. Pleger, SR.

1939-2020

On September 6, 2020 Robert L. Pleger, Sr. passed away. He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Following his USAF (MP) enlistment. He made his career with the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Dept., initially as an undercover office in the Special Operations Division, then...

Sep 6, 2020

With the moonlight shining outside her window, Elizabeth "Betty" Westcott passed away at home in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the age of 92.

Betty is survived by son Stephen and Joanne Westcott, granddaughter Caitlin, grandson Stephen, and grandson Michael, son David and Charlene Westcott, grandsons William, Andrew, and Matthew, along with...

Sep 5, 2020

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Sep 4, 2020

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Aug 31, 2020

Ronald Joseph Zafonte

Ronald Joseph Zafonte, 87, of Leesburg, VA, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Aug 31, 2020.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday October 17, 2020 at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg VA 20176. Family will receive visitors from 10a.m. – 11:00a.m. with a short religious service to follow.

Inurnment will follow...

Aug 30, 2020

Enid Epperson-Thompson, 59 passed away peacefully in her home Sunday Morning, August 30, 2020.  She is the daughter of Ben and Ruth Epperson of Leesburg, VA.  There will be a viewing at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE, Leesburg, VA  20176 on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm followed by a...

Aug 29, 2020

Henrietta Maria Pelcer Kendall passed away on August 29, 2020 at the Birmingham Green Nursing Home, Manassas Virginia. She was the loving mother to six children, Helen, Joyce, Douglas Jr., Rosalie, Kent and Richard, and grandmother to 13 grandchildren, Mikey, Bobby, Daniel, Laura, Allison, Kelley, Ashley, Brianna, Clarissa, David, Jacob, Emily and Lianne and two great grandkids Celia and...

Aug 29, 2020

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Aug 23, 2020

Visitation Tuesday, 09-08-2020, from 3-5pm Colonial Funeral Home 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE. Leesburg, Virginia 20176 https://www.colonialfuneralhome.com

Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, GUESTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK and practice social distancing guidelines. An indoor occupancy restriction will be maintained.

A Private Christian Interment will be held Wednesday from 10:00...

Aug 22, 2020

Private graveside service at Culpeper National Cemetery.

Aug 20, 2020

Joanne Maria Kuster Koopalethes

May 7, 1950 – August 20, 2020 With humble acceptance of God's will, we announce the home going of Joanne Maria Koopalethes (JoJo), treasured wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to many.

Joanne transitioned to eternal life on Thursday, August 20, at age 70 in Leesburg, VA with her husband and...

Aug 16, 2020

Daniel Wayne Sink, 49, of Leesburg, VA. passed away on Sunday, August 16,2020.

He was born on May 2, 1971 in Roanoke, VA.

Surviving are his daughter Haleigh Sink and his son Liam Sink of Lovettsville, VA. His parents Larry and Jean Sink of Roanoke, VA. His sister Traci Sink of Salem, VA.

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Aug 10, 2020

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 11:30 am at St. John's Cemetery, Leesburg, VA  20176.

Aug 9, 2020

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