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Billy Wade Layne

Billy Wade Layne

Mar 5, 2020

Billy W. Layne, beloved husband, loving father, generous friend, and a long-time resident of Newport News, VA, died unexpectedly on March 5 at the age of 80 in Ashburn, VA, while in town to attend the funeral of his dear wife, Carol.

Billy (Wade) is survived by his only child, Michael W. Layne, his sisters, Ruth Condor...

Sarah Louise Brannan Zafonte

Sarah Louise Brannan Zafonte

Mar 3, 2020

Sarah Louise (Brannan) Zafonte, 92, of Leesburg, VA, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on March 3, 2020.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday March 13, 2020. Family will receive visitors from 1pm – 2pm followed by a religious service starting at 2pm. The location is Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry...

Shirley Ann Beacham

Shirley Ann Beacham

Mar 3, 2020

Service and obituary pending at this time.

Mary Catherine Hurley

Mary Catherine Hurley

Mar 2, 2020

Mary Catherine Hurley passed away in her sleep on March 2nd 2020. She is survived by her Husband of 62 years. Alfred E. Hurley, 91 of Ashburn VA: Daughters, Mary Colleen Hurley 58 of Winchester VA, and Donna Marie Hurley 56 of Berlin MD.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 2:00 pm to...

Phyllis D. Hambrecht

Phyllis D. Hambrecht

Mar 2, 2020

Phyllis D. Hambrecht, 86, passed away on March 2, 2020.  Phyllis was born in Richmond, VA in 1934 to William and Eunice Drukenbrod.  Her father worked for a milk factory and her mother was a homemaker who worked part time for a department store.  She was their only child and the joy of their lives.  She was a playful,...

Robert M. Esposito, Ii

Robert M. Esposito, Ii

Mar 1, 2020

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Frederick Felix Flemming

Frederick Felix Flemming

Feb 28, 2020

Frederick Felix Flemming, Lt. Col. USA Ret. December 20, 1925-February 28, 2020, died at 94 years of age having lived a full life of service, first to his country, then to education and always to his family.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Niels Mogens (Jack) Flemming and Margaret Torry Flemming, the family moved to Staten...

Mark Christopher Johnson

Mark Christopher Johnson

Feb 25, 2020

Mark C. Johnson of Leesburg, VA passed away on February 25, 2020, at the age of 58. Mark grew up in York, PA. He is survived by his parents, Mary and J.D. Johnson of York, PA, six siblings, and three children: Spencer Johnson, Kelsey Kish, and Conner Johnson.

Mark was a beloved and dedicated family...

Robert Charles Walson

Robert Charles Walson

Feb 25, 2020

Robert C. Walson, 81, passed away on February 25, 2020 of complications from dementia. Bob was born in Detroit Michigan to immigrant parents. He was the youngest of six children, and was imbued with a sense of adventure from a young age. He passionately loved his family, writing, and life. His stories remain well-remembered and re-told; he always said...

Wilbur Clayton Klemm Sr.

Wilbur Clayton Klemm Sr.

Feb 24, 2020

Wilbur Clayton "Wil" Klemm, Sr., Captain USN (Ret.) of Ashburn, Virginia departed on his final cruise February 24, 2020, after a brief illness and seventeen days into his 96th year, surrounded by his beloved wife of 72 years, his three sons and a daughter-in-law.

Visitation will be March 3rd, 2020 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at...

Carol Maureen Cybulski

Carol Maureen Cybulski

Feb 21, 2020

CAROL MAUREEN (Cahalan) CYBULSKI was born May 6,1936 in Providence, RI. She lived in Coventry with her husband and children before they moved to Chantilly, Va. in 1973.  She died peacefully with family beside her at Capital Care Hospice in Aldie, VA on Friday, February 21, 2020.

Carol was a very talented woman who loved to sew,...

John P. Wilhelm

John P. Wilhelm

Feb 21, 2020

John P. Wilhelm I, 79, most beloved husband, most adored father and grandfather was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on February 21,2020.

After serving gallantly in the United States Air Force for 27 years, he retired and became a teacher in Fauquier County Public Schools, where he was fondly referred to as "Mr. Willy."

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Gearlean Keaton

Gearlean Keaton

Feb 18, 2020

On February 18, 2020, Gearlean B. Keaton, 89, of Hampton, VA, crossed the chilly River Jordan to a place where every day is Sunday, and Sabbath shall have no end.

Gearlean was born September 7, 1930 in Waverly, VA to Wilbur and Martha Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Brenda Keaton; and...

Kenneth Andre

Kenneth Andre

Feb 17, 2020

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Richard J. Snooks, Iii

Richard J. Snooks, Iii

Feb 17, 2020

RICHARD J. SNOOKS III (aka Dick)

Richard Snooks passed February 17, 2020, at Inova Hospital surrounded by family. He was born in Brockton, MA, on September 12, 1937. He is preceeded in death by his parents Richard J. Snooks, Jr., Emily Morris Mignault and a brother William H. Snooks. He leaves behind a wife, Evelyn M. Snooks...

Yelena K. Gelfand

Yelena K. Gelfand

Feb 16, 2020

Services will be private

Clifton Reid

Clifton Reid

Feb 11, 2020

Clifton E. Reid of Leesburg, Virginia departed this life on February 11. 2020 at his home after a long illness. He was born on August 20, 1955 to the late Elva C. and John A. Reid Jr.

Clifton graduated from the Loudoun County High School. He was a culinary specialist at the Xerox Conference Center in Leesburg...

Rev. Kenneth Joseph Sonnen

Rev. Kenneth Joseph Sonnen

Feb 10, 2020

Kenneth Sonnen of Sterling, Virginia passed away on February 10, 2020, at the age of 73.

Kenneth was born on August 13, 1946 in Jersey City, New Jersey to parents Joseph and Barbara. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 49 years, Norma Sonnen; his four children, daughters Jennifer (Michael) Ewing and Brenda (Brian) Powell, sons David...

Paz Salvador Galang

Paz Salvador Galang

Feb 7, 2020

Paz Salvador Galang

February 1, 1953 – February 7, 2020

Paz Salvador Galang, mother of two, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at the age of 67.

Paz is survived by her husband of 31 years, Efren Yu Galang; her children, daughter, Katherine Galang Godwin and son, Kevin Scott Galang as well as...

Dr. Nathan Shreve Spitler

Dr. Nathan Shreve Spitler

Feb 2, 2020

Nathan Shreve Spitler On February 2, 2020, Dr. Nathan Shreve Spitler, 88, of Ashburn, Virginia, passed away. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jean; children: Mary (Jack); Michael (Faith), Mark; Karen, Hal (Nubia), Sabrina; grandchildren: Sean (Erin), Thomas, Colleen, Erika, Monika, Jacob, Sterling, Gregory (Katie), Elizabeth (DJ), Emma, Westin, Harlan, Marina; and great-grandchildren: Claire, Brigid, Elly,...

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