Obituaries

Jul 25, 2025

Dr. Raymond Anthony Serway, 89, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at his home in Ashburn, Virginia. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, physicist, educator, and man of deep faith, Dr. Serway leaves behind a legacy of intellectual rigor and unwavering commitment to science education.

Born on June 26, 1936, in Frankfort, New York, Dr. Serway was...

Jul 23, 2025

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Carolyn Anne Richards MacFarlane, 67, of Leesburg, VA, passed away suddenly at Inova Loudon Hospital on July 23, 2025. She was born to Alden and Mary Jo (Thompson) Richards on April 27, 1958, in Baltimore, MD.

Carolyn grew up in a number of places, following her father's itchy foot, from MD to...

Jul 15, 2025

Arline P. Brennan passed away peacefully in Leesburg, Virginia, on July 15, 2025, at the age of 93.

She is lovingly survived by her son, Tom Brennan and his wife, Mary Ellen; daughters, Pat Kyle and Jeanne Brennan; and her sister, Carol Moore. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard Brennan and her daughter, Carolyn Brennan....

Jul 14, 2025

Brenda Livengood Geib, a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on July 14th, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Annandale, Virginia, Brenda had a lifelong flair for fashion and style. She attended Marjorie Webster Junior College where she majored in fashion merchandising. She became the "Dorbet's...

Jul 14, 2025

Captain Jerold Laverne Krumwiede, U.S. Navy, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025 of natural causes. He was 94 years old.

Jerold was born on October 6, 1930, in St. John's Hospital, St. Paul, MN to Viola and Emil T. Krumwiede. He attended school in Kansas, Missouri and Fairmont, MN. He graduated from Fairmont High School in...

Jul 14, 2025

Betty Jean Schafer of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14th, 2025, with her daughter Pamela Sieber and granddaughter, Emma Sieber by her side at 90 years of age.

Betty was born in Livingston, Tennessee to her parents Emma Ethel and Herman Collins on October 28th, 1934. She was raised in Smith County, Tennessee with...

Jul 12, 2025

Ruth Morene (Amburgey) Epperson was born on November 29, 1927 in McRoberts, Kentucky. She was a true coal miner's daughter and very proud of her Appalachian heritage. Born to Arminta Combs and Woodrow Amburgey of Hindman, KY, she was one of eleven children.

Ruth and her husband moved to the Washington, DC area and began a family....

Jul 9, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Hepner, age 95, formerly of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on July 9, 2025 at the Loudoun Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born on July 22, 1929 Sunny Ridge of Round Hill in Loudoun County, VA to the late William Franklin and Susie Viola (nee: Boyd) Marcus. She is last of her siblings to pass and will be...

Jul 8, 2025

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Jul 6, 2025

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Natalie Ann Punchard Panetti Margiotta of Ashburn, VA, formerly of Arlington, VA died peacefully July 6, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was 84.

Natalie was born in Newark, New Jersey on August 29, 1940, a daughter of the late Rector and Vivian (Haight) Punchard. She thoroughly enjoyed working at...

Jul 5, 2025

Allyn Campbell Cornell passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Leesburg, Virginia on July 5th, 2025, at the age of 78.

A debutante from Hinsdale Illinois, Allyn was a feisty red-headed Leo who loved to have fun and warm the hearts of those around her – even complete strangers. Her heart overflowed with generosity, and she...

Jul 4, 2025

Edilberto Barahona, native of El Salvador and 40 plus year resident of Northern Virginia has passed to paradise July 4th, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia alongside his family.

From modest beginnings in a small town in El Salvador, to later settling down and setting up his families future in Vienna, Virginia.

Edilberto was born in a...

Jul 1, 2025

Birdine Deans (nee Dail), age 92, passed peacefully, surrounded by her 4 children and family in her home at Meadow Glen in Leesburg, VA on July 1, 2025. She was predeceased by her adoring husband of 73 years Johnny H. Deans Jr. and her firstborn grandson, Chad Deans. She is survived by her children, Johnny Deans III (Deana), Paul...

Jun 30, 2025

Devoted Mother, loving wife, cherished daughter, dear sister, loyal friend, and accomplished business woman. It isn't possible to condense four decades of memories, smiles created, lives touched and blessings bestowed into a few sentences, but it would suffice to say that Erinn was universally loved, poured herself out selflessly & uniquely influenced all of those who journeyed with her....

Jun 29, 2025

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Andrew Jay Jenson, who passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the age of 56.

To know Andy was to experience a world of laughter, wisdom, and the joy of a well-played song. His quick wit could brighten even the heaviest day and his thoughtful perspective left every conversation...

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...