Obituaries

Feb 17, 2019

Wallace "Wally" Rustad of Leesburg, Virginia died Sunday, February 17, 2019. Born January 12, 1937 to Sever and Ella Rustad, on their farm in Western North Dakota, Wally got his early education alongside siblings and friends at West Bonetraill School No. 2, a one-room schoolhouse under the direction of his sister, Jeanne. After a stint in the US Army...

Feb 17, 2019

It is with deep anguish the family of Misako Ishizuka Hill announces her passing on February 17, 2019 at the age of 54, after courageously battling pancreatic cancer.  Misako, a much-loved wife, mother, daughter and friend, was born on October 11, 1964 in Kyoto, Japan and resided in Loudoun County for the past two years.  She is daughter to...

Feb 15, 2019

Peter A. Fedyszen, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, Massapequa, New York, and Vero Beach, Florida passed away on February 15, 2019.

He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts in Education Administration.

Feb 14, 2019

Family will receive friends on Tuesday,  February 19, 2019 from 8:00pm-1:00am at Iglesia Galilea Church at 800 E. Staunton Ave. Sterling, VA 20164

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 10:00 am at Sterling Cemetery 45835 W. Church Rd, Sterling, VA 20164.

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Feb 13, 2019

Melanie Farquharson Goddard Brose (July 6, 1966 - February 13, 2019), beloved wife of Robert Brose, was struck down by a falling tree limb in one of her gardens during the ice storm of 12 February.  Persevering through the cruelty of others in her youth, and rare medical conditions in later life, her great kindness, beauty and intellect were...

Feb 13, 2019

It is with deep sadness the family of Matthew James Menton announces his passing on February 13, 2019 at the age of 42, after courageously battling brain cancer. Matt, a much-loved husband, father, son and brother, was born on July 5th, 1976 in Peoria, Illinois and resided in Loudoun County for the past sixteen years. He graduated from Culpeper...

Feb 13, 2019

Services are pending at this time.

Feb 13, 2019

Ana Luz Flores

April 27, 1922 – February 13, 2019

Ana Luz Flores, 96, of Purcellville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Reston Hospital Center.

Ana was born in Chile on April 27, 1922 to Alejo Arancibia and Ana Diaz; she was one of 12 siblings.  She was a...

Feb 13, 2019

Dr. Siegfried Joseph Kolmstetter, formerly of Roanoke, VA, died in Leesburg, VA on February 13, 2019 at the age of 97.

Siegfried was a physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem for 28 years.  On February 14, 1992, he was chosen as the hospital's "Hands and Heart" recipient for his compassionate attitude and unselfish service...

Feb 12, 2019

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 2:30 pm at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE, Leesburg, VA  20176.

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Feb 10, 2019

Thomas Joseph Sieren, 65, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away February 10, 2019.  He was the son of the late Lloyd Sieren and Margaret (Lennex) Sieren of Toledo, Ohio.  He was also predeceased by a brother, James Sieren.

His memory will be forever cherished by his wife Barbara and his daughters Clare and Audrey.  He is also survived...

Feb 10, 2019

Donald C. Fenton

1918 – 2019

Donald C. Fenton passed away on February 10, 2019 in Potomac Falls, VA. He was born on October 28, 1918 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Chauncey and Marguerite Fenton.

Donald joined the United States Air Force and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.  Donald withdrew from Lafayette College to...

Feb 9, 2019

Nona Irene (Langford) Hayward was born on December 10, 1945, the second child of Virgil and Vera Langford of Corydon, Iowa.  She departed this life to be with the Lord on February 9, 2019 at the Virginia Hospital Center.

Nona was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her husband Robert (Bob), eldest son...

Feb 6, 2019

James R. Dorsey, Jr. of Leesburg, VA, was born in New York on May 19, 1949 to James Dorsey and Emma Gibson.  He is survived by his wife Elaine C. Dorsey, father of Aaron M. Dorsey, Leesburg, VA, Curtina Alsbrooks, Morne, NC, Michele Maynard, Cleveland, OH, Dionna Chambers, Dallas, TX, James D. Dorsey, Sacramento, CA, Rayshun J. Dorsey, Jefferson,...

Feb 4, 2019

Nanette K. (Heysler) Roman (82) passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 in Leesburg, VA.

Nan, of Ashburn, VA, was born in Oneida, NY on October 24, 1936 to Charles Thomas Heysler and Arline M. Donahue Heysler.  She was the loving wife of Howard P. Roman, mother of Jeffrey M. (Sharon), Kelly K. (Deceased), Marc. R. (Rachel),...

Jan 31, 2019

Services will be private.

Jan 30, 2019

Thomas Jackson King, Sr.

Tom was born on May 11, 1920 in Huntsville, Alabama to Ephraim Jackson King and Beatrice Cloud King. Tom passed away peacefully on January 30, 2018 in Sterling, Virginia.

Tom came from humble and difficult beginnings. He grew up during the Great Depression, enrolled in high school ROTC in...

Jan 30, 2019

Patricia Gales Lowder

Pat peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was the beloved wife of J. Gordon Lowder, Sr. and mother of John G. Lowder, Jr. (Donna Lowder), Stephanie L. Barker (Larry Barker) and Stuart H. Lowder (Belinda Lowder). Also surviving are seven grandchildren Paul Verzi, Amy McGregor, Christy Roberts, Katie Hesselton,...

Jan 29, 2019

Reverend Yaw Awuah, alias Richard Amankwaah, born in Kumasi, Ghana on January 27, 1966 went on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 9:30 in the morning. Yaw is the second child of his mother and father. He leaves behind his mother Comfort Afua Asare, an older sister, Evert Agyekum, and two younger brothers  ...

Jan 29, 2019

Harry F. Geib, Jr. died on January 29, 2019.  Harry was born in Lebanon, PA to Harry and Elizabeth Geib.   During high school he moved to Arlington, VA and graduated from Washington and Lee High School.  Harry attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and graduated in 1959.  He was an accomplished trumpet player who played with the Highty-Tighty Marching Band at...