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Walter Stanley Ugolick
Feb 21, 2025
On February 21, 2025, Walter Stanley Ugolick passed away surrounded by his children, their spouses, granddaughters, and sister. Walter was born in 1954 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Walter and Helen Ugolick, and was a graduate of Agawam High School. Walter and his family relocated to the Washington Metropolitan area in 1991 before settling down in Ashburn, Virginia in 1998;...
David James Austin
Feb 19, 2025
David James Austin, age 87, of Ashburn VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in Ashburn VA. He was born in Erie, PA on March 6,1937, son of the late Harry Ormeal Austin and Louise Austin Stuczynski, and stepson of the late Stanley Stuczynski.
David graduated from East High in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1955. Â After...
Domenic Anthony Maio
Feb 19, 2025
Domenic Anthony Maio (June 22, 1935 – February 19, 2025) Colonel Domenic Anthony Maio, USAF, Retired, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, at his residence in Ashburn, Virginia.
Domenic was born in Washington DC on June 22, 1935, the oldest of six children that blessed Gregorio and Josephine (Pirrone) Maio. He was awarded a full academic...
John T. Shipe
Feb 16, 2025
John T. Shipe, Sr. ("Jack"), entered into God's eternal rest and salvation on February 16, 2025.
He is survived by two children: his daughter, Betsy Shipe of Ashburn, VA and his son, John T. Shipe II and wife, Barbara of Thornburg, VA; his grandchildren whom he cherished: grandson, Ryan M. Nestor and wife, Selene; grandson, Connor; and...
David Lawrence Krieger
Feb 13, 2025
David Lawrence Krieger
December 25, 1943 – February 13, 2025
David Lawrence Krieger passed away surrounded by family on February 13, 2025, at the age of 81, at Inova Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia. Born on December 25, 1943, David grew up in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, where he attended both primary and high school before earning his...
Chiraparampil G. Pappy
Feb 10, 2025
C. G. Pappy
Affectionately known as Kunjappy and Pappy by friends and family, Chiraparampil Geevarghese (C.G.) Pappy was born on August 12th, 1931, in Elanthoor, Kerala. The 7th of 9 children, he was raised by his late parents, Geevarghese and Aleyamma David.
At the young age of 23, Pappy left India...
Karim Bibiana Sosa
Feb 9, 2025
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Karim Bibiana Sosa, a devoted follower of Jesus whose strength, kindness, and unwavering love made a lasting impact on all who knew her. Born in Bucaramanga, Colombia, on December 18, 1976, Karim moved to the United States in April 1991 at the age...
John "Jack" Robert Wargo
Feb 8, 2025
John "Jack" Robert Wargo, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 8, 2025, at the age of 85. Â John is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lorraine Wargo; his three children, Jacqueline Gerham (Scott), Jeffrey Wargo, and Janean Buchner; and his four cherished grandchildren, John Bradford "Brad" Buchner (Kelsey), Matthew Gerham, Christopher Gerham...
Daniel E. Smith
Feb 6, 2025
Daniel E. Smith, Jr., 46, of Purcellville, Virginia, was called home by his Heavenly Father on February 6, 2025—fittingly, the same day young Dan accepted Jesus Christ as his savior many years ago.
Born in Phoenix on August 21, 1978, to Daniel and Carol Smith, Dan spent his childhood at Tri-City Baptist Church and its school, eventually...
Mary Esther Lickey
Feb 5, 2025
Mary E. Lickey, 83, of Ashburn, VA went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at her residence in Ashburn.
Born on November 30, 1941 in Leesburg, VA, she was the daughter of Lester and Ollie Kinser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert...
Page Mcdonald Barrett
Feb 2, 2025
Page McDonald Barrett, 82, of Leesburg, Virginia passed away Sunday February 2, 2025 at her home. Page was born on April 30, 1942 in Purcellville, Virginia, the daughter of Elmer Milton (Coty) McDonald and Bernice Marie Merchant McDonald. She is predeceased by her parents, her son, Mark Robert Barrett, and her daughter-in-law, Christine O'Toole Barrett. Â Page is survived by...
Sharon J. Buchanan
Feb 1, 2025
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)
Sharon Jackson Buchanan departed this life on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her home in Sterling, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her Mother Marion Jackson, her father William...
Juanita "Jay" Ellison Edmondson
Jan 31, 2025
Juanita "Jay" Ellison Edmondson November 18, 1957 – January 31, 2025
Jay Edmondson, a lifelong resident of Aldie, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born at Loudoun Hospital on November 18, 1957, she spent her life building a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family.
She...
Mary "Cathy" Crosen Kennan
Jan 30, 2025
On January 30, 2025, God called His loving and devoted daughter, Mary (Cathy) Crosen Kennan, to come home. She passed peacefully in her sleep and is now in the warm, embracing presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, her parents, Jimmy and Shirley Crosen, and all the loved ones who have passed before her.
Cathy was...
Francis "Earl" Harris
Jan 29, 2025
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Francis "Earl" Harris
Earl Harris, born April 24, 1970, of Ashburn, Virginia passed away on January 29th, 2025, after a long battle with Type 1 Diabetes and the many complications that it brought. Earl had heart of gold and never knew a stranger. He had a quick wit, a wonderful sense of...
Dr. Peter Neil Schweitzer
Jan 28, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the death of Dr. Peter Neil Schweitzer on January 28, 2025, in Leesburg, Virginia. He fought a long, hard battle against Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer for more than 4 years. Peter was a man of strong, abiding faith in God and was loved and admired by everyone.
Peter was considered...
Lawrence Roger Drewett Jr.
Jan 27, 2025
We are heartbroken to announce that Lawrence "Larry" Roger Drewett Jr. has passed away, all too soon, on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was surrounded by family and peacefully passed on to heaven after a strong year long battle with cancer and is now with his dad Lawrence "Larry" Roger Drewett Sr.
Larry had a big heart...
Eileen Bell Keeler
Jan 26, 2025
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Eileen Bell Keeler, born April 19th, 1931, in Ford City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in Leesburg, Virginia on January 26th, 2025, surrounded by loving family.
Eileen was the daughter of Dessie, a one-room schoolteacher and Sharon, a wildcat oil driller who later worked in the local PPG glass factory. She and her...
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