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Sharon J. Buchanan

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

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

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

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

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...

Xuewei He

Xuewei He

Jan 27, 2025

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Lawrence Roger Drewett Jr.

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

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...

Christopher Elliott Mullen

Christopher Elliott Mullen

Jan 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Elliott Mullen on January 23, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on April 6, 1956, in Hickory, NC, Chris was the beloved son of William and Evelyn Mullen .

Chris was a proud graduate of the University...

Rumsey Smithson Light, Jr.

Rumsey Smithson Light, Jr.

Jan 21, 2025

Rumsey S. Light, Jr, 88, lifelong Loudoun County farmer, passed away peacefully January 21 at his home in Aldie. He was born on May 28, 1936 in Leesburg, Virginia , son of the late Rumsey S. and Belva E. Light. Raised on the family farm, Rumsey graduated from Osbourn High School in 1955, excelling in sports in football and...

Maurice "Toad" Lee Fleming

Maurice "Toad" Lee Fleming

Jan 19, 2025

The family of Maurice Lee "Toad" Fleming is sad to announce his sudden passing from cardiac arrest on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at The Retreat in Berryville, VA, where he had resided for just a short time.  "Toad," as he was nicknamed by his father because as an early walker, he "hopped like a little toad," was born in...

Juanita Louise Standard

Juanita Louise Standard

Jan 19, 2025

Juanita Louise Standard , 101, of Lansdowne Woods, Lansdowne, VA, died on January 19, 2025.

Juanita was born February 4, 1923, in Louisville, Kentucky, the only child of J. Arthur and Mary Schehr Bartley. She graduated from Academy of Our Lady of Mercy in June, 1941, in Louisville and went on to attend business school....

Anna (Anne) Barbara Sheffield

Anna (Anne) Barbara Sheffield

Jan 18, 2025

Anna (Anne) Barbara Sheffield, 83, Leesburg, Virginia, passed away January 18, 2025. She was born March 13, 1941, in Kansas City, MO, to Elizabeth (Betty) and Orval Wilson (deceased).

Anne graduated from Southeast High School in K.C.MO. and attended the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO. Anne married the love of her life, James Ray Sheffield,...

M. Virginia "Gini" Quante

M. Virginia "Gini" Quante

Jan 18, 2025

M. Virginia "Gini" Quante, born August 13th, 1939 in Havelock, Iowa passed away peacefully in Leesburg, Virginia with family present on January 18th, 2025.

Gini Quante enjoyed being a supportive military spouse to her husband, Colonel Frank Quante, Jr. Army, Retired. She also participated in creative outlets like Ikebana flower arranging, painting on canvas, and jewelry making....

Sherry Denise Cramer Bucher

Sherry Denise Cramer Bucher

Jan 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sherry Denise Cramer Bucher of Leesburg, VA on January 17, 2025, after a ten year battle with breast cancer. It would be unfair to say that Sherry lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. Born in Lima, Ohio on July 18th, 1958, to Doris LeGette and Jimmy...

James "Jim" White Graham

James "Jim" White Graham

Jan 14, 2025

James (Jim) White Graham, 73, of Hamilton, passed away on January 14 after battling cancer for over a year.   Jim was born on July 6, 1951, in Leesburg.

After high school, Jim worked for the Highway Department before beginning his career with NOVEC in 1982.  He served as Staking Engineer.  After more than 15 years of service,...

Armand Joseph "Joe" Caron

Armand Joseph "Joe" Caron

Jan 10, 2025

Armand Joseph ("Joe") Caron, age 64, passed away Friday evening, January 10, 2025, at Inova Loudoun, while surrounded by family after a long illness.  He is predeceased by his father and mother, Armand ("Bud") and Mary Caron, and is survived by his brothers Jimmy, Rob (Nicole), and Paul (Tracey), his niece (Stephanie (Matt) Drewnowski) and his nephews (Rhett, Brandt,...

Mary Kathleen Beattie

Mary Kathleen Beattie

Jan 8, 2025

Mary Kathleen Beattie, 92 of Leesburg, Va. Formerly of Sierra Vista, AZ, passed away on January 08, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Squire, WV to the late Clyde Hunter and Ollie Bell Griffith Burnett.

Kathleen worked over 30 years for the Federal Government in accounting wherever her husband's Navy career took them. She...

Douglas E. Nunley

Douglas E. Nunley

Jan 2, 2025

Douglas E. Nunley January 15, 1964 – January 2, 2025

Douglas Edward Nunley, age 60, of Round Hill, Virginia passed away on January 2, 2025, at the Potomac Falls Health and Rehab Center in Sterling, Virginia.

Born on January 15, 1964, in Alexandria, Virginia, Doug attended the special education center at Douglass School in Leesburg,...

Patricia Frances Hermes

Patricia Frances Hermes

Dec 30, 2024

Patricia Frances Hermes

On December 30, 2024, Patricia Frances (Steffes) Hermes was born to eternal life after having lived a full life and patiently enduring a long journey with Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, James Gordon Hermes, and three children: Sister Kathryn James, FSP, Denise Marie Sardo and...

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