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Ann Marie Williams
Jul 21, 2017
Ann Marie (Dowd) Williams, 89, of Ashburn, VA passed away on Friday, July 21st, 2017. Ann Marie was born on August 13, 1927 in Queens, NY, to Clarence James and Catherine (Conlon) Dowd. Ann Marie was a kind and generous person to everyone around her. She was involved in the Cascades Senior Citizen Center and their Friday morning Knit...
Constance "Connie" Eileen Kayafas
Jul 19, 2017
Early morning on Wednesday, July 19th, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Constance Eileen Jane Kayafas, "Connie" peacefully passed away at the age of 89.
Born by the name of Hazel Eileen Jane on December 15, 1927 in Plymouth, England, she lived a life characterized by courage, love, and good humor. She met Pete, her loving husband of...
Barbara Jean Martin
Jul 15, 2017
Barbara Jean (Meckel) Martin, 58, of Leesburg, VA passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Barbara was born on January 10, 1959 in Morristown, NJ to Fred Meckel and Mary Frances (Ward) Meckel.
Throughout her life, Barbara was a prolific reader of novels and Bible scriptures. She had many long-time friends who she stayed in frequent contact...
Dorothy V. Mccarthy
Jul 12, 2017
Dorothy Virginia McCarthy passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was 92 years old. One of four children, she was born in Washington, D.C. to Ray and Rose (Jenkins) Fearson. Dorothy was married to William H. McCarthy who preceded her in death. Although she is gone, her memories will be cherished by the friends and loved ones she leaves...
Jose Faustino Carranza
Jul 8, 2017
Family and friends are invited to gather and share the memories between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, VA 20176.
Mark R. Barrett
Jul 5, 2017
Mark Robert Barrett (49) of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Mark was born on April 4, 1968 in Washington, DC, the second of three sons of James Robert (Bob) Barrett and Page McDonald Barrett. Mark was a compassionate and caring husband to his beloved wife, Christine O'Toole Barrett who preceded him in death. He is...
Betty R. Greene
Jul 4, 2017
Betty Ramey Greene, 89, long time Leesburg resident died on July 4 at her Leesburg home surrounded by loving family members.
Betty was born on October 9, 1927 in Charles Town West Virginia to the late Walter and Ruth Ramey. For 62 years, she was the wife of Marvin M. Greene who preceded her in death in...
Shariat Quraishi-Lariche
Jul 3, 2017
Shariat Quraishi-Lariche (Known as Shari or Mama Shari by all who knew and loved her)
Shari was born on August 25 th , 1934 in Abadan (Oil City), Iran. She was one of 6 children born to Morteza and Beygom and from an early age she quickly was looked upon as the sister that was called upon...
William Harris Johnston
Jul 2, 2017
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 where a Funeral Service will immediately follow starting at 12:00 pm. Interment to follow the service in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Virginia.
Lorie Buchholz Terry
Jun 29, 2017
Lorie B. Terry passed away June 29, 2017, at her home in Ashburn, VA. She is survived by her husband, Donald, and four children: David Terry (Talia) of Ashburn, VA, Rachel Gwilliam (Burt) of Herndon, VA, Rebekah Stay (Benjamin) of Greensboro, NC, and Sarah Porter (Jayce) of Martinez, GA. She is also survived by her brother, Jeffrey Buchholz (Kerrie),...
Maria Consuelo Rodriguez
Jun 26, 2017
MarÃa C. Contreras RodrÃguez
Julio 30 de 1928-junio 26 de 2017
MarÃa C. Contreras RodrÃguez falleció confiada en la bendita esperanza de la resurreccción en la segunda venida del Señor.
Hija de ElÃas Contreras y MarÃa...
Lawrence A. Heinze
Jun 24, 2017
Lawrence Arthur Heinze, December 14, 1940 - June 24, 2017, of Leesburg, Virginia. Much loved husband of Sheila (Courtney) Heinze; loving father of James Jeffrey Heinze (Lynna ), Lauren (Jeff) Adams, Samantha and Alexandra; beloved grandfather of Jack, Luke, Alice and Lucy; brother of David (Gail) Heinze, also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces.
Never...
Richard Stanton Lowry
Jun 24, 2017
Richard S. Lowry, 68, of Ashburn, Virginia, passed away June 24th peacefully in the evening. The funeral service will be held on July first at three o'clock in the afternoon at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Road, NE Leesburg, Virginia 20176.
Richard was born in Los Angeles, on November 13th 1948 and was married...
Edwin L. Stohlman Iii
Jun 22, 2017
Edwin L. Stohlman III
Age 67, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017.  He was born in Washington, D.C. and attended St. John's College High School.  He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Villanova University.  He worked in the family automobile business and was president of Stohlman Nissan/Saab, Inc.  Through his active involvement in coaching...
Brandy Lie Katilie
Jun 19, 2017
Brandy Lie Katilie passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 19, 2017.
Throughout her twenty-eight years with us, Brandy was simply the best – daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt and friend. No matter the circumstances, she always had your back and was there when you needed her.
Brandy lived a life of adventure in...
Patricia Lee Fricke
Jun 19, 2017
Patricia Lee Fricke passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 with family by her sad. Patricia was 77 years old. A resident of Chantilly, Virginia, Patricia spent her days lovingly taking care of her family. She was married to her husband Edward Allen Fricke, who passed away on May 31, 2017. Patricia and Ed will be laid to rest...
Thankam Mathews
Jun 17, 2017
Family will receive friends at the Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, Virginia on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm where services will immediately follow starting at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow the service in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Virginia.
Samuel Gustavus
Jun 16, 2017
Our beloved son Sam Gustavus went home to be with his heavenly Father on June 16, 2017. Sam was a gregarious young man who always had a smile on his face and had a knack for eliciting smiles from others. He touched so many lives in his short 17 years through school, sports, church and work.
Those...
Clara Mae Whitsett
Jun 16, 2017
Clara Mae Whitsett passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017. A resident of Ashburn, Virginia, Clara Mae was 86 years old. Family and friends will fondly remember her and will continue to carry the memories in their hearts. Services will be held privately.
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