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Ann Marie Williams

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

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

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

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

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.

Frances Houghton

Frances Houghton

Jul 8, 2017

All services are private at this time.

Mark R. Barrett

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

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

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

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

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

Maria Consuelo Rodriguez

Jun 26, 2017

María C. Contreras Rodríguez

Julio 30 de 1928-junio 26 de 2017

María C. Contreras Rodríguez falleció confiada en la bendita esperanza de la resurreccción en la segunda venida del Señor.

Hija de Elías Contreras y María...

Lawrence A. Heinze

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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