Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Sun Kim Taylor

Sun Kim Taylor

May 8, 2026

Sun Kim Taylor, born September 6, 1939, in Seoul, Korea, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026. She had spunk, style and was fiercely independent. A savvy businesswoman who—alongside her deceased husband, Pat Taylor—built thriving restaurants from the ground up. With a sharp mind and a tireless work ethic —a true tiger mom—she was always planning and balancing our...

John J. Krafcheck

John J. Krafcheck

May 5, 2026

John J. Krafcheck, 91, of Leesburg, VA fondly known to family and friends as Jack, passed away on May 5, 2026.

Born in Shamokin, PA, Jack was kind, generous and had a great love for his family. Jack worked as a statistician for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for 43 years. He was a man of deep faith.

Jack is...

Agnes Martha Taylor

Agnes Martha Taylor

May 2, 2026

"Agnes Martha Taylor (nee Elmerick), 91, passed away on May 2, 2026. Born on February 4, 1935, as the youngest of ten children in Suffield, Ohio, to the late Henry and Dora (Griggy) Elmerick, she was a deeply devout, patriotic, and resilient woman who faced life's hardest challenges with quiet faith and determination. She had a gift for conversation and...

Rosa L. Landaverde DE Martinez

Rosa L. Landaverde DE Martinez

May 1, 2026

Obituario deRosa L. Landaverde De MartinezRosa L. Landaverde De Martinez, amada esposa, madre, abuela, bisabuela y fiel sierva de Dios, falleció en paz el 1 de Mayo de 2026, a la edad de 77 años.Rosa nació el 19 de Mayo de 1948 en El Salvador. Fue una mujer fuerte, valiente y profundamente llena de fe, cuyo amor por Dios guiaba...

Tam Van Nguyen

Tam Van Nguyen

Apr 28, 2026

Tam Van Nguyen, 66, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away on April 28, 2026. Born on May 7, 1959, in Sai Gon, Vietnam, Tam was known for his easygoing personality and his playful sense of humor. He loved to tease those around him just to bring a smile to their faces. Tam found his greatest joy in spending time with his...

Steven W. Sill

Steven W. Sill

Apr 24, 2026

Steven W. Sill, age 59, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026.

Born on October 5, 1966, in Washington, D.C., Steven was the beloved son of the late Regina Anne Sill and Elvin W. Sill Jr.

Steven was a highly educated and accomplished professional. He earned his degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Indiana and later completed his...

Helen Frances Dollarton

Helen Frances Dollarton

Apr 15, 2026

Helen Frances Dollarton, 63, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Fairfax, Virginia.

Born on February 11, 1963, at Sibley Hospital in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late John Dunn Arnold and Marie Helen Lee. Though she spent the last 31 years as a resident of Leesburg, she grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, where...

Robert William Miller, Jr.

Robert William Miller, Jr.

Apr 5, 2026

Please check back for service information.  It will be posted here.

Robert William Miller, Jr., born on September 29, 1950, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026. He was a man whose life was marked by dedicated service, unwavering commitment, and a genuine kindness that touched the lives of many in his community.

Robert served honorably in the United States Air Force...

Donald Gene Jennings

Donald Gene Jennings

Apr 4, 2026

Donald Gene Jennings left this world early in the morning on April 4, 2026. He spent his 90 years in service to his family, his faith, the public education system, his farm and cattle, and striving for the highest score in the bowling league.

Donald was born on September 26, 1935, to parents Sterling and Helen (Wright) Jennings in Hillsville, Virginia....

Rolando Andres Paniagua Roca

Rolando Andres Paniagua Roca

Mar 31, 2026

Rolando Paniagua passed away on March 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, profound love, and an unwavering spirit. A devoted husband, a new father, and a warrior since childhood, Rolando’s life was defined by the courage with which he faced every challenge. Having received a life-saving liver transplant at the young age of eight, he moved through the...

Trần Văn Trực

Trần Văn Trực

Mar 31, 2026

Trần Văn Trực passed away peacefully at home on the evening of March 31, 2026, in Ashburn, Virginia.

Born on December 16, 1938, in Thị Nghè, an eastern suburb of Sài Gòn, Vietnam, to Trần Văn Hiển and Lê Thị Quyến, he was preceded in death by his two older sisters and three older brothers. He is survived by his devoted...

Aida L. Mercado

Aida L. Mercado

Mar 25, 2026

Family will receive friends on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE., Leesburg, VA  20176.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Mt Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, VA.

Full obituary to follow.

Jimmy Dale Lawson

Jimmy Dale Lawson

Mar 25, 2026

Jimmy Dale “JD” Lawson, 79, of Sterling, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his home with his loving wife, Ingrid, by his side.

Born on May 7, 1946, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, to John Walter and Annie Hammonds Lawson, Jim was the oldest of five children.

A proud patriot, he believed deeply in doing what was right. He served...

David Scranton Meroney

David Scranton Meroney

Mar 23, 2026

Dr. David Scranton Meroney, 85, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Fairfax, Virginia.

David was born on December 23, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Tom Meroney and Irene Meroney. He spent the majority of his life in Northern Virginia, where he built both a successful dental career and a strong, loving family.

David proudly served his country as a...

Steven Howard Lee Honett

Steven Howard Lee Honett

Mar 16, 2026

Steven Howard Lee Honett, 77, of Lovettsville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7:35 p.m. at the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Hospital in West Virginia, after a season of compassionate care there while living with lung cancer.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jane Honett, and his five daughters: Jennifer Fischer (Shiloh), Elizabeth Bell (Bob), Emily Bacon (Eric),...

Paul Edgar Blake, Jr.

Paul Edgar Blake, Jr.

Mar 13, 2026

Paul Edgar Blake Jr., 65, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2026.

Born on September 24, 1960, Paul was originally from Western Pennsylvania and carried his roots with him throughout his life, including a lifelong loyalty to Pittsburgh sports.

Paul built a distinguished career spanning more than four decades in engineering, technology, and project management. He was widely respected...

Currell Sydnor Tiffany

Currell Sydnor Tiffany

Mar 13, 2026

Currell, a native of Loudoun County, was born on a farm near Lincoln, VA. The family later moved to Hamilton, VA where they lived until Currell married and relocated to Leesburg. He made Loudoun County his home his entire life.

Currell is preceded in death by his wife Doris McDevitt Tiffany and parents Garland Tiffany and Mary Hatcher Tiffany. He was...

Charles Peter Long

Charles Peter Long

Mar 10, 2026

Charles Long, 92, a Virginia resident, passed away on March 10, 2026, from pneumonia. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Charles lived in New Jersey for 18 years before later moving to Virginia to be closer to his daughter, where he remained for the rest of his life.

He was predeceased...

Richard Lee Burdette

Richard Lee Burdette

Mar 10, 2026

Richard Lee Burdette, 75, of Ashburn, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. To everyone who knew him—family, friends, and all who crossed his path—he was simply Burdette, a name spoken with affection and respect.

He is reunited in eternal rest with his beloved wife of fifty years, Carolina Soares Burdette, as well as his mother Evelyn and his brother....

USAF Lt Col (ret) Jean "Pappy" Paprocki, Jr.

USAF Lt Col (ret) Jean "Pappy" Paprocki, Jr.

Mar 8, 2026

USAF Lt Col (ret) Jean “Pappy” Paprocki, Jr., a devoted husband, father, aviator, and mentor passed away on March 8, 2026. He died of a heart attack while abroad at the age of 65.

Born in Germany, he later immigrated with his family to Iselin, New Jersey where he grew up. He was the beloved son of the late Jean and...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

Orange wave graphic.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.