Michael E. & Sandra K. Blair
Sep 10, 2025
Our beloved father and grandfather, Michael E. Blair (aka Mike or Pop Pop), age 83, passed away on May 28th, 2025. He left behind a lifetime of memories and shared laughs with family, friends, and co-workers. He married his childhood sweetheart, Sandra Mallett, and shared many adventures together including living on a sailboat. He had a creative spirit and was...
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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.
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...
Ok Son King
Mar 8, 2026
Ok Son King, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Columbia, Maryland. Ok (Sonny) was born on November 24, 1948 in Jeon Ju, South Korea to Bok Yeu and Pal Yeong Lee. She was one of 9 children.
Sonny married David Bruce King on July 9, 1979, and shared 42 happy years with him. They began their married...
Edward James Marinich
Mar 7, 2026
Edward James Marinich, born September 6, 1938, in Canton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, in Leesburg, Virginia.
Eddy, as he was known in his youth, spent his early years on his bike roaming his quiet Midwest neighborhood visiting family, friends, getting to school, and ball games. He was always known for having a kind and generous soul.
Ed attended...
Janet Maxwell
Mar 5, 2026
Janet Leota Mullen Lantz Myers Pennington Maxwell – depending on when you knew her - passed away on March 5, 2026, at the wonderful old age of 93. While she spent her last years at Heritage Hall in Leesburg, Virginia, she was happy and comfortable almost to the end. Janet lost her first husband in 1953, her father in 1968,...
Kelly Ann Cohun
Mar 4, 2026
Born: Berlin, Vermont
Grew up: Westminster, Vermont
Died: March 2026, Leesburg, Virginia
Kelly Ann Cohun served her country as a United States Diplomat in the Foreign Service, bringing steadiness, intellect, and compassion to a demanding vocation. She approached every challenge with a balanced mindset: learning with passion, leading with intention, and acting with humanity. Through her work she used her influence to make...
Chris Jerome Loizou
Mar 1, 2026
Chris Jerome Loizou age 73 years of Haymarket, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was also known professionally and socially as Chris Louis. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeronimos; his mother, Mary; and his brother, Louis. He is survived by Brother, Nick. Born in Newport News and affectionately known...
Rachelle Anastasia Phillips
Feb 26, 2026
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rachelle Anastasia Phillips, a cherished daughter, mother, sister, and friend, who left this world on February 26, 2026, at the age of 33. Rachelle was born on July 10, 1992, in Naval Air Station, Oak Harbor, Washington
Rachelle was the beloved daughter of Richard and Dawn Phillips, who...
Rodney Stephen Markham
Feb 23, 2026
Rodney Stephen Markham passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 77 years. He was born on March 21, 1948, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, and was very lucky to have been adopted by Ralph and Violet “Tunie” (Shores) Markham, who raised him and his sister Kathy in Paden City, West Virginia. After high school, “Hot Rod” attended West...
Rebecca Delaney
Feb 23, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Kirkman Delaney went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2026. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend whose warmth and gentle spirit touched all who knew her.
Becky loved her family above all else. She was an extraordinary mother and grandmother who poured herself into those she loved. Her grandchildren were the...
Lori Ann Evans
Feb 23, 2026
Lori Evans, 64, passed away on February 23, 2026. Lori was the daughter of Donald and Bette Spagnola, proud Italians who raised Lori and her siblings Robert and Lynne in Beaver Falls, PA, or as Lori refers to it, “God’s Country.” Lori was the youngest, which forged her determination and independence to excel and live life to its’ fullest. Lori...
Marlene Baugh
Feb 20, 2026
Marlene Baugh, 79, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on October 21, 1946 to parents Robina and Edward Greenan (both now deceased), proud natives of Scotland and Ireland, Marlene grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, alongside her sister, Patricia (“Pat”), in a household that taught resilience, integrity and hard work. After graduating...
Madeline Ellen Potter
Feb 20, 2026
Madeline Ellen Potter
October 4, 1940 – February 20, 2026
Madeline Ellen Potter (née Kefford), age 85, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at Ashby Ponds in Ashburn, Virginia. Madeline led a life characterized by remarkable strength, resilience, and a vibrant artistic spirit, touching the lives of many through her contributions to education, music, and sports.
Born in England on October 4,...
