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E. William Chapman (October 21, 1940 - November 30, 2023) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of E. William Chapman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Born on October 21, 1940, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, he passed away on November 30, 2023 at his home in Leesburg, Virginia. Bill or Chap, as he was affectionately known, began his life journey in the town of Martinsburg, West Virginia. In 1965, he married Paige, creating a bond that endured the test of time. Their union was a testament to love, commitment, and partnership, and Paige survives him, cherishing the memories they built together over the years. Bill is survived by his brother Wayne...

Marian "Dolly" Hagenbuch was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world suddenly on November 27, at the age of 91, after a short illness. Dolly was born in Purcellville, Virginia, the daughter of Herbert and Florence Grimes. She lived most of her life in Loudoun County. Dolly is preceded in death by both of her parents as well as her beloved husband, Thomas "Tommy" Hagenbuch, her devoted and loving daughter-in-law Kathy Hagenbuch, her sister Dorothy Waters, and her brothers Bedford, Adrian, Leonard, Melvin, Harvey, Shirley, and Preston. She is survived by her brother, Calvin Grimes of Leesburg, VA, daughters Kathy (John) Thorne of West Chicago, IL, and...

ERIK ALLEN POLLOCK, 67 of Ashburn, Virginia passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his home in Ashburn, Virginia. Born Saturday, November 24, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Ernest Pollock and the late Audree Westerwick Pollock. Erik leaves many to cherish his memory including his wife of 35 years, Sofia Pollock; daughter, Apolonia Pollock; brother, Greg Pollock. He was predeceased by son, Harrison Pollock. A Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Tuesday at St. Theresa Catholic Church located at 21371 St. Theresa Lane Ashburn, Virginia 20147. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com

Rufus Applegate Campbell (age 88) born January 16th, 1935, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 25, 2023. Born and raised in Leesburg, Virginia by his parents Tunis Sr. and Nola, he lived in Loudoun County his entire life. Rufus was in the first graduating class of Loudoun County High School, married Betty Jane (Tribby) June 20th, 1959 and had two sons Keith Alan and Stephen Bruce. He retired from a 35-year career at the Washington Post in 1998 and enjoyed retirement life. Rufus was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. In his free time, he enjoyed fixing cars, watching NASCAR, going to dirt track races, coconut pie, and a good home cooked meal. His...

Carolyn Edwards passed away at the age of 74 surrounded by her loved ones on November 24, 2023. Carolyn was a dedicated employee of NALC and Giant Foods and a loving mother who is survived by her only child Tammy Long, and half- brother, Jeffrey Phillips. She also leaves behind many close friends. Services will be held at Loudoun Funeral Chapel on December 4, 2023, between 4-6pm.

Mary Ann Lightkep, 76, of Round Hill, VA, passed away at home on November 22, 2023. Mary Ann was born in Uniontown, PA to Stephen and Irene Wilcosky on September 24, 1947. Mary Ann graduated from Uniontown High School, in 1965, before moving to Virginia to work for the DoD as an Executive Secretary for the Air Force. She married and raised four children as a homemaker before returning to work for Giant Food for 45 years. Mary Ann will be remembered in multiple communities and amongst friends and family as a loving, friendly, graceful, friend, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary Ann is survived by her four children: Bill Lightkep Jr., Steve Lightkep, Matt Lightkep and...

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Shirley Ann Scarlett, 79 of Leesburg, Virginia; Who passed on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Aldie, Virginia. Born Sunday, September 3, 1944, in Lorain, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Scarlett and the late Betty Hall Scarlett. Shirley is survived by her son, Raymond A Powell, Jr.; daughter, Debbie Eaton (Greg); brother, Doug Scarlett (Sue); sister, Susan Charters (David); granddaughter, Meghan "Goob" Frye, 5 step grandsons; and great grandson, Mason James Lickey. She was predeceased by her parents, and sister, Sherry George A Funeral service was held on Friday November 17, 2023 at Loudoun Funeral Chapel located at 158...

Roland Stewart Hannahs, 85, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away from congestive heart failure on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Spring Arbor of Leesburg. Roland was born in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of the late Catherine Stewart Hannahs and John Henry Hannahs. He was the last of 10 sisters and brothers. He was predeceased by the love of his life and wife of 44 years, Jan Hannahs; and his daughter Kimberly Hannahs. He leaves behind his daughter Joylyn Hannahs and her husband Edward Riccobene and his grandchildren, Georgia and Nolan Riccobene who loved him beyond measure and affectionately called him "Dad". He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1956. He later...

Annie Eileen Goss went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Left to cherish her memories are her loving daughter's, Lora Virts (Donald); Mary Brown; Judy Foss (Ray); Charlene Smith (Bill); Mary Shobe (Phil) and a great number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Annie loved her family and friends, and it was projected through the love she had shown to each and everyone. Others left to cherish are her siblings, Winfred Russell; Joe Russell (Nancy); Eleanor gray; and Doris Johnson. Annie is proceeded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles F. Goss, John "Henry" Russell; Norman Russell; Viola and Tommy...

Peter Anthony Plasmier Sr., 81, of Leesburg, Virginia was peacefully called home to Heaven on Monday, October 23, 2023. Pete was born on June 12, 1942, to Peter J. and Anna Welsh Plasmier in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School and joined the Air Force in 1964 where he was an electronics technician. After an honorable discharge, he started his post-military career in electronics at RCA. Peter retired from Carl Zeiss Inc. where he worked as an Electron Microscopy Field Service Engineer. Peter was a dedicated member and long-time usher at St. John the Apostle Church in Leesburg, VA for 47 years. Over the years he trained altar servers, was CCD Director,...

Marjorie Welch of East Lyme, CT, passed quietly in Leesburg, VA on October 22, 2023. Marjorie was born November 1, 1926 in the farming community of East Lyme, CT to Wilfred and Ruth (Bruce) Scott and was predeceased by her husband Floyd R. Welch, Sisters Esther Duffey, Claire Wheeler and Brothers Bruce Scott and Rev. Allan Scott. After attending primary school in the East Lyme area, she attended the New London School of Business. Upon graduating business school, Marjorie was joined in marriage to Floyd in a double wedding held in New London, CT [together with Marjorie's sister Esther and her fianc? Robert Duffy] in November, 1946. The couple eventually settled on the lovely Hickory Lane...

David H. LeRoy Passed Away October 14,2023. Born in Morgantown, W. VA. on September 4,1937, he was the son of Hector and Elizabeth LeRoy. He graduated from Fairmount Senior High School in 1955 and Fairmount State College in 1959. David Married Laura Postlewait on Dec. 29, 1959, in Fairmont, W. VA. David was an inventor, Patent Agent, Patent Examiner and Patent Classifier. He was a member of the American Chemical Society, American Cereal Chemist Society, NARFE Dulles Chapter and Galilee United Methodist Church in Sterling: 1971 Outstanding Young Man of America, Bronze Medals and outstanding Career Awards at USPTO. Survivors include his wife Laura of Sterling, Virginia, Son David H. LeRoy Jr....

On October 9, 2023, Robbie Foster passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior. She was born on May 23, 1933, outside of Thornton, Arkansas to Leonard Otto and Florence (Evans) Ellis. She lived in Arkansas until she married Ray Harvey Foster, December 20, 1955, and their marriage took her to Kentucky and Virginia. She graduated from Monticello High School in May 1951. She graduated from Arkansas A&M College (UAM) in Monticello, Arkansas with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) in 1954. She taught school in Eudora, Arkansas and Winchester, Virginia. After moving to Sterling, Virginia and raising her sons she was a substitute teacher for Loudoun County. She was...

WILLIAM GORDON "Billy G." NEWTON, Jr., 57 of Leesburg, Virginia, passed on Monday, September 18, 2023. Billy was born Monday, January 17, 1966, at Loudoun Memorial hospital. A son of the late William and Eva Abel Newton. He was known by his family and friends as Billy G. to tell he and his dad Billy apart. Billy worked for Echo Every Citizen has Opportunities, an organization his mom helped to found for adults with disabilities. He worked as a mail room assistant and later was involved in various activities with Echo. Upon the passing of his mom, Billy G. moved to a group home where he made many friends. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his aunts Kathryn "Kitty"...

DOROTHY "JEAN" (Presgraves) DODSON, 84 of Clifton, Virginia passed on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Ashburn, Virginia. Born Sunday, June 4, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Robert Isreal Presgraves and the late Leila Mae (Burke) Presgraves. Jean is Preceded in death by her Husband of 54 years Lawrence "Larry" Dodson sr., her daughter Tamela "Tammy" Dodson-Baldwin, her son Lawrence "Reed'' Dodson, jr., daughter-in-law Patricia "Lynn" Dodson, and her 5 siblings; George, Claude, Elsie, Katherine, and Charles. Jean is survived by her grandchildren, Paul Moore, Leah (Moore) Veeris, Krystal Whitehead (Ian Whitehead), Lawrence Dodson III (Jana Dodson), Rosanna Dodson, her 9...

Arthur H. Choate, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, with his wife of 65 years and sons lovingly present in his final waking hours. He was born in Gardner, MA on August 17, 1935. He was the son of the late Blanche and Charles Choate. He proudly served his nation in the United States Air Force and Central Intelligence Agency. His time with the CIA included tours in Vietnam and Okinawa. In recognition of his success in leading change and providing mentorship in financial management and audit at the CIA, he was selected to serve as the Director of Finance in the Directorate of Administration. For his outstanding service of 31 years, he was awarded the Distinguished...

James (Jimmy V) L. Vogel died peacefully at home August 28, 2023. He was at home with his loving partner Barbara Shea-Kutt and their dog Mysty. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Willard Vogel and Rosemarie (McDaniel) Vogel. He lived in Leesburg and was an involved member of the community. Jimmy was an avid music lover. He was a devoted Hokie since his days at Virginia Tech. He enjoyed baseball, football and some basketball. His hobbies included baseball card collections, glass bottles and stamps. He loved animals, the great outdoors, walks in nature and road trips. Jimmy had a great sense of humor. He rarely met a person he didn't love. He was an active and enthusiastic...

When the orders for immediate transfer came early, Rear Admiral "Rabbit" Christenson departed the pattern for his permanent duty station on the Lord's staff in heaven on August 25,2023, entering into travel status, suddenly, at his home in Leesburg, VA, where he had been executing his previously directed retirement with his accustomed and well-documented aplomb. Designated Ronald Lee Christenson upon his worldly arrival on November 11, 1947, Ron honored that name with an outstanding work ethic which led to significant academic and athletic recognition, including, but not limited to, leading Mt Morris High to a Michigan football state championship and garnering offers from Dartmouth and...

Chase Steven Wenner of Lovettsville, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. Born in Lansdowne, Virginia on January 30, 2009, to Larry Wenner, Jr and Lisa (Baumgarte) Wenner of Lovettsville, Virginia. Chase was an old soul who loved listening to vinyl records and his dad's collection of CDs and cassette tapes. A lover of all types of music, especially 90's grunge, rock and heavy metal, he was a talented musician playing the drums and guitar, and a gifted vocalist. Chase had a great sense of humor and would do anything for a laugh ... especially when his beloved big brother or cousins were involved. A lover of the great outdoors, he never hesitated to help his dad with garden...

William R. Albers, 89, of Lovettsville, VA passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He is survived by his children, Kris and Billy, 7 grand-children and 4 great grand-children. Please share online condolences with the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com

John Francis Brown Sr., 88, of Leesburg, VA passed away on August 12, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. John was born on March 28, 1935, in Washington DC, where he was raised by his mother Audrey and later with her husband Frank Jefferies. John is survived by his loving family including his wife of 69 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Mattera Brown. His children John Brown Jr. (Lora), Vicky Brown, Pattie Maclaine, and Kris Brown (Carleigh), his foster daughter Diana Tran (Bruce); ten grandchildren; Gunnar, Rennie, Jeremiah, Daniel, John, Brian, Karina, Patrick, Hannah & Rebecca and seven great grandchildren. He also leaves two of his sisters, Marsha Martin (Jim) and Brenda Hopwood. He...