Loudoun News

Backpack Buddies surpasses $1 million in giving

The Backpack Buddies Foundation of Loudoun has surpassed $1 million in grants distributed to support student food security across Loudoun County Public Schools, according to a news release.

Ralph Smith

Ralph David Smith of Ranson, WV formerly of Purcellville, VA, passed away at home on November 22, 2025 surrounded by family.

Bradley Santmyer

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Bradley James Santmyer (47)

Phoebe Mikalaski

Phoebe Jane Mikalaski, of Bridgeville, Delaware, passed away peacefully on February 1st at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Evelyn Virts

Evelyn Elizabeth Virts, 86, of Waterford, VA, passed peacefully on February 3rd, 2026 at Heritage Hall in Leesburg.

Willo Seeley

WILLO JOAN (VANLOAN) SEELEY, 93, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was a warm, generous, kind woman who loved friends, travel, music and chatting.

Charles Stefan

Charles Martin Stefan, 86, of Purcellville, Virginia, died on January 17, 2026, at Inova Loudoun Hospital. Born in Washington, DC, on April 5, 1939, he grew up in Prince

Evelyn Elizabeth Virts

Evelyn Elizabeth Virts, 86, of Waterford, VA, passed peacefully on February 3rd, 2026 at Heritage Hall in Leesburg.

Phoebe Jane Mikalaski

Phoebe Jane Mikalaski, of Bridgeville, Delaware, passed away peacefully on February 1st at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Charles Martin Stefan

Charles Martin Stefan, 86, of Purcellville, Virginia, died on January 17, 2026, at Inova Loudoun Hospital. Born in Washington, DC, on April 5, 1939, he grew up in Prince

Willo Joan Seeley

WILLO JOAN (VANLOAN) SEELEY, 93, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was a warm, generous, kind woman who loved friends, travel, music and chatting.

Ralph David Smith

Ralph David Smith of Ranson, WV formerly of Purcellville, VA, passed away at home on November 22, 2025 surrounded by family.