Franklin Dwight Saylor's Obituary
Franklin Dwight Saylor, 81 of Sterling, Virginia passed on Friday, July 7, 2017, at INOVA Loudoun Hospital Center in Leesburg, Virginia.
Born Thursday, November 21, 1935 in Berlin, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Stewart Cleveland Saylor and the late Rachel Paul Saylor. The youngest of eleven children, Frank was raised in Berlin, PA and attended Berlin-Brothers Valley High School.
On June 27, 1963, he and his beloved bride Janet eloped to Winchester, VA.
Moving to MD, Frank became an officer with the Metropolitan Police Department, and then settled down in Sterling, VA where they’ve remained for forty years. Upon retiring from the DC police, worked as a Realtor with Weichert Realty in Sterling, and then as a security guard with Labor International Union also in DC. A very active member of the community, Frank also served his country in the National Guard, was a barber and bus driver. He was a member of Community Lutheran Church.
In addition to his wife of 54 years, he leaves three children and their spouses to cherish his memory, Amy & Paul McCray of Purcellville, VA, Jeffrey & Lisa Saylor of Woodbridge, VA, daughter, Stacy & Todd Sanitra of Culpeper Co., VA, his sister, Lois Wolfersberger of Hanover, PA, and 8 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Thursday July 13, 2017 from 2-3 pm at Loudoun Funeral Chapel located at 158 Catoctin Circle, SE Leesburg, Virginia 20175; where funeral services will follow the viewing at 3 pm with the Rev. Annabelle Markey officiating.
Additional visitation and funeral services will follow on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Deaner Funeral Home 705 Main Street, in Berlin, PA. A viewing will be held from 2 pm until the service beginning at 3pm with Rev. Scott Baker officiating.
Interment will be in IOOF Cemetery, Berlin, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Alzheimer's Association 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400 Fairfax, VA 22030.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com
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