EZRA L. STERN

Ezra L. Stern, 80, of Lewes, Delaware, formerly of Warrenton, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

He was born on May 19, 1938, in Roaring Spring, to the late Luke and Frances Stern.

He and his loving wife, Linda, were married on Nov. 23, 1956. Early in their marriage, he owned and operated a Phillips 66 gas station in Martinsburg.

In 1966, he and Linda left Pennsylvania with their belongings, children and faith in God's bigger plans. Pop, as he was affectionately known by his family, employees and customers, worked as an auto mechanic in Washington, D.C., and Springfield, Virginia, before becoming the owner/operator of Capital Car Care in Springfield in 1977.

He was a gregarious man who earned a reputation for being fair and honest to all of his loyal customers, many whose children became customers, and continue as Capital Car Care customers under the leadership of his son and grandson.

From drag racing, working in the garden, to fishing on the beach, he loved life and loved being with family and friends. Many were recipients of his generosity, but none more than his family.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda A. Stern of Lewes, Delaware; a son Scott (Camille) Stern of Annandale, Virginia; a son Matt (Sheri) Stern of Chantilly, Virginia; a daughter Lee (Peter) Bisutti of Warrenton, Virginia; a son David (Camille) Stern of Houston, Texas; and a daughter Jill (Craig) Thomas of Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is survived by 13 grandchildren: Jason, Ashley, Darrell, Daniel, David, Elizabeth, Tricia, Kaitlin, Hunter, Grace, Abigail, Brittani and Carson; and five great-grandchildren: Jayden, Luke, Braden, Amelia (Mia) and Amelia Joy (AJ). He is also survived by three sisters: Mary Hinish, Ethel (Donald) Lingenfelter, and Marcia (Harry) Reffner.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers: Newton Stern and E. Roy Stern.

The family will accept visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, Virginia.

A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow at Brightview cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at http://www.moserfuneralhome.com.