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

Georges County MD, graduating from Bladensburg High School in 1958. Following his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in 1962, Charlie settled in Purcellville where he was an active member of the community until his death.

Charlie never married, and he lived his life entirely on his own terms. He was a free spirit, unbothered by convention and uninterested in the predictable rhythms of a nine-to-five job. People sometimes teased him about not having a "regular" occupation, but Charlie carved out his own way, working occasional jobs, and buying and selling items in order to make time for playing cards, white water canoeing and playing golf. He loved golf-not casually but passionately-- and was known to spend long days on the course, playing, laughing, and enjoying the camaraderie. Golf was his joy, his social circle, and perhaps his truest vocation. But Charlie had another side that he seldom talked about. He was always ready to help his friends in need. He helped without being asked and without expecting anything in return.

He is survived by his brothers Richard L. Stefan of Landover Hills, MD, Gary E. Stefan of Portland, OR; nephews William Stefan and Adam Stefan; niece Allison Sarkissian; cousins Phillip Schaeffer, James Schaeffer, Julie Schaeffer, John Schaeffer, Jay Tribby, Lauran Pruett, and Colin Tribby; and numerous friends.

Throughout Charlie's life the essence of who he was never changed: friendly, funny, unmistakably himself and always ready to help family and friends.

No memorial service is planned at this time. Charles Martin Stefan