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"Sonny" Charles J. Walker
WALKER, "Sonny" Charles Joseph, 66, passed away January 17, 2012. He was born in Richmond and proud to be from Byrd Park. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, where he was an outstanding left-handed pitcher for the baseball team. He retired after 35 years with the U.S. Postal Service. Sonny is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years who was his childhood sweetheart, best friend and soul mate, Shelia Katz Walker. He is also survived by his cherished daughter, Amy Walker Delony; son-in-law, Kevin L. Delony; his greatest joys, his grandchildren, Rachel and Connor Delony; his sister, Linda Waldron and family; and many devoted friends and adopted family. Services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, January 20, at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, followed by entombment at Greenwood Memorial Park.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on January 19 to January 20, 2012
James Stratton
Arlene Messler Harrell's husband
HARRELL, Ronald L., 66, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on August 23 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Messler Harrell; sons, Illya, Dylan and his wife, Kim; stepdaughters, Lisa Rogerson and her husband, Rick Rickman, Sarah Ratcliffe; three grandchildren, Riggs Rickman, Sullivan Ratcliffe and Xaiden Harrell. He is also survived by a brother, Dan Wilburn and his wife, Sue; and many nieces and nephews. Ron was a lover of music and slipped away listening to a CD he made. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, August 26 at Or-Ami at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va. 23238. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Heartland Hospice, or Virginia Cancer Center.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on August 24, 2011
Clayton "Rick" Rechenbach (former Albert Hill Principal)
RECHENBACH, Clayton H. "Rick," 92, died on August 20, 2011. He was born in Bright, Indiana to the late Henry and Stella Rechenbach and was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Scottie; daughter, Glenda; and a grandson, William. He is survived by three children, Ron (Nancy Marston), Marilyn Johnson (Randy), and Doug (Jane); five grandchildren, Travis, Erik, Elizabeth, Sara and Merida Marston; and his devoted friend, Ann King. He received his Bachelors degree from Purdue University and a Masters from University of North Carolina. Rick served during WW II in the U.S. Navy (Lt.-Senior Grade) and was an active member of Ginter Park United Methodist Church. He was employed by Richmond Public Schools for over 40 years as a coach and educator (Manchester, John Marshall) and principal (Albert Hill, Fisher). Rick's John Marshall 1954 basketball team won the State Championship. He was a college basketball official in both the Southern and ODAC conferences. After his retirement, Rick and Scottie moved to Ocean Resorts in Fort Pierce, Florida where he was an avid tennis player. Upon returning to Richmond in the 1990's, they became members of Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3602 Hawthorne Ave., Richmond, Va. 23222 on Tuesday August 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Ave., Richmond, Va. 23229 on August 24th at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church Youth Missions, Ginter Park United Methodist Church or www.familiesofthewoundedfund.org
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on August 22, 2011
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By: VIC DORR JR. | Richmond Times-Dispatch
Published: August 24, 2011
Those who knew him in passing say Clayton "Rick" Rechenbach was a fine coach. Those who knew him well say he was a better human being.
Mr. Rechenbach, a World War II veteran, an educator with the Richmond Public Schools system for more than 40 years and a championship basketball coach at John Marshall High School, died Saturday. He was 92. Acquaintances recall him as an inherently decent individual who didn't stop teaching when the school day ended and basketball practice began.
"What a wonderful man," said former Highland Springs and J.R. Tucker football coach Al Rinaldi. "I don't believe I ever heard him raise his voice. I don't believe I ever heard him say a bad word about anyone. Everyone liked him. And his (players) — well, they loved him."
Mr. Rechenbach guided John Marshall to a state championship in basketball in 1954. Longtime area coach and game official Bill Chambers, who attended John Marshall and grew up watching the Justices in the early 50s, said Mr. Rechenbach's knack for molding a team extended far beyond X's and O's.
Chambers said Mr. Rechenbach "always had a smile on his face. He was always very positive when he talked to you. He had some very good players (at John Marshall), sure, but the thing he did so well was find a way to bring out the best in everyone else."
Chambers said Mr. Rechenbach's Justices embodied the concept of "no 'I' in 'team'. They always played so well together."
Mr. Rechenbach, a native of Bright, Ind., served during World War II as a Naval officer. He was asked by another officer, former heavyweight boxing champion Gene Tunney, to help lead a physical fitness program for Navy personnel in Norfolk.
Mr. Rechenbach's career as an educator included a 21-year term (1956 through 1977) as the principal at Albert Hill Junior High School. His involvement with basketball extended to the college game. He officiated Southern Conference and ODAC contests.
Survivors include sons Ron and Doug and daughter Marilyn, and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Richmond.
Emily Sterling's Mother
STERLING, Deborah, 88, of Richmond, passed away August 11, 2011. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Larry N. Sterling. She will be missed by her daughter, Emily Sterling; and grandson, Josh Sterling. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 12 (today) at the Beth-El Cemetery in Forest Lawn. Contributions may be made to Chabad of Virginia, 212 Gaskins Road, Richmond, Va. 23238, or Rudlin Torah Academy 12285 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va. 23238.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on August 12, 2011
Sally Anne Talmage Kingsley
KINGSLEY, Sally A., 63, was called to be with her Lord, July 9, 2011. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, two granddaughters, and a great friend in her former husband. Sally will be remembered for her strong faith through a long battle with cancer, never wavering that God was in control and that her life was a testimony of His Grace. A memorial service will be held on July 17, 4 p.m. at Grove Avenue Baptist Church, 8701 Ridge Rd., Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to "Words Of Victory," www.wordsofvictory.net.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on July 15, 2011
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Sue Kessler Yerby's Mother
KESSLER, Leona W., born December 7, 1917, passed away June 17, 2011. She was preceded in death her husband, Louis D. Kessler. She is survived by her sons, Larry and Paul Kessler; daughters, Sue Yerby (Pat) and Khaki Wray ("Perfect" Bill); seven grandchildren, Kevin Kessler (Nicole), Jason Kessler, Patrick Yerby (Jody Hyvarinen), Ryan Yerby (Charlyn), Tripp Wray, Kim McKnight (Guyon), Matt Kessler; two great-grandchildren, Anthony and Avery Yerby; daughter-in-law, Linda Kessler; brother, Harold Winston (Beck). Leona graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1933, where she was a basketball player and in the Iota Gamma Phi Sorority. She and her husband ran a retail business, Kessler's, on Hull Street for over 30 years. She later joined her husband in real estate. Leona was a volunteer at the Science Museum for 15 years. The family would like to thank Diane Jones for making Mom's life so much better the past five years. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 20, at Hebrew Cemetery, 4th and Hospital Streets, Richmond, Va. 23219. The family requests no flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 4600 Cox Rd., Ste. 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch from June 19 to June 20, 2011
Gene Taylor
TAYLOR,
Eugene "Gene" Jr., 65, of Richmond, passed away May 15, 2011. He
was preceded in death by his son, Richard Grant Taylor; and is survived by
two nieces, Kelly Lane and Angie Barfield; one nephew, Zackery Taylor; and
a devoted friend, John Miller and family. Mr. Taylor was a graduate of
Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from AT&T after more than 30
years of service. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday
and Wednesday at Bliley's -Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where
services will be held 12 noon Thursday. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American
Cancer Society
.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on May
17, 2011
Steve Dilley
DILLEY, Stephen Andrew, 63, of Richmond, died March 26, 2011. Survivors include his wife, Diane Dilley; one son, Parrish Dilley; one stepson, Brad Moritz; stepdaughter, Michelle Leyva; and extended family members. Stephen was a graduate of VCU, and was a U.S. Army veteran with service in Vietnam. He was a retired medical equipment salesman. His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the American Diabetes Association or a charity that supports United States military veterans. Online condolences to woodyfuneralhome.com.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on March 29, 2011
Ruth Hendler Kreger's father
David Hendler NORFOLK - David Hendler died Saturday, March 19, 2011 in a local hospital. He was a native of Poland and was the son of the late Israel and Raizel Tuchschneider Hendler and was preceded in death by his wife, Bronia Schwarz Hendler. Mr. Hendler and his wife were both Holocaust survivors, and were members of Congregation Beth El. He retired as an insurance agent from Peoples Life Insurance Company. Survivors include his daughter, Ruth H. Kreger and her husband David L. Kreger, M.D. of Norfolk and two grandchildren, Senta L. Kreger of New York City and Seth A. Kreger and his wife Kimberly of Arlington, Va.; and his great-grandson, Cameron Lukas Kreger. A funeral will be held in the Norfolk chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 22; interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Rabbi Arthur Ruberg, Rabbi Susan Tendler and Cantor Gordon Piltch will officiate Memorial donations may be made to Congregation Beth El or the charity of the donor?s choice. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Hoveland and his staff and the staff of Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center for their exceptional care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hdoliver.com.
Published in The Virginian Pilot on March 21, 2011
Bette Chasen Boone's parents
CHASEN,
Irvin "Irv" J., passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in
Richmond, Va. Irv was a remarkable man, devoted husband and father, avid
golfer and gifted business leader, writer and speaker. Born 91 years
ago, Irv was the "Son" in N. Chasen and Son, a Richmond
painting and wallcovering contractor founded by his father, Nathan
Chasen in 1914. He attended John Marshall High School and was a 1943
graduate of Virginia Tech, majoring in business administration and
enrolled in the officer training program. While attending Virginia Tech,
Irv distinguished himself as a leader, football player and student. He
was captain of the Battery K Command Unit during his senior year. His
unit won the highest honors on the drill field. He was inducted into the
honorary Omega Delta Kappa fraternity. He played on football team as
both offensive and defensive end, and he won several prestigious awards
in the 1942 season. He was one of 22 Virginians selected in the
Associated Press as an All American, he was named to First Team All
State and he was named "Lineman of the Week" for all Virginia
Colleges and Universities. In 1943, he was honored by the Virginia Tech
Alumni Association as the recipient of the prestigious Williams Award
presented annually "to that member of the football squad who
demonstrates the highest qualities of leadership and character and the
greatest amount of moral influence on his teammates." And finally,
in 1992, he was named to the "All Century Team" in honor of
Virginia Tech's centennial celebration of its football history from 1892
to 1992. Immediately after graduation, he and Frances married. On April
1, he deployed as a Second Lieutenant in WW II. He fought in the
European theater in Patton's army. He distinguished himself on the
battlefield and was awarded four separate battlefield ribbons and the
Combat Infantryman Badge. He achieved the rank of First Lieutenant. Upon
returning from the war, he joined his father's painting and wallcovering
company. Applying his business education and officer leadership skills,
he grew the company, which celebrates 97 years in business this year.
Irv was active in the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA),
the trade profession for painting contractors. He chaired the National
Cost and Estimating Committee for 10 years and served as the President
of the Richmond Chapter of the PDCA. Irv was a gifted speaker, writer
and a natural teacher. He founded his management consulting company,
Proof, to transform tradesmen into successful businessmen. He presented
at more than 47 different trade organizations. His numerous speaking
engagements took him all over this country, Canada, and as far away as
Australia. For his many years of service and contributions to the
painting profession, on March 18, 2004 the PDCA awarded Irv their
highest honor, the Al Quilici Award "for exhibiting extreme
integrity, professionalism, and devotion towards advancing the goals of
the PDCA." In addition to being a successful businessman and
speaker, Irv was also an avid golfer with three holes-in-one. He was a
longtime member and former president of the Jefferson Lakeside Country
Club. He was a member of the Beth Ahabah Synagogue. Irv was a devoted
husband to his wife of more than 68 years, Frances Chasen, who preceded
him in death.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch from March 11 to March 12, 2011
CHASEN,
Frances Fullen, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011 at
her home. Born in the Southwestern part of Virginia 91 years ago, she
was the daughter of Mary B. Fullen and Aker Fullen. She was the
youngest of seven children. Mrs. Chasen moved to Ashland, Va., to live
with her oldest sister, Iva Fullen Granger, when she was a teenager.
She attended John Marshall High School, where she met her partner for
life, Irvin Chasen. After high school graduation, she was employed
with Reynolds Tobacco Company, where she worked until she wed. She was
a founding member of Phi Sigma Alpha, Epsilon Chapter, where she later
was honored as their Woman of the Year and their president. Mrs.
Chasen is survived by her husband of 66 years, Irvin J. Chasen;
daughter, Bette Chasen Boone of Whitsett, N.C.; son, Richard Jeffrey
"Jeff" Chasen of Richmond; grandson, Jeremy T. Boone and his
wife, Dawn, of Christiansburg, Va., Adam Gregory Chasen of Raleigh,
N.C., and Nathan Michael Chasen of Athens, Ga.; granddaughter, Allison
Chasen Rauch and her husband, Spencer, of Charlotte, N.C.; and
great-granddaughter, Lindsey Taylor Boone of Christiansburg, Va. A
graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Memorial
Gardens.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on February 4, 2011
Jimmy Wallerstein
WALLERSTEIN, James M. "Jimmy," 63, was received into heaven February 25, 2011. Mr. Wallerstein was born March 28, 1947 in Richmond, Va., son of Ben and Diane Wallerstein. Mr. Wallerstein was a parishioner at Saint Benedict Catholic Church. James volunteered serving the homeless with Caritas and in a mission to trip to Arizona. He was an avid dog lover and enjoyed long walks with his black lab, Ben. James was a one-of-a-kind, sweet and energetic man who loved life and had a unique sense of humor. He loved to dance, even in the infusion room, and was full of hope and optimism. He had a real faith in Jesus Christ and loved going to holy mass at Saint Benedict and adoration at the Abbey. Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Pamela Michelle Wallerstein; his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Irving Miller; nephews, David and Scott Miller; his longtime companion, Carolyn Wallerstein; his friends, Gwen Crawford, Ruben and Tim; and his devoted dog, Ben. The family will receive friends 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where a Christian wake will be held 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saint Benedict Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richmond SPCA. "I am in the palm of God's hand."
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on February 27, 2011
Russell Norment - Assistant Principal
(1965 TJ yearbook)
NORMENT, Clarence Russell Jr., of Midway Farm, Hanover, Virginia, born December 16, 1926, died on January 10, 2011. He is survived by a brother, Robert Broaddus Norment of Mechanicsville; close family friend, Brett K. Miller; four nieces, Sarah Cooley (Craig), Susan Copeland (Jeff), JoAnne Price (Bill), and Robinette Glasco (Matt); and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of American Legion, Post 244, Glen Allen, Virginia. He taught in the public schools of Virginia for 32 years; nine years in Prince William County, one year at Highland Springs High School, and the last 22 years at Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, where he served as faculty advisor for the Kiwanis sponsored Key Club. He was awarded the International Key of Honor by Kiwanis International. For the last 29 years, he was employed by Ukrop's/ Martin's Supermarkets. For a number of years, Mr. Norment served on the National Council of Affirmation, an independent voice for United Methodists for Lesbian and Gay Concerns. This group insists that all United Methodists be accepted into full participation in the church. He was a lifelong member of Lebanon United Methodist Church in Hanover. Burial private. A memorial service will be held at Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Road, Hanover, Virginia 23069, at 11 a.m. on January 29, 2011, with a lunch to follow. Memorial gifts may be made to the Parsonage Fund, Lebanon United Methodist Church.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch from January 11 to January 12, 2011
Chip Valentine
VALENTINE, The Reverend Mann S. VI, better known as "Chip", 63, of Fort Thomas, passed away on December 29, 2010 at his residence. He attended Ohio University from 1968 to 1970 and graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Philosophy. He then attended Virginia Theological Seminary from 1970 to 1973 and received his Master's in Divinity. He was ordained a deacon by the Episcopal Diocese of Va. at St. James' in Richmond, Va. In December 1973, he was ordained a priest by the Diocese of Southern Va. at Bruton Parish in Williamsburg. Chip served as a priest at St. John's Episcopal Church in Hampton, Va. from 1973 to 1975; All Saints Episcopal Church in Richmond, Va. from 1975 to 1977; Emmanuel Episcopal Church-Brooke Hill in Richmond, Va. from 1977 to 1979; and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Pensacola, Fla. from 1979 to 1983. He also served as priest of Episcopal Churches in Mobile, Ala. from 1983 to 1984; Brewton from 1984 to 1989; Simpsonville from 1989 to 1994; Ashland, Ky. from 1994 to 2010; and his most recent church, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ft. Thomas from 2009 to 2010. He was born October 19, 1947 in Richmond, Va. to the late Mann S. "Buzz" Valentine V and Dorothy "Dottie" Mays Valentine of Richmond, Va. In 1968, Chip married Mary Blair Truesdell of Richmond, Va., with whom he had a daughter, Melissa Blair V. Ruge (Thomas) of Charleston, S.C. In 1983, he married Sharon Lee Pope of Pensacola, Fla., with whom he had two daughters, Katherine Elizabeth V. Groce (Luke) of Louisville, Ky. and Mariah Lee Valentine of Charleston, S.C. He is also survived by his three younger siblings, brother, James Hedley Valentine (Carol) of Richmond, Va., and sisters, Anne Terry V. Day (James) of Richmond, Va. and Mary Robins V Rudacil (Stan) of Scottsville, Va. Also surviving is his granddaughter, Gabrielle Blair Ruge; and several nieces and nephews. Chip served his community and diocese in numerous ways. Most recently, he served on the Camps and Conferences Board and the Executive Council for the Diocese of Lexington. He served as the presiding judge of the Ecclesiastical Court, and advocated life and dignity in his many terms on the ethics committee at local hospitals. Chip lived his life as a giver to all: a faithful and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, community leader and priest. After his enormous love for his family, one of his next greatest pleasures was gardening. The abundance of nourishment grown from his beloved garden, from which many friends and family benefitted, mirrored the love with which he nourished those around him. Chip had the gift of making everyone around him feel comfortable, important and valued. His legacy of sharing Christ's love is enormous. His family's sorrow is overshadowed by the joy of knowing he has now heard the words his heart lived for, "well done my good and faithful servant." Praise be to God. A funeral ceremony will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 4 p.m. at the Christ Church Cathedral, 116 Market St., Lexington, Ky. A second memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the St. James Episcopal Church, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Chip Valentine Memorial Fund, c/o Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, P.O. Box 610, Lexington, Ky. 40588-0610. Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Homes is serving the family. Online condolences can be given at
www.dmefuneral.com.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch from January 1 to January 2, 2011
Steve Budnick's mother
BUDNICK,
Ethel Grafman, born 1918 in New York City, passed away on November 18,
2010, after a career with the Appellate Division of the IRS in Richmond,
Va. Ethel and her husband of 56 years, Louis, retired to Deerfield Beach,
Fla., and enjoyed many of their summers in Virginia and New York. Ethel
was predeceased by her husband, Louis; her sisters, Rose and Bess; and her
brother, Herman. Ethel and Louis had what she said were the "greatest
children in the world." Surviving her are Steven (Susan Muller)
Budnick of Atlanta, Ga. and Barbara Budnick (Stuart Alan) Royal of
Birmingham, Ala. Ethel created many wonderful memories with her adored
grandchildren, Rachael (Matthew) McDonald of Brooklyn, N.Y., Scott Budnick
of Los Angeles, Calif., Jeremy (Dayna) Royal, of Birmingham, Ala., and
Brian (Laura Elliott) Budnick of Atlanta, Ga.; and two
great-grandchildren, Nadia Elaine McDonald of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Jacob
Levi Royal of Birmingham, Ala. She cherished her very loving relationship
with Roberta Cohen Neblett of Richmond, Va.; and appreciated her very
special time with Carole Budnick of Dunwoody, Ga. Ethel had a strong love
of reading and all types of music, and she played classical piano into her
90s. In their retirement years, she and Louis loved to travel around the
world, entertain friends, play cards and walk. Later in her years, she
lived in Richmond, but then moved to Atlanta to be more accessible to her
children and grandchildren, providing her additional family time with good
quality health. We all learned from her the lessons of taking care of
yourself, having a sense of humor, giving to charity and spending time
with the ones you love. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday,
November 21, at Sir Moses Montifiore Cemetery, Richmond, Va. Arrangements
by Bliley's-Central. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
following charities which Ethel was particularly fond of, Disabled
Veterans, Hadassah, and the March of Dimes.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on November 19, 2010
BOWEN,
James Leon, 62, of Richmond, passed away Monday, October 25, 2010. He
leaves behind his mother, Lucia Bowen; devoted girlfriend, Joan Hughes;
numerous relations in North Carolina and Belgium; faithful pets, Nikki and
Dixie; and a host of friends. James was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and
lover of nature. He was a 1965 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at
Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., and where funeral services will be
held 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of
flowers, please make donations to a favorite animal charity.Published in
Richmond Times-Dispatch from October 26 to October 27, 2010
Shelly Sternfield
Abramson's mother Edith
Elizabeth Christian
CHRISTIAN, Edith Elizabeth, daughter of Elizabeth Potter Christian and the late Raleigh Colston Christian, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010. She is survived by her sisters, Melissa Christian Ralston (Mrs. Edward E. Jr.), Mary Christian James (Mrs. Bruce Beveridge); two nieces, Elizabeth Christian Enochs and Maria Walker Enochs. Edith attended St. Catherine's School and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She was a member of the Virginia Historical Society, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. She retired from Marsh & Mclennan Insurance, and in her retirement she enjoyed cooking and entertaining her friends. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
STERNFIELD, Eleanor, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2010 . She was born in New York City on July 5, 19 19 , the daughter of immigrant parents and the first in her family to graduate from college with honors at a young age. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Louis, whom she had married following World War II. Their love and total commitment to each other characterized their years together. Eleanor is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Shelley and Steve Abramson, Diane and David Peskin, and Linda and Howard Price. She took great pride and joy in her seven grandsons and three great-grandchildren. Survivors also include her brother, Arnie Schwartz and his wife, Sandy, and many nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her great dignity, devotion to her family, and dedication to Jewish life and learning. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2010 at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Temple Beth-El.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch from October 17 to October 18, 2010
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch from September 17 to September 19, 2010
Kathy Shapiro Wooton's mother
SHAPIRO, Helene Rose Weinfeld, born June 1, 1920, in Richmond, passed away July 20, 2010, at her Monument Avenue home. She was the daughter of Benjamin William and Rose Virginia Weinfeld; sister of Albert G. and Corp B. William Weinfeld Jr.; beloved wife of 28 years to Marion David Shapiro; sister-in-law to Marian S. Benson and Dr. Jerome J. Shapiro. Begun by her father in 1933, Helene ran for 56 years The Specialty Shop, a family menswear business, in downtown Richmond, with her beloved husband, David, and later their son. Helen was an Alumna of University of Richmond, active in USO during WWII, participated in Belle Terre Garden Club, Shimola Golf and Sisterhood at Temple Beth Ahabah. She is survived by daughter, Katherine S. Wootton, her husband, Bill, their daughters, Amy Wootton of Sacramento, Calif., and Lisa Wootton of Tucson, Ariz., and Helene is also survived by her son, William "Bob" Shapiro, his wife, Debbie, their children, Michael David Shapiro of Midlothian and Emily Anne Shapiro of Vienna, Va. A beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and a dear friend to those who knew and loved her, Helene will be greatly missed. Services will be held 11 a.m. Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Temple Beth Ahabah, 1111 W. Franklin St., followed by interment at Hebrew Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly donate to the American Heart Association or Congregation Beth Ahabah.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on July 24, 2010
OWEN,
Donald Thomas "D.O.," 63, of Richmond, passed away Friday
morning, June 25, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances
Kitelyn Owen and Floyd Thomas Owen; and his loving aunt, Mary
"Tiny" Longmire. Don will be greatly missed by his wife of 33
years, Linda Jeter Owen; daughter, Cheryl Owen Reynolds and her husband,
Thomas R. Reynolds Sr.; grandchildren, Amanda "Rosie"
Mitchell, Thomas Reed Reynolds Jr., Adreanne Michell Savee and her
husband, Christopher R. Savee; aunt, Louise Simons of Blackstone, Va.;
and his faithful feline companion, Izzy. A loving husband, father,
grandfather, friend, golf partner, softball coach, bar fly and beach
bum, D.O. will be missed by numerous other family members and friends. A
memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 3 p.m. at
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2315 Parham Road. A reception will follow at
Rare Olde Times Pub at Patterson and Pump Roads. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to SPCA, First Tee, or Tuckahoe Little League.
Helen Clanton Boynton's mother
CLANTON, Ruby Briggs, 86, of Richmond, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010. She was the widow of Jesse Clanton Jr., and is survived by two daughters, Helen C. Boynton and Anita C. Wood; four grandchildren, Jennifer Boynton Lynch, Angelique Marie Bergmann, Charles Lee Ingalls and Michael Lane Wood; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Merle B. Yow and Mary Alice Moran, both of North Carolina. Mrs. Clanton was a retired multi-line adjuster from GAB Business Services. She was a life member of the Richmond Claims Association and founder of the Female Adjusters of Richmond Association. She was a member of the Reveille United Methodist Chancel Choir for 61 years. She was Sergeant Santa's "Chief Elf" for many years. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 7 at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 8 at Reveille United Methodist Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Reveille Chancel Choir, 4200 Cary St., Richmond, Va. 23221.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on June 6, 2010
Helen Coleman, English Teacher
COLEMAN,
Helen Lenora, 74, died Saturday, May 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Daniel J. and Helen Cavanaugh Coleman; and her brother,
Daniel J. Coleman III. She is survived by first cousins, James O'Reilly
Coleman Jr. (Nancy) of Boothbay Harbor, Maine and Naples, Fla., and Daniel
T. Coleman of Naples, Fla.; and numerous cousins of the Gerdts, Disney and
Bain families. Helen attended St. Gertrude High School and graduated from
Marymount School in Richmond. She went on to graduate Marymount College in
Tarrytown, N.Y. and made teaching her career. She taught English at Thomas
Jefferson and Henrico High Schools. In 1965, she received the National
Teacher of the Year Award. Helen was a member of St. Bridget Catholic
Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. Family will receive
friends on Wednesday, May 12, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's -
Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., with the Rosary prayed at 8 p.m. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bridget Catholic Church at 1
p.m. Thursday, May 13, with interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Contributions in Helen's memory may be made to St. Bridget Catholic
Church, 6006 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, Va. 23226.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on May 12, 2010
Bob Blinn
Robert Franklin "Bob" Blinn, born Oct. 20, 1947 died March 3, 2010 at the Department of Veterans' Affairs Hospice Care Program in Hampton, Va., after a two-year battle with metastatic colon cancer. He was the son of the late Frances Folkes Duncan and Col. Fisher Shinholt Blinn, U.S. Army retired.
Bob is survived by his loving sisters, Suzanne Blinn Rasmusson of Half Moon Bay, Calif., and Barbara Blinn Forbes and her husband Daniel H. Forbes of Suffolk; also his nephew, William Spencer Bryant; and nieces, Amanda McCall and Melissa Dionne.
Bob and his sisters grew up in Richmond, Va. When he was 17 years of age he was involved in an automobile accident and suffered a severe concussion. The aftereffects of his injury significantly impacted his life, limiting his abilities and hopes regarding completing college, having a wife and family, and enjoying success in his career.
Bob joined the Air Force and proudly served in Crete, Greece for two years. After receiving an honorable discharge, Bob began his real estate career in Norfolk. Initially, he owned and operated Homefinders, a housing rental business.
Bob was next associated with Goodman Segar Hogan real estate agency for many years. He was proud to have been recognized several times as "Listing Agent of the Month." He was a member of the HRRA Circle of Excellence.
Bob was most recently associated with Prudential Town Realty. His friendships with his "work buddies" meant so much to him; he knew he could always count on them. Many of these friends came to visit Bob both during his recent hospitalizations and then in hospice care. We are grateful to everyone who showed him kindness and cheer during these difficult times.
Bob had been a member of Parkview Baptist Church in Portsmouth for the last 12 years. A service to celebrate his life will be held at the church on Monday, March 15, at 11 a.m. Our family extends sincere thanks to the Rev. Brittain and church members who prayed for him and visited him.
Bob will be buried at Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Topping, Va. We are moved and happy that members of our extended family will join us there, including Jim and Phyllis Brice and their sons Steven, Michael and Jimmy; as well as their spouses and children.
Our family gratefully thanks the physicians, nurses, and staff at the Hampton Roads Veterans' Hospital and Hospice for the loving care and many acts of kindness they provided to Bob. Social worker Yvonne Bailey and nurse Sarah Mottley always knew the right thing to say, the right thing to do, and the right time to do it. We are so appreciative of their care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, is handling the arrangements.
www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.
Published in The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA, Mar 9, 2010
Margaret Gallaway, English Teacher
GALLAWAY,
Margaret Taylor died March 3, 2010. Born on August 22, 1913, Mrs.
Gallaway was a retired English teacher at Thomas Jefferson High
School, having taught previously in Titusville, Florida. Mrs. Gallaway
earned her B.A. degree in English from Westhampton College and her
M.A. in English from the University of Kentucky. Prior to her teaching
career, she worked at First and Merchants Bank, Richmond. She is
survived by her nephew, John Tobitt Elder, of Henderson, Nevada; her
great-nephew, Brian Elder; and her great-niece, Katherine Elder Ficke.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Richmond. A memorial
service will be held at Westminster Canterbury Richmond at 2:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to the Fellowship Fund at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, 1600
Westbrook Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227.
Published in Richmond
Times-Dispatch from March 6 to March 8, 2010
Laura Young Baskerville's mother
YOUNG, Carolyn Carr, 84, passed away at her Westminster-Canterbury home on Friday evening, January 8, 2010 after a brief illness. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Baskerville and husband, George; granddaughter, Carey Gwinn and husband, Eric; grandson, Trip Ransone and wife, Sarah; and three great-grandchildren, Eric and Jack Gwinn and Dabney Ransone. The joy of Carolyn's life was the time she shared with these children and her many friends at Westminster. Carolyn rarely met anyone who did not soon become her friend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westminster-Canterbury Foundation. Henry Van Dyke wrote, "There is only one way to get ready for immortality, and that is to love this life and live it as bravely and faithfully and cheerfully as we can." Surely Carolyn has done a wonderful job of that. A memorial service will be held at Westminster at a time to be determined later.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on January 11, 2010
Janie Kaufman Nacht's mother
KAUFMAN, ALEXANDRA, of Aventura, FL, 99 years young, born October 27, 1910, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Alexander Kaufman; loving mother of Marjorie (Ronald) Cantor, Nancy (Alan) Burch, Jane (the late Dr. Edward) Nacht, Alyn (Barry) Segal; dear sister of Barbara (Seymour) London; cherished grandmother of Sheryl (Tuly) Wultz, Jan (Alexander) Hockman, Kathy (Kenneth) Deckler, Amy (Michael) Thorpe, Michelle Behren, Jennifer (Rick) Stein, Suzanne (Evan) Aversa, Jonathan (Jennifer) Nacht, Meredith (Jason) Hirsch, Bradley (Beth) Nacht, Matthew Segal, Adrienne (Moshe) Feldman, Jaclyn Segal, Hayley Segal; adored great-grandmother of Amanda, Ari, & the late Daniel Wultz, Jeremy & Adam Hockman, Elizabeth & Alex Deckler, Benjamin & Leah Thorpe, Ryan & Justin Behren, Addison Stein, Logan & Hannah Aversa, Olivia & Jace Nacht, Andie & Alec Hirsch, Marc Nacht, Navah & Laila Feldman. Contributions may be made to the Daniel Cantor Wultz Foundation, 20000 NE 21st Court, NMB, FL 33179 c/o Marjorie Cantor. Chapel services 11:30 AM TODAY at Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapel, 18840 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33180, 305-932-2700. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.
Published in The Miami Herald on December 18, 2009
Janie Kaufman Nacht's husband
Nacht, Edward S. DDS, of Weston, born October 10th 1943 passed away Monday, June 8, 2009. Beloved husband of Jane; loving father of Jonathan (Jennifer), Meredith (Jason) and Bradley (Beth); cherished grandfather of Olivia, Jace, Andie, Alec and Marc; devoted brother of Susan (Robin). Attended University of Miami BA, Medical College of Virginia DDS, University of Pittsburgh Pediatric Dentistry Specialist. Edward practiced Pediatric Dentistry in South Florida for 38 years. He is loved by his large family, many friends and thousands of patients that made everyday special to him. Services to be held, Wednesday, June 10th at 10:30am at Levitt Weinstein Mem. Chapel, 3201 NW 72nd Ave., Hollywood, 954-963-2400. Interment to follow at Temple Beth El Mem. Gardens, Davie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice or to the Daniel Cantor Wultz Foundation (great-nephew) 318 Indian Trace, #654 Weston Fl 33326.
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Denise Ahladas Garza's mother AHLADAS, Catherine, 84, passed away after a short illness on May 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alec John; and her daughter, Denise Garza. She is survived by her brother, John Touloupas; son, Zack Ahladas; her grandson, Alexander Garza; son-in-law, Dennis Garza and wife, Sara; godson, Christopher Macropoulos; and numerous cousins in North Carolina and Maryland. Her pet cat, CoCo, was also very important to her. She was a longtime member of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Though a very private person, her family, church and its members were very important to her. She will be remembered for her wonderful culinary interests. The family will receive guests from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 1, at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where a Trisagion Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. If preferred, memorial contributions may be made to Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. May her memory be eternal.
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 HOFFMAN,
Blanche F., born Blanche Joan Freedman on May 7, 1922 in New York
City to Robert and Roye, who both predeceased her. She married
Seymour Hoffman on November 15, 1942 just prior to his entering the
U.S. Army to serve in World War II. Blanche and Sey moved to
Richmond in 1945, where they established District Theaters Corp.,
joined Temple Beth Ahabah and raised a family. Always deeply
involved with the Richmond Jewish Community, Blanche and Sey made
innumerable lifelong friends and made Richmond their home in every
sense. Blanche passed away peacefully on May 27 at the age of 87.
She was predeceased by her beloved Sey, who died in August 2002, and
survived by her brother, William Freedman, and numerous nieces and
nephews. Blanche's greatest gift and the love of her life was her
family, for whom there was no limit to her love. Her children, Ric
and Laurie (Barry) Stien and her dear grandchildren, Robert (Kim)
Stien, Jodi (Neil) Rosenman, Kaley Erin Hoffman, Todd Lewis Hoffman
are left with abundant memories of a woman who loved them
unconditionally. Blanche will be forever laid to rest at Hebrew
Cemetery on Sunday, May 31 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations
to Temple Beth Ahabah or the Richmond Jewish Community Center would
be greatly appreciated. |
| Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 5/29/2009 - 5/30/2009 |
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Karen Quisenberry Ryerson Phillips
PHILLIPS, Karen Quisenberry, 61, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald H. Phillips. She is survived by her son, James Peyton Ryerson and his wife, Michelle; grandson, Walker; and granddaughter, Makenzie; two sisters, Jean Cannaday and Betty Cox; three stepchildren, Terrie Fox and husband, David, Donald "Sonnie" Philips, Jr and Angie Jordan; five step-grandchildren, Chris, Renee, Brittany, Lauren and Haley. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She was an active volunteer for the Special Olympics. She retired from Verizon after 25 plus years of service. She attended Sandston Baptist Church were a celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 17. The family will receive friends at the church for a reception following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Sandston Baptist Church, 100 West Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, Va. 23150, Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad, 5301 Huntsman Rd, Sandston, Va. 23150 or to the American Cancer Society.Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 3/12/2009
Arthur Cannon's mother
| CANNON, Roberta Winfrey, wife of Edmund W. Cannon, of Boca Raton, Fla., and formerly of Richmond, Va., died January 24, 2009. Born in Richmond, Va., she was a graduate of Westhampton College. She is also survived by her children, Henrietta C. Hodge; and son-in-law, E. Ray Hodge of Richmond, Va.; and Arthur M. Cannon; two children and one great-grandchild, all of Boca Raton. A memorial service will be held January 31 at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers, might contribute to Hospice By the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, Fla. 33486, or the Tri County Humane Society, 21287 Boca Rio Rd., Boca Raton, Fla. 33433. | |
| Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 1/29/2009 |
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Mae T. Roberts, age 95, of Maryville, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at Maryville Healthcare Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Agee Roberts. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Bruce and Debbie Roberts; granddaughters, Hillary Blair Chojnacki and husband Richard, Anne Hayden Roberts; great-granddaughters, Sydney Chojnacki, Skylar Chojnacki. Mrs. Roberts will be returned to Bennetts Funeral Home in Richmond, Va., for services. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home in charge, 982-6812, www.mccammonammonsclick.com
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Carolyn Scott Kidd's Husband
KIDD, Stuart "Ronnie," 65, of Richmond, passed away October 10, 2008, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Carolyn Kidd; six children, Stuart R. Kidd Jr., Cheryl L. Harris, Lisa C. Cheshire, Karen M. Kidd, S. Dale Engard, and Melissa L. Barden; sister, Eileen Savoie and her husband, Ronald, of Connecticut; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Ronnie's caregivers, Leota Nuckols and Jim Stratton for their loving care. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 10/11/2008 - 10/12/2008
Donna Buffenstein Jacob's father
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 BUFFENSTEIN,
Louis, 97, of Richmond, passed away September 28, 2008. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Frances Buffenstein. He is survived by his son, Allan
Buffenstein (Frona); and daughter, Donna Jacobs (Julian); grand-children,
Sheri Conley (Richard), Eric Buffenstein (Alison), Steven Buffenstein
(Melanie), Ellen Strusky (Michael), Lisa Mohink (Todd), and Sara Solomon
(Michael Carson); and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Buffenstein was a
graduate of the University of Richmond, among the premier appraisers and
realtors in the Richmond area, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Volunteer of
the Year with Jewish Family Services, and a member of Temple Beth-El.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon on Thursday at the chapel of Beth-El
in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations
be made to Jewish Family Services. Blileys-Central is handling
arrangements. |
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Donald Hill's mother
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 HILL,
Margaret Virginia Brown, age 97, widow of George Anderson Hill Sr.
and a retiree of the former William Byrd Press (now Cadmus Cenveo
Commun-ications), died Thursday, September 4, 2008. She is survived
by her three sons, George Anderson Hill Jr., Douglas Milton Hill and
his wife, Valerie Marie Watson Hill, and Donald Wesley Hill and his
wife, Forrest Anne Harris Hill, all of Richmond; six grandchildren,
Brian Anderson Hill of San Clemente, Calif., Daniel Anderson Hill of
Richmond, Casey Weston Hill and his wife, Stacey Barrow Hill, of
Virginia Beach, Anna Virginia Hill Wagg and her husband, Scudder
Wagg, of Richmond, Taelor Elizabeth Hill Antunes and her husband,
Mario Antunes, of Faro, Portugal, and Margaret Kemmerer Hill of
Richmond; two stepgrandsons, Craig Ronald Caldwell of Richmond and
Bret Thomas Caldwell of Greenville, S.C.; one great-grandson,
Gabriel Antunes of Faro, Portugal; one sister, Frances Brown
Glazebrook of Richmond; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. She
was a longtime member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and a
charter member of the Scottish Society of Richmond. The family will
receive friends from noon to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 7,
at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, September 8, at St.
Stephen's Episcopal Church, with entombment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Stephen's
Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226. |
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Ann Cosby Williams's mother
| COSBY, Grace Laurens, 94, died Thursday, July 31, 2008 at her home in Richmond. She was the daughter of Grace Carrington and Charles Laurens. Mrs. Cosby is survived by her daughters, Grace Carrington Edwards of Lithonia, Ga., Mary Marshall Dekkers and her husband, Antonius "Tom," of Snellville, Ga., and Ann Laurens Williams of Richmond; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2008, at Grace & Holy Trinity Church in Richmond. A private burial will be held at a later time in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts be made to Grace & Holy Trinity Church, 8 North Laurel Street, Richmond, Va. 23220, or to a charity of your choice. | |
| Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 8/2/2008 - 8/3/2008 |
Ronald Reams' father
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Chip Valentine's father |
 VALENTINE,
Mann S. V, affectionately known as "Buzz", peacefully entered
eternal life on February 3, 2008 at Avalon, Westminster Canterbury, with
family at his side. A Requiem Eucharist will be held at St. James
Episcopal Church on Thursday, February 7 at 11 a.m., the Reverend
Randolph M. Hollerith officiating. Buzz was born June 8, 1923. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Allen W. Valentine Sr. and Elizabeth
Taylor Valentine; and by siblings, Allen W. Valentine Jr. and Mary V.
Kemp. He is survived by four adult children, the Rev. Mann S. Valentine
VI (Sharon), James H. Valentine (Carol), Terry V. Day (Jim), and Mary
Robins V. Rudacil (Stan); eight grandchildren, Melissa V. Ruge, Daniel
H. Valentine, Woolsey R. Valentine, L. Taylor Valentine, Katherine E.
Valentine, Mariah L. Valentine, S. Stone Rudacil, Mebane T. Valentine,
and James H. Day Jr; and by three great-grandchildren, Ella Grace
Valentine, Miles Valentine, and a little girl due in May. Prior to
retirement in 1992, Buzz was district manager for RCA Record Division.
His vocation, however, was to God, church, family, and a wide array of
friends. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and was a
scholarshipped voice major at Juilliard in New York, where he sang with
the Robert Shaw Chorale and, in later years, reprised this role when
Shaw toured in Richmond. Buzz began his vocal career at eight and
continued his lifelong passion with the St. James's and St. Thomas's
Episcopal choirs. He was a lifelong member of St. James, where he served
two terms on the Vestry, chaired the Men's Cooking Team, founded the
renowned salsa making crew, originated the Men's Bible Study group, and
served as a lector, Lay Eucharistic Minister and Chalice Bearer. He
served with CARITAS, a church-based outreach to Richmond's homeless. He
was an Education for Ministry graduate of Sewanee and a mentor for the
Disciples of Christ in Community course. He was the Spiritual Chair of
St. James's recent "Fan the Flame" $8 million expansion
campaign. He also served numerous terms on the Stuart Circle Hospital
Board. Buzz and Dottie joined Westminster Canterbury in 1995 where he
exercised an effervescent ministry as "lay-chaplain," member
of the Westminster Canterbury Development Committee, the Food Committee,
and the Social Activities Staff. He was equally loved by friends and
Westminster Canterbury staff, among whom he was also known as
"Buzz." He organized and raised large sums for WC staff
Christmas bonuses. Each of his children believed that Buzz loved them
best, only to discover as adults that their Dad had an equally deep and
unique relationship with each, according to their interests and gifts.
Buzz said that he thought of all his children as ministers of Christ,
and he cultivated a deep spirituality within them all. In a spiritual
autobiography for EFM written in 1996, Buzz summed up his life as a
"Trilogy": "My life has centered upon but three things:
God, family, and otherswe are one." Thanks be to God! In lieu of
flowers, Buzz and his family would appreciate memorial contributions to
St. James's Episcopal Church Endowment or the Westminster Canterbury
Fellowship Fund. |
| Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 2/5/2008 - 2/6/2008. |
Karen Quisenberry Ryerson Phillips's husband
| PHILLIPS, Donald Henry, of Sandston, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008 at home. Born in Newport News, Va. in 1938, his family moved to Richmond for the last time around 1954, when his father began working on opening Pleasure Island Restaurant on the Kanawha Canal at 17th Street. His grandfather owned and operated Captain Herbert's Seafood Boat next to Pleasure Island on the canal. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Karen Q. Phillips; three children, Terrie Marie Fox and her husband, David, Donald Henry Phillips Jr. (Sonnie), and Angie Phillips Jordan; stepson, James Peyton Ryerson and his wife, Michelle; five grandchildren, Christopher Rowsey, Renee McNiff, Lauren Marie Phillips, Haley Nicole Phillips and Brittany Alexandria Jordan; two stepgrandchildren, Walker Temple Ryerson and Makenzie Temple Ryerson; and his brother, Terry Presson Phillips of Waverly, Va. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1957 and was a proud member of the Cadet Corps. Mr. Phillips joined the Electrical Union Local 666, where he worked all over the East Coast until he retired in 1994 after 30 years. He was also a member of the Masons Local Order No. 272 in Varina. He was an active member of the Virginia 4-Wheel Drive Club in Mechanicsville, Va., and enjoyed being a part of the Cape Hatteras Fishing Tournament held in April for the last 26 years. He was a member of Sandston Baptist Church and enjoyed every minute of Sunday School, church services and other church activities. A memorial service will be held at Sandston Baptist Church, with Reverend Karl Heilman officiating on Friday, February 8, 2008. The family will receive friends and family at 10 a.m. at the church with the service beginning at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sandston Baptist Church, 100 West Williamsburg Road, Sandston, Va. 23150 or the American Parkinson's Disease Foundation. | |
| Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 2/7/2008. |
James Alexander Gurney II
(A TJ Class of 1965 classmate in 1963 before transferring to Benedictine)
Lynn Greentree Heiman's father
 GREENTREE,
Louis C., 86, of Richmond, died January 4, 2008. He was preceded in death
by his wife of 32 years, Ann W. Greentree; and his brother, Irving S.
Greentree Jr. He is survived by his 32-year beloved companion, Martha
Hume; his daughters, Lynn G. Heiman and her husband, David, of Cleveland,
Ohio and Lois G. Hirsch and her husband, Harry; grandchildren, Sarah
Lemaster, James Lemaster, Alisa H. Aczel and her husband, Joseph, and
Stacy H. Miller and her husband, Jeffrey; great-grandchildren, Anna Miller
and Arden Aczel; niece, Pamela G. Norman; and nephew, I. Richard Greentree.
Mr. Greentree was a 1938 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and 1942
graduate of Washington & Lee University, a Navy lieutenant serving in
World War II, Atlantic and Pacific, owner of Greentrees Men's Clothier,
past director of both of the Downtown Richmond Rotary Club and Retail
Merchants Association, past president of Congregation Beth Ahabah and the
Virginia Retail Clothiers, and a resident of the Cedarfield Community.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, January 6, at Bliley's-Central,
3801 Augusta Avenue. Interment to follow at Hebrew Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to either Congregation Beth Ahabah or the
Richmond SPCA.Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 1/5/2008 - 1/6/2008. |
Herbert Lee "Burt" Gurkin
Passed away around 2007?
Donald Lahy's mother
LAHY, Florence Claire, 95, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007. She was the widow of D. Orville Lahy, Professor of Law at the University of Richmond's T.C. Williams School of Law, and the daughter of Rev. Clarence M. Farney and Sarah B. Farney of Ontario, Canada and Grand Rapids, Mich. She is survived by her son, Donald A. Lahy; daughter-in-law, Deborah W. Lahy; and four grandchildren, James T. Lahy, Mary-Ellen W. Lahy, Christopher M. Lahy, and Timothy J. Lahy. She is also survived by her nephew, C. Edward Greenwood of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and her nieces, Sylvia F. Bridjette of Pueblo West, Colo., and Sara F. Hasbrouck of West Olive, Mich. She was a member of Ruth Chapter No. 8, O.E.S. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where the family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 29, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 8787 River Rd., Richmond, with interment to follow in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the All Saints Episcopal Church - Choir Fund, c/o Andrew Koebler, 8787 River Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229, or to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Fla. 33607.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 12/27/2007 - 12/28/2007.
Ben Kutner's mother
 KUTNER,
Esther Talkowska, passed away on her 81st birthday on December 23, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Leo M. Kutner. She
was born in Brezny, Poland, and spent her formative years as a child and
teenager in two different ghettos, and at the end of World War II, was
one of the survivors of the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp. She
was liberated by General Patton's army shortly after she and three other
young girls escaped from the Death March, and was the sole survivor of
her immediate family of six. She met her husband, Leo, in a Displaced
Persons Campy in Germany. With their young son, Benjamin, they
immigrated to Richmond in 1949. She is also survived by her son, Lee,
and daughter, Fay Kessler and son-in-law, Dr. Fred Kessler; as well as
three granddaughters, Alina Holmes, Jessica Kessler, and Marissa
Kessler. She was predeceased by a fourth granddaughter, Carrie Kutner;
and daughter-in-law, Phillis Kutner in 1995. Devoted to her adopted
country, Esther's volunteerism in the community touched thousands of
lives. She was involved with too many organizations to list, but was
most noted for her commitment to Holocaust education. She was in
constant demand as a speaker, and addressed diverse groups ranging from
elementary school students to college students to civic organizations as
well as branches of the United States Armed Services. Services will be
held in the chapel of the Richmond Beth-El Cemetery at Forest Lawn
Wednesday, December 26, at 2 p.m., with interment immediately
thereafter. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Virgina or
National Holocaust Museums.Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 12/25/2007 - 12/26/2007. |
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Midlothian, died Friday, December 21, 2007. She was the widow of Roger
H. Threadgill, and is survived by two sisters, Carolyn Diane Aldridge,
and Sharon H. Powell and her husband, Gary; one aunt, Lillian Birkhead;
an uncle, Warren Hanks and his wife, Shirley; five nieces and nephews
and five great-nephews. Mrs. Threadgill was a real estate paralegal for
William Grogan and Associates and a Past President of the Richmond
Chapter of Credit Professionals International. The family will receive
friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home,
1771 N. Parham Rd. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m.
Thursday at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Henrico Fire and Rescue. Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 12/23/2007 - 12/24/2007. |
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Ruth Hendler Kreger's mother
Bronia
S. Hendler , Norfolk
Monday, Dec. 17, 2007
©The Virginian-Pilot
Bronia S. Hendler of the 6000 block of River Road, died Dec. 15, 2007, in her residence. Mrs. Hendler was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruchel Schwarz and was a native of Sosnowieco, Poland. She retired from J.C. Penney Co. as the manager of the children’s department in Richmond after 25 years. She was a member of Congregation Beth El and its sisterhood in Norfolk. Mrs. Hendler is survived by her husband, David Hendler; a daughter, Ruth Kreger and her husband David of Norfolk; two grandchildren, Seth Kreger of Arlington and Senta Kreger of Santa Monica, Calif.; also one brother and a sister. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Norfolk Chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., by Rabbi Arthur Ruberg. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Jewish Family Services or Odyssey Hospice. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. is handling arrangements. The family will be at the home of David and Ruth Kreger, 7316 Ruthven Road in Norfolk.
Pat Rice's father
 RICE,
Christian, 82, of Manchester, Ga., died Sunday, November 4, 2007 at
Hospice LaGrange. Mr. Rice was born December 22, 1924 in Farmville, Va.,
son of the late Cleveland Stewart Rice and Anne Penn Christian Rice. He
was a member of First Assembly of God, Manchester, Ga., and was retired
from Penn Truck Aids as a driver. Mr. Rice was a U.S. Navy veteran and
served during War World II. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Rice; one
son, Pat Rice; two daughters, Judy Kayes and Bonnie Wells; two
stepdaughters, Roni Rush and Terry Fitzsimmons; three stepsons, Fred
Fitzsimmons, Steve Fitzsimmons, and Dave Fitzsimmons; grandchildren, Dan
Richmond, Mary Lee Rice, Jesse Williams, Dannelle Rice, Christianna Rice,
Margaret Rice, Christine Ferguson, Delina Johnson, Anna Warren, Beth,
David, Kelley, Tasha, Jami, and Christopher Fitzsimmons; and one brother,
Stewart Rice. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, November
10, 2007 at Living Word Church, 426 Courthouse Road, Richmond, Va. 23236.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Hospice LaGrange,
1510 Vernon Road, LaGrange, Ga. 30240, in memory of Mr. Christian Rice.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road,
LaGrange, Ga. 30240, (706) 884-8636. |
| Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 11/8/2007. |
Dudley Staples' father
 STAPLES,
Fitzhugh Dudley Sr., 89, formerly of Richmond, Va., died November 4, 2007
at the Rockville Nursing Home in Rockville, Md. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Virginia Grah (Gregory) Staples. He is survived by two
children, Fitzhugh Dudley Staples Jr. of Frederick, Md. and Gray Staples
Miller of Boyds, Md.; his son-in-law, John Cameron Miller; and his
grandson, Marshall Gregory Miller. Mr. Staples attended the University of
Virginia, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and later worked in
advertising. Mr. Staples enjoyed good friends, the Chesapeake Bay, jazz
music, and dachshunds. He was an officer of the Richmond Jazz Festival. No
funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in
Mr. Staples' name to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Letters may be sent to
the family at P.O. Box 223, Boyds, Md. 20841.Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 11/7/2007. |
Brenda Richardson Phillips' stepmother
RICHARDSON, Janet H., 86, widow of Horace Decatur Richardson, died Sunday,
November 4, 2007. She is survived by one nephew, Donald A. Tarbet; three nieces,
Beverly T. Styll, Shirley J. Harkess, and Patricia H. Swyers; two stepsons,
Thomas and Horace Richardson; two stepdaughters, Brenda Phillips and Rita Mohler;
one grandson, Elliott Richardson. Mrs. Richardson was a retired employee of
C&P Telephone Company. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral
Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and where services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, with
interment in Westhampton Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to
Patterson Avenue Baptist Church, 4301 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from
11/5/2007 - 11/6/2007.
Nicholas "Nick" Ouzounis (Originally in class of '65, graduated in '66)
| OUZOUNIS,
Nicholas Theodore "Nick", 60, of Richmond, passed away on
Saturday, October 6, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Theodore Alexander and Ruth Cibula Ouzounis. He is survived by his
children, Sara E. and Matthew E. Ouzounis; his aunts, Grace and Helen
Cibula, Virginia Mika, Cathy Blair and Mildred Kephart; he is also
survived by extended family in Greece and Czechoslovakia. Nick graduated
from Thomas Jefferson High School and proudly served his country in the
United States Air Force, serving one tour in the Vietnam War. He later
joined and retired from the Virginia Air National Guard. He was a member
of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The family will
receive friends on Wednesday, October 10, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in
the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue. Funeral services will be
held on Thursday, October 11, at 11 a.m. in Sts. Constantine and Helen
Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Burial with military honors will follow in
Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Malvern Avenue,
Richmond, Va. 23221. Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 10/7/2007 - 10/9/2007. |
Beverly Glaspie Montsinger's mother
 GLASPIE,
Dorothy Napier, 85, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2007.
She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Beverly Montsinger;
grand-daughter, Shannon Montsinger; and great-granddaughter, Madelyn
Martin. She was dedicated to her family and spent over half of her life
caring for her disabled husband, John. She will be remembered by all as
having a twinkle in her eye, spring in her step, a great sense of humor
and a sweet, loving spirit. The family welcomes friends to her memorial
service at Patterson Avenue Baptist Church, 4301 Patterson Avenue,
Thursday, October 18 at 1 p.m. Family will have a private graveside burial
at Riverview Cemetery following the service. Perennial plants for her
gravesite are welcome.Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 10/10/2007 - 10/14/2007. |
Betty Cox Thompson's mother
 COX,
Martha Ellen Garthright, 89, of Richmond, passed away September 5, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Douglas Cox; parents,
Deane and Lola Garthright; son, Doug Cox and wife, Phyllis; grandson,
Michael Cox. She is survived by her children, Deane Cox and wife, Carol,
Betty Thompson and husband, Bill, Carol Casstevens, Debbie Thompson and
husband, Fred, and Donnie Cox and wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Beth
Thompson, Billy Thompson, Debra Oaks, Beverly Smith, Andy Thompson, Lisa
Parrish, Jeff Casstevens, Kerrie DiStanlo, Bobby Cox, Brian Thompson,
Christopher, Cameron, and Conner Cox; great-grandchildren, Caitlin,
Austin, Riley, Bowen, Emily, Sydney, James, Harmony, Ella, Reese, and
Cameron. She was a retired Avon consultant with 37 years of service. The
family will receive friends 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bliley's - Central, 3801
Augusta Ave., and where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday.
Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the American
Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Va. 22312. |
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| Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 9/7/2007. |
Wayne Nystrom's mother
WILLIAMS, Bernice Nystrom, 93, of Richmond, died July 29, 2007.
Arrangements by the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home.
Published in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch on 7/30/2007.
Roberta (Bobbie) Jean Packer Greer's mother
PACKER,
Dorothy Chudacoff, passed away peacefully on
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 7/18/2007 .
Jennifer Hyman Goldman's father
HYMAN,
Virgil (Sev), passed away suddenly
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 7/16/2007 .
William Douglas Hotze
HOTZE, William Douglas, of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully at his home on June 4, 2007. He was the beloved husband of Mary Skilling Hotze; father of Robert Edward Hotze III and his wife, Katherine H., and David Christian Hotze; brother of T. Wilson Hotze Jr., Carroll Hotze Cannon, Curtis E. Hotze, James B. Hotze and Peggy H. Crowder. Friends may call on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at St. Dominic, 630 E. St. S.W., from 4 to 7 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 7 p.m. Interment Friday, June 8, 2007 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Washington, 3720 Upton St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016. [Published in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch from 6/6/2007 - 6/12/2007.]
Susan Cohen Marks
By Ellen
Robertson
Times-Dispatch Staff Writer
Published:
Henrico County school librarian Susan Cohen Marks
always wanted the experience of starting a library from scratch.
She got the chance to do it at Nuckols Farm
Elementary School.
"She was there the year before the school
opened and opened the library when the school opened in 1997," said her
husband, David Marks of Henrico.
Mrs. Marks left her prized library in August 2006
because of ongoing problems with breast cancer, which had spread to her brain.
She died Friday at her home, a little more than four years after being
diagnosed.
The Nuckols Farm school library will be named in her
honor at the end of the year, school officials have told her husband.
"One of the biggest compliments to her was that
some of the students and aides who had worked with her in the library have said
she was instrumental in their becoming librarians," her husband said.
A woman who liked to work with children, Mrs. Marks
had coached her school's team that vied in Henrico's Battle of the Books, a
competition for fifth-graders modeled after the TV show "Battle of the
Brains." Several of her teams had won the countywide-level of the
competition.
An avid reader, "during the summer she would
read boxes of children's books to prepare for school and make sure they were
satisfactory for the library," her husband said.
The 60-year-old Richmond native grew up with parents
who owned a supermarket.
She attended Syracuse University and then graduated
from Virginia Commonwealth University with a major in education and a minor in
library science.
Before Nuckols Farm opened, Mrs. Marks spent the
bulk of her career, about 25 years, at Ridge Elementary School in Henrico.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 38 years,
include a son, Steven Marks of Westport, Conn.; a daughter, Melissa Marks of
Atlanta; a sister, Nancy Walter of Richmond; and a grandson.
A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Bliley
Funeral Homes' Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave. Burial will follow in Richmond
Beth-El Cemetery at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane.
Howard Schechter's father
Robert Schechter, age 89, of Richmond, formerly of Delray Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wives, Martha and Lottie Schechter. He is survived by three sons, Steve Schechter and wife, Debbie, Howard Schechter and wife, Susan, and Eric Schechter and wife, Lidia; two stepdaughters, Marlene Kriegsman and husband, Irving, and Irene Thompson and husband, David; and several grandchildren. Mr. Schechter was a longtime grocery store owner that operated as Bomar Foods. A graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2007 at Sir Moses Montefiore Cemetery. [Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 5/10/2007.]
Nancy Leed Clary's parents
Jeanie M. Leed, age 84, of Mechanicsville, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007. She is survived by her husband, LeRoy L. Leed; her daughter, Nancy Clary; three sons and their wives, Lawrence Leed (Sherri), Stephen Leed (Dolores), and Paul Leed (Patricia); three grandchildren, Joshua Schneider and his father, John Schneider, Erica Lynne Leed, and Thomas Bondur-ant and his wife, Julie; three great-grandchildren, Crystal, William and Noah Bondurant; also three sisters, Thelma Ann Dowdy, Jane Nilson and her husband, Robert, and Barbara Lanterman. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. [Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 4/11/2007.]
LeRoy L. Leed, age 84, of Mechanicsville, Va., widower of Jeanie M. Leed, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2007. He is survived by his three sons and their wives, Lawrence Leed (Sherri), Stephen Leed (Dolores), and Paul Leed (Patricia); his daughter, Nancy Clary; grandchildren, Joshua Schneider and his father, John Schneider, Erica Lynne Leed, Thomas Bondurant and his wife, Julie; three great-grandchildren, Crystal, William, and Noah Bondurant; and one brother, Leon Leed of Newmanstown, Pa. Mr. Leed served in the United States Army during World War II in the Philippines, was wounded in Luzon, where he received the Bronze Star. He was the oldest member of his VFW post and was retired from Bellwood General Supply Center. The family will receive friends Saturday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. [Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 4/28/2007.]
| Pam Green - Steve Green's wife |
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From: Steve [mailto:greenrodeo@centurytel.net] Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 1:34 PM Subject: Pam Good morning. Pam passed away this morning at 9:30 central time. She was asleep and at peace and her sister, myself and Jennifer my daughter were at her side. We'll be making arrangements for later this week. Thanks for all your notes and calls and concerns through out this very dificult time. The time had come for her to leave us and I am relieved for her sake. We gave her the best gift we could which was to be at home with us and at peace with no pain. Knowing Pam you can imagine how much she will be missed. Steve |
| Zula "Sally" Aron - Ty Aron's mother |
| ARON Zula
"Sally" Aron, 86, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord
Thursday, December 21, 2006. She was the widow of George M. Aron. She is
survived by one son, Ty Aron and wife, Chrissie; one daughter, Pamela
Stebbins and her husband, Marty; five grandsons, Brock and Ross Aron,
John, Jeff and David Wills; and one great-grandson, Caleb Daniel Wills.
Mrs. Aron was a well-known registered nurse at MCV and Stuart Circle
Hospitals for over 20 years and was very dedicated to her patients. She
will be missed deeply by her family. The family will receive friends at
the Bliley Funeral Homes' Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Road,
Friday 5 to 7 p.m., where services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday.
Interment Riverview Cemetery. |
| Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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Ann 'Bones' Welton Law Firm Administrator - Courtenay Welton's wife |
| Ann Boning
"Bones" Welton, 54, a former administrator in the Washington
office of White & Case, a New York-based law firm, died Oct. 7 at
Ruxton Health of Alexandria, a nursing home. She had multiple sclerosis.
Mrs. Welton worked at the law firm from 1985 until retiring on disability in 1992. In earlier years, she worked in the area as a claims service representative for Group Hospitalization Inc., a health insurer; was a partner in small recruiting firms; and worked as account manager for Commercial Resources Inc., a recruiting business where she specialized in placements for law firms and the banking industry. She then spent two years with the Mortgage Bankers Association as assistant director of human resources before joining White & Case. Mrs. Welton was born in Omaha and moved around the country during her father's Air Force career, including a period in Alexandria. She attended the old Fort Hunt High School in Fairfax County and American University. An Alexandria resident, she was a former president of a homeowners group at Mayflower Square condominiums. She also was known by many for her red Triumph TR6 sports car. She often attended the Industrial Strength Theater in Herndon, and groups of which she was a member included the Commonwealth Republican Women's Club and multiple sclerosis support groups. She traveled to Europe several times for leisure during the course of her illness. Survivors include her husband of 12 years, Courtenay S. Welton II of Alexandria; and a brother. |
| Published in the Washington Post on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. |
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Harry Agee Roberts - Bruce Roberts' father |
| ROBERTS Harry Agee Roberts, 94, formerly of Richmond, died October 10, 2006 in Maryville, Tenn. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mae Taylor Roberts; his son, Dr. Bruce Taylor Roberts and his wife, Debbie S. Roberts of Maryville, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Hillary Blair Chojnacki and her husband, Richard Chojnacki of Sarasota, Fla. and Anne Hayden Roberts of Los Angeles, Calif.; and beloved great-granddaughter, Sydney Taylor Chojnacki. Other survivors include a step-granddaughter, Natasha Huffstetler and her husband, Matthew; a step-great-grandson, Tyler Huffstetler; a stepgrandson, Jeff Knotts; and stepgranddaughter, Ellen Knotts. Mr. Roberts was a member of Reveille United Methodist Church, Metropolitan Lodge # 11 AF&AM and Richmond Scottish Rite Bodies. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Roberts graduated from the University of Richmond in 1934 and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and the Spider Club. His remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where the family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 13, with a graveside service following at 3 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center or your favorite charity. |
| Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 10/12/2006 - 10/13/2006. |
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Sue Montgomery Beaman |
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| BEAMAN Sue Montgomery Beaman, 93,
of Imperial Plaza in Richmond, Va., departed this life October 11, 2006.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Beaman; and her
sister, Mary Elizabeth "Bette" Beaman. Miss Beaman taught
mathematics for over 40 years. She was employed at Midlothian and then
Thomas Jefferson High Schools. She was a member of Ginter Park United
Methodist Church, the Ginter Park Woman's Club and the Richmond-Henrico
Retired Teachers Association. She and her sister traveled extensively
throughout the world. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on
Friday, October 13, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215
Cutshaw Ave. Interment service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October
14, at Sunset Memorial Park, located near Rt. 10 and U.S. 1 in Chester. A
memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium of
Imperial Plaza. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
American Diabetes Association, Ginter Park United Methodist Church,
Imperial Plaza Employee Fund, St. Mary's Hospice or a charity of your
choice. Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 10/13/2006. |
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| Katherine Scott Haddock - Ed Haddock's mother | ||
| HADDOCK Katherine Scott Haddock
passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at her home in
Gaithersburg, Md. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and
friend, she is survived by three daughters, one son, 13 grandchildren, 17
great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. There will be a
service in Richmond at Reveille United Methodist Church, 4200 Cary Street
Rd., in the Chapel, on Saturday, September 30, at 12 noon. Donations can
be made in memory of Katherine Scott Haddock to Reveille United Methodist
Church, 4200 Cary Street Rd., Richmond, Va. 23221 or to International
Justice Mission, P.O. Box 58147, Washington, D.C. 20037. Further
information can be found at www.myspace.com/ grandmascottie.
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S. Lewis Segal - Joe Segal's father |
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| A memorial service for S. Lewis
Segal will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2006 at Bliley Funeral Homes'
Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave. Mr. Segal, 87, a native and lifelong
resident of Richmond, died on July 16, 2006. He is survived by his wife,
Muriel; and their children, Joseph T. and his wife, Winfree, of Richmond,
Steve and his wife, Elsie, of El Cerrito, Calif., Phyllis S. Gould and her
husband, David, of Alton Bay, N.H., and Martin D. of Portland, Ore. He is
also survived by grandchildren, Benjamin and his wife, Tara, Jeffrey,
Emily, Nathaniel, Carmela, Kimberly, Aaron and Camden. Mr. Segal attended
Thomas Jefferson High School, graduating from John Marshall High School.
He served in the 8th Army Air Corp as a radio operator in England during
WWII and worked in both the furniture and real estate businesses after the
war. A broker and real estate developer, he owned W. D. Nelson Real
Estate. He represented the city of Richmond on several commissions
including the Downtown Development Commission and the Regional Planning
District Commission. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Crime
Stoppers, P.O. Box 27032, Richmond, Va. 23273 or to a charity of your
choice.
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Nancy Valentine Carlton
Nancy Valentine Carlton, 62, died Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at The Windsor in Richmond. She was the daughter of the late Walter Raleigh Carlton and Emma Hinman Carlton. Nancy attended both the Collegiate Schools and Thomas Jefferson High School. Nancy was well traveled, having visited many foreign countries during her lifetime. She was a friend to animals, especially her quarterhorse, Pat, and her pomeranian, Sunny. She will be remembered by all for her lifelong love of chocolate. Nancy leaves behind devoted friends who will mourn her passing, but especially Shirley Lawson. Nancy and Shirl were devoted to each other. She attended Grace Baptist Church in Windsor Farms and her family witnessed the building of that church, something Nancy was quite proud of. She was fortunate to have a circle of friends from Grace Baptist who greatly supported her. Nancy and her family were supporters of the West End Rescue Squad. She was a member of the auxiliary of the West End Rescue Squad and very proud of that affiliation, having been instrumental in assisting the squad in beginning their advanced life support services to the citizens of Richmond. Nancy has touched the lives of those who knew her and will be remembered for her unique perspective on life. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, August 4, in Hollywood Cemetery conducted by Vanessa Ellison, Associate [Pastor Walter Robertson] of Grace Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West End Rescue Squad, c/o President, P.O. Box 11144, Richmond, Va. 23230.
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Garna Blakey -
Garna Blakey Kraft, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2006. She was the wife of Frederick "Ted" Kraft; and ...
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| Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 1/27/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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Judith
Page McGowan |
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2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Published
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Michael Bruce Bowden, 58 died in Sacramento, CA,
Saturday March 4th. Born
In 1967 she
came to
Later she moved to Monte
After moving to
Katherine returned to
In the summer of 2003 she started yoga training. Despite
continuing chemotherapy, Katherine did not miss a single class and became a
registered yoga instructor in January 2005.
She especially enjoyed teaching other cancer patients.
During her life she married and divorced five times.
She lived and loved passionately, completely and without regrets.
Katherine is survived by her three beloved children Alexander Garth
Samans, Persia Ramana Nelson-Crates, and Kashi Francis Albertsen.
Other survivors include daughter in law Juliana Kemp, son in law Justin
Crates, grandchildren Haily Rose Kemp and Ethan Alexander Kemp and brother Henry
Bowden and wife Patty of Gloucester. A
Memorial Service will be held at the
Her memory will be cherished by her many close friends
from the legal community, Buddhist community and yoga community.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Nothing is Random
The universe is still and complete. Everything that ever was, is; everything that ever will be, is—and so on in all possible combinations. Though in perceiving it we imagine that it is in motion, and unfinished, it is quite finished and quite astonishingly beautiful. In the end, or, rather, as things really are, any event, no matter how small, is intimately and sensibly tied to all others. All rivers run full to the sea; those who are apart are brought together; the lost ones are redeemed; the dead come back to life; the perfectly blue days that have begun and ended in golden dimness continue, immobile and accessible; an , when all is perceived in such a way as to obviate time, justice becomes apparent not as something that will be, but as something that is.
Richard Bowles
