Obituaries
Franklin P. Lelinko, Jr.
Sep 20, 2018
STAUNTON, VA.. Franklin “J.R.” Pinho Lelinko, Jr., 50, of 1208 Springhill Road, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his sister’s home. He was born August 2, 1968, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, a son of the late Franklin P. “Tico”, Sr., and Helen (Sheehen) Lelinko. He moved here from New Jersey in 2010. He was a...
Elizabeth Jean Veronesi
Sep 15, 2018
ELIZABETH JEAN VERONESI STAUNTON, VA… Elizabeth “Jean” Veronesi, 89, widow of Robert Earl Veronesi, of Staunton, died Saturday, September 15, 2018, in Augusta Health and Rehab, Fishersville. She was born August 1, 1929, in Randolph, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Thomas Philip and Laura Lillian (Wilkinson) Hendrick. She graduated from Brockton High School and the Brockton Hospital School...
Francis (Frank) H. Breen
Sep 15, 2018
Palmyra, VA… Francis (Frank) Harold Breen, 90, husband of Rebecca Wagner Breen, of Lake Monticello, Palmyra, died Saturday, September 15, 2018. Mr. Breen was born on February 3, 1928 in Winchester, Massachusetts to the late James Joseph and Lena Lloyd Breen. Upon graduation from Winchester High School, Mr. Breen attended Feener Technical School and Boston Architectural Center in Boston, MA. ...
William Jay White, Sr.
Sep 13, 2018
STAUNTON, VA... William Jay “W. J.” White, 81, died on Friday morning at Brightview at Baldwin Park. He was married to Ramona Deen, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Deen, on December 3, 1960 in Cebu City, Philippines. He was born April 10, 1937 in Willard, Ohio, son of the late George and Lucille (Bradner) White.W.J. retired as a Gunnery Sergeant...
Rebecca Lynn Zickefoose
Sep 12, 2018
REBECCA L. ZICKEFOOSE STUARTS DRAFT, VA… Rebecca Lynn (McDaniel) Zickefoose, 69, widow of Donald Ray Zickefoose, of Stuarts Draft, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born November 22, 1948, in Grafton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Harold Farley and Marguerite Thelma (Collier) McDaniel. Prior to retirement, Rebecca was an Administrative Assistant for the...
Samuel Kevin Fields
Sep 12, 2018
SAMUEL K. FIELDS HARRISONBURG, VA… Samuel Kevin Fields, 54, of Harrisonburg, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1963 in Staunton, a son of the late Samuel Wilson Fields and Vivian Maxine (Campbell) Anthony. Mr. Fields made and hung awnings. Family members include a son, Samuel Kevin Bridge; four brothers, Tony Cash of Maryland,...
James Owen Horn, Sr.
Sep 11, 2018
JAMES O. HORN, SR. McGAHEYSVILLE, VA… James Owen “Jim” Horn, Sr., 74, of McGaheysville, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 30, 1944 in Augusta County, a son of the late Owen Leonard and Ruby Lee (Pendleton) Horn. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Massanutten Resort. Jim was a member of the Harrisonburg...
Thomas Adam Shields
Sep 11, 2018
THOMAS A. SHIELDSTHE SERVICE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 6:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. STAUNTON, VA… It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Coach Thomas Adam Shields, 55, husband of Romona (Nedrow) Shields, of 304 Highland Ave., died Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Richmond. He was a very much loved husband, father,...
Selma M. Staubus
Sep 10, 2018
Rhinebeck, NY – Selma M. Staubus, entered into rest Monday, September 10, 2018 at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck. She was 91. Daughter of the late George D. and Elvena Hoyle Hipps, she was born March 6, 1927 in Belwood, North Carolina. She married James E. Staubus on January 10, 1947 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Staubus preceded her in...
Jean Beattie Kivlighan
Sep 4, 2018
JEAN B. KIVLIGHAN BRIDGEWATER, VA… Jean (Beattie) Kivlighan, widow of Dennis M. Kivlighan, of Staunton, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018. She was born August 22, 1912, in Old Church, the daughter of the late David and Julia Ann (Nance) Beattie. Mrs. Kivlighan graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in Nursing and was employed by the Virginia State Health Department...
Barbara Ann Sharp
Sep 2, 2018
BARBARA A. SHARP FISHERSVILLE, VA… Barbara Ann Sharp, 86, of Fishersville, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Shenandoah Nursing Home. She was born June 13, 1932, a daughter of the late Frank McKinley and Viola Mae (Parnell) Sharp. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a nurse at Western State Hospital for 32 years. Family members...
Dawn Marie Matheney-Spitler
Sep 1, 2018
DAWN MARIE MATHENEY-SPITLER STAUNTON, VA… Dawn Marie Matheney-Spitler, 43, dedicated wife of Danny Spitler, loving mother of Merrick Spitler, of Staunton, died Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Shenandoah House. She was born July 2, 1975 in Rockingham County, a daughter of John Wayne Matheney, Sr. and Connie (Morris) Black. Dawn was employed by Design @ Nine...
Mary Virginia (Brooks) Shiplett
Aug 29, 2018
MARY B. SHIPLETT CHURCHVILLE, VA… Mary Virginia (Brooks) Shiplett, 73, widow of Walter Woodrow Shiplett, of Churchville, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at her residence. She was born November 10, 1944 in Bath County, a daughter of the late William Henry, Sr. and Evelyn (Ryder) Brooks. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Walmart. Family members include two sons, Nelson...
Richard Kenneth Halterman
Aug 26, 2018
RICHARD KENNETH HALTERMAN HARRISONBURG, VA… Richard Kenneth Halterman peacefully graduated to heaven Sunday morning August 26, 2018. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 68 years, Margaret Roberts Halterman, his son Dick and his wife Sally, daughter Jennifer Halterman Keim and her husband Greg. He also leaves behind six grandchildren Ben Halterman (Priscilla), Abe Halterman (Blair), Molly Harper...
Dale Marie Botkin
Aug 24, 2018
DALE M. BOTKIN VERONA, VA… Dale Marie (Huffer) Botkin, 63, widow of Billy Ray Botkin, Sr., of Verona, died August 20, 2018 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehab Center. She was born November 19, 1954 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Roy, Jr. and Mary (Fielding) Huffer. Family members include a son, William Ray Botkin and girlfriend, Katie May;...
Rodger L Losh
Aug 24, 2018
Waynesboro, VA… Rodger Lee Losh, 68, husband of Annie M. Losh of Locust Avenue, died Friday, August 24, 2018 in Fishersville. Mr. Losh was born on August 30, 1949 in Charlottesville to the late Ernest Lee and Beulah (Crummett) Losh. He worked in custodial services for the Augusta County School System at Wilson Memorial High School. He was a member...
Evelyn June Cook
Aug 22, 2018
EVELYN J. COOK STAUNTON, VA… Evelyn June (Brumbaugh) Cook, 83, widow of Robert Cook, of Staunton, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Brookdale. Evelyn was born June 17, 1935 in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Eva Ethel (Ryder) Brumbaugh. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1952. Prior to retirement, she was employed by...
Charlotte Barbara Loving
Aug 22, 2018
CHARLOTTE C. LOVING STAUNTON, VA… Charlotte Barbara (Clark) Loving, 74, wife of Robert Dandridge Loving, of Staunton, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Augusta Health. She was born August 20, 1944 in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Sherman and Libby S. (Toliver) Clark. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Staunton Nissan. She loved cooking and making...
Barbara Ann (Weaver) Puffenbarger
Aug 21, 2018
BARBARA A. PUFFENBARGER STAUNTON, VA… Barbara Ann (Weaver) Puffenbarger, 72, wife of Carl Junior Puffenbarger, of Staunton, died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 14, 1946 in Staunton, a daughter of the late Homer and Shirley (Craig) Weaver. Prior to retirement, she was a private duty nurse. Barbara was a member of Parkview Christian Church....
Laverne (Early) Smootz Sowers
Aug 21, 2018
LAVERNE E. SOWERS CHURCHVILLE, VA… Laverne (Early) Smootz Sowers, 92, widow of Charles W. Sowers, of Churchville, died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at King’s Daughters’ Community Health and Rehab Center. She was born July 11, 1926 in Weyers Cave, a daughter of the late Ray B. and Thelma (Hawkins) Early. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Mack Vending. Mrs....