Obituaries

Robert Burdick

Robert Burdick

Jan 2, 2013

ROBERT BURDICK STAUNTON, VA Robert Burdick, 80, husband of Ramona Venator Burdick, of 705 Elizabeth Miller Gardens, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Envoy. Mr. Burdick was a Salvation Army Bell Ringer. In addition to his wife, family members include a step-son, Andy Venator; a sister-in-law, Patricia Maurer; three nephew, Clint Griffin, William Maurer, and Spencer Venator; two nieces, Amy...

Robert Frederick Merkel

Robert Frederick Merkel

Jan 1, 2013

ROBERT F. MERKEL STAUNTON, VA Robert Frederick Merkel, 85, widower of Lillian (Chida) Merkel, of Staunton died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at his residence. He was born October 19, 1927, in Clifton, NJ, a son of the late Fredrick Arnold and Barbara (Huffman) Merkel. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. Prior to retirement, Mr. Merkel was employed...

Mary Margaret Clifton

Mary Margaret Clifton

Dec 31, 2012

MARY D. CLIFTON STAUNTON, VA Mary Margaret (Dunlap) Clifton, 76, widow of Donald Forest Clifton, of 1410 N. Augusta Street, died Monday, December 31, 2012 at King's Daughters' Community Health and Rehab Center. She was born December 4, 1936, in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Frank Taylor and Margaret Elizabeth (Redifer) Dunlap. She graduated from Wilson Memorial High...

Charles Edward Stokes, Jr.

Charles Edward Stokes, Jr.

Dec 28, 2012

CHARLES E. STOKES, JR. STAUNTON, VA Charles Edward "Charlie" Stokes, Jr., 40, husband of Sharon Stokes, Staunton, died December 21, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1972 in Augusta County, son of Charles Edward Stokes of Craigsville, the late Wilda Jean (Helmick) Stokes and adopted son of Lewis Gordon Stokes. He was a wrestling enthusiast and an...

Matthew Jacob Stokes

Matthew Jacob Stokes

Dec 28, 2012

MATTHEW J. STOKES STAUNTON, VA Matthew Jacob Stokes, 9, son of Charles and Sharon Stokes, Jr., of Staunton, died December 21, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 29, 2003 in Fishersville. Matthew was a third grade honor-roll student at Beverley Manor Elementary School. He participated in W. R. E. and he enjoyed video games and wanted to someday...

Beatty Lee Speck

Beatty Lee Speck

Dec 28, 2012

GREENVILLE, VA Beatty Lee "B.L. Speck, 87, husband of Josephine (Farrar) Speck, of 868 Broadhead School Road, died December 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1925, in Greenville, a son of the late William Beatty and Rebecca (Kennedy) Speck. Mr. Speck was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church where he was...

Wilda Jean Stokes

Wilda Jean Stokes

Dec 28, 2012

JEAN H. STOKES CRAIGSVILLE, VA Wilda Jean (Helmick) Stokes, 62, wife of Lewis Stokes, of Craigsville, died December 21, 2012 in Staunton. She was born January 26, 1950 in Augusta County, daughter of Arthur Francis and Georgia (Boyers) Helmick. She worked at the Hardees of Staunton for twenty-two years. Family include her daughters, Teresa Sprouse of Stuarts Draft and Tammy...

Sharon Renee Stokes

Sharon Renee Stokes

Dec 28, 2012

SHARON H. STOKES STAUNTON, VA Sharon Renee (Holdren) Stokes, 47, wife of Charles Edward Stokes, Jr. of Staunton, died December 21, 2012 at her residence. She was born April 20, 1965 in Roanoke, daughter of William Butch Holdren and the late Betty Loving Holdren. Sharon was a student at Everest College. Family includes her daughter, Stephanie Dunker of Staunton; a...

Dorothea Marie Alfreda Koogler

Dorothea Marie Alfreda Koogler

Dec 27, 2012

DOROTHEA F. KOOGLER STUARTS DRAFT, VA Dorothea Marie Alfreda (Friell) Koogler, 88, widow of Lyle Koogler, of 68 York Avenue, died peacefully in her home in Stuarts Draft on Thursday, December 27, 2012.. She was born December 15, 1924, in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late J. Alfred and Theresa (Scola) Friell. She was a graduate of Temple University,...

Dorothea Marie Alfreda Koogler

Dorothea Marie Alfreda Koogler

Dec 27, 2012

DOROTHEA F. KOOGLER STUARTS DRAFT, VA Dorothea Marie Alfreda (Friell) Koogler, 88, widow of Lyle Koogler, of 68 York Avenue, died peacefully in her home in Stuarts Draft on Thursday, December 27, 2012.. She was born December 15, 1924, in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late J. Alfred and Theresa (Scola) Friell. She was a graduate of Temple University,...

Fred Hansford Painter

Fred Hansford Painter

Dec 25, 2012

FRED H. PAINTER STAUNTON, VA Fred Hansford Painter, 90, of 1457 New Hope Road, Staunton, VA, passed away surrounded by family at Emeritus of Staunton on Dec. 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife Martha (Sis) Surface Painter with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage on Oct. 16. He is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Ann Painter Spangler,...

Herbert Reed Breeden

Herbert Reed Breeden

Dec 23, 2012

HERBERT R. BREEDEN STAUNTON, VA... Herbert Reed Breeden, 87, widower of Rebecca Jane (Furr) Breeden, died Sunday, December 23, 2012, in Staunton. Family members include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald R. and Judy Lynn Breeden of Goshen; three brothers, Harry Breeden, Lloyd Breeden, and Carl Breeden; and fifteen grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death...

Dwayne Scott Loyd

Dwayne Scott Loyd

Dec 23, 2012

STAUNTON, VA Dwayne Scott Loyd, 50, of Staunton died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at his residence. He was born on October 22, 1962 in Rockingham County, a son of Mr. Donald Loyd of Staunton and Dorothy (Griffith) Loyd of Verona. He is survived by his life-time companion, Thelma Bright; two sons, Allen Scott Loyd of Staunton and Jason Scott Loyd...

Daniel Blake Hudnall

Daniel Blake Hudnall

Dec 23, 2012

DANIEL B. HUDNALL STAUNTON, VA Daniel Blake Hudnall, 24, of 632 Parkview Ave., died Sunday, December 23, 2012, in Staunton. He was born September 23, 1988, in Richmond, a son of Rick Allen Hudnall of Churchville and Rebecca Ruth (Lawhorne) Hudnall of Staunton. Mr. Hundall was a construction worker. In addition to his parents, family members include a daughter, Laila...

Fortunata Frances Snyder

Fortunata Frances Snyder

Dec 22, 2012

FRANCES SNYDER FAIRFAX, VA On December 18, Fortunata "Frances" DePasquale Snyder, a long-time resident of Charles Town, WV and, most recently, Fairfax Nursing Center, Fairfax, VA, died at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Born June 19, 1922 in Johnstown, PA to Providenza and Fillipo DePaqsquale, Frances was the beloved wife and "Honey" of the late Webster "Web" Snyder. Frances is survived...

Philip Edward Harner

Philip Edward Harner

Dec 22, 2012

CLOVERDALE, VA Philip Edward Harner, 78, of Cloverdale, VA, formerly of New Hope, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 in Roanoke, VA. Mr. Harner was born in Augusta County on May 30, 1934, a son of the late Ray Owen and Hazel Louise (Early) Harner. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. He was previously employed by Ingleside Resort as...

John Wesley Back, Sr.

John Wesley Back, Sr.

Dec 20, 2012

JOHN W. BACK, SR. SWOOPE, VA John Wesley Back, Sr., 80, widower of Nancy Back, of 232 Buffalo Branch Lane, passed Thursday, December 20, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born July 20, 1932 in Staunton, a son of the late Aldine M. and Violet L. (Marshall) Back. Prior to retirement, Mr. Back was employed by...

Mary Elizabeth Davies

Mary Elizabeth Davies

Dec 18, 2012

MARY R. DAVIES STAUNTON, VA Mary Elizabeth (Rowe) Davies, 90, widow of James B. Davies, of 2110 First Street, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born November 25, 1922, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Claybourne A. and Sadie (Masincup) Rowe. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Davies was employed by American Safety Razor with 28...

Howard Lindbergh Collins

Howard Lindbergh Collins

Dec 17, 2012

HOWARD L. COLLINS STAUNTON, VA.. Howard Lindbergh Collins, 85, widower of Norma Jane Gwin Collins of Staunton died December 13, 2012 in Churchville while attending his Ruritan Club meeting. He was born in Churchville on May 24, 1927, son of the late Roy Nicholas and Mary Ervine (Rawley) Collins. On June 25, 1950, he married his wife in Salem Evangelical...

Albert Stephen Fultz

Albert Stephen Fultz

Dec 17, 2012

ALBERT STEPHEN FULTZ, JR. STAUNTON, VA Albert Stephen Fultz, Jr., beloved husband of Betsy (Wilkerson) Fultz of 21 Woodlee Road, Staunton, died Monday, December 17, 2012, at King's Daughters' Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 9, 1927 in Staunton, the son of the late Albert Stephen and Ruth Ogden Fultz. Stephen was president of the Senior Class of...

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