Obituaries
Frank S. Black, Jr.
Mar 17, 2024
After a life full of good friends and adventures, Frank S. Black Jr., 89, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia.
He was born in Staunton, on February 25, 1935, to the late Frank S. Black and Mary M. Black.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret...
Helen A. Bartenslager
Mar 16, 2024
Helen Virginia (Arthur) Bartenslager, 87, wife of John Richard Bartenslager, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center in Vinton.
Helen was born on May 26, 1937 in Lyndhurst to the late David and Anna Arthur.
She drove a school bus for Augusta County for thirteen years. After her school bus days, she changed her profession and went...
Eugene Chavis
Mar 16, 2024
Eugene Chavis, 85, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his residence in Verona.
He was born on April 24, 1938, in Winton, NC to the late Alfred T. Weaver and Bettie V. Chavis.
Throughout his life, Eugene exemplified honor and dedication, especially during his service in the military. Eugene served in the United States Air Force with distinction, with...
Jim F. Young
Mar 15, 2024
Jim Frank Young, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Shenandoah House in Fishersville. He was born on September 1, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Mr. Frank Willard Young and Mrs. Kathryn Bell Young.Jim’s father worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, so Jim lived in several places in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado, ultimately graduating...
Betty C. Critz
Mar 15, 2024
Betty Collins Critz, 86, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Brookdale Staunton with loved ones by her side.
She was born on July 5, 1937 in Staunton, to the late Walter Sr. and Edna Collins.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Dana Critz Abernathy (John) of Greenbrier, TN; her nieces, Jane Campfield Nessar and Leslie Campbell Marsh; and her nephews, Denny...
Donald S. Hart
Mar 15, 2024
Donald Stanley Hart, 73, a retired, 100% disabled, Vietnam Veteran, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Martinsburg Veterans Center in West Virginia, surrounded by his family.Donald was born in Staunton on January 2, 1951, to the late Laura Catherine (Hart) Redman and Clarence Bryant. Life wasn't always easy for Donnie, and finding out what he wanted to do...
Vincent J. DeSarno Sr.
Mar 14, 2024
Vincent John DeSarno, Sr., 81, passed away peacefully holding his wife’s hand on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Born on May 23, 1942, to the late Ralph and Julia DeSarno of Forestville, MD where he spent most of his youth, he later traveled to Staunton, VA where he called home.
He was a letter carrier for the United...
Michael D. Simmons
Mar 14, 2024
Michael David Simmons, 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born on April 21, 1961, in Elkton, MD to the late Jacob Marion and Ann Louise Wampler Simmons.
He previously worked for Ned Wood Construction and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Staunton Lodge # 1635 and Elliott's Knob...
WIlliam Vance Crummett
Mar 14, 2024
William Vance Crummett, 68, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Augusta Health Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.He was born in Swoope on August 29, 1955, to the late Clayburn and Mary Louise Daughtrey Crummett.Vance was employed by Fiberspun, the Staunton News Leader, and Ma and Pa's Restaurant in Staunton.Beyond the workplace, Vance immersed himself in various interests...
Jeffrey D. Wood
Mar 13, 2024
Jeffrey Dean Wood, 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his residence in Stuarts Draft.
He was born on December 17, 1955, in Waynesboro to Irvin Mason Wood, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Pannell Wood.
Jeffrey worked for many years in the manufacturing industry.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his significant other, Donna Sue Wimer; his son, Justin Wimer;...
Joan K. Murphy
Mar 9, 2024
Joan Kivlighan Murphy, 92, of 301 N. Coalter Street, Staunton, died on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia.She was born April 27, 1931, in Augusta County, and raised by her mother Pauline “Polly” Cason and Felix B. “Bus” Kivlighan. She was educated in Waynesboro and Staunton Public Schools and Nazareth College in Louisville, Kentucky.
She...
Charles B. Martin
Mar 9, 2024
Charles "Pete" Bennett Martin, 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence in Staunton.
He was born in Augusta Springs, on July 29, 1938, to the late Vivian Irene Martin Cole.
Pete served his country honorably as a paratrooper in the 325th PIR 82nd Airborne Division United States Army. He retired from Western State Hospital in Staunton as...
Robert A. Ramsey
Mar 8, 2024
Robert Allen Ramsey, 94, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, in State College, Pennsylvania.
He was born on December 14, 1929, in Augusta County to the late Roy William and Wreatha Grimm Ramsey.
Robert’s education began at Beverly Manor High School where he graduated in 1947. He earned an accounting certificate from Dunsmore Business School in 1949 and then obtained a...
Edward G. Clymore
Mar 7, 2024
Edward Gayle Clymore, beloved family patriarch, distinguished, well known, much loved educator and a longtime member of the Riverheads Community, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his residence in Augusta County surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Columbia, TN, on October 11, 1935, to the late William Moore and Ethel Blanche Evans Clymore, his dedication to education left...
Thomas L. Cracas
Mar 4, 2024
Thomas Louis Cracas, passed away peacefully holding the hand of a loved one on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was 88 years old.
Born October 7, 1935, to Hilda Mabel (Williams) and Louis Joseph Cracas in Teaneck, NJ he spent most of his childhood in Oradell, NJ where he graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in 1953.
He joined the US Air...
Robert M Wilson
Mar 4, 2024
Robert Mark Wilson, 66, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.He was born on September 3, 1957, in Staunton, to the late John Joseph, Sr. and Charlsie Marie Scott Wilson.Robert is survived by a brother, John Joseph Wilson, Jr.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandmother, Natalie Taylor;...
Allen R. Martin
Mar 3, 2024
Allen Rochford Martin, 88, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2024 in Fairfield, Virginia. He was born on May 9, 1935, in Pine Grove, CA to the late Durwood Rochford and Frankie Mae Allen Martin.Allen was a retired Lt. Col, and served in the United States Air Force. He was a helicopter pilot that served in Vietnam. He was known for...
Mary M. Black
Mar 3, 2024
Mary Margaret Beale Black, 89, wife of Frank S. Black, Jr., passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Born on August 28, 1934, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of Margaret J. and Guy R. Beale, Sr.In addition to her husband of 34 years, she is survived by her son, Edwin G. Walter; her daughter, Cathey W. Brown and...
Hildegard B. Maher
Mar 2, 2024
Surrounded by family, Hildegard Maher, 91, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
She was born in Konstaz, Germany on January 31, 1933, to the late Berta Maria and Obergfreiter Hermann Becker.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William "Billy” Maher Jr.; a son, Robert P. Rosano; a brother, Otto Becker; and...
Greta G. McCune
Mar 2, 2024
Greta Garbo Webb McCune, 85, has peacefully passed on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her residence in Staunton. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend.
She was born on June 16, 1938, in Bath County to the late Harris "Press" Preston Webb Sr. and Millie "Delphie" Delphia Marcum Webb McNeal. Greta attended the Dunsmore School of Business in Staunton,...
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