Obituaries

Irena Helena Gutkowski

Irena Helena Gutkowski

2025

Irena Helena Gutkowski, 91, of Stanardsville, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born on February 15, 1934, in Wilno (Vilnius), Russia (modern day Lithuania) to the late Henryk and Konstancja Taraszkiewicz.

Irena was born and raised in ElblÄ…g, Poland, where she completed her education at a local liceum before attending vocational school...

Eileen Sheehan Olwell

Eileen Sheehan Olwell

2025

Eileen Sheehan Olwell, 83, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. 

A service to honor Eileen's life was held privately. 

An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com

Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements. 

James Earl Crosby

James Earl Crosby

Dec 17, 2025

James Earl Crosby, 90, of Crozet, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Residential Hospice House in Charlottesville, with his devoted wife of 44 years, Patsy, by his side. He was born on September 17, 1935, in Staunton, Virginia, to the late Marvin Lee and Mildred Lillian Crosby. Jim lived a life...

Craig Anthony Moore

Craig Anthony Moore

Dec 12, 2025

Services for Mr. Moore will be private. 

Roy Thomas Dunn

Roy Thomas Dunn

Dec 11, 2025

Roy Thomas Dunn of Charlottesville passed away on December 11, 2025. Born in Free Union, Virginia, Roy was the beloved son of the late Orlando Columbus Dunn Sr. and Bernice Wood Dunn.

Roy is survived by his two children, Tracy Fitzgerald (Billy) and Sherrie Woodson (Shawn); his sister, Betty Bailey; as well as his brother, Donnie Dunn. He was blessed with...

Brian Henry Marcus

Brian Henry Marcus

Dec 10, 2025

Brian Henry Marcus, 80, of Scottsville, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1944, in Fresno, California, to the late Morry and Margaret Marcus.

After graduating from Highland Park High School, Brian went on to attend Brandeis University and Harvard University, laying the foundation for a distinguished career in higher...

"Suzi" Yvonne Jeannie Hummel

"Suzi" Yvonne Jeannie Hummel

Dec 6, 2025

Obituary for “Suzi” Yvonne Jeannie Hummel

Written by her children, Damian Jason Hummel and Shannon Lee Hummel

“Suzi” Yvonne Jeannie Hummel, born December 23, 1951, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, December 6, at Greene Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Greene County, Virginia. She was born to Jacqueline Knight of Mt. Crawford, VA (deceased) and was raised as the daughter of...

Deborah Anne Scott

Deborah Anne Scott

Nov 30, 2025

Deborah Anne Scott, 64, of Washington, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. 

A service to honor Deborah's life may be announced at a later date. 

An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com

Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements. 

Julia Michelle Mutch

Julia Michelle Mutch

Nov 30, 2025

Plans to honor Julia's life may be announced at a later date. 

Janet Caroline Rice

Janet Caroline Rice

Nov 27, 2025

Janet Caroline Rice, 73, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 7, 1952, in Charlottesville to the late Otha and Lois Woody.

Janet dedicated her life to hard work, kindness, and the people she loved. She spent 28 years with Comdial, where she was known...

Lesley Howard Oden

Lesley Howard Oden

Nov 18, 2025

Lesley Howard Oden, 66, of Stafford, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. 

A service to honor Mr. Oden's life may be announced at a later date.

John Michael Maxwell

John Michael Maxwell

Nov 17, 2025

John M. Maxwell, 87, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Linden House. A service to honor John's life may be announced at a later date. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com www.compassionatecremationva.com/obituaries/john-maxwell-16/ Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.

Gillian Gwendoline Munro Kyles

Gillian Gwendoline Munro Kyles

Nov 15, 2025

Gillian Gwendoline Munro Kyles, 87, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Residential Hospice House. She was born on September 13,1938, in Jerusalem, then part of Mandatory Palestine. Plans to honor Gillian's life may be announced at a later date. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of...

Joe Atkerson Gayle, Jr.

Joe Atkerson Gayle, Jr.

Nov 13, 2025

Joe Atkerson Gayle Jr., 81, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his residence in Greenwood, Virginia. He was born on February 2, 1944, in Jacksonville, NC, to the late Joe Atkerson Gayle, Sr., and Connette Robinson Gayle. Joe moved to Malatchie Farms near Perry, Georgia in 1953, which remained a special place for him even in his later...

Watts Maupin Schwab

Watts Maupin Schwab

Nov 13, 2025

Watts M. Schwab of Charlottesville, Va., died on November 13, 2025. Born on October 22, 1943, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Margaret T. Maupin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John D. "Denny" Maupin and by her beloved husband of 35 years, Bernard A. "Butch" Schwab, who...

Suzanne Rose Curran

Suzanne Rose Curran

Nov 11, 2025

Suzanne Rose Curran, 72, of Arvonia, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her residence. A service to honor Suzanne's life may be announced at a later date. Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.

Thomas Branson Lincoln

Thomas Branson Lincoln

Nov 11, 2025

Thomas Branson Lincoln, a devoted husband, father, land surveyor, and courageous Parkinson’s Disease advocate, passed away on November 11, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by his family, following a fourteen-year journey with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born February 1, 1949, in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Tom grew up with a love of precision and a deep sense of compassion. He graduated...

Gwen Marie Butler

Gwen Marie Butler

Nov 4, 2025

Services for Gwen will be private. 

Georgiann Elizabeth Mallory

Georgiann Elizabeth Mallory

Nov 3, 2025

Georgiann Elizabeth Mallory, 91, of Keene, VA, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Hospice of the Piedmont House. She was born on February 12, 1934, in Houston, TX, to the late George and Enerna Franz. Georgiann was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joys in life were found in her family. The happiest moments of her...

Donald Wayne Roach

Donald Wayne Roach

Oct 31, 2025

Donald Wayne Roach, 78, of Stanardsville, VA, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Greene Acres Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on November 8, 1946, in Charlottesville, VA, to the late Talley and Vergie Roach. Wayne was a man who lived life with honesty, laughter, and heart. He loved spending his time shooting pool and riding horses, two...

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