Steven Bernard Gabbott
Apr 24, 2025
Arrangements for Mr. Gabbott are still pending. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.
Sandra Joan Neilson
Apr 24, 2025
September 26, 1944 - April 24, 2025 Sandra J. Neilson, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at the age of 80 surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her infant son, Jon R. Donnelly, Jr, her grandmother Mary E. Gerrie, her father, Clarence Wunderlich, and her mother, Marjorie Wunderlich. She is survived...
Richard Frank Cortese
Apr 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Richard Frank Cortese on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was 78 years old. Rick was born on February 16, 1947, in Philadelphia, to Frank Cortese, Jr. (Commander, USN Retired) and Rosalie Gainer Cortese. Alongside his brother Bill, Rick spent most of his childhood in El Cerrito, California. He...
Cora Ledbetter Pitts
Apr 19, 2025
Cora Ledbetter Pitts died on April 19, 2025. She is survived by way too many loving relatives to mention here. Cora Minta Ledbetter was born on June 18, 1923 in Polkton, North Carolina. She attended Queen's College in Charlotte and during the Second World War she worked for British Intelligence in Washington, DC. She met Grover Pitts on a blind...
James Murdoch Kraemer
Apr 17, 2025
James "Jim" Murdoch Kraemer, 69, of McDonough, GA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 8, 1955, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to the late Arthur Lawrence Kraemer and Betty Sue White Kraemer. At the age of 12, Jim's journey led him across the world to Alice...
Stephanie Marie Brookman
Apr 15, 2025
Stephanie Marie Brookman It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Stephanie Marie Brookman, who left this world peacefully on April 15, 2025, at the age of 39. Born on February 26, 1986, Stephanie lived a life full of love, kindness, and resilience. Her warm heart, radiant smile, and generous spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know...
Judy Lynn Alford
Apr 14, 2025
Judy Lynn Alford, 51, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. She was born on November 27, 1973, in Greenwood, SC, to Louise Mobley Black and the late Ronnie Black. Judy had a heart as big as the world she dreamed of saving-one cat at a time. Her...
Helen Eileen Vanetten
Apr 7, 2025
Helen B. VanEtten, 90, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on August 4, 1934, in Ulysses, PA, to the late Leonard and Maude Burdick. Helen had a remarkable sense of style which was present for all to see in her home, her gardens, and in her...
Christina Rukavina
Apr 6, 2025
Christina Rukavina passed away last Sunday, April 6th, after a valiant 9 month battle with uterine cancer. She was 72 years young. She was preceded in death by her mom and dad, Martha and Louis Rukavina; her beloved nephews, Mark Timothy Rukavina and Peter Paul Rukavina; as well as her sister-in-law, Linda Scallon Rukavina. Chris is the first of our...
James Harim Mcdaniel
Apr 5, 2025
James Harim McDaniel, 77, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Laurels of Charlottesville Nursing Home. A lifelong outdoorsman and hardworking man of the land, James ran his own logging company for many years. His days were often spent deep in the woods-cutting trees, carving roads through the mountains with his dozer, dragging logs...
Nicholas Dominic Sica
Apr 4, 2025
Nicholas Dominic Sica, beloved nurse, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was 69 years old. Born on August 21, 1955, in Miami, Florida, Nicholas was the son of the late Nicholas A. Sica and Jeanine Y. Sica (Lipartia). He dedicated his...
Michael Alan Obey
Apr 2, 2025
Michael Alan Obey, 62, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 10, 1963, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Andrew Alan Obey and Hattie Zola Harris. Michael's journey began in Brooklyn, New York, where he spent his formative years embraced by the city's rich cultural tapestry. When he...
Sherry Cheri Bradwell
Mar 30, 2025
Sherry Cheri Bradwell, 46, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on July 20, 1978, in Philadelphia, PA to Leslie Boyer and the late Richard Bradwell. Sherry, known to many as Honey, was a woman who lit up every room she entered. With a big personality and a...
Rebecca Ann Wilkins
Mar 25, 2025
Rebecca Ann Wilkins, age 76, of Stephenson, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning of March 25, 2025, in Charlottesville, Virginia. She married William James Wilkins in April of 1968 and shared 53 years of marriage until his passing on March 6, 2025. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Jenkins and Mary Jenkins. She...
Marie Jeanette Wiemer
Mar 23, 2025
Marie Jeanette Wiemer, 73, of Culpeper, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Brookside Nursing and Rehab in Warrenton, VA. She was born on December 25, 1951, in New Orleans, LA. Marie lived a life full of adventure, dedication, and passion. As the daughter of Leo G.D. Wiemer, Jr., she experienced life in various places while her father...
Angela Weakley
Mar 20, 2025
Angela Weakley, age 76, of Stanardsville, VA, passed away peacefully in her residence, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, with family by her side. She was born April 26, 1947, in Wise County, VA. Services for Ms. Weakley 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...
Mary Kinzie Inge
Mar 14, 2025
Mary Eliza (Kinzie) Inge passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025. She spent her last days and weeks surrounded by loved ones and dear friends. Family: Mary is survived by her husband of 51 years, Malcolm Inge. Together they raised three daughters: Leanne Inge (Daniel Maupin), Jessica James (Will), and Taylor Walsh (Tom). The delight of Mary's life were...
Nancy Louise Richardson
Mar 14, 2025
Nancy Louise Richardson, 77 of Esmont, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on March 14, 2025, after a long battle with health issues. She was born February 13,1948, in Richlands, Virginia, to the late William Graham "Fox" Monk and Ruby Kathleen Monk. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Stella Jean Mitchell, Virginia Myrtle Marie Monk Palmer,...
Maria Rosa Canela Ceja
Mar 14, 2025
Maria Rosa "Rosita" Canela Ceja, 75, of Harrisonburg, VA, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Sentara RMH Medical Center. She was born on April 3, 1949, to the late Benjamin Canela and Maria Ceja. Rosita was born in her beloved Michoacan, Mexico, where she grew up surrounded by her large family. As a teenager, she moved to Mexico...
Ruth Elizabeth Jones
Mar 14, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth Jones, 76, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Arrangements for Mrs. Jones 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.
