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ANNE SCOTT

  SCOTT, Anne Goode, 88, went to be with the Lord October 11, 2010. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Michael Scott; and is survived by her husband of 68 years, Horace E. Scott Sr.; her children, Horace E. Scott Jr. and his wife, Jeanne, Bruce P. Scott and his wife, Ronda, Elizabeth Anne Scott and daughter-in-law, Lynette J. Scott; four grandchildren, Michael Paul Scott, Elisa Cecil, Emily Robertson and David W. Scott; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Grace Baughan; brothers, Vernon J. Goode Jr. and John Sties Goode; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch from October 12 to October 13, 2010

Anne Watson ReDavid

ReDAVID, Anne Watson, 78, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 15, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent A. ReDavid, and is survived by stepdaughter, Susan Logan (Jeff); nephew, James D. Watson; niece, Eileen Fraedrich (Edward); great-nieces and nephew, Megan, Lauren, and Daniel Fraedrich; sister-in-law, Shirley Watson; Anne's beloved Bichon, "Muffin," and many cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Dale Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060, or St. Augustine Catholic Church Building Fund, 4400 Beulah Rd., Richmond, Va. 23237.

Edward Schneider

SCHNEIDER, Edward, 84, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2010. Mr. Schneider was retired from the Virginia State Police after 32 years of service. He also served with the 5th Marine Division on Iwo Jima during World War II. He was a loving father and husband and is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Schneider; daughter and son-in-law, Amelia and Charles Kidd; son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Kirsten Schneider; son, Edward R. Schneider; half-sister, Sharon Brady; and grandchildren, Rutger Schneider, Charles E. and Thomas Kidd. Mr. Schneider was a member of the Virginia State Police Historical Society, State Police Alumni Association and the 5th Marine Division Alumni Association. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd (Rt. 10). A private service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Cancer Society , 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen 23060.

L.C. Bird graduate killed in Afghanistan

Spc. William K. Middleton

Credit: U.S. ARMY

Spc. William K. Middleton was an Old Dominion University graduate who grew up in Richmond.

» Link: Virginia's War Dead
By Luz Lazo | TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER
Published: November 25, 2010
A Richmond-area native and graduate of L.C. Bird High School was killed Monday in Afghanistan.

Army Spc. William Kyle Middleton, 26, died of wounds he suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in the Kandahar province, the Department of Defense said yesterday.

Another member of Middleton's 101st Airborne unit, Staff Sgt. Sean M. Flannery, 29, of Wyomissing, Pa., also was killed in the attack.

Middleton was born and raised in the Richmond area and graduated from Chesterfield County's Bird High in 2002, his younger brother Zach Middleton said yesterday. The infantryman was a 2007 graduate of Old Dominion University, where he majored in communication and minored in marketing.

"Kyle, he was very participatory in class discussions," recalled professor Carla J. Harrell, who taught him in two communication classes. "He was an involved student and was very pleasant to work with."

Rick Rzepka, a spokesman at Fort Campbell, Ky., where Middleton had been stationed since August 2009, said the fact that he was a college graduate "speaks volumes about his willingness to serve in a very tough job in a very tough fight."

Friends and relatives remember Middleton as a strong individual -- physically and mentally -- and dedicated to the things he set his mind to, passionate about soccer and committed to the Army.

"He knew what he wanted to do and he did this with the possibility that this might happen," longtime friend Tony Wittrien said. "He was just a great guy."

Middleton played soccer growing up and traveled for tournaments, including to Holland when he was 12, his brother said. During his junior year, he studied abroad and played soccer in England.

"He always played soccer, he loved it," the brother said.

Middleton joined the military because he wanted to do something meaningful with his life, said Zach Middleton, who last saw his brother when he drove him to Fort Campbell in June, weeks before his brother deployed.

The family worried when he deployed, but the soldier did not show signs of concern.

"He wanted to get in there and see some action," Zach Middleton said.

Middleton was an infantryman assigned to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). He joined the Army in April 2009 and arrived at Fort Campbell in August 2009. This was Middleton's first deployment, Rzepka said.

His awards and decorations include: National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Air Assault Badge and Combat Infantryman Badge.

In addition to his brother, Middleton is survived by his father, Clarence Middleton of Amelia, and mother, Marlene Blackburn of Richmond. He will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial service arrangements have not been finalized.

Karen Dynia

DYNIA, Karen Louise, 64, of Chesterfield, and formerly of Johnstown, Pa., went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 28, 2010. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Jill and Stone Strotmeyer, Michelle and Rod Ferguson; son and daughter-in-law, Greg S. and Crystal Dynia; sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara Heinle and Kathy and Bob Barczak; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Jackie Klimeck, Richard and Joanne Klimeck; grandchildren, Walker, Mackenzie, Lilly Grace, Bailey, August and Kylee; loving friend, Greg G. Dynia; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, David Klimeck. Karen worked as an X-ray technician for many years. She was a very active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was a member of the St. Augustine's Women's Guild. She loved assisting with fundraisers, Bingo, food pantry and many other events. Karen was also a member of the Chesterfield Historical Society and the Virginia Fine Arts Museum. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Rte. 10). A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to Duke Medical Development & Alumni Affairs - Lung Cancer Center, Attn: Annette Henderson, 512 S. Mangum Street, Suite 400 Durham, N.C. 27701.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on November 30, 2010


Josephine Arbuckle

ARBUCKLE, Josephine Mary Crocco, 88, of Richmond, passed away at her home December 10, 2010. Born March 27, 1922 in Altamont, N.Y., she was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander J. Arbuckle; and her parents, Pasquale and Carma Dinunzi Crocco. She is survived by two stepdaughters, Adele Arbuckle Henrich and husband, Hank, and Jean Arbuckle Jaegge; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and a host of friends. Mrs. Arbuckle was retired from DGSC and belonged to the Meadowbrook Country Club, where she was a member of the Woman's Club and the Garden Club. She volunteered at the Valentine Museum, Friends of the Library, Meals on Wheels and the Parrish Office of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Her family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be held in Altamont, N.Y.

 

 

 

 

 


Deborah Gorman   

GORMAN, Deborah Condrey, 62, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord February 14, 2011. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of more than 48 years, Johnny Gorman. She leaves behind her only daughter, Ginger and her husband, Matt; her oldest son, Donny and his wife, Angela; and her youngest son, Andy and his wife, Amanda. She is also survived by her father, Rev. Eugene Condrey; and stepmother, Mrs. Evelyn Condrey; three brothers, Herb, Rick and Mike Condrey; and one sister, Patricia Harrupp. She was blessed with six beautiful grandchildren, Samantha, Victoria, Matthew, Savannah, J.D. and Braeden. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, family and friends that always held a special place in her heart. Her strong faith carried her as she stood by her husband's side with his battle against leukemia and with her personal struggle to survive breast cancer. As a founding member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church, she enjoyed sharing her faith with its youngest members by teaching Christian formation and volunteering in many other aspects of the church. A place that was close to her heart was the River home that she and her husband had built. She shared many wonderful times there with her children and the Rivah gang. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 17, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 4400 Beulah Rd., Chesterfield, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure .
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch from February 16 to February 17, 2011

Patricia Hoffert 

  

Patricia Elizabeth, 77, died April 25, 2011 surrounded by her family at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond. Patricia was born August 13, 1933 in Washington, D.C. She is survived by her husband, Charles Edward Hoffert III; her five children, Margaret Anne Cable, wife of Jerry Cable, Charles E. Hoffert IV, husband of Michelle McFadden, Irene Patricia Crofford, wife of Cliff Crofford, Mary Lorraine Hom, wife of Mark Hom, and Roy Willis Lanham Hoffert, husband of Sharon Bryant Hoffert. Patricia was also the proud grandmother of five grandsons and five granddaughters. Patricia graduated from Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross in 1955 and earned her master's degree from Michigan State University. In addition to being a beautiful and loving wife, mother and homemaker, Patricia found time to participate in many outside activities. She served as an administrative assistant for the Virginia State Senate, as president of the Fort Lee's Officers Wives Club, president of the local NARFE chapter, president of The Ancient Order of Hibernians, president of The St. Augustine's Women's Guild and a board member of The St. Mary's Hospital Patient Satisfaction Committee. She was also active in her church teaching catechism. Throughout her life, Patricia was a devout Catholic and very proud of her Irish heritage. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an accomplished quilter and gardener. She will be dearly missed. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 29, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chester chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow on Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m. in the St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Richmond, Va., with interment afterwards in the Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Sisters of the Holy Cross, 407 Bertrand Hall, Notre Dame, Ind. 46556. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Arnold Evans

EVANS, Arnold L., a native of Connecticut, who settled in Chester in 1970, died on July 10, 2011 after a short illness. Mr. Evans was the New Products manager for the Fibers Division of Allied-Signal at his retirement in 1990. He served the firm (formerly Allied Chemical) as a regional and national salesman and manager. His career spanned four decades and included positions in New York City, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, before his transfer to Hopewell. Mr. Evans was a charter member of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church in Richmond, where he was a Minister of the Eucharist for 30 years, and a long-time member of the Welcoming Committee. A keen observer of the natural world, he loved to travel and chose destinations far and wide in the United States and Canada, where he could experience with his family the glories of mountains and oceans, forests and deserts. He was a lifelong gardener, having gained an expert knowledge from his father, an estate gardener, with whom he labored in his youth. The lure of the outdoors and his innate athleticism also made him a regular on the golf course. Born in Norwalk, Conn., in 1927, the son of Samuel Evans and the former Ida Jesse Latham, Mr. Evans received a degree in horticulture from the University of Connecticut. During WWII, he served on the destroyer USS Black in the Pacific Theater. He maintained close ties to extended family and friends in his hometown throughout his life, and was honored with the Norwalk Old Timers Athletic Association Award in 1998 for his accomplishments as a multisport star athlete in high school, and as an outstanding second baseman with a semi-professional ball club. In addition to his wife of 60 years, the former Jeanne Ryan, he is survived by four children, Ann Evans (George Angell), Brian Evans (Laura), Clare Casselberry (Robert) and Katharine Farrell (Thomas); nine grandchildren; and a brother, Ernest Evans of Yarmouthport, Mass. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine Church on Thursday, July 14, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends for an hour before the ceremony. Burial will be private. Memorials can be given to the St. Augustine Outreach Program. Mr. Evans can also be honored simply by giving a flower to a friend.

Anthony LONGO


LONGO, Anthony, 84, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosa Giallonardi and Vincent Longo; and his wife of 45 years, Mary Adams Longo. He is survived by his three children, Christina Walters (Robert) their children, Katie and Colleen; John Longo (Cindy), their children, Jennifer, Stacy and Danielle; Mark Longo (Beth) and their child, Megan; and two great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Jocelyn. Anthony served in the U.S. Navy and graduated from the University of Richmond, class of 1950. He retired as a chemist from Experiment Incorporated and The American Tobacco Co. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26 at the Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy., Chesterfield, Va. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 4400 Beulah Rd. Interment will follow in Dale Memorial Park with military honors. The family would like to thank Dr. James May and the staff at the Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital for the wonderful care Anthony received in his courageous battle with leukemia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Augustine Catholic Church Building Fund. He shall live in our memory.

Eugene R. "Gene" DUBAY

DUBAY, Eugene R. "Gene," 82, of Chester, husband of Paula (Ferro) Dubay, died on Friday, June 24, 2011, at home after a long illness. Gene was born July 27, 1928, in Bristol, Conn., and was a son of the late Emile J. and Hazel (Dutton) Dubay. He had resided in Chester since 1989. He worked in construction all his life and was a crane operator on many large civil projects, bridges, buildings, power plants and highways throughout the northeast. He was retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers in 1990 after 32 years of service. Gene was also retired from M&R Constructors, Richmond, in 2010 after 20 years of jobsite supervision on numerous heavy rigging projects throughout the south and southwest. His hobbies included woodworking, restoring and showing a 1931 Ford Model A and restoring old tools and equipment. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond, was a World War II veteran with service in the United States Army Air Force, and was a member of Stateside American Legion Post 0204. In addition to his wife of 65 years, Gene is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, L. Gene and Carol DuBay and Paul R. and Corinne DuBay, all of Chesterfield; a daughter, Denise M. DuBay of Terryville, Conn.; a brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Audrey Dubay of Bristol, Conn.; nine grandchildren, Michelle, Gene, Chase and Shane DuBay, and Brittany, Richard, Kevin, Jesse and Jason Lowell; four great- grandchildren, Ashleigh, Dalton, Daisy and Skyler; a great-great-grandchild, Jaiden; and five nieces and nephews, Keith, Kevin, Karol, Kiernan and Kristen. A memorial service will be held at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Richmond, on August 6, 2011, Saturday at 11 a.m. Funeral services and entombment, with military honors, will be on Friday, July 1, 2011, in Bristol, Conn. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 South Crater Rd., Petersburg, Va. 23805. Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, Conn., is assisting the family. Please visit Gene's memorial website at FunkFuneralHome.com.

Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on June 30, 2011

Eleanor EISLER  

EISLER, Eleanor "Ellie," of Richmond, formerly of Amsterdam, N.Y., went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2011. She was preceded in death by her mother, Anne O'Toole; and sister, Carol Thorburn. Mrs. Eisler is survived by three children, John C. Eisler of Colorado, Michelle Eisler of Richmond and David Eisler of New York; one sister, Jeanette Falkner; and a host of family and friends. She was an LPN who graduated from Albany Medical Center and also worked in hospitals in Richmond and Hanover. She touched the lives of each person she cared for and came in contact with. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Augustine's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity.

Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on October 5, 2011

Richard DIAMOND Sr.

  DIAMOND, Richard Jacob Sr., 66, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Sandra S. Diamond; sons, Richard Jacob Diamond Jr. and Shannon C. Diamond; brother, James B. Diamond; grandsons, Richard Jacob Diamond III. and Kevin C. Diamond. Mr. Diamond was a graduate of the College of William and Mary, a U.S. Navy, Vietnam veteran and a retired human resources manager with the Virginia Department of Corrections. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Friday at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment will be held in Green Hill Cemetery, Churchville, Va. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to St. Augustine Catholic Church, 4400 Beulah Rd. Richmond, Va. 23237 or Hospice of Virginia, 1700 Bayberry Ct. Suite 300 Richmond, Va. 23226.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on October 20, 2011

Bernard Wright

WRIGHT, Bernard Clarence, 75, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 8, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Helen Petree Wright; sons, Kenny (Donna) and Alan (Monica) Wright; stepsons, Doug and Fred (Cathy) Ebert; grandchildren, Allison and Leah Wright, Hannah Craig, Chris and Steven Ebert, Amy Fowler (Mike); great-grandchildren, Eryn-Lily and Tyler Nicole Fowler, Matthew and Athena Ebert. Bernard worked as a materials inspector and retired from the Virginia Department of Highways after 20 years of service. He was an accomplished mandolin player, playing throughout Virginia and Washington D.C. and with local bands. The family will receive friends, 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Route 10). A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 4400 Beulah Road. Interment will be private.

Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on October 9, 2011

Mildred DAFFRON

DAFFRON, Mildred Perdue, age 97, a long-time resident of Chester, Va., passed away peacefully January 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Daffron; and a grandson, John F. Daffron III. She is survived by four children, Judge John F. Daffron Jr. and his wife, Sandra, Judge Philip V. Daffron and his wife, Diane, Juliana Daffron Hendrick and her husband, Judge Jerry Hendrick Jr. and Jennifer Daffron Brown and her husband, Lawrence; 10 grandchildren, Wendy Daffron Henley, Sarah Daffron Koon, Kevin Matthew Daffron, Amanda Daffron Milam, Philip Valentine Daffron Jr., Sean Matthew Daffron, Alexander Daffron Hendrick, David Augustine Hendrick, Joanna Katherine Hendrick and Lauren Hilary Brown; and nine great-grandchildren. Mildred was born in Magnolia Grange (now a county museum), a lifelong resident of Chesterfield County and a long-time member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church. Early in her life, she graduated from Virginia State Teachers College in Farmville, now Longwood University, and became a teacher and innovator in education. She was a charter member of Chester Recreation Association, a member of Chesterfield Historical Society and a docent at Magnolia Grange Museum. A Mass of the Resurrection will be said 6:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Augustine's Catholic Church. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chesterfield Historical Society specifically for the care and maintenance of Magnolia Grange Museum.

Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch from January 11 to January 12, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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