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Frederick County, Virginia Obituary Collection

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Date: Tuesday, 19 October 2010, at 5:54 p.m.

Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014

Raymond C. Lee
Raymond Charles Lee, 81, of Winchester, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in a local nursing home.

Mr. Lee was born March 4, 1919, in Frederick County, the son of Charles William and Mary Elizabeth Carper Lee. He retired in 1984 as a machinist for Abex Corp.

He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Rest United Methodist Church.

He married Lois Catherine Cornwell on May 20, 1950, in Winchester.

Surviving are a son, Steven Allen Lee of Winchester; two daughters, Connie Lee Clem of Winchester and Sharon Lee Emerson of Hesperia, Calif.; three sisters, Mabel Barrett and Corine Funk, both of Front Royal, and Bertha Conard of Winchester; a brother, Carl Lee of Stephenson; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Rest Church Cemetery, Frederick County, with the Rev. James Jones officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call anytime Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home.

Daniel A. Rishe
Daniel A. Rishe, 56, of Camden Drive, Winchester, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, at his home.

Mr. Rishe was born April 10, 1944, in Fall River, Mass., the son of Oscar A. and Marjorie E. Clautier Rishe. He retired Sept. 3, 2000, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

He was in the Army from 1965 to 1971, with the rank of sergeant.

He was a member of Winchester Hiram Lodge 21, AF&AM, and McKinley Chapter 19, Order of the Eastern Star.

He married Serina Peckaitis on Oct. 24, 1994, in Lake Tahoe, Nev.

Surviving with his wife, are a son, Brian Rishe of Bristol, R.I.; three daughters, Kimberly Rishe of Rohnert Park, Calif., Elizabeth Gribble of Orlando, Fla. and Sabrina Hansen of Louisville, Ky.; a sister, Judy Eharleston of Bristol, R.I.; and four grandchildren.

A Masonic memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home until 9 p.m.

Edith L. Artz
Edith Lucille Supinger Artz, 84, of 61 Edith Lane, Strasburg, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in Bon Air Nursing Home, Stephens City.

Mrs. Artz was born July 11, 1916, in Strasburg, the daughter of David J. and Avilda Irene Lineburg Supinger. She was a member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church and a homemaker.

She was married to Samuel Larry Artz.

Surviving are a sister, Louise Elmore of Falls Church; three granddaughters; five great grandchildren; a step grandchild; and a great-great-grandchild.

A daughter, Mary Ann Windle, is deceased.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, with the Rev. Jody Osborne and Pastor Richard Craver officiating.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Stover Funeral Home, Strasburg.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, c/o Carol Williams, 435 Dickerson, Lane, Strasburg 22657.

John W. Rutz
John William Rutz, 82, of 578 Millner Road, Strasburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in the VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, W. Va.

Mr. Rutz was born April 23, 1918, in Strasburg, the son of Harry Houston and Bertha Drummonds Rutz. He retired from Avtex Fibers in Front Royal after 39 years as a charge hand.

He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Strasburg Presbyterian Church. He was a local musician.

Surviving with his wife, Mary Elizabeth Jenkins, are two daughters, Betty E. Gillis of New Haven, Mich., and Sandra K. Schrum of Woodstock; two sons, Allen Rutz of Waverly, Tenn., and Richard Rutz of Strasburg; three sisters, Loretta Campbell of Strasburg, Eva Rainey of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Dorothy Riffey of Lewisburg, Pa.; three brothers, Fred Rutz of Strasburg, Jack Rutz of Toms Brook, and Claude Rutz of Aztec, N.M.; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Three sons, Boyd William Rutz, John Wayne Rutz, and John David Rutz, are deceased.

A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Strasburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. David Howard and Pastor Richard Craver officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Edward Rutz, Greg Rutz, Gary Rutz, Charles Rutz, Jacob Rutz Jr., and Tim Gillis.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Stover Funeral Home, Strasburg.

Memorials may be made to Strasburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 105, Strasburg 22657.

Lawrence W. Burton
Lawrence Wayland “Onion Man” Burton, 57, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Winchester Medical Center as a result of an auto accident.

Mr. Burton was born Feb. 23, 1943, in Washington, D.C., the son of Lawrence Earle and Martha Elizabeth Zimmerman Burton.

A 1961 graduate of Calvert High School in Prince Frederick, Md., he was an Air Force veteran with the rank of airman first class. He served in Thailand during the Vietnam War.

He was a carpenter and owned and operated Burton’s Woodworks. He was a member of Carpenter’s Local Union of Washington and Moose Lodge 1283.

He was married to Maria Jenette Weber.

Surviving with his wife, are two daughters, Deborah L. Burton of Annapolis, Md., and Lesley Karen Otterbeine of Baltimore; a sister, Beverly E. Wilder of Lusby, Md.; and his former wife, Betty S. Tabor Burton of Alexandria.

A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs, W.Va., with the Rev. William C. Swope officiating. Burial will be in Greenway Cemetery, Berkeley Springs, with military honors by Tri-State Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Leonard E. Foltz
Leonard Ellsworth Foltz, 73, of 10 Glaize St., Winchester, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, at his home.

Mr. Foltz was born June 14, 1927, in Woodstock, the son of Seward Franklin and Lillian Lineweaver Foltz. He was retired from Abex Inc. and served in the Army during World War II.

He married Grace Racey on Jan. 19, 1951, in Hagerstown, Md.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Leonard W. Foltz and Jerry A. Foltz, both of Winchester, and Dennis L. Foltz of Capon Bridge, W.Va.; and five grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stover Funeral Home, Strasburg, with the Rev. David Howard officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, with military honors accorded by Shenandoah American Legion Post 77 of Strasburg.

Pallbearers will be members of Shenandoah American Legion Post 77.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Winchester Rescue Squad, c/o Fire & Rescue Administration Office, 126 N. Cameron St., Winchester 22601.

Minnie F. Shupp
Minnie F. Cheshire Haines Shupp, 98, of Romney, W.Va., died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Romney.

Mrs. Shupp was born Aug. 14, 1902, in Romney, the daughter of Burr W. and Catherine Shingleton Cheshire. She was a domestic care giver for the elderly.

She was married to Daniel Shupp, who died Sept. 28, 1963. Her first husband, Manning Haines, died Oct. 20, 1941.

Surviving are a son, Roger Haines Tallarito of Gassaway, W.Va.; two half sisters, Nora Ellen Cave of Winchester and Virginia Catherine Sirk of Romney; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A son, Kenneth L. Haines, is deceased.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Ebenezer Cemetery, Romney, with the Rev. Douglas N. Shepherd officiating.

Shaffer Funeral Home, Romney, is handling arrangements.

Darrell W. Shockey
Darrell Wayne “Honey” Shockey, 38, of 217 Puma Trail, Winchester, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in Winchester Medical Center as a result of an auto accident.

Mr. Shockey was born Aug. 1, 1962, in Winchester, the son of Donnie D. and Elizabeth Shockey Haines. He worked in the maintenance department of Lear Corp. in Winchester.

Surviving with his parents, of Winchester, are his fiancé, Tara Brill of Winchester; her daughter, Madison Brill, whom he raised; two sisters, Elizabeth A. Peacemaker and Crystal V. Marple, both of Winchester; and two brothers, Donald L. Shockey and Albert Roy Shockey, both of Winchester.

A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, with the Rev. Phil Roby officiating. Burial will be in Timber Ridge Cemetery, Highview, W.Va.

Pallbearers will be Albert Shockey Jr., Tim Marple, Michael Boothe, Donnie McBride Jr., Jason McBride, Bill Puffinberger, Wade Marple, John McInturf, Kevin Chapman, and Donald Shockey.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Clearbrook Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, P.O. Box 56, Clearbrook 22624; or to Round Hill Fire and Rescue Company, 769 Round Hill Road, Winchester 22602.

Michael A. Kenney
Michael Allen Kenney, 46, of Winchester, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in Winchester Medical Center as the result of an auto accident.

Mr. Kenney was born Feb. 4, 1954, in Front Royal, the son of Wilbur David and Marjorie Marie Clark Kenney. He was a landscaper and contractor.

He was an Army veteran.

He and his wife, Laura Susan Kenney, were married Aug. 8, 1984, in Winchester.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Stephanie Anne Kenney, Samantha Marie Kenney, and Brooke Michelle Kenney, all at home; three sons, Lance Emmert of Winchester, Michael A. Kenney Jr. of Front Royal, and Joshua David Kenney at home; three sisters, Betty M. Lamb of and Donna K. Kenney, both of Front Royal, and Diane Chandler of Winchester; and a granddaughter.

A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Enders & Shirley Funeral Home, Stephens City, with the Rev. George Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Flint Hill Cemetery, Flint Hill.

Pallbearers will be Leo Brown Jr., Lance Emmert, Randy Chandler, Jesse Wimer, Mike Kenney Jr., and Steve Kenney Jr.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary L. Hain
Mary L. Hain, 88, of 1975 Meadow Lane, Wyomissing, Pa., formerly of Winchester, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, in Laurel Center, Hamburg, Pa.

Mrs. Hain was born in Conicville, the daughter of John William and Rebecca Bird Painter McQuay. She was past secretary of J.L. Hain & Co.

She was a former board member of Planned Parenthood of Berks, Pa., and a member of Reading Symphony Women’s Committee, St. Joseph Hospital Women’s Board, and the Atonement Lutheran Church of Wyomissing.

She was a 1930 graduate of Handley High School and attended Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio.

She was married to Jacob L. Hain, who died April 16, 1972.

Surviving are two sons, Andrew W. Hain of Wyomissing and John R. Hain of Monterey, Calif.; a sister, Alice M. Stine of Boyce; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Atonement Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Charles Evans Columbarium, Reading, Pa.

Memorials may be made to a favorite charity.

Bean Funeral Home, Shillington, Pa., is handling arrangements.

Mary F. Gatewood
Mary Frances Gatewood, 99, of Winchester, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, at her home.

Arrangements with Omps Funeral Home are incomplete.

Clarence E. Millard
Clarence Edward Millard, 84, of Winchester died Friday Oct. 27, 2000, in the Winchester Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 2, 1916, in Colvin Run, Va., the son of Alfred and Goldie Webster Millard.

He was a supervisor with E. H. Glover.

Survivors include his wife, Lois of Winchester; two sons, Robert Millard of CoCoa, Fla. and Richard Millard of Winchester; two daughters, Judy Bemis of Sarasota, Fla. and Ginger Funk of Winchester; two step-sons, Ronald Tarr of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and Roger Tarr of Falls Church; 30 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

His first wife, Dorothy L. Millard; a son, James Millard; and a stepson, Timothy Tarr, are deceased.

A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday Nov. 6, 2000, at Adams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden St., Herndon. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday Nov. 5, 2000, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Clarence E. Millard Memorial Fund, 1208 Andrew Ave., Winchester, 22603.

Mary G. Reifsnyder
Mary Genevieve Reifsnyder, 75, of Carmel, Calif., formerly of Stephens City, died Oct. 18, 2000, at her home.

Mrs. Reifsnyder was born Jan. 16, 1925, in Santa Cruz, N.M., the daughter of Jose and Ruperta Gaw Abeyta. She was retired as a personnel technician with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

She was a member of the Catholic faith and an active member of the Democratic Party.

She was married to William Charles Reifsnyder. Mr. Reifsnyder died Feb. 9, 1992.

Surviving are two brothers, Jerry Abeyta of Prunedale, Calif. and Tom Abeyta of Indiana.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Arlington National Cemetery, officiated by a member of the Arlington National Cemetery Chaplain’s Corps.

Friends may gather at 1:30 p.m. today a at the cemetery’s administration building.

Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home, Front Royal, is handling arrangements.

Alice A. Shaw
Alice Alberta Shaw, 83, of Maple Street, Winchester, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000, at her home.

Mrs. Shaw was born Jan. 11, 1917, in Winchester, the daughter of Albert and Elsie Weaver McCormick. She was a typist for The Winchester Star for 36 years and retired Jan. 1, 1993.

She was a 1937 graduate of Handley High School and attended Averett College in Danville.

She was a member of Winchester Church of the Nazarene and a former member of several bowling leagues at Northside Lanes.

She married Roy Burrell Shaw on June 7, 1943, in Raleigh, N.C. Mr. Shaw died Aug. 4, 1983.

Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Hamm of Petersburg and Daphne Bageant of Frederick County; two sons, James Albert Shaw of Winchester and Roy Dennis Shaw of Bellevue, Wash.; a sister, Madeline Funk of Winchester; two brothers, Lewis McCormick and Beverly McCormick, both of Winchester; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A son, Michael Allen Shaw, is deceased.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Hebron Cemetery, with the Rev. Paul Shallenburg officiating.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork St., Winchester 22601 or to Winchester Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 1653, Winchester 22604.

Susan E. Carter
Susan Elizabeth Carter, 21, of 164 Pyletown Road, Boyce, died Saturday Oct. 28, 2000, in the Winchester Medical Center.

She was born April 14, 1979, in Winchester, the daughter of David W. and Mary H. Carter of Boyce.

A 1993 graduate of Powhatan School and 1997 graduate of Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, she was a member of Who’s Who Among American High School Students, the chorus, the varsity field hockey team, varsity lacrosse team and a member of the Counselor Body, all at VES.

She was a senior at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, majoring in English and minoring in French. She was a member of the Circle K and Student Alumnae Partnership, and served on the Apple Day Committee.

Surviving with her parents is a brother, Daniel J. Carter of Charlottesville.

A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Enders and Shirley Funeral Home Chapel in Berryville with the Rev. John Lock officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery in Berryville.

Pallbearers include E. Bruce Clevenger, Gary W. Lee, Steve F. Hott, Michael T. Milleson, W. Todd Hott, and Carter A. Strader.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the SPCA, 115 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, 22601.

Andrew P. Clinedinst
Andrew “Bubba” Preston Clinedinst, 71, of Lora Drive, Woodstock, died Friday Oct. 27, 2000, in Shenandoah Memorial Hospital.

He was born Nov. 5, 1928, in Quicksburg, the son of Theodore E. and Martha Litten Clinedinst.

He worked in the finishing department of the former Aileen Factory. He was a U.S. Army veteran and attended Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren.

Survivors include his wife, Catherine V. Clinedinst; two daughters, Debbie Funkhouser of Harrisonburg and Cindy Peyton of Woodstock; a sister Edythe Bean of Verona; a brother, Raymond Clinedinst of Mt. Jackson; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Cedarwood Cemetery in Edinburg with the Rev. Timothy Teates officiating.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Valley Funeral Chapel, Bowmans Crossing.

Memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia, P.O. Box 800659, Charlottesville, 22908-0001.

Samuel P. Davis
Samuel Price Davis, 70, of 2912 Papermill Road, died Saturday Oct. 29, 2000, at his home.

Arrangements with Omps Funeral Home South Chapel are incomplete.

Memorials may be made to Timber Ridge Congregational Christian Church, P.O. Box 66, Highview, W.Va., Hampshire County Ruritan Club, Romney, W.Va., or to the Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, 22601.

Charles W. Schuller
Charles W. Schuller, 87, of Winchester died Friday Oct. 27, 2000, at his home.

He was born March 7, 1913, in Frederick County, the son of George and Minnie Weirman Schuller.

He married Virginia Linaburg Aug. 31, 1935, in Hagerstown, Md.

He worked for Winchester Woolen Mill, Knitting Mill, Chapman Motor Co., and was retired from FEMA.

He was a member of Winchester Coin Club and First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a son, William H. Schuller Sr. of Frederick County; two daughters, Charlotte S. Orndorff of Middletown and Wanda S. Largent of Virginia Beach; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. David R. Burrough and Saundra A. Nottingham officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Gina Armel, Charles Cooper, Al Lowdermilk, Preston Jolley, Chester Rockwell, Bill Sandy, Loyd Michael, William Schuller Jr., J. D. Orndorff, Michael Largent, Bryan Largent, John W. Boyd, William Schuller III, Phyllis Boyd, Michelle Largent, Becky Schuller, Mary Boyd, and Taylor Armel.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Jones Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice Inc., 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, 22601 or First United Methodist Church, 308 N. Braddock St., Winchester, 22601.

Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014

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