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Johnathan Townsend

Johnathan Townsend

Jun 20, 2024

Johnathan Mark Townsend, Jr., 27, a resident of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Thursday, June 20,2024, at Chincoteague, VA. He was the son of Johnanthan Mark Townsend Sr. and Diana Brady Townsend of Cape Charles.

In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by two stepbrothers, Forrest Spivey and Hunter Tucker; his grandmother, Ann (Ricky); aunt, Mary Bowman; and uncle,...

Rita Hilton

Rita Hilton

Jun 7, 2024

Rita Ann Hilton, 77, wife of William (Bill) Hilton and a resident of Franktown, VA, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. A native of East End, Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank Liebert and the late Florence Louise Ruppert Liebert. She was a homemaker and a Master...

Joseph Witek

Joseph Witek

Jun 5, 2024

Joseph Walter Witek, husband of Evelyn Shigo Witek, transitioned peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and daughter, Theresa, at the age of 83. Born in Brooklyn on August 11,1940, he was the youngest of 7 children born to the late Joseph & Anelia Witek.

In his journey from carpenter to successful business owner, Joe’s first priority was always the...

Tommy Savage

Tommy Savage

May 26, 2024

James Thomas Savage, 94, husband of the late Malvina Hancock Savage died May 26, 2024 at his residence.  A native of the Eastern Shore, he was the son of the late George Jacob Savage, Sr. and the late Adelaide Wise Savage.

Tommy graduated with a BA from the University of Virgina in 1951 and remained an avid supporter and sports fan...

Betty Groton

Betty Groton

May 26, 2024

Betty Sandra Farlow Groton, 79, wife of W.R “Bobby” Groton and a resident of Painter, VA, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at her residence. A native of Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late David William Farlow, Sr. and the late Virginia Morris Farlow. She was a homemaker, member of Central High School Girls Club and Maranatha...

Patricia Sturgis

Patricia Sturgis

May 22, 2024

Patricia Widgeon Sturgis, 75, wife of Jimmy Sturgis and a resident of Painter, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at VCU Hospital in Richmond, VA, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous fight with cancer. A native of the Eastern Shore, she was the daughter of the late David Jennings Widgeon and the late Annette Custis Widgeon. She...

Peter Leontieff

Peter Leontieff

May 19, 2024

Peter Micheal Leontieff, 85, husband of the late Linda Fern Leontieff and a resident of Onancock, VA, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living on the Eastern Shore, VA.

Peter is survived by his children, Andrew Scott Leontieff, David Leonttieff, and Donna Jett.  He is predeceased by his son, Peter Mark Leontieff.

Funeral Services will be private.

Online condolences may...

Lawrence West

Lawrence West

May 17, 2024

Herbert Lawrence West, 94, husband of the late Emma Parks West and a native of Cheriton, VA, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital in Norfolk, VA. He was the son of the late Herbert R. West and the late Stella N. Horsley West. He was a United States Coast Guard Veteran, retired owner of...

Robert Chaney

Robert Chaney

May 12, 2024

Robert L. Chaney, 78, husband of Michele Coffee Chaney and a resident of Capeville, VA, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was the son of the late William L. Chaney, Sr. and the late Jacqueline Mitchell Chaney. He was predeceased by his brother William Lee Chaney Jr.

 

Robert is survived by his loving wife Michele...

Tom Charnock

Tom Charnock

May 12, 2024

Charles Thomas “Tom” Charnock, 82, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024, at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Tom was born in Nassawadox, Virginia, to the late Lelia Ackiss Charnock and the late Washington Bryant Charnock on December 23, 1941. 

He was a graduate of Northampton High School and Virginia Tech. Tom loved life, exuding joy and...

Frances Hall

Frances Hall

May 12, 2024

Frances Marie Marsh Hall, of Oyster, VA, went home to God on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12, 2024, after being surrounded by the love of three generations of family.  She was a lifelong member of Travis Chapel United Methodist Church in Oyster, where she led the youth group, fundraisers, and served on the board until the church was officially closed...

Mahon Charnock

Mahon Charnock

May 10, 2024

Mahon T. Charnock, 85, wife of the late Burton West Charnock and a resident of Belle Haven, VA, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onley, VA. A native of Tangier Island, VA, she was the daughter of the late Homer Crockett and the late Hattie Evans Crockett. She was a loving wife, mother, and...

Peter Klein

Peter Klein

May 6, 2024

Peter Klein, 64, of Townsend was called home to be with the Lord on May 6th. Peter was born to Helmut and Henny Klein in Buffalo, NY. He was raised in Depew, NY and graduated from Depew High School. He enjoyed his job as a truck driver, which gave him the opportunity to travel and explore new areas. He and...

Robert Rogers

Robert Rogers

May 4, 2024

Robert Harry Rogers, (Bob), 82, husband of Jean Carol Rogers and a resident of Painter, VA, passed away May 4, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. A native of Cedar Brook, New Jersey, he was the son of the late William Rogers and the late Helen Willis Rogers. He is predeceased by his sister Arlene Wayne.  

Bob...

David Engelhart

David Engelhart

Apr 27, 2024

In remembrance of a gentle man, David Howard Engelhart, 64, of Snow Hill, MD, and Onley, VA, who was taken away from us too soon, Saturday April 27, 2024, and now is in the loving arms of our Lord.

David was born May 26, 1959, in Newburgh, NY, the son of Margaret McCourt Engelhart and the late William Howard Engelhart.

Dave grew...

Patricia McKlusky

Patricia McKlusky

Apr 19, 2024

Patricia Ann McKlusky, daughter of the late Garland and Nell Spencer passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2024, in Venice, FL, at the age of 91. She was born on March 7, 1933, in Cape Charles, Virginia. Patty was an excellent seamstress. She created and made costumes for local community theaters as well as mending and altering clothes...

Deloris Carstens

Deloris Carstens

Apr 19, 2024

Deloris Ann Carstens “AKA Momma D”, 80, wife of the late Nathan William Carstens, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, Va. She was a native of Nassawadox, and resided in Cheriton, VA.  She was the daughter of the late Cecil Theodore Lewis Sr. and Delma Virginia Outten. She was predeceased by her brother...

William Hill

William Hill

Apr 17, 2024

William Hill passed peacefully on April 17, 2024 at the age of 89 following a short illness.  He was born in Camden, New Jersey on November 30, 1934 to William Hill and Margaret Hill, nee Hughes.  Bill was raised in Silverton, New Jersey, the youngest of five siblings.  Bill was predeceased by his siblings Margaret Clayton, Harry Hill, Betty Adams,...

William Colonna, Jr.

William Colonna, Jr.

Apr 10, 2024

William Tyler Colonna Jr., 83, of Onancock, VA, passed away on April 10, 2024.

He was born on January 21, 1941, in Nassawadox, VA, to the late William Tyler Colonna Sr and Mabel Blackwell Colonna. William is a retired Ford Mechanic. He could fix anything to get you back riding, from motorcycles, dirt bikes, Atvs, to trucks, cars, and farm equipment....

Nancy Senn

Nancy Senn

Apr 9, 2024

Nancy Rushing Senn, 99 years old, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Onancock, VA. She was formerly a resident of Melfa, VA, and The Chesapeake in Newport, News, VA. She was predeceased by her husband, H. Gladstone Senn; and her parents, Reverend Julius Rushing and Bessie Rushing. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara S....

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