Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Gerald R. Cassell
Gerald R. Cassell, 69, of Charlottesville, entered into eternal rest Monday, April 7, 2003, at his residence after a long illness.
He was born December 8, 1933, in Washington, D.C., to the late William Collins and Rachel Fisher Collins.
He was employed as a drug counselor at Boxwood in Culpeper, Va., until his retirement. He was also an avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, John Cassell, William Collins, Gene Collins, Norman Collins and Melvin Collins.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 43 years, Mabel J. Cassell of Charlottesville; two sisters, Deloris Ferguson and Barbara Anderson, both of Washington, D.C.; and a host of nieces and nephews, and beloved relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday April 11, 2003, at the funeral home.
The family asks that flowers please be omitted.
Services of comfort are entrusted to the staff of McClenny Funeral Service, Inc., R.B. and Doris A. McClenny Morticians.
Jerry "Chucky" Davis
Jerry "Chucky" Davis, 40, of Orange, Va., died Monday, April 7, 2003, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Va.
Born October 2, 1962, in Charlottesville, Va., he is the son of Hazel Davis of Orange, and the late Lewis Davis. Mr. Davis is also preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Bennett.
In addition to his mother, survivors include two sons, Austin L. and William E. Davis of Orange, Va.; four sisters, Gail Alley of Unionville, Va., Glena Coffey of Shenandoah, Va., Tammy Higginbotham of Orange, Va., and Tina Cooper of Louisa, Va.; one brother, Gary Davis of Orange, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 10, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel, Orange, with the Rev. Jeff White officiating, interment will follow at the North Pamunkey Baptist Church cemetery, Lahore, Va.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Preddy Funeral Home, Orange.
Richard W. Fitzgerald
Richard Wayne Fitzgerald of Charlottesville, departed this life on Sunday, April 6, 2003, at his home in Albemarle County.
He was the son of the late Herman and Mary Fitzgerald. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Herman Massie and Gene Fitzgerald.
Mr. Fitzgerald was retired from Martha Jefferson Hospital after 25 years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Alice Hunt Fitzgerald; one daughter, Tammy Denise Carter and her husband, Daniel of Charlottesville; two sons, Gregory Alan Hunt of Keswick and Glenn Alan Hunt and his wife, Anne of Devin, Texas; three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ashley and James Hunt all of Devin, Texas; two brothers, Robert Fitzgerald and his wife, Sharon, of Kansas, William Fitzgerald and his wife, Kathy of Newport News; two sisters, Elsie Moore and her husband, Mert, of Lovingston, Lily Tyler and her husband, JR. of Schuyler; also a close family member Ronnie Fitzgerald and his wife, Vicky of Schuyler.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Teague Chapel with the Rev. Katha Bollfrass officiating. Interment
will follow in Monticello Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. William Hammond and staff, all the staff of Hospice of the Piedmont, neighbors, friends and family for their help and support during Richard’s trying times.
James Rosser Harlow
James Rosser "Gimpy" Harlow, 64, of Charlottesville, died Monday, April 07, 2003, at his residence.
Born April 21, 1938 in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Claude Howard Harlow and Julia Smith Harlow; and husband of the late Betty Frazier Harlow.
He was retired as a material analyst from Comdial. He was a volunteer with the Charlottesville/Albemarle Rescue Squad for many years. He was a member of First Christian Church in Charlottesville where he sang in the choir.
He is survived by three sisters, Betty Dilla of Charlottesville, Catherine Bingler of Charlottesville, and Joyce Clits of Yorktown; one brother, Claude Howard Harlow Jr., of Richmond; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, April 10, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Charlottesville by Mr. Frank Forehand. Interment
will follow at the Riverview cemetery.
The family will receive friends today at the Hill & Wood Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at Jimmy’s residence.
The family requests that contributions be made to the Charlottesville/Albemarle Rescue Squad, 828 McIntyre Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22902.
Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jane Hetler
Jane Hetler, 83, of Wintergreen, Va., passed away comfortably in her home on Saturday April 5, 2003.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Kyle Lynn; her granddaughter and her husband, Stuart and Paul Spicer; and her grandson, Hunter Lynn.
Born June 1, 1919, in Brawley, Calif., she studied dance at the University of Arizona and later married
her husband, the late Captain Carson Hetler. As a military couple, the two traveled extensively, living in Florida, Hawaii, Philadelphia, and Northern Virginia. Later retiring in Stoney Creek at Wintergreen, where they lived for 14 years the couple was among the first in the developing community and met a network of friends through active participation in neighborhood associations and weekly bridge groups.
As a loving mother, grandmother, and devoted friend, Jane touched the lives of all who knew her. With her strong determination, warm smile, and love of life she, will be greatly missed. A celebration of Jane’s life will be held on April 19 at 2 p.m. at her home in Stoney Creek.
Anneliese E. Muscari
Anneliese Elizabeth Muscari, 80, of Charlottesville, died Monday, April 7, 2003, in a local hospital.
Born November 16, 1922, in Addorf, Switzerland, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Anna Machler Baumberger; and the sister of her beloved Charles.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Vincent Muscari; one daughter, Esther Lin of Charlottesville; two sons, Joseph C. Muscari of New York and C. Carl Muscari of New Hampshire; and the seven grandchildren, she cherished: Joseph, John, Marisa, Anneliese, Samantha, Molly and Carly.
A funeral mass will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Interment
will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens.
Teague Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Cornelia Proffitt
Cornelia Neff Highlander Proffitt, died Monday April 7, 2003, at the Culpeper Regional Hospital.
Born November 16, 1918, in Orange County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Ewell and Lucy Morris Brookman. She was also predeceased by two husbands, Lucian Highlander and Wilbert Proffitt.
Mrs. Proffitt was a member of the Ladies of the Moose, a Secretary for the Collinswood Community Center, a member of the American Ladies Bowling Association, and belonged to the Baptist Faith. She was also a former manager of a local retail store.
She is survived by two daughters, Betty H. Hughes and her husband, Royce, of Orange, and Pam L. Highlander of Charlottesville; one son, Lucian Phillip Highlander Jr., and his wife, Tina of Carlton, Texas; one sister, Martha B. Harp of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, April 11, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Oakwood cemetery in Unionville. Dr. Stanley Johnson will officiate.
The family will receive friends anytime at the home of Betty and Royce Hughes, 12206 Melton Rd., Orange.
Preddy Funeral Home, Orange, is in charge of arrangements.
Jacques J. Rappaport
Jacques J. Rappaport, of Ivy, died Sunday, March 16, 2003, in the University of Virginia Medical Center.
He was born February 8, 1912, in Belgium. He received his Ph.D., from Ghent University, Belgium. After completing his education, he remained in Belgium, and became an active member of the Resistance Forces during World War II, for which he received a Presidential Letter of Commendation from President Truman. Jacques immigrated to the United States in 1947, and his initial employment was as an interpreter on Ellis Island, as he was fluent in many languages. In 1948, he accepted a position at Smith College, where he met his future wife, Lilly Lorenz, whom he married
in 1950. In the same year, he accepted a position in the Biology Department of the University of Virginia. Many of Jacques’ students remember him fondly, returning to visit him, for many years after graduation. He was always proud of their expertise in their chosen fields, and pleased that they remembered him.
Retirement from the University of Virginia opened an opportunity to the world of volunteering. Jacques founded the Medical Alert System for people with disabilities who want to remain independent, but need a method of calling for help in an emergency. Another interest was a dental program, which would assist indigent people who need dentures. His great hope was to establish a Health Care Scholarship in memory of his wife, Lilly Rappaport, to be administered by the University of Virginia Hospital Auxiliary. Jacques will be remembered for his charitable acts, and also for his beautiful flowers, which he grew for his wife, Lilly, who predeceased him on September 5, 1990. Jacques was a resident of the Colonnades, an assisted living facility for the last two years, and continued his charitable efforts until a short time before his death.
Rita Teresa Revak
Rita Teresa Revak, our dearest angel on earth, went to meet her husband, Arthur, in heaven, on Sunday, April 6, 2003.
Rita always put her family first and we will dearly miss her beautiful voice and great cooking. Gone from our sight, but still in our hearts, her gentle spirit will be remembered forever by her family and friends.
Born March 27, 1925, in McAdoo, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Rubutsky. Rita lived in Tucson, Ariz., with her daughter, Carol, at the time of her passing.
A hard-working woman all of her life, Rita created beautiful garments as a seamstress in Pennsylvania during her working years.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Beth Revak of Charlottesville, Va., and Carol Revak NMD, of Tucson, Ariz.; one son, Arthur M. Revak Jr., and his wife, Claudia of Stroudsburg, Pa.; six grandchildren, Reo, Sylvie, Philip, Megan, Reese, and Christopher; two sisters, Mary Racho and Helen Andera, both of Hazleton, Pa.; and a brother, George Rubutsky of Florida.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Damiano Funeral Home, Blaine & Cleveland St.’s, McAdoo, Pa., followed by a mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Mcadoo, Apt., burial will follow in St. Mary’s R.C. cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions made to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
May she rest peacefully with God.
Harriet R. Rieman
Harriet Rigby Rieman of Wilmington, N.C., died Monday, April 7, 2003, in her home.
She was born in Charlottesville, Va., on January 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Harriet Gordon Rigby and George Lawrence Rigby.
Mrs. Rieman graduated St. Margaret’s School, Tappahannock, Va., and attended The College of William and Mary. She was employed during the late 1940’s at the University of Virginia Hospital where she met her husband. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Wilmington, N.C. She volunteered for many years at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center and was a member of the Cape Fear Garden Club.
Mrs. Rieman was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Fletcher Rieman, M.D.; her son, Gilbert Fletcher Rieman Jr.; and her sister, Mary Elizabeth Hamrick.
Surviving are her four children, Nancy Cook and her husband, John, of Chatam, N.J., Lawrence Rieman and his wife, Jeanne, of Wilmington, N.C., Betsy Forrest and her husband, Dick, of Hillsborough, N.C., and Harriet Beauchamp and her husband, David of Wilmington, N.C.; her daughter-in-law, Harriet Rieman; nine grandchildren, Jason, Matthew Sarah, Brad, Allie, Gretchen, Rieman, Garland and Chris.
A funeral service will take place at St. James Episcopal Church, 25 South Third Street, Wilmington, N.C., at 10 a.m. today. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2003, at Riverview cemetery, Charlottesville, under the direction of Hill & Wood Funeral Home, Charlottesville.
Memorials may be made to the Dystrophic Epidermis Bullosa Research Association of America, Inc., (D.E.B.R.A.) at 5 West 36th Street, Suite 404, New York, N.Y. 10018 or to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 725-A Wellington Ave., Wilmington, N.C. 28401.
Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gleason Toms Sr.
Gleason Dewey Toms Sr., 78, of Charlottesville, died Sunday, April 6, 2003.
Mr. Toms was born November 23, 1924, in Covesville, Va., son of the late Caskie N. Toms and Cora Toms. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jane Lavelle Nimmo Toms; and brother, Charles E. Toms
Mr. Toms had retired from Dominick Motor Company and had served in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his son, Gleason D. Toms Jr., and his wife, Patricia of Albemarle County; his daughter, Susan T. Soliven and her husband, Al of Albemarle County; his grandchildren, Brandon Travis Toms and his wife, Cameron of Barboursville, Brandi T. Carpenter and her husband, Scott, of Palmyra, Bethany Joy Soliven, Anna Lavelle Soliven, and David John Soliven, all of Albemarle County; his sisters, Louise T. Rittenhouse of Scottsville, Margaret Toms of Albemarle County, and Mary T. O’Connell and her husband, Finbar of Scottsville; his brother, Samuel N. Toms and his wife, Monica of Largo, Fla.; and a special friend, Mrs. Sue Smith of Palmyra.
A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Norville Family cemetery, Covesville, with the Rev. Katha Bollfrass and the Rev. Al Soliven officiating.
The family requests that contributions be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Suite 200, Charlottesville, Va. 22911.
Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
