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The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Jun. 24, 2006
ALLEN FRANKLIN VIA
Allen Franklin Via, 81, of Charlottesville died Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at
Martha Jefferson Hospital. Born March 18, 1925, in Albemarle County, he was the
son of the late Walter Samuel Via and Lottie Sandridge Via. He is survived by
his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Wayland Via; two daughters, Teresa Lynn Stein and
her husband, William, of Rochester, New York and Kimberly Wayland Via of Glen
Allen, Virginia; three sisters, Anne Via Wayland of Charlottesville, Nancy Via
Shipp (James Early) of Troy, and Beverly Via Wagner (Ralph) of Waynesboro; one
brother, Walter Dabney Via (Nancy) of Crozet; and a number of nieces and
nephews. Allen was employed by H.M. Gleason Company, the University of Virginia,
and Monticello Foundation. He was an usher for the University of Virginia
athletic events. He faithfully served as a church deacon, choir member, and in
many other service ministries. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday,
June 24, 2006, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Lindsay Sadler officiating.
Interment will follow in Monticello Memory Gardens. The family will receive
friends from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2006, at Hill and Wood Funeral
Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building
Fund, 735 Park Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Friends may sign the guest
register at www.hillandwood.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Sep. 30, 1929
ANDERSON W. VIA
Anderson W. Via a retired contractor and one of the city’s best known residents,
died at 10:30 o’clock Saturday night at his home, 921 Cherry Street. Mr. Via had
suffered from a form of heart trouble for the past three years. His last illness
was of three weeks duration. His condition became critical early last week, and
the end was not unexpected. Anderson White Via was a native of Albemarle county,
having been born and reared near Nortonsville, in the northern end of the
county. He was a son of the late C. Franklin Via and was sixty-one years of age.
Mr. Via came to Charlottesville to make his home forty years ago. He lead quite
an active business life and was a leading churchman, a deacon in the First
Baptist church. He was also a member of the local lodge of Odd Fellows. Mr. Via
married Miss Lena Harris, of northern Albemarle. She survives, with seven
children, five sons, and two daughters – Guy F. Via, Dr. Dan O. Via and Harold
A. Via of this city; Earl H. Via, at present in the employ of the DuPont plant
at Wilmington, Del.; Warren W. Via, an instructor in the school at
Bennettsville, S. C.; Mrs. C. S. Barr and Miss Mary V. Via, of this city. Mr.
Via also leaves two brothers and three sisters – Willoughby N. Via, of this
city; Charles H. Via, of Richmond; Mrs. John Rhodes. Mrs. H. I. Lupton and Mrs.
J. D. Huckstep, all of this city. The funeral will be held from the First
Baptist church at 3 o’clock this afternoon, the service to be conducted by the
pastor, Dr. Henry Alford Porter. The interment will take place in the family
section in Oakwood cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 4, 1964
ANNA VIA
BARBOURSVILLE - Mrs. Anna Via, 62, died at her home here yesterday. Mrs. Via was
born July 5, 1901, in Albemarle County, daughter of the late Lizzie Collier. She
is survived by her husband Floyd Via of Barboursville; one son, Early Collier of
Barboursville; four daughters, Mrs. Bessie Davidson of New Jersey, Mrs. Daisy
Pritchett, Mrs. Minnie Collier, and Mrs. Addie Breeden all of Barboursville; one
brother, Boggie Collier of Arlington; and 18 grandchildren. A funeral service
will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Preddy's Funeral Home in Gordonsville.
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Apr. 8, 2007
BARBARA ELIZABETH VIA
Mrs. Barbara Elizabeth Via, 85, formerly of Waynesboro, and a resident of
Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died Friday, April 06, 2007, at the
center. She was born October 1, 1921, in Heards, Virginia, a daughter of the
late Joseph Wilton Toms and Nannie Baber Toms. Mrs. Via was retired from the
former Crompton Shenandoah Plant at Waynesboro. She was a member of Wayne Hills
Baptist Church and was a 1951 Charter member of Wayne Hills United Methodist
Church. Barbara loved life, she embraced each day, loved walking and meeting
people, never considering anyone a stranger. She always looked forward to her
daily meeting with friends at Hardees and always enjoyed her outings with the
fun bunch from Wayne Hills Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and
daughter-in-law, Robert and Shirley Via, of Fishersville; three sisters, Mrs.
Donald (Mary) Sparks of New London, New Hampshire, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Thraves
and Mrs. Willis (June) Knight, both of Barbersville, Virginia; two
sisters-in-law, Mrs. Anice Toms of Charlottesville, and Mrs. Barbara Ann Lawson
of Fluvanna County; one granddaughter, Mrs. Brad (Kristi) Sears of Fishersville;
and one great -grandson, Jacob Sears. She was preceded in death by her parents;
her husband, Robert B.Via Jr., in 1980; a sister and brother-in-law, Pauline
Toms Carver and Bradley Carver; and two brothers, Joseph (Bill) Toms and Melvin
Toms. A service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at the chapel
of McDow Funeral Home, by the Reverend Danny Campbell. Burial will follow at
Augusta Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Brad Sears, Robert Thraves,
Gunther Craun, Michael Craun, Larry Zimmerman and Malcolm Campbell. Honorary
pallbearers will be friends attending and Dr. James Long. The family will
receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007, at McDow Funeral
Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne Hills Baptist Church, 877
Ladd Road, Waynesboro, VA 22980.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Feb. 17, 2008
BARBARA V. VIA
Barbara V. Via, 96, of Charlottesville died peacefully on Friday, February 15,
2008 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Earl Via. She
was born October 30, 1911, in Earlysville, Virginia, the daughter of the late
Reverend Jacob Wood and Carrie Crenshaw Via. She was also preceded in death by
her brother Jacob Rice Via; sisters Martha Baugher, Elizabeth Patterson, Ruth
Branham, Bettie Heflin, Rachel Allen, Gertrude Via, and Willie Jones and their
respective spouses; and a baby sister, Yula. She graduated from Earlysville High
School on May 28, 1929, where she was on the Debate Team, the Basketball Team,
was valedictorian of her small class and wrote the class poem. She attended
Harrisonburg State Teacher's College (now James Madison University) the next two
years, and started teaching in 1931 in a one room schoolhouse near Fray's Mill
in Albemarle County. She completed her degree over the next few summers
graduating in 1938. She taught at Montvale School, taught three years in
Barboursville, and for seven years at Broadus Wood Elementary, all in Albemarle
County. She was married December 26, 1941, in Earlysville. During World War II
she worked in an office for Glenn L. Martin, a company that built aircrafts for
the war, and lived in Dundalk, Maryland, while her husband worked at the
Bethlehem Steel Shipyard. In 1945 they returned to Charlottesville, where she
taught several more years before starting a family. Barbara joined the Free
Union Church of the Brethren as a child, where her father was a minister. As an
adult, she was active in the life of the church and for years worked with the
Young People's Group on Sunday nights. Since the early 1950's she has attended
First United Methodist Church in Charlottesville and been a member of Circle #5.
The last four years she has also attended River Road United Methodist Church in
Richmond. She was a long time member of the Shadwell Home Demonstration Club and
was County Chairman of the Extension Homemakers in 1986 during the 50th
Anniversary celebration. She was active in PTA and other school and community
events. Barbara is survived by her son, Julian Thomas Via of Salem, Virginia; a
daughter Charlotte Via Allred and her husband, Fred Mark Allred Jr., of
Richmond; a granddaughter, Susan Via Campbell and her husband, David Alan
Campbell, of Westfield, Indiana; and great-grandchildren, Morganne Elizabeth
Campbell and William Thomas Campbell. She is also survived by a stepgrandson,
Kenneth Mark Allred and his wife, Wendy Behling Allred, and their two sons,
Jacob and Harrison Allred of Richmond and a stepgranddaughter, Pamela Janice
Allred-Irby and her husband Brian Ray Irby, and their children, Renae Allred,
Marina, Ryan, William, and Mikayla Irby of Richmond. She has many nieces and
nephews, as well. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 18,
2008, at First United Methodist Church in Charlottesville with the Reverend
Doctor Harry Kennon and the Reverend Kirk Nave officiating. Interment will
follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6
p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2008, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home in
Charlottesville. Contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church
Preschool, 101 E. Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA 22901 or to a charity of
choice. Friends may sign the register book at www.hillandwood.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Aug. 20, 2006
BERTHA SHIFFLETT VIA
Bertha Shifflett Via, 82, of Richmond, Virginia, formerly of Free Union,
Virginia, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2006. Born August 14, 1924, she was
the daughter of the late William and Bessie Shifflett. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Via; two sisters,
Lucile Rome and Gernie Hazlett; six brothers, Pete, Roman, Roy, Elzie, Raymond
and Cecil Shifflett. Bertha is survived by one daughter, Dale, and her husband,
Russell Jenkins, of Richmond, Virginia; three sisters, Avis and her husband,
Ollie Morris, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Dorothy and her husband, Albert
Schneider, of Hopewell, Virginia, Gertie Woods of Craigsville, Virginia; four
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, who were the joy of her life. Bertha
was special to everyone who knew her and she loved everybody. Her hobby was
taking pictures. She took her camera with her everywhere. She also loved to do
needlework for everyone and working with her flowers. She always had a big
smile. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. A graveside service will be
conducted 11 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2006, at Sunset Memorial Park in Chester,
Virginia. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. today, at the
Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Chippenham Chapel in Richmond, Virginia.
The Patriot-News, Mechanicsburg, PA, Feb. 12, 2009
BETTY JEAN VIA
Betty Jean Via, 65, of Palmyra, died Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in the Hershey
Medical Center. Born in Grottoes, VA on February 25, 1943, she was the daughter
of the late John and Margaret Shifflet Via. Margaret attended Palmyra High
School and was a factory worker at the Hershey Foods, Inc., for 36 years. She
was a member of the Chocolate Workers Union Local 464 and loved cooking, baking
and spending time with her family. She is survived by brothers, John Via, Jr. of
Hershey, Kenneth Via of Grantville, Richard Via of Palmyra and Steven Via of
Hershey; sisters, Barbara Worman of Hale, MO, Carol Nye of Benton, and Christine
Burdge of Palmyra; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a
brother, Jeffrey Via and sisters,Wanda Via and Paula Via. Funeral services will
be held on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 11 a.m., from the Kreamer Funeral Home &
Crematory, Inc., 618 E. Main Street, Annville. Interment will be in the Gravel
Hill Cemetery, Palmyra. Viewing will take place on Sunday from 6-8 p.m., and on
Monday from 10-11 a.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Blvd., Suite
300, Frisco, TX 75034.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Dec. 2, 1997
CARRIE LEE VIA
Carrie Lee Via, 91, died Dec. 1, 1997, at a Charlottesville hospital. She was
born Jan. 11, 1906, in Crozet. She was preceded in death by her mother Eva
Carter Wood; a daughter, Eunice Thurston; and her husband, Claude L. Via. She is
survived by two daughters, Anne Chick of Virginia Beach, Carolyn Shifflett of
Gordonsville; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a member
of Crozet Baptist Church. The family suggests donations be made to Hospice of
the piedmont. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening
at Anderson Funeral Home, Crozet. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Rockgate Cemetery with Dr. Roy Thomas officiating.
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CHARLIE F. VIA
Charlie Franklin Via, 77, of 281 N. Bayard Ave. was dead-on-arrival Saturday
afternoon (Dec. 13, 1975) at Waynesboro Community Hospital. Mr. Via was born in
Albemarle County March 21, 1898, son of Tyre and Sallie (Dunn) Via. He was
retired, after 21 years of service, with Basic Witz Furniture Co. as a furniture
finisher. Prior to working at Basic Witz, he was a farmer and caretaker of the
Hopeman Estate at Sugarhollow farm near White Hall. He was a member of First
Christain Church. His wife, Mrs. Eva Virginia (Garrison) Via, preceded him in
death. Surviving are one son, Charlie Franklin Via Jr. of Pottstwon, Pa.; three
daughters, Mrs. Juanita V. Ellis, Mrs. Katie Zimmerman and Mrs. Thelma Johnson,
all of Waynesboro; one sister, Mrs. Ida V. James of Mooresville, Pa; 15
grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday in Etter Funeral Home chapel by the
Rev. David M. Derrow. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
James Boyne, James Daughtry, Elmer Jr. and Donald Meadows, Ernest Claytor Sr.
and Kermit Harris. The family will receive friends from 7-8 tonight at the
funeral home.
The Patriot-News, Mechanicsburg, PA, Jul. 22, 2011
CHRISTINE FAY [VIA] BURDGE
Christine Fay Burdge, 64, of Palmyra died Wednesday July 20, 2011 in the
Harrisburg Hospital. She was the wife of the late Sherwood Dale Burdge who died
in 1975. Born in Lebanon on June 7, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John
W., Sr. and Margaret F. Shifflet Via. She was formerly employed by the Hershey
Medical Center and was a nurses aid at the Palmyra Nursing Home. Fay formerly
attended Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, Palmyra and enjoyed cooking for
gatherings of family and friends. She was a dedicated mother and loved her
grandchildren and extended family. Surviving are three sons Michael T. Burdge,
Sr. of Lebanon, Travis S. Burdge of Grantville, David S. Burdge of Strasburg,
nine grandchildren, four brothers John W. Via, Jr. of Palmyra, Richard Scott Via
of Palmyra, Kenneth G. Via of Grantville, Steven M. Via of Palmyra, two sisters
Barbara Worman of Hale, MO, and Carol Nye of Benton. She was preceded in death
by a brother Jeffrey L. Via, and sisters Betty Via, Wanda Via, and Paula Via.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM from Gravel Hill United
Methodist Church, 131 Gravel Hill Road, Palmyra with the Rev. Douglas S. Smith
officiating. Interment will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra. Viewing will be
held on Monday evening from 6-8 PM at the Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory,
618 E. Main Street, Annville and also from 9-11 AM prior to the service at the
church.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Dec. 30, 1992
CURTIS ALLEN VIA
Curtis Allen “Buck” Via, 69, of Grottoes died Dec. 29, 1992, at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, where he had been a patient since Nov. 26.
Mr. Via was born July 18, 1923, near Port Republic and was the son of the late
Jesse and Hattie Roach Via. He was a member of the Grottoes Free Pentecostal
Church and was an independent contractor. On June 15, 1947, he married the
former Margaret Morris, who survives. Also surviving are two eons, Melvin F. Via
of Grottoes and Curtis A. Via of New Hope; two daughters, Shirley M. Allen and
Joyce A. Via, both of Grottoes; one sister, Hazel Shifflett of Grottoes; and six
grandchildren. The Revs. John Morris and Homer Frazier will conduct the funeral
at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Grottoes Free Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in
the Port Republic Cemetery near Port Republic. The family will receive friends
7-8 p.m. today at the Kyger-Pence Funeral Home near McGaheysville. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Grottoes Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1187, Grottoes,
Va. 24441.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Sep. 17, 2008
CURTIS ROOSEVELT VIA
Curtis Roosevelt Via, 73, of Westminster, Md., died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at
the Carroll Hospital Center. Mr. Via was born Oct. 27, 1934, in Augusta County,
Va., and was a son of the late William King Via and Cora Belle Harris Via. He
served in the Army and trained in the Signal Corps with special training as a
message handler receiving top secret clearance as a cryptography operator. He
was stationed in Quarry Heights U.S. Canal Zone, Panama. He is survived by his
wife of 26 years, Virginia L. Via; a daughter, Mary Paul of California; a son,
Martin Via of Georgia; four stepchildren, Ann Marie Brummet of Baltimore, Kathy
Boone, Terry Doyle and Charles Doyle, all of Westminster; three brothers, Arnold
L., Herbert H. and Chester M. Via, all of Virginia; two sisters, Shelly J.
Smulsky of Virginia and Hessie I. Dailey of Ohio; 13 grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral was held
Sept. 12 at Fletcher Funeral Home in Westminster, Md.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, May 16, 2008
DANIEL DAVIS VIA
Daniel Davis Via, 76, of Charlottesville, went home to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Born on March 9, 1932, in Crozet, he was preceded in
death by his son, Daniel Davis Via Jr.; and his daughters, Delores V. Fox and
Dannette D. Via. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Nancy; a sister, Louise
Seale of Crozet; his daughters, Debbie Hoy and her friend, Lee Duck, of
Richmond, Donna D. Via and lifetime partner, Sandra Hufford of Palmyra, Danielle
D. Staton of Palmyra, Gale Chapman of Earlysville, Sheri Shifflett and her
husband, Jeff, of Ruckersville, Darla Anderson and her husband, Glen, of Kents
Store, Nancy Uhland of Oakton; and sons, David J. Uhland of Charlottesville and
Daniel Davis Via III of Sterling. He is also survived by his grandchildren,
Tonya Fox and her fianc?, Shannon Gentry, Scott Fox, Brandon Via and his wife,
Jenni, Dana Hoy, Donald "Duncan"Hoy Jr., Dale Franklin and her husband, Robert,
Wesley "Bubby" Martin Jr. and his fianc?, Jacqueline Payne, L.E. Garrison III
and his wife, Missy, Ashley Gibson, Lee Duck Jr., Lisa Weinstein and her
husband, Ray, Robert Chapman and his wife, Tina, Logan Shifflett, Shane
Shifflett, Morgan Anderson, Kyle Anderson, Jasmine Palmer, Kylie Via, Kiera Via.
Also surviving him are his great-grandchildren, Makayla Gentry, Travis Allen,
Kiersten Allen, Scott Fox Jr., Bradley Fox, Gavin Fielding, Kelseann Garrison,
Brennon Garrison, Lane Christian, Amber Martin, Camdyn Via, Braelyn Via, Makayla
Chapman, Ryan Thomas, and Carlyn Weinstein. Dan retired from the City of
Charlottesville Public Works and was a member of Covenant Church of God. Dan was
loved by his family and a good friend to many. Those who knew and loved him knew
him by "PaPa". The family would like to thank Jimmy Dodds at Pepsi Cola for
staying with his wife and assisting until the Rescue Squad arrived. The family
will receive friends on from 4 until 6 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at Covenant
Church of God on Rio Road, followed by a funeral service at 6 p.m. Graveside
services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. May 17, 2008, at the Oakwood Cemetery on
Cherry Avenue in Charlottesville. In lieu of flowers, the family would like
contributions to be made to Dan's brother-in-laws' church, Silver City Baptist
Church Building Fund, Rev. David Cooper, 25 Range Avenue, Taunton, MA 02780-2211
or the Charlottesville/ Albemarle Rescue Squad.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Oct. 24, 2001
DAVID JUNIOR VIA
David Junior Via, 78, died at his residence in Crozet on Monday, Oct. 22, 2001.
He was born June 24, 1923, in Albemarle County, to the late David Via and Bessie
Via Marsh. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Frances S. Via; one daughter,
Sandra Conley and her husband, Gary, of Crozet; two sons, David L. Via of Round
Hill and Tony A. Via of Crozet; one brother, Hollis S. Via of Crozet; a sister,
Shirley Via Tyler of Charlottesville; and three grandchildren, Richard Parr,
Hank Conley, and Zachary Conley. He was preceded in death by three sisters,
Catherine Stricker Kearns, Martha Fitzgerald, and Faye Dance, and one brother,
Aubrey Via. He was retired from Acme visible Records and was an auto mechanic,
farmer and orchardist. He was a life member of the Crozet Fire Department and
served in the U.S. Army in World War II. Junior Via was an active, vital man who
loved life and grabbed it by the horns each day. He could not sit still for long
but had to be doing something each minute. If he was not hunting or getting
ready to hunt, he was thinking about hunting. It was his passion, while farming
and orchards were his life. He plowed and planted every square foot of ground he
could, some for profit, some just to eat. He pruned, sprayed, picked, and
marketed fruit from over 100 apple trees. He also salvaged, rigged, repaired,
and maintained every old piece of farm equipment and junk machinery he could get
his hands on. He could buy a totally disassembled farm tractor that had lain
around in a barn for a few years, cart it home in bags and boxes, and turn it
into a fully functioning work-horse. If it was broke, he could fix it. He was a
loving husband, proud father, devoted grandfather, and a great friend. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at the Anderson
Funeral Home Chapel in Crozet. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at
Crozet Baptist Church, with interment to follow in Rockgate Cemetery in Crozet.
Dr. Roy S. Thomas III and Dr. Alan Thompson will officiate. The family suggests
that memorial contributions be made to the Crozet Fire Department, P.O. Box 373,
Crozet, Va. 22932, or to the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 188,
Crozet, Va. 22932. Anderson Funeral Home of Crozet is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Mon, Aug. 31, 1981
DEWEY IRA VIA SR
GROTTOES - Dewey Ira Via Sr., 75, of Rt. 1, Grottoes died Sunday morning at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient two weeks. Mr. Via was
born June 25, 1906 in Albemarle County and was a son of the late Daniel W. and
Melinda Sipe Via. He was a carpenter for Nielson Construction Co. six years
before retiring in 1971. Mr. Via lived most of his life in Grottoes and was a
member of Grottoes Church of the Brethren. On Nov. 5, 1928, he married the
former Elizabeth Batton, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Dewey I. Via
Jr. and John P. Via, both of Grottoes; a daughter, Emma Jean Shifflett of Penn
Laird; two sisters, Viola Lawson of Laurel, Md., and Agnes Lyons of Waynesboro;
five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The
funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Lindsey Weyers Cave Funeral
Home by the Rev. E. Lee Chattin. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home 7:30-8:30 p.m. today.
The Find A. Grave website
EARL NELSON VIA
Earl Nelson Via, 66, of Route 3, Box 496, Waynesboro, died Sunday evening (Aug.
30, 1992) in Waynesboro Community Hospital. He was born Dec. 11, 1925, in
Doylesville, a son of the late Archie King and Ethel Maupin Via. He was a Navy
veteran having served as a signalman on the USS Sierra and a member of the Coast
Guard Auxiliary. He retired in 1986 from Genicom and, before Genicom, had worked
at Crompton Co. He was owner of Viatronie Computer Service Inc. He was preceded
in death by two brothers, Archie King Via Jr. and Woodson Via. Survivors include
his wife, Mae Helen Critizer Via, whom he married on Jan. 10, 1948; one
daughter, Mrs. Gary (Doris) Via Floyd of Stuarts Draft; one son, Earl Michael
Via of Lyndhurst; Two sisters, Louise Davis of Waynesboro, Mrs. Ruby Doughtie of
Virginia Beach; one brother, Lirtie Via of Hampton; three grandsons; and a
number of nieces & nephews. A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in
the Waynesboro chapel of Etter Funeral Home by the Rev. Durwood Cowan with
burial in Augusta Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be nephews and friends
attending the service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today in
the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society,
P.O. Box 628, Waynesboro, Va. 22980.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Feb. 19, 2008
EDWARD RICE VIA
Edward "Eddie" Rice Via, 74, of Troy died Sunday, February 17, 2008, at his
home. Born in Alexandria, Virginia on April 26, 1933, he was the son of the late
David Morgan Via and Madge Lee Bruffey Via. He was also preceded in death by his
son, Mark Edward Via; one sister, Verna F. Via; two brothers, Roland M. Via and
Raymond S. Via. Mr. Via was retired from the automotive industry having served
as Auto Parts Manager for MacGregor Motors, Medlin and Colonial Auto Parts. He
was a life time member of the Brethren church with his current membership at
Charlottesville Church of the Brethren. He also had served as a Boy Scout Leader
in the Earlysville area for more than 10 years. He had coached Little League
Baseball and Football and had a life long love of boating. He and his wife
maintained a home in Deltaville for over 35 years so that he could be closer to
the water. He had been an avid camper, boater and in 1988 had received his
Private Pilot License. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served
in the Korean Conflict and was a member and former Commander of the Coast Guard
Flotilla Auxillary. He is survived by his wife, Jean Stribling Via of Troy; one
daughter, Pamela Lynne Via-Martinez of Falls Church, Virginia; two
grandchildren, Nicole R. Martinez of Falls Church, Virginia, and Ryan Edward
Martinez of Falls Church, Virginia; one sister, Grace Leola Via Baker and her
husband, Robert, of Columbia, Virginia; three brothers, David M. Via Jr. and his
wife, Janet, of Newville, Pennsylvania, Wayne B. Via and his wife, Dorothy, of
Richlands, Virginia, John Frank Via and his wife, Brenda, of Barboursville,
Virginia; sisters-in -law, Doris B. Via of Charlottesville, Virginia, Betty Via
of Richmond, Virginia; close friends, Joel Sullivan and Ron Kesner; and his
great - nephew, Jeff Stribling of Troy, Virginia. A funeral service will be
conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008, at Charlottesville Church of the
Brethren, 1225 East Rio Road in Charlottesville with Pastor Tom Williams
officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will
receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at the Teague
Funeral Home. The family suggests that memorials be made to the American Cancer
Society, 1445 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901 or the Hospice of the
Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Friends may
sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Jan. 26, 1942
ELEANOR VARLINE VIA
Eleanor Varline Via, nine year old daughter of Joseph A. and Goldie Shiflett
Via, died Saturday afternoon at the home of her parents at Ivy. Besides her
parents, she is survived by one sister, Ann and three brothers, George, Julian
and Charles Via. The funeral will be held at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon from
Prize Hill Church at Boonesville. The funeral will leave the Preddy Funeral Home
at 2:15 o'clock.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Apr. 4, 2006
ELIZABETH BATTON VIA
Mrs. Elizabeth Batton Via, 97, of Staunton, died at 2:00 Saturday morning, April
1, 2006, at King’s Daughters’ Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton. She
had not enjoyed good health for the past three years. A daughter of the late
Edward H. and Emma C. Marshall Batton, she was born on Sept. 17, 1908, at Mount
Fair in Albemarle County, Va. Mrs. Via lived the majority of her life in the
Grottoes area and was a member of the Grottoes Church of the Brethren. She had
been employed by DuPlan Corp in Grottoes for three years. On Nov. 5, 1928, she
married Dewey Ira Via Sr., who preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 1981. She is
survived by two sons, Dewey I. Via Jr. and John P. Via, both of Grottoes, eight
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She
was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death
by two daughters, Matile Lawson and Emma Jean Shifflett. Funeral services will
be held at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon at the Grottoes Church of the Brethren with
Pastor John N. Neff, Pastor Dee Flory and Pastor Cindy Carr officiating. Burial
will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from
7:00 until 8:00 Tuesday evening at the Lindsey Weyers Cave Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grottoes Rescue Squad in her memory.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, May 13, 2002
ELIZABETH FRANCES SHIFFLETT VIANDS
Elizabeth Frances Viands, 94, of Elkton, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at
Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had lived since 1995.
Mrs. Viands was born Feb. 16, 1908, in Greene County, and was the daughter of
the late Jerry and Bessie Shifflett. She was employed at the Elkton Restaurant
and Bond Lumber Company before retiring. She was a member of the Mormon Church
and had attended Bethel United Church of Christ. Her husband, Floyd Dewey
Viands, preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Floyd Garland Viands of
Shenandoah; three daughters, Gladdie Murphy, Hollywood, Fla., Lorraine McNee,
Massanutten and Helen Breeden, McGaheysville; a brother, John Shifflett,
Fishersville; 21 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren. The Rev. Thomas Madren will conduct the funeral at 2
p.m. Wednesday at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Elkton. Burial will
follow at the Elk Run Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jun. 12, 2008
EVELYN EMMA VIA
Evelyn Emma Via, 97, of Charlottesville died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at a
local health care facility. Born in Blackwells Hollow, Virginia, on March 11,
1911, she was the daughter of the Samuel and Mary Garrison and was the wife of
the late Henry A. Via. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmie
Garrison, Carl Garrison, Johnnie Garrison, Steward Garrison; her twin brothers,
Earl Garrison and Earnest Garrison; her sisters, Eva Via, Myrtie Garrison, Lula
Via, Ruby Coleman. Mrs. Via is survived by her brother, Morgan Garrison of
Crozet; and by her devoted sister, Christine Ward of Charlottesville; and many
nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m.
Friday, June 13, 2008, at Mount Moriah Cemetery. The family suggests that in
lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to Linda Leake, 533 Wolftown Hood
Road, Hood, VA 22723. Friends may sign a guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jul. 3, 1951
GEORGE WALTER VIA
STANARDSVILLE, July 3. -- George Walter Via, Greene County merchant and farmer,
died Saturday afternoon at his home near Ruckersville, following a heart attack.
He was a native of Missouri, son of the late Robert and Fannie Naylor Via and
was 72 years of age. Besides his wife the former Hester Deane, he is survived by
one brother, Robert Omar Via of Arlington and a sister, Mrs. John Via of White
Hall. The funeral was held at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the residence,
the service being conducted by the Rev M. L. Ragland. Burial followed in
Ruckersville Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Archie Via,
Ellis Durrer, Archie Deane, Robert Giddon, Deward Via and Harold Estes.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jan. 13, 2000
GERTRUDE FRANCES VIA
Gertrude Frances Via, 92, of Free Union, died Jan. 12, 2000, at a local
hospital. She was born July 21, 1907, in Albemarle County, daughter of the late
Rev. Jacob Wood and Carrie Crenshaw Via, and was the wife of the late Nathaniel
Logan Via. Mrs. Via was a member of Free Union Church of the Brethren. She is
survived by two daughters, Dorothy "Dot" Marsh of Charlottesville and Ann
Risden-Heberling and her husband, Greg, of Illinois; four sons, Nathaniel Via
Jr. of Charlottesville, Ralph Via and his wife, Pearl, of Panama City, Fla.,
John Via and his wife, Patricia, of Charlottesville, and James "Jimmy" Via and
his wife Linda, of Wooster, Ohio; two sisters, Barbara Via of Charlottesville
and Willie Jones of Earlysville; 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and
one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Free Union Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Pat Mellott
officiating. Interment will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at Teague Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions are suggested to Free Union Church of the Brethren, P. O. Box 1,
Free Union, Va. 22940. Teague Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Dec. 2, 1965
GOLDIE MAE SHIFFLETT VIA
Crozet – Mrs. Goldie Mae Via, 61, died here yesterday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. C. A. Jessee. The former Goldie Mae Shifflett, she was born Oct.
4, 1904 in Albemarle County, a daughter of the late George and Maude Shifflett.
In addition to her daughter, she is survived by her husband, Joseph A. Via,
three sons, George Via of Woodbridge, Julian Via of Grottoes and Charles Via of
Charlottesville; and eight grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 3 p. m.
Saturday at Prize Hill Church of Boonesville, with burial in the church
cemetery. The Hill and Irving Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Aug. 27, 2003
HERBERT MARSHALL VIA
Herbert Marshall Via, 85, of Harriston, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at his home.
Mr. Via was born May 10, 1918, in Rockingham County, and was the son of the late
Oscar and Attor Elizabeth Wood Via. He attended Mount Bethel United Methodist
Church and was a carpenter. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in France
and Germany. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and lived in
Orlando, Fla., and Anchorage, Alaska, for several years. Survivors include a
sister, Eilar Via Humphries of Grottoes, and a number of nieces and nephews. The
Rev. Lawrence Frye will conduct a graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday at the
Edgewood Cemetery near Mount Meridian. Arrangements are by Kyger-Pence Funeral
Service in McGaheysville.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 8, 2006
HOLLIS STEVEN VIA
Hollis Steven Via, 78, of Crozet, died at his residence on Thursday, September
7, 2006. He was born on June 15, 1928, the son of the late David Thomas Via and
Bessie Lillian Via. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Harding Via;
three sisters, Catherine Stricker Kearns, Martha Fitzgerald, Faye Bellomy Dance;
and three brothers, Aubrey Via, David Junior Via, Melvin Via. He is survived by
three sons, Stephan Alan Via and his wife, Brenda, of Scottsville, Danny Wayne
Via and his wife, Peggy, of Barboursville. Tracy Lee Via and his wife, Sandy, of
Greenwood; one sister, Shirley Tyler of Charlottesville; half sister, Janet
Wiseman of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Arron Stephan Via and his wife, Kristie,
Tim Joel Via, Carlin Ashley Via and her husband, David Dorrier, Kendall Lisette
Via, Clifton Alan Via; two great-grandchildren, Bryson Arron Via and Morgan
Shane Dorrier. Hollis retired after 30 years from Acme Visible Records, a life
time member of Crozet Fire Department, a member of the United States Army and a
member of the Crozet Baptist Church. Family would like to give a special thanks
to the Hospice of the Piedmont and suggest that memorial contributions be made
to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA
22903. The family will receive friends at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel from
6 until 8 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2006. A funeral service will be at held at
the Crozet Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2006, with the Rev.
David Collyer officiating. Interment will follow in the Rockgate Cemetery.
Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, Sat, Oct. 29, 1987
JOHN W. VIA
John W. Via, 67, of North Londonderry Twp. RD 1, died Wednesday in the Leader
Nursing Home, Harrisburg. He was the widower of Margaret Shifflett Via, and was
a retired truck driver for the Bethlehem Steel Millard Quarry. Surviving are
four sons, John W. Jr., Richard, Kenneth and Steven, all of Palmyra; five
daughters, Barbara Worman of Hale, Mo., Carol Whary of Annville, Betty and Wanda
Via and Christine Burdge, all of Palmyra; a brother, Artemus of Palmyra; a
sister, Melinda ... [rest of obit missing]
The PennLive, Jun. 12, 2003
JOSEPH H. VIA
Joseph H. Via, 80, of Carlson Road, Hummelstown, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at
the Hershey Medical Center. Born December 30, 1922 in Manada Hill, he was the
son of the late Henry C. and Laura Cathern Meadows Via. He was retired from and
was a member of the Carpenter's Union Local 287, Harrisburg. He was a U.S. Army
Prisoner of War during World War II; was a member of the American Defenders of
Bataan and Corregidor, Inc.; the Quan; Disabled American Veterans #50 of Camp
Hill and was a life member of Shellsville V.F.W. #9639; the American
Ex-Prisoners of War and the Harrisburg Ex-Prisoners of War. Surviving are his
wife, Susan C. Gingrich Via; daughters, Brenda S., wife of Donald Rabuck of
Middletown, Sandra J., wife of Edward Rehrer of Harrisburg; a son, Joseph H. Via
II and his wife, Beverly Black Via of Mount Wolf; a sister, Emma Speirs of
Rockledge, Florida; a brother, Howard D. Via of Harrisburg; 8 grandchildren; 1
step-granddaughter; 11 great-grandchildren; 5 step-great-grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Cecil Via,
Leon Via and Charles Via; sisters, Nellie Zimmerman, Peggy Boyer and Mary
Anderson; a granddaughter, Julie Rabuck and by a step-grandson, Edward Rehrer,
Jr. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Buse
Funeral Home, 2 East Main Street, Hummelstown. Burial, with military honors,
will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Viewing will be held from 9-10 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Aug. 7, 2005
JUANITA PARRISH VIA
Juanita Harding Parrish Via went to be with her lord on Aug. 5, 2005. Juanita
was born Sept. 22, 1922, in Nortonsville. She was the daughter of the late Louis
Cranston Parrish Sr. and Mamie Wood Parrish. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, George Milton Via Sr., whom she married on June 2, 1946, upon his
return from serving in World War II.; and their two daughters, Margaret Elaine
Via, and Mamie Ellen Via Johnson; and her brother, Kermit Wood Parrish. She is
survived by one son, George Milton Via, Jr.; and a daughter, Marjorie Via Hocutt
Shifflett, both of Earlysville; three grandchildren, Kevin Wayne Hocutt and his
wife, Tracy, of Free Union, Angela Leigh Shifflett Rogers and her husband,
David, of Esmont, and their children Tristen Zane Rogers and Haleigh Danielle
Rogers, James Wallace Shifflett II and his girl-friend, Ellen Ashton Fagan, of
Earlysville; Jamie's son James Andrew "Drew" Shifflett; and E. A.'s daughter,
Madison Lee Fagan; one sister, Frances Parrish Gibson of Earlysville; two
brothers, Louis Cranston Parrish Jr. and his wife,Mae, of Brightwood, and Rev.
Eugene Jackson Parrish and his wife, Glory, of Charlottesville; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Juanita was an active member of Free Union Church of the
Brethren, where she taught Sunday School, participated in education for shared
ministry, was chairman of the Women's Fellowship, and was the first woman deacon
for the congregation. She was also a great supporter of her home church
Bingham's United Methodist Church, in Dyke. Juanita spent many hours in Jones'
Barber Shop with Milton and gained many friends there. Many thanks to our church
family for their support through her illness. A special thanks to Dr. Bruce
Campbell and staff and to Melissa McCauley Spears and Tamara Shifflett as her
loving caregivers. A celebration of her life will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, at Free Union Church of the Brethren with the Revs. Pat
and Dorothy Mellott officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 this evening, at the Teague
Funeral Home. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions be made to the Free Union Church of the Brethren Building Fund,
c/o Jeanne Maupin, Post Office Box 213, Free Union, VA 22940. Friends may sign
the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sep. 17, 2002
JULIA KATHLEEN RAYNES VIA
Julia "Kathleen" Raynes Via, 74, of Baltimore, Md., and formerly of Port
Republic, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, at Manicure Ruxton Nursing Home in
Towson, Md. Mrs. Via was born Feb. 28, 1928, in Port Republic, and was a
daughter of the late James and Julia Shifflett Raynes. She graduated from Port
Republic High School and was a homemaker. She lived her early life in Port
Republic and had lived in Baltimore, Md. since 1950. In May 1947, she married
Herbert H. Via of Grottoes, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Larry
Via, Randy Via, and Ricky Via, all of Baltimore, Md.; a daughter, Donna Gross of
Hampstead, Md.; two sisters, Edith Brown of Lancaster, Pa., and Betty Smith of
Grottoes; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. Mrs. Rosa Lee Weaver will conduct a graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday
at the Port Republic Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 this
evening at the Lindsey Weyers Cave Funeral Home.
The Winchester Star, Winchester, Va., Aug. 6, 2003
KENNETH EARL VIA
Kenneth Earl Via, 81, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003, at
the home of his granddaughter. Mr. Via was born May 1, 1922, in New Castle, Pa.,
the son of James H. and Nellie Symons Via. He was a welder with ACI Recycling
Corp. and had worked for Bethlehem Steel Corp. in Baltimore. He was a member of
Prize Hill Church in Albemarle County. His wife, Mildred B. Via, is deceased.
Surviving are two daughters, Sandra M. Hands and Robin Jean Fleegle, both of
Berkeley Springs; a son, Carroll Dave Via of Stephens City; his fiance, Virginia
Warfel; two stepdaughters, Shirley Andrzyewski and Jane Cunningham; a brother,
Donald E. Via of Baltimore; 14 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. A
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Prize Hill Church. Burial will be in
Prize Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
at Teague Funeral Home, Charlottesville. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the
Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court Martinsburg, W.Va. 25401. Helsley-Johnson Funeral
Home, Berkeley Springs, is handling local arrangements.
Unknown newspaper
LEONARD E. VIA
GROTTOES, Feb. 28 --- Funeral services for Leo Ellis Via, 30, of Grottoes, who
was killed in an auto accident near here Saturday afternoon, will be conducted
Wednesday at two p. m. in Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Robert L.
Tressler and the Rev. Ruffner Lowman Jr. Interment will be in Edgewood Cemetery.
The body will rest in Lindsey Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, until 12:15 p.m.
Wednesday, when it will be removed to the church. Relatives will meet at the
home in Grottoes for a brief service at 1:30 p.m. Friends and pallbearers will
gather at the church at 1:45.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Dec. 27, 2001
LOUISE ASHBY LEACHMAN VIA
Louise Ashby Leachman Via, 97, of Bridgewater, died on Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg. She had been a resident of
Bridgewater Retirement Community since Aug. 11, 1989. She was born Dec. 13,
1904, in Charlottesville, and was a daughter of the late Thomas Richards
Leachman and Alice Ashby Leachman. Mrs. Via worked at M.C. Hill Funeral Home and
at Hawkins Funeral Home in Charlottesville. She was a member of Oakleigh
Christian Fellowship in Greenwood. She was united in marriage on Feb. 25, 1926,
to Harold A. Via Sr., who preceded her in death on July 16, 1955. She is
survived by one son Harold A. Via Jr. of Free Union; one daughter Miss Constance
Ashby Via of Harrisonburg; one brother, Thomas R. Leachman of Lynchburg; four
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be
conducted at Oakwood Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. today with Robert French officiating.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry,
P.O. Box 908, Bellmawr, N.J. 08099-9900. Johnson Funeral Service, Bridgewater,
is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Dec. 27, 1976
LUCY VIRGINIA VIA
Miss Lucy Virginia Via, 75, of 708 Monticello Avenue, died Monday, December 27,
in a Charlottesville Hospital. She was born in Free Union, daughter of the late
B. A. and Mary Eliza (Molly) Elliott Via. She is survived by one sister, Mrs.
Marion E. Ballard of Charlottesville. She retired in 1966 after teaching in
Albemarle County schools for 45 years. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United
Methodist Church of Free Union. Service will be at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday at
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Family suggests contributions may be made to Wesley Chapel United Methodist
Church, Free Union. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p. m. Tuesday at
Hill & Irving Funeral Home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Jul. 26, 1958
MRS. JAMES R. VIA
Mrs. James R. Via, nee Nancy Frances Walton, 89, died last night at her home at
Doylesville. She was born in Albemarle County, daughter of the late Henry E. and
Mary Jones Walton. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mary Susan
Howdyshell of Crozet, Mrs. Louise E. Zigler of Richmond, and Mrs. Nellie Frances
Coleman of Mt. Victoria, Md.; three sons, Henry E. Via of Crozet, Leonard D. Via
of Doylesville, and Burl T. Via of Waynesboro; a sister, Mrs. Vertie Saul of
Crozet; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service will
be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow at Mt. Moriah Methodist Church at White Hall, with
burial in the church cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 9, 1966
MRS. WILLIAM M. VIA
BOONESVILLE - Mrs. Lucy Ann Via, 88, of Boonesville, widow of William Moses Via,
died today at her home. She was born Jan 15, 1878, in Albemarle County, a
daughter of the late Charles P. and Sarah Ann Walton Shiflett. Surviving are
three sons, James H. Via of Baltimore, Md., Joseph A. Via of Crozet and Carl M.
Via of Boonesville; four daughters, Mrs. Thelma Wood and Mrs. Florence Gibson of
Boonesville, Mrs. Mabel Shiflett, of Crozet and Mrs. Mary Walton of Baltimore,
Md.; and 24 grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Prize Hill
Church with burial in the church cemetery. Preddy-Teague Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Dec. 15, 2001
NELLIE SHIFLETT WOOD VIA
Nellie Wood Via, 84, of Charlottesville, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001 in a local
nursing home. Born Feb. 26, 1917, in Boonesville, she was the daughter of the
late Z and Addie Shifflett. She was also preceded in death by her first husband,
James E. Wood and her second husband, Joseph Via. Survivors include her
daughters, Jean W. O'Brien of Fork Union, Frances W. Staton and husband Earl C.
of Richmond, and Glenna W. Shifflett and husband Frank L. of Stanardsville; two
sisters, Ruby Walton of Westminster, Md., and Violet Hedgebeth of
Charlottesville; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. A graveside
service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Holly Memorial Gardens, with the
Rev. Sidney Craig officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m.
on Sunday at the funeral home. Those who wish to may make contributions to
Alzheimer's Association, Charlottesville/ Piedmont Chpt. P.O. Box 4634
Charlottesville, Va. 22902 or to a charity of choice. Hill & Wood Funeral
Service is in charge of the arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat. Mar. 29, 2008
RAYMOND M. VIA
Raymond M. Via, 85, of Dayton, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. He had been in failing heath for the past 2½
years. Mr. Via was born Jan. 12, 1923, in Free Union, and was the son of the
late Benjamin and Angie Ward Via. He was a retired lineman at Shenandoah Valley
Co-op in Dayton, where he had worked for 30 years before retiring in 1985. He
attended Home Church. On Oct. 10, 1991, he married Sylvia Jean Reedy, who
survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Stephen Raymond Via
of Dayton; a sister, Irene Bell of Richmond, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Bobby Sylvia and Stephen Jayne will conduct the funeral 2:30 p.m. Sunday at
Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery
in Harrisonburg. The family will receive friends from 7-8 this evening at the
funeral home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Oct. 29, 1982
RAYMOND S. VIA
Raymond S. Via Sr., 52, of 3718 Moody Ave., Richmond, died Tuesday. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty J. Via; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia C. Clay of
Richmond; three sons, Raymond S. Via Jr. of Wilmington, Del., Donald E. Via and
James G. Via, both of Richmond; two sisters, Miss Verna F. Via of Arlington and
Mrs. Grace L. Baker of Cumberland; five brothers, David M. Via Jr. of
Harrisonburg, Pa., Roland Via of Free Union, Wayne B. Via of Richmond, Edward R.
Via and John F. Via, both of Earlysville; three grandsons, Donald E. Via Jr.,
Andrew D. Via and Brian C. Clay. Mr. Via was a retired Lieutenant with the
Richmond Fire Bureau, president of the Richmond Firefighters Assoc. and Virginia
Assoc. of Professional Firefighters. Remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody
Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, where services were conducted 11
a. m. today with interment in Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, Va.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jul. 19, 2007
REBA HAYES VIA
Reba Hayes Via, 88, of Free Union, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at a local
hospital. Born in Augusta County, Virginia, on April 6, 1919, she was the
daughter of the late Samuel Wallace and Bessie Painter Hayes. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Veluvian "Buck" A. Via; her son, Dale Via; her
sisters, Violet Brooks, Virginia R. Davis, and June Hayes; her brothers, David
Hayes and James Hayes; and her nephews, Bud Marks and Nathan Hayes. She was
retired from Sperry Marine and was a faithful member of Wesley United Methodist
Church and Free Union Church of the Brethren. Reba loved her family and found
great comfort in reading the Bible and prayer. She is survived by her three
daughters, Newassa and Scott Gentry of Eastham, Velma and Danny Brinkley of
Palmyra, and Cathy Sullivan of Earlysville and Joel Sullivan Jr. of Elkton; 10
grandchildren, Matt, Jeremy, Megan, Joshua, Lindsey, Cody, Lauren, Marlana,
Scott, and Michelle; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred and Herbert
Lotts of Lyndhurst; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be
conducted 11 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2007, at Wesley United Methodist Church of
Free Union, with the Reverend Pat Mellot officiating. Interment will follow at
the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 19, 2007, at the Teague Funeral Home. The family suggests that
memorial contributions be made to the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box
188, Crozet, VA 22932.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Feb. 27, 1956
REV. JACOB WOOD VIA
The Rev. Jacob Wood Via, 77, of Earlysville, died yesterday at the Martha
Jefferson Hospital following a brief illness. He was born June 29, 1878, in Free
Union, son of the late Rice and Fannie Wood Via, and was a retired Brethren
Minister, farmer and lumberman. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss
Carrie Crenshaw; six daughters, Mrs. Gilbert Baugher and Mrs. Gertrude Via, of
Free Union, Mrs. Guy Patterson and Mrs. T. Earl Via, of Charlottesville, and
Mrs. Russell Allen and Mrs. Vernon Jones, of Earlysville; two sisters, Mrs. Paul
Sanger, of Free Union, and Mrs. Conway Owens of Nokesville; five brothers, John
A. Via and David M. Via, of Earlysville, Dan R. Via, of Newport News, Ben F.
Via, of Free Union and Samuel Via, of Alexandria; 24 grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday from
the Free Union Church of the Brethren, with burial in the church cemetery. The
Rev. Minor C. Miller, of Bridgewater, will officiate, assisted by the pastor,
the Rev. Charles Simmons. The remains will lie in state at the church from 1:30
to 2:30 p. m.
the Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Jun. 17, 2007
ROLAND MAURICE VIA
Roland Maurice Via, 79, of Charlottesville, died Friday, June 15, 2007, at his
home. Born February 2, 1928, in Alexander, Virginia, he was the son of the late
David Morgan and Madge Bruffey Via. In addition to his parents, he was preceded
in death by a sister, Verna F. Via, and a brother, Raymond Via. Mr. Via retired
from Conagra and was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his
wife of 55 years, Doris Emmagene Breeden Via; two daughters, Nancy V. Teel and
her husband, John, and Jo Ann Bunch and her husband, Steve; two sons, Richard
Allen Via and his wife, Teresa, and Dwayne Via and his wife, Debbie; 11
grandchildren, one of whom, Jennifer Buttry, they raised; 10
great-grandchildren; one sister, Grace Baker and her husband, Bobby; and four
brothers, David M. Via and his wife, Jan, Eddie Via and his wife, Jean, Wayne
Via and his wife, Dorothy, and Frank Via and his wife, Brenda. Funeral services
will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007, at Free Union Church of the
Brethren, with the Reverend Pat Mellott officiating. Interment will follow at
the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday,
June 17, 2007, at the Teague Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested
to Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA
22903. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Andrew R. Lockman,
Bonita Toms, and the Crossroads Family Practice for their care and support.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Nov. 12, 2005
RUFUS LEE VIA
Rufus Lee Via, 88, of Sterling, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, at the home of his
daughter in Ashburn. Mr. Via was born Oct. 19, 1917, in Sugar Hollow, Albemarle
County, and was a son of the late William King (Shake) Via and Cora Belle
(Harris) Via. He was a veteran of World War II and participated in the invasion
of Omaha Beach, Normandy, France in 1944. He was employed at Costco Wholesale of
Sterling at the time of his recent illness and death. He enjoyed bowling and
fishing and participated in many fishing tournaments. In 1946, he married
Phyllis Taylor. In 1956, he married Kitty Marie Williams of Grottoes, who
preceded him in death in 1996. Survivors include three children, Robert K. Via
of Altamonte Spring, Fla., Ellen Marie Via McLean of Ashburn and Timothy Earl
Via of Winter Park, Fla.; four brothers, Arnold L. Via and Herbert H. Via of
Harriston, Curtis R. Via of Westminster, Md., and Chester M. Via of Midlothian;
three sisters, Alice Via Garrison of Baltimore, Md., Shelley Via Smulsky of
Waynesboro and Hessie Via Dailey of Mount Vernon, Ohio; five granddaughters and
a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Sunday, Oct. 30, at
the Loudoun Funeral Chapel in Leesburg.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jan. 12, 2004
RUTH E. VIA
Ruth E. Via, 73, of Waynesboro died Thursday, January 8, 2004. She was the widow
of Gordon Via and was born February 22, 1930 in Rockingham Co., Va. She is
survived by two daughters Joann Morris of Stanardsville and Nancy Shifflett of
Charlottesville; four sisters Virgie Roach and Geraldine Shifflet both of
Stanardsville, Esther Lee of Charlottesville and Anne Fitzgerald of Waynesboro;
one brother Dewey Morris of Stanardsville; two grandchildren; one
great-grandchild and two special friends Sue Morris and Cathy Davis. At Mrs.
Via's request, there will be no formal services and her body has been donated to
science. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the AMC
Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 2315, Fishersville, VA. 22939 or to the
Waynesboro First Aid Crew, P.O. Box 1427, Waynesboro, VA. 22980. Arrangements by
Reynolds Funeral Service of Waynesboro
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Oct. 25, 2001
SHEILA VIA
Sheila Via, 94, of Charlottesville, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, at her home.
Born Aug. 21, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Sallie Estes.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Via Sr., and two sons, Roy
J. Via Jr. and Paul R. Via. She belonged to Belmont Baptist Church. Survivors
include her grandson, Roy Via, and her daughter-in-law, Florence Worley-Via. A
funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Belmont Baptist Church, with
Rev. Gary Dalton officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at Hill & Wood Funeral
Home. The family would like to thank all the caretakers that have tended her
over the years.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Apr. 9, 2007
TONY C. VIA
Tony C. Via, 58, of Grottoes, passed away at his home with his family by his
side Saturday morning, April 7, 2007, after a long battle with cancer. He was a
devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather. He was born
on Sept. 1, 1948, and was a son of Violet R. and Dewey I. Via Jr. of Grottoes,
who survive. On Aug. 20, 1968, he married Judy Ann Henderson, who died Dec. 15,
2004. He was retired from Reynolds Metals in Grottoes and was a member of the
Harriston United Methodist Church. Besides his parents, he is survived by one
daughter, Angela R.V. Thomas and husband, Edward, and one son, Roderick "Rodney"
Via Sr., all of Grottoes; and one brother, Michael I. Via and wife, Kathy. Also
surviving are five grandchildren, Danielle V. Butler and husband, Dustin,
Brandie Via, Roderick C. "Ricky" Via Jr., Andrew and Hannah Thomas; one
great-granddaughter, Serenity Butler; and a cherished friend, Monica M. McAvoy.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007, at
Johnson Funeral Service, Grottoes, with Chaplain Paul O’Gorek and Pastor Dr. Cam
Carte officiating. Burial will follow in the Port Republic Mutual Cemetery in
Port Republic. The family will receive friends Wednesday April 11, 2007, 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to
RMH Hospice, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. E-mail condolences may
be sent to the family at www.johnsonfs.com
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, May 29, 1946
WALTER EDWARD VIA
The funeral of Walter Edward Via, north side farmer, who died Saturday night at
his home at Doylesville, following an extended illness was held at 2 o’clock
yesterday afternoon from Mt. Moriah Church, at White Hall. The service was
conducted by the Rev. C. W. Tinsman, of Waynesboro, and interment followed in
the church yard. Pallbearers were Forrest George, Charlie O’Brien and Burrell,
Earl, Ernest, Robert and Vincinet Via. Honorary pallbearers indicated J. H. Via,
T. O. Carr, and E. J. Lewis and Charles Sandridge. Mrs. Via was a native of
Albemarle, son of James R. and Nancy Walton Via, and was 51 years of age. He
married Miss Kate Maupin.
Unknown newspaper, Apr. 7, 1968
WILLIAM KING VIA
WAYNESBORO - The funeral for William King Via, 75, of Harriston will be
conducted 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Etter Funeral Home here by the Rev. Ralph
Hines. Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery at Grottoes. Pallbearers will be
Robert Morris, Allen Marshall, Harry, Charlie and George Shifflett, Edward
Batten, Harry Humphries and Robert Breeden. The family will receive friends 7-8
p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Via died Sunday afternoon at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient a month. He was born March 31,
1893 in Albemarle County and was a son of William Alexander and Mildred A.
Sandridge Via. Mr. Via was employed at Crompton-Shenandoah Co. here 15 years
before his retirement in March 1961. He was a member of Waynesboro Church of
God. His wife, Mrs. Cora Harris Via, survives. Also surviving are eight sons,
Rufus L. Via of Annadale, James W. Via of Kansas City, Mo., Clarence W. Via of
Tacoma, Wash., Arnold L. Via with the U.S. Navy aboard the S.S. American
Clipper, Herbert H. and Curtis R. Via, both of Baltimore, Md., Lorenders W. Via
of Crimora and Chester M. Via with the U.S. Army in Saigon, Vietnam; three
daughters, Mrs. Malcom Garrison of Baltimore, Miss Shelley J. Via of Waynesboro
and Mrs. Richard Hines of White Hall; two brothers, Marvin Via of Hershey, Pa.
and Floyd Via of Barboursville; a sister, Mrs. Melvin Garrison of Palmyra, Pa.,
27 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
YVONNE ANN VIA
The Mountain View Funeral Home
After a long battle with breast cancer Yvonne Via died Sept. 7, 2010, at home
with family and the support of Hospice. Yvonne was born in Plymouth, England,
U.K. to Clarence and Gwendoline Via. She graduated from Clover Park H.S.1962,
attended Yakima Jr. College and C.W.S.C. She worked for Boeing Co. in Auburn and
Renton and was one of Boeing’s first female plant managers opening what was the
new Fredrickson Plant in Pierce County. She retired in 1999 after 30 years with
the company. During her life she enjoyed playing women’s softball, following the
Mariners, various woodworking projects, trying her luck at various casinos and
traveling in her RV with partner Barbara and many friends. She really enjoyed
her trips back to England to spend time with family. She volunteered for the
Special Olympics and participated in the Komen and Avon 3-Day Walk for Breast
Cancer. She was always there for family and friends. Yvonne was a kind, loving
and generous woman who lived every day to the fullest. She always remembered
everyone’s birthday, even the youngest of great nieces and nephews. Her family
will always hold a special place in their hearts for the loving care she
received from Barbara, her devoted partner of 32 years, her niece Karen Hadley
and Hospice Nurse Matt. Yvonne is survived by her partner Barbara Pinney, sister
Violet Boe, sister Elaine Bouscher and husband John, brother Eugene Via and
partner Valarie Bailie, niece Karen Hadley, husband Mark and daughter Quinna,
nephew Ron Boe and partner Lori Kennedy , Brett Boe and wife Nan, niece Holly
Gorski and husband Corey, nephew Charlie Via, Kenneth Via and wife Buffy, niece
Stephanie Bouscher, Carolyn Rich and husband Jeff . Graveside Services will be
at: Mountain View Cemetery – Lakewood, WA. Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 2:30
pm. A Celebration of Yvonne’s Life will be held following at: King Oscar, 8820
South Hosmer, Tacoma,@ 3:00pm
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