Carole Louise Tomaszewski

Carole was born December 13, 1940 in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Jimmie Honaker Fogelsanger, and due to WW2 was primarily raised by her late grandparents Herbert W. Honaker and Edna Wittfelt Honaker. She graduated from Ohio University with a teaching degree and spent her career teaching both English and drama. After moving to Richmond, Virginia, Carole turned her love of animals into the successful pet sitting service Pet Pleasers, which she owned and operated for over 30 years.

Carole enjoyed a range of hobbies including painting, playing piano, reading, listening to music, and traveling. She especially loved any activity that included her cherished fur children.

Carole is survived by her two sons:

James V. Calhoun, wife Julia (Conway) Calhoun of Naperville, IL, and their two children Erin(Calhoun)Helliker, husband Jacob Helliker and Spencer.

Michael (Mickey) Calhoun, wife Wendy (Baker) Calhoun of the Outer Banks, NC, and their two children Evan and Eleah.

She is also survived by her brother Robert Ward Fogelsanger and wife Melodie Fogelsanger of Arizona, and their two sons Robert, Jr and Ryan.

In addition to her parents, Carole is preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Tomaszewski, her dear friend Ellen Woodley, and array of beloved family pets.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the many friends, neighbors, and caregivers whose support over the years helped to make Carole’s wish to live independently a reality.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life at Carole’s residence on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to JCCARE www.japanesechinrescue.org or an animal rescue of your choice.