Williamsburg, VA Obituaries

Patricia Wessel Lavach, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in Williamsburg, VA. Born on February 26, 1941, in Teaneck, New Jersey, she led a life marked by a dedication to education a...

C. Eugene (Gene) Settle passed away on February 8, 2026. His 85 years were guided by the philosophy to “choose life,” while engaging in the work of tikkun olam (repairing the world) in his singular wa...

Jeanne Peters Vanderveer passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on May 20, 1930. Jeanne was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Shirley Frampton McFall, born on March 1, 1932, passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 93. Shirley was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Eric William Hughes born on May 31, 1968 passed away on February 6, 2026 at the age of 57. He was originally from Union, Elizabeth and Manasquan, New Jersey before moving to Williamsburg about 15 year...

“We are alike. We all put on our pants the same way – one foot at a time” -GSB Garland Stephen Boynton “Steve”, 83, of Williamsburg, VA died unexpectedly Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Williamsburg S...

Dirk Thomas Prince, born on March 20, 1965, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 60. He was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Elizabeth “Betty” Viers (Oros), 83, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, after a long and courageous illness. Born on July 26, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, Betty lived ...

Steven Duane Phillips, born on August 24, 1949, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Lora Phillips, and brother, Ivan Phillips. In J...

Bruce Howard Hollister flew his last flight to the Lord on January 31st, 2026. He was loved and admired by many! He was an exceptional Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, USAF Fighter P...

Richard “Dick” Hellier passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 31, 2026. He was surrounded by the love of family and friends. Dick was born on November 19, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama...

Michelle Denise Polyviou, 63, passed away on January 30, 2026. She undoubtedly left a little less light in the world and a noticeable quiet where her laugh used to be. Michelle is survived by her dev...

Robert “PeeWee” McKinley Martin, 71, of Williamsburg, Virginia was born January 6th, 1955 and passed away on January 29th, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eric Martin and Clara Berkley ...

Ulku Tayga Nouri, born on November 21, 1938, in Turkey, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 87. A memorial service will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home, located at 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd...

Eric Arnold Henretta was born in Williamsburg, VA on March 31st 1969 and passed away on January 27th, 2026, after a hard battle with ALS. He was 56. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Arnol...

Ann Santa Rosa passed away with her family by her side on January 26, 2026 from complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Boston on April 1, 1938, the daughter of Peter and Josepine R...

Sonja Carver Bates, 88, of Williamsburg, Virginia was born on April 6, 1937 in Marietta, Pennsylvania, entered into the presence of the Lord peacefully at her home (Verena) with family by her side, on...

Mark Anthony Florimonte, 57, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Williamsburg, Virginia. Born in the Bronx, New York, Mark spent much of his childhood in Northport, Long Island. He went on to pursue h...

Peter Williamson passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born in Fort Benning, GA to Colonel John Williamson and Alice McAniff Williamson. Being the son of a career military office...

Angela Marie Welch passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 after a long illness. Angela was born on September 5, 1946 in Columbia, South Carolina. Her childhood was filled with chal...

LTC Darrell H. Vicknair, USA, (Ret.) passed away in Williamsburg, VA on January 18, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born October 13, 1934, in Lake Charles, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, ...

Wayne William Olansen, 75, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on January 16, 2026. Born on February 8, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York, Wayne spent his career as a civil engineer with Con Edison in N...

Howard William Reardon, born on August 28, 1933, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 92. Howard William Reardon was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Audrey Francis Alden, 93, of Williamsburg, Virginia was born on November 29, 1932, in Danville, Virginia and passed away on January 17, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Alden; f...

Virginia Kuyk Lynch, born on September 20, 1937, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 88. She was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Patricia Ann Emerson, born on March 1, 1939, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 86. Pat was the oldest of four biological siblings, growing up in Middletown, NY. Her parents fostered many...

Lena Possich Stone, 82, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on January 16, 2026. She was born on June 26, 1943 in Matewan, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her son, Lester J. Stone III,...

Cindy Marie Strelecky, a precious wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026 at the age of 70. After courageously battling cancer for several years, she ...

Roy Whittington Mitchell, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away on January 14, 2026. Born June 15, 1940, in Atlanta, GA, he was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Mitchell, and his si...

Hayes, Virginia, lost one of its brightest lights on January 6, 2026, when April Leah Wilbur (MacLeod) passed away at the age of 40. April was a woman of deep compassion and infectious joy. She was m...

Efren Olivo, age 89, passed away at his home in Williamsburg, Virginia on the morning of January 14, 2026. He was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, to Virginia Seda Olivo and Pedro Olivo. After movin...

Raymond Carroll Dinan, born on December 16, 1944, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a resident of Richmond, Virginia. A funeral service will be held at St Olaf Catholic Church...

Benjamin (Ben) Youngman Bigler, Jr., died peacefully on January 10, 2026. Born on November 17, 1933, in Buffalo, NY, he was an only child to Benjamin Youngman Bigler and Gladys (Hansbrough) Bigler. A...

Thomas Camper Mundy, Sr. died on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Williamsburg, VA, where he and his wife Alice Ann have lived for the past year and a half. A funeral service will be held Monday, January...

Kyle Richard Kimes, 73, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on January 12, 2026. A visitation to celebrate Kyle and his life will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home, located at 3785 Strawberry Plains R...

George John Keister, 78, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2026, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 10, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvani...

An officer and a gentleman Colonel (Ret.) Joseph Anthony Ross, Jr. was born on April 16, 1939 in Concord, Massachusetts. He passed away on January 10, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia. There will be ...

Jane L. Shirley went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2026, in Williamsburg, Virginia, surrounded by her daughters. She is now joyfully reunited with her beloved husband Frank, her so...

Vera C. Guertin, born on May 14, 1932, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 93. Vera was a resident of Marietta, Georgia. A committal service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, loc...

Marlies Scaggs Brantley passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on March 12, 1933, Marlies was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Elaine Bortnek Auerbach, 91, of Gloucester, Virginia, was born on November 2, 1934, in New Jersey, and passed away on January 8, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Auerbach; her brot...

James Lawrence Bradley, Jr., 80, died peacefully at his home on the morning of January 8, 2026. Known as Jim by friends and family, and Papa by his loving grandchildren, he leaves a legacy of love, lo...

Pamela White New, 65, of Williamsburg, Virginia, entered eternal life with the Lord on January 7, 2026. Pam was a beloved wife, mother, “Memaw”, sister, and friend - known most of all for the deep, st...

Patricia N. Burdette, age 84, passed away on Jan. 5, 2026, in Williamsburg, Virginia. Pat was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ben, and parents, Dorothy and Lawrence Nolte. She is survived ...

John "Dave" Gabeler, 61, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on January 5, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1964 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse and R...

Mrs. Mariko Bloom (née Ogawa), a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia. She was 95 years old. Born June 3, 1930 in Tokyo, Japan, Mariko’s ...

Nicholas “Nick” Andrew Bahl-Moore, 19, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on January 4, 2026. Nicholas was born on June 6, 2006 in Culpeper, Virginia. He graduated from Lafayette High School in 20...

Colonel Donald Woodman Swain, 91, of Norfolk, Virginia was born on June 19, 1934, in Sanbornton, New Hampshire and passed away on January 3, 2026. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Swain...

Major (Ret.) John Bertram Gillis III passed away in Richmond, Virginia, on January 3, 2026, following a brief but intense battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on November 27, 1953, in Fort Knox, K...

Shirley Ann Turner, age 90, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on January 1, 2026. She was born on October 1, 1935, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Kenne...