U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
BROOKS
Lorayne Gershman Brooks of Cocoanut Creek, Fla., formerly of Richmond, died Friday, April 12, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Brooks and her mother, Birdie Gershman. Survivors include her children, Arlyn Brooks Fleishman of Georgia, Pam Brooks Fruchter of Florida and Jeff Brooks and his wife, Wendy of Blacksburg, Va.; six grandchildren, Jenny Saturday, Josh Fleishman, Jonathan and Melissa Fruchter, Justin and Nathan Brooks; a sister, Mimi Mullian of Richmond, Va.; two aunts, Fannie Specter of Richmond, Freda Pinchofsky of California; two uncles, Jack Feingold and wife, Ida of California, and Sam Feingold of Chicago, Ill.; loving nephews, nieces, cousins, and many devoted friends. Memorial service to be held at later date.
BROSKE
Frances L. Broske, 71, of Richmond, died April 12, 2002. She is survived by her husband, William W. Broske Sr.; three children, Donna Marie Kinney and her husband, Daniel Mark, Ann Victoria Broske and William W. Broske Jr.; two sisters, Betty Paulini and her husband, George and Helen Griffith and her husband, Starling; two grandchildren, William W. Broske III and Ashley Nicole Kinney. Mrs. Broske was a daycare provider and with her husband, designed and built many homes in the Lakeside area. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, and where funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Association for Retarded Citizens.
BROWNING
Diane Carol Browning of San Francisco, Calif. died Thursday, April 11, 2002. She is survived by her loving parents, Bill and Sarah Browning; her sister, Kathy Browning; niece and nephew, Jennifer and Tommy Heflebower; her aunt, Lois Holder; devoted cousin, Carolyn Riley; and many other loving cousins. Her family wishes to thank her devoted friends and caregivers, Jim Brennan and Veronica Brauns for whom they are most grateful. Diane was a graduate of U.C. Berkeley and an avid traveler throughout her life, most recently having lived and taught school in Taiwan. A memorial service will be held at Fairmount Christian Church, 6502 Creighton Road, on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends after the service in the fellowship hall. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Marine Mammal Center, 1065 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, Calif. 94965.
CALDWELL
Charles Basil Caldwell, 87, of Richmond, formerly of Highland Springs, died Thursday, April 11, 2002. Widower of Doris Beddingfield Caldwell, he is survived by his sister, Muriel Goewey of Cape Coral, Fla.; three brothers, B.G. Caldwell of Lynchburg, M.H. Caldwell of Port Royal and Max S. Caldwell of Goochland. Mr. Caldwell was retired from the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority as a maintenance superintendent, and was a member of Highland Springs United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force during WWII serving with the 10th Army, U.S. Air Force, and belonged to American Legion Post No. 0144, Highland Springs. Remains rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
CARTER
Carolyn Lassiter Carter, age 79, of Lancaster, Va., formerly of Cumberland County, Va., died Saturday, April 13, 2002. Mrs.
Carter lived in Cumberland County for 41 years, where she was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Cartersville, and Friends of Grace Church, Ca Ira, Va. She was also a charter member of the Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library and the Women Club of Cumberland, where she served as its first president. In 1991, Mrs.
Carter moved to Lancaster County, Va. and volunteered at Historic Christ Church, the Mary Ball Washington Museum, the Lancaster County Public Library and the American Red Cross. She was a member of St. Mary's Whitechapel Episcopal Church. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Christine
Carter Bresett and David C. Bresett, Merry Point, Va.; a son, William Winston Carter, Rice, Va.; a sister, Louise Lassiter Beck, North Augusta, S.C.; and a brother, Lawrence L. Lassiter, Charlotte, N.C. A memorial service and interment will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at Historic Christ Church, Irvington, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Foundation for Historic Christ Church, Irvington, Va. or to the Oncology Center at Rappahannock General Hospital, Kilmarnock, Va.
COSENTINO
Joseph Cosentino, age 77, fell asleep in death April 12, 2002. Survivors include his wife, Lella; his three sons, Steven, Peter and John; two daughters, Dana Sawyer and Melissa Hernandez; one sister, Marie Leone; and one brother, Ennio Cosentino. Mr. Cosentino immigrated from Italy in 1947. He retired from AT&T after 31 years of service. The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. on Monday, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., and where services will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Interment Washington Memorial Park. NELSEN FUNERAL HOME
CUNEO
Rebecca Cuneo, 85, of Ashland. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by: K L JORDAN FUNERAL CREMATION
DRAINE
John "Carlton" Draine, age 55, died unexpectedly April 11, 2002. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Edna Draine. He will be greatly missed by his brothers, Charles D. and wife, Glenda, David L. and wife, Sharon; and his sister, Brenda Edwards and husband, Woody. He is also survived by two nephews, Fred and James Draine. Carlton loved life. He loved to hike, bicycle, play tennis, and especially loved to ski. He was a member of the Richmond Ski Club and served in the Army Reserves. He was an employee of the I.R.S. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
GROGAN
Mrs. Penny L. Grogan, 25, of Lindlaw Ave., Richmond, formerly of Colonial Heights, died April 10, 2002 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Beverly Johnson. Survived by her children, Bobby Jr., Joseph Paul, Shelly Ann, Aky Malyn Grogan and Tammara Snyder; and the father of the children, Bobby Grogan; a devoted friend, Lane Morris; sisters and brothers, JoAnna Church, Nicholas Johnson, Deven Church, Jerey Church, Mary Williams; and host of other relatives. The family will receive friends Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at K.L. Jordan Funeral Services, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. Graveside funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to her five children's education. K L JORDAN FUNERAL CREMATION
HAYES
Mary Harris Hayes, 51, went to be with her Lord Thursday, April 11, 2002. She was a dedicated state employee for 33 years, most recently with VDOT, an active member of Black Creek Baptist Church, and and a faithful blood donor. She currently served as Rear Commodore of the White Point Yacht Club, and was a loving daughter, wife and mother who always made time for other people and animals. Survivors include her husband, Charles A. Hayes; two daughters, Sarah Anne Hayes and M. Crystal Hayes; her parents, Lemuel and Elsie Harris; two sisters, Margaret Tellis and Elaine Gardner; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Black Creek Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the East Hanover Rescue Squad.
HOOVER
James E. Hoover of Richmond departed this life Wednesday, April 10, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Karen D. Hoover; four daughters, Christine Webb, Linda Jones, Tracy and Staci E. Hoover; four sons, Andre and James E. Hoover Jr., Earl Richardson and Matthew Hill; two brothers, Alfred Lee and Robert Matthews; one sister, Shirley Robinson Cooper; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; uncle, Neal Hoover; two sons-in-law, Dennis Webb and Sam Pettus; three brothers-in-law, Alvin Cooper, Ralph
Williams and James Charity; two sisters-in-law, Arlene
Williams and Sandra Matthews; several nieces, nephews, cousins, Pauline Booker, Mable Hewlett, devoted Gloria Randolph, Clyde and Eula Wilson of Richmond, and Walter
Smith of New York; former wife, Rose Hoover; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 15, 12 p.m., Morning Star Baptist Church, 3509 Midlothian Pike, Dr. J.I. McCrary, pastor, officiating. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. Relatives and friends attending funeral services assemble at the church Monday, 11:30 a.m.
HUBER
Cdr. Harvard Christian Huber, USN (Ret.), age 82, a World War II veteran, passed on to be with the Lord on April 12, 2002. He is survived by Elizabeth, his beloved wife of 59 years; daughters, Carol Rodgers and Gail Burke; son, Greg; and six grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate his life and salvation will be held Sunday, April 21 at 2:30 p.m. at Sycamore Presbyterian Church, 510 Coalfield Road, Midlothian, Va. 23114. A reception will follow at the church. Friends may call at the family home on Tuesday, April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sycamore Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
JOHNSON
John Lewis (Johnny)
Johnson Sr., 75 of Richmond, died Friday, April 12, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Hester Y. (Dolly) Johnson; a son, John L. (Bubba)
Johnson Jr. and his wife, Mary Ann of Mechanicsville; two sisters, Pearl Peaco of Richmond and Virginia Slaughter of Chester; four grandchildren, Nathan Johnson, Monica Johnson, Michelle Clark and Andrew Johnson. Mr.
Johnson was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of VFW Post 9808, and retired from American Tobacco Company after 38 years of service. After 12 noon Sunday, friends may call at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Avenue, where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Washington Memorial Park.
KING
Ruby Cheely King, age 77, of Rawlings, Va., died April 13, 2002. She is survived by a daughter, Paulette Rogers of Rawlings; two grandsons, Frank and Stephen; a sister, Patsy C. Wright of Rawlings; two brothers, Ernest Claiborne Cheely of Dundas and William Guy Cheely of Blackstone. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Crestview Memorial Park, La Crosse. The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at
Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville.
KNICKERBOCKER
G.W. "Knick" Knickerbocker, 62, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord April 10, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Carol; and his three sons, Jeff, David and Marc; father, L.M. Knickerbocker; two brothers, Ronald and Robert Knickerbocker; three grandchildren, Matthew, Megan and Skylar. Knick was president of J.H. Martin & Son with 25 years of service. He was also a Navy veteran and will be receiving military honors by Memorial Rifles, American Legion Post 84. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Southside Church of the Nazarene, 8551 Courthouse Rd. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Metropolitan Richmond, 3202 W. Cary St., Richmond, Va. 23221. The offices of J.H. Martin & Son will be closed on Monday, April 15 to allow their employees to attend the funeral services.
KUTNER
Leo M. Kutner of Richmond died Saturday, April 13, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Esther T. Kutner; two sons, Ben and Lee Kutner; and one daughter, Fay K. Kessler; three grandchildren, Ali Kutner, Jessica and Marissa Kessler. The Bliley Funeral Home's Central Chapel in charge of arrangements. Funeral notice later. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the United States Holocaust Museum or the Virginia Holocaust Museum.
LEWIS
Miss Bessie Conway Lewis of Richmond, formerly of Staunton, died Saturday, April 13, 2002. There are no immediate survivors. Interment will be private in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Va. At a later date, a memorial service will be held at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Va.
LOUGEE
Craig G. Lougee, age 43, of Peoria, Arizona, born in Wolfeboro, N.H., passed away April 9, 2002. Craig graduated with a BA in History at the University of New Hampshire, a Masters of Business Administration in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and was one month away from graduation at Chandler-Gilbert Community College with an AMT degree. He was also a Captain in the Army when he was discharged and was with the 101st Airborne. Craig is survived by his wife, Allyn Patterson Lougee; his mother, Glenna F. Lougee; sisters, Lori Kline, Wendy O'Brien, Angela Paisker and Becky Curran; his grandmother, Gertrude N. Lougee; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Barry N. Lougee; and grandfather, Carl M. Lougee. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2002 at Westhampton Memorial Park. Personal goodbyes will be said Monday morning at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., Glen Allen, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2929 S. 48th St., Tempe, Ariz. 85282 or to the American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, Ariz. 85016
MANGINI
Frank Orlando Mangini, 74, of Richmond, Va., died in a local hospital April 11, 2002. He was the son of the late Donato and Antionetta Rita Mangini of Raritan, N.J. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Winifred H. Mangini; brother, James V. Mangini of Raritan, N.J.; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Mangini was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and retired from the Defense General Supply Center. He was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church and a regular attendee of Westover Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., where services will be held Monday 11 a.m. Burial at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or your favorite charity.
