The Virginian-Pilot Obituaries

Lillian Anne Tyminski

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Lillian Tyminski, 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 28th, 2024.
“Lil” was born in Massachusetts to Alphonso and Amelia Gentile on February 8th, 1928. She lived in Norfolk, VA for 70 years, coming here with her husband when he was in the Navy.
Lil was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John Tyminski, and her daughter, Debbie Tyminski Vohringer.
Lil is survived by her daughters, Peggy (Lori), Kathy (Dale), her son Johnny (Cindy), her grandsons, J.P., Brian, Nathan, and Jonathan, her great granddaughter Gracie, her great great grandson Lewis, her two brothers, Ronald Gentile, Arthur Gentile, and several nieces and nephews. Lil was an avid golfer. She was a member of the Ocean View Women’s Golf Association for several years and golfed until the age of 89. We would like to thank Amedysis Hospice, especially her nurse Jennifer, for the care provided to our mother and to us in her last days with us.
There will be no memorial service per Lil’s wishes. Memorial donations can be made in memory of her husband and her daughter to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org.

Katherine JoAnne Branham

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Katherine JoAnne Branham, went to be with her Lord Jesus, on July 27, 2024. She went peacefully at home surrounded by her children and Cyndi, her caregiver. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on July 17,1936. JoAnne was the daughter of the late John D. McFarland and Laura E. (Thompson) McFarland.
JoAnne, at a young age, moved to Norfolk, VA with her family. She graduated from the old Oscar Smith High School in 1954 and went to work as a Telephone Operator. In 1955, she met the love of her life, Joe, a young handsome man from Alabama in the US Navy, stationed in Norfolk. A year later, they were married on August 26,1956 at South Norfolk Baptist Church and had 65 wonderful years together. JoAnne started her family in 1958. Joe started Branham Electric Corp. in 1967 and she became his office support out of their home, as she was raising their 3 children. She was a long time active member of Deep Creek Baptist Church, the Ester Class and the Gideon’s International Auxiliary.
JoAnne was very talented with her seamstress work, artwork with flowers for weddings, parties, she loved birds and flowers which was reflected in her watercolors that she would draw and paint, was a member of the Elizabeth River Art Club, where she sold many of her amazing watercolors and her yard was always a work of art.
In addition to her parents, husband Joe C. Branham, sisters Ruth Cambell and Boney Park, predeceased her. Here to cherish her memories are her brother John D. McFarland, Jr. of Va Beach, children, Randy (Breena), Rick (Danna), Sheryl Fisher (Bob) all of Chesapeake, grandchildren Courtney Myers (Kevin), Tyler Branham, Ashley Greenquist (Jeffrey), Jordan Snyder (Jamie) and Laura Ray, great-grandchildren Emma, Hudson, Ava, Walker, Colton, Addie and Alex, Brother-In-Laws Kenneth Branham and Bill Hawkins of Remlap, Al, nephew Tim Park, Chesapeake.
Special thanks to her close friend and confident, Ann Fortner, her main caregiver, Cyndi Griner with the help of Emily Bass and Chesapeake Regional Hospice.
A service to celebrate her life will be held Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00 am at Deep Creek Baptist Church, 250 Mill Creek Parkway, Chesapeake. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com leave a condolence to the family. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Gideon’s International, Union MIssion, Deep Creek Baptist Church Building Fund.

Ramona Reynolds Hurd

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Ramona Reynolds Hurd, 88, passed away 7-26-24. Visitation, 8-2-24, 6-8:00 pm, Rosewood-Kellum. Service, 8-3-24, 11:00 am, Thalia Lynn Baptist Church. Full obituary at kellumfuneralhome.com

Cynthia Ann Smith Pauler

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Cynthia Ann Smith Pauler, 82, died at home on July 26, 2024. Cynthia, or Cindy as everyone knew her, was a lifelong native of Portsmouth, VA, born on September 8, 1941 to the late Clifford and Helen Smith.
Cindy was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Michael E. Pauler; brothers Garland, Clifford “Sonny”, and Thomas “Boo” Smith. Left to cherish her memories are daughters Elizabeth “Beth Ann” and Emily; sister Helen Marie Nelson, all of Portsmouth; brother William H. Smith of Florida; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.
After graduating from St. Paul’s High School in 1959, Cindy began working as a legal secretary at Schlitz and Levy, the start of a fifty-plus year career at various law firms in Portsmouth. She was named Legal Secretary of the Year for Virginia in 1968 and became the one to call on whenever you had a question. If she didn’t know, she could tell you who would. In addition to helping countless clients, Cindy was a lifelong member of St. Paul Catholic Church; she was active over the years within the church, as well as the Catholic Daughters of America and the Women’s Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, Council 418.
In addition to graduating from St. Paul’s High School, she was a staunch advocate and volunteer at Portsmouth Catholic Elementary and High Schools. She was president of the PTA during her daughters’ time at the elementary school; president of the Athletic Association during their high school years; and most recently was an active member of the school board for Portsmouth Catholic Regional School.
Most of all, Cindy will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity in helping others. She was always the first to volunteer to make food for an event—or to take charge in organizing the whole thing. She was famous for her brownies and pound cake, which were her signature contribution to any gathering. Her thoughtfulness and giving spirit will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Foster Funeral Home, 1926 High St., Portsmouth. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 522 High St., Portsmouth, with a visitation an hour prior. Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, with a reception immediately after at the Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Ln., Portsmouth.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Paul Restoration Fund, c/o 3501 Cedar Ln., Portsmouth, VA 23703, or to Portsmouth Catholic Regional School, 2301 Oregon Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23701. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.

Shirley Ann Day

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Shirley Ann Day, 89, passed away July 26, 2024. Coastal Cremations is assisting her family. Read more at CoastalCremationsVA.com.

Daryl Francis Maynes

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Daryl Francis Maynes, age 43, passed away on Thursday July 25, 2024. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home and Cremations, Southside.

Mario Fumoso

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Mario Fumoso passed away at the age of 95 in Virginia Beach. Altmeyer Funeral Home was entrusted with final arrangements. No services at this time. www.altmeyerfh.com.

William F. Daddio

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William Daddio, passed on July 13, 2024. For his obituary please go to altmeyerfh.com and to express condolences. Altmeyer Funeral Home- Maestas.

Marques Diondre Hasbrouck

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Marques Diondre Hasbrouck, age 22, passed away in Virginia Beach, Virginia on July 20, 2024. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home and Cremations, Southside.

Victoria Lane Hasbrouck

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Victoria Lane Hasbrouck, age 58, passed away in Virginia Beach, Virginia on July 20, 2024. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home and Cremations, Southside.