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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 25, 2020
OBITUARIES Dr. Robert A. Meyer Dr. Robert A. Meyer, age 88, passed peacefully among family on Tuesday evening, March 10, 2020 in Warrenton, VA. He was born on July 2, 1931 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Albert R. and Helen T. Meyer. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Margaret Ann Meyer (née Jacobs) and his aunt Clara Kurowski. Robert is survived by his three children, Gretchen E. Meyer, Eric J. Meyer (partner Rev. Kristine Kowalski), and Kirsten A. Turner (husband Carlton Turner); and three grandchildren. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force between 1952-1956. He was stationed primarily in Japan during the Korean War, monitoring Russian language transmissions. He attended Loyola University in Chicago for undergraduate and graduate school, receiving his PhD in clinical psychology in 1964. It was at Loyola that he met his wife, Marge. They began their family in Chicago, moving to Casanova, VA where they lived since 1972. Robert was hired by Fauquier County Public Schools as their first school psychologist. He then worked as a private clinical psychologist until his retirement. Between 1990-2014, Robert also worked as a professor of psychology at Lord Fairfax Community College Fauquier Campus and was honored to receive the Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award in 2014. Robert was a daily meditator, both in the Catholic and Zen Buddhist traditions. Throughout his life, he pursued his love of music learning to play many instruments and was particularly grateful to be able to play the cello with the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra for many years. A private interment will be held at the Warrenton Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be planned for June 2020 (details will be announced at a later date). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 509, Warrenton VA 20188. Online condolences may be made to www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Sally McClanahan Brady Sally McClanahan Brady, 76 of Amissville, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, March 16, 2020, concluding her long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Sally was born May 17, 1943 in Woodstock Virginia, daughter of the late Alfred E. and Vallee Racey McClanahan. Sally attended Toms Brook school grades one through ten and was a graduate of Central High school in the class of 1961. She attended James Madison University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a Major in Health and Physical Education. Later Sally earned Master Degree’s at James Madison University and the University of North Carolina. She was a member of the Maurertown Brethren Church and attended the Amissville United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Sally was a Physical Education Teacher in Fauquier County for 30 years. A member of the Fauquier Retired Teachers Association. She taught at Fauquier High School, coached the ladies field hockey and softball teams for many years before she went and taught at P.B. Smith Elementary school. Sally loved her many horses and dogs. She enjoyed going to the horse races, watching the races live on TV and took several trips to The Kentucky Derby. After her horse Cody passed, she decided she wanted a different animal to care for. She most recently enjoyed having her son-in-law’s young heifers grow and thrive in her pasture field. She even had names for each one. Sally was preceded in death by her husband James Allen Brady; a sister, Jean M. Calvert and her parents. She is survived by her daughter Candie B. Settle and her husband Matthew Settle of Rixeyville, Virginia; her sister, Nancy M. Gaines of Maurertown, Virginia and her sister-in-law Joyce Schollenberger (George) of Brooksville, Florida. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and her best friend Jamie Barry. Due to concerns regarding public health, a memorial service will be held at a later date. A publication with service details will be provided at a later date, as well. Online condolences may be expressed to Sally’s family at www. Moserfuneralhome.com
Horst Oscar Heisrath Horst Oscar Heisrath, 86 of Warrenton died March 13, 2020 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Charlottesville. He was born December 19, 1933 in East Prussia to the late Oskar and Frieda Heisrath. He is predeceased by his wife Anneliese Martha Heisrath. He is survived by his children Martin Heisrath, Edgar D. Heisrath, Janet Heisrath – Evans, and Karen Heisrath- Suter, and one sister Orpha Ahlers, in addition 5 grandchildren. A Graveside Service was held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Brightview Cemetery, 8265 Lunsford Road, Warrenton, VA , 20188. Online condolences may be made at moserfuneralhome.com
Basil R. Shaffer It is with extreme sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father Basil R. Shaffer on March 14, 2020 at 1:57 am. He had just celebrated his 89th birthday. He struggled with chronic heart and kidney failure for many years and passed quietly with his family by his side. He was a quiet, proud man who served his country most of his life retiring as a Master Sergeant. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in the coming weeks with full military honors. He is survived by his wife Peggy Shaffer along with their four adult children Deborah Lynn Avise, Pamela Marie Sweeney, Warren Basil Shaffer, and Michael Sean Shaffer. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Good bye Daddy. We love you so much and will miss you every coming day. February 26, 1931 - March 14, 2020
Larry Hugh Cunningham Larry Hugh Cunningham, 67 of Warrenton, VA passed away on March 17, 2020 at home. He was born on October 11, 1952 at King George, VA a son of the late Ross Hugh Cunningham and Sarah Davis Cunningham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Norman Ross Cunningham. Larry worked for Printpac for 25 plus years and retired from that company. He enjoyed fishing in ponds and lakes and working on cars. He leaves behind his soulmate and love of his life, Barbara Jean Kelly; his brother and his wife, Eldwin Colvin and Carolyn Cunningham; his sister, Esther Lois Hamlin; his sister-in-law, Karen Cunningham; numerous nieces and nephews. The public was welcomed to visit Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton on Tuesday, March 24 between from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM for viewing and to sign a register. Graveside services were on Tuesday, March 24 at 2:00 PM at Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Caring Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Robert Thomas Bohi Robert Thomas Bohi, age 87, a resident of Warrenton, Virginia passed away at Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton on March 8, 2020. After an early retirement from Building Supply management, he pursued his love of Antiques and traveling. He was predeceased by his parents Oscar and Francis Bohi and his sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Kindlick. He is now survived by his wife, Catherine E. Bohi of Warrenton, VA; Daughter, Mary E. Riley and her husband, James of Warrenton, VA; a son, Robert D. Bohi and his wife, Sally of Apex, NC and daughter Kathy C. Bohi and her partner, Cindy Burk of Cincinnati, OH; two brothers, Joseph Bohi and wife Dee, of Eastern Shore, VA and Edward Bohi and his wife, Natalie of Cherry Hill, NJ; as well as many nieces and nephews. A private funeral mass and burial will be held by the family. Online condolences at Moser Funeral Home.com
