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Vera Rusnak Obituary
She was born in Versailles, Pa., to Stephen and Mary Kercel. She moved to Virginia in 1945 and was a founding member of Prince George Congregational Christian Church in Chesterfield County. She was a retired bookkeeper and moved to Tavernier, Fla., to be closer to her daughter, Rebecca Rusnak-Leith, in 2002. Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; two sons, Keith and Timothy; a daughter, Mary Frances; and three sisters and two brothers.
Vera is survived by her children, Andrew of Jacksonville, Fla., Rebecca Rusnak-Leith of Tavernier, Fla., and Jay (Rhonda) Rusnak of Phenix, Va.; three grandchildren and one great-grandson; three sisters, Frances Kreynus from Hopewell, Va., Jane (Gene) Fletcher of Pennsylvania and Rose Wood of Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
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Lisa McCullough
July 10, 2009
In 1982, I had the privilege of spending my sixteenth summer vacation with Vera, Pop, and Jay Rusnak down on the farm in Colonial Heights, VA. Lisa Garland invited me and my sister, Martha to meet this family she was friends with and ride their horse, Lady. We went and ended up staying the entire summer with them. I believe Vera was working at the motel at the time. She would get home from work and play cards & Yahtzee with us kids at the kitchen table. She was a lot of fun and a free-spirited lady. We really loved her! She introduced me to Munster cheese,star fruit,the dishwasher,and the best homemade lasagne I've ever had! At the time, Vera was wearing her hair straight with bangs, colored brown, and not quite to her shoulders. I remember her sharing good memories of Pop in his better days, and the fun times they had.
I truly hope she had a happy and fulfilled life. She deserved it.
Love, Lisa McCullough
MARTHA KEETON
July 10, 2009
I'LL NEER FORGET THE SUMMER OF 1981 WHEN MY SISTER, LISA MCCULLOUGH, AND MY FRIEND, LISA GARLAND, SPENT THE SUMMER WITH VERA, JAY, PETE AND OF COURSE POPS. I HAVE THOUGHT OF THAT SUMMER OFTEN OVER THE YEARS WITH FOND MEMORIES OF PLAYING CARDS AND EATING GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHS AND OF COURSE, VERA'S LASAGNA!!! MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY; ESPECIALLY JAY---WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU! MARTHA (MCCULLOUGH) KEETON
Cheryl Wilmoth Whittle, RN, ADS
July 9, 2009
Dear Andy and Family:
You will not remember me, I was in school with you in Chester years ago and I have wondered what has happened to you through the years, as I have with many of our classmates. I have a photo of our class, Mrs. Farrar, third grade Harrowgate, and remember you being in other classes through the years.
I am sorry to hear of your loss, and send my condolences to you and your family.
May the memories of happier days carry you through this time of loss. God bless and comfort each of you.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Wilmoth Whittle, RN, ADS
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