Sara Beth Schatzberg

Sara Beth Schatzberg

Sara Schatzberg Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2008.
SCHATZBERG, Sara Beth, 18, of Richmond, passed away September 18, 2008 in a tragic car accident. She was the daughter of Michael and Debra Schatzberg; sister of Joshua; grand-daughter of Samuel Levingston and the late Florence Levingston and Mortimer and Shirley Schatzberg. Sara was finishing her senior year at Mills Godwin High School. She loved children, animals, and the theater. She was a volunteer for AARF and alumna of Camp Broadway in New York City and the School of Performing Arts in Richmond. She will be sadly missed, yet always remembered by her family and friends, her dog, Lucy, and her best friend, Amanda. A graveside service will be held 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the Or Ami section of Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richmond Animal Shelter or charity of your choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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October 12, 2008

Tanya Conley posted to the memorial.

October 2, 2008

Elliott Wolin posted to the memorial.

October 2, 2008

Janet Crowther posted to the memorial.

Tanya Conley

October 12, 2008

Dear Debbie, Michael and Josh:
I am SO sorry. Debbie, I truly regret having lost touch with you over the last two years. I found Sara's Bat Mitzvah booklet today and remember that special day with you all. Please know that you are all in my prayers. Love from Tanya, Morgan and Evan Conley

Elliott Wolin

October 2, 2008

Dear Debbie, Michael, and Josh,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We well remember your family's years at Temple Beth El. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion.

Elliott and Betsy Wolin

Janet Crowther

October 2, 2008

Debbie, Michael, and Josh,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We remember Sara as a young lady who attended Sunday School and celebrated her bat mitzvah at Temple Beth El of Williamsburg.

Martha

September 29, 2008

My heart and prayers goes out to the family and friends of this young lady.

Henry & Flora Trulove

September 26, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ray Bayse

September 26, 2008

Mr. and Mrs. Schatzberg
My heart aches with yours even though I never met Sara, she was always on my mind. I wish I would have gotten to know her, but she will live in our hearts and memories.

Amy Unger (Fisher)

September 25, 2008

Dear Debbie and Michael,

Just wanted you to know that you have been in my thoughts. I know the love of your family and friends will be a great source of comfort to you during this difficult time.

Greer Elwell

September 24, 2008

Sara was a wounderful individual who always had fun and made others smile when ever she was around I'm galde I was able to know her and call her my friend ,I will never forget her

Bill Colgate

September 23, 2008

Mike and Deborah, we are deeply saddened by the loss of your daughter. My heart is broken for you and your family. You are in our prayers.

Enas Zeid

September 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

linda goodman

September 22, 2008

Dear Debbie, Michael & Josh
We were so shocked and saddened to hear about Sara. Our hearts ache for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda, John, Michelle & Dana Goodman

The Royal's

September 22, 2008

Mike, Debra and Josh
We are so sorry and saddened to hear of this terrible accident. I remember Sara running up and down the halls at Hawthorne like it was yesterday. We will pray for you all to gather strength to get through this tragedy.

Marcy and Clark Broden

September 22, 2008

Dearest Sara,

We missed seeing you this weekend. I am so sorry we did not make the time for you to come visit us and Colin and Samantha this summer. We always thought we would have more time in the future.
You were too young to leave us.
Find Nanny Flo and she will keep you company. You will be in our thoughts and heart forever.
Love,

Marcy and Clark

Joanie Krentz

September 22, 2008

Debbie,
I worked with you many years ago at Salem Church Elementary School. I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kristin Brody (the Brody family)

September 22, 2008

Dear Debbie, Michael, and Josh,
I'll never forget how great Sara was with Colin. She had such a connection with Colin and with children in general. I also remember when she was very young and would laugh each time she said the word "tickle". What a tragic loss. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Ginny Ferrara

September 22, 2008

Dear Debbie, Michael and Josh,
We are so saddened to hear about Sara.
You are all in our prayers.
Love, Ginny, Al, Andrew & Michael

Amy Uslan

September 22, 2008

Dear Debbie, Michael and Josh,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though we did know Sara well, the loss of a child and sister is so difficult to bear. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Amy, Samantha, Rachel & Adam Uslan

Ellen and Jaclyn Sollima

September 22, 2008

Dear Debbi,Michael and Josh,
Words cannot express how saddened we were to hear of the passing of Sara. We can still see her smiling face as she played hostess for Marcy when she was called out of town. She was a wonderful courageous girl and we will miss her.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

amy hollander

September 22, 2008

were are so sorry to hear about sara. please know that we care about you and hope that time will help heal the pain, much love, amy, gil, jordan, everett, and alex hollander

The Garfinkel Family

September 21, 2008

Dear Debbie, Michael, and Josh,
There are no words to express our sadness. We will always have wonderful memories of Sara and we will cherish them forever.She will always live in our hearts and prayers.May the love of your friends and family help you through this time of sorrow. All our love,
Aunt Amy, cousins Abby, Andrew, and Emily Rose

Lorrie Coates

September 21, 2008

Dear Debbi, Michael & Josh,
Words alone can not heal the sorrow I know you all are experiencing during this time. My heart aches for you all. May your faith comfort you through this difficult time. Sara was a blessing from God. Through Prayer may your hearts be comforted. Love & Prayers,
Mark & Lorrie Coates & Family

Becky Halpern

September 21, 2008

Dear Schatzberg Family
Our family was very saddened to hear of this tragic loss to your family. I close my eyes and I can still see Sara's sweet little face when she was in classes with Jacob at Carver. I watched her grow into a beautiful young lady over the years and I know how proud you were of her, and how much you are going to miss her. May fond and precious memories of her carry you through these painful times. My heart aches for your family and the loss of Sara. G-d bless you and keep you through this diffiicult time.
The Halpern Family

Debbie Singleton

September 21, 2008

Dear Michael and Family,
Michael, I have not seen you in many years. I was so sad to read about your loss and wanted to send my condolences. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Richards (Singleton)

Matt & Katie Thompson

September 21, 2008

The thought of Sara will always bring a smile to our faces and remind us of the fondest of memories. We greatly admire how she lit up a room, helped people smile, had unwavering self-confidence, had a passion for life and lived it wide open. The world would be a better place if we were all a little more like Sara Schatzberg.

Our deepest sympathy to family and friends who continue to be in our prayers.

Ginny Woodcock

September 20, 2008

Dear Schatzberg family,
I am so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Sara was such a sweet girl and I'm glad I got the chance to know her, as well as her loving family. My heart and sympathy goes out to you all. I'll keep your family in my thoughts and prayers always.
Love,
Ginny

Lindsay James

September 20, 2008

i did not know sarah that well, but we did have classes together. Every time i herd her laugh it would always make me laugh. I am so saddened by this loss. I send the schatzberg family my deepest condolences.

Mark, Monica, Felicia, Matthew, & Conor Fermoyle

September 20, 2008

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Schatzberg,
We send our deepest and sincerest condolences. She will be cherished forever in our hearts. She was a very bubbly and vibrant young lady. Felicia and Matthew enjoyed her friendship very much. We will keep you in our prayers and Sara in our hearts.

Tammy Poynter

September 20, 2008

I don't know your family but I am truly sorry for your loss. I am an animal lover too and this is truly a loss for the animals also. I pray that you remember the wonderful times with your daughter.

Sherry Wolfson

September 20, 2008

Dear Debbie, Michael and Josh,

We are all so saddened by the loss of Sara. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Art, Sherry, Matthew & Kyle Wolfson

Laurie Specter Robbins and Family

September 20, 2008

Dear Schatzberg Family,
So very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories of Sara.

Kelly

September 20, 2008

Dear Schatzberg Family,
My name is Kelly and I am a good friend of Amanda R. I knew Sara through her and she was such a sweet girl! I am so sorry for your loss. I stopped by the crash site today and saw Josh and his girlfriend there taping up photos and stuff! Even though Sara is no longer with us she will never be forgotten! Sara may you rest in peace! God Bless!
Kelly

Cheri Cardon

September 20, 2008

Dear Michael, Debbie, and Josh,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time in your lives.

Love,
Reid and Cheri Cardon

Pastors Scott & Kyle Jungers Family Life Center

September 20, 2008

Dear Schatzberg family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sara meant the world to us and we will forever cherish her passion for life and how she lit up a room when she walked into it. She lit up our lives in so many ways.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sherry Lawrence

September 20, 2008

Dear Mike and Debra,
Danny and I want to send your family the prayers and will to get thru this tragedy. God Bless! Sherry and Danny Lawrence

David and Robin Newton

September 20, 2008

We were shocked and saddened by this horrible news. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dave and Robin Newton

September 20, 2008

Debbi, Michael and Josh- We were so shocked and saddened by the news. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sherry Lawrence

September 20, 2008

Dear Mike and Debra,
Danny and I want to send our deepest sympathy for this tragedy that has happened to your family. Our prayers are with you and your family. Take care and God Bless!!
Danny and Sherry Lawrence

Phyllis Weinstock

September 20, 2008

Dear Debbi, Michael & Josh,
My deepest & heartfelt sympathy to you & your family at this most difficult time. I hope your cherished memories of Sara will always offer you comfort.
With love, Phyllis

jody ortman

September 20, 2008

sara i love you so much and miss you more than the world.you are missed so much. i love you sara beth
love
jody

Michael Schatzberg

September 20, 2008

You're a part of me. You'll be with me for the rest of my life. There were times, of course, when we always didn't see eye to eye, but we always got past that and were a family. This shouldn't have happened to a child of 18, but I guess you're in a better place now. I love you and will always love you. Dad

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