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Barbara HERTSCH Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 20, 2009.

HERTSCH, Barbara O'Leary, widow of Rowland C. Hertsch, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2009. Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard L. and Virginia O'Leary; and brother, Bernard O'Leary. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer H. Alvey and husband, Rick; one granddaughter, Bryanne Alvey; son, R. Conway Hertsch Jr.; and one grandson, Odin Hertsch. She is also survived by her sister, Ginger Hume and husband, Wayne, and numerous other family members. The family will receive friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Sunday, beginning at 2 p.m. Graveside services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Society, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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September 27, 2009

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September 25, 2009

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September 25, 2009

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Jeff Fogg

September 27, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. I know that you will always miss her. She was a wonderful person and I really enjoyed talking to her either at the store or over the phone. She always looked out for others and it was a blessing to have known her. You are all in my prayers.

Joy Zeh

September 25, 2009

Rick and Jennifer, I was so shocked to learn that Barbara had passed away last week. I chatted with her at the store on last Thursday night, she told my daughter Kathryn that she got "the cute guy" for her guitar instructor, she was so fun to chat with. Sincere condolences to all of your family.

Shannon Edwards

September 25, 2009

I was so surprised to find out about Barbara when I stopped by the store last week. She was always so sweet and kind whenever we came by the store over the years she always took so much time to talk with us. We will truly miss seeing her she was always smilng. She will always be in your hearts and all of our family will have your family are in our hearts and prayers.

Marc Jacobs

September 23, 2009

I was shocked to hear of Barbara's passing, which brought tears to my eyes. Whenever I went to the store, I always enjoyed seeing Barbara, as she was a very sweet and kind lady. She always had a smile, and was fun to talk to, which was very special. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. She will be truly missed.

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Matthew Koon

September 21, 2009

I will never forget Barbara and I will Miss her dearly. I will miss her smile and laugh and my days at the store will never be the same. She will be in my thoughts daily. I am so sorry for your loss.

Linda Walker

September 20, 2009

Barbara was one nice kind lady who I loved to talk to and we would laught and have a good time its going to be hard to go into the store and not see her smiling face behind the counter.
Im going to miss her alot
Please let me know if there is anything I can do

David Tetlow

September 20, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Dale and Betty Semones

September 19, 2009

Bryanne,Jennifer,Rick You are in our prayers.The world seems a little emptier without Barbara.She always had a laugh or smile for you.Barbara always brightened my spirits,and her caring has touched me deeply.I loved her very much and will miss her! Love B.J. Semones

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