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Barbara Rebecca Steinspring
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Barbara Steinspring Obituary
Barbara Rebecca Steinspring, 86, of Waynesboro, passed away on Wednesday evening, December 1, 2010, at Augusta Health of Fishersville.
She was born on October 13, 1924, in Virginia, a daughter of the late Ernest Edward and Mary Viola Rosen Simantel.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro and was a lifetime member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, Alpha Chi Chapter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Wilson Steinspring; her sister, Mary Belle Slusser; and her brothers, Conrad and William Simantel.
She is survived by children, Richard C. Armstrong, Rebecca Cash and her husband, Jerry, Linda Rodeffer and her husband, Edward, and Patricia Rothermel; nine grandchildren, Travis and Lance Cash, Danielle and Darrin Rodeffer, Penny Gilbert, Candace Rankin, Charley, Spencer and Sammie Rothermel; eleven great-grandchildren, Evan, Dalton, and Lucas Cash, Justin Armstrong, Sarah Rankin, Taliesin, Jonas, and Lailie Zawhorodny, Zachary Spears and Katelyn Rodeffer, and Brennan Gilbert; and sisters, Ann Wagner and Doris Fergussen.
A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010, at Augusta Memorial Park.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church, 11th Street and Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, with the Reverend Dr. Glen Holman officiating.
Friends may visit any time with the family, at the home of Rebecca Cash, 565 Kiddsville Road, Fishersville, VA 22939. Friends may also pay their respects, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made, in Barbara's memory, to the Children's Ministry of First Presbyterian Church, 11th Street and Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980, or the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. 2600 Network Boulevard, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034.
Relatives and friends may send condolences, share memories, and sign the guest book online at www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Debbie Frazier
December 4, 2010
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Barbara was my "big sister" in Alpha Chi for over 20 years and I will truly miss her. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Miller & The girls at The Cutting Edge
December 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Arlene Fisher Willis
December 3, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Karen Wiseman Jamison
December 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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