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Michele Waranch Obituary
Michele Waranch VIRGINIA BEACH - Michele Waranch passed away Sept. 16, 2008, after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 6, 1965, in Norfolk, and was a 1983 graduate of Norfolk Collegiate School and a 1987 graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. Michele was a journalism major and worked in Washington, D.C., as a liaison on Capitol Hill. Michele will be greatly missed by her parents, Doris and Seeman Waranch; her sister, Lisa Gilbert (Mark); and her brothers, Michael Waranch (Nisha) and Neil Waranch. Michele's nieces and nephews, Matthew Gilbert and Blake, Sloan and Lyle Waranch, brought her many years of joy. A graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St., Norfolk, Thursday at 1 p.m. conducted by Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg and Cantor Jennifer Bern Vogel of Ohef Sholom Temple. The family will be receiving visitors at their home at 108 60th St., Virginia Beach, following the service and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 1 and 5 p.m. Michele's family is grateful to all at Sentara's Windermere and would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Barbara Parks, Dr. Seth Greenberg and the wonderful staff on the 4th floor of Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital for their kindness and compassion. Anyone wishing to make a donation may do so to the charity of their choice. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michele Waranch
Dawn Evans
October 16, 2008
Doris and Seeman
I pray that God will keep you in His perfect peace during this difficult time. Michelle had an inner strength and courage like no other and was an inspiriation to all she came in contact with!
Melody Caringal
October 11, 2008
Michele will definitely be missed, it was a pleasure caring for such a wonderful person. I remember feeding Michele her pasta & turkey sandwich, and watched channel 24, she used to always ask me where i was from because she said i have a funny accent. She will be missed!
Former Employee of Windermere.
Unit 1
Julia Etheridge Ebron
October 7, 2008
Our thoughts are with you all. May you find comfort in knowing that Michele is in a wonderful place.
Matt Salzberg
September 30, 2008
Michele was extraordinarily kind, smart, funny, strong and beautiful. My deepest condolences go to the Waranch family.
Kimberlee Hancock Harvey
September 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Waranch family. Michele was a great person and I have fond memories of our friendship at NCS.
Kimberlee Hancock Harvey, Class '83
Shanya Stephens
September 26, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Alison Stevens Gavitt
September 25, 2008
Dear Doris and Seeman,
You are two kind and wonderful people whose lives have so dearly touched the Stevens'. My heart aches for your loss and have prayed everyday for you that soon you will feel the healing power of heaven.
Most Sincerely,
Alison Stevens Gavitt
Bruce Robertson
September 22, 2008
Doris and Seeman,
I am sorry to hear of your loss and want you to know that you both are in my prayers.
Scott Kennedy
September 20, 2008
Please accept Norfolk Collegiate School's sincere condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
susan camp
September 18, 2008
She will always be remembered in my thoughts, i had the pleasure of taking care of her @ windemere, we had a small secret between us, we shared the same birthday, feb 6th, My prayers are with the Waranch
Family. Sue Camp
Mike Hall
September 18, 2008
Neil, our most heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family during this time.
Barbara Hall
September 18, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Carolyn Skinner
September 18, 2008
I enjoyed her laughter she will be greatly missed and forever thought about.You have my deepest sympathy.
Michaux Segar Parsons
September 18, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Michele. Please know that we are all thinking of you at this time.
Alison and Rich Napier
September 18, 2008
So sorry to hear about Michele. We are thinking of your family during this tough time. Love and prayers-
Charles Cook
September 18, 2008
So sorry to hear about Michele. She was an exemplary student when I taught her many years ago in English 8.
Cathy (Park) White
September 18, 2008
Neil, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Monica Saenz Kruszka
September 18, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Michele was a special person. You all are in my prayers.
Kim Hughes-Phillips
September 17, 2008
I am sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. The NCS class of '83 will not be the same.
Adriana Saenz Hall
September 17, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Michele. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joy Beaudry
September 17, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Tallinger
September 17, 2008
Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about Michele, please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda
Nikisha Taylor
September 17, 2008
With deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss. Michele will always be in our hearts and memories.
Jeffrey Lefcoe
September 17, 2008
Still living in Durham, I was sorry to read of the loss of your daughter. Harriet and I send our warmest thoughts and hope to see you again when we are in town. Regards to the rest of your family.
Robert Baydush
September 17, 2008
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Shawna Rashkind
September 17, 2008
Doris, Seeman & Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I am so blessed to have met Michele and you all, she touched my life in a way that I can not express. Michele was a strong woman, and she was an inspiration to many. May you find peace in this difficult time. My prayers are with you all!
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