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David Wolchko Obituary
David M. Wolchko VIRGINIA BEACH - David Michael Wolchko, 79, of the 5200 block of West Lake Road, passed away Dec. 3, 2008, in his home. A native of Jeddo, Pa., he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Wolchko. He retired from the United States Navy as a chief warrant officer 4 after 30 ½ years. He was Catholic and a Naval veteran of Korea and Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Marie Dorothy Wolchko; four daughters, Nancy Thomas and husband Ronald, Jeanne Weaver and husband Robert, Ruth Scmitt and husband Stuart and Jo Ann Plain and husband Daniel; two sons, David Michael Wolchko Jr. and wife Nancy and Andrew Wolchko; two sisters, Helen Shenosky and Anna Mae Bobby; three brothers, Joseph, George and Michael; and nine grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. in Little Creek Amphibious Base Chapel. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. All non-military who wish to attend the service, must register with the funeral home at (757) 464-6221. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kelly A. Meerbott
December 12, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Shenna Thomas
December 12, 2008
To Andrew Wolchko, I am sending my condolences in the passing of your father. Pleae be strong during this sorrowful period of your life.
Sharon Holston
December 10, 2008
Jo and Dan,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my heart and in my prayers. I hope your many wonderful memories of your father will help you through this sad time.
Agatha Stokes
December 9, 2008
Jo, Dan and the Wolchko family...
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult times. Know that God will never leave or forsake you and neither will your friends that love you dearly.
Michelle Sweeney
December 8, 2008
Jo, Dan and family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you hold close to you those precious memories that you have of your father, husband and grandfather. May God keep each of you in his loving embrace in the coming days. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do.
Love, Michelle
Diane Watson
December 8, 2008
Jeannie,Bob,Bobby,Sara~Joe & Greg:
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Love~Chris, Diane & Cody
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