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Wilma Fithian Obituary
October 30, 1954 - March 25, 2025
On March 25, 2025, Wilma Fithian died at her home in Gordonsville, VA. Wilma was the beloved wife of Robert W. Fithian for 46 years; the loving mother of Robert C. Fithian and wife, Julie, Anne C. Reynolds and husband, Barrett, and Lauren E. Blue and husband, Adam. In addition, she was the loving grandmother of Abigail, Charlotte, and Isabel Fithian; Jackson, Harper, Ella, Hudson, and Penelope Reynolds; and Amelia Blue. Wilma is also survived by her sister and brothers, Mary Bocchino and husband, Michael of West Orange, NJ, Charles Daniels and wife, Elena of Easton, NJ, Baron Daniels and wife, Rebecca of Tunkhannock, PA, and Roger Daniels and wife, Christine of Tunkhannock, PA. Wilma was preceded in death by parents, Charles Daniels, Sr. and Anne Daniels.
Mrs. Fithian held a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from West Virginia University and was a lifelong learner of the natural world. She was an exemplary science teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools from 1979 until her retirement in 2005. In 2014, the West Virginia University, Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources named the Robert and Wilma Fithian Trust, Philanthropist of the Year.
In December of 2008, Wilma and Robert moved to Montebello Farm near Gordonsville, VA where Wilma enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, caring for her rescued pets, and tending her garden until her passing.
In lieu of flowers, Wilma's family suggests a donation in her name to The Campaign for Grymes, Grymes Memorial School, Orange, VA.
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Mary bocchino
April 21, 2025
Wilma was my sister, but she was also my best friend. She was classy, hard working, generous and I could go on and on. She is missed so much by her family, it is almost to hard to express how much she was loved and is missed.
Gary carpenter
March 31, 2025
Deepest sympathy from my family thinking about you
Jeff and Nadene Taniguchi
March 29, 2025
Our deepest sympathy.
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