Bonnie Lynn Grosskopf

Bonnie Lynn Grosskopf obituary

Bonnie Lynn Grosskopf

Bonnie Grosskopf Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 30, 2025.
Bonnie Lynn Grosskopf (61) passed away August 26, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was deeply loved by family and friends.

Bonnie was born on April 25, 1964 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She attended Brashear High School, where she met her high school sweetheart, Ralph Grosskopf. They married in May of 1986 and eventually settled in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Bonnie and Ralph were blessed with two children, Vincent and April. Bonnie worked tirelessly as a devoted home-maker, wife, and mother. She had a passion for animals and was a dedicated pet parent to numerous dogs, cats, and rodents. She loved her family fiercely.

Bonnie was an introverted soul with a love of reading, a deep appreciation for nature, a passion for music, and a fascination with history. She was also a devout Christian who took comfort and joy in reading Scripture and praying.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her mother, Judi D'Andrea; her stepfather, Al D'Andrea; her father, Robert Clark; and several other loved ones. She is survived by her loving husband of thirty nine years, Ralph Grosskopf; her son, Vincent Grosskopf; her daughter, April Grosskopf; her son-in-law, Conner Grieff; her sister, Cindy Clark; her sister-in-law Zita Yurko; her dog, Leona; her grand-cats, Pascal and Molly; and numerous other relatives and friends.

If you feel compelled to donate in her memory, please consider donating to THRIVE Peninsula at https://www.thrivepeninsula.org/donate.

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