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Ruth A. "Zann" Neese

Ruth A. "Zann" Neese obituary

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Ruth Neese Obituary

Ruth Ann "Zann" Neese, 72, of New Market passed away January 4, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center.

She was born May 4, 1952, in Harrisonburg and was the daughter of the late John and Helen Breeden Neese.

"Zann" worked in housekeeping at the Life Care Center of New Market and was a life member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in New Market.

Surviving are brothers Chris Neese and wife Brenda, Fred Neese and wife Ramona both of New Market; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, John "Dick" Neese.

Rev. George Feldman will conduct a graveside service Thursday at 3:00 P.M. at the Zirkle Cemetery in New Market.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 P.M. at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Martin Lutheran Church; c/o Ramona Neese 311 Manor Mill Ln., New Market, VA 22844.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at GrandleFuneralHome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northern Virginia Daily on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Jan

7

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Grandle Funeral Home

148 East Lee Street, Broadway, VA 22815

Jan

8

Graveside service

3:00 p.m.

Zirkle Cemetery

New Market,

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Grandle Funeral Home, Inc. - Broadway

148 East Lee Street P.O. Box 114, Broadway, VA 22815

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