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Community Community Conversations Editor Cindy Corell 213-9123, www.newsleader.com Obituaries About This Service Obituaries are placed by family and friends in memory of their loved ones. For rates and deadlines contact our Information Center at (540) 213-9119 or e-mail Mary K. Altizer STAUNTON Mary Francis "Sissy" (Knott) Altizer, 52, of 117 Stafford St. went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at her home following a short battle with cancer.

Mrs. Altizer was born July 8, 1956, in Staunton, daughter of Kenneth R. Knott of Staunton and the late Kathleen Fay Knott. Mary was employed at Mary Baldwin College. In addition to her mother, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold G.

Altizer. She is survived by her children, Mary V. Altizer, Richard L. Jackson Ronald G. Altizer and Liz Johnson; seven grandchildren, Richard L.

Jackson Jr. Desiree, Eric, Brandon, Trenton, Emma and Hannah Altizer; two sisters, Debbie Woods and Barbara Scott; a half sister, Sandra Graham; two nieces, Amanda Mason and Stephanie Balser; two nephews, Trampus Woods and Wilburt Balser; and a special friend and companion, Bill Crenshaw. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, in the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends following the service. It is suggested that those desiring make memorial contributions to AMC Hospice of the Shenandoah, 64 Sports Medicine Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory at 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of her arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneral home.net. Ah-Mheir S.S.

Robinson STAUNTON Ah-Mheir Shydale Saint Robinson, 3-month-old infant son of Demesha Wilson- Robinson and Linwood L. Robinson of 522 passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at his residence. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory will announce arrangements. Douglas E.

Thomas WAYNESBORO Douglas "Buck" Eugene Thomas, 58, of 51 Pinebark Drive passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, 2009, in an automobile accident. He was born June 6, 1950, in Staunton, son the late James Raymond and Virginia James Thomas. Doug was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was in his 23rd year of working at McQuay. He was a devoted husband, loving father and a clown through and through, and he was looking forward to seeing the Steelers win on Sunday. Doug loved music, watching movies and traveling, and he was interested in history. He is survived by his wife, Ginger K. Thomas; one son, Matt Thomas of Waynesboro; one brother, Dennis Thomas of Las Vegas; and two very special nephews, Dallas and D.J.

Curry. He also is survived by other nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law and several cousins. A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes by Pastor Bob Johnson.

Burial will follow at Augusta Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Paul Cline, Mike Berry, Raymond Welcher, Gene Potter, Barry Fisher and Steve VonSchilling. Honorary pallbearers will be his friends and co-workers attending the service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association of Central Virginia, 3025 Berkmar Drive, Suite 7, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Family and friends may view the obituary and sign the guest register online at www.reynoldsfuneralservices.com. com. Kids come first for mom Thursday, January 29, 2009 The News Leader The News Dr. A John Ultee WAYNESBORO Arnoldus Johannes Ultee, 87, of 816 Gwynne Waynesboro, died in his sleep at 1:15 a.m.

Jan. 28, 2009, at Shenandoah Nursing Home in Fishersville. He was born Nov. 2, 1921, in Djember, Java, in the former Dutch East Indies, of Dutch parents, the late Dr. A.J.

Ultee and Daisy F.C.M., Corporaal of the Netherlands. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dr. Judith of Alumunecar, Spain, on Feb. 12, 2007. While in Camden, S.C., he was preceded in death by his second wife, Virginia Kennedy Ultee, on Dec.

14, 1978. In 1979, DuPont transferred him back to Benger Lab in Waynesboro. In 1982, he met and married Mary Deffenbaugh Ultee, who survives him. After 11 years at Utrecht University, Ultee earned cum laude degrees with a doctoral in chemistry and master's degrees in plant physiology and math. He worked for three years in wool chemistry, and then in 1954, immigrated to the United States to work for the DuPont Co.

at Benger Lab in Waynesboro. He ended his career there as a research associate in 1990 after nearly 37 years. While at DuPont, he was involved in the early development of Lycra, as well as working on other fibers there and in Camden. He was the author of some 20 publications and had his name on six U.S. patents.

After retiring, he became active in growing currants and gooseberries with his stepson, John Trainum. He also started a sevenyear study of Farsi as a senior scholar at the University of Virgina in order to read the medieval literature of Persia. He belonged to many societies in relation to philatelic study groups, as well as mycological interests, being an avid mushroom collector. He co-authored with Dr. Albert Casceiro a topical catalog of mushroom stamps in the late 1990s.

He is survived by five children and six grandchildren, Dr. Maarten Ultee Michiel and Ultee son, Tuscaloosa, Dr. with wife, Dr. Pat Dedert, and two sons, Jeffrey and Tim, of Hillsborough, N.J., Dr. R.

Frank Ultee with wife, Bea, and daughter, Elizabeth, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Drs. Hans Coops of Utrecht, Netherlands and Irene Ultee and husband, Dr. Mark McClenahan, and sons, Alex and Jonathan, of Fredericksburg. Also surviving are five stepchildren. Dr.

and Mrs. Richard Anthes of Boulder, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Anthes of Arlington, John Trainum and Mr. and Mrs.

Clay Trainum of Waynesboro and Mr. and Mrs. David Pepin of Fairfax. There will be a private burial in Riverview Cemetery and a memorial service at a later date to be announced. McDow Funeral Home is handling the burial.

Memorial contributions may be made to Music Program, First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 877, Waynesboro, VA 22980 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Highway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Family and friends may sign the guest register at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com. Lovely L. Banks LOVINGSTON Lovely Louise Banks, 93, formerly of 3624 Adial Road, Nellysford, died at 11:05 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Lovingston Healthcare Center. She was born May 16, 1915, in Faber, the daughter of the late Robert and Mamie Dawson Simpson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Banks; her parents; and a son, Paul Banks. Surviving relatives include three sons, Robert Banks (wife Orde) of Providence, R.I., the Rev.

William Henry Banks (wife Melinda) and Guy Otto Banks (wife Debbie), both of Waynesboro; three daughters, Virginia Harris and Mamie Banks, both of Charlottesville, and Theresa Banks of Faber; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great -grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. She was the last one of her immediate family. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Elk Hill Baptist Church in Wintergreen, with the Rev.

Henry Banks officiating, assisted by the Rev. Gleenwood Morgan. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be in the church one hour before the service. The service has been entrusted to Lewis Funeral Home.

The family will leave Lewis Funeral Home at 12:15 p.m. Saturday. Staunton resident Crystal Cave said of three children, she said the experience the times she enjoys the most are the has only made her stronger. hours spent with her three children "It has helped me not let little problems roller skating, eating dinner and get me," she said. generally being together whenever Cave said raising her children also has possible.

renewed her aspiration to return to "My kids definitely come first for me college to pursue a degree in forensic above all else," she said. "I just love psychology. watching them grow up." "I think I have a positive outlook, and I Although Cave, who has lived in feel like I can do anything," she said. "I Staunton her whole life, said she know now that you should never say you struggles at times being a single mother can't do something." Name: Crystal Cave Hometown: Staunton Age: 26 Occupation: Employee at Martin's Food Market Favorite area restaurant: El Puerto Ideal meal: Artichoke chicken Favorite movie: "The Notebook" Favorite book: "Anything by Stephen King" Favorite holiday: Christmas Idea vacation destination: The Bahamas Favorite type of Community News Staunton Youths invited to play dodgeball: Staunton Parks and Recreation Department is inviting children in grades six through nine to play dodgeball at 6 p.m. Friday in the gymnasium at Gypsy Hill Park.

Admission is free. For more information, call 332-3945. Martin to perform during library's lunchtime music pro- gram: Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Barbara Martin will perform American blues and jazz music from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 5 during A Little Lunch Music at Staunton Public Library at 1 Churchville Ave.

During her 20-year career, she has produced seven recordings. She was chosen as one of 10 recent releases by worthy jazz singers by Alexander Gelfand of "Jazziz" magazine. She has performed at numerous festivals and concerts, including The Kennedy Center and Fleet Blues Festival in Albany, N.Y. She received the Parent's Choice Silver Honor Award for her children's recording, "From Ragtime to Rock and Roll." For more information, call 332-3902. New Hope Church supporting food bank: New Hope United Methodist Church at 55 Round Hill School Road will conduct a Souper Bowl of Caring after its 10:30 a.m.

worship services Sunday. A soup and sandwich lunch will be provided in exchange for donations of soup, canned items or monetary donations for Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. For more information, call 363-5612. Weyers Cave Colleges to offer student financial aid advice: A Financial Aid Super Saturday event is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday at Blue Ridge Community College. Presented by the Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, financial aid officers from Blue Ridge Community, Bridgewater and Mary Baldwin colleges and Craigsville Augusta Springs Mount Churchville Deerfield Swoope Middlebrook Greenville Raphine' Vesuvius Spottswood 81 Eastern Mennonite and James Madison universities will be on hand to help students complete and submit their 2009- 2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Admission is free. Students and parents can arrive at the site anytime during the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

timeframe. Waynesboro Credit union reschedules financial workshop: Because of inclement weather, DuPont Community Credit Union's Practical Solutions for Today's Economy workshop, previously scheduled for Jan: 27, has been rescheduled for Tuesday at Best Western Inn and Conference Center at 109 Apple Tree Lane. There are three sessions to choose from: 8 a.m., noon or 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. Child care will be provided.

To RSVP, call 946-3200, ext. 3149, e-mail mydccu.com or visit www.mydccu.com and click on the "Workshop Registration" link. Harrisonburg "Night Out" fundraiser scheduled: Our Community Place, a nonprofit organization that promotes personal growth and community well-being, is inviting the public to a Return of Night Out fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. A meal will include clam chowder, vegetable soup, fresh mixed -green salad, chicken or eggplant parmesan with garlic bread, beef bourguignon, salmon steaks with a butter lemon sauce, mixed vegetables, wild rice and homemade dessert.

The candlelit dinner will be served by funeral Home CREMATORY, LLC. 540-887-8111 Accepting Prearrangements from all other Funeral Homes. "Trusted Name. A Familiar Face. At a New Location." ch 82637 music: Country and rock Favorite band: The Killers What do you like most about the area? "It's simple here, and there is not a lot going on to distract you.

But more than anything, it is home for me." Trevor Brown Weyers Cave Grottoes Mount Sidney: Fort Defiance Verona New Hope Staunton Crimora 64 Fishersville Waynesboro) Stuarts Draft Lyndhurst Tavern in-house volunteer staff. The suggested donation is $15 per person. RSVP to ourcommunityplace Donations will benefit Our Community Place and the Free Food for All soup kitchen. For more information, call 442-7727 or visit www.our communityplace.org. E-mail marketing seminar rescheduled: Representatives from the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center will conduct two e-mail marketing seminars Wednesday at Hampton Inn.

Best Practices: Building Relationships with E-mail Marketing is scheduled from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. that day. Participants are invited to learn how to effectively use e-mail as a marketing tool for business. Planning Your E- mail Marketing 2009 seminar, previously scheduled for Jan. 27, has been rescheduled for 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m. that day at Hampton Inn. Participants will gain information about defining campaign goals, establishing a call to action, tracking campaign success and scheduling e- mail campaigns for maximum impact. Lunch will be provided. The seminars will include interactive breakout sections designed to help apply the concepts.

The fee is $15 for one session or $25 for two. To register or for more information, call 568-3227 or visit www.valleysbdc.org. Submit your community news by going to www.newsleader.com and clicking on the "Publish your News" link in the GetPublished box. COFFMAN FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY, LL.C 230 Frontier Drive Staunton. VA 24401 Totally Locally Owned 5.

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