Melanie J. Pomeroy, 67 of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at her home.
A graveside will be held on Monday, April 20, at 1:00 p.m. in Panorama Memorial Gardens with Sammy Campbell officiating. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Melanie was born June 21, 1958, in Winchester, Virginia, to the late Jesse Berkeley and Catherine Christine Lindquist Pomeroy.
Surviving are a sister, Hope Pomeroy Smithwick, and husband Sam of Salem, Virginia; one grandson, Jalen Ritenour; a great-granddaughter, River; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Melanie received her bachelor’s degree from Mary Baldwin and her master’s degree from George Mason University. She traveled extensively to 20 countries around the world. She was the first woman on the East Coast to receive a black belt in Shōrin-ryū.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Jeremy Ritenour.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dallas Campbell, Rick Walker, Dave Reagen, Chad Barnett, Jason Ruby, and Arthur Drago.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
