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Barbara Ellen Costello (1952 – 2022)

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Barbara Ellen Costello, 69, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at her home.

Barbara Ellen Costello

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 2 to 4 PM at Front Royal Fire Department on Commerce Avenue.

Ms. Costello was born on November 22, 1952, in Limeton, Virginia to the late Leroy and Esta Darr Boyd. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Costello. She was a member of Women of the Moose #829 and she retired from the United States Postal Service. She was currently working with her family at JAG Flooring.

Survivors include her two sons, Jeff Grim (Jennifer) and Chad Costello (Kelly); three sisters, Dorothy King, Kathy Costello, and Tammy Scott; two brothers, Delmas Boyd and Ricky Boyd; four grandchildren, Brandon LiCalzi, Alexis Grim, Kobie Costello, and Jordan Grim and five great-grandchildren.

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Paul “Petey” Lindy Kenney, Jr.

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Paul “Petey” Lindy Kenney, Jr., Age 70, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home.

Paul “Petey” Lindy Kenney, Jr.

Petey was born on December 31, 1953, in Front Royal, Virginia, the son of the late Paul Lindy Kenney, Sr. and Annie Isabelle Mauck Kenney.  He retired from General Excavation after working as a flagman for many years.   Petey had a great love of Bluegrass music and played the banjo for Smoke Hollow Band. He will be greatly missed by his family and numerous friends.

Surviving is his daughter, Jennifer N. Kenney Matias, of Strasburg, Virginia; two brothers, Jerry L. Kenney (Alicia) and Windford A. “Wimpy” Kenney (Mary), both of Front Royal; two grandchildren, Quentin Diggs and Kaliyah Kenney; both of Strasburg; a great-grandson, Koen Kenney and a great-granddaughter, Babygirl Kenney – due to arrive in July.   He is also survived by James Funk (Dora), who he loved and thought of as a son; nieces – Jessica Mason, Mary Pipes, Ashley Kenney, and Cassondra Kenney; and nephews – Julian Mason, Paul Pipes, and Danny Pipes, along with several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Rebecca Ann Kenney Pipes.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Lifepoint Church in Front Royal. The inurnment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Eternal Sunshine Mule Sanctuary,1614 Childress Rd, Willis, Virginia 24380

 

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Brenda Sue Steele (1966 – 2024)

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Brenda Sue Steele aged 57, passed away on April 30th, 2024, after a courageous battle with stage 4 breast cancer. She departed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones.

Brenda Sue Steele

Born on June 22, 1966, Brenda was born to Bobby Clegg Sr. and Joyce Clegg in Front Royal, Virginia. Brenda touched the lives of those around her with her strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit. Despite facing the challenges of her illness, she remained a beacon of hope and inspiration to all who knew her.

Throughout her life, Brenda embodied kindness and compassion in everything she did. She was a local realtor for nearly 20 years and her husband Donald’s right hand in their local construction business. Her selflessness and generosity knew no bounds, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of family and friends alike. Her legacy of infinite love will be cherished forever by all who had the privilege of sharing time in her journey.

Brenda is survived by the love of her life of 38 years, Donald “Hopper” Steele, her daughter who was her pride and joy, Brooklyn Steele (Nathan), and the absolute shining light of her life, her grandson Camden St. Clair. She is also survived by her loving parents, Bob and Joyce Clegg, and her best friends and siblings, Barbara Penkunas (Jeff) and Bobby Lee Clegg Jr. Brenda is also survived by many beloved family and friends, including a special niece whom she loved and raised as her own, Rylee Barnett. Brenda’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her, and her strength and positive outlook on life will continue to inspire generations to come.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 7th, at the Front Royal Baptist Temple, 25 W 18th Street. The family will receive visitors from 2 pm to 3 pm, with the service immediately following at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Blue Ridge Hospice in Brenda’s honor for the love and outstanding care they gave her.

 

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Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Coronel (1954 – 2024)

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Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Coronel, 70, of Maurertown, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Winchester Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia, with Pastor Danny Hensley officiating. A visitation will take place the evening before the service from 6-8 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home. The burial will follow all services at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Debbie was born on February 15, 1954, in Front Royal, Virginia, to the late Warren H. Thompson and Charlotte M. Miller. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gary Thompson, and her granddaughter, Megan Knicely.

Surviving Debbie is her loving husband of 30 years, Gaudencio Coronel; her children, Deanna M Creekmore (John) and Warren Beaty (Donna); her step-son, Manuel Coronel (Alicia); her siblings, Eugene H. Thompson (Isabel) and Shirley Stonebreaker; her grandchildren, Christopher Knicely, Andrew Paniagua (Bethel), Selena Paniagua, Cheyenne Howdyshell, Sylvia Paniagua (Lamar Cheek), Manuel Coronel, Lupe Coronel, Daniela Coronel, Sevastian Coronel, and Juan Coronel; her great-grandchildren, Kyrie Paniagua, Jackson Wyant, Addelynn Howdyshell, Ava Paniagua, Zakai Cheek, Waverly Woodell, Kolter Kisamore, Zamyah Cheek, and Gracie Woodell; and her nephew Ian Thompson.

Debbie was a Front Royal Seventh Day Adventist Church member and loved bible study with her daughter, Deanna. She also enjoyed computer games and Sudokus.

Pallbearers will be Ian Thompson, Andrew Paniagua, Lamar Cheek, Dijohn Jackson, Manuel Coronel, and Angus Shipe.

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Linda Grey “Nana” Spangler (1956 – 2024)

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Linda Grey “Nana” Spangler, 67, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Winchester Medical Center.

Linda Grey “Nana” Spangler

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia 22630, with Joan Knox officiating. The family invites guests to visit one hour before the service. Linda’s ashes will be privately scattered at a later date.

Linda was born on October 16, 1956, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to her late father, Carl Mack Smith Jr. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Nina Grey Smith, who raised Linda.

Surviving Linda are her loving husband of 24 years, Patrick “Pat” Spangler; her children, Amanda Nyholt Linder (Josh), Matthew McCartney, Douglas Spangler (Debra), and Daniel Spangler; her siblings, Carl Mack “Buddy” Smith III, and Carla Rusk; and her grandchildren, Savannah McCartney, Sawyer McCartney, Aedan Spangler, Daniel Spangler, Jameson Spangler, Ryan Spangler, and River Spangler.

Linda loved photography, guitar, and Tennessee football. She was a Junior Olympic Swimmer.

Honorary Pallbearers will be her boys, Matthew McCartney, Douglas Spangler, and Daniel Spangler, and her grandchildren, Savannah, Sawyer, Aedan, Daniel, Jameson, Ryan, and River.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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Carl “David” Barbe (1952 – 2024)

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Carl “David” Barbe, 72, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

David was born to the late Carl Walton and Iona Dorothy Mills Barbe on March 22, 1952, in Front Royal, Virginia. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Charles E. Martin and Gene Wines, and a sister-in-law, Jacki S. Barbe.

Surviving David are his children, Shannon Walton Barbe (Hannah), Michael Shane Barbe (Angie), and Jessica Marie Barbe (Richard); his siblings, JudyAnn Marcy (William), Betty J. Martin, Dianna L. Wines, and Paul Edward Barbe; his grandchildren, Ean Phillip Shell, Chloe Maslin Shell, Charlie Barbe, Maddie Barbe, Alister Barbe, and one on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.

David liked to visit Charlestown, West Virginia, and occasionally play the slots. He also loved his paranormal television shows.

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Anthony Michael Henry (2002 – 2024)

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Anthony Michael Henry, 22, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away suddenly in Front Royal on Monday, April 22, 2024.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Anthony was born January 4, 2002, in Front Royal, Virginia, the son of Sara E. Kitts of Front Royal and Jason Henry. He previously worked for Taco Bell in Front Royal.

Surviving with his parents is his maternal grandmother, Margia Kitts of Front Royal; paternal grandparents, John and Susan Henry of Virginia; son, Kamari Kyng Henry, at home; one brother, Isaiah Henry of Virginia; and a sister, Jossalin Lowery of Front Royal.

Anthony was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Michael Kitts.

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