Victoria Roma Kucharski
Wake Forest
Victoria Roma Kucharski, 89, of Wake Forest passed away April 1, 2019. She was born in Poland to the late Jan Wojnarowski and Stanislawa Kutacz Wojnarowski. She was a loving mother, grandmother and will greatly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 o’clock Monday morning, April 8, 2019, at Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Father Philip Tighe officiating. Inurnment followed in the church memorial garden.
Mrs. Kucharski is survived by her daughter, Eva Jaffee and husband, Ira, of Wake Forest; grandchildren, Joshua Jaffee of Wake Forest, Sarah Jaffee of Nashville, Tennessee and Hannah Jaffee of Alexandria, Virginia; and sister, Wactawa Stowinska of Poland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to be sent to Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Of Living Stones Campaign, 520 West Holding Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
Harold Eugene Boyer
Durham
Harold Eugene Boyer, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Seasons at Southpoint in Durham. He was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania to the late Nelson Boyer and Margaret Fogel Boyer. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War and served as a personnel manager at Armstrong World Industries, where he retired after many years of service. After the passing of his wife, Jackie, in 2014, he moved to North Carolina for the warmer climate and to be near his grandchildren.
Harold was a leader for Junior Achievement and was active in Kiwanis and the Beaver Valley Camera Club. In their younger years, Harold and Jackie danced often, and in their later years enjoyed bowling. They especially cherished their annual trips south for the holidays in which they visited with their grandchildren in Durham, and then on to Tampa and Fort Myers Beach, Florida where they visited family and enjoyed the beach.
Photography was a big part of his life. In the ’60s, his family and friends were entertained by his slide shows. He loved to write poems and stories about the photos he took. Not only did he enjoy taking photographs, especially close-ups of flowers, but he also was passionate about its history. Initially, he collected wood and brass large format cameras which were featured in the News Tribune 7/17/76. His focus then turned to the Civil War period daguerreotypes, tintypes, ambrotypes, and jewelry. He dug into the history of the Wild Wild West and shared stories of Jesse James and Billy the Kid. His passion was his theory about Abe Lincoln’s secret wartime visit to Beaver County on the canal boat named Jack Boyle which was published in the Milestones Vol. 28, No. 3, Summer 2003 (the journal of Beaver County History) and featured in the Beaver County Times.
A graveside service was held Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens, Wake Forest.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Kauffman Boyer, and brother, Donald N. Boyer. He is survived by his daughters, Jayne Boyer and husband, William Kaufmann, (Durham) and Nancy DiRuscia (Chippewa Township); grandchildren, Rachel Kaufmann (NC) and Mitchell Kaufmann (NC); brother, Richard (Barbara) Boyer (GA); sister-in-law, Marilynne (Ron) Kauffman Donnelly (New Brighton); nephews, John Kauffman (FL), Chuck Cepek (South Fork), Eric Cepek (Tionesta), Bill (Shelly) Murphy (Brighton Township), Chris (Michaela) Murphy (Midland), Donald (Debra) Boyer (GA), Bradley (Cheryl) Boyer (GA); Keith Boyer (CA); John (Kazumi) Mason (MA); and nieces, Brenda (Dan) Murphy (Emlenton), Chrysanne (Jeff) Donnelly Corsetti (Franklin), Tina (Frank) Kauffman Goldhahn (FL), Cheryl (Joseph) Boyer Smith, (NY), and Lisa (Rick) Purk (Patterson Township).
A memorial service will be held in Pennsylvania at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
Whitney Raven Pettus
Charlotte
Whitney Raven Pettus, 26, passed on March 30, 2019. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, April 6, 2019, at The Greater Temple Baptist Church, 216 Bradford Drive in Charlotte.
Rosadale Funeral and Cremation/Rosa-W.L. Truesdale Memorial Chapel is serving the Pettus- Gist family. “A Service of Beauty”
Betty Jane ‘BJ’ Fox
Wake Forest
Betty Jane “BJ” Fox went home to heaven on April 1, 2019 at Hillside Nursing Home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Fox; her parents, William and Henrietta Floyd; and brothers, William Floyd and Nelson Floyd.
She was born in Camden, New Jersey on Dec 1, 1926 and was raised on the Floyd farm in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She drove a school bus for over 20 years in the Warmininster, Pennslyvania area where she lived for over 30 years.
She is survived by eight children, Carol Ann Chantelau and husband, David McConnells, of South Carolina, Linda Jane Zarzecki and husband, Felix, of Wake Forest, Nancy Lee Steskal and husband, David, of Granite Falls, Peggy Lou Williams and husband, John, of Watsontown, Pennsylvania, Molly Rae Ardinger and husband, Charles, of Visilia, California, Howard Pearson Loux III and wife, Jacque, of Waldorf Maryland, Janet Kay Herzog and husband, Robert, of Crouse, and Kenneth William Loux and wife, Dee, of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by three step-children, Lynne Fox Harper, of Chalfont, Pennsylvania, Steven Fox and wife, Barbara, of Maple Shade New Jersey and Michael Fox and wife, Penny, of Jasper Tennessee.
She has 24 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren with one on the way, eight step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, countless friends and her dog, Lucy. She will be missed by many.
Funeral services will be held June 22 at 10 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 333 County Line Road, Feasterville, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Saving Grace Animals for Adoption – savinggracenc.org.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Terry L. Kimball
Wake Forest
Terry L. Kimball, 59, of Wake Forest passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019. He was born December 20, 1959 in Durham, a son of the late Louise (Wilson) and William Kimball.
Terry was always able to solve a problem and ready to take on a challenge. He will be remembered as a proud, strong and driven man. Terry was a loving father and husband.
He was a proud graduate of NC State and employed by Glaxo Smith Kline for 32 years. He held many positions during his tenure, his last role was as a supplier auditor in a global capacity.
With a spirit of wanderlust, he loved to travel and most recently spent time in the UK and Paris with his family, touring, mud larking on the River Thames and fishing for carp. Terry loved to spend time outdoors working in the yard and around the house and enjoyed fishing, boating, kayaking, snow skiing, scuba diving and most recently duck hunting. He loved sharing his passion for the outdoors with his son. Spending time with his family was paramount and at any given time included school and club soccer games and trainings, track meets, basketball games, band concerts and, dance ensemble concerts. Josie, an Australian Labradoodle, was the most recent addition to the family and his last child, his constant companion and best lunch buddy!
Terry is survived by his wife, Julie Kimball, and his two children, Bennet and Avery; his two brothers, Gilfred Kimball and his wife, Anita, and their children, and Richard Kimball and his wife, Teri, and their children.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
The family will visit with family and friends following the service for a barbecue luncheon at the Community House.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The North Carolina Wildlife Federation https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E12185&id=36
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Ruth Anne Elliott
Wake Forest
Ruth Anne Elliott, 72, of Wake Forest passed away Thursday, April 04, 2019. She was born August 20, 1946 in Toronto, Canada, a daughter of the late Elma (Shields) Kelly and Malcom Henderson.
Ruth enjoyed reading books, enjoyed gardening and fostering many dogs for rescue groups.
Along with her parents she was predeceased by her step-father, Jack Kelly.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Gary Elliott; her step-daughters, Teri Brown and Erica Elliott; grandchildren, Kayla Donnelly, Kyle Donnelly, and Kelsie Donnelly; her sister, Dianne Heath; niece, Kathleen Wood; and nephew, Matthew Health.
The family would like to thank Renaissance Care Home and Transitions LifeCare and Joyce Leonard for their wonderful care and support they provided Ruth and her family.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Christopher James Baylock
Wake Forest
Christopher James Baylock, 60, formerly of Union, New Jersey, passed away in the year of the Lord April 6, 2019.
He was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of the late Margaret Lysiak Baylock and Thomas Francis Baylock, and was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Baylock.
A funeral service was held Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
Christopher is survived by his wife, Nancy Baylock; a daughter, Kristen Cole and husband, Karlton, of Wake Forest; two grandsons, Ryan and Dylan Cole; and a brother, Greg Baylock of Hellerton, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Transitions Life Care, 250 Hospice Circle Raleigh, NC 27607 or to the National MS Society, 301 Industrial Drive Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27609.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Joyce Preston Haupt
Wake Forest
Joyce Preston Haupt, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019. She was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, the daughter of the late Beatrice Montgomery Preston and Fred Martin Preston.
Mrs. Haupt was a lifelong member of the West End Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, Virginia.
A private graveside funeral service was held at 1 o’clock Monday afternoon, April 8, 2019, at the Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Virginia.
Mrs. Haupt was preceded in death by her husband, George Boone Haupt, Jr.
She is survived by her children, Gretchen Haupt Wilkinson and husband, Billy, of Wake Forest and Randall Mayo Haupt of Youngsville; grandchildren, Mary Wilkinson Casper and husband, Billy, of Wilmington and William Hall Wilkinson Jr. of Wake Forest; great-grandchildren, Joseph Wilks and June Preston Casper and her brother, Fred Martin Preston Jr. of Roanoke, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the West End Presbyterian Church, 1200 Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
