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Strang. \n\nLeft to cherish her memory are her children Barbara Bullard, Teresa Swenson, Edith Masoud, Frederick Strang and Helen Edwards.\n\nGrandchildren Joseph Bullard, Stephanie Beall, Daniel Faircloth, Melissa Faircloth, Melanie Chess, Joshua Masoud, Rachael Medlin, Samuel Puckett, Diane Lally, Michelle Mercer, Christopher Strang, Dakota Strang, Phillip Edwards. \n\nGreat Grandchildren: Brigham, Franklin, Trinity, Logan, Brayson, Jaxon, Payton, Joseph Jr, Bristol, Wyatt."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina ","deathdate":"11/27/2021","age":91,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/9ad8c5a7627e5c91970992d15b03ea2c/Edith_Strang_b2cff961d9.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"b91d2e49-0a93-53ff-8978-3846efc368f2","slug":"2021-11-21-Christopher-Bromley","name":"Christopher Michael Bromley","content":{"data":{"content":"Chris Bromley passed away at the age of 30 on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was a beloved son, big brother, and nephew. He also leaves behind too many friends to list in Raleigh, NC and Naples, NY.\n\nHe is survived by his mother, Tammy Bromley, his father, Michael Bromley, as well as his sister, Katie Bromley, his aunt, Julie Bromley, uncles, Tim Bromley, and David Drummond, and his beloved cat, Leia. Chris was known for his love of the Carolina Panthers and all sports in general. He had a big heart, infectious smile, witty and dry sense of humor, and brighten up the room with so much joy and laughter. He will truly be missed by all that knew him.\n\nIn lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be sent to the Make A Wish Foundation or Safe Haven for Cats."}},"city":"Willow Spring","county":"Johnston","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"11/21/2021","age":30,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/a696f3056b312e26d620cf8f6e8d3d84/object_Object_8bb89d3089.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"145f5ad7-f15a-52d6-b46e-33609c9190eb","slug":"2021-11-20-Lydia-Wheeler","name":"Lydia Kathryn Wheeler","content":{"data":{"content":"In a poem penned by Lydia 40 years ago, she wrote that “my soul won’t rest until it tries to find its next perfect surprise.”  Lydia’s soul met that perfect surprise on November 20 and she left this life to eternally rest with parents Norman & Kay in their celestial home. \nBorn in 1954, Lydia Kathryn Wheeler became the oldest daughter of Norman & Kay Wheeler graduating Dunn High School as Valedictorian in 1972 then enrolling at UNC-Greensboro to become a Phi Beta Kappa English graduate in 1976.  \nA writer by avocation, Lydia was employed by Wake County Schools as an English teacher serving as English Department Chair, yearbook advisor, and newsletter editor.  Also writing short stories and plays, she amused herself and others as a piano player and was for a time the keyboardist for Grand Prix, a Raleigh dance band. \nAs Lydia’s disabilities began to overwhelm her abilities, she worked as a proofreader and transcriber for a court reporting service and provided Computer Assisted Note-taking for Deaf & Hard of Hearing supporting her contention in another poem that “no dream is impossible if it is worthwhile.”\nLydia was an animal lover who loved cats most of all. Pretty Kitty, Shrambles, Leo, Redford, and the list goes on!\nLydia is survived by her two sisters, Jean Wheeler Allman and Leigh Wheeler Baxley, along with brothers-in-law Steven Allman & Rick Baxley.  She was proud of her two nieces Amanda Allman Harwell and Kathryn Allman Farley and their husbands Rhys Harwell and James Farley. She was equally proud of her two nephews Joshua Barnes and Ryan Baxley, and she reveled in being a Great Aunt to Silas Barnes & Willow Harwell. \nIt is Lydia’s wish that memorial tributes be made to Monty’s Home, www.montyshome.org, or Humane Society of the United States, www.humanesociety.org with Memorial service to be arranged at future date. \nOn November 20, Lydia gently passed from this world surrounded by love as her sisters Leigh and Jean held her hands and as “Day by Day” by Robin Lamont played “oh dear Lord, …I pray, to see thee more clearly” and today, Lydia is at peace in that most “perfect surprise.”"}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"11/20/2021","age":67,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/5ed13fe8d78ff74815edca4ef0020e87/Lydia_Wheeler_229f7f5161.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"04305e29-9c8a-5d69-8143-d88109e94fd1","slug":"leonel-saballos","name":"Leo Saballos","content":{"data":{"content":"Leonel Saballos, Leo, passed away at 72 years old  in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA on November 20th, 2021. He was born in Nicaragua, on March 30, 1949 to late parents Efrain Saballos and Angela Castellon. Leo was dearly loved by his wife, Nancy, family, and friends.\nLeo loved working in sales, and professionally, he worked as International Sales Manager for Latin America, Mexico, and Caribe for Tipper Tie (JBT Corporation) in Apex, North Carolina. His work gave Leo the opportunity to travel and meet many people, many considered his best friends.\nLeo was the soul of all reunions, lightening the room with his charismatic personality, genuine smile and laughter, talent and passion for music (he sang and played the guitar very well), showing always his love for friends and family, especially for all his grandchildren, whom also loved him very much.\n\nAs much as Leo enjoyed gatherings, he also enjoyed the peacefulness of his home. He liked going to Sunday mass, watching movies, dancing with his wife, and speaking to his friends and family, many whom are living abroad.\n\nOn March 2017, Leo suffered a massive stroke. Since, he had to stay in a skilled nursing home. Even with his disabilities, he was able to touch the heart of the nursing staff, whom loved him very much and did so much for him. He showed great courage and strength during all this time. He enjoyed all the visits and video calls from friends and family.\n\nLeo is survived by his wife Nancy, his children Leonel (Lee) and wife Sandi, Natalia and husband Bill, Angelita and husband Efrain, stepson Manuel and wife Claudia, stepdaughter Veronica and husband Laszlo, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren, his sister Ana and extended family.\nLeo was a person of a great and beautiful heart, full of love and kindness.\nHis friends and family will miss and have him in their hearts.\nA funeral service will be held on November 24, 2021 at St. Raphael Catholic Church 5801 Falls of Neuse Rd Raleigh NC 27609 at 12:00 pm ET."}},"city":"Raleigh ","county":"Wake ","state":"North Carolina ","deathdate":"11/20/2021","age":72,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/81465b9551c02b8325dc637ec73a0f6b/object_Object_f7ae646f71.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"be1f075c-b1a8-5bec-8480-9a0aa1206ea8","slug":"kermit-j-ritter","name":"Kermit A. Ritter Jr.","content":{"data":{"content":"Kermit A. Ritter Jr was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1950 to the late Kermit A. Ritter Sr. and May Marie Kratzer. He is survived by his sons Noel Ritter and Neil Ritter, and their wives Gretal Ritter and Rachael Ritter. He is also survived by his grandsons Jeremy Ritter and Austin Ritter, and siblings Richard Ritter, Carol Gillow, and Barbara Stranzl. \n\nAfter a courageous four year battle with cancer, Kermit passed peacefully on November 17, 2021, in the home of his son, with both of his son’s and their families by his side. Kermit was a quiet and humble man of faith and family. He had dedicated his life to God 35 years ago, and has walked a dedicated life in God’s service since. Kermit was a strong independent and occasionally stubborn individual, yet those who knew truly knew him would say he was a good man with a kind and gentle soul. He will be missed by all who loved him, and his light will continue to shine through his sons and all those whose soul he touched.  \n\nIn lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Kermit’s name to a cancer foundation of your choice. \n\nA private viewing for Kermit will be held at City of Oaks Cremation.\n"}},"city":"Lenhartsville","county":"Berks","state":"Pennslyvania","deathdate":"11/17/2021","age":71,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/f9fbc1def37483f756308525af2cacff/object_Object_bc261df6e7.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"ed1efd92-e2a6-52b6-aad0-4acbc30dde4d","slug":"hettie-smith","name":"Hettie Stallings Wilson","content":{"data":{"content":"Hettie Stallings Wilson joined her heavenly Father on November 16, 2021. Hettie was born  in Selma, NC on December 8, 1923, the daughter of Walter and Sudie  Ginn Stallings.   She attended Hardbarger’s Business School and worked at Circle Tours and Fidelity Bank until she retired.  She then volunteered at the Dorcas Ministries for many years.  She and her husband were longtime members of The First United Methodist Church of Cary.\nHettie was predeceased by her husband Bill Wilson, Jr. of Cary, NC. She is survived by her loving family; daughter Alice and her husband James Curtis both of  Cary, NC , son Steven Wilson, wife Martha Ikeda also of Cary, one grandson, Brian Walker of Dallas Texas  and Greg Lippe. She was the youngest of eight  children all who predeceased her, Millard Stallings, Jim Stallings, Fred Stallings, Ernest Stallings,  Eloise Partin, Verdie Moreland and J.W. Stalllings.\nHettie never knew a stranger and was a friend to everyone.  She had an amazing sense of humor and delighted in her family and friends.  She enjoyed attending the Methodist Circle Club and doing the crossword puzzle with her sisters.\nA private celebration of her life will be held at the family home.   Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.\nIn lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Wake Co., 1300 St. Mary’s Street, Raleigh 27605."}},"city":"Cary","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"11/16/2021","age":97,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/38368fd0be053a39447d347654e70603/object_Object_f4edb5c664.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"d88eef20-521c-5bed-9367-c7c73aee8d86","slug":"2021-11-13-Pejavar-Rao","name":"Pejavar Bhasker Rao","content":{"data":{"content":"On Saturday November 13, 2021, Pejavar Bhasker Rao passed away at the age of 84, peacefully and at home surrounded by his loved ones. Bhasker was known for his unflagging zeal for calling family and friends to wish them well on birthdays and anniversaries. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, taking walks in nature, attending gatherings of friends and family, reading the newspaper and solving its daily crossword and Sudoku puzzles. Bhasker had a long career at IBM, both in India and the US, for over 30 years prior to his retirement. He served on the board and as a volunteer at the Hindu Society of North Carolina for many of the 41 years that he has lived in Raleigh, NC.  Bhasker is survived by his wife Geetha, two children Rajesh (Rekha) and Kavita (Johann), and two grandchildren Arjun and Neel. A small private ceremony and last rites were conducted prior to cremation. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to a charity or cause of your choosing."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"11/13/2021","age":84,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/e157076e920f152331350c0d254316d0/PB_Rao_619f658efc.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"950163ca-1e71-5b1d-8d81-1feb32c09f80","slug":"2021-11-09-Gloria-Barber","name":"Gloria Barber","content":{"data":{"content":"Gloria E. Barber, age 75, of Stephens Glen, Youngsville, NC died November 9 at her home. Arrangements are with City of Oaks Funeral Home in Raleigh.\n\nGloria was born September 12, 1946, in the Town of Lorraine, NY, daughter of Alfred and Florence Elliott. She graduated from Mannsville-Manor Central School, and received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from SUNY Oswego and had a 35 year career with the Orange County NY department of Social Services.\n\nGloria moved to North Carolina in 2009, and loved her home in the Stephens Glen community, Youngsville, NC. \nA marriage to John Barber ended in divorce. Gloria is survived by 8 siblings: Roselyn Elliott (Lester Bares), Richmond, VA, Eleanor Duvall, Ogden, UT, Janet(Jerry) Morris, Tahlequah, OK, Alfred Elliott, Lorraine, NY, Frances Bates, Carthage, NY, Helen Bonaparte, Henderson, NC, Steven (Linda) Elliott, Adams Center, NY, Barbara Tifft, Syracuse, NY, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by a niece, Michelle Perry, and brothers-in-law Michael Bonaparte, and Malcolm Duvall.\n\nGloria's determination and faith sustained her throughout her life. She was a generous soul who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. \n"}},"city":"Youngsville","county":"FRANKLIN","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"11/09/2021","age":75,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/3497c23550c49735f50c2682db1b9f5f/Gloria_Barber_87fe4cef2f.jpg"}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":8,"skip":1584,"numPages":206,"currentPage":199,"numObits":3749,"featured":true}},
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