ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1995, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, December 14, 1995 TAG: 9512140031
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-1 EDITION: METRO
COLUMN: the good neighbors fund
Leonard and Gerri Rorer of Salem never met Alexander DeFilippis.
But the story of his tragic death moved them to donate money in his name to the Good Neighbors Fund.
The recent abduction and killing of the 22-year-old DeFilippis in Blacksburg reminded the Rorers that "it could have been any of our children."
Vanessa, one of the Rorers' daughters, graduated from Tech in May and used to shop at the convenience store where the abduction occurred.
In the note that accompanied their donation, the Rorers explained their reason for giving in the name of a stranger:
"Such exciting times for us and many others this holiday season, but for this young man's family ... heartache and grief.
"So in his memory, may someone's groceries for the week be bought or their water bill paid."
Wednesday's contributors included:
The Rorer family, in memory of Alexander DeFilippis
The law offices of Copenhaver, Ellett & Cornelison, and Koiner and A.B. Ellett, in memory of Florence and Burrell Stiff
Jeanette J. Garner, in memory of Grover Giles and T.J. Gleeson
Kenneth and Tobie Bentz, on behalf of the George B. Hall family
Lucile S. Turner, in honor of her sisters and brothers
Debi, Frank, Megan and Matt Tinsley, in memory of George Phillips
Kenneth R. Arritt Jr.
Ruby R. LaRue
Faye Kincer
Windsor Hills United Methodist Church youth and children, in memory of Dustin Washburn
Disciples Class, Bonsack United Methodist Church
John and Kay Allen, in honor of Nancy Ayling and Dr. Gerald Roller
Merritt Nichols, in honor of Kipper and Mary Nottingham and our Webelos den
Mary Kellen Nichols, in honor of Miss Liz and Miss Joan and all my friends at Noah's Landing
Kay Grundkowski, in memory of her father, E.B. "Johnny" Arrington
Mary Jaye, Jay, Mary Margaret and Emily Morgan, in memory of Jim Morgan
W.B. Wilhelm
Kristi Lamanca, in memory of my husband, Dave Lamanca
William J. Bova, in memory of W.C. Bova
Ethridge Bible Class and Defender Bible Class at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church
Jimmy and Patsy Jenkins, in honor of the Rev. David Miller and all our friends at First Church of the Brethren
Esther Class at Grandin Court Baptist Church, in honor of Hazel Secrist and Fran Stover
Virginia M. Barnett, in memory of her brother, Herbert C. McGuire
Mary Pat Shank
Margaret and Harold Oxley, in memory of their daughter, Betty Jo Dillon
Stephen and Jean Weatherman and family, in memory of their son, Zachary
Charles H. Snead, in memory of Charles J. Snead
James G. Tapley
Gene and Velma Meador, in memory of Ellen Jackson
W.M. Westerman
Bill and Helen Ammen, in honor of "Crestmoor" neighbors
Harry F. Belcher, in memory of his grandson, Chip Mason
Debbie Halstrom, in memory of her mother, Judy S. Halstrom
Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Overstreet
Mary S. Halley
Marianne and Wayne Gandee, in honor of Sandy, Martin, Taylor, Lauren and Claire Willis
Buck and Robbin Baker
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Kunkle
John and Jerrie Frye, in memory of John P. Frye Sr.
Ann Splitstone
Martha and Mary Harrison, in memory of their husband and father, Jack Garland Harrison
Homer and Aldene Reed, in memory of Essie Reed
Inge Birkenmaier, in memory of her husband, Ollie Birkenmaier
Anita Wiggins, in memory of Wilson Wiggins Sr.
Joyce and Harley Crawford
Morris and Ina Saunders
Tom and Jenny Sease
Marion Avery, in memory of Charles Lunsford and in honor of Julie Hollingsworth
Phyllis Cundiff, in honor of Grandin Court Elementary School staff
Lewis Kugler, in memory of Grady W. Spiegel Jr.
Friendship Class at Raleigh Court United Methodist Church
Bonnie Sink, in honor of Coed Class and Adult C. Department at Grandin Court Baptist Church
In honor of Coed Class and Adult C. Department at Grandin Court Baptist Church
Hilda, in memory of her parents
In memory of Arthur Powell
ANONYMOUS DONATIONS$175.00
SUBTOTAL$3,114.00
TOTAL AS OF 12/13/95$45,450.24
Checks should be made payable to Good Neighbors Fund and mailed to The Roanoke Times, P.0. Box 1951, Roanoke 24008.
Names - but not amounts of donations - of contributing businesses, individuals or organizations, as well as memorial and honorific designations, will be listed in the newspaper. Those requesting that their names not be used will remain anonymous. If no preference is stated, the donor's name will be listed.
Gifts cannot be earmarked for any particular individual or family. Gifts are tax-deductible.
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