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Karen Ritter Compher

Date of Death: March 22, 2021

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South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Friday 4/9, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Watch Live for Karen Compher service April 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Friday 4/9, 1:00 pm

Private

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Cemetery
Shenandoah Memorial Park
1270 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-2012 |
Friday 4/9

Private

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Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
www.stjude.org/donate
Please reference Karen Compher
If you wish to mail a check:
Reference Memorial ID# 22394940 on the check

Karen R. Compher, age 63, of Bunker Hill, West Virginia passed away on March 22nd, 2021 at her home.

Karen was born in 1957 in Winchester, Virginia, daughter of Marshall L. and Carrie C. Ritter. She spent her entire childhood in the Winchester area, graduating from James Wood High School in 1975. Karen started her career with Navy Federal Credit Union in 1989. During her 31-year employment she met countless fantastic people and acquired many great friends. She enjoyed traveling, the beach, car racing and spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving with her parents, Marshall and Carrie, are two sons, Darrin Ritter and his wife, Anna, of Elkwood, VA, and Dusty Robinson and his fiancé, Mandy, of Inwood, WV along with four grandchildren, Tristan, Rylie, Gavin and Ellie; her brother, Marshall Ritter Jr. and his wife, Diane, of Front Royal, VA, as well as nieces and nephews; her boyfriend, Danny Lichliter, of Maurertown, VA; her loyal canine pups, Bernie, Alex and Caleb. Also important to her was her lifelong friend Diane Talley, of Stephens City, VA whom she loved like a sister.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, James D. Ritter and Marvin L. Ritter.

Family and friends are invited to the Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, located at 1260 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA, from 11am to 1pm on Friday, April 9th, 2021.

Immediately after, at 1pm, a closed funeral service will be held, Minister Chip Smith officiating, and inurnment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park for her close friends and immediate family only. For those who wish to attend remotely, a livestream will be available. Please visit www.ompsfuneralhome.com under Karen’s obituary page. Follow the link which will be available 30min. prior to Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please visit www.stjude.org/donate , please reference Karen Compher. If you wish to mail a check, please reference Memorial ID# 22394940 on the check.

She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

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Visitation
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
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Friday 4/9, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Service
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Map
Friday 4/9, 1:00 pm

Private

Cemetery
Shenandoah Memorial Park
1270 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-2012 | Map
Friday 4/9

Private

Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
www.stjude.org/donate
Please reference Karen Compher
If you wish to mail a check:
Reference Memorial ID# 22394940 on the check

Karen R. Compher, age 63, of Bunker Hill, West Virginia passed away on March 22nd, 2021 at her home. Karen was born in 1957 in Winchester, Virginia, daughter of Marshall L. and Carrie C. Ritter. She spent her entire childhood in the Winchester area, graduating from James Wood High School in 1975. Karen started herContinue Reading

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Rylie Robinson left a message on May 20, 2021:
in loving memory of my grandma
Rylie Robinson left a message on May 20, 2021:
to my grandma, you are loved very much. I miss you more and more every single day. fly high my beautiful angel!
Darrin Ritter left a message on April 20, 2021:
I wanna thank all the friendly condolences. MOM I Love you! You are truly missed! Time heals wounds but I will always have scar. You were my mother and best friend. Thank you for being apart of my life!
Michelle Sortzi left a message on April 14, 2021:
I was heartbroken to hear of Karen's passing. I first met her through my uncle, JB, at work. She was had a smile on her face and I loved her sense of humor. I was happy to see her transfer to the Winchester campus as I had done a few years prior. She will be missed.
Mark Machen left a message on April 9, 2021:
My thoughts and prayers are with Karen’s family during their time of loss. Rest In Peace Karen - you will be missed by all who you have touched.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Natasha Damdar left a message on April 9, 2021:
RIP KAREN YOU WILL BE MISSED
Natasha Damdar left a message on April 9, 2021:
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY YOU WILL BE MISSED KAREN I WILL MISS YOU SOOO MUCH WHEN I PASS BY YOUR OFFICE YOU WOULD CALL ME IN YOUR OFFICE TO SHOW ME PIC WITH YOU DOGGIES RIP YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED
Brigitte Johnson left a message on April 9, 2021:
My Sincere Condolences to the family for the loss of a beautiful person. Always smiling and such a sincere heart.
Carole Ahlers left a message on April 9, 2021:
In memory of Karen Ritter Compher, Carole Ahlers lit a candle
Warren Mueller left a message on April 9, 2021:
In memory of Karen Ritter Compher, Warren Mueller lit a candle
Livia left a message on April 9, 2021:
Thinking of you always.
Yadira Montes left a message on April 9, 2021:
In memory of Karen Ritter Compher, Yadira Montes lit a candle
Leonard Davis left a message on April 9, 2021:
To the family and friends of Karen, you have my condolences. I've worked with Karen for many years and I know I can not speak for everyone but for me working at NFCU is like family. The loss of Karen is untimely and she will be truly missed . May she continue to rest in heaven.
Lisa Brown left a message on April 9, 2021:
My condolences to the family, friends and co-workers. I've known Karen for many many years and to know her is to love her. She always had a great spirit about her no matter what. Although we've been away from the office, it definitely doesn't change the fact that she will be missed tremendously. Continued prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Karen** RIP KC my friend
Shirley Jones left a message on April 8, 2021:
I am so thankful and grateful to have known Karen she had such a sweet and loving spirit about her. Karen and I go back a long way we worked together at American Woodmark then at Navy Federal. Karen will be truly missed. To family and friends you have my sincere condolences may God bless yòu all. Karen has run her race may she rest in peace. Shirley Mae
Teresa Settle left a message on April 7, 2021:
Condolences to the family.
Pam Ritter left a message on April 6, 2021:
In my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia J Painter left a message on April 3, 2021:
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
A. L. "Drew" Ryan left a message on April 3, 2021:
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Dale and Carol Fogle left a message on April 1, 2021:
Karen was simply a lovely person, a friend to all who crossed her path. Her kindnesses and caring for others is her legacy. Condolences and prayers to the family and to Danny, her partner for 12 years.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Diane Talley left a message on March 31, 2021:
Karen said you are,my best friend you are like a sister to me I told her that would never change. I will think of Karen everyday I pray for her family for God to help them through.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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