Thomas J. Chasler

Date of Death: November 27, 2009

Thomas Joseph Chasler

12/11/47 to 11/27/09

Thomas Joseph Chasler of Winchester, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2009 at the age of 61 in the Winchester Medical Center.

Born unto Charles N. Chasler and Frances Barton Chasler on December 11, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA, Tom attended Central Catholic High School and Duquesne University, where he earned a B.A. He received his Juris Doctorate at the University of Miami School of Law and then attended New York University Graduate School where he attained a masters degree in law. Since 2004 he served on the Virginia State Bar Seventh District’s Disciplinary Committee. Over the years he held the positions of Secretary, Vice Chair, and Chair on the committee. He was also President of the Winchester-Frederick County Bar Association and served on various other bar committees on the local level.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Christina Mary Chasler; daughter Tricia Ann Hounsell, wife to Thomas S. and their children Madison Ann and Thomas M. of Hockessin, DE; daughter Anna Frances Rexrode, wife to Jason W. of Clarke County, VA; son Barton Thomas Chasler of Winchester, VA; brothers Charles D. Chasler, husband to Mary Rose, of Fredonia, NY and James N. Chasler, of Pittsburgh, PA; sister Mary Ann Zajko, wife to Albert of Pittsburgh, PA; three adoptive sisters Claire Zorn of Pittsburgh; Maria Yannayon, wife to Ralph, of Pittsburgh; and Terri McCullough, wife to Lloyd, of Pittsburgh; mother-in-law Anna Toloski of Torrington, CT; and many nieces and nephews.

Tom was a wise spirit and most loved spending time with his family, friends and two dogs Pepper and Twix. He enjoyed snow skiing, golfing, swimming, hiking and traveling. Not only a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle and son-in-law, Tom was a wonderful friend in whom many could always count on. Tom was always the first to make one smile or laugh and also the first to help those in need.

Friends and family may pay their respects at Omps Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 1, from 7 p.m. till 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.

Pallbearers will include Barton Thomas Chasler, Charles D. Chasler, James N. Chasler, Thomas A. Hounsell, Jason W. Rexrode, Eugene M.

Kalwarski, Richard W. Kalwarski, Timothy J. Considine and Albert Zajko. Honorary Ushers will include Stuart Preston Childress, Benjamin Rezba, Richard Creasy, George VanOsten, John Marino, Glen Rudy, Robert Frogale, Norman Frieze, Richard Garnes, Patrick McTavish, Anthony Klienhans, and Jack Armstrong.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA or charity of your choice.

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Thomas Joseph Chasler 12/11/47 to 11/27/09 Thomas Joseph Chasler of Winchester, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2009 at the age of 61 in the Winchester Medical Center. Born unto Charles N. Chasler and Frances Barton Chasler on December 11, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA, Tom attended Central Catholic High School and Duquesne University,Continue Reading

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Christina: My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and the kids. I really enjoyed working for Tom and I always felt he was a friend as much as an employer. He will be sorely missed. My prayers are with you and the children. Love & God bless, Janet Schroy

Christina and Family: My sincere sympathies to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Tom was a great "boss" as wel as a friend. He will be missed by many friends. Mary Lee Strosnider

To the family of Thomas Chasler, In August of this year I lost my husband to sudden death. It is a horrifying experience and I was so frightened, even though I know I am capable of taking care of myself. Your husband and father helped me to refinance my home and make me feel so much more confident in myself. He did this by helping me to understand what was going on. He was so wonderful in the way that he took his time with me and treated me with dignity and respect. We talked about family and he told me how much he loved his family and his pets. My heart goes out to you all and I feel that I understand all too well how difficult all of this is for you all. My son, Eddie was able to attend the funeral and I am glad for it. Please accept my sincere condolences even though you do not know me. My prayers are with you all. Carol O'Leary

Dear Christina-you and Tom were the second couple we met back in 1986 when we moved to Winchester. Very sorry to hear the news-all the very best to you and yours. "Time and the hour run through the roughest day"-Shakespeare Ken Rosner

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.