Rona C. Vernimb, 81, formerly of Scotch Plains, NJ passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Envoy of Winchester.
Ms. Vernimb was born in 1937 in Castleton, VT, daughter of the late Norman and Sue Cox. She dedicated her life to making lives of others better. Ms. Vernimb worked many years with a college student aid foundation ensuring scholarships were available to deserving students. In her later years, she was caregiver to several friends. She enjoyed classical music and opera, was an avid gardener, and known best for her gourmet cooking and love of animals. Her friends admired her quick wit, often delivered with a sharp tongue consistent with her Vermont Yankee heritage.
Surviving is a brother Daniel Cox (Joan) of Phoenix, AZ; son, Peter Vernimb (Nancy) of Fredericksburg, VA; daughter, Karin Leigh (Linwood) of Chesterfield, VA; son, Jeffrey Vernimb (Dottie) of Bernardsville, NJ; and was a devoted grandmother to Philip Vernimb (Caroline) and Kevin Vernimb. She also leaves behind her beloved dog, Daisy.
Along with her parents, Ms. Vernimb was preceded in death by her life partner, Urban Beas.
The family wishes to thank Home Instead Senior Care, Blue Ridge Hospice, and Envoy of Winchester for their efforts to help Rona remain comfortable; as well as the cardiac care nurses at Winchester Medical Center for their outstanding care during Rona’s stays.
A Memorial Gathering will be from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rona’s memory to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601 or to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, P.O. Box 159, 575 Woodland Ave., Madison, NJ 07940.