Ramona V Papoutsis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ramona Van Hoose Papoutsis, 85, passed away January 16, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital surrounded with the love of her children. She was born February 17, 1935 in Kenova, WV to Mabel and Sherman Van Hoose and was one of five siblings. Mona married Harry Borst December 24, 1963. They had three children and traveled the world with the US Air Force until Harry retired and remained in Alaska to raise their kids. They divorced in 1985. Mona had an adventurous spirit and a contagious zest for life, which she instilled in her three children. In 2004 Mona married James Papoutsis and moved back to her hometown of Chambersburg, PA where she immersed herself in volunteering at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center and joining an investment club with her girlfriends. She was an avid oil painter and loved to write, self-publishing a book loosely based on her childhood in Tabors Creek, WV. She crocheted, loved music, and could sing and dance her way through the day. She loved traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She had an infectious laugh and was gifted with a wonderfully wicked sense of humor. She was a bright light in our lives, always sparkled and had a style all her own. She is irreplaceable and will be greatly missed by so many. Mona is survived by her husband, James Papoutsis, Angie Thompson (Daughter) and David Thompson; Monica Thompson (Daughter) and Robbie Thompson; Chris Borst (Son) and Erica Borst, grandsons Gunnar, Hunter and Magnus Borst and many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends she considered family. She is preceded in death by her parents Mabel and Sherman Van Hoose; sisters Nellie Allen, Juanita Farner and Phyllis Jackson, and brother Ronnie Van Hoose. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter 5051 Letterkenny Rd West, Chambersburg, PA 17201 in Mona’s name or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sellersfuneralhome.com.

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Ramona V Papoutsis

February 17, 1935 - January 16, 2021