Wayne Spitzer

Wayne Melvin Spitzer, 91, formerly of Harrisonburg and most recently of Waynesboro passed away on August 17, 2026, at Waynesboro Manor in Waynesboro, VA.
Wayne was born on October 6, 1934, in Broadway, VA, the son of the late Clark A. Spitzer and Martha B. Spitzer.

On April 9, 1955, he married Betty J. Simmons who survives. In addition to his wife of 71 years are their three children, Susan S. Van Pelt (Van), Ellen S. Ashby (Darryl) and Kenneth W. Spitzer (Darlene).

Grandchildren, Boyd Van Pelt IV, John Van Pelt (Erica Sheffer), Stephen Van Pelt (Nikki), Emily Ashby (Les Branner) and Terry Underwood.

Great Grandchildren, Thomas Van Pelt, Kinley Van Pelt, Aubrey Obst, Addison Van Pelt, Noah Van Pelt, Alexander Van Pelt and Sebastian Underwood (Abby); Great-Great Grandchild: Anastasia Underwood; he is survived by Brothers-in-law; Joseph Simmons (Becky), Roger Simmons (Judy); Sisters-in-law, Judy A. Simmons, Lynne Simmons, Christine Pappas-Simmons and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his Father and Mother-in-law, Perlie A. and Treva F. Simmons, his brother, Gary Spitzer and Brothers-in-law, James Simmons, Perlie R. Simmons, Tony Whitmire, Arthur Hanger and Sisters-in-law, Janet Whitmire, Doris Hanger and Great Grandson, Tyler Van Pelt.

Wayne was a member of Greenmount Church of the Brethren (currently Greenmount Covenant Brethren Church).

There will be no visitation or viewing at the funeral home and there will be no formal services at this time.

It is suggested that those desiring make memorial contributions to Waynesboro Manor, 809 Hopeman Parkway, Waynesboro, VA 22980, marked for Employee Appreciation.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.