MARY SLOSS VIA

Mary Ann Sloss Via April 2, 1940 – September 8, 2026 Mary Ann Sloss Via, 86, of New Castle, passed away on September 8, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1940, in Oriskany, Virginia, to the late Murray Andrew Sloss and Violet Elsie Drummond Sloss. At the young age of 17, Mary married her soulmate, Donald Lanier “Donnie” Via. Together, they shared 65 wonderful years of marriage and built a life filled with love, family, laughter, and countless memories. The couple eventually made their home in New Castle, where they spent many happy years together. Mary had a love for the simple pleasures of life. She enjoyed planting and tending to her flowers and was a proud member of the Garden Club. She and Donnie enjoyed trail rides and taking bus trips together, making memories wherever their adventures took them. One of her favorite pastimes was sitting on the carport with Donnie, where the two of them could spend hours “speculating” about the world around them. Those quiet moments together were among the things she treasured most. Above all, Mary was devoted to her family. To her son, daughter-in-law, and grandsons, she was affectionately known as “Bumble,” a special name that reflected the love and closeness they shared. She especially cherished the time spent caring for her grandson and being a part of her family’s everyday lives. Her family was her greatest joy, and the love she gave them will remain with them always. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Lanier Via; her son, Duane Via; her daughter, Lisa Dawn Via; and her sisters, Elsie May Hancock and Betty Carroll Crawford. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Darren Lee and Tammy Via; grandsons, Andrew Via and Ian Hall; brothers, Murray Lewis Sloss (Dixie) and Charles Mitchell Sloss (Candy); sister, Allie Marie Jones; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. Mary leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will forever carry her love in their hearts. Her flowers, her laughter, her stories, and the countless moments shared with those she loved will never be forgotten. To those who knew her as Mary, she was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. To those closest to her, she will forever be Bumble—a name filled with love, warmth, and memories that will never fade. She was deeply loved, and she will be deeply missed. Graveside Services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Hebron Church Cemetery.