Carole Ann Bortle, 76, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Friday December 22, 2023 at Winchester Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at American Legion Giles B Cook Post 53, 22 W 8th St, Front Royal, at a later date.

Ms. Bortle was born on November 30, 1947 in Washington, DC to the late Carl and Roma Wright Catlin.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Roma Proctor.  She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary both in Front Royal.

Survivors include her companion of over 35 years, Charles F. Zaun; brother, Damon Catlin Sr.; nephews, Patrick Proctor and Damon Catlin Jr. and other nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.