With heavy hearts, we announce our beautiful daughter, Sarah Catherine Wert O’Sullivan, 28, of Winchester, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 13, 2025.
Sarah was born in Winchester, VA, on March 12, 1997 to Amy Goodwin Smoke of Bunker Hill, WV and John Wayne Wert of Winchester, VA.
She was a 2015 graduate of John Handley High School and worked in Winchester, VA.
Surviving, along with her parents, is her husband, Zach O’Sullivan; a daughter, Raegan O’Sullivan; and a son, Leighton O’Sullivan, all of Martinsburg, WV. Other survivors include her stepfather, Paul Smoke of Bunker Hill; stepmother, Julie Wert of White Post; two sisters, Delaney Whitacre of Winchester and Harper Wert of White Post; and two brothers, Trent Wert of Berryville and Blake Wert, of White Post. She was the granddaughter of Brenda Goodwin of Winchester and Wayne Wert of Strasburg. She has two surviving aunts, Lisa Goodwin Cooper of Inwood, WV and Shannon Wert Sloane of Winchester, VA. She also had several cousins whom she loved.
Preceding her in death was her maternal grandfather, Michael Goodwin; and her paternal grandmother, Diane Wert.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 25 at 11:00 a.m. at The Camp of Faith in Stephens City with Pastor Trey Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in Shenandoah Memorial Park in Winchester.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 24 from 6-8 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal.
Her quick wit, thoughtfulness, and beautiful smile will be dearly missed

love you sarah , I will miss you and the kids will miss their aunt sarah
So sorry for your loss, Amy Smoke and family. Sending love and prayers.
We are heartbroken for the family of Sarah.
We are sorry to hear of your loss and will hold you close in prayer! May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead! May she rest in peace
Continued prayers during this difficult time. Sarah will be missed🙏💕
What a beautiful girl! I know your family is hurting terribly. She is whole, healed and in His loving presence! Love you
My deepest condolences. I am thinking of, and praying for, your family.
Very sorry for your loss Amy and Smoke. Please know that Robin and I will be praying for you. Praying for his peace that passes our understanding.
Rick and Robin Barrett
Sarah,
I’ve been spending days trying to wrap my head around what to even say. I can’t believe you are gone. I know we haven’t spoken much in the last couple of years, but I will always have fond memories of you as one of my very first friends. May your family find peace. I have so much love for you. Rest In Peace 🩵
So very sorry. I’ll be praying for your family.
To Family and all who knew Sarah ,
I am crying with you and praying this sad time will soon lessen . I’m so very sorry you have had to lose your precious girl . May God give you strength , comfort and peace. Sending love to all .