David Blaine Sears

PORTSMOUTH – David Blaine Sears was born on March 19, 1963, and departed this life May 22, 2025. He was the son of Ronald Sears and Diane (Sears) Ruben.

David was born in Portsmouth, Va., and left with his parents to Norfolk, Va., where he attended Hebrew Academy and Norfolk Public Schools. David was a bright, friendly child who grew close to his uncle Etzik Beck, an observant Jew who delighted in taking him to Cheyra Thilim Synagogue as his first introduction to Judaism.

As a member of Ohef Sholom Temple, David attended religious school and celebrated Bar Mitzvah. He returned to Portsmouth to finish school at Woodrow Wilson; then he renewed his relationship with Uncle Arthur Lerman and Cousin Stewart Schoenhut, where they became very close. David later returned to Fredericksburg, where he spent most of his adult life.

David, a generous, giving, and gentle soul, touched the lives of many with his charm and gracious respect. He fought his illness, aggressive leukemia, with courage and dignity before passing gently with his mother by his side.

A graveside service was held at Gomley Chesed Cemetery in Portsmouth. Rabbi Lawrence Forman, rabbi emeritus of Ohef Sholom Temple, led the service. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.sturtevantfuneralhome.com.