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Obituaries for Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001

Patsy Alessio

SHINNSTON -- Patsy Alessio, 82, of Maple Street, Shinnston, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 10, 2001, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, following an extended illness.

He was born April 2, 1919, at Owings, a son of the late John and Angelina Bitonti Alessio. He is survived by his wife, Ida Camilleri Alessio, whom he married on June 4, 1940.

He is survived by one son, John A. Alessio, Shinnston; one daughter, Deborah Alessio Watson, Clarksburg; four brothers, Louie Alessio, San Diego, CA, Sam Alessio, Norwich, Conn., Joe Alessio, Youngstown, OH and Tony Alessio, Fairmont; five sisters, Elizabeth Alessio Ryan, Springfield, VA, Sarah Alessio Skubis, Grant Town, Francis Alessio Hermosilla, Fairmont, Mary Alessio Canjar, Four States and Patty Alessio Costelac, Shinnston; three grandchildren, Gina Jo Alessio Parker, John Alessio II and Mary Elizabeth Alessio; several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were one brother, Frank Alessio, Owings; two sisters, Rose Alessio Rizzo, Fairmont and Mary Alessio Secreto, Owings.

Mr. Alessio retired from Consolidation Coal Company's Loveridge Mine after 42 years service as a coal miner. He was an avid gardener and loved to hunt and fish. He was a former councilman for the city of Shinnston and a lifetime member of L.O.O.M. No. 29, Shinnston.

A graveside funeral service will be conducted at the Shinnston Masonic Cemetery at 1 p.m. Monday with Rev. Karl Wohinc officiating.

Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston, is in charge of arrangements.

Hester Evelyn Brand

CLARKSBURG -- Mrs. Hester Evelyn Brand, age 88, a resident of Meadowview Manor Health Care Center, Bridgeport, WV, died in Meadowview Manor Saturday morning, Oct. 13, 2001.

She was born at Rock Camp, Harrison County, WV, Oct. 9, 1913, a daughter of the late Roy G. Foutty and the late Lettie Swiger Foutty. Twice married, she was preceded in death by her first husband, the Reverend E.A. Crites and by her second husband, John F. Brand. Surviving are four grandchildren, David L. Marple, John R. Marple, Karen L. Vaughan and Joseph A. Marple; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna A. Marple; one brother, James V. Foutty; one sister, Mildred Scott; an infant brother, Robert G. Foutty; two half-sisters, Mary V. and Ida Lee Smith; and a half-brother, E.R. Smith.

Mrs. Brand was a member of the Church of God, Clarksburg. She was a homemaker.

Friends will be received at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 East Main Street, Clarksburg, from noon until 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2001.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with Pastor Wayne DeHart presiding. Interment will be in Sardis Cemetery.

John Melcher Cyphers

CLARKSBURG -- Mr. John Melcher Cyphers, age 94, of Rt. 1 Box 556, Clarksburg died at 10:50 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, in the United Hospital Center.

He was born in Smithfield, Wetzel County, on Sept. 5, 1907, a son of the late Guy William Cyphers and Daisy May Dotson Cyphers.

Surviving are his wife, Rilla Talbot Cyphers, whom he married on Oct. 9, 1972; two daughters and a son-in-law, Betty Louise and Royce Damron, Genoa, WV, Nancy Sue Nolan, Dubois, Idaho; two stepsons and a daughter-in-law, John W. and Mary Flesher, Clarksburg, James Paul Flesher, Center Point; seven grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, two great-grandchildren and four stepgreat grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, William James Cyphers, nine brothers and three sisters.

Mr. Cyphers was a member of the Central Church of Christ, Clarksburg. He was a member of the Fairmont Masonic Lodge #157, A.F. & A.M. and he was a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason.

He retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass with 43 years service working as a glass worker.

There is no visitation.

Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 East Main Street, is in charge of the arrangements.

Lewis E. Davis

FAIRMONT -- Lewis Elwin Davis, 78, of Fairmont, died on Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at Fairmont General Hospital. He was born Nov. 15, 1922, in the Levels Community of Marion County, a son of the late Rev. Ira Nathan and Ida Hill Davis.

He was retired as owner and operator of Davis Service Station in Fairmont for several years. He had also worked as a salesman for B.J. Mundell, as a truck driver for Hartley's Department Store and as a salesman for Bell Furniture.

He was a graduate of East Fairmont High School in 1941 and always enjoyed attending the class reunions. He served with the United States Army during World War II.

He was an active member of the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church and served as a member and treasurer of the building fund. He was also very active with the Fraternal Order of Police. He once chaperoned a group of Boy Scouts on a trip to Washington, D.C. Mr. Davis had many interests, including working on automobiles, bowling, reading his Bible, traveling and singing, especially to his grandchildren. In addition, he had a wonderful sense of humor.

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Lewis "Junior" E. and Bonnie Davis, Jr. of Fairmont; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Garnet Sue and Charles "Bud" Henderson of Fairmont and Sandra and Jerry Sims of Lawton, Oklahoma; a special friend and companion, Barbara Yaremchuk; one brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Laura Grace Davis of Brewster, Ohio; one sister and brother-in-law, Alma and Fred Molek of Warren, Ohio; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Regina "Jean" E. Carpenter Davis on June 28, 1976; three brothers, John Davis, Alvin Davis and Fletcher Davis in infancy; two sisters, Olive Canfield and Violet Davis in infancy and one grandson, Donnie Davis.

Friends may call at the Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant Street, Fairmont, on Saturday 6-9 p.m., Sunday 1-9 p.m. and Monday 10-11 a.m. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, 2001, at the funeral home with Rev. Bert Coffman and James Zinn officiating. Burial will follow at the Nuzum Cemetery. Flag folding will be conducted by the Marion County Military Honor Guard at the funeral home. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Gatrell Hamrick

ST. CLOUD, Fla. -- Gatrell Hamrick, age 91 of St. Cloud, Florida, died Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Osceola Health Center in St. Cloud. He was born June 4, 1910, in Bolair, WV, a son of the late Clark Vincent and Izola May Miller Hamrick.

Mr. Hamrick retired from Union Carbide Corp. with 37 years service. He is survived by his wife, Anna Hurne Hamrick of St. Cloud, Florida, two daughters, Mrs. Leslie (Patricia) Meinig and Miss Dawn Loper, several grandchildren, Mrs. Anthony (Wendy) Liquori, Mrs. Greg (Roxanne) Rowh, Mrs. Rick (Carrie) Pratt, Mr. Todd Meinig and Miss Jennifer Meinig, several great-grandchildren, Megan Morian, Andrew Rowh, Timothy Rife and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hamrick's first wife, Frances Adams Hamrick, preceded him in death. Mr. Hamrick was also preceded in death by five brothers.

Mr. Hamrick was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Hamrick was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Kissimmee, Florida.

A family memorial service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Boring Cemetery on Davisson Run Road with the Rev. Harley Jeffries officiating. Interment will follow the service.

Freda Mae Browning James

SALEM -- Freda Mae Browning James, 71, of Route 2, Big Battle, died at her home early Saturday morning, Oct. 13, 2001, following a brief illness. She was born June 22, 1930, at Proscous, Clay County, the daughter of the late Emerson E. and Mary Drennan Browning.

Surviving are her husband, Joseph E. James, whom she married Sept. 21, 1947. Also surviving are three sons, Joseph E. James, Jr., Salem, Frank W. and wife Diane James of Route 2, Jody L. James at home; four daughters, Mrs. Cecil (Sharon) Knight, Route 2, Sheila Mae Jandreau and Mrs. Marlin (Cheryl) Ballou, both of Florida, and Mrs. Michael (Beverly) Eddy of Salem; three brothers, Paul and wife Merche Browning of Delaware, James P. Browning of Fairmont, and George and wife Sue Browning of Indianapolis, Ind.; five sisters, Marie Smith of Fairmont, Mrs. Arnold (Jane) Kelly, Belington, Mrs. Sam (Ruby) Sheldon, Clarksburg, Mrs. Sam (Gladys) Johnson, Indianapolis and Mrs. Henry (Jean) Harper, Smith Bottom, Kanawha County.

Also surviving are a brother-in-law, Eck Smith, and a sister-in-law, Nadine Browning; also sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by twin infant daughters, Carolyn and Valerie James; by one brother, John Browning; and by a sister, Dolly White.

She was a Methodist and homemaker.

Friends may call at the Greathouse Funeral Home, Salem, Monday 7-9 p.m. and 1-9 p.m. Tuesday, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Pastor Wayne Dehart and Rev. James C. Noel will preside. Interment in the K of P Cemetery.

Sally (Cianfarani) Kujawski

WINKLEMAN, Ariz. -- Sally (Cianfarani) Kujawski born Aug. 28, 1934, of Winkleman, Arizona, formerly of Clarksburg, passed away Sept. 23, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Kujawski.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph Cianfarani, and step-father Louie Cairo.

She is survived by her mother Mary "Lizzie" Cairo, sister Noockie & Vicki Cianfarani and Mary Law Lusk, her daughters & their husbands, Chris & Mary Canisales, Paul & Belinda Licano, Joe & Sharron Ramos. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren & great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles.

Funeral Mass was held Oct. 2, 2001. Burial at Mountain View Cemetery, Hayden, Arizona.

Nellie Mae McKinney

GRAFTON -- Nellie Mae McKinney, age 88, a lifetime resident of the Flemington and Rosemont, WV area, passed away on Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at the Meadowview Manor in Bridgeport, WV. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on Sept. 18, 1913, a daughter of the late John J. Tierney and Minnie (Matthew) Tierney. She was preceded in death by her husband, Goffie J. McKinney Jr., who passed away on Sept. 28, 1977.

Surviving are three sons, Rev. John J. McKinney Sr. of Marlinton, WV, Paul G. McKinney Sr. of Fairmont, WV, and Thomas R. McKinney Sr. of Flemington, WV; three daughters, Madge Hennen of Good Hope, WV; Annabelle Hostler of Grafton, WV, and Debra Welch of Flemington, WV; one sister, Helen Isabella of Clearwater, Florida; two brothers, Jack Tierney of Clarksburg, WV, and Roy Tierney of Barberton, OH. Also surviving are 37 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary DeCampli; one son, Robert McKinney; four sisters, Maggie Heflin, Marry Tierney, Frances Neeley and Virginia Farley; three brothers, John W. Tierney, Stephen Thomas Tierney, and James G. Tierney; and one grandson, Josh McKinney.

Mrs. McKinney was a retired cook at Jenny's Restaurant in Bridgeport, WV. She was a member of the Flemington Assembly of God Church and Daughters of American Revolution. Mrs. McKinney enjoyed gardening, sewing and gospel music.

The family will receive friends at the Donald G. Ford Funeral Home in Grafton, WV on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, from 3-5 p.m., and 7-9 p.m. And on Monday, Oct. 15, 2001, from 1 p.m. to the Funeral Hour at 2 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, Oct. 15, 2001, at 2 p.m. at the Donald G. Ford Funeral Home.

Rev. Gary Hayes will be officiating. Interment will be at I.O.O.F. in Flemington, WV.

Goldie M. Gum Nicholson

CLARKSBURG -- Mrs. Goldie M. Gum Nicholson, age 96, formerly of Worley Ave., Clarksburg and Elk Ave., Stonewood, died Saturday morning, Oct. 13, 2001, in the Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation of Salem.

She was born in Doddridge County on June 1, 1905, a daughter of the late Jett Vanscoy and Minnie Freeman Vanscoy.

Twice married and preceded in death by Guy Gum, her first husband, and George L. Nicholson, her second husband.

Surviving are several step children; one brother, Warden Vanscoy, Austin Town, OH; two nieces, Juanita Oldaker, Stonewood, and Katherine McInnes, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Willis Vanscoy, Willard Vanscoy and James Vanscoy, three sisters, Frankie Marshall, Blanche Henning and Lenna Bell Vanscoy Barker Ducoeur.

Mrs. Nicholson was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and she was a Homemaker.

Friends will be received at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 East Main St. from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Monday, where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, with the Reverend Rita Robinson presiding. Interment will be in the Snyder Gum Cemetery, Lewis County.

Kathryn H. Pill

Kathryn H. Pill, 77, of Second Street, Shinnston, died suddenly Friday, October 12, 2001 at Camp Kidd Road in Tucker County.

She was born Dec. 7, 1923 at Dartmoor, Barbour County, a daughter of the late Dennis F. and Juanita Smallridge McDonald. She is survived by her husband Richard K. Pill, whom she married Nov. 23, 1945.

She is also survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Richard K. Pill II and his wife, Toni M., Fairmont; one grandson, Richard K. "R.K." Pill III, Fairmont; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Bock, Shinnston, Mrs. Clarise Oliverio, Dearborn Heights, Michigan and Mrs. Martha Cobb, Warren, OH; one sister-in-law, Ethel McDonald, Hutchinson; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was one brother, Neal McDonald.

Mrs. Pill graduated Shinnston High School in 1942. She retired from Owens Illinois Glass Plant after 30 years service. She was also a member of the Smith Chapel United Methodist Church.

A private viewing will be for the family only. A public funeral service will be held at the Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston, at 11 a.m. Monday with Rev. Sharron Carr officiating. Internment will follow at the Shinnston Masonic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to Smith Chapel United Methodist Church, 915 Johnson Ave., Bridgeport, WV 26330 or the American Red Cross.

Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston.

Betty L. Pollock

CLARKSBURG -- Betty L. Pollock, 80, of Pennsylvania Ave., Bridgeport, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, in the Scioto Memorial Hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Pollock was retired from Grafton Coal and Compton Inc. in the clerical department. She was born in Clarksburg, Oct. 1, 1921, a daughter of the late Roy W. and Ruby White Bacchus.

She was married to George W. Pollock, who preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1982.

Surviving are one daughter, Ms. Nancy Swats, New Richmond; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael R. Pollock and his wife Kathy, Parkersburg; four grandchildren, Carrie and Andrew Swats, Mrs. Joseph (Emily) Bailey and Christopher Pollock; and one brother, Richard E. Bacchus, Florida. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Jack W. Bacchus.

Mrs. Pollock was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was a Deacon and former member of the Board of Trustees. She was also a member of the Women's Association at First Presbyterian Church, Order of Amaranth, and treasurer of the church.

Family and friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg, Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The Reverend Dr. Eric Faust will officiate.

Interment will be in the Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 175 W. Main St., Clarksburg, WV.

Howard W. Rogers

CLARKSBURG -- Howard W. Rogers, 87, of Route 7, Stewart Terrace, Clarksburg, died Friday Oct. 12, 2001, in the United Hospital Center following an extended illness. He was born near Marietta, Ohio, Aug. 23, 1914, a son of the late William C. and Gertrude Page Rogers.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathryn Haselden Rogers, whom he married June 2, 1937. Mr. Rogers is also survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald H. Rogers and his wife Mary, Mt. Clare, Richard H. Rogers and his wife Mabeth, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Philip S. Rogers and his wife Joy, Clarksburg; three brothers, Paul Rogers, Margate, Florida, Kenneth Rogers, Elizabethtown, KY, James Rogers, Oak Harbor, WA; one sister Betty Jean Casto, Orlando, FL.

Also surviving are fifteen grandchildren, Rebecca Downs, Sardis, Charles Rogers, Robin Rogers, Rodney Rogers, all of Mt. Clare, Kathy Lenhart, Morgantown, Laura Jennings, Charlotte, NC, Rick Rogers and Randal Rogers, Myrtle Beach, SC, Scott Rogers, East Liverpool, OH, Heather Rudolph, Martinsburg, Elizabeth Harvey, Raleigh, WV, Patrick Thompson, Rosemont, WV, and Adam Rogers, Kaci Rogers, and Ryan Rogers, all of Clarksburg. Also surviving are thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.

One sister, Helen Meredith, preceded him in death.

Mr. Rogers was a graduate of Salem College. He was employed as an accountant with Hope Natural Gas and Consolidated Natural Gas, from which he retired in 1975 with 38 and a half years of service. He had served as past treasurer of the Hope Employees Federal Credit Union, as secretary-treasurer of Stewart Chapel United Methodist Church, where he attended, was an assistant Boy Scout leader, member of the mountaineer travel trailer club, and also an honorary member of the Stonewall Jackson Civic Club. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to travel, hunt and fish.

Family and friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg, Sunday from 7-9 p.m., where funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. The Reverend Michael Richards will officiate. Interment will be in the Sunset Memorial Park.

Carrol Cameron Rollyson

MOOREFIELD -- Carrol Cameron Rollyson, age 73 of Hutter Road, Moorefield, WV, passed away Friday evening, Oct. 12, 2001, at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Born Feb. 13, 1928, in French Creek, WV, he was a son of the late Doy and Lena (Buchanan) Rollyson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Surviving are his wife Joyce (Wilson) Rollyson; one son, Jack Rollyson of Bridgeport, WV; one step-son, Lewis Ludwig of Baker, WV; one step-daughter, Lisa Bayse of Baker, WV; one sister, Rena Mae Chesser of Columbus, GA; and six grandchildren.

At Mr. Rollyson's request, he has been cremated and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials for a special fund may be directed to the family c/o P.O. Box 256, Moorefield, WV 26836.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home of Moorefield, WV.

Mary R. Underwood

SALEM -- Mary R. Underwood, 88, of the Dog Run community, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at United Hospital Center following a brief illness.

She was born Dec. 29, 1912, on Pike Fork, Doddridge County, the daughter of the late Loyd and Fannie Swiger Cain.

Her husband, Forrest Underwood, is deceased. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Jane Underwood of Dog Run; one brother, Grover Cain of Salem; one sister, Trella Dotson of Pike Fork; two grandchildren, Charles R. Underwood and Charla Owens; also four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Madison Hope Underwood and by two brothers, Sylvester Cain and Walter Cain.

Mrs. Underwood was a retired printer, having worked for the late Herb Fox Printing Shop and the Former Salem Herald. She was a longtime member of the Cascara United Methodist Church, the W.S.C.S. of the church, the Salem B.P.W. and S.I.U. Auxiliary. For 13 years, she served as foster grandmother at Harden Grade School. Mary Underwood will long be remembered for the many beautiful afghans she made for her friends.

The family will receive friends at the Greathouse Funeral Home in Salem, Sunday 1-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Lester Stinebiser will preside. Interment will be in the Center Point Christian Cemetery.

Leeann Nicole Wodzinski

CLARKSBURG -- Leeann Nicole Wodzinski,4, of Buckhannon, WV, died suddenly Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, in Buckhannon. Ms. Wodzinski was born in Buckhannon, WV, April 2, 1997, the daughter of David Wamsley and the late Yvonne Pearl Wodzinski Wamsley, and step-daughter of Joey Slaughter, Nevada; Mark and Renee Fuller.

She is survived by her grandparents, John David Wodzinski, Jr., Buckhannon, John and Joyce Rose Griffith, SC, Naomi and Doug Fuller, Buckhannon, David and Lois Wamsley, Maryann and Dave Cutright, all of Buckhannon; brothers Andre Gage Turner-Slaughter, Matthew Fuller, and Corey Wamsley; aunts and uncles, John David Wodzinski III, Buckhannon, David Perrine, Weston, Joe Allen Perrine and Julie Ann Perrine, both of SC; godparents Pauletta Hall and Glen Hall, Clarksburg; aunts and uncles, Pete and Shari Wodzinski, Eddie Wodzinski, Dorothy and John Hines, Paul and Florence Farrabee, Jeff Green and Helene Wodzinski, Barb Lantz, Kitty and Donny Lantz, Alex Wodzinski, Beverly McFarlin, Tony Wodzinski, Regina Wodzinski and Skip Labno, Marianna and Dan Lowman, Joey and Paula Mealey, Genie and Leota Lantz, Donna Griffin, James Perrine, Mary Williams, Kay Bentley, Niska Wentz, Harold Perrine, David Perrine, Donald Perrine, Billy Perrine, Jackie Perrine, John David Mealy and several cousins.

Ms. Wodzinski was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Yvonne Pearl Wodzinski and Eugene Lantz, John David Wodzinski Sr., Macil Landis, Lloyd Perrine; two uncles, Joel Perrine and Johnny Perrine.

Ms. Wodzinski attended preschool and was Methodist by faith.

Family and friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg, Monday from 4-9 p.m., where funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at 1 p.m.

The Reverend Mary Ellen Finegan will officiate. Interment will be in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Yvonne Pearl Slaughter Wamsley Wodzinski

CLARKSBURG -- Yvonne Pearl Slaughter Wamsley Wodzinski, 23, of Buckhannon, WV, died suddenly Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, in Buckhannon. Ms. Wodzinski was born in Buckhannon, WV, Feb. 8, 1978, a daughter of John David Wodzinski, Jr. of Buckhannon and John and Joyce Rose Griffith, SC.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Wodzinski is survived by her ex-husband David Wamsley, Buckhannon; one son, Andrew Gage Turner-Slaughter, and one step-son, Corey Wamsley.

Also surviving are three brothers, John David Wodzinski III, Buckhannon, David Perrine, Weston, Joe Allen Perrine, SC; one sister, Julie Ann Perrine, SC; godparents Glen and Pauletta Hall, Clarksburg; aunts and uncles, Pete and Shari Wodzinski, Eddie Wodzinski, Dorothy and John Hines, Paul and Florence Farrabee, Jeff Green and Helene Wodzinski, Barb Lantz, Kitty and Donny Lantz, Alex Wodzinski, Beverly McFarlin, Tony Wodzinski, Regina Wodzinski and Skip Labno, Marianna and Dan Lowman, Joey and Paula Mealey, Genie and Leota Lantz, Donna Griffin, James Perrine, Mary Williams, Kay Bentley, Harold Perrine, David Perrine, Donald Perrine, Billy Perrine, Jackie Perrine, John David Mealy, and several cousins.

Ms. Wodzinski was preceded in death by her grandparents, Yvonne Pearl Wodzinski and Eugene Lantz, John David Wodzinski,Sr., Macil Landis, and Lloyd Perrine; two uncles, Joel Perrine and Johnny Perrine. Ms. Wodzinski was Methodist by faith.

Family and friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg, Monday from 4-9 p.m., where funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at 1 p.m. The Reverend Mary Ellen Finegan will officiate. Interment will be in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

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