Sheila Day Pauley of Sunset Beach, Morgantown, WV left this world on her last great adventure, Sunday, May 16, 2010. She was born in Collyhurst, Manchester, England, November 8, 1928 to the late John and Florence Day.
Sheila is survived by her daughter, Patricia Josephine and spouse Michael Johns of Sunset Beach with whom she resided during her illness; her beloved grandchildren, Michael Verbosky and spouse Brook, Rebecca Verbosky, and Patrick and Anthony Johns. She is also survived by her brother Lawrence Day and spouse Sheila of Manchester, England; sisters-in-law Marilyn Day and Joan Day of Manchester and Claudia Pauley, Jody Deavers, and Cora Henry of Morgantown; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death, along with her parents, were her beloved husband, Kenneth Pauley; sister Bella and brothers John, Gerard, and Tony Day; father- and mother-in-law Orville and Josephine Pauley; sisters-in-law Flo and Kate; an infant daughter; and her beloved dog and companion, Shamus.
Sheila took her first great adventure in 1950 when she left Manchester for “Mars” as she referred to Oklahoma City, where her husband Ken was to be stationed. Life was very different there but being the tough little Collyhurst lass that she was, she stuck it out and enjoyed 20 more years traveling with Ken during his Air Force career. After he retired from the USAF, they moved back to Morgantown where she spent her days working for Montgomery Ward, as ‘the little English lady’ in the ladies department, and became active in the Overseas Wives Club. In 1980, Sheila retired and she and Ken began their second round of travels to places of their own choosing. Sheila was a lover of life enjoying traveling, dancing, the company of her friends, the WVU Mountaineers, and most of all her family. It was never too late and she was never too tired for her family. Sheila was Catholic by faith.
A celebration of Sheila’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at McCulla Funeral Home, Westover. Sheila’s ashes will be interred in Manchester, England at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Sheila’s family has requested that donations be made to the Mountaineer Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (M-Snap), P. O. Box 4335, Morgantown, WV 26504.
Jeanette (Jeanie) Pavelko, 67 of Seymour, TN formerly of Morgantown, WV passed away on Monday, August 4, 2008.
She was born on September 24, 1940 in Star City, WV to the late Monsel and Audra Strothers Edmond.
She is survived by children, Betsy Edmond of Seymour, TN, Craig and Janet Edmond, Patti and Danny (Pete) Strakal of Morgantown, John and Katie Pavelko of Springfield, IL, and Eric and Rhysa Pavelko of Myrtle Beach, SC, grandchildren: Tiffany and Renee Edmond, Kylie and Lakin Edmond, Danny and Michael Strakal, and Anna Pavelko: and great grandchild: DJ Ogle. Several stepchildren, step-grandchildren, and step-great grandchildren also survive her.
Her husband, John Pavelko, one sister, Patty Kirkendall and one brother, Donald Edmond, preceded her in death.
Jeanie loved children of all shapes and sizes. She cared for many little ones while their parents worked, all of them holding a special place in her heart.
She loved being outdoors and tending her flowers. She spent many hours in her gardens. Each bloom was a special gift to her and she shared them with everyone. She also enjoyed local baseball, being a huge supporter of the Pirates, WVU and the American Legion.
Friends may call from 3-5 & 7-9 PM Thursday at the McCulla Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at the McCulla Funeral Home with the Rev. Gwen McKinley officiating. Burial will follow at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.
Richard J. Pfab, age 82 of Fairmont Road, Morgantown passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Monongalia General Hospital. He was born October 23, 1926 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Harry and Ruth Striepeke Pfab.
Richard had been employed as a truck driver for John Howard Motors and served with the United States Navy. He was a lifetime member of the Spring Garden VFD in Pittsburgh, and was a member of the Morgantown Moose Lodge. His two greatest enjoyments were bowling and being with his dog, Baby.
Richard is survived by his wife of 25 years, Loretta Potts Pfab, four daughters and spouses, Betty Ruth and James Manz of Pittsburgh, Kathy and Mark McAuliffe of Pittsburgh, Deborah and Nelson Hunt of Pittsburgh, and Lisa and Timothy Long of Morgantown, two sisters and one spouse, Alice Jockle of Pittsburgh, and Ruthann and James Ashton of Pittsburgh, one brother, Gerald Pfab of Monroeville, PA, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
One brother, Harry Pfab Jr., and one granddaughter preceded Richard in death.
Friends may call from 3-5 & 7-9 PM Monday at the McCulla Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday at the McCulla Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin B. Cain officiating. Burial will follow at Beverly Hills Cemetery.
Julia C. (Judy) King Phillips went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 while being cared for by her family, at her home in Uffington, WV.
She was born September 27, 1924 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Iva Julia Lantz King.
Selflessness was one of her greatest virtues, and her beloved family was her life.
Julia is survived by three sons, Ronald L. Phillips and his wife Nancy; Terry D. Phillips and his wife Mary; Colin B. Phillips and his wife Cindy; one daughter, Paula A. (Penny) Rowe and her husband, Tim and daughter-in-law Patty Phillips all of Morgantown; one brother, George (Gil) King and his wife, Rae of Marmora, NJ; two sisters, June Carpenter, of Vero Beach, FL and Mae Suter and her husband, Tim of Gibbstown, NJ; 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin C. Phillips, who passed away on July 1, 1975, her eldest son Paul J. Phillips in 1994; brothers Benjamin, Joseph, and William, and sister Thelma.
McCulla Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A private funeral service was held for the family with grandson, Pastor Timothy J. Rowe, Jr., of Chattanooga, TN, officiating. Interment followed at Summers Cemetery off of the Halleck Road. The family would like to extend special thanks to Tender Loving Care Hospice for the wonderful support and excellent care of our mother and sister during her illness.
Robert E. Phillips, age 70, of Fairmont Rd., Morgantown died Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born March 29, 1938 in Morgantown, a son of the late James E. and Deloris Kathleen Henry Phillips.
He had retired from Lowes in 2000 and was co-owner of Nancy’s Greenhouse, where he enjoyed growing flowers and other plants. Robert was a member of the Snider Temple United Methodist Church, where he taught adult Sunday School.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy K. Ammons Phillips; two sons, Dan Phillips of Morgantown and Paul Phillips and spouse, Pattie of FL; a sister, Deloris Prugh and spouse Edwin of Morgantown; a grandson, Hayden Kleinschmidt; a sister-in-law, Barbara Clevenger and spouse, Richard; one niece, Leslie Holland; and nephews, David Holland, Levi Judy, Bob Judy, David Clevenger, and Rick Clevenger.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Michael Phillips, and a sister, Patricia Holland.
Friends may call at the McCulla Funeral Home on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at McCulla Funeral Home on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Sandra Firth officiating. Burial will follow at the Arnettsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Snider Temple UMC, c/o Gloria Rowan, 116 Hidden Valley Rd., Morgantown, WV 26501.
Franklin M. “ Frank” Phillips Jr., 65, of Davis Ave., Westover died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at home. He was born March 25, 1943 in Everettville, WV, a son of the late Franklin M. and Armel “Jerry” Wilson Phillips Sr.
Frank was a retired coal miner and was a veteran of the United States Army and Navy, receiving honorable discharges from both branches. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge and was a member of Westover VFW Post # 9916.
Frank is survived by one daughter and spouse, Michelle A. and J.R. Mayle of Morgantown; one son and spouse, Franklin M. “Wildman” and Tammy Phillips III of Morgantown; two sisters, Virginia Hershman of Morgantown and Janice Bowers both of Morgantown; seven grandchildren, Tiffany Jo Phillips, Franklin M. “Little Man” Phillips IV, Jefferson Mayle, C.J. Mayle, Isaac Mayle, Alexis Mayle and Savannah Mayle; and his former wife Janice Elaine Simpson.
Frank was preceded in death by his first wife, the love of his life, Judith Ann Cain Phillips.
Friends may call from 3-5 & 7-9 PM Friday at the McCulla Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM at the McCulla Funeral Home with Rev. Edward Ghuste officiating. Burial will follow at Beverly Hills Cemetery with graveside military services conducted by the Westover VFW Post # 9916 and WV National Guard of Camp Dawson.
Allen Marshall Phillips, Jr., 84, of Morgantown joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Golden Living Center. Allen was born in Granville on July 20, 1928 to the late Allen M. Phillips, Sr. and Sally Ann Stewart Phillips.
Allen was a retired certified electrician for Consol Humphrey No. 7. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church and was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener.
Allen is survived by his loving wife, Mary Malinovich Phillips; one daughter Janette Gidley and her husband Roger; two sons Allen Phillips, III and his wife Dawn, and David Malinovich and his wife Toni; four grandsons Adam Phillips, Matthew Phillips, Bryce Gidley and his wife Cassandra, and Jacob Malinovich; two granddaughters Shanna Sites and her husband Caleb and Marissa Malinovich; and one great granddaughter Adeline Sites.
In addition to his parents, Allen was preceded in death by his first wife, Donnis Lorraine Robinson Phillips; one daughter Sherlane Diane Phillips; one sister Eileen Mitchell; and two brothers Willis Phillips and Garrett “Jerry” Phillips.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in Allen’s memory to the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, c/o Lenora Bussey, 657 Mt. Morris Road, Mt. Morris, PA 15349.
Friends may call at McCulla Funeral Home on Friday, November 23, 2012 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm and on Saturday, November 24, 2012 from 1:00 pm until the 2:00 pm funeral service with Rev. Alan Flaitz officiating. Burial will follow at Beverly Hills Cemetery.
Vinnie Pauline Pinkney age 60 of Georgia Ave., Westover passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born February 22, 1950 in Morgantown a daughter of Mary Elizabeth Lemley Grubb of Greensboro, NC and the late Roy Grubb.
Vinnie was raised in the Mt. Morris area and graduated from Waynesburg High School. She went on and graduated from Morgantown Business School and was employed by Chico Dairy for many years.
Vinnie is survived by her husband of thirty-five years, Robert L. Pinkney, one daughter and spouse, Amanda and Virgil Pase of Morgantown and two grandchildren, Allison and Steven Pase. Also surviving include one brother, Charles Grubb of Greensboro, NC, five half brothers Larry Grubb and his wife Sandi of Pt. Marion, PA, Gary Grubb and his wife Patty of Republic, PA, Gerald Grubb of Pt. Marion, PA, Ronald Grubb and his companion Carol of Morgantown, and Kevin Grubb and his wife Jennifer of North Carolina, two half sisters Cathy Norman and her husband Harry of Adah, PA and Cindy Sines and her husband Eddie of Dilliner, PA, and a caregiver, Donna Stevens.
Friends may call McCulla Funeral Home on Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 3-6 pm. McCulla Funeral Home will provide cremation services and burial will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to McCulla Funeral Home.
Alexa Susan Pollitt, age 18 of Lockwood Drive, Morgantown passed away Monday, March 16, 2009. She was born November 12, 1990 a daughter of Susan Lahey Pollitt of Morgantown and Stephen and Kathy Pollitt of Warner Robbins, GA.
Alexa was a student at University High School finishing her senior year. She was active in community service and was a lover of the fine arts.
In addition to her parents, Alexa is survived by one brother, Geoffrey Pollitt of Morgantown, her paternal grandparents, John and Meryl Pollitt of Danbury, CT, her maternal grandfather, Thomas Lahey of Bloomfield, CT and her best friend, Apyrl Hall.
Friends may call from 2-5 & 7-9 PM Thursday at the McCulla Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1 Guthrie Lane on Friday at 11:00 AM with Father Leon Alexander as celebrant. Cremation services will be provided by McCulla Funeral Home
Jake G. Ponceroff Jr., 79, of Holland Ave.,Westover died Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Monongalia General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born January 23, 1930 in Morgantown, a son of the late Jake G. Ponceroff Sr. and Geneieve Rowe Ponceroff.
Jake had worked as a miner at Consol’s Pursglove# 15 mine. He had served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and his favorite pastime was fishing and camping at Big Bear Lake.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean Thomas Ponceroff; three daughters, Madonna Hamrick of Morgantown, Jenny Early and spouse Allan of Point Marion, PA, and Cora Ponceroff and companion Terry Payne of Westover; his sister Sally McCullough of Westover; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Tricia Ponceroff.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jake Joseph Ponceroff; and his father-in law and mother-in-law, Lowell “Butch” Thomas and Anna Thomas.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the McCulla Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the McCulla Funeral Home on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Cain officiating. Burial will follow at East Oak Grove Cemetery with graveside military honors provided by Westover VFW Post #9916 and the WVANG Military Funeral Honors, Camp Dawson. The family requests that any donations in Jake’s honor be made to the McCulla Funeral Home
