Chiefton native Julia Ann Skormsley Gotses dies

Chiefton native Julia Ann Skormsley Gotses, 91, passed away Sunday, April 13 at Fazio’s Eldercare in Stoney Lonesome, run by Cora Fazio, who married David Fazio, son of Frances Olesky Fazio and Renzy Fazio.

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Julia’s obituary:

Julia Ann Gotses
(July 27, 1922 - April 13, 2014)

Julia Ann Gotses, 91, of Fairmont was born to eternal life, Sunday April 13, 2014 at Fazio’s Eldercare in Monongah, WV surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 27, 1922 in Chiefton, WV, daughter of the late Frank and Helena (Sirockman) Skormsley.

She is survived by two children, John Gotses of Fairmont and daughter Mary Leann Beveridge of Fairmont. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Gotses who passed away in October 2013; and also a son-in-law, Gary Beveridge in September of 2009. She is also survived by the father of her children, Dr. Paul Gotses of Fairmont; daughters-in-law, Ellen Gotses and Carol Gotses, both of Fairmont; six grandchildren, Brian Gotses and wife Cathy of Oil City, PA, Robert Gotses of Fairmont, John Paul Gotses, II and wife Meriah of Fairmont, Michael, Julieanne, and Stephen Gotses of Wheeling, WV; and daughter-in-law, Mary Gotses of Wheeling; great grandchildren, Jesse Ragon, Aaron and Jordan Gotses of Oil City, PA, and Shawn Gotses of Fairmont; her step granddaughters, Elissa Cavender of Scottsdale, AZ, Shelley Fernley of Scott Depot, WV; and six step great grandchildren. She also leaves behind a sister, Irene Cavrich of Fairmont; nieces, Barbara Biafore, Martha Hawkins, Helen Skormisley of Fairmont; and a special niece Gayle Parker Walsh of Scranton, PA; a nephew, Ron Skormisley of Fairmont; many great nieces and nephews; special friends, Sarah Crayton, David Crayton and Kim Boyce, all of Fairmont, and Mary Perkins of Rachel, WV.

In addition to her parents, son, and son-in-law, Julia was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Charles Clark, Steve Skormsley, John Skormisley, Pat Floyd, Helen Parker, Ann Yeager, and Mary McDonald.

Julia was a devout Catholic by faith and attended the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Monongah, WV. She loved making their famous peanut butter Easter eggs. She belonged to many organizations including the Catholic Daughters, Alter and Rosary Society, Monongah Homemakers, Ladies Auxiliary, and the Fairmont Women’s Club to name a few. Julia enjoyed working the church bingos and playing cards and bingo with her many friends. She also enjoyed her trips to Atlantic City with her friend Dolores Joy.

The family would like to thank Cora Fazio and her staff at Fazio’s Eldercare for the special care given to Julia during her final week of life.

Friends and family may call at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Ave. in Fairmont from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday April 16, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Monongah with Father Richard Ulam, O.S.B. as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Monongah. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.domicofh.com .