Patty Cox’s mother passes away

Sarah Jean Mancuso Utzie, mother of Monongah’s Patty Cox, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29.

Sarah’s obituary:

Sarah Jean Utzie, 89, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away in her residence on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. She was born February 24, 1926 in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Frank Mancuso & Mary Brunetti Mancuso.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Louis Anthony Utzie and second husband Robert Seccurro.

Survivors include her 3 daughters and 3 sons in law Angie & Jim Rowe of Fairmont, WV, Patty & Buz Cox of Monongah, WV and Mary & John Linn, of Fairmont, WV and a son and daughter in law Anthony & Laura Utzie of The Villages, Florida, a brother Paul Mancuso of Clarksburg, WV, a sister Virginia Jeffrey of Florida, 5 grandchildren Greg Linn, Tricia Winkler, Scott Rowe, Kevin Rowe and Casey Harris, 10 great grandchildren A.J. Linn, Laramie Linn, Kylie Linn, Erin Linn, Sydni Winkler, Reghan Winkler, Michael Harris, Caleb Rowe, Mason Rowe and Guerin Rowe, a special friend Jerry and her pet dog Louie.

She was preceded in by 4 brothers Sam, Tony, John and Joe Mancuso, 2 sisters Angeline Martino & Rose Macarella and 2 grandsons Johnny Linn & Joey Linn.

Mrs. Utzie was formerly employed by the Owens-Illinios Glass Co. in the Packing Department. She had also worked at the Fairmont General Hospital Snack Bar and was an active hospital volunteer. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Fairmont, member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxillary Post 629, enjoyed traveling, playing bingo and spending time & cooking for her family and friends.

Friends and family may visit at the Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont on Friday, January 1, 2015 from 2-8 p.m. The Catholic Vigil Service will be held in the funeral home Friday at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 329 Maryland Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554 with Father Walter M. Jagela as Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Fairmont. Online condolences may be made to www.fordfuneralhomes.com .