1989 North Marion grad Jenny Sypult Shaver passed away Wednesday, July 17.

Jenny is survived by husband Ronnie Shaver. Her children are Steve Haught and Corbin Sypult.

Jenny Sypult Shaver

Her parents are Rick and Gloria Sypult. Jenny’s siblings are Hiedi and Ricky.

Ronnie’s parents are Mitzi Shaver and the late Kenneth Ray Shaver, a Monongah High graduate who was a son of Arlie Shaver and Eva Davis Shaver. Ronnie’s siblings are Carolyn Sue Shaver Fletcher of Fairmont  and James Arlie Shaver of Monongah.

 

Jenny had her own hairdresser business for more than 20 years.

She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. Later, it spread to her liver. She was a regular at the WVU Cancer Institute.

To support Jenny and breast cancer fighters and survivors, pink flamingo statues and flamingo shirts flew up all over Monongah.

 

Jenny was honored by the Marion County Rescue Squad as a breast cancer fighter.

Recently, Jenning posted:

“My thanks to Tonia Carr Posten, Candice Fugera Norris and Mariah Carr for helping me! I swear you all have been my rock!

“And to Gloria Sypult, Heidi Sypult, Jessica Graham Sypult, Seneca Toothman, Sarah Werner. You all have never left my side! You all have been here to fight like Goliath!

“And all the texts from my friends! Wow! I have so much support! I am so lucky!

“And finally my husband and my boys, Steve Haught and Corbin Sypult. God gave me you three for a reason. I don't know what I would do without you 3! I want you three right beside me all the time! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!!!”

This is exactly the kind of appreciative fighting spirit that made Monongah rally around Jenny for years. She fought the good fight. She is a role model for all of us dealing with health problems and adversity in life.

When Paula and I visited New Zealand in 2013 we climbed Baldwin Street in Dunedin, then billed as the steepest residential street in the world.

I was 80 years old at the time. And the oldest person on the SmarTours bus to make the climb.

I got a standing ovation upon my return to the bus.

Akron Beacon Journal columnist Bob Dyer, my lunch partner for more than two decades when I worked at that newspaper, did a followup column to his article about steep Cadillac Hill in Akron, Ohio.

The last person mentioned among the responses is me.

Bob describes me as “the youngest old person I know.”

Nothing ventured, nothing climbed.

Doris Carpenter Rogers, Class of 1971, and Scott Rogers, Class of 1973 and known as Earl at Monongah High,  celebrated their 44^th  wedding anniversary. West Virginia Weslayan graduate Doris and Beckley College graduate Scott live in Charleston.

Doris posted:

“Happy anniversary! It has been quite a ride. I love you!”

Doris and Sue Ahouse Shrader, Class of 1971, have been friends since second grade. Sue and sister Mary Ahouse “Kitty” Morrison, Class of 1968, attended the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee wedding of the wedding of Sue and Scott’s son, Josh Rogers, to Amanda Wray.

Vernon Richards passes away

Brother of Karen Meffe, Ellen Ryan, Sharon Vincent

Vernon Joseph Richards

Vernon Joseph Richards of Monongah, widow of Joyce Thurston Richards, passed away Wednesday, July 24.

His parents were John "Buck" and Nina Martin Richards.

Joyce was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina to Woodrow and Lottie Mintz Thurston.

Their children are John David Thurston and wife Connie of Virginia, Frankie Brogdon of Florida, Vicki Lynn Richards Henderson and husband Larry of Hendersonville, North Carolina, and Robert Layne Richards and wife Karen of Monongah.

Vernon’s sister, Karen Richards Meffe, Class of 1967, is the widow of Butch Meffe. Another sister, Ellen Richards Ryan, Class of 1960, lives in Fairmont. His sister, Sharon Richards Vincent, Class of 1967, lives in Monongah with husband Mark Vincent.

Vernon’s sister-in-law Ruby Richards lives on Tower Hill in Monongah.

There’s a Carol Richards, Class of 1968.

Vernon’s obituary:

Vernon Joseph Richards, 74, of Monongah, WV died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born June 8, 1945 in Monongah. He was the son of the late John “Buck” and Nina Martin Richards.

He is survived by a daughter, Vicki (Richards) Henderson and her husband Larry of Flat Rock, NC; a son, Robbie Richards and his wife Karen of Towerhill, Monongah, WV; his sisters, Ellen Ryan of Fairmont, Karen Meffe of Fairmont, and Sharon Vincent and her husband Mark of Monongah; a sister-in-law, Ruby Richards of Towerhill, Monongah, WV; four grandchildren, Whitney Richards Odell, A.J. Richards, Ryan Henderson, and Cadie Henderson; four great grandchildren, Meredith and Chloe Odell, and Dorothy and Carter Richards; and a very special niece, Jennifer Gooden.

He was preceded in death by his father, John “Buck” Richards, his mother, Nina Martin Richards; his wife, Joyce Richards; a sister, Julia Love Richards; a brother, Jimmy Richards; a brother, Wilford “Martin” Richards; a brother-in-law, Butch Meffe; and a brother-in-law, Robert “Bob” Ryan.

He was affectionately called “Poppy” by most everyone. He enjoyed his grandchildren and loved them very much. He dearly loved his wife, Joy, who had recently passed on. He missed her terribly. He loved afternoon naps in his recliner and loved animals of all kinds. He was known for bringing home any stray he found. He rescued many animals during his lifetime; horses, dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, you name it, he had it. He had a fondness for old westerns - Gunsmoke, Maverick, Cheyenne, just to name a few. He loved tinkering in his garage, and he would help anyone who drove up. He was generous to a fault.

He was also known for not being a religious man, for his lack of patience, and for being as stubborn as a mule. He was always opinionated and insisted on telling it like it was. On the other hand, he was charismatic and never met a stranger. He was amazingly strong and determined until the very end. He was loved and will be missed by many. He did accept the Lord a week before he passed away.

He was an extremely private man. He chose to be cremated, and requested we not have a funeral but for his children to spread his ashes and suggested a family/friend cookout of sorts which will be announced at a later date. The family welcomes visitors at Vernon’s home on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The family will receive friends and family on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Sunrise Chapel in Fairmont. Cards may be sent to Vernon’s address c/o Vicki or Robbie PO Box 9045 Monongah, WV 26554. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com . Cremation services have been provided by Domico Funeral Home in Fairmont.

There’s a common thread running through the mayor and the Town Council – all are Monongah High alumni or married Lions. That should help the town roar.

They are newly elected mayor JohnBoy Palmer and Town Council members Brenda Manzo, Susan Staron Sanders, Aaron Justice, Jr., Roger Huffman and Charlie Parker.

JohnBoy is Class of 1974 at Monongah High.

Aaron is Class of 1972.

Susan, Class of 1971, led the fundraising that brought 26 Christmas street lights to Monongah.

Brenda is a Fairmont East High grad who is married to Danny Manzo, Class of 1957.

Charlie Parker, a former Monongah mayor, Town Council member and Monongahfest vice president, is the widow of the late Blinda Nobel Parker,  Class of 1968.

Patty Steele McCombs, a Fairmont East grad married to Bill McCombs, Class of 1969, Monongah’s water expert, was unopposed for Town Recorder.

“Thank you all for your prayers!!! We wouldn’t be here without them! God is GREAT! He’s BACK !!!”

Don grew up on Park Avenue across the street from Monongah’s Mount Calvary Cemetery. He lives in Pickerington, Ohio with wife Sandy, the Barracksville girl he married, after moving from Lancaster, Ohio.

Don is a Fairmont State graduate and a Boeing Company retiree (he was an assembly planning engineer).

 

He was in the senior class play at Monongah High.

Don and Sandy’s children are Lisa and a son. They have 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Don’s parents were Paul and Iva Jane Hostutler. Don’s sister is Barbara Hostutler Swisher, Class of 1956, who lives in Delaware, Ohio. Barbara’s son, David Swisher, passed away in Raleigh, North Carolina. Barbara married James Swisher, whose parents were Lake and Beulah Swisher of Catawba.

Don's mother, Iva Jane, and Roxy Sayres were sisters. Roxy lived next door to the Olesky family with husband Paul Sayres on Church Street in Monongah when I was a teenager and a WVU student. Mary Margaret Sayres Lewis is Don’s cousin.

Eva Blanche “Banny” Hostutler Brzuzy, widow of Stephen Brzuzy (in the PNA Brzuzy family), passed away in 2010. They had one child, Regina Marie Brzuzy.

Joe Cameon, Jr., Class of 1974, passed away Thursday, July 18 in Fairmont.

His mother, Frances Anna King Cameron, is Class of 1942. His father was Joseph Cameon, Sr., one of nine children of Clyde and Maggie Cameon, including Joe, Sr.’s brothers Arthur and Rudy Cameon.

 

Joe, Jr.’s siblings:

Angela Cameon Viney, Class of 1968, who lives in Spartansburg, South Carolina, and got the Lifetime Conservation Award from the Conservation Voters of South Carolina for her work that includes the Red Cross, the Wildlife Federation and Upstate Forever. She is a board member of Spartanburg’s Water and Sewer commissions. Her Red Cross including working in communities from West Virginia to Missouri to South Carolina.

Joanna Cameon Reeves, Class of 1971, who lives in Mannington.

Francine Cameon Jurasko, Class of 1978, who lives in Carolina.

Denise Cameon Jett, who lives in Carolina.

George Cameon, deceased.

Joe, Sr.’s siblings are:

Albert Cameon, Class of 1947; Arthur Cameon and Rudy Cameon, all deceased.

Nathaleen Cameon Oliverio, Class of 1948, of East Chicago, Indiana.

Pete Cameon, Class of 1958, of Clarksburg.

Bill Cameon, Class of 1960, who lives in Highland, Utah.

Linda Cameon, Class of 1966, of Carolina.

Virginia Cameon Mezzanotte, who lives in Fairmont with husband Pat Mezzanotte.

Other Cameon graduates of Monongah High:

Jean Cameon Ohitus, Class of 1939.

Constance Koldres Cameon, Class of 1963.

Joe, Jr.’s obituary:

Joseph “Joe” Cameon Jr., 63, of Fairmont, passed away at his home on July 18, 2019. He was born on February 03, 1956, in Fairmont, a son of Frances Anna (King) Cameon, of Fairmont, and the late Joseph Cameon Sr.

After graduating Monongah High School in 1974, Joe went on to work in construction. He was a strong man of integrity, with a gentle heart. He was on a mission for the Lord, a “saved man of God” who “fought the good fight” and went to be with the Lord.

Joe is survived by his very loving and compassionate wife of 27 years, Mary (Satterfield) Cameon.

He is also survived by sisters: Angela Viney, of South Carolina, Jo Ann Reeves and husband Arthur, of Mannington, Francine Jurosko and husband Gregory, of Carolina, and Denise Jett, of Carolina; stepchildren: Chad R. Morris and wife Valery (Vangilder) Morris, of Virginia, Christy Cumberledge and husband Jeff, of Pennsylvania, and Casey J. Morris and wife Shannon, of Fairmont; and step-grandchildren: Kaitlyn Morris, of Virginia, Ryliegh Morris, of Virginia, Autumn Cumberledge, of Pennsylvania, Jenna Morris, of Virginia, Allen Perrine, of Fairmont, and Miranda Michael and husband Remington, of Fairmont; as well as several loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother, George Cameon; step-grandson, Evan Richard Morris, who died in infancy; and nephew, Charlie Jett.

Memorial contributions may be made to Quiet Dell Baptist Church, 2272 E. Grafton Rd., Fairmont, WV 26554.

Family and friends are welcome to call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, on Monday, July 22, 2019 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., with a memorial service being held at the funeral home at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Edward Carpenter and Scott Cutlip officiating.

Betty Jane Satterfield Colisino, 99, passes away

Betty Jane Satterfield Colosino

Betty Jane Satterfield Colosino, widow of Fred Colosino, passed away Saturday, July 13 at the age of 99.

The late Freddie Jane Colosino Villers, Class of 1964, was Betty and Fred’s daughter. Freddie Jane passed away in March.

Betty Jane’s obituary:

Betty Jane Colosino, 99 of Monongah, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. She was born on March 11, 1920 in Hughes, WV, a daughter of the late Clyde Satterfield and Ruby Leonard Satterfield.

Betty was a member of the Christ Community Church, the Town & Country Garden Club, and the Worthington Lions Club.

Betty is survived by her son-in-law, Don Villers of Fairmont; her sister, Cora Sue Vandersluis of Morgantown; a brother-in-law, Michael Colosino of Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Colosino; daughter, Freddie Jane Colosino Villers; two brothers; two sisters; two nieces; and a nephew.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Marion County Humane Society, PO Box 905 Fairmont, WV 26554.

The family will receive friends at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Avenue in Fairmont, on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will be on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robin Ray officiating.  Interment will follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Enterprise, WV. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com .

When newspapers die it costs taxpayers more money

Everyone who has worked on a newspaper knows that, when papers wither or die, politicians and crooked businesses run amok because there’s no one to watch the fox in the henhouse.

Economists put a price on it, beyond even the horror of a damage democracy. Government bond costs go up substantially when newspapers go belly-up. That’s money out of YOUR pocket.

To read the article, go to https://www.citylab.com/equity/2018/05/study-when-local-newspaper-close-city-bond-finances-suffer/561422/?fbclid=IwAR1183tFQpWmsNDFpAFZYn1KNBjd5AV3iNvGGJ_VPzu9kXZNoljmxxZt3js

Frank Cosco health report

Frank Cosco

Monongah’s former Trinity Independent Church pastor, Frank Cosco, who attended both East Fairmont and West Fairmont high schools and is married to Monongah High grad Sharon Cosco, has early-stage cancer on his vocal chords.

Sharon said the doctor told her there’s a 95% success rate in treating cancer at that level.

Frank and Sharon retired from Fairmont General Hospital. They live on Lyndon Avenue in Monongah. Frank is a 1967 Fairmont East graduate.

Frank’s siblings are Jimmy, Domenick, Paul, Sam, John, Joe and Paul Cosco and Rose Cosco Demarco.

Frank and brother Joe Cosco, who lives in White Hall, in 2014 opened Cosco’s Sandwich Shop at 300 Merchant Street in Fairmont. Frank ran unsuccessfully for Monongah Town Council in 2015 and 2017.

Former Fairmont radio station WMMN entertainer Sharon married coal miner Chester Parker, who passed away in 1979 at the age of 38, in Winchester, Virginia. Then she became Frank Cosco's wife. Sharon and Chester’s children are Roy, Michael, Shawn, Christopher and Crystal Parker Towns.

Sharon's parents were Tilden Phillips, son of E.C. Phillips, and Virginia Fullen Phillips.

Frank Tiano’s widow passes away at 95

Beulah Louise Tiano, widow of Frank Tiano, one of 11 children born in Chiefton to Anthony and Rose Iaquinto Tiano, passed away Thursday, July 11.

Beulah and Frank were together for 71 years.

Frank’s siblings -- Pete, John, Sammy Tiano, Katy Cavrich, Mary Bilotta, Rosetta Simcic, Julie Barile, Louise DeBlasio, Frances Miller and Benny Tiano – also are deceased.

Beulah’s obituary:

Beulah Louise Tiano, 95, of Fairmont passed away Thursday morning July 11, 2019 at Fairmont Healthcare and Rehab. She was born on May 7, 1924 in Tunnelton, daughter of the late William and Mary Sylvia Riley.

She retired from Westinghouse after 40 years of service in quality control. She was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Bea was an avid sports fan and enjoyed WVU football and the Pittsburgh Steelers. She enjoyed watching the games with family.

Beulah grew up on a farm in Preston County and moved to Fairmont at the age of 18.

Beulah was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a favorite aunt to many. She loved to cook holiday dinners for her family and friends. Beulah and her husband, Frank, dated for two years prior to being married for a lovely 69 years. Her and Frank were inseparable. After her husband became ill, Beulah continued to care for her husband at home.

She is survived by her daughter Lisa Secure and two grandchildren Jennifer and Anthony Secure, all of Fairmont. She is also survived by one sister and brother-in-law Mary and Robert Williams of Tunnelton and also several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Frank Tiano on December 5, 2016; two sisters Ardella Campbell of Akron, Ohio; and Tommie Walker of Bellflower, California and one brother Bob Wiles of Ohio. She is also preceded in death by her brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-law from the Tiano family, which she adored especially uncle Pete Tiano and Tony Tiano (Popie).

The family would like to thank Sr. Stella Cronauer of Immaculate Conception Church for all her care, support and guidance and also Dr. Katragadda and staff for all the care given to Beulah.

Friends may call at Ross Funeral Home 801 Fairmont Avenue Fairmont today from 4-8:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday July 13, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Fr. Jojan Joseph, CST officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family www.rossfh.com

Marcia Michalski Westfall, Class of 1974, and husband Dave Westfall, Class of 1972, have varoomed into retirement, as they often have in life.

Their Harley motorcylce roared through the Smokies and South Carolina on its way to Key West. The bike has been to California in earlier years, roaring across San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.  

It didn’t take long after both retired June 30, Dave from the West Virginia Division of Highways and Marcia from the Marion County Board of Education after 31 years as a teacher.

Dave worked at Fresa Construction in Bridgeport for 18 years, EIMCO for 1½ and DOH for 27 years.

Marcia has worked in every school but the high schools in Marion County. She added: “I subbed, traveled to many schools as a Gifted teacher, worked many years in Mannington at Blackshere and lastly at Monongah Elementary.”

Their children and spouses are Brandie and Kiley Haney, Chad and Amy Westfall Raines and David and Nichelle Westfall.

The grandchildren are, via Brandie, Caleb, Kiley and Aiden Haney; via Amy, Ally and Ethan Raines and Brevon Westfall; and by Dave, Lucy and Forrest Westfall.

Dave’s parents are Gilbert Junior Westfall and the late Lillie Marie Higginbotham Westfall.

Dave and Marcia were named Fairmont Times Family of the Year in 2015. Marcia took an active role in the West Virginia teachers strike was so successful that became the template for teachers’ unions in states across America.

Fairmont State graduate with a WVU masters Marcia’s parents are Ramona Fullen Michalski, Class of 1949, and the late Frank Michalski, who started at Monongah High at the same time as Ramona.

Marcia’s siblings are Jay Michalski, Mike Michalski, Carol Michalski Drake, Ramona Marie Michalski and the late Mary Frances Michalski Hulderman Gapen.

Marcia and Dave are, literally, Lions who roar.

Eva Lou Cooper, who began at Monongah High with the Class of 1972, moved to Wichita with her family in her junior year.

Since her Lions day, Eva has been a busy woman.

Eva grew up in Little Mill Fall. She recalls “great memories of playing in the creek and exploring freely without fear. I started school in the one-room Davis Ridge schoolhouse at end of hollow. I was in a class with 3 siblings and numerous cousins.”

Her sister Annette owns property on Big Mill Fall Run and gifted Eva with a parcel.

Eva’s father was Golden Cooper, Sr., who purchased Rhea Chapels Church near Mary Lou Retton Park in 1970, a year before he passed away. Her mother was Fairy Ruth Freeland Cooper. The family lived on First Street near Champion Block Company.

“I helped Patsy Forte the Rexall pharmacist” whose store was at the center of the Monongah business district in East Monongah “for years. I walked and delivered to homes for him.”

Eva’s siblings are Harold Cooper, Class of 1967, of Kentucky; Gary Cooper of Ohio, the late Richard Cooper, Robert Cooper of Shinnston, Fairy Millbraugh of Ohio, Marvin Cooper; Roberta Parrack of Ohio, Susan Moffett of California, Sandy McCaskill of Florida, Bonnie Garrett of Shinnston; Annette Ramsey of Fairmont; the late Golden Cooper, Jr.; the late Charles Cooper; and the late Lora Belle Jones.

After Fairy died young after giving birth to their last child, Golden, Sr. married Eva’s mother, Annie Mary Yost of Fairmont. They had seven children Harold, Bonnie , Golden Jr., Eva, Richard, Annette and Robert.

Eva’s neighbors in Monongah included David Gowers, Class of 1971, who lives in Martinsburg.

Eva married her high school sweetheart – Darrell Vincent, East Fairmont Class of 1971. Darrell joined the Air Force and was in the Strategic Air Command and served 10 years before joining the Postal Service in Harrison County.

“I met Darrell in the summer of 1969 at my Dad’s church in Norway (the Rheas Chapel ). It was love at first sight.

“While Darrell was in the Air Force we lived in Mississippi, Kansas and Virginia. We parted ways amicably and are dear friends that travel together to see our grandchildren.”

Eva met her second husband, Mark Altland, in Cape Charles, Virginia while she was in nursing school (she has been a nurse for 38 years) in Nassawadox, Virginia and did her clinicals in North Hampton/Accomack County Hospital. After their marriage they moved to York, Pennsylvania in 1981.

Evan has been a nurse in Healthsouth Rehabilitation and for the last 19 years has done home care for ill children. In 1995 she went to school for massage therapy and she completed a two-year extensive training in the energy field of chakras and correlation of our endocrine system to make herself a better nurse.

Eva has four children: Heather Vincent Niven of Prescott, Arizona and Dustin B. Vincent of Bridgeport by Darrell and Nathaniel Atland of Pennsylvania and daughter Shannon who lives in California by Altland.

Heather is an artist who works in the music business. Eva sent me a photo of Heath with Slash of Guns N Roses, taken when the rock group performed a benefit for 19 firemen that were died battling a California wildfire several years ago.

Shannon has done a lot of commercials and is a stay-at-home mother to her two daughters by husband Mark Hoffmeister, a trailer editor for Adams Sandler’s movies.

Nathaniel and wife Christie and their son River live near Eva in York. Nathaniel a district manager for a pain management company.

Dustin is an engineer for Mark West Company and serves on the Bridgeport city council . Dustin’s wife, Ginny Iaquinta, works at United Health Care Hospital in Bridgeport.

Eva also has eight 8 grandchildren.

She moved to York in 2015 and lives it up with visits to magnificent Sedona, Arizona and Whaley Lake in New York state, where Eva’s friend lives. And manages Light Workers of the Golden Ray in York.

Billionaire Christopher Cline, who grew up in the unincorporated community of Isaban (population: 200) on Fourpole Creek that is the boundary line for five miles between Mingo and McDowell counties, was killed in a helicopter crash on Thursday, July 4 in The Bahamas, one day before his 61st birthday,

Also killed in the Abaco Islands crash was his daughter, Kameron Cline. Cline was the founder of St. Louis, Missouri-based coal mining Foresight Energy LP, a joint venture with Robert Murray’s Murray Energy Corp. His net worth is estimated at $1.9 billion.

Isaban is 66 miles from Beckley via West Virginia State Route 97. Beckley is where Cline’s grandfather began building the family fortune with a pickaxe to dig the coal.

In 1980, Cline's father bought out his partner and gave the shares to Cline, who was 21 years old and studying psychology at Marshall University.

Cline’s 205-foot (62 m) luxury yacht Mine Games has five staterooms and its own submarine.

In 2011, WVU School of Medicine and the athletic department got a $5 million donation from the Cline Family Foundation. That created the Christopher Cline Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery and helped fund a new basketball practice facility.

Later that year Marshall got a $5 million for sports medicine research.

Cline remarried in 1993 after his first wife's 1987 death from cancer, to his second wife Kelly. They divorced in 2000. Later, he dated golfer Tiger Woods’ former wife, Ellen Nordegreen.

Cline had two sons and two daughters.

He owned a 3,100 square mile mansion in North Palm Beach, Florida, and a home on 150 acres in Beckley.

Cline’s best friend, Sidney Green, died in 2002 when the roof collapsed in Cline’s mine near Wharton, West Virginia.

Margaret Phelps Moyer passes away

Margaret June Phelps Moyer, 97, mother of several Monongah High graduates, passed away Tuesday, July 2.

Mary Phelp Moyer

Her son, Gary William Moyer, Class of 1962, died in 1980.

Margaret’s daughter, Toni Nesselrotte, Class of 1971, is married to Bill Nesselrotte, Class of 1970.

Another daughter, Teresa Kay Moyer Goolie, Class of 1960, is the widow of George Goolie, who passed away in 1969.

Margaret’s obituary:

Margaret June Moyer, age 97 of Fairmont, formerly of New Hill (Worthington), passed away at UHC on July 2, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Taylor County, West Virginia on June 2, 1922 to the late Elmer L. Phelps and Mabel Ruth Johnson Phelps.

Margie, as known by her family, June as known by her friends and named for the month of her birth, was a devoted homemaker. She dedicated her life to the care of her children and grandchildren. She approached her homemaker duties as any professional would approach a job- cleanliness and organization were very important. She spoiled her family with delicious meals from the mounds of recipes she accumulated throughout her life.

Growing up in the depression, she said that she would try to hide the fact that she had to eat homemade bread instead of store-bought bread, but throughout the years she filled the kitchen with the wonderful smell of fresh baked bread- bread which the family greatly preferred over anything store-bought.

Margie was blessed with a devoted family who cherished her and cared for her, especially during the last years of her life. Her son-in-law always said she was the best mother-in-law a person could ever have. She maintained a wonderfully witty sense of humor, a very sharp mind and a love of Beatles music throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her mother and father-in-law, Roy H. and Stella Moyer. Her husband, William W. Moyer died on February 2, 1988, her son, Gary Moyer, passed away on October 29, 1980 and her son-in-law, George G. Goolie, Jr. died on June 21, 1969. Also preceding her in death were her sister, Virginia L. McCauley and brothers, Leonard and George Phelps. She was the last of her immediate family as well as her husband’s family.

Margie leaves behind her daughters Theresa (Sarah) Goolie, Toni Nesselrotte and husband Bill, of Fairmont; daughter-in-law Judy Sloan and husband Matt, of Worthington. Her loving grandchildren are Douglas Moyer and wife Leah, of Worthington; Tammy Harbert and husband Brad, of Monongah; Lynna Gaskins and husband Robert, of Maryland; Gene Goolie and wife Jessica, of Fairmont and Ean (Tyler) Nesselrotte and wife Alexandria, of Texas. Special great-grandchildren are Shannon Moyer and wife Ali; Danielle Wilson and husband Jamie; Ryan Harbert, Evan Harbert, Geremy Goolie. Garret Goolie, Nathan Gaskins, and Elinor Nesselrotte. Great-great grandchildren are Mason Wilson and Elayna Wilson.

Margie loved animals and took care of many strays throughout the years. She was a faithful monthly contributor to the Marion County Humane Society so in respect to her wishes, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to the Marion County Humane Society, PO Box 905, Fairmont, WV 26554.

The family has entrusted Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia St., Fairmont, WV 26554, with the arrangements. All services will be private to the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fordfuneralhomes.com .