CAROL MICHALSKI DRAKE PASSES AWAY

 

Carol Michalski Drake, daughter of Ramona Michalski, Class of 1949, and the late Frank Michalski, passed away Thursday, August 19.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Drake. They lived in Shinnston.

Carol attended Thoburn Grade School, Monongah Junior High and Monongah High School. And later was a teacher in Monongah Middle School.

Carol’s sister, Mary Michalski Gapen, Class of 1968, who predeceased Carol, was a teacher in the Barrackville school system for years.

Carol’s other siblings are Mike Michalski, Class of 1969, Jay Michalski, Marcia Michalski Westfall, Class of 1974, and Ramona Marie Michalski, named after her mother.

Carol’s obituary:

 

Carol Ellen Michalski Drake

May 19, 1957 - August 19, 2021

Carol Drake of Shinnston passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 peacefully at her home. She was born on May 19, 1957. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Robert L. Drake.

She is the daughter of Ramona Jean Michalski and the late Frank Michalski. Also preceding her in death are her sister, Mary Gapen; great-grandparents, Clay and Mary Fullen; grandparents, Jake and Mildred Puffenburgar; and Frances Michalski Cavallaro.

She grew up in Monongah and attended Thoburn Grade School, Monongah Junior High, and Monongah High School. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Fairmont State University and a Master’s Degree from West Virginia University. She worked for the Marion County Board of Education, spending most of her time at Monongah Middle School. She was also a member of the Former Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday and Bible School Classes. She was a dedicated teacher and loved working with children.

Carol is survived by brothers, Mike (Jan) and Jay (Debby); sister Marcia (Dave); her very special sister, Ramona, and brother-in-law, Rick Gapen. She is survived by 14 nieces and nephews, and 30 great nieces and great nephews who she admired and dearly loved. She also leaves behind her beloved pet cat, Floyd.

She was very grateful and appreciative for the kind and caring treatment she received at Fresenius Medical Care.

At her request, her viewing will be private. Burial will take place at the Grandview Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com .