Memorial service today for Arnold “J.B.” Loss, Class of 1947

They had a memorial service today for Arnold “J.B.” Loss, Class of 1947, who passed away Jan. 7. Unfortunately, my computer in computer hospital so I didn’t post this in time to let everyone know who might have showed up.

Arnold’s widow is Suzanne Barr Loss, Class of 1948. Their son, David Loss, lives on the Loss property once owned by Frank Loss, brother of Arnold’s father, J.B. Loss. Their son, Mike, who attended school in Fairmont, lives on Harter Hill.

Arnold’s sisters are Lucille Loss Blocker, who lives with husband Richard Blocker in Monongah, and Rosemary Loss Hartman of Phoenix, Arizona.

Predeceasing him was his sister, Mildred “Jean” Loss Carlot, who with husband Julie ran Carlot’s Grill across the street from Monongah High for decades; brothers Bernard (his widow, Kathryn, lives in Monongah) and brother Don; and Arnold & Suzanne’s son, Elliott Barr Loss.

Hi John,

     Having Dad's Memorial Service and celebration of his life Saturday May 3rd.  (Memorial 11:00 am  at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery,  Celebration to follow at 1:00pm at Loss home on Mill Fall).  Friends, neighbors and family stop on by, please bring a lawn chair.  Anyone with memories of Dad, please email Mike Loss at mikeloss51loss@aol.com   

Thanks John!

For those who missed it in January, here is Arnold’s obituary:

Arnold "JB" Joseph Loss
(June 16, 1929 - January 7, 2014)

Arnold Joseph “JB” Loss, 84, of Mill Fall passed away Tuesday January 7, 2014 at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer.

He was born June 16, 1929 in Monongah, WV, the youngest son of the late John “JB” and Josephine (Deiling) Loss.

He attended Catholic school and graduated from Monongah High School in 1947. He began working for the B&O Railroad at the age of 15, as a track builder. After high school, he was hired as a brakeman and retired after 43 years as a conductor for the Chessie System (CSX).

JB was a master gardener and loved nature. He was a dog lover and raised beagles in his early years. He also enjoyed rabbit and squirrel hunting, and followed WVU Sports.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his oldest son Elliot Barr Loss; his brothers, Bernard (Kathryn) and Don; and a sister Mildred “Gene” Carlot.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Suzanne Barr Loss; sons, Michael and his companion Susie Jett of Harter Hill, David Loss and his wife Mary of Mill Fall; granddaughters, Andie Moxley of Fairmont, and Veronica “Ronnie” Loss of Charleston, WV; his sisters, Lucille Blocker and husband Richard of ­­­­ Monongah, WV, and Rosemary Hartman of  Phoenix, AZ; his sisters-in-law, Kathryn Loss of Monongah, Jeannette Barr Baczuk of Mansfield, OH; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Domico Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. There will be a graveside memorial service and celebration of his life to be announced in the spring. Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.domicofh.com .