Evelyn Kasper Boggess, Class of 1953, passed away Friday, September 27.

Evelyn and her husband for 62 years, Okey Boggess, a retired coal miner, lived in the Willow Road home south of Monongah where Evelyn grew up with siblings Bob Kasper, Class of 1950, who has homes in South Lyon and Presque Isle (on Grand Lake), Michigan, and the late Helen Kasper Andrews.

Kathy Boggess Peaslee of Youngstown, Evelyn and Okey’s daughter, provided me with these details:

Calling hours will be 3-7 p.m. Friday, October 4 at Domico Funeral Home in Fairmont.

The funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 5 in Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Monongah, not all that far from the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School that Evelyn attended.

Kathy and Rich Peaslee’s children and Evelyn’s grandchildren are Zachary, who was in the WVU Marching Band while at WVU, and Matthew Peaslee. Evelyn and Okey’s son is John Boggess, who owns the building that once housed the P.P. Shenasky Grocery on U.S. 19 adjacent to where Thoburn School once stood.

Ursula Shipco had six lots which wound up mostly with her children John, Joe, George, Walter, Blanche and Caroline Kasper, Evelyn’s mother.

Evelyn’s obituary:

 

Evelyn Eileen Kasper Boggess, 84, of Monongah, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at her residence.  She was born February 22, 1935 in Fairmont, daughter of the late Lawrence and Caroline Kasper.

Evelyn was a graduate of Monongah High School.  She was previously employed by G.C. Murphy Company, Thorofare, and Westinghouse.  She married her husband Okey September 01, 1956 in Monongah at St. Stanislaus. 

Evelyn enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, reading.  Most of all she enjoyed time with her grandchildren, whether it was babysitting or attending all of their events; baseball and basketball games, and concerts.  Her cooking and baking skills were a delight to all who were lucky enough to enjoy them.

She was a devout Catholic and prayed the rosary daily, along with her many daily prayers for friends and family.  She has a special devotion to St. Jude. 

Evelyn is survived by her husband of 63 years, Otis “Okey” Boggess; three children, Kathy Peaslee and husband Rick of Youngstown, OH, John Boggess and wife Sue of Monongah, WV and Tish Boggess of Fairmont, WV; four grandchildren, Matthew Peaslee and wife Erin, Zachary Peaslee, Andrew Boggess and Jacob Boggess; a brother, Robert “Bob” Kasper; a special cousin, Sharon Sokolosky; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; a special caregiver and friend, Pauline Monell; and  special neighbors, Frank and Cathy Boyce.

In addition to her parents, Evelyn is preceded in death by a sister, Helen Kasper Andrews.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church (687 Maple Terrace Monongah, WV 26554) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105).

The family will receive friends at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Avenue in Fairmont, on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Vigil Rites will be on Friday at the funeral home with Deacon Lou Belldina. Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 687 Maple Terrace in Monongah, with Father Vincent Joseph as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Monongah. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com .

 

Brother never forgets his friends.

Alabama football coach Nick Saban and wife Terry established the Kerry Marbury Memorial Scholarship at Fairmont State for students from Marion County attending Fairmont State who have financial need.

Brother said:

“The older we get, the clearer it becomes that true friendships go beyond distance and time and circumstances. If one has but a few true friends, then indeed, that is the richest treasure of all.  Kerry Marbury was a friend from childhood who was like a member of my family.

“We hope that this scholarship will help other local young adults continue their education to positively impact their lives and that it will honor Kerry Marbury's name.”

Marbury died from cancer June 23 at his home in Fairmont. Brother and Kerry were teammates for Monongah High’s state title in 1968. Brother was the quarterback and Kerry the elusive and speedy running back. After Brother graduated and played for Kent State, Marbury also was on the 1969 Monongah High state championship football team.

Kerry rushed for more than 6,000 yards as a Lion. He also played basketball and finished strong at the state track meets for Monongah.

Kerry played football for WVU from 1971-1972 and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1976, but left football by the age of 24.

After getting his bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State, he later became a professor on the Fairmont State faculty.

Brother got his penchant for helping others from his father, Nick Saban, Sr.

A half-century ago, Brother checked out his dad’s five garages tucked behind old houses on a stretch of Miner's Row. They were packed to the ceiling with what appeared to be useless throwaways.

"I walk in those garages and there's tags on junk everywhere," Saban said in an old article. "An old bald tire had a tag that read, 'Bob Moore, $5.' That thing wasn't worth a nickel. He was taking people's junk and giving them money to survive."

No one knew about the garages and what his father had stored in them till Brother checked them out after dad passed away.

Nick Saban Sr.'s Gulf service station at State Road 218 and U.S. 19 was an ATM for people in need who were too proud to take charity. So that was Nick, Sr.’s ploy, cash for junk.

Dad also bought an old bus, the equipment and uniforms, the cleats and balls and paid for travel and food for his Pop Warner children’s football team. If a player didn’t have football or baseball equipment, Nick, Sr. provided it for his teams.

Brother sends a check every year for maintenance of the Nick Saban, Sr. Field where children still play today.

Alabama knows Brother as the chapionship coach who won six national titles and is an equal to another Alabama coaching legend, Paul “Bear” Bryant.

Monongah High alumni knew the Sabans – father and son – were champions long before Brother showed up in Tuscaloosa.

For the full article, click on https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/nick-saban-foundation-establishes-kerry-marbury-memorial-scholarship-to-benefit/article_a930a67e-785c-5e7b-a1da-3fe50bee70c1.html?fbclid=IwAR3K2qhDbZEoqfkHUuEt3tyjuYYBZcu8NbwuIXpIe-VvwomtV-hjIb5WxhA

Judy Renaldo, a pediatric nurse at Fairmont Regional Medical Center in Fairmont for many years, passed away August 31 in Midlothian, Virginia but her obituary wasn’t published till September 21. Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel in Midlothian handled her arrangements.

Judy’s brother, 1983 WVU Med School graduate Dr. Gary J. Renaldo, is a cardiology specialist in Kernersville, North Carolina.

Judy’s mother was Rose Domico Renaldo, Class of 1942. Her father was Joseph Renaldo.

‎Adam Michna, who graduated from North Marion in 1980 after attending Monongah High for 3 years, posted this:

Judy was the daughter of Joseph and Rose Domico Renaldo. She lived with her parents and brother in an apartment complex owned by her parents at the intersection of East Park and Morgantown Avenue.

Judy is survived by her brother, Dr. Gary Renaldo, and one uncle, Chester Damico and his daughter, Trudy Anderson.

She was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles, Jack Domico, Florence Damico, Mary Diamond, and several relatives. Judy was the grand-daughter of Antonio "Tony" and Mary Manzo D'Amico of Wahoo, near Monongah.

Judy’s obituary:

Judy Renaldo, 66, a long-time resident of Fairmont, passed away on August 31, 2019 at Brookdale Memory Care in Midlothian, Virginia. She had a great love for children and served many years as a pediatric nurse at Fairmont General Hospital. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, a niece and nephew, and many other relatives and friends, who will remember her caring nature. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition.

Sandy Skormisley wrote:

 

“Judy and l were traveling buddies. We went together to Italy (two times) with many friends and two times to Myrtle Beach. Flea markets, garage and yard sales -- a Saturday must. A Church picnic, spaghetti dinners, Fall Festivals, Christmas bazaars, friends meeting at my home to feast on goodies and decorate the Christmas tree allowed Judy to meet new friends.

“She was a pleasure to all. The time at Myrtle when l restyled her hair, added blush to her already lovely skin, a little light lipstick, she saw how pretty she looked. Oh, could she make a mean carrot cake. BEST ever.

“When we traveled, we always said the Rosary at the end of our day. I will miss her terribly. Life dealt her a harsh blow. She will be my angel in Heaven. Rest in peace, little lady.”

Maylisa Yofan wrote:

“My cousin Judy Ann shines from within. When I see Judy, I see her Dad, my Uncle Joe. His smile and greeting ‘Hey, Sissy’ is a snapshot memory. His absolute endearing expression always made me feel so loved. Like father, like daughter.

“Judy and I were drawn to reminiscing often in our telephone chats. Most likely, our conversations had us both shedding tears. What a terrific feeling of acceptance and closeness one experiences when one can cry unabashedly with another. The wordless sob says ‘I know from where you come and I am there as well.’

“Holding her mother in her arms as she was dying, after being her mom's closest companion and caregiver for life, is the route I would have taken had I a chance to live my life again. Difference is you would have heard me complain now and then. My cousin, however, never, ever breathed an utterance of complaint while sharing her life with her mom, my Aunt Rose.

“In His House, there are many mansions. Surely, when my earthly life shall end, St. Peter will lead me to my mansion. And soon enough, I will hear Judy call out excitedly ‘Up here, Maylisa! Look up!’ And that is where I'll find her, up there in the reserved seat section looking down on the rest of us.”

Melanie Dooley wrote:

“My dear cousin Judy spent her career as a pediatric nurse at Fairmont Regional Medical Center in Fairmont.
She was devoted to her mother Rose, who was widowed for many years. She was a loyal parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairmont. Among the highlights of her life were the two trips she took to Italy, the birthplace of her grandparents.

“She enjoyed being with family and friends, shopping, and caring for her home. She was kind and generous to all.
She was loved by her cousins Melanie, Maylisa, Dan, Randy and Becky; and by her sister-in-law Sandi.

“She will be missed.”

Goldie Huffman Basagic, Class of 1974, and husband John Huffman are celebrating their 44^th wedding anniversary.

Goldie posted:

“We been married 44 years, had 2 children and 8 grandchildren with another on the way next month and we are still smiling. Who would of thought? Love you, John. Happy Anniversary.”

Patti DeMary Evans, Class of 1972, was there for Goldie and John’s wedding day.

Their daughter Brooke Huffman Pethtel is married to Adam Pethtel.

Goldie was a Monongah High cheerleader alongside Patty DeMary Evans; Debbie Manzo Vandetta, Class of 1973, Monongahfest president and married to former Monongah Mayor Greg Vandetta, Class of 1975; and Debbie Basagic Bragg, Class of 1972.

 

Patti is a retired nurse (1987-2006) and a graduate of Fairmont State. She lives in Fairmont with husband Brian Evans. Patti’s sister is BettyAnne DeMary.

Keeping the Basagic family branches straight is tougher than beating Monongah High in a state title football game, but I’ll try:

Pete Basagic, Class of 1972, son of Richard Basagic, Class of 1948, who worked at Davis Electric, lives in Monongah and is married.

Richard “Richie” Basagic, Class of 1975, works at FirstEnergy and lives in Fairmont. He attended the 2010 Monongah High Alumni Reunion.

 

Cathy Basagic, Fairmon State catering programs coordinator, is from Rachel and lives in Monongah.

Sandra Basagic, after Parkersburg High, Fairmont State and West Virginia University, works for the Marion County Board of Education, is married and lives in Fairmont.

 

Hassan Basagic, Class of 1963, attended the 2013 Monongah High Alumni Reunion with Marlene Sandy. Hassan Basagic, Jr., Class of 1941, died in 1980.

 

Julius Basagic, listed both as Class of 1943 and Class of 1945 in my Monongah High graduation lists but as Class of 1945 in the North Marion High alumni directory.

 

Goldie Basagic Myers, Class of 1943.

John Basagic, Class of 1966.

Bruce Basagic, Class of 1969.

Deborah Basagic Berry, Class of 1970.

David Wood, Class of 1955, who attended Monongah High Alumni Reunions nearly every year for the past 1½ decades, passed away Monday, September 16 in Warren, Ohio.

David Wood attended the Monongah High Alumni Reunions in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

His sister is Sally Wood Tarley, Class of 1959, who lives in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Sally graduated from Fairmont State, then got her masters at WVU before she began her illustrious teaching career and retired as a Fairmont State professor (1974-2002). She married Marko Tarley.

The other predeceased children of Lelia Morris Wood and Newton Wood are Robert Wood, Carroll “Charlie” Wood, Daniel Wood, Geraldine Wood Skormsley and MaryLou Wood Morris.  

Danny Wood attended the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 MHS Reunions.

Ida Burwitz of Ringgold, Georgia, Sherma Addington and Fay LaVonne “Bonnie” Peters of Rossville, Georgia were listed as siblings in Danny’s 2017 obituary.

Danny was predeceased by his wife, Monongah High grad Rosalie Hestick Wood. Danny and Rosalie’s children are Denise Roncone, Class of 1976, of Monongah, Kevin Wood, Class of 1978, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; 1983 North Marion grad Janine Watson of Shinnston; and Charles Wright Jr. of Enterprise.

The Wood family is sprinkled among Monongah High graduates, from 1940 through 1978, the year before Monongah High ceased to exist.

Margie Wood Hurford is Class of 1940.

Phyllis Wood, Class of 1968, attended the 2018 Monongah High Alumni Reunion. John Wood, Class of 1957, of Raleigh, North Carolina, attended the 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2017 MHS Reunions.

Paul Wood is Class of 1973. Sgt. Kevin D. Wood is Class of 1978.

There also are a lot of members of the Woods (with an "s") family who graduated from Monongah High. I won’t get into that because it will confuse both you and me.

David Wood’s obituary:

WARREN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – David A. “Dave” Wood, 82, of Warren, passed away Monday evening, September 16, 2019.

Dave will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends.

He was born May 23, 1937 in Monongah, West Virginia, the son Newton and Lelia (Morris) Wood and moved to the Warren area in 1957.

He was a 1955 graduate of Monongah High School and was a proud United States Navy Veteran serving on the USS Coral Seas.

Dave retired from Copperweld Steel Corporation as a roller in the 21-inch mill after 37 years of service.

He was a member of St. John Paul II Parish.

Dave had many passions throughout his life. He enjoyed going to Dunkin Donuts on Elm Road to socialize and have coffee with his friends. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.  

His wife Deloris, whom married October 25, 1958, died October 18, 2011.

Dave leaves behind to hold onto his memories two daughters, Patricia (Tom) Wills of Cortland and Sandra A. “Sandy” Wood with whom he made his home; two granddaughters, Kara and Emily Wills both of Cortland; a great-grandson, Anthony Armistead and a sister, Sally Tarley of Hilton Head, South Carolina

Besides his parents and wife, Dave was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Carroll “Charlie” and Daniel Wood and two sisters, Geraldine Skormsley and MaryLou Morris.  

Family and friends may call on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. all at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE, Warren.  

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Saturday, September, 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Paul II Parish, St. Joseph Church with Father John R. Lody officiating.

Burial will take place at All Souls Cemetery, Bazetta.  

Material contributions may be made in David’s name to St. John Paul II Parish, 420 North Street NW, Warren, OH 44483.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to sign the guestbook, and send condolences to David’s family.

A television tribute will air Thursday, September 19 at the following approximate times: 6:41 a.m. WYTV, 8:41 a.m. on MyYTV and 9:58 a.m. on FOX plus additional spots throughout the day on WYTV, FOX and MyYTV.

 

 

Sheila Mobley McCutcheon

In Memory of:
Beverly Morgan Colisino,
Harry just contacted me, and asked that I help get the word out..... That
“A Get Together/Gathering, will be held.......
Wednesday September 25
5-8pm at
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in
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Bev Morgan Colisino, Class of 1974, passed away today.

   Bev has battled medical complications for years.

Bev was married for 45 years to 1974 Mannington High grad Harry James Colisino, son of Patsy Colisino. They lived in Carolina. Bev’s career involved the post office and medical facilities.

Harry played Pop Warner Football as a child under the legendary Nick Saban, Sr. of the Idamay Black Diamonds, father of Alabama coach Nick “Brother” Saban.

Bev’s father is Arnold Ray Morgan, Class of 1950, who lives in Palatka, Florida.

Jennifer Camp from Carolina after a spell in Conway, Arkansas is Bev’s daughter who kept Lions posted about her Mom’s situation. Jay Holman, Class of 1971, notified me about Bev’s passing. 
Jennifer added this information:

“Mom will be cremated & placed in a beautiful, engraved box. Obit will run in Sunday's paper only. Small ceremony next Wednesday at Hutson Funeral Home in Farmington from 5-8pm.”

Jennifer is married to Keith Camp and is a North Marion grad who studied medical assisting at West Virginia Junior College in Morgantown.

Bev’s sister is Donna Morgan Snyder, widow of Tim Snyder. Harry’s dad, the late Patsy Colisino, Sr., was a Monongah High basketball player in the 1940s.

Bev fought endometrial/uterine cancer successfully in 2012. She had her leg amputated in 2017.

Eleanor Mae Lee Angelilli, Class of 1943, passed away Sunday, September 15.

Siblings George Henry Lee, Class of 1941, and Robert E. Lee, Class of 1940, predeceased her.

While at Monongah High, Eleanor lived in Everson and played basketball and volleyball and was in the Junior Red Cross and Glee Club.

George Henry Lee played football, volleyball and basketball and was in the Science Club.

Eleanor’s obituary:

Eleanor Mae Lee Angelilli

1924 - 2019

Eleanor Mae Lee Angelilli, 94, of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.  She was born November 26, 1924 on Swisher Hill in Monongah, WV, a daughter of the late Marvin E. and Beulah Jane Jackson Lee.  On July 18, 1993, she was preceded in death by her husband Albert Carmen Angelilli, Jr.

Mrs. Angelilli was a member for over 50 years of The Baptist Temple in Fairmont.  She was a graduate of Monongah High School.  Eleanor retired from Staud’s Restaurant where she served as hostess and cashier.  She had previously worked in the yard goods and fabric departments of W.T. Grants department store in Fairmont.  She also had worked at Westinghouse Corporation in the seal beam division. 

Eleanor was a member of the Brown Davis Circle of The Baptist Temple where she worked with many church fundraisers.  She enjoyed baking, working with her flowers, watching westerns on television and loved following the Mountaineers and the Steelers.  But she loved most to be with her family and follow her granddaughters as they have grown over the years.

Survivors include her children, Patricia and her husband Tom Arnold of Fairmont, Albert “Buster” C. Angelilli, III of Fairmont, and Judy Angelilli of Fairmont, her granddaughters, Jamie and her husband Greg Boyce of Morgantown, and Brittany and her husband Jonathan Andino of Pittsburgh, as well as her sister, Jean Sturm of Monongah, WV.

In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her infant son, Allen Angelilli, her brothers, George “Henry” Lee, Robert Lee, James Lee, and Jerry Harris, and her sisters, Mary Barta, Loretta Malcolm, Arlene Straight, and Susan Inabinet.

Memorial donations may be made to The Baptist Temple, 430 Morgantown Avenue, Fairmont, WV  26554.

Friends and family may visit the Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 2PM until 4PM and 6PM until 8PM, as well as on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 10AM until 11AM.  The funeral will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 11AM with Rev. Dr. Allan Copenhaver officiating.  Interment will follow at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Fairmont.  Online condolences may be made to www.fordfuneralhomes.com .