Obituaries

Barbara A. Watson Pugh, 82, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at the River Oaks Nursing Home in Clarksburg, WV, with her family by her side.

Barbara was born in Morgantown, WV, on November 17, 1937, a daughter of the late Melvin C. and Ruth E. Newman Watson.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Pugh, who passed away on July 24, 2015.

Barbara is survived by her children; three sons, William “Dean” Pugh and wife Hazel of Columbus, OH, Michael “Mike” Pugh and wife Cindy of Stonewood, WV and Jeff Pugh of Morgantown, WV; two daughters, Roxana Jordan and husband Curtis of Monroeville, PA and Patricia Pugh of Morgantown, WV; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Louise Krokonko of Lakeside, CA and JoAnn Ervin of Arthurdale, WV; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Diana Williams and sister, Sally Watson.

Barbara dedicated her life to her family and was a wonderful wife and mother. She will be sadly missed.

A special thank you to the River Oaks Nursing Home for their care and consideration of Barbara.

In keeping with her wishes, Mrs. Pugh will be cremated.

She will be inurned at West Virginia National Cemetery at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.