Obituaries

Charleen E. Mulligan Hitt, 78, of Nutter Fort, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the United Hospital Center.

She was born in Clarksburg on May 20,1948, a daughter of the late Paul L. and Gertrude Ferree Mulligan.

She married her husband of 58 years, Richard A. “Rick” Hitt, Sr., on August 6, 1968. He survives at their home in Nutter Fort.

Charleen is also survived by one daughter; Elizabeth Calef and husband Barry of Nutter Fort; one son, Ricky Hitt and wife Annette of Clarksburg; one sister, Nina Hyde; five grandchildren, Mariah Gilmore and husband Cody, Ezra Calef and wife Tiffany, Julian Hitt, Katie Hitt, and Olivia Hitt, and two great-grandchildren; Reya and Kyren Gilmore. She also leaves behind her dog; Maggie.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul “Butch” Mulligan and Gary Mulligan, and her beloved dog; Mack.

Charleen was a graduate of Washington Irving High School, class of 1966. She worked as a cashier with Town & Country Drug Store and secretary for State Farm, office of Tom Tallman. In addition, she spent many years as a housekeeper. Above all, she treasured her role as a loving Nanny to her grandchildren, who meant the world to her and brought her immeasurable joy. Her love for them was one of the greatest joys of her life.

Charleen was a caring, whole-hearted woman whose greatest joy was her family. She deeply loved her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her brothers and sister. She always looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren, whose visits brought a smile to her face and filled her heart with happiness. Her love for her family was evident in everything she did, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family and friends may call at Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, where the funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm to conclude the visitation with Lou Ortenzio presiding. Interment will follow in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

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