Obituaries

James H. Dutchess, 72, of Bridgeport, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 in the United Hospital Center.

He was born in Clarksburg on December 11, 1946 a son of the late Merle E. and Elizabeth Reynolds Dutchess.

Twice married, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie J. Mascaro Dutchess in 2003. He is survived by his second wife, Gloria Stanley Dutchess who resides at their residence in Bridgeport.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by one daughter, Holly Austin and her husband Mike of Lancaster, Ohio; one grandchild, John Michael Austin; one step son, Kenny Stanley and his wife Becky; one step granddaughter, Katelyn Marie Stanley; two brothers, Denny Dutchess and his wife Nancy of Stonewood, and Kenny Dutchess and his wife Libby of Charleston; three sisters, his twin sister Cheryl Liberaty of Stonewood, Wendy Dutchess of Stonewood, and Anita Johnston of Gassaway; several nieces and nephews; and one sister-in-law, Betty Crowley and her husband Rick of Clarksburg. Also surviving is his loving companion, ”Parker”, his dog.

Mr. Dutchess was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He was a construction worker for Casacine Theaters for 21 years and was a bus driver for the Central Ohio Transit Authority for 27 years.

Mr. Dutchess was also a recreational pilot and was a member of the Bridgeport VIPS.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public visitation and entombment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the Harrison County Humane Society P.O. Box 4397 Clarksburg, WV 26301-4397

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