Obituaries

Paul Joseph Lehosit, 82, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away Friday, June 9,2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a short-term illness.

He was born in Clarksburg on January 10, 1935, a son of the late Stephen and Anna Skocik Lehosit.

On March 30th, 1957, he married his wife Wilma Elaine Lehosit of 60 years who resides at their residence in Clarksburg.

Also surviving are five sons, Paul Lehosit II and his wife Melody of Arbutus Park, Jeffrey Scott Lehosit and his fiancé  Kristi of Fairmont, WV, Patrick Lehosit and his fiancé Shara of Clarksburg, Michael John Lehosit and his wife Angie of Grafton, WV, and Jason Lehosit and his wife Tracy of Clarksburg; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Lehosit-Stutler, Paul Lehosit III, Jacob Lehosit, Jason Lehosit II, Maddie Lehosit, Elijah Lehosit, and Noah Lehosit; one great-grandchild, Lizah Ann Wash; and several nieces and nephews.

Paul was the last surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Emil Lehosit, Anna Colombo, Steve Lehosit, Frances Peasak, Joe Lehosit, John Lehosit, Andy Lehosit, Margaret Lehosit, Genevive Morris, Mary Visokay, Agnes Lehosit, Willie Douglas, Theresa Dean, and an infant brother.

Mr. Lehosit worked as a millwright for Fourco Glass where he retired with 32 years of service. He was 1953 graduate of St. Mary’s High School and later went on to attend two years of college at Glenville State College where he was on scholarship for football having been nicknamed “slippery hips Lehosit”.  He was a United States Army veteran serving as Company Clerk for 600 men from 1955 to 1958.  He was Catholic by Faith and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family including playing Pinochle.   Above all, he was a devoted family man and husband. 

Family and friends will be received at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street Nutter Fort on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00pm where a vigil service will be held at 7:30pm to conclude visitation.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. 

In keeping with Paul’s wishes, cremation services will follow the service. 

A Private interment will follow in the Holy Cross 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.