Obituaries

Stephen Joseph Kerrigan, 72, of Bridgeport, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 following an extended illness.

He was born In Connellsville, PA on March 29, 1947 a son of the late Edward Kerrigan and Barbara Turkoly Kerrigan.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Jane “Janie” Post Kerrigan who resides at their home in Bridgeport. He is also survived by two daughters, Krista Lynn Votaw of Charleston, WV and Jessica Brinkley Testman and husband Nathan of Charleston, WV; one son, Christopher Kerrigan and wife Jamie of Alabama; grandchildren, Tyler Testman, Kaylie Kerrigan, Reilly Kerrigan and Roryann Kerrigan and one brother, Philip Kerrigan of Connellsville, PA.

Stephen was a graduate of Gibel Catholic High School. He was a catholic by faith having attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church for years. He started working at Pepsi at an early age having worked his entire career as a manager up until his diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis.

He loved music, especially the blues, Penn State football and following West Virginia University sports. Above all, he loved his family, friends and spending time with his grandson, Tyler.

A special “Thank You” to some very special people; Donald Cottingham, Willie Owens, Emma Fox, Jodi Henderson, Megan Stillman, nurses from Care Partners, Cathy, Brad and Terri and to Debbie Turner of Public Partnership.

Per his request, cremations services were held.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort, WV from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home to conclude the gathering with Willie Owens presiding.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Stephen’s memory to Health Access, Inc., 489 Washington Ave, Clarksburg, WV 26301

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