Obituaries

Taffy Blackshire, 70, of Clarksburg passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 in the United Hospital Center.

She was born in Clarksburg on May 5, 1956, a daughter of the late John Francis and Verna Ellen Luzader Blackshire.

Taffy is survived by one son, Maxim Williams of Ashburn, VA; two grandchildren, Mila Mariah and Ava Michelle Williams; and one brother, Michael Blackshire and his wife Betty of Clarksburg.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Winifred “Freddy” Limer, Deirdre Hall and Suellen “Peachie” Hall; and two brothers, John Blackshire and David Blackshire.

Taffy was a line cook and manager at P. J. Kelley’s for 35 years and was a member of the Haymond United Methodist Church.

In keeping with her wishes, Taffy will be cremated.  A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

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