Obituaries

Mary Virginia Gawthrop, 94, formerly of Liberty Addition, passed away peacefully at the Clarksburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, April 13, 2017, after a courageous 3-year battle with a debilitating illness.

Mary was born in Clarksburg on November 21, 1922, and graduated from Washington Irving High School in 1941.   She was one of three children born to William A. Merrifield and Lillie Gorby Merrifield and for over 32 years was the cherished wife of Wilbur Gawthrop of Marshville, WV.

Mary is survived by one child, Richard C. Gawthrop and his spouse, Linda A. Gawthrop, who reside in East Berlin, PA and their two sons, Richard Gawthrop, II and Kevin Gawthrop of Ashburn, VA, in addition to several nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her beloved sisters Elizabeth Roach and Bernice Schock.

She was a member of the Clarksburg Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 11.  Mary loved her church, listening to Big Band music, gardening, laughing, visiting her family, having fun with friends, and volunteering.  She touched the lives of many people with her kind smile and caring ways, and left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

In keeping with her wishes, Mary will be cremated.  Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Marshville Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend David Hulme officiating.  Memorial donations may be made to the Clarksburg Mission, 312 N. 4th Street, Clarksburg, WV  26301.

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