JANUARY 2010

PATRICK PHILLIPS DUNCAN

Patrick Phillips Duncan, 87,  of Romney, WV   died January 12, 2010 at the Hampshire Memorial Long Term Care Center, Romney, WV. Mr. Duncan was born on July 17, 1922, the son of the late William and Mary (Sulser) Duncan. Services will be held at a later date.

NEVA JEANNE TUTWILER

Neva Jeanne Tutwiler, 63, of Augusta, WV died January 22, 2010 at her residence. She was born on October 14, 1946 in Cumberland, MD, the daughter of the late Melvin and Neva Elizabeth Kesner.  Besides her parents, Mrs. Tutwiler was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Tutwiler, Sr.; one son, Ralph “Chip” Landis; and one granddaughter, Janene L. Tutwiler.

Mrs. Tutwiler was a graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College and Shenandoah University.  She retired from the Winchester Medical Center where she had been Charge Nurse on the Cardiac Telemetry Floor.  She attended the Tearcoat Church of the Brethren, Augusta, WV.

Surviving are:  three Sons:  Jay L. Tutwiler and Joseph L. Tutwiler, Jr. both of Augusta, WV and Joshua L. Tutwiler, Capon Bridge, WV; two  Daughters:  Joanna L. Tutwiler, Martinsburg, WV and Kelly Landis; two Brothers:  Vernon Kesner and Kenny Kesner;
two Sisters: Joyce Griffith and Gerri Ruby and four  Grandchildren:  Kayla D. White, Julie L. Tutwiler, Janel R. Tutwiler and Audrey Mae Howard Tutwiler.

The family will receive friends at the Tearcoat Church of the Brethren, Augusta, WV on Sunday, January 24 from 2:00 pm until time of service at 3:00 pm. with Pastor Thomas L. Rowan officiating.  Interment will be in the Tearcoat Cemetery, Augusta, WV

MEMORIALS: may be made to help the family to  Shaffer Funeral Home, Inc. 230 E. Main St., Romney, WV  26757. 

EDWARD “EDDIE” LEE GANOE

Edward “Eddie”  Lee Ganoe, 84, of Romney, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Ganoe was born on October 4, 1925 in Romney, WV, the son of the late  Ervin Edward and Audra May (Wise) Ganoe.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, April Ganoe and one brother, Marvin “Tubby” J.  Ganoe.

P-Sgt. E-7 Edward L. Ganoe served in the US Navy for 2 years, 9 months, and 8 days during WWII and served 18 years in the US Army receiving the following awards:  Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Clasp and Four Loops, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with One Silver and Two Bronze Service Stars, WWII Victory Medal,  Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), National Defense Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation.  In 1959 while stationed in Germany he met and married his wife, Rosemarie.   Upon returning to  Romney, “Eddie” was employed and retired from the WV School for the Deaf and Blind having worked in purchasing.

He was a life member of the VFW Wappocomo Post 1101 and the Romney Volunteer Fire Department.  “Eddie” enjoyed many hobbies including stain glass art and woodworking.  He was a wine meister delighting friends and family with his special dandelion wine.

Surviving are his wife of over 50 years,  Rosemarie (Neumann) Ganoe; one Son:  Edward Lee Ganoe, Jr. and wife, Sandy, Romney, WV; three Daughters:  Silvia Buckley and husband, “Jr.”,  Arthur, WV, Susan Wolford and husband, “Joe”, Winchester, VA,              Karen Malick and husband, Kevin, Augusta, WV; two  Brothers:  Paul Ganoe   and wife, Jean, Savage, MD, and Eston Ganoe and wife, Jean, Savage, MD; three  Sisters:    Alma Croston, Savage, MD, Elva Petty, Louisville, KY, and Patsy Michael and  husband, Raymond, Inverness, FL; five Grandchildren:   Christal Runion and husband, Josh, Karen Buckley, Nathan Wolford, Kathy Ganoe, and Spencer Malick.           

The family will receive friends at their residence on Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 12 noon until 4:00 pm.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Panhandle; 122 Waverly Ct., Martinsburg, WV 25401 or donate blood to the organization of choice.