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Dominion Post
4 days ago
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Melvin Rexroad Jr.
Mr. Melvin Rexroad Jr., 101, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born August 13, 1923, to the late Ruth Marie Brand and Melvin was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Helen Keffer up in Easton, Mel graduated from University High School in 1941 and began his studies at West Virginia University before being drafted in served with the 312th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Corps across the Southwestern Pacific. At the conclusion of World War II, Mel returned to WVU, met Helen, and graduated with a degree in engineering in 1949. While at school, he was a member of the golf team and Phi Kappa Alpha graduation, he joined the family business, Rexroad Heating and Cooling, presiding as president until his retirement in active citizen of Morgantown and an avid WVU sports fan, he loved being a member of the Morgantown community. He will be remembered for his love of his wife, Helen, and the rest of his family; his deep care for others; and his quick sense of is survived by his daughter, Paige Rexroad Canfield and husband William Bradford Canfield of McLean, Va.; granddaughter, Sumner Bradley Canfield of Nashville, Tenn.; sisters- in-law, Nancy Morrison of Atlanta, Ga., and Mary Lee Leiser (Bill) of Doylestown, Pa.; as well as numerous nieces and family wishes to thank Mel's caregivers for their generosity of spirit, and his hospice team from WV Caring for their loving lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in memory of Helen and Mel Rexroad, to Greater Love Family Outreach Ministries, P.O. Box 1181, Morgantown, WV 26507; or WV Caring, P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, WV for a private graveside service are being handled by Hastings Funeral Home. Send condolences at
Dominion Post
04-05-2025
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Alice Nan Gerlach
Alice Nan Garrison Gerlach, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, April 25, 2025, with her loving family at her bedside. Born September 5, 1936, Nan was the third child of William Clell and Ercel Mae Daughtery was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Oscar Franklin Gerlach; her parents; one sister; and one lived with her grandson and granddaughter-in-law for the past six years, spending time with her great- grandchildren, Reagan Elaine, Brooks Rowan, and Morgan Rae. She also had her faithful great-granddog, Cooper, by her side night and is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (Bill) Visnic, Jennifer (Mateo) Dayo, and Kimberly (Clifton) Colebank; and her adoring grandchildren, Alex, Adrian (Ashley), Caleb, Wil, Rylee, Zach, Ethan and Angel. She is also survived by one brother, Don Garrison of family wishes to thank the amazing caregivers of WV Caring for hospice services.A private, graveside family service was held at Suncrest Cemetery in Point Pleasant, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, with Pastor Randy Parsons officiating. Condolences may be sent to the French family and the guest book signed by visiting Raynes Funeral Home, 20072 Charleston Road, Buffalo, is in charge of arrangements.
