Sandra Casteel
Sandra Webb Casteel, 82, of Charleston, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on March 9, 2023 at CAMC from cancer.
She was very proud to be a member of D.A.R. She graduated from Scott High School in 1958 and attended Marshall University.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Casteel; parents, Ray and Genevieve Price of Madison; and daughter, Catherine Tate.
Surviving are sons, Charles R. “Rusty” (Robin) Webb of Charleston and Jason (Crista) Webb of Cross Lanes; grandchildren, Alexandra, Jackson, and Jillian Webb, and Andrea Tate (Brandon Kline) of Charleston; great-grandson, Declan Banks Kline; brothers, Gary (Bonnie) Price of Caldwell WV and Lloyd (Lora) Price of Teays Valley; sisters, Linda Price of Dunbar, Wilma (David) Styers of Princeton, WV; and her faithful friends, Susy Combs, Barbara Harless Brown, and Madeline Lipscomb. Thank you.
The family wishes to give a very special thank you to her niece, Tammy McClanahan, without whom she would not have had the quality of life of which she enjoyed.
A Celebration of Sandra’s life will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, 4122 MacCorkle Avenue, SW, Charleston, WV 25309. Friends may visit from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Memories may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Catherine Lee Halloran
Catherine Lee Halloran died peacefully at her home in Charleston on March 9, 2023 at the age of 90.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Catherine was the daughter of Martin C. and Regina McAndrews Conway. She graduated from St. Ann’s Academy and earned her bachelor’s degree from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania.
Catherine dedicated her life to being a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who loved and supported her family in all their endeavors. She will be remembered and cherished for her engaging personality, irreverent sense of humor, and very kind heart. She had a dynamic and diverse group of friends who enriched her life. Her loyalty to her family and friends was constant and true. She loved theatre trips to New York City, overseas travel with her husband Tom and their friends, and days spent at Hilton Head Island when her children were young. She was a longtime supporter and volunteer at The Charleston Light Opera Guild.
Catherine is survived by her children Erin Oblinger and her husband Phillip of Cincinnati, Ohio, Thomas R. Halloran, Jr. and his wife Stacey of Charleston, and Kitty Sununu and her husband John of Rye Beach, New Hampshire. She is also survived by grandchildren Holly Mott and husband Michael, Anne Pohlman and husband Gunnar, Elizabeth Mackey and husband Wil, Thomas R. Halloran III, Gretchen Halloran, John Hayes Sununu, Grace Sununu, and Charlotte Sununu; and her great grandchildren Georgie Mott, Darby Pohlman, and Louis Pohlman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas R. Halloran, Sr., and her daughter M. Lynn Halloran.
A funeral Mass will take place at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 10:00 am. A reception and luncheon will follow at Edgewood Country Club at 11:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Charleston Light Guild, Post Office Box 1762, Charleston, West Virginia, 25326.
Snodgrass Funeral Home of South Charleston is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Norma Margaret Shaar
Norma, Ms. Shaar, Coach Shaar, or as she was affectionately known as “Aunt Norma” was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Lebanese immigrants, Richard and Suria Shaar. She was the third born to a family of five children. As a family experiencing the hardship of The Great Depression, they relocated to Charleston, WV. Through the tireless work and combined efforts of her parents and beloved aunt and uncle, the family of nine established roots on the West Side of Charleston. She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and Marshall University.
Norma grew up loving sports and athletics, but unfortunately excelled at a time when women athletes went essentially unnoticed for their skills. Norma thrived in every endeavor she tried: Basketball, Softball, Track and Field. Her love of athletics led her to a long career in teaching, coaching, and serving as the Athletic Director at Chillicothe High School. She was inducted into the Chillicothe Hall of Fame in 2013. Norma retired after 30 years from the Ross County School system and returned to Charleston to start her second career at Stonewall Middle school where she continued teaching and coaching until 2017. Her long career spanned almost eight decades. Her friends and co-workers were abundant and the students she taught and coached still remember her to this day. Norma’s desire to interact with people led her to became a familiar figure at the Civic Center, Laidley Field, and Power Park. They made sure to leave the rowdy sections to her! Norma leaves behind a Legacy of excellence and an impact on so many that will linger in our hearts. Her days as a World Class Athlete may only be recognized or remembered by a few, but her leadership helped pave the way for women in athletics today. Ms Shaar, Coach Shaar, and Aunt Norma will never be forgotten. Left to cherish her memory are sister: Sallie Shaar Waheed of Houston TX, brother: Kamal (Nancy) Shaar, South Charleston, nieces: Kama Sue Shaar, Palatine IL, Kamilla Shaar Rashid (Mitchell), Charleston, WV, Kathy (Joe) Link, Houston, TX, Carol (Fran) Testa, NJ, nephews: Rob Waheed, Houston, TX, Dickie Lamb, NJ, and Patrick Lamb, AZ, grandnephews: Kam Craft, Sabian, Gabriel, Zavier Rashid, and Chris Testa, grandnieces: Keaton Craft, Sarah Link, Sarah and Katy Testa, and Kelly and Kristin Waheed. Aunt Norma loved and cherished every one of her family members. Last, but not least her beloved Dog, Shadow, who was rightly named. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, or HospiceCare.
A service to honor Norma’s life will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday March 9, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, celebrated by family and friends. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Entombment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Kelli Harrah
Kelli Beth Harrah, 63, of South Charleston, passed away Sunday, March 5, after an extended illness. Kelli was the daughter of the late Bonnie & Dick Harrah. She is survived by her sister, Karen Harrah, and nephew, Kylar Harrah; both of Arizona.
To say Kelli Harrah lit up a room is an understatement. She typically blew in like a small tropical storm and her personality immediately filled up every room upon her arrival.
Kelli was a 1978 graduate of Winfield High School. She had so many people who loved her and whom she loved deeply. Her sudden departure has left a lot of people with a broken heart. In her time on this earth, the number of people whose lives she touched and whose lives were enriched by knowing her and loving her are countless.
She was beautiful, smart, generous, thoughtful, hilarious, fiercely loyal, vivacious, and a fashion plate. She was also brutally honest with everyone she knew and loved, especially regarding your choice of outfit or current hair style.
There is no one else like Kelli Harrah and there never will be. If you were lucky enough to have been loved by her, there was no question that you knew she loved you. She will be deeply missed by many.
Kelli didn’t want a funeral service; she couldn’t bear the thought of people crying over her. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Chase Healing Fund (ChaseHealingFund.com) in Kelli’s name and in honor of her beloved late dogs, JoJo and Muffin, and her loyal-to-the-end girl, Zoey.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Rebecca Lynn Workman
In loving memory of Rebecca Workman, she was a very strong and beautiful woman. Always cared for everyone, helped anyone who needed it. Everyone loved Rebecca as she did others, may you rest in peace. Proceeded in death by mother Virgie Fields and father Wilber Myers.
She is survived by her husband, Willard Workman; children, Lester Counts (Jessica), Tonya King (Jay King), Alan Counts (Amanda Counts), Brett Counts (Sierra) , Ashley Counts (boyfriend, Denzel Higgenbothom) , Tasha Myers (Travis Miller) and Jessica Workman (Eric Werhle); eighteen grandchildren and four sisters.
Condolences can be made at Snodgrassfuneral.com. Snodgrass Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Frank Thompson
Frank B. Thompson, Jr., of St. Albans, passed away on February 23, 2023 at HospiceCare at Charleston Area Medical Center’s Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born on March 18, 1940 on a property owned by his maternal great-grandfather, Evermont Dent.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank B. Thompson and Hester A. Hunley; his maternal grandmother, Myrtle Dent Wallace; his aunt, Agnes Cox; and a host of other relatives. His family was the owner and operator of The Marvin Motel on Route 60 in South Charleston and The Marvin Midtown Motel and Restaurant located on Kanawha Boulevard in Charleston among other business ventures.
Frank graduated from South Charleston High School in 1958 and immediately began working for the FMC Corporation in South Charleston. He started his career in the mailroom, but held positions in accounting and other departments over his 25-year tenure. Upon retirement, he was the Peroxide Unit Supervisor.
Frank is survived by his wife of 65 years, Roberta Thompson of St. Albans; his children, Cheryl Barker (Terry) of St. Albans, Brooks Thompson of South Charleston, and Tracy Thompson (Pam) of Dunbar; his granddaughters, Erica Master (Bret) of St. Albans and Ashley Schumaker (Chris) of Suffolk, Virginia; and his great-grandchildren, Damon and Delilah Master of St. Albans and Garrett Schumaker of Suffolk, Virginia; as well as extended family members and loved ones. He was affectionally referred to as Pop by his wife, children, granddaughters, and those closest to him. His great-grandchildren called him Grouchy Pop, which was a reflection of his lack of patience in his older years.
Frank was an avid bowler, fisherman, hunter, and collector of coins and guns. He was a regular watcher of Jeopardy, and he almost always answered correctly before the contestants. He lived a great life and had lots of entertaining stories to share. His loved ones have fond memories of family trips to the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the family camp on the Greenbrier River where there is a sign that reads, “An old fisherman lives here with his best catch.”
A family celebration of Frank’s life will be held at a later date. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends may share condolences at snodgrassfuneral.com
George Maxwell Robertson
George Maxwell “Max” Robertson, age 87, of South Charleston, formerly of Asheville, NC, passed away on Saturday February 18, 2023 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. His life was filled with love and laughter. He spent his days fly fishing, watching NC State Wolf Pack sports, and enjoying time with his family, whom he cherished. He also relished sharing time with his dear friends, Bob Medley, Tom Coleman and others.
Max was employed by Union Carbide during most of his career and later moved on to the DEP where he finished his career by enforcing environmental regulations. He continued in this regard by serving faithfully with Trout Unlimited to until he passed.
He was born on February 25, 1935 in Asheville, NC, son of the late George David and Priscilla Aldren Robertson. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Constance Delores Saunders Robertson.
Max is survived by one son, George Kenneth “Ken” Robertson (Sylvia); four grandchildren, Joel Alm (Megan), Elaine Alm, Katie Robertson, and George Cole Robertson.
A service to honor the life of Max will be held on Monday February 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Snodgrass Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Thompson officiating. Entombment will be at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 pm on Monday.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to: Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited, WWW.ENCTU.org
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Mark M. Holstein
Mark Morris Holstein (Mag to family/Poppy to Brooks), of Hurricane, WV, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Mark was born in Charleston, WV to the late Betty Jo and Stanford (Kack) Holstein. Mark grew up in Kanawha City along with his cousin Marcia Campbell. He lived with his parents and Nana, Marie Morris.
He and his wife Vicki were high school sweethearts at Charleston Catholic. They went on to attend Eastern Kentucky University where Mark played tennis. Together they had three boys, Jason (Madyson), Justen and Jordan. On December 6, 2022 a granddaughter (Brooks Rebecca) was welcomed into our world.
Mark enjoyed playing tennis and teaching his sons to play golf. More recently he enjoyed mountain biking, taking short walks with Vicki, and enjoying Starbucks.
Mark’s life will be celebrated at Snodgrass Funeral Home on Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. There will be a time of remembrance at 6:30 p.m., where family and friends may celebrate our beloved Mark and the mark he left in this world.
The family would like to thank the staff of Teays Valley Cancer Center, the Doctors and Nurses at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital, and his friends, colleagues, and coworkers at Teays Valley Heating and Cooling for their love, care, and support.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Craig Lee Selby
Born on December 13, 1945, to Clyde and Sarah McIntyre Selby, Craig Lee Selby grew up in Morgantown, WV. He passed away on February 6, 2023, in Charleston, alongside family after a long illness.
Craig loved growing up on Ridgeway Avenue, biking the neighborhood to Whitmore and Marilla Parks, honing his basketball and baseball skills. Voted “best-looking” in high school, he was a star baseball pitcher and carried his charm to the campus of WVU. A member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. Following graduation, Craig moved to Charleston in 1968 and began working for the newspaper in the advertising department.
During his forty-five-year career with Charleston Newspapers and the Daily Gazette Company, Craig held numerous positions, including Personnel Director, Assistant General Manager, Publisher and Executive Editor of the Charleston Gazette, and President and General Manager of Charleston Newspapers.
Craig served on the boards of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce, West Virginia Press Association, Fund for the Arts, and the YMCA. He also acted as board member and president of the Southern Newspaper Press Association. He attended the Executive Leadership Program at Stanford and was extremely proud of his career in the newspaper business.
Early on in Charleston, Craig played basketball in the Charleston Businessmen Basketball League at Old Charleston High. When he became too much of an “old man” to play basketball, he moved on to golf. He was a devoted golfer, spending hours upon hours at Berry Hills Country Club trying to achieve a longer drive. Craig was known to say, “I’m not as good at golf as I think I am.” He was an ardent skier, a cookie lover, and a wine and vodka aficionado. He loved his semiannual golf trips to Canaan Valley, his daily visits to the YMCA, and his annual beach trips to Sunset Beach, NC where he perfected his tan. As a WVU sports enthusiast, Craig maintained season tickets to both basketball and football games. An avid reader and sport statistician, he devoured John Grisham and James Patterson novels while knowing every Trivial Pursuit sports question in the deck. Craig was also in the minority of people who still dressed to fly.
Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Sarah Selby, and his beloved dog, Maggie. He was very proud that he trained Maggie to gently retrieve his paper from the driveway each morning.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sue; his two children, Crista Reed of Flower Mound, TX (husband Doug, daughter Emily) and Allyson Fox of Mountain Brook, AL (husband Bill, daughter Margaret, sons Will and Henry); his brother David of San Luis Obispo, CA (wife Chip, son Jamison, daughters Brooke and Amanda), brother-in-law George O’Malley of Charleston, WV (wife Jamie); and his best friend of 73 years, Clete Smith, of Pittsburgh, PA.
A gathering to Honor the Life of Craig will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday, February 24, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
A reception will follow at the Berry Hills Country Club, from 12:30 p.m.to 2:30 p.m.
The family would like to extend special thanks and unending gratitude to his caregivers: Rose Hughes, Karen Igo, and Pam and Stacy Jarrett, for their devoted, kind, and compassionate care at the end of his life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the WVU Foundation (www.WVUF.org) or the Charleston YMCA (http://ymcaofkv.org/donate/).
Memories and condolences of Craig may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home of South Charleston is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Catherine Tate
Catherine Delane Webb Tate, 60, of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023.
Cathie grew up in Madison, WV and graduated from Scott High School. She studied at Marshall University and then went on to become a nurse. Though the most important job she ever had was being a mom and sister. She spent her time loving on her beloved dog, Oliver. She had recently become a nana to her first grandchild which had been a really bright time in her life. Cathie was easy going and friendly, quickly making friends with everyone she met. She was always good for a laugh and she was fiercely loyal to her family. She was so generous and kind. And she was intentional with her efforts in making those around her feel her love.
She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Gene Webb.
She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Tate (Brandon Kline) and grandson Declan Banks Kline of Charleston; her brother, Jason Webb (Christa) and nephew and niece, Jackson Webb and Jillian Webb of Cross Lanes; and her brother Charles Webb.
A casual gathering to Honor the Life of Cathie will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Memories may be shared by visiting https://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting her obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.