Flading, Helen M. Tribett, 85, of McMechen, WV, died Thursday, December 18, 2008 in Wheeling Hospital.
She was born July 27, 1923 in McMechen, a daughter of the late Irl Earl and Anna Bernadine Cooper Tribett.
Mrs. Flading was a member of St. James Catholic Church, McMechen, and the Rosary Altar Society.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, George and Gene Tribett.
Surviving are her husband, John J. Flading; a son, John Barbara Flading of McMechen; a daughter, Bonnie Michael Watrobsky of Port St. Lucie, FL; two sisters, Patricia Kolas of McMechen and Martha Jack Knoblich of Maryland; two granddaughters, Tara Joel Smeriglio of Quakertown, Pa. and Trina Brad Hemphill of Freeport, Pa; two great-grandsons, Eric and Evan Smeriglio; a great-granddaughter, Katelyn Hemphill.
Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Friday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 214 Marshall St., McMechen, where a vigil service will be held at 2:00 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Saturday, December 20, 2008, at St. James Catholic Church, McMechen, with Rev. Joseph J. Hayden, as celebrant.
Entombment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society of America, 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20814-3067.
Online condolences may be expressed at altmeyer.com.
Past Services
Visitation
Friday December 19, 2008
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home-Benwood-McMechen Chapel
214 Marshall Street
McMechen, WV 26040
304-232-1710 | Directions
214 Marshall Street
McMechen, WV 26040
304-232-1710 | Directions
Cemetery
Saturday December 20, 2008
Service
Saturday December 20, 2008
10:00 am
Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home-Benwood-McMechen Chapel
214 Marshall Street
McMechen, WV 26040
304-232-1710 | Directions
214 Marshall Street
McMechen, WV 26040
304-232-1710 | Directions
John, Bonnie and John,
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Pooch was a wonderful lady who showed amazing strength and dedication over the years. I saw her as a friendly, caring soul with a contagious sense of humor. We’ll definitely miss her around here.
May your loving memories keep her with you always.
Sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts are with you, your father, and the rest of your family at this time of sorrow.
To all of you I am so sorry for your loss. My parents Rocky and Kathryn loved their neighbors and what gems they had next door and Pat across the street. Just know I am thinking of all of you at this time and hope your wonderful memories will soon help ease your pain.
Sandy RichWhiteman
You have my Deepest Sympathy, she was a wondweful lady with a beautiful soul. She will always be remembered and still be with you, in your prayers, your thoughts, your heart. And though you cannot see her, she will always be a part of life’s sweet celebrations, in those times when you reflect on how, though things are different, through your love, you still connect. You’ll see each other someday when our spirits all are free. Until then she is with you, because you remember her and all the things she shared with you. Her spirit is with you always.
Sorry I didn’t get into the funeral home but I didn’t know in time to make it.
God Bless and bring you Peace.