JOHN E. LAVELLE
John Edward Lavelle, 93, of Uniontown, WV died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.
He was born October 9, 1925 at Uniontown, WV, a son of the late Patrick J. Lavelle and Lena Mary Argabrite Lavelle.
John was a graduate of Hundred High School class of 1944. Following high school he went to a trade school in Chicago, Illinois. He later worked in construction from 1950 to 1974. After working in construction John worked in the oil and gas business. He was President of L & M Oil & Gas which he operated for many years.
He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Mannington where he served on the church council. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Mannington.
John was a World War II veteran having served in the United States Navy. He was a survivor on the USS Bush which sank at sea near Okinawa. He was a member of the Earl Kiger American Legion Post #120 of Hundred.
Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Audrey Lavelle; one niece, Patty Ann Blackburn and her husband James, and their children Shelly Blackburn, Tracy and Dustin Leek, and Kevin & Shelley Blackburn; and several other nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Patrick Donald Lavelle; and one niece, Donna Lavelle.
Friends may call at the Tennant Funeral Home, 2678 Hornet Highway, Hundred, WV from 5-8 PM Thursday with a rosary and vigil rights service being held at 7:00 PM. Catholic Funeral Liturgy will held at 10:30 AM Friday in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Mannington with Fr Vincy Illickall and Fr William Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park in New Martinsville, WV.
Condolences
So sorry to hear this. He was one of the nicest persons I ever met. You are in our prayers, Audrey.
Dear Audrey,
I am sorry to hear that John has passed on. My thoughts are with you at this time. He was a dear friend to my parents as you are also. 69 years married is a great tribute to you both.
Warmly,
Paula Johnson Bissell (Pat and Bernie’s daughter)
John was a good man and someone anyone would like to have as a neighbor. Deepest condolences to the family,
Bud and Brenda Dorsey
John was a good man and someone anyone would be glad to have as a neighbor. Deepest condolences to the family.
Bud and Brenda Dorsey, Endicott
dear audrey, we send our love and prayers to you. we will always remember you and john as part of our littleton/hundred role models and your smiles. love, becky and paul long