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     His Social Security Number was 232-84-2402.⁴ James Kyle Harman married Ann/Anne Gatski, daughter of Frank "Gunner" Gatski and Ida May LaFon.^1,2 James Kyle Harman was born on September 19, 1950 at Grafton, Taylor Co., West Virginia.⁴ He died in December, 1991 at age 41.⁴

     Frank "Gunner" Gatski was buried at West Virginia National Cemetery, 42 Veterans Memorial Lane, Pruntytown, Taylor Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Ida May LaFon, daughter of Edwin Hampton "Ed" LaFon and Maggie H. Powell.⁵ Frank "Gunner" Gatski was born on March 18, 1921 at Farmington, Marion Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He died on November 22, 2005 at West Virginia at age 84.^1,4,3 He Frank "Gunner" Gatski, 84, of Rt. 1, Grafton, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005. He was born in No. 9 Coal Camp in Farmington, W.Va., March 18, 1921, son of the late Louie and Etta (Pietrowski) Gatski. Surviving are seven children; Frank Gatski and wife Carol of Portland, Mich., Karen Guliani and husband James, and Anne Harman, both of Morgantown, Louis Gatski and wife Sandra of Springfield, Va., John Gatski and wife Milagras of Kensington, Md., Steven Gatski of Thornton and Joseph P. Gatski; six grandchildren: Rachel Harman, Laura Guliani, Jason Gatski, Katie Gatski, Alex Guliani and Elias Gatski; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gatski is the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Benny, Paul and John Gatski; one sister; Mary Louise Gatski, a son-in-law, Kyle Harman; and one grandson, Christopher Harman. Mr. Gatski was a member of the Cleveland Browns in the 1940s and 1950s; was an all-pro center whose pass blocking helped the Browns to championships in the AAFC and the NFL football leagues. He played three years with Marshall University under Cam Henderson. He served in the US Army from 1942-45. Frank earned All-NFL player honors from 1950-53 and in 1955. In 1974, he was elected to the WV Sports Writers' Hall of Fame. In 1985, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and also to the Marshall University Hall of Fame. In 1989, he was elected to the Polish Hall of Fame of Hamtramic, Mich. and in 2000 he was elected to the greater-Cleveland All Sports Hall of Fame. On Oct. 15, 2005, his Marshall University football jersey, #72, was retired. After retirement, he was coach and athletic director at the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys in Pruntytown, W.Va. He attended the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Grafton. The family will receive friends at the Donald G. Ford Funeral Home in Grafton from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Grafton, with the Rev. Father Ronald G. Prechtl as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown. Military graveside services will be conducted by the VFW Memorial City Post #3081 of Grafton, Taylor County Post #12 American Legion, DAV Chapter 24 and their Auxiliaries. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes contributions be made to the charity of your choice. on November 25, 2005.¹

     Frank E. Gatski Frank E. Gatski - Age 59, loving and devoted husband, son, and brother passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. He was born on September 17, 1948 in Charleston, WV the son of Frank and Ida Mae (LaFon) Gatski. Mr. Gatski received his Master's Degree from Michigan State University in Philosophy and worked for the Amway Corporation as a Manager of Data Processing. He was an avid fisherman and a true sportsman, furniture builder, stone carver, and gardener. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Gatski; brother, Joey; brother-in-law Kyle Harman; nephew, Christopher Harman; aunt, Dee Dee Douglas; uncle, Duck LaFon; grandparents, Ed and Polly LaFon; cousin, Steve Douglas. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Carolyn C. Gatski of Portland; mother, Ida Mae (Scotty) Currey of Thornton, WV; siblings, Karen (James) Giuliani of Morgantown, WV, Anne Harman of Newton, MA, Louis (Sandra) Gatski of Springfield, VA, John (Milagros) Gatski of Kensington, Maryland, Steve Gatski of Thornton, WV, Christina (Wayne) Woods of Centerpoint, WV, and Tim (Ana) Currey of American Samoa; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dean and Janet Poggiali of Lansing and Bob and Jan Rial of Eaton Rapids; many cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. The Funeral Service will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Marilyn V. Danielson, Pastor of the First Congregational Church of Portland at 11 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge Street, Portland with interment following at Portland Cemetery.³ He was buried at Portland Cemetery, Portland, Ionia Co., Michigan.³ His Social Security Number was 234-78-6336.² He was born on September 17, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Carol Unknown circa 1973.³ Frank E. Gatski died on May 7, 2008 at Michigan at age 59.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 233-94-3997.² Joseph Paul Gatski was born on April 5, 1956 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He died on November 27, 2007 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 51.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-33-4123.³ Christopher James Harman was born on May 12, 1979 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.³ He died on July 31, 2005 at age 26.³

     Gilbert Nathaniel Stroud was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He was born on December 18, 1912 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Natalie LaFon, daughter of Edwin Hampton "Ed" LaFon and Maggie H. Powell, on July 22, 1944 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Gilbert Nathaniel Stroud died on January 21, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 52.³ He GILBERT N. STROUD - Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Boyd Memorial Christian Church by the Rev. David Rowand. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Mr. Stroud, 52, of 2812 Chesterfield Ave., SE, died Thursday at Charleston Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was an employe of the Diamong Department Store, a member of Boyd Memorial Christian Church and a member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber-Shop Quartet Singing in America. Surviving are his widow, Natalie; a daughter, Mrs. Jo Ann Nicholas of Nitro; a son, William Ray of Parkersburg; his father, W. E. of Mount Hope; two brothers, Ray of Orlando, Fla. And Wilbur of Oak Hill; and four grandchildren. on January 24, 1965.⁴

     Woodrow Wilson Douglas was buried at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on September 27, 1914 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,4 He married Winnie Wanita LaFon, daughter of Edwin Hampton "Ed" LaFon and Maggie H. Powell, on August 29, 1938 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Woodrow Wilson Douglas died on May 28, 2011 at Michigan at age 96.^5,6,3 He Woodrow W. Douglas, 96, formerly of Gassaway, died May 28, 2011. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway. Friends may call three hours prior to the service at the funeral home. on May 31, 2011.⁶

     Merida Louise Given was buried at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 235-50-7447.⁴ She was born on October 21, 1933 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of September 29, 1951,her married name was LaFon.² She married Howard Hedrick "Duck" LaFon, son of Edwin Hampton "Ed" LaFon and Maggie H. Powell, on September 29, 1951 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Merida Louise Given died on January 17, 2012 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^4,3 She Merida Louise LaFon, 78, of Parkersburg, formerly of Gassaway, passed away January 17, 2012, at home after an extended illness. She was born October 21, 1933, in Widen, a daughter of the late Orval and Irene Murphy Given. She was a 50-year member of the Gassaway Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Elk Valley Extension Homemakers Club. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Duck" LaFon. Surviving are her son, William LaFon of Enterprise; sister, Lenore Rollyson of Parkersburg; three grandsons; and three great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 21, at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with the Rev. Johnny Conrad officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway. on January 19, 2012.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-24-4777.² Marjorie Grose Friend was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on October 19, 1920 at Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.² As of March 6, 1939,her married name was LaFon.¹ She married Howard Hedrick "Duck" LaFon, son of Edwin Hampton "Ed" LaFon and Maggie H. Powell, on March 6, 1939 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Marjorie Grose Friend died on March 27, 1997 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^2,3 She Marjorie Grose Friend Lutz, 76, of Charleston died March 27, 1997, in Meadowbrook Acres, Charleston, after a long illness. She lived most of her life in Charleston and was a retired sales clerk for Sears and Roebuck Co. Surviving: husband, Frank Edward; daughter, Nancy Samples of Charleston; stepson, Richard Lutz of Charleston; stepdaughter, Shirley Ingram of Kannapolis, N.C; sisters, Hazel Manning and Nancy Allen, both of Tyler, Texas; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Private service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. on March 29, 1997.³