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     Mary Giardina was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on November 4, 1926 at New York, New York.¹ As of October, 1948,her married name was Chatting.¹ She married Floyd Judas Chatting, son of William Horace Chatting and Virgie Mary Thorne, in October, 1948.^1,2 Mary Giardina died on February 2, 2019 at West Virginia at age 92.¹ She Mary Chatting, aged 92, was called home to God on February 2, 2019 while in the care of hospice staff. She passed away peacefully and painlessly surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on November 4, 1926 in New York City. She was the daughter of Italian parents-Serafino and Guiseppa Giardina-who arrived via Ellis Island, New York. As one of eight children, she was raised in New York's Little Italy. In October of 1948, Mary married WWII combat naval veteran, Floyd Chatting. Together they raised a son, Keith. In 1956, she moved to Connecticut with her family before retiring with her husband to Princeton, West Virginia in 1990. Floyd preceded Mary in death in 1996 and she lived independently in Princeton for about eighteen years. While in Princeton, Mary was a devote member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and dedicated much of her time to prayer and friendships. In 2014, Mary moved to an assisted living facility in Tamarac, Florida to be closer to her son. She adapted quickly and submerged herself into new friendships and experiences. She had an infectious personality and touched the lives of all, leaving a lasting impression of kindness and humor. Her wit was quick to induce a smile. Mary is survived by her brother, Alfred; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Jill Chatting; four grandchildren, Reed, Erica, Taylor, and Josh and his wife, Tabitha; and one great grandson, Josh. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will miss her tremendously. A viewing service and mass is being held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Princeton, West Virginia on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 10:00 am. Mary will be laid to rest alongside her late husband at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, West Virginia. on February 5, 2019.¹

     Perry Walter York was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.³ He was born on September 24, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Zelphia Marie Chatting, daughter of William Horace Chatting and Virgie Mary Thorne, on July 4, 1945 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Perry Walter York died on October 21, 2014 at Virginia at age 90.³ He Perry W. York, widower of Margaret Kiser York, passed away on October 21, 2014 after a brief illness. P.W. was born, raised and educated in Princeton, West Virginia. P.W. retired in 1984 from the C & O Railroad with 41 years of service. He moved to Newport News in 1952 after being transferred from Hinton, WVA and then met the love of his life. Thru the years he also worked part-time with the Newport News Shipyard and Maida Development. He also taught Red Cross CPR to railroad personnel and other groups around the Peninsula; his most enjoyable was teaching the Nuns from Mary Immaculate Hospital. Thru the years P.W. and Margaret enjoyed fishing and camping on the Chickahominy River and Cape Hatteras, NC, and for over 20 years from October to May, they enjoyed living in Altoona, FL where there were over 100 lakes and the St. John's River. P.W. was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Margaret Kiser York; his sons, Danny York and Craig Williams; his parents, J.W. and Sallie York; brother, Paul York; nephew, Gary Phillips and brother-in-law, J.C. Phillips all of WVA. P.W. is survived by his daughter and fiance, Karrin Williams Frankie (Joe Dickson) of Newport News; his daughter-in-law, Marsha Williams of Hampton; sister-in-law, Thelma Kiser of Williamsburg; grandson, Phillip Williams (Michelle McMillian) and granddaughter, Tammie Williams all of Newport News, and granddaughter Candice Hanley (LaMar) of Richmond; two great-granddaughters of Newport News, and two great-grandsons of Richmond; his sister, Beatrice Phillips of Beckley, WVA; brother, Paris York and nephew Mike York of Harrison, VA, and nephews Von York of Beckley, WVA, George Patrick, Jody and Tracy York all of Princeton, WVA; brother Ben York of Lynchburg; niece Michelle Davidson of Lynchburg, niece June Copper of Princeton, WVA, and nephew Randy Phillips of New Mexico. A graveside service will be held at Peninsula Memorial Park at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 28,2014, officiated by Rev. John C. Price. Family will receive friends after the service. on October 26, 2014.³

     His Social Security Number was 569-17-3064.² Robin Edward Payer was born on May 8, 1958 at Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,2 He died on July 28, 2006 at California at age 48.²

     Douglas Fairbanks Fowler was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-28-7393.⁴ He was born on January 1, 1922 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,4,3,5 He married Verda Lou Chatting, daughter of William Horace Chatting and Virgie Mary Thorne, on August 3, 1946 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.¹ Douglas Fairbanks Fowler died on September 3, 1989 at West Virginia at age 67.^4,3

     Mary Unknown was born circa 1887 at Kentucky.¹ As of before 1930,her married name was Hudnall.¹ She married Felix Gilbert Hudnall, son of Anderson "Buck" Hudnall and Barbara Jane Meadows, before 1930.¹

     Leona Marie Christain was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.² She was born on February 24, 1944 at West Virginia.^1,2 As of May 18, 1970,her married name was Matney.¹ She married Ronald Curtis Matney, son of Dooley Elliot Matney and Eva Leora Wallace, on May 18, 1970 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Leona Marie Christain died on August 11, 2015 at Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina, at age 71.² She Leona Marie Matney, 71 of Harmony died Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 at Davis Regional Medical Center. She was born February 24th, 1944. The funeral will be 11:00 am Friday, August 14th, 2015 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Statesville. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 am Friday, August 14th, 2015 at Jenkins Funeral Home. on August 14, 2015.²