Obituaries

George Sparenburg

George Wesley Sparenberg, 43, of Rowlesburg, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at home with loving family by his side.
He was born September 16, 1975, in Baltimore, a son of Joseph Sparenberg, Sr. and Helen Guthrie Sparenberg.
He was a mechanic for Rowlesburg Service Center for 15 years, a handyman and staff member for Browning and Burke Funeral Homes for several years.
George was a loving son, brother, and friend. He graduated from Preston High School, class of 1994. He hung out with the guys at Cool Springs and loved spending time with his companion, Teri.
He is also survived by his companion, Teri Cramer; his brother, Joseph Sparenberg, Jr. and wife, Carolyn, of Rowlesburg; three sisters, Mary Riley, of Kingwood, Fay Weaver and husband, Richard, of Howesville and Rita Hotz and husband, Joseph, of Kempner, Texas; many aunts; uncles; nieces;  nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen; six uncles and an aunt.
The family will receive friends at Burke Funeral Home, in Rowlesburg, from 11 a.m.   on Thursday, Jan. 10, until 3 p.m. the funeral hour with Dan Stottlemyer officiating.
Burke Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation after services.