Marianne Straface, 89, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Linda with her children at her side. She was born Sept. 12, 1930, in Eger, West Germany, a daughter of the late Lorene and Anne (Salfer) Kostler.
She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and loved her “granddogs.” In her free time, she enjoyed knitting, swimming, and going to the beach.
Mrs. Straface is survived by her children, Joseph G. Straface and his wife Ashley, of Naples, Fla., Linda Kosten and her husband Robert Holt, of Morgantown, and Jennifer Straface and her husband Tom Konchesky, of Morgantown; grandchildren, Michael Straface, Logan Straface, Kerri Kosten, Chad Kosten and his wife Kayli, Jake Konchesky, Ty Konchesky, and Josie Konchesky; and sister, Margaret Kostler.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Straface. In keeping with her wishes, cremation services have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.
Friends and family will be received at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 4443B University Ave., Morgantown, from 4-7 p.m. Monday, Jan.20. A Vigil Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday to conclude the evening visiting. Visitation will continue at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 until the time of the funeral mass at 11 a.m. with Father John V. DiBacco as celebrant.
The family would like to thank Evergreen Assisted Living for the care they gave Mrs. Straface over the last five years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 4443B University Ave., Morgantown, WV 26505.
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