Jesse Ohl Mapstone Jr., 79, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at his home. Jesse was born in Sunbury, Pa., on May 2, 1940, a son of the late Jesse Mapstone Sr. and Nina Van Buskirk Mapstone.
Jesse proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in fuel science. After graduation, Jesse worked as a physical scientist for the Department of Energy, originally Bureau of Mines. Formerly, Jesse enjoyed bowling in leagues and tournaments. He also enjoyed reading, doing word puzzles and following the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Red Wings. Jesse was a member and officer of several volunteer groups, including the Jaycees, and on the missions committee at his church, Suncrest United Methodist. His unique sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Carole Roy Mapstone; daughters, Diane Elizabeth Cook (Mike), of Raleigh, N.C., and Laura Katherine Twentier, of Morgantown; son, William Edward Mapstone, of Orefield, Pa.; and grandchildren, Michael Cook Jr. and Danielle Cook, both of Raleigh, N.C.
In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Van Mapstone.
Friends may gather at McCulla Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. Funeral services will be held at McCulla Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will follow at Arnettsville Cemetery.
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