Larry Franklin Menear, 68, of Vanderbilt (Dunbar Township), Pa., passed away on his birthday, Saturday, July 3, 2021, at his residence. Larry was born July 3, 1953, in Morgantown, a son of the late Carl P. “Todd” and Dorothy Ula (Johnson) Menear. He married Jodie L. (Strickler) Menear, on May 31, 2014.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was employed for 32 years as a transporter with the Davis Lynch Glass Factory in Morgantown. He also worked for Valiant Security and was a graduate of University High School, Class of 1971. Years ago, he enjoyed hunting and was an avid fan of classic cars.
Larry will be sadly missed by his loving family: his wife of seven years, Jodie L. (Strickler) Menear; his daughter, Amy Menear and her companion Mike Falter, of Morgantown, and her mother, Rebecca Menear; his three grandsons, Devon and Jayden Falter, both of Morgantown, and Derek Falter (fiancé, Ashley Haywood), of Carmichaels, Pa.; his great-granddaughter, Isla Daisy Falter; his stepdaughter, Jessica Tennant and husband Chris, of Daybrook; and his step-grandchildren, Lillian, Rosalin, Magnolia, Violet and Rowan Tennant, all of Daybrook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his second wife, Joyce (Lynch) Menear; his brother, Carl “Danny” Menear; and his niece, Melissa Ann Menear.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the Ralph Galley Funeral Home, 501 Railroad St., Dawson, Pa., 724-529-2611, http://www.fergusonfunerals.com.
Family and friends will be received in the funeral home chapel, from 3-7 p.m., Thursday, and from 10-11 a.m., Friday, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Raymond Morris officiating. Graveside committal service and interment will follow in Olive United Methodist Church Cemetery, Core. Love lasts forever.
