Gary K. Larew, 72, of Lake Lynn, Pa., passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. Gary received his miracle of healing from The Great Physician and will forever be with his Lord and Savior. He was born Oct. 4, 1948, and grew up in Newburg.
Gary was a 1966 graduate of Newburg High School, where he was named to the all-state basketball team his senior year. He went on to graduate from Mountain State College in Parkersburg. Gary retired as a business owner of Warsinsky Decorators 10 years ago and previously worked at Houze Glass and Rockwell for a number of years.
Gary was an avid hunter and fisherman, but mostly just enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Frances Larew; sister, Rita Lambert; and infant daughter, Rachel.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathryn “Kitty” Lenhart Larew; sons, Michael Larew and wife Tara, of Smithfield, Pa., and Mathew Larew and wife Lauren, of Lake Lynn, Pa.; and daughters, Kelly Mayhew and husband Rick, of Morgantown, and Michelle Kennedy and husband Chris, of Lake Lynn, Pa.. Also surviving are grandchildren, Logan and Garrett Mayhew, Sydney and Lena Larew, Mara and Myla Larew and Ethan and Paige Kennedy; special nephew, Ryan Howell and his daughter Leah; numerous nieces and nephews; one brother, Marvin Larew and wife Karen; sister, Marsha Channel and husband John; and Gary’s fur baby, Lexi.
The family will receive friends at the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 and again from 10 a.m. Thursday until time of services at 11 a.m. with Chaplain Wendy Browne officiating. Gary will be laid to rest at the Zion Cemetery, Cheat Lake. Face coverings and distancing will be requested during the visitation and funeral.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Calvary United Methodist Church 1687 Fairchance Road, Morgantown, WV 26505 or the WVU Cancer Institute, One Waterfront Place, 7th Floor, P.O. Box 1650 Morgantown, WV 26507-1650
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