Obituary of Martha W. Feola

Martha W. Feola, age 86, of Buckhannon, WV died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at her home. She was born May 12, 1931 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Hubert and Mabel Hines White. On May 26, 1952, she married Frank J. Feola who preceded her in death on September 23, 1997. She is survived by one son, Joe Feola of Buckhannon; one daughter, Julia Lovins and husband Tom of State College, PA; three granddaughters, Erin Lester and husband Geoff of Los Angeles, Ca, Katie Haggarty and husband Jonathan of Noblesville, IN and Laura Lovins of Austin, TX; two great grandsons, Hayes and Mason Lester both of Los Angeles; two brothers, Bud White and wife Mary Jo and William White and wife Sandra all of Dixie, WV; one sister, Helen Whitehair and husband Jim of Charleston, SC and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Feola was a board member of the Upshur County Board of Education, she was on the board for the Upshur County Public Library and on the St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxillary Board. She was a member of the WV State and Upshur County Associations of Retired School Employees, was on the Board of Directors and was the past President of RESA VII. Mrs. Feola was on the WV Advisory Council for the education of exceptional children and was a life member of the AAUW. She received an extensive education from the following institutions: Stuart Hall Prep School, Sweet Briar, WVWC and received her Master’s Degree from WVU. Mrs. Feola was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her family and enjoyed their company more than anything. She was a dedicated teacher who touched the lives of many students. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In honoring Mrs. Feola’s wishes, she will be cremated. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Stuart Hall School Foundation and mailed to: P.O. Box 210, Staunton, VA 24402 or West Virginia Wesleyan College and mailed to: West Virginia Weslyan College Advancement Office 59 College Avenue Buckhannon, WV 26201. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.