Obituary of Sumiko Smallridge

SmallridgeSumiko Sumiko Ishikawa Smallridge Sumiko Ishikawa Smallridge, age 76, of Buckhannon, WV died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Heartland of Clarksburg. She was born July 18, 1931 in Formosa, Taiwan a daughter of the late Kyosuke and Toyoko Ishikawa . On August 13, 1954 she married Beryl Smallridge who preceded her in death May 22, 1961. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two sisters, Michiko Sakio and Hiroko Mukaibo. Mrs. Smallridge is survived by a son, Robert Smallridge and wife Pamela of Buckhannon; two daughters, Jerry Kopelov and husband Glenn of Buckhannon and Shirley Tenney and husband Randy of Buckhannon; a brother, Giro Ishikawa of Japan; four grandsons, Bucky Murray of Salt Lake City, UT, R. J. Smallridge of Buckhannon, Drew Smallridge of Buckhannon and J. R. Tenney of Buckhannon; five granddaughters, Carla Peschel and husband Jeff of Hickory, NC, Harmony Kopelov of Lewisburg, WV, Christi Tenney of Morgantown, WV, Shaina Kopelov of Buckhannon and Liana Kopelov of Buckhannon and two great grandsons, Caleb and Connor Peschel of Hickory. She worked for West Virginia Wesleyan College, was a member of First United Methodist Church and belonged to the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their various activities. She was an avid supporter of all the youth activities in the county. Friends will be received Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. A memorial service will follow at 8 PM with Dr. Damon Rhodes officiating. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St.Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Wednesday, July 9, 2008 5-8 PM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Memorial Service Wednesday, July 9, 2008 8 PM Funeral Home