All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Kerry Alane Miller

Kerry Alane Miller, 58, of Buckhannon, WV passed away on January 23, 2023, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. 

She was born April 25, 1964, the younger daughter of Lemoyne Wentz and Cecil R. Miller, both of Buckhannon.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, DeAnna Miller Wolfe; two beloved nieces:  Rachel Wolfe and her fiancé Will Stetar of Manheim, PA; and Rebecca Wolfe Miller and her husband, Daniel Miller, of Colorado Springs, CO and two great-nephews:  Matthew and Andrew Miller.  A step-sister Alicia Mason Lewis and a step-brother Todd Mason.  Six aunts and one uncle.  Several cousins and friends, including special friends:  Barbara Coombs, Melissa Malcolm, Yvonne Ritter, Chrissy Wentz, Ric Wentz, and Pat Pletcher. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, David W. Wolfe.

Kerry graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1982. Kerry was a special sweet soul, always loving and caring.  She loved angels, all babies, animals, and hummingbirds.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter or a children’s medical charity of your choice.

Family and Friends will be received beginning at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home with the funeral at 11:00, with Rev. J. Edward McDaniels officiating. Interment will be private at Kesling Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.p;olingstclair.com. Poling – St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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