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Lamona “Mona” Rae Casto

Lamona “Mona” Rae Casto, 75, of Buckhannon and formerly of Burnsville, left this earthly life to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. She had a courageous three year battle with cancer and passed surrounded by loving family at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

Mona was born in Burnsville on October 2, 1949, a daughter of the late Ebert C. Heater and Frankie Brown Robinson. In addition to her parents, Mona was preceded in death by her sister, Debra Elmore.

On October 25, 1989, Mona married the love of her life, Thomas Gerald Casto. She missed him dearly after his passing on March 28, 2011.

Mona will be forever remembered by her six siblings: Barbara Bragg and husband, Paul, of Burnsville, Shirley Stalnaker of Warrenton, VA, Hilda Clutter and husband, Bruce, of Good Hope, Jerry Brown and wife, Kathy, of Belle, Pam Bucklew and husband, Chuck, of Buckhannon, and Vicki Davis and husband, Jon, of Bridgeport; six nephews: Keith Bragg and wife, Beth, Greg Bragg and wife, Sandy, Jered Brown, Joe Cuppari and wife, Rachel, Brian Elmore and wife, Misti, and Christopher Tomaro; two nieces: Mary Buckhannon and Catherine Cuppari; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

A beloved member of the Burnsville community, Mona was known for her radiant smile, infectious laughter, and extraordinary kindness. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Burnsville, serving as both Church Clerk and Secretary of the Woman’s Mission. A 1967 graduate of Burnsville High School, Mona continued her education at Charleston Beauty Academy. She brought joy to the community through her work in the beauty industry, owning and operating the Burnsville Beauty Shop for over 12 years, and later serving as a State Inspector for WV Cosmetology for 23 years. Her dedication to her craft was recognized through her work Salon 88 in Buckhannon and Floe’s Beauty Salon in Glenville. She was also a valued former member of the Burnsville Lions’s Club. Mona was a woman of many passions. She loved dancing, taking trips to the beach, traveling, playing her favorite card game, Phase 10 with her friends Judy, Phyllis, and Brenda, and her daily phone calls with her friend Louise. She was known for her exceptional baking skills, always delighting family and friends with her delicious treats. Above all else, what mattered most to Mona was her family. She was a beacon of strength and warmth, always putting her loved ones first.

Family and friends will gather for Visitation at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024. Funeral Services will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024 in the Pat Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jennings Dancy officiating. Interment will follow at Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens in Heaters.

We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Lamona “Mona” Rae Casto. Online condolences may be expressed at www.PatBoyleFuneralHome.com.

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