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Patricia “Trish” Ellen Plymale

Patricia “Trish” Ellen Plymale, 72, of Buckhannon, W.Va., died Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at her home.

She was born June 27, 1947 in Elkins, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ralph and Laura Trimble Weese. On August 31, 1968, she married Everett Plymale of Buckhannon, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Chad Plymale and wife Jaime of Houghton, N.Y. and Bill Plymale and wife Kandi of Buckhannon; two daughters, Laura O’Hara and Valerie Jordan and husband Bryan all of Buckhannon; nine grandchildren, John O’Hara, IV of Buckhannon, Makayla Plymale of Houghton, Marissa Plymale of Houghton, Mariah O’Hara of Buckhannon, Noah Jordan of Buckhannon, Kaden Jordan of Buckhannon, Sam Plymale of Houghton, Karter Plymale of Buckhannon and Kaisley Plymale of Buckhannon; two brothers, Donald Weese and wife DeeDee and David Weese and wife Debbie all of Buckhannon; one sister, Susan Currence of Buckhannon and several special nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, William “Billy” Weese; brother-in-law, Mike Currence; father-in-law, Dixie Plymale; mother-in-law, Betty Plymale and sister-in-law, Bonnie Plymale.

Mrs. Plymale was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed family history, reading, gardening and loved her family the most.

Mrs. Plymale was a Registered Nurse and loved teaching others.

Friends will be received Friday, September 6, 2019 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She will Lie in State on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m., the funeral hour at the church with Bishop Ron Hinkle officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery in Buckhannon.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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