Mary Ellen Griffin, 71, died February 5, 2016 at her residence in Freeport, Ohio. She was born Feb. 15, 1944 in Creslip, WV to the late Joseph W. and Thea M. (Lutes) Minor. Mary Ellen was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph W. Minor, Jr. and a great-granddaughter, Leslie Elizabeth Moore. Surviving are her husband James E. Griffin, a daughter, Deanna (Fred) Gallardo of Clermont, FL; three sons, Mark St. John of Burwick, LA, Wayne St. John of St. Clairsville, OH, Joseph (Heyra) Skoda of Nevada; a brother, David Minor of St. Clairsville, OH; step-daughters, Tammy Lucas and friend John of Martins Ferry, OH, Terri (John) Winesburg of Wheeling, WV, Tanya (T.R.) Ruble of Bellaire, OH; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and two step-great grandchildren. An animal lover, Mary Ellen leaves behind her dogs, Dora Ray and Coco Puff and her cats and a bird. Friends will be received Monday, February 8, 2016 from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm–8:00 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville, WV where services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 9, 2016 with Rev. Bill Coker, Jr. officiating. Interment immediately following in Riverview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the WEBARK No Kill Animal Shelter c/o www.TMCFunding.com. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
Mary Ellen Griffin
February 15, 1944 - February 5, 2016
02/15/1944 - 02/05/2016
Past Services
Visitation
Monday February 08, 2016
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
Visitation
Monday February 08, 2016
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
Cemetery
Tuesday February 09, 2016
Service
Tuesday February 09, 2016
1:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
Deanna and Fred, please know that Theresa and I are thinking of you and your family during this time. May God bless you!
thoughts and prayers going out to the family
thoughts and prayers going out to you an your family Deanna . may your mom rest in peace
Mary, you’ll be missed as our neighbor on Dock 7 and at camp. Your kindness to others and love for animals will be your place in heaven as you were on earth. You’ll be Sadly missed.