Lori Ann Witchey, 55, of St.Clairsville, Ohio died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at her home.
She was born September 18, 1961 in Barnesville, Ohio the daughter of Barbara E. Huntsman Tetlow and the late Paul H. Tetlow.
Lori was a retired Language Arts teacher for the Barnesville Middle School. She was a member of the Thoburn United Methodist Church, Belmont County Retired Teachers Association, STRS, former vice-president of the St. Clairsville Vocal Music Boosters, Red Devil Moms and co-founder of the Cutting Class for a Cure.
Lori was a graduate of Barnesville High School, Class of 1979, Ohio University Eastern, Class of 1983 and received her Masters Degree from Mary Grove College.
She was an avid and diehard Steeler fan and enjoyed the Steelers Legend Cruise this Spring with her friends.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Paul L. Tetlow, her sister, Paula Tetlow and a brother-in-law, Timothy Witchey.
Surviving in addition to her mother, Barbara E. Tetlow of Barnesville, Ohio are her loving husband of 27 years, Todd W. Witchey, her children, Samantha Jae Witchey and her son, Christian Paul Witchey both of St. Clairsville, Ohio, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lee Mahan of St Clairsville, Ohio, Nancy (Paul) Gjording of Seattle, Washington, Dr. Sarah Mahan- Hays of St Clairsville, Ohio, Celia (Paul) Hanson of Colerain, Ohio, Barb (Bob Moore) Snyder of St Clairsville, Ohio and Janie Witchey of Bannock, Ohio, her uncles and aunts, Ted (Jackie) Huntsman of Barnesville, Ohio and Nancy (Fred) Skinner of Somerton, Ohio. Also her special friends, Kim, Margie, Bev, Eva, Wendy, Marian and Mary Jane and her many dear friends and neighbors.
Family and friends will be received at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 204 West Main Street St. Clairsville, Ohio on Monday from 2 to 8 pm and Tuesday from 10 am until time of services at the Thoburn United Methodist Church with Rev. Thomas Jones officiating. Interment in the Belmont Cemetery in Belmont, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barnesville Community Foundation to benefit the Three C Support Group or the Thoburn United Methodist Church by going “TMCFunding.com.”
Share your thoughts and memories with Lori’s family at www.beckaltmeyerfuneralhome.com
Sorry for your loss Todd and family
An amazing woman, teacher, friend, and coach. You always pushed me to keep trying harder. One more run from line to line. I admire all you stood for. Rest in peace sweet friend. God bless those you left behind.
went to school with Lori and played softball, she was always the most up beat person on the team win or lose. so sorry to hear of her passing
Much love and prayers to all who was blessed to know Mrs. Witchey. I have so many great memories of 5th grade.
Todd and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart is heavy with the loss of Mrs. Witchey. While typing her name into a keyboard I recall the times I struggled to spell her name being in her language arts class. I remember where I sat and how I could hear her voice echo off the walls. I remember the joy of her tone and the laughter that became contagious you unknowingly crack a smile. Her classroom was what learning could be. I’m glad I had the opportunity to experience it and share a small part in her life. She will be greatly missed. God bless her family.
To the Witcheys. The Witcheys were our next door neighbors for about 20 years and we couldn’t ask for nicer neighbors. Lori will be greatly missed. We pray for the entire family to find peace and strength.
She was a wonderful person and teacher! She will be dearly missed, prayers to her family and friends!
Lori was a special person who will be missed by many . May God give you peace and strength during this sad time. Find comfort in all the good times you had together, and know how much she loved you.
Goodbye to a dear friend.we send our thoughts and prayers.thank you for your courage and fight you always showed on the softball fields and in doing battle with this terrible disease.you have given us an example to follow.love you always and will miss your great sense of humor.rest in peace dear friend KIM and donna