Mary Franklin Van Meter Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Mary Franklin Van Meter (Petersburg, West Virginia), whose life came to an end on March 2, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Franklin Van Meter to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nancy Locke Franklin and Harold Milton Knotts; and her husband John G. Van Meter. She is survived by: her children, John C. (Mary Jane Van), Scott (Robin Van Meter) of Beckley, WV and Jennifer (Mark Hatala) of Binghamton; her grandchildren, Beth (Jim Swords), Lori Fox, Carly White of Waynesburg, PA, Jacob (Tiffany Van Meter), Madison (Shane Thompson) of Beckley, WV, Lauren Hatala (Jarred Santoni) of Boston, MA, Dr. Molly Hatala of Rochester, Grace (Jacob Daniels) of Philadelphia, PA, Samuel Hatala of Buffalo, NY and Rose Hatala; and her great grandchildren, Megan Swords of Waynesburg, PA, Nathan of Waynesburg, PA, Sydney Fox of Waynesburg, PA, Lily of Beckley, WV., Jack Thompson of Beckley, WV., Taylee of Beckley, WV. and Navee Van Meter of Beckley, WV..
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church (20 N Main St, Petersburg, WV 26847). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Petersburg High School Scholarship Fund, 89 Riverview Drive, Petersburg, WV 26847 or to the Petersburg Presbyterian Church, 20 N Main Main Street, Petersburg, WV 26847.
