Obituaries

Mary Biggs

Mary Biggs of Morgantown passed away August 2, 2018, at the age of 79. She was born to the late Earl and Leona Biggs of Beckley.
She is survived by her beloved sisters, Barbara (Eric) Auerbach and her twein, Martha Delekta; five nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Theresa (Tom) Resler and brother-in-law, Joe Delekta.
Mary was a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Clarksburg and WVU. Her career began at WVU Medical Center in 1906, as a pediatric nurse. She retired from the Monongalia County Health Department in 2004. She devoted much of her time to volunteering for various charities, organizations and St. John’s University Parish.
A memorial Mass will be held at St. John’s University Parish at noon on Saturday, September 15, with Fr. Justin Blanc as celebrant. Visitation with family and friends will be held one hour prior in the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory may be sent to St. John’s University Parish at 1481 University Ave., Morgantown, WV, 26505 or the American Cancer Society at 122 South High St., Morgantown, WV, 26501.