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Charalla Ruth Kitzmiller, 92, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5th, 2026 at Henry Clay Villa in Markleysburg, PA.
Charalla was born on September 11, 1934 in Baird, WV, a daughter of the late Homer Burton and Helen Norman Kitzmiller.
She attended Morgantown High School and was previously employed the Credit Bureau, and the City of Morgantown Finance Department where she was famous for balancing receipts down to the very last penny. She retired from National Mine Service where she excelled in her job of ordering mine machinery parts. She received many bonuses and commendations for her work there over the years.
Survivors include her son, Stacey McArdle, grandchildren Jackie and Jared McArdle, and Elijah, Seth, and Kia McArdle, brothers Mark Kitzmiller and wife Jane, and Tony Kitzmiller and wife Joyce, and a sister-in-law, Gloria Kitzmiller all of Morgantown; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey McArdle; and her siblings Richard and Robert Kitzmiller, Rosalie Moore and Norma Flowers.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staffs of Evergreen Assisted Living and Henry Clay Villa for their excellent care.
Friends may join the family to honor Charalla’s life and legacy at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Westover, 304-292-9494 on Monday, October 12th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and again on Tuesday, October 13th 10:00 am until the time of her funeral service at 11:00 am officiated by Pastor Kevin Summers. Interment will follow in the East Oak Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be directed to Harvest Family Worship Center, PO Box 788, Dellslow, WV 26531.
Condolences and other gifts of comfort may be offered to the family at www.smithfcc.com.