Rosemary Dewitt, 72, of Clarksburg and formerly Shinnston, passed away on January 22, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Clarksburg on May 15, 1951 to the late Rose Loria Dewitt.
She was a graduate of Shinnston High School and had worked for the circuit clerk’s office at the Harrison County Courthouse.
Rosemary is survived by one brother, Ed “Junior” Dewitt and wife Tammy of Shinnston; one nephew, Matthew Dewitt of Shinnston; one niece, Morgan (Dewitt) Adkins and husband Jammie of Bridgeport; two great nieces: Ava Rose and Penelope Ann “Nellie”; cousins: Alice Beezel and husband George of Hepzibah, Connie Swanger and husband Don of Bridgeport, Greg Loria of California, Kathryn Wood of Michigan and Florida, Sam Loria of Edgewood, Susan Phillips of Gypsy, Michelle Frye; a treasured friend, Melva Fittro of Adamston as well as several second and third cousins. Rosemary was like a second mom to Matthew and Morgan.
In addition to her mother, Rosemary is preceded in death by one cousin, Sammie Male and several aunts and uncles.
Honoring Rosemary’s wishes, she will be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at Dorsey Funeral Service, 701 S. Pike St., Shinnston on Sunday, February 4, 2024 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm with Pastor Jim Glaspell officiating.
Dorsey Funeral Home is honored to be handling the arrangements for the Dewitt family.
