Harold Marshall

Harold “Peter” Marshall, 77, of Morgantown passed away peacefully at Ruby Memorial Hospital on June 4, 2019. He was born July 21, 1941 to the late Harold and Sarah Marshall and grew up in Roslyn Heights, NY. He graduated from Michigan State University with two bachelor’s degrees plus a master’s degree in urban planning. There he met his wife of 54 years, Lauralee Sherwood Marshall. They moved to Morgantown, WV in 1966. He worked for 43 years for West Virginia University Extension Service where he was a state specialist in community planning. He also taught a course on planning in the WVU Department of Political Science for many years. Peter was a charter member of the American Institute of Planners. In 2007, he retired from the WVU Center for Community, Economic, and Workforce Development as an Extension Professor Emeritus.

Peter served his community in many ways. He was president of the Morgantown Planning Commission from 1974-1986. In the 1970’s he helped to establish the county EMS. He was a long-time member of the local abandoned and delapidated housing committee. He additionally supported public schools through various volunteer activities. Peter was an active member of Suncrest United Methodist Church. He loved following West Virginia University and Michigan State University football and basketball.

He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Lauralee Sherwood Marshall, his daughters Melinda Marshall Marple and spouse Mark Marple and Allison Marshall Tadros and spouse William Krantz. He is also survived by his grandchildren Lindsay Marple Lindsay and spouse Joel Lindsay, Emily Marple, Alexander Tadros, and Lauren Krantz, as well as by his brother, Richard Marshall.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert Marshall.

The family would like to thank all of those who cared for him at WVU Medicine clinics and hospital, especially in the last few years. We also appreciate the contributions by Amedisys Home Health and the many supportive visits by Pastor Mike Estep.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Suncrest United Methodist Church, 479 Van Voorhis Road Morgantown, WV 26505 on Sunday July 28, 2019 at 4:00 P.M. A picnic meal will be held following the service in the church pavilion. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in, Peter’s memory to the Suncrest United Methodist Church.