Paul A. Laskody, Sr.

Paul A. Laskody, Sr., 81, of Star City, WV passed away April 9, 2012 peacefully with his children by his side. Paul was born in Clairton, PA on November 29, 1930 and is the son of the late John & Anna Laskody of Bobtown, PA. In 1962, he and his wife JoAnne founded Mt. State Bit Service in the basement of their home where Paul still lived until time of his death. They also founded Mt. State Trailer Rental. Together they grew both companies to be successful family businesses. During the 40 plus years in business, Paul had an eye for the future to grow the companies. After his retirement, he wrote the book "My Story" which is filled with events and stories that happened throughout his life. Paul loved his antique cars, collecting old license plates, original gas pumps, and was an avid WVU football fan. Woodworking was a terrific hobby as he made his family anything from step stools to complete bedroom suites. He greatly enjoyed traveling. When he was coming home from one trip, he would be planning the next. He also served in the United States Marines. Paul lived a full and vibrant life. He will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, playing jokes on friends and telling story after story about various events that he experienced. Paul was preceded in death by his true love of 51 years, JoAnne Elizabeth (Squires) Laskody. They built a lifetime full of memories together with children and grandchildren. He is survived by his children George (Skip) from Wilmington, NC, Stephanie Stovash & husband Ron, Paul Jr. (Skeeter) and wife Debra, Susan Sullivan and husband Carl, and Andrew and wife Tracey all of Morgantown; grandchildren are Michelle, George Jr. (Skip), Samantha, Paul, III (Skeeter), Chad, Jessica, Trevor, Rachel, Emily and a great granddaughter Kaylie. Also, survived by special aunts Margaret Spisak & Sister M. Leontia Spisak, brother-in-law Otis Engle, sisters Margie, Betty, Deloris, Pauline & Judy and brothers Tom & John. He is preceded by his aunt Sister M. Edwin Spisak, two dear sisters-in-law Naomi Engle and Lila DeVault, and brother Ed. Friends may call at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Friday April 13, 2012 from 5-8pm and again on Saturday April 14 from 10am until time of services at 1pm with Pastor Gina Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at the Pisgah Cemetery, Rt. 73, Smithtown Road with military honors conducted by the Westover VFW Post 9916 and USMC Honor Guard. Please send donations in lieu of flowers to Foundation of Mon-General Hospital, 1200 JD Anderson Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505 or Sisters of Charity Nazareth, 8200 McKnight Rd., Pittsburgh, PA. 15237, Attention Sister Rose Riley.

Friday, April 13, 2012 12:00 AM

Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home 10 S. High St. morgantown, wv 26501

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home 10 S. High St. morgantown, wv 26501

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home 10 S. High St. morgantown, wv 26501