John “Josh” Michael White

May 11, 1952 - July 30, 2020
John “Josh” Michael White

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John “Josh” Michael White, 68, of Wheeling, WV passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.
He was born May 11, 1952 in Glen Dale, WV, son of the late James E. and Edna W. (Nice) White.
John was a retired Correction Officer at the St. Mary’s Correctional Institution, loved reading, learning about history, sports, Short Wave Radios and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David White.
He is survived by his two children, Christopher (Heather) White of Wheeling and Jennifer (Curtis) Whorton of Moundsville; three sisters, Kathy Stanley of Ohio, Loraine (Jo) Irvine of NJ and Karen White-Lamanna of MD; brother, Jim (Judy) White of Glen Dale, WV; seven grandchildren, Anthony,Alex and Gabe White, Karma Hughes, MacKenzie, Josie and Curtis Whorton and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no services at this time.
On-line condolences may be expressed to the family at carechapel.com.
arrangements entrusted to CARE Funeral & Cremation Service, 1500 Second Street Moundsville, WV.


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  • August 04, 2020
    Annette Demos says:
    I worked with Josh for several years at St. Mary's Correctional Center. He was a good guy had a lot of fun with him. My condolences to his family.

  • August 05, 2020
    Deanna Bolen says:
    I knew him from working with him at the Correctional Center. Very funny and took you under his wing. Very knowledgeable all around good person. Rest now Mr.White

  • August 05, 2020
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  • August 05, 2020
    Jennifer Valko says:
    Jen, Lorraine and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.