Area Woman who Spent More than Four Decades as a Teacher, Mary Anne Crites, Passes Away at Age 78

Mary Anne Crites, 78, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Mountain Memories Retirement Home in Elkins. She was born on October 30, 1946 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Matthew Gochenour and Estabelle Eakle Icard. She is survived by three sisters, Carol Gochenour of Oakwood, Texas, Sandra Von Arb and husband Donald of Oakwood, Texas, and Cindy White and husband Cliff of Alum Creek, West Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her brother Richard Eakle of Richwood, West Virginia.

Mary was a graduate of Buckhannon High School, and received her English Degree at Wesleyan College and her Masters at West Virginia University.

Mary dedicated her life to education and service, spending more than 42 years as a librarian and teacher at Buckhannon Upshur High School. She loved her work, her school, and above all, her students who also loved her in return. Through her commitment and generosity, Mary also provided scholarships to many Buckhannon Upshur students over the years, leaving a legacy of opportunity that will not be forgotten.

Outside of her career, Mary enjoyed history, reading, and the companionship of her beloved dogs. She was a caring, loving person who found joy in helping others, always giving of herself in ways both large and small. Her warmth, kindness, and dedication touched countless lives, and she will be remembered with deep affection by her family, friends, students, and community.

The family will be having a memorial at a later date undetermined at this time.

Online condolences can be made at DavisFuneralHomeWV.com

Davis Funeral Home is honored to serve Mary Anne

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