Caroldeen Belle Dean, age 80, a resident of the Good Samaritan Society in Belington, WV, departed this life July 2, 2011. She had been in declining health. Caroldeen was born July 15, 1930 in Elkins, WV a daughter of the late Jay and Mildred Thornhill Chenoweth. On November 11, 1947 she married Howard D. Dean who preceded her in death on March 21, 2006. Also preceding her in death was one daughter, Shirley J. “Jeannie” Gainer. She is survived by one son, Howard J. “Buddy” Dean of Buckhannon; three daughters, Sherry L. Powers and husband Gary, Shelia A. Barkley and husband “Chuck” and Sandra K. LaRosa and husband Virgil all of Buckhannon; nine grandchildren, Aaron Gainer, David Powers, Michael Barkley, Leslie Houghton, Allison LaRosa, Patrick LaRosa, Howie Dean, Joshua Dean, and Shania Lewis; twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Dean’s request for cremation was honored. In her memory a private gathering of family will be conducted at a later date. The family expresses their gratitude to the Good Samaritan Society of Belington and Mountain Hospice of Belington for their loving care and kindness given to Mrs. Dean and her family. Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
