Mary O’Sullivan Selinger
Passed: February 02, 2015
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Mary O’Sullivan Selinger
Passed: February 02, 2015
Obituary
Mary o’sullivan selinger, mother, wife, sister and friend passed away peacefully on february 2nd after a stroke.
Mary was born may 26th, 1940 in port huron, michigan along with her twin sister therese. she attended school in port huron and graduated from marquette university in 1963 with a degree in elementary education. mary started teaching in port huron. in 1966 she married gene hoyer and moved to charleston, west virginia, where she taught until the birth of her daughter.
Mary married dr. Harold selinger in 1996 and attended temple israel with him. mary loved playing bridge with her many friends. she was a member of aa and al anon for 29 years and helped start rea of hope in charleston where she was on the board.
She was predeceased by her twin sister, therese o’sullivan dow (stuart); her sister sheila keelan; brothers, patrick and thomas o’sullivan; her son, david selinger; and her first husband, gene hoyer.
She is survived by her husband, dr. Harold selinger; daughter, sheila hoyer (brian terr); her two grandchildren, sam and max terr; her son, michael hoyer; her brother, john o’sullivan; and daughter, amy selinger.
Mass of christian burial will be 11 a.M. Friday, february 6, 2015 at blessed sacrament church, south charleston with rev. Father john finnell officiating. entombment will follow at mount olivet catholic cemetery, charleston. friends may call from 5 to 7 p.M. Thursday, february 5, 2015 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston, where there will be a prayer service at 7 p.M.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: rea of hope, 1429 lee street east, charleston, wv, 25301.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
12 responses to Mary O’Sullivan Selinger
Rebecca Mick says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Alabama
Mary Has Been One Of The Most Honest, Soul Searching Women I Have Known. She Will Be Missed.
Bill Phelps says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend/Dr. Hal Selenger
Location: St. Albans,West Virginia
May God Rest Mary’S Soul And God Speed To Hal.
George Guthrie says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
To The Family Of Mary O’Sullivan Selinger,
Nancy And I Extend Our Deepest Sympathy, Prayers And Thoughts To Each Of You On The Passing Of Mary.
Mary Was A Dear, Dear Friend Who Assisted Many People With Various Problems During The Period We Knew Her. Notwithstanding The Personal Tragedies Which She Experienced In Her Own Life, Mary Was Always Available To Help Others, And Did So, Without Condition Or Reservation.
The Example Which Mary Set By Her Conduct And The Wisdom Of Her Advice Has Been Passed On And Neither She Nor Her Many Good Deeds Will Be Forgotten By Either Of Us. You Are In Our Thoughts And Prayers.
George And Nancy Guthrie
The Pleska Family says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends
Location: Columbus/Charleston Ohio
Please Accept Our Deep And Sincere Condolences For Your Loss. Mary Was Always A Dear Friend To Our Family. Her Compassion And Strength Was A Blessing After The Loss Of Each Of Our Parents. She Will Be Missed.
Angel B. Cinco, Jr. says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Charleston West Virginia
I Am So Sorry For Your Loss. My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You In This Difficult Time.
Angel