Minor, Josephine P., 92, of Moundsville, died peacefully Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Moundview Health Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was born April 15, 1919 in Dilles Bottom, Ohio, the daughter of the late Stanley and Katherine Drozd Sawinski.

She was a retired etcher from the former Fostoria Glass Company, a life-long member of St. Francix Xavier Catholic Church, and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William B. Minor, Jr.; two brothers Bruno and Edward Sawinski; and two sisters Mary Patrello and Florence Sawinski.

Survivors include six sons Denis (Thelma) Minor, Mark W. (Mary K.) Minor all of Moundsville, Christopher (Cindy) Minor of Benwood, Scott F. (Tina) Minor of Glen Dale, John P. (Darla) Minor, Edward (Robin) Minor all of Moundville; a daughter Becky (Sam) Stavischeck of Moundsville; a sister Stephanie Negley of Maryland; 18 grandchildren Kyle Minor, Erin (Matt) McGovern, Todd Minor, Billie Jo (Aaron) Oliver, Andy (Amy) Simsa, Matthew (Laura) Minor, Craig Minor, Michelle (Jason) Angelica, Jacob Minor, Joseph Minor, Kristine Minor, Katie Minor, Tim (Angie Littell) Minor, Sallie Jo Minor, Ryan Minor, Sarah Minor, Ian Minor, Owen Minor; 7 great-grandchildren Amanda, Max and Emma McGovern, Logan Oliver, Ben and Reagan Angelica, Kennadi Minor; several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-9pm at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, where Rosary devotions will be recited at 7:00pm.

Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 610 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, with Fr. Terrance Adams as celebrant.

Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.