“COACH” MYLES BERNARD WITCHEY

Born December 19, 1930, in Shortcreek, OH to the late Walter and Hazel Mae (Reed) Witchey both of Belmont, Ohio.

He was a basketball player at Belmont High School and later at West Liberty State College in Wheeling, WV.

He is survived by his sons, Myles B Witchey II, Bryan Wayne Witchey; Grandson Wyatt A Witchey and granddaughter Sierra Witchey; his long-time companion Marie Horne; several nieces and nephews as well as the mother to his two children Bernadine (Schiavon) Witchey of Lexington, KY.

Last, but not least are the players of Cal State Basketball (and other sports) “The Band of Brothers”, those who have passed and those of present who have maintained a constant contact with “Coach” until his passing.

A celebration of life will be held during homecoming Saturday October 18th at the California University Vulcan (Adamson) Stadium College Farm pavilion from 12 until 9.

Family and players can enjoy an intimate memorial from 12-3. (Traffic warning as the parade in town starts at 12 and the game starts at 3).

Graveside services will be held Sunday October 19th at 11 AM at Belmont Cemetery, Belmont, OH. with Chaplain Leo Gonot officiating. Full Military Graveside Honors will be conducted by the Moundsville Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Coach Myles Witchey scholarship fund which, as he did; will help young athletes at Cal-U Penn West forever.

Local arrangements are entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville.