Joseph Ellsworth Berryman

Joseph Ellsworth Berryman obituary, Wellsburg, WV

Joseph Ellsworth Berryman

Joseph Berryman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James Funeral Home - Follansbee on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Joseph Ellsworth Berryman 67 of Colliers, WV, passed away unexpected on Monday, June 30, 2025 at his residence.
Joseph was born on April 15, 1958 in Weirton, WV. He was the son of the late Joseph E. Berryman and Rebecca (Odoms) Berryman.
Joseph retired from Weirton Steel Corporation after 20 years of dedicated service as an Erection Mechanic. He will be fondly remembered for his love of fishing and his passion for working on cars-interests he pursued with great enthusiasm and skill.
In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his grandson, Antonio Alexander Dobbins and an infant sister, Gwendolyn Berryman.
Joseph is survived by his wife of 48 year, Cathy (Nonemaker) Berryman, his only son, Joseph Berryman and his wife, Tonya, two daughters, ShaRhonda Sly and Manita Dobbins and her husband, Gary, a bonus daughter, Trisha Nonemaker, five grandchildren, a bonus granddaughter, Abby Nonemaker, 7 great grandchildren and 2 bonus great grandchildren.
The James Funeral Home of Follansbee, WV (304)527-1717 is honored and privileged to assist the family with a private cremation.
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