Edna Clara (Mongold) Alt, 81, of Petersburg, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg.

Born January 12, 1944, in Petersburg, she was a daughter of the late Dyer Lough Mongold and Myrtle Mary (Hall) Mongold. 

In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Denver Lee Alt Sr. in 2010; two brothers, Larry Dyer Mongold and James Edward Mongold; one sister, Mary Ann (Mongold) Black; and sister-in-law, Kay Mongold.

She is survived by one son, Denver L. Alt II of Petersburg; one daughter, Denise R. Alt of Petersburg; two granddaughters, Natasha Alt Redman and Josie VanMeter; one brother, Roger W. Mongold of Petersburg; brother-in-law, Norman W. Black of Seneca Rocks, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Doris Mongold of Arthur, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Edna was a 1961 graduate of Petersburg High School. After graduation she worked in Washington, D.C. for a short time and later was employed at the Grant County Courthouse in the clerk’s office for 47 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Petersburg.

Edna’s family would like to thank the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center and staff for their excellent care. 

Funeral services were Friday afternoon in the chapel of Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, with Pastor Matt Perrine officiating. Interment followed in the Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville, W.Va.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center, 127 Early Avenue, Petersburg, WV 26847. 

Condolences to the family may be left at www.schaefferfuneralhome.com

 Dylan Scott Reed, 27, of Maysville, died at his home, Thursday, June 20. 

Born Dec. 28, 1996, in Petersburg, he was the son of Billy Joe Reed of Maysville and Tammy Dawn Mongold of Chippewa Falls, Wisc., but was raised by Charles “Chuck” Reed of Maysville.

In 2015, he graduated from Petersburg High School and attended Elkhorn Chapel, Dorcas. He was currently working as a home health aide and faithfully attended 3D Recovery in Moorefield.

He is survived by his wife, Amber Nicole Reed; one daughter, Katherine Reed of Parsons; one son, Braxton Pritt-Reed of Parsons; two sisters, Felicia Reed and Brittany Reed, both of Petersburg; one niece; and two nephews.

The family will receive friends today (Tuesday) 12-2 p.m., at the Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Glenn Vance Jr. officiating.

Memorials may be made to the family c/o the Basagic Funeral Home P.O. Box 400, Petersburg, WV 26847. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.

(6-25-24)