Obituary of Larry Sypolt

Larry N. Sypolt, 62, of Morgantown, passed from this earth into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Monongalia General Hospital, after a brief illness. Larry was born on June 28, 1949, the son of William T. and Mary Ann Crynock Sypolt. He was a lifelong member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, where he faithfully served until his health declined. Larryâs love of God and Godâs work was evident to all who knew and loved him. Larry was a scholar. His love of history engulfed a myriad of avenues. Larry was an historian and taught history classes at West Virginia University. He worked on Fridays at the WV & Regional History Collections at the WVU Downtown Library Campus. As part of his duties, Larry served as a consultant for the Glenville State College Library System. He was a member of the Morgantown Library Board and Historic Landmarks Commission. Larry did oral histories and research on the Civilian Conservation Corp and with his wife Pam, attended various CCC reunion, taking great pleasure in meeting and learning from the CCC members. Larry contributed numerous publications of historical significance. Larry was a kind and generous man. His heart was always in service to others. Larry was a past president of Christian Help and was active with the Scottâs Run Settlement House Food Pantry. Larry and Pam could be found buying school supplies for area children. Larry loved to garden, read and was an avid WVU Mountaineer fan. Larry was also an animal lover. Larry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pam Sypolt, nephew Shannon Sypolt and wife Jenny and their children Owen and Carley, nephew George âCharlieâ Phillips, niece Rachel Penrod and husband Rob and their children Terran and Shaun, cousins Frank Ferrell, Robert Ferrell (wife Muriel), John Crynock II (wife Kathleen), Ella Dean (husband Stuart), sisters-in-law Penny Phillips and Nancy Sypolt who were like sisters and best friends to Larry. He is also survived by Charlieâs and Rachelâs friends Matt, Kiki, Katy, Trevor, Tristan and Alexa, who called Larry and Pam aunt and uncle. Larry is survived, too, by his best four-legged buddy âGabe.â In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his twin brother Gary Neil Sypolt and brother-in-law and special friend Bernard âHuddâ Phillips and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, from 5-9pm on Thursday, February 2, where a scriptural wake will be held at 7pm to conclude visitation. Visitation will continue at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, on Friday, February 3 from 10am until the 11am Mass of Christian Burial with V. Rev. Mark G. War CP, VF as Celebrant. Interment will be held at East Oak Grove Cemetery, Morgantown. Donations may be made in his name to St. Francis de Sales Church, 1 Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, WV 26508 or a no-kill animal shelter of your choice.