JUST LEARNED THAT HOMER & ANNE TARLEY DELOVICH'S SON, ANTHONY DELOVICH, PASSED AWAY IN MARCH

 

Homer & Anne Tarley Delovich’s son Anthony passes away

Anthony Delovich, son of the late Homer Delovich, Class of 1948, and Anne Tarley Delovich, Class of 1955, of Four States, passed away Marcy 30 but I just learned about it.

Homer quarterbacked the 1947 Monongah High football team. 

Homer and Anthony’s brother, Dewey Delovich, North Marion Class of 1987, both won club championships at Green Hills Country Club. The club championship trophy was renamed for Homer after he passed away in 2000.

Dewey and Homer both played in the West Virginia State Amateur in the same years.

 

Dewey won the West Virginia high school Class AAA golf championship in 1968 and is assistant pro at the Kiawah Island, South Carolina, Cassique Club.

 

Dewey met his wife, Adrianne Tetrick Delovich, at Green Hills when she was in college and working at the golf course’s restaurant and bar. The couple married in 2000 and are the parents of daughter Marley. Adrianne’s father is Rocky Tetrick, Class of 1964. 

Homer’s brother, Mickey Delovich (born Michael Robert Delovich)  

 

Homer’s brother, Ronnie “Coolie” Delovich, Class of 1952, passed away in 1969. “Coolie” was in the facietiously named Gang That Terrorized Marion County that included me and my late best friend for 85 years, Robert “Satch” Kasper.

Mary Ann Delovich Matheney is Class of 1976 and Eva Marie Delovich is a North Marion Class of 1982 graduate.

Matt Delovich, 2004 North Marion grad, is Dave Delovich's son and the grandson of Homer and Anne Delovich. Matt and 2003 North Marion grad Brittany Noelle Jones' children are Rylee and Alexis, which makes them Homer and Anne's great-grandchildren.

 

There’s also a Penny Delovich, Class of 1961, who married Mickey Delovich.

 

Suzanna Delovich and Shayla Delovich are North Marion graduates. Hallie Delovich, 2008 Tullahoma, Tennessee High School grad, is from Monongah. Evelyn Delovich married Gregg Wood.

Anthony’s obituary that I stumbled onto:

ANTHONY ALEXANDER DELOVICH

January 8, 1957 - March 30, 2023

 

On March 30, 2023, Anthony Alexander Delovich, of Monongah, was lifted in the loving arms of angels to heaven, where he will no longer suffer from the ravages of cancer.   He was at peace with family at bedside when he departed.   Anthony was born January 8, 1957.  He was proud to share his birthday with Elvis Presley and the 1957 Chevy.  Anthony was the son of Homer and Anna Lee Tarley Delovich.  He was also the grandson of Mary Delovich and Susanna Tarley, with whom he shared a special kind of love.  Anthony’s world revolved around his three beautiful daughters, Hallie, Suzanna, and Sammy, who he loved more than life. He will be in his daughter’s hearts forever.   Anthony’s three grandchildren, Brody, Aria, and Graham, will forever cherish the endless love and memories they shared with their “Pap.” He is now a guardian angel for his children and grandchildren.  Anthony will be missed by his sisters, Maryann Matheney and Eva Kaczmarek (Steve) and brothers, Ronnie, David, and Dewey (Adrienne) and Lora Tarley Everhart (Bobby).  He will also be missed by his Aunt Martha Tarley Buchholtz (Bill) and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Anthony followed his childhood dream and became a talented Barber/Hairstylist. He owned his own successful shops in Florida and in Monongah.  He proudly served in the US Army National Guard.  Anthony’s generosity throughout his life was boundless.  His home was always open to anyone who needed a meal or a place to stay.  At Anthony’s request there will be no memorial service.   His remains will be buried in the Monongah Cemetery near his Mom and Dad.  Anthony’s final requests are that we pray and advocate for a cure for cancer and demand access to quality long-term healthcare for the aged regardless of financial status. Lifetime quality healthcare should be available to everyone, not just for the wealthy.  A family friend, Rocky Tetrick, ministered to Anthony in the hospital.  He and Anthony prayed together as Anthony accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.  He was then at peace with dying.  Among his last words were, “I am not afraid of dying, I am afraid of leaving those I love.   He received his last rights and was blessed by the priest.  Anthony will live forever in the memories of the hearts of those who love him.    A prayer for Anthony: “O Lord please give Anthony his eternal rest and may your light shine on him forever. AMEN.”