Lynn M. O'Brien

Lynn M. O’Brien of Rolling Meadows Place, Scott Depot, quietly passed away July 5, 2017 after a short illness, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. She was born December 6, 1925 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Alice Briere’ Ruhman. In addition to her parents, Lynn was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Malcolm H. O’Brien, and brothers, Thomas Ruhman, John Ruhman, and Richard Ruhman. Lynn is survived by her two daughters, Barbara (Michael) Piersol of Blacksburg, Virginia and Deborah (Robert) Ayers of Scott Depot; four grandchildren, Brien (Tara) Ayers of Hurricane, Kelly Ayers of Scott Depot, Jacob (Bethany) Piersol of Richmond, Virginia, and Andrew (Charley-Anne) Piersol of Winston-Salem, NC. Lynn also has ten great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, residing in Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, California, Montana, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. Also surviving are cousin Lauri Provincher of California, and sisters-in-law, Barbara T. Ruhman and Ginny Maloney of Connecticut. Lynn’s early years were spent in Connecticut, where she was known as a happy, active girl who loved swimming, ice skating, horseback riding, drawing and painting. After marriage in 1946, education, WWII, the Korean War and Malcolm’s work resulted in moves to many states. Lynn was always energetic and creative, and enjoyed gardening, sewing, dancing, bridge, reading and traveling. She also had a passion for classical and Big Band music. Lynn was employed for many years in the Physical Therapy Department of Midland Memorial Hospital, Midland, Texas and later at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for many years, when her girls were young. She was an avid cat and animal lover and always had a cat as her companion. A memorial service will be held for Lynn on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, Hurricane with Dr. Ellis Conley officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service, which will be held at 11:00 am. At Lynn’s request, her remains will be cremated and interred at a later date in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. Donations may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702. You may share memories with the family on Lynn’s tribute page by visiting ChapmanFuneralHomes.com Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve Mrs. O’Brien’s family.

Lynn M. O'Brien

December 6, 1925 - July 5, 2017