Aug 3, 2025

Smock

Margaret E. “Cookie” Dunlap Lynn, 81, Smock, formerly of New Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in WVU Ruby Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.

She was born September 11, 1943, in Rowes Run, a daughter of the late John and Wilma Nutt Dunlap.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles A. Lynn, Sr.; siblings: John Dunlap, Wilson Dunlap, Bob Dunlap, Shirley (Al) Mulraney, Harry Dunlap and Nila Alaimo; brother and sisters-in-law: Harold “Pete” Lynn, Freda (Jim) Smith, Marlene (Orville) Meeks and Nancy (Kenny) Bargdill.

She enjoyed going to bingo, watching QVC, watching the Steelers and most importantly, spending time with her family and friends.

Left to cherish Margaret’s memory are her loving children: Lora (Chuck) Dupont, Lisa (Lonnie) Pavtis and Charles A. (Michele) Lynn, Jr.; grandchildren: Gabrianna Lynn and Brandon Lynn; her only surviving sibling, Richard (Phyllis) Dunlap; brother-in-law, Ron (Gerri) Lynn; the following sisters-in-law: Brenda Dunlap, Joan Dunlap, Jeanette Dunlap; many nieces and nephews. A Special Companion, Gerald Garbutt and their beloved cat.

Special thanks to Gail Price for her care and support.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the KISH-FABRY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 19 Legion Street, Republic. In accordance with Margaret’s wishes, there will be no public viewing. Interment took place at LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.

Condolences are welcome at kish-fabry.com.