G. Stephen Prahl, 62 of Shinnston, WV and formerly of Monongah, WV passed away on Friday, May 28, 2010 at Fairmont General Hospital. He was born January 17, 1948 at Fairmont, WV a son of George L. Prahl of Fairmont, WV and the late Elsie Marie Hinton Prahl.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Cindie Kay Toothamn Prahl; a daughter, Kelly Renae Prahl Lantz of Fairmont and a son, Jeremy John Prahl of Fairmont; brother-in-law, John Toothman and wife Cindy of Monongah, WV; sisters-in-law, Amie Regillo and husband Nick of Mannington and Pennie Wyont of Fairmont; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, DeEtta toothman whom he loved dearly and his brother, Dennis Prahl.
Stephen was a 1965 graduate of Monongah High School. He owned and operated Steve's Confectionary in Fairview. He was a car salesman at various locations. While living in Florida, he was employed with the Polk County Association of Handicapped Citizens, Lakeland, Florida as a skills trainer. This was his favorite and most rewarding job. He enjoyed camping and fishing. He enjoyed his trips to Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley. He and his wife camped at Twins Lakes Campground in Belington, WV where they were married. They later camped at Hartland Campground in Grafton. Stephen enjoyed playing scrabble with his wife. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates and WVU football fan.
Friends may call at the Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Monday, May 31, 2010 from 10-12 A.M. and 2-9 P.M. and on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 2-6 P.M. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. in the funeral home. At the request of the deceased, cremation will be the final method of disposition. The family would like to thank Dr. G. Patel and the 3rd floor nursing staff and Special Care Unit staff at Fairmont General Hospital for the care given to Stephen and his family. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at mastersfh@verizon.net.
Cindie, I hope you see this.....It’s January 2021...I just realized we never visited or corresponded when Steve passed. I’m so sorry about that. I think of you often. Hope you are doing well. Things from 2009-2010 are finally sinking in slowly. I still haven’t looked at Howard’s obit.