1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card # U-188; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gaspero (None) Falvo; age 51; born on 15 Oct 1891 in Micastro (sic, Nicastro) Italy; living at
Roderfield, WV; employed by Premier Poca Coll. Caol Co, Premier, WV; person who will always know
address, Rosa Falvo, Roderfield, WV; 5'3 1/2 tall; 135 lbs; blue eyes, brown with gray hair; dark
complexion.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1961); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Gaspero Falvo; age 70; born on 1 Oct 1891 in Nicastro, Italy; married; miner; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of Tony and Mary? Falvo; died on 20 Nov 1961 at Roderfield, WV from hypertensive disease;
buried on 22 Nov 1961 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Rex Falvo, Roderfield, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 9 May 2010; double headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Gaspero Falvo; born 1 Oct 1891 in Italy; died 20 Nov 1961 at Roderfield, WV; buried here; double
headstone photo shown with wifeRosina G. Falvo.
1. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Rosa Falvo; born on 4 Feb 1898; died on 6 Apr 1992; last residence, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
SS # 234-96-1418; card issued in WV in 1973.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013; Rosina G. Falvo; born in 1898; died in 1992; buried here; double headstone
photo shown with husband, Gaspero Falvo.
1. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 17 Jan 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"RODERFIELD — Lois Jean Falvo Robertson, 62, of Roderfield, went to be with the Lord, January 15, 2009, after a long illness. Born May 31, 1946 in Stephenson, W.Va., she was the daughter of Nawawsa (Tootsie) Falvo of Roderfield and the late Rex Falvo. She was a loving and precious daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. She was a homemaker and an exceptional crocheter and quilter. She was a member of the Roderfield Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Rex Falvo. Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 21 years, Nathan Robertson of Roderfield; her only child, Toni Guella and husband, Michael of Roderfield; her precious granddaughter, Kellie Blankenship and husband, Brian of Welch; one sister, Vicki Elswick and husband, Joe of Tennessee; two nephews, Bobby Joe Elswick and wife, Terri of Tennessee and Alan Elswick and wife, Candy of Princeton; three stepchildren, Jeff Robertson and wife, Marleen of Kentucky, Jenny Lovely of Kentucky, and Lynn Burchell and husband Todd of Kentucky; and five stepgrandchildren. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. till time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, W.Va. on Saturday, January 17, 2009 with the Rev. Bubby Falvo and Stella Falvo officiating. Burial will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, W.Va..."
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 5 Dec 2013
Lois Jean Falvo Robertson; born 31 May 1946; died 15 Jan 2009; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband Nathan Earl Robertson.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Haskell David Jenks, Jr; age 19; born on 1 May 1947 at Premier, WV; single; living at Premier, WV;
son of Haskell David and Elizabeth (Facello) Jenks; married on 3 Sep 1966 at the Methodist Church
in Roderfield, WV; Vickie Lynn Falvo; age 18; born on 7 Nov 1947 at Stephenson, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV; daughter of Rex and Nawawsa (Meadows) Falvo; with consent of Mrs. Elizabeth
Jemks & Haskell D. Jenks, parents of Haskell D. Jenks and Rex Falvo & Nawawsa Falvo, parents of
Vickie Lynn Falvo.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Tony Falvo; born on ________; living at PO Box 325; Roderfield, WV 24881 in 1995.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Tony Falvo; born on 28 Feb 1922; living at PO Box 542; Roderfield, WV 24881.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Stella J. Falvo; born on 4 Feb 1936; living at PO Box 325; Roderfield, WV 24881 in 1995.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Albert H. Falvo; born on 11 Dec 1924; living at PO Box 486; Roderfield, WV 24881 in 1994.
2. "Welch and It's People"; by Rose Marino; 1985; Page 313; "Albert Falvo" article.
1. "Welch and It's People"; by Rose Marino; 1985; Page 313; "Albert Falvo" article.
1. "Welch and It's People"; by Rose Marino; 1985; Page 313; "Albert Falvo" article.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 211; WV Archives Web Site.
Rex Falvo; age 22; born at Welch, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; son of Jasper (sic, Gaspero)
and Rose Falvo; married on 3 Nov 1945 at Mullens, WV; Nawawsa Munsey; age 21; born at
Iroguois, WV; divorced; daughter of Jake and Cora Meadows.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Rex H. Falvo; born on 23 Aug 1923; living at PO Box 84; Roderfield, WV 24881 in 1984.
3. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV, 11 Apr 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"RODERFIELD — Rex Falvo, 83, of Roderfield, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2007, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va. from a sudden illness. "Born Aug. 23, 1923 in Welch, he was the son of the late Gasper and Rosina Gigliotti Falvo. He was a lifelong resident of Roderfield, a faithful member of the United Methodist Church for 56 years, honorary member of the Roderfield Volunteer Fire Department, a retired employee of U.S. Steel Corporation with 40 years service, retiring in 1983. He was a wonderful loving husband, father, and grandfather. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Falvo. "Survivors include his wife of 61 years, “Tootsie” Falvo; two daughters, Lois Jean Robertson and husband Nathan of Roderfield, Vickie Elswick and husband Joey of Speedwell, Tenn.; a special granddaughter, Toni Guella and husband Michael of Roderfield; two grandsons, Bobby Joe Elswick and wife Terri of Lafollette, Tenn., and Alan Elswick of Princeton; a special great granddaughter, Kellie Blankenship and husband Brian of Welch; and a brother, Tony Falvo and wife Stella of Princeton. "Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with the Reverend Bubby Falvo and the Reverend Dwight Ross, officiating. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield...."
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Rex H. Falvo; born on 23 Aug 1923; died on 10 Apr 2007; last residence, Roderfield, McDowell Co,
WV; SS # 234-24-6559; card issued in WV before 1951.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
James Brady; 14 Apr 2007.
Rex Falvo; born on 22 Jul 1923 ( conflicts with obit) 23 Aug 1923; died on 10 Apr 2007; buried here.
(There is a second listing with the incorrect birth date of 22 Jul 1923)
Nawawsa Marie "Tootsie" Meadows
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
D.H. Munsey, Jr; age 20; born at Princeton, WV; single; living at East Gulf, WV; son of D.H. and Tula
M. Munsey; married on 12 Dec 1942 at Pineville, WV; Nawawsa Meadows; age 18; born and living at
Stephenson, WV; daughter of J.N. and Cora Meadows.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 211; WV Archives Web Site.
Rex Falvo; age 22; born at Welch, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; son of Jasper (sic, Gespero)
and Rose Falvo; married on 3 Nov 1945 at Mullens, WV; Nawawsa Munsey; age 21; born at
Iroguois, WV; divorced; daughter of Jake and Cora Meadows.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nawawsa Marie Falvo; born on 17 Jun 1934 (sic, 1924); living at PO Box 102; Roderfield, WV 24881
in 1993.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nawawsa "Tootsie" Falvo, 92, of Roderfield, WV, went to be with her lord and savior on Thursday, January 5, 2017."Born June 17, 1924 in Iroquois WV, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Cora Jennings Meadows.
"Tootsie was a resident of Roderfield for the past seventy years. She was always active in the community, contributing to many different organizations. She helped establish the Roderfield Volunteer Fire Department and served as its president since 1970. She was also the President of the Roderfield Women's Club. She was the owner of Falvo's Fabrics in the late 1970s and Tootsie's Snack Bar in the early 1980s before she retired. She was a member of the Roderfield United Methodist Church for the past seventy years, and the North Welch Church of God for the past year. Tootsie never met a stranger, she had a heart of gold and was always there to help anyone in need. She will truly be missed by her loving family, abundance of friends and her community.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Rex Falvo, one daughter, Lois Jean Falvo Robertson, one son in law Joe Elswick Jr, two brothers, Mack and Clifton Meadows, three sisters, Lois Meadows, Alma Thornton, and Gloria Payne.
"Survivors include, one daughter, Vickie Elswick of LaFollette TN, one granddaughter, Toni Guella and husband Michael of Premier WV, two grandsons, Bobby Joe Elswick and wife Terri of LaFollette TN, and Alan Elswick of Princeton WV, one great granddaughter, Kellie Jo Blankenship and husband Brian of Welch WV, one special great great grandson, Brayden Blankenship of Welch WV, one sister, Charlotte Johnson and husband Gene of Amigo, WV, and several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins."Funeral Services will be conducted, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 11 A.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV with Pastor Scott Long officiating, Burial will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield WV...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
D.H. Munsey, Jr; age 20; born at Princeton, WV; single; living at East Gulf, WV; son of D.H. and Tula
M. Munsey; married on 12 Dec 1942 at Pineville, WV; Nawawsa Meadows; age 18; born and living at
Stephenson, WV; daughter of J.N. and Cora Meadows.
Nawawsa Marie "Tootsie" Meadows
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
D.H. Munsey, Jr; age 20; born at Princeton, WV; single; living at East Gulf, WV; son of D.H. and Tula
M. Munsey; married on 12 Dec 1942 at Pineville, WV; Nawawsa Meadows; age 18; born and living at
Stephenson, WV; daughter of J.N. and Cora Meadows.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 211; WV Archives Web Site.
Rex Falvo; age 22; born at Welch, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; son of Jasper (sic, Gespero)
and Rose Falvo; married on 3 Nov 1945 at Mullens, WV; Nawawsa Munsey; age 21; born at
Iroguois, WV; divorced; daughter of Jake and Cora Meadows.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nawawsa Marie Falvo; born on 17 Jun 1934 (sic, 1924); living at PO Box 102; Roderfield, WV 24881
in 1993.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nawawsa "Tootsie" Falvo, 92, of Roderfield, WV, went to be with her lord and savior on Thursday, January 5, 2017."Born June 17, 1924 in Iroquois WV, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Cora Jennings Meadows.
"Tootsie was a resident of Roderfield for the past seventy years. She was always active in the community, contributing to many different organizations. She helped establish the Roderfield Volunteer Fire Department and served as its president since 1970. She was also the President of the Roderfield Women's Club. She was the owner of Falvo's Fabrics in the late 1970s and Tootsie's Snack Bar in the early 1980s before she retired. She was a member of the Roderfield United Methodist Church for the past seventy years, and the North Welch Church of God for the past year. Tootsie never met a stranger, she had a heart of gold and was always there to help anyone in need. She will truly be missed by her loving family, abundance of friends and her community.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Rex Falvo, one daughter, Lois Jean Falvo Robertson, one son in law Joe Elswick Jr, two brothers, Mack and Clifton Meadows, three sisters, Lois Meadows, Alma Thornton, and Gloria Payne.
"Survivors include, one daughter, Vickie Elswick of LaFollette TN, one granddaughter, Toni Guella and husband Michael of Premier WV, two grandsons, Bobby Joe Elswick and wife Terri of LaFollette TN, and Alan Elswick of Princeton WV, one great granddaughter, Kellie Jo Blankenship and husband Brian of Welch WV, one special great great grandson, Brayden Blankenship of Welch WV, one sister, Charlotte Johnson and husband Gene of Amigo, WV, and several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins."Funeral Services will be conducted, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 11 A.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV with Pastor Scott Long officiating, Burial will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield WV...."