OBITUARIES
Christopher Melvin “Chrissie “ Driscoll, Jr., age 82 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Autumn Lake Health Care of Crystal Springs where he had been a resident for twenty two years. He was born June 12,1943 at Oswego, New York. He was preceded in death by his mother Beverly Jane Gagnon White, step-father, Claude White and two brothers-in-law, Thomas J. Letvin and Michael L. Vance also preceded him in death. Chrissie is survived by two sisters, Dee Letvin of Lathrup Village, MI and Karen Vance of Oak Park, MI; two nieces, Abbie Sack and husband Kevin, and Samantha Letvin and great nephew Lennon Sack and many cousins. Chris was special-needs and mentally impaired due to an accident at the age of six years old. He made friends with everyone he met. His best days were spent in Bemis, WV with his parents and extended family. He enjoyed going to the Bemis Community Church every Sunday where his joy was ringing the church bell and passing the collection plate. After church, he enjoyed going to visit many family members at the Campground in Bemis and enjoyed the many chicken roasts that were held. Chrissie was a Catholic by faith. Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the employees of Autumn Lake and the former Nellas’s Nursing Home who took such wonderful care of our brother.
Friends may call from 10:00 am until 10:50 am Monday, March 23, 2026 at Saint Brendan Catholic Church of Elkins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Monday from the church with Father Ed Tetteh as the Celebrant. Interment will be at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens where he will be laid to rest beside his parents, Beverly and Claude White. In lieu of flowers, contributions, may be made to West Virginia Caring Hospice, P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520 in memory of Chrissie. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Christopher Melvin “Chrissie” Driscoll, Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
