OBITUARIES
Jessie A. Colehower Somers, age 100 years, a resident of Elkins and in the care of the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born February 28, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late C. Harris Colehower and Florence Sweeney Colehower. On August 3, 1968, in Radnor, PA, she was married to Oscar C. Somers, Jr. who preceded her in death December of 1972. Jessie is survived by one daughter, Katherine “Kate” Somers and husband Todd Miller of Elkins; a niece, Virginia Hodges and husband Dick, and nephew, John Colehower and wife Susan. Also surviving are two beloved grandchildren, Kaia and Quincy Miller, and many great-nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, John “Jack” Colehower and C. Harris Colehower, Jr., and sister-in-law, Doris T. Colehower Barger. Jessie graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in education and pursued this passion in her work as a kindergarten teacher in Pennsylvania and New York, and later as a volunteer with Book Buddies during her years in Charlottesville, VA. She enjoyed travel, reading, and classical music, and expressed her enjoyment of musical theater as a member of the Savoy Company of Philadelphia. Upon moving to Elkins in 2013 to be closer to her family, she became a member of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church. Jessie faced life’s challenges with a kind heart and a determined spirit that was evident to all around her, and she will be dearly missed.
Jessie’s request for cremation will be honored. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Jessie A. Colehower Somers. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
