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Gertrude Helen “Trudy” Carowick, age 87 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away September 15, 2026 at her home. Trudy was born June 28, 1939 at Mill Creek, PA, a daughter of the late Frank May and Mae Houk May. On June 27,1959 at Mill Creek, PA, she was married to Clair Edward Carowick, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Clair Carowick, Jr. and wife Cindy of Elkins, Mark Carowick and wife Toni of Mt. Union, PA, Gary Carowick of Kerns and one daughter, Hollie Pritt and husband Derrick of Montrose. Seven grandchildren, Joseph Carowick, Katie Carowick, Zachary Carowick and Heather Carowick, Ben Carowick, Jacob Pritt and wife Braley, Brooke Pritt and one brother, Phil May of Mill Creek, PA also survive. In addition to her parents, Trudy was preceded in death by one brother, Frank May Jr. and one sister, Peg McMullen.
Trudy was a 1956 graduate of Huntingdon High School of P.A. She had worked at the Memorial General Hospital and Davis Memorial Hospital and she later worked as an assistant Insurance Agent with Parrack Nationwide Insurance for many years until her retirement. She was a member of Elkins Women’s Club, The First United Methodist Church, F.U.M.C Choir, Women in faith, FUMC Backpack Program, We Care, Sunday School Program and Youth Leader. Trudy also served as Assistant Pastor, Lay Speaker, Webelos Scout Leader, Head Start Assistant Teacher at Pennsylvania, she led Bible Studies, she was a Fresh Air Foster Parent and an E.A.B.A. officer.
Trudy’s request for cremation will be honored. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 25, 2026 at the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Avenue, Elkins. Pastor Tim Eden will officiate. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to W.V. Caring Hospice, P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520 or the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241. The Tomblyn Funeral home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Gertrude Helen “Trudy” Carowick. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
