Martha Jane "Janie" Fouse

Martha Jane "Janie" Fouse obituary, Wheeling, WV

Martha Jane "Janie" Fouse

Martha Fouse Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kepner Funeral Home - Woodsdale on Jan. 28, 2026.
Martha Jane "Janie" Fouse, 92, of Wheeling, WV, died Monday, January 26, 2026 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.

She was born June 16, 1933, in Aliquippa, PA, daughter of the late Ross and Goldie Frye Fouse.

Janie was a Presbyterian by faith and a cook for Aliquippa School District.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ross and Donald Fouse; and sister, Annabelle Parker.

She is survived by her son, Mark Fouse and his lifepartner, Melanie Craven; granddog, Bailey; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends and family will be received Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 12 PM until the time of service at 3 PM with Rev. Margie Carr officiating at Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Rd., Wheeling (304-232-2732).

The family would like to thank the nurses and aides of Good Shepherd Nursing Home, 3 South, for the wonderful care of Janie.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kepner Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Kepner Funeral Home - Woodsdale

National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, WV 26003

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