Paul Ray Martinelli

Paul Ray Martinelli passed at 7:28 PM on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Harmony at Morgantown, Morgantown, WV. He was born May 23, 1938, in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Pietro Croce Martinelli and Eva Maree Messenger Martinelli. Paul was affiliated with the Catholic Faith.

For 36 years, he served in the US Army including serving during the Vietnam War.

He enjoyed working on his cars, and had a real passion for running.

Paul served on the Board of Governors for the WVU Staff Counsel. He worked for West Virginia University for 51 years, retiring in 2017 with the Cooperative Extension Service Office as an Operations Manager. On September 27, 1983 he married Dixie McCormick Martinelli who survives. Also surviving are 1 Daughter: Kari and husband Leon Concepcion of Nashville, TN, 1 Son: Jeff and wife Erin Martinelli of Long Beach, CA, 1 Stepdaughter: Stacy Roman-Hopkins and husband Greg of Morgantown, WV, 5 Grandchildren: Ava Jade, Shae, Francesca, Mason and Amara, 2 Sisters: Alice Turner of Warrenton, VA, Darlene Fogarty of Bruceton Mills, WV, 1 Brother: Daniel Martinelli of Morgantown, WV and several nieces and nephews. Deceased is 1 Daughter: Krisi Martinelli.

At this time there will be no visitation or services. A Celebration of Life Service will be held by the family at a later date. Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., Mount Morris, PA Shane M. Ayers-Managing Director have been entrusted with his arrangements. Information online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com