William John Ofsa Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William John Ofsa of Athens, West Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 4, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William John Ofsa to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Elizabeth Marsh Ofsa and Isadore Ofsa. He is survived by: his brother Jack; his wife Sharon Cheatwood Ofsa; his children, Dr. David Ofsa (Lynn), William M. Ofsa (Vicki), Robi Ofsa (Susan Boyd), Mary Helen Dennis (David) and Elizabeth Ann Kauff; his grandchildren, Gabriel Ofsa, Jessica Woolwine (Kelly), Max Ofsa (Jessica), Anna Anderson (Bryan), Emily Ofsa (Tyler Erickson), Elias Ofsa (Melissa), Andrew Ofsa (Caite), Jordan Farley, Anna Hill and Jacob Hill; and his sisters-in-law, Sammy (Brenda Cheatwood) and Shirley Ofsa. He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, brother.
He taught at Concord until 2021 when he retired after being hospitalized for COVID-19.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions be made to Concord University or Mountain View Community Church in Elgood P.O. Box 795 Athens, WV 24712.
