Gary Carpenter Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Carpenter of Chester, West Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 15, 2026 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Carpenter to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William W. Carpenter and Fannie "Leonore" Buchanan Carpenter; his grandson Michael A. Backus; his brother Ronald "Keith" Carpenter; and his siblings-in-law, David Gargano and Quynh Carpenter.
He is survived by: his wife Dinah Graham Carpenter; his daughters, Wendy M. Backus (Keith) of Chester and Sheryll L. Hertzler of Chester; his grandchildren, Aaron (Stephanie Allison) and Morgan Hertzler (Doug Roe); his siblings, Linda S. DeShon of Kingsport, TN, Gloria Gargano (Jean) of East Liverpool and David W. Carpenter (Qui) of Satellite Beach, FL; his sister-in-law Arvella Carpenter of Oxon Hill; and his children, Kendra, Makenzi, Evyanna, Karlena, Hendrix and Lady.
The Carpenter family extends heartfelt thanks to the compassionate caregivers of St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center and Sanctuary Hospice, who helped shepherd Gary through his final chapter with dignity and grace.
