Mary Elizabeth "Kitten" Blacka's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2026 in Keyser, West Virginia

Mary Elizabeth "Kitten" Blacka

June 27, 1960 - October 10, 2026 (66 years old)

Keyser, West Virginia

Mary Elizabeth "Kitten" Blacka's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2026 in Keyser, West Virginia

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Mary Elizabeth "Kitten" Blacka

June 27, 1960 - October 10, 2026 (66 years old)

Keyser, West Virginia

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Mary Elizabeth Blacka Obituary

The family announces the passing of Mary Elizabeth Blacka (Keyser, West Virginia) on October 10, 2026. Mary, born on June 27, 1960, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Stella Louis Shears; and her siblings, Eddie Shears, Douglas Shears and Marie Baker. She is survived by: her husband Glenn E. Blacka; her children, Kenneth Wayne Gano Jr. (Amber Gano) of William Gano, Aaron Gano and Sara Brown; her stepchildren, Georgeianna Clay and Katavna Blacka; her grandchildren, Madison, Mason, Hannah, Harper, Jaybren, Bryleigh, Mileigh Lewis, Connor, Caden, Jacob and Jazmen; and her siblings, Darlene Parish and Herman Shears. She is also survived by her children, grandchildren, and siblings.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Markwood Funeral Home (111 S Mineral St, Keyser, WV 26726). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at the Sinclair Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are asked to be made to Markwood Funeral Home, P.O. Box 912, Keyser, WV 26726.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Markwood Funeral Home, Inc.



Fri

Oct 16

Visitation

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Markwood Funeral Home
111 S Mineral St, Keyser, WV 26726

Fri

Oct 16

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Markwood Funeral Home
111 S Mineral St, Keyser, WV 26726

Fri

Oct 16

Burial

Sinclair Cemetery

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