Bruce Sites, 81, of Petersburg died Nov. 12, 2022, at Cumberland, Maryland.
He was born on July 14, 1941, in Seneca Rocks and was a son of the late Curtis D. Sites and Mamie (Vance) Sites.
Mr. Sites retired from Laborers’ International Union of North America Local Union 984 of Clarksburg. He enjoyed farming with his brothers and was also known for his gardening skills and sharing the fruits of his labor. His true joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He could be found daily at Family Traditions in Petersburg, which he also considered part of his family.
He was a member of Bakers Chapel United Methodist Church.
His wife, Dorothy Jean “Dottie” (Reel) Sites, preceded him in death.
Surviving are a daughter, Amanda Sites Roberson and husband, David of Short Gap; a granddaughter, Madalyn Roberson; two step-grandchildren, Jordan Roberson and Noah Roberson; a sister, Mary Cunningham of Beverly; three brothers, Earl Sites, Ward Sites and John Wade Sites, all of Seneca Rocks; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Sites and Guy Sites.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. today at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of the Schaeffer Funeral Home with Pastor Harold George officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Petersburg.
Memorials may be made to Bakers Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Ellen Harper, 6573 US Highway 220 South, Moorefield, WV 26836.
