Obituaries

Kathleen Mary Tompkins

KATHLEEN MARY TOMPKINS, 64, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at WVU Medicine – Weirton Medical Center. Born on February 14, 1961, in Ramapo, NY, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Darryl Tompkins and Patricia (Foley) Woods. She worked as a Senior Payroll Clerk at Rockland Community College and will be remembered by many. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Arthur Woods; her fiancé, Peter Enea; and two sisters, Diane Polhemus and Lynn Robertson. Kathleen is survived by her three children: James Pilcher of Harriman, NY, Kiya Bates of Weirton, WV, and Amber McEvoy and her husband, Matt, of Follansbee, WV; six grandsons: Jeremy Iams, Rian Harkins, Josh McEvoy, Clinton Bates, Sebastian Bates, and Kolten Bates; her sister, Nina Wittbrodt; two brothers-in-law, Tod Polhemus and George Robertson; and numerous nieces and nephews. The James Funeral Home of Follansbee was honored and privileged to serve the Tompkins family with a simple cremation. Condolences, photos, and memories may be shared at www.chambersandjames.com.