Thais F. O'Donnell Shuler Blatnik (November 20, 1919 – December 9, 2015) was an American journalist and politician who served in both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature.
Early life and education
Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, Blatnik grew up in Weirton, West Virginia. She graduated from West Liberty University.[1]
Career
Blatnik worked as a reporter for the Weirton Daily Times, The Wheeling Intelligencer, and as an editor for the Dominion Post. Blatnik served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1977 to 1978 and again from 1980 to 1986. She then served in the West Virginia Senate from 1989 to 1996 as a Democrat.
Personal life
Blatnik died in Wheeling, West Virginia.[2][3][1] Her granddaughter, Amy Shuler Goodwin, is the mayor of Charleston, West Virginia.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Former legislator Thais Blatnik dies at 96". Charleston Gazette-Mail. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Thais F. O'Donnell Blatnik « Altmeyer Funeral Homes West Virginia". www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Former Member of Legislature Dies". WVPB. 2015-12-10. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Wheeling native Amy Shuler-Goodwin ready to take the reins in Charleston". Weirton Daily Times. Retrieved February 17, 2019.