Obituaries

John David Barberic, Jr.

John David Barberic, Jr.

Nov 24, 2024

John David Barberic Jr., 72, of Oviedo, FL, formerly of Star City, passed away at his residence following a brief illness on Sunday, November 24, 2024, with his wife by his side.

Dave was born July 11, 1952, in Morgantown, WV, a beloved son to the late John Sr. and Agnes Barberic.

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Thomas Harold Devault

Thomas Harold Devault

Nov 23, 2024

Thomas H. DeVault, 77, of Mt. Morris, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Mon General Hospital. He was born December 11, 1946 in Kingwood, WV to the late Frederick and Thelma Whittaker DeVault.

He was a graduate of Valley High School and attended West Virginia University....

Clinton Lee Adams Sr.

Clinton Lee Adams Sr.

Nov 22, 2024

Clinton Lee Adams Sr. 87 of Cheat Neck, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.

He was born in Morgantown, WV on July 7, 1937, son of the late Deane and Goldie (Bailey) Adams.

He was a graduate of University High School in 1955. He worked for West Virginia University at the Physical...

Joann Erwin

Joann Erwin

Nov 22, 2024

JoAnn Erwin, 92 of Morgantown, WV passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2024, surrounded by members of her family.

JoAnn received her Bachelor of Science degree at West Virginia University and worked for the Department of Energy as a hydrogeologist for more than thirty years. She had a profound love for nature and...

Margaret Belle Starr

Margaret Belle Starr

Nov 21, 2024

Margaret Belle Starr, 89, was born October 16, 1935, in McKeesport PA, the second daughter to Charles & Mabel Starr. She died early November 21 in the Morgantown Health Center in Morgantown WV.

She was graduated from McKeesport High School and immediately started working at Westinghouse Airbrake in Wilmerding. After many years, she took early...

Kimberly Diane Bryner

Kimberly Diane Bryner

Nov 21, 2024

Kimberly Diane Bryner, 64, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born May 6, 1960 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Robert Dale and Ruth Ann (Bright) Johnson.

Kimberly was a 1978 graduate of Morgantown High School and attended Kingdom: A Community Church. She graduated from...

Bonnie Bowers

Bonnie Bowers

Nov 20, 2024

Bonnie Marie Bowers unexpectedly passed away at her home on November 20, 2024. She was born on May 29, 1944 and is preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Dorothy Whipkey.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Robert J Bowers, their three children Robert (Bobby) Bowers (Camille Bowers), Cindy Goodnight...

Jackline Lee Howenstein

Jackline Lee Howenstein

Nov 19, 2024

Jackline Lee (McDonald) Howenstein, 82 of Star City, WV, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Jackie was born on July 21, 1942 in Dellslow, WV to the late Richard and Madeline McDonald.

She married the love...

Thomas Hartley Richards

Thomas Hartley Richards

Nov 18, 2024

Thomas Hartley "Tom" Richards, 69, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born in Morgantown on January 21, 1955 to the late Harry and Frances (Hartley) Richards.

Thomas was a 1973 graduate of Morgantown High School. After high school he became an electrician and worked for Consolidated Coal Co. until his retirement.

He was...

Betty Lou Mcie

Betty Lou Mcie

Nov 15, 2024

Betty Lou McIe, 83 of Westover, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Mon Health Medical Center.

Betty was born on March 8, 1941, the daughter of the late David Gilbert and Madaline Hacker Henry.

Betty worked at Guido's Carpet Store for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, spending time with her many pets over the...

Terri Lynn Campbell

Terri Lynn Campbell

Nov 14, 2024

Terri L. Campbell, 58, of Morgantown (Brown's Chapel area) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at her home. She was born in Morgantown, the daughter of Goldie Jean and the late Charlie Campbell.

She is survived by her husband, Brian Hoskinson; sisters, Carol, Kim, Sandy and Kelly; stepdaughter, Hannah Poole; Aunts, Norma Sowers and Margie Morris of Morgantown, Mary...

James Russell Reese

James Russell Reese

Nov 13, 2024

James ("Jim") Russell Reese, 79, of Amelia Island, Florida, passed away on November 13, 2024, after a brief illness. Jim was born July 16, 1945, in Morgantown, WV. He was the son of the late David Cyrus Reese and Virginia Lea (Stewart) Reese.

Jim graduated from University High School in 1963. Following graduation, Jim worked for West Virginia University Publications Department....

Robert Keith Devault

Robert Keith Devault

Nov 6, 2024

Robert "Bob" Keith DeVault, 73, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born September 14, 1951 in Uniontown, a son of the late James and Marjorie (Stewart) DeVault.

Bob was formerly employed at Mylan Pharmaceutical and attended Mt. View Free Methodist Church. In his free time, he enjoyed family vacations, hunting, fishing, and...

Nancy Spencer Nunley

Nancy Spencer Nunley

Nov 5, 2024

Nancy Spencer Nunley, 68, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, at Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg, WV. She was born on February 16, 1956, in Morgantown, to the late Albert James and Vivian Windel Spencer.

Nancy was full of life, overflowing with compassion, and could always make those around her feel better with her positive energy...

Robert "Bob" Allen Moore

Robert "Bob" Allen Moore

Nov 4, 2024

Robert "Bob" Allen Moore, 75, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Bob was born on October 3, 1949, the son of the late Lester and Helen Moore.

For the past 10 years, Bob worked as a traffic control officer in Morgantown for Mon County Schools. Prior to working as a traffic control officer, he worked...

William Garfield Smith

William Garfield Smith

Nov 4, 2024

Mr. William Garfield Smith, also known to many as "Smitty" or simply "Coach", passed from this Earth on November 4th, 2024, a wise and witty soul renowned for his sense of humor. Born on January 20th, 1949 to James Edward Smith and Elizabeth Smith in Morgantown, WV, William lived a vibrant life dedicated to education and mentorship, creating an enduring...

Kathryn Ann Branigan

Kathryn Ann Branigan

Nov 1, 2024

Kathryn Ann Branigan, 57, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Morgantown, passed away November 1, 2024. 

A graveside committal service will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1521 Goshen Rd, Morgantown, on Saturday, June 28th beginning at 1:00pm, with Pastor Lawrence Rebelo.

Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. 

Condolences may be sent online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

Phillip Edward Link Jr.

Phillip Edward Link Jr.

Oct 31, 2024

Phillip Edward “Butch” Link, Jr ,74 of Morgantown passed away at home on Oct.31, 2024 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born January 23, 1950 in Cleveland, OH a son of the late Phillip Edward Link, Sr and JoClara Miles Link.

Butch spent most of his life in Morgantown and was a member of Morgantown High School...

William Samuel Arnett

William Samuel Arnett

Oct 31, 2024

William Samuel "Bill" Arnett, 80, of Cheat Lake, passed away on October 31, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Mon Health Center following an extended illness.

Bill was born in Morgantown to the late James and Dorothy Arnett on August 22, 1944. In 1962, he graduated from Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg, where he was a standout lineman on the...

Mildred Anna Viola

Mildred Anna Viola

Oct 29, 2024

Mildred Anna Viola, 97, of Westover, died October 29, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital/Mon Health. Born May 3, 1927 in Morgantown, she was a daughter of the late George & Mary (Petrock) Wallo, who immigrated to America from Slovakia in the early 1900s. She was Catholic and a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish.

Mildred grew up on a farm...