Obituaries

Olga Lorethia Sharp

Olga Lorethia Sharp

Jan 24, 2016

Olga L. (Bender) Sharp, 76, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 4, 1939, the daughter of the late Louis Malin Bender and Ethel Gertrude (Manning) Bender. Olga was employed as a Billing Specialist and Coder for Lab Corp for more than 20...

Gerald Ray Poe

Gerald Ray Poe

Jan 17, 2016

Gerald Ray Poe age 45 of 115 Overton Circle Princeton departed this life on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Ruby Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Born March 7, 1970 to the late Phyllis Mae Woody Poe. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by brother Donald Lee Shupe. He is survived by brother Major Greene...

Ruby Marie Howdershelt Anderson

Ruby Marie Howdershelt Anderson

Jan 17, 2016

Ruby Marie Howdershelt Anderson, 86, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born in Preston Co. on December 30, 1929, the daughter of the late Louise Howdershelt Garlitz and step-father, Clarence A. Garlitz. Ruby was a wonderful sister, wife, mother, grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking especially...

Dale Fazenbaker

Dale Fazenbaker

Jan 16, 2016

Dale McCellan Fazenbaker, 93, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016, at his home. He was born in Preston County on May 7, 1922, the son of the late Emerson and Rosa Turner Fazenbaker. Dale served in the United States Army during World War II. He was well known in the Morgantown area for his woodworking skills. He...

Caron Isabelle Gladfelter

Caron Isabelle Gladfelter

Jan 15, 2016

Caron I. Gladfelter, 59, of Burnsville (formerly of Morgantown), passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at Mon General Hospital of Morgantown, WV. She was born in Morgantown on July 24, 1956, the daughter of the late Carl Reginald Harper and the late Laura Isabelle (Wilson) Harper. Caron was a 1974 graduate of Morgantown High. Caron was formerly employed at...

Clifford Judd Shuman

Clifford Judd Shuman

Jan 15, 2016

Clifford Judd Shuman, 79, of Morgantown, completed his life's journey on January 15th, 2016 at his residence. Judd passed away gently at home with family after a heroically long battle with illness. Dr. Shuman practiced dentistry in Morgantown for some 40 years prior to his retirement in 2001. He was born at home in Mannington, WV, to Robert Carlton...

Charles George Zilkanich

Charles George Zilkanich

Jan 14, 2016

Charles George Zilkanich, 83, died on Thursday, January 14, 2016. George was born on April 8, 1932, in Morgantown, WV, son of the late Stanley and Mary (Czogan) Zilkanich. George is survived by his cherished wife of 63 years, Connie (Wade) Zilkanich. He is also survived by one sister, Milka “Millie” Christopher, and one brother, John Zilkanich and wife,...

Beatrice Hunter

Beatrice Hunter

Jan 14, 2016

Beatrice Patricia Hunter Elwood, 93, peacefully passed away after a short illness on Thursday, January 14th, 2016, while residing at Sundale Nursing Home. Beatrice "Bea" was born in Morgantown, WV on December 10, 1922, daughter of the late Talindo Bonfili and Pierina Peppetti Bonfili. She attended West Virginia University where she obtained a Master's Degree in Social Work, an...

Beatrice Agnes Schafer

Beatrice Agnes Schafer

Jan 14, 2016

Beatrice Agnes Schafer, 97, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Madison Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Markesan, WI on December 7, 1918, the daughter of the late Ira Willard Parker and Margie Alice (Wood) Parker. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Beatrice graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the...

Virginia Bonney

Virginia Bonney

Jan 12, 2016

*** Please note, due to the prediction of severe weather, visitation times have been changed from Saturday to Monday, January 25th from 4-6 PM at Hastings Funeral Home. Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com. *** Mrs. Bonney, 83, of Morgantown., died Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Doris and Wilbur Kurtz, and graduated from...

Donna L. Johnson

Donna L. Johnson

Jan 10, 2016

Donna L. Johnson, 66, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Martha's Manor. She was born in Morgantown on October 22, 1949, the daughter of Delmar Woods of Morgantown and the late Bernice (Mathess) Woods. She was a cook for several years at local nursing homes. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister....

Toby Lee Costello

Toby Lee Costello

Jan 9, 2016

Toby Lee Costello was born sleeping on January 9, 2016 at Mon General Hospital, a son of Kimberly and Lee Costello. He is also survived by his siblings, Taylor and Sam Costello and a loving family. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with private cremation services. Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

Nancy Ellen Mcdonald

Nancy Ellen Mcdonald

Jan 9, 2016

Nancy McDonald, 78, of Morgantown, formerly of Canyon, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Sundale Nursing Home. Nancy was born on April 16th 1937, daughter of the late Russell and Gladys (Bowers) Shaffer of Morgantown. Nancy really enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and sewing. Nancy is survived by her children: Duncan Eric (Monica) McDonald of Bretz, Cathy Jean (Chuck), Jacqueline...

Dorothy Margaret Jones

Dorothy Margaret Jones

Jan 7, 2016

Dorothy Margaret “Dottie” Jones, 65, of Arnettsville Community, WV passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Baltimore, MD on October 28, 1950, the daughter of the late Charles B. Lemley, Sr. and the late Martha C. James Lemley. Friends and family will be received at the Hagans Christian Church, 1637 Hagans Road,...

C. Joann Wolfe

C. Joann Wolfe

Jan 5, 2016

C. Joann Wolfe, 74, of Morgantown passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Monongalia General Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Morgantown on June 22, 1941, the daughter of the late Charles Finton McMillen and Mildred Ola (Nicholson) Morris McMillen. Joann was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed...

Ada Province

Ada Province

Dec 30, 2015

Ada “Tater” Province, 75, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Ada was born in Preston County on June 22, 1940, the daughter of the late William Mayfield and the late Goldie (Shaffer) Mayfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband of 56 years, Harry Province. Friends and family will be received at Hastings...

Joseph George Jacobs

Joseph George Jacobs

Dec 30, 2015

Joseph George Jacobs, Jr, 50, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He was born in Ft. Knox, KY on February 3, 1965, the son of the late Joseph George Jacobs, Sr. and Cassandra Jane (Kennedy) Henry. He served one tour of duty in Iraq with the 201st in the United States...

Michael Bellay

Michael Bellay

Dec 29, 2015

Michael Bellay, 86, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at his residence. Michael was born on October 21, 1929, the son of the late Alex Bellay and the Mary (Bakos) Bellay. He was an avid WVU fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his step daughter, Annie Welch Crawford of Star City;...

Evelyn Arizona Rogers Host

Evelyn Arizona Rogers Host

Dec 28, 2015

Evelyn Arizona Host, 84, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at her residence. In keeping with her wishes, cremation services have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home, Omega Crematory and private services will be held at a later time.

Winifred Heiskell Wildman

Winifred Heiskell Wildman

Dec 26, 2015

Winifred Heiskell Wildman passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on December 26th, 2015. She was born February 21, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Dr. Edgar Frank Heiskell Sr. and Olwen John Heiskell. As the matriarch of the family, Winifred is survived by her three children and their spouses, Randy and Sandy Wildman of...