May 22, 2024

Richard “Rick” L. Ireland,78, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at his home. He was born January 19, 1946 in Morgantown, a son of the late A. Louis and Beulah A. “Boots” (Casteel) Ireland.

Rick was a United States Veteran during the Vietnam War. He worked for Mon Power’s...

May 21, 2024

Joe Sweeney, 92, of Morgantown, W passed on May 21, 2024 at Harmony at Morgantown. He was born April 29, 1932 in Folsom, WV, son of the late John C. and Amanda S. (Hoskinson) Sweeney.

He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Samuel (Mary), Frederick (Evelyn), Laura Jane (Sonny) Canzona, Donald, Jack,...

May 20, 2024

Virginia Mae Stevens, 92, formerly of Morgantown, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at Maplewood Healthcare Center. She was born December 21, 1931 in Grafton, a daughter of the late Cecil and Rose Ellen (Parsons) Hawkins.

She formerly attended Spruce Street United Methodist Church and worked 21 years at Mon Point (now Morgantown Healthcare Center),...

May 16, 2024

Karen W. Tibbs, 73, passed away May 16, 2024, at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital after a short-term but arduous battle against metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded both physically and emotionally in the preceding days by the many family members and friends who loved her.

Karen is survived by her brother, Leonard Wolfe of...

May 13, 2024

James Andrew Stephen 71, of Morgantown passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Fairmont Healthcare and Rehab Center.

Jim was born on August 20, 1952 the son of the late Howard and Barbara Stephen.

Jim was many things. Father, musician, raconteur, writer. Jim had many passions, including a lifelong attachment...

May 8, 2024

Michael D. Kirkpatrick, 70, of Morgantown, W.Va., died suddenly on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home.

Mike was born on November 22, 1953 in Marion, Ind., to the late Marylin and Virgil Kirkpatrick. Both skilled educators, they instilled in their son an ethic of civic engagement and the importance of honesty, integrity, and dedicated...

May 8, 2024

Antonietta Forlini, 99, or Morgantown passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at her residence. She was born April 4, 1925 in Collelongo, Italy to the late Antonio and Caminella (Vanattecci) Cerone.

She arrived in America in 1950, settling in Morgantown, where she soon met and married her husband, the late Guy J. Forlini. They...

May 7, 2024

Edwin Hansen, 90, of Morgantown, passed away at Harmony of Morgantown on May 7, 2024.

Ed was born February 16, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, son of Sara Nilsen Hansen and Harry Hansen and brother of Harold Hansen.

He is survived by his son Evan Hansen of Morgantown; son Eric Hansen...

May 7, 2024

Vivian Justine Richie, 76, passed away on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024. She was born January 13th, 1948 to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Whitehair) Zinn.

Vivian was an avid thrift store shopper and was always on the lookout for unique items and bargains. She also liked to sew with her Singer sewing machine.

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May 5, 2024

James Michael "Mike" Sickles, 73, of Morgantown passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born August 24, 1950 in Morgantown, the son of the late James C. Sickles and Edith (Pysell) Sickles. He was a 1968 graduate of Morgantown High School and worked for many years at CONSOL Energy's Pursglove No.15 mine as...

May 4, 2024

Bishop Matthias (Father David Moriak), 75, of Martinsburg, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Hospice of the Panhandle, Kearneysville. He was born David Lawrence Moriak on April 4, 1949, in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Lawrence and Gladys Moriak. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 25 years, Pani Jeannette...

May 3, 2024

Carlos Blaine Fowler Jr., 81, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at his home.

Carlos was born on March 11, 1943 the son of the late Carlos and Ella Fowler.

He married Shirley Ann Davis Fowler on October 27, 1963. He was a lifelong member of Burns Chapel...

May 2, 2024

A child and student of Nature, Susan Peck Olcott, 65, passed away, with her husband by her side, on May 2, 2024, at Mon Health Medical Center.

The daughter of the late Robert Shoemaker and Jessie MacFadyen Olcott, Susan lived in West Sand Lake, New York, the youngest of four children. Growing up in a rural area of upstate New York...

Apr 28, 2024

Gary "Cobra" Ray Casteel, Sr. 76, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his home.

Cobra was born on July 8, 1947 the son of the late Ray and Rose Casteel.

Cobra was a Morgantown native and was most known for running Cobra CB Shop. In his younger...

Apr 23, 2024

Emma Lucille Lose, 88, passed away peacefully at home in Ashburn GA, on April 23, 2024. She was born March 10, 1936 in Independence WV, daughter of the late Edgel and Madge Lambert.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Lose; daughters, Sheila Lipscomb and Pamela Lose; one sister(Kathryn Reed) and eight brothers...

Apr 22, 2024

Ronald Clement Althouse, 88, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 29, from 1-2 p.m., followed by a reception from 2-4 p.m., at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center.

Throughout his life, Ron was a music lover. In his teens, Ron studied trumpet at the Curtis...

Apr 21, 2024

Harold James Hamilton (Jim), 71, of Morgantown, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on April 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with cancer.

Jim was born on May 3, 1952, to Harold "Junior" and Pheobe Hamilton. After high school, Jim joined the U.S. Navy and then worked as a civilian after his...

Apr 20, 2024

Agnes Marie Gutta, 88, of Morgantown, peacefully joined her beloved husband in eternal rest on Saturday, April 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born July 25, 1935, a daughter of the late Edward and Agnes Bartylla Dawson.

Marie received her nursing degree from the St. Mary's School of Nursing in Clarksburg, West Virginia...

Apr 19, 2024

Jennifer L. Hribar, 39, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born February 22, 1985, to Victor Joseph Hribar (Stepmother Michelle), and Marsha (Jordan) Hribar.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Kelli Hribar, stepsister, Courtney Patton, and stepbrother, Kyle Patton; grandmother, Lois Jean Jordan; and several aunts,...

Apr 14, 2024

Norma Jean Keener Rohozen, 73, of Morgantown, WV passed away on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Wilbert Otis Keener and Marion Shisler Keener.

Norma graduated from Morgantown High School in 1968, later becoming the office manager for Amedisys Hospice. She was a member of St....