Obituaries

Richard Wayne Hurley, Sr.

Richard Wayne Hurley, Sr.

Jun 20, 2024

Richard Wayne Hurley, Sr. 80, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, June 20, at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

Richard was born on January 1, 1944, the son of the late Albert and Ruth Hurley.

Richard was a hard worker and worked as a millwright...

Virginia Liberatore Alexander

Virginia Liberatore Alexander

Jun 20, 2024

Virginia Liberatore Alexander, 96 of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on June 20, 2024.

She was born May 30th, 1928 at the family home, daughter of the late Damian (Danny) and Teresa Bologna Liberatore, Italian immigrants from Abruzzo, Italy. The Liberatore family owned and operated the First Ward Confectionary grocery...

Peter Yost Turner

Peter Yost Turner

Jun 15, 2024

Peter Yost Turner, 84, of Bruceton Mills, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born October 16, 1939 in Fairmont, WV, the son of the late Harry and Florence (Cunningham) Turner.

Peter is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Nancy Turner; a daughter, Tracy Westerman and husband Charles; as well as...

Donald Charles Supcoe Iii

Donald Charles Supcoe Iii

Jun 13, 2024

Donald Charles Supcoe, III, of Morgantown, passed away very unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Morgantown, WV. Born on November 10, 1985, in Weston, WV, Donald was the beloved son of Donald Supcoe, Jr. and Patty (Lyons) Supcoe.

Donald, (also affectionately known as D3, Little Don or Donny to his friends and co-workers) was...

Ralph Edward Kyer

Ralph Edward Kyer

Jun 10, 2024

Ralph Edward Kyer, 73, of Morgantown, died Monday, June 10, 2024 at his home. He was born January 16, 1950 in Morgantown, a son of the late Arthur and Kathleen (King) Kyer. He was also preceded in death by his spouse, Charlotte (Chipps) Kyer.

Ralph was a carpenter by trade and also worked for many...

David Arron Mccrobie

David Arron Mccrobie

Jun 5, 2024

David Arron McCrobie, 55, of Bruceton Mills, passed away Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian. He was born in Morgantown on February 2, 1969.

He was a skilled welder and member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 152 in Morgantown, WV.

David enjoyed riding Harley's, vacations at the beach,...

Shirley Ann Blosser

Shirley Ann Blosser

Jun 4, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Ann Blosser, affectionately known as Shirshy, a beacon of maternal warmth and unwavering love, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, in her hometown of Morgantown, WV. Born on May 23, 1939, to the late Ralph Parker Grimes and Gladys May (née Johnson) Grimes, Shirley lived a life marked by generosity, selflessness, and wisdom.

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Luella Hastings Schlobohm

Luella Hastings Schlobohm

Jun 1, 2024

Luella Hastings Schlobohm, 95, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was born August 2, 1928 in the Cheat Neck community of Monongalia County, the daughter of the late Edgar and Ruth Simmons Hastings.

Luella was a graduate of University High School and a member of Spruce St. United Methodist Church...

Harold Kingsley Whisler

Harold Kingsley Whisler

May 30, 2024

Harold Kingsley Whisler, known affectionately as Poppy, passed away suddenly on May 30, 2024, in Morgantown, WV. Born on December 7, 1935, in Wadestown, West Virginia, to the late Charles B. and Lucy Shriver Whisler.

After graduating from Morgantown High School, Harold was a policeman for four years in the United States Air Force where...

Richard Louis Ireland

Richard Louis Ireland

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...

Joe Sweeney

Joe Sweeney

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,...

Virginia Mae Stevens

Virginia Mae Stevens

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),...

Karen Wolfe Tibbs

Karen Wolfe Tibbs

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...

James Andrew Stephen

James Andrew Stephen

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...

Michael Dane Kirkpatrick

Michael Dane Kirkpatrick

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...

Antonietta Forlini

Antonietta Forlini

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...

Edwin Norman Hansen

Edwin Norman Hansen

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...

Vivian Justine Richie

Vivian Justine Richie

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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James Michael Sickles

James Michael Sickles

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...

Bishop Matthias (Fr. David Moriak)

Bishop Matthias (Fr. David Moriak)

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...