Obituaries

Jo Ann Corletti Yuill

Jo Ann Corletti Yuill

Sep 2, 2014

Jo Ann Corletti Yuill, 61, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown. Jo Ann was born in Braddock, PA on August 2, 1953, the daughter of the late Vincent Anthony Corletti and the late Elsie (Hinkelman) Corletti. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Morgantown. She was a 1971...

Marlowe Stewart

Marlowe Stewart

Sep 2, 2014

Marlowe Gabriel Stewart, 13, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Marlowe was born in Morgantown on November 13, 2000, the son of David Cuthbert George Stewart and Shawna Lynne (Jackson) Stewart. Marlowe loved his family above all things and was loved by them more than he will ever know. He brought joy to everyone he came into...

Maurice "Moe" Bureau

Maurice "Moe" Bureau

Sep 1, 2014

Maurice “Moe” Bureau, 54, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Ruby Memorial Hospital with his wife Liz by his side. He now lives with the Lord in Heaven. He was born November 4, 1959 in Manchester, NH, a son of the late Florence Boucher Bureau. Survivors include his wife Liz; one brother; several aunts, uncles and...

Danny Eugene "Chub" Dalton

Danny Eugene "Chub" Dalton

Aug 31, 2014

Danny Eugene “Chub” Dalton, 55 of Mt. View Rd., Morgantown, passed away early Sunday morning, August 31, 2014 at his residence, with his family by his side after a long illness. He was born in Morgantown on December 24, 1958, a son of Lois Blaney Dalton White of the Kingwood Pike, and the late Roy Eugene Dalton. Survivors include...

Marjorie Garlow Singleton

Marjorie Garlow Singleton

Aug 28, 2014

Marjorie Garlow Singleton, 92, of Hopecrest, passed away on August 28 after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Morgantown, Marjorie invested her energies and time in ways consistent with a deep affection for her family, friends and community. She earned an A.A. degree from Stephens College in 1940 and a B.A. from W.V.U. in 1942. That same year,...

Dr. Jeffrey Edward Cortopassi

Dr. Jeffrey Edward Cortopassi

Aug 28, 2014

Dr. Jeffrey E. Cortopassi, Sr., 48, of Cheat Lake, passed on Thursday, August 28th, 2014 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family and friends after fighting a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Jeff, a son of Robert and Katherine Cortopassi, was born January 7th, 1966 in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Bethel Park High School in PA,...

Shannon Beth Adams

Shannon Beth Adams

Aug 28, 2014

Shannon Beth Adams, 34, of Colorado Ave., Westover, passed away Thursday evening, August 28, 2014 at her residence with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Morgantown on April 24, 1980, the daughter of Robert G. Adams and Brenda Diane (Frazier) Adams with whom she made her home. In addition to...

Eleanor Hawkins

Eleanor Hawkins

Aug 26, 2014

Eleanor Marie Joseph Hawkins, 82, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at Mapleshire Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Morgantown on October 17, 1931, the daughter of the late Harry E. Joseph and Frances Elizabeth (Brady) Joseph. Eleanor was a Nurse’s Aide at WVU Hospital for many years. She also was an amazing baker...

Jackie Junior Gillis

Jackie Junior Gillis

Aug 22, 2014

Jackie Junior Gillis, 64, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA. In keeping with Jackie’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown. There will be no public services. Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

Betty June Robison Graham

Betty June Robison Graham

Aug 21, 2014

Betty June Robison Graham, 88, of Ridgeway Avenue, Morgantown, passed away Thursday evening, August 21, 2014 at Golden Living Center of Morgantown. She was born in Morgantown on November 29, 1925, a daughter of the late Emery Robison and the late Tessie Ceola Davis Robison. Survivors include two sons, Kevin Graham of Morgantown and Keith Graham and his wife...

Christine Kefferstan

Christine Kefferstan

Aug 20, 2014

Christine Bane Kefferstan, 63, of Morgantown passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Bloomington, IL on July 3, 1951, the daughter of Mary Kathryn (Isenmann) Bane and the late Wilbur Lloyd Bane. She was a longtime member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. Christine was a classical pianist, having...

Marjorie Leona Ferguson

Marjorie Leona Ferguson

Aug 19, 2014

Marjorie Leona Ferguson, 92, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at WV Masonic Home of Parkersburg. Marjorie Leona was born in Morgantown on March 23, 1922, the daughter of the late Charles Menear and Mabel (Rice) Menear. She was a Methodist by faith and a very talented artist and painter She is survived by her sisters, Betty...

Faith Ann Reseter

Faith Ann Reseter

Aug 18, 2014

Faith Ann Reseter, 34, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014, at Ruby Memorial Hospital from complications with Devics Disease. She was born January 25, 1980 in Morgantown, a daughter of Timothy James Reseter, Sr. of Myrtle Beach, SC and Susan Ann DeWitt and her husband Bud of Morgantown, WV. Faith was a 1998 graduate of University High...

Dr. Arthur Charles Buck

Dr. Arthur Charles Buck

Aug 18, 2014

Dr. Arthur Charles Buck, of Morgantown, WV and formerly of Kingston, NY, an Associate Professor Emeritus of English at West Virginia University, died early Monday morning, August 18, 2014 at Golden Living Center of Morgantown. He was born in Long Island City, NY on February 14, 1927, the son of the late John Walter Buck, Sr. and the late...

Ralph Watson Danser

Ralph Watson Danser

Aug 16, 2014

Ralph Watson "Toad" Danser, 81, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Martha's Manor. He was born May 1, 1933 in Tunnelton, WV and raised in Star City.; the son of the late Artis R. and Alice (Zetty) Danser. Ralph was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict having served with the U. S. Army. After the war,...

Thomas Lee Martin

Thomas Lee Martin

Aug 16, 2014

Thomas Lee Martin, age 67, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014, at his home following a three year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Washington, DC on March 9, 1947. He is the son of the late Thomas J. Martin and Pearle Charlene Tenny. He was preceded in death by a...

Alexander George Gavula

Alexander George Gavula

Aug 16, 2014

Alexander “Alex” Gavula, beloved son of Ann Gavula and the late George Gavula, passed away on August 16, 2014. He was a Morgantown resident for more than 35 years and spent his youth living in Greenfield and Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania. Alex was known in the Morgantown Community for his leadership at West Virginia University radio station U-92. Alex loved...

 Jeannette Wilson Christopher

Jeannette Wilson Christopher

Aug 15, 2014

Jeannette Wilson Christopher, 91, of Baker’s Ridge Road, Morgantown, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at the residence of her son. She was born in Albright, WV on May 16, 1923, a daughter of the late Melvin Wilson and the late Anna (Tenney) Wilson. Survivors include her son, James W. Christopher and his wife Rita with whom she currently...

William Dayton "Buddy"  Statler, Jr.

William Dayton "Buddy" Statler, Jr.

Aug 14, 2014

William Dayton "Buddy" Statler, Jr., 52, of Kennedy Run Rd., Rivesville, passed away early Thursday morning, August 14, 2014, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.. Buddy was born in Morgantown on November 27, 1961, the son of William Dayton Statler, Sr. and the late Doloris Jean (Donley) Statler Survivors include his wife Vanessa Johnson Statler; a step-daughter, Savanna Law of Katy, WV;...

Alice Jane Lotspeich

Alice Jane Lotspeich

Aug 12, 2014

Alice Jane Lotspeich, 56, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Sundale Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gherig’s Disease). Jane was born in Summersville on October 16, 1957, the daughter of the late Delbert Murray and the late Mary (Nicholson) Murray. Survivors include two sons, Christopher Murray Lotspeich...