Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Eleanor Marie Pride
Aug 11, 2014
Eleanor Marie Pride, 90, of Westover, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at Monongalia General Hospital. She was born in Walton, WV on December 17, 1923, the daughter of the late Raymond Edward Varner and the late Lula Pearl (Gandee) Varner. She was a member of the Westover United Methodist Church and was a 60 year member and Past...
William Lee Graham
Aug 9, 2014
Dr William (Bill) Lee Graham,88, of Morgantown, WV (formerly of Williamstown,WV, Oakland and Baltimore, MD), passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at his residence. Dr. Graham was born in Crellin, MD, on December 18, 1925, the son of the late Senator Spencer William Graham and the late Margaret (Maggie) Mae Meyers Graham. Dr. William L. Graham received his B....
Terry Mayfield
Aug 5, 2014
Terry Mayfield, 68, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at Fairmont General Hospital. He was born in Morgantown on June 3, 1946, the son of the late Albert Dale Mayfield and Janet (McMillen) Mayfield. Terry was an auto parts salesman for many years. He was employed by Morgantown Machine as a purchasing agent, and worked at First...
Deborah Marie Koster
Aug 2, 2014
Deborah Marie Koster, 58, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014, at Preston Memorial Hospital of Kingwood. She was born in Morgantown on April 12, 1956, the daughter of Ernest Gilbert John and Lois Marie (Strickler) John. Deborah graduated from Rivesville High School in 1974. She worked for the Monongalia County Board of Education at Suncrest Junior High...
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