Obituaries

John Yoke

John Yoke

Jun 15, 2013

John "Jack" W. Yoke, 84, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown, WV. Jack was born in Ft. Meade, MD on September 29, 1928, the son of the late James N. Yoke and the late Elizabeth M. (LeBlanc) Yoke. Jack owned and operated Jack's Auto Body for over sixty years. He was...

William Fichtner

William Fichtner

Jun 15, 2013

William "Bill" S. Fichtner, 85, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Monongalia General Hospital. He was born August 19, 1927 in Morgantown, a son of the late Charles Abbot and Clara May Selby Fichtner. Bill attended Morgantown High School and had previously served in the United States Navy. He was previously a pastor at several churches...

Aretta Williamson

Aretta Williamson

Jun 13, 2013

Aretta Lee Williamson, 98, of Granville, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Aretta Lee was born in Holden, WV on September 16, 1914, the daughter of the late James F. Chambers Sr. and the late Kenova (Ferguson) Chambers. Aretta was a long time member of Granville United Methodist Church. She was a member of the...

Kaethe George

Kaethe George

Jun 12, 2013

Kaethe Marie George, 56, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Madison Nursing & Rehab. She was born in New York City on June 22, 1956, the daughter of Inez Engram George and the late Joseph Samuel George. Kaethe graduated from Perry High School in Georgia, and went on to get a degree from Georgia State University...

Brian Huffman

Brian Huffman

Jun 11, 2013

Brian Carl Huffman, 51, of Broomsage Rd., Fairmont, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Ruby Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Morgantown on October 13, 1961, a son of Allen and Marilyn (Bishop) Huffman who survive him at home. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Allen Huffman. At the family's request,...

Harriett Wiedebusch Raese

Harriett Wiedebusch Raese

Jun 5, 2013

Harriett Louise Wiedebusch Raese, 86, passed away after a long extended illness on June 5, 2013. 

Harriett was born and raised in Morgantown, a descendent of early settlers of Monongalia County. 

Her maternal grandmother was one of the counties first school teachers and her paternal grandfather was a pioneer entrepreneur in mechanical contracting. Maternal ancestry was Daughters of the American Revolution. 

A lifelong...

Shirley Mock

Shirley Mock

Jun 3, 2013

Shirley Ann Mock, 77, Morgantown, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Shirley was born in Metz, WV on July 16, 1935, the daughter of the late Okey Haught and the late Helen (Huey) Haught. Shirley was a member of the Spruce Street United Methodist Church in Morgantown and was formerly employed as...

William Marsh

William Marsh

Jun 3, 2013

William Larry "Bill" Marsh, 67, of Ridgeview Ave., Westover, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at his residence after a most courageous battle with an extended illness. Bill was born in Buckhannon, WV on April 21, 1946, a son of Ida (Hosaflook) Marsh of Buckhannon, WV and the late Marvin Marsh. In addition to his beloved mother, survivors include...

William Kidd

William Kidd

Jun 1, 2013

William "Bill" E. Kidd, Jr., 83, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Bill was born in Crimora, VA on March 24, 1930, the son of the late William Edward Kidd Sr. and the late Marie (Gochenour) Dunn. Bill was a Navy veteran who attended VPI where he received a Masters...

Ruby Miller

Ruby Miller

May 26, 2013

Ruby Miller, 98, formerly of Easton Mill Rd., Morgantown, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Page Rehabilitation and Health Care Center of Ft. Myers, FL. She was born in Parsons, WV on February 20, 1915, a daughter of the late Ellis H. Cassaday and the late Alma J. (Himelrick) Cassaday. Ruby was a member of the Avery United...

Debra Raddish

Debra Raddish

May 23, 2013

Debra Kay Raddish, 59, of Basswood St., Maidsville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 23, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Morgantown on January 6, 1954, a daughter of the late Domenick Bombardiere and the late Nona Ann (Close) Bombardiere. Survivors include her two children, Stacy Raddish Wilson and her husband Levi, and Chad Raddish all of Morgantown;...

Joseph Johnson

Joseph Johnson

May 21, 2013

Joseph A. Johnson, 80, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Monongalia General Hospital of Morgantown, WV. Joseph was born in Morgantown on May 4, 1933, the son of the late Joseph Jacob Johnson and Hazel Virginia Smith Johnson. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Shirley D. Kelly Johnson;...

Janet Mills

Janet Mills

May 20, 2013

On Monday, May 20, 2013 at 8:45 pm the love of our lives left this world of pain, sorrow and grief into the arms of Jesus, into peace, love, joy and family. Our lives are forever changed. Janet Lynn was born July 14, 1974. God brought this little precious gift to us on October 16, 1974. Jan is the...

Richard Queen

Richard Queen

May 18, 2013

Richard Howard Queen, 76, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Martha's Manor. He was born December 22, 1936 in Morgantown, a son of the late Howard W. Queen and Freda McKinney Queen. Mr. Queen worked for the Monongalia County Board of Education as a school teacher for Morgantown High School for over 25 years. He had...

Julie Foster

Julie Foster

May 16, 2013

ulie Anne Hagedorn Foster, 50, of Wrightman St., Morgantown, was eternally healed and called home to her Lord early Thursday morning, May 16, 2013 at her residence in the presence of her husband and children after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Morgantown on October 27, 1962, a daughter of Donnie Hagedorn of Star City, and...

Paul Rhodes

Paul Rhodes

May 16, 2013

Paul Douglas Rhodes, 74, of Uniontown, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Mapleshire Nursing Facility in Morgantown. He was born March 4, 1939, a son of the late Paul H. and Helen Victoria Kelly Rhodes. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Leonelli Rhodes, who passed away on October 30, 2000. Mr. Rhodes...

Kristina Badger

Kristina Badger

May 15, 2013

Kristina (Kristi) Lynne Badger Our beautiful Kristi is finally free to painlessly celebrate her welcome to heaven, rejoicing in the presence of her LORD. She departed this life May 15, 2013. Kristi was born November 15, 1976 in Morgantown, WV. Her parents are Sarah (Sally) and Charles (Chuck) Badger. She graduated from Morgantown High School in 1994. Kristi attended...

Norma Defabio

Norma Defabio

May 13, 2013

Norma Helen DeFabio, 87, of 95 Hartman Run Rd., Morgantown, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown, WV. Norma Helen was born in Grant Town, WV on February 8, 1926, the daughter of the late James Ryan and the late Jenny Pearl (Miller) Ryan. Norma was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed...

Virginia King Lacy

Virginia King Lacy

May 10, 2013

Virginia Lee Lacy, age 90 of Star City, WV and formerly of Clarksburg, WV, departed this life Friday May 10, 2013 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on August 15, 1922, a daughter of the late John William King, Sr. and Goldie Irene King. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Gregory A. Lacy...