Obituaries

Robert Jr

Robert Jr

Feb 27, 2012

Robert William âBobâ Kinsley, Jr., 51, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at the residence of his aunt, Mary Bosley, following an extended illness.Robert was born in Temple, TX on March 15, 1960, the son Helena Alexandria Bolraap Kinsley of Texas and the late Robert William Kinsley. He is also the step-son of Ellen Kinsley.Survivors include his...

Anna Campbell

Anna Campbell

Feb 24, 2012

Anna Campbell, 94, a long time resident of Westover and well-known local artist, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at Hospice Care in Elkins, WV.Anna was born in Schuykill County, PA on May 2, 1917, the oldest daughter of the late John and late Ann Maleska Gegyo of Sabraton. She was recognized for the various art media with which...

Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis

Feb 24, 2012

Robert C. âBobâ Lewis, 56, of Dorsey lane Morgantown, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at Ruby Memorial Hospital with his loving family at his side.He was born July 18, 1955 in Morgantown the eldest of two sons of the late Clovis C. and Evelyn B Uphold Lewis.Bob was a beloved brother, father and grandfather. He was a Spec...

James Goodwin

James Goodwin

Feb 19, 2012

James Allen âJimâ Goodwin, 54, of Jerome Park, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Monongalia General Hospital. Jim was born on December 10, 1957, in Abilene, TX the son of the late Albert and Marshlene Yocum Goodwin. He was employed as a security guard at WVU football games as wells as other locations. He enjoyed fishing and WVU...

William French

William French

Feb 18, 2012

William Wirt (Bill) French, age 79, of Morgantown, WV, died unexpectedly on February 18, 2012, of natural causes. The son of William Wirt French and Rebecca Cook Pauley, Bill grew up in Charleston, WV, graduating from Charleston High School. He enrolled at West Virginia University, joined Sigma Chi fraternity and, with support from generous family members and mentors at...

Sgt. May

Sgt. May

Feb 18, 2012

Sgt. Michael Todd May, a 10 year veteran of the Monongalia County Sheriffâs Department was killed in the line of duty in the early hours of Saturday, February 18, 2012.Sgt. May was born in Morgantown on April 2, 1970, the son of Franklin Gerald May and Catherine Faye (Baker) May.In addition to his parents, survivors include one brother, Frankie...

Annabelle Roby

Annabelle Roby

Feb 17, 2012

Annabelle Roby, 76, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.Annabelle was born in Stonewood, Harrison County, WV on May 1, 1935, the daughter of the late Sam and the late Mary Tenda Scott.She volunteered her services at Ruby Memorial Hospital for several years she also was an avid WVU football and basketball fan and...

Chester Muth

Chester Muth

Feb 17, 2012

Chester William Muth passed away February 17, 2012 at Ruby Memorial Hospital after suffering an acute illness. Born of humble beginnings and raised in a time of simple virtues, Chet lived a life of grace, loyalty, charity, steadfastness, and devotion. He lived a life guided by an unerring compass of Christian faith. He will be enormously missed by all...

Zelda Weiss

Zelda Weiss

Feb 15, 2012

Zelda Stein Weiss, 95, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday morning, February 15, 2012 at Monongalia General Hospital.Zelda was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 10, 1916, the daughter of the late Samuel Stein and the late Anna Kalickstein Stein.A 1933 graduate of Morgantown High School, she also graduated from West Virginia University in 1937. She spent her junior year...

La Wilson

La Wilson

Feb 11, 2012

La Rue Shannon Wilson, 90, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012, at Monongalia General Hospital.La Rue Shannon was born in Johnstown, PA on July 21, 1921, the daughter of the late Arthur Ellis Shannon, Jr. and Naomi (Whitton) Shannon.La Rue was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church.She graduated from Morgantown High School, and received her...

Jin Kim

Jin Kim

Feb 8, 2012

Dr. Jin Bai Kim, 90, of Morgantown, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at home with his family. He was born June 23, 1921 in Korea. Dr. Kim received a bachelorâs degree in Mathematics from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea and later a Masters Degree from the University of Chicago, which he attended on a Fulbright Fellowship. He became a...

David Cobun

David Cobun

Feb 7, 2012

David A. Cobun, 56, of Morgantown passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012, He was born on December 21, 1955 in Morgantown, WV son of the late Ralph and Eileen Gertrude Hawkins Nelms Cobun. David graduated from University High School. He was a graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in Business Administration. David was a part owner of...

Loray Robinson

Loray Robinson

Feb 7, 2012

Loray Christine Robinson, 53, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012, unexpectedly at her residence.Loray was born in Morgantown on July 27, 1958, the daughter of the late Joeand Amelia Stovall Robinson. She was a member of the Destiny Deliverance Ministries, where her sister is the Pastor. She graduated from Morgantown High School and went on to receive...

Russell Jr

Russell Jr

Feb 5, 2012

Russell Paul Dayton, Jr., 66, of River Rd., Morgantown, (Everettsville) passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at his residence.Russell was born in Fairmont on November 20, 1945, a son of the late Russell Paul Dayton and the late Catherine Margaret (Jackson) Dayton.Survivors include his three children, Diana Renee Savage and husband Tim of Morgantown, John Kevin Dayton and wife,...

Andras Szonyi

Andras Szonyi

Feb 2, 2012

Andras S. âAndyâ Szonyi, 66, of, Morgantown, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.Andy was born in Magyarboly, Hungary on March 25, 1945, the son of the late Frank and Maria Szonyi.On November 22, 1957, he came to the U.S. and became a citizen on June 18, 1963.He joined the U.S. Marine Corp. on February 7,...

Marvin Salisbury

Marvin Salisbury

Feb 1, 2012

Marvin Salisbury, 73, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the Point Marion Personal Care Home.Marvin was born in Morgantown on January 5, 1939, the son of the late Lawrence Salisbury and Edith (Miller) Salisbury.He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Marvin was a miner for the Humphrey Coal Company and retired after 21 years...

Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander

Feb 1, 2012

Charles Eugene âJiduâ Alexander, 64, of Van Voorhis Rd., Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.Charles was born in Morgantown on June 13, 1947, the son of the late Philip Alexander and the late Regina (Schiffbauer) Alexander.Survivors include his children, step-daughter Tracy Frankwick and her husband Joel of South Riding, VA, Amber Lucchiani and her...

Gordon Peplin

Gordon Peplin

Jan 31, 2012

Gordon John Peplin, 88, of Morgantown, (Cheat Lake) and of Luiquillo, Puerto Rico, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on April 27, 1923 son of the late John and Stella Parchem Peplin. He is survived by his wife Bernice âBunnyâ Peplin of 62 years three sons, John (Peggy) Peplin of Marietta, OH, Scott (Donna)...

Jennifer Watson

Jennifer Watson

Jan 30, 2012

Jennifer Kaye Smith Watson, 37, of Carroll Sawmill Road, Morgantown, received her healing and joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven on Monday, January 30, 2012 from her residence.Jennifer was born in Morgantown on October 3, 1974, the daughter of Jeanne (Friend) Smith and the late Steve Smith.In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband of...

Shawn Price

Shawn Price

Jan 30, 2012

Shawn F. Price, 41, of Morgan Run Rd., Morgantown, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012.Shawn was born February 5, 1970 in Amarillo, TX, a son of George Rick Price of Morgantown and Sheila Hofer Voorhees of Blanchard, PA.Shawn was a 1989 graduate of Morgantown High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1995 to 2001, where he held...