Obituaries

Ira Blosser

Ira Blosser

Nov 24, 2009

Ira Blosser, 68, of Ponderosa Ponds Road, Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.Ira was born in Morgantown on March 4, 1941, the son of the late Ira William and Blanch Hall Blosser.He is survived by his wife, Barbara Blosser, his children, Ira J. Blosser, Brandon G. Blosser, Brian S. Blosser and wife, Christina Shriver,...

Charles Welch

Charles Welch

Nov 20, 2009

Charles W. âDutchâ Welch, 90, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009, at his residence after a brief battle with liver cancer.Dutch was born in Mt. Clare, WV, on February 26, 1919, the son of the late George E. and Mary Harman Welch. He was educated in Harrison County public schools and graduated from Lost Creek High School. He enlisted...

Gladys Hall

Gladys Hall

Nov 16, 2009

On Monday, November 16, 2009, Gladys Madge Hall went home peacefully in the loving embrace of her Savior, Jesus Christ.Born July 11, 1925 she was the daughter of Carl and Thelma Shuttleworth, who precede her in death. Madge was a lifelong resident of Morgantown and was married 54 years to Roy C. Hall who passed away in 1999.Madge, (as...

Jeanne Lough

Jeanne Lough

Nov 16, 2009

Jeanne Trevillian Lough, 85, of Heritage Point, formerly of Stewart Place passed away, Monday, November 16, 2009 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.She was born in Granville, West Virginia on August 13, 1924. The small village was established in 1814 by her ancestors, Captain David Scott and his son, Captain Felix Scott. Captain David Scott was one of the founders of...

Jack Ryan

Jack Ryan

Nov 15, 2009

Jack Ryan, 81, of Des Moines Ave., Morgantown, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Monongalia General Hospital.Jack was born in Kempton, WV on November 3, 1928, the son of the late James Francis and Jennie P. Ryan.He is survived by his wife Rita G. Fasching Ryan, one son, John T. Ryan and spouse Kendra, two grandchildren, Parker Ryan...

Elsie Polce

Elsie Polce

Nov 12, 2009

Elsie Tarantini Polce died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 12, 2009, following a long illness. She was born February 3, 1920, in Lettopalina, Province of Chieti, Italy, the daughter of the late Luigi and Mary Carfagna Tarantini. Elsie, along with her parents and siblings, made the voyage on âThe Saturnâ and, after surviving a bout of scarlet fever...

Charlotte Davis

Charlotte Davis

Nov 12, 2009

Charlotte L. Davis, 77, of Cheat Road, Morgantown, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Monongalia General Hospital after a short illness.Charlotte was born in Monongalia County on March 11, 1932, the daughter of the late C. Raymond and Lulu B. Forman Hare.She was a life long member of Avery United Methodist Church.She was a teacher in Monongalia County...

Arles Truman

Arles Truman

Nov 10, 2009

Arles William (Bill) Truman, 84, of Woodhaven Drive, Morgantown passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 10, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born January 1, 1925 at Oka, West Virginia and was a son of the late George and Lula Hughes Truman. He married Betty Lee Hawse on February 12, 1948 at St. Paulâs United Methodist Church in Oakland, MD,...

Lewis Dr

Lewis Dr

Nov 9, 2009

Dr. Lewis C. Bell, 81, of Colonial Drive, Morgantown and Professor Emeritus at WVU, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009.Born in Staten Island, NY, but raised in KY, he was the son of the late Samuel V. and Ruth Krauss Bell.He received his undergraduate degree from Berea College, Berea, KY, did graduate work at Emory University and earned his...

Cathy Dewitt

Cathy Dewitt

Nov 6, 2009

Jesus came unexpectedly on Nov. 6th, 2009 to the home of Cathy Jo Mayle DeWitt, 50 of the Kingwood Pike and took her home to be with him.Cathy was born August 12, 1959 in Morgantown, WV She was the daughter of the late Carl Mayle, Sr. and Mabel Woody Mayle. She was raised by her grandparents the late John...

Ronald Wade

Ronald Wade

Nov 5, 2009

Ronald Kenneth Wade, 74, of Fairchance Road, Morgantown, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center of Clarksburg, WV.Ronald was born in Morgantown on July 28, 1935, the son of the late Arley David Wade and the late Mabel Ruth Fields Wade.He was a Christian by faith and was a veteran of the Korean...

Patricia Caudill

Patricia Caudill

Nov 4, 2009

Patricia Caudill, 78, of Mulberry Street, Morgantown, the beloved wife of Donald H. Caudill, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at her home.She was born in Agosta, OH on May 4, 1931, a daughter of the late George and Bernice Corbin Imbody.She was a graduate of Harding High School in Marion, OH.Pat was a devoted Christian and a member...

Mildred Bailey

Mildred Bailey

Nov 4, 2009

Mildred Louise Field Bailey, 83, of Fairmont passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at Fairmont General Hospital.Mildred was born in Kingwood on March 16, 1926, the daughter of the late Hugh and Hazel Britton Field.She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and she loved to cook and enjoyed spending time with her family. She also loved doing things...

Linda Kercheval

Linda Kercheval

Oct 31, 2009

Linda Lee Kercheval, 58, of Benny Bryan Blvd., Grafton, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009, at her residence .

Linda was born in Des Plaines, IL on July 6, 1951, the daughter of Dolores Donovan Thompkins of East Dundee, IL, and the late Edward W. Beck. 

She was employed with J.S. Walker and Associates, Inc. as an Accounting/Realtor Agent. She was a...

Alvin Glover

Alvin Glover

Oct 30, 2009

Alvin F. Glover, 92, formerly of Sandbank Rd., Morgantown, passed away Friday, October 30, 2009 at the home of his nephew in Reedsville.Alvin was born in Morgantown on September 18, 1917, and was raised by his grandmother, Lavaria Myers.He was a mail carrier in Morgantown with the United States Postal Service for several years. He was a lover of...

Terrence Comp

Terrence Comp

Oct 27, 2009

Terrence C. "Terry" Comp, 60, of Toms Run Road, Morgantown, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, after a long battle with MS. His very devoted and loving wife of 24 years, Karin Croft-Comp along with his family, friends and his constant companion, Anni (his little dog) were by his side. Terry was born on January...

Mary Suzanne Roh

Mary Suzanne Roh

Oct 21, 2009

Mary Suzanne Roh, 46, of Willowbrook Drive, Bridgeville, formerly of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA.

Mary was born in Morgantown on April 9, 1963, the daughter of Milan Samuel Roh and the late Geraldine Murphy Roh.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her brother, Michael Stephen Roh sister-in-law, Joni Cramer...

Rudy Kerns

Rudy Kerns

Oct 21, 2009

Rudy Lynn Kerns, 62, of Browns Chapel Road, Morgantown, passed away after a hard fought battle against cancer on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Rudy was born in Grafton, on April 8, 1947, the son of Philip and Violet Brown Kerns. 

He was previously employed by Keeners Feed, Pineview Realty and Riverside Concrete. He enjoyed working around the family...

John Ducic

John Ducic

Oct 20, 2009

John Ducic, 83, of Boyers Ave., Star City, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at his residence.John was born in Morgantown on September 16, 1926, a son of the late Pete and Anna Volarie Ducic.John is survived by one sister, Anna L. Ely of Morgantown and several nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Nevada Field

Nevada Field

Oct 20, 2009

Nevada June Field, 92, of Tyrone Road, Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Sundale Nursing Home.

Nevada was born in Buckhannon, WV on June 10, 1917 the daughter of the late William and Louella Lanham Hiner. 

She was a wonderful cook and baker who liked cooking big meals. She loved being outdoors especially when camping, fishing, gardening and working on...