Aug 16, 2009

James G. Stemple, 85, of Ridgeway Ave., Morgantown, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009, at his son's residence.

James was born in Masontown on July 17, 1924, the son of the late Ernest T. and Dovie D. Robinson Stemple.

He was a veteran of World War II in which he served in the US Navy. He retired from WVU where he worked...

Aug 13, 2009

Jordan Cyrille Pappas, 86, of Van Voorhis Rd., Morgantown, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Monongalia General Hospital of Morgantown, WV.

He was born December 2, 1922 in Wheeling, son of the late Cyrille and Evelyn Cosmides Pappas.

Mr. Pappas graduated from West Virginia University where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance, and in 1942, graduated from the...

Aug 10, 2009

Dominica "Minnie" M. Tait, 95, of Morgantown, passed away Monday morning, August 10, 2009 at Sundale Nursing Home.

Minnie was born in McAlester, OK on November 20, 1913, a daughter of the late Anthony Petitte and the late Mary (Giacoletti) Petitte.

She was a member of St. John's University Parish in Morgantown.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary Lou Kopnski and her husband Thomas...

Aug 10, 2009

Nancy Loretta O'Brien, 65, formerly of Tyrone Rd., Morgantown and most recently of Mesa, AZ, passed away August 10, 2009. Born June 5, 1944 in Wilmington, DE, she lived in WV most of her young life, and then moved to Glendale, AZ in 1975.

Known for being a champion of the underdog, she participated in many conservation and animal causes.

She is...

Aug 8, 2009

Helen G. Smith, 81, of Morgantown, formerly of Pine Brook, NJ passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Monongalia General Hospital.

Helen was born in Hawthorne, New Jersey on May 28, 1928, the daughter of the late William C. and Irene Gyesky Gorman.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by...

Aug 7, 2009

Nancy Ann McCabe, 73, of Morgantown, formerly of Friendship Manor, passed away Friday, August 7, 2009, at Madison Nursing & Rehab of Morgantown. Nancy was born in Morgantown on April 19, 1936, the daughter of the late Junior Walton and Viola Virginia Menear McCabe.

She was a former member of the First Church of the Nazarene and Wesley Methodist Church in...

Aug 7, 2009

Rebecca "Becky" Loar Hall, 86, of Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown, passed away Friday, August 7, 2009 at her residence. Rebecca was born in Morgantown, WV on June 25, 1923, the daughter of the late G. Barton and Maude Orr Loar.

She graduated from Morgantown High School in 1940. Rebecca, at one time, served as the personal secretary to Ambassador Joseph Farland....

Aug 6, 2009

David Lenzie Cumley, Sr., 59, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Monongalia General Hospital.

David was born in Morgantown on August 3, 1950, the son of the late Lenzie Lucky and Madeline Snyder Cumley.

He retired from Consolidation Coal Company and currently worked at Mylan Pharmaceuticals. He enjoyed a lifetime of motorcycling, hunting, travel and had a passion for...

Aug 5, 2009

Audra Elizabeth Daft, 92, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Mapleshire Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center.

Audra was born in Randolph County on November 24, 1916, a daughter of the late Erastus and Minnie Haddix Shreve. 

She is survived by three sons, Billy Daft, Jerry Daft and Robert Daft all of Morgantown and three daughters, Rosi Daft of South...

Jul 30, 2009

Ronald L. Stump, 88, of Collins Ferry Road, Morgantown, former Dean and Director of the WVU Extension Service, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Mapleshire Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born July 3, 1921 in Stumptown, Gilmer County, a son of the late Dennis L. and Bonnie Fitzpatrick Stump. 

He served as Dean of the West Virginia Center for...

Jul 28, 2009

William "Dobie" Blaney, 78, of Kingwood Pike, Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Morgantown on November 1, 1930, the son of the late Charles "Big Dobe" and Nancy Murray Blaney.

He retired from Duntile Block Company. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his...

Jul 26, 2009

Albert Conrad Scudiere Sr., 91, of Western Avenue passed away on July 26, 2009 at home after a long illness. He was born on July 17, 1918 in Worthington, WV son of the late Pasquale & Louise Scudiere. 

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen Romino Scudiere, son Albert Jr. (Albie) & wife Janna of Morgantown, daughter Mary...

Jul 25, 2009

Martha Cecelia Sturba, 69, of Mississippi Street, Morgantown, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Monongalia General Hospital.

Martha was born in Morgantown on September 10, 1939, a daughter of the late Howard and Catherine Yoak McIntyre.

Her life was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She was a very loving and giving person who will be greatly missed. 

She is survived by...

Jul 24, 2009

Leighton Guilford Watson , 93, of Morgantown passed away Friday, July 24, 2009 at his home.He was born in Martinsburg, WV, July 22, 1916 a son of the late Wade and Ella Trussell Watson 

He graduated from WVU in 1938 with an A.B. in Journalism and later received his M.S.J. As an undergraduate, he was editor-in-chief of the Daily Athenaeum, a...

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Jul 22, 2009

Barbara A. Timchula, 71, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Madison Nursing & Rehab Center.

Barbara was born in Baltimore, MD on June 27, 1938, a daughter of the late John Granfel and Virginia Lucille Nicholson Hough.

She enjoyed spending time with her great-granddaughter, Tieairra and the family's French bulldog, Pugsly, as well as watching QVC.

 She is survived by...

Jul 21, 2009

Charles Goff Downey, 65, of Halleck Road, Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Morgantown on December 15, 1943, a son of Pauline O. Belt Martin of Morgantown, and the late James D. Downey.

He was a self-employed truck driver and heavy machine operator. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Leslie Florence McCauley Downey,...

Jul 14, 2009

Angie C. Pileggi, 96, formerly of Arch Street, Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Monongalia General Hospital. Angie was born in Morgantown on July 6, 1913, the daughter of the late Dominick and Rosina Ciampi Pileggi. 

She resided at 417 Arch Street in Greenmont neighborhood for over 90 years, living her last 2 ½ years at Sundale Nursing Home

She...

Jul 14, 2009

Dr. Valentin Ulrich, 82, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Sundale Nursing Home after a terminal illness.He was born on August 5, 1926 in Palmerton, PA to the late Charles and Kate Mutzelfeldt Ulrich. 

As a child he resided in New York City Hamburg, Germany and Hanover, NJ. Dr. Ulrich received a doctoral degree in natural sciences from...