Obituaries

Norma Josephine Gaskins

Norma Josephine Gaskins

Oct 28, 2023

Norma Jo Gaskins, 88, passed away on October 28, 2023 at Windy Hill Assisted Living in Kingwood, WV.

Norma was born in Morgantown, WV on March 31, 1935. She was Roman Catholic by faith and was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church and later, St. John's University Parish in Morgantown which she has attended...

Cody Michael Stevens

Cody Michael Stevens

Oct 27, 2023

Cody Michael Stevens, 26, of Fairmont, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at his home. He was born March 9, 1997 in Morgantown, a son of Tiffaney Evans.

In his younger years, Cody enjoyed riding four-wheelers, camping with his family and playing video games with his brothers. He always liked the summer cookouts with those...

Glenda Nicholson Corob

Glenda Nicholson Corob

Oct 25, 2023

Glenda Nicholson Corob, 82, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at her daughter’s home surrounded by those that love her. She was born January 14, 1941 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Timothy and Anna (McDonald) Nicholson.

She faithfully attended Nicholson Chapel.

She is survived by her children,...

Lynn Taylor

Lynn Taylor

Oct 25, 2023

Lynn Taylor, 75, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at her home. She was born December 1, 1947, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Venetta) Reseter.

Lynn retired from Bell Atlantic Phone Company with over thirty years of service. Lynn was kind and caring. She was well known for...

Diane Stewart Lepley

Diane Stewart Lepley

Oct 23, 2023

Diane Stewart Lepley, 73, of Morgantown, formerly of Washington, D.C., passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1950 in Cooksville, TN, a daughter of the late Guy Harry and Patricia Ann (Groves) Stewart.

She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Morgantown. She received...

Byron Elliott Phillips

Byron Elliott Phillips

Oct 21, 2023

Byron E. Phillips, 96, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday October 21, 2023 at Sundale Nursing Home.

He was born on March 21, 1927 in Blacksville, WV, son of the late Marion and Bertha (Gregowski) Phillips.

A long-term resident of Morgantown, Byron was a businessman, who started his career in 1949...

Dixie Lee Clendenin

Dixie Lee Clendenin

Oct 20, 2023

Dixie Lee (Dailey) Clendenin, 74, of Morgantown passed away at her home on Friday, October 20, 2023.

Dixie was born on July 1, 1949 the daughter of the late Thomas and Wanda Dailey.

Dixie enjoyed Baking, Gardening, Gambling and spending time with her Grandchildren.

Dixie is survived...

John Albright

John Albright

Oct 17, 2023

John Albright, 68, of Fenton, Michigan, formerly of Morgantown passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

John was born in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, August 25, 1955, the son of Richard Neil and Lu Allen Albright.

He graduated in 1973 from Morgantown High School in Morgantown, West Virginia, where his family had...

Helen Stepoulos

Helen Stepoulos

Oct 16, 2023

Helen (Eleni) Stepoulos, 93, of Morgantown, WV, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, October 16th, 2023. She was born in Sofades, Thessalia, Greece on April 23rd, 1930, one of six children of the late Vasiliki & Miltiades Volotopoulos.

Helen was loving wife, mother and grandmother to her four grandchildren, who called her ‘Yiayia’. She...

Robert Olen Vernon

Robert Olen Vernon

Oct 16, 2023

Robert Olen Vernon, 82, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home and online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

George Vernon Fantacci

George Vernon Fantacci

Oct 15, 2023

George Vernon Fantacci, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a very brief illness.

The son of the late Peter Paul Fantacci, Jr. and Opal Louise Casteel Fantacci, George was born on December 18, 1956, in Morgantown, WV. He graduated from St. Francis Central Catholic High School in...

Mary Frances Boyles

Mary Frances Boyles

Oct 15, 2023

Mary Frances Boyles, 89, of Morgantown passed away Sunday October 15, 2023, at the home she shared with her beloved sister Charmane Todd and nephew Marvin Holmes who were also her devoted caregivers.

She was born September 2, 1934, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Henry and Louverna Johnson.

Mary is survived...

Junia Winona Vannoy

Junia Winona Vannoy

Oct 10, 2023

Junia Winona Brewer Vannoy of Spicewood, TX went home to be with Our Lord on October 10, 2023.

She was born April 25, 1932, in Greene County, PA. She was married to William Howard Vannoy from Mt. Morris, PA in Spruce Street Methodist Church in Morgantown, WV in 1951. Winona attended elementary schools at Bald...

Dale Wolfley

Dale Wolfley

Oct 8, 2023

Dale “WolfMan” Wolfley, of Morgantown, West Virginia, formerly of Buffalo, NY entered into eternal peace on October 8, 2023.

Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Mansfield) Wolfley; devoted father of Stone (Jamie), Maverick, Jaden Oz, Talley and Kyle Wolfley; loving son of Esther Wolfley Randall and the late Ronald Wolfley; dear brother of Linrae (George) Wolfley...

Lela Leona Bailey

Lela Leona Bailey

Oct 7, 2023

Lela Leona Brooks Bailey, 99, of Morgantown and Ocala, Florida, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Mon Health Medical Center.

She was born April 27, 1924 in Tioga, WV, a daughter of the late Allen and Lucy Ellen Lewis Brooks.

She was a member of the College Park Church of God...

Reverend William Kinsey

Reverend William Kinsey

Oct 7, 2023

Reverend William R. Kinsey, 92, of Morgantown, WV, passed into eternity on October 7, 2023 in the home he built, surrounded by his family.

Born August 12, 1931, son of William and Sara (Gillman) Kinsey in Johnstown, PA. Preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Mark William; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas (Catherine) and Ron...

James Scott King

James Scott King

Oct 7, 2023

James Scott King, 87, of Morgantown, formerly of Wadestown, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Morgantown Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 23, 1936, in Wadestown, WV, son of the late James Paul and Dorothy Pearl (Booth) King.

Scott graduated from Clay Battelle High School in 1955.

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Charles Leroy Scott Jr.

Charles Leroy Scott Jr.

Oct 6, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Leroy Scott, Jr, 89, of Westover, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at his residence.

He was born July 15, 1934 in Morgantown, the son of the late Charles Leroy and Mildred Blanche (Sheets) Scott.

Charlie was a US Army veteran and an owner/operator of Robert Scott & Son Trucking,...

Martin Matteo Joseph Biafora

Martin Matteo Joseph Biafora

Oct 6, 2023

Martin Biafora, age 94, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully at home October 6th, 2023.

Martin was born in Morgantown, WV on March 30th, 1929, the son of the late Joseph Biafora and the late Rosa (Bilotta) Biafora.

He graduated from Morgantown High School in 1947. He attended WVU, while working...

Melanie Marie Gardner

Melanie Marie Gardner

Oct 3, 2023

Melanie Marie Gardner, 32, of Morgantown, passed away on October 3, 2023. She was born May 10, 1991, the daughter of the late Donald Gardner Jr.

Melanie worked in the healthcare field and will always be remembered for her kindness and compassion for others.

Melanie enjoyed fishing, camping, and outdoor activities....