Jul 3, 2023

Our beloved mother, Edwina Martha Squires passed away on July 3, 2023, after a long and well lived life both in West Virginia and Florida.

Edwina was born on February 2, 1927, to Harry and Mattie Kum in Reedsville, WV. She was the youngest and last surviving child of eight.

Upon...

Jun 27, 2023

Donna Lee Biess, widow of the late John J. Biess, and daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia Johnson, died peacefully on June 27, 2023.

Donna is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Bill Trapmann), son, John (Gloria), and granddaughter, Bonnie, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Donna was born...

Jun 23, 2023

Margaret Mary “Marge” (Szapanos) Albertazzie, 92, of Morgantown passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2023 at Mon Health Medical Center.

She was born May 6, 1931 in Leckrone, PA to the late Joseph and Mary (Bordash) Szapanos.

Marge, as she was known, was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic...

Jun 22, 2023

Lesley Ann (Cave) Klishis of Morgantown WV died unexpectedly on June 20, 2023.

She was born in Keyser, WV only because Luke, MD didn’t have a hospital, and she enjoyed the coincidence of ending up back in WV.

An Air Force brat, she went to school all over the US, as...

Jun 20, 2023

Kathryn “Kytt” Coombs Howard, 69 of Morgantown, passed away, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Kathryn was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 22, 1953, the daughter of the late James Elwood Coombs and La Rue (Shannon) Wilson.

Kathryn graduated from Morgantown High School and graduated with a degree...

Jun 19, 2023

Denver H. Waggoner, 48, of Walton, WV, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 6, 1975, in Roane County, son of the late Ancil and Valery (Criner) Waggoner.

His passion included dirt track racing, working on cars, hunting, mudbogs, monster trucks, collector of guns and...

Jun 18, 2023

Rita Ann Sanders, 72, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Rita was born on January 20, 1951, the daughter of the late James and Pauline High.

Rita enjoyed taking care of family and friends and making sure everyone was fed and always wanted to...

Jun 17, 2023

Diana Frabutt passed away June 17, 2023. She was a light that shined brightly in the lives of everyone she met.

Driven with an insatiable thirst for learning, she was happiest exploring everything about the world from history to technology. She found joy in the little things with an eternally positive attitude. She loved deeply,...

Jun 17, 2023

Francis "Frank" Patrick McGraw, 90, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Eden Hill Nursing Home in New Braunfels, TX

Frank was born on August 2, 1932 in Morgantown, WV the son of the late James and Mary (Knouse) McGraw. He graduated from St Francis High School in 1950. Following a year at West...

Jun 14, 2023

Judy Ann Ruckle, 73, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center.

Judy was born on April 10, 1950, the daughter of the late Paul Allen Uphold and late Molly Lee Moats Uphold.

Judy loved spending time with her family, fur babies and the wildlife...

Jun 13, 2023

Marc Allen Skidmore, 65, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

Jun 12, 2023

Thomas P. Lombardi left this world on June 12, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut to Phyllis and Louis Lombardi in 1936. He was a child dancing prodigy, first appearing on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour Television Show at age 6. He advanced to professional status appearing in night...

Jun 7, 2023

Leo Otis Shay, 69, died on June 7, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. Leo was born on February 16, 1954, the son of the late Otis and Helga Shay.

From a young age, Leo loved the outdoors. From fishing, hiking, camping, and taking drives in the countryside, he wanted to be in nature....

Jun 4, 2023

Robert Jackson Payne (Bob), 85 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born June 5, 1937, one of four sons of the late Roy and Alice Payne and was raised in the Cheat Neck area of Monongalia County.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Morgantown and an avid...

Jun 3, 2023

Carter Neill Stone, 50, passed away peacefully to his reward in heaven in the presence of his immediate family at the Long-Term Acute Care Select Specialty Hospital on June 3, 2023, of natural causes after an illness of five months.

He was born July 22, 1972 in Morgantown. His parents are Ward D. (Jerry) Stone...

Jun 2, 2023

Julie Beth Willard, 39, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center.

Julie was born on April 7, 1984, the daughter of Vickie Willard and the late Richard "Rick" Willard.

Julie was always a kind, caring, and compassionate person to those around her. She loved...

Jun 1, 2023

Mary Gail Brumbaugh went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2023, due to complications from cancer. She was born on October 19, 1936, in Woodlawn, New York to John and Mabel Knisely. Mary Gail graduated from Hamburg High School in 1954. She received her nursing degree from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. The following year...

May 30, 2023

Patsy Ann Dalton, 65, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at her home. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on July 14, 1957, daughter of Ruby Baker and the late Elwood Baker.

In addition to her mother, Patsy is survived by her children, Jeffrey Morris and Amy Jo Dalton; was a beloved...

May 30, 2023

Thomas "Dick" V. Basferd, of Morgantown, passed away at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 93.

Dick was born on December 11, 1929, in West Chevy, MD, son of the late William and Margaret (Skinner) Basferd.

Dick served proudly in the...

May 28, 2023

Nancy Elaine (Stump) Matthews, 67, of Taylor County, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born February 22, 1956 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Tracy and Virginia (Flowers) Stump.

She was a Methodist by faith and worked as a Pharmacy Tech. She enjoyed camping with Bob and Judy...