May 17, 2023

Betty Lee Snyder Hall, a life-long resident of Morgantown, passed from this life on May 17, 2023, at the age of 100. Born September 24, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Harry Snyder and Ruth Heflin Snyder. She was raised by her grandparents, Elmer E. Snyder and Sarah Frances Harrison Snyder.

Lee, as...

May 15, 2023

Harold R. (Pappy) Anderson, son of the late Ethel (Howell) Field and Ralph Anderson, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family and dedicated caregivers. Harold was born May 3, 1935, in Uffington, WV.

He is survived by his wife, of 31 years, Barbara (Spiker) Anderson; three daughters, Shelia...

May 14, 2023

James D. Lester, 90, of Morgantown passed away at Mon Health Medical Center on Sunday May 14, 2023. He was born in Morgantown, WV on October 18, 1932, the son of the late Frank and Catherine (Fitzpatrick) Lester.

Jim graduated from St. Francis Highschool in 1950. Married Virginia in 1952. He transitioned from the coal...

May 13, 2023

Christine Ann Fowler (Walls) Putkowski

The beloved Christine Fowler Putkowski went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family and friends. Chris was born in Morgantown as the first daughter to Emil Fowler Sr. and Carol Sliker on March 8, 1958. Chris was of Methodist faith.

May 11, 2023

Jean Ellen Brewer, 89, of Morgantown, passed away at home on Thursday, May 11, 2023 with family by her side. She was born in Morgantown on June 11, 1933, daughter of the late Earl and Jessie Poole Robinson.

Jean was a devoted member of the Church of Christ for 74 years. She worked as an...

May 10, 2023

Mary Lou Payne, 81, of Westover, West Virginia passed from this temporal, joyous, and sometimes difficult life into the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 10, 2023. Her devoted husband of 33 years, Robert J. "Bob" Payne, was by her side.

Amidst the uncertain rumblings of World...

May 8, 2023

Wilbur “Butch” Lee Stewart, 77, of Bluffton, SC died on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA.

Butch was born in Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania, on March 21, 1946, the son of the late Lewis and Lora Stewart. After graduating from Albert Gallatin High, he attended a trade school and...

May 8, 2023

Sampy Davis Hardin Jr., 71, of Morgantown, WV passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, with his family by his side.

He was born and raised in Welch, WV, attended Welch High School, and graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Forestry. While living in Bluefield, WV after college, he learned...

May 5, 2023

Lynora Lynn Caniford, 25, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born in Fairmont, WV, on May 20, 1997, daughter of Rose Sandra Craig and the late Larry Caniford.

Through her earlier years and to present as well, her passions included dancing, creative writing, ballet, track and field and reading.

May 3, 2023

Steve Stanley Heiser, 86, of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his daughter’s home on Cheat Lake in Morgantown, West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve Heiser, Mary Kolsosky Heiser, and his sister, Esther Heiser Haverlack. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jeffreys Heiser, to...

Apr 30, 2023

Joe Pervola, Jr., 72, of Morgantown, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born September 13, 1950, in Morgantown, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Katchan) Pervola.

Joe is Catholic by faith. He graduated from Morgantown High School in 1968, and went...

Apr 30, 2023

Linda Kay Hargis, 75, of Morgantown, WV passed away at her home on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was born in Morgantown on August 31, 1947, daughter of the late Ernest and Nadine (Kidder) Sanders.

Linda enjoyed gathering on her porch listening to music and sharing many laughs with family and friends. She enjoyed shopping...

Apr 29, 2023

Thelma Degler Pill, 94, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her residence.

Born February 10, 1929, in Morgantown, she was the daughter of the late Fred Degler and wife Mary Degler and Stella Keener and husband Howard Keener.

She graduated from Key West High School in 1947 and...

Apr 26, 2023

Inis G. Nottingham Mitchell, 83, of Mount Morris, PA, passed peacefully in her home, on April 26, 2023. She was born December 10, 1939, in Hinton, WV to the late Russell and Clana Nottingham. She married Paul W. Mitchell March 7, 1959.

Inis enjoyed crafting, coloring, word puzzles, flowers, butterflies, cooking, baking, sitting in her...

Apr 24, 2023

William "Bill" Thomas Liddle, 68, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born June 30, 1954, in Bluefield, WV, son of the late Herman and Ida Marie (Thomas) Liddle.

Bill entered the US Navy and retired after 21 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed fishing...

Apr 23, 2023

Marlo Wayne Gregory, 51, of Morgantown passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his home.

Marlo was born on November 22, 1971, and grew up in Carnegie, PA, the son of the late Robert (Diana) Gregory, and his mother Princess Lacey.

Though short, Marlo's life was full, and he brought...

Apr 22, 2023

Eleanor Madree Rastetter, 93, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of the late Jack Edward Rastetter, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Eleanor was born July 7, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late James Koger and Nellie Houpt Koger. She married the love of her life and true soul mate, Jack, on...

Apr 21, 2023

John "Tom" Thomas Nailler, 83, of Morgantown, passed away at his home on Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born on March 15, 1940, in Charleston, WV, son of the late Charles and Wilma (Miller) Nailler.

Tom was a loyal member of 71 years with Wesley United Methodist Church. He worked as Maintenance Supervisor at...

Apr 19, 2023

Donna Yvonne Holley, 86, of Morgantown, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She was born December 11, 1936, in Davistown, PA, daughter of Joseph and Isabelle (Dusenberry) Gagliano and Stanley Ray Mapel.

Donna was happily married to the love of her life, Richard Lee Holley, and they enjoyed 67 wonderful years...

Apr 16, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Dorsey Sherin passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in hospice care in Bolivia, N.C., after a lengthy illness.

She was born on July 24, 1944, in St. Louis daughter of the late Jeannette and Dr. Carl Dorsey, when Dr. Dorsey accepted a position at WVU in 1952, the family moved to Morgantown....