Dec 17, 2022

Dustin "Dust" Brice Ellison, 25, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was born March 18, 1997 in Charlotte, NC, the son of Rusty William Ellison and Debra Louise (Sullivan) Ellison and her husband, Joshua Johnson.

Dustin worked in construction and on automobiles. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, tattoos, as well as his...

Dec 16, 2022

Nancy Jeanne Starkey Richmond, 81, of Morgantown passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 15, 1941, the daughter of the late O. Vance Starkey and Virginia E. Nabors Starkey, both of Morgantown, WV.

Nancy graduated from Morgantown High School in 1959. She attended Burlington Community...

Dec 16, 2022

Pastor Francis Dewey "Jake" Nicholson, 85, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, December 16, at Mon Health Medical Center.

Jake was the pastor of Nicholson Chapel for several years. He loved to farm. Whether plowing the field or feeding the cows, he relished in it. Of course, he always had a special affinity for his...

Dec 15, 2022

Roger Steven Fantacci, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Born to Peter Paul Fantacci, Jr. and Opal Louise Casteel Fantacci on February 8, 1950, Roger lived his life in Morgantown, WV, except for a few years in Jacksonville, FL, with his sister and her family.

Roger went through...

Dec 15, 2022

Ricky Allen Cress, 64, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his residence. He was born on March 26, 1958, in Morgantown, WV, son of the late Alan Burl and Neva Allene (Nuce) Cress.

He was survived by one brother, Michael L. Cress and companion, Kathleen A. Carpinelli; grandson, Dwayne Campbell; stepdaughters,...

Dec 14, 2022

Salvatore 'Sam' Madia, 98, formerly of Morgantown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 14 in Clarksburg, WV. He was a teacher, artist, veteran, coach and athlete of the highest order, always known for his positive outlook. His life was an extraordinary story of strength and accomplishment, and he maintained a vibrancy and good health well into his later years.

Dec 11, 2022

Obituary for Mary Louise "Sis" Pancoast

Mary Louise "Sis" Pancoast was born in Morgantown, WV on October 9, 1944, and passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2022. Sis was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends.

Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 56...

Dec 10, 2022

Travis Thomas Murray, 38, of Morgantown, entered into eternal glory on Saturday, December 10. He fought a long, courageous battle with metastatic cancer, but is now free of pain and suffering and in the presence of His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Travis was born on July 23, 1984 in Morgantown, WV, the son of...

Dec 8, 2022

JoAnn Toth, 83, of Star City, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born October 4, 1939 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Luchok) Toth.

She was a life long resident of Morgantown and member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, where she was a...

Dec 8, 2022

Melvin Huff, Sr., 71, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born December 10, 1950 in Morgantown, a son of the late Evelyn (Joseph) Host.

Melvin was the longtime owner of Huff's Auto Repair and served his country in the United States Army. In his free time, he...

Dec 7, 2022

Jesus Miguel Rodriguez, 56, passed away December 7, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown.

Dec 6, 2022

Tammy Whitacre, 43, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at her home. She was born December 5, 1979 in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of Lois (Brucker) Whitacre and the late Charles W. Whitacre.

Tammy was an alumna of West Virginia University. She earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Communication. Tammy was...

Dec 5, 2022

Clara Mae Lease, 78, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Pierpont Medical Center.

Clara was born on January 3, 1944, the son of the Late Leonard and Mae Lease.

Clara enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed making crafts and dipping in the candy...

Dec 2, 2022

Brett Maverick Cosner, 50, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 10, 1972, in Oakland, MD, son of Paul William Cosner, Jr., and Dorothy (Paugh) Cosner and stepmother, Alma (Mum) Cosner.

Brett worked as a truck driver for Mountain State Waste. He was...

Dec 2, 2022

On December 2, 2022, attorney and businessman Darwin Franklin Johnson, 85, passed away. Known to friends as "Snooks", Darwin was born April 19, 1937, in Detroit City, Michigan to Virginia Lucille Hagedorn and George Darwin Johnson. He grew up in Morgantown, WV and graduated from WVU Law School in 1967. He was past President of The Darwin Corporation and...

Nov 29, 2022

Dixie Joann Blosser, 92, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 18, 1930, at the home of her parents, the late John David and Christina (Berry) Hall.

Dixie worked as Department Head at Zayers Department Store in Martinsburg and 17 years at...

Nov 27, 2022

Leland John Murray, 86, of Morgantown passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Leland was born on February 4, 1936, in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Russel Murray and Alice Murray Nagy.

Leland started the Tri-State Marine Corp club in Weirton,...

Nov 27, 2022

We are sad to announce that Terry Ray Hilling, Sr., 67, of Morgantown passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1955 in Morgantown, son of Patricia (Young)Hilling Nicholson (Jake )and the late Rev. David J. Hilling.

He worked as a mechanic at In and Out tire for...

Nov 26, 2022

Delbert Franklin Hilling, Sr., 90, of Morgantown passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Stonerise Morgantown.

Delbert was born in Morgantown, WV, on July 2, 1932, son of the late Franklin Hilling and the late Marie Hilling.

From an early age he worked in the hand-made glass industry at Seneca,...

Nov 25, 2022

Rosie Mae Dalton, 75, of Morgantown, went home to be with Jesus after a long-term illness on Friday, November 25, 2022. She was born August 4, 1947 in Monongalia County, a daughter of the late Roy and Leslie (McVicker) Davis.

She was a long-time member of the Word of Life Tabernacle and was an avid gospel singer,...