Dec 29, 2022

Mayota Jane Murray, 84, formerly of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Pierpont Genesis Center in Fairmont, WV. She was born March 14, 1938, daughter of the late Charles Albert and Mary Jane (Lanham) Gatian.

She graduated from Morgantown High School in 1956. Mayota retired as a cook from Mon Pointe Continuing...

Dec 27, 2022

Melody Perry, 68, of Summers School Rd., Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home. She was born January 18, 1954 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Willard and Lucy Arretta (McDonald) Nicholson.

She is survived by her siblings, Barry Nicholson and Valerie Nicholson and her husband Larry Showalter; sister-in-law, Barbara Nicholson,...

Dec 27, 2022

ROSE ANNE ASH WELCH, born March 27, 1928, passed away on December 27, 2022 at the Arthur Hodges Center at Edgewood Summit, Charleston, West Virginia.

Rose Anne was a long-time resident of the Cheat Lake area of Morgantown. Rose Anne was the daughter of Roy and Irene Ash and was born and raised in Clarksburg,...

Dec 24, 2022

A Memorial Service to celebrate Judge Starcher's life will be held at the WVU College of Law Fitzsimmons Event Hall, on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

Larry V. Starcher, a retired Supreme Court Justice and Monongalia County Circuit Judge, passed away Saturday, December 24. He was born September 25, 1942 in...

Dec 24, 2022

William "Bill" Drew Romito, 72, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born July 8, 1950, in Morgantown, WV, son of the late Anthony Nicholas and Gloria June (Ringer) Romito.

Bill was a very loyal UMWA member of District 31 worked as a longwall operator at...

Dec 23, 2022

Stephen "Steve" Ivan., Jr. of Morgantown went to be with the Lord, on Friday

December 23, 2022. He was born January 21, 1930 at the family farm on Bakers Ridge, in Morgantown WV. Son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Bartha) Ivan, who were Hungarian immigrants.

He attended University High School. While in...

Dec 22, 2022

Alfred "Al" Leon Liston, 92, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at WV Veterans Nursing Home in Clarksburg. He was born September 29, 1930, in Hudson, WV, son of the late Dorsey and Mildred (Martin) Liston.

Al graduated from Kingwood High School in 1950, where he lettered in both football and basketball...

Dec 22, 2022

James Frederick Tibbs, 76, doing his own obituary which he lived it with lots of helpful love. He passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, with his good family at his side, of complications of diabetes and Kidney and Heart Disease. (Worn out).

“Jim” was born Feb. 12, 1946, to...

Dec 21, 2022

Oran Charles "Mike" Robinson, 81, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 4, 1941 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late James Robert Dorwin and Virginia (Peters) Robinson.

After high school, Mike worked in Washington, DC for several years before returning to Morgantown...

Dec 20, 2022

Martha Louise Gaspar, 84, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Madison Center.

Martha was born on February 26, 1938, in Nemacolin, PA, the daughter of the Rebecca and William Cullen.

Martha enjoyed bowling twice a week with friends. She loved cuddling her cat JohnBoy. She also loved...

Dec 18, 2022

Betty Lou Goodwin, 95, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1927, in Maidsville, WV, daughter of the late Dward Wilson and Donna Stump.

Betty is survived by; her daughter Elizabeth A. Paugh (Michael) and son Shawn Paugh (Nikki) children, Austin and Alyvia Paugh,...

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...