Obituaries

Nina Loraine Statler

Nina Loraine Statler

Nov 25, 2022

Nina Loraine (Owens) Statler, 94, of Pentress passed away Friday, November 25 at Stonerise in Morgantown, WV. Nina was born April 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Daniel and Hazel Owens of Daybrook.

She is preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Jesse Junior (JJ) Statler and leaves behind their...

Steve Lewellen

Steve Lewellen

Nov 24, 2022

William Stephen (Steve) Lewellen, 89, of Morgantown, WV, died of Alzheimer’s disease at his home on Joe’s Run Road, Nov. 24, 2022. Steve matter-of-factly accepted his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and continued to live a full life for as long as he could. Even as his mind diminished, he maintained his grace, honesty, cheerfulness, and sense of wonder.

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Joyce Ann Clark

Joyce Ann Clark

Nov 18, 2022

Joyce Ann Cavender Clark, 77, passed away peacefully after a long illness and then a short stay at Stonerise Morgantown. She was a beloved wife of 41 years and mother of four adult children. She was a beautiful, kind, loving, giving and gifted person who will be profoundly missed. We have been blessed to share our lives with her....

Barbara Jean Tucker Bucy

Barbara Jean Tucker Bucy

Nov 17, 2022

Barbara Jean Tucker Bucy, 89, passed away on November 17, 2022, 13 days shy of her 90th birthday. Barbara was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on November 30, 1932 and graduated from Morgantown High School in 1950. She attended West Virginia University and was an avid supporter of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

As a...

David Stanley Hall

David Stanley Hall

Nov 17, 2022

David Hall died on November 17 at home. A seventh-generation West Virginian, he was born August 14, 1935, in the Glenville home of Joe and Marjorie Hall.

After his Golden Horseshoe, he was pleased that he had been named to the All-State WV High School Band for playing baritone sax. He was later on the...

Edward L. Satterfield

Edward L. Satterfield

Nov 17, 2022

Edward L. Satterfield, 83, entered his eternal home on November 17, 2022.

He was born December 16, 1938 in Fairmont, WV, the son of Maude D. and Russell L. Satterfield.

He graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1956.

He was a member of Suncrest United Methodist...

Suzanne Elizabeth Bucy

Suzanne Elizabeth Bucy

Nov 17, 2022

Suzanne Elizabeth Bucy 65, passed from this world on February 25, 2020. The daughter of Barbara Jean Tucker Bucy and William Lee Bucy, Suzanne was born in Morgantown on November 14, 1954. She graduated from Morgantown High School in 1973 and attended West Virginia University before moving to Goldsboro, NC. Suzanne’s remains were donated to the West Virginia University...

Joanne Fisher

Joanne Fisher

Nov 15, 2022

JoAnne Fisher, 82, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Mannington, WV, on February 25, 1940, daughter of the late Howard and Ethel Pearl (Dixon) Varner.

Throughout JoAnne's life, she was known for her enjoyment of cooking and was considered a superb cook. She...

Deloris Ann Henderson

Deloris Ann Henderson

Nov 15, 2022

Deloris Ann Dempsey Henderson, 89, of Barrackville and Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don R. Henderson. Deloris has one surviving son, Richard R. Henderson of Morgantown.

She was an animal lover.

In keeping with her wishes,...

Eric Jack Elza

Eric Jack Elza

Nov 13, 2022

Eric Jack Elza, 62, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born March 31, 1960 in Elkins, WV, a son of the late Jack and Roberta (Johnson) Elza.

Eric was a 1978 graduate of Parsons High School and retired as a Captain from the Federal Bureau of Prisons...

Melanie Ann Rose

Melanie Ann Rose

Nov 11, 2022

Melanie Ann Rose, 50, of Fairmont, passed away on Friday, November 11 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born December 29, 1971, in Morgantown, a daughter of Bill and Karen (Campbell) Rose.

Melanie graduated from University High School, Class of 1991. She loved WVU Sports and Steelers football and could...

Michael Boyd Keller

Michael Boyd Keller

Nov 10, 2022

Michael Boyd Keller

Michael Boyd Keller, 78, of Morgantown, has joined his Heavenly Father in the “Balcony.” Mike was born August 8, 1944, in Martinsburg, WV, to Paul Vincent Keller and Mildred Grimes Keller. He was a member of Suncrest United Methodist Church.

Mike graduated from WVU with honors in 1966...

Carolyn Joy Erenrich

Carolyn Joy Erenrich

Nov 10, 2022

Surrounded by her family, Carolyn Joy Erenrich, 93, passed from the life she loved here into the glorious arms of her Jesus on Thursday, November 10.

She is survived by her three children, Tina Beth Erenrich Summers (Darrell) of Morgantown, Danny Erenrich (Connie) of Morgantown, and Rev. David Eugene Erenrich (Janice) of Hagerstown, MD. She...

Susan Lynn Hartzell

Susan Lynn Hartzell

Nov 9, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our devoted and caring Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Sensei, Friend, and Co-worker. Sue will be missed affectionately and fondly by many names including but not limited to: Toosie, Yaya, Tutu, Hercules, and Sensei.

Susan Hartzell, 59, of Morgantown WV, passed away peacefully at her home that she...

Betty Anna White

Betty Anna White

Nov 9, 2022

Betty Anna White, 81, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Stonerise Morgantown. She was born April 5, 1941, in Harman, WV.

Betty graduated from Point Marion High School and went on to work most of her life as secretary at the Trump Tower in New York.

Betty...

Walter Lyle Wymer

Walter Lyle Wymer

Nov 1, 2022

Walter Lyle Wymer, age 85, of Morgantown, West Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Born June 25, 1937, in Morgantown, he was the son of the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Shuller) Wymer.

Walter grew up tending to the Wymer family farm and working at the Hotel Morgan. After graduating...

Judy Ann Thomas

Judy Ann Thomas

Oct 31, 2022

Judy Ann Thomas, 77 of Morgantown passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 31, 2022. She was born November 27, 1944 on Days Run Rd. the daughter of William Morgan and Ethel May Connor.

Judy graduated from University High School, class of 1963 and married her high school sweetheart, Harry Thomas Jr....

Ephraim Miranda Orteza

Ephraim Miranda Orteza

Oct 31, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the Orteza family announce the death of their loving husband and father, Ephraim Orteza. Ephraim Miranda Orteza went to be with his Lord Jesus on October 31, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Edna (nee Resus) and his three daughters, Ailynn Orteza, Arleen (Joy)...

John Edwin Jenkins

John Edwin Jenkins

Oct 30, 2022

John Edwin “Ed” Jenkins, 88, transitioned to his heavenly home on October 30, 2022 at Sundale Nursing Home, in Morgantown, WV. Ed was born July 22, 1934, the oldest son of the late Edwin Elliot and Nellie Florence Jenkins, at home in Morgantown, WV.

After graduating from Fairmont Senior High School, Ed devoted his life...

Francis Joseph Travinski, Jr.

Francis Joseph Travinski, Jr.

Oct 29, 2022

Francis "Joe" Joseph Travinski, Jr., 72, of Morgantown, died on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at his home. He was born on June 16, 1950, in Morgantown.

Joe is survived by his mother, Lila Lee Travinski; the mother of his three children, Deborah Rose Travinski, Kelly Jo Travinski Cox (Matthew), Kathy Jo Travinski Nething (Aaron) and...