Obituaries

Kurt Allen Brumbaugh

Kurt Allen Brumbaugh

Apr 9, 2025

Kurt Allen Brumbaugh, 55, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 3, 1970, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Kurt was the son of the late John and Mary Gail Brumbaugh. Kurt pursued his passion for mathematics at the University of Nebraska, earning both his undergraduate and master's degrees in...

Jean Gloria Bonsall

Jean Gloria Bonsall

Apr 6, 2025

Jean Gloria McCurdy Bonsall was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 25, 1926, to Sara Ella and Joseph Griffiths McCurdy. She graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1944, attended Temple University for two years, and graduated from Pennsylvania State College in 1948. Jean married William Alfred Bonsall in 1946, and the couple settled in Morgantown in 1949, where they...

Kenna Blair Harris-Leftridge

Kenna Blair Harris-Leftridge

Apr 6, 2025

With broken hearts and infinite love, we share the passing of our beloved baby girl, Kenna Blaire Lundeen Harris-Leftridge, who left this world far too soon at just 8 months old.

In her short time with us, she brought endless joy, light, and love into our lives, touching everyone with her sweet smile, curious eyes, and the purest soul.

Though Kenna's time...

Russell Franklin Ireland

Russell Franklin Ireland

Apr 6, 2025

Russell Franklin Ireland, 72, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home after a valiant 11 year battle with cancer.

He was born on January 3, 1953, the youngest son to the late Beulah and Louis Ireland. On June 25, 1977, Rusty married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Fusco.

He graduated from St. Francis...

Boberette Lorrene Molisee

Boberette Lorrene Molisee

Apr 4, 2025

Boberett Lorrene Molisee, 66, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Morgantown, passed away at her residence on Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on May 28, 1958, a daughter to Robert J. Smith and Johnnie Will Jones.

Bobberett lived her life the best she knew and always by her own rules. She left this earth wishing that...

Kenneth Charles Ward

Kenneth Charles Ward

Apr 2, 2025

Kenneth Charles "Chuck" Ward, 62, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, April 2nd at the Madison Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born October 21, 1962 in Morgantown, a son of Sharon (Crytser) Petitte and the late Jaspar Petitte.

Chuck was a graduate of Morgantown High School, where he played baseball and basketball. He grew up on the Morgantown Speedway with his...

Edith Rose Miller

Edith Rose Miller

Mar 30, 2025

Edith Rose (McCulloch) Miller, God's steadfast servant, was born on December 14, 1927. She was a recent resident of Shell Point Retirement Community, Fort Myers, FL, but she considered her home to be Morgantown, WV. Edie's life was a testament of humble service to her Lord and Savior and devotion to the nurture and care of her family. Jesus welcomed...

John Eldridge Counts

John Eldridge Counts

Mar 28, 2025

Dr. John Eldridge Counts, 84, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 21, 1941, in Denver, Colorado, John was the beloved son of John and Helen Counts.

John was a proud graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and had also earned two Master of Science...

Helen Marie Selensky

Helen Marie Selensky

Mar 24, 2025

Helen Marie Selensky, 100, of Pursglove, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at her home.

Helen was born on September 27, 1924, the daughter of the late Samuel and Marina Osecky.

She enjoyed playing bingo, camping, sewing, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates, WVU Mountaineers, and the Steelers. Helen had a special love for caring for others, especially her beloved sister,...

Ronald Whitener

Ronald Whitener

Mar 24, 2025

Ronald Whitener, 77, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at his home. He was born November 11, 1947 in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Cecil and Mary (Fisher) Whitener.

He served his country for 24 years in the United States Army Special Forces, 82nd Airborne and was a Green Beret. Upon leaving the military, he worked for...

Arthur Wayne Glover

Arthur Wayne Glover

Mar 20, 2025

Arthur "Wayne" Glover, 92, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1932, in Mannington, WV, a son of the late Arthur Lee and Olive Mae (Cross) Glover.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Iona Mavis "Mazie" Glover, and siblings...

Michael Matheny

Michael Matheny

Mar 19, 2025

Michael Matheny, 38, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, March 19th at Ruby Memorial Hospital. 

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

Rosalie Gillum

Rosalie Gillum

Mar 15, 2025

Rosalie Gillum, 91, of Cleveland, OH, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born in Bretz, WV on October 19, 1933, a daughter of late Howard and Rita Gillum.

Affectionately known to her family as RoRo, she was a devoted sister, aunt, great aunt, and great-great-aunt, who loved helping family and friends or anyone in need.

She retired from the...

Geraldean Creel

Geraldean Creel

Mar 14, 2025

Geraldean Creel, 89, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at home—exactly where she wanted to be.

Born in Pisgah, WV, on July 10, 1935, to the late Ezra Preston Walls and Rebecca Stout Walls, Geraldean was kind, caring, and had a playful sense of humor. She was a no-nonsense, fiercely independent woman who...

Barbara Grace Bartrug

Barbara Grace Bartrug

Mar 14, 2025

Barbara "Grace" Bartrug, 83, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at her home. She was born February 15, 1942 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late George W. and Sarah (Grahm) Deuesenberry.

She worked for 25 years as an Insurance Supervisor at Mon General Hospital and attended Brookhaven United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher. She...

Ronald Paul Fleeger

Ronald Paul Fleeger

Mar 12, 2025

As befitted his nature, Ronald "Ron" Paul Fleeger, USN (Ret.), died quietly and peacefully during first watch on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Ron, 80, of Morgantown, WV, born in Slippery Rock, PA, is survived by his wife, Linda Kay (Mickley) Fleeger.

Ron's 20-year career in the U.S. Navy, which began after his graduation from Slippery Rock High...

William Clayton Kerzak, Sr.

William Clayton Kerzak, Sr.

Mar 10, 2025

William "Bill" Clayton Kerzak, Sr., 80, of Morgantown passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Harmony in Morgantown.

Bill was born on March 16, 1944, the son of the late Andrew and Frances Kerzak.

Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Kerzak, Morgantown, WV; daughter, Jennifer Connoley and son-in-law, Kevin Connoley, Morgantown, WV; daughter-in-law, Chandra Starn, Morgantown, WV; grandchildren, Daniel...

Marjorie Penn

Marjorie Penn

Mar 10, 2025

Marjorie Penn, 94, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

August John Lucci

August John Lucci

Mar 9, 2025

August J. (Augie) Lucci, 95, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Augie was born June 22, 1929, in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Attilio & Italia Lucci.

A devoted member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Star City, Augie was deeply involved in his faith community. Over the years, he...

Loulie Dodson Canady

Loulie Dodson Canady

Mar 8, 2025

Loulie Dodson Canady, 93, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1931, in Bogotá, Columbia, a daughter to the late Raymond Isham Dodson and Loulie Dickinson Pugh Dodson.

Loulie spent the first six years of her life in Bogotá, where her father was an executive with an American oil...