Obituaries

Alfred Leon Liston

Alfred Leon Liston

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...

James Frederick Tibbs

James Frederick Tibbs

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...

Oran Charles Robinson

Oran Charles Robinson

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...

Martha Louise Gaspar

Martha Louise Gaspar

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...

Betty Lou Goodwin

Betty Lou Goodwin

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,...

Dustin Brice Ellison

Dustin Brice Ellison

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...

Nancy Jeanne Starkey Richmond

Nancy Jeanne Starkey Richmond

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...

Pastor Francis Dewey "Jake" Nicholson

Pastor Francis Dewey "Jake" Nicholson

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...

Roger Steven Fantacci

Roger Steven Fantacci

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...

Ricky Allen Cress

Ricky Allen Cress

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,...

Salvatore Madia

Salvatore Madia

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.

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Mary Louise Pancoast

Mary Louise Pancoast

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...

Travis Thomas Murray

Travis Thomas Murray

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...

Joann Toth

Joann Toth

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...

Melvin Charles Huff

Melvin Charles Huff

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...

Jesus Miguel Rodriguez

Jesus Miguel Rodriguez

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.

Tammy Elizabeth Whitacre

Tammy Elizabeth Whitacre

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...

Clara Mae Lease

Clara Mae Lease

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...

Brett Maverick Cosner

Brett Maverick Cosner

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...

Darwin Franklin Johnson

Darwin Franklin Johnson

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...