Obituaries

Edward Michael Decosta

Edward Michael Decosta

Aug 4, 2023

Edward Michael DeCosta, 60, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on August 4th, 2023. He was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and friend.

Ed was born on November 25th, 1962 to John and Mildred DeCosta in Boston, Massachusetts. He proudly grew up in Southie with his two younger brothers, Jimmy and Michael DeCosta. In...

David Ray Stone

David Ray Stone

Aug 3, 2023

David Ray Stone grew up on Pineview Drive in Morgantown, his boyhood home bore the same address as the current Holiday Inn. He was born in 1952, the son of Sherley Ray Stone and Marian White Stone.

He graduated from Morgantown High School in 1970, the same year he met his wife of 48 years,...

Robert Arthur Blaney

Robert Arthur Blaney

Jul 30, 2023

Robert Arthur Blaney, 90, of Morgantown, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was born May 31, 1933 in Morgantown, a son of the late Arthur Hartley and Mary Pauline (Reay) Blaney. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann (McAtee) Blaney.

He was a...

Willis Darwin Lewis

Willis Darwin Lewis

Jul 28, 2023

Willis Darwin Lewis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

He left this world at the age of 91 on July 28, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

He was known by many names: Lewis, Willis, Wig, Willie D or Wil, Dad, Pop & Grandad; but had one...

Keith Rd Bryan

Keith Rd Bryan

Jul 26, 2023

Keith RD "Pappy" Bryan, 59, of Fairmont WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital after an accident.

Keith was born in Kingwood, WV, son of Rebecca (Brown) Bryan and the late Robert Bryan on December 5th, 1963. He served in the United States Airforce, and after returning to...

Cynthia Glover Downs

Cynthia Glover Downs

Jul 25, 2023

Cynthia Glover Downs passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her home in Charlotte, NC after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 21, 1956, in Morgantown, WV to the late Maxine Graham Glover and Frank Wintford Glover.

Cindy graduated from Morgantown High School in 1973 and cum laude from West Virginia...

Kim Alan Roscher

Kim Alan Roscher

Jul 25, 2023

Kim Alan Roscher, 70, of Morgantown passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital with family by his side.

Kim was born on May 10, 1953, the son of the late John and Phyllis Roscher. He grew up in the area of Jeannette, PA.

He attended college in...

Billy Lee Coffindaffer

Billy Lee Coffindaffer

Jul 21, 2023

Dr. Billy Lee Coffindaffer of Morgantown WV died on July 21, 2023, at the age of 96. The son of Garnett and Beryl (Walker) Coffindaffer, Bill was born in the Kincheloe community of Harrison County WV on May 24, 1927. Bill had three brothers, Robert, Sam, and Kenneth (who died as an infant) and one sister, Virginia Carder. He...

Mary Kay Teresa Mortimer

Mary Kay Teresa Mortimer

Jul 20, 2023

Mary Kay Mortimer, 70, of Wintersville, Ohio went home to Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2023 after a brief stay at Sienna Skilled Nursing Facility in Wintersville.

Mary Kay was born in Brookville, PA on December 18, 1952, the daughter of the late Keith Mortimer and Bessie (Shakley) Mortimer. The family spent four years in...

Robert Edward Behling

Robert Edward Behling

Jul 19, 2023

Robert Edward Behling, 81, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born on September 11, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a son of the late Robert Theodore and LaVerne Behling.

Bob's interest in geology at an early age was stimulated by several family trips out west. He...

Mary Blanche Logan

Mary Blanche Logan

Jul 19, 2023

Mary Blanche Logan, 93, of Star City, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Morgantown Health and Rehab Center.

Mary was born on September 16, 1929, the daughter of the late Olin and Sarah Gould.

Mary enjoyed reading, participating in church, and visiting with family and friends.

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Barbara Michniak

Barbara Michniak

Jul 14, 2023

Barbara Michniak, 71, of Morgantown, passed away on July 14, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Barbara was born on April 27, 1952, the daughter of the late James and Marguerite Brumage.

Barbara enjoyed gardening, traveling to see America's natural beauty, and was a lifelong fans of the Mountaineers, Morgantown Mohigans, and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 41 years,...

Phyllis Iona Glowacky

Phyllis Iona Glowacky

Jul 11, 2023

Phyllis Iona Glowacky, 95, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Manchin Assisted Living in Bridgeport, WV.

She was born April 4, 1928, in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Edward Dominic and Beatrice (McKahan) Montagna.

Phyllis worked as an underwriter and retired from Amerisure Insurance Company and...

Shannon Leroy Taylor

Shannon Leroy Taylor

Jul 10, 2023

Shannon Leroy Taylor, 75, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born July 30, 1947 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late James and Nella (Smith) Simons, Sr.

Shannon had many hobbies including movies, music, books, puzzles, bingo, knitting, and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary....

Tristan James Sine

Tristan James Sine

Jul 7, 2023

Tristan James Sine, 20, of Bruceton Mills, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at his home. He was born May 21, 2003 in Buckhannon, a son of Marty Sine and his wife Tania and Rebecca Gordon and her husband Tim.

He is a 2021 graduate of Preston High School, attended Fairmont Senior High School and...

Janice Alline Biser

Janice Alline Biser

Jul 6, 2023

Janice A. Biser, 72, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023. She was born August 17, 1950 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late James and Dorotha (Guthrie) Biser, Sr.

She was a graduate of Morgantown High School. She worked for many years at Verizon and was a Telecom Pioneer.

She is survived by her wife, Sandra Ball; brothers, James D....

Sharon Patricia Santos

Sharon Patricia Santos

Jul 6, 2023

Sharon Patricia Santos, age 86, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at home with the warm contact of good friends and her live-in son.

The eldest child of Madge Alice (Daly) and Fred William Axe, Sharon delighted and entertained her parents early on with her intelligent, musical ear and its ability to repeat things beyond her...

Edward Lee Gilbert

Edward Lee Gilbert

Jul 5, 2023

Edward "Ed" Lee Gilbert, 61, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Canton, OH, on October 21, 1961, son of the late Bruce Lee Gilbert and Mary Louise (West) Freeland.

Ed graduated from Morgantown High School and went into the Army Reserves for six...

Jennifer Marlene Ogden

Jennifer Marlene Ogden

Jul 4, 2023

Jennifer Marlene (Jacobs) Ogden, 77, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was born October 14, 1945, a daughter of the late Jules and Helen (Gondean) Jacobs.

She was a longtime member of Suncrest United Methodist Church and was a 1963 graduate of Morgantown High School. In the past,...

Carol Elaine Doman

Carol Elaine Doman

Jul 4, 2023

Carol Elaine Doman, 83, of Bedford, PA, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at The Madison Center in Morgantown, WV, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on May 21, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Herbert H. and Zelda H. (Loy) Schad. She...