Obituaries

Kacy

Kacy

Jul 5, 2022

Mary Kathryne “Kacy” Wiedebusch passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2022. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on August 17, 1929 to Danton Leon and Mary Margaret Caussin. She grew up in Clarksburg graduating from Victory High School in 1947. She earned her undergraduate and master’s of arts from WVU and continued her professional studies in New York City...

Betty Lee Ruble

Betty Lee Ruble

Jul 4, 2022

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Betty Lee Ruble (nee Brooks), 89, of Morgantown, peacefully passed away at her home Monday morning, July 4th, 2022. Betty was born February 5th, 1933, in Ward, Kanawha County, WV, the eldest child of the late Joseph Acen and Evaline Leona (Leffingwell) Brooks. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Edward...

Barbara Jean Hobday

Barbara Jean Hobday

Jul 3, 2022

Barbara Jean Hobday, 83, passed away peacefully after her long battle with Alzheimer’s on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Sundale Nursing Home. Barbara was born in Morgantown, WV on October 31, 1938, the daughter of the late Lorane Ellsworth Teets and Dorothy Edna (Rushford) Teets. Barbara was a homemaker and very involved with her children’s and grandchildren’s lives and...

Robert William Nugent

Robert William Nugent

Jul 3, 2022

Robert "Bob" William Nugent, of Morgantown passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022 at the age of 69. He was born to the late Virginia Hayes Nugent and George Robert Nugent in Cincinnati Ohio. He was a graduate of Blue Ridge School in Virginia and attended West Virginia University where he received a Masters degree in Technology Education. He...

David Roger Huffman, Sr.

David Roger Huffman, Sr.

Jul 3, 2022

David (Dave) Roger Huffman Sr., passed away with family by his side on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Morgantown Health and Rehab. He was born January 21, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV to James Blaine and Clarissa Todd Huffman, who preceded him in death. David was a lifelong resident of Morgantown, WV. He graduated from Morgantown High School in 1956...

Justin Michael Pforr

Justin Michael Pforr

Jul 2, 2022

Justin Michael Pforr, 39, passed away suddenly on July 2, 2022. Justin began his career at FCX Systems, Inc where he met his wife and best friend, Desi. He then moved to Mylan Pharmaceuticals as a fluid bed operator. Upon plant closure, he started again at BGSE Group where he serviced and maintained ground support equipment used by airlines....

John Richard Shoaf

John Richard Shoaf

Jul 1, 2022

John Richard Shoaf passed away on July 1, 2022, at WVU Hospital Hospice. Although John was suffering from Stage 4 Kidney Disease, he succumbed to complications from a stroke suffered on June 23. John was born on October 30, 1942, in the upper bedroom of his grandparents’ home on Jones Avenue in Morgantown, WV, to Doris Runner Shoaf and...

James Estel Judy

James Estel Judy

Jun 29, 2022

James Estel Judy, 79, of Oakland, MD passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Mon Health Medical Center. James was born on June 4, 1943, the son of the late Charlie and Julia Judy. James graduated from the school for "the deaf and blind in Romney, WV. James loved attending The Church of God regularly and would also...

Dr. Leonardo Golubovic

Dr. Leonardo Golubovic

Jun 25, 2022

Dr. Leonardo Golubovic, 65, formerly of Morgantown, passed away in Leesburg, Virginia on June 25, 2022. Leonardo Golubovic was born on January 24, 1957 to Rajko and Vera Golubovic in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, now known as the country of Serbia. Leo spent his early years in Novi Sad, later moving to Belgrade with his family before attending the University of...

Vincenzo James Anthony Prete

Vincenzo James Anthony Prete

Jun 23, 2022

Vincenzo James Anthony Prete, 89, of Sarasota Fl, and formerly of Morgantown, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, holding his wife’s hand at Benderson Assisted Living in Sarasota, FL. He was born on January 9,1933, in Star City, WV, the youngest son of the late Salvatore and Serafina Belcastro Prete. He was a civic minded businessman and...

David Lee Lazzelle

David Lee Lazzelle

Jun 19, 2022

David Lee Lazzelle, 66, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at his residence. He was born on August 24, 1955, in Morgantown, WV, son of the late Theodore George Lazzelle and Victoria (Solario) Lazzelle. David enjoyed playing music on his guitar with his dad and family. He also enjoyed playing horseshoes as well as hunting, fishing,...

Charles Savrie Bickle

Charles Savrie Bickle

Jun 18, 2022

Charles Sarvie Bickle, 69 of Morgantown passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Mon Health Medical Center. Charles was born on July 27, 1952, the son of the late Rose Marie Bickle Anderson and Ernest Anderson. Sarvie enjoyed sitting on the porch, feeding the birds, watching westerns, cookouts, playing Yahtzee, cards, marbles, mahjong, repairing lawn mowers, repairing and...

Connie Marie Dalton

Connie Marie Dalton

Jun 16, 2022

Connie Marie Dalton, 92, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her residence. She was born on September 29, 1929, in Morgantown, daughter of the late Russell Harvey and Lillian (Morgan) Costello. Connie was a custodian at Cool Springs and cook at First Ward and Dorsey Schools totaling 39 years. She was known as a hard...

Charles Thomas Dick

Charles Thomas Dick

Jun 12, 2022

Charles Thomas Dick, 69, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born April 24, 1953, in Morgantown, son of the late Charles and Florence (Scritchfield) Dick. Charles retired from Morgantown Police as a detective. He also served at WVU campus as a police officer as well as Westover Police Department...

Robert Samuel English

Robert Samuel English

Jun 8, 2022

Robert Samuel English, 88, entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Bob was born July 11, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Harper and Mable English. He graduated from Grove City College, Hahnemann University Medical School, completing his residency in dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania. For over 50 years, he...

Samuel Franklin Talerico

Samuel Franklin Talerico

Jun 7, 2022

Samuel Franklin Talerico, 81, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on December 16, 1940, in Hepzibah, WV, son of the late Frank and Rose Romano Talerico. Samuel graduated from Victory High School in Clarksburg, WV in 1959; where he was an accomplished basketball and...

Johnetta Marie (Wilson) Hopfenspirger

Johnetta Marie (Wilson) Hopfenspirger

Jun 4, 2022

Johnetta Marie (Wilson) Hopfenspirger, 73 of Lewisburg, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown WV. Johnetta was born at the home of Her parents on October 31, 1948 in Ponca City, OK. The Daughter of Betty and John Wilson. Johnetta enjoyed horse breeding, going to the ocean and...

Audrey Clara Summers

Audrey Clara Summers

Jun 4, 2022

Audrey Summers, 91, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Morgantown Health and Rehabilitation Center f/k/a Golden Living. She was born on November 17, 1930, daughter of the late Lloyd and Inus (Murray) Lewis. Audrey worked 40 years during her life consisting of Morgan Shirt Factory, Sterling Faucet, Thorofare Markets, WVU Housing Department and finishing her...

John William Shaffer Iii

John William Shaffer Iii

Jun 4, 2022

John William Shaffer III, 50, of Cheat Neck, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born October, 5, 1971 in Morgantown, the son of John William Shaffer Jr. and Patricia Ann (Fowler) Shaffer. John enjoyed riding dirt bikes and was a very accomplished racer. He rode for GNCC. He also enjoyed riding his Harley. John was known and...

Stella Pappas

Stella Pappas

Jun 2, 2022

Stella Pappas, 100, of Morgantown, as an achieved Centenarian, moved onto the big fat Greek family jubilee in the sky while in the comfort and care of her loving family and health care professionals on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born on January 30, 1922, in Monessen, PA, and moved to Yorkville, Ohio, while...