Obituaries

Dr. John Frederick Wilson

Dr. John Frederick Wilson

Oct 29, 2021

Dr. John Frederick (J. Fred) Wilson, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the age of 91. He was born on July 12, 1930, in Winston Salem, NC, the son of John F. and Mary A. (Slonaker) Wilson. He grew up in Clarksburg, WV, and attended Washington Irving High School, where he was senior class...

Rosalie Claire Mazorra

Rosalie Claire Mazorra

Oct 28, 2021

Rosalie Claire Mazorra, 78, of Morgantown passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was born on February 27, 1943, the daughter of the late James and Helen (Anderson) Hill. She was sole proprietor of Rosalie’s Beauty Shop, where she served loyal customers for over 55 years. Rosalie is survived by her sister Carol Hando, her daughter Elizabeth, sons...

Charlotte Ann Lawson

Charlotte Ann Lawson

Oct 27, 2021

Charlotte Newman Lawson, 85, of Halleck Road, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Mon Health and Medical Center. She was born on March 6, 1936, in Fairmont, daughter of the late Arthur and Bessie (Carter) Newman. Charlotte loved socializing with neighbors and was active in many neighborhood organizations. Her hobby was watching Gunsmoke. She was a lifetime member...

Anna Billie Avakian

Anna Billie Avakian

Oct 25, 2021

Anna Billie Avakian, 102, of Morgantown formerly of San Francisco, CA, passed away at her residence on Monday, October 25, 2021. She was born on October 9, 1919, in Olyphant, PA, a daughter of the late John and Anna Zelenensky Billie. She was a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Sabraton and a member of the Ladies...

Hunter Wyatt Mathess

Hunter Wyatt Mathess

Oct 24, 2021

Hunter Wyatt Mathess, 17, of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a long battle with leukemia. He was born on December 24, 2003, in Charleston, WV, son of Julie (Miller) Mathess and the late Daniel Douglas Mathess. He was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, and attended Calvary Chapel Morgantown. Hunter enjoyed...

Emma Louise Mayfield

Emma Louise Mayfield

Oct 22, 2021

Emma “Sally” L. Mayfield, 76, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Morgantown Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 11, 1945, in Morgantown, WV, daughter of the late Clark M. and Evelyn L. (Henry) Dunn. Sally always considered family her priority in life and expressed her love in every way possible. She worked...

Robert "Clyde" Klingensmith

Robert "Clyde" Klingensmith

Oct 22, 2021

Robert "Clyde" Klingensmith, 71, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at West Virginia Ruby Memorial Hospital. Robert was born in Morgantown on September 13, 1950, son of the late James Franklin and Nellie Louise Klingensmith. Clyde was known as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hosting holiday events and cooking for family...

Vicki L. Bayne

Vicki L. Bayne

Oct 21, 2021

Vicki L. Bayne (nee Ewing), 69, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 15, 1952 and will forever be 25. She was born in Baltimore County, MD., and was raised in Rosedale. She graduated from Overlea High School. For the last 30 years, Vicki resided in Terra Alta, WV....

Mary Scott Sneckenberger

Mary Scott Sneckenberger

Oct 21, 2021

The eternal glorious soul of Mary Scott (Scottie) Sneckenberger, loved child of God, departed its earthly journey on October 21, 2021 at her home in The Village at Heritage Point in Morgantown, WV. Scottie was almost born a mountaineer in Keyser, WV, where her parents, Dorothy (Stouffer) and Samuel Hansbrough, lived. Scottie was born June 8, 1942 in her...

Ian Christie

Ian Christie

Oct 20, 2021

Ian Christie passed away in his home in Morgantown, WV, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1952, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and later moved with his wife to the United States where he joined the Mathematics Department at WVU in 1983 as a professor, where he retired after 32 years. Throughout his...

Linda Ellen Kyle

Linda Ellen Kyle

Oct 20, 2021

Linda Ellen Kyle, 76, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at her residence. She was born on December 19, 1944, in Morgantown, daughter of the late Marion Lawrence and Bertha Agnes (Uphold) Clark. She was a graduate of Morgantown High School, a proud Red Hat Queen and quite known for her wittiness as well as a...

Gary Lyn Power

Gary Lyn Power

Oct 18, 2021

Gary Lyn Power, 62, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 22, 1959, in Muncie, Indiana, son of the late Everett and Thelma (Chester) Power. Gary is survived by his wife, Carol (Grover) Power; siblings, Kenneth Stevens and wife, Connie, Leslie Stevens, Clarence Power, Charlene Hunter...

Richard Lynn Lipscomb

Richard Lynn Lipscomb

Oct 17, 2021

Richard “Dick” Lynn Lipscomb, 82, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Stonerise of Clarksburg. He was born on February 18, 1939, in St. George, WV, son of the late Robert P. and Mirgel (Pifer) Lipscomb. Dick was known as a loving father, grandfather, and brother. He was a Christian by faith. In his pastime, he...

Reverend Douglas Miller

Reverend Douglas Miller

Oct 17, 2021

Reverend Douglas Miller, a true man of God born on June 9, 1933 and a resident of Morgantown, WV, was welcomed into his Savior’s presence on October 17, 2021. Doug’s life was a testament of humble and dedicated service to the Lord and fulfilling of his purpose to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Welcome home good and faithful...

Frances Jean Smith

Frances Jean Smith

Oct 17, 2021

Frances Jean Smith, 86 of Westover passed away at Sundale Nursing Home on Sunday morning October 17, 2021. She was born February 1, 1935 in Terra Alta, WV the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Wilburn. Frances worked at West Virginia University retiring in 1997 with twenty-eight years of service, ten at the Office of Admissions and Records...

Edith Satterfield

Edith Satterfield

Oct 17, 2021

Edith “Ginger” Satterfield, 81, of Morgantown entered her eternal home on October 17, 2021. Ginger was born on April 6, 1940 in Grafton, Taylor County, WV. She married Edward L. Satterfield on November 25, 1961 in Winchester, VA. And together they had one son, Russell whose wife, Stacy died in October 2005. Ginger graduated from Morgantown High School in...

Michael Joseph Savasta

Michael Joseph Savasta

Oct 14, 2021

Michael Joseph Savasta, 65, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at his home. He was born April 14, 1956 in Morgantown, a son of the late Michael and Mabel Savasta. He is survived by his son, Michael P. Savasta and wife Traci L. Savasta; and grandchildren, Branden Savasta and Michael Savasta. A private graveside service was held...

Naomi Jane Hartley

Naomi Jane Hartley

Oct 11, 2021

Naomi Jane Hartley, 76, of Pursglove, WV, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Morgantown on December 10, 1944, daughter of the late Floyd Raymond Pancoast, Jr., and Mildred Lucille Riskey. Naomi was known as a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, especially the love...

Owen Marshall Mcmillen

Owen Marshall Mcmillen

Oct 9, 2021

Owen Marshall “Rodney” “Mac” McMillen, 82 of Delaware, and formerly of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed peacefully at Grady Memorial Hospital Saturday October 9, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Born June 22, 1939 in Masontown, WV, the son of the late Herbert K. & Mary Belle (Robey) McMillen. Owen attended Valley High School, while there he played...

Janet Louise Smith

Janet Louise Smith

Oct 8, 2021

Janet Louise Bowers Smith, 81, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born in Morgantown on February 9, 1940, daughter of the late Raymond and Myrl (Pancoast) Bowers. As a child, Janet attended Canyon Elementary School. She was one of the first to attend the new Cheat Lake Junior High...