Obituaries
Harold Edward Martin
Jul 29, 2021
Harold “Hap” Edward Martin, 78, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born on February 13, 1943, in Terra Alta, WV, son of the late Charles Nathan and Ethel Blanche (Moore) Martin. Hap enlisted in the U.S. Army which he proudly served and went on to enlist in the Army...
Frances Jean Nelson
Jul 26, 2021
Frances J. Nelson passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021. A Memorial Mass with Mausoleum service will be held in Morgantown at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 3334B University Avenue, on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., with a luncheon to follow afterward in the Peace Hall. Please RSVP regarding the luncheon to rdonoho@comcast.net. In lieu of flowers,...
Gail Elaine Summers
Jul 25, 2021
Gail Elaine Summers, 79, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at her home. She was born March 20, 1942 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Edgar and Opal (Nicholson) Murray. She was a Protestant by faith and was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie and her husband Roy,...
Ellen Louise Kourtsis
Jul 23, 2021
Ellen Louise Kourtsis, 85, of Star City passed away peacefully on Friday July 23, 2021, at the Madison Center nursing home. She was born in Morgantown on August 11, 1935, to the late Louis Bako and Ann (Belan) Bako. Ellen graduated from University High School, class of 1953. Ellen was a people person who never met a person she...
Robert George Olexa
Jul 17, 2021
Robert George Olexa Born 1937 - Died 2021 Robert George Olexa, age 83, of Morgantown WV, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was born November 29, 1937, in Morgantown, the son of late George Olexa Jr. and Mary (Musick) Olexa. “Bobbie” as he was known growing up, served proudly in the United States Air Force for 22 years,...
Patty Lou Tarantini
Jul 14, 2021
Patty Lou "Dragon" Tarantini, 82, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 10, 1939, in Morgantown, daughter of the late William Joshua and Vesta (Reese) Bolyard. Patty was a telephone operator for C&P Telephone Company from the day she graduated high school until the company left Morgantown in 1983. She...
James Morris Cooper
Jul 11, 2021
James M. (Jim) Cooper, 90, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at his home. He was born in Mt. Morris, PA, on November 25, 1930, the son of the late Walter Grayson and Elva Gladys (Beal) Cooper. He attended Mt. Morris High School and graduated from University High School in 1948. He graduated in 1952 from...
Neva Bell Staley
Jul 11, 2021
Neva Bell Collett Staley, 94, of Callen Avenue, Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, while visiting her daughter in Kannapolis, NC. She was born January 15, 1927, in Daily, WV, daughter of the late Bernard and Bessie Mae (Weese) Collett. On October 19, 1946, she married Dale V. Staley of Morgantown who preceded her in death in...
Larry Alan Pugh
Jul 10, 2021
Larry Alan Pugh, 69, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021, after a lengthy battle against a crippling lymphoma. He was born October 27, 1951, in Morgantown, one of two children of the late Delmar Pugh and the late Phyllis (Federer) Pugh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry Del (Pugh) Pauley....
Jo Ann (Goff) Labin
Jul 9, 2021
JoAnn (Goff) Labin, 93, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born in Morgantown on September 27, 1927, the daughter of Dr. John Trevy and Ann Elizabeth (Delaney) Goff. JoAnn was known as a lifetime member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church and St. Francis de Sales Catholic School and Church. She...
Audrey Carolyn Boyd
Jul 8, 2021
Audrey's life journey ended on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Sundale Nursing Home. Audrey (Chisler) Berkshire Boyd, 90, was born August 9, 1930, to the late Orval Chisler and Thelma Josephine (McElroy) Chisler. Audrey was raised by her late grandmother, Stella Chisler, due to her mother's passing shortly after her birth. Audrey was married thirty-seven years to Robert Arthur...
Charles Oliver Blaney
Jul 5, 2021
Charles (Jack) Blaney, born on June 10, 1933, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Jackson Blaney and Amy (Nabors) Blaney. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley (Beatty) Blaney, and a sister, Elizabeth (Blaney) Coppolino of Germantown, MD. Jack was also survived by...
Michael Evanto
Jul 5, 2021
Michael Evanto, 91, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at the Madison Center. He was born on November 14, 1929, in Morgantown, a son of the late John Evanto, Sr., and Sofia (Sevoula) Evanto. Mike was a 1947 graduate of University High School and entered the Navy in 1951 serving on the USS Randolph. After his...
George Ernest Bright
Jun 18, 2021
George Ernest Bright peacefully passed away on Friday June 18th, 2021 in Morgantown, WV. He was 90 years old. He was born on November 30, 1930 in Clarksburg, WV. George was born to the late Percy W. and Jennie M. Bright of Summersville, WV. He was "Womb Mate" to his late twin brother John Amos Bright of Roanoke, VA....
Lenora Baker
Jun 17, 2021
Lenora “Mickey” Baker, 83, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 9, 1938 in Gatewood, WV, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ada Ruth (Fox) Dooley. Mickey was survived by her loving husband, William “Buddy” Baker; her two children and spouses, Dr. William “Bill” Baker...
Chrystal Lynn Louden
Jun 15, 2021
Chrystal Lynn Louden, 60, of Morgantown, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, peacefully at her home. She was born in Keyser, WV on March 11, 1961, to Paul Richard (Rick) and Josephine Nealis. Chrystal graduated from Bruce High School in 1979 and was accepted into the nursing program at Garrett Community College. Chrystal was strong, courageous, and the...
Judith Juskowich
Jun 15, 2021
Judith (Judy) Juskowich, 73, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 30, 1947, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Mestrovic) Skunda, and grew up in Weirton, WV. Judy received a Bachelor of Arts from West Virginia University...
Beverly Ann Dalton
Jun 10, 2021
Beverly Ann Dalton, 65, of Morgantown, passed away June 10, 2021 in Morgantown. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.
Lois Jean Hart
Jun 10, 2021
Lois Jean Hart, 91, of Morgantown, passed away at her residence with her loving family by her side on Thursday, June 10, 2021. She was born on March 11, 1930, daughter of the late Wade and Eva (McMillen) Taylor. Lois worked for General Motors and retired after 23 years. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to helping her family....
Dr. Alan Chase Donaldson
Jun 9, 2021
Memorial Service and Celebration of life A memorial service will be held at 5:30 PM on September 2, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church 456 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV 26505 and will be followed by a Celebration of life Reception at 6:30 pm at the Hotel Morgan 127 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505. Below are the addresses to the...
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