Obituaries
Lonnie P. Wilhelm Hofer
Nov 9, 2021
Lonnie P. Wilhelm Hofer, 69, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1952 in Morgantown, a son of Viola Faye (Lowe) Hofer and the late Ralph Adolph Hofer. Lonnie was a Master Carpenter and cabinet maker. He was a hard worker and talented at his craft. He helped...
Robert L. Shaver
Nov 4, 2021
Robert L. “Bob” Shaver, 86, of Morgantown, WV, beloved husband of Joan E. Shaver, passed away on November 4, 2021, at his home with the love of his life by his side. Bob was born June 22, 1935, in Fairmont, WV, son of the late James R. Shaver and Mabel E. Shaver. Bob proudly served his country in the...
Harold Rupert Teter
Nov 4, 2021
Harold Rupert Teter, 83, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at his home. He was born January 4, 1938 in Morgantown, a son of the late Hoy and Ruth (Bond) Teter. Mr. Teter served in the United States Army and worked for Quality Glass (a division of Davis and Lynch) for over 30 years. He is survived...
Commander Christopher John Kolanko, Phd
Nov 3, 2021
Commander Christopher John Kolanko, PhD, 58, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born on March 8, 1963, in Weirton, WV, son of the late Edward Joseph and Bernice Barbara (Marut) Kolanko. Dr. Kolanko most recently served as Senior Scientist at Leidos, Inc., Frederick, MD, providing technical and...
Linda Mcgregor Lipscomb
Nov 2, 2021
Linda McGregor Lipscomb, 74, of Morgantown passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She was born on February 23, 1947, in Morgantown, WV, daughter of the late Dallas McGregor and Glenevee Christopher. She graduated from Bruceton High School in 1965. Linda worked as a HR Manager for HRDF/HRDE for 47 years....
Jesse James Roton Iii
Nov 2, 2021
Jesse James Roton III, 32, of Morgantown, passed away on Nov. 2nd 2021, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Hastings Funeral Home is in charge of cremation services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the family for funeral expenses at www.givingcompassion.care Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com
Gloria Salucci Cunningham
Nov 1, 2021
Gloria Salucci Cunningham, 98, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Stonerise of Morgantown f/k/a Mapleshire. She was born on April 6, 1923, in Morgantown, the daughter of the late Rocco and Rose Pietro Salucci and granddaughter of the late James and Maria Pietro. A lifelong resident, Gloria attended local schools, received her bachelor’s and master’s...
Barbara Ann Dennis
Oct 31, 2021
Barbara Ann Dennis (nee Foote), 87, of Morgantown WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was born on August 21, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Josiah and Carolyn (Hammer) Foote. Barbara put her college plans and career on hold while she and her husband Les raised their family in Waldwick, NJ. When her...
Dennis Winslow Allen
Oct 31, 2021
Dennis Winslow Allen, 70, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2021. Dennis was a beloved emeritus professor of English at West Virginia University and the recipient of numerous awards for his teaching, including the WVU Foundation teaching award and the Eberly College teaching award, which he won three times. In addition, the WVU chapter of...
Dr. Donald James Morrison
Oct 30, 2021
Dr. Donald James Morrison, 85, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born January 17, 1936, in Des Moines, Iowa, a son of the late Warren James and Mary Gertrude (Austin) Morrison. Dr. Morrison was an active member of Suncrest United Methodist Church, where he was a Trustee, usher, and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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