Obituaries
James Albright Downs Jr
Sep 11, 2021
James Albright (Jim) Downs Jr, 72, of Morgantown, WV passed away on Sept. 11. He transitioned peacefully at his Cheatwood home surrounded by family and friends after a short bout with cancer (his second). Jim was born in Dayton, OH to Lt. Col James Albright Downs and June Kaufmann Downs on March 7, 1949. He spent his early childhood...
Eula "Bernice" Hall
Sep 11, 2021
Eula “Bernice” Hall, 96, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born on October 21, 1924, in Blockton, WV, daughter of the late Claude and Jewell (Kendrick) Clark. Throughout her life, Bernice resided Boulder, CO, Huntington, WV, Wheeling, WV, St. Clairsville, OH, Englewood, FL and the latter part of her life,...
David Junior Hawkinberry
Sep 6, 2021
David Junior Hawkinberry, 60, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at his home. He was born October 10, 1960 in Fairmont, a son of the late Dayton and Shirley (White) Hawkinberry. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Irene Hawkinberry. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Hawkinberry. A special thank...
Benson Ray Gorbey
Sep 5, 2021
Benson Ray Gorbey, precious baby boy of Felicia Loughry and Donald “Buddy” Gorbey, was born directly into the arms of angels on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Mon Health Medical Center. Although Benson never spent any time with us on earth, he was very loved and touch many lives. Heaven’s gain was our loss. In addition to his parents,...
Irma Kooser
Sep 3, 2021
Irma “Jean” Kooser, 73, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Mon Health Medical Center following a short battle with cancer. She was born November 18, 1947 in Connellsville, PA, a daughter of Clayton Reese and the late Lois (Woodmancy) Reese. She was a 1965 graduate of Connellsville Joint Senior High School. She was a lifelong member...
Carolyn Mary Reaville
Sep 2, 2021
Carolyn Mary Reaville, 82, of Morgantown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at home with her family. She was born on April 6, 1939, daughter of the late Dominick and Vallant (Galluci) Cost. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Leonard G. Reaville; sons, Michael A. Reaville (Amy), Bradley S. Reaville...
Kathy Campbell Arnold
Aug 30, 2021
Kathy Campbell Arnold went home to the Lord on August 30th, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Kathy was born in Philippi, WV on October 7th, 1960 to the late Olin Campbell and Verna Campbell. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant who dedicated her life to helping others. Kathy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved her...
Robert Stansberry
Aug 29, 2021
On Sunday, August 29th at approximately 6:30 p.m., Robert “Bob” G. Stansberry Sr., 68, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bob was a proud union coal miner who retired after 40 years of service. He and the love of his life, Chris, were married on April 15, 1972, by the Rev. Frank Hilling at the Living...
George Edward Garletts, Sr.
Aug 29, 2021
George Edward Garletts, Sr., 83, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Morgantown on July 8, 1938, son of the late Ernest and Rose (Sodomick) Garletts. He went to Morgantown High School and retired after working many years as a mining mechanic. George is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth...
Gertrude Amelia Averill
Aug 26, 2021
Gertrude Amelia Averill, 87, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Morgantown Health and Rehab Center. She was born November 28, 1933 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Paul and Gertrude Maude (Dane) Gill. She was a former member of Living By Faith Church and a longtime member of The Order of the Amaranth. She is...
Renee Riccio Mccutchan
Aug 24, 2021
After a year-long battle with melanoma, Renee Riccio McCutchan went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Renee is survived by her husband, Frank; her children, Jacqueline and Frankie, her parents, Rick and Jackie Riccio; her brother, Phil Riccio; sister-in-law, Kim Riccio; nephews, Michael, Matthew, and Anthony Riccio; her brother and sister-in-law,...
Dr. Marion Paul Kostka
Aug 16, 2021
Dr. Marion (Mun) Kostka, 75, of Morgantown passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 16, 2021. He was born September 21, 1945 to Anthony “Tony” Stanley Kostka and Mary Barbara Wojdyla Kostka in Steubenville, Ohio. Three days later, his parents made him a Mountaineer by taking him home to Weirton, WV. There Mun grew up on...
Sean Patrick Kelley
Aug 15, 2021
Sean ("Paddy") Patrick Kelley, 50, died on Sunday, August 15, 2021, as the result of a stroke, surrounded by family. Many knew him from his time in the Morgantown-area music scene (hosting open mics, playing with the Bearded Clams and Hogblast), his time bartending (Prime Thyme, 123 Pleasant Street), or from his long-standing presence as a player for Chico's...
Samantha Jo Turner
Aug 14, 2021
Samantha (Sami) Jo Turner, 30, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born August 17, 1990, to the late Melissa (Missy) McIe-Allen and Charles Edward (Ace) Turner. In addition to her parents, Sami was preceded in death by her favorite person in the world her maternal grandmother, Sandra (Grams) Crider; grandfather, Gerald Crider; Uncle...
Francis Michael Shomo
Aug 10, 2021
Francis Michael Shomo, 65, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his home. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home and there will be no public services.
Martha Rose Steele
Aug 10, 2021
Martha Rose (Martinelli) Steele, 98, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas, NV, with her beloved nephew and niece Mark and Lucy Denton by her side. Born in Morgantown, WV, in 1923, she was the daughter of the late Croce and Lasca (Teti) Martinelli. When Martha was 19, she married George Steele who...
Fredrick Daniel Powell
Aug 8, 2021
On Sunday, August 8th, 2021, Fredrick Daniel Powell, loving son and father, passed away at the age of 67. Dan was born December 8th, 1953, in Morgantown, WV to Fred and Wanda Powell. Dan was a graduate of Morgantown High and later in life received a degree from West Virginia University. He was a jack of all trades but...
Bennie Lewis Moran
Aug 7, 2021
Bennie Moran, 84, of Morgantown, WV peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born in Fairmont, WV, the son of the late Paul and Willa (Purkey) Moran, one of 11 children, 9 of whom survive today. He graduated from East Fairmont High School and received a BA degree from Fairmont State University. He...
Robert Christopher Merow
Aug 6, 2021
Robert C. Merow, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 6, 2021 after a three-year battle with brain cancer. Bob was born in Grafton, West Virginia on October 6, 1953. He is the son of the late Dr. William W. Merow and Florence L. Merow. He moved to Morgantown at a young age where his father helped...
Dolores Ann Samson
Aug 4, 2021
Dolores Ann Samson, 84, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her home. She was born March 31, 1937 in Granville, a daughter of the late Dennis Charles and Florence Catherine (Seibel) Rowan. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and crocheting. She especially loved babies, including her grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends, and neighbors. She is survived by her husband...
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