Obituaries
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...
Mary Jane Floyd
Aug 4, 2021
Mary Jane Floyd, 62, of Pool, WV passed on Wednesday, August 4, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Mary Jane was born on October 13, 1958, in Akron Ohio, and raised in Baxter West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late David and Glenna Floyd. Mary Jane was the oldest of 4 children and is leaving behind 3 heartbroken siblings:...
Robert Eugene Thewlis
Aug 4, 2021
Robert Eugene Thewlis, Sr., 88, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 5, 1933, son of the late Fred and Ethel (McElroy) Thewlis. Bob served the U. S. Army and worked construction throughout his life. He is survived by sons, Robert (Beth) Morgantown, and Clif Thewlis...
Cynthia Ellen Jones
Aug 3, 2021
Legacy of Life Cynthia E. Jones “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7 Cynthia (Cyndi) Ellen Jones 64, of Morgantown, WV passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 22, 1957 in Morgantown, WV daughter of the late...
Faye Louise Musick
Aug 3, 2021
Faye Louise Musick, 77, passed away August 3, 2021, following a long illness. She is the daughter of the late Thomas George and Wilda Glide (Saffle) McCord of Fairmont. She was born on November 28, 1943, in Fairmont, WV, and graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1961. She attended Fairmont Business College and served as a local postmaster...
James Lee Himes
Jul 31, 2021
James Lee Himes, 72, of Michigan City, IN, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Franciscan St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City, IN. He was born June 3, 1949 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Austin Brown Himes, Jr., and the late Wilma Lea (Pierce) Himes. Jim graduated from Morgantown High School in 1967. He retired after 39...
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,...
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