Obituaries

Charles Robert Craig

Charles Robert Craig

Apr 6, 2021

Charles R. (Bob) Craig passed away on April 6, 2021 at Sundale Nursing Home. Bob was born in Buckhannon, WV on January 24, l936. His parents Thorne C. and Martha Blakeslee Craig moved to the hamlet of Ireland, WV where he grew up. He graduated as valedictorian from Walkersville (WV) High School in 1951. He spent three years in...

Betty Jane Sodomick

Betty Jane Sodomick

Apr 1, 2021

Betty Jane Sodomick, 94 years old, formally of Morgantown WV, passed away peacefully at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, KY on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Betty (Mom, Grandma and Mommer) was born May 31, 1926 in Morgantown, WV. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Walter Sodomick; her Mother, Mabel Rice Menear Graham; Step-Father,...

Judith Mae Jones

Judith Mae Jones

Mar 30, 2021

Judith "Judy" M. Jones passed away peacefully at Sundale Nursing Facility at 93 years of age on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Preston and Marie Preston Strawser, and her stepfather, Ernest Strawser. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred C. Jones, two sisters, Roberta Reed and Edith Cobasky;...

Ellen Harris Baliker

Ellen Harris Baliker

Mar 30, 2021

Ellen Harris Baliker, 77, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2021, following a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was born March 21, 1944, to Estella and Ransel (Red) Fowler, and raised in the Georgetown/Arnettsville area of Monongalia County. Ellen was a 1962 graduate of Morgantown High School. When her sons were young, she enjoyed serving...

John H. Borg

John H. Borg

Mar 28, 2021

John H. Borg, 74 of Morgantown, WV (formerly of Winchester, VA), died March 28, 2021. He was born May 19, 1946 to the late Dr. Herbert and Virginia Borg in St. Paul, MN. John graduated from Pelican Rapids (MN) High School in 1964 and married Karen Rice in 1967. John received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University...

Adam James Deshler

Adam James Deshler

Mar 28, 2021

Adam James Deshler, 45, of Morgantown, previously of Albuquerque, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1975, in Walnut Creek, CA, son of Pete Deshler (San Ramon, CA) and Cherie Fenton (Albuquerque, NM). He was a proud Marine Corps. Veteran and worked as a bus...

James Edward Stewart

James Edward Stewart

Mar 28, 2021

James Edward Stewart of Morgantown, 76, passed away on March 28, 2021. With the loving support of his family, Jim coped with the effects of Parkinson’s disease for 15 years. He was able to remain in his Suncrest home until early March and spent the last month of his life, comfortable and very well cared for, at the Madison...

Mary Marguerite Groscup

Mary Marguerite Groscup

Mar 27, 2021

Mary Marguerite Groscup, 91, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2021, at her residence. She was born on January 21, 1930, daughter of the late Moses Raymond Hill, Sr., and Lou Vina (Kidd) Hill in Boomer, Fayette County, WV. Marguerite was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her son,...

Michael Lee St. Clair

Michael Lee St. Clair

Mar 27, 2021

Michael Lee St. Clair, 85, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born December 30,1935 in Morgantown, a son of the late Ralph and Edna (Wiles) St. Clair. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice St. Clair; children, Cathy Patterson and her husband Larry and Gary St. Clair...

Joseph Michael Mascioli

Joseph Michael Mascioli

Mar 26, 2021

Joseph Michael Mascioli, born November 20, 1956 in Fairmont, WV, passed away on March 26, 2021 in Morgantown, WV after a long illness, which he faced courageously. In his final days he and family received many in-person visits and phone calls, for which all are grateful. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his sons, and...

Glenda Jean Troy

Glenda Jean Troy

Mar 24, 2021

TROY, Glenda Jean: Age 86 of Cassville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Stonerise (Mapleshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center). Wife of James Glenn Troy and daughter of William Fleming and Zella Fleming Dement, she was born January 27, 1935. She is survived by sons James M. (Lois) and David G. (Christine) Troy, and granddaughters Kristy Jecklin...

Hrysanthi Demanelis

Hrysanthi Demanelis

Mar 18, 2021

Hrysanthi "Christine" Demanelis, 85, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, March 18th 2021, at Evergreen Assisted Living. Born in Sopiki, Albania on December 1, 1935, daughter of the late Hlias and Penelope Lavaris. In 1954, she immigrated to America where she became a lifelong member of The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church and 5+ years as a volunteer at the American...

Robert Ray Lewis

Robert Ray Lewis

Mar 18, 2021

Called to his Heavenly Home, Robert Ray Lewis, 84, a lifelong resident of the Summer School Road area, Morgantown, passed peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Robert was born on December 17, 1936 to the late Lloyd F. and Inus Bell (Murray) Lewis. Robert graduated from Morgantown High School. He was a retired correctional...

Deloris Jane Howell

Deloris Jane Howell

Mar 16, 2021

Deloris Jane (Austin) Howell, 84, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Stonerise Morgantown f/k/a Mapleshire. She was born on November 9, 1936, the youngest and last surviving child of the late Charles Andrew and Etta Jane (Costello) Austin. Deloris was a Methodist by faith and a member of the South Pointe Methodist Church. Deloris...

Joan Bernadine Overberger

Joan Bernadine Overberger

Mar 15, 2021

Mrs. Joan B. Overberger, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, March 15, 2021. Joan was born February 6, 1933 in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania. Joan’s parents were George and Mary Hermalik of Barnesboro PA., Joan was one of Eight siblings. Mary and Ben Neighbor of Hastings PA., John and Dorothy Kostura of Indiana PA., George and Angie Hermalik of Altoona PA., Jack...

Scott Samuel Radman

Scott Samuel Radman

Mar 14, 2021

Scott Samuel Radman passed from this life Sunday, March 14, 2021, at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital after a brief but devastating illness. Scott was born November 26, 1967, in Morgantown, WV, where he lived his entire life. He is survived by his long-time girlfriend, Deanna Pennington; his father, Saul Radman; his mother, Joanne Clark Radman and her long-time...

Koren Noel Kurcaba

Koren Noel Kurcaba

Mar 13, 2021

Koren Noel Kurcaba, 39, of Westover, died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born December 10, 1981 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Kimberly Ann Kurcaba. Koren was a graduate of Morgantown High School. She is survived by her son, Nicklas Dewitt of Morgantown and her longtime companion, Franklin E. Hutchison. Cremation arrangements have...

Joellen Trippett

Joellen Trippett

Mar 11, 2021

Joellen Turley Trippett, 56, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, of natural causes, on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at home in Star City, WV. She was born December 29, 1964 in Welch, WV, a daughter of Penny Turley and the late Rev. J. William (Bill) Turley. Joellen was a resident of Morgantown for 40 years. She attended Morgantown High School....

Virginia Mary Lester

Virginia Mary Lester

Mar 10, 2021

Virginia Mary Lester, 89, passed away peacefully on March 10,2021 at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born in Thomas, WV on April 2, 1931, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Jeran. Virginia is survived by her husband James, married in 1952 and celebrated 68 years together. Her children, Jimmy (Janice), Joseph (Kathy), Patrick (Teddi Jo), and Christopher. She...

Wallace J. Shank, Jr.

Wallace J. Shank, Jr.

Mar 10, 2021

Wallace "Wally" J. Shank, Jr., of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at his home. He was born on August 29, 1947, in Morgantown, WV, son of Mildred Ruby (Deusenberry) Shank and the late Wallace Junior Shank, Sr. Wally was a 1965 Morgantown High School graduate. He proudly played the trumpet in the MHS band and was...