Obituaries
Thomas Lee Kopnski
Apr 12, 2020
Thomas Lee Kopnski, 87, of Westover died after a long illness on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was born in Preston County, WV in January 1933. He was a son of the late Ignatius “Michael” and Antonina “Anna” (Zuchowski) Kopnski. Thomas “Tom” graduated from Saint Francis High School in 1951 where he earned his Varsity letter in football...
Ilga Viktorija Grinvalds
Apr 10, 2020
Ilga Victorija Grinvalds passed away on Good Friday, April 10th, 2020, in Morgantown, WV. Ilga was born on February 6, 1940, in Daugavpils, Latvia to the late Oskar and Marija Grinvalds. As a young girl she emigrated with her mother to the United States in 1950 where she was reunited with her brother, Olgerts. Her family initially settled in...
Thomas James Casteel
Apr 10, 2020
Thomas "Jamie" Casteel, 52, passed away in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, April 10, 2020, after a seventeen-year illness, resulting from an accident. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn (Ponceroff) Casteel, his children Thomas James Casteel of Mobile, AL, Mary Kathryn Casteel of Homewood, AL, and their mother Kathryn Casteel of Daphne, AL. He is also survived by his...
Carolyn Gladys Smith
Apr 10, 2020
Carolyn Gladys Smith, 68, of Morgantown passed away at her home Friday April 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born in Richlands, Virginia on October 4, 1951 a daughter of the late Henry Lee White Sr. and her mother Mary Ann Boyd White. She is survived by her husband, Paul M. Smith; children, Brandi S. Gibson...
Frances "Janie" Thorne
Apr 8, 2020
Frances "Janie" Thorne, 75, of Morgantown, passed away at Sundale Nursing and Rehab Center on April 8th, 2020. She was born May 11, 1944, the only child to the late Ada Hart Thorne and Robert Thorne of Morgantown. After her mother was unable to care for her she made her home on the Kingwood Pike with her Aunt Gertie...
Violet Louise Herod
Apr 5, 2020
Violet Louise Herod, 97, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully into the arms of her savior, on April 5, 2020. Louise was born in War, WV on July 21, 1922 to the late Melvin and Elsie Wagoner, and resided most recently at Friendship where she made many wonderful friends. She was also a member of Suncrest United Methodist Church. Louise...
Moser Junior Howell
Apr 4, 2020
Moser "Junior" Howell, 84, of Morgantown, passed away April 4, 2020 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born April 11, 1935 in Uffington, WV to the late Draper J. and Evelyn Howell. Moser was an employee of Sterling Faucet for over 43 years and was a lifetime member of the NRA. He enjoyed being...
Brenda June Messenger
Apr 3, 2020
Brenda June Messenger, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother left this earth for her eternal home on Friday, 3 April. Brenda, was originally from Mannington, she lived in Morgantown for 60 years. She is survived by her husband, Virgil; children: Robert Messenger, Ronald Messenger and wife Denise, and Carla Shuman and husband Jeff; grandchildren: LeAnn Messenger, Jesse Messenger, Jacob...
Arlene Tracy Hahn
Mar 31, 2020
Arlene Tracy Hahn, 91, resident of the Village at Heritage Point, Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully at home into the loving arms of our Lord on March 31, 2020, surrounded by her husband and son. Arlene was born in New Salem, PA, on December 17, 1928, to the late Marling and Evelyn Tracy. She is survived by her loving...
Brian Edward Colebank
Mar 27, 2020
Brian Edward Colebank took his first breath on November 25th, 1977 in Morgantown, WV, son of Connie Colebank and the late Norman Colebank. Brian took his last breath on March 27th, 2020 with his wife and mother by his side. Brian was a loving and caring father and husband. “Big B” loved his many friends and family. One of...
Kenneth Vincent Randolph, Jr.
Mar 27, 2020
Kenneth V. Randolph, Jr., 73, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1946 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Kenneth Vincent and Elizabeth (Bachman) Randolph. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Morgantown. He worked at the Controllers Office at WVU and was a...
Challen Harold Ice, Jr.
Mar 27, 2020
On Friday, March 27th 2020, Challen “Bud” Harold Ice, Jr. (94) passed through death into the arms of his Lord. “But as for me, by thine abundant loving kindness, I will enter thy house. At thy holy temple I will bow in reverence for Thee.” Psalm 5:7 Bud was preceded in death by his wife Doris (Maxwell) Ice. He...
Robert Rohozen
Mar 26, 2020
Robert “Bob” Rohozen, 66, of Morgantown passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown, WV following a battle with cancer. Bob was born in Morgantown on September 9, 1953, the son of the late John Jacob and Mary (Sochko) Rohozen. Bob was employed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals for 43 years before his retirement in...
Marcia Jo Benson
Mar 24, 2020
Marcia Jo Benson, 80, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born April 29, 1939 in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Chesley Frum and Helen (Backus) Ashcraft. She was a 1957 graduate from Washington Irving HS in Clarksburg and worked for many years as an office manager at Northwestern Mutual...
Kenneth Vincent Clarke
Mar 19, 2020
Kenneth Vincent Clarke, 77, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his home. He was born February 21, 1943 in Bronx, NY, a son of the late Charles Clarke and Lillian (Borrelli) Mitchell and her husband Robert. Mr. Clarke was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. He worked in Healthcare IT as a Chief...
Bill Nicklow, Jr.
Mar 12, 2020
William "Bill" D. Nicklow, Jr., age 82, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed peacefully away late in the night on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Bill was the beloved husband of Betty (nee Saffle) of 62 years, devoted father of Debra (Randy) of Morgantown, WV, and Carol (Neil, deceased), of Cleveland, OH, and cherished pappy of granddaughters Alicia, Kayla, and Jesse; great...
Stella Long
Mar 11, 2020
Stella Long, 93, of Morgantown, WV died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at her home. She was born June 23, 1926 in Pursglove, WV, a daughter of the late George and Mary Sawczyszyn. She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church and was involved in numerous charitable activities and volunteered extensively at her church. In her free time,...
Patricia Ann O’Connell
Mar 9, 2020
Patricia A. O’Connell, 76 died March 9, 2020 at WVU Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 22, 1943 in Wheeling, WV to the late Al and Emma Cappas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband “Coach” Thomas O’Connell. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Paul and Libby...
Frank Anthony Marhefka
Mar 6, 2020
Frank Anthony Marhefka, 95, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his daughter's home on March 6, 2020. The son of the late Martin and Mary Marhefka, Frank was born on February 15, 1925 in Smithfield, PA. He graduated from University High School in 1943, and a few months later, he was drafted into the US Army. He liked to...
Doris Mae Clise
Feb 26, 2020
Doris Mae Clise, 91, of Star City, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020. She was born April 3, 1928, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Wilbur Nicholson and Estelle (Licot) Robinette. Doris graduated from Ft. Hill High School in Cumberland, MD in 1946. She formerly worked for Chico's Dairy, Beaumont Glass, Sterling Faucet, and retired from Mon Power....
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