Obituaries
Shirley Johnson
Jan 15, 2020
Shirley Diane Johnson, 81, of The Village at Heritage Point in Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Mon Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 30, 1938, at Brandonville, WV, the daughter of the late Clarence Dewey Kelly and Sadie Otha Bishoff. Shirley is survived by her children: Richard D. Johnson and wife, Christy,...
John Rice
Jan 15, 2020
John Wesley Rice, 84, of Morgantown passed away on January 15, 2020, at Mapleshire Nursing Home. John was born on June 12, 1935, the son of the late Clarence and Dorothy Rice of Canaan, West Virginia. John graduated from Buckhannon -Upshur High School in 1953. After working at General Industries in Lorain, Ohio for a few years, he moved...
William Corob
Jan 14, 2020
William “Bill” Corob, 83, of Morgantown, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 26, 1936, in Star City, WV, a son of the late Nicoli and Bertha (Stevens) Corob. Bill was known to serve the Lord and was a loving family man throughout his life. He was survived by...
Jimmy George
Jan 11, 2020
Jimmy Joe George, 63, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully in his home on January 11, 2020. He was born March 10, 1956, in Morgantown, a son of the late Arthur and Betty Jean "Maxine" George. Jimmy enjoyed riding his motorcycle and participated in many group motorcycle rallies for charity. He enjoyed cooking with his friend, Bobby and listening to...
Joyce Masters
Jan 10, 2020
Joyce Ann Osborne Hester Masters, 90, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born on October 7, 1929, in Obetz, Ohio, the daughter of the late Hobson Clay and the late Ida Mae Osborne. Joyce graduated from Morgantown High School and was a secretary by trade. Joyce was the wife of the late James...
Mildred Bright
Jan 7, 2020
Mildred Thompson Bright, 81, of Morgantown passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Mapleshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 31, 1938, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Basil Jackson and Mildred Deaner Thompson. Mildred graduated from Morgantown High School in 1956 and went on to graduate from West Virginia University with a Bachelor...
Joseph Rykosky, Jr.
Jan 6, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Francis Rykoskey, Jr., 79, of Terra Alta, passed away January 6, 2020, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Joe was born on July 6, 1940, the son of the late Joseph Rykoskey, Sr. and the late Jesse Woodard. Joe enjoyed being outdoors and he liked to fish and play golf in his free time. He...
Joseph Rykoskey
Jan 6, 2020
Joseph "Joe" Francis Rykoskey, Jr., 79, of Terra Alta, passed away January 6, 2020, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Joe was born on July 6, 1940, the son of the late Joseph Rykoskey, Sr. and the late Jesse Woodard. Joe enjoyed being outdoors and he liked to fish and play golf in his free time. He...
Taylor Belt
Jan 5, 2020
Taylor Marie Belt, 33, of Morgantown passed away on Sunday, January 5th, 2020, at home. Taylor was born on June 14, 1986, the daughter of Donna Belt and the late Michael Anthony Craynon. Taylor enjoyed anything outdoors from hunting, camping, and fishing, to working on automobiles. She was compassionate, very outspoken and cared for everyone, especially her children. She...
John Defabio
Jan 5, 2020
John Joe DeFabio, 98, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born in Morgantown, on May 23, 1921, the son of the late Guerino DeFabio and Eda DeFabio. John is survived by children, Margaret Michaels and husband, Richard, and Johnny DeFabio and wife, Gerri; grandchildren, Matthew Marchinetti, Jack Marchinetti, Jennifer...
Kathy Evanto
Jan 2, 2020
Kathy (Barill) Evanto, 64, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2020, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born January 19, 1955, in Morgantown, a daughter of Elizabeth (Byrd) Barill and the late Joseph Barill. Kathy was a lifelong resident of Morgantown and a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. She formerly worked at Kiddie Town/Richards, The...
Mary Clevenger
Jan 1, 2020
Mary Cunningham Clevenger, 84, passed away peacefully at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, She was born on October 7, 1935, at Pisgah, Preston County, WV, daughter of Arleigh and Inez Benson Cunningham. Mary graduated from Bruceton High School, Potomac State and Fairmont State College with a degree in Education. She taught elementary school after raising...
Frank Wolfe
Jan 1, 2020
Frank Lee Wolfe, 81, of Morgantown passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Grafton City Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1938, in Washington, PA, son of Ernest Grant and Goldie (Goodwin) Wolfe. Frank was retired from Jim Davis Construction and enjoyed his yearly hunting trip to Keyser with his buddies. In addition to...
Karen Davis
Jan 1, 2020
Karen S. Davis, 67, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born May 18, 1952, in Morgantown, a daughter of Caroline Ann Davis and the late John "Jack" Daniel Davis. Karen was a graduate of St. Francis High School...
Charles Beall
Dec 24, 2019
Dr. Charles Lawrence “Larry” Beall, 75, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 17, 1944, the son of the late James Elbert and Wilma Geraldine Troy Beall of Mannington, WV. Larry grew up in Mannington where he was a Golden Horseshoe Recipient;...
Karyn Harris
Dec 23, 2019
Karyn Mock Harris, 52, of Bruceton Mills, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born November 27, 1967, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Nick and Shirley (Huey) Mock. Karyn was a member of Spruce Street United Methodist Church and attended services regularly at Mount Moriah, Centenary, and Cuzzart United Methodist Churches....
Randy Uphold
Dec 21, 2019
Randy Uphold, 60, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, in Uniontown, PA. He was born March 27, 1959, in Morgantown, a son of Mary Jane (Hoskins) Uphold and the late George Uphold. Randy was a long haul truck driver for many years. In his free time, he was an avid mountaineer fan and enjoyed, motorcycles, tricycles, and...
Peggy Mcpherson
Dec 20, 2019
Peggy S. McPherson, 82, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born February 16, 1937, in Marlinton, WV, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ella Sheets of Green Bank, WV. Peggy was a member of Suncrest United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Green Bank High School, where she was...
Boyd Hastings
Dec 19, 2019
Boyd Hastings received reward for his Christian faith as he passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019, surrounded by his family. Boyd's 94 years of life were certainly a celebration of family, loyalty, church, and faith in Christ. Boyd was a true Morgantown native as he lived here all of his life with the exception of his active duty...
Connie Zilkanich
Dec 16, 2019
Connie Lou Zilkanich, 86, of Morgantown, died on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Mon Health Medical Center. Connie was born on March 18, 1933, in Morgantown, WV, a daughter of the late Roy and Mildred Durham Wade. Connie was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Charles George Zilkanich, on January 14, 2016; and two sisters, Dolores...
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