Obituaries

Frank Fominko

Frank Fominko

Nov 29, 2019

Frank Fominko, 82, of Granville, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019, at Morgantown Health and Rehab Center. He was born August 1, 1937, in Morgantown, the son of the late Tony and Julia (Kovach) Fominko. Frank served proudly in the United States Army. He was then employed by The Creasey Company in Clarksburg for over 25 years. His favorite...

Charles Williams

Charles Williams

Nov 28, 2019

Charles “Chuck/Charlie” Williams, 89, of Morgantown, a longtime resident of the Wiles Hill area, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, at Sundale Nursing Home. He was born December 27, 1929, in Morgantown, a son of the late Bill and Hilda (Fraley) Williams. He retired from Beaumont Glass Factory and in his free time was an avid supporter of the...

Sherian  Nestor

Sherian Nestor

Nov 27, 2019

On November 27th, 2019, Sherian Diane Nestor entered the presence of her Heavenly Father and is now united with loved ones that preceded her. Sherry was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and loyal friend; she will be dearly missed. She slipped away peacefully in her Morgantown home, surrounded by her family. Sherry was born on October 29, 1943,...

Sarah "Sally" See

Sarah "Sally" See

Nov 26, 2019

Sarah "Sally" Frances Branigan See, 73, died unexpectedly at her home in Kingwood on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. She was born on August 5, 1946, a daughter of the late William & Alta Sines Branigan in Morgantown. Sally graduated from University High School in 1964 and Morgantown Business College. She retired from West Virginia University as a secretary and...

James "Jim" Ferrell

James "Jim" Ferrell

Nov 26, 2019

James “Jim” Leslie Ferrell, 62, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at his residence. Jim was born in Morgantown, on September 4, 1957, the son of the late Franklin Forest Ferrell and Wilma Jean Dieters. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Christine; two children, Joseph Ferrell and Victoria Edwards; and one brother,...

Bryan Morris

Bryan Morris

Nov 24, 2019

Bryan David Morris, 40, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Wheeling, WV, on June 27, 1979, the son of David Wayne Morris and Vanessa Sue (Barrett) Morris of Wheeling. In addition to his parents, Bryan is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Poling) Morris; children, Brayden (7) and Dylan...

William Stone, Jr.

William Stone, Jr.

Nov 24, 2019

William H. Stone, Jr. "Stoney," 84, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, in his home at Cheat Lake. A committal service will take place at Zion Cemetery, Sunset Beach Rd., Morgantown on Friday, November 29th at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 5006 MidAtlantic Dr., Morgantown, WV 26508. Hastings...

Sherri Toth

Sherri Toth

Nov 18, 2019

Sherri Jo Anne Toth, 41, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019. She was born in Morgantown, on June 20, 1978, the daughter of Patty (Stiles) DeWitt and the late Michael Edward Toth. In addition to her mother, Sherri was survived by her loving daughter, Aubinie Russell, and brother, Michael Toth, of Morgantown. Family and friends will...

Merry Hornbrook

Merry Hornbrook

Nov 15, 2019

Merry Elizabeth Trach Hornbrook, 75, of Morgantown, WV passed away in her home on Friday, November 15, 2019, with her loving family by her side after a long, courageous battle with brain cancer. Merry Beth was born on April 30, 1944, in Fairmont, WV. She was the fourth of six children of the late Dr. John Paul Trach and...

Naomi  Hamilton

Naomi Hamilton

Nov 14, 2019

Naomi Ruth Hamilton, 80, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 14, 2019, with her husband by her side. Naomi was born on April 1st, 1939 in Fayette County, PA the daughter to the late John and Agnes (Golden) Strohsnider. She retired from Gentile Glass Company where she worked as a glass engraver for 28...

Ruth  Bailey

Ruth Bailey

Nov 12, 2019

Ruth Ellen (Dunham) Bailey, 67, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home. She was born December 26, 1951 in Morgantown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Norma Dunham. She was Catholic by faith and loved spending time with her grandchildren. In her free time, she liked going to the beach, casino, and tanning. She...

Nancy Wilson

Nancy Wilson

Nov 12, 2019

Nancy Pauline Wilson, 83, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at her home. She was born July 27, 1936, in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of the late Claude C. Kay and Josephine Kooken. Pauline liked Bingo, bowling, and of course, playing the lottery. She worked at the Pajama Factory in Sabraton for over 11 years. In addition...

John Knox

John Knox

Nov 11, 2019

"Sheriff" John Knox, 58, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born April 5, 1961 in Uniontown, PA, a son of Martha L. Gaspar and the late Harry J. Knox, Sr. John worked for 20 years at PACE. In his free time, he enjoyed playing softball at the Miracle Field, bowling with...

Mary Hunter

Mary Hunter

Nov 8, 2019

Mary Jane Hunter of Morgantown passed away on November 8, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was “90 and fabulous!” Mary Jane was born on April 4, 1929. She grew up working her small family farm on what is now West Run Road in Morgantown. She loved her job as a cook for Easton Elementary School, where she took...

Marilyn Kirkpatrick

Marilyn Kirkpatrick

Nov 6, 2019

Marilyn Kirkpatrick, 89, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at The Crossings at Morgantown. She was born in Stewardson, IL, on May 3, 1930, the daughter of the late Cecil and Bertha (Slifer) Syfert. Marilyn attended Ball State University where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. She was a 5th-grade teacher for more...

Marlene Dinkler

Marlene Dinkler

Nov 6, 2019

Marlene Wassick Dinkler, 75, passed away peacefully in her home in Morgantown, WV, on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, She was born on May 28, 1943, in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Helen (Antonek) Wassick and John Wassick, Jr. After graduation, she relocated to Miami, FL, where she met and later married her long-time love and the love-of-her-life,...

Walter Smith

Walter Smith

Nov 3, 2019

Walter Blaine Smith, 86, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Madison Center in Morgantown following a long illness. He was born February 22, 1933, in Big Bend WV, the son of David Orr Smith and Sophia Maude Snyder Smith. Walter was a member of the Harner Chapel United Methodist Church in Morgantown. He resided and worked...

Shirley Smallwood

Shirley Smallwood

Nov 2, 2019

Shirley Ann Smallwood Shirley Ann Smallwood, 80, of Morgantown, West Virginia passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Point Manor in Point Marion, Pennsylvania after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Shirley was born November 4, 1938, the daughter of the late Harry M. Stiles and Mary Mabel Stiles (Rice). She was a devoted and loving wife, mother of...

Jacqueline  Caserta

Jacqueline Caserta

Nov 1, 2019

Jacqueline “Jackie” Caserta, 89, of Morgantown passed away on November 1, 2019. Born on May 23, 1930, she is the daughter of the late Harry L. Horne, Sr. and Anna E. (Steve) Horne. Jackie was a 1948 graduate of St. Francis High School, and a long-standing member of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church. She retired from C&P Telephone/Bell...

Daniel Workman

Daniel Workman

Nov 1, 2019

Daniel Lewis Workman, 71, of Fairmont passed away on November 1, 2019. Born on November 24, 1947, he is the son of the late Charles and Ruth (Miller), Workman. He was a member of Calvary Chapel in Morgantown, WV. Daniel was a great dad who always went above and beyond to take care of his family. He was a...