Obituaries

Maryjoyce Cassidy

Maryjoyce Cassidy

Oct 21, 2024

MaryJoyce Cassidy, 94, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Morgantown Healthcare Center.

She was born in Uniontown, PA on March 10, 1930, daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Lonsinger) Ramsey.

MaryJoyce was a loving wife, mother and friend who was a member of the First Presbyterian...

Christopher Burton Mcie

Christopher Burton Mcie

Oct 19, 2024

Christopher Burton McIe, 46, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Mon Health Medical Center, with his brother Shawn and a close friend by his side.

In keeping with his wishes, a private gathering will take place at a later date to honor Chris's life.

Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted...

Harry William Dalton

Harry William Dalton

Oct 16, 2024

Harry William Dalton, 92, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his home. He was born June 23, 1932 in Morgantown, a son of the late Gay William and Edith Mae (Nicholson) Dalton.

Harry retired from Sterling Faucet after 35 years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting...

Barbara Joan Beatty

Barbara Joan Beatty

Oct 14, 2024

Barbara Joan Beatty, 80, passed away surrounded by family on October 14, 2024 at Evergreen Assisted Living in Morgantown, WV.

The daughter of the late Virgil and Evelyn Newlon, Barbara was born in Parsons, WV on May 07, 1944. Barbara was known for her welcoming and warm personality, often described as someone who never met...

Erma Jean Kennedy

Erma Jean Kennedy

Oct 13, 2024

Erma Jean Kennedy, 77, of Morgantown, WV, went home to be with her heavenly father surrounded by her loving family, on October 13, 2024.

She was born on November 29, 1946 to the late Charles and Cora Hilling. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was a lifelong member...

Leonard Mckinley Cope

Leonard Mckinley Cope

Oct 12, 2024

Leonard M. Cope, 54, of Morgantown, passed away after a sudden illness on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Leonard was born on December 22, 1969, the son of Bonita Helmick and the late Howard William Johnson.

Leonard will be missed by many people.

In...

Mary Teresia Marshall

Mary Teresia Marshall

Oct 9, 2024

Mary Teresia Marshall, 76, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born May 30, 1948 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Paul and Lucille (Lefeavers) Gray.

She was Apostolic by faith and formerly attended 1st Apostolic Church in Morgantown. She was employed at Sterling Faucet, Davis and...

Roger Edward King

Roger Edward King

Oct 7, 2024

Roger King, M.D. passed away at the age of 85 due to a military service-related illness. He was a dedicated surgeon who saved countless lives, both during his time with the 85th Evacuation Hospital during the Vietnam War and later in Morgantown, WV, his hometown, where he was closely affiliated with Monongalia General Hospital (Mon Health).

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Harvey Donald Kisner, Jr.

Harvey Donald Kisner, Jr.

Oct 4, 2024

Harvey Donald Kisner, Jr., 74, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in the presence of family.

He was born September 5, 1950 in Morgantown, a son of the late Harvey Donald and Bessie (Casteel) Kisner.

He was a gifted stone mason and artisan. He was able to fulfill his...

Doris Jean Ayersman

Doris Jean Ayersman

Oct 3, 2024

Doris Jean Ayersman passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born on January 9, 1941 in Morgantown, the daughter of the late Oliver and Mary (Adams) Reynolds.

Doris enjoyed reading scripture and especially enjoyed studying prophecy. She was devoted member of Kingdom Church in Westover.

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Norman Sebastian Julian

Norman Sebastian Julian

Sep 29, 2024

Norman Sebastian Julian, fondly known as "Norm", passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024. In his early years, as a pioneer woodsman of sorts, Norm built his home with his own two hands and settled on Snake Hill on the lip of the Cheat River Gorge. In his later years, he settled in the heartwarming community of Star...

Anthony Peter (Tony) Barill

Anthony Peter (Tony) Barill

Sep 27, 2024

Anthony P. (Tony) Barill, 90, a lifelong resident of Morgantown, passed away at Mon Health Medical Center on Friday, September 27, 2024. Tony was born in Morgantown on November 20, 1933, son of the late Joseph Barill and Helen (Gentile) Barill.

He was a 1952 graduate of St. Francis High School. After graduation, he was...

Doris Lucille Prete

Doris Lucille Prete

Sep 22, 2024

Doris Lucille Prete, 91, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Morgantown, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Benderson Skilled Nursing Facility in Sarasota, FL. She was born on May 27, 1933, in Smith Township, PA, the only daughter of the late Margaret "Belle" Culley Sturgeon.

She was a former teacher, local businesswoman, advocate...

Douglas Irving Dalton

Douglas Irving Dalton

Sep 22, 2024

Douglas Irving Dalton, 89, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, September 22, at his home surrounded by family.

He was a lifelong resident of Morgantown, born July 1, 1935 the son of the late Major and Grace Dalton.

Douglas was retired from the Morgantown Utility Board. He loved hunting and fishing...

Susan Ellen Messenger

Susan Ellen Messenger

Sep 19, 2024

Susan E. Messenger born March 21, 1928 near Tunnelton, WV died September 19, 2024 at age 96 at her home in Kingwood, WV.

Susan was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt as well as being a stalwart US Air Force wife of 25 years. She was a Red Cross school health aide,...

Sylvia Elaine Belt

Sylvia Elaine Belt

Sep 19, 2024

Sylvia Elaine Belt, 88, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at The Villages at Heritage Point with loved ones by her side. She lived a long and blessed life and is now with her Lord and Savior.

She was born September 4, 1936 in Moundsville, West Virginia to the late Harley Cramer and...

Thomas Rhey Barnard

Thomas Rhey Barnard

Sep 19, 2024

Thomas Rhey Barnard passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 63. He was born in Houston, TX to the late Thomas Gross Barnard and Naomi Ruth (Tennant) Green.

Rhey is survived by his sisters, Mary Ann Dierolf, and Kate Drobek (Andy), his nieces and nephews, Jason and Brandi Dierolf, Rachel Haines and...

James Harold Martisko, Jr.

James Harold Martisko, Jr.

Sep 16, 2024

James “Jim” Harold Martisko, Jr., unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his home in Morgantown at the age of 73.

He was born on October 31, 1950, son of the late James H. Martisko, Sr., and Garnett Skinner at Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Morgantown.

He worked for Consolidation Coal...

Michael Wayne Bowser

Michael Wayne Bowser

Sep 14, 2024

Michael Wayne Bowser, 52, of Fairmont, passed away September 14, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

Deborah Ann King

Deborah Ann King

Sep 13, 2024

Deborah Ann King, age 72, of Morgantown WV, passed away on Friday, September 13th after a brief battle with cancer. She fought up until the very end in her home, passing peacefully surrounded by family. Debby was born February 9, 1952, in Morgantown, WV, one of 4 children to the late Harry and Frances Hartley Richards of Morgantown, WV....