Obituaries

Lois Murphy

Lois Murphy

Dec 8, 2019

Lois Ann Tatich Murphy, 91, of Morgantown formerly of Moundsville, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Lois was born on November 8, 1928, the daughter of the late Joe Vasil Tatich and the late Mary Helen Gunto. When she was very young, her parents owned a cow named Bonnie, who was her very loved...

Timothy Rowe, Sr.

Timothy Rowe, Sr.

Dec 8, 2019

Timothy Joseph Rowe, Sr., died peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 8, 2019, in Morgantown, at the age of 79. Tim was born on November 25, 1940, in Morgantown, WV. He graduated from University High School in 1959 and attended West Virginia Business College earning a certificate in business. He married Penny Phillips in 1963. A life-long resident...

William Kerzak, Jr.

William Kerzak, Jr.

Dec 7, 2019

William “Bill” Clayton Kerzak, Jr., 42, of Grafton, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was born in Clarksburg, on December 14, 1976, son of William Clayton Kerzak, Sr., and Mary Sue Wood Kerzak. Bill worked at Ford Lincoln of Morgantown Wholesale Parts Department. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Chandra Kerzak;...

Betty Deal Sullivan

Betty Deal Sullivan

Dec 7, 2019

Betty Deal Sullivan, 87, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. She was born in Alderson, WV, on May 12, 1932, daughter of the late Henry H. and Evelyn (Hoylman) Deal. She and her husband, Carl owned and operated Deal & Sullivan Texaco in Morgantown; Sullivan's Gas & Diesel in Summersville; Tyler Mountain Water in 11 counties...

James Green

James Green

Dec 6, 2019

Colonel James L. Green, 71, was called home from his remarkable life of service and accomplishment on December 6, 2019 at his farm in Mt Morris PA, surrounded and loved by his ever-grateful Wife and Family. While his body is at rest, his spirit and earthly works live on to the glory of his God and the benefit of...

Marjorie Lee

Marjorie Lee

Dec 5, 2019

Marjorie F. Lee, 87, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Mon Health Medical Center. Throughout her life, Marjorie worked in retail, cleaned houses and went to nursing school where she became an LPN and retired from WVU Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoyed doing puzzle books, going to play Bingo, playing scrabble, reading her...

Edwin Darnell

Edwin Darnell

Dec 5, 2019

Edwin Ralph Darnell, 97, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Horizon Personal Care Home, in Fairchance, PA. Edwin was born on May 21, 1922, in Preston County, the son of the late Marion and Thelma Darnell. He experienced a great deal in his 97 ½ years of life. As a boy, he trapped and sold...

Thelma Dalton

Thelma Dalton

Nov 30, 2019

Thelma Dalton, 82, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. She was born in Clay County, WV, on March 7, 1937, the daughter of the late John Thomas & Melcenia (Cook) Lewis. Thelma retired as a cook for over 30 years of Mon County schools. She was a Baptist by faith and loved gospel music. Each day...

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...