Obituaries

Julia Ann Christopher

Julia Ann Christopher

Nov 3, 2018

Julia Ann Christopher, 84, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 11, 1934, in Mona (Granville), WV, daughter of the late Anthony "Tony" and Julia Fominko. Julia was a Catholic by faith. She had earlier worked at Morgantown Health Department...

Milka  Christopher

Milka Christopher

Oct 30, 2018

Milka (Zilkanich) Christopher, 94, of Westover, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at her residence. She was born in Morgantown on April 29, 1924, the daughter of the late Stanley Zilkanich and the late Mary (Czgon) Zilkanich. Milka grew up in Morgantown and graduated from Morgantown High School. She enjoyed gardening and especially loved growing flowers. She is survived...

Cynthia Holtzworth

Cynthia Holtzworth

Oct 27, 2018

Cynthia Holtzworth, 62, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018, at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown and there will be no public service.

Kathleen  Shilling

Kathleen Shilling

Oct 27, 2018

Kathleen (Poffenberger) Shilling, 88, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Mapleshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Morgantown, WV. Kathleen was born November 30, 1929, in Sharpsburg, MD., to the late Leonard Poffenberger and Sarah Churchey Poffenberger. Kathleen was an office worker while living in Hagerstown, MD. After moving to Morgantown, WV with her husband...

Charles   Christopher Ii

Charles Christopher Ii

Oct 27, 2018

Charles Warren Christopher II, 65, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018, at The Tygart Center in Fairmont. He was born in Morgantown on March 18, 1953, the son of the Milka (Zilkanich) Christopher and the late Charles Warren Christopher. Sadly Charles’s Mother Milka Christopher passed away three days after him on October 30, 2018. Charlie grew up...

Christopher Darwin Trylch

Christopher Darwin Trylch

Oct 26, 2018

Christopher Darwin Trylch, 52, of Morgantown passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Christopher was born in Riverview, Michigan on September 26, 1966, the son of the late Merle and Betty Trylch. Chris is survived by his wife Trisha Trylch and son Brandon Michael; brother, Jeff Trylch and wife Diane, niece Nicole, nephew Anthony; brother,...

Lonnie Kelley

Lonnie Kelley

Oct 26, 2018

Lonnie Ralph "Buckshot" Kelley, 81, of Kelly Rd., Morgantown, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at his home. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown and there will be no public service. Memorial donations may be made at www.givingcompassion.care.

Rose Marie Weimer

Rose Marie Weimer

Oct 25, 2018

Rose Marie (Cavallaro) Weimer, 85, of Morgantown, peacefully passed away on October 25, 2018, at Monongalia General Hospital. She was born on May 20, 1933, in Uniontown, PA, a daughter of the late Larry and Mary (Neval) Cavallaro. She was a 1951 graduate of Morgantown High School and attended West Virginia University. She was an employee of WVU Extension...

David Hertzog

David Hertzog

Oct 25, 2018

David Hertzog 79, of Nicholson Loop Morgantown, passed away Thursday, October 25th at his home with his loving family and friends by his side. David was born in Morgantown on June 19, 1939. The son of the Frederick and the Vernie "Hart" Hertzog. David was a member of Burns Chapel Church. He will always be remembered for having a...

Elizabeth  Rumer

Elizabeth Rumer

Oct 21, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Rumer, 78, formerly of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at The Homestead at Gentle Brook in Hartville, Ohio. She was born in Morgantown, on July 24, 1940, the daughter of the late Walter Robert Rumer and Lola Marie (Kuykendall) Rumer. Elizabeth worked over 30 years at the Hostess Bakery as a clerk in Morgantown....

Criss Carr

Criss Carr

Oct 20, 2018

Criss Carr, Jr, 94, of Morgantown, entered heaven on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Mapleshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. Criss was born on July 24, 1924, to the late Criss Carr and Bertha Kesling in Gassaway, WV. He served on the USS Wichita in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific theater. In 1946...

Garnet Belle Lee

Garnet Belle Lee

Oct 18, 2018

Garnet Belle Lee {Cesaro} died peacefully on Oct. 18, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va., at the age of 91. Garnet was born Jan. 25, 1927, in Adrian, W.Va., to the late Fragomeni Cesaro and Lilly Claypole Cesaro. Garnet worked most of her life in food service and retired from West Virginia University. She spent many of her retired years working...

Mary Petropoulos

Mary Petropoulos

Oct 15, 2018

Marina "Mary" Petropoulos, 86, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018. Mary was born on December 19, 1931, in Morgantown, WV, a daughter to the late Thomas and Despina Petropoulos. In 1955, Mary graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Arts & Master of Arts (1958) in History. In 1959, she began her successful 35-year...

Carol Jeanette Judy

Carol Jeanette Judy

Oct 14, 2018

Carol Judy, 79, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at her residence. She was born in Morgantown, on November 28, 1938, the daughter of the late Thamer R. Arbogast and Opal E. (Willard) Arbogast. Carol is survived by four sons: Robert M. Judy and his wife, Pam, of Carmichaels, PA, Steven M. Judy and his wife,...

Claud Ernest Rogers

Claud Ernest Rogers

Oct 14, 2018

Claud Ernest Rogers 89, of Madison Nursing and Rehab Center, Morgantown, WV went to with the Lord and Betty on October 14, 2018. He was born on the family farm June 13, 1929 in Rowlesburg, WV a son of the late Lester Rogers and Arley May Robinson. The family moved to the Shinnston area when he was 15 years...

Paula Kidder

Paula Kidder

Oct 13, 2018

Paula Ann Kidder, 54, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Morgantown, on August 27, 1964, the daughter of Harry "Buster" Thomas, Jr., and Judy Ann (Connor) Thomas. Paula is survived by her husband, Gary Kidder; children, Joshua Taylor, Jeremiah Taylor and spouse, Jessica, and Johnathan...

Alice Jane Mcewuen

Alice Jane Mcewuen

Oct 12, 2018

Alice Jane (Dessent) McEwuen, 87, died Friday, October 12, 2018, on what would have been her late husband’s 94th birthday, at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown, W.Va. Alice was born May 5, 1931, in Weston, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward McEwuen; as well as her father, George Titus Dessent; her mother, Mary Minerva...

Frederick Bierer

Frederick Bierer

Oct 9, 2018

Frederick Bierer, Jr., 90, of Reedsville, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1928 in Morgantown, a son of the late Frederick and Sheila Elizabeth (Christen) Bierer. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church and a 52 year member of the AF&AM Lodge #4 in Morgantown....

Gerald  Gear

Gerald Gear

Oct 9, 2018

Gerald “Buck” Gear, 80, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 7, 1938, in Huttonsville, WV, a son of the late Robert and Zona (Hammon) Gear. He worked for many years as a roofer in the construction industry and in his free time enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his wife,...

Lillian Jane Waugh

Lillian Jane Waugh

Oct 8, 2018

Lillian Jane Waugh, 77, of Morgantown passed away peacefully on Monday, October 8th at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Her husband and daughter were at her side. Per her wishes, her body was cremated. Lillian was born in Lewiston, ME the daughter of the late Robert and Florene Waugh. Significantly premature and weighing less than three pounds, she was not expected...