Obituaries

Phillip Edward Link Jr.

Phillip Edward Link Jr.

Oct 31, 2024

Phillip Edward “Butch” Link, Jr ,74 of Morgantown passed away at home on Oct.31, 2024 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born January 23, 1950 in Cleveland, OH a son of the late Phillip Edward Link, Sr and JoClara Miles Link.

Butch spent most of his life in Morgantown and was...

William Samuel Arnett

William Samuel Arnett

Oct 31, 2024

William Samuel "Bill" Arnett, 80, of Cheat Lake, passed away on October 31, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Mon Health Center following an extended illness.

Bill was born in Morgantown to the late James and Dorothy Arnett on August 22, 1944. In 1962, he graduated from Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg, where he...

Mildred Anna Viola

Mildred Anna Viola

Oct 29, 2024

Mildred Anna Viola, 97, of Westover, died October 29, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital/Mon Health. Born May 3, 1927 in Morgantown, she was a daughter of the late George & Mary (Petrock) Wallo, who immigrated to America from Slovakia in the early 1900s. She was Catholic and a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish.

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Wilma Lea Gibson

Wilma Lea Gibson

Oct 29, 2024

Wilma Gibson, 65, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her home after a long and courageous battle. She was born August 29, 1959 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Richard Larue and Wilma Dean (Lewis) Rye and her husband Jack.

She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Masontown...

Fred Harry Summers

Fred Harry Summers

Oct 27, 2024

Fred Harry Summers, 88, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1936 in Morgantown, a son of the late Ray and Josie (Dalton) Summers.

Fred was a Christian by faith and loved to listen to his grandson's services. He served for 36 years as...

Patricia Joann Nicholson

Patricia Joann Nicholson

Oct 22, 2024

Patricia Joann Nicholson, 89, of Morgantown passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Guy and Clara (Houston) Young.

She loved to crochet, walk the trails, and read, and was also a faithful member of Nicholson Chapel Church.

Patricia is survived by her children, Rebecca Whaley (Randy), Larry Hilling (Susie), Debbie Hilling, Lynn Hilling Comstock, and Stephanie...

Patricia Grace Frankenberry

Patricia Grace Frankenberry

Oct 22, 2024

Patricia Grace McConnaughey Frankenberry, 87, of Morgantown died October 22, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center.

She was born November 20, 1936, a daughter of the late Richard and Louise Baldwin McConnaughey.

She was a long-time member of Sabraton Hill Baptist Church in Morgantown, and she was a graduate of Morgantown High School.

She was formerly an employee with Independent Dressed Beef Company...

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...

Johanna Marie Caruso

Johanna Marie Caruso

Oct 13, 2024

Johanna Marie Caruso, 72, of Morgantown, WV, unexpectedly passed away at home last fall, October 13, 2024, from cardiac arrest. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Marie C. Caruso. She was a 1970 graduate of Morgantown High School, as well as a graduate of West Virginia University with a BA, in German and Spanish and an...

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).

Roger King was born on...

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 City...

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...