Obituaries
John Whitty
Jan 7, 2018
John C. Whitty passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 7, 2018 following a number of years of declining health. He was a unique person – a Renaissance man who lived a rich and varied life and touched many people with his wit, intellect, talent, and kindness. His accomplishments ranged from performing major roles in outdoor dramas...
Chen Chun Wang Huang
Jan 6, 2018
Chen Chun Huang, 75, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2017. Mrs. Huang is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Nathan Huang; daughter Ching and husband Bartley Mayhorn of Morgantown; daughter Ping and husband Brant Lott of Georgia; grandson Kellen Adams of Morgantown; grandson Cameron Lott of Georgia. Hastings Funeral Home will handle cremation arrangements,...
Michael David Mcelhaney
Dec 27, 2017
Michael David McElhaney, 65, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at his residence. Michael was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, on June 29, 1952, the son of the late Harry Bert McElhaney, Jr., and Nancy Gayle Grimm McElhaney. Michael obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry from WVU and was awarded magna cum laude. He spent...
Jack Clise
Dec 26, 2017
Jack Milton Clise, 92, of Star City passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at his residence. Jack was born on April 14, 1925, in Morgantown, the son of the late John Peter Clise and Madelyn Metz Clise. He graduated from University High School in 1943 and was an Arizona State Graduate, Served in WWII as a Tailgunner on a...
Marshall Wayne Stepp, Ii
Dec 26, 2017
Marshall Wayne Stepp, II, 45, of Morgantown, passed away on December 26, 2017. He was born on April 18, 1972 in Morgantown, WV. Cremation services are being provided by Hastings Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Robert Alexander Dubois
Dec 25, 2017
There was a little more laughter in heaven on Christmas Day as Robert "Bob" A. DuBois, 86, left this world and rejoined his wife, his parents, family, and many friends. Bob died at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Kingwood, WV, after a hard-fought battle against Alzheimer's. Born August 20, 1931 in Putnam, Connecticut, he was the son of the...
Bertha Karllo Carlson
Dec 21, 2017
Bertha Karllo Carlson, 94, passed away on Thursday December 21, 2017. She was born on October 28, 1923 in Monongahela PA to Michael and Helen Karllo. Bertha was preceded in death by her husband Linus “Carl” Carlson in 2016, both parents, four sisters, two brothers and a niece. She is survived by her children Karen Carlson of Tucson AZ,...
Marc Thomas Hartnett
Dec 21, 2017
Marc Thomas Hartnett, 55, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday evening, December 19, 2017 at his home. A Chestertown, Maryland native, Marc was raised in Morgantown, and spent several years in Los Angeles. A 1980 St. Francis High School alumnus, Marc was an honor student at LACC (Los Angeles City College), majoring in Film Production and Photography after studying art...
Elora Jean Moore
Dec 20, 2017
Elora Jean Moore, 81, Morgantown, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at her residence. Jean was born in Bird City, Kansas, on July 15, 1936, the daughter of the late Leland Benjamin Kidder and Virginia Margaret Colebank Kidder. She was a dedicated employee at Sundale Nursing Home, serving as Nurse’s Aide. She selflessly...
Donald Dwight Gray
Dec 19, 2017
Dr. Donald Dwight Gray, 71, of Morgantown, passed away on December 19, 2017, of cancer at his home. Donald was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 1, 1946, the son of the late E. Morris Gray, Sr., and Jean Marie (Saucier) Gray. As a native of New Orleans, where he graduated from Aloysius High School and Tulane University,...
Helen Marie Lang
Dec 17, 2017
Dr. Helen Marie Lang passed away in Morgantown, WV, on December 17th, 2017, and is deeply missed by family and friends. Helen was born in Denver, CO, on December 2nd, 1946. She graduated from Wheat Ridge High School, Wheat Ridge, CO, in 1965; received a BA in Chemistry from Willamette University, Salem, OR, in 1969; a BS in Geology...
Louise Mccormick
Dec 15, 2017
Louise B. McCormick, 94, formerly of Westover, Suncrest, and the Point Marion Road, passed away December 15, 2017 at Madison Nursing Home. She was born November 25, 1923 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late G. Lester and Alice Laverne DeWitt Bircher. She was the first of 11 Children. She was a Methodist by faith. Louise and her husband,...
William James Canady
Dec 14, 2017
Dr. William James Canady, 93, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at his home. Bill was born on December 8, 1924 in the Bronx, New York, a son to the late William LeRoy and Florence Datson Canady. Bill obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Fordham University in New York and his Master’s and Doctorate degrees from George...
Mary Roberta Brandt
Dec 14, 2017
Mary Roberta “Bobbie” Brandt, 67, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 as a flurry of snowflakes fell outside the window of Sundale Nursing Home, Morgantown, WV. She fought a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer for almost three years. Mary was born in Baraboo, WI on Nov 1, 1950 as the daughter and second child of Robert L Brandt...
Verda Jane Hoskins
Dec 13, 2017
Verda "Jane" Hoskins, 95, of Morgantown, died Wednesday December 13, 2017 at Mon General Hospital. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. "Charlie" Hoskins and Thelma Rose (Rogers) Hoskins. Jane was part of a very loving family with four sisters and three brothers. As a young woman, during the early 1930's, Jane and her family moved...
Mary Jo Baker
Dec 11, 2017
Mary Jo Baker, 92, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at Point Manor in Pt Marion PA. She was born July 23, 1925 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Wade Comer and Bernice Fay (Steele) Southard. She was a lifelong member of Cheat Lake United Methodist Church and was a longtime member of the choir. She...
Robert Lewis Gorius
Dec 7, 2017
Robert Lewis Gorius, 44, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was born October 17, 1973 in Sewickley, PA, and a member of Fresh Harvest Assembly of God in Morgantown. He is survived by his loving wife, Melody (Martisko) Gorius; four beautiful children; Alivia, Devin, Brennan and Nathanial; mother Mary Kay Gorius; sister Melissa Gorius; mother-in-law Roxlena...
Burkey Lilly
Dec 6, 2017
Burkey Lilly, 90, of Morgantown, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on December 6th, 2017. Burkey lived valiantly for two years after a stroke, but passed peacefully at his home with family, friends and wonderful care givers near his side. Burkey was born Apr. 1, 1927 in Nimitz, WV to his late parents James Sanford and Vevie Ann Lilly. Burkey...
John Brinegar
Dec 6, 2017
John Allen Brinegar, 62, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in Pittsburgh. John was a loving and passionate husband and father. He had a great love for food, and sports. John’s greatest joy was to prepare wonderful meals for his loved ones. He is survived by wife of 37 years, Ruth...
Thomas Blaskovics
Dec 6, 2017
Dr. Thomas Lee Blaskovics, 84, of Morgantown, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Son of Mitar and Mileva Cvisich Blaskovics, he was born February 6, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kay Blaskovics; son, Nick and wife Tammy Blaskovics; daughter, Sara Blaskovics; grandchildren, Danielle and Stephan Blaskovics; sister, Margie Latinovitch; sister-in-law, Joan Blaskovics;...
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