Obituaries

Mary Madeline Alvarez

Mary Madeline Alvarez

Aug 12, 2024

Mary Madeline Alvarez, 94, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, August 12th at Morgantown Health and Rehab Center.

She was born November 21, 1929 in Morgantown, the daughter of the late Ralph and Grace (Mundell) Lemley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Alvarez....

David Thomas Murray

David Thomas Murray

Aug 6, 2024

David Thomas ("Tom") Murray, 67, of Morgantown, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 6. He entered into eternity unexpectedly at Mon Health after having spent a beautiful week on a family vacation at Ocean City, MD.

Tom was born on November 20, 1956 in Morgantown, WV, the son of the late Elmer and...

Gemma Marie D'Agostino

Gemma Marie D'Agostino

Aug 2, 2024

Gemma Marie D'Agostino, 94, passed away at her home at The Heritage on August 2, 2024. Born in Cavadago, Italy, on August 8, 1929, she emigrated at a young age to the United States with her mother and five siblings, joining her father who was already working in the US. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oreste...

John Francis Gangi

John Francis Gangi

Aug 1, 2024

John Francis Gangi, born January 2nd, 1947, was raised in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. He was the youngest of four children shared by Charlotte Barbara O'Malley Gangi and Joseph Paul Gangi.

John was preceded in death by his parents and oldest brother Russell R.E. Gangi d.2021 (Tina Gangi). He is survived...

Eileen Ellen Truban Ford

Eileen Ellen Truban Ford

Jul 31, 2024

Eileen Ellen Truban Ford, 81, went to be with the Lord following an extended illness on July 31, 2024 at her home in Morgantown, WV while holding the hand of her husband of 50 years.

Eileen, the youngest of five children, was born to Franklin “Frank” David and Loleta Edith Harsh Truban on July 5,...

George Calvin Poole

George Calvin Poole

Jul 31, 2024

George Calvin Poole, 91, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his home. He was born October 16, 1932 in Morgantown, a son of the late George and Ethel (Dalton) Poole.

He was Christian by Faith and a lifelong farmer. He served in the US Army and retired as a school bus driver...

Harry Glenn Lewis Sr.

Harry Glenn Lewis Sr.

Jul 30, 2024

Harry Glenn Lewis Sr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and US Army veteran passed away on July 30, 2024, in Morgantown, WV. Born to the late John W. Lewis Jr and Helen (Steiniweg) Lewis on March 15, 1942, in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.

Harry graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 1960 and continued his love of...

Adam Wayne Kerns

Adam Wayne Kerns

Jul 30, 2024

Adam Wayne Kerns, 44, of Morgantown passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his home.

Adam was born on May 29, 1980, in Morgantown, WV and was the son of Gerald "Gerry" Kerns and Rose (Blosser) Kerns. Adam was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald “Junior” L. Kerns, Jr. and half-brother, William Patrick...

Harry Nathan Thomas Jr.

Harry Nathan Thomas Jr.

Jul 28, 2024

Harry “Buster” Thomas Jr., 82, of Morgantown passed away peacefully at Kingwood Healthcare Center on July 28, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1942 in Morgantown, WV, the son of the late Harry Thomas Sr. and Evelyn Thomas, Morgantown, WV.

He was a 1963 graduate of University High School where he met his high...

Gary Robert Friggens

Gary Robert Friggens

Jul 26, 2024

Gary Robert Friggens, 78, of Morgantown, died on Friday, July 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born on September 12, 1945 in Detroit, a son of Francis G. and Jane (Pettit) Friggens.

He received a BA degree in physics and mathematics from Albion College, Albion, Michigan in 1967 and pursued graduate studies in physics...

Nancy Rose Conners

Nancy Rose Conners

Jul 25, 2024

Nancy R. Conners, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25th, 2024 at the age of 87 with family at her side.

Nancy, one of 9 children born to Everett and Rosa Edwards, is survived by her sister, Faye; her children, Kathie, Bobby and Julie; as well as 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren....

Olga Mary D'Amico

Olga Mary D'Amico

Jul 24, 2024

Olga Mary D'Amico, 98, of Marilla, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Morgantown, WV.

She was born on September 12, 1925 in McDonald, PA the daughter of the late Luigi and Concetta Luci.

Olga was known for her cooking and her love for flowers. She gardened and took care...

David Allen Dewitt

David Allen Dewitt

Jul 23, 2024

David Allen DeWitt, 71 of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home.

David was born on August 12, 1952, the son of Norma Jean DeWitt and the late Paul Gene DeWitt.

David was a very hard worker and proud to be a welder...

Rochelle Brenner Althouse

Rochelle Brenner Althouse

Jul 23, 2024

Rochelle Brenner Althouse, 86, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her home.

Rochelle was born on October 23, 1937, the daughter of the late Joseph and Minnie Brenner.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held...

Emanuel "Manny" Dettori

Emanuel "Manny" Dettori

Jul 21, 2024

Happy, resilient, and complex – those are the words his children used to describe Emanuel "Manny" Dettori of Palm City, FL. Surrounded by family, he departed this life on July 21, 2024, at Treasure Coast Hospice.

Manny was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 30, 1933, the only child of Salvatore and Anna (née Grande) Dettori....

Debra Jo Goff Pegg

Debra Jo Goff Pegg

Jul 21, 2024

Debra Jo Goff Pegg, age 62 of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 21st, 2024 after a long battle with cancer and other health complications.

Debra was born September 9th, 1961, the daughter of Mary Jo DeGasperin and the late Charles D. Goff.

Debra is survived...

Cameron Lee Lawrence

Cameron Lee Lawrence

Jul 19, 2024

Cameron Lee Lawrence, 21, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, July 19th, 2024, as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Cameron was born August 20, 2002, the son of Bill and Brenda Lawrence, and younger brother to Mackenzie "Mack" Lawrence.

Cameron was a 2020 graduate of Morgantown High School...

Amanda Leigh Lanoir

Amanda Leigh Lanoir

Jul 15, 2024

Amanda Leigh LaNoir-Sawyer, age 37, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband Michael at her side on July 15th, 2024.

Amanda was welcomed into this world on August 20th, 1986, by her parents David and Theresa at Glens Falls Hospital. Amanda spent her childhood filled with joy and laughter. Her infectious laugh was...

John Michael Strakal

John Michael Strakal

Jul 13, 2024

John Michael Strakal, 59, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home. He was greeted in heaven by his parents, Joseph Strakal and Alice Strakal.

He is survived by his two sisters Carolyn Province (Dolly Hickman), and Rita Taylor (Barry), his brother Bryan Strakal, niece Kathy Hickman Reh (Mike),...

Rashad Malika Alton

Rashad Malika Alton

Jul 11, 2024

Rashad Malika Alton, 21, was born on October 10, 2002, in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA, and was called home on July 11, 2024. Rashad was the son of Ashley Moman-Carr (Morgantown, WV), the late Brandon Vann Alton (Pittsburgh, PA), and stepfather Latrell Carr (Morgantown, WV).

Rashad was a graduate of Morgantown High, class of 2021;...