Obituaries
Richard Lee Bartrug
Sep 20, 2025
Richard Lee “Dick” Bartrug, 82, of Morgantown, passed away on September 20, 2025 at his home. He was born May 5, 1943, son of the late George and Arlice (Merrifield) Bartrug.
Richard devoted 25 years of his career as a foreman with the West Virginia Department of Highways, working diligently at the Goshen Road location. He was a beloved father, grandfather,...
Howard James Rabideau
Sep 15, 2025
Howard James Rabideau, (Jim as he is known to everyone), 80, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, peacefully at home.
Born on July 11, 1945, in Plattsburgh, NY, he was the son of the late Howard and Valeda Rabideau. A retiree with over 25 years of service to the state of New York, Jim was a carpenter...
Robert "Bob" Edward Ridgway
Sep 4, 2025
Robert “Bob” Edward Ridgway, 77, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 4, 2025 after a long illness. Robert was born on August 8,1948 in the Woodburn neighborhood of Morgantown, the son of the late James Raymond and Helen Christine (Hudson) Ridgway.
Bob was a 1966 graduate of Morgantown High School. He attended Spruce Street United Methodist Church....
Hannah Canfield Lewis
Sep 19, 2025
Hannah Canfield Lewis, 78, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1947, in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania to James and Ruth Forrest.
A proud graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, Hannah went on to earn her master’s degree in education from California University of Pennsylvania. She dedicated her career to shaping young minds,...
Gwendolyn Jane Vieweg
Sep 17, 2025
Gwendolyn (Gwen) Jane Vieweg went to heaven on September 17, 2025, at 55 years old at her home in Morgantown, WV. Gwen was born September 29, 1969, in Wheeling, WV where she attended Wheeling Country Day school and graduated from Mount de Chanel Visitation Academy in 1987. She continued her studies at West Virginia Wesleyan College as a proud Alpha...
Brielle Marie Merrifield
Sep 16, 2025
Brielle Marie Merrifield, née Nosbusch, 46, of Fairmont, WV, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025. A longtime WV resident, she was born August 7, 1979, in Corpus Christi, TX, and dedicated her life to caring for others.
Brielle is survived by her three children, Alexander, Christian, and Isaac Merrifield; her mother, Joann Nosbusch; her brother, Dan Nosbusch; her nephew, Daniel Nosbusch;...
Lonnie William Johnson, Jr.
Sep 16, 2025
Lonnie William Johnson, Jr., born on September 5, 1952 in Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on September 16, 2025 at the age of 73. Lonnie was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
For more than 40 years, Lonnie dedicated himself to his job as a coal miner, working tirelessly at the Loveridge #22 Coal Mine in Marion County. His commitment...
Barbara Ellen Gallon
Sep 14, 2025
Barbara Ellen Gallon, a beloved member of her community and cherished friend to many, passed away on September 14, 2025, one day after her 76th birthday. Born on September 13, 1949, in Morgantown, West Virginia, Barbara lived a life full of love, joy, and camaraderie.
Barb proudly served her country in the United States Marine Corps for four years, a testament...
Marlena Dawn Sloan
Sep 9, 2025
Marlena Dawn Sloan, 44, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
Marlena came into this world just as she left it, unexpectedly and too soon. She was born two months early on August 4, 1981 to Butch & Susan Stump of Morgantown. She was strong willed and determined with a quiet strength that...
William Wayne Pysell
Sep 5, 2025
William Wayne Pysell, 80, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, due to cardiac complications.
Born on August 26, 1945, in Morgantown, West Virginia, Bill was the beloved son of Mary Loya Pysell and Harold Franklin Pysell, both lifelong residents of Morgantown. He carried with him the strong values and work ethic of his Appalachian upbringing throughout...
Roger Lee Brafford
Sep 4, 2025
Roger Lee Brafford, 72, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Sundale Rehabilitation and Long Term Care. He was born June 1, 1953 in Fairmont, a son of the late Donald Richard and Doris Jean (Nuzum) Brafford.
He enjoyed cooking and loved dogs. He especially liked miniature pinschers.
He is survived by his brother, Donald Richard Brafford, Jr. and family;...
Natalie Agnes Creese
Aug 29, 2025
Natalie Agnes Creese, 84, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at Sundale Rehabilitation and Longterm Care. She was born July 7, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Nathaniel Nesbitt Small and Agnes (Russell) Small.
She was a retired Registered Nurse, working in Radiation Oncology at Ruby Memorial Hospital and a Spiritual Care Partner at Mon Health...
Pamela "Pam" Niki Costianes
Aug 26, 2025
Pamela (Pam) Niki Costianes was born on July 25, 1952 and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26th, after a long illness with both of her sisters at her side.
She is the daughter of the late Constance (Connie) Pantoplus Costianes (January, 2013 - deceased) and Dr. Elias Nick Costianes (December, 2015 - deceased)
She is survived by her sisters, Debra (Debbie)...
Sarah A. Mullennex Minear
Aug 26, 2025
The Honorable Senator Sarah A. Mullennex Minear, 84, of Heritage Point in Morgantown, formerly of Parsons, Tucker County, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Harmony at White Oaks in Bridgeport, WV.
Sarah was born on August 11, 1941 in Parsons, WV, the daughter of the late John J. Mullennex Sr. and Ruth A. Swartz Mullennex. Sarah and...
Jeffrey Daniel Orndorff
Aug 23, 2025
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
Jeffrey Daniel Orndorff, 74, of Morgantown, WV died in his home surrounded by family on August 23 after 11 years of battling Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Winchester, VA on September 14, 1950 to Daniel Davis Orndorff and June Rae Orndorff. Jeff inherited his dad’s kindness...
Nathan S. Huang
Aug 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Nathan S. Huang, at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family, on August 19, 2025.
Born on Sept. 5, 1935 in Taiwan, Nathan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1959 from National Taiwan University. His life journey eventually led him to West Virginia University, where he...
Sarah Nestor Keener Crane Knowlton
Aug 19, 2025
Sarah Nestor Keener Crane Knowlton, 97, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025 at the Madison Center in Morgantown, WV. She was born on June 5, 1928, in Morgantown, to the late Clarence Nestor and Mary Alice Wilson Nestor.
In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her siblings, Virginia Hanger, Mildred Boyd, Robert Nestor, Hattie Cale, Jessie...
Marsha Lynn Strakal
Aug 18, 2025
Marsha Lynn Strakal, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Evergreen Assisted Living Facility.
She was born August 28, 1946, in Morgantown, the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Krivak.
Marsha was a Catholic by faith and a member of St. Luke The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church. She was a graduate of St. Francis High School. Upon graduating,...
Sandra Lee Waters
Aug 17, 2025
Sandra Lee Waters, 78, of Morgantown, WV, died unexpectedly at home on August 17, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Sandra was a graduate of Citizens General Hospital as a registered nurse and West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Her nursing career spanned over 30 years and included positions at the Maternal and Infant Care Clinic, director of nursing...
Ann Stewart Whitmore Plein
Aug 16, 2025
Ann Stewart Whitmore Plein passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at home in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born in Abingdon, Virginia on August 11, 1959, she had made Morgantown her home for the past three decades.
Throughout her life, a generosity of spirit, the love of nature, the gift of curiosity, and an appreciation of beauty in small things guided Stewart....
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