Obituaries

Wilma Cirbus

Wilma Cirbus

Feb 3, 2024

Wilma Holub Cirbus was born December 3, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died February 3, 2024 in Morgantown, WV.

Wilma lived a great life as an artist, a daughter, a wife, a mother, an aunt, a grandmother, a world traveler and a friend to many.

Born in Rankin as one of...

Rita Tanner

Rita Tanner

Feb 2, 2024

Rita Doppelt Tanner, 91, died February 2. Since her arrival in Morgantown from Chicago at age 19, as the wife of Stephen D. Tanner, she fully embraced the community. She was pre-deceased by her husband and is survived by her five children, Reed, Lynn, Seth, Lori, and Jane; her two daughters-in-law, Cindy and Ran, and her son-in-law, Mario; her...

Katherine "Kay" Anna Lundstrom

Katherine "Kay" Anna Lundstrom

Jan 31, 2024

Katherine "Kay" Anna Dargan Lundstrom, 96, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Kay was born February 8, 1927 in Queens, NY, the only child of the late Henry and Sophia B. Dargan. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John A. Lundstrom.

Kay was Catholic by faith...

Mark Charles Evans

Mark Charles Evans

Jan 27, 2024

Mark "Porker" Evans, 62, of Fairmont, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. He was born June 26, 1961, son of the late Robert and Janet Evans, in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Mark worked in the construction field most of his life. He enjoyed his time with his grandkids, hunting and fishing, and...

Henry Andrew Lee

Henry Andrew Lee

Jan 25, 2024

Henry Andrew Lee, 65, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian, surrounded by his loved ones.

Henry was born Oct. 13, 1958, in Morgantown, WV, the youngest son of the late Harold and Marguerite Lee.

Henry is survived by Margaret Wisinski Lee, the love of his life and...

Rebecca Jeanne Lonsdale

Rebecca Jeanne Lonsdale

Jan 25, 2024

Rebecca Jeanne (Riggins) Lonsdale was born March 10, 1944 in Peoria, IL, to

Richard and Margaret Riggins, the third of six children.

She was the quintessential middle child: bold, strong-headed, kind, and vibrant. James (Jim) Lonsdale "won" their first date in a game of poker with her brother, Ed. They married in 1963...

Carl Kent Musgrave

Carl Kent Musgrave

Jan 25, 2024

Carl Kent Musgrave, 68, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, January 25,2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home and there will be no public services.

Emil Paul Alexander

Emil Paul Alexander

Jan 24, 2024

Emil Paul Alexander of Morgantown passed away at his home surrounded by family on January 24, 2024. He was 10 days shy of his 97th birthday.

Emil was born February 3, 1927, the son of the late Mike Alexander and Martha Peters Alexander. He attended St. Francis Catholic School. He worked in the family business,...

Erica Lynn Butcher

Erica Lynn Butcher

Jan 23, 2024

Erica Lynn Butcher, 41, passed away at home on January 23, 2024, after a brief illness. Erica was born October 23, 1982, in Morgantown. She is the daughter of John ("Mike") Butcher, Sr., of Morgantown.

Born with a sense of adventure, Erica left school early, got her GED, and headed to Alaska. She...

Rose Murray

Rose Murray

Jan 20, 2024

Rose Murray, 89, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born July 18, 1934 in Weirton, WV, a daughter of the late Augustine and Nancy (Aloi) Marino.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Leland John Murray.

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Willis David Fowler

Willis David Fowler

Jan 18, 2024

Willis David “Butch” Fowler, 83, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024.

He was born January 3, 1941 in Morgantown, a son of the late Ellis and Goldie Fowler.

Butch was a member of Calvary Chapel Morgantown and a 1959 graduate of University High School.

He...

Philip Edmund Comer

Philip Edmund Comer

Jan 18, 2024

Dr. Philip Edmund Comer, PhD, 91, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 18, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1932, the son of the late Edmund Joseph and Helen Sarah (Delbrugge) Comer.

Phil grew up in Wheeling, WV. He graduated from Linsly Military Institute in...

Marion Emma Lee Lenhart

Marion Emma Lee Lenhart

Jan 17, 2024

Marion Lenhart, 65, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home. She was born September 11, 1958, and raised in Brookhaven, WV. She was the daughter of Mary (Sanders) Cupp and the late Edward Cupp.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Eugene Lenhart, who passed away in 2003, as...

Susan Ann Cooley

Susan Ann Cooley

Jan 17, 2024

Susan Ann Hood Cooley, 78, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

Susan was born on September 6, 1945, the daughter of the late Anna Mae Hegmann Hood and Merrill Roe Hood.

She was a lifelong resident of Monongalia County. She graduated from...

Thomas Morgan Anderson Iii

Thomas Morgan Anderson Iii

Jan 16, 2024

Tom (Thomas Morgan Anderson III) passed peacefully during the night after a long battle with Parkinson's. He is survived by his wife of 41 years; Gwen, his children; Michael and Emily (Corey), mother; Janet, siblings; Meg (Mark), John (Kristin) and Ford, along with 10 nieces and nephews, 2 great nephews, and was predeceased by his father, Thomas Morgan Anderson...

William Frederick Stevens

William Frederick Stevens

Jan 15, 2024

William F. Stevens, 66, of Morgantown WV went to be with the Lord, January 15, 2024, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loved ones.

William was born on December 2, 1957, the son of George and Virginia Mae Stevens.

William enjoyed watching sports, especially the Steelers and...

Kramer Lee Turner

Kramer Lee Turner

Jan 11, 2024

Kramer Lee Turner, 63, of Glade Hill, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born July 12, 1960, the son of the late Roy Turner and Clara (Stafford) Turner.

After high school, Kramer attended Edinboro University in Edinboro, PA where he received his...

Pauline Wilson Shaver

Pauline Wilson Shaver

Jan 8, 2024

Colonel Pauline Wilson Shaver, 87, died peacefully while in hospice care in Morgantown, WV, on January 8, 2024.

Pauline was born on January 9, 1936, in Morgantown, WV, to Paul W. Wilson and Inez (Sharps) Wilson, but often said that age was only a number that had nothing to do with what really mattered in...

Virginia "Sally" Wolfe

Virginia "Sally" Wolfe

Jan 7, 2024

Virginia "Sally" Wolfe, 83, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center.

Virginia was born on November 18, 1940, the daughter of the late Alma and Goldie Maxon.

Virginia was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day...

Patricia Gertrude John

Patricia Gertrude John

Jan 5, 2024

Patricia G. Morgan John, 96, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Sundale Nursing Home.

Patricia was born on November 28, 1927 the daughter of the late Hobson and Ida Mae (Fleming) Osborne.

Patricia worked at the West Virginia University Bookstore until retirement. She was a lifelong member...