Obituaries

James Henry Stichweh

James Henry Stichweh

Jan 3, 2024

James H. Stichweh, passed away on January 3, 2024, at the age of 85 after spending 25 years in Peachtree City, GA. He was the son of the late Elmer A. L. Stichweh and Martha L. (Walther) born on May 29, 1938, in New York.

He attended the University of Louisville where he graduated in...

Dorothy Marie Simons

Dorothy Marie Simons

Jan 3, 2024

Dorothy Marie Koval Simons, 82, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John and Irene Koval.

Dorothy coached girls basketball from the early 1970's until 1989, becoming one of the winningest coaches in the state of West Virginia. She won three state championships...

Jack Eugene Clark

Jack Eugene Clark

Jan 2, 2024

Jack E. Clark, Sr., 75, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1948 in Globe, Arizona, a son of the late Olen and Corine (Alexander) Clark.

Jack served in the United States Army and enjoyed golfing, and watching West Virginia and the...

Forrest Vernon Boyce

Forrest Vernon Boyce

Dec 30, 2023

Forrest Vernon Boyce, 94, of Morgantown, WV passed away December 30th, 2023, battling dementia at Morgantown Health and Rehabilitation Center, with family at his side.

Forrest was born August 5th, 1929, in Connellsville, PA, son of the late Forrest L. Boyce and Nora (O'Neal) Fuller.

Forrest worked many jobs throughout his...

Britta Kathryn Kiger

Britta Kathryn Kiger

Dec 26, 2023

Britta Kathryn Kiger, 75, of Westover, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Mon Health Medical Center.

Britta was born in East Brady, PA on July 27, 1948 the daughter of the late Keith and Bessie Mortimer.

In her free time Britta enjoyed horseback riding and socializing with friends at...

Amy Elizabeth Borowitz

Amy Elizabeth Borowitz

Dec 21, 2023

Amy Elizabeth Borowitz (Hauser) (60) passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, surrounded by her family and her favorite music.

She is survived by Anne Smith Hash (mother), Dr. Volney Wade Hash, Jr. (step-father), aunts Janet Hauser and Sheila Smith, siblings David Hauser (Dina), Daniel Hauser (Ramona Horton), Kristina Hash (Sarah Guerry), nephews Andrew and...

Terry Lee O'Malley

Terry Lee O'Malley

Dec 19, 2023

Friends and family will be received to celebrate Terry's life at the WVU Alumni Center, 1 Alumni Dr., Morgantown, WV on Saturday, August 10th from 2 PM until the casual time for friends to share memories at 4:00 PM. The visiting time will conclude at 5:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be...

Edwin "Leo" Darnell

Edwin "Leo" Darnell

Dec 17, 2023

Edwin, "Leo" Darnell, 80, of Morgantown passed peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

Edwin was born on January 22, 1943 the son of the late Edwin R Darnell and Pearl Darnell.

Edwin was a devout servant of the Lord and was always quick to share...

Elizabeth Mary Taylor

Elizabeth Mary Taylor

Dec 15, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Taylor, 97, of Morgantown, departed this life surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born April 2, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Paul and Ann Fiedler.

She was a loving wife and mother and devoted her life to being a homemaker and gardener,...

Stella Wiles

Stella Wiles

Dec 15, 2023

Stella L. Wiles, 91, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at her home. Stella came into this world on April 2, 1932 in Shallmar, MD, the daughter of Charles Ray Martin and Naomi Ruby Martin.

She worked at Mon General as a CNA for 10 years, where she met her soulmate, Richard Wiles. Richard...

Sharon Lee Jones

Sharon Lee Jones

Dec 14, 2023

Sharon Lee (Rice) Jones, age 76, of Morgantown passed away peacefully at The Village at Heritage Point on December 14, 2023, after an extended illness.

Sharon was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on July 22, 1947. She spent her years growing up in several towns across West Virginia, including St. Marys, Sistersville, Bridgeport, Morgantown, and...

Paulette Smith

Paulette Smith

Dec 14, 2023

Paulette Smith, 80, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born April 27, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Bill and Sarah (Potts) Messinger.

Paulette will be remembered as the "neighborhood mom" and her house was always open to her childrens' friends. She was an avid Bridge player and...

Victor Charles Propst

Victor Charles Propst

Dec 13, 2023

Victor "Vic" Charles Propst, 73, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his home. He was born January 7, 1950 in Granville, WV, a son of the late Elmer Charles and Suzy Elizabeth (Shaffer) Propst.

Vic served Monongalia County as a Police Officer for over 38 years as a member of the Star...

Boyd Devere Holtan

Boyd Devere Holtan

Dec 12, 2023

Boyd DeVere Holtan, 95, of Morgantown, WV, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Boyd was born on September 17, 1928, on the George Holtan farm in Mt. Valley Township, Iowa. He was the youngest of George and Marie Holtan's five children.

He is survived by his children, Leslie Parsons (Thomas), Daniel (Mayra), and...

Joann Lane Musgrave

Joann Lane Musgrave

Dec 11, 2023

Joann Lane Musgrave, 68, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born October 23, 1955 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Marshall Claude and Evelyn Cathleen (Springston) Shafer.

Joann is a Methodist by faith and a 1974 graduate of Morgantown High School. She was employed...

Wilma Boyce

Wilma Boyce

Dec 11, 2023

Wilma Frances (McDonald) Boyce died peacefully at home on Monday, December 11. She was 90.

Wilma was born on September 30, 1933, to Albert and Grace McDonald. She met the love of her life, Donald Frederick Boyce, of Morgantown, who she married on August 5, 1950. For most of her life, she worked at home,...

Charles G. Downey Jr.

Charles G. Downey Jr.

Dec 10, 2023

Charles "JR" Goff Downey, Jr., 53, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at his home.

JR was born on October 1, 1970, the son of Leslie Downey and the late Charles Downey, Sr.

JR loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed riding...

Vivian Windel Spencer

Vivian Windel Spencer

Dec 8, 2023

Vivian Windel Spencer, 96, of Morgantown passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born April 7, 1927 in Morgantown, daughter of the late Mildred and Horace Windel.

Following her 1944 graduation from Morgantown High School, she went to Morgantown Business College, worked for Monongahela Power Company from 1946-1956, and for the Federal...

Milan Samuel Roh

Milan Samuel Roh

Dec 8, 2023

Milan Samuel Roh, 92, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1931 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Reverend George and Susan (Piribek) Roh.

At the age of two, Milan was diagnosed with polio. The disease would be a lifelong challenge for...

Luella May Frey

Luella May Frey

Dec 6, 2023

Luella May Frey, 88, of Morgantown passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Luella was born on April 27, 1935 the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Stiles.

Luella enjoyed walking, bowling, baking and spending time with family.

Luella is survived by her daughters, Susan Schillinger...