Geraldean Creel

Mar 14, 2025

Geraldean Creel, 89, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at home—exactly where she wanted to be.

Born in Pisgah, WV, on July 10, 1935, to the late Ezra Preston Walls and Rebecca Stout Walls, Geraldean was kind, caring, and had a playful sense of humor. She was a no-nonsense, fiercely independent woman who...

Barbara Grace Bartrug

Mar 14, 2025

Barbara "Grace" Bartrug, 83, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at her home. She was born February 15, 1942 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late George W. and Sarah (Grahm) Deuesenberry.

She worked for 25 years as an Insurance Supervisor at Mon General Hospital and attended Brookhaven United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher. She...

Ronald Paul Fleeger

Mar 12, 2025

As befitted his nature, Ronald "Ron" Paul Fleeger, USN (Ret.), died quietly and peacefully during first watch on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Ron, 80, of Morgantown, WV, born in Slippery Rock, PA, is survived by his wife, Linda Kay (Mickley) Fleeger.

Ron's 20-year career in the U.S. Navy, which began after his graduation from Slippery Rock High...

William Clayton Kerzak, Sr.

Mar 10, 2025

William "Bill" Clayton Kerzak, Sr., 80, of Morgantown passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Harmony in Morgantown.

Bill was born on March 16, 1944, the son of the late Andrew and Frances Kerzak.

Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Kerzak, Morgantown, WV; daughter, Jennifer Connoley and son-in-law, Kevin Connoley, Morgantown, WV; daughter-in-law, Chandra Starn, Morgantown, WV; grandchildren, Daniel...

Marjorie Penn

Mar 10, 2025

Marjorie Penn, 94, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

August John Lucci

Mar 9, 2025

August J. (Augie) Lucci, 95, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Augie was born June 22, 1929, in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Attilio & Italia Lucci.

A devoted member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Star City, Augie was deeply involved in his faith community. Over the years, he...

Loulie Dodson Canady

Mar 8, 2025

Loulie Dodson Canady, 93, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1931, in Bogotá, Columbia, a daughter to the late Raymond Isham Dodson and Loulie Dickinson Pugh Dodson.

Loulie spent the first six years of her life in Bogotá, where her father was an executive with an American oil...

Patricia Luzader Osburn

Mar 5, 2025

Patricia "Sue" Luzader Osburn, 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Sue was born in Morgantown on October 29, 1943, a daughter to the late Arthur and Bessie Luzader.

Sue loved being a member of the Morgantown community. She worked at Mylan Pharmaceuticals for over 30 years, was an avid bowler, and was passionate...

Chad Leon Nicholas

Mar 3, 2025

Being open, vulnerable and brutally honest . . .

Chad Leon Nicholas, 42, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, due to PTSD after trying for years to get help from the Veterans' Administration. Sadly, this is not an uncommon tragedy. The 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report states that...

Patrick Eugene Vavrock

Mar 2, 2025

Patrick Eugene Vavrock, 72, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Patrick was born on February 9, 1953, the son of the late Bernard and Nancy Vavrock. He was raised as one of seven children in the town of McMechen, WV and later moved his young family to Morgantown, WV to work for...

Robert Wayne Kendall

Mar 1, 2025

Robert W. Kendall, 83, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Madison Center. He was born September 5, 1941 in Hundred, WV, a son of the late Lawrence and Louise (Rushford) Kendall.

Bob was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and retired after 33 years of service as a Colonel in the...

Matthew Steven Reiner

Mar 1, 2025

Matthew Steven Reiner, 41, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his home. He was born October 18, 1983 in Phoenix, AZ, a son of Rocky Reiner (Sharee) and Pam Erdie (Steve).

Matt was employed at Sundale Nursing Home and in his free time enjoyed gaming, music of all kinds, Sci-Fi, and Magic...

Jean Louise Bell

Feb 27, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Jean Louise Bell passed away at the age of 69 years old, surrounded by family on February 27, 2025, in Morgantown, WV, where she resided for over 30 years.

She was originally from Los Angeles, California and was born on April 14, 1955. She was an...

Denzil Ray Gillum

Feb 23, 2025

Denzil Ray Gillum, 85, of Medina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at O'Neill Healthcare in Middleburg Heights, OH. Denzil was born on April 13, 1939, the son of Howard and Rita Gillum. Denzil was a devoted brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Denzil enjoyed a long career in electronics, where his sharp mind...

Janet Swinler

Feb 23, 2025

Janet C. Swinler, 86, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, February 23rd in Fairmont.

At Janet’s request, there will be no public services and a private family ceremony will be held at a later time.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home and online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com....

Donald Ray King

Feb 21, 2025

Donald Ray King, 86, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born October 2, 1938 in Morgantown, a son of the late Orville and Dicie (Lewis) King.

He was a handyman for many years before his retirement. In his free time, he enjoyed working on cars with...

Ronald Harrison Cribbs

Feb 20, 2025

Ronald Harrison Cribbs, 67, of Morgantown passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kermit, Texas on April 29, 1957, a son of the late William and Mildred (Durr) Cribbs.

Ron graduated from high school in Roswell, New Mexico. After college he began a long career in law...

Margaret Ruth Willis

Feb 19, 2025

Margaret "Mickie" (Webber) Howe Willis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.

For the past three years, Mickie had been a resident at Harmony Memory Care in Morgantown, West Virginia, where she was surrounded by exceptional love, care, and extra Sunday donuts from the amazing staff, for whom her...

James Robert Bates

Feb 17, 2025

James Robert Bates, 86, of Shinnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 at United Hospital Center after an extended battle with cancer. He will be missed by all.

He was born September 21, 1938 in Gypsy, WV, a son of the late Robert "Bob" Lloyd and Trenna Marie (Steele) Bates.

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Clifford James May, Sr.

Feb 17, 2025

Clifford James May, Sr., 93, of Morgantown and formerly of Summers School Rd., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 17, 2025.

He was born on August 5, 1931, the son of the late Walter and Lula (Jackson) May.

Clifford was a hardworking man who spent...