Obituaries

Ann Wade Van Voorhis

Ann Wade Van Voorhis

Mar 29, 2023

Naomi Ann Wade Van Voorhis, 94, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Evergreen Assisted Living. She was born December 1, 1928 in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Jesse Franklin and Ruby (Barnes) Wade.

She was a 1946 graduate of Pt. Marion High School and a 1950 graduate of West Virginia...

Shirley Ann Snider

Shirley Ann Snider

Mar 28, 2023

Shirley Ann Snider, 81, of Morgantown, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, with her family by her side.

Shirley was the daughter of the late Ervin J. Lipscomb Sr. and the late Lula P. Huffman Lipscomb of Masontown, WV.

Shirley had been a nanny for...

Angela Marie Davis

Angela Marie Davis

Mar 27, 2023

Angie Davis, 59, of Grafton, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at her residence. She was born October 28, 1963 in Williamsburg, KY, a daughter of Hershel Lawrence and Anna Marie (Jones) Davis.

Angie grew up in Maryland and was a graduate of Chesapeake High School. She worked for many years at the Law Offices...

Billy Gar Wingfield

Billy Gar Wingfield

Mar 27, 2023

Billy Wingfield of Morgantown, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 27, 2023. He was born on November 17, 1930 in Parsons, West Virginia, the son of the late Oliver Leroy Wingfield and Hallie Beatrice (Hedrick) Wingfield.

He was the oldest of their seven children. Billy is a Korean War Veteran. After...

Melissa Jo Hertzog

Melissa Jo Hertzog

Mar 25, 2023

Melissa Jo Hertzog, age 62, of Morgantown died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown, WV.

Melissa was born July 30, 1960 in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Patsy (Hall) and Fredrick Hertzog.

Melissa enjoyed poetry.

She is survived by sister, Tina...

Joyce Ray Stockett

Joyce Ray Stockett

Mar 23, 2023

On Monday, March 23, 2023, Joyce received her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was born on January 18, 1950, in Morgantown, WV., to the late Arnold Ray Snyder and the late Doris Snyder Smith. She graduated from University HIgh School, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, her best friend and the love...

George Vasilios Demanelis

George Vasilios Demanelis

Mar 22, 2023

George Vasilios Demanelis, 71, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1951, in Morgantown, son of the late Areti Maris Demanelis and the late Vasilios Anastasios "Bill" Demanelis.

George graduated Morgantown High school in 1969. He went on to earn a Bachelor's degree...

Henry Jourdan Finerfrock

Henry Jourdan Finerfrock

Mar 22, 2023

Henry Jourdan Finerfrock, age 97, of Pierpont Heights, Morgantown took his final hiking journey to Heaven with Jesus holding his hand on March 22, 2023.

Henry was born October 14, 1925 in Harrisburg, PA. He was the eldest son of the late Harry J. and Ruth Oyster Finerfrock. He graduated from William Penn High School...

David Francis Ford

David Francis Ford

Mar 19, 2023

David Francis Ford–dedicated husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend-passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2023. He was 42.

David was born to Edward and Patricia Ford in Ranson, West Virginia on January 9, 1981. He graduated from Morgantown High School in 1999 before graduating from Bethany College in 2004. David played basketball and baseball...

Marie Anne Macbride

Marie Anne Macbride

Mar 16, 2023

Marie Anne (Arbour) MacBride, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Morgantown Health and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. She was born on May 18, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Philip and Ann (Oakes) Arbour. Following the sudden death of their mother when they were eight years old, Marie...

William Milo Potter

William Milo Potter

Mar 12, 2023

It is with much sadness that we note the passing of William M. "Bill" Potter (Feb. 22, 1943 - Mar. 12, 2023). Son of the late Milo and Lucille Potter, Bill grew up in Southwest Virginia and graduated from Virginia High School (1961), East Tennessee State University (BS 1965), and Memphis State University (MA 1970).

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Patricia Ann Stewart

Patricia Ann Stewart

Mar 11, 2023

Patricia Ann Stewart, 95, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 17, 1927 in Gassaway, WV, a daughter of the late Albert and Della Fay (Workman) Groves.

Pat was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir for...

George Cooper Kolosoff

George Cooper Kolosoff

Mar 8, 2023

George Cooper Kolosoff, 90, of Star City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 16 days before his 91st birthday. Cooper was born March 23, 1932, in Marion County, West Virginia, son of the late William and Martha (Andre) Kolosoff.

Cooper served in the United States Navy during WWII. Throughout his life, he wore...

Charles Adrin Crites

Charles Adrin Crites

Mar 8, 2023

Charles Adrin Crites, 63, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born November 10, 1959 in Morgantown, a son of the late Walter and Macel (Riffle) Crites.

He is survived by his daughters and their families, Ashley Honeycutt Heather Yoke; longtime companion, Cathy McDonald; siblings, Melinda Lawson and...

Walter Stanley Kordek

Walter Stanley Kordek

Mar 7, 2023

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Walter S. Kordek, 76, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. On August 28, 1946, Walt was born in the small factory town of Ware, MA.

He led an idyllic boy's life of catching frogs, chasing butterflies, building forts and climbing trees. During high school, he became passionate...

Stephen Shoulders

Stephen Shoulders

Mar 1, 2023

Steve Shoulders, 70, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his home. He was born April 29, 1952 in Richwood, WV, a son of the late Gwenda Mae (Hearn) Shoulders.

He retired from Mylan in 2018 after 20 years of employment and served his country in the United States Air Force. Steve was...

Judith Michele Moore

Judith Michele Moore

Feb 25, 2023

Judith (Judy) Michele Moore passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, February 25th, 2023, at her residence in Evergreen Assisted Living at the age of 79.

Judy was born on January 5th, 1944, in Elyria, Ohio, the daughter of the late Nathaniel Graham Townsend and Sarah Elizabeth (Davidson) Townsend. She grew up in Morgantown, WV, attended...

Clarence John Keener, Jr.

Clarence John Keener, Jr.

Feb 25, 2023

Clarence John Keener, Jr. "Junior" 87, of Reedsville, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Morgantown surrounded by family filling the room with love telling stories and sharing memories. He was born December 1, 1935, son of the late Clarence John and Grace Malida (Burch) Keener of Morgantown.

Clarence...

Barbara Ellen Mcdaniel

Barbara Ellen Mcdaniel

Feb 25, 2023

Barbara Ellen McDaniel, 83, of Morgantown, passed away, February 25, 2023 at Mon Health Medical Center.

She was born May, 9, 1939 in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Francis and Opal Bane.

She retired from Sundale Nursing Home as a Nurses Aid after over 18 years. She attended Emmanuel...

Marilyn Sue Bowers

Marilyn Sue Bowers

Feb 24, 2023

Marilyn Sue "Beege" Bowers, 75, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born on January 22, 1948 in Morgantown, WV, daughter of the late Joseph and Vivian (Hughes) Bowers.

She was a graduate of Morgantown High School Class of 1966 and attended Morgantown Career College. She was...