Cathy Marie Oleksa

Feb 24, 2023

Cathy Marie Oleksa, 67, of Morgantown passed away at her home on Friday, February 24, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born August 26, 1955, daughter of the late Harold Lipscomb and Loretta (Boyles) Lipscomb in Morgantown.

She graduated from Morgantown High School in 1973 and then graduated from West Virginia Career...

Barbara Ellen Bowser

Feb 22, 2023

Faithful servant to God, Barbara Ellen Bowser, 90, of Morgantown, passed away February 22, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Barbara was born June 4, 1932 in Fairmont, WV, to the late Delmar Thomas and Lillian Beatrice Hughes.

Barbara was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She was...

Alvin Dale Kerns

Feb 22, 2023

Alvin Dale Kerns, 78, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1944 in Grafton, a son of the late Philip Staley and Violet (Brown) Kerns.

He was a graduate of Morgantown High School and served in Germany in the United States Army. He was...

Anne Swisher Chase

Feb 20, 2023

Anne Swisher Chase, age 87 of Morgantown, WV, peacefully graduated to glory on February 20, 2023, surrounded by her family and pastor.

Anne was born June 7, 1935 at her maternal grandparents’ farm near Weston, WV. She was the only daughter of the late L. Bush Swisher, Sr. and Lorraine King Swisher.

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Dr. Patricia K. Smith

Feb 20, 2023

Dr. Patricia K. "Patti" Smith of Morgantown, WV, passed away on February 20, 2023 at the Harmony at Morgantown senior living facility after a lengthy illness. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother.

She was born on March 8, 1934 in Stroudsburg, PA, daughter of the late Joseph G. and Mabel L....

Shirley Jean Lojewski

Feb 19, 2023

Shirley Jean Lojewski, 85, of Morgantown passed away on February 19 at Evergreen Personal Care Home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on August 17, 1937, in Western PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rachel Thomas Lenkowech.

Shirley graduated from Uniontown High School in 1955. She worked for Rockwell International in Uniontown,...

Dewey Vance Rotruck Jr.

Feb 17, 2023

On Friday, February 17, 2023, Dewey Vance Rotruck Jr., passed away by the side of his wife and daughters in his home at the age of 78 after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Dewey was born on November 13, 1944 in Keyser, WV to Dewey and Betty (Liller) Rotruck of Burlington, Mineral County, WV. At...

Norma Christine Burkett

Feb 15, 2023

(Norma) Christine Burkett, 71, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her home.

Christine was born on October 25, 1951, the daughter of the late Dayne and Vivian Pugh.

Christine was a member of the Brookhaven Methodist Church, In her free time, she enjoyed reading, crafting, and sewing. She...

Warden J. Rice

Feb 12, 2023

Warden J. Rice, 92, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Madison Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on June 24, 1930, the son of the late Thomas E. and Viola M. (Bell) Rice in Bolair, Webster County, West Virginia.

Warden enlisted in the U. S. Air Force proudly serving two...

Lon Cleaver

Feb 11, 2023

Lon Cleaver, age 98, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Lon was born on November 18, 1924, in Newton, Illinois, son of the late Lon and Blanche (Winterrowd) Cleaver, Sr.

After graduating high school, Lon enlisted in the US Army as a surgical medic,...

Charles John Matala

Feb 10, 2023

Charles John "Chuck" Matala, 71, of Morgantown passed away on February 10, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Chuck was born on September 8, 1951, in Johnstown, PA, the son of Cecelia "Sally" and the late John Matala.

Chuck was a caring husband, father, and grandfather who lived his life centered around...

John Dewitt

Feb 8, 2023

John "Weezer" DeWitt, 59, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Morgantown on January 3, 1964, son of Margaret (Casteel) DeWitt and the late Arley John Oliver DeWitt.

Weezer's career was truck driving. In his spare time, he was known for his passion for both WVU...

Sandra Kay Poulson

Feb 7, 2023

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Poulson, 75, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Sandy was born on December 12, 1947, in Morgantown, daughter of the late Walter and Ida "Jerry" (Tasker) Poulson.

Sandy graduated from Morgantown High School and spent several summers working in Ocean City,...

Nancy "Lynne" Crane

Feb 5, 2023

Nancy “Lynne” Crane, 67, of Southport, NC, formerly of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Bolivia, NC. She was born June 25, 1955, in Morgantown, daughter of Robert and Nancy (Edwards) Conners.

Lynne graduated from WVU in 1996 Summa Cum Lauda and went on to proudly graduate from...

Edgar Clayton Fowler, Sr.

Feb 2, 2023

Edgar “Bruiser” C. Fowler, Sr., 92, of Cheat Lake, Morgantown, passed away peacefully with those who loved him by his side on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born on November 22, 1930, son of the late Ellis and Goldie (Everly) Fowler.

Edgar graduated from University High School, served in...

Willard Eldon Myers

Jan 31, 2023

Willard "Will" Eldon Myers, age 84, of Morgantown, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, with family by his side, into the arms of Christ. Will was born in Morgantown on January 5, 1939, son of the late Luther and Leah Myers.

He spent 50 years as a volunteer fireman in Rivesville, WV...

Dixie Lee Lemley

Jan 30, 2023

Dixie Lee Baker Lemley, 79, of Little River, SC, formerly of Morgantown, WV, went to her heavenly home on January 30th, 2023. She arrived in this world on May 4th, 1943, to the proud parents of Vaughn Elliott and Violet Pauline Twigg Baker.

She attended University High School. She stayed home raising her three boys...

Dr. Kenneth Dale Mcintosh

Jan 29, 2023

Dr. Kenneth Dale McIntosh, 92, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, January 29, 2023, with his beloved wife by his side.

He was born September 29, 1930, son of the late Richard and Axie McIntosh.

At 16 years old, he joined the United States Air Force, and was honorably...

Betty Kathryn Trickett

Jan 27, 2023

Betty K. Trickett, 92, of Oakland, MD passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Boyd Moon and Sara Logan.

She worked for many years at IBMI data center.

Those left to cherish her...

Michael Samuel Pinion

Jan 27, 2023

Michael Samuel Pinion, 69, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Madison House surrounded by family.

Michael was born February 23, 1953, son of the late Samuel Michael and Mary (Necoranec) Pinion of Morgantown, WV.

Born and raised in Morgantown, Michael attended St Francis Catholic School where...