Obituaries

Dorena Bruni Wolfe

Dorena Bruni Wolfe

Oct 17, 2022

Dorena "Dee" Bruni Wolfe, 65, of Cheat Neck, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 2, 1957 in Uniontown, a daughter of the late Robert "Fibber" and Louella (Jenkins) Wolfe.

Dee was a graduate of University High School, class of 1975 and went on to...

Frances Marie Felton

Frances Marie Felton

Oct 16, 2022

Frances Marie Felton,75, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1946, in Keyser, WV, the daughter of the late James Henry Doll Jr. and Helen Marie (Welling) Doll.

Frances graduated from Morgantown High School in 1964. Afterwards, she became owner of Frankie's...

Mikilene Kisner

Mikilene Kisner

Oct 12, 2022

Mikilene Kisner, 68, of Morgantown passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown surrounded by her family. Mikilene was born November 14, 1953, the daughter of the late Elizabeth Farkas Billie and the late Mike Billie.

She is survived by two sons, Jon Paul Kisner of Morgantown, Matthew Kisner; grandson,...

Mary Ellen Molony Brady

Mary Ellen Molony Brady

Oct 11, 2022

Mary Ellen Molony Brady passed into eternal life on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Among her wide circle of friends and family, Mary Ellen was known for her wisdom, wit, and wonderful stories. We will miss her and cherish her memory.

Born in Chicago, IL, on July 28, 1928, to John F. Molony and Mary (Kenny)...

Janis Elaine Henry Savage

Janis Elaine Henry Savage

Oct 9, 2022

Janis Elaine Henry Savage, 69, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 1, 1953, daughter of the late Eugene Henry, Sr., and Mildred (Johnson) Henry.

Janis was a dedicated member of the Jesus Mission Church. She had a strong passion in teaching Sunday...

Butch

Butch

Oct 6, 2022

Wayne H “Butch” Fortney Jr, 80, of Morgantown WV passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Mon Health Medical Center f/k/a Mon General Hospital after bravely fighting a straining illness. Wayne was born in Morgantown in 1941, son of the late Mary C. (Joliff) Fortney and Wayne H. Fortney Sr.

He went to Morgantown...

William Henry Thorne

William Henry Thorne

Oct 6, 2022

William H. Thorne, 91, formerly of Stewartstown Road in Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, in Florence, SC.

He made his home in Manning, SC for over 20 years. Bill was born in Baxter, WV in 1931, son of the late Thomas L. (Ted) Thorne and Mildred Gray Thorne. After his father's death...

Dr. Pat Julius

Dr. Pat Julius

Oct 6, 2022

Dr. Pat Julius, age 94, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. He was born on May 13, 1928 in Weirton, WV, the son of the late Paul and Mary Rubino Julius.

Dr. Pat graduated from Campbell Memorial High School; attended Youngstown College and graduated with an elementary and secondary high school teaching...

Michael Wilson Hopkins

Michael Wilson Hopkins

Sep 29, 2022

Michael W. “Hoppy” Hopkins

He was born in Morgantown on August 11, 1954, the son of the late Mary Ann and Walter S Hopkins Jr.

Survivors include his wife Ruth Hopkins of Morgantown, Brother Mark and wife Barbara Hopkins of Scott Depot, WV, Sister Amy Hopkins McClung and husband Michael of...

Rae Ellen Fabiano

Rae Ellen Fabiano

Sep 28, 2022

Rae Ellen Fabiano, 38, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

She was born September 5, 1984, a daughter of Ray and Cassie Fabiano.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown.

Lola Mae Coster

Lola Mae Coster

Sep 25, 2022

Lola M. Coster, 86, entered heaven with great joy on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Lola was born May 28th, 1936, in a small cabin by a gentle stream in Viroqua, Wisconsin to Lydia Selin and Andrew O. Peterson.

The best decision she ever made, after devoting her life to Christ, was to partner with Jack...

Patricia Jo Shaffer

Patricia Jo Shaffer

Sep 25, 2022

Patricia Jo Chico Shaffer, 84, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Sunday, September 25, 2022 after a lengthy illness. She was born on September 3, 1938, daughter of the late Joseph Paul Chico and Betty Ellen Spina.

Patricia (Patty Jo), a lifelong resident of Morgantown, attended St. Francis de...

Mabel Rosann Smith

Mabel Rosann Smith

Sep 22, 2022

On Thursday, September 22, 2022, Mabel Rosann Smith,77 years old, born to the late Ellis James and Eva Ellen (Varner) Tennant, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family.

In addition to her parents, Mabel is preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters, and infant grandsons, Stephen & Andrew.

She...

Bonnie F. Perkins

Bonnie F. Perkins

Sep 21, 2022

Bonnie F. Perkins, 83, of Elysian Avenue, Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 3, 1938 in Littleton, West Virginia, daughter of the late Ethel and John Lough.

Bonnie worked at Ms. Blues restaurant and Westinghouse before meeting her husband,...

Norman Charles Ulrich

Norman Charles Ulrich

Sep 21, 2022

Norman Charles Ulrich, 64, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Rosewood Center of Grafton. He was born on May 20, 1958, in Morgantown, a son of the late Barbara (Brokaw) and Dr. Valentin Ulrich.

Norman grew up on Willowdale Road (Don Nehlen Drive). He attended St.

Francis Grade School,...

Patricia Lou Berry

Patricia Lou Berry

Sep 20, 2022

Patricia W. "Pat" Berry, 78, of Morgantown, WV, and formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022, at Mon Health Medical Center. Pat was born on March 16, 1944, daughter of the late William S. Weaver and Genevieve C. Weaver of Weston, WV.

She met the love of her life, Bruce L....

Dorothy Jean Utt

Dorothy Jean Utt

Sep 20, 2022

Dorothy Jean Utt, 80, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Morgantown Health and Rehab.

Dorothy was born on August 31, 1942, the daughter of the late Jefferson and Freda Kerns.

Dorothy enjoyed camping, gardening, Mountaineer basketball, sightseeing and going to church.

Dorothy is...

George Panagiotis Tryfiates

George Panagiotis Tryfiates

Sep 18, 2022

Dr. George Panagiotis Tryfiates was welcomed home by his Savior on the Lord’s Day, September 18, 2022, in Wilmore, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents Panagiotis John and Constance Tryfiates. He is survived by Mary, his beloved wife of 63 years, also now of Wilmore, and his four children: Panagiotis George Tryfiates (Laurie) of Virginia; Constance...

Barbara Jean Kurcaba

Barbara Jean Kurcaba

Sep 18, 2022

Barbara "Barb" Jean Kurcaba, 68, of Morgantown, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born on June 3, 1954, in Morgantown, daughter of the late Ira and Dona Sue (Loughry) Shahan.

Barb spent 35 years teaching math at Clay-Battelle High School. She took great joy spending time with her family...

Sondra Sue Moser

Sondra Sue Moser

Sep 14, 2022

Sondra Sue Moser, 82, of Morgantown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022 at the Madison Center. Born May 28, 1940, in Morgantown, she was a daughter of the late Margaret Fugera Loya and John Loya, Jr.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George Moser in 2019 and her...