Obituaries

Mary Marguerite Groscup

Mary Marguerite Groscup

Mar 27, 2021

Mary Marguerite Groscup, 91, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2021, at her residence. She was born on January 21, 1930, daughter of the late Moses Raymond Hill, Sr., and Lou Vina (Kidd) Hill in Boomer, Fayette County, WV. Marguerite was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her son,...

Michael Lee St. Clair

Michael Lee St. Clair

Mar 27, 2021

Michael Lee St. Clair, 85, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born December 30,1935 in Morgantown, a son of the late Ralph and Edna (Wiles) St. Clair. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice St. Clair; children, Cathy Patterson and her husband Larry and Gary St. Clair...

Joseph Michael Mascioli

Joseph Michael Mascioli

Mar 26, 2021

Joseph Michael Mascioli, born November 20, 1956 in Fairmont, WV, passed away on March 26, 2021 in Morgantown, WV after a long illness, which he faced courageously. In his final days he and family received many in-person visits and phone calls, for which all are grateful. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his sons, and...

Glenda Jean Troy

Glenda Jean Troy

Mar 24, 2021

TROY, Glenda Jean: Age 86 of Cassville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Stonerise (Mapleshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center). Wife of James Glenn Troy and daughter of William Fleming and Zella Fleming Dement, she was born January 27, 1935. She is survived by sons James M. (Lois) and David G. (Christine) Troy, and granddaughters Kristy Jecklin...

Hrysanthi Demanelis

Hrysanthi Demanelis

Mar 18, 2021

Hrysanthi "Christine" Demanelis, 85, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, March 18th 2021, at Evergreen Assisted Living. Born in Sopiki, Albania on December 1, 1935, daughter of the late Hlias and Penelope Lavaris. In 1954, she immigrated to America where she became a lifelong member of The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church and 5+ years as a volunteer at the American...

Robert Ray Lewis

Robert Ray Lewis

Mar 18, 2021

Called to his Heavenly Home, Robert Ray Lewis, 84, a lifelong resident of the Summer School Road area, Morgantown, passed peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Robert was born on December 17, 1936 to the late Lloyd F. and Inus Bell (Murray) Lewis. Robert graduated from Morgantown High School. He was a retired correctional...

Deloris Jane Howell

Deloris Jane Howell

Mar 16, 2021

Deloris Jane (Austin) Howell, 84, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Stonerise Morgantown f/k/a Mapleshire. She was born on November 9, 1936, the youngest and last surviving child of the late Charles Andrew and Etta Jane (Costello) Austin. Deloris was a Methodist by faith and a member of the South Pointe Methodist Church. Deloris...

Joan Bernadine Overberger

Joan Bernadine Overberger

Mar 15, 2021

Mrs. Joan B. Overberger, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, March 15, 2021. Joan was born February 6, 1933 in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania. Joan’s parents were George and Mary Hermalik of Barnesboro PA., Joan was one of Eight siblings. Mary and Ben Neighbor of Hastings PA., John and Dorothy Kostura of Indiana PA., George and Angie Hermalik of Altoona PA., Jack...

Scott Samuel Radman

Scott Samuel Radman

Mar 14, 2021

Scott Samuel Radman passed from this life Sunday, March 14, 2021, at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital after a brief but devastating illness. Scott was born November 26, 1967, in Morgantown, WV, where he lived his entire life. He is survived by his long-time girlfriend, Deanna Pennington; his father, Saul Radman; his mother, Joanne Clark Radman and her long-time...

Koren Noel Kurcaba

Koren Noel Kurcaba

Mar 13, 2021

Koren Noel Kurcaba, 39, of Westover, died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born December 10, 1981 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Kimberly Ann Kurcaba. Koren was a graduate of Morgantown High School. She is survived by her son, Nicklas Dewitt of Morgantown and her longtime companion, Franklin E. Hutchison. Cremation arrangements have...

Joellen Trippett

Joellen Trippett

Mar 11, 2021

Joellen Turley Trippett, 56, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, of natural causes, on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at home in Star City, WV. She was born December 29, 1964 in Welch, WV, a daughter of Penny Turley and the late Rev. J. William (Bill) Turley. Joellen was a resident of Morgantown for 40 years. She attended Morgantown High School....

Virginia Mary Lester

Virginia Mary Lester

Mar 10, 2021

Virginia Mary Lester, 89, passed away peacefully on March 10,2021 at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born in Thomas, WV on April 2, 1931, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Jeran. Virginia is survived by her husband James, married in 1952 and celebrated 68 years together. Her children, Jimmy (Janice), Joseph (Kathy), Patrick (Teddi Jo), and Christopher. She...

Wallace J. Shank, Jr.

Wallace J. Shank, Jr.

Mar 10, 2021

Wallace "Wally" J. Shank, Jr., of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at his home. He was born on August 29, 1947, in Morgantown, WV, son of Mildred Ruby (Deusenberry) Shank and the late Wallace Junior Shank, Sr. Wally was a 1965 Morgantown High School graduate. He proudly played the trumpet in the MHS band and was...

Shaun Edward Crites

Shaun Edward Crites

Mar 6, 2021

Shaun Edward Crites, 41, of Westover, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his home. He was born May 20, 1979 in Morgantown, a son of Jackie Edward Crites. Shaun worked for the City of Westover for 5 years. He was passionate about music and loved Guns N' Roses and was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Most importantly, the...

Elizabeth Barill

Elizabeth Barill

Mar 4, 2021

Elizabeth Barill, 95, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was born on August 22, 1925, daughter of the late Harley and Louise (Christian) Byrd. Elizabeth worked several years at Davis & Lynch Glass Company. After retiring, she worked at Kroger and Chick-fil-A where she made many wonderful friends. She enjoyed baking, her morning walks,...

Betty Ann Spiroff Cowdery

Betty Ann Spiroff Cowdery

Feb 24, 2021

Betty Ann Spiroff Cowdery, 91, of Westover, passed away Wednesday, February 24th at Morgantown Health and Rehab. She was born January 26, 1930 in Reedsville, WV a daughter of the late Alonzo Ray Ball and Ethel Bell Molisee. She retired from General Electric and enjoyed bowling and crafts. She is survived by her son, Terry Spiroff and his wife,...

Sandra Kay Gifford

Sandra Kay Gifford

Feb 23, 2021

Sandra Kay Gifford, 59, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, after a battle with breast cancer. Sandy was born in Morgantown, WV, where she remained her whole life. She spent every Sunday at the flea market and when she wasn't there, she could be found knitting, sewing, gardening, reading, collecting dolls, and donating the things she made. She...

John Mark Barnes

John Mark Barnes

Feb 22, 2021

Mark Barnes, 59, of Waynesburg, PA passed of cardiac failure on February 23rd at his home. Mark was born and lived several years in Morgantown, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Karen. He is survived by his sister Fran Barnes of Morgantown, WV; a sister Jane and husband in Florida, and a brother...

Betty Frances Johnson

Betty Frances Johnson

Feb 21, 2021

Betty Frances Johnson, 88, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home. She was born September 30, 1932 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Russell and Ruth (Brown) Dean. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Johnson, who passed away in 2016. Mrs. Johnson was a graduate of University High School and...

Robert Thomas Westwood

Robert Thomas Westwood

Feb 19, 2021

Robert Thomas Westwood, 74, of Morgantown, passed away Friday February 19, 2021. He was born October 12, 1946 in Wheeling, WV to Felix Edward Westwood of Wheeling and Doris Esta (Fetty) Westwood of Core. Rob grew up in Kensington, MD. He loved sports and played football, basketball, and track at Albert Einstein High School, from where he graduated in...