Leonard Mckinley Cope

Oct 12, 2024

Leonard M. Cope, 54, of Morgantown, passed away after a sudden illness on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Leonard was born on December 22, 1969, the son of Bonita Helmick and the late Howard William Johnson.

Leonard will be missed by many people.

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Mary Teresia Marshall

Oct 9, 2024

Mary Teresia Marshall, 76, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born May 30, 1948 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Paul and Lucille (Lefeavers) Gray.

She was Apostolic by faith and formerly attended 1st Apostolic Church in Morgantown. She was employed at Sterling Faucet, Davis and...

Roger Edward King

Oct 7, 2024

Roger King, M.D. passed away at the age of 85 due to a military service-related illness. He was a dedicated surgeon who saved countless lives, both during his time with the 85th Evacuation Hospital during the Vietnam War and later in Morgantown, WV, his hometown, where he was closely affiliated with Monongalia General Hospital (Mon Health).

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Harvey Donald Kisner, Jr.

Oct 4, 2024

Harvey Donald Kisner, Jr., 74, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in the presence of family.

He was born September 5, 1950 in Morgantown, a son of the late Harvey Donald and Bessie (Casteel) Kisner.

He was a gifted stone mason and artisan. He was able to fulfill his...

Doris Jean Ayersman

Oct 3, 2024

Doris Jean Ayersman passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born on January 9, 1941 in Morgantown, the daughter of the late Oliver and Mary (Adams) Reynolds.

Doris enjoyed reading scripture and especially enjoyed studying prophecy. She was devoted member of Kingdom Church in Westover.

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Norman Sebastian Julian

Sep 29, 2024

Norman Sebastian Julian, fondly known as "Norm", passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024. In his early years, as a pioneer woodsman of sorts, Norm built his home with his own two hands and settled on Snake Hill on the lip of the Cheat River Gorge. In his later years, he settled in the heartwarming community of Star...

Anthony Peter (Tony) Barill

Sep 27, 2024

Anthony P. (Tony) Barill, 90, a lifelong resident of Morgantown, passed away at Mon Health Medical Center on Friday, September 27, 2024. Tony was born in Morgantown on November 20, 1933, son of the late Joseph Barill and Helen (Gentile) Barill.

He was a 1952 graduate of St. Francis High School. After graduation, he was...

Doris Lucille Prete

Sep 22, 2024

Doris Lucille Prete, 91, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Morgantown, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Benderson Skilled Nursing Facility in Sarasota, FL. She was born on May 27, 1933, in Smith Township, PA, the only daughter of the late Margaret "Belle" Culley Sturgeon.

She was a former teacher, local businesswoman, advocate...

Douglas Irving Dalton

Sep 22, 2024

Douglas Irving Dalton, 89, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, September 22, at his home surrounded by family.

He was a lifelong resident of Morgantown, born July 1, 1935 the son of the late Major and Grace Dalton.

Douglas was retired from the Morgantown Utility Board. He loved hunting and fishing...

Susan Ellen Messenger

Sep 19, 2024

Susan E. Messenger born March 21, 1928 near Tunnelton, WV died September 19, 2024 at age 96 at her home in Kingwood, WV.

Susan was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt as well as being a stalwart US Air Force wife of 25 years. She was a Red Cross school health aide,...

Sylvia Elaine Belt

Sep 19, 2024

Sylvia Elaine Belt, 88, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at The Villages at Heritage Point with loved ones by her side. She lived a long and blessed life and is now with her Lord and Savior.

She was born September 4, 1936 in Moundsville, West Virginia to the late Harley Cramer and...

Thomas Rhey Barnard

Sep 19, 2024

Thomas Rhey Barnard passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 63. He was born in Houston, TX to the late Thomas Gross Barnard and Naomi Ruth (Tennant) Green.

Rhey is survived by his sisters, Mary Ann Dierolf, and Kate Drobek (Andy), his nieces and nephews, Jason and Brandi Dierolf, Rachel Haines and...

James Harold Martisko, Jr.

Sep 16, 2024

James “Jim” Harold Martisko, Jr., unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his home in Morgantown at the age of 73.

He was born on October 31, 1950, son of the late James H. Martisko, Sr., and Garnett Skinner at Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Morgantown.

He worked for Consolidation Coal...

Michael Wayne Bowser

Sep 14, 2024

Michael Wayne Bowser, 52, of Fairmont, passed away September 14, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

Deborah Ann King

Sep 13, 2024

Deborah Ann King, age 72, of Morgantown WV, passed away on Friday, September 13th after a brief battle with cancer. She fought up until the very end in her home, passing peacefully surrounded by family. Debby was born February 9, 1952, in Morgantown, WV, one of 4 children to the late Harry and Frances Hartley Richards of Morgantown, WV....

James Earl Lilly

Sep 11, 2024

On Wednesday, September 11th, James Lilly departed into the great unknown, where his curious spirit and sense of wonder can delight in this next grand adventure. Jim was born July 31, 1960 in Beckley, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Basil Lilly and Ailene 'Cawley' Lilly. He is survived by his wife, Linda 'Pratt' Lilly,...

Sarah Jane Means

Sep 11, 2024

Sarah Jane Means, 76, of Fairmont, WV passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was born in Morgantown on May 15, 1948 to the late JoAnn (Stewart) Goodwin and Martin Wayne Goodwin.

Sarah is survived by her daughter Patricia Desmuke, with children Abby, Zach and David Desmuke; son, Robert D. Means and his children with...

Carol Elaine Justilio

Sep 9, 2024

Carol Elaine Justilio, 80, of Morgantown passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. She was the daughter of the late George and Edith Everly.

Carol worked at Ruby Memorial Hospital for 40 years in the patient accounting department.

She is survived by her son, Gregory Everly; brother John Everly; cousins, Roxann Shipley...

Kimberly Ann Funk

Sep 8, 2024

Kimberly Ann Funk, 53, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home.

She was born January 16, 1971, in Greensburg, PA, a daughter of Maxine (Vozel) Yuvan and the late Frank Yost Jr.

Kim was a 1989 graduate of Hempfield Area...

Melissa "June" Alexander

Sep 2, 2024

Melissa “June” Alexander, 82, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was born November 21, 1941 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Denzil and Roma (Cutlip) Taylor.

She was a 1959 graduate of Morgantown High School and a member...