Obituaries

George Calvin Poole

George Calvin Poole

Jul 31, 2024

George Calvin Poole, 91, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his home. He was born October 16, 1932 in Morgantown, a son of the late George and Ethel (Dalton) Poole.

He was Christian by Faith and a lifelong farmer. He served in the US Army and retired as a school bus driver...

Harry Glenn Lewis Sr.

Harry Glenn Lewis Sr.

Jul 30, 2024

Harry Glenn Lewis Sr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and US Army veteran passed away on July 30, 2024, in Morgantown, WV. Born to the late John W. Lewis Jr and Helen (Steiniweg) Lewis on March 15, 1942, in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.

Harry graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 1960 and continued his love of...

Adam Wayne Kerns

Adam Wayne Kerns

Jul 30, 2024

Adam Wayne Kerns, 44, of Morgantown passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his home.

Adam was born on May 29, 1980, in Morgantown, WV and was the son of Gerald "Gerry" Kerns and Rose (Blosser) Kerns. Adam was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald “Junior” L. Kerns, Jr. and half-brother, William Patrick...

Harry Nathan Thomas Jr.

Harry Nathan Thomas Jr.

Jul 28, 2024

Harry “Buster” Thomas Jr., 82, of Morgantown passed away peacefully at Kingwood Healthcare Center on July 28, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1942 in Morgantown, WV, the son of the late Harry Thomas Sr. and Evelyn Thomas, Morgantown, WV.

He was a 1963 graduate of University High School where he met his high...

Gary Robert Friggens

Gary Robert Friggens

Jul 26, 2024

Gary Robert Friggens, 78, of Morgantown, died on Friday, July 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born on September 12, 1945 in Detroit, a son of Francis G. and Jane (Pettit) Friggens.

He received a BA degree in physics and mathematics from Albion College, Albion, Michigan in 1967 and pursued graduate studies in physics...

Nancy Rose Conners

Nancy Rose Conners

Jul 25, 2024

Nancy R. Conners, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25th, 2024 at the age of 87 with family at her side.

Nancy, one of 9 children born to Everett and Rosa Edwards, is survived by her sister, Faye; her children, Kathie, Bobby and Julie; as well as 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren....

Olga Mary D'Amico

Olga Mary D'Amico

Jul 24, 2024

Olga Mary D'Amico, 98, of Marilla, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Morgantown, WV.

She was born on September 12, 1925 in McDonald, PA the daughter of the late Luigi and Concetta Luci.

Olga was known for her cooking and her love for flowers. She gardened and took care...

David Allen Dewitt

David Allen Dewitt

Jul 23, 2024

David Allen DeWitt, 71 of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home.

David was born on August 12, 1952, the son of Norma Jean DeWitt and the late Paul Gene DeWitt.

David was a very hard worker and proud to be a welder...

Rochelle Brenner Althouse

Rochelle Brenner Althouse

Jul 23, 2024

Rochelle Brenner Althouse, 86, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her home.

Rochelle was born on October 23, 1937, the daughter of the late Joseph and Minnie Brenner.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held...

Emanuel "Manny" Dettori

Emanuel "Manny" Dettori

Jul 21, 2024

Happy, resilient, and complex – those are the words his children used to describe Emanuel "Manny" Dettori of Palm City, FL. Surrounded by family, he departed this life on July 21, 2024, at Treasure Coast Hospice.

Manny was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 30, 1933, the only child of Salvatore and Anna (née Grande) Dettori....

Debra Jo Goff Pegg

Debra Jo Goff Pegg

Jul 21, 2024

Debra Jo Goff Pegg, age 62 of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 21st, 2024 after a long battle with cancer and other health complications.

Debra was born September 9th, 1961, the daughter of Mary Jo DeGasperin and the late Charles D. Goff.

Debra is survived...

Cameron Lee Lawrence

Cameron Lee Lawrence

Jul 19, 2024

Cameron Lee Lawrence, 21, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, July 19th, 2024, as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Cameron was born August 20, 2002, the son of Bill and Brenda Lawrence, and younger brother to Mackenzie "Mack" Lawrence.

Cameron was a 2020 graduate of Morgantown High School...

Amanda Leigh Lanoir

Amanda Leigh Lanoir

Jul 15, 2024

Amanda Leigh LaNoir-Sawyer, age 37, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband Michael at her side on July 15th, 2024.

Amanda was welcomed into this world on August 20th, 1986, by her parents David and Theresa at Glens Falls Hospital. Amanda spent her childhood filled with joy and laughter. Her infectious laugh was...

John Michael Strakal

John Michael Strakal

Jul 13, 2024

John Michael Strakal, 59, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home. He was greeted in heaven by his parents, Joseph Strakal and Alice Strakal.

He is survived by his two sisters Carolyn Province (Dolly Hickman), and Rita Taylor (Barry), his brother Bryan Strakal, niece Kathy Hickman Reh (Mike),...

Rashad Malika Alton

Rashad Malika Alton

Jul 11, 2024

Rashad Malika Alton, 21, was born on October 10, 2002, in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA, and was called home on July 11, 2024. Rashad was the son of Ashley Moman-Carr (Morgantown, WV), the late Brandon Vann Alton (Pittsburgh, PA), and stepfather Latrell Carr (Morgantown, WV).

Rashad was a graduate of Morgantown High, class of 2021;...

John W. Boyle

John W. Boyle

Jul 8, 2024

John Walsh (J.W.) Boyle, 99, previously of Morgantown, WV and currently of Richmond, KY passed away on Monday July 8, 2024 at his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1925, in Mt. Pleasant, PA the son of the late John Anthony Boyle and Margaret Grace Coyle Boyle. He was a long-time member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Star...

Cindy Sisler Conners

Cindy Sisler Conners

Jul 8, 2024

Cindy Sisler Conners, 62, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at her home. She was born December 10, 1961 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Dana F. and Katherine (Eburg) Sisler.

She is survived by her children, Jessi Conners and Andrew Conners and his wife Jessica; grandchildren, Tanner and Bonnie Conners all...

Grace Darlene Deuesenberry

Grace Darlene Deuesenberry

Jul 3, 2024

Grace "Darlene" Deuesenberry, 82, of Morgantown passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Sundale Rehabilitation and Long Term Care. She was born September 28, 1941 in Preston County, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruby Ringer.

Darlene was a member of the Sabraton Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by...

Aubrey Matthew Hill

Aubrey Matthew Hill

Jun 30, 2024

Aubrey Matthew Hill, 16, of Cowen, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Charleston Area Medical Center. Cremation arrangements, which are incomplete, have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

Maria Elena Vignone

Maria Elena Vignone

Jun 30, 2024

Maria E. Vignone (nee Roppolo) passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born and raised in Hyde Park, PA.

After graduating from Leachburg, PA. High School, she earned a BS and an MS from the University of Pittsburgh.

After completing her formal education, she entered service with the Federal...