Obituaries
Gena Ruth Naugle
Jun 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gena Ruth Naugle, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Gena's spirit shined brightly through her work as a Teacher’s Aide at Mountainview Elementary and through her love for her family, friends, and beloved pets.
Gena was born on April 14, 1955, and left her legacy of love and kindness behind...
Kathryn Ann Branigan
Nov 1, 2024
Kathryn Ann Branigan, 57, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Morgantown, passed away November 1, 2024.
A graveside committal service will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1521 Goshen Rd, Morgantown, on Saturday, June 28th beginning at 1:00pm, with Pastor Lawrence Rebelo.
Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Condolences may be sent online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com
Vicky Lynn Shears
Jun 19, 2025
Vicky Lynn Shears, 65, of Morgantown, passed away at her residence in Morgantown, WV, on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
A person’s obituary is for most people the only time their life story is told. I thought I’d write my life story. I was born June 14, 1960, at a small country hospital in Bartow, WV, the seventh child of Bernard Shears...
Lowell Frank Squires
Jun 18, 2025
Lowell Frank Squires, 86, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 1, 1939, the son of the late Otto and Violet Squires.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Forks of Cheat Cemetery, 3006 Stewartstown Road, Morgantown, WV 26508, with Rev. Allen Dunham...
Jeannine E. Swisher
Jun 14, 2025
Jeannine E. Swisher, 93, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Jeannine was born on June 1, 1932, the daughter of the late Alfred and Olive Essenwein.
She was a graduate of Kittanning High School the class of 1950. She worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone Company, AT&T and the Department of Defense. Jeannine...
Dr. Robert Greco
May 3, 2025
Dr. Robert Greco passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, in Charlotte, NC. He was born August 31, 1924, in Rivesville, WV, to the late Antonio and Filomena Greco.
Robert was preceded in death by his six siblings, Mary, Frank, Sarah, Joe, Mike, and John.
His loving wife of 56 years, Belva Jeane Orell Greco, passed away on October 9, 2006.
Robert attended...
Mary Susan Dadisman
Jun 12, 2025
Mary Susan Dadisman, 83, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Mary Susan was born in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late Stanley E. Dadisman and Lucille Hymes Dadisman. A graduate of Morgantown High School, she dedicated her career to the Morgantown Public Library, where she was known not just for her love of books but for...
Dorthea Jean Pixler
Jun 8, 2025
Dorthea Jean Pixler, 90, of Morgantown, WV died peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 8th.
Dorthea was born October 7th, 1934 in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Roy Danley Sr. and Fannie (Blosser)Danley.
Dorthea graduated from Morgantown High School in 1952. She was employed by Monongahela Power Company for ten years. In 1962, Dorthea married Harold Pixler and the...
Lawrence Allen Gary
Jun 7, 2025
Lawrence Allen “Larry” Gary of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on April 16, 1955, in Marlinton, WV, Larry lived a life dedicated to service and kindness, leaving a profound impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School, Lawrence embodied the values of hard...
Betty J. Owen
Jun 6, 2025
Betty J. Owen, 87, of Pentress, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 at her home. She was born July 28,1937 in Core, WV, a daughter of Dale Burdette and Olive Jean (Myers) Morris.
Betty was the former co-owner of Owen Funeral Home (later Owen Neely Funeral Home when her nephews joined the business) with her husband, Bob, for over forty years....
Dorothy Jane Lynch
Jun 4, 2025
Dorothy Jane Lynch passed away on June 4, 2025, in Morgantown, West Virginia at the age of 93. She was born on December 28, 1931, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, to parents George and Julia Bezak. She graduated from New Castle High School in Pennsylvania. She then moved to Washington D.C., where she met her late husband, John James Lynch Sr....
Ryan Michael Brooks
Jun 4, 2025
Ryan Michael Brooks, 38, passed away on June 4, 2025. He was born on October 3, 1986, in Morgantown, a son to Michael Brooks and Alisa Staley Peterson. Ryan was a man of integrity and kindness and was always helping those in need. He had a great heart that endeared him to family and friends alike.
Ryan had a diverse career...
Carolyn Rose Shockey Bilkowski
May 27, 2025
Carolyn Rose Shockey Bilkowski, 74, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements, which are incomplete, have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.
Elsie M. Stanley
May 27, 2025
Elsie M. Stanley (née King), born on September 10, 1951, in Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on May 27, 2025. She was 73 years old.
Elsie was the beloved wife of Glenn C. Stanley and a devoted mother to Robert Pritchard, Kimberly Pace, Leslie Feltham (Andrew), David Stanley (Becky), and Christy Johnson (Richard). Her life was deeply enriched by her role...
Charlotte Rebecca Dalton
May 26, 2025
Charlotte Rebecca Dalton, 69 of Westover, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Charlotte "Becky" was born on April 9, 1956 in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late Bette Louise Conway.
Becky deeply cherished her family, friends, and community. She found joy in the everyday moments—going on family walks, taking long drives down the backroads just to soak...
Mary Lynn Cocco
May 26, 2025
Dr. Mary Lynn Cocco, a devoted educator, compassionate leader, and beloved member of the Morgantown and Follansbee communities, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the age of 74, at Mon Health Medical Center.
Born on January 6, 1951, in Follansbee, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Betty Pelluchette Cocco. Mary Lynn’s lifelong commitment...
Nancy Isabel VanGilst Rice
May 26, 2025
Nancy Isabel VanGilst Rice, a beloved figure in her community and an inspirational educator, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 14, 1942, a daughter to the late William and Isabel VanGilst. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her brother, Peter VanGilst.
Family was everything to...
Karen Sue May
May 24, 2025
Karen Sue May, born on March 2, 1955, in Morgantown, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. She was a daughter to the late Harold "Hoy" and Thelma Dalton.
She is survived by her beloved son, Joseph "Joey" May, and his wife, Roxanne; grandchildren, Samuel May, Kevin James May, Joseph Dalton, Jireh Plaster, and Jaxen Plaster. Karen is also survived by...
Helen Delores Bean
May 24, 2025
Helen Delores Bean, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, in Fairmont, West Virginia, just two weeks shy of her 83rd birthday.
Born in Methuen, Massachusetts, on June 8, 1942, Helen was the daughter of Genevieve (Mockevicius) and Harvey Thomas. In 1965, she married Charles Bean, and together they shared nearly 60 years of devoted...
Steven Andrew Munro
May 23, 2025
Steven Andrew Munro, affectionately known to his family and friends as Steve, passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 71, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
Born in Burlington, VT, on October 26, 1953, to the late Richard Munro and Gloria Head, Steve grew up in Syracuse, NY. He attended West Genesee High School and went on...
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