Obituaries

Daniel Edward Della-Giustina

Daniel Edward Della-Giustina

Apr 18, 2025

Daniel Edward Della-Giustina passed away peacefully at his home in Morgantown, West Virginia, on April 18, 2025, surrounded by loving family. A first-generation Italian American, Dan was born on March 4, 1929, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Augusto and Caterina (Bianchi) Della-Giustina, emigrants from northern Italy. Dan grew up in the city’s close-knit Italian enclave, the South End, and attended Technical...

Carol Greer Lunsford

Carol Greer Lunsford

Apr 16, 2025

Carol Greer Lunsford, 81, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born in Logan County, WV on December 14, 1943 to the late John and Cora (Lowe) Greer.

Affectionately known to her friends and family as "Aunt Sis", she enjoyed cooking, listening to Elvis, sunbathing on the beach, getting her hair and nails done, and of course,...

Mary Ann Phillips

Mary Ann Phillips

Apr 16, 2025

Mary Ann Kelly Phillips passed in Jane Lew WV on April 16, 2025.

Mary Ann was born in Morgantown WV on October 2, 1933. Her parents were Frank M. Kelly and Anne Cornelius Kelly. She graduated from Morgantown High School in 1951, later attending WVU for a few years while working for the Alumni Association.

She met the love of her life...

Jeffrey Robert Funke

Jeffrey Robert Funke

Apr 15, 2025

Jeffrey Robert Funke, of Morgantown WV, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his home on April 15, 2025. Jeff lived his life to the fullest and made the most of his time here with us.

Jeff was born on June 18, 1972, in Couer d'Alene, Idaho to Dennis and Linda Funke. He is survived by his brother, Dusty and his Aunt Cindy....

Dylan "Smokey" George

Dylan "Smokey" George

Apr 11, 2025

Dylan "Smokey" George, 24, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital from a tragic fall sustained at home. He was born June 24, 2000, and is the son of Shelly Deavers and Lance E. Deavers; John George, II and Melody George.

He enjoyed playing his guitar and video games, skateboarding, and spending time with his best...

Warren T. Anderson, M.D.

Warren T. Anderson, M.D.

Apr 9, 2025

Dr. Warren (Andy) T. Anderson, age 83, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on April 9, 2025 at his home.

Dr. Anderson was born on November 14, 1941, in New York City. In 1963 he became a proud graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and received his medical degree from Temple University in 1967. He went on to complete his internal...

Kurt Allen Brumbaugh

Kurt Allen Brumbaugh

Apr 9, 2025

Kurt Allen Brumbaugh, 55, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 3, 1970, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Kurt was the son of the late John and Mary Gail Brumbaugh. Kurt pursued his passion for mathematics at the University of Nebraska, earning both his undergraduate and master's degrees in...

Jean Gloria Bonsall

Jean Gloria Bonsall

Apr 6, 2025

Jean Gloria McCurdy Bonsall was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 25, 1926, to Sara Ella and Joseph Griffiths McCurdy. She graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1944, attended Temple University for two years, and graduated from Pennsylvania State College in 1948. Jean married William Alfred Bonsall in 1946, and the couple settled in Morgantown in 1949, where they...

Kenna Blair Harris-Leftridge

Kenna Blair Harris-Leftridge

Apr 6, 2025

With broken hearts and infinite love, we share the passing of our beloved baby girl, Kenna Blaire Lundeen Harris-Leftridge, who left this world far too soon at just 8 months old.

In her short time with us, she brought endless joy, light, and love into our lives, touching everyone with her sweet smile, curious eyes, and the purest soul.

Though Kenna's time...

Russell Franklin Ireland

Russell Franklin Ireland

Apr 6, 2025

Russell Franklin Ireland, 72, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home after a valiant 11 year battle with cancer.

He was born on January 3, 1953, the youngest son to the late Beulah and Louis Ireland. On June 25, 1977, Rusty married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Fusco.

He graduated from St. Francis...

Boberette Lorrene Molisee

Boberette Lorrene Molisee

Apr 4, 2025

Boberett Lorrene Molisee, 66, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Morgantown, passed away at her residence on Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on May 28, 1958, a daughter to Robert J. Smith and Johnnie Will Jones.

Bobberett lived her life the best she knew and always by her own rules. She left this earth wishing that...

Kenneth Charles Ward

Kenneth Charles Ward

Apr 2, 2025

Kenneth Charles "Chuck" Ward, 62, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, April 2nd at the Madison Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born October 21, 1962 in Morgantown, a son of Sharon (Crytser) Petitte and the late Jaspar Petitte.

Chuck was a graduate of Morgantown High School, where he played baseball and basketball. He grew up on the Morgantown Speedway with his...

Edith Rose Miller

Edith Rose Miller

Mar 30, 2025

Edith Rose (McCulloch) Miller, God's steadfast servant, was born on December 14, 1927. She was a recent resident of Shell Point Retirement Community, Fort Myers, FL, but she considered her home to be Morgantown, WV. Edie's life was a testament of humble service to her Lord and Savior and devotion to the nurture and care of her family. Jesus welcomed...

John Eldridge Counts

John Eldridge Counts

Mar 28, 2025

Dr. John Eldridge Counts, 84, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 21, 1941, in Denver, Colorado, John was the beloved son of John and Helen Counts.

John was a proud graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and had also earned two Master of Science...

Helen Marie Selensky

Helen Marie Selensky

Mar 24, 2025

Helen Marie Selensky, 100, of Pursglove, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at her home.

Helen was born on September 27, 1924, the daughter of the late Samuel and Marina Osecky.

She enjoyed playing bingo, camping, sewing, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates, WVU Mountaineers, and the Steelers. Helen had a special love for caring for others, especially her beloved sister,...

Ronald Whitener

Ronald Whitener

Mar 24, 2025

Ronald Whitener, 77, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at his home. He was born November 11, 1947 in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Cecil and Mary (Fisher) Whitener.

He served his country for 24 years in the United States Army Special Forces, 82nd Airborne and was a Green Beret. Upon leaving the military, he worked for...

Arthur Wayne Glover

Arthur Wayne Glover

Mar 20, 2025

Arthur "Wayne" Glover, 92, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1932, in Mannington, WV, a son of the late Arthur Lee and Olive Mae (Cross) Glover.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Iona Mavis "Mazie" Glover, and siblings...

Rosalie Gillum

Rosalie Gillum

Mar 15, 2025

Rosalie Gillum, 91, of Cleveland, OH, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born in Bretz, WV on October 19, 1933, a daughter of late Howard and Rita Gillum.

Affectionately known to her family as RoRo, she was a devoted sister, aunt, great aunt, and great-great-aunt, who loved helping family and friends or anyone in need.

She retired from the...

Geraldean Creel

Geraldean Creel

Mar 14, 2025

Geraldean Creel, 89, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at home—exactly where she wanted to be.

Born in Pisgah, WV, on July 10, 1935, to the late Ezra Preston Walls and Rebecca Stout Walls, Geraldean was kind, caring, and had a playful sense of humor. She was a no-nonsense, fiercely independent woman who...