Obituaries
Phillip Lawrence Weser
Nov 22, 2025
Phillip L. Weser, age 75, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Las Vegas, NV, Phil lived in Alaska and Texas before returning to Parkersburg, his family’s hometown. He attended Parkersburg South High School, excelling academically and playing basketball for the Patriots. Phil continued his education at West Virginia Institute of Technology,...
Dorothy Jezerick Hosey
Dec 1, 2025
Dorothy Jezerick Hosey, a cherished member of her community and beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025 at the age of 95. She was born on February 2, 1930, in Willard, Kentucky, daughter to the late Louis and Thelma Pennington Jezerick. She lived a long, vibrant life that touched the hearts of many.
Dorothy was raised...
Frank O. DeWitt
Nov 29, 2025
Frank O DeWitt aka Frankie D, 88, of Morgantown WV passed away peacefully at his residence on November 29, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born on April 13, 1937, in Morgantown to Lloyd DeWitt and Grace Pearl Joseph DeWitt, he remained a proud lifelong resident of the community he loved and served.
Frank began his career at Beaumont Glass, where he...
Patricia Ann Alvarez
Nov 27, 2025
Patricia Ann “Cookie” Alvarez, 83, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at her home. She was born March 20, 1942 in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Tremko) Krupa.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother but also enjoyed working at various occupations as the family moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio and eventually South...
Brayden Michael Smith
Nov 24, 2025
Brayden Michael Smith, 21, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025. He was born August 13, 2004 in Cary, NC, a son of Dr. Jeffrey and Heather (Ring) Smith.
Brayden was a graduate of Morgantown High School and he also graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2025 from West Virginia University with a dual degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He...
Marian Cira Lynch
Nov 1, 2025
Marian Cira Lynch, 94, of Ashby Ponds, formerly of Sterling, VA, passed on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Ashburn, VA.
Marian was born on Friday, December 5, 1930, in Richard (Monongalia County), West Virginia, the daughter of the late Charles Cira Sr. and Valeria Russ Cira. She was predeceased by her husband George Lamont Lynch; her sister, Elenora Bungard; and her...
Marcelle Molinari
Nov 21, 2025
Marcelle Molinari, 91, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at her home in Morgantown. She was born September 8, 1934 in Haute Savoie France, a daughter of the late Amedee and Marie (Blanc) Compois. She was a twin born among 9 siblings raised in the French alps during World War II. Raised in a time of war and scarcity she...
Shaun Adam Smith
Nov 20, 2025
Shaun Adam Smith, 44, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com
Rusi Ardeshir Hilloowala
Nov 19, 2025
Rusi Ardeshir Hilloowala, 89, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1935 in Surat, India, a son of the late Ardeshir and Bhiku Hilloowala.
He was a Professor Emeritus of Anatomy at West Virginia University. He took particular interest in the use of anatomy by Renaissance artists in their work....
Daniel Ray "Danny" Black
Nov 18, 2025
Daniel Ray "Danny" Black, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was born on May 24, 1948, in Morgantown, WV to the late Frank and Freda Black.
Danny worked at Petitto Mine Equipment for 35 years as the Supply Clerk Manager. His career was a testament to his work ethic and integrity.
He was a 1967 graduate of St. Francis...
Kelvin Keith Gilmore
Nov 16, 2025
Kelvin Keith Gilmore was born in McComb, MS to the parents of Edward Gilmore and Eva Carol Gatlin-Gilmore. He leaves to mourn his love and caring wife of 49 years Gloria McCray-Gilmore, son Mario Darrell, daughter-in-law Kari Ann, grandson Mario Jordan and granddaughter Carmen Symone.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Bill Clark Gilmore and Joan Ginn....
Shirley Russell Cawthon
Nov 12, 2025
Shirley Russell Cawthon, 89, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born on August 1, 1936, at her family home in Craigsville, WV, a daughter of the late Willard J. Russell and Genevive Yeager Russell.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving children Jeffery Alan Cawthon (Michele) of Reedsville, WV; and...
Virginia Helen Estep
Nov 10, 2025
Virginia Helen Estep, 88, formerly of Bluefield passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born on February 23, 1937, in Bartley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of John and Mae Christian and one of fourteen children.
Helen graduated from Big Creek High School and went on to attend nursing school at Bluefield State College and Wytheville...
Floyde Young Sharpe Stokes
Nov 8, 2025
Floyde Young Sharpe Stokes, 103, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born on October 23, 1922, in Burnside Township, PA, a daughter of the late Edward P. Young and Mildren Ginn Young.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving children Susan Dotson (Lyn) of Morgantown, WV; and Stephen Sharpe (Tina) of...
Jocelyn Ann Oleksa
Nov 3, 2025
Jocelyn Ann Oleksa, 75, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born March 29, 1950 in New Castle, PA, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Russo) DeMedal.
Jocelyn was a flight attendant for US Air for 30 years before her retirement. She was Catholic by faith and attended St....
John "Wayne" Ely
Nov 2, 2025
John “Wayne” Ely, 69, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2025. Wayne was born May 3, 1956, in Charleston, SC, to MSgt William and Anna Ducic Ely. After the death of her husband in 1959, Anna returned with her children to Morgantown, where she lived until her passing in 2017.
Wayne was a graduate of St. Francis High...
Donald Marvin Davis
Nov 1, 2025
Donald Marvin Davis, 84, of Maidsville, WV passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 1, 1941 in Morgantown, son of the late Donald Harry and Marie Freda (McCann) Davis.
He was an active member of Spruce Street United Methodist Church. He was a 1960 graduate of Morgantown High School, spent eight years in the United...
Joyce Gough-Shedlowski
Oct 30, 2025
Joyce Gough-Shedlowski, 66, of Shinnston, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1959 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Everett Francis and Evelyn Virginia (Fry) Gough.
She loved having family gatherings and watching her kids swim and have fun.
She is survived by her husband of 10 years, David Shedlowski; children, Joshua...
Chester Richard Blosser
Oct 30, 2025
Chester Richard Blosser, 88 of Morgantown passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at John Manchin Senior Health Care Center.
Chester was born on July 3, 1937, a son of the late Chester A. and Georga K. Blosser.
Chester proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 22 years, achieving the rank of chief Petty Officer First Class.
Cremation arrangements have...
Robert Daniel Currence
Oct 29, 2025
Robert Daniel Currence, 66, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his home.
Robert was born on August 27, 1959, a son of the late Robert and Roberta Currence. He was a proud graduate of Morgantown High School, Class of 1977, and later earned his degree from Pittsburgh Technical Institute in 1987. Robert was also a member of...
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