Obituaries

Dr. Mathis Frick

Dr. Mathis Frick

Dec 25, 2025

Dr. Mathis Frick passed away on December 25, 2025. He was born to the late Willi and Elsbeth Frick in Zurich Switzerland, on February 4, 1944.

Matt received his medical degree from the University of Zurich and completed his radiology residency in Berne, Switzerland. He came to the United States in 1974 and completed a US residency in radiology and fellowship...

Hollister Summers Harrison

Hollister Summers Harrison

Dec 31, 2025

Hollister Summers Harrison, aged 93, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Jacqueline “Jackie” (Croston) Harrison and is survived by his three children: Jeannine “Jennie” Harrison Powell of Jacksonville, FL, David Summers Harrison of Nashville, TN and Laura Hollister Suzanne Harrison of Franklin, TN. He is grandfather to three...

Carol Ann Kurcaba

Carol Ann Kurcaba

Jan 4, 2026

Carol Ann Kurcaba, born August 6, 1952 of Morgantown, WV passed away with her family by her side on January 4, 2026 at Mon General Hospital. She was a resilient fighter and came back from the brink of death on multiple occasions. Her will to live and endure was nothing short of remarkable. In the end, the call of God...

Dr. Morgan H. Lyons

Dr. Morgan H. Lyons

Dec 30, 2025

Dr. Morgan H. Lyons, Jr. passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Morgantown, WV.

Born on December 11, 1951, in Philippi, West Virginia, he is the son of the late Morgan and Hilda Lyons (Stemple). He graduated from West Virginia University in 1974 and earned his medical degree in 1978. He then continued his medical education at WVU, completing...

Doris Tressler

Doris Tressler

Dec 30, 2025

Doris Mae Tressler, 75, passed peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, December 30, 2025, surrounded by family in her Cape Canaveral, Florida home. Born December 2, 1950 in Chelsea, Massachusetts as the second “army brat” of five daughters of the late Edward B Findley and the late Gracie A. Findley (Stover), living mostly in Morgantown, WV graduating from University High...

Richard Carl Reardon

Richard Carl Reardon

Dec 30, 2025

Richard Carl Reardon, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 with his loving wife of 59 years, Ann Reardon, by his side. Richard was born on October 20, 1943 at Greenville Hospital in Jersey City, NJ to the late Carl and Regina (Janssen) Reardon.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ann (Harker) Reardon, and his...

Jean Emily Heinze Dailey

Jean Emily Heinze Dailey

Dec 20, 2025

Jean Emily Heinze Dailey, 77, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Portage, WI, on August 15, 1948, to the late Leon and Ruth Rodger Heinze.

 Her childhood was enjoyable at the family dairy farm with her two brothers and three sisters. She attended local schools and graduated from Portage...

Jeffrey Verne Ward

Jeffrey Verne Ward

Feb 12, 2025

Jeffrey V. Ward, 81, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, February 12th. He was born on August 14, 1943 in Worcester, MA, a son of the late Bert and Ethel Ward.

Jeff was a graduate of Morgantown High School and was a member of the school's wrestling team and also attended Potomac State. He served his country in the United States Army...

Terri Ward

Terri Ward

Dec 8, 2025

Terri Bellman Ward, born June 8, 1954, in Morgantown, WV, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025.

She was a 1972 graduate of Morgantown High School.

Terri was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and William (Bill) Bellman; her husband of 43 years, Jeffrey Verne Ward; her nephew, Matthew Bellman; her great-niece, Alexa Harris; and four beloved fur babies who were...

Carolyn Sanetrik

Carolyn Sanetrik

Dec 21, 2025

Carolyn Sanetrik, 90, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born February 15, 1935 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late John and Alice Meade.

She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Steve Sanetrik; children, Kimberly Hitt (Blake), Mark Sanetrik,...

Jeanne L. Stoughton

Jeanne L. Stoughton

Dec 21, 2025

Jeanne L. Stoughton, 70, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Sundale Rehabilitation and Long Term Care. She was born July 29, 1955 in Uniontown, PA, a daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Smith) Verney.

Jeanne was an actively engaged member of Greater Love Family Outreach Ministry and particularly enjoyed her church group. She spent her entire career...

Jack Joseph “Jay” Maxon

Jack Joseph “Jay” Maxon

Dec 20, 2025

Jack Joseph “Jay” Maxon, 63, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born March 19, 1962 in Morgantown, a son of the late Jack and Linda (Hilling) Maxon.

In his free time, he enjoyed old cars, motorcycles, and Gettysburg and the Civil War. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his children,...

Barbara Ann Viljac

Barbara Ann Viljac

Dec 19, 2025

Barbara Ann Viljac, 79, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Morgantown on March 28, 1946.

She was a racing enthusiasts that enjoyed supporting her son during his career. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, crocheting, and was an avid football fan.

She is survived by her son,...

Linda Ellen Fontenot

Linda Ellen Fontenot

Dec 14, 2025

Linda Ellen Fontenot, 82, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born October 22, 1943, in Liberty, Texas, to the late Ernest and Laura (DeRouseau) McDonald. Linda dedicated a remarkable 46 years of her life to serving as a postal clerk for the...

Margaret Riley “Peggy” Sherald

Margaret Riley “Peggy” Sherald

Dec 10, 2025

Margaret “Peggy” Riley Sherald passed from this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Peggy was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond J. Riley and Helen P. Barry Riley.

She was raised in the loving home of Julian Edward “Pete” Sante and Peg Sante of Rockville, Maryland, who provided her with a foundation of love, strength and family that shaped...

Mary Louise Brown

Mary Louise Brown

Dec 8, 2025

Mary Louise Brown, 93, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at Morgantown Healthcare Center. She was born September 21, 1932 in Kingwood, a daughter of the late William Bryne and Olive (Stuck) Brown.

She was Protestant by faith. She was a 1950 graduate of Masontown High School and later graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Business...

Renee M. Griffith

Renee M. Griffith

Dec 7, 2025

Renee M. Griffith, 64, of Westover, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her home. She was born April 19, 1961 in Tampa, FL, a daughter of the late Roger and Anita (Dexter) Durant.

She was a Eucharistic minister and very involved in St. Mary Roman Catholic Church with fellowship activities, including hosting “Donut Sunday.” She formerly worked at Mylan for...

Rosemary Williams Hatfield

Rosemary Williams Hatfield

Dec 5, 2025

Rosemary Williams Hatfield of Brookhaven Rd, Morgantown, passed on to be with her beloved husband, Andy J. Hatfield and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Rosemary was the daughter of the late Max O. Williams and Lora V. Corley Williams Fulk and her stepfather, Willard W. Fulk, whom she loved as a father.

In addition to her...

Linda Lee Maxon

Linda Lee Maxon

Dec 4, 2025

Linda Lee Maxon (Hilling), 86, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late John Hilling Sr. and Etta McDonald Hilling.

Born on May 7, 1939, in Kingwood, WV, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Maxon, and her daughters, Melissa Maxon and Kristy...

Greg Nair

Greg Nair

Dec 4, 2025

Greg Nair, 62, of Morgantown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 4, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital after his short battle with cancer.

At a very young age, Greg could be found in his yard with a wiffle bat in hand playing ball with his brother. Many hours were spent wearing a dirt spot in the grass at home plate. Greg...