Obituaries
Samuel George Bonasso
Jul 1, 2025
Samuel George Bonasso, 85, of Morgantown, West Virginia, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Sundale Rehabilitation & Long Term Care from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
Sam was born December 12, 1939, in Wyatt, West Virginia, a son of Pete and Chiara Bonasso, the last of five children. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Russell, Frank, and...
Brenda Kay Nolan
Jul 2, 2025
Brenda Kay (Ensinger) Nolan passed away peacefully in Morgantown, WV, on July 2, 2025, at the age of 66. Born in Sardis, OH, on July 7, 1958, Brenda was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Ensinger. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt whose presence made the world a brighter place.
For over 35 years, Brenda dedicated...
Virginia Gail Rowan
Jun 27, 2025
Virginia Gail (Lang) Rowan, 73, formerly of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Nags Head, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on September 16, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee, Virginia was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and a beloved member of her community.
Raised in Niagara Falls, New York, and Morgantown, West Virginia, Virginia...
Barbara Lynn Beckett
Jun 24, 2025
Barbara Lynn Beckett, 58, of Camden-On-Gauley, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in her home. She was born in Dearborn Michigan, on January 3, 1967, daughter of the late Kenneth “Doy” and Sandra Carpenter Robinson.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Donald; their children, Shawn Beckett and wife, Nicole; and Zach Beckett; grandchildren, Kayleigh Garcia and Damien...
Virgil Lee Messenger
Jun 24, 2025
Virgil Lee Messenger, 87, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He was born in Morgantown on February 23, 1938, the youngest of ten children born to the late Goldie Kennedy Messenger and William Jennings Messenger. Virgil attended Morgantown High School, and following a brief enlistment in the United States Air Force, he returned to Morgantown where he and...
Timara Lee Mincher
Jun 23, 2025
Timara Lee Mincher, 48, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, June 23, 2025.
She was born on June 21, 1977, the beloved daughter of Rae Michele Mincher and the late William Riley Mincher Sr.
Timara was a kind and gentle soul who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved playing bingo, attending activities at Stepping Stones, watching...
David Andrew Clarke
Jun 20, 2025
David Andrew Clarke, 49, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born February 3, 1976 in Morgantown, a son of David L. Clarke and the late Debra C. Casteel.
David was a 1993 graduate of Morgantown High School, where he graduated in the top 5% of his class and was an All-State trumpet...
Lorna Lee Hart
Jun 27, 2025
Lorna Lee Hart, 92, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. She was born October 15, 1932 in Morgantown, a daughter to the late Harper James Woods and Sarah Brown Woods.
Lorna spent 17 years working for Monongalia County Schools. She was a faithful and caring Christian who attended Mt. View Pentecostal, Mt. Pleasant Global Methodist, and Word of Life Churches.
She...
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...
Christopher James Boland
Jun 18, 2025
Christopher James Boland, 38, of Morgantown, WV unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Born December 30, 1986, in Cape May, New Jersey to Bill and Carol Boland, Chris was a son, brother, loving husband, foster father, avid cyclist, devoted environmentalist, and passionate community supporter.
Chris graduated from Middle Township High School and, on a football scholarship, attended Bethany College where...
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 Pastor Lawrence Rebelo...
Franklin Thomas Pauley
Jun 16, 2025
Franklin Thomas “Frank” Pauley, 65, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Born in Morgantown on February 25, 1960, Frank was the beloved son of the late Kenneth Estell Pauley and Wavey (Quick) Pauley. He built a life here, dedicating many years of service to West Virginia University and Patton Building Services of Morgantown before his retirement.
In addition...
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...
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...
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...
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