Obituaries
Duwayne A. “Tooter” Hoskins
Jul 15, 2025
Duwayne A. “Tooter” Hoskins, 72, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
He was born on December 2, 1952, in Morgantown, WV, to the late Raymond Paul and Mina Elaine (Ayersman) Hoskins.
Tooter proudly served his country in the United States Navy and later worked as a truck driver for J&J Trucking and C&R Trucking, hauling...
Mary Jo Roush (Hartley)
Jul 16, 2025
Mary Jo Roush, (Hartley) 70, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at her home.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home and there will be no public services at this time.
Joshua Forest White
Jul 13, 2025
Joshua Forest White (White) born July 6th, 1996, was a devoted husband, father, brother, son and friend who passed away unexpectedly at home on July 13th, 2025 at the age of 29. All Josh ever wanted was to be a dad and husband that loved, protected and provided for his family and he went above and beyond to give everything...
Paul Alex Cappas
Jul 14, 2025
Paul Alex Cappas, 78, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on July 14th at home with his family by his side. He was born in Wheeling, WV, on March 28, 1947, to the late Aloysius and Emma Cappas.
Paul lived a rich and varied life. He served in the U.S. Army and held roles in food service, farming, carpentry, and mining before...
Dr. Mohssen Ghalichebaf
Jul 10, 2025
Dr. Mohssen Ghalichebaf, B.D.S., D.M.D., D.D.S., M.S., age 85, of Greystone, Cheat Lake passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, with his beloved wife, Karen, by his side.
Born on July 4, 1940, in Iran to the late Mahmoud and Ismat Ghalichebaf of Tabriz, Iran, at an early age, Mohssen developed a quenchless yearning to learn which led to his extensive...
Dr. John W. Traubert, MD
Jul 4, 2025
Dr. John W. Traubert, MD, born in Wheeling, W.Va., Aug. 15, 1934, the son of the late John F. Traubert and Ellen King Traubert, passed away with the comfort of his family on July 4, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Bigler Traubert, three sisters, Mary Ellen Madden, Margaret Ann Kellogg and Elizabeth Jane Lane;...
Jeremy Robert Riley
Jul 3, 2025
Jeremy Robert Riley, 47, formerly of Quarryville, PA, passed away suddenly on July 3, 2025 in Morgantown, WV. He was born July 30, 1977 in Milford, DE to the late Robert L. Riley and Melissa Riley.
Jeremy loved nature and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He had a passion for fishing and rock collecting.
Jeremy is survived by his son, Cody Riley (girlfriend,...
Kelly Renee Dalton
Jul 14, 2025
Kelly Renee Dalton, 59, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born January 17, 1966 in Morgantown, a daughter of Donna (Bailey) Hamrick and the late Robert Hamrick.
She was a graduate of Morgantown High School and enjoyed scrapbooking.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 39 years, Roland J....
David D. Nestor
Jul 11, 2025
David D. Nestor, 77, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born July 3, 1948 in Morgantown, a son of the late Delbert Paul and Lucinda (Miller) Nestor.
David was a coal miner and in his free time he enjoyed guns, deer hunting, fishing, collecting coins and spending time with his family.
He is survived...
Rick Ford
Jul 10, 2025
Rick Ford, 65, of Preston County, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Preston Memorial Hospital. He was born February 1, 1960 in Morgantown, a son to the late Alex Ward Ford and Betty Melvina (Powell) Ford.
He is survived by his brother, Ron Ford and his wife Shirley, of Morgantown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Carolyn D. Hoopengarner
Jul 7, 2025
Carolyn D. Hoopengarner, 82, passed away July 7, 2025, at the Madison Center in Morgantown. Born on May 17, 1943, in Morgantown, she dedicated many years of her life to serving others. She worked many years in the food service industry at WVU Hospitals, where her kindness and dedication positively influenced others.
Described as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carolyn...
Dennis John Nurkiewicz, Sr.
Jul 4, 2025
Dennis John Nurkiewicz Sr., 82, was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 1, 1942 and passed on July 4, 2025 in Morgantown, WV.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Carole, sons Dennis Jr and wife Sherry, Timothy and wife Janet, brother Kenny and wife Mary Lou, brother-in-law Randall Barr and wife Ann, granddaughters Gwendolyn, Maegyn, Stacy and...
Judith Lee Hilling
Jul 3, 2025
Judith Lee (Kerns) Hilling, 62, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born April 25, 1963 in Morgantown, a daughter of Gerald Lee Kerns and Rose Marie (Blosser) Kerns.
She retired from the Parking Department at WVU and worked for over a decade at Eat N Park. Judy loved to travel and especially enjoyed...
Melvin Rexroad Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
Mr. Melvin Rexroad Jr., 101, of Morgantown passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025. He was born August 13, 1923, to the late Ruth Marie Brand and Melvin Rexroad. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Helen Keffer Rexroad.
Growing up in Easton, Mel graduated from University High School in 1941 and began his studies at West Virginia University...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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