Obituaries
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...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Dr. Ernest Raymond Goeres
Jun 18, 2025
Dr. Ernest R. Goeres, 87, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at Madison House Rehabilitation Center in Morgantown, WV, where he was recovering from pneumonia. Born in 1937, in Osmond, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Theodore Frederick Goeres and Harriet Halleen Goeres.
Dr. Goeres, affectionately known as "Ernie" to his family and friends, was born during the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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