Obituaries
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...
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....
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....
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...
Carolyn Rose Shockey Bilkowski
May 27, 2025
Carolyn Rose Shockey Bilkowski, 74, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements, which are incomplete, have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.
Dr. Robert Greco
May 3, 2025
Dr. Robert Greco passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, in Charlotte, NC. He was born August 31, 1924, in Rivesville, WV, to the late Antonio and Filomena Greco.
Robert was preceded in death by his six siblings, Mary, Frank, Sarah, Joe, Mike, and John.
His loving wife of 56 years, Belva Jeane Orell Greco, passed away on October 9, 2006.
Robert attended...
Elsie M. Stanley
May 27, 2025
Elsie M. Stanley (née King), born on September 10, 1951, in Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on May 27, 2025. She was 73 years old.
Elsie was the beloved wife of Glenn C. Stanley and a devoted mother to Robert Pritchard, Kimberly Pace, Leslie Feltham (Andrew), David Stanley (Becky), and Christy Johnson (Richard). Her life was deeply enriched by her role...
Charlotte Rebecca Dalton
May 26, 2025
Charlotte Rebecca Dalton, 69 of Westover, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Charlotte "Becky" was born on April 9, 1956 in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late Bette Louise Conway.
Becky deeply cherished her family, friends, and community. She found joy in the everyday moments—going on family walks, taking long drives down the backroads just to soak...
Mary Lynn Cocco
May 26, 2025
Dr. Mary Lynn Cocco, a devoted educator, compassionate leader, and beloved member of the Morgantown and Follansbee communities, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the age of 74, at Mon Health Medical Center.
Born on January 6, 1951, in Follansbee, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Betty Pelluchette Cocco. Mary Lynn’s lifelong commitment...
Nancy Isabel VanGilst Rice
May 26, 2025
Nancy Isabel VanGilst Rice, a beloved figure in her community and an inspirational educator, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 14, 1942, a daughter to the late William and Isabel VanGilst. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her brother, Peter VanGilst.
Family was everything to...
Karen Sue May
May 24, 2025
Karen Sue May, born on March 2, 1955, in Morgantown, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. She was a daughter to the late Harold "Hoy" and Thelma Dalton.
She is survived by her beloved son, Joseph "Joey" May, and his wife, Roxanne; grandchildren, Samuel May, Kevin James May, Joseph Dalton, Jireh Plaster, and Jaxen Plaster. Karen is also survived by...
Helen Delores Bean
May 24, 2025
Helen Delores Bean, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, in Fairmont, West Virginia, just two weeks shy of her 83rd birthday.
Born in Methuen, Massachusetts, on June 8, 1942, Helen was the daughter of Genevieve (Mockevicius) and Harvey Thomas. In 1965, she married Charles Bean, and together they shared nearly 60 years of devoted...
Steven Andrew Munro
May 23, 2025
Steven Andrew Munro, affectionately known to his family and friends as Steve, passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 71, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
Born in Burlington, VT, on October 26, 1953, to the late Richard Munro and Gloria Head, Steve grew up in Syracuse, NY. He attended West Genesee High School and went on...
Frank Vincent Squillaro
May 21, 2025
Frank Vincent Squillaro, Jr., 88, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 26, 1936 in Newark, NJ to the late Frank Vincent and Florence Gloria Squillaro.
After serving two years in the United States Army, 101st Airborne Division, he began working for Union Carbide Corporation. While working,...
Alice Worth Bray Kellison
May 16, 2025
Alice Worth Bray Kellison, 93, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born on October 2, 1931, in New Bern, NC, to the late Arthur Worth Bray and Etta Twiford Bray. Alice was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished friend whose love, warmth, and kindness touched the lives of...
Mike Kostak
May 16, 2025
Mike Kostak, age 95, of Pursglove, WV, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born in Nemacolin, PA on July 4, 1929, the son of the late John and Julia Borsas Kostak.
He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church. Mike was a Corporal in the US Army serving during the Korean...
Brenda Carolyn Shafer
May 11, 2025
Brenda Carolyn Shafer, 84, of Mt. Morris, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Minneapolis, MN, a daughter of the late Dr. Hugh and Wilma (Stewart) Shafer.
She was a graduate of the University and Pennsylvania and was employed as a Medical Research Assistant at the University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She...
Kelly Irene Barnett
May 9, 2025
Kelly Irene Barnett, 51, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Kelly was born on November 2, 1973, the daughter of Linda McMasters Harris and the late Richard Dale McMasters.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and she also cherished every moment with her grandchildren. Kelly was an...
Christopher Floyd Phillips
May 8, 2025
Christopher Floyd Phillips, 40, of Morgantown, WV passed away at his family home on May 8, 2025, in Ormond Beach, FL. Born on April 29, 1985, in Morgantown, West Virginia, Chris was a true son of the Mountain State whose love for life and the outdoors inspired everyone around him.
A 2003 graduate of Morgantown High School, Chris went on to...
Timothy Stephen Oleksa
May 6, 2025
Timothy Stephen Oleksa, 73, of Gaithersburg, MD passed away Tuesday May 6, 2025, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD surrounded by loved ones. Tim was a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Tim cherished his family deeply and valued the strong bonds he shared with his loved ones throughout his life.
Tim was born in Morgantown, WV, on...
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