Obituaries
Kenneth Grove Laishley
Apr 30, 2025
Kenneth Grove Laishley, 87, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Mon Health Medical Center.
Born on November 8, 1937, Kenneth was the son of the late George Sr. and Gail Laishley.
Kenneth cherished simple pleasures in life. He enjoyed sharing coffee and conversation at McDonald's with his brother George and keeping in touch with his brother Chuck...
Geraldine L. Kirkendall
Apr 29, 2025
Geraldine L. Kirkendall, 88, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Sundale Rehabilitation and Long Term Care. She was born February 26, 1937 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Elton W. Flanagan, Sr. and Freda Mae (Nethken) Henry.
She was a member of Hope Church in Morgantown and formerly worked in Food Service at the WVU Towers. She...
Earl L. "Skip" Albertazzie, Jr.
Apr 27, 2025
Earl L. "Skip" Albertazzie, Jr., 75, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born June 12, 1949 in Morgantown, a son of the late Earl and Mary Albertazzie.
He was a 1967 graduate of Morgantown High School and retired from Swanson Plating. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, bowling, and cheering on the Mountaineers.
He...
Joshua David Lasker
Apr 26, 2025
Joshua David Lasker, 54, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on April 26, 2025. Josh was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He married Judith Gallegos in October 2001 in a joyful celebration in Mexico, surrounded by family and friends. He was the proud father of Ana and David Lasker and his faithful companion, Obi. Josh cherished...
Will Jackson
Apr 25, 2025
Will Jackson, 28, of Fairmont, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born October 1, 1996 in Morgantown, a son of David and Susan (Kline) Jackson.
Will was a graduate of Trinity Christian School and Glenville State University, and was employed at Jackson Surveying. Outside of work, he enjoyed boating and fishing, cooking, and playing video games. Will had an...
Kenneth Charles Gansor
Apr 23, 2025
Kenneth Charles Gansor, 62, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Kingwood, WV. He was born on January 4, 1963, the beloved son of the late Joseph William Gansor Sr. and Mary Gansor.
Kenneth graduated from Morgantown High School and went on to earn a business degree from West Virginia University. Kenneth was an Orthodox Christian and attended...
Judith Gay Keller Sweitzer
Apr 21, 2025
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Judith Gay Keller Sweitzer passed away on April 21, 2025 in Morgantown, WV. She was born on September 2, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the cherished daughter of the late Milton Lawrence Keller and Melissa Jane Keller. She was raised in Brookline,...
Susan Louise Burch
Apr 18, 2025
Susan Louise Burch, 71, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 18, 2025.
She was born on March 22, 1954, the daughter of the late Walter and Opal Myers.
Susan found joy in the simple things—she especially loved reading and antique shopping with her husband, Nelson.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Nelson Burch; her...
Daniel Edward Della-Giustina
Apr 18, 2025
Daniel Edward Della-Giustina passed away peacefully at his home in Morgantown, West Virginia, on April 18, 2025, surrounded by loving family. A first-generation Italian American, Dan was born on March 4, 1929, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Augusto and Caterina (Bianchi) Della-Giustina, emigrants from northern Italy. Dan grew up in the city’s close-knit Italian enclave, the South End, and attended Technical...
Carol Greer Lunsford
Apr 16, 2025
Carol Greer Lunsford, 81, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born in Logan County, WV on December 14, 1943 to the late John and Cora (Lowe) Greer.
Affectionately known to her friends and family as "Aunt Sis", she enjoyed cooking, listening to Elvis, sunbathing on the beach, getting her hair and nails done, and of course,...
Mary Ann Phillips
Apr 16, 2025
Mary Ann Kelly Phillips passed in Jane Lew WV on April 16, 2025.
Mary Ann was born in Morgantown WV on October 2, 1933. Her parents were Frank M. Kelly and Anne Cornelius Kelly. She graduated from Morgantown High School in 1951, later attending WVU for a few years while working for the Alumni Association.
She met the love of her life...
Jeffrey Robert Funke
Apr 15, 2025
Jeffrey Robert Funke, of Morgantown WV, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his home on April 15, 2025. Jeff lived his life to the fullest and made the most of his time here with us.
Jeff was born on June 18, 1972, in Couer d'Alene, Idaho to Dennis and Linda Funke. He is survived by his brother, Dusty and his Aunt Cindy....
Dylan "Smokey" George
Apr 11, 2025
Dylan "Smokey" George, 24, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital from a tragic fall sustained at home. He was born June 24, 2000, and is the son of Shelly Deavers and Lance E. Deavers; John George, II and Melody George.
He enjoyed playing his guitar and video games, skateboarding, and spending time with his best...
Warren T. Anderson, M.D.
Apr 9, 2025
Dr. Warren (Andy) T. Anderson, age 83, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on April 9, 2025 at his home.
Dr. Anderson was born on November 14, 1941, in New York City. In 1963 he became a proud graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and received his medical degree from Temple University in 1967. He went on to complete his internal...
Kurt Allen Brumbaugh
Apr 9, 2025
Kurt Allen Brumbaugh, 55, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 3, 1970, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Kurt was the son of the late John and Mary Gail Brumbaugh. Kurt pursued his passion for mathematics at the University of Nebraska, earning both his undergraduate and master's degrees in...
Jean Gloria Bonsall
Apr 6, 2025
Jean Gloria McCurdy Bonsall was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 25, 1926, to Sara Ella and Joseph Griffiths McCurdy. She graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1944, attended Temple University for two years, and graduated from Pennsylvania State College in 1948. Jean married William Alfred Bonsall in 1946, and the couple settled in Morgantown in 1949, where they...
Kenna Blair Harris-Leftridge
Apr 6, 2025
With broken hearts and infinite love, we share the passing of our beloved baby girl, Kenna Blaire Lundeen Harris-Leftridge, who left this world far too soon at just 8 months old.
In her short time with us, she brought endless joy, light, and love into our lives, touching everyone with her sweet smile, curious eyes, and the purest soul.
Though Kenna's time...
Russell Franklin Ireland
Apr 6, 2025
Russell Franklin Ireland, 72, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home after a valiant 11 year battle with cancer.
He was born on January 3, 1953, the youngest son to the late Beulah and Louis Ireland. On June 25, 1977, Rusty married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Fusco.
He graduated from St. Francis...
Boberette Lorrene Molisee
Apr 4, 2025
Boberett Lorrene Molisee, 66, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Morgantown, passed away at her residence on Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on May 28, 1958, a daughter to Robert J. Smith and Johnnie Will Jones.
Bobberett lived her life the best she knew and always by her own rules. She left this earth wishing that...
Kenneth Charles Ward
Apr 2, 2025
Kenneth Charles "Chuck" Ward, 62, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, April 2nd at the Madison Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born October 21, 1962 in Morgantown, a son of Sharon (Crytser) Petitte and the late Jaspar Petitte.
Chuck was a graduate of Morgantown High School, where he played baseball and basketball. He grew up on the Morgantown Speedway with his...
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