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Remembering Loved Ones - Obituaries at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home
Karen A Starchok
Feb 24, 2023
Karen Ann Starchok, 68, of Morgantown, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital with family by her side.
Karen was born in Johnstown, PA, on March 8, 1954, the daughter of Michael and Connie Starchok of Johnstown, PA.
...Russell Allen Cox
Feb 22, 2023
Russell Allen Cox, 43, of Morgantown died at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital following a short illness. He passed peacefully under the compassionate care of hospice surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
Allen as he best known, was born December 11, 1979, in Morgantown son to Linda Austin Straight and Russell M. Cox.
...Steven Michael Blosser
Feb 22, 2023
Steven Michael Blosser, 61, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 peacefully at his home, with his wife by his side. He was born March 30, 1961 a son of Rose Sharon Moore Reiner and the late Vernon Leon Blosser. Steve was a painter and drywall finisher for various companies throughout his career. He was a member of...
Cynthia Lynn Braham
Feb 20, 2023
Cynthia (Cindy) Lynn Smyth Braham passed away unexpectedly at Ruby Memorial Hospital on February 20, 2023 of natural causes, at the age of, 63. Cindy was born in Cleveland, OH on February 3, 1960, the daughter of Walter Smyth and Jane Hetrick Smyth.
Cindy was a loving...

Helen May Mancini
Feb 18, 2023
Helen May Mancini, 89, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Stonerise Healthcare Center in Morgantown. Helen was born on September 2, 1933, a daughter of the late Rev. Clyde & Stella Dalton Blosser.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years,...
Shirley Lee Linton
Feb 17, 2023
Shirley Lee Linton, 86, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, Friday morning, February 17, 2023, in Morgantown, WV.
Shirley’s life has been devoted to serving God and caring for others. She lived with and cared for her grandmother in her youth before marrying Bruce D. Linton on July 25, 1951. They built...
Lawrence G. Johnson
Feb 17, 2023
Lawrence G. Johnson, 79, of Morgantown passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born February 16, 1944 in Preston County a son of the late Otis Johnson and Hester Goodwin.
Lawrence worked and retired from West Virginia University. In his free time he enjoyed finding a good deal at...
Daniel Wade Meadows
Feb 15, 2023
Daniel Wade Meadows, 51, of Masontown, passed peacefully at the home of his mother, following an extended illness on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Dan was born in Morgantown on July 15, 1971, to Opal ‘Sandy’ Taylor Huggins of Masontown & Pastor Daniel L Meadows of Morgantown.
Dan was a...
William E. Johnson, Jr.
Feb 14, 2023
William E. ‘Bill’ Johnson, Jr., 73, of Morgantown left his family to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was born January 31, 1950 a son of the late William and Juanita Johnson. Bill graduated from Glenville High School.
He went to work for Bell Telephone Company and Formall Rubber in Ohio,...
Farris Clark, Jr.
Feb 10, 2023
Farris Clark, Jr., 76 of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home following a hard fought battle with an extended illness. He was born in Fairmont on December 07, 1946, one of seven children to Farris Clark, Sr, & Dorothy Jones Clark.
Farris was a graduate of...
Robert Lee Perdue
Feb 10, 2023
Robert Lee ‘Bobby’ Perdue, age 73, passed away after a short illness on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Mon Health Medical Center. Bobby was born in Morgantown, a son to Elbert & Irene Basham Perdue.
Bobby attended University High School & retired from WVU Physical Plant Maintenance Department.
He loved to fish & was...
Theresa Helen Yerkovich
Feb 9, 2023
Theresa Helen Yerkovich, 68, of Morgantown, passed unexpectedly of natural causes at her home on Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was born in Warren, OH, on February 7, 1955 daughter of Andrew Yerkovich, Sr., and Edna Spicer Yerkovich.
Theresa was raised on the family farm in Core,...
Laura M Ridenour
Jan 31, 2023
Laura May Christopher Ridenour, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Mon Health Medical Center at the age of 91.
She was born May 11, 1931, in Scottdale, PA the daughter of Zonie & Catherine Calvert Christopher. At the time of her death, Laura was living in the Catawba...
Thelma Joann Coger
Jan 28, 2023
Thelma JoAnn Kisner Coger, 87, entered her eternal home in heaven on January 28, 2023. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her daughters and their families.
She was born in Norton, WV, on October 26, 1935, the daughter of Cecil and Thelma Powers Kisner.
JoAnn grew up in...
Nathan Youst
Jan 27, 2023
Nathan Youst, born November 9, 1977, of Cheat Lake, Morgantown, WV, lost his lifelong battle with addiction on Friday, January 27, 2023.
He was preceded in death by grandparents James and Dorothy Youst and Juanita Boyce.
He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Pamela Youst; his brothers, Matt...
James Audley Mclaughlin
Jan 27, 2023
James Audley McLaughlin, 85, of Morgantown, died peacefully on January 27, 2023. He was born in Massillon, Ohio, on July 31, 1937, where he grew up. He got his bachelors and law degrees from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He was a commissioned officer in the Ohio National Guard from 1960 to 1968.
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Wilbert Eugene 'Poodle' Wolfe
Jan 25, 2023
Wilbert Eugene "Poodle" Wolfe of the Cheat Lake area passed away on January 25,2023 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Born January 24,1960 in Morgantown WV, he was the son of the late Wilbert and Bertha "Birdie" Wolfe.
Eugene worked in construction most of his life....
Fred Pirlo
Jan 21, 2023
Fred Richard Pirlo, 85, of Morgantown, WV went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023, with the love of his life by his side. He was born on March 26, 1937 in Greer, WV, a son of the late Francisco (Frank) and Minnie Pirlo.
Fred was always a hard worker who provided...
Richard Lee Boggs, Sr.
Jan 19, 2023
Richard Lee Boggs, Sr. 66 , passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 19, 2023 at The Gathering Place Care Home in Uniontown, PA.
Richard was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 3, 1956. He served his country in the US Army and later went on to work in the mines. For the...
Frank Solomon
Jan 14, 2023
Frank Solomon, 67, of Solomon Road in Morgantown, unexpectedly passed away at home on Saturday, January 14, 2023.
Frank was born December 23, 1955, in Morgantown, to the late Stanley and Josephine Solomon.
He lived in Osage, West Virginia most of his life, graduating from University High School in 1972. Frank worked for...
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