Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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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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....

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...

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...

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...

Jan 11, 2023

Leslie Wayne Flowers, Jr., 56 of Pursglove, passed away following a long illness on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital. Leslie was born October 17, 1966, in Baltimore, MD, son to Barbara ‘Smokey’ Smith of Pursglove & Leslie W Flower, Sr.

Before his decline in health Leslie worked for the Department of...

Jan 10, 2023

Jane Arlene Hetrick Smyth, passed peacefully, with family by her side, following a long illness at the Madison Center in Morgantown. She was 84. Jane was born in National, WV on May 13, 1938, the daughter of Kenneth Hetrick & Lillian Kelly Hetrick Lewis.

Jane was a homemaker for...

Jan 8, 2023

Denzil Willard Tennant, 89, of Westover, WV passed away at his home Sunday, January 8, 2023 under the care of nurses from Morgantown Hospice and caregivers from Home Instead. He was the son of the late Ralph C. Tennant and Mary Henderson Tennant of Core, WV

Denzil was a U.S. Army veteran and...

Jan 6, 2023

Frank Dale Long, 63, of Masontown, WV, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Preston Memorial Hospital. He was born April 27, 1959 in Fort Belvoir, VA, a son of Nancy Long and the late John Long.

Frank was a hardworking man of many trades. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was...

Jan 4, 2023

Robert Elwood Sanders, 75, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Robert was born in Morgantown on September 8, 1947 to the late Chester and Monie Sanders.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth (Patricia) Trippett and William “Bumper”...

Jan 1, 2023

Genevieve Pearl Lewis Ruckle Walker, 95, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2023. Pearl was born August 11, 1927, to Luther & Lydia Ethel Lewis in Westover, WV.

After graduating from University High School in 1945, she married Shelby Howard Ruckle...

Dec 31, 2022

Edna Grace Brady, 61, of Waynesboro, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Edna was born in Rising Sun, MD on September 1, 1961 to the late Clarence and Doris Brady.

In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence Brady Jr., Carl Brady, & Billy Brady; and sister...

Dec 31, 2022

Mattie Ruth Shinkovich drew her first breath in Morgantown on August 6, 1942, encircled by the love of her excited family. On December 31, 2022, she shared her last breath as her loved ones surrounded her one final time.

Mattie, 80 years of age of Westover lived her life out loud. She married her high...

Dec 25, 2022

Shirley M. ‘Mable’ Brewer, 87, went to the biggest birthday party for Jesus on Christmas Day, December 25, 2022. She was born on August 10, 1935, a daughter of the late Margaret and Charles Brown.

She will be greatly missed by her daughter Charlotte Simmons (Herbie Martin); sister Mary Harris sons-in-law Ronnie Crites and Bob...

Dec 25, 2022

Tracy Russell McCord Jr, 88, of Pursglove, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Tracy was born in Cassville on November 8, 1934 to the late Tracy Sr. and Ermal McCord.

In addition to his parents, Tracy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Evelyn Jean McCord;...

Dec 24, 2022

Kathy Lee Lipscomb, age 65, passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital on Saturday, December 24, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Bruce Lipscomb and Rose Dalton Lipscomb.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Tim Jenkins.

She is survived by her four daughters,...