Obituaries

Jul 24, 2021

James Franklin “Jim” Potts, 88, of National, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his residence. He was born January 7, 1933, in National, a son of the late Irk William Potts and Helen Leola Stevens. Jim worked as a coal miner at Pittswick Christopher No. 5 mine for 13 years. He was a Korean War veteran, serving from...

Jul 20, 2021

Gladys Dalton Bissett, 86, of Gum Springs Road Morgantown, passed peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the Mon Health Medical Center. Gladys was born December 6, 1934, at home in Morgantown, the daughter of Charles Faye and Myrtle Burns Dalton. Gladys was a graduate of Morgantown High School and later retired as a...

Jul 20, 2021

Evalina P Brunelli, 93, passed peacefully July 20, 2021at Mapleshire Home in Morgantown, WV. Being the youngest of thirteen children, was born August 14, 1927 in Carnegie, PA to Nicholas and Maria DiCello. She lived most of her life in Niles, Ohio where she worked in ladies fashions until her retirement in 1996 from Victoria's Secrets. Evalina was a...

Jul 20, 2021

Michael P. ‘Sonny’ Danko, Jr., 75, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home. He was born August 7, 1945 in Waynesburg, PA, a son of the late Michael P. Danko, Sr. and Irene Dzurik Danko. Sonny was Catholic by faith, and a disabled veteran of the United States Army, 5th Battalion, 16th Artillery, stationed in...

Jul 17, 2021

Bridgette Campbell passed from this earthly life on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Morgantown, on January 9, 1971, the daughter of Steven Campbell and Veronica Konchesky Campbell. She graduated from St. Francis High School and Fairmont State University. She was an accomplished artist and woman...

Jul 15, 2021

Terry Lynn ‘King’ Bearce of Osage, WV passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2021. She was the daughter of Harry Herbert “Fuzz” King and Christina Deloris “Dolly” Kundrat King. She is survived by her husband Christopher Bearce; her son, Benjamin Aaron “Ben” Bearce; her mother Dolly; two sisters, Diane Sue ‘King’ Johnson, and Nancy ‘King’ Dunn; nieces and...

Jul 10, 2021

Richard Paul ‘Rich’ Shinkovich, 69, of Jere, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born December 15, 1951, in Morgantown, a son of the late Albert and Elenora Shinkovich.

Rich was a 1969 graduate of University High School. After high school Rich served his country as a member of the U.S....

Jul 8, 2021

Kenneth ‘Spike’ Tritchler, 76, of Mount Morris, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Monongalia General Hospital surrounded by family. He was born in March 1945, in Morgantown, the son of the late Joseph “Buzz” and Mary Florence Tritchler (McCord).

Spike was a graduate of University High school where he was WV state wrestling runner-up...

Jul 1, 2021

John Michael Chrzaszcz, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at his home, after a long battle with cancer. He we born December 30, 1956 in Morgantown a son of the late William and Betty Chrzaszcz.

John was a graduate of University High School Class of 1974. John began his career with...

Jun 27, 2021

Willard Harmon, 73, of Parsons, WV, died on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born October 27, 1947, in Omar, WV a son to Judge and Hellen Bearfield Harmon.

Willard was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Vietnam War.

He was...

Jun 22, 2021

Having lost his final battle with lung cancer, Ishmeal LaRoy Graddy, Jr., age 75, left this earthly life on June 22, 2021 at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Janet Graddy; son Joseph and wife Samantha Graddy; son Timothy and wife Katie Graddy; daughters Shelley and Sheila Graddy; grandchildren Kailie and John Graddy; and...

Jun 21, 2021

Richard Roe McClain, Jr, 68, of Knoxville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Rick was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 22, 1952, the son of the late Richard and Betty McClain.

He was a graduate of Penn State University in Law Enforcement, Rick was a police officer before serving over 16...

Jun 17, 2021

Ruth “Arlene” Freeland, age 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born June 30, 1955 in Fairmont, a daughter to the late Delbert and Nona Freeland.

Ruth is survived by three children son Jody Gray of Morgantown, daughter Anndreea Wright and husband James of Morgantown, and Mirranda Shelott and...

Jun 11, 2021

David Earl Thompson, Jr., 41, of Maidsville, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born August 16, 1979 in Morgantown, a son of the late David E. and Sharon L. Thompson of Maidsville.

David is survived by his two sons David E. (Little Man) Thompson, III, and Hunter E.J. Thompson of Maidsville; two sisters April...

Jun 8, 2021

Nora M. Ralston, 81, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was one of 10 children born to the late Archie Lee and Lula St. Clair, growing up on Bakers Ridge Road. Nora married Harold Ralston in June of 1958, being together 49 years, until his passing in 2008. She had two children with Harold; Cheryl Halley...

Jun 6, 2021

Jo Ann Goodwin, 93, of Morgantown passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021. She was born April 15, 1928, the daughter of Ruby Melton Stewart and Kermit D. Stewart.

Jo Ann was a homemaker who tirelessly put the needs of others before her own. She had a sharp wit and a memory that allowed her to recall...

Jun 4, 2021

Mary Lou Posey, 75, of Canyon Village, Morgantown, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Mon Health Medical Center.

Mary Lou worked at Vincent Palotti and Mon General Hospital for 45 years until she retired in 2011. After her retirement she did elderly care, volunteered, and was a member of HOPE...

May 29, 2021

Janice Eileen Helmick, 75, of Morgantown, died on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. She was born August 9, 1945, in Morgantown, a daughter to Ira Merle and Pauline Murray Watkins.

Janice attended Morgantown High School and later worked as a sales associate at JC Penny's department store.

After...

May 29, 2021

Shirley L Pounds, 83, of Bruceton Mills, formerly of Pounds Hollow Rd. Morgantown returned back to Jesus, and the angels welcomed her to heaven. She passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born October 15, 1937, in Morgantown, the daughter of the late Clarence C. and Ermina Bise. She attended University High School...

May 28, 2021

Carl James Smith, Sr., 78, of Westover, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Logan County, Omar, WV a son of the late Joseph Gilbert Smith and Jessie Mae Vanible Smith.

After retiring, with 34 years of service, from Mon Power, Carl devoted himself to helping others and mentoring...