Obituaries

Mar 2, 2020

Margaret Louise Royce, 93, of Morgantown, passed peacefully surrounded by her sons, their wives, her brothers and nephews at the Sundale Nursing Home on Monday, March 2, 2020. Margaret was born April 26, 1926, in Tunnelton, WV, a daughter to Edward and Mabel Watkins Simpson.

The family would move to Preston County, and Margaret would spend her...

Feb 29, 2020

Kathryn Lynn "Kathy" Thompson, 68, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020, at WVU Hospitals. The daughter of the late Mary Kathryn (Rosier) Keller and Clyde Francis Keller, she was born October 4, 1951, in Morgantown. Kathy enjoyed playing BINGO and crocheting. She was employed by JC Penny's and formerly worked at Eat N Park. Most of all...

Feb 28, 2020

Raymond Keith "Ray" Rosenberger, age 61, of Star City, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Friday, February 28, 2020. Ray was born May 23, 1958, one of five children to John Alfred and Dorothy Edna Rosenberger of Morgantown. Ray was a hardworking provider for his family and had more than 30 years at Mylan. He started...

Feb 27, 2020

Marvin Lynn Drvar, 69, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 9, 1950 in Morgantown, a son of the late Nick Bill Drvar and Janie Radetich Drvar.

He was a 1968 graduate of Morgantown High School. Marvin attended Fairmont State University and earned...

Feb 23, 2020

Mike Saturday, Jr., 93, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side.

The son of the late Mike and Agnes Saturday, he was born June 1, 1926, in Morgantown.

Mike was a United States Army veteran and honorably served his country during the Korean War. He was a...

Feb 20, 2020

Lena Brewer, 89, of Cassville, passed Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the Evergreen Assisted Living Facility in Morgantown. Lena was born April 30, 1930, in Masontown, WV daughter to Larry and Donata Bombardiere.

Lena was a homemaker for many years and loved to crochet, quilt, cook, and bake. She was known for her homemade Italian dishes and...

Feb 17, 2020

Mary Dell Pitch, 91 of Independence, Grafton Rd. community, passed peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2020, in Kingwood at the Pine Ridge Nursing Home. She was born December 12, 1928, in Independence on the family farm, one of 14 children, of Charles and Etta Costello Austin.

She worked in the dietary department of Vincent Pallotti Hospital. She...

Feb 15, 2020

Clyde H. Richey, 84, of Morgantown passed away Saturday February 15, 2020 at Sundale Nursing Home. He was born March 7, 1935 in Braxton, MS a son of the late Aubriey and Clyde Ammons Richey. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. Clyde attended West Virginia University, University of Mississippi, and Waynesburg College, earning a...

Feb 13, 2020

Born on a cool fall day in September, Diana Swihart 61, came into this world. The daughter of Robert and Opal Keirns of Point Marion, PA and a proud wife of Terry (killer) Swihart of Morgantown, WV. Diane was blessed with one son Terry Swihart JR and wife Taelene (Riggleman) Swihart of Bobtown, PA. She then became a grandmother...

Feb 12, 2020

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Emilie Grace Marlier, age 62, from lymphoma on February 12, 2020. Emilie was born in 1957 in Pittsburgh, PA and was the beloved daughter of Raymond M. and Gladys J. Marlier.

She graduated from Chartiers Valley High School in 1975 and attended the University of Michigan. She then embarked...

Feb 7, 2020

On Friday, February 7th, 2020, Steven "Spoonman" Celey went home to be with the Lord. The unexpected death was a result of a fatal medical condition. Steve was born on June 28th, 1958 in Oxnard, California to Barry F. Celey and Gladys M. Celey. He graduated from high school in Long Beach, Mississippi in 1976. Steve made is way...

Feb 5, 2020

Jeffery Scott Compton, 49, of Morgantown passed unexpectedly at his home of natural causes on Wednesday, Feb. 05, 2020. He was born July 31, 1970, in Beaver Falls, PA, a son to Roger and Alice Bonnell Compton of Morgantown.

Jeff was a graduate of Morgantown High School class of ’88 and finished his undergraduate degree at Fairmont...

Feb 2, 2020

Joseph Allen ‘Joe’ Shumiloff, 67, of Daybrook, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020.

The son of the late Mike and Eleanor Shumiloff, he was born June 20, 1952 in Morgantown.

Joe was a machinist and worked at NORTHCO for many years. He was a history buff and an avid collector of knives and World War...

Feb 1, 2020

Gina Marie Corrado Miller, 49, of Lebanon, Ohio died peacefully on February 1, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family who supported her throughout her two-year struggle with cancer. Gina was born September 20, 1970 in Baltimore, MD., the cherished daughter of Michael J. and Elizabeth (Libby) Trovato Corrado. She spent her childhood in Morgantown, WV surrounded by...

Jan 31, 2020

Virginia Louise Sypolt passed away on Friday morning, January 31, 2020, at the Pine Ridge Nursing Center at the age of 90. She was born January 27, 1930, on the family farm in Albright, Beech Run Community, the only daughter of Ray and Fannie Livengood Harned.

Her father died at an early age requiring her to help...

Jan 26, 2020

Robert 'Bob' Franklin Penzes, 83, of Granville WV passed away at Mon General hospital on January 26, 2020. Robert was born in Granville to the late Charles and Teressa Zenc Penzes.

Robert was a retired cook foreman for 25 years at the Kennedy Center. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He competed in archery competitions and...

Jan 23, 2020

Cheryl Denise Conner, 58, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at the Mon Health Medical Center. Cheryl was born a daughter to George and Dolores Vines Garrett on March 19, 1961, in Bessemer, AL. Cheryl grew up in Adamsville, AL and was a 1979 graduate of Minor High School. Cheryl graduated...

Jan 22, 2020

Eloise Bennett, 81, of Morgantown, passed away January 22, 2020, with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Murt and Mary McCauley, she was born November 17, 1938, in Fairmont. Eloise retired from the WVU Creative Arts Center and also worked at McCrory's, Hills, and the Pantry Store. She is survived by, four daughters: Donna...

Jan 12, 2020

James Lee Moseley, 73, of Morgantown, WV passed away peacefully on January 12, 2020. James was born on February 19, 1946, in Valdosta Georgia; a son of the late Mary Kate Causey Moseley and Rolf Earl Moseley. He graduated from Americus High School in Americus, Georgia where he met his future wife and mother of his children, Lillian Johnson....

Jan 11, 2020

Floyd ‘Babe’ Pullen went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at the age of 92.

Floyd was a retired coal miner and mining equipment sales representative for Long Airdox.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mrs. Margie McClung Pullen; three sons, Stephen Pullen of FL, Mark...