Obituaries

Oct 10, 2019

Rylee Sierra Burnette, 17 of Burton, WV, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. The youngest daughter of Deanna Burnette and Tim Burnette, Rylee was born August 21, 2002 in Morgantown. She adored her older brother and sister who she greatly admired; although they were competitive with each other in sports and were known to frequently take each other’s clothes,...

Oct 8, 2019

In loving memory from his wife Birdie and his children Doug and Sharon, and daughter-in-law Stephanie,

Douglas M. VanDevander Sr. of Morgantown passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Doug is preceded in death by his parents, French and Vella...

Oct 8, 2019

Paul Clinton Corley, 83, of Cassville passed away on October 8. 2019.

He was born in Arthurdale, WV on June 23, 1936, a son of the late Edgar and Pearl Hunt Corley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry, Donald, Frank, William, and Raymond; Sisters, Eleanor Corley Prator and Virginia...

Oct 5, 2019

Charles James Edward ‘CJ’ Ghuste, 30 of Morgantown, died as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, October 5, 2019. CJ or Shooter, as he was known, was born on August 18, 1989, in Morgantown to Charles Junior Ghuste, II, and Mrs. Laura Sue Chipps Ghuste.

CJ was a graduate of Morgantown High...

Oct 5, 2019

Marjorie Ann Wald of Morgantown passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday October 5th, 2019. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Dr. Donald Marvin Wald. A native of Clifton, Kansas, Marjorie graduated with a degree in Music Education from Washburn University (Topeka, KS) where she was President of her social sorority, Alpha Phi. She taught...

Sep 29, 2019

Sarah Jane 'sallie" Campbell, 86, of Morgantown went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday September 29, 2019 at Sundale Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 21st, 1933 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Edgar and Gracie Clawson. Sarah Jane was a lifelong member Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. She was...

Sep 28, 2019

Helen Eleanor Bohon, 85, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday September 28, 2019 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born March 19, 1934 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Earl and Ada Smith Ayersman.

Helen started working at McCrory’s Store in Morgantown, she was then employed as a housekeeper at Holiday Inn and later Hotel Morgan...

Sep 24, 2019

Eris Ann Bolyard, well known as “Mimi” 79, died peacefully in her home on September 24, 2019, surrounded by her children and family. She was born on January 31, 1940, in Fellowsville WV, in the home of her parents, Howard Wesley Bolyard, and Wilma Etta (Rutherford) Bolyard.

Eris graduated from Fellowsville WV, Class of 1957, where she...

Sep 16, 2019

Robert ‘Bob’ Martin, Sr., 73 of Osage, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019, at the Mon Health Medical Center. Bob was born October 28, 1945, in Mississippi, son to Abraham Reynolds and Dollie Martin.

Bob was a heavy machine operating engineer for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132. He was a part of many...

Sep 15, 2019

Jerry Allen Pugh, 64, of Morgantown passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019.

Jerry was survived by his wife Jennifer Adams Pugh; two daughters, Liana Pugh, Christina Keely; one granddaughter, Edythe Pugh; His brother, Robert ‘Bob’ Pugh Sr and wife Helen, Sister in law Ivette Pugh.

He is preceded in death by his brother Tom Pugh...

Sep 14, 2019

Willis ‘Rob’ Staley Dalton, 66, of Morgantown passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Mon Health Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family, after a five year battle with cancer.

Rob was survived by his wife of 26 years, Gilberta ‘Birdie’ Dalton; five children: Timothy Dalton (Kim), Heidi Jackson (Tad), Allan Dalton (Sue), Sara Linton (Brandon), Ralph...

Sep 13, 2019

Keith ‘Butch’ Pyles, 68, of Granville, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at his home.

The son of the late, Harold and Violet Pyles, he was born October 17, 1950, in Morgantown.

Butch retired from West Virginia University as a parking supervisor with 41 years of service. He and his son, Keith, Jr., owned and...

Sep 13, 2019

Keith "Butch" Pyles, 68, of Granville, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at his home. The son of the late, Harold and Violet Pyles, he was born October 17, 1950, in Morgantown. Butch retired from West Virginia University as a parking supervisor with 41 years of service. He and his son, Keith, Jr., owned and operated Martin Hill Auto...

Sep 12, 2019

Carole May Parrish Martin, 70, of Morgantown died unexpectedly following multiple illnesses. She passed peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 12, 2019. She was born in Washington, DC, March 14, 1949 daughter to Robert and Mary Myers Parrish. Carole worked as a Respiratory Therapist until she retired in 2004. She was a graduate of Fairmont State University with...

Sep 7, 2019

Glenn ‘Sonny’ Dunaway, 92, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Mon Health Medical Center.

The son of the late Henry and Enola Everly Dunaway, he was born on September 26, 1926.

Sonny retired from National Mine Service Company and also had been employed by Feathers Construction Company, General Paving, Monongalia County Schools as...

Sep 1, 2019

William Andrew Stranko, 90, a son of Beaver County, PA and a resident of Morgantown, WV, was reborn into eternity on September 1, 2019, at the Madison Center in Morgantown.

Bill was born to this world on March 1, 1929, in Ambridge PA, the first child of Andrew and Louise Granitz Stranko. His father was a long-time...

Aug 28, 2019

Leonard Andrew "Leo" Konchesky, 72, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday August 28, 2019. Leo was born in Morgantown on February 28, 1947 a son of the late Joseph and Ann Konchesky. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1965. He was the owner of Leo's Bar where he always enjoyed talking and laughing...

Aug 22, 2019

Deborah 'susie" Smith Lee, 70 of Masontown, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was born July 31, 1949, in Summersville, WV, a daughter to Wardie and Lottie Sigmon Smith. Deborah retired from the Herald-Standard as a graphic artist, where she was responsible for ad design. She held a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Aug 19, 2019

Waldo Cliff Lowe, 95, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, August 19, 2019. He was born March 30, 1924, in Morgantown, a son to the late Ralph Bussey and Icie Forest Cross Lowe.

Waldo attended Morgantown High School until being drafted in the US Army. Waldo honorably served from 1942...

Aug 16, 2019

Maurice Alan Harris, 44, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Morgantown, passed away on August 16, 2019. He was born July 31, 1975, a son of Mitch Harris Sr. and Valerie Harris.

In addition to his parents and his grandmother Willa Boyd, he is survived by two brothers Mitch Harris, Jr. of Cincinnati, OH and his twin brother...