Obituaries

Aug 16, 2019

Ralph Henry Strakal, 86, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019. The son of the late Joseph F. and Julia A. Sura Strakal, he was born April 1, 1933, in Pursglove. Ralph was a retired United States Airforce staff sergeant. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Fairmont State College. Ralph attended the Russian Orthodox Church in Westover...

Aug 15, 2019

Nancy Jo Wise, 76, of Morgantown, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on Feb. 13, 1943, a daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth Harbaugh. Nancy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Thomas Wise; daughter Michelle (Jonathan) Dixon, of Morgantown; son Mark (Stacy) Wise, of Morgantown; granddaughters Courtney (Caleb) Moore, Megan...

Aug 12, 2019

Adam Thompson, 49, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2019.

The son of the late Patricia Cottrell, he was born April 5, 1970, in Richmond, OH.

Adam was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed shooting guns. He enjoyed watching football and was a huge Steelers fan. Adam was known by many as Batman,...

Aug 11, 2019

Raymond Dalton, 88 of Mountainview Road, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at the home of his daughter Susan, surrounded by his family. Raymond was born in Morgantown, son of Johnathan and Edith Hart Dalton, on May 2, 1931. Raymond was a simple man with simple needs. One of his favorite things to enjoy were buckwheat cakes made...

Aug 1, 2019

Janet Louise Downey, aged 62, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 1, 2019 at home in Morgantown, WV when she lost her battle with cancer. She was born on September 4, 1956 in Morgantown, WV to William Rodeheaver and June Rodeheaver. Throughout her life, Janet was a devoted mother, sister, daughter and friend. Even more, she was...

Jul 29, 2019

Osie "Buddy" Allen Bosley, III, 50, of Fairview, formerly of Morgantown passed away unexpectedly at his home as a result of a heart attack. He was born January 14, 1969, in Morgantown, son to Osie A. Bosley, Jr. of Fairview and the late Wanda Kinsley Buck of Morgantown.

Osie was working at Metro Properties at the time...

Jul 26, 2019

Judith “Judy” Lynn Maloney, 68, died on Friday, July 26th, 2019 at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Judy was born April 12th, 1951 in Morgantown, WV to Olive and Marple McCartney.

She was a 1969 graduate of Morgantown High School and was employed at Mylan Pharmaceutical until the birth of her son...

Jul 26, 2019

Michelle Frances Eliza Baker, 36, of Kingwood passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2019, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. She was born August 22, 1982, in Morgantown the only child of Paul Baker of Reedsville and Ms. Catherine Rosa Baker of Clarksburg, WV.

Michelle worked for many years as a dental hygienist and later...

Jul 23, 2019

Jacqueline L. Jones Moseley “Jackie” was born on January 23, 1943 and went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2019. She was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to Leroy and Sarah Gibson Jones.

Jacqueline attended elementary and Junior High School in Osage, West Virginia. She graduated from the University High School in Morgantown in 1961....

Jul 20, 2019

Lisa Carol Kittle, 48 years young, passed away peacefully at home with her husband at her side. She was born April 29, 1971, in Baltimore City, Maryland, daughter to Carrell and Linda Kincaid Coleman.

Lisa loved country music. Her favorite artists included Conway Twitty, Luke Bryan, and Elvis. She liked having things neat and tidy and enjoyed...

Jul 18, 2019

Carl Dwayne Barker, 74, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday July 18, 2019 at his home. He was born in Bakersville, CA on March 19, 1945 a son of the late William Ervin Barker and Lorene Bonnie May Thomas Barker. Carl worked a various places throughout is his life. He was employed at Bobbio's Pizza in Oregon, and worked...

Jul 15, 2019

ReBecca Elane Summers Wilson, 71 of Aarons Creek Rd., Morgantown, passed peacefully into the hands of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday morning, July 15, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Morgantown on Feb. 15, 1948, daughter to Delmer Harold Summers and Golda Dale Belt.

Becky worked for Mon...

Jul 15, 2019

ReBecca Elane Summers Wilson, 71 of Aarons Creek Rd., Morgantown, passed peacefully into the hands of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday morning, July 15, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Morgantown on Feb. 15, 1948, daughter to Delmer Harold Summers and Golda Dale Belt. Becky worked for Mon General Hospital...

Jul 10, 2019

Erin Trickett, 40, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday July 10, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 11, 1978 in Morgantown a daughter of Joseph Toothman and the late Sharon Morris.

Erin worked for West Virginia University as an executive administrative assistant with the Air Force ROTC. In her spare time she enjoyed...

Jul 4, 2019

Emmadee Shreve, 94, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday July 4, 2019 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born February 22, 1925 in Browns Chapel, WV a daughter of the late Elza and Ora Smith. Emmadee worked as a housekeeper at Ramada Inn in Morgantown for many years. She enjoyed reading her Bible and talking on the phone....

Jun 29, 2019

Robert M ‘Bob’ Cornwell, age 70, of High Street Morgantown, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born June 18, 1949, in Elkins, WV a son of the late Peggy V Lewis Cornwell-Johnson and Nathaniel David Cornwell.

Robert graduated from Morgantown High School and attended...

Jun 26, 2019

Lillie Grace Nicholson Jenkins, 93, of the Summer School Road, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at the Mon Health Medical Center. She was born August 19, 1925, in Morgantown, daughter of Timothy Marshall and Anna McDonald Nicholson.

Miss Lillie worked at Morgan Shirt Factory; WVU Towers and...

Jun 23, 2019

Mary Alice Lake McIntire, 76, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 with her family by her side.

The daughter of the late Henry and Angie Lake, she was born April 29, 1943 in Clarksburg.

Mary was a retired school teacher and worked for the Monongalia County Board of Education. She was a dedicated...

Jun 20, 2019

Mary Lou McCann Kantes, 92, of Gladesville Community, passed away Thursday June 20, 2019 at her daughter's home. She was born on March 20, 1927 in Masontown, PA a daughter of the late Ellen Ewart McCann and Wallace McCann. She retired from the WVU Extension Office where she worked as a secretary. She is survived by one daughter Mary...

Jun 19, 2019

Beatrice Ilene Shahan, 92, born November 19, 1926, in Cassville, WV to the late Franklin T. Sutton and Mary (Smith) Sutton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. Ilene graduated from University High School in 1944.

After graduation, she worked at Morgan T-Shirt Factory, Hlad’s, Hando’s, and Ponicks Grocery stores...