Obituaries

Jan 24, 2019

Melcenia Rose 'sissy" Brown Dalton, 66, of Morgantown, formerly Mt. Morris, Pa, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday January 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. She was born August 14, 1952 in Morgantown, daughter to Tiff and Annabelle Lewis Brown. Faith, family and friends would define Miss Rose to those who knew...

Jan 18, 2019

HARPAL KAUR SINGH

February 2, 1935-January 18, 2019

Mrs. Harpal Kaur Singh of Morgantown, West Virginia was called to be with God on January 18, 2019 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family who cared for her throughout her illness. Her family held her in prayer and love as her spirit lifted...

Jan 15, 2019

Patty Rose Osborne, 79, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Morgantown on June 16, 1939 daughter to Cecil and Geraldine McCartney Rose.

She worked at Quality Glass Company for nearly 25 years in various positions alongside her husband Keith Osborne. She later worked...

Jan 14, 2019

John Lee ‘Red’ Masters, Sr., 77, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at his home. He was born February 25, 1941 in Lorain, OH, a son of the late Robert and Ann Rogers Masters.

Red is survived by his beloved wife Nancy Carol Masters; sons John Masters and wife Robin, Ronnie Masters and wife Lois,...

Jan 8, 2019

Joseph ‘Joe’ Skavinsky, 81, of New Hill Community, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on, Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Joe was born September 22, 1937 in North Bethlehem Township, PA, son to Andrew and Dorothy Wolfe Skavinsky.

Joe worked at Tony’s Restaurant for many years and later retired from Greer as a custodian. He...

Jan 2, 2019

Mary Lucille Trader Statler, 84, of Core, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was born January 19, 1934 in Pursglove, WV, daughter to William Harry Trader and Edna Starkey Trader.

Nothing was more important to Miss Lucille than family. She worked hard as a homemaker to...

Dec 29, 2018

Joshua John ‘Josh’ Green, 39, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his home in Myrtle Beach.

Josh was born July 8, 1979 in Morgantown, son to Cecil Samuel 'Sam' Green of Fairmont and the late Pamela Munza Green.

Josh grew up in Marion County and...

Dec 24, 2018

Melody Ann Gilmore, 54, of Bruceton Mills, was welcomed into God’s arms on Monday December 24, 2018, after bravely battling diabetes and ill health for many years. She was born June 3, 1964 in Morgantown, a daughter of Joyce C. Hornyak Gilmore of Morgantown and Ted L. Gilmore of Barrackville.

Melody was a 2004 graduate of Fairmont...

Dec 17, 2018

Aaron Dean Jones, 47, of Morgantown, WV passed away unexpectedly, with complications of Hodgkin’s disease on Monday December 17, 2018. Aaron fought a long and hard battle over the last several years, dealing with multiple surgeries and many difficulties.

Aaron was born in Beckley, WV, son to Ellen Waddell Jones and the late Lewis Jones on February...

Dec 15, 2018

Paul T. Stewart, Age 100, of Charleston passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Jean McDaniel Stewart, son, Roger Stewart; siblings, Mildred Hoskins, Grant Stewart, Carl Stewart and Hazel Varner.

He is survived by his wife, Sue, daughters, Donna Mullins...

Dec 13, 2018

Kimberly Anne Thompson, 53, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Kimberly was born June 18, 1965 in Charles Town, WV.

Kimberly loved her weighted blanket and enjoyed eating chocolate and York peppermint patties. She also enjoyed her Keurig and having a good cup of coffee. Kimberly was known as...

Dec 6, 2018

William H. ‘Buster’ Brown, 66, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Uniontown Hospital with his wife and daughters by his side. Buster was born June 11, 1952 in Morgantown, WV to the late Edgar J. and Betty Savage Brown.

Buster was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He worked in construction and was an...

Dec 5, 2018

Violet R. Robison, 95, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday December 5, 2018 peacefully at her home. She was born August 14, 1923 in Arthurdale, WV a daughter of the late Noel and Pearl Trowbridge Simms. Violet was an active member at Eden United Methodist Church. She sang in the church choir and was a member of the United Methodist...

Dec 3, 2018

Marvin E. Wotring, Sr., 78, of Morgantown, entered the presence of his Lord on Monday, December 3, 2018. Marvin was born March 16, 1940 in Terra Alta, WV son to Bliss Raymond and Marie Catherine Hauser Wotring.

Marvin was a 1965 WVU graduate of the Davis College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences. He retired in 1994...

Dec 3, 2018

On Monday, December 3, Bernice ‘Grams’ Strakal, 70, of Morgantown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed away unexpectedly at the Mon Health Medical Center, surrounded by her family, following a long illness. She was born February 3, 1948 in Morgantown daughter to Joseph and Anna Powroznik.

Bernice was a graduate...

Dec 3, 2018

On Monday, December 3, Bernice "Grams" Strakal, 70, of Morgantown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed away unexpectedly at the Mon Health Medical Center, surrounded by her family, following a long illness. She was born February 3, 1948 in Morgantown daughter to Joseph and Anna Powroznik. Bernice was a graduate of University...

Nov 29, 2018

Michael Allen ‘Sleepy’ Hamrick, 56, of Morgantown went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at UPMC Mercy Hospital following a brief illness. He was the son of Barbara F. Hamrick and long-time companion Charles Caldwell of Morgantown.

In addition to his mother Barbara Hamrick, Michael is survived by one daughter, Heather Hamrick and...

Nov 23, 2018

Thomas Arthur (Mick) Drake, 89, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday November 23, 2018 at his home. Tom was born in Morgantown on August 5, 1929, a son of the late William Joseph and Edna Mae Drake.

Tom was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and neighbor, who loved his family more...

Nov 22, 2018

Bobby Nelson Dunn, Sr., 81, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday November 22, 2018 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital’s Hospice Unit. He was born March 20, 1937 in Morgantown, a son of Sylvia Hussing Dunn of Morgantown and the late Amos Dunn.

Bobby was a member of the UMWA and worked for nearly 30 years with CONSOL and...

Nov 21, 2018

Nancy Marie Buffalo, 62, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly at her residence Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018.

She is survived by her husband, Reno Buffalo Jr.; daughter, Heather Burch and spouse, Bryan; two grandsons, Casey and Logan Merrill; five sisters, Karen Leach, Donna McDonald, Pam Burns, Delores May and Linda McDonald and their spouses; one brother, Charles Johnson...