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Violet R. Robison

Violet R. Robison

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...

Marvin Eugene Wotring, Sr.

Marvin Eugene Wotring, Sr.

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...

Bernice 'Grams' Strakal

Bernice 'Grams' Strakal

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...

Bernice 'Grams' Strakal

Bernice 'Grams' Strakal

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...

Michael Allen 'Sleepy' Hamrick

Michael Allen 'Sleepy' Hamrick

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...

Thomas A. Drake

Thomas A. Drake

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...

Bobby N. Dunn, Sr.

Bobby N. Dunn, Sr.

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...

Nancy Marie Buffalo

Nancy Marie Buffalo

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...

Sonja Ruth Stimmell

Sonja Ruth Stimmell

Nov 21, 2018

Sonja Ruth Cress Stimmell, 79, of Morgantown, departed this life on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at the Sundale Nursing Home. Sonja was born on August 23, 1939 in Morgantown, WV to Denzil Allen Cress and Virginia Harriet Johnson Cress.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Denzil B. Cress,...

Ruth Josephine "Jo" Kisner Barger

Ruth Josephine "Jo" Kisner Barger

Nov 19, 2018

Ruth Josephine "Jo" Kisner Barger,88, passed away peacefully in her home on November 19, 2018 surrounded by her family. She fought a long and courageous battle with an extended illness. She was born in Terra Alta, WV on the fourth of July, 1930 and enjoyed many Independence Day parades in her home town with family and friends. She was...

Leota 'Susie' Blanche Bosley

Leota 'Susie' Blanche Bosley

Nov 18, 2018

Leota Blanche ‘Susie’ Bosley, 69, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born November 29, 1948 in Morgantown, a daughter to the late Odis Johnson and Hester Gibson Johnson Goodwin.

Susie cleaned houses and loved listening to country music. More than anything, she loved her family and...

Leota 'Susie' Blanche Bosley

Leota 'Susie' Blanche Bosley

Nov 18, 2018

Leota Blanche 'susie" Bosley, 69, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born November 29, 1948 in Morgantown, a daughter to the late Odis Johnson and Hester Gibson Johnson Goodwin. Susie cleaned houses and loved listening to country music. More than anything, she loved her family and animals. She...

Irene Clay Canada

Irene Clay Canada

Nov 13, 2018

Irene Canada, 94, of Morgantown, formerly of Pierpont, Wyoming County, WV, passed away at home, peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Irene was born January 17, 1924, in Maben, WV, the daughter of the late Rev. Robert Lee Clay and Molly Pendry Clay. Irene is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Cozort Sodomick of Morgantown; three grandchildren,...

George Molnar Sr

George Molnar Sr

Nov 11, 2018

George Molnar Sr., 93, of Morgantown went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 11, 2018. He was born July 26, 1925 to the late John and Mary (Copar) Molnar in National, WV.

He is survived by a son, Keith Molnar and spouse Nancy of Farmington, MN; grandchildren, Than and spouse Betsy Buda of...

Arnold James 'Jim' Rowan

Arnold James 'Jim' Rowan

Nov 8, 2018

Arnold James "Jim" Rowan, 82, of Kingwood, formerly of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the home of his daughter. The son of the late Charles H. and Virgie Kelley Rowan he was born September 8, 1936 in Booth, WV. Jim was a United States Air Force veteran and a veteran of Army National Guard. He was...

Arnold James 'Jim' Rowan

Arnold James 'Jim' Rowan

Nov 8, 2018

Arnold James ‘Jim’ Rowan, 82, of Kingwood, formerly of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the home of his daughter.

The son of the late Charles H. and Virgie Kelley Rowan he was born September 8, 1936 in Booth, WV.

Jim was a United States Air Force veteran and a veteran of Army...

Billie Jo Taylor

Billie Jo Taylor

Nov 6, 2018

Billie Jo Taylor, 51, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday November 6, 2018 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born I Butler, PA a daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin Franklin Walton, Jr. and Carol Jean Garman. Billie Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and was known as a kind hearted person. Billie Jo loved to...

Billie Jo Taylor

Billie Jo Taylor

Nov 6, 2018

Billie Jo Taylor, 51, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday November 6, 2018 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born I Butler, PA a daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin Franklin Walton, Jr. and Carol Jean Garman.

Billie Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and was known as a kind hearted person. Billie Jo...

John B. 'Jack' Richards

John B. 'Jack' Richards

Nov 4, 2018

John B. “Jack” Richards Sr., 78, of Morgantown, WV died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was born January 28, 1940 in Carmichaels, PA. The son of the late Russell and Margaret Richards.

John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is survived by...

Iona L. Arbogast

Iona L. Arbogast

Nov 4, 2018

Iona Lee Arbogast, 84, of Star City, passed away on Sunday November 4, 2018 at the Grandview Estates, Elizabeth, PA. Iona was born in Gilmer County, WV on May 29, 1934 daughter to the late Leslie and Jessie Swiger Stout.

Iona had a zest for life and was always on the move. While making her home in...

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