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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Shawn Michael Mccabe
Oct 29, 2018
Shawn Michael McCabe,
44, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 29, 2018.
The son of the late John Henry McCabe and Peggy Reeder he was born January 17, 1974 in Morgantown.
Shawn was an avid angler and hunter and enjoyed spending time looking around Sportsman’s Emporium. Shawn also enjoyed...
Joann C. Davis
Oct 20, 2018
JoAnn Charlotte Davis, 79, of Morgantown, went to meet her maker on her own terms as an amazing, feisty, strong willed, god-loving woman. She was born March 22, 1939 in Star City, a daughter of the late Charles and Fannie McCann Kohler. She was employed for many years at WVU Towers, retiring from the housekeeping department. In her final...
Brandon Everett Armstrong
Oct 20, 2018
Brandon Everett Armstrong passed away in October at his home in Lakewood, Ohio. He was born August 25, 1978 in Elkins, WV and later moved with his family to Morgantown, WV where he attended University High School.
Brandon had numerous interests including a love of music of all kinds, especially old-school hip-hop and punk rock. This interest...

Jack John Smerdell
Oct 17, 2018
Jack John Smerdell, 78, of Morgantown, died Wednesday October 17, 2018 at the Morgantown Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 29, 1940 in Morgantown son to the late Frank and Katherine Barill Smerdell. Jack worked as an ironworker for many years and later retired from WVU. He is survived by his son, Todd Smerdell and wife Leslie of Chester,...
Velma Jean Slavensky
Oct 12, 2018
On Friday, October 12, 2018, Mrs. Velma Jean Slavensky, age, 70, went to Heaven on the wings of angels, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her family at her home in Maidsville.
She was born June 29, 1948 in Morgantown a daughter to Charles F. and Georgia Williams Parker. She was a...
Shawn Marie Riddle Shisler
Oct 8, 2018
Shawn M. Riddle Shisler, 52, Morgantown, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
The daughter of Howard Riddle of Clarksburg and the late Laura Riddle, she was born December 31, 1965 in Clarksburg.
Shawn enjoyed baking and loved baking pies for the holidays. She loved bowling, camping, and crafting but most...
Shawn Marie Riddle Shisler
Oct 8, 2018
Shawn M. Riddle Shisler,52, Morgantown, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Howard Riddle of Clarksburg and the late Laura Riddle, she was born December 31, 1965 in Clarksburg. Shawn enjoyed baking and loved baking pies for the holidays. She loved bowling, camping, and crafting but most of all she enjoyed spending...
Doris Ann Rife
Oct 6, 2018
Doris Ann Rife, 84, went home on October 6, 2018. She was born April 28, 1934 to the late James and Edna Pearl (Woody) Seggie.
She is survived by three sons, David and spouse Darlene, Jeff and spouse LeeAnn, and Michael and fiancé Tracey Bennett; step-son, Jack D. Rife; grandchildren, David Rife Jr., Ashley Raudenbush, Jessica Rife,...
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