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George Thomas 'Tuff' Nicholson
Jan 2, 2025
George Thomas ‘Tuff’ Nicholson, 75 of Summer School Road, passed at his home place on January 2, 2025 surrounded by his family. Tuff was born August 6, 1949 son to the late Millard ‘Fizz’ and Bonnie Nicholson.
He is survived by his brothers, Ed (Linda) Nicholson, Art (Donna) Nicholson and Paul (Luann) Nicholson. Also surviving...
Clarence Wilbur Lemley, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
Clarence Wilbur Lemley, Jr., a cherished husband, beloved father, and skillful electrician, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at his home in Core, West Virginia. Born on March 3, 1940, in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, he leaves behind a legacy of love and craftsmanship, having dedicated two decades as an electrician at West Virginia University Health Sciences Center before...
Charles Coleman Tomasiak
Dec 26, 2024
Honoring the extraordinary life of a true American patriot, Ret. US Army Capt. Charles "Chuck" Coleman Tomasiak, whose spirited journey on this earth began on December 24, 1962, in New Eagle, PA, and culminated with his untimely departure on December 26, 2024, in Charleroi, PA. Chuck's zest for life was evident to all...
Donald Robert 'Donnie" Bennett
Dec 25, 2024
Donald Robert Bennett, born October 18, 1956, in Carrollton, OH died on December 25, 2024, 2024 in Morgantown, WV due to complications with Pneumonia. He was the beloved son of Carolyn and Elmer Bennett.
Affectionately known as Donnie, he was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him....

Pamela Sue Hilling
Dec 24, 2024
Pamela Sue Hilling, 63, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She was born in Morgantown on May 17, 1961, to Charles H. Martin, Sr., and Virginia Dewitt Martin.
Pamela gave herself fully as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the former MonPointe Nursing Home, now Morgantown Healthcare Center, touching the lives of countless...
Frances Joann Wade
Dec 24, 2024
Frances Joann Wade, 78, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024. Born on December 11, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. Wade, Sr., and Frankie Elizabeth Royce Wade.
Frances was a beloved sister, preceded in death by her sister Barbara Sue Wade Rosenberger and her best friend Lowell...
Robert L. Darnell
Dec 24, 2024
Robert L. 'Butch' Darnell, a beloved family man, and lifelong resident of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born September 16, 1948, a son of the late Robert G. Darnell and Laura Bell Darnell.
After a storied career as a coal miner and mine...
Robert Allen Watts
Dec 19, 2024
Robert Allen "Bob" Watts, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away suddenly at his home in Westover on December 19, 2024, after a long illness. Born in Davis, WV, on March 26, 1940, to the late Blake and Rose Watts, Bob's 84 years were filled with love, laughter, and a...
Brenda Kay Kessler
Dec 17, 2024
Brenda Kessler, 72, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. Born on May 6, 1952, in Morgantown, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Dale McMillen and Helen Doloris, her in-laws, Bert and Ruby Kessler, and her...
Tate Lyndon Davis
Dec 17, 2024
Tate Lyndon Davis entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on December 17, 2024, at UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on October 19, 2023, in Morgantown, WV, Tate's time on earth was a testament to the joy and resilience that can be packed into a single year.
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Marilyn Virginia Skipper
Dec 16, 2024
Marilyn Virginia Skipper, born January 11, 1940, in Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia, at the age of 84. She was a devoted homemaker, dedicating her life to her family with unwavering love and care.
Marilyn was a very kind and caring woman, known for her gentle spirit...
Kenneth Robert Stevens
Dec 15, 2024
Kenneth Robert Stevens, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, into the hands of God. He was born on March 17, 1946, in Morgantown, a son of the late Kenneth A. Stevens and Helen Settles Stevens.
A long-time employee of WVU postal service and an assistant manager at Gabriel’s Department Store, Kenneth was...
Judith Franklin
Dec 13, 2024
Judith Ann Franklin, 74 of Morgantown, WV passed away on December 13, 2024. Born June 6, 1950, she was a daughter of the late James and Audra Shreve Daft.
Judy was a hair stylist by trade, and most recently worked at Sheetz serving coffee to the community.
Judy was a person...
Katherine 'Kathy' Lynn Moyers
Dec 11, 2024
Katherine Lynn Moyers, best known as Kathy to her friends, left this world on December 11, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on February 25, 1958, in Morgantown, WV, Kathy's life was marked by her boundless enthusiasm and her unwavering dedication to her family and career.
Surrounded by the caring staff at J.W. Ruby...
Gary Randall Rose
Dec 10, 2024
Gary “Randy” Rose was born May 29, 1957 in Morgantown, West Virginia to the union of Joda Junior Rose and Dorris Gene Rose. He was the youngest of three brothers. Where he lived his life out until his death on December 10, 2024 at age 67.
Randy graduated from the Morgantown High School Class of...
Bethany Jill Hess
Dec 9, 2024
Mrs. Bethany Jill Hess, 48, passed away on December 9 2024. The daughter of Melvin Clare Hess and Sue Ellen Connell, Jill was born and raised in Fairmont and was grounded in her Appalachian roots. Full of an ambitious desire to help others, Jill pursued a bachelor’s degree in Human Services at Fairmont State University and then a master’s...

Charles Joseph Shumiloff, Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
Charles Joseph "Junior" Shumiloff, a soul recognized for his unwavering kindness and friendly demeanor, closed his earthly chapter on December 6th, 2024, following a long illness. His life story began on March 12th, 1942, in Booth, WV, where he entered the world as a beacon of warmth and light to his late parents, Charles and Mildred Shumiloff.
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Rudy Charles Kochel
Dec 5, 2024
Rudy Charles Kochel, born on March 12, 1956, entered eternal rest on December 5, 2024. Rudy was the beloved son of the late Charles Kochel and Catherine Cramer and, from an early age, was lovingly raised by his Uncle John and Aunt Shirley Cramer. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 50 years, Wanda Kochel, his adopted...
Linnie Mae Wiley
Nov 29, 2024
Sweetly and Tenderly, God unexpectedly called me, Linnie Mae Wiley, home and I answered on Friday, November 29th.
I was so looking forward to celebrating my 91st birthday with my Church and Family.
Daughter of Clarence and Mattie Marshall; Wife of Henry Wiley; Sister of Clarence and Grace.
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Thomas Phillip Kilionski, Sr.
Nov 23, 2024
Thomas Phillip Kilionski, Sr., affectionately known by friends and family as Tom, passed away peacefully in his Cassville, WV, home on November 23, 2024, after a long illness. He graced this world with his warmth and ingenuity on April 27, 1944, in Granville, WV, to the late Frank Alexander Kilionski and Mary Agnes Ponka Kilionski. A devoted husband, father,...
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