Obituaries

Aug 26, 2017

Sandra Lee Ritchey Utzman, 76 years old, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday August 26, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 21, 1941 in Uniontown, PA, the youngest child of the late Vernon Blair and Merle Sylvia (Daugherty) Ritchey. Following the death of her mother when she was 6 months old, Sandra was raised by her aunt...

Aug 21, 2017

Beloved husband and caring father, Paul Franklin Croston, 74, of Scotts Run, Morgantown, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Paul was born Feb. 7, 1943 in Shriver, WV son to the late Frank R. and Violet Mollisee Croston.

Paul graduated from University High School in 1962...

Aug 19, 2017

Ronald L. Crank, 69, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital with those closest to him by his side. He was born June 24, 1948 in Mt. Gay, WV. Ronald's life was full of happiness. He received great care and was loved by his many caregivers. Ronald touched the lives of many and will...

Aug 9, 2017

Shirley Margaret Crites, 59, of Jakes Run community, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 24, 1959 in Star City, daughter to Mabel Brown Brewer of Fairmont, WV and the late Washington C. Brewer.

Shirley loved canning and completing puzzle books.

In...

Aug 3, 2017

Barbara Lee Hardman, 63, passed away, Wednesday, August 3, 2017 at the WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Barbara worked for 35 years in the kitchen of the WVU Mountainlair and was an active member of the Senior Monongalian’s. She was a loving sister and will be missed.

Family and friends will be received at...

Aug 2, 2017

Betty Jane Watring Lipscomb,

71, of Brookhaven, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends.

The daughter of the late Artenis Woodford Watring and Mary Jane Cunningham Watring, she was born February 20, 1946 in Shaffertown, (Lead Mine community) WV.

Jane retired from...

Jul 30, 2017

Earl H. “Bud” Kerns, Sr., 88 of the Laurel Point community, stepped from the confines of earth into the realms of Glory to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 30, 2017.

Earl is survived by his wife of 69 years, Louise Jones Kerns; one daughter, Pat Kerns of Morgantown; three sons and...

Jul 27, 2017

Fred F. Wojcik was born September 28, 1951 to the late professor Dr. Albert F. and Louise Wojcik; where he was raised in Morgantown and attended St. John's Church. From the highlands to the islands, Fred was a proud Polish mountaineer. Beginning with attaining the rank Eagle Scout in the Wiles Hill Boy Scout Troop, he was...

Jul 25, 2017

Donald Watson ‘Don’ Harned, 76 of Beechrun Community, Albright, passed away at his home on Tuesday July 25, 2017. He was born in that very same home on January 7, 1941 son to the late Ray and Fannie Livengood Harned.

Don was a graduate of Kingwood High School class of ’59 and later attended WVU,...

Jul 24, 2017

Marshall Austin Thompson, 57, of Morgantown passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 24, 2017 at his home. He was born May 17, 1960 in Sonora, CA a son of the late Glenn and Mary Estalee Simpson Thompson.

Marshall joined the U.S. Army in 1985 and actively served until 1988. After his active duty he served...

Jul 22, 2017

Barbara J. Grogan,

88, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 in her home with her daughter and caregiver by her side.

The daughter of the late Lawrence B. and Maude C. Stillman she was born August 30, 1928, in Morgantown, WV.

Barbara was an avid Mountaineer fan. She was...

Jul 21, 2017

Trenton Kyle ‘Trent’ Wolfe, 18 of Morgantown, formerly of Orlando, FL, was called into God’s loving arms unexpectedly, on July 21, 2017 due to an automobile accident. He was born February 18, 1999. His memory will forever live on through his mother, Billie Jane Shrout, his father, Benjamin Wolfe, Jr. and his step father, David Dalton, Jr.....

Jul 19, 2017

On July 19, 2017, Grace Irene Stephens, received her wings on the day she was born 76 years ago. She was born July 19, 1941 at home in Morgantown, daughter to the late Clarence Everett and Mattie Holt Marshall.

She attended school at Monongalia High School and was part of the first integrated class of...

Jul 18, 2017

Robert Milton Gallagher, age 69, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017. His loving wife, Charlotte Childs Gallagher, survives Bob. Also surviving are Bob’s two children, Sean Gallagher and Reay Lynn Gilmore. Also surviving are his siblings, Jim Gallagher and Becky Johns.

First Sargent Gallagher is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He proudly served...

Jul 16, 2017

Margaret Pearl Fox Crowder, 78, from Morgantown, WV made her grand entrance into Heaven, July 16, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born, September 3, 1938, to the late Albert and Inez (Everly) Fox.

She was an avid Elvis fan and enjoyed being out and about. Margaret never met a stranger, loved spending...

Jul 12, 2017

Andrew Yerkovich, Sr., 85, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday July 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 6, 1932 in Four States, WV a son of the late Peter and Tekla Yerkovich.

Andrew honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict as a member of the U.S. Army’s...

Jul 7, 2017

Janet Marie Downey Ernst, 70, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday July 7, 2017 at the WVU Hospital. She was born January 16, 1947 in Morgantown daughter to the late Paul and Emmaline Donaldson. Janet worked as a LPN in Morgantown and New Jersey for many years and was working toward her registered nursing certifications.

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Jun 28, 2017

Alicia Gaye Childs Pinchot, 52, passed away unexpectedly June 28, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL. She grew up in Morgantown, WV and graduated from West Virginia University. A resident of the Jacksonville area for 30 years, she was a longtime member of Beach Church with whom she took mission trips and attended the Church of Eleven22 with her husband, Rick....

Jun 28, 2017

Alicia Gaye Childs Pinchot, 52, passed away unexpectedly June 28, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL. She grew up in Morgantown, WV and graduated from West Virginia University. A resident of the Jacksonville area for 30 years, she was a longtime member of Beach Church with whom she took mission trips and attended the Church of Eleven22 with her...

Jun 24, 2017

Larry W. Compton,78, of Morgantown, WV, passed away June 24, 2017 in Ravenna, OH while visiting his great grandchildren. The son of the late Roy and Tippie Corley Compton, he was born May 26, 1939 in Morgantown. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved traveling to see his family. Larry...