Obituaries

Oct 6, 2017

George Albert Ogden Jr, 71, of Morgantown, WV passed away at WVU Ruby Memorial with his family by his side on October 6, 2017. He was born August 25th, 1946 to the late George Albert and Josephine (Fairfield) Ogden.

His passion in life was for his five grandchildren. George never knew a stranger and always...

Sep 29, 2017

Francis F. ‘Butch’ Orchard, Jr., 62 of Morgantown, died, Friday September 29, 2017 at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. He was born February 13, 1955 in Morgantown son to Nadine B. Stafford Orchard of Morgantown and the late Francis Orchard.

Butch was a 1973 graduate of University High School and enlisted into the US Army....

Sep 28, 2017

Dorothy Hauptrief passed peacefully from this world and into a new life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 28, 2017. She will be joining her husband Jesse who predeceased her. Originally from Kyle, TX, Dorothy lived a full and wonderful life of over 93 years. At the time of her passing, she...

Sep 24, 2017

Bradley Eugene Claypole, 54, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday September 24, 2017 at his home. He was born January 4, 1963 in Morgantown, a son of the late Ralph and Stella McCormick Claypole.

He is survived by his beloved wife Sandra Claypole; two sons Bradley Claypole and fiancé Adrienne Goff, Brandon Claypole and companion...

Sep 14, 2017

Charles R. Davis Jr., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his daughters after a 4-year battle with cancer. Charles was a kind and generous father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He grew up in a loving family in Morgantown, graduated from Morgantown High School and joined the United States Army in 1958. After service in...

Sep 14, 2017

Terry Alan Hess, 65, of Morgantown died suddenly on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at his home. He was born March 23, 1952 in Morgantown son to Anna King Hess of Morgantown and the late Franklin Hess. Terry retired as a Lieutenant from the Morgantown Police Department with more than 26 years of service. Friends are invited to gather in...

Sep 13, 2017

Larry Edward Sickles, 62, of Westover passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Mon Health Medical Center. Larry was born June 12, 1955 in Morgantown son to Doris Malott Sickles of Morgantown and the late Warren H. ‘Buzz’ Sickles.

Larry was a ’73 graduate of Morgantown High School....

Sep 10, 2017

Charlotte Childs Gallagher, age 75, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 10th, 2017. Charlotte was a loving daughter, dedicated wife, caring mother, and loyal friend.

She is preceded in death by Lucille and Opal Berkshire. “Her love,” First Sargent Robert Gallagher, with whom she finally found true happiness.

Surviving...

Sep 7, 2017

On Thursday, September 7, 2017, George D. Joslin of Oak Hill, WV passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

He was the son of the late George and Blanche Joslin of New York.

George was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and a life-time member of the VFW Post 548,...

Sep 5, 2017

Howard “Buck” Blosser, 77, of the Kingwood Pike, lost his battle with cancer, September 5, 2017.

The son of the late Herbert and Mildred Blosser, he was born October 20, 1939 in Lake Lynn, PA.

Howard is survived by his three children: John Blosser and his wife, Melynda, Kathy McMillen and her husband,...

Sep 4, 2017

James Louis Hall, Jr., 66 years of age, a resident of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on September 4, 2017. He was born in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia.

He had a keen interest in politics which began when he was around 9 years old and met then Senator John F....

Sep 2, 2017

Nelson Eugene Cox, 62, of Mountainview Road, Morgantown found comfort with the Lord on Saturday September 2, 2017 with his family by his side.

He was born in Morgantown on November 5, 1954 son to the late Forest and Wilma Jones Cox. He graduated from Morgantown High School in 1973 and then went to work...

Aug 31, 2017

Susan Patricia Abrams,

61, of Morgantown, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away August 31, 2017 at Einstein Medical Center, in Philadelphia, following a brief illness.

The daughter of Mary E. Lagdan of Philadelphia and the late John Lagdan, she was born April 27, 1956 in Philadelphia.

Susan was a 1974 graduate...

Aug 29, 2017

Dr. Isaac C. Aurelio, "Ike" 87, died at his home at 3524 Grafton Road, Morgantown, WV on August 29, 2017 in the company of his family. Born in Isabella, Negros Occidental, Philippines, he experienced WWII as a child having lost his war hero father and brother, as well as a sister and their family home during that time. At...

Aug 28, 2017

Benjamin ‘Beno’ Trentini, Jr. 79, of Bruceton Mills, formerly of Morgantown, died Monday August 28, 2017 at the WVU Hospital, Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born April 7, 1938 in Morgantown son of the late Albino Benjamin Trentini and Albina Pernot Trentini.

Beno grew up in Jere, and later moved to the Cheat Lake area....

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...