Obituaries

Apr 17, 2017

Elbert ‘Vaughn’ Jackson, Sr. 67, of Maidsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born February 10, 1950 in Morgantown, the son of the late James R. Jackson and Flora Mae Jackson.

Vaughn retired from Blacksville #2 mine, after 35 and...

Apr 13, 2017

Billy Kane DeVall, 60, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his home. The son of Billy J. DeVall of Morgantown and the late Margaret Savage DeVall, he was born September 9, 1956 in Morgantown. Billy retired from the Dominion Post after 28 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and taking care of his garden....

Apr 9, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Schmitt McClain Betty McClain, a former Morgantown City Council member from 1991-2001, peacefully passed away on Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. Betty was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1925, she is the daughter of the late Stanley W. and Bertha Kenly Schmitt of Ridgewood, NJ. There, she began her formal art training at the...

Apr 8, 2017

Mary Virginia (Saturday) Leach, 80, of Osage, passed away Saturday April 8, 2017 at her home. She was born January 5, 1937 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Michael and Agnes Saturday.

Mary Virginia was a faithful member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church and a member of the church choir. She was also...

Apr 4, 2017

Rev. Charles Edward Morgan, Jr., 83, of Morgantown entered into the glory of his Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his home. Charles was born March 23, 1934 in Morgantown, son, to the late Charles E. Morgan, Sr., and Lilly Mae Carpenter Morgan. Charles graduated from Monongalia High School and then graduated from Storer College in Harpers Ferry,...

Apr 4, 2017

Rev. Charles Edward Morgan, Jr., 83, of Morgantown entered into the glory of his Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his home. Charles was born March 23, 1934 in Morgantown, son, to the late Charles E. Morgan, Sr., and Lilly Mae Carpenter Morgan.

Charles graduated from Monongalia High School and then graduated from Storer...

Apr 1, 2017

Lawrence Fredrick Ted Radcliff, 82, of Bobtown, PA, passed away unexpectedly in Masontown, WV, at the home of his granddaughter, which he affectionately referred to as the “Ponderosa.” Ted was born in Morgantown, on May 30, 1934, son to the late William and Vinnie Ott Radcliff.

Ted enlisted into the Air Force after...

Mar 29, 2017

James Alfred ‘Moose’ Casino, 87, of Star City, passed away just 22 days after his wife Betty on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Morgantown on April 6, 1929, son to the late Joseph and Minnie Brooks Casino. Jim worked as a glass blower and...

Mar 29, 2017

Pearl Franklin Langdon, 89, passed into the arms of his Lord on March 29, 2017. Pearl was born on June 4, 1927 in Glenwood, WV to the late Charles Edgar and Rosa May Venoy Langdon. He served in the United States Army Air Forces from 1946 to 1948. He was stationed on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands and...

Mar 24, 2017

Shelly Shahan, 44, of Morgantown passed away, Friday, March 24, 2017 in Morgantown. She was born May 30, 1972, the daughter of Richard and Mary Jo Shahan of Cassville.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son Derrick Shahan; her companion, Shawn Collins and his children Andre and Aleigha.

She...

Mar 24, 2017

Freddie Lee “Pap” Murray, 76, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 26, 1940 in Morgantown to the late Lester “Nick” and Ada (Nicholson) Murray.

“Pap” was a devoted husband and father. He loved the outdoors, helping with the race car, and especially watching the Pirates. Pap was...

Mar 18, 2017

Katherine D. ‘Debbie’ Stansberry, 65, of the Brookhaven Community, Morgantown passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was born January 27, 1952, in Morgantown daughter to the late Rosealie Hovatter Faulknier, David Faulknier and her birth father Robert Jenkins who died at a young age.

Debbie worked most...

Mar 16, 2017

Gerald Eugene Yost, 65, of Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown, passed away on Thurs. March 16, 2017 after an extended illness at the Grafton City Hospital. He was born in Perry Township, Pa on October 30, 1951, son of the late Freddie and Alma Yost. Gerald worked for the Dept. of Energy as a custodian for five years. Gerald enjoyed...

Mar 11, 2017

Michael Carroll, 41, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday March 11, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born October 30, 1975 in Morgantown, a son of Tiny Baker Corob and the late John Paul Carroll.

Michael was a happy go lucky man, once you met him you immediately liked him. He was enthusiastic about...

Mar 11, 2017

Bernice Marguerite Buchanan, 84, of Morgantown passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday March 11, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on September 28th, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ulysses S. Plum and Ester Plum.

She was a graduate of Rowlesburg High School and the Morgantown Business College. She...

Mar 10, 2017

Sara “Sissy” Jane Chesney, 25, of Maidsville, WV entered into rest at her residence March 10, 2017. She was born on April 22, 1991 to Daniel and Mary Tomago-Chesney.

Sara was a 2009 graduate of University High School and attended Fairmont State University. She was a talented dancer and started at Mindy’s school of Dance...

Mar 9, 2017

Howard “Howie” Ray Tomago, 81, of Granville, WV passed after a long illness in Greensburg, PA, March 9, 2017. He was born October 9, 1935 to the late Joseph and Mary Emma (Jones) Tomago.

“Howie” was a sports fanatic and loved flea-markets. He was an amazing landscaper and spent his younger years beautifying Morgantown. “Howie”...

Mar 7, 2017

Thomas Alvie ‘Tommy’ Wilhelm, Jr. 41, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The son of Thomas and Collene Wilhelm of Morgantown. He was born, June 22, 1975, in Oakland, MD. Tommy was a graduate of Morgantown High School class of 1993, where he played baseball and learned...

Mar 7, 2017

Betty Lou Casino, 86, of Star City entered into rest March 7, 2017. Betty was born December 22, 1930 to the late Robert and Delphia (Smith) Mollard.

Betty liked traveling, playing the slot machines and enjoying mimosas.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, James “Moose” Casino; sons, Tim Kerns...

Mar 5, 2017

Rose Marie (Schifano) Chapman passed away March 5, 2017 at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown. Rose was born July 22, 1932, in Morgantown, WV to the late Joseph and Dora (Cannistrano) Schifano. She graduated from St. Francis High School and St. Francis Business College, after which she worked at the Morgantown Water Commission office. Rose then moved to Pontiac,...