Obituaries

Apr 3, 2016

Charles F. Shriver, 79, of Morgantown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2016, with his family by his side. Charles was born on January 6, 1937 in Morgantown, son of the late Olive V. Shriver Wolfe and step father Paul W. ‘Nibby’ Wolfe. Charles started working in the Martinsburg area at Fletcher's Dairy and delivered...

Apr 3, 2016

Joyce Melita McClung Ayersman, aged 73, died peacefully on April 3, 2016 at the Fairmont Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a brief struggle with cancer. Joyce was born October 14, 1942 in Pulaski, Virginia, the daughter of the late Mason Desanky McClung and Harriet Sutphin McClung of Oakland, Maryland.

Joyce, thoroughly enjoyed athletics and the...

Apr 1, 2016

Ludwig Joseph ‘Babe’ Sovastion, 82, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 30, 1933 in Irona, WV son of the late Michael J. and Margaret Trackmovich Sovastion.

Ludwig retired from the Morgantown City Fire Department with more than 21 years of...

Mar 29, 2016

Betty Lou Kelley, 85, a long-time resident of Morgantown, WV entered into eternal peace in her home on March 29, 2016. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that loved and cherished her.

Betty was born July, 27, 1930 in Fairmont, WV. She moved to Morgantown in 1946 and graduated from University...

Mar 28, 2016

Howard “Bill” William Goff, 68, of Morgantown, WV, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Howard was born in Philippi, WV on January 26, 1948 to the late Ralph and Mary (Millslage) Goff. He was married...

Mar 27, 2016

Lila Mary Croston, 87, of Wilson Ave. Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born in Warren, OH, on October, 17, 1928, daughter to the late John R. and Frances Almedia Lauth Robison. Lila grew up in Southington, OH and graduated from Chalker High School where she was the Drum Major of...

Mar 26, 2016

Carl W. "Pete" Norberg, Jr., 89, of Morgantown, went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 26, 2016 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born May 16, 1926 in Masontown, WV a son of the late Carl and Wilbia Lambert Norberg. Pete honorably served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy. He...

Mar 26, 2016

Carl W. ‘Pete’ Norberg, Jr., 89, of Morgantown, went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 26, 2016 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born May 16, 1926 in Masontown, WV a son of the late Carl and Wilbia Lambert Norberg.

Pete honorably served his country during World War II as a member of...

Mar 25, 2016

Chester Sollars Jr., 68, of Morgantown passed away peacefully at home on Friday March 25, 2016 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 14, 1947 in Morgantown a son of Mary Sollars of Morgantown and the late Chester Sollars, Sr.

Chester served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy....

Mar 24, 2016

Glenn Richard Bennett, 77, of Morgantown, WV passed into another life March 24, 2016 at Monongalia General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 30, 1938 to the late Charles and Mazie (McCabe) Bennett.

He had a good life and he left this world with no regrets. He was proud to be...

Mar 20, 2016

Mehri Raeisi,55 of Morgantown went to be with the Lord, March 20, 2016. She is survived by her husband,Naser and daughters Nasim and Saba and a sister,Gitty. She is loved by all who knew her. Mehri was buried at the ICM Cemetery, Fairchance Road.

Mar 19, 2016

Devoted husband and father, Douglas H. Ayersman, 81, of Morgantown passed away on Saturday March 19, 2016 at his home. Douglas was born in New Castle, PA on August 24, 1934, son of the late Paul and Lavada Shisler Ayersman.

Douglas was a graduate of University High School and then enlisted in the United States...

Mar 19, 2016

Brian D. Ridenour,

50, of Morgantown, passed away, Saturday, March 19, 2016, at home, with family by his side.

The son of Shirley Ridenour of Morgantown and the late Thurman R. Ridenour, he was born March 7, 1966, at Alexandria, VA.

Brian was a veteran of the United States Army. He...

Mar 16, 2016

Donald Eugene Bolyard, 74, of Morgantown passed away March 16, 2016 at his home. He was born June 9, 1941 in Nirvana, OH son of the late Donald Huffman and Rosalie Bolyard.

Donald served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Andy Brother’s Tire Shop and Brown Equipment and Machine Company....

Mar 14, 2016

Icie J. Barr Matthews, 86, of Point Marion, formerly of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2016. Icie grew up in Fairview, WV as a coal miner’s daughter and graduated high school in 1949. She was very detail oriented and worked in the glass industry for many years alongside her husband. Prior to her retirement...

Mar 12, 2016

On the evening of Friday. March 11th, Larry B. Arbogast. beloved husband, father, son, and brother passed suddenly and now is embraced in God’s arms. His battle with cancer was mercifully short, but he will always be remembered as a strong, generous man who grabbed life with both hands and shared his love and tenacity with all who were...

Mar 11, 2016

Angelina Rose Yoho, infant daughter of Henry and Yvonne Shaffer Yoho of Morgantown, passed away Friday March 11, 2016 ay Ruby Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by three sisters Jordan, Hunter, and Gracee Yoho all of Morgantown; paternal grandparents Wilma and Richard Paul Eddy of Fairview; maternal grandfather Daniel Shaffer and wife Bonnie of Morgantown;...

Mar 6, 2016

Carolyn McCrobie Roby,

86, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

The daughter of the late Edward C. McCrobie and Betty McCrobie, she was born June 3, 1929, in Chaplin, WV.

Carolyn was a member of Calvary...

Mar 6, 2016

Carolyn McCrobie Roby, 86, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends. The daughter of the late Edward C. McCrobie and Betty McCrobie, she was born June 3, 1929, in Chaplin, WV. Carolyn was a member of Calvary Apostolic in Uniontown, PA. She was employed by...

Mar 3, 2016

Pauline W. Staley, 87, of Morgantown, Booth Community, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at her home. She was born June 4, 1928 in Aurora, WV, daughter of the late Broze and Mary Bowser Starkey. Pauline was a homemaker for many years and was Protestant by faith.

Pauline loved to read and crochet. She...