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Joseph Wayne Savage

Joseph Wayne Savage

Feb 21, 2013

Joseph Wayne Savage, 63, of Morgantown, died Thursday February 21, 2013 at his home. He was born May 9, 1949, in Morgantown son to Mary Ellen Petrucci Savage of Morgantown and the late Bruce Savage, Jr. Joe graduated from University High School in 1967 and was then drafted into the US Army where he served two years in Germany...

Shirley Jean Wade

Shirley Jean Wade

Feb 20, 2013

Shirley Jean Merrill Wade, 69, of Morgantown, WV, was ushered into the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at the Monongalia General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and Pastor Doug Miller. Shirley was born on May 2, 1943, in Morgantown, daughter to the late Lloyd and Mildred Merrill. She graduated from Morgantown High School in...

William Arthur Summers Jr

William Arthur Summers Jr

Feb 17, 2013

William Arthur Bill' Summers, Jr., 57, of Morgantown passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 17, 2013. He was born July 19, 1955 in Morgantown, the son of the late William Arthur Sr., and Ruth Herron Summers. Bill was employed as a mechanic with Buster's Auto Wrecking with 27 years of service. He also served his country in the U...

Dorothy G. Turner

Dorothy G. Turner

Feb 13, 2013

Dorothy G. Helmick Turner, 90, of Morgantown passed away Wednesday February 13, 2013 at her home with her devoted companion Clyde Richey by her side. Dorothy was born in Tucker County, WV on May 11, 1922, where a large clan of Helmicks resided. She moved with her family to Morgantown as a school girl and graduated from University High...

Garnet Lillian Johnson

Garnet Lillian Johnson

Feb 13, 2013

Garnet Lillian Johnson, 99, formerly of Morgantown West Virginia died of natural causes on February 13, 2013 at Auburndale Oaks Healthcare Center, Auburndale, Florida. She had lived in Florida since 2007 near her son. Born February 27, 1913 in West Hamlin, West Virginia, she is the daughter of the late Reverend Charles W. Scragg and Euna Pearson Scragg. She...

George Alfred Emerson

George Alfred Emerson

Feb 11, 2013

George Alfred Emerson, 77, of Morgantown passed away Monday February 11, 2013 at the Monongalia General Hospital. He was born April 24, 1935 in Bruceton Mills, son to the late Ralph Waldo and Leona Teets Emerson. George worked a short time at Sterling Faucet but for most of his life he owned and operated Emerson Home Builders. He constructed...

Elizabeth Riley

Elizabeth Riley

Feb 8, 2013

Elizabeth Riley 88, of Morgantown, passed away Friday February 8, 2013 at her home. She was born June 24, 1924 in Maidsville a daughter of the late Louis and Julie Seggie Vargo. Elizabeth was a member and enjoyed going to Bethel Church on the Halleck Rd. She also enjoyed flower gardening, feeding birds, and rescuing stray cats. She is...

Robert Aaron Hughes

Robert Aaron Hughes

Feb 8, 2013

Robert Aaron Hughes Robert Aaron Hughes, 33 of Morgantown passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 at Ruby Memorial with his companion Tiffany Danser by his side. Robert was born October 1, 1979 in Morgantown, the son of Robert Hughes and Vickie McDougal. He was employed with Smith Rentals as a laborer and construction worker. In addition to his parents...

Donald Edward Miller

Donald Edward Miller

Feb 5, 2013

Donald Edward Miller, 72, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday February 5, 2013 at his home. He was born July 28, 1940 in Lumberport, WV a son to Leatha Barker Miller and the late Birch Edward Miller. Donald worked most of his life as an electrician. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Marines and the U.S....

Ida Mae Cress

Ida Mae Cress

Feb 3, 2013

Ida Mae Cress, 69 of Cheat Lake went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2013. She passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born April 4, 1943 in Morgantown, daughter to the late Lloyd and Mary Darnell Cress. She was Methodist by faith. She loved children and enjoyed her time at Bingo with Bingo...

Martha Elizabeth Calandrelli

Martha Elizabeth Calandrelli

Feb 3, 2013

Martha Elizabeth Calandrelli Martha Elizabeth Calandrelli, 88 of Montrose Ave., Morgantown passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the residence of her son Dan Golden. She was born August 14, 1924 in Morgantown, the daughter of the late August and Lucy Pooldown Calandrelli. She was a retired employee of the Sterling Faucet Company, a member of the Red Hat...

Martha Forbes

Martha Forbes

Feb 1, 2013

Martha Watts Forbes Martha Watts Forbes, 97 of Morgantown passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013 at the residence of her daughter and son in law Sharon and Gary Nair with whom she made her home. She was born October 3, 1915 in Fairmont , the daughter of the late Guy Watts and Rose Daft Watts. Martha was a...

Nellie Louise Deusenberry

Nellie Louise Deusenberry

Jan 30, 2013

Nellie (Louise) Deusenberry passed away January 30, 2013 at Sundale Nursing Home, Palliative Care Unit. Louise was born March 08, 1923 in Morgantown, WV to the late Ralph McGee and Marie McGee Lozak. Louise lived in Star City, WV area before moving to the Brewer Hill area where she met and married Wallace L. Deusenberry who passed away in...

Franklyn Rugh

Franklyn Rugh

Jan 26, 2013

Franklyn David Rugh, 63 of Cheat Neck, WV passed away at his home on Saturday January 26, 2013. He was born June 18, 1949 in Morgantown, son to the late Franklyn P. and Anna M. Myers Baker Rugh. David owned and operated Independent Auto Body. Prior to opening his own business he worked at various auto body shops in...

Rev. John Edward Stephens, Sr.

Rev. John Edward Stephens, Sr.

Jan 24, 2013

Reverend John E. Stephens, Sr., 77, departed his life on January 24, 2013 at the Sundale Nursing home. He was born December 12, 1935 in Plymouth, WV son to the late Charles Casper Stephens and Ethel May Peoples-Fluellen. John was raised by Cora Fluellen. He attended school in Morgantown and in Charleston, WV. He earned his BA in Psychology...

Constance P. Costianes

Constance P. Costianes

Jan 24, 2013

On Thursday, January 24, 2013, Constance (Connie) P. (Pantoplus) Costianes went to be with her heavenly Father and rest in peace after a heroic battle with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Connie was born in Beckley, West Virginia on August 22, 1927, to Euripides Pantoplus and Helen Karmorius. She was the youngest of six siblings. Connie was the only...

Rev. John Edward Stephens, Sr.

Rev. John Edward Stephens, Sr.

Jan 24, 2013

Reverend John E. Stephens, Sr., 77, departed his life on January 24, 2013 at the Sundale Nursing home. He was born December 12, 1935 in Plymouth, WV son to the late Charles Casper Stephens and Ethel May Peoples-Fluellen. John was raised by Cora Fluellen. He attended school in Morgantown and in Charleston, WV. He earned his BA in Psychology...

Betty Lou Stephens

Betty Lou Stephens

Jan 24, 2013

Betty Lou Stephens of Morgantown passed away peacefully on Thursday January 24, 2013 at Ruby Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was born November 9, 1929 in Dillon County, SC, daughter of the late Harvey Marion and Jessie Ann Lupo Baxley. She graduated from North Charleston High School, SC. She met her husband, Gerald, while he...

Bernice Virginia Devall

Bernice Virginia Devall

Jan 21, 2013

Bernice Virginia DeVall, 98, of Morgantown, formerly of Albright, WV died Monday January 21, 2013 at her home in Morgantown. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Bernice was born July 22, 1914 in Cuzzart, WV daughter to the late Troy and Esther Hardesty Groves. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church...

Melissa Ann Menear

Melissa Ann Menear

Jan 18, 2013

Melissa Ann Menear, 38 of Kingwood passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her caregiver and best friend Lisa LaRue and other friends. She was born July 6, 1974 in Morgantown, the daughter of the late Carl Menear and Barbara Basinger. Melissa was employed as a Registered Nurse at WVU Children's Hospital, Ruby Memorial. Prior...

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