Obituaries

Apr 22, 2024

With his son, John, by his side, John Lako, Jr. “Tick”, age 96, of Jere, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, after a brief illness.

Born on August 2, 1927, in Jere, John was a son of the late Mary Gorsky Holepit Lako and John Lako, Sr. In 1949, after being honorably discharged as...

Apr 20, 2024

Mary Lou O’Donnell passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Sundale Nursing Home with her great niece Rachael Fortney and great, great niece Gwyneth Paige Fortney by her side. Mary Lou was born December 18, 1928, in Turtle Creek, PA, to James Lester McFadden and Nellie Bly Royce McFadden.

Mary Lou worked at Pennhurst Hospital...

Apr 14, 2024

Debbie Dian Dunn (Welch), 69, of Morgantown, WV passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 16, 1954, to the late James Welch Sr. and Betty Welch. She follows her beloved mother, Betty, one week after her passing on April 7th, 2024. Debbie cared for her mother always and over...

Apr 11, 2024

Patricia Ann Richardson, Pat as she was affectionately known to many, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, at the age of 92 at Harmony, Morgantown, WV. Born on April 25, 1931, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Pat led a life marked by passion for education, recreation, and the joy of connecting with others.

Pat's...

Apr 11, 2024

Lawrence William Hoffman, age 80, of Morgantown, WV passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Cremation services have been entrusted to the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home in accordance with his wishes.

Apr 4, 2024

Emma Jean Summers, 77, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, including her husband Raymond, who was always faithfully by her side during her long, difficult journey after a stroke in 2020.

She was born to Johnny Kaiser and Audrey Bea Carper Dunn on August 30, 1946....

Mar 26, 2024

Barbara Lee Myers, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, at her home in Morgantown, WV, the same town where her story began on February 4, 1941. Born to the late Harry and Juanita Hershman Johnson, Barbara's life was a testament to kindness and devotion.

Barbara is survived by...

Mar 26, 2024

Marie (DeeDee) Whetsell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2024, surrounded by her family, at Sundale Nursing Home. Born on January 17, 1929, she graced this world with her presence for 95 remarkable years.

Marie was a devoted wife, sharing 53 years of wedded bliss with her late husband, Clarence Whetsell Sr. (Windy). Together,...

Mar 21, 2024

Sylvia Jean Claypole, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024, at Morgantown Health & Rehabilitation in Morgantown, at the age of 82. Born on June 23, 1941, in the small town of Jere, WV, she was a daughter of the late James Otis and Martha Ann Gregory Claypole. Sylvia's life was one marked by compassion, dedication, and an unwavering...

Mar 18, 2024

John K. Dugan, Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born on April 6th, 1944, in Morgantown, West Virginia, a son of the late John D. Dugan and Louise Coombs Dugan.

John’s journey was rich with love and lasting partnerships, most notably with his cherished wife,...

Mar 15, 2024

An incredible woman, Peggy Pauline Murphy/ Eakin, left this world to be with her lord and savior on March 15, 2024.

She was proceeded in death by her Parents Frank L. Murphy and Margaret Grace Murphy. Her parents met in Deer Park Maryland and took up roots in Cassville WV. Frank and Margret reared eleven...

Mar 13, 2024

Carl Allen Chuprinko, passed away peacefully at his home in Morgantown, WV, on March 13, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born on March 10, 1951, in Monongahela, PA, to the late George S. and Dolores A. Shaffer Chuprinko. Carl was a man of intelligence and an adventurous spirit, traits that illuminated every facet of his life.

Mar 8, 2024

Anthony Robert Maholic III unfortunately left us too soon, passing away on Friday, March 8, 2024. Anthony was born on January 5, 1971, in New Kensington, PA. He is the son of Anthony and Candace (Freeman) Maholic of Bridgeport, WV.

Anthony is a 1989 graduate of Bridgeport...

Mar 6, 2024

David Frank Porter of Cheat Neck passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2024, at Mon Health Medical Center at the age of 70. David was born January 23, 1954, to the late Frank ‘June’ and Mildred Porter.

He was a 1973 graduate of University High School in Morgantown. He was...

Mar 5, 2024

Sandra G. Moore-Dalton, of Morgantown, WV, passed away at Mon Health Medical Center on March 5, 2024, at the age of 73. She was born in Morgantown on October 5, 1950, to Lloyd and Betty Jean Widener, who preceded her in death.

Caring for her family with her late husband, Bill Dalton, Sandra became a...

Mar 2, 2024

Mar 1, 2024

Nancy Loughry West, 87, of Morgantown, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on March 1, 2024, at her home.

Nancy was a devoted wife and mother. She was the rock of the family, who through her quiet strength, guided and nurtured her husband and 4 children.  She had a love of gardening...

Feb 29, 2024

Fred D. Braham, affectionally known as ‘Pap’ to friends and family, passed away on February 29, 2024, at Madison Center in Morgantown after a long illness. Born on April 21, 1937, in Grafton, WV, he was a beacon of light and strength in the lives of those he touched.

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Feb 25, 2024

Mary Jane Lambert Barefoot, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024, in the comfort of her home in Morgantown at the age of 74. Born in Newburg, West Virginia, on April 16, 1949, to Richard and Grace Poling Lambert, Mary grew to be a woman of unparalleled strength and compassion, embodying the qualities of kindness, gentleness, and selflessness throughout...

Feb 18, 2024

Julia Mae Phillips, 96, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Morgantown Health and Rehabilitation Center in Morgantown. She was born December 14, 1927in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Luther and Hattie Wearm.

Julia worked as a factory worker for Reynolds Uniform and later as a cook at Arnold Hall.