Sherry Cooper
Feb 17, 2024
Sherry Lea Cooper, 62, of Harman, passed away on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, under the care of WV Caring Hospice. Born on Feb. 20th 1961, in Harman, she was the daughter of the late Arthur "Merk" and Velma E. (Wymer) Cooper.
Sherry was a graduate of Harman High School. She worked for many years at Timberline Ski Resort...
Elizabeth Peachey
Feb 15, 2024
Elizabeth Mae Peachey, 95, of Oakland, MD, passed away on February 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on February 26, 1928, in Belleville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rufus A. and Annie L. (Zook) Peachey.
Elizabeth attended Belleville Public School. She was baptized in her youth upon her confession of faith and was a faithful member of...
Rosemary Tasker
Feb 12, 2024
Rosemary Tasker, 76, of Kitzmiller, died on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Moran Manor in Westernport. Born on February 25, 1947, in Kitzmiller, she was the daughter of the late Orval and Ida Bell (Bernard) Tasker.
Rosemary enjoyed watching westerns, cooking, and completing seek and find puzzles. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her...
Virginia Demeritt
Feb 8, 2024
Virginia Ann Demeritt, 89, of Piedmont and formerly of White Plains, NY, died on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home with her family around her. Born on October 18, 1934, in Piedmont, she was the daughter of the late Davis and Annie (Addison) Price.
After retiring from her job with Sterling Building Cleaning Services and maintenance services for family homes...
Timothy Blossom
Feb 6, 2024
Timothy Allen "Tim" Blossom, 33, of Eglon, WV and New Alexandria, PA, died on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Born on December 31, 1990, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of Catherine (Blossom) and Doyle Harsh of Eglon.
Tim was a 2008 graduate of Preston High School, where he spent four years in the JROTC on the Rifle and Drill Teams....
Charles Rishell
Feb 5, 2024
Charles Elwood Rishell, 79, of Mtn. Lake Park, died on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home. Born on January 2, 1945, in Mtn. Lake Park, he was the son of the late William and Henrietta (Stottlemeyer) Rishell.
Charles was a carpenter who worked across the county for several companies. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoyed hunting...
Beverly Washington
Feb 4, 2024
Beverly Jean (Price) Washington, 81, of Piedmont, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. She was born on September 25, 1942, in Piedmont, the daughter of the late Davis and Annie (Addison) Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, Frederick H. Washington, Jr., Brian Price, and Todd Muse; three sisters, Ida Twyman, Margaret...
Opal Myers
Feb 3, 2024
Opal V. Myers, 88, of Aurora, WV, died on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Peace Healthcare Dennett Road Manor. Born on July 31, 1935, in Rowlesburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Everett A. and Mary Victoria (Wilhelm) Shields.
Opal was a graduate of Rowlesburg High School and had been a cook for the Preston County Schools, having cooked...
John Trefren
Feb 1, 2024
John James Trefren, 78, formerly of Las Cruces, NM, and most recently of Oakland, passed away on February 1, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 5, 1945, in San Francisco, CA, he was the son of the late Verlin "Frenchie" and Patricia (O'Hearen) Trefren.
John proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War....
Mary Crowl
Feb 1, 2024
Mary Virginia Crowl, 69, of Davis, passed away on February 1, 2024, at WVU United Hospital in Clarksburg. Born on November 5, 1954, in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Wilma (Arnold) Melkus.
Mary attended Mountaineer High School. She enjoyed going to church at Davis United Methodist Church. She was a member of FOE #936 Ladies Auxiliary...
David Peachey
Jan 31, 2024
David C. Peachey, Sr., 96, of Oakland, MD, passed away on January 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 13, 1927, in Allensville, PA, he was the son of the late Jacob J. and Annie Lizzie Peachey.
David attended Allensville Public School. He was baptized upon his confession of faith in his youth; and was a faithful member...
David Kosanic
Jan 30, 2024
David Keith Kosanic, 45, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at his home. He was born in Parsons, WV, on November 1, 1978, the son of Rita Faye (Cosner) Kosanic and the late Dennis Alexander Kosanic.
David loved making other people laugh and having a good time. He always found a way of cracking jokes and comforting his children, especially...
Sylvia Hill
Jan 29, 2024
Sylvia "MeMe" Lillian Hill, 75, of Piedmont, died on Monday, January 29, 2024, at her home. Born on January 26, 1949, in Piedmont, she was the daughter of the late Clifton S. and James Lillian (Price) Brooks.
Sylvia retired from ABL and a member of Ladies Auxiliary of the Washington-Smith Legion in Keyser.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52...
Robert "Robbie" Hull
Jan 27, 2024
Robert Cecil Hull, 58, of Davis, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 27, 2024, surrounded by his family at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on March 15, 1965, in Parsons, he was the son of the late James Benjamin and Dorothy Lillian (Paugh) Hull.
Robbie was a graduate of Tucker County High School Class of 1983. He worked...
Amy Lohr
Jan 26, 2024
Amy Lynn Lohr, 50, of Swanton, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home with her loving sister by her side. Born on August 21, 1973, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late William Carlton Lohr, Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth (Tasker) Lohr.
Amy will be forever remembered as a Ray of Sunshine who...
Carl Osborne
Jan 22, 2024
Carl Michael Osborne, 71, of Oakland, passed away on January 22, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born in Tazewell, VA, he was a son of the late Carl Mayborn and Mae Elizabeth (Hale) Osborne.
After graduating from Tazewell High School, he went on to work, and also retired as a Range Supervisor from the Department of Defense at the Aberdeen...
LaVerna Evans
Jan 20, 2024
LaVerna D. "Cookie" Evans, a beloved member of the Oakland community, passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 81. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Born on June 10, 1942, Cookie was the daughter of the late Floyd H. Shaffer and Priscilla D. Bell.
Cookie dedicated her life to serving her community...
Roger Wolford
Jan 19, 2024
Roger Lee Wolford, 68, of Dryfork, passed away on January 19, 2024, at Davis Memorial Hospital. Born on October 22, 1955, in Alexandria, VA, he was the son of the late Dan and Sally (Lawrence) Wolford.
Roger worked for the City of Alexandria in the sanitation department until retirement. He was a member of the Dryfork Assembly of God Church. He...
James Harvey
Jan 18, 2024
James Hobart Harvey, 77, of Kitzmiller, MD, passed away on January 18, 2024, at his home. Born on August 1, 1946, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late James and Stella (Lucas) Harvey.
Jim was a graduate of Elk Garden High School. He started his career as a miner at the age of 12, taking care of...
Gregory Robinette
Jan 17, 2024
Gregory Brent Robinette, Sr., 70, of Aurora WV, peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Greg was born on September 6, 1953, in Marietta, OH, a son of the late Frank Wilmer Robinette, Sr. and Cora Susan "Sue" Robinette.
Greg graduated from Southern High School, class of 1971, he followed in his father's footsteps...