All Obituaries

John Cole Newburg, WV

John Alonzo Cole, 70, of Newburg, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born June 13, 1953, in Morgantown, son of the late William Beryl (Bill Cole) and Marie (Thompson) Cole. His wife of 48 years, Regina Ann (Crew) Cole survives. John was a 1972 graduate of Valley High School. His passion for cars brought him to his career as an auto body technician for Larry Smith Buick, in Morgantown. From the age of 16, John was a member of the...

John Alonzo Cole, 70, of Newburg, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born June 13, 1953, in Morgantown, son of the late William Beryl (Bill...

Harland Dunaway

Harland Ellsworth Dunaway, 94, of Reedsville, WV passed away on Saturday March 9, 2024 at New Horizon. He was Born on June 28, 1929 in Masontown, WV, son of the late Lonnie Williams Dunaway and Georgia Syrena Jenkins. Harland worked as a Coal Miner at Consolidated Coal Company up until he retired in 1993. He was an active member at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, a 4-H leader, and a volunteer for Valley Ambulance EMT. He enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing, and camping with...

Harland Ellsworth Dunaway, 94, of Reedsville, WV passed away on Saturday March 9, 2024 at New Horizon. He was Born on June 28, 1929 in Masontown, WV, son of the late Lonnie Williams Dunaway and...

Ralph Turner Gladesville

Ralph Edward Turner, age 81, of Gladesville passed suddenly on February 20, 2024 from cardiac arrest. He was born April 12, 1942, a son of the late Leslie and Mary Turner. His wife, JoAnn (Wolfe) Turner survives, they were united in marriage August 20, 1966. He was a son in law to the late Edwin and Ruth Wolfe, whom Ralph loved very much. Ralph was retired from the Carpenter’s Local Union #604, Morgantown, WV with 50 plus years of service. He took pride in his skill and loved his...

Ralph Edward Turner, age 81, of Gladesville passed suddenly on February 20, 2024 from cardiac arrest. He was born April 12, 1942, a son of the late Leslie and Mary Turner. His wife, JoAnn (Wolfe)...

Patricia Born formerly of Arthurdale

Patricia Ann Born, 76, of Bridgeport and formerly of Arthurdale, passed away in Bridgeport on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1947 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Guy William Born and Virginia Marie (Costow) Born. Patricia is survived by her siblings, Sherry Marple and husband Allen of Weston, Barbara Stemple and husband Blaine of Reedsville, Ronald Born and wife Donna or Arthurdale, Donald Born and wife Debbie of Masontown and Marty Luzier of...

Patricia Ann Born, 76, of Bridgeport and formerly of Arthurdale, passed away in Bridgeport on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1947 in Morgantown, a daughter of the...

Loretta McCrobie Thornton, formerly of Arthurdale

Loretta Wiseman McCrobie, 82, Thornton, formerly of Arthurdale, entered into eternal rest Friday, February 2nd, 2024, at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV. She was born August 14, 1941 in Hyden, KY. She was a long-time parishioner of Together in Christ Ministries and a tireless soldier of God who loved without reservation. She was a member of the Preston County CEO's for years. Loretta was a seamstress at Colshire Manufacturing in Morgantown and later worked at Gabriels....

Loretta Wiseman McCrobie, 82, Thornton, formerly of Arthurdale, entered into eternal rest Friday, February 2nd, 2024, at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV. She was born August 14, 1941...

Thelma "Jane" Smith Gladesville

Thelma "Jane" Smith, age 87, of Gladesville Road passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Morgantown, WV. She was born October 5, 1936, at Reedsville, a daughter of the late Ray James and Carrie Beatrice (Keefover) Turner. Jane and her husband Bill operated the family farm. She loved gardening, flowers, and cooking for family and friends. No one ever left her home hungry. She is survived by: her husband of 71 years, William Charles Smith; two sons: Baron Smith...

Thelma "Jane" Smith, age 87, of Gladesville Road passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Morgantown, WV. She was born October 5, 1936, at Reedsville, a daughter of the late Ray James...

Michael "Mike" Todesko Arthurdale, WV

Michael Angelo Todesko, age 72, of Arthurdale WV, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 8, 1951, in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Angelo and Maxine (Knotts) Todesko. His wife Catherine Marie “Cathy” (Fletcher) Todesko survives. Mike was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church. He was retired having worked as a Track Maintenance Foreman/Inspector for Monongahela Railway, Conrail, and Norfolk Southern...

Michael Angelo Todesko, age 72, of Arthurdale WV, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 8, 1951, in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late...

Lillian Jenkins Independence

Lillian Marie Jenkins, age 82, of Independence passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born on August 26, 1941 in Masontown, WV, a daughter of Dallas and Gertrude (Taylor) Shaffer, and wife of the late Clyde “Fred” Jenkins, they were married for 60 years. Lillian worked at the Shirt Factory, Sterling Faucet, and Camp Dawson during her life. Some of her favorite things to do included Cooking for her family, hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with her many...

Lillian Marie Jenkins, age 82, of Independence passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born on August 26, 1941 in Masontown, WV, a daughter of Dallas and Gertrude (Taylor) Shaffer, and...

Joshua Murray Morgantown, WV

Joshua ”Josh” Ryan Murray, 42, of Reedsville, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 24, 1981, in Morgantown, a son of Kathy Sue (Adkins) Murray and the late Donald Eugene Murray. Josh was a 1999 graduate of Preston High School. He was employed at Murray Trucking as a mechanic and truck driver, alongside many of his dearest friends and mentors, and his beloved father, Donnie. After his father passed, Joshua took...

Joshua ”Josh” Ryan Murray, 42, of Reedsville, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 24, 1981, in Morgantown, a son of...

Rose Snider Masontown, WV

Rose Marie (Gregg) Snider, 72 of Masontown, WV departed for heaven on Thursday, October 19th 2023, with family by her side. Rose Marie was born in Morgantown, WV, a daughter of the late Joseph T. Gregg and Catherine (Biafore) Gregg. Rose Marie and her late husband, Harold K. Snider, owned and operated Snider Ceramic Tile and Three Corner Farm in Masontown. She has earned various awards and accolades from Preston County FFA, 4-H Clubs, and Preston County Livestock Association,...

Rose Marie (Gregg) Snider, 72 of Masontown, WV departed for heaven on Thursday, October 19th 2023, with family by her side. Rose Marie was born in Morgantown, WV, a daughter of the late...

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