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Charles Medvick

Charles Medvick, 95, of Richmond Heights, Mo., formerly of Maryland Heights, Mo. and Marion, Ill., died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Trustwell Assisted Living in Richmond Heights. He was born March 21, 1931 in Morgantown, to James and Sophia Medvick. Charlie attended Morgantown High ...

Daniel N. Shaffer, Jr.

Daniel N. Shaffer, Jr. passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the age of 75. Born in Morgantown March 18, 1951, Dan lived a life defined by service, loyalty, and a deep appreciation for simple pleasures. A proud United States Navy veteran, he served his country during the Vietnam War ...

Mary Margaret Allen

Mary Margaret “Peggy” Allen, 85, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was born August 24, 1941 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late James and Ruth Taylor Madden. Mrs. Allen was a long-time member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a 1959 graduate of Morgantown High ...

Heather Katherine Cummings Kirtley

Heather Katherine Cummings Kirtley, a beloved wife, mother, Nonna, daughter, sister, and friend, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Heather’s life and the love she shared with so many in Suncrest United Methodist Church, 479 Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown, Saturday, September 19, from 10 until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Kelly Gamble officiating. A private family committal service will take place at a later time at East Oak Grove Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family at ...

Mary Ruth Barnett Grosselin

Mary Ruth Barnett Grosselin, 82, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 19, 1944, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Basil and Sylvia Edgell Williams. Mary worked as a clinical associate at West Virginia University ...

Ed Townsend

The family of Edwin C. Townsend, WVU Professor Emeritus of Statistics, shares that he passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, of pulmonary fibrosis. He was 90. He spent almost a century in community with people, his family and friends, shaping and being shaped by them in ways they are still ...