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Bonnie Lou O’Neal

Bonnie Lou O’Neal, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV.Born on May 11, 1956, in Morgantown, Bonnie’s life was a testament to the joy and warmth she brought into the world.Bonnie was a beloved daughter of the late Daniel Paul O’Neal and ...

Darlene Butler Baniak

Darlene Butler Baniak, 80, of Masontown, WV, passed away, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Kingwood Healthcare Center in Kingwood.Darlene was born April 13, 1945, in Keyser, WV, a daughter of the late Irvin and Myrtle Leatherman of Keyser.She was an avid bowler for many years and loved to sew and ...

Kenneth B. Goodwin Sr.

Kenneth B. Goodwin Sr., known affectionately as Ken, whose humility and kindness touched all who knew him, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born July 12, 1943, in Morgantown.Ken’s life was one characterized by steadfast dedication. For over 40 years, ...

Blaine A. Chess

Blaine A. “Sonny” Chess, 85, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at The Sistersville Center after a prolonged struggle with dementia.He was born on June 13, 1939, in West Alexander, Pennsylvania, to the late Blaine W. Chess and Ruby Main Chess.Blaine, or “Sonny” as he was affectionately known, was a man of simple pleasures and strong convictions. He was a 1958 graduate of West Alexander High School and dedicated 22 years of his life to West Virginia University, working at the WVU Dairy Farm before retiring in 1996. His commitment and hard work were evident in ...

Mike Kostak

Mike Kostak, 95, of Pursglove, passed away in his residence Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born July 4, 1929, in Nemacolin, Pa., a son of the late John and Julia Borsas Kostak.He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church.Mike was a Corporal in the U.S. Army serving during the ...

Karen Kay Wolfe

Karen Kay Wolfe, 83, of Thornton, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Preston Memorial Hospital. She was born September 14, 1941, in Marquess, a daughter of the late Julius Murray and Kathleen Bolyard Simpson.Karen graduated from Fellowsville High School, Class of 1959 and from West Liberty ...