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Bertie Mae Zirkle Stone

Bertie Mae Zirkle Stone, 89, of Scotch Hill Community, Newburg, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, in her daughters’ residence, with family by her side. She was born September 26, 1936, at home in Rich Mountain Battlefield in Mabie (Randoloph County), the daughter of the late Daniel B. and Emily J. Shreve Zirkle.Bertie enjoyed camping, listening to music and the trading post, having family reunions and functions, and going square dancing with Bud. She loved spending time with her kids, grandchildren and great- grandchildren.Bertie is survived by her four children, Sheila J. (Ringer) ...

James L. Hensell

James L. Hensell, 85, of Morgantown, passed Thursday, May 21, 2026. The son of Arthur M. Hensell and Eleanor A. Kraus, he was born on Mother’s Day, May 11, 1941 in Pittsburgh.James is survived by his daughter, Diane Hensell Cale; and son, James R. D. Hensell; his granddaughters, Emily Cale ...

Sarah Catherine Cox Scardina

Sarah Catherine Cox Scardina, of Bruceton Mills, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, surrounded by family, after a brief but valiant fight with cancer. She was 57 years old.Sarah will be lovingly missed by her husband, Robert; sons, Garret and Evan; parents, Gary and Teddi Cox; sister, Megan ...

William R. Helmick

William R. “Bill” Helmick, 85, a resident of Morgantown, departed this life Monday, June 1, 2026 at The Country Retreat at Albright, Preston County.He was born Saturday March 8, 1941, at Ridgeley, a son of the late Obed F. Helmick and Margie V. Bonner Helmick Jennings and his stepfather, Arnold Jennings.On April 6, 1964, in Baltimore, Md., he was married to his best friend, Janice Elaine Watkins Helmick, who preceded him in death.Surviving are one son, James Benton Helmick and significant other Kelly Porter of Pasadena, Md.; two grandchildren, Brian Helmick and Gabrielle Helmick and ...

Brian L. Eichelberger

Brian L. Eichelberger, 63, of Point Marion, Pa., died unexpectedly Friday, May 29, 2026, while at work. Born in Cleveland, Ohio September 30, 1962, he was a son of the late Clifford Eichelberger and Shirley Bennett Johnson.Brian was an equipment operator for Lytle Construction in Morgantown.He is survived by his wife, Ruth Anne Graham Eichelberger; two children, Joshua Eichelberger of Point Marion, and Jessica Lloyd and husband Conner of Accident, Md.; three grandchildren, Jayden and Jaxson Matthews, and Ashton Eichelberger; a brother, Mark Eichelberger of Pisgah; and a sister, Gloria ...

Ruth Ellen Croaston

It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Ellen Croaston announce her unexpected passing Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in her residence. They share this news after taking time to grieve privately and come to terms with this sudden loss.Ruth was born September 12, 1958, to the late James ...