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Virgil L. Whetzel Jr.

Virgil L. Whetzel, Jr., 82, of Morgantown, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, with his family by his bedside.Virgil was born in Morgantown on May 20, 1943 to the late Virgil L. Whetzel, Sr. and Helen Lee Ringer Whetzel.Family and friends are invited to gather at McCulla Funeral Home, 770 Fairmont Rd. Westover, WV on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at McCulla Funeral Home on Sunday, May 25th, from 1 p.m. until the funeral service starts at 2 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Cain officiating. Following the service, Virgil will be interred at the ...

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 ...