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Sandra Ruth Pixler

Sandra Ruth Pixler, affectionately known as “Guppy” by many who knew her, a lifelong resident of Morgantown, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 86.A proud graduate of West Virginia University, Sandra dedicated her life to caring for others. She spent many years ...

Michael Eugene Moore

On March 9, 2025, the kind-hearted and ever-friendly Michael Eugene Moore peacefully drew his last breath in his beloved hometown of Morgantown, at the age of 75. Born December 9, 1949, in the same enchanting town, Michael’s journey came full circle, surrounded by the hills he so ...

William Clayton Kerzak Sr.

William “Bill” Clayton Kerzak, Sr., 80, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at Harmony in Morgantown.Bill was born March 16, 1944, a son of the late Andrew and Frances Kerzak.Friends and family will be received in Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13. Visitation will continue Friday, March 14, from 10 until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m., with Fr. Gary Naegele officiating. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery in Lost Creek.In lieu of flowers, donations ...

Marjorie Penn

Marjorie Penn, 94, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025.Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

Brian Grubb

Brian Grubb, 59, passed peacefully Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Kingwood. He was born April 7, 1965, in Ronceverte, a son of Julian and JoAnn Grubb of Beckley.After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, Brian attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston during the 1983-84 school year ...

Patrick Eugene Vavrock

Patrick Eugene Vavrock, 72, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025.He was born February 9, 1953, a son of the late Bernard and Nancy Vavrock.Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home/Omega Crematory. A full obituary can be found at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com