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William O. Taft Jr.

William O. “Bill” Taft, Jr., passed away at his home in Wallingford, Pa., Thursday, March 6, 2025, after a long and hard-fought illness. He was born June 21, 1946, in Morgantown, to William O. Taft, Sr. and Helen Crosby Taft.He is survived by his wife, Linda Wolford Taft; his daughter, ...

Grover Franklin Cole

Grover “Buck” Franklin Cole, 92, of Tunnelton, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in his residence, with family by his side. He was born February 11, 1933, in Terra Alta, a son of the late Woodrow Wilson Cole and Pearl Powell.Buck was a proud member of the First Christian Apostolic ...

August J. Lucci

August J. “Augie” Lucci, 95, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.Augie was born June 22, 1929, in Morgantown, a son of the late Attilio and Italia Lucci.Friends and family will be received from 4 to 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary Roman ...

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 ...