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Barbara Bartrug

Barbara “Grace” Bartrug, 83, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, in her home. She was born February 15, 1942, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late George W. and Sarah Grahm Deuesenberry.She worked for 25 years as an insurance supervisor at Mon General Hospital and attended ...

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 ...