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Don Hess

Don “Don Man” Hess, 72, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, in his home. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home and a full obituary with memorial service details will appear at a later time.

Phyllis Loverine Menear

Phyllis Loverine “Sis” Menear, 83, of Rowlesburg, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood. She was born in Freeport June 21, 1943, a daughter of the late John Nelson Blair and Wilda Madge Baker Murphy. A graveside service will be held at Sunset ...

Mary Jane Varner

Mary Jane Varner, 95, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Morgantown Heights. Friends and family will be received in Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, Thursday, August 6, from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon, with Brother ...

Karen Lee Gabbert Coulson

Karen Lee Gabbert Coulson, 83, of Littlestown, Pa., was called home to be with her Lord Thursday, July 23, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 4, 1942, in Morgantown, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Bruce and Katherine L. Knox Gabbert, Jr. Karen was the ...

Violet Louise Boyce

Violet Louise Boyce, 82, of Morgantown, passed away Friday morning, July 31st, 2026 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover 304-292-9494, and condolences may be offered to the family at www.smithfcc.com.

Kathleen J. Sperandio

Kathleen J. Sperandio, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on February 6, 1931, she was a beloved daughter of Olie M. Huffman and Carrie R. Tressler. Friends and family will gather to celebrate ...