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William R. Helmick

William R. “Bill” Helmick, 85, a resident of Morgantown, departed this life Monday, June 1, 2026 at The Country Retreat at Albright, Preston County.He was born Saturday March 8, 1941, at Ridgeley, a son of the late Obed F. Helmick and Margie V. Bonner Helmick Jennings and his stepfather, Arnold Jennings.On April 6, 1964, in Baltimore, Md., he was married to his best friend, Janice Elaine Watkins Helmick, who preceded him in death.Surviving are one son, James Benton Helmick and significant other Kelly Porter of Pasadena, Md.; two grandchildren, Brian Helmick and Gabrielle Helmick and ...

Brian L. Eichelberger

Brian L. Eichelberger, 63, of Point Marion, Pa., died unexpectedly Friday, May 29, 2026, while at work. Born in Cleveland, Ohio September 30, 1962, he was a son of the late Clifford Eichelberger and Shirley Bennett Johnson.Brian was an equipment operator for Lytle Construction in Morgantown.He is survived by his wife, Ruth Anne Graham Eichelberger; two children, Joshua Eichelberger of Point Marion, and Jessica Lloyd and husband Conner of Accident, Md.; three grandchildren, Jayden and Jaxson Matthews, and Ashton Eichelberger; a brother, Mark Eichelberger of Pisgah; and a sister, Gloria ...

Ruth Ellen Croaston

It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Ellen Croaston announce her unexpected passing Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in her residence. They share this news after taking time to grieve privately and come to terms with this sudden loss.Ruth was born September 12, 1958, to the late James ...

James L. Hensell

James L. Hensell, 85, of Morgantown, passed Thursday, May 21, 2026. The son of Arthur M. Hensell and Eleanor A. Kraus Hensell, he was born on Mother’s Day, May 11, 1941, in Pittsburgh.James is survived by his daughter, Diane Hensell Cale; son, James R. D. Hensell; granddaughters, Emily Cale ...

Kenna Lynn Baliker Drosky

Kenna Lynn Baliker Drosky, 78, of Boca Raton, Florida passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family she loved so dearly on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.Kenna was born in Morgantown on March 18, 1948, to the late Harry Baliker and Lorinda Croston Baliker. She grew up in Morgantown, ...

Doris Jean Feather

Doris Jean Feather, 93, of Bruceton Mills (Cuzzart community), passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, in her home, with her family by her side. Jean was born July 30, 1932 in Centenary, the daughter of the late Frank Ernest and Lulu Gertrude Ringer.Jean was a proud employee of The Sterling Faucet ...