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Virginia Porter

Virginia Porter, 91, formerly of Star City and McMechen, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Morgantown.She was born November 7, 1934, the daughter of the late Alex and Irene Fankhauser Hawkins.She worked in Medical Records at OVMC, was a member of First Christian Church in McMechen and Order of the Eastern Star, Moundsville Chapter #86.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Porter.Survivors include two sons, Frederick D. (Kim) Porter of Marysville, Ohio, and Charles E. (Perri DeChristopher) Porter of Star City; one daughter, Rena L. ...

Renee M. Griffith

Renee M. Griffith, 64, of Westover, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, in her home. She was born April 19, 1961, in Tampa, Fla., a daughter of the late Roger and Anita Dexter Durant.She was a Eucharistic minister and very involved in St. Mary Roman Catholic Church with fellowship ...

Monica Lynn Kopnski Blue

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 9:25 p.m., we said goodbye to Monica Lynn Kopnski Blue, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend.Monica’s warmth, kindness and compassion touched everyone she met. Her love for family was boundless, and she devoted her life to bringing ...

Greg Nair

Greg Nair, 62, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 4, 2025, in Ruby Memorial Hospital after his short battle with cancer.At a very young age, Greg could be found in his yard with a wiffle bat in hand playing ball with his brother. Many hours were spent wearing a dirt spot ...

Gladys Marlene Rancjik Fata

Gladys Marlene Rancjik Fata, 95, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Morgantown Heights Nursing Facility in Morgantown. Gladys was born to the late James E. and Bessie Hall Rancjik in Osage, on July 5, 1930.A woman of faith and boundless friendliness, Gladys spent her days spreading ...

Linda Lee Hilling Maxon

Linda Lee Hilling Maxon, 86, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, with her loving family by her side.Visitation for friends and family will be held at Nicholson Chapel, 1326 Summers School Road, Morgantown, from 12 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9. Following the ...