Thomas “Tom” Ray Seese Sr., 81 of Bruceton Mills, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born November 23, 1943 in Uniontown, PA, son of the late Charles Henry and Ruth (Guthrie) Seese. Tom graduated from Bruceton High School, Class of 1961. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting cars, and loved horses. Tom retired with over forty years as a heavy equipment operator. Tom is survived by one son, Jeff Seese of Moundsville, WV; one daughter, Susie...

Harry J. Cancelmi, Jr., 75, passed away Thursday, September 18, at his home in Bridgeport, WV. A native of Pennsylvania, he also maintained a residence in Waynesburg, PA. Born in Pittsburgh on September 29, 1949, Mr. Cancelmi, was an attorney for more than 50 years. In Waynesburg, he served as the Chief Public Defender for Greene County and oversaw that office for 24 years. In addition to his duties as Public Defender, he also conducted a private law practice in Waynesburg that began in 1974...

Heaven gained another Special Angel, Pamela Gocke Albert, when she passed away on September 18, 2025 in Ruby Memorial Hospital of numerous medical issues. We know she died of a broken heart with the loss of John, her husband of 29 years. She was born May 18, 1953 in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of the late Dr. Jack and Suzanne Neff Gocke. She graduated from Bridgeport High School, Class of 1971 and completed 4 years at WVU majoring in physical education. She retired in January 2025 after 35 y...

Larry Darrell Johnson, 70, of Kingwood, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 25, 1955 in Morgantown, son of the late Bobby Lee and Nancy Rebecca (Childers) Johnson. Larry was a 1973 graduate of Tunnelton High School. He was proud to have lettered for four years in baseball and basketball, even pitching a no hitter in 9th grade and was a member of the 71-72 basketball team that went to the state tourname...

Chad Allen Moore, the man who could make anyone laugh, set off on his final adventure on September 18, 2025. Born on March 21, 1972, in Fairmont, WV, Chad was the embodiment of spirit, humor, and love. Although he took his last bow on the stage of life, his act will continue to play in the hearts of his loved ones. As the saying goes, "A day without laughter is a day wasted." And Chad, well, he never wasted a day. Chad was a jack of all trades, having spent years as a coal miner, laborer a...

James Willard Huffman, 85, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his residence in Dover, Delaware. He was born on July 28,1940, the son of the late Clifton and Lily (Starn) Huffman. James was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. He was a maintenance machinist at Westinghouse, which then became Philips Lighting. James was active in the boy scouts at Meadowdale UM Church, when his son was young. He also assisted in coaching little league baseball ...

Sarah Ann Mayle Raschella, age 41, of Grafton, WV, passed away at home on Thursday, September 18, 2025 due to complications from having Type 1 Diabetes for 28 years. She was surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Morgantown, WV on May 11, 1984 to Mitchel E. Mayle Jr. and Tami A. (Murray) Mayle. In addition to her parents Sarah is survived by her devoted husband, Larry “Dominick” Raschella Jr.; her brother Mitchel E. Mayle III (Jeffrey Goad) of Lakewood, OH; grandp...

Lynn Louise Kocan, 64, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, September 18th, 2025 at WVU Medicine - JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. A complete obituary will be published when completed by her family. No services are currently planned. Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover (304-292-9494) is providing compassionate professional services to the family, and condolences may be offered at www.smithfcc.com.

Thomas E. "T.C." Cross II, 48, of Shinnston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was born February 1, 1977 in Fairmont, a son of the late Thomas E. and Vicki P. Fluharty Cross. He is survived by his son, Ethan Lanham of Shinnston; his brother, Matthew Paul Cross and his fiance' Jennifer Emerson of Shinnston; his sister, Robin Lynn Cross Layman of Bridgeport; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Thomas graduated from North Mario...

Debra Ann Statler, 69, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 17th, 2025 at her residence, in the comfort of her family, after bravely fighting cancer for the last six years. She was born December 10, 1955 in Waynesburg, PA, a daughter of the late Robert M. Bell, Sr., and the late Irene L. Jenkins Bell. Survivors include her husband Arnold Darrell Statler; her children, Arnold Statler, Jr. and his fiancé Amy Miller, Melissa Hines, and Nicholas Statler and his fiancé F...