It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Knox Van Dyke, retired Professor Emeritus at West Virginia University's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, on Friday, August 15, 2025. Dr. Van Dyke was 86 years old. Dr. Van Dyke was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 23, 1939, a son of the late Peter Alexander Van Dyke, and the late Margory E. Horter Van Dyke. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia Rogers Van Dyke; his children, Christopher Van Dyke...

Lois E. Bennett Caplinger, 97, of Clarksburg WV, passed away peacefully on Friday Aug. 15, 2025 at home with her family by her side, born Nov. 4, 1927, in Philippi WV, daughter of the late Ernest L. Bennett and Dorothy Bradley Bennett Wenrick. She is survived by her son, Todd Gregory Caplinger, and daughter-in-law Marsha (“Roger”) Caplinger, of Clarksburg, sister Dorothy Ann Wenrick Lambert, of Snowshoe, PA. Grandchildren, Graham Caplinger & wife Taylor, of Pompano Beach, FL; Sean Andrew C...

Leo Kullman III, a simple man with a storied life, passed away on Thursday August 14, 2025 at his home. He was born in Fairmont, WV, on November 28, 1953, to Leo Kullman Jr. and Martha Louise Haines Kullman. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, he was a skilled carpenter and spent his life working on his craft. From small jobs to tiling to renovations and building houses from the ground up, carpentry was his passion. He could envision what the end product would look like befo...

Helen Louise (Hardy) Gear, 90, of Clarksburg, WV passed away peacefully at the Maplewood Healthcare Center in Bridgeport, WV at 2:10 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025 after a lengthy battle with dementia. Helen was born on September 11, 1934 in Clarksburg, and was the daughter of the late Harvey Hardy and Sarah (Sutton) Harvey. Helen is survived by her husband of 70 wonderful years, Verl W. Gear. They were married on October 24, 1954, in Oakland, Maryland. Also surviving are their f...

Patricia Lynn “Patty” (Cearns) Heitman left this world on August 13, 2025, in the arms of her Heavenly Father. We are certain that after thanking God for all His blessings, she ran into the arms of the love of her life, George, who passed away on November 22, 2022. George and Patty were married on August 6, 1983. She was born in Jeannette, Pennsylvania on November 16, 1963, to the late Curtis and Virginia Cearns (Schrader). Patty is survived by her sisters: Carol Shouse and husband Lew,...

Melba Jo (Ellis) Lough of Meadowdale community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born February 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Robert Dale Ellis and Lemma Ann (Layman) Ellis. Melba graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1947 and was always involved in her class reunions and get –togethers. Following her graduation, she worked in the purchasing department of Owens-Illinois for eleven years. (This is where she met and married her future husband, Joe). ...

Mary Lee Povroznik, 71, of Westover, WV, passed away on August 13, 2025, after a decade-long battle with breast cancer. Born July 27, 1954, to Glenna and Herbert Martin, she was a dedicated public servant and passionate advocate for animals. As an EMT/Paramedic with Mon County EMS and through her other work in medical and government roles, Mary Lee tirelessly contributed to the Morgantown community, touching countless lives. She also spent much of her life facilitating the rescue of n...

Susan Jane Hilton, 76, of Salem, WV, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 23, 1948, in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of the late James Mason Hilton and Marjorie Mae Ashcraft Hilton. A proud graduate of Victory High School, Susan continued her education at Fairmont State College, where she earned her Bachelor's degree. She spent many years dedicated to the field of education, retiring as a teacher and coach with the Harrison Cou...

Theresa Marie Palmer Paugh, 74, of the Kincheloe Community in Jane Lew, passed on to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, under the compassionate care of Crestview Manor Healthcare Center and WVU Medicine Hospice. Born in Clarksburg on February 23, 1951, Theresa was a daughter of the late William Theodore Palmer and Elinor Francis Martin Palmer Schetzel. In addition to her parents, Theresa was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by her step-father, Donald Schetzel; step-mother, Alta Pal...

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