Edward Marcus Potesta, 84, of Fairmont passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the John Manchin, Sr. Health Care Center. He was born in Fairmont on November 11, 1940 son of the late Harry “Red” and Catherine Benincasa Potesta. Edward was Roman Catholic by faith and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He is professed in the Third Order Secular of St. Francis. He graduated from East Fairmont High School and attended West Virginia University. Edward is survived by ...

Rhoda Lee Seccuro (née Martin), age 84, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born on August 4, 1940, in Fairmont, West Virginia, Rhoda lived a life marked by kindness, southern charm, and a spirit of adventure. Rhoda attended East Fairmont High School and graduated from Smith-Hughes Evening High School in 1958. She built a remarkable career with Delta Airlines, working in their administrative offices in Atlanta, Georgia for 35 years before retiring in 199...

Shaun David “Dew” Wine, passed away April 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born April 4, 1980. Shaun was well known for his kindness and big heart. Shaun would literally give someone the shirt off his back. He never knew a stranger. Shaun served in the United States Marine Corp. The USMC reserves, Reserve Guards for USMC as well as the Army National Guard. Shaun volunteered for the Special Olympics for numerous years. Shaun is survived by his wife, Amy Wine; his mother K...

Teresa Muriel Toothman, 81, of Fairmont, passed to her eternal reward following an extended illness on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital in Fairmont. Teresa was born in Glenville on September 21, 1943, a daughter of the late Goodlow Murle Stump and Viola June Peggs Stump. On August 4, 1978, Teresa married the love of her life, Fred Lewis Toothman Jr. Teresa missed him dearly after his passing. In addition to her parents and husband, Teresa was ...

Delbert Hugh Mahaffey, 90, of Rivesville, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Delbert was born on December 10, 1934, the son of the late Roy E. and Hazel (Reckart) Mahaffey. Delbert was a 1953 graduate of East Fairmont High School. In his youth he was a caddy at White Day golf course and while serving in the Army he was a championship horseshoe pitcher. He started at Mon Power as a lineman and retired as a Foreman. As an electrician he was able to help people by restorin...

Helen Dragoo Basile, 101 years old of Fairmont W.V. passed away on April 9th 2025 at Harmony at White Oaks in Bridgeport W.V. Helen was born on July 30th 1923 in Fairview W.V. She was the daughter of the late Harry Ward Dragoo and Francis Chalfant Dragoo. Helen graduated from Fairview High School. She continued her education at Fairmont General Hospital School of Nursing and graduated with an RN degree. She then went on to serve as a Navy Cadet Nurse at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsm...

Randy Michael McFann, 66, of Rivesville passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1958, in Fairmont, West Virginia. He was the son to William and Lila (Cole) McFann. Randy was a construction worker. He loved to play guitar and enjoyed writing music. He was a collector of many things and collected guitars. Randy also enjoyed going to flea markets. He is survived by his father, William McFann; one daughter, Duwn Wallace; one son, Michael McFann; one dog, who was l...

Mrs. Rosie Lindsey, age 78, of Fairmont, WV formerly of Mabscott, WV passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, WV. Please click "view Details" for more information.

Vernon Carl Swisher, of Kingmont Community, passed away on Monday, April 07, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fairmont on October 05, 1955, a son of the late Vernon Gerald and Geraldine Elizabeth Garland Swisher. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda Ann Sturm Swisher on January 11, 2017. She was the love of his life, and they were married 40 years. He was also preceded in death by two brothers James and Albert Swisher. He is survived by one brother Wilford Swisher and his wife Ru...

John Michael Howell, Jr., 51, of Fairmont, WV, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born in Painesville, OH on March 31, 1974, a son of the late John Michael Howell, Sr. and Cynthia Diane Sherman Howell. John was a volunteer fireman, loved being outdoors and playing games. He was always willing to help anyone he could and always put a smile on your face. John is survived by his wife, Misty Howell; his daughter, Lacie Howell and partner David Higgins; a grandson, Mateo Higgins; sibl...