Joseph Allen Saporito, 68, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away at the Tygart Center, on September 6, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1956, the son of the late Joseph Saporito. Joseph was an officer in the police reserves. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Susan Saporito; one son, Joseph Saporito; one daughter, Misty Saporito; and two grandchildren, Donovan Saporito and Camden Kisner. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated. Carpenter and...

Mary Opal Starn January 4, 1936 - September 4, 2025 Mary O. Starn, 89, of Rivesville, WV passed away with her daughters by her side on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Genesis Wishing Well. Our hearts are broken, but we find comfort in knowing that she is with the Lord and the loved ones that have gone on before her. It is a Great Homecoming and there is a lot of hugs and singing up in heaven. She was born on January 4, 1936, at home in Rivesville (Sugar Lane). She is the last surviving...

Norma White, 71, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at her residence at the Tygart Center. She was born on October 4, 1953, the daughter of the late Amos and Dorothy (Morgan) Keener. Norma enjoyed painting, word search books and watching old westerns on tv. Left to cherish her memory are her sister Jane Gooden and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters. At Norma’s req...

Clifton Andrew Jackson, a cherished husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Fairmont, West Virginia, at the age of 58. Born on August 28, 1967, in Bangor, Maine, a son of James and Janet Jackson. Clifton was a devoted family man and in addition to his parents is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Brown Jackson; his children Grace and Andrew; and his brothers, Daniel and James "Jimmy" Jackson. Each family member cherished Clifton and will continue to car...

Patricia “Pat” Joanne Rowland, 73, of Fairmont passed away at her home surrounded by her sons on Tuesday, September 02, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 28, 1952, the daughter of the late Charles and Esther Cassidy. She graduated from Fairmont State University receiving a bachelor’s degree in physical education. She was on the first Women’s Swim Team at Fairmont State and was also a cheerleader. Among her hobbies were swimming, water skiing, snow skiing, and ridi...

Roger Dale Cunningham, Sr. 78 of Fairmont (Watson) passed away Tuesday evening September 2, 2025 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born on February 11, 1947 in Four States son of the late Russell and Pebble Elswick Cunningham. Roger retired from Consolidated Coal Company and previously worked at Greystone Mining Company. Roger was a member of Rose of Sharon Church. He volunteered with the Marion County Police Reserves. He loved watching the West Virginia Mountaineers and ...

Roberta Paulette Chapple, 79, of Barrackville passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Grafton on October 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Joe and Nettie Rosalie Moyer Bragg. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, camping and family time at the beach. Her joy came from her time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband Carl Chapple; one daughter Jennifer Huey ...

The beautiful and loving soul of Matthew Rogers Pickens left this world August 31, 2025 to be with Our Heavenly Father. Matthew’s Momma prayed that God would give her another baby; and Momma’s prayers were answered. Matthew was welcomed into this world by his loving parents Regina Louise (Rogers) Pickens and Joshua Oren Pickens, his brother William and a joyful family on the snowy morning of January 21, 2007. Matthew was a joyful boy, the adopter of many baby animals, who spent his days shir...

John Adrian Balch II of Fairmont passed away at United Hospital Center on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Annapolis, Maryland in 1947, a son of the late John Bernard and Eleanor Clise Draemel Balch. John grew up in a Navy family, so he lived in many places in his childhood, including Maryland, California, Hawaii, Virginia, and others. John had a love for golf and crossword puzzles, he also enjoyed all sports including football, and baseball. His favorite shows were Jeopa...

Mary Lynn Paushel, 68, of Fairmont, passed away on August 30, 2025 at Mon General Hospital. She was born in Wooster, OH on January 10, 1957 to the late John Paul Anderson and Joann (Fenner) Anderson. Mary was a housewife. She enjoyed gardening, reading, whitewater rafting, the ocean and had a love for all dogs. She is survived by her husband, John Timothy Paushel of Fairmont; one daughter, Megan Marie Paushel of Shinnston; one sister, Joyce Anderson and husband Larry of Morgantown; o...