Mrs. Frances Ann (Pachuta) Zappacosta, 82, passed away in her home with her daughters by her side on February 3, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1943 in Fairmont to the late Frank and Kathleen (Christie) Pachuta. She was preceded in death by her husband William J. Zappacosta whom she married on August 20, 1966. She graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1961, Fairmont State College in 1965 with a Bachelor of Arts and Education, and later completed her Masters Degree at West Virginia ...

Patricia Ann Abruzzino, 95, of Fairmont, WV passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Majestic Care of Manchin Nursing Home. She was born on May 20, 1930, the daughter of the late Ward Herron and Jettie (VanGilder) Herron Fullen. Patricia graduated from East Fairmont High School. After graduation she began working for Owens Illinois. She loved boating, shopping and dogs. She was a Methodist by faith. Left to cherish her memory are her children Pamela Abruzzino ...

Roberta Mae Watton, 84, of Fairmont, WV passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at WVU Medicine JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 29, 1941, the daughter of the late Robert H and Delcie Wilma (Griffith) McKinney. Roberta was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. After graduation, she worked for Owens Illinois before becoming a homemaker. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. Left to cherish her memory are her sons William M Watton II “Bill”...

Hudson Aaron Elliott was born silently and welcomed into the arms of Jesus on January 29, 2026 at 3:35am, at West Virginia University Hospitals. Although Hudson never spent time on earth, he was deeply loved by his mommy and daddy, Heidi and Aaron Elliott, and his brother Noah, of Fairmont. Hudson is survived by his Mammy and Pop Pop, Brenda and Sean Vance of Grafton, his Mammy and Pappy, Jessie and Jody Elliott of Bridgeport, and his aunts and uncles, Heather and Scott Price of Grafton, and ...

Franklin Clarence Kent A LIFE REMEMBERED WITH PEACEFUL GRACE AND A HEART FULL OF LOVE, FRANKLIN CLARENCE KENT, 69, FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, ENTERED HIS HEAVENLY REST ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026. BORN TO THE LATE RUDOLPH KENT AND VIOLA YORK HORTON, FRANK WAS A GIFT TO HIS FAMILY, HIS COMMUNITY, AND ALL BLESSED ENOUGH TO CROSS HIS PATH.A PROUD GRADUATE OF FAIRMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1974, FRANK SHINED ON THE FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL TEAMS AS A FIERCE AND LOYAL POLAR BEAR. HIS ADV...

Franklin Clarence Kent, 69, of Fairmont, WV, peacefully transitioned at home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1956, in Fairmont, WV, to the late Rudolph Kent and Viola York Horton. Frank graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1974, where he proudly played for the school's football and basketball teams as a member of the Fairmont Polar Bears. Seeking independence after graduating, he traveled to Atlanta and North Carolina for work. In 1980,...

Charles Ronald Coburn, 86, of Fairmont, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 in Fairmont. He was born on April 2, 1939 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Paul Coburn and Annabelle Ayers, Coburn. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Brenda Coberly Coburn, whom he married on August 20, 2005. He is survived by three children Cheryl Mazany and husband John, Kelly Coburn of Clarksburg and Ronnie Coburn of Clarksburg; step children, Terri Pethtel and Joyce Williams and husband Roy; sev...

Doreen Cecilia Branham, 82, of Fairmont WV, died on January 23, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 28th, 1943 in Fairmont, WV to the late Guy and Mary Ann Pacifico Martelli. In addition to her strong faith, Doreen dedicated many years of her professional life working for Jones Department Store, Westinghouse, Stone & Thomas, and O’Mara Enterprises. Yet it was in founding her own business, Doreen’s Unique Boutique, that she truly found her passion. Throu...

Shirley Louise Conrad Boord, 88, of Fairmont, passed away on January 22, 2026. She was born on March 1, 1937, a daughter of the late Benjamin V. and Wriller Williams Conrad. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Bonnie J. Summers; grandchildren: Christopher Lee Birdsell, Jeremy A. Boord, and Travis L. Boord; twelve great grandchildren; one brother: Billy Conrad of Mogador, Ohio; many nieces and nephews; and close friends: Bonnie Brown, Jane Miller, and Judy McDonald. In addition ...

Terrance “Terry” Alan Karpac, 71, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on October 31, 1954, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of the late George and Ann (Rukavina) Karpac. After high school Terrance attended West Virginia University for Education. He taught Agricultural Farming and in later years worked retail at Home Depot. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Emily Karpac; grandchildren Kaylee Bruns and Brody Bruns; brothe...