Terry Burnell Patterson, 84, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday, February 02, 2025 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs in Elkins, West Virginia. He was born on June 11, 1940 in Brave, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Joseph Arthur and Blanche Gump Patterson. Terry graduated from Waynesburg High School. He proudly served his county in the United State Air Force. She was a retired shop worker for North American Phillips. He was a proud and dedicated Mason and was a member of Fairmont ...

Elaine Pizzoferrato Ware, age 92 years, a resident of Elkins, WV, departed this life Sunday morning, February 2, 2025, at the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center. She had been in declining health for the past year. She was born Thursday, May 12, 1932, at Norton, WV, the daughter of the late Nicola and Rosa Antonia Polce Pizzoferrato. She was married to Ronald Ware, who preceded her in death in 1996. Surviving are nieces, Christina Sanders and husband Chuck, Frances Butch, Cathy Jenkins ...

Wilberta Q. “Bobbie” Tocorzic, 91, formerly of Shinnston, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Tygart Center in Fairmont. She was born on March 7, 1933, in Shinnston, a daughter of the late Wilbert and Marie Palmer Quinn. Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Robert Tocorzic. She is survived by her children, Deborah Henline of Fairmont; Brad Jarvis and Cheryl of Fairview; and James “Smitty” Tocorzic and Abby of Hillsborough, NC; her grandchildren, Jessica Hickma...

Joan DeWitt (Hare), 91, of Kingwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Janet’s Heavenly Home in Tunnelton. The family would like to thank Janet, Chasity, Sharon, Mandy, Carrie, Amber and Ashley for loving and caring for Joan in her final stage of life. She was born on September 16, 1933, in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late James William Hare and Mary Katherine (Miller) Hare Weakley. A devoted member of the Methodist faith, Joan attended the United Methodist ...

Estella Marie Fernandez Kesling, 87, of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Maplewood Nursing Home. She was born on June 3, 1937 in Donora, PA, a daughter of the late Angel and Mary Catherine Probasco Fernandez. Estella owned and worked as a Daycare provider. She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary VFW where she was former president. She enjoyed collecting teapots, angels, bells and Coca-Cola merchandise. Estella is survived her children, Jamie Leigh Cuthbert and...

Janet Ann (Taylor) Shaffer, 81 of Newburg, WV passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born on December 4, 1943 in Newburg, daughter of the late Oscar Ray and Vonda Cornelia (Shay) Taylor. Janet graduated from Fellowsville High School, Class of 1961. She had previously worked for the Preston County Board of Education as a Secretary, Aide and Cook and also ran SS Sport Shop in Grafton. She was a life-long member of the Shay’s Chapel Church and helped her h...

Timothy Linn “Timmy” Thomas, 59, of Mannington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born December 7, 1965 in Fairmont, a son of Mary L. Thomas of Mannington and the late Gary L. Thomas. Timmy was a graduate of North Marion High School. He went on to work in construction and plumbing. In recent years, he was employed at Swanson Industries as a polisher. Timmy enjoyed hanging out with his family and friends. He had ...

Helen Loraine Cummings, 98, formerly of Grant Town, WV and resident of St. Barbara’s Nursing Home in Monongah since June 2021 went to be with the Lord on February 1 ,2025. Helen was born in Fairview, WV, on December 3, 1926, daughter of the late Lloyd Arnold and Dessie Blanch (Tennant) Parrish. Helen’s loving husband, William M. Cummings predeceased her in October of 1995. Helen was a member, since 1955, of Ballah Chapel Church in Grant Town. She loved the Lord, her church family and ra...

Jeremiah Jo “Jeremy” Goines, age 50, of Albright, WV, passed away suddenly, Friday, January 31, 2025. He was born in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Russell Goines, Jr. and Paula (Shrout) Goines Kelly, who survives. His wife, Johnna (Adams) Goines also survives, they were united in marriage in 2009. Jeremy was a 1993 graduate of Preston High School, he attended Salem University and Fairmont State College. He played football and baseball at Preston High and remained a fan throughout his l...

Lora “JoAnn” Reed, age 80 of Harrisville, WV departed this life on January 31, 2025 in Parkersburg, WV. She was born on February 1, 1944, in Pennsboro, WV the daughter the late Joey and Minnie McKinney. JoAnn had been employed as a cashier at Cline and Sommerville Store. She was a graduate of Doddridge County High School, West Union, WV. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and talking with anyone she met. JoAnn is survived by her husband, Louis Reed, H...