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...

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...

Anita Concetta Mutafis Lopez, 90, of Bridgeport, WV passed away peacefully at her residence on February 1, 2025. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on February 3, 1934 a daughter of the late Harry and Argie Oliverio Mutafis. Anita married Louis F. Lopez on February 18, 1956 who preceded her in death on July 26, 2004 after 48 years together. She is survived by her daughter Tamra Diaz and her companion Raymond “Duke” Tackett of Clarksburg; her son, Ted Lopez and wife Crystal of Bridgeport;...

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 ...

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...

Patricia Ellen Aman, 68, of Clarksburg, WV passed away peacefully on February 1,2025 at the United Hospital Center surrounded by family. Patricia was born on June 19,1956 in Weston, WV and was the daughter of the late Agnes Lydon Aman and Edward Francis Aman Sr. She is survived by her four brothers, Edward Aman Jr. and wife Sara, Thomas L. Aman and wife Mary Beth, Robert Aman and wife Jackie, and John P. Aman and wife Veronica. Also surviving are 6 nephews, Brian Aman, Edward Aman II...

Paul Edward Hunt ,85, of Fairmont passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born on August 14, 1939, a son of the late Charles D. and Mary R. Roderick Hunt. He proudly served in the West Virginia National Guard. He retired as an electrician in the coal mines. He is survived by his son David Hunt; his daughter Susan DiStasio and her husband, Chris; a brother, Lawrence Hunt and his wife, Phyllis; and a step granddaughter, Andrea Booth. Fri...

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...

Pearl Harriet McGilton, 89, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025,at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born on September 15, 1935 in Morgantown, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Florence Eicher Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles McGilton; her son, Adam “Bud” McGilton; her son-in-law, Millard Hawkins; and her six sisters, Rose Summy, Amanda Fleming, Florence McCrobie, Adeline Thompson, Vera Miller, and Vivian Rul...