Evelyn Ann Kisamore, 81, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at St. Mary’s in West Virginia, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 29, 1944, the daughter of the late Chester and Evelyn Thorp Sharp. Ann was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Roland “Ronnie” Kisamore, who preceded her in death on January 2, 2025. Ann was a proud graduate of Grafton High School, Class of 1962, and a faithful member of Freedom Fellowship Church, w...

Joseph A. “Joe” “Joey” Pellegrin, 66, of Fairmont passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born in Fairmont on July 18, 1959 son of the late Camillo and Jenny Sauro Pellegrin. Joe retired from Harrison Power Station a division of First Energy. He also had a Bachelors of Arts in Education and was a member of the TKE Fraternity. He was an avid outdoorsman, participating in several activities. Joe was an active parishioner and volunteer a...

Eva Mae Ford, 97, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Weston, WV, passed Thursday, January 1, 2026 at WVU Medicine, Weirton Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1928 in Weston, WV, daughter of the late Clyde Hull and Lura May Hall Hull. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, William Claude Ford (2021); brothers, Virgil, Harold and Edward Clyde Hull; and sisters, Juanita Marie Imboden, Virginia Matheny, and Mary Elsie Mazzei. Eva was a graduate of Weston High School, Class of 194...

Gladys Io Brass, 96, of Augusta, WV, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Winchester Medical Center. Gladys was born on March 21, 1929, in Hacker Valley, WV, the daughter of the late William W. and Dorsey Jordan Pritt. Gladys was a graduate of Salem High School where she was the valedictorian, and a received a master’s degree at Towson College where she was magna cum laude. After graduating from school, she worked as a public librarian and then later found herself in...

Robert William Kelley of Salem, a devoted husband, loving father, proud veteran and skilled craftsman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the age of 93. He was born on June 07, 1932 in Salem, son of the late Terrence Clayton and Ninnie Mae Nutter Kelley. Robert honorably served his country as a member of the National Guard during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. His service reflected a lifelong commitment to hard work, responsibility, and dedication- values he carri...

Rose Lee Lemley, 43, of Fairmont, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1982, the daughter of the late Donna Rose Lemley. Most recently Rose was a cashier at Wendy’s but was a caregiver by nature. Rose was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church, enjoyed animals, word searches, crocheting, and attending all church related activities. But spending time with her children is what Rose loved the most. ...

Orren Edison Nicholson, 85, of Salem, went to meet his heavenly father after a short battle with a rare blood disease on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at United Hospital Center with family by his side. He was born on January 25, 1940 in Salem, the son of the late Thomas Edward and Enith Fonda Bailey Nicholson. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 61 ½ years, Ethel Mae Richards Nicholson whom he married on June 7, 1964; three children, daughter, Bernadette R Nicholson Richards...

Ursula Charlotte (Batz) Smith received her new body in heaven on December 31, 2025, in the Stonehaven Home while under the care of West Virginia Caring Hospice. She was born on October 15, 1946, in Schweinfurt Germany. Ursula came to United States upon marrying her first husband the late Roger Lee “Smitty” Smith a US Army Sgt. Here they would grow a loving family. Their children Sandra S. Smith-Davis (Patrick) and George E. Smith (Amber) Ursula was a lover of people and would help anyon...

Mary Katherine DeMicco, born September 10, 1939, passed away peacefully, on December 31, 2025 surrounded by family and love. She was the beloved daughter of the late Rose Romano and Peter Romano and a loving sister to her brother Joe Romano and sister Diana Romano. She was preceded in death by her sister Judy Romano. Mary met the love of her life, Anthony DeMicco, in 1955, and they were married on September 29, 1958. Together, they shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and dedication to ...

Paulette Sue Chucci, 73, of Fairmont passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at her residence. She was born April 11, 1952 in Mineral County, WV, a daughter of the late Henry and Lula Chucci, her adopted parents. She is survived by her son, Bradley Chucci; her adopted daughter, Tiffany Chucci; sisters Victoria Brumage, Pamela Denoon and husband Danny, Diane Garrison; granddaughters Karisa Chucci, Sierra Slavey and husband Stan; grandson, Bracin Chucci; and great-granddaughter, Rowen ...