Lori Lee Shreves Sendling, 53 of Shinnston passed away on January 24, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 24, 1963 in New Jersey, the daughter of Okey Lee and Gail Peseux Shreves. Lori is survived by one daughter, Christina Wood and boyfriend Steven Metzgar; one son, Terry Jay Richard of Shinnston; three granddaughters, Aubrey Alexus Wood, Madison Leigh Wood, Anabelle Grace Metzgar all of Nutter Fort; one brother, Lee Ward Shreves and wife Robin of Enterprise; one nephew, Tyler...

Helen Harriet Yankowski Mihaliak, age 93, departed this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 7:25 am following a brief illness. Helen was a lifelong resident of Stonewood having passed away at the home of her daughter in Frederick, Maryland surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Stonewood on August 12, 1923, a daughter of the late William and Anna Potiuk Yankowski. She was married to James Paul Mihaliak, Sr. on January 31, 1948, who preceded her in death on April 16, 2007. ...

Charles William Powell, 79, of Nutter Fort peacefully passed away on January 24, 2017, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 13, 1937 in Clarksburg, WV. He was the son of the late Isaac G. Powell and Imogene V. Hathaway-Powell. Charles married Marion Frances Este-Powell on January 28, 1958, and they were happily married for 59 years until his death. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and retiree of Broughton Foods after 40 years of service. Charles was preceded i...

Theresa Ann Gemas, age 72, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at her home. Theresa was born in Morgantown on December 10, 1944, a daughter of the late Robert Claude Berkshire, Sr. and Helen Delinda Brewer Berkshire. Theresa enjoyed being out in nature, gardening, and feeding deer; but her greatest love were her cats, Ozzie, Tucker, and Gus Muffin. Theresa is survived by a niece and nephews whom she thought of as her own, Tess Berkshire, Charley Berkshire, and Mark Gemas; s...

Joseph John Larry, 90, of Fairmont passed away Saturday evening January 21, 2017 at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown. His wife Louise Ridgely Larry passed away on January 24, 2017. In keeping with the wishes of the deceased, he will be cremated. A complete obituary and a memorial service will follow at a later date.

Louise Ridgely Larry, 95, of Fairmont, passed away Tuesday morning January 24, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph John Larry on January 21, 2017. In keeping with the wishes of the deceased, she will be cremated. A complete obituary and memorial service will follow at a later date.

Brenda Maxine Wakeling (November 12, 1941 - January 23, 2017) Brenda Maxine Wakeling, 75, of Terra Alta, died Monday January 23, 2017 at her home in Whettsell Settlement with family by her side. She was born on November 12, 1941, in Lumberport, a daughter of the late Hartser and Lenna Lindsey Cutlip. Brenda was a loving mother and sister. She worked as a front desk clerk for extended stay hotels. She is survived by her son, Mark Wakeling of Terra Alta her sister, Margo Faulkner...

Nina Mae Mason, 78, of Chester, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at the Stone Pear Pavilion in Chester, where she resided for several years. Born January 24, 1938 in Harrisville, West Virginia, she is a daughter of the late Howard and Etta Haynes Cunningham. Nina was a homemaker and a Christian by faith. She leaves behind her sons, Duane Mason and his wife Connie of New Cumberland, James Mason and his wife Jane of Chester and Denzil Mason and his wife Debby of Cox?s Mills, WV.; d...

Linda Louise Wilson, 74, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017, at the Clarksburg Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Clarksburg, WV, on May 31, 1942, a daughter of the late Hugh C. Wolfe and Rose Folio Wolfe. She is survived by two grandsons, Alex and John Wilson and one brother, Hugh ?Bucky? Wolfe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Christopher Wilson. She was Catholic by faith and a homemaker. There will be no public...

Wanda Doris (Baker) Rakocky, 100, of Bentons Ferry, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017. She was born in Alvy, West Virginia, Tyler County, on July 24, 1916, to the late Mahlon and Mary (Wharton) Baker. Wanda was a homemaker and a life-long member of the Church of Christ in Fairmont. Survivors include her sons, John Rakosky and wife, Crystal, of Bentons Ferry and Michael Rakocky and wife, Jennifer, of Kingmont; her daughter, Kathy Laughlin of Bentons Ferry, with whom Wanda resided. A...