Ruby Mae Burkhammer, 84 of Jane Lew passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at home among family and friends. She was born in Lewis County on August 19, 1932 a daughter of the late Otis Henry Collins and Ruth Sandy Collins. On August 19, 1958 she married George W. Burkhammer and they celebrated 47 years of marriage before his passing in 2005. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Becky Williams of Chester, WV; and her best friend, l...

Deborah Ann Seibert, age 53, a resident of Stewarts Run Rd. Philippi passed away Wednesday January 25, 2017 at her residence.  She was born July 3, 1963 in Clarksburg, WV a daughter of Richard C. Seibert Sr. and Virginia Sue (Williams) Seibert who survive at home. Also surviving is Two brothers, Richard C. Seibert Jr. and wife Tammy of Philippi James Bryan Seibert and wife Candy of Harrisonburg, VA One niece and two nephews, Olivia Seibert of Morgantown Steven Seibert of Morgantown ...

Joseph Richard Myers, age 54, of Clarksburg, WV went to be with the Lord in his home in his sleep on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He was born February 8, 1962 in Parkersburg, WV. Joseph is survived by his wife, Kelly S. Myers of Clarksburg, WV; son, James D. Hurst & his wife, Brittany Hope Hurst of Buckhannon, WV; a granddaughter, Zoey Lynn Esquer of Buckhannon, WV; brother-in-laws, Jay Bee Waldren of Clarksburg, WV and Allen Simms & his wife, Sue of Etters, PA; sister-in-laws, Debbie Mitc...

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.

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. ...

Leo Phillips Laratta, 66, of Fairmont, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. He was born on April 24, 1950 a son of Josephine Phillips Laratta of Fairmont and the late John Laratta He owned and operated the Quick Clean Laundromat on Speedway in Fairmont as well as several other businesses over the past 40 years. He was trained in business by his mother at Jo's Home Pastries also on Speedway. He graduated from East Fairmont High School and Salem Inter...

Elizabeth ?Betsy? Linn Rainey, 78, of Monongah passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at St. Barbara?s Nursing Home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer?s disease and Dementia. She was born on September 2, 1938 in Fairmont, WV, daughter of the late George and Violet (Finch) Linn. Betsy grew up in Grafton, WV and graduated from Grafton High School in 1956. She then attended Fairmont State College and graduated in 1960 with a degree in Music Education. She then moved to Annapolis, MD wh...

Hanna Adaline Nestor, 89, of Parkersburg passed away January 24, 2017 at her residence. She was born December 4, 1927 in Belington, WV a daughter of the late Eugene Kirk and Sadie Heavener Ware. She was a pioneer in the real estate business in the Mid Ohio Valley, having owned and operated Nestor Realtors for many years. She was a faithful member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens, but her greatest joy was her family whom she devoted her life to....

Linda Jean Rispoli, 58, of Country Club Rd., Fairmont, WV, passed away Tuesday afternoon in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born December 3, 1958 in Fairmont, WV, daughter of the late Jesse and Margaret Nedley Davis. Mrs. Rispoli was a Protestant by faith. Survivors include 4 sons; Christopher Davis of Morgantown, WV, Edward Rispoli of Concord, NC, Jason Rispoli of Fairmont, WV, and John Rispoli of Fairmont, WV, 8 grandchildren; Zackary Davis, Trent Davis, Colin Davis, Dusti...

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...