Mr. Joseph George Charnoplosky Jr. Age 75, a resident of the Audra Road near Belington, departed this life early Saturday morning January 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his devoted wife and children who had done so much for him throughout his illness. George, as everyone called him, was born January 3, 1951, at Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV, a son of George and Dorothy Lee (Smith) Charnoplosky who both preceded him in death. On March 13, 1970, He was united in marriage to the forme...

Steve Pasquariello, 94, of Farmington, passed away at his residence on January 17, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1931, a son of the late Joseph and Sophia Trevenski Pasquariello. Steve is survived by his son, Steve “Stevie” Pasquariello Jr. of Farmington; grandchildren: Steve “Stephen” Pasquariello III of Farmington and Daniel Lee Pasquariello of Fairmont; brothers: Paul Pasquariello and Louie Pasquariello; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Betty Lou Brooks Narog Hepler, 97, of Pierpont Center in Fairmont, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1928, to Grant Brooks and Stella Wolfe Brooks. Mrs. Hepler was a graduate of Farmington High School and Fairmont State College. She taught classes at Miller School and Fairmont Business College. She was a born again Christian and attended church until her age and illness prevented it. Betty is survived by two daughters and one son: Sheila and Gary Sloa...

Betty Lou Brooks Narog Hepler, 97, of Pierpont Center in Fairmont, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1928, to Grant Brooks and Stella Wolfe Brooks. Mrs. Hepler was a graduate of Farmington High School and Fairmont State College. She taught classes at Miller School and Fairmont Business College. She was a born again Christian and attended church until her age and illness prevented it. Betty is survived by two daughters and one son: Sheila and Gary Sloa...

Cassie Leigh Kesner, lovingly known as Cass, was born on January 2, 1994, and passed away unexpectedly at her home in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on January 17, 2026. Though her life was far too short, the love she gave and the light she brought into the lives of others will echo far beyond her years. Cassie grew up in Moorefield, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Jeffrey Lee Kesner and Dawn VanMeter. In recent years, she made her home in Clarksburg, where she was building a life she ...

Danny Franklin Freeze, 71, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at United Hospital Center, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Danny was born on January 22, 1954, in Grafton, a beloved son of the late James Edward Freeze and Mary Viola Myers Freeze. On May of 1990, Danny married the love of his life, Sandy Boyd Freeze. Their marriage was one built on devotion, partnership, and enduring love. Danny dedicated thirty-nine years of faithful service t...

Opal Arlene Robinson, 95, of Arden, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Mansfield Place of Broaddus Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 24, 1930, in Pleasant Creek, Opal was the daughter of the late Floyd and Hallie (Newman) Bolner. In July of 1950, she married the love of her life, Clinton Robinson, with whom she shared many devoted years of marriage until his passing on December 23, 1996. To many in the community, Opal was fondly known ...

Mr. William Keith Cooper age 81, a resident of Belington departed this life Friday evening, January 16, 2026 in the emergency department of the Broaddus Hospital at Philippi, WV. Although he had been in declining health, death was unexpected. Mr. Cooper was born November 20, 1944, at McWhorter, WV in Harrison County a son of the late Hunter and Luella “Sis” Gaston Cooper. On November 2, 1972 at Philippi, WV he was united in marriage to the former Opal Virginia Moats who survives at their h...

Wilma Jean Starkey, 90, of Bridgeport, WV passed away peacefully at 02:10 on January 16, 2026 at Autum Lake Healthcare Center in Vineland, New Jersey with her family by her side, after battling an extended illness. She was born in Clarksburg on September 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Clarence Earl Sturm and Gladys Helois Sturm. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald L Starkey; her siblings; brother, James Sturm (Libby), sisters, Alice Spagnuolo; her grandchildren; Ammion Starkey ...

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