Conchita “Connie” Sylvia Tucci Karnavas, 83, of Cary, NC, formerly of Weston, passed away peacefully on November 22, 1017 in the Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center in Raleigh, NC. Connie was born in Weston on January 19, 1934 a daughter of the late Sylvio Amerigo Tucci and Evelyn J. Ostrand Tucci. Her feisty, fun-loving nature will be carried on by her daughter, Lisa Marks and husband, Michael of Cary, NC; three grandchildren: Sarah, Daniel, and Raleen Marks; five siblings: Marcia Tucci o...

Lillian Edith Burt Brennen, 94, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the residence of her daughter in Winchester, KY. She was born in Youngstown, OH on August 25, 1923, a daughter of the late Frank J. and Violet Hollingberry Burt. Twice married, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph G. Fairless, on May, 1995, whom she married in May, 1946; and also her second husband, Michael Brennen in February, 2011, whom she married November, 1996. ...

Shirley Ann Lively, 78, of Clarksburg, WV, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. She was born on January 13, 1939, in Clarksburg, to the late William and Emily Poe. Shirley graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1957. She was a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph for seven years. While there, she studied music education at Duquesne University. Later, she pursued a career in teaching with a degree from Fairmont State College. She taught in the Harrison County School System ...

Loretta Elsie Mayor Adams, age 80, of the Red Rock Road, Buckhannon, died at her home on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, under the care of her daughter and West Virginia Hospice. She was born on April 29, 1937, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Michael Joseph and Julia Lajos Mayor. She was preceded in death in 1989 by her husband, Anthony “Tony” F. Adams. She is survived by one daughter, Maria “MariJo” Adams, of Buckhannon; one son, Robert Joseph Price, Sr., of Buckhannon; two gr...

Shirley Jean Moran, 80 of Grafton passed away Tuesday, November21, 2017 with her family by her side at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport. She was born June 8, 1937 in Kingmont, WV. daughter of the late Dorsey French and Etta Blanche Linn West. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Moran, Sr. December 8, 2007. She was a graduate of East Fairmont High School, she worked many years at the Shirt Factory, was a member of the Auxiliaries at Grafton City Hospital, her gr...

Shirley Elaine Collins Starcher, 70, of Grantsville passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in Gilmer County following a sudden illness. She was born in Vadis, WV on December 4, 1946: daughter of the late Loyal Carl Rinehart and Goldie A. (Burkhammer) Rinehart. On July 3, 1986, she married Richard Starcher, who survives. She is also survived by one daughter: Christina Arbogast of Weston, three sons: Russell “Rusty” Collins and wife Melissa of Cropwell, AL, Ancil Collins and special friend...

Virginia “Ginny” Kay Lasher, 68, of 109 Marshall St., Clarksburg, WV, passed away suddenly Nov. 21, 2017, in the ER at UHC. She was the daughter of Pauline “Polly” and the late Homer S. Lasher. Ginny was a graduate of Washington Irving class of 1967. She was preceded in death by one sister, Delene Jurick of Bridgeport. After high school, she attended Fairmont State College for a year, then she worked as a key punch operator, a nurses aide and a private home health-care worker. For 13...

Deborah Jean Bennett, age 59, a resident of Philippi passed away Tuesday November 21, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born October 1, 1958 in Baltimore, MD a daughter of the late Donald Crabtree and Georgia (Spidell) McCauley who survives in Baltimore, MD. Also surviving four children- Toby Bennett Jr. of Clarksburg, Danyal Donaldson and husband Michael of Weston, Steven Bennett and wife Danielle of Weston and Jeremiah Bennett of Charleston Sisters- Mary Fleek, Sue McCauley an...

Betty Vivian Michael, 89, of Clarksburg, formerly of Monongah passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Glenville Center. She was born on October 17, 1928 in Bridgeport to the late Albert and Veda Michael Conwell. Betty is survived by her sister, Jean Taylor of Ocean City, MD; son, Roy Duane Michael; grandchildren, Michelle Michael; Jay Michael; and Misty Michael, all of Farmington; and niece, Judy Cornwell-Colvin and her husband Gene of Jacksonville, FL. In addition to her parents,...

Mildred Oda Sturms, 88, of Elkins, WV passed away November 20, 2017 at Cortland Acres. She was born January 18, 1929 in Horse Shoe Run, WV a daughter of the late Charles Walter and Mary Henline Dumire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Ray Sturms, 4 brothers; Blain “Buddy” Dumire, Richard “Pete” Dumire, Otis Oliver Dumire and Paul Dumire, 4 sisters; Louella Fike, Pauline Leary, Faith Dumire and Ruby Selders. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors ...