Elizabeth Vasicek Brown Chapman, 101, of Bridgeport, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at United Hospital Center. She was born on November 23, 1915 in Grafton, a daughter of the late Carl and Leona (Orfamus) Vasicek. She is survived by one son, Gregory Brown of Bridgeport and two stepsons, Steve (Joyce) Chapman of Florida and Rick Chapman of Costa Rica, a sister, Anne Lough of Fairmont, a sister-in-law, Evelyn Vasicek of Rivesville, a brother-in-law, King (Barbara) Chapman of Flo...

Roger Lee Mayle, 68, of Philippi, died Friday, February 24, 2017, in the hospice wing of the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, following a brief illness. He was born March 10, 1948, at Simpson, Taylor County, a son of the late Coy and Roberta (Croston) Mayle. His wife, the former Lisa Kay Kennedy, preceded him in death on March 28, 2008. Surviving are two sons, Robert Lee Mayle and Kayla Mitchell, Michael Mayle, all of Belington; two brothers, Johnny Jr. Mayle, Canton, OH, James Arthur M...

Mrs. Diane Louise “Purdy” Lowe, age 69, a resident of the East Bend Mt. Liberty Road near Belington, departed this life Friday morning February 24, 2017, in the comfort of her home. She had been declining in health for the past two years. She was born on February 25, 1947 at Annapolis, Maryland, a daughter of the late Vernon Lawrence and Lavnia Miller Purdy. On February 14th 1970 she was united in marriage to Owen A. Lowe, who survives at their home near Belington. In addition to her hu...

Antonio "Dody" Spagnuolo, 77, of Shinnston passed away suddenly on February 24, 2017 at his "happy" place, his gas station "Spags", with his sons beside him. He was born February 25, 1939 in Gypsy, WV; to the late Antonio and Lucy Moschella-Spagnuolo. Dody is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 32 years, Mary K. Talerico-Spagnuolo; five children, who worshipped and adored him, Lucy Renee Spagnuolo of Jacksonville, FL, Simeon Anthony Spagnuolo and wife Frankie Jo of Vero Beach, FL...

Patricia Ann Thomas, 49 of Logan, WV departed this life on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1967 in Mansfield, Ohio a daughter of Inez Thomas and the late Bobbie Thomas. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Willie & Sadie Berry and Dewey & Pearl Thomas. Patricia enjoyed Gospel music. She loved to sing, go to church, cartoons and play games. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memor...

Virginia C. Kerr, age 89 years, a former resident of Fairmont, WV and a resident of the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center for the past several years, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Center. She was born October 3, 1927 in Elkins, a daughter of the late George E. Burns and the late Hester M. Blubaugh. She was married to Orvil E. Kerr who preceded her in death on November 26, 1956. She had one brother, Robert Burns and two sisters, Lucy Tenny and Bertha Simpson and an aunt, Eth...

Frank John Curia Jr., 58, of Hepzibah passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2017 at his home. He was born September 28, 1958 in Clarksburg a son of the late Frank and LaVaughn Smith Curia. Frank is survived by the love of his life, Sheila Bell Curia. Also surviving are his two sons, Franklin John Curia III and his fiancé Rachel of Spelter; and Christopher Michael Curia of Hepzibah; his two grandchildren, Destiny and Christian; sister, Maria LaVaughn Curia of Clarksburg; sisters-i...

Mary Jean Martin, 86, of Morgantown passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at Mapleshire Nursing Home. She was born December 8, 1930 in Sterling, CO; daughter of the late Raymont Edward Immel and Olga Cecelia Mentger. Jean is survived by six children, Lily Mentger, Paul Krawicz, Michael Krawicz, Kristen Stillwell, Liesel Krawicz and Mark Krawicz. Online condolences may be sent to AffordableFuneralandCremationCenter.com. Affordable Funeral and Cremation Center is honored to assist the Mar...

Frank Joseph Martino, 52 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on February 15, 1965 in Clarksburg, WV he was the son of Frank Anthony and Violet (Lauri) Martino of Wellsburg, WV. Frank is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Innocenzo Lauri and Florence Lauri Hall and his paternal grandparents Frank (Margaret) Martino. Frank graduated in 1983 from Brooke High School and went ...

Betty Jean Lovett, 76, of Clarksburg, WV passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in in Greenville, NC at the home of her daughter following a brief illness. She was born in Norfolk, VA on October 2, 1940: daughter of the late Archie Ellis and Lilly (Stallings) Ellis. On October 5, 1980, she married James Thomas Lovett, who preceded her in death on July 11, 2011. Mrs. Lovett is survived by two daughters: Belinda (Walter) Smith of Greenville, NC and Melissa (Scott) Cliff of South Carolina, ...