Susanna K. Coffman “Tootie” 91, went to be with her Lord on Sept. 3, 2019 at Avon, IN. She was born on Sept.1, 1928 at Piedmont WV. and was the daughter of the late Martin L. Watson and Tabitha (Thompson) Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Charles L. Coffman, who died on Aug. 24, 2011...
Linda Irene (Hymes) Delaney, 66, a resident of Thomas, WV, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 under care at Cortland Acres after a long battle with diabetes. She was born April 21, 1953, in Parsons, WV to the late William Herbert Hymes Jr. and Velma Lucille (Sines) Hymes. She was a 1971 graduate of Mountaineer High School. She is survived...
Harry Charles Donaldson, 55, passed away in the early morning of September 1, 2019, peacefully, with his parents by his side and in the presence of a very loving God. Harry was born on January 11, 1964, in Barton, MD, to Tim and Judy Donaldson (nee Lashbaugh). After graduating from Valley High School in 1982, Harry went on to...
Palma "Pam" Marie Garrett, 76, of Eglon, West Virginia passed away August 30, 2019 in Morgantown, West Virginia at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born February 28, 1943 in Horse Shoe Run, West Virginia a daughter to the late Randall and Jennie Bennett Garrett. She is survived by one brother, Floyd Garrett, two sisters, Vonda Mullenax and Erma Black,...
John P. "Pat" Foster, Sr., 64, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home. Pat was born February 9, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York to John and Catherine Foster. He was the first son born, joining his older sister and later 4 brothers and 2 more sisters. He was an accomplished iron worker, owning his own business...
Valerie Lynn Naylor, 60, of Oakland, died on Monday, August 26, 2019, at Mon General Hospital, Morgantown. Born on August 6, 1959 in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Margaret (Smet) Sines and her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rosilynn Spurrier. Valerie was a graduate of Southern High School and obtained her Master’s Degree from...
Stirling Vincent Kehoe, 97, of Oakland, died on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on October 10, 1921, he was the son of the late James Henry and Ethel Marie (Davis) Kehoe. On December 28, 1954 Stirling was united in marriage to his loving wife Betty Lou (Miles) Kehoe who passed away March 16,...
Violet Maxine Groves, 85, of Oakland, died on Monday, August 26, 2019, in the comfort of her home. Born on April 19, 1934, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Amy (Foster) Reams. Violet graduated from Southern High School and continued her career as a Teacher’s Assistant at the Loch Lynn School and later at...
Mary Frances Sines, 78, of Wellington, went to be with our Lord on August 24, 2019. She was born on October 3, 1940 in Oakland MD, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Gyle and Floretta Mae (nee Phillippi) Davis. Mary moved to Wellington with her late husband Delano to make a home and raise a family in...
Laureen Ann McCormick-Kooyman, 63, of Oakland, died on August 23, 2019 after an extended illness. Born in Charleroi, Pa., on October 2, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Cliff and Kathleen McCormick. Laureen graduated from Our Lady of Mercy Academy of Monroeville, PA, and attended La Rouche College in Pittsburgh, Pa. Laureen spent her childhood in Pennsylvania...
Phyllis Rayetta Ashby, 92, of Oakland died on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Dennett Road Manor. Born on February 6, 1927, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Merle Leo and Agnes Oneida (Brown) Willard. Phyllis was methodist by faith and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. In her earlier years, she had worked...
Charles Edward “Sonny” Wood, 75, of Thomas, WV passed away at his home on August 20th, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 11th, 1944 in Alexandria, VA a son of the late Aleph “Ham” and Clara Elizabeth Moore Wood. He is survived by his three sons- Anthony (Deb) Wood of Cincinnati, OH, Michael Wood of...
Paul Benton Everly, 71, of Mt. Lake Park, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his residence. Born on August 9, 1948 in Connellsville, PA, he was the son of the late Carl H. and Nettie E. (Culver) Everly. Paul proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was the founder and sole...
Eleanor Ann Englander, 94, of Oakland, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born in Oakland on August 12, 1925, she was the daughter of late Ellen (McComas) and Edward Chester Lawrence. She was a graduate of Oakland High School and the Maryland Institute and, over the years, had several careers: at the Ruth Enlow Library,...
Vonda Lee Shreve, 78, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, in the comfort of her home. Born on March 17, 1941, in Aurora, WV, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Rosala (Knotts) Cummings. Vonda was a graduate of Southern High School who worked throughout her life as an upholsterer and a homemaker. She...
Barbara Jean Hunt, 82, of Pierce, West Virginia passed away at her home surrounded by her family on August 11, 2019. She was born July 17, 1937 in Eglon, West Virginia a daughter of the late Clifford and Geneva Evans Feather. She is survived by one son, William Warren Hunt Jr., and wife Dawn Jean, two brothers, Robert Feather and...
Elaine Roth, 80, of Eglon, WV passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Born on December 12, 1938, in Douglas, WV, she was the daughter of the late Homer Leslie and Thelma Charlotte (Smith) Gnegy. Following high school graduation, Elaine was a secretary for the USDA, then later in her life spent her time as a housewife and...
Charles Allan Cosner, 79, of Davis, West Virginia passed away at his home on August 8, 2019 after battling cancer. He was born March 24, 1940 in Albert, West Virginia, a son of the late William Henry and Ella May Roberts Cosner. Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Shoemaker Cosner, whom he married on February 19, 1975. He...
Ernest Harvey Shotwell, 89, of Oakland, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019. He was born on April 15, 1930 in Person County, NC. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings except for a younger brother, Jr. Shotwell of Roanoke Rapids, NC. He was married to the former Mary Lucille Salley on December...
William J. Gaither, 75, of Bayard, WV, died on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 17, 1943 in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Hunter F. and Mary C. (Peterson) Gaither. Mr. Gaither served his country in the United States Navy for two years, followed by the Army...