All Obituaries

Audie “Marie” Ellenberger, 90 of Bobtown passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Mapleshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Morgantown.  She was born Monday, August 19, 1929 in Mount Morris daughter of James and Myrtle (Tennant) Kennedy.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Lawrence Ellenberger, her grandson, Jason Chekosky, sister, Lena Johnson, and brother, James Kennedy.  Marie was raised on farms in the Mount...

Colleen (Foster) Groves 87, a lifelong resident of Stewartstown passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Point Manor Personal Care Home of Point Marion.  She was born Thursday, June 30, 1932 in Fairmont daughter of the late Earl and Edith (Knight) Foster.  Colleen was a member of the Morgantown Christian Missionary Alliance Church since 1986.  She was a faithful servant and source of comfort by making hundreds of phone calls arranging food for many funeral...

Delmar Stammler 77 of Lake Lynn passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at home with his family by his side.  He was born April 18, 1942 in Lake Lynn, son of the late William L. and Sarah Marie (King) Stammler. He is survived by his wife Wilma (Lavish) Stammler, two sons, William Stammler of Lake Lynn and Jeffrey Stammler and wife, Anne of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, two grandchildren, Madison Stammler and Joshua Stammler.  Private graveside services will be held for family and...

James Franklin Carey, 53 of Davistown,  passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at home.  He was born December 9, 1965 in Shawsville, Virginia, son of Lydia Elizabeth (Cress) Carey of Mt. Morris and the late Franklin Earl Carey Sr.. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife of 33 years, Ann Marie (Emmy) Pauley Carey, following children, Felisia Self and husband Robert Jr., Racheal Huggins, Jamie Maskil and husband Jonathan, Brianna Carey, Troy Carey, five...

John Kendralla III, 67, of Greensboro passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 16, 2019 while on vacation in Abingdon, Virginia.  Born July 12, 1952 in   Waynesburg, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Kocerka) Kendralla.  He was a member of the former Holy Family Roman Catholic church and the former Saint Ignatius of Antioch Roman Catholic Church. At present he was a member of Saint  Matthias Parishes of Greene County.  John retired after more than 30 years from...

Karen M. (Matusky) Hankinson, 68 of Lake Lynn passed away peacefully on Thursday August 15, 2019 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia.  She was born November 3, 1950 in Blosser Hill, Pa., the daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred (Bates) Matusky.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Norbert Hankinson on March 15, 2012.  Karen had been a cook at the Barn Door and Klondike restaurants and later worked at the Houze Glass Factory...

Lois J. Rudolph (nee Finan) age 86 passed away peacefully July 12 in Tavares, FL.  Beloved wife of 65 years to Howard E. Rudolph. Dear mother of Bonnie Rudolph (Tom Kanuch) and Howard “Buzz” Rudolph.  Cherished daughter of the late Elizabeth “Bess” Finan (nee Mullen) and Joseph Finan.  Dearest sister of 11 brothers and sisters (all deceased).  Dear aunt and friend to many.  A Memorial service will be held at Lakewood Park Cemetery Chapel on...

Denver M. Cobb Sr. 94 of Lake Lynn passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at home.  He was born September 22, 1922 in Centralia, West Virginia, son of Andrew and Trecia (Cogar) Cobb. Denver was a Veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army.  He retired after working for 18 years as a custodian for the Albert Gallatin School District.  He was a member of AFL-CIO Union #585 and also a member of the Lake Lynn Chapel of Lake Lynn.  In addition to his parents he...

Edward F. Skvarch 79 of Latrobe passed away after a long battle with cancer at Latrobe Hospital on Saturday, June 22, 2019.  He was born April 4, 1940 in Bobtown and was raised in Bobtown the son of the late Edward and Mary Gashie Skvarch.  He was the first Boy Scout of Bobtown to become an Eagle Scout.  Ed attended West Virginia University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in Berlin,...

Herschel G. Gibson, 93 of Waynesburg formerly of Point Marion passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at home with his family and friends around him. He was born on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1925 in Rice’s Landing son of the late Herschel L. and Bessie P. (Dunn) Gibson. Herschel spent most of his life in the Point Marion area and married his wife Doris (Rogan) Gibson, who survives him, on March 10, 1948 and were married for 71 years. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the U.S. Navy...