Obituaries in Bruceton Mills, WV
Robert H. Johnson
Feb 24, 2026
Robert H. Johnson,
better known as Big Bob, Driver Bob, or Bob, after a short illness, passed peacefully surrounded by his family at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown, WV, on February 23, 2026. The son of the late Harry and Juanita Hershman, he was born on April 9, 1939, in Morgantown.
Bob dedicated his entire adulthood to serving in many Volunteer fire...
Dianna Marie McNear
Feb 11, 2026
Dianna Marie Smith McNear,
78, of Albright, WV, passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with her family at her side.
The daughter of the late Hubert Roy and Iola Aslee Reckart Smith, she was born January 2, 1948, at Crellin, MD.
Dianna was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend who never met a stranger and made everyone...
Danielle Lynn Guthrie
Feb 6, 2026
Danielle Lynn Guthrie,
31, of Morgantown, WV, formerly of Bruceton Mills, passed away in her home Friday, February 6, 2026.
The daughter of Alfred L. and Janice L. Kerns, of Fairmont, WV, she was born July 30, 1994, in Kingwood, WV.
Danielle was employed with Vecchio Accounting Service. She graduated from Preston High School in 2013 and Fairmont State in 2017 as an...
Sylvia Jean Stockett
Feb 4, 2026
Sylvia Jean Stockett
Sylvia Jean Stockett, 88, of Cheat Lake Community, Morgantown, WV, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
The daughter of Elmo and Ethel Mays Hoye, she was born on January 1, 1938, in Farmington, Marion County, WV.
Jean retired from Lakeview Resort as Executive Housekeeper, after 30 years of service. Family was her greatest joy, and she devoted her life to...
Anna Louise Burris
Jan 20, 2026
Burris, Anna L.
92, of Bruceton Mills (Pisgah community) WV, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her home,
The daughter of the late Steve and Stella Amie, she was born July 23, 1933, in Pisgah, WV.
She spent her entire life on the same farm. She never wanted to travel because, “There’s no place prettier than this old farm.”
Anna, “Cupy”, was a...
Shirley Marie Friend
Jan 14, 2026
Shirley Marie (Rodeheaver) Friend,
91, of Bruceton Mills (Mt. Dale Community) WV, passed from this life, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She is now at peace, united with her husband, Samuel Wm. Friend.
Shirley was born at her parent's home on January 12, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie (Parnell) Rodeheaver.
She was...
David Eugene Warnick
Jan 10, 2026
David Eugene “Sonny” Warnick,
87, of Bruceton Mills, passed from this life on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
He was born in Morgantown on September 26, 1938, the eldest child of the late Helen Joan Fantacci Warnick and Davied Eugene Warnick Sr.
He graduated from Morgantown High School, Class of 1955 and briefly attended West Virginia University until the...
Brooks Robert Reckart
Dec 13, 2025
Brooks Robert Reckart,
61, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away on December 13, 2025.
The son of Betty L Gordon Reckart and the late Robert C Reckart, he was born April 1, 1964.
Brooks is survived by his mother, Betty L Gordon Reckart, of Bruceton Mills; one daughter, Felicia Reckart; and three grandchildren: Ian, Blake and Jasmin. Also surviving are two sisters, Carmen...
Faye Wolfe
Dec 12, 2025
Sandra Faye Wolfe, 88, of Bruceton Mills, Clifton Mills community, WV, died Friday, December 12, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Thomas Edward Appleby and Cordelia Dennis Appleby, she was born September 24, 1937, in Uniontown, PA. She was an active member of the Clifton Mills Church and the Bruceton Friendship Club. She...
Earnest Ray Fearer
Nov 30, 2025
Ernest Ray Fearer, 86, of Bruceton Mills, WV, died November 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home. The son of the late Dorsey and Dessie Shoyer Fearer, he was born August 7, 1939, in Friendsville, Maryland. Ernest was employed in the sawmill and timber industry for fifty years. He enjoyed watching the birds and squirrels and wrestling,...
Mark E. Rush
Nov 19, 2025
Mark William Rush, 68, of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025. During his eight days on hospice, he was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on May 21, 1957, in Morgantown, WV, he was the son of Neil and Aleda Rush. He is survived by his brothers, Jeffrey (husband of Virginia) and Gregory (husband of...
Charles Edgar Sypolt
Nov 12, 2025
Charles Edgar "Butch" (Truck Driver) Sypolt, 79, of Albright, WV, passed away November 12, 2025, at his home. The son of the late Edgar and Betty Kempher Sypolt, he was born January 27, 1946, in Terra Alta, WV. Butch (Truck Driver) was an employee with Doughtery Coal Company, and he drove a coal truck for Marie Jenkins and Terry Jenkins...
Constance Faith Cady
Nov 9, 2025
Constance (Susie) Faith Durkee Cady, 81, of Albright (Hudson community) WV, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Mon Health Center in Morgantown, WV, with her daughter by her side. The daughter of the late Ervin N. Durkee and Gladys Marie Schaeffer Durkee, she was born November 29, 1943, in Chicago, IL. "Susie", moved to Downers...
Henry Blaine Knox
Oct 30, 2025
Henry Blaine Knox, 71, of Bruceton Mills, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Bruceton Mills. The son of the late Clarence and Norma Hixon Knox, he was born on February 6, 1954, in Bruceton Mills. A 1972 graduate of Bruceton, Henry was a heavy equipment operator until his retirement. He never met a stranger and enjoyed everybody, especially...
Ray Eugene Forman
Oct 29, 2025
Ray E. Forman, 83, of Bruceton Mills (Pisgah community), WV, passed away after an extended illness on October 29, 2025, at the Kingwood Healthcare Center in Kingwood, WV. The son of the late Ervin C. and Agnes Teets Forman, he was born May 17, 1942, on the family farm in Bruceton Mills. Ray retired as an assembly worker for Ford...
Patience Miller
Oct 26, 2025
Marjory Patience Miller, 60, of Albright (Lenox Community), passed away at her home, following a brief illness, October 26, 2025, with her son by her side. The daughter of the late Ralph D. and Pamela J. Miller, she was born August 24, 1965. Patience, as she is better known, is survived by her son, Michael James Wilson. He is her...
Roger Len Reckart
Oct 24, 2025
Roger Len Reckart, 77, of Albright (Lenox Community), WV, passed away October 24, 2025, at Kingwood Healthcare Center in Kingwood, WV with his loving family by his side. The son of the late Carlus and Mary E. Wolfe Reckart, he was born November 13, 1947, in Cranesville, WV. Roger was a U.S. Army veteran and served as a Fire Chief...
Sharon Fay Wolfe
Oct 19, 2025
Sharon Wolfe, 75, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Kingwood Healthcare Center with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Betty Wright, she was born July 16, 1950, in Grafton, WV. Sharon retired from the Preston County Board of Education where she worked as a cook. After retiring from the school,...
Susan Pamela Beerbower
Oct 13, 2025
Susan Pamela (Fitchett) Beerbower, 75, of Bruceton Mills (Glade Farms Community), WV, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at home with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Charles and Izetta (Koch) Fitchett, she was born September 20, 1950, in Arthurdale, WV. Susan spent the majority of her working career at Conaway's Ambulance and Hearse in...
Julius Allen Stiles
Oct 2, 2025
Julius Allen "Dewey" Stiles, 86, of Morgantown, WV, passed away with his family at his side on October 2, 2025, at Madison Nursing and Rehab Center in Morgantown, WV. The son of the late Amos and Josephine Bender Stiles, he was born on May 11, 1939, in St. George, WV. Dewey was a 1957 graduate of Bruceton High School and...

