University High School West Virginia Alumni Obituaries

Edward J. Sheehy 71 of Latrobe died Saturday October 18 2025 at the Harmon House Health and Rehab Center in Mount Pleasant. He was born January 31 1954 in Latrobe a son of the late Charles D. and Pauline Kerekesh Sheehy. Ed was Roman Catholic by faith had graduated from Greensburg Central Catholic H...

Karla Renee Grueser passed away October 18 2025 from complications of the Covid virus at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay Ohio. Born December 12 1967 at Gallipolis Ohio she was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School attended West Virginia University and Rio Grande University and several bankin...

LEWISBURG, WV – Dewey Melvin Eary, 88, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in Lewisburg, West Virginia. A man of unwavering work ethic and devotion to his family, Dewey leaves behind a legacy of service and love.Born on October 30, 1937, in Alderson, WV, Dewey was the son of the late Frank J...

David Richard Crunelle, 88, of Marietta, OH, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1937 in Bellaire, OH to Andrew Crunelle and Clara Naomi Crunelle. David was a ‘55 graduate of Shadyside High School, Ohio University (Bachelor’s) and West Virginia University (Master’s). David was...

Frank C. Zatta, 74, of Washington, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, surrounded by family, in Southmont of Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington.He was born on December 3, 1951 in Washington, PA, son of the late Theodore Attilio “Teo” Zatta and Sue Joan Kirschner Zatta.Frank was a 1969 gradu...

It is with deep and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of James Thayer (Jim) Doyle, III, of Huntington, who departed this life on November 24, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was 80 years old and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and cherished friend.Jim was born o...

Herbert L. Herb Kasun 83 of Beverly Ohio died on Tuesday November 11 2025 at his home. He was born on June 29 1942 in Moundsville WV son of Herbert Emil Kasun and Dorothy Mae Bills Kasun. Herb graduated from Moundsville High School in 1960 and West Virginia University School of Pharmacy in 1967 and ...

Edra Violet (Smith) Wheelock age 97, passed away on November 16, 2025, at Green Hills Retirement Community in Ames.The only child of Charles R. and Nancy Hazel (Wright) Smith, Edra was born on January 11, 1928, in Spencer, West Virginia. She grew up in central West Virginia and graduated as valedict...

Her smile was a warm embrace that reflected her energetic heartfelt love within. Her spirit was continuously filled with a high praise. A loving mother grandmother. A devoted pillar of her family. A loyal friend. A compassionate educator. Daughter of the Most High. How grateful we are that God...

Frank Cody Pancake Jr. of Keyser WV a devoted family man and father passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on Tuesday November 18 2025 at Frostburg Rehab Center. Born on March 11 1927 in Keyser Frank was a son of the late Frank Cody Pancake Sr. and Robbie N. Dellinger Pancake. He was also preceded ...

Betsy Malone Barker 69 of Charles Town WV died Sunday January 4 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown West Virginia. She was born September 24 1956 in Winchester Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Harry G. Barker Jr. and Margaret M. Barker. Miss Barker was a Program Analyst with Alcohol ...

Lawrence “Larry” Pope, 88, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. In keeping with Larry’s wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Autry Funeral Home in Frankston.Larry was born on May 12, 1937, in Washington, DC, to Otis A. and Ruby (Trail) Pope. He grew ...

Michael S. Minter lovingly known as Papa Mike age 80 of Lexington Kentucky passed away on February 2 2026 after a lengthy illness. Born on September 7 1945 Michael was the son of the late Thelma and Coleman Minter. He was a devoted father to Christopher Michael Minter and Amanda Minter Rich Pistner ...

Brandon Paul Mason 41 of Sistersville WV embarked on his journey on Friday January 23 2026 while at his home. Brandon was born January 13 1985 in New Martinsville WV the son of Jack Cub E. and Linda J. Starkey Mason of New Martinsville WV. He was a 2003 graduate of Paden City High School and a 2007 ...

Jay M. Price 89 of Fairfax County Virginia passed away Monday morning February 9 2026 at Burke Health Rehabilitation Center Burke Virginia. He was born October 3 1936 in Oak Hill West Virginia a son of the late Jacques R. and Kathrine Murray Price. Jay was a graduate of Oak Hill High School in West...

Tabitha Dawn Villarico, 54, a rural mail carrier for the United State Post Office in Beverly, West Virginia and resident of Mill Creek, West Virginia passed from this life on Monday, November 24th, 2025 at 9:36 AM at Mon General in Morgantown, West Virginia surrounded by loved ones.Tabitha is surviv...

The Reverend Frederick Lee Bird, 79, passed away at his home on January 4, 2026, following a brief illness. Rev. Bird is survived by his loving spouse of 32 years, Donetta Bird; the mother of his children and first spouse, Karen Bird; and his three children, Sara Bird of Rochester, New York; Benjami...

Fayetteville W.Va. Dr. Margaret Anne Staggers a trailblazing emergency physician and dedicated West Virginia Legislator passed away on January 1 2026 at the age of 80. Know for her unwavering commitment to public health and her tireless service to the people of West Virginia Dr. Staggers leaves behi...

Virginia, also known as Ginny, graduated from high school in Nitro, West Virginia in 1947. She met her husband while attending Marshall (College) University in Huntington, West...