Obituaries in Bruceton Mills, WV
Ed Casteel, Jr.
Sep 22, 2025
Eddie A. Casteel, Jr. (Papaw), 72, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 22, 2025. The son of the late Eddie Arthur Casteel Sr. and Lottie Katherine VanSickle Casteel, Ed was born on May 29, 1953, in Oakland, MD. Ed was an avid member of Keeler Glade Church of God and strongly believed in the...
Janet R. Rishel
Sep 6, 2025
Janet R. Rishel, 86, of Gibbon Glade, PA, died Saturday, September 6, 2025, in her home with her family at her side. The daughter of the late Cecil and Grace Ringer McCarty, she was born February 19, 1939, in Brandonville, WV. Janet was the school secretary at Wharton Elementary School for 42 years and a member of the Canaan Church,...
Frank Richards, Sr.
Sep 4, 2025
Franklin "Frank" Delano Richards, Sr., 80, of Valley Point, WV, was called home on September 4, 2025. Born June 18, 1945, in Jefferson Township, PA, to the late Russell and Margret Richards. Frank was happily married to Patricia "Patty" May Wiles Richards on November 5, 1966. Patty preceded him in death in May 1997. Frank missed Patty dearly over the...
Clark Wayne Nestor
Aug 28, 2025
Clark Wayne Nestor, 64, of Dogtown Road, in Kingwood, WV, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 28, 2025, with his family at his side. The son of Patty Gower Nestor and the late Leslie Nestor, he was born on June 30, 1961, in Preston County, WV. Clark was a Christian who attended Kingwood Christian Fellowship Church where he...
Sandra Dee Darnell
Aug 25, 2025
Sandra D. Darnell, 65, of Pisgah, WV, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Sandra was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 27, 1960, to Leo M. Gorgas and Lola V. Gorgas (Christopher), who preceded her in death along with her beloved sister Herbalene Cordero. She is survived by her devoted husband Gary...
Edward R. Grove, Sr.
Aug 15, 2025
Edward Ronald Grove, Sr., 80, died at his home in Bruceton Mills, WV, on Friday, August 15, 2025. Ed was born in 1944 in Frostburg, MD. His parents were George Peter Grove, Jr. and Naomi Aleta Grove, who preceded him in death. Ed was married to his wife Patricia Ann Grove in January 1967. They have two children, Rhonda S....
Opal Herring Beeghly
Aug 6, 2025
Opal Herring Beeghly, 97, of Bruceton Mills, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Born on November 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Rozena and Glenn Herring. Opal was a member of Salem Church of the Brethren and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Nelson of Richmond,...
Wilford Mike Feather
Aug 4, 2025
Wilford Mike "Hippy" Feather Wilford Mike "Hippy" Feather, 71, died Aug. 4, 2025, at Salem Center. He was born Sept. 28, 1953, in Confluence, PA, a son of the late Guy and Ellen Hoff Feather of Glade Farms. Survivors include sons Sam and Simon Feather of Morgantown, sister Donna Jones of Hazelton, brother Terry Feather of Glade Farms, niece Stevie...
Joseph Lynn Sypolt
Aug 1, 2025
Joseph Lynn Sypolt, 55, of Somerset, PA, and formerly of Albright, WV, passed away at his home in Somerset, Friday, August 1, 2025. The son of Charles and Linda Stemple Sypolt, he was born August 1, 1970, in Kingwood, WV. He was a 1988 graduate Central Preston High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran. In addition to his parents,...
Betty Jean Galloway
Jul 28, 2025
Betty Jean Detrick Galloway, 90, of Galloway Road, Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away peacefully with her very loving family by her side on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, WV. The daughter of the late Demetrious Metz Detrick and Sadie Catherine Sines Detrick, she was born June 22, 1935, in Friendsville, MD. "Mom" Betty...
Theresa Ann Hucik
Jul 25, 2025
Theresa Ann Hucik Echard Theresa Ann Hucik Echard, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at home in Big Bear Lake, West Virginia. Born in Parkersburg, WV, Theresa was the cherished daughter of Kenneth and Wilma Echard. She dedicated her life to education, spending many years shaping young minds as a devoted teacher in Wetzel...
Ray Sell
Jul 18, 2025
Gilbert Ray Sell, 85, of Ralph Livengood Road, Albright, WV, passed away in his home on July 18, 2025. The son of the late Daniel and Gracie Dixon Sell, he was born January 11, 1940, in Albright (Lenox), WV. Ray was employed at Shadow Bronze and was a coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Wila Dean Sell; four...
Wayne Reckart
Jul 1, 2025
Wayne Reckart, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, just shy of his 95th birthday. Born on July 13, 1930, Wayne lived a long, meaningful life rooted in family, faith, and hard work. He was the cherished son of the late Staley G. and Lona Gaye Hauger Reckart. In addition to his parents, Wayne...
Donald Lee Upole
Jun 27, 2025
Donald Lee Upole, Sr., 82, passed away surrounded by loved ones, on June 27, 2025, at his granddaughter's home in Oakland, MD. Donald was proceeded in death by his father, Harvey Franklin Upole, and his mother, Josephine Idella Peck Upole. Donald retired from Beitzel's Corporation and spent his leisure years sharing his knowledge and skills as an outdoorsman with as...
Joyce Elaine Galloway
Jun 15, 2025
Joyce Elaine Galloway, 78, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at her residence. The daughter of the late William Cyrus Shaffer and Edna Faye Deal Shaffer, she was born September 14, 1946, in Hazelton, WV. Joyce loved life, music, socializing, working on puzzles, and bird watching. For several years, she had been employed as a nurse's...
Charles Donald Imler
Jun 6, 2025
Charles Donald Imler, 49, of Bruceton Mills, WV, died unexpectantly, on June 6, 2025, at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA. The son of Robert and Cathy Miller Imler, he was born in Bedford, PA, on October 26, 1975. In 1994, after graduating from Chestnut Ridge High School in Bedford, PA, Charles enlisted in the Army. After 20 years of active duty,...
Bobby James Graves
May 27, 2025
Bobby James Graves, 52, of Albright (Hudson community) WV, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The son of Larry and Katie Graves of Lowell, IN, he was born on March 10, 1973, in Clovis, New Mexico. In 1991, Bobby graduated from Lowell Baptist School, and in 1997, he graduated from Hyles-Anderson College. He was a...
Samuel Paul Harteis
May 23, 2025
Samuel Paul Harteis, 66, of Bruceton Mills, WV, went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 23, 2025. The son of Paul Joseph and Cora Elsie Harteis, he was born on March 25, 1959, in Johnstown, PA. After graduating from Conemaugh Valley High School, Sam graduated from Penn State where he received his B.S. in mining engineering in 1982....
William Graham
May 20, 2025
William "Jake" Graham, 73, passed away Tuesday May 20, 2025, at his home in Mt. Nebo. Jake was born on August 20, 1951, at the Morgantown Hospital. A son of the late Elizabeth "June" (Elliott) & Max Elliott Graham. He was a graduate of Kingwood High School. Jake grew up in the town of Albright with his family and many...
Billy John Devall
May 16, 2025
Billy John "Pops" DeVall, 73, of Tunnelton, WV, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home. The son of the late Homer "Buss" DeVall and June Irene Miller DeVall, he was born August 27, 1951, in Morgantown, WV. Billy was a graduate of Bruceton High School. He was a coal miner for most of his life and enjoyed life...

