Obituaries in Bruceton Mills, WV
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...
Dorothy Mae Reckart
May 2, 2025
Dorothy Mae Reckart, 90, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at her home. The daughter of the late Samuel Wise and Della E. Snyder Wise Rumzik, she was born March 6, 1935, in Palmer, Pa. Dorothy was a member of the Bruceton United Methodist Church. She and her husband moved back to Bruceton Mills from Streetsboro,...
Lou Anna Sisler
Apr 25, 2025
Lou Anna Sisler, 92, of Bruceton Mills, WV, (Hazelton community) passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oakland, MD. The daughter of the late Frank McKinley Shafer and Dessie Alice Hauger Shafer, she was born October 19, 1932, Brandonville (Bruceton Mills), WV. Lou Anna attended the Glade Farms Church, was a homemaker, and owned...
Larry David Metheny
Apr 23, 2025
Larry David Metheny, 77, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away on April 23, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 8, 1947, the son of the late Warden and Isa Shaffer Metheny. Larry attended Bruceton High School and continued his education at West Virginia University for a year before beginning a long and dedicated career with Allegheny...
Debora Lynn Dixon
Apr 12, 2025
Debora Lynn Dixon, 68 of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her home. The daughter of Ida Mae Boyer Fike and the late Ward Cupp Fike, Debbie was born Dec. 5, 1956, in Kingwood, WV. Debora had a quiet spirit and a heart full of love, especially for her children and grandchildren. Her gentle kindness,...
Randall Joe Walls, Sr.
Apr 11, 2025
Randall Joe Walls, Sr., 69, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown, WV, on April 11,2025. The son of the late Ernest M. and Mildred E. Mildred E. (Myers) Walls, he was born on July 11,1955, in Morgantown. Randy attended Bruceton High School and worked at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown for 40 years. He loved...
Brenda Sue Nester
Mar 29, 2025
Brenda Sue Nester, 75, of Morgantown, WV, passed away at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with family at her side. The daughter of the late Ralph M. and Betty Lou Taylor Nester, she was born June 30 ,1949, in Kingwood, WV. Brenda graduated from Kingwood High School and then attended Shepherd College (University) where she graduated with a degree...
Lyle Eugene Maxwell
Mar 11, 2025
Lyle Eugene Maxwell, age 94, of the Bruceton Mills Community, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Born on April 26, 1930, in Brandonville, WV, Lyle was the son of the late Donald E. Maxwell and Mary Wisner. Lyle was a devoted husband, father, and patriot who served his country in the U.S....
Brian Grubb
Mar 8, 2025
Brian Grubb 59, passed peacefully on March 8, 2025, in Kingwood, WV. The son of Julian and JoAnn Grubb of Beckley, WV, he was born on April 7, 1965, in Ronceverte, WV. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, Brian attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston during the 1983-84 school year and then attended West Virginia University where...
Janet Gail Summers
Mar 6, 2025
Janet "Mammy" Gail Summers, 83, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The daughter of the late Benjamin and Rosa Pearl Fike Benson, she was born on December 11, 1941. Janet was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Janet loved gardening and growing flowers and spent hours working on puzzles. Most...
Harvey Edward Conner
Mar 4, 2025
Harvey Edward Conner, 79, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, March 3, 2025, at his home in Vally Point, WV, with his family by his side. The son of the late Charles and Betty Shears Conner, he was born March 16, 1945, in Valley Point. Ed was an avid hunter who loved traveling with his wife and spending...

