Hastings Funeral Home Inc of Morgantown, WV

12/22/2025

We are honored to serve the family of Jeanne Stoughton.

Jeanne L. Stoughton, 70, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Sundale Rehabilitation and Long Term Care. She was born July 29, 1955 in Uniontown, PA, a daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Smith) Verney.

Jeanne was an actively engaged member of Greater Love Family Outreach Ministry and particularly enjoyed her church group. She spent her entire career as a Registered Nurse, mostly at Mon Health Medical Center. In her free time, she enjoyed hiking, cooking, her sewing friends and spending time with her loving family.

Jeanne is survived by son, Matt Cindric, M.D.; step children, Sean Stoughton and his wife Leslie and Emily Jean Stoughton Kurth and her husband Rob; grandchildren, Caroline, Robby, Jack, Tommy, Adam, and Evan; siblings, Tom Verney (Jackie), Robert Verney (Mary Ann), and Donald Verney (Joann); and niece and nephews, Ben, Danielle, Brian, and David.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Wade B. Stoughton, M.D. and sister, Marilyn Raho.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation services will be provided. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, on Friday, January 16th from 3:00-6:00 PM. Visitation will continue at Greater Love Family Outreach Ministries, 200 Frederick Lane, Morgantown on Saturday, January 17th from 10:00 AM until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 AM with Pastor Junius Lewis officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Greater Love Family Outreach Ministries, PO Box 1181, Morgantown, WV 26507.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

12/22/2025

12/21/2025

As we mark the first day of winter, how do you plan to enjoy the idle hours of winter? Reading, puzzle-making, painting, writing, skiing?

12/20/2025

We are honored to serve the family of Barbara Viljac.

Barbara Ann Viljac, 79, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Morgantown on March 28, 1946.

She was a racing enthusiasts that enjoyed supporting her son during his career. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, crocheting, and was an avid football fan.

She is survived by her son, Douglas Horton and his fiancé Chantal McAllister; sister, Margaret “Sis” Darnell; cousins, Joyce Buehner and Paula Williams; and special friend, Allison Harris.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Tom Viljac and brother, Ray Casteel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 5006 Mid Atlantic Dr., Morgantown, WV 26508.

Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, on Monday, December 22nd from 11 AM until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM with Tim Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Fletcher Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

12/19/2025

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12/18/2025

We are honored to serve the family of Margaret Riley “Peggy” Sherald.

Margaret “Peggy” Riley Sherald passed from this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Peggy was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond J. Riley and Helen P. Barry Riley.

She was raised in the loving home of Julian Edward “Pete” Sante and Peg Sante of Rockville, Maryland, who provided her with a foundation of love, strength and family that shaped her life.

Peggy was the devoted wife of Thomas “Tom” Sherald, whom she met while attending Frostburg State College. Together they shared 53 years of marriage. She was a loving and devoted mother to Patrick Riley Sherald and to her late daughter, Laura McCarthy Sherald, who passed from this life in 1986. Peggy carried Laura’s memory in her heart always. She was especially proud of and deeply cherished her role as “Grammy” to her beloved grandchildren, Ryleigh and Brody, children of Patrick and his wife, Katherine, who brought her immeasurable joy.

Peggy and Tom spent most of their lives in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where they built their home, family, and community. More recently, they relocated to Morgantown, West Virginia to be closer to their son and grandchildren.

Peggy was a proud graduate of Richard Montgomery High School and Shepherd College and obtained multiple master’s degrees. She dedicated more than 40 years of service to Frederick County Public Schools, where she worked as a teacher and later as a librarian. Through her work, she touched countless lives with her kindness, patience, and quiet encouragement.

Peggy was known for her unwavering positivity and strength. She faced life’s hardships—the loss of her mother, the devastating loss of a child, and a lifelong, life-altering illness—with remarkable grace. These challenges never crushed her spirit, her faith, or her beautiful smile. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was an avid reader and deeply loved creating family holiday traditions that brought everyone together and filled her home with warmth, joy, and lasting memories.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband, son, and grandchildren, together with Peggy’s siblings namely Kathleen, Patricia, Timothy, Richard, Beth, Tina, Annette (Nini), and Andie, along with extended family, dear friends, former colleagues, and all whose lives she touched.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Mount Saint Mary’s University Seminary Dining Room in Emmitsburg MD on January 5, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Beyond Type 1 Diabetes https://beyondtype1.org/donate/ in her honor.

A private burial with family will take place at Mount Saint Mary’s Cemetery on January 6, 2026.

12/17/2025

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12/17/2025

Grief is hard any time of year, but the holidays can be especially difficult. If you are grieving this year, there’s hope. Things are going to be different, but as you look for ways to love on the people in your life, you will find hope and moments of happiness. Merry Christmas – may the season bring you hope and peace!

12/16/2025

We are honored to serve the family of Linda Fontenot.

Linda Ellen Fontenot, 82, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born October 22, 1943, in Liberty, Texas, to the late Ernest and Laura (DeRouseau) McDonald. Linda dedicated a remarkable 46 years of her life to serving as a postal clerk for the United States Postal Service. Her unwavering commitment to her work earned her not only the respect of her colleagues but also official recognition for her dedication and years of service.

Linda was a devoted member of St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church. She had a passion for animals, especially her beloved cats, and her gentle spirit and charitable nature endeared her to everyone she encountered. Linda's warm personality and enthusiasm for her job were evident in her conversations, where she often shared stories about her experiences as a postal clerk.

She is survived by her loving children, Michele Oldaker and her husband Roger, Stephanie Gray and her husband David, and Justin Fontenot and his partner Sarah Trump; grandchildren, Travis Gyorko and his partner Madison, and Brandt Frazier, Lindsay Gray, Nathan Gray, Brianna Spino and her husband Nick, and Ethan Trump; as well as a great-grandchildren, Mia Smallwood and Dominik Spino; and sister, Rachel Cook.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Fontenot, as well as her great-grandchild, Aiden Fontenot, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins who had gone before her.

Linda will be remembered for her profound impact on those around her. She leaves behind a legacy of love and generosity that will surely live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown on Thursday, December 18th from 3:00PM to 7:00PM. Visitation will continue on Friday, December 19th at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, 1 Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, from 10:00AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM, with Rev. Msgr. Anthony Cincinnati, S.T.D., as celebrant.

Interment will follow at Nicholson Cemetery.

The family would like to especially thank Amedisys Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her memory be made to a charity of your choice to assist with children in need or animals.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

12/16/2025

We are honored to serve the family of Margaret Riley Sherald.

Margaret Riley Sherald, 73, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Madison Center. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements, which will be updated at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

12/13/2025

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