Smith Funeral Homes

Smith Funeral Homes Smith Funeral Home was established 1999, by Brian & Cheryl Smith. Established in 1999, the Smith Funeral Home takes its roots from the early 1900's when N. L.

Rogers began his undertaking business in Keyser, WV. From its humble beginnings on Armstrong Street, the business has changed ownership several times and has operated in two different locations until settling at its present location on South Main Street in 1948. In 1981, Brian Smith moved to Keyser to attend Potomac State College and found the area very much to his liking. After beginning a career

in funeral service, he attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1985. In 1986, he and the former Cheryl Thompson, whose parents were Keyser natives, were married and in 1990, purchased a 50 % interest in the former Rotruck Funeral Home. In 1998, Brian and Cheryl purchased the business entirely from the Rotruck family and have continued to operate it as a family owned funeral establishment. In 2000, the Smiths decided to embark upon a another business venture. After 10 months of renovations and remodeling, the Smith Funeral Home~Burlington Chapel was opened in the former Old Homestead Hotel in Burlington, WV. It is their goal and hope to be able to provide the same level of compassionate, quality funeral service to the residents of that area.

John Donald "Jake" Kesner, 70, of Frostburg, MD, formerly of Keyser, WV, died Monday, June 8, 2026 in Austell, GA, doing...
06/11/2026

John Donald "Jake" Kesner, 70, of Frostburg, MD, formerly of Keyser, WV, died Monday, June 8, 2026 in Austell, GA, doing what he loved to do-trucking.

Born on July 6, 1955 in Keyser, WV, he was a son of the late Donald John Kesner and Bernice J. (Clark) Wolfe. He also was preceded in death b...

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Nethanel M. Judy. Nethanel passed peacefully on May 29, 2026 at his ...
05/30/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Nethanel M. Judy. Nethanel passed peacefully on May 29, 2026 at his home after a battle of ALS.

Born on February 28, 1980 in Cumberland, MD. He was the son of John H. and Rita R (Vance) Judy. He was preceded in death by a brother John Matth...

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Juanita Mae Augustine, 96, formerly of Elk Garden, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Keyser Healthcare Ce...
05/22/2026

Juanita Mae Augustine, 96, formerly of Elk Garden, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Keyser Healthcare Center.

Born on September 17, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late R.W. "Bob" and Edith V. (Rohrbaugh) Hawk. Twice married, she was preceded in death by ...

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Timothy Mark Sirk, 67, of Keyser, WV, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at his residence.Born on July 6, 1958 in Cumb...
05/22/2026

Timothy Mark Sirk, 67, of Keyser, WV, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at his residence.

Born on July 6, 1958 in Cumberland, MD, he was a son of the late Thomas William "Bill" and Ramona Maxine (Cosner) Sirk.

Mr. Sirk was a 1976 graduate of Keyser High School and a 1983 graduate...

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Danny Lee Helmick, 63, of Keyser, WV, earned his wings at 12:12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Keyser Healthcare C...
05/20/2026

Danny Lee Helmick, 63, of Keyser, WV, earned his wings at 12:12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Keyser Healthcare Center with his family by his side.

Born on October 16, 1962 in Morgantown, WV, he was a son of the late Luther Junior and Icie Lee (Wilson) Helmick and bonus mother, Esther ...

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Roger Guy Kesner, 79, of Knobley Road, Keyser, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at his home while under the car...
05/18/2026

Roger Guy Kesner, 79, of Knobley Road, Keyser, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at his home while under the care of WVU Medicine Hospice.

Born on June 15, 1946 in Keyser, WV, he was a son of the late Edison Guy and Bertha Virginia (Boswell) Kesner. He also was preceded in death by h...

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Cheryl Lynn Cosner, 66, of Mount Storm, WV, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospi...
05/14/2026

Cheryl Lynn Cosner, 66, of Mount Storm, WV, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Born on June 13, 1959 in Batavia, New York, she was a daughter of Dorothy Jean (Helman) Caylor of Mount Storm and the late John W. Caylor. She also w...

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Barbara Ann Sutherland, 84, of Fort Ashby Road, Keyser, WV, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at her residence while u...
05/12/2026

Barbara Ann Sutherland, 84, of Fort Ashby Road, Keyser, WV, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at her residence while under the care of WVU Medicine Hospice.

Born on September 14, 1941 in Keyser, WV, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Nellie (Carr) Bauer. She also was preceded in deat...

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Alison "Bunny" Bunting, 77, of Knobley Road, New Creek, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 16, ...
05/11/2026

Alison "Bunny" Bunting, 77, of Knobley Road, New Creek, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home while under the care of WVU Medicine Hospice.,

Born on March 24, 1948 in Portage, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Earl A. "Shorty" Kirchner an...

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Aimee Marie Hartman, 95, formerly of Knobley Road, Keyser, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 7, 2...
05/11/2026

Aimee Marie Hartman, 95, formerly of Knobley Road, Keyser, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Keyser Healthcare Center.

Born on September 10, 1930 in Hampshire County, WV, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Gracie (Milburn) Eaton. She also was prece...

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