ALBERT STATLER
Albert Keith Statler “Pap Ab”, 86, of Mooresville Community, Core, WV died Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at his residence.
He was born September 21, 1939 at Mooresville, a son of the late Jesse Clark Statler and Nelle Ruby West Statler. Albert died in the same house that he was born in. His grandfather, James Newton Statler died on January 28, 1955.
Albert enjoyed farming, coon hunting, raising mules, going to the stock sale in Waynesburg, pranking co-workers and friends, he was someone who never met a stranger, he was always full of B-S, reading the newspaper, family gatherings, and being with family.
He was a member of the Monongalia County Farm Bureau, WV Draft Horse & Mule Association, UMWA Local Union District, #31, Clay-Battelle FFA Member, and he was a FFA State Farmer.
Albert worked at different places throughout his lifetime. He worked at Zeni Drilling, Forquer Contracting, Williamson Shaft Co., Independent Dressed Beef, Pennsylvania Livestock Auction, and he was a lifetime farmer.
Surviving is his wife, Nancy Lea Moore Statler, who he married on January 30, 1960, two days shy of their 66th anniversary; three children Allen (Linda) Statler, Tanya (Bill) Sollars, and Tracy (Berkley) Hardin; eight grandchildren, Brandon (Joni) Sollars, Jason (Lauren) Statler, Amanda Statler, Cameron (Amber) Sollars, Alec (Rachel) Statler, Cody (Destiny) Sollars, Kaden Statler, and Whitley Hardin; eleven great-grandchildren, Emma, Katherine, Evelyn, Raeleigh, Selah, Merrick, Will, and Colette Sollars; Aubrie, Jameson, Archer Statler and is expecting twin boys; numerous sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse & Nelle Statler and one brother, Jesse Junior “JJ” (Nina) Statler.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Albert’s healthcare providers and caregivers over the years and through his illness.
In keeping with his request, no funeral services will be planned. He will be buried in the St. Luke Cemetery at Mooresville.
The Owen-Neely Funeral Home in Blacksville is in charge of arrangements.