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.
Condolences
Dear Nancy and family, Abe was a great person, I loved our little visits at the reunions. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Lots of prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. When you feel like talking give me a call. Love Alice
Sorry to hear the loss of Ab Statler. He was a staple in our community for many years. Prayers for the family..
Nancy please accept our since condolences. I hadn't seen Albert in years but remember him fondly from. when we were young at Aunt Nelles. Xoxo. Beverly Ann Statler Boyce
I worked with Ab, building mineshafts for Williamson Shaft Co. He was a great guy to work with. I was working in the shaft and Ab was the man who worked at the top of the shaft. You could always tell when the sun was coming up because Ab would imitate a rooster crowiing. I miss those days.
He will be missed work with him for years at zeni drilling was a good neighbor wound help do anything
Praying for the family
Bob Johnson