Donnie “Moe” Lane

Donnie “Moe” Lane, age 57, of Buckhannon, WV, died Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home.

He was born January 11, 1968, in French Creek, WV, a son of the late Homer Ovid and Anna Bell Simmons Lane. He is survived by his wife Loretta Ables-Lane; two step-daughters, Samantha L. Garrison and fiancée, Termaine Cottingham and Tracey Eckles all of Fairmont, WV; two step granddaughters, Kaylie Richards of Buckhannon and Anya Garrison of Fairmont; two step-grandsons, Antonio Garrison and Tayvon Cottingham both of Fairmont; six step grandchildren; two brothers, Richard Lane of McKeesport, PA and David Lane of French Creek; three sisters, Brenda Bowery and husband Brian of Lexington, KY, Sandra Robinson of Elkins, WV and Barbara McCartney and husband Chris of Webster Springs, WV and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Joseph W. Richards; grandparents, Jack Carpenter and Goldie and Russell Carpenter Tenney and one brother, Terry Lane.

“Moe” was a Baptist by Faith. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandkids and family.

Friends will be received on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12 Noon until 1 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 1 PM at the funeral home with Pastor David Jessie and the Rev. Eugene Helmick officiating. In honoring “Moe’s” wishes, he will be cremated following the funeral service.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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