Albert Frank Marano, Jr.

Albert Frank Marano, Jr, 64, of Quiet Dell, WV, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with his family by his side, at the United Hospital Center, following a courageous battle with colorectal cancer.

He was born in Clarksburg on November 13, 1961, the son of the late Albert Frank, Sr. and Arphena Casalinuova Marano.

Albert married his wife of 33 years, Kelly McVitty Marano, on October 10, 1992. She resides at their home in Quiet Dell.

Also surviving Albert are two daughters, Gina Marano of Pittsburgh, PA and Sara Marano and fiancé Nathan Mullins of Morgantown; father-in-law, Donald McVitty and wife Marcheta; mother-in-law, Alice Gabriella; two brothers-in-law, Shannon and Bryan McVitty; sister-in-law, Debbie Canning; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Albert was a 1980 graduate of Notre Dame High School and held a bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State University.

Mr. Marano spent more than 30 years in law enforcement. During his tenure, Albert served as Deputy Sheriff, Chief Deputy, and lastly held two terms as the Sheriff of Harrison County, 2008 through 2016, where he was loved by, and cherished, the community he represented. As Sheriff, he sat on the West Virgina Sheriffs Association Board of Directors. Most recently, Albert held the position of Harrison County Circuit Clerk, from 2016, up until his passing.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison St, Nutter Fort on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, where a prayer vigil will be held at 7:30 pm to conclude the gathering.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 am, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 126 E. Pike St, Clarksburg, with Father Casey Mahone presiding. Interment will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.