West Virginia Sheriffs' Association

05/25/2026

05/06/2026

Sheriffs sought HB 4402 (which did not pass) this legislative session to work toward employing sheriffs' law enforcement personnel, with law enforcement authority, for school safety across WV. This is an example of why.

School was placed on lockdown, students eventually released early after larger than normal police response.

04/19/2026

Please see the below obituary information for Sheriff Marano

Sheriff Albert F. 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.

https://amoscarvelli.com/funerals/obituaries/albert-frank-marano-jr/2435/

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

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 cance

04/17/2026

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of former Harrison County Sheriff Albert Marano. Those of you at the Christmas Meeting and Lunch may remember him where he was in attendance and spoke to the group. He was currently serving as Harrison County Circuit Clerk, since leaving as Sheriff.

Prior to his election as circuit clerk in 2016, Marano spent more than 30 years in law enforcement as a deputy sheriff, chief deputy, and served two terms as Harrison County sheriff. He was a lifelong resident of the Clarksburg community, and was first elected as sheriff 2008 and again in 2012.

Sheriff Marano served on the WVSA Board of Directors for several years.

He passed away yesterday evening after apparently battling cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kelly, and their two daughters, Sara and Gina.

Please keep Sheriff Marano's family and extended family in our prayers. Arrangements are pending at this time.