Princeton, WV - Bernadette Marie Dragich, 74, of Princeton formerly of Fairmont passed away Tuesday morning June 24, 2025 in Morgantown. She was born on October 30, 1950 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania daughter of the late George J. Sr. and Theresa Susa Dragich.

Bernadette retired from Bluefield State University as a professor of nursing with over 30 years of teaching. She was passionate about helping her students succeed.

She graduated from Uniontown School of Nursing, master's degree in nursing from West Virginia University and her doctorate in Philosophy from Virginia Tech.

Bernadette is survived by her two sons Benjamin Thomas Mirabile of Morgantown and Nicholas Charles Mirabile of Princeton. She is also survived by two brothers, George and wife Donna Dragich and Thomas Dragich all of Fairmont. She is also survived by nieces and nephews Christopher Laratta, Anthony (Danielle) Laratta, and son Carter, Laura Laratta, Matt Dragich and Kathy Dragich.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Therese Laratta.

Friends and family will be received at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 329 Maryland Avenue on Monday June 30, 2025 from 10 - 11:00 a.m. The Catholic Funeral Liturgy will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Fr. Kishore Varaparla, HGN as celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bluefield State University 219 Rock Street Bluefield, WV 24701 C/O Program of Associate Degree Nursing.

Arrangements are under the care of Ross Funeral Home 801 Fairmont Avenue Fairmont.

Condolences may be sent to www.rossfh.com.