COLFAX, W.Va. — The West Virginia University community is mourning the loss of a staff member who died in an apparent drowning in Marion County, W.Va.
Erin Bunner was found dead in the Tygart Valley River June 26, NBC affiliate WBOY-TV reports.
In an e-news release Wednesday, WVU identified Bunner as the director of teaching and learning applications for its IT services department.
Bunner, a Fairmont native, began working for WVU in 2006 and worked her way up to a director position.
A celebration of life will be held from 1-6 p.m. Monday, followed by a memorial service at the Ford Funeral Home in Fairmont.
Marion County Sheriff Roger Cunningham says no foul play is suspected in Bunner’s death, WBOY reports.
Medical issues may have been a factor in the drowning, Cunningham said. Her body has been sent to Charleston for an autopsy.
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