Albert Marano, Harrison County Circuit Clerk who was Former Sheriff, Passes Away after Battle with Cancer
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on April 17, 2026
FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of former Harrison County Sheriff (and current Harrison County Clerk) 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.
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.
