Obituaries

Ruth Ann Prager

RUTH ANN PRAGER, 75, of New Cumberland, WV passed away Tuesday April 25, 2023. She was born December 11, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Phyllis Smythe Cribbs. She was also preceded in death by two sons, David and Derek Prager. Ruth was a Nazarene by faith. She retired from Weirton Medical Center as a transporter. Surviving is her husband of 58 years, John Prager, Sr.; sons, John Prager, Jr., Jason Prager; grandchildren, Kayla Reese (Lester), Katlyn Harris, Scotty Prager, Bryon Prager, Brandon Prager, Isabella Prager, Allison Prager; great grandchildren, Lucian and Kayla, Simya, Aubrey, Anthony; sister Nelly; brother, Lawrence Merle Cribbs, Jr. (Debbie). Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Weirton, where the funeral was held on Thursday, April 27, 2023, with Reverend Kevin L. Bowers presiding. Interment followed at St. John Cemetery – Haven of Rest, Colliers, WV. Condolences may be left at www.steelandwolfe.com.