ALVAH “RUSS” RUSSELL SCHWERTFEGER, 96, of Bethany, WV passed away December 18, 2024, at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV. Russ was born June 13, 1928, in Wellsburg, WV to the late Charles and Katherine Garrison Schwertfeger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Schwertfeger, and sister, Cleo Wilson. Russ retired from Brooke County Schools where he worked for over 30 years. Russ attended the West Liberty Christian Church and Served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife, Lois Jean Gordon Schwertfeger; three sons: Rusty and Kim Schwertfeger of Bethany, WV, Mark and Marcia Schwertfeger of Wellsburg, WV and Jay and Mary Schwertfeger of Bethany, WV; two daughters, Kris Liptak and James of Jefferson, GA, and Dawn Swiger and Mark of Wheeling, WV; one brother, Noel Schwertfeger of West Liberty, WV; one sister, Olive Turner of West Liberty; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty-one great grandchildren, with three on the way. Visitation was held Saturday December 21, 2024, at Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the funeral home, with Bonnie Gilbert officiating. Graveside services followed at Bethany Cemetery, with Full Military Honors by the US Army Reserves and the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad. Online Condolences may be made at ReasnerOfWellsburg.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bethany Park.